Laser Lamp Module With Selective Beam Splitters

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional laser headlamp systems lack the ability to implement high beam and adaptive driving beam functions due to limitations in light efficiency, design freedom, and weight, particularly with halogen, HID, and LED diodes, and existing laser optical systems fail to effectively manage beam zones.

Innovation Solution

A laser lamp module with selectively positioned beam splitters, each with adjustable reflectance and transmittance, and controlled by a unit to direct beams into highlight or shadow zones, allowing for adaptive driving beam functionality and improved light distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If halogen, HID, or LED diodes are used as light sources, then the headlamp can provide illumination, but the light efficiency is low and power consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight efficiencyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from conventional light sources (halogen, LED) to laser diodes, fundamentally changing the operating parameters and mechanism of light generation. Laser diodes operate on different physical principles with higher energy conversion efficiency, directly addressing the contradiction between light efficiency and power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional laser optical system is used, then high light efficiency is achieved, but high beam function and adaptive driving beam function cannot be implemented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeam function adaptabilityVSAvoidoptical system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the optical system into multiple independent beam splitters (first, second, third beam splitters) with distinct functions. Each beam splitter can be independently controlled to direct light to different zones (high beam zone, ADB zone, low beam zone), enabling multiple beam functions while maintaining modular system architecture that manages complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If beam splitters are added to implement zone control, then adaptive driving beam function is achieved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvezone control capabilityVSAvoidnumber of optical components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs beam splitters that serve multiple functions: the first beam splitter creates high beam and ADB zones, the second beam splitter further divides light to create low beam zones, and the third beam splitter adjusts ADB zone intensity. Each component performs multiple operational roles, reducing the total number of separate devices needed while achieving comprehensive zone control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables the adjustment of highlight and shadow zones and implements adaptive driving beam functions by optimizing beam output, enhancing energy efficiency and design flexibility while minimizing light source intensity loss.

Implementation Method 1

each of the beam splitters provided with a split coating surface inclined at an angle set with respect to the direction in which the beam is emitted to split the beam incident thereon into a transmitted beam and a reflected beam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

a fluorescent plate installed in a path of the beam reflected from each of the plurality of beam splitters to diffuse the beam incident thereon, wherein a fluorescent layer is formed on one surface of the fluorescent plate to change a color of the incident beam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluorescence: Fluorescence

Data Source

PatentUS12013096B2Laser lamp module and laser lamp system using the same
Publication Date: 2024.06.18 HYUNDAI MOBIS CO LTD
  • US12013096B2 patent drawing
  • US12013096B2 patent drawing
  • US12013096B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A laser lamp module and a laser lamp system using the same, and more particularly, a laser lamp module capable of implementing a highlight zone and a shadow zone by selectively positioning a plurality of beam splitters in a path to which a beam is emitted from a laser light source to adjust outputs of beams reflected from the beam splitters, and a laser lamp system using the same.