Double-Row Matrix Illumination Module Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing matrix illumination modules are complex in structure, imprecise in parts positioning, difficult to disassemble and assemble, and lack the ability to independently design auxiliary light patterns for low beam, high beam, left-bending, and right-bending, which affects product quality and illumination experience.

Innovation Solution

A double-row matrix illumination module with a light source part, primary optical system, and secondary projection system, featuring a secure LED circuit board and heat sink, primary optical elements with independent light-incident ends, and a lens system that allows for adjustable LED illumination, enabling anti-dazzling high beam, low beam follow-up steering, and high beam follow-up steering functions, with a simple and compact design for easy assembly and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If existing matrix illumination modules use complex mounting structures to achieve precise positioning, then positioning accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases and assembly/disassembly becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidmounting structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the illumination module into separate functional components: LED light sources, primary optical elements, and a projection system. Each component has its own mounting bracket with independent positioning features. This segmentation allows each part to be precisely positioned and adjusted independently, achieving high positioning accuracy without requiring an overly complex integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a nested mounting structure where the LED circuit board mounts on a first bracket, the primary optical element mounts on a second bracket that integrates with the first, and the projection system mounts on the same bracket. This nested arrangement achieves precise positioning through multiple levels of integrated mounting brackets with positioning holes and locating features, while maintaining structural compactness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Device complexity

If existing matrix illumination modules use integrated mounting structures, then structural compactness is achieved, but disassembly and assembly become very difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural compactnessVSAvoidassembly and disassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the mounting structure into multiple independent brackets (first mounting bracket for LED circuit board, second mounting bracket for primary optical element, third mounting bracket for projection system). Each bracket can be independently assembled and disassembled, maintaining structural compactness while enabling easy maintenance and replacement of individual components without disassembling the entire module.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates adjustable and removable mounting features including positioning holes, locating pins, and detachable connections between brackets. These dynamic mounting mechanisms allow the structure to be compact during operation but easily separated for assembly and disassembly, transforming the static integrated structure into a modular system with flexible configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If existing matrix illumination modules lack independent auxiliary light pattern design, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different driving environments decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidauxiliary light pattern adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the illumination module with multi-functional capabilities: the LED light sources can operate in multiple modes (high beam, low beam, auxiliary lighting), the primary optical elements can be configured for different light patterns, and the projection system can display various auxiliary light patterns. This universal design allows a single module structure to adapt to different driving environments and lighting requirements without increasing overall structural complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic control of light patterns through independent control of LED groups and projection system configurations. The module can dynamically switch between high beam, low beam, and auxiliary lighting modes, and adjust light patterns based on driving conditions. This dynamic adaptability is achieved through control circuits that manage different LED groups and projection elements, allowing the system to respond to varying environmental requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The module achieves conventional high beam, anti-dazzling high beam, low beam follow-up steering, and high beam follow-up steering functions, improving illumination experience while ensuring accurate positioning and ease of assembly, thus enhancing product quality.

Implementation Method 1

The light source part includes an LED circuit board and a heat sink that are secured to each other; the primary optical elements are provided with a row of independent light-incident ends, each of which corresponds to an LED

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

the light source part includes an LED circuit board and a heat sink that are secured to each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat dissipation: Heat Sink

Implementation Method 3

the primary optical elements are consisted of an upper layer that is a primary optical element A and a lower layer that is a primary optical element B

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical refraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 4

the secondary projection system includes a lens and a lens holder that are connected by a lens collar

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLens focusing: Lens

Data Source

PatentUS11028987B2Double-row matrix illumination module and auxiliary illumination method thereof
Publication Date: 2021.06.08 HASCO VISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention relates to a double-row matrix illumination module, wherein a light source part comprises an LED circuit board and a heat sink that are secured to each other; a primary optical system comprises a primary optical element mounting bracket, a primary optical element press plate and an LED circuit board. Primary optical elements are all mounted on the primary optical element mounting bracket in position. The primary optical elements are consisted of two layers, wherein the upper layer is primary optical element A and the lower layer is primary optical element B. The primary optical element mounting bracket configured as a base component for mounting and positioning comprises two rows of rectangular holes for fixing light-incident ends of the primary optical element A and the primary optical element B respectively and separating the light-incident ends from each other. The invention can realize anti-dazzling high beam function, low beam follow-up steering function, high beam follow-up steering; regarded as a whole, the follow-up steering function can be realized for the high beam and the low beam, thereby improving illumination experience when steering. Structurally, the invention is simple and compact, accurate in positioning, convenient for disassembly and assembly, easy to guarantee the actual product quality.