Vehicle Mirror Assembly Adaptive Lighting Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle lighting systems lack innovative solutions for providing attractive and functional exterior lighting that adapts to various positions and events, such as approaching or leaving a vehicle, with limited options for dynamic and energy-efficient illumination.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle mirror assembly with a housing that operates between deployed and folded positions, incorporating multiple light sources and luminescent structures to emit excitation light through various output windows, providing adaptive and aesthetically appealing illumination using phosphorescent and luminescent materials that convert light into different wavelengths for multicolor effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light sources are used to provide adaptive illumination for different positions and events, then the lighting functionality and visual appeal are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple light sources (first, second, and third light sources) within a single mirror assembly housing, allowing one component to serve multiple lighting functions. The first light source provides illumination through the first light output window, the second light source illuminates through the second light output window, and the third light source illuminates through the third light output window. This multi-functional integration improves lighting versatility while managing device complexity by consolidating multiple functions into a single assembly rather than using separate components.
2Area of stationary object
If light sources are positioned to provide illumination in multiple directions (inboard, bottom, outboard portions), then the coverage and functional illumination are improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mirror assembly housing is divided into distinct sections with separate light output windows positioned at different locations: the first light output window on an inboard portion, the second light output window on a bottom portion, and the third light output window on an outboard portion. Each light source is independently positioned and coupled to its corresponding light output window, allowing illumination to be directed toward different areas. This segmentation enables comprehensive coverage while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mirror assembly operates between deployed and folded positions with adaptive lighting, then the adaptability to vehicle events is improved, but the mechanical complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mirror assembly is designed to operate between deployed and folded positions, with lighting functionality that adapts to these positional changes and vehicle events such as approaching or leaving the vehicle. The system dynamically adjusts its illumination behavior based on the mirror's position and detected events, providing adaptive lighting that enhances versatility while the integrated housing manages mechanical complexity by combining mirror and lighting functions in a single movable assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution offers a unique, adaptive, and energy-efficient lighting system that enhances the visual appeal of vehicles while providing functional illumination, including puddle lamps and turn signal notifications, with long-persistence luminescent materials ensuring sustained illumination and low manufacturing costs.
Implementation Method 1
using phosphorescent and luminescent materials that convert light into different wavelengths for multicolor effects
Implementation Method 2
using phosphorescent and luminescent materials that convert light into different wavelengths for multicolor effects
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle mirror assembly is provided herein. The mirror assembly includes a housing. A first light source is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with a first light output window disposed on an inboard portion of the housing. A second light source is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with a second light output window disposed on a bottom portion of the housing. A third light source is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with a third light output window disposed on an outboard portion of the housing.