Vehicle Mirror Lamp Assembly with Bidirectional Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle lamp assemblies lack efficient illumination capabilities, particularly in providing additional lighting around the vehicle and adapting to changing positions based on detected objects or conditions.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle mirror assembly with a lamp assembly that includes a housing operable between deployed and folded positions, featuring light sources configured to direct light forwardly and rearwardly, and utilizing luminescent structures to provide illumination and adapt to object detection, with a controller managing light sources and position changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a vehicle lamp assembly is designed to provide illumination only in deployed position, then the structure is simple, but the illumination coverage is limited and cannot adapt to folded position
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp assembly is designed to perform multiple functions by providing illumination in both deployed and folded positions. The housing and light source configuration enable the same lamp assembly to serve illumination purposes regardless of the mirror's position, making the system universal and adaptable without requiring separate lighting systems for each position.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp assembly incorporates dynamic positioning capabilities with light sources that can direct illumination in different directions (forwardly and rearwardly) based on the housing position. The system adapts its illumination pattern dynamically whether the housing is in deployed or folded position, providing versatile lighting coverage without increasing overall system complexity.
2Illumination intensity
If light sources are added to provide forward and rearward illumination, then illumination intensity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple light sources (first and second light sources) within a single housing structure to provide both forward and rearward illumination. By merging these lighting functions into one integrated lamp assembly rather than separate systems, the patent achieves comprehensive illumination coverage while minimizing the increase in device complexity through unified design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the housing is made movable between deployed and folded positions, then adaptability is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed as a multi-functional component that serves both as the structural body for the lamp assembly and as the movable element between deployed and folded positions. This universal design allows the same housing to provide structural support while enabling position changes, achieving adaptability without proportionally increasing structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides enhanced illumination around the vehicle in both deployed and folded positions, automatically adjusting based on object detection, offering improved visibility and aesthetic appeal while maintaining low manufacturing costs.
Implementation Method 1
A reflector is operably coupled with a light source disposed on the PCB. A reflector and a lens are each operably coupled to a light source disposed on the PCB. The light source directs emitted light forwardly and rearwardly of the rear housing
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle mirror assembly is provided herein. The vehicle mirror assembly includes a housing operable between a deployed position and a folded position. A lamp assembly is coupled to the housing and has a first light source configured to direct light rearwardly of the housing and a second light source configured to direct light forwardly of the housing. The housing is configured to move from the deployed position to the folded position when an object is detected.