Modular LED Light Fixture Layout for Fast Vehicle Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle photographic systems lack lighting fixtures that provide high flux, the ability to be placed against a wall, and dynamic flashing/tuning capabilities, which are essential for rapid production of high-quality reflection-free images from multiple angles.
Innovation Solution
A modular light fixture with a rotatable heatsink and LED elements that can be daisy chained, allowing for high flux, placement against a wall, and dynamic flashing/tuning, using DMX512 standard for control, and featuring a lay-flat design for easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional studio lighting configurations are used, then high quality reflection-free images can be obtained, but the image production process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent LED light fixtures positioned at different locations within the photographic enclosure. Each fixture can be independently controlled and positioned, allowing simultaneous illumination from multiple angles without requiring manual reconfiguration of a single complex lighting setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The LED light fixtures incorporate adjustable positioning mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of light direction and intensity during the photographing process. This enables rapid adaptation to different vehicle angles and positions without manual reconfiguration, maintaining high image quality while increasing throughput.
2Productivity
If high flux lighting is used to illuminate vehicles rapidly, then image production speed increases, but the lighting fixtures cannot be placed against walls due to heat and ventilation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
Traditional high-flux mercury arc lamps are replaced with LED lighting technology. LEDs provide sufficient illumination flux for high-speed photography while generating minimal heat, eliminating the need for complex ventilation systems and allowing fixtures to be positioned against walls or in confined spaces within the photographic enclosure.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system transitions from high-power discharge lamps to high-efficiency LED sources, fundamentally changing the operational parameters including heat generation, power consumption, and lifespan. This parameter change enables fixture placement in previously inaccessible locations while maintaining high illumination levels for rapid image capture.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed lighting fixtures are used, then installation is simple, but the system lacks dynamic flashing and tuning capabilities for different photographic requirements
Solution Approach 1:
Each LED light fixture is equipped with integrated control electronics and communication interfaces that enable multiple functions including dimming, color temperature adjustment, and synchronized flashing. The fixtures can operate independently or in coordinated sequences, providing universal adaptability for various photographic scenarios while maintaining simple modular installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system incorporates control systems that receive feedback from camera triggers and vehicle position sensors, automatically adjusting lighting intensity and timing to optimize image capture. This feedback mechanism enables dynamic flashing and tuning capabilities without requiring complex manual configuration or reducing installation simplicity.
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 rapid production of high-quality vehicle images from multiple angles in under 90 seconds, supporting high throughput and reducing labor intensity, with LED lights providing efficient and flexible lighting solutions.
Implementation Method 1
A modular light fixture with a rotatable heatsink and LED elements
Implementation Method 2
a rotatable heatsink coupled to the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A light fixture is provided for use in photographic chambers that provides a combination of high flux, the ability to place/tuck the light fixture against a wall, and the ability to flash/tune the light fixture dynamically. The light fixture can use an energy efficient light source that generates far less heat than traditional mercury arc based lamps. The light fixture is modular and can be daisy chained to supply power and/or control signals to multiple attached light fixtures. Individual light fixtures may be joined together to form an array of light fixtures. The light fixtures may utilize the digital multiplex DMX512 standard for digital communication networks for controlling the light elements within the fixtures. The light fixture has a light output that is capable of providing a wide beam angle.