Modular Vehicle Lightbar Exoskeleton for Heat and Water Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting systems for vehicles face issues such as overheating, water accumulation, and difficulty in maintenance, particularly due to the need for full disassembly and replacement when components fail, and they are not adaptable to vehicles of varying sizes.
Innovation Solution
A modular lighting system featuring an exoskeleton with adjustable bars and light modules that can be easily integrated into vehicles of any size, allowing for independent control of light patterns and incorporating corner modules that form openings for attachment, enabling flexible installation and maintenance without full disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional lighting systems are used, then lighting function is provided, but overheating occurs and reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into modular light modules that can be independently replaced. Each module contains its own housing and components, allowing selective replacement without affecting the entire system. This segmentation reduces heat accumulation in any single module and improves reliability through easy replacement of failed components.
Solution Approach 2:
The light modules are designed to be extractable from the exoskeleton structure. When a module fails or overheats, it can be removed and replaced without disassembling the entire lighting system. This extraction capability directly addresses the overheating and reliability issues by enabling quick replacement of problematic modules.
2Reliability
If conventional lighting systems are used, then lighting function is provided, but water accumulation occurs inside housing
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into separate light modules with individual housings. Each module can be independently sealed against water intrusion. The modular design allows water drainage pathways to be integrated into each module's housing, preventing water accumulation that would compromise reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The light module housings are designed with sealed configurations that prevent water ingress. The housing structures incorporate water-resistant features that allow the modules to be protected from water accumulation while maintaining their modular, replaceable nature.
3Ease of repair
If conventional lighting systems are used, then lighting function is provided, but entire system must be disassembled for maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into discrete light modules that attach to the exoskeleton. Each module is an independent serviceable unit that can be replaced without disassembling the entire system. This segmentation dramatically simplifies maintenance by allowing individual module replacement rather than full system disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The light modules are designed for easy extraction from the exoskeleton structure. Each module can be removed and replaced independently, enabling quick maintenance and repair operations without affecting other parts of the lighting system. This extraction design directly improves ease of repair while reducing the complexity of maintenance procedures.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting systems are used, then lighting function is provided, but adaptability to different vehicle sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system uses modular light modules that can be independently configured on the exoskeleton. Different numbers and types of modules can be attached to accommodate various vehicle sizes and applications. This segmentation enables the same basic system to be adapted to different vehicle platforms without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The exoskeleton and light module design creates a universal platform that can be configured for different vehicle sizes. The standardized module interface and exoskeleton structure allow the same lighting system to serve multiple vehicle types, from smaller to larger vehicles, by simply adjusting the number and arrangement of modules rather than changing the entire system.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting system including an exoskeleton, a plurality of light modules coupled to the exoskeleton, a first corner light module, configured to couple to the exoskeleton, and a second corner light module configured to couple to the exoskeleton, wherein when the first corner light module and the second corner light module are coupled to the exoskeleton, an opening is formed. Further, a light system including a light bar comprising at least one light module, wherein the lighting system is configured to emit a flash pattern with two or more lighting elements on each of the at least one light module, and operate a command mode, wherein the command mode comprises emitting steady green light from the at least one light module.