Movable Light Connector with Bias Member for Focus Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles' external lights often suffer from dimensional variations and manufacturing inconsistencies, leading to inconsistent focus and potential rejection, as existing systems lack adjustability to accurately direct light in a desired direction.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system with a movable light connector and a bias member that creates a bias force to adjust the light source's position relative to a vehicle connector, allowing for fine-tuned directionality in the x, y, or z-axis, accommodating dimensional variations and manufacturing tolerances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If light sources are manufactured with standard tolerances, then manufacturing cost and ease of manufacture are improved, but manufacturing precision and consistency of light focus deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The light connector is designed with movable capability relative to the vehicle connector, allowing dynamic adjustment of the light source position. This enables the system to adapt to manufacturing variations without requiring ultra-precise manufacturing tolerances, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of manufacture and manufacturing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention allows changing the positional parameters of the light source by moving the light connector in x, y, or z directions. This parameter adjustment capability compensates for manufacturing inconsistencies while maintaining standard manufacturing tolerances.
2Manufacturing precision
If light sources are manufactured with high precision, then manufacturing precision and light focus consistency are improved, but manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of relying on complex manufacturing processes to achieve high precision, the invention uses a simple movable connector mechanism that provides adjustment capability. This reduces device complexity while achieving the desired light focus consistency through post-assembly adjustment rather than precision manufacturing.
3Manufacturing precision
If light sources are manufactured with high precision, then manufacturing precision and light focus consistency are improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable light connector allows for simple adjustment of light source position after assembly, eliminating the need for expensive high-precision manufacturing processes. This maintains light focus consistency while significantly reducing manufacturing cost and improving ease of manufacture.
4Device complexity
If the light connector is fixed relative to the vehicle connector, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to dimensional variations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The light connector is designed to be movable relative to the vehicle connector, providing adaptability to dimensional variations in light sources. This dynamic capability is achieved through a simple mechanical adjustment mechanism rather than a complex system, thus maintaining low device complexity while improving adaptability.
5Adaptability or versatility
If the light connector is made movable to adjust light focus, then adaptability to dimensional variations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention implements a simple movable connector mechanism that allows adjustment of the light source position in x, y, or z directions. This dynamic adjustment capability provides adaptability to dimensional variations while maintaining relatively low device complexity through a straightforward mechanical design.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable connector serves multiple functions: it adjusts light focus position, compensates for manufacturing variations, and aligns multiple light sources. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
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 precise adjustment of light sources to focus light accurately in a desired direction, improving consistency and reducing the impact of manufacturing inconsistencies, ensuring effective light projection.
Implementation Method 1
a bias member connected to the light connector and extending into contact with the vehicle connector so that as the light connector is adjusted the bias member creates a bias force to move the light connector away from the vehicle connector or the bias member is compressed to store energy
Implementation Method 2
releasing energy from the bias member when the light connector is moved towards a raised position so that the bias member moves the light connector away from the vehicle connector
Data Source
AI summary
A light system comprising: (a) a vehicle connector configured to connect to a vehicle; (b) a light connector in communication with the vehicle connector, the light connector being movable relative to the vehicle connector; and (c) a bias member connected to the light connector and extending into contact with the vehicle connector so that as the light connector is adjusted the bias member creates a bias force to move the light connector away from the vehicle connector or the bias member is compressed to store energy.