Universal LED Truck Cab Light with Rigid Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing truck cab brake light solutions are not easily visible when stopped, especially in low-light conditions, and require multiple adapter assemblies for different truck models, leading to visibility issues and potential water leaks due to improper sealing.
Innovation Solution
A universal elongated LED light device that can replace existing brake lights, featuring additional fasteners for secure attachment and a design that mimics original equipment, with a housing and support member for LED placement, and a method for installing additional fasteners to ensure a rigid and watertight seal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard vehicle lights are used for brake or signal functions, then the lighting function is achieved, but the lights are not versatile to bring separate attention to a stopped truck vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into separate functional modules: the original brake light assembly and the additional safety lighting device. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently - the brake light for braking signals and the safety lights for visibility when stopped - thereby achieving versatility without compromising reliability of either function
Solution Approach 2:
The safety lighting device is designed to provide multiple functions: it can illuminate when the truck is stopped to increase visibility, and can be integrated with the existing brake light system. The universal design allows it to work with different truck models through the adapter assembly, achieving multi-functionality across various applications
2Reliability
If adapter assemblies are used to add safety lights, then visibility of stopped trucks is improved, but different types of adapter assemblies are needed for different U.S. and foreign trucks
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly is designed with universal mounting features that can accommodate different brake light configurations across U.S. and foreign trucks. The adapter includes adjustable mounting brackets and multiple attachment points that can adapt to various truck models, eliminating the need for model-specific adapters and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter assembly incorporates adjustable and flexible mounting mechanisms that can be configured for different truck types. The dynamic adjustment capabilities allow the same adapter design to fit various brake light positions and orientations, reducing the number of fixed adapter variants needed
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
Enhances visibility of stopped trucks by providing a secure, watertight, and aesthetically integrated LED lighting system that does not require multiple adapter assemblies, addressing visibility and sealing issues.
Implementation Method 1
elongated light emitting diode (LED) light device
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AI summary
Systems, devices, and methods for replacing an existing truck cab braking light with an after-market or retrofit universal elongated light emitting diode (LED) light device which can easily replace existing truck cab rear facing brake lights, and do not require different types of light devices for different trucks, and can be rigidly sealed and seated against the rear of the truck cab with additional fasteners. The replacement light system include three sets of printed circuit boards having LEDS (light emitting diodes) that can be independently operated or operated together, in different colors, such as but not limited to red and white color emissions in various operating conditions.