Vehicle Illumination Apparatus With Rotating Reflection Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobility illumination systems face complexity in design and functionality due to the need for multiple lamp functions, limiting the ability to seamlessly switch between illumination modes like low beam and high beam, and complicating the installation structure.
Innovation Solution
An illumination apparatus with a light source unit, a fixed reflection unit, a rotating reflection unit, and a shield unit, where the rotating reflection unit and shield unit adjust to change light emission patterns, allowing for multiple illumination functions such as low beam and high beam through selective light reflection and blocking, facilitated by a driving unit for precise rotational control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate lamp components are provided for different illumination functions, then each lamp can perform its specific function, but the installation structure becomes complicated and design becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate lamp components (headlamp, daytime running lamp, fog lamp, direction indicator lamp, brake lamp, rear driving lamp) into a single integrated illumination apparatus. This consolidation reduces installation structure complexity while maintaining all required illumination functions through a unified design platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination apparatus is designed as a universal system that can perform multiple illumination functions simultaneously or independently. The single apparatus incorporates versatile functionality to replace multiple dedicated lamp components, simplifying the overall installation structure while adapting to various lighting requirements.
2Ease of operation
If lamp functions are switched by simply turning on or off the lamp, then the control is simple, but the illumination design is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination apparatus employs dynamic control mechanisms that allow flexible adjustment of illumination patterns beyond simple on/off switching. The system can dynamically configure light distribution, intensity, and direction to achieve various illumination modes (low beam, high beam, fog lamp modes, etc.), enhancing design flexibility while maintaining ease of operation through automated control.
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 the implementation of various illumination functions, including low beam and high beam, in a single apparatus, enhancing design and operational flexibility by adjusting light paths and intensities, thereby upgrading the illumination capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a fixed reflection unit configured to reflect the light emitted from the light source unit
Implementation Method 2
a rotating reflection unit which is rotatably provided between the light source unit and the fixed reflection unit and includes a plurality of reflecting surfaces in rotation directions thereof
Implementation Method 3
a shield unit which is rotatably provided between the light source unit and the rotating reflection unit and includes a plurality of opening holes having opening shapes different from each other in the rotation directions
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AI summary
An illumination apparatus of mobility that implements various illumination functions includes a low beam and a high beam and provides a sense of operation when respective illumination functions are switched such that the design is upgraded.