Motor Vehicle Light Face with Segmented Application Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motor vehicle application arrangements for decorative and characterizing purposes suffer from poor visibility of lettering or decorative elements due to a small light emission face, resulting in unclear representation under various ambient illumination conditions.
Innovation Solution
A light face with a transparent cover panel and multiple separate application elements that partially screen light, allowing for better visibility by creating a dark effect and strong contrast, which can be achieved through the use of chrome elements, a lightguide, and a reflective layer, enabling effective back-lighting and uniform illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If cutouts are used in a diaphragm to form lettering or decorative elements, then the application arrangement can be manufactured with simple structure, but the light emission face becomes small and visibility is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The application elements are divided into multiple separate components that can be individually positioned and attached to the light face. This segmentation allows each element to be optimized for visibility while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a two-dimensional diaphragm cutout approach to a three-dimensional arrangement where application elements are positioned in front of the light face at a distance. This dimensional change increases the effective light emission face and improves visibility while maintaining manufacturing simplicity
2Volume of moving object
If the application elements are positioned close to the light face, then the structure remains compact, but the contrast and visibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By positioning application elements at a distance from the light face along the optical axis, the invention creates a three-dimensional spatial relationship that enhances contrast and visibility. The elements are separated from the light face in the depth dimension rather than being flat against it
Solution Approach 2:
A transparent cover panel is introduced as an intermediary element between the light face and the application elements. This mediator allows light to pass through while maintaining the spatial separation needed for contrast, and protects the application elements while preserving visibility
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
The solution enhances legibility and visibility of application elements both in low and high ambient light conditions, providing a high-quality appearance with clear recognition of characters and graphics, while preventing light emission and maintaining a compact, moisture-resistant design.
Implementation Method 1
achieved through the use of chrome elements, a lightguide, and a reflective layer, enabling effective back-lighting and uniform illumination
Implementation Method 2
achieved through the use of chrome elements, a lightguide, and a reflective layer, enabling effective back-lighting and uniform illumination
Data Source
AI summary
An application arrangement for motor vehicles includes a light face having a surface that is at least one of light-emitting or light-reflecting so as to emit and/or reflect light in a planar fashion. A transparent cover panel is assigned to the surface and forms an external face of the application arrangement. A plurality of separate application elements are disposed on the surface so as to at least partially screen the light of the light face from the external face.