Vehicle Light Strip Optical Element for Luminescent Direction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle lighting systems lack innovative solutions for creating visually appealing and efficient luminescent lighting effects on automotive exterior body panels.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle light strip with a housing member containing a light assembly and a photoluminescent structure, coupled to an exterior body panel, where an optical element directs luminescent light from the light assembly towards the front and side walls of the housing member, providing sconce lighting and border effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If photoluminescent structures are used to create luminescent lighting effects, then visual appeal and attractiveness are improved, but lighting directionality and control are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an optical element as an intermediary component between the photoluminescent structure and the housing walls. This optical element selectively directs portions of the luminescent light toward specific walls (front, side, rear), thereby providing lighting directionality and control while preserving the visual appeal of the photoluminescent effect.
2Adaptability or versatility
If light is directed toward multiple walls for comprehensive illumination, then lighting versatility is improved, but light intensity at each wall is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The optical element is configured to dynamically direct different portions of luminescent light to different walls based on desired lighting effects. The system can emphasize illumination of particular walls over others depending on the operational mode, providing versatility while maintaining adequate intensity at each illuminated surface.
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 achieves a unique and attractive lighting experience by efficiently illuminating vehicle body panels with luminescent light, enhancing visual appeal and flexibility in lighting effects.
Implementation Method 1
a photoluminescent structure that is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation by the light source
Implementation Method 2
An optical element is configured to transmit a portion of luminescent light toward a front wall of the housing member and direct another portion of luminescent light toward at least one side wall of the housing member
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle light strip is provided herein. The vehicle light strip includes a housing member. A light assembly is disposed inside the housing member and has a light source and a photoluminescent structure that is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation by the light source. An optical element is configured to transmit a portion of luminescent light toward a front wall of the housing member and direct another portion of luminescent light toward at least one side wall of the housing member.