Vehicle Lighting Apparatus With Scanning Module And Fluorescent Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle lighting systems, such as those using matrix LEDs for adaptive driving beams, require numerous components and are not compact, which can increase size and complexity, and may not efficiently control light emission to avoid glare for oncoming vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus for vehicles that incorporates a scanning module with a reflective fluorescent body and multiple reflecting units integrated into the main lens, allowing adaptive beam-forming with reduced components and improved directional control of light emission, including a control unit to adjust light intensity based on external information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If matrix LEDs are used for adaptive driving beams, then light emission control is achieved, but device complexity and component count increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical components (scanning module, reflecting units, fluorescent body) into an integrated headlamp assembly with a unified optical path, reducing the overall component count while maintaining adaptive beam control functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The scanning module serves multiple functions: it directs light to different regions, controls beam pattern, and enables adaptive high beam operation, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate LED modules
2Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional lighting systems are used, then simple structure is maintained, but glare control for oncoming vehicles is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The headlamp divides the illumination field into multiple scanning regions (first region for low beam, second region for high beam) with dedicated reflecting units, allowing independent control of light intensity and direction in different areas to prevent glare while maintaining illumination
Solution Approach 2:
The scanning module dynamically adjusts the light beam direction and intensity in real-time based on detected oncoming vehicles, creating adaptive beam patterns that automatically reduce glare in directions where oncoming traffic is present
3Ease of operation
If scanning module with multiple components is implemented, then directional light control is improved, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent nests the scanning module, reflecting units, and fluorescent body within the existing headlamp housing structure, with components arranged in a compact optical path that utilizes vertical and horizontal space efficiently, minimizing the overall assembly volume
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 enables compact, efficient, and adaptive light control, reducing glare for oncoming vehicles and improving driving safety by selectively varying light intensity and direction, while minimizing component count and optical losses.
Implementation Method 1
a reflective fluorescent body configured to convert a wavelength of light reflected by the first reflecting unit and to reflect the light having the converted wavelength into the main lens
Implementation Method 2
a scanning module configured to reflect the light emitted from the light source device to the first reflecting unit in a predetermined scanning pattern
Implementation Method 3
a first light condensing device configured to condense the light emitted from the light source device into the scanning unit
Implementation Method 4
a second light condensing device configured to: condense the light reflected from the scanning unit; and emit the condensed light to the first reflecting unit
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus for a vehicle includes a main lens; a light source device configured to emit light; and a first reflecting unit provided in a partial area of a front surface of the main lens. The lighting apparatus also includes a scanning module configured to reflect the light emitted from the light source device to the first reflecting unit in a predetermined scanning pattern. The lighting apparatus further includes a reflective fluorescent body configured to convert a wavelength of light reflected by the first reflecting unit and to reflect the light having the converted wavelength into the main lens. The scanning module includes: a scanning unit configured to be driven according to a predetermined frequency and to reflect an incident light in the predetermined scanning pattern, and a first light condensing device configured to condense the light emitted from the light source device into the scanning unit.