Description:LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a lamp assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lamp assembly 5 comprising of various components mounted on the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Vehicle lamp assemblies are critical components ensuring visibility and safety on the road, encompassing a range of lighting elements designed 10 to illuminate the vehicle's surroundings. These assemblies typically include headlights, taillights, turn signals, and other auxiliary lights strategically integrated into the vehicle's structure.
[0003] The incorporation of lamp assemblies varies across vehicle types, with different designs tailored to meet specific requirements. In automobiles, for 15 instance, headlamp assemblies are often integrated into the front portion, serving as primary illumination sources. Tail lamp assemblies, on the other hand, are positioned at the rear, indicating the vehicle's presence and direction of movement to other road users.
[0004] One integral aspect influencing the effectiveness of these lamp 20 assemblies is the mechanism employed for securing and positioning the bulbs. Traditional methods often rely on springs, which, while functional, may encounter limitations in terms of bulb retention and resilience. The evolution of spring mechanisms in lamp assemblies aims to address these limitations, offering innovations in shape, size, and compression 25 characteristics to enhance overall performance and adaptability to varying operational conditions.
[0005] In addition to issues related to bulb retention and compression limitations, the conventional assemblies reveals challenges in adapting conventional springs to diverse environmental conditions. Traditional spring 30 mechanism often lack the resilience necessary to withstand varying temperatures and exposure to external elements, leading to potential
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degradation over time. Harsh weather conditions, moisture, and contaminants can compromise the structural integrity of the spring, consequently affecting its ability to securely hold the bulb and maintain optimal compression under different circumstances. [0006] Moreover, the spring required for the proper mounting of the light 5 bulb inside the housing of the lamp assembly where the other components are placed as well, the spring is required to have improved compression characteristics. This improved compression characteristics facilitates in the firm retention of the light bulb, the packaging of the components inside the housing in an organized way and able to move to the light bulb accordingly 10 the variations of the driving experience of the vehicle.
[0007] Furthermore, the complex assembly processes associated with conventional spring mechanisms contribute to increased manufacturing complexities and costs. The intricate designs of these springs necessitate precision in fabrication and assembly, adding layers of intricacy to the overall 15 production of lamp assemblies. Such intricacies not only elevate manufacturing expenses but also impede the scalability of the production process, limiting the widespread adoption of lamp assemblies incorporating traditional spring designs across different vehicle models.
[0008] Moreover, in the scenarios where the user of the vehicle has to service 20 and adjust the bulb of the lamp assembly, the user has to open the whole lamp assembly, and then by servicing through the various components may either take out the bulb, change its distance from the reflector of the lamp assembly maybe either in outward direction or inward direction, changing its angular orientation by tilting the bulb or perform similar functions like this according 25 to the user’s requirements. This however takes much time and effort and is not possible if have to be performed frequently since opening and closing a whole lamp assembly for a single change in the bulb is cumbersome.
[0009] Thus, there is a need in the art for a lamp assembly for a vehicle which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known 30 art.
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[00010] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. 5
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[00011] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will 10 become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[00012] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides in general to a vehicle, and more particularly, but not exclusively to a lamp assembly for a vehicle. The lamp assembly comprises a housing unit, 15 a one or more lightning unit, a one or more elastic member and a one or more adjusting unit. The one or more lightning unit is configured to emit light upon an actuation from a user of the vehicle and the one or more lightning unit is configured within the housing unit. The one or more elastic member is disposed within the housing unit and is configured to attach with the one or 20 more lightning unit. The one or more lightning unit is adjusted based on a movement of the one or more elastic member, and one or more adjusting unit is configured to control the movement of the one or more elastic member.
[00013] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the movement of the one or more elastic member is along an imaginary vertical axis using 25 one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary vertical axis is parallel to a top bottom direction of the vehicle.
[00014] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the movement of the one or more elastic member is along an imaginary horizontal axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary horizontal axis is parallel to a front 30 rear direction of the vehicle.
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[00015] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the movement of the one or more elastic member is along an imaginary horizontal axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary horizontal axis is parallel to a left side to right side direction of the vehicle.
[00016] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more 5 elastic member is having a predefined shape, the predefined shape of the one or more elastic member is based on one or more parameters of the one or more lightning unit.
[00017] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more elastic member is connected with at least one of the one or more lightning 10 unit and the one or more elastic member is configured to be compressed using the one or more adjusting unit to adjust light emitted from the one or more lightning unit.
[00018] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more adjusting unit is configured to compress the one or more elastic member in 15 an outward or inward direction, the outward or inward direction is along the front rear direction of the vehicle.
[00019] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more lightning unit comprising one or more lenses to focus or defocus the light emitted onto a road where the vehicle is driven. 20
[00020] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing unit comprising a reflector unit, wherein the one or more lightning unit is accommodated within the reflector unit.
[00021] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the lamp assembly comprising an encasement for the housing unit, the encasement 25 comprising of a plurality of grill mounting structure covering the lamp assembly.
[00022] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed. 30
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00023] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a lamp assembly for a vehicle along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. 5
[00024] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle indicating lamp assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00025] Figure 2a exemplarily illustrates a front view of lamp assembly incorporated on the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present 10 disclosure.
[00026] Figure 2b exemplarily illustrates a perspective side view of the lamp assembly along with the components in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00027] Figure 3a exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the vehicle illustrating 15 the encasement mounted on the vehicle body in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00028] Figure 3b exemplarily illustrates a side view of the vehicle illustrating the encasement in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 20
[00029] Figure 4a exemplarily illustrates the side view of the elastic member in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00030] Figure 4b exemplarily illustrates the front view of the elastic member in compressed state in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 25
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00031] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While 30 examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without
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departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. [00032] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some 5 embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified 10 otherwise.
[00033] In order to overcome the one or more of the above-mentioned problems in the background, the present disclosure provides a lamp assembly for a vehicle.
[00034] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in 15 detail with reference to the vehicle and the lamp assembly with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various 20 arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. 25
[00035] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle (106) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the vehicle is a two-wheeled type vehicle, a step-through scooter type vehicle, a saddle type vehicle, a straddle type vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle, a four wheeled vehicle, a multi axle vehicle and the like. In one of the embodiments 30 of the present disclosure the vehicle (106) may be an Electric Vehicle (EV),
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a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based vehicle and have components suitable for traction. [00036] The vehicle (106), as shown in figure 1, comprises of a lamp assembly (100) as shown. The figure 1 also illustrates the top bottom direction of the vehicle (106). It also illustrates the left right direction for the vehicle 5 (106). The left right direction is the direction along the left side and the right side of a user of the vehicle (106) when the user is using the vehicle (106). A front rear direction is also shown which is along the front and the rear direction of the vehicle (106). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp assembly (100) is shown to be mounted at a front portion of the vehicle 10 (106), above a front mudguard and below a windshield. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle (106) is a three-wheeled vehicle as shown in figure 1.
[00037] Figure 2a illustrates the front view of a portion of the vehicle (106) where the lamp assembly (100) is mounted. As illustrated, the lamp assembly 15 (100) is mounted onto the vehicle body (106) and functioning as front headlight for the vehicle (106). In an embodiment the lamp assembly (100) can be fog lights, parking lights, direction-signal lights, brake lights, taillights, hazard lights, driving lamps and the like.
[00038] Figure 2b illustrates a perspective view of the lamp assembly (100) 20 isolated from the vehicle (106) illustrating various components. These components include a housing unit (104), a one or more lightning unit (102a), a one or more elastic member (202). The one or more lightning unit (102a) is configured to emit light upon an actuation from a user of the vehicle (106) and the one or more lightning unit (102a) is configured within the housing 25 unit (104). The actuation refers to an action or process of causing a device or system to operate or perform a specific function in the vehicle (106). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the actuation may include pressing a button or flipping a switch, toggling a physical lever, turning a rotary dial or knob, activating a touch-sensitive surface, motion sensor actuation based on 30 detecting the user's movement, using voice commands and the like. The one or more elastic member (202) is disposed within the housing unit (104) and
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is configured to attach with the one or more lightning unit (102a). Furthermore, the one or more lightning unit (102a) is adjusted based on a movement of the one or more elastic member (202), and one or more adjusting unit is configured to control the movement of the one or more elastic member (202). In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the one 5 or more adjusting unit adjusts and moves the one or more elastic member (202) with a one end of the one or more elastic member (202) fixed and other end is either tightened or loosened resulting in the precise calibration of the one or more lightning unit (102a). The one or more lightning unit (102a) includes but not limited to a lamp filament, a halogen bulb, an LED headlamp 10 module, a Xenon HID bulb, projector beam bulb, Bi-Xenon headlamp unit, incandescent headlight bulb. The one or more adjusting unit includes but not limited to nuts, bolts, and screws, serving as versatile mechanisms for precision adjustments in lamp assembly (100). Whether fine-tuning the movement of one or more lightning unit (102a) through adjusting the one or 15 more elastic member (202) in lamp assembly (100), the one or more adjusting unit provide a reliable means to tighten, loosen, or move one or more lightning unit (102a) in and out, facilitating optimal alignment and functionality. [00039] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the movement of the one or more elastic member (202) is along an imaginary vertical axis using one or 20 more adjusting unit, the imaginary vertical axis is parallel to the top bottom direction of the vehicle (106). Further, the movement of the one or more elastic member (202) is along an imaginary horizontal axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary horizontal axis is parallel to a front rear direction of the vehicle (106). Moreover, the movement of the one or more elastic 25 member (202) is along an imaginary horizontal axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary horizontal axis is parallel to the left side to right side direction of the vehicle (106). This helps in the adjustment of the one or more lightning unit (102a) according to the needs of the user of the vehicle (106) without opening or servicing the whole lamp assembly (100). 30
[00040] Figure 3a and 3b illustrates an encasement for the housing unit (104), the encasement comprising of a plurality of grill mounting structure (300)
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covering the lamp assembly (100). The encasement is acting as a protective covering for the lamp assembly (100) and also body of the vehicle (106). In an embodiment the encasement is mounted on the rear of the vehicle (106) below a tail gate of the vehicle (106) to not hinder the tail gate’s opening and closing. 5 [00041] Figure 4a illustrates the side view of the one or more elastic member (202). The one or more elastic member (202). Figure 4b illustrates the front view of the one or more elastic member (202) in the compressed state. The one or more elastic member (202) is having a predefined shape, the predefined shape of the one or more elastic member (202) is based on one or 10 more parameters of the one or more lightning unit (102a). The predefined shape caters to specific functions of adjusting the one or more lightning unit (102a) according to the requirements of the user of the vehicle (106). This adjustment can be performed without opening or servicing the whole lamp assembly (100) and can be done onto the one or more lightning unit (102a) 15 by either tightening or loosening the one or more adjusting unit from outside. The predefined shape of the one or more elastic member (202) includes shape of helical spring, conical spring, spiral spring, torsion spring, compression spring, and the like. Each of these spring shapes is selected based on its unique characteristics, contributing to the overall functionality, stability, and 20 longevity of lamp assembly (100).
[00042] Furthermore, the parameters on which the predefined shape of the one or more elastic member (202) is based on parameters such as but not limited to the length, breadth, thickness, radius of curvature of the one or more lightning unit (102a). Moreover, the one or more elastic member (202) is 25 connected with at least one of the one or more lightning unit (102a) and the one or more elastic member (202) is configured to be compressed using the one or more adjusting unit to adjust light emitted from the one or more lightning unit (102a). The one or more adjusting unit is configured to compress the one or more elastic member (202) in an outward or inward 30 direction, the outward or inward direction is along the front rear direction of the vehicle (106). Furthermore, wherein the one or more lightning unit (102a)
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comprises one or more lenses to focus or defocus the light emitted onto a road where the vehicle (106) is driven. The one or more lenses includes but not limited to concave lens, convex lens, cornering lens, diffusion lens, prismatic lens. In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing unit (104) has a reflector unit, wherein the one or more lightning unit (102a) is 5 accommodated within the reflector unit. [00043] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the movement of the one or more elastic member (202) using the one or more adjusting unit is based on the requirement of an altered field of view for the user of the vehicle (106), the altered field of view for the user of the vehicle (106) is 10 increased or decreased using the one or more lightning unit (102a).
[00044] Moreover, in conventional lamp assemblies for vehicle (106), adjusting the position or calibration of the one or more lighting unit (102a) often necessitates the disassembly of the entire lamp assembly (100), leading to increased complexity and time-consuming maintenance procedures. This 15 process poses challenges in achieving precise adjustments without compromising the integrity of the lamp assembly (100). Furthermore, such methods often require expert intervention, limiting the accessibility for routine adjustments by users of vehicle (106). Thus the present disclosure provides a more efficient and user-friendly system for adjusting the one or 20 more lighting unit (102a) within the lamp assembly (100), without the requirement for disassembly, using the one or more adjusting unit and the one or more elastic member (202).
[00045] The present disclosure facilitates the calibration and repositioning of the one or more lighting unit (102a) from outside of the lamp assembly (100). 25 This adjustment uses the one or more adjusting unit which interacts with one or more elastic member (202), typically a spring, allowing users of the vehicle (106) to effortlessly tighten or loosen the spring to achieve precise adjustments in the one or more lighting unit (102a) alignment. The design ensures that these adjustments can be performed without the need to open the 30 entire lamp assembly (100), providing a streamlined and accessible solution
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for users to customize the orientation and calibration of the one or more lighting unit (102a) according to their preferences. [00046] Furthermore, users can now conveniently perform adjustments to the one or more lighting unit (102a) without requiring specialized tools or extensive disassembly procedures. This not only enhances the accessibility of 5 routine maintenance but also allows for on-the-fly adjustments, catering to varying environmental conditions or driving preferences. The on-the fly adjustments refer to the ability to make changes or modifications to a system or process while it is in operation, without the need for a complete shutdown or disassembly. The simplicity and effectiveness of the one or more adjusting 10 unit using the one or more elastic member (202) ensure a user-friendly experience, making precise adjustments a straightforward task for individuals without specialized technical expertise. Overall, the present disclosure streamlines the maintenance process, providing a novel and efficient approach to addressing the technical problem associated with the positioning 15 and calibration of one or more lighting unit (102a) within lamp assembly (100) using the one or more adjust.
[00047] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It 20 will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00048] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through 25 comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
[00049] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed 30 steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing
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problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the configuration itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem. [00050] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with another does not imply that all such components are 5 required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention.
[00051] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is 10 therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims. 15
[00052] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. 20
[00053] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the 25 teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. , Claims:We Claim:
1. A lamp assembly (100) for a vehicle (106), the lamp assembly (100) comprising:
a housing unit (104); 5
a one or more lightning unit (102a), the one or more lightning unit (102a) is configured to emit light upon an actuation from a user of the vehicle (106) and the one or more lightning unit (102a) is configured within the housing unit (104); and
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a one or more elastic member (202), the one or more elastic member (202) is disposed within the housing unit (104) and is configured to attach with the one or more lightning unit (102a);
wherein the one or more lightning unit (102a) is 15 adjusted based on a movement of the one or more elastic member (202), and one or more adjusting unit is configured to control the movement of the one or more elastic member (202).
2. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 20 1, wherein the movement of the one or more elastic member (202) is along an imaginary vertical axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary vertical axis is parallel to a top bottom direction of the vehicle (106).
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3. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movement of the one or more elastic member (202) is along an imaginary horizontal axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary horizontal axis is parallel to a front rear direction of the vehicle (106). 30
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4. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movement of the one or more elastic member (202) is along an imaginary horizontal axis using one or more adjusting unit, the imaginary horizontal axis is parallel to a left side to right side direction of the vehicle (106). 5
5. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more elastic member (202) is having a predefined shape, the predefined shape of the one or more elastic member (202) is based on one or more parameters of the one or more lightning unit 10 (102a).
6. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more elastic member (202) is connected with at least one of the one or more lightning unit (102a) and the one or more 15 elastic member (202) is configured to be compressed using the one or more adjusting unit to adjust light emitted from the one or more lightning unit (102a).
7. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 3, 20 wherein the one or more adjusting unit is configured to compress the one or more elastic member (202) in an outward or inward direction, the outward or inward direction is along the front rear direction of the vehicle (106).
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8. The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more lightning unit (102a) comprising one or more lenses to focus or defocus the light emitted onto a road where the vehicle (106) is driven. 30
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9.The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the housing unit (104) comprising a reflector unit, whereinthe one or more lightning unit (102a) is accommodated within thereflector unit.
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10.The lamp assembly (100) for the vehicle (106) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the lamp assembly (100) comprising an encasement for thehousing unit (104), the encasement comprising of a plurality of grillmounting structure (300) covering the lamp assembly (100).