Repairable Design for Automotive Lighting

An in-situ replaceable LED automobile headlight design that allows 100% in-situ replacement without modification and meets regulatory size requirements. The headlight has a lamp body housing, an LED light source at the front, a driver assembly at the back, and a fan in the middle. The fan is sandwiched between the light source and driver. A flexible cable connects them. This layout allows compact packaging with the fan in the center for optimal heat dissipation while avoiding components blocking replacement sockets.

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Durable LED light source module with replaceable LED lamp set for easy maintenance. The module has a circuit board with a detachable LED lamp set mounted on it. This allows the LED lamp set to be easily replaced if it fails, without needing to disassemble the entire module or damage the circuit board. The detachable LED lamp set also enables better heat dissipation compared to a sealed module. The lamp set is secured to the circuit board but can be removed by disconnecting electrical connections. A translucent cover is installed above the circuit board to protect the components.

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A luminous module for vehicles that allows easy installation and removal without requiring tools. The module has a rotatable open casing with hooks that attach to the vehicle's components. The casing has grooves for positioning an optical element like a light guide. The module can rotate and hook onto the vehicle's casing to secure it. This eliminates the need for screws and allows tool-less access for replacement. The casing hooks onto specific brackets on the vehicle's optical element or outer lens holder.

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A combined LED lamp with heat dissipation function that improves the lifespan and repairability of LED lamps by separating the LED lamp body from the power supply. The lamp has a detachable LED body connected to the ends of two support arms, with a separate power supply box in the middle. This allows the lamp body to be replaced or repaired without touching the power supply, preventing overheating and extending lamp life. The power supply also has fins for better heat dissipation.

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A replaceable LED light source module that allows easy removal and installation of the light source and power supply. The module has a fixed plate, an integrated LED assembly with LED chips on a substrate, and a separate enclosed power supply box. The LED assembly attaches to the plate and connects electrically to the power supply box. This allows replacing just the LED assembly or power supply without disassembling the entire light fixture. The power supply box protects the internal components.

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Convenient disassembly vehicle LED lighting that allows easy removal of the internal components like the circuit board and light bulb for repair or replacement without requiring tools or disassembly of the entire housing. The lighting has a sliding cover, disassembly mechanism, and locking mechanism that allows the cover to be removed separately from the housing. The circuit board slides in and out of the housing and locks in place. The light bulbs can be removed by sliding them along the board. This enables isolated component replacement without disassembling the entire lighting assembly.

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This is a vehicle headlight assembly with an improved modular design for easier serviceability and customization. The assembly has a light source, optical system, cover plate, frame, and carrier in that order. The frame has positioners to precisely locate and secure the components. This allows the light source, optics, and cover to be easily replaced without disassembling the entire headlight unit.

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Ejectable headlight system for easy and tool-less replacement of headlight bulbs from the front of a vehicle. The system uses an ejector device with pins that engage the bulb pins. A release arm locks the bulb in place. Pulling the release arm disengages the pins and allows the bulb to slide out the front. This enables quick bulb changes without opening the hood or removing parts. The ejector base houses the electrical connector. The bulbs have modified pins to match. The system can use visible, infrared, or UV bulbs. It allows bulb replacement without disassembling the headlight housing.

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Headlamp assembly and connections to vehicle body that minimize repair costs in low-speed collisions without sacrificing pedestrian protection. The headlamp housing has separable connecting portions to adjoining body parts like the fender and bumper. Some connections have predetermined breaking points to isolate damage. Others are elastic or latching to detach non-destructively. This protects the high-value headlamp while allowing the fender to deform and the body to yield in a collision.

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LED light unit that is easy to assemble, repair, and handle compared to conventional LED lamps. The unit uses a tubular body with openings to expose the LEDs, rather than encasing them inside. The LEDs are fixed to the tube walls through holes, and the circuitry is housed inside the tube. This allows the LED module to be easily removed and replaced if components fail. The tube body can be made of lightweight aluminum. The openings are water-repellent to prevent moisture ingress.

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Removable LED module for automated luminaires that allows easy replacement and comparison of LEDs without disassembling the entire luminaire. The module has a separate circuit board with connectors for power and data, allowing it to be electrically and mechanically detached from the luminaire. This enables swapping just the LED module instead of the entire optical system. It also provides a way to measure and store LED output characteristics for comparison between modules.

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LED lamp that is easy to maintain by allowing individual LED modules to be replaced instead of entire lamps. The lamp has a modular design with detachable LED modules. If a module fails, it can be removed and replaced without disassembling the entire lamp. This reduces cost and makes maintenance more convenient compared to replacing whole lamps.

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Vehicle lighting units that can be easily connected and removed from the front of the vehicle without needing to access the underside or rear. The lighting units have protruding retainers that extend rearward and insert into openings in the vehicle body. The retainers are made of resilient material that deflects during installation and removal. This allows the lighting unit to be installed and removed from the front of the vehicle instead of underneath or behind the bumper. It simplifies installation, improves quality, and reduces cost compared to traditional bolts. The deflecting retainers also create a channel between the lighting unit and the body for airflow.

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A modular tunnel lamp design that allows easy disassembly and replacement of components for maintenance. The lamp has a detachable light source module that can be removed without dismantling the entire lamp. The module has a substrate with LEDs and a lens, and extends outward with strips that fit into clamping strips on the lamp housing. The module is clamped into a slot in the housing and fixed by a bolt passing through the assembly part. This allows separate replacement of the light source without disassembling the entire lamp.

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LED lighting system that allows maintenance and replacement of individual LED boards. The system uses a heat sink with a removable cover to access the LED boards. Contacts on the back of the boards are connected to power leads that pass through the heat sink. This allows the LED boards to be easily removed and replaced without desoldering them. It also allows using different boards or upgrading them.

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Conveniently replaceable LED lamp design that allows individual components like the LED board, lens, and heat sink to be easily replaced instead of replacing the entire lamp when components fail. The lamp has features like fasteners that protrude through the light board and lens, seals between the board and lens, and connectors that embed into installation channels. This allows disassembly and reassembly of the components while maintaining electrical and mechanical connections.

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LED lamp with detachable components to allow users to repair or replace faulty parts instead of throwing away the whole lamp. The lamp has a movable lampshade, voltage transformation module, and lamp holder with detachable electrical connections. The LED circuit, heat sink, and voltage converter can be removed and replaced separately. A fixing seat under the heat sink has a buckling feature to secure it in place. This enables modular repair/reuse of components instead of throwing away the whole lamp when parts fail.

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LED lamp with detachable light assembly for easy maintenance and replacement. The lamp has a mounting plate, diffuser cover, LED components, and a detachable light assembly. The light assembly consists of a lampshade with an LED light source inside. The lampshade has threads on the top, and the LED light source connects to the threads. This allows the light assembly to be removed and replaced by unthreading the lampshade from the lamp housing.

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LED lighted vehicle accessory with improved durability, water resistance, repairability, and reduced depth compared to existing LED accessories. The design features a sealed aluminum body with lenses potted in place, a circuit board potted in the body, and a rear cover. The potting compounds seal against water and contaminants, protect electronics, and reduce vibration noise. The modular design allows easy replacement of faulty circuit boards without disassembling the entire accessory.

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A convenient and replaceable LED lamp that allows individual components like the lamp board, lens, and heat sink to be easily swapped when damaged instead of replacing the entire lamp. The lamp has detachable fasteners, seals, and connectors that allow disassembly and reassembly of the components. This reduces maintenance costs and extends lamp life by enabling component replacement rather than scrapping the entire lamp when parts fail.

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