Modern automotive lighting systems must deliver unprecedented luminous intensity—often exceeding 1000 lumens per headlight unit—while managing thermal loads and meeting strict regulatory requirements for beam patterns. As LED systems replace traditional halogen and xenon sources, managing junction temperatures above 85°C while maintaining precise optical control has become a critical engineering challenge.

The fundamental trade-off exists between achieving maximum luminous output and managing the thermal constraints that affect LED lifetime, color stability, and optical performance.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including integrated thermal management structures, advanced optical designs for beam control, phosphor optimization techniques, and multi-function light distribution systems. These and other approaches focus on delivering high-performance automotive lighting while ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

1. Automotive Lighting Device with Phosphor-Coated Reflective Bowls and Sliding Mechanism

Marelli Automotive Components Co., Ltd., MARELLI AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS CO LTD, Marelli Automotive Components (Wuhu) Co., Ltd., 2024

Lighting device for cars with uniform lighting effect without glare or dark spots. It uses phosphor-coated reflective bowls that slide over an invisible LED source. The bowls have phosphor layers with different colors. When a bowl slides directly under the LED, the phosphor lights up for uniform illumination. A micro servo moves the bowls. A sensor positions them. This allows adjusting the lit bowl color. The invisible LED prevents direct glare. The bowls reflect light. Patterns on the bowls and lens further scatter the illumination.

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2. Integrated Heat Dissipation Structure for Automotive LED Headlights with Combined Radiator, Heat Pipes, and LED Board

SHENZHEN AURORA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, 2023

Heat dissipating structure for automotive LED headlights to improve brightness, power, and lifetime while keeping the lights cool. The structure integrates the radiator, heat pipes, and LED board into a single unit to efficiently transfer heat from the LEDs to the fins. This eliminates the need for separate parts that can compromise heat dissipation. The integrated structure allows quick heat transfer and dissipation, reducing LED temperatures to improve brightness and longevity. The design also enables higher-power LEDs without overheating. By welding the parts together, heat is directly conducted from the LEDs to the fins. This ensures better heat transfer compared to separate components.

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3. Adaptive Car Lighting System with RGB LED Array and Sensor-Driven Control Module

CHANGZHOU XINGYU AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS CO LTD, 2023

Car light system using RGB LEDs for better light distribution compared to monochrome LEDs. The system has a control module that receives inputs from sensors like cameras, angle sensors, and speed sensors to determine the driving environment and vehicle state. The control module then adjusts the RGB LEDs to provide optimized lighting based on the sensor data. This allows the car lights to adapt to conditions like nighttime, turns, and obstacles. The system also has diagnostics to detect and handle lamp failures.

4. Vehicle LED Headlight with Ceramic Substrate and Phosphor-Covered LED Chips Featuring Integrated Light Blocking Member and Independent Current Loops

SHENZHEN TELEIGE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN TELEIGE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

LED headlight for vehicles that provides better low beam lighting with reduced glare to other drivers and pedestrians. The headlight has a ceramic substrate with multiple LED chips attached, some covered by a phosphor diaphragm. A light blocking member is flush with the uncovered LED chips. This configuration creates a low beam pattern that illuminates the ground well without dazzling opposing drivers. The LED chips are driven by separate current loops to control on/off states.

5. High-Intensity LED Automotive Lamp with Dual Integrated Reflectors and SMD LED Alignment

DONGGUAN RONGHAI OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD, DONGGUAN RONGHAI OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

High-intensity LED automotive lamp with improved light output and beam pattern compared to conventional LED headlights. The lamp uses a unique design where two integrated reflectors emit light from corresponding SMD LEDs. The reflectors are aligned and fixed above the circuit board with the LEDs. This allows both reflectors to reflect light in the same direction, increasing intensity compared to separate reflectors and LEDs. It also avoids the issues of low intensity and narrow beams from single high-power LEDs. The central control sends a signal to drive the LEDs, which emit through the reflectors to achieve bright headlights.

6. LED Lamp with Temperature-Responsive Power Modulation for Automotive Headlights

FOSHAN HANMENG TECH CO LTD, FOSHAN HANMENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

LED lamp for automotive headlights that provides high initial brightness and improves safety by gradually reducing power as the lamp heats up. The lamp has an LED substrate on the lamp holder, a heat sink below, and a power lead on the heat sink. An LED driver is connected to the power lead. The driver initially provides high power to the LEDs until they stabilize, then reduces power as the heat sink temperature rises. This gives high initial brightness for safety and reminding, then reduces power as the lamp warms.

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7. Vehicle Lamp with RGB LED Array and Sensor-Driven Dynamic Color Adjustment System

CHANGZHOU XINGYU AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS CO LTD, 2022

A vehicle lamp using RGB LEDs that provides better light distribution uniformity compared to monochromatic LED lamps. The lamp has a controller that adjusts the RGB LEDs based on inputs from sensors like cameras, angle sensors, and speed sensors to optimize lighting for different conditions. It can also communicate with external devices to customize lighting effects. The controller drives the RGB LEDs using constant current chips. This allows the lamp to dynamically mix the RGB colors for improved light distribution compared to fixed color monochromatic LED lamps. The lamp can also detect faults in the lighting system.

8. LED Lighting Device with Micro LED Sub-Areas and Shaded Light Guiding Plate

Gu'an Yiguang Technology Co., Ltd., GUAN ORGANIC LIGHT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

LED lighting device and vehicle lamp with improved brightness uniformity, displayability, and durability for automotive applications. The device uses micro LEDs arranged in individually controlled sub-areas with shading between them. This allows dense packing of micro LEDs without cross-talk or unevenness. The sub-areas are covered by a light guiding plate with shaped openings matching the sub-area. The guiding plate improves extraction of the LED light. The device also uses current limiting resistors to prevent LED failures from affecting others. The sub-areas can be combined into a larger lamp using connections like screws, glue, or snap fits.

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9. Integrated Headlight Assembly with Combined High and Low Beam LED Modules and Rotatable Support

Foshan Sunway Auto Electrical Co., Ltd, 2022

Motor vehicle headlight design that combines main high beam and secondary low beam functions in a single headlight. The headlight has a power supply driver, structure modules with LEDs, a light guide element, a reflector, and a heat sink. The secondary LEDs are surrounded by the light guide element. The main LED is in a through hole. This allows the secondary LEDs to diffuse light through the guide and reflector for low beams. The main LED provides high beam intensity. The driver controls both. Adjustable support rotates the LED positions for customization.

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10. LED Multi-Core Headlight with Independently Controlled Chip Groups and Dedicated Heat Sink Pads

GUANGZHOU AOZOOM CO LTD, 2021

LED multi-core headlight that improves efficiency and reduces waste compared to conventional LED headlights. The LED multi-core headlight has multiple LED chips arranged in a rectangular array on a substrate. Each row of chips forms a group. Each group has a separate heat sink pad and can be independently turned on/off. This allows selective activation of groups for low beam vs high beam. It avoids wasting energy by fully activating all chips for low beam when only a portion is needed.

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11. Light-Emitting Device with Integrated Microcontroller for Temperature-Compensated Multi-Color LED Units

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW AG), BMW AG, 2021

A light-emitting device for vehicles like cars with improved appearance using multi-color LED units. Each multi-color LED unit contains multiple monochromatic LEDs and a microcontroller integrated in the same housing. The microcontroller adjusts the brightness and chromaticity of each LED based on the local temperature to compensate for variations. This prevents color shifts and non-uniformity across units when powered. The microcontrollers communicate internally to coordinate brightness and color adjustments. The main controller sends commands via an internal bus. This allows each unit to adapt and maintain consistent appearance despite temperature differences.

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12. LED Headlight System with Horizontally Arranged Modules and Adjustable Beam Control

CHANGZHOU XINGYU AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS CO LTD, 2021

LED headlight system with spliced far and near beams that provides a clear cutoff line and meets regulation requirements. The system uses horizontally arranged LED modules and light-concentrating units for both high and low beams. This allows precise control of light distribution without deformation issues. The high beam modules are mounted on a base that can move left/right and up/down. The low beam modules are fixed horizontally. This allows independent dimming and adjustment of the far/near beams. The modular design enables customization and optimization of light patterns for different applications.

13. Automotive Headlamp with Stacked LED High Beam Module and Homogenizing Layer

CHAOSHIJIE LASER TECH SUZHOU CO LTD, CHAOSHIJIE LASER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020

Integrated automotive headlamp that combines far and near beams with improved high beam uniformity. The lamp has separate low and high beam modules with reflectors, and the high beam module uses a stack of LED chips, phosphor, and homogenizing layer. This stacked LED design prevents gaps between chips that can cause uneven high beam spots. The chips emit light into the phosphor layer which converts it to white, and the homogenizing layer smooths the light before emitting the high beam.

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14. Integrated LED Headlight with Dual-Chip and Single-Chip LED Module, Reflector Mirror Patterns, and Cast Aluminum Heat Sink

CHANGZHOU TONGBAO PHOTOELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO LTD, CHANGZHOU TONGBAO PHOTOELECTRIC MFG CO LTD, 2020

Integrated LED headlight with improved thermal management and brightness for both far and near beams. The headlight has a unique design with a far and near beam integrated LED module, a reflector with reflecting mirror patterns, and a cast aluminum heat sink. The LED module uses double-chip and single-chip LEDs in both the low and high beams. The double-chip LEDs have poor thermal conductivity between the chips due to the PCB glue. The cast aluminum heat sink provides better heat dissipation compared to a cast aluminum radiator or fan. The reflector with mirror patterns further improves light extraction and reduces glare.

15. LED Headlight Module with Single Primary Optical Element for Dual-Function Beam Shaping

Changchun Faway Hella Automotive Lighting Co., Ltd., CHANGCHUN HELLA FAWAY AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING CO LTD, 2020

LED headlight module with dual-function near and far beam capability using a single primary optical element. The module has a heat sink, LED PCB, primary optic, cutoff baffle, lens holder, and lens. The primary optic has separate high and low beam shaping structures that condense and refract the beams. A cutoff baffle prevents high beam light from leaking into the low beam area. This allows using a single optic for both beams instead of separate elements. The compact module design reduces size and cost compared to reflective or separate optics dual-function modules.

16. Vehicle Lamp with Micro LED Array and Phosphor-Excited White Light Projection System

LANGFANG GUANGTONG ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CO LTD, 2020

Vehicle lamp using micro LED technology that provides unified functionality for traditional automotive lighting, intelligent lighting, and ground projection. The lamp has micro LEDs that can individually emit blue light. These micro LEDs excite phosphor to produce white light. A micro lens array shapes the white light. An optical system projects the shaped white light onto the road. This allows separate control of each micro LED to emit light and excite phosphor for unified lighting and projection functionality.

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17. Headlight with Single LED Source and Dual Beam Path Configuration

HASCO VISION TECH SHANGHAI CO LTD, HASCO VISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020

LED integrated headlight with optimized near and far beam distribution for better visibility and simplicity compared to traditional separate headlights. The design uses a single LED source for both low and high beams. The low beam path reflects light from the low beam LED to widen the beam shape. The high beam path collects and shapes light from the high beam LED. This allows using a single LED source for both beams instead of separate ones, simplifying the headlight structure and reducing cost. The optimized beam shaping improves visibility compared to separate headlights.

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18. Integrated Headlight with Stacked LED Chip High Beam Module and Separate Low Beam Module

CHAOSHIJIE LASER TECH SUZHOU CO LTD, CHAOSHIJIE LASER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020

An integrated headlight with both low beam and high beam in one lamp that provides better light distribution and uniformity compared to separate low and high beam lamps. The integrated lamp has separate low beam and high beam modules, each with their own LED sources and reflectors. The high beam module uses a unique design where multiple LED chips are stacked with a phosphor layer and homogenizing glass above. This converts and blends the LED light for a more uniform high beam compared to separate chips.

19. Vehicle Lamp with Individually Controllable Micro LED Array and Phosphor-Excited White Light Emission

Langfang Guangtong Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd., 2019

Vehicle lamp using Micro LED technology that enables compact, efficient, and versatile lighting for cars. The lamp has a blue Micro LED array that excites a phosphor to produce white light. The Micro LEDs are individually controllable to emit light separately. This allows independent pixel-level control of the light output. The shaped white light from the Micro LEDs is projected onto the road using an optical system. The Micro LEDs excitation of the phosphor provides the advantages of traditional car lighting, intelligent lighting, and ground projection all in one lamp.

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20. LED Car Lamp with Integrated Multi-Function Assemblies on Aluminum Nitride Substrate and Oxygen-Free Copper Heat Sink

Zhengzhou Senyuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., 2019

LED car lamp with improved heat dissipation and color capabilities. The lamp has separate high beam, low beam, and fog light assemblies on a single substrate. Each assembly contains an LED chip, fluorescent film, and silicone cover. The substrate is made of aluminum nitride with a high thermal conductivity. The lamp also uses an oxygen-free copper heat sink for better heat dissipation. This allows better heat management and longer lamp life compared to conventional lamps with separate LEDs for each function. The separate color assemblies enable automated color and brightness adjustment for different driving conditions.

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21. LED Vehicle Light with Condenser-Enhanced Adaptive Beam and Integrated Cooling System

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd., 2019

LED vehicle light with adaptive beam pattern that can switch between different road conditions without complex mechanisms. The light uses a unique design with condensers around each LED that focus the light and lenses to shape the beam. This allows each LED to emit a focused beam that combines with neighboring LED beams to form a customizable light pattern. The light also has a fan to cool the LEDs and a shroud to prevent lens focus issues.

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22. Multi-Sided LED Headlight with Variable Color Temperature and CAN Bus-Controlled LED Groups

Shenzhen Haoxunda Technology Co., Ltd., 2019

Multi-faceted LED headlight with multiple color temperatures for vehicles that provides brightness, concentration, and color temperature versatility. The headlight has a multi-sided lamp body with multiple LED groups on each side. At least two groups have different color temperatures. A microprocessor controls the LEDs via a CAN bus. A fan cools the LEDs. This allows custom color selection and better cooling compared to single-color LEDs.

23. LED Car Lamp with Multi-Beam Patterns and Adjustable Color Temperature Featuring Copper and Aluminum Nitride Heat Dissipation System

Zhengzhou Senyuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., 2019

LED car lamp design with multiple beam patterns and color temperature adjustment for improved safety and functionality. The lamp has a heat sink, substrate, reflector, lens, and separate high beam, low beam, and fog light source assemblies. Each light source assembly consists of an LED chip coated with a fluorescent film wrapped in silicone. The fluorescent films have different color temperatures: 5000-6000K for high beam, 3500-5000K for low beam, and 2500-3000K for fog light. This allows the lamp to provide adjustable color and brightness for different driving conditions. The heat sink and substrate materials are copper and aluminum nitride to efficiently dissipate heat.

24. LED Car Light with Dual Array Configuration and Vibration Damping Mechanism

Shenzhen Aurora Technology Co., Ltd., 2018

LED car light with adjustable color temperature and improved fatigue resistance compared to single-color LEDs. The light has a unique design with separate LED arrays for the main illumination and background lighting. The main lighting uses standard white LEDs in enclosures to focus the light. The background lighting uses a separate array of LEDs covered by cups. This allows adjusting the color temperature of the main lights independently from the background. The cups also provide a background glow when the main lights are off. The light also has damping between the support and main housing to prevent vibrations from loosening the connections.

25. Vehicle Lighting Module with Multi-Stage Configuration for Uniform Color Temperature

HONGFUJIN PREC ELECTRONICS SHENZHEN CO LTD, HON HAI PREC IND CO LTD, HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS CO LTD, 2017

Vehicle lighting module that provides uniform color temperature across the beam. It uses a multi-stage lighting configuration with separate components for expanding, adjusting, converting, and transmitting the light. This allows independent optimization of each stage to compensate for uneven phosphor coatings in the conversion step. The expansion stage increases the light exit area while maintaining angle. The adjustment stage selectively guides the light to compensate for uneven phosphor excitation. The conversion step absorbs light with different intensities to uniformize excitation. The transmission stage shapes the light as needed.

26. Vehicle LED Headlamp with Lu3Al5O12:Ce Green Phosphor for Enhanced Scotopic Visibility

SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD., 2017

LED headlamp for vehicles that provides improved visibility at night and in bad weather while meeting regulatory color temperature limits. The headlamp uses a specific phosphor, lutetium aluminum garnet with cerium (Lu3Al5O12:Ce), to convert blue LED light into green light. This green light has a peak wavelength around 500nm, which improves visibility in low light conditions by matching the scotopic luminosity curve. The headlamp also uses a blue LED for white light. The green phosphor provides a color temperature of up to 6000K, while the auxiliary phosphors (K2SiF6:Mn or Y3Al5O12:Ce) improve color reproduction and white light quantity. The green-biased phosphor enables high efficiency white light with good visibility in low light and fog compared to conventional LED

27. Headlight System with Mixed Color Temperature LED Array and Reflective Light Mixing

SICHUAN LYUJIE TECH CO LTD, SICHUAN LYUJIE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Sichuan Lvjue Technology Co., Ltd., 2017

Car headlight system with mixed color temperature LEDs that provides improved lighting for safety and comfort. The system uses LEDs with different color temperatures integrated on a substrate. The LEDs are driven by a control circuit connected to the substrate. The LEDs are positioned in a reflector that mixes the light beams. This mixed light is then efficiently reflected to a lens for output. The mixed color temperature headlight provides better color rendering, efficiency, and comfort compared to single color headlights, especially in complex lighting conditions.

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28. Automotive LED Lamp with Dual White and Yellow Light Sources on Printed Circuit Board

GUANGZHOU XINCHENG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, GUANGZHOU XINCHENG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Guangzhou Xincheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., 2017

An automotive integrated LED lamp with yellow-white light that provides improved visibility in low light conditions compared to traditional white-only headlights. The lamp has a printed circuit board with a white LED source and a separate yellow LED source mounted on the upper part. This allows the lamp to emit both white and yellow light. The yellow light improves visibility in low light conditions like rain or fog. The lamp also has fixing holes in the board for securing the circuitry.

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29. Vehicle Headlamp with Combined LED and Laser Sources and Fluorescent Phosphor Conversion

OSRAM BETEILIGUNGSVERWALTUNG GMBH, 2017

A headlamp design for vehicles that uses both LEDs and lasers to improve visibility in different driving conditions. The headlamp has a fluorescent phosphor element to convert the pump radiation from the LEDs and lasers into visible light. The LEDs emit wide, Lambertian light while the lasers provide tightly collimated beams. The LEDs and lasers are arranged in a way that allows selective use of each pump source for different driving modes. In the low beam mode, the lasers are used less to provide a narrow beam, while in the high beam mode, the lasers are used more to expand the beam. This allows the headlamp to have both a low beam and high beam function without needing additional LEDs.

30. Vehicle LED Lighting System with Integrated Low and High Beam Modules in a Single Heat Sink

CHONGQING LEIJIA PHOTOELECTRIC TECH CO LTD, CHONGQING LEIJIA PHOTOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2017

LED lighting system for vehicles that provides separate low beam and high beam modules integrated into a single heat sink. The low beam module emits close-range light for illuminating nearby objects, while the high beam module provides long-range light for visibility on unlit roads. Operating the modules independently allows optimized beam patterns and brightness levels for each function.

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31. LED Headlight Bulb with Dual-Beam LEDs, Recursive Reflective Bead, and Blue Fluorescent Coated Shade

STANLEY ELECTRIC CO LTD, 2017

LED headlight bulb with improved low beam performance and color consistency. The bulb has separate LEDs for high and low beams mounted on a board. A shade interrupts some low beam light. Inside the shade, a recursive reflective bead reflects light back to the low beam LEDs. A blue fluorescent coating on the shade converts any yellow light into white. This boosts low beam intensity, extends range, and prevents color separation issues.

32. Automotive LED Steering Brake Light with Integrated Heat Sink and Flexible Circuit Assembly

CAI XIAORUO, 2017

An S25 automotive LED steering brake light with improved brightness, longer life, and universal voltage compared to traditional tungsten bulbs. The LED light uses a heat sink with an integrated power board and flexible circuit to connect the LEDs. The heat sink has a radiator section, a table section, and a cylindrical section. The power board fits in the table section and the flexible circuit attaches to the cylindrical section. This allows the LEDs to be mounted directly on the heat sink without a separate holder, reducing heat and improving performance. The integrated power board and flexible circuit also simplify wiring and make the light universal since it can be connected directly to the vehicle's 12V or 24V power source.

33. Vehicle Headlight System with Mixed Color Temperature LED Lamps and Integrated Heat Sink

SICHUAN LYUJIE TECH CO LTD, SICHUAN LYUJIE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, YI GUOQING, 2017

A vehicle headlight system with mixed color temperature LED lamps that provides improved lighting performance and pedestrian warning capability compared to single color headlights. The system uses a reflector, lens, and heat sink to mix and shape the light beams from lamps with different color temperatures. This allows adjustment of color rendering, efficiency, and projection to optimize visibility and comfort. The mixed color temperature lighting adapts to complex lighting environments and provides early warning for pedestrians and vehicles ahead. The lamps are mounted directly to the heat sink to dissipate heat.

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34. Vehicle LED Lamp with Metal Substrate, Reflective Back Surface, Recessed Mounting Hole, and Adjustable Fastening Pins

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LED lamp for vehicles that improves efficiency, compatibility with different sockets, and driver visibility compared to conventional LED lamps. The lamp has a metal substrate for heat dissipation with a reflective surface on the back to increase light output. The lamp connects to a base with a recessed mounting hole for the LED chip and fluorescent surround. This reflects light back into the lamp. The lamp also has adjustable fastening pins to fit various socket shapes. The base has heat dissipation grooves. Optional features include color temperature adjustment, separate LED chips for better visibility, and a sensor-controlled light emission unit.

35. LED Vehicle Lighting Device with Collimator Lenses and Integrated Shading Sheet

GUANGZHOU WEI SI AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD, 2016

LED vehicle lighting device that improves efficiency compared to traditional headlamps without increasing LED power or count. The device uses collimator lenses on each LED to focus the light. This gathers the light and projects it in parallel through the lens housing. A shading sheet blocks stray light. The collimator lenses, housing, and shading sheet together form a concentrated beam with high extraction efficiency. This replaces the need for more LEDs or higher power to meet vehicle lighting demands. A heat sink cools the LEDs.

36. Vehicle Headlight with Super-Continuum Light Source and Optical Beam Shaping System

STANLEY ELECTRIC CO LTD, 2016

A vehicle headlight using a super-continuum light source to provide high color rendering and control color separation compared to conventional LED headlights. The light source generates white light without the need for fluorescent conversion materials. The super-continuum light is controlled by an optical system to shape the beam pattern for low or high beams. The omission of fluorescent materials eliminates color rendering issues and color separation variations with angle.

37. Integrated LED Headlamp Assembly with Matrix-Arranged High Power LEDs and Convex Mirror Focusing System

Heshan Minghua Electrical Appliances Hardware Factory, Chen Zhen, HESHAN MINGHUA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE HARDWARE FACTORY, 2016

Highly integrated LED headlamp assembly for automotive applications that provides compact, efficient, and adjustable lighting without complex mechanical mechanisms. The assembly uses a large convex mirror, turn signal LEDs, fog lights, cooling fan, and sealed modules for far and near beams. The far beam module has high power LEDs arranged in a matrix matching the dark spot map. Near beam LEDs are controlled by PPTC thermistors. This allows adjustment of brightness and distribution using chip combinations instead of mechanical aiming. The small convex mirror focuses the near beam LEDs. The assembly has a molded case with adjustable lamp holder. The compact, integrated design replaces multiple components while enabling precise light adjustment.

38. LED Vehicle Headlight with Angled LED Modules Forming Multiple Illumination Zones

HON HAI PREC IND CO LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO LTD, 2015

LED vehicle headlight that provides wide illumination coverage to improve visibility when turning or going up/down steep roads. The headlight has multiple arrays of LED modules mounted on the front of the vehicle. Each LED module has an angle relative to the vehicle's front. These angled LEDs are combined into multiple light zones, each zone illuminating a specific area in front of the vehicle. Simultaneously activating all zones provides wide-angle coverage that expands the headlight's reach compared to straight-ahead beams. This helps illuminate around curves and slopes where straight-ahead lighting falls short.

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39. LED Headlight with Curved Reflectors and Removable Light Blocking Plate

HARBIN GOODTIME ELECTRONICS CO, HARBIN GOODTIME ELECTRONICS CO LTD, 2015

LED headlight with optimized light distribution for improved visibility. The headlight uses multiple LEDs with curved reflectors that focus the light beams together. A light blocking plate covers part of the beam to prevent glare. The focused beams are then projected through the headlight lens to create a bright, wide illumination pattern. The adjustable number of LEDs and reflectors allows customization for different vehicle needs. The blocking plate can be removed for longer range beam.

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40. LED Automotive Lamp with Multi-Surface Core and Reflective Cup-Encased LEDs

NAN CUNZAN, WU XIRONG, 2015

LED automotive lamp with even light distribution and improved brightness compared to conventional LED headlights. The lamp uses a core with multiple groups of LEDs mounted on separate surfaces. This allows the LEDs to be spaced apart and distributed across the core, rather than being stacked together. This reduces light concentration and provides more uniform illumination from the lamp. The LEDs are also sealed in reflective cups to further enhance light extraction.

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41. LED Headlight Module with Independently Controllable White and Yellow LEDs

OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH, 2015

LED headlight module with independent white and yellow LEDs for better visibility in low-visibility weather conditions. The module has separate white and yellow LEDs that can be individually controlled. This allows the module to emit predominantly yellow light on the sides for improved visibility in fog, snow, or rain, while maintaining white light in the center for normal driving. The separate yellow LEDs prevent excessive glare and improve safety by enhancing visibility at the edges of the beam. The module can be used in vehicle headlights and controlled by the vehicle's lighting system.

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42. Automobile High Beam Headlamp with Parallel LED Circuit and Relay-Controlled Dimming Mechanism

LUO XINGWEN, 2015

Automobile high beam headlamp with improved visibility and energy efficiency. The headlamp has a reflecting mirror, LED board, and radiator. The LED board has multiple LEDs connected in parallel with resistors and diodes. The circuit uses diodes, resistors, capacitors, and a relay to control the LEDs. This allows dimming the high beams when a vehicle approaches or is near. The relay provides a simple mechanism for dimming the LEDs based on a switch position. The circuit also uses diodes and resistors to prevent reverse voltage and current issues.

43. Vehicle Headlight System with Central and Peripheral White LED Arrays Featuring Enhanced Scotopic/Photopic Ratio

STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD., 2013

A vehicle headlight design that improves visibility and safety at night by facilitating earlier awareness of peripheral objects. The headlight uses white LEDs with enhanced blue light components (higher scotopic/photopic ratio) to illuminate the central area of the road. The blue-rich light stimulates rod cells for better peripheral vision. For the outer areas, regular white LEDs are used. This provides earlier awareness of objects in the peripheral vision, reducing reaction times and missing objects. The central white LED has a lower blue content to prevent glare.

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44. LED Chip with Enhanced Brightness Through Internal Light Recycling and Scattering Mechanisms

Frank Shum, 2013

Increasing the brightness of LED lights by using techniques like recycling light within the LED chip, scattering light inside the chip, and reducing the angular spread of the emitted light. The goal is to make the LED source itself brighter, rather than just increasing optical power, by preventing light loss, trapping, and scattering. This allows smaller, more compact optics to be used and enables applications like high-brightness headlights, projectors, and flashlights with florescent-like power using smaller LED sources.

Headlights can now attain increased luminance and efficiency because of advances in automobile lighting systems, including dual-function LED designs, integrated heat dissipation systems, and methods for improving LED brightness. These developments have had a direct impact on improving road visibility and driving safety generally at night.

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