Enhanced Brightness in Automotive Headlights
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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
马瑞利汽车零部件有限公司, MARELLI AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS CO LTD, 马瑞利汽车零部件(芜湖)有限公司, 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.
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.
3. Automotive LED Replacement Lamp with Integrated Heat Sink and Removable Chuck Assembly
GUANGZHOU HAOCHUANG TECH CO LTD, GUANGZHOU HAOCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
An automotive LED replacement lamp that can be used instead of the original halogen bulb in cars. The lamp has a heat sink, a copper substrate, a drive board, a power connector, and a cooling fan inside. The LEDs are mounted on the copper substrate. The heat sink has a through-hole for the LEDs and a removable chuck assembly to secure it in place. This allows the LED lamp to replace the halogen bulb without issues like starting power mismatch or poor light distribution. The chuck assembly prevents the heat sink from coming loose when installed.
4. MiniLED Vehicular Lamp Assembly with Integrated RGB Array for Multicolor Conversion
DONGGUAN JINGWANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD, 2023
High-brightness MiniLED vehicular atmosphere lamp assembly with multicolor conversion effect to provide a brighter, more vibrant and customizable interior lighting for vehicles compared to traditional LED lamps. The assembly uses a compact integrated MiniLED array of red, green, and blue chips directly mounted on the lamp body instead of separate LEDs. This allows higher density packing of lights for brighter output. The RGB MiniLEDs are electrically connected to a PCB inside the lamp housing. The RGB MiniLED array enables full-color conversion of white light when driven together, unlike separate single-color LEDs. It provides a wider range of customizable lighting colors and effects compared to fixed color LEDs.
5. 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.
6. Monolithic LED Module with Multi-Functional Optical Alignment and Independent Control
MAGNA EXTERIORS INC BRANCH OF MAGNA EXTERIORS, 2023
Small or micro LED-based light modules for providing multiple lamp functions with different light optics in a monolithic assembly. The module has a substrate with a large number of miniature or micro LEDs arranged in sets. Each set is aligned with different optical components for specific functions. Independent control allows customizable lighting combinations like brake lights, turn signals, fog lights, headlights, etc., from a single module. It enables integrating multiple functions into a compact space with optimized optics for each.
7. LED Headlight Assembly with Multi-Faceted Array and Snap Ring Secured Heat Sink
DONGGUAN RUITUO TECH CO LTD, DONGGUAN RUITUO TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
LED car headlight design that eliminates the need for professional dimming and provides better coverage without blind spots. The headlight uses a multi-faceted LED array that emits light from all sides, eliminating shadows. The LED module is mounted on a heat sink with a snap ring to secure it in place. The snap ring snaps onto matching features on the headlight housing. This allows self-contained installation without needing to dim the light during assembly. The snap ring also centers the LED module for alignment. The LED array has a heat conducting body on the bottom, and the snap ring prevents it from moving. The LED module connects to the headlight's power and cooling system through the snap ring.
8. LED Automotive Exterior Lamp with Phosphor Conversion Layer for Customizable Color Output
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV, 2023
LED automotive exterior lamp with customizable color output and improved light quality. The lamp uses a specialized LED tube core with a phosphor conversion layer to emit secondary light with specific color characteristics. The phosphor converts the primary LED light into secondary light that can have customized color points like yellow or warm white. The phosphor material used in the conversion layer is a ceramic garnet phosphor with specific compositions, pore sizes, and grain sizes. This allows fine control over the secondary light spectrum. The customizable color output of the lamp is achieved by using this specialized LED tube core with the optimized phosphor material.
9. Vibration-Resistant Automotive LED Lamp Assembly with Adjustable Color Ambient Light and Integrated Cooling System
中山市峰度照明有限公司, ZHONGSHAN FENGDU LIGHTING CO LTD, 2022
Automotive LED lamp assembly with ambient light functionality that can withstand vibrations and provide adjustable color ambient lighting. The assembly has an enclosure with cooling pipes connected to both ends. Inside, the front is sealed with a cover housing the reflector. The rear has a fixed through pipe connected to a rotating device. This device has a locking mechanism and a clamping mirror frame that can change color by moving the mirror. The rotating device mixes the light from the reflector to produce different colored ambient light. The cooling pipes circulate oil to dissipate heat and prevent damage from vibrations.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Light-Emitting Device with Separate RGBW LEDs and Circuit for Flux Control at Variable Color Temperature
ZHANGZHOU LEEDARSON OPTOELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, ZHANGZHOU LEEDARSON OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022
Light-emitting device with adjustable color temperature and high color rendering index in low color temperature range without compromising luminous flux. The device has separate red, green, blue, and white LEDs with a circuit to control their fluxes. In low color temperature white, the red LED weight is reduced compared to other colors. This reduces phosphor usage, increasing flux. The red and green fluxes are adjusted by the circuit to compensate. This allows higher flux, better color rendering white light at lower color temps compared to reducing overall flux.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. LED Lighting Device with Micro LED Sub-Areas and Shaded Light Guiding Plate
固安翌光科技有限公司, 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.
16. 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.
17. Automotive Interior Light Guide Strip with Integrated Multicolor LEDs and High CRI Output
SUZHOU ANTONGLIN AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR CO LTD, 2021
A high CRI automotive interior ambient light that provides both high color rendering index (CRI) and multicolor capabilities. The light uses a unique design where the light guide strip itself has multiple color-changing LEDs embedded within it. This allows the strip to emit a range of colors when powered, rather than relying on separate colored LED modules at the ends. This provides both high CRI for white light as well as the ability to change colors for multicolor ambient lighting in the vehicle interior.
18. 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.
19. Lighting System with Multi-Phosphor LEDs for Adjustable Spectral Distribution and Color Temperature
ASAHI RUBBER INC, SAITAMA UNIV, UNIV SAITAMA, 2021
A lighting system that can adjust the spectral distribution and color temperature of the light emitted. The system uses multiple phosphor-containing LEDs with different fluorescence peak wavelengths, separated by at least 10nm with 50nm half-widths. This provides a continuous range of colors. An independent power control allows adjusting each LED's intensity to further customize the spectral distribution. The wide, overlapping fluorescence peaks from the separated LEDs provides a broad, continuous light spectrum.
20. Light-Emitting Device with Integrated Microcontroller for Temperature-Compensated Multi-Color LED Units
宝马股份公司, 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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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.