ABSTRACT

The topic of this project is steering controlled (or directional) headlights, that are usually a separate set
of headlights fitted to road vehicles beside the usual low beam/high beam headlights and their feature is
that they turn with the steering, so that the driver of the vehicle can see the bend, what he is actually
turning into.

These type of headlights appeared on production cars in the 1920’s and are stillaround nowadays, but not
very popular, although they make night time driving safer. The most famous car which featured these
lights was the Citroen DS (1955-1975), introduced on the 1968 Paris Motor Show. The headlights can be
connected to the steering linkage by means of rods or cables, operated hydraulically by the power steering
or nowadays electronically adjusted, even controlled by satellite navigation system.

Our project is to make new and modern “Directional Headlights” in efficient manner by increasing the
light angle. Directional headlights are those headlights that provide improvedlighting especially for
cornering. There are automobiles that have their headlights directlyconnected to the steering mechanism
so that its lights will follow the movement of the frontwheels.

Our project comprises Cam and Follower mechanism, Gear mechanism and springmechanism. Cam and
Follower mechanism is used to turn the head lights to right or leftdirection, Gear mechanism is used to
transmit motion and to reduce the no of rotations fromsteering rod to cam shaft. Spring mechanism is
used to bring back the follower and head lightbracket to its initial position.

According to our project, when the steering steers to the right, the light bracket at rightalone steers to right
using cam & follower mechanism and reduction gears & vice versa. Atthe same time the left bracket
remains stand still due to the dwell period of the cam. Duringthe return stroke of cam, the spring
mechanism is used to bring the bracket and follower to itsinitial position. The reduction gears are used to
turn the brackets to the required anglerespective to the steering rotation.

Our project will be useful for vehicles, which are been used in hill areas

The 1968 CITROEN DS featuring directional- headlights

 INTRODUCTION
The present invention relates to headlights of an automobile, more particularly to a
directionturning device for headlights of an automobile which enables to turn direction
synchronously with therotation of the steering and hence increasing the safety for driving at night
or in the darkness.

In the known technology of the prior art, a headlight of an automobile has a fixed line ofemission
which is aligned with the front direction of the automobile. Although the effects of "highbeam"
or "low beam" can be achieved by adjusting the angle of elevation of the headlight, the
directionof emission is not adjustable as to the left or right. When the road curves or turns, the
corner on timewhen the car turns, thereby creating a dead angle of illumination and such lack of
visibility poses dangerin driving at night or in darkness.

Therefore, it is highly desirable to invent a device to solve this problem and such device is ofhigh
utility.

An object of the present invention is to provide a direction turning device for a headlight ofan
automobile which renders to emission direction of a headlight of an automobile in
synchronizationwith steering and thus increases the illuminated area upon changes of direction of
the automobile whenthe automobile makes turns.

In ancient Directional headlights, when the steering steers to right or left direction, then boththe
right and left headlights will steer to the perspective directions. It results in altering the optical
axisof the head light to the vehicle speed and the front road-shape.

But according to our project, when the steering steers to right then the right side of theheadlight
bracket steers to right side and the left side headlight bracket remains stationery by
cammechanism and it is similar for the other side also. Because of this, the optical axis of the
headlight iswidened and it is useful for the drivers for safety ride.
 LITERATURE REVIEW
The present invention relates to a vehicle front lamp light distributioncontrol system and more
particularly to a vehicle front lamp light distribution controlsystem capable of raising visibility at
the time of cornering by controlling lightdistribution means of the front lamp.

According to-

 Japanese Patent Publication No. H5-23216,

 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H8-183385,
 Japanese Patent Application Laid-OpenNo. H11-78675, and
 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H8-192674

A vehiclehead lamp including a fog lamp is provided with a movable reflector and by turning
themovable reflector in the steering direction by an amount corresponding to a steeringangle of
the steering wheel, the light distribution pattern of the front lamp is changed inthe direction of
vehicle's turn so as to raise visibility at the time of cornering.

However, according to the aforementioned earlier art, the lightdistribution pattern of the front
lamp is changed in the steering direction of the steeringwheel by an amount corresponding to the
steering angle when the vehicle turns on anintersection or the like, cornering destination cannot
be beamed brightly enough beforeoperating the steering wheel. Therefore, an art capable of
beaming the corneringdestination prior to operation of the steering wheel has been demanded.

Czech Tatra and 1920s Cadillacs were early implementer of such atechnique, producing in the
1930s a vehicle with a central directional headlamp. TheAmerican 1948 Tucker Sedan was
likewise equipped with a third central headlampconnected mechanically to the steering system.
The 1967 French Citroën DS and 1970Citroën SM were equipped with an elaborate dynamic
headlamp positioning systemthat adjusted the headlamps' horizontal and vertical positioning in
response to inputs from the vehicle's steering and suspension systems, though US regulations
required thissystem to be deleted from those models when sold in the USA.
 ADVANTAGES
• Useful for heavy vehicles in hill areas, where hair-pin bends are more.

• Safe riding

• Accident free roads

• Simple in structure

• Mind free driving

LIMITATIONS
• Not mandatory for straight roads.

APPLICATIONS
• Can be used in all heavy vehicles.

• Can be used in tempo and vans.

 Conclusions
Before we undertook this project our knowledge about directional headlights waslimited. After
doing an extensive research for this project we have a wider knowledge of thisfield in
automotive technology, learnt useful information about different types of directional headlights.
We have searched the library of the college for relevant books and the internet for additional
information.During the build of an experimental model of directional headlights on a vehicle we
have improved our DIY skills and technical problem solving ability.Carrying out test with the
project vehicle has proved that this concept works andalthough such lights are not widely used
even nowadays, it does support the driver’s visionduring night-time driving, helps to reduce
black spots while cornering and therefore reducesthe risk of accidents, by helping to notice
persons or objects hidden in a bend earlier inadvance.We are looking forward to see more road
vehicles equipped with directional headlightsin serial production.
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SuandersCollege Publishing

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 Pneumatic cylinder

Basic principle of single acting cylinders

A pneumatic cylinder is a linear actuator that works with compressed air. The cylinder’s
main parts are the piston, the piston rod, the cylinder tube, gaskets and seals. Single
acting cylinders also have a spring inside the cylinder. A single acting cylinder works
with compressed air to actuate the piston in one direction and spring force to return to
the base position. Work can be performed in the air driven direction. The cylinder has
one port that is used to both supply and vent compressed air.

Two types of single acting cylinders exist: spring return and spring extended. The most
common type is the spring return cylinder. In the spring return cylinder, the spring is
located between the front end of the cylinder and the piston (around the piston rod). In
this design, the piston rod extends when compressed air is supplied to the cylinder. As
soon as the air supply is cut off, the piston rod retracts by spring force. The spring
extended cylinder works the other way around. The piston retracts when compressed
air is supplied. When the air supply is switched off, the spring pushes the rod out. In the
spring extended cylinders, the spring is located between the piston and the rear end of
the cylinder.

Symbols of pneumatic cylinders according to ISO1219-1; External force return (left), spring
return (middle) and spring extend (right)

There are some advantages to use single acting cylinders over double acting cylinders:
less tubing, less use of compressed air, and less wiring is needed for the system. Single
acting cylinders also have disadvantages: the spring takes up space and limits the
working stroke of the cylinder. Furthermore, the spring force reduced the pneumatic
force and limits the resulting force of the cylinder.
 Schematical section view of a spring extend (top) and spring return (bottom) single acting
pneumatic cylinder.

The single acting cylinders can be specified by the following key parameters:

 Stroke
 Bore size
 Rod diameter
 Spring force
 System pressure
The stroke is the distance between the end and the base position (length of the
movement). The bore size is the diameter of the piston. To choose the right cylinder,
please follow the sizing method of the cylinder’s manufacturer. The single-acting
cylinder is normally controlled by a three-port valve, for example a pneumatic solenoid
valve. One port connects to the source of compressed air, the second port is used to
supply/vent air to the cylinder and the third port is an exhaust port.

Basic principle of pneumatic solenoid valves

Operating principle
Pneumatic solenoid valves are used to control the flow direction of compressed air.
A moving part inside the valve blocks or opens the ports of the valve. The moving part is
called spool or piston. The movement of the spool can be controlled in two ways: direct
operation, or indirect operation.
Placeholder for valve picture sg. like this:

With direct operation, the spool is directly actuated by the solenoid. Direct operated
valves are independent on the system pressure, and can therefore be used for low
pressures or vacuum.

In case of indirect operation, the spool is not directly actuated by the solenoid. The
valve makes use of the system pressure to move the spool. Hereto, an additional pilot
valve is used. The pilot valve is a small direct actuated 3/2 way valve. The pilot valve
 provides compressed air to a small air cylinder inside the valve. The compressed air in
this cylinder exerts a force on the piston and actuates the spool to switch the valve..
This way, a relatively small solenoid can be used to switch the valve. These valves are
referred to as internally piloted, and require an inlet pressure to switch. Therefore, these
valves cannot be used for vacuum applications, unless the pilot valve is operated with
an external source of compressed air (externally piloted).

Pneumatic Solenoid Valve Types

Several type of pneumatic solenoid valve is available. The valve function is always
depends on the application. The most common valve functions in pneumatic systems
are the followings:

 5/2 mono-stable
 5/2 bi-stable
 5/3 closed center
 5/3 exhaust center
 5/3 pressure center
 3/2 bi-stable
 3/2 normally open (NO)
 3/2 normally closed (NC)
 2/2 normally open (NO)
 2/2 normally closed (NC)

Symbols for 3/2-way solenoid valves; Normally Open & mono-stable (left), Normally Closed
& mono-stable (center) and Normally Closed & bi-stable (right).

The 3/2 way valve can be Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). A Normally
open (valve lets the air flow from port 1 to port 2, when it is not actuated. If the solenoid
is energized, the valve switches and the air is vented from port 2 to port 3. A normally
closed valve works the opposite way. When the solenoid is de-energized, the air is
vented from port 2 to port 3. As soon as the solenoid is energized, the valve switches
and compressed air can flow from port 1 to 2. Normally closed valves are the most
common. NO/NC valves also exist, these valves can be used both ways (NO/NC).

The 3/2-way solenoid valves can be mono- or bi-stable. Mono-stable valves are often
spring return and work like a doorbell: they remain switched/actuated while the solenoid
energized. The bi-stable version often has two solenoids and works like a light switch; it
is switched with a pulse of one solenoid, and switched back with a pulse of the other
solenoid.
 Frame

Framing, in construction known as lightframe construction, is a buildingtechnique based around

structuralmembers, usually called studs, whichprovide a stable frame to which interiorand
exterior wall coverings are attached,and covered by a roof comprising horizontal joists and
sloping rafters ormanufactured roof trusses covered byvarious sheathing materials. Light
framematerial dimensions range from 38 mmby 89 mm (1.5 by 3.5 inches — i.e. atwo-by-four)
to 5 cm by 30 cm (two-by-twelve inches) at the cross-section, andlengths ranging from 2.5 m (8
feet) forwalls to 7 m (20 feet) or more for joistsand rafters
 Wheel

A drive wheel is a wheel of a motor vehicle that transmits force,

transforming torque into tractive force from the tires to the road,
causing the vehicle to move. The powertrain delivers enough torque to
the wheel to overcome stationary forces, resulting in the vehicle
moving forwards or backwards.[1][2]
A two-wheel drive vehicle has two driven wheels, typically both at the
front or back, while a four-wheel drive has four.
A steering wheel is a wheel that turns to change the direction of a
vehicle. A trailer wheel is one that is neither a drive wheel, nor a steer
wheel. Front-wheel drive vehicles typically have the rear wheels as
trailer wheels.
 Switch

An ignition switch, starter switch or start switch is a switch in the

control system of a motor vehicle that activates the main electrical
systems for the vehicle, including "accessories" (radio, power
windows, etc.). In vehicles powered by internal combustion engines,
the switch provides power to the starter solenoid and the ignition
system components (including the engine control unit and ignition
coil), and is frequently combined with the starter switch which
activates the starter motor.
Historically, ignition switches were key switches that require the
proper key to be inserted in order for the switch functions to be
unlocked. These mechanical switches remain ubiquitous in modern
vehicles, further combined with an immobiliser to only activate the
switch functions when a transponder signal in the key is detected.
However, many new vehicles have been equipped with so-called
"keyless" systems, which replace the key switch with a push button.
The ignition locking system may be sometimes bypassed by
disconnecting the wiring to the switch and manipulating it directly; this
is known as hotwiring.
 Air storage tank

The Primary Role of a Compressed Air

Storage Tank
 Compressed air storage.
 Provides a steady air signal to the compressor controls.
 To act as a second heat exchanger.

The main purpose of air receiver tanks, are to give you the air storage
capacity to meet high demand events that last for short periods of time
(up to 30 seconds). This could be anything from a production worker
sandblasting to someone using a blowgun to quickly dust themselves
off. Air receiver tanks work in a similar manner to a battery. They allow
you to use a smaller horsepower compressor to complete a larger task
by utilizing stored energy.

Receiver tanks also help steady the compressor controls in order to

eliminate short cycling and over-pressurization. If receivers are too
small or not present, the compressor will rapid cycle which will lead to
a variety of issues.

The air tank acts as a second heat exchanger because as the air
passes through it, its temperature is lowered approximately another 10
degrees below what the first heat exchanger has already cooled it to.

Why Air Receiver Tanks Manage

Efficiency
 They reduce cycle counts,
 They allow you to lower the pressure on your compressor
because of stored energy,
 The stored air approaches the dryer at a lower temperature, thus
increasing the efficiency of the dryer.

Efficiency can be increased with a properly sized air receiver tank.

Every time a rotary screw air compressor unloads, the sump tank (oil
tank) is vented. Over time, the compressed air that is wasted during
venting, adds up to thousands of cubic feet of compressed air. With
appropriately sized storage, the frequency of cycles is reduced,
therefore reducing or, in some cases even eliminating, unnecessary
waste.

Compressed air storage allows users to reduce the peak pressure at

which they operate. This increases efficiency because for every 2 PSI
that you increase your pressure, 1% in energy is wasted. In order to
protect these users from short cycling, pressure bands are set.

Lastly, since the air passes slowly through the receiver tank, the
temperature is reduced because it has time to cool before it goes into
the piping system. This allows moisture to condense and drain out of
the valve at the bottom of the tank. The dryer becomes more efficient
because less moisture and particulate is being passed through it.

Is it Advantageous to Put a Receiver

Tank Outdoors?
 Dependent on the climate
 Tank will be more effective as a secondary heat exchanger if it is
outdoors
  Can eliminate heat from being radiated into the compressor
rooms

Often times compressed air users will ask if they can put their tank
outside, as it will save them space in their facility. This will only work if
the surrounding area’s climate is warm and temperatures never get
below freezing. In freezing temperatures, outdoor tanks may ice up
and rupture unless they are insulated, monitored, and heated(only
necessary if whatever heat is generated by the air in the tank is not
enough heat already).

If the surrounding climate is in your favor and you can put your tank
outside, it is beneficial because the air is most likely cooler outside
than it is in the compressor room. This will help the effectiveness of a
wet tank by further reducing the approach temperature to the dryer.

Another advantage of leaving your tank outside, is that the heat

radiated from the air inside the tank is released to the outdoors rather
than inside your factory or compressor room. This helps to reduce the
temperature indoors.
Advantages of Wet Storage Tanks
 Prolongs the life of the pre-filter element
 Helps the dryer efficiency
 Wet tanks provide a clean signal to the compressor

As previously mentioned, wet tanks have major benefits and are

located between the compressor and the dryer. The wet compressed
air enters into the the receiver tank through a lower port and exits out
of the uppermost port. Because the compressed air travels through
the tank at a very slow pace, the air cools and moisture inside of it
condenses and falls to the drain port. This reduces slugging of the
pre-filter (located between the wet tank and the dryer), which in turn
prolongs this filter’s life and reduces pressure drop caused by
slugging.

All of this drastically improves the efficiency and lifetime of the dryer
because it means that cleaner, drier air enters the dryer.

Lastly, there is no pressure drop in a wet tank because the air has not
gone through any filtration. This provides a steady pressure signal to
the compressor controller. If a system doesn’t have a wet tank and the
controller registers up to 10 PSI of pressure drop in the dry tank
(because of the dryer and filtration), the pressure band is reduced
significantly because of the inaccurate pressure signal.

Advantages of Dry Storage Tanks

The ideal ratio of compressed air storage in an air system is ⅓ wet to
⅔ dry capacity. Without a dry tank, the air dryer is at risk of being over
capacitated during periods of high demand because the air system
tries to pull more air through the dryer than it is rated for. This could
lead to water in the system because the dryer is underperforming. The
only instance where a dry tank is not needed is in systems that have a
steady air flow – Read the next section for more details.

For example: If we are installing 3 gallons per operation CFM on a

100 HP compressor producing 400 CFM, we would need a total of
1,200 gallons storage of which 400 would be wet storage and 800
gallons dry. Dry storage needs to be greater than wet storage
because otherwise, in periods of high demand, air will be drawn from
the wet tank’s storage, thus over capacitating the dryer. This will
cause water in the air lines.

How to Determine How Much Storage

Capacity You Need
  3-4 gallons per CFM of online compressor with ⅓ of total storage
as wet storage and ⅔ of total storage as dry storage
 The variations to the rules
 Consistency in airflow
 The amount of CFM required at your points of highest demand
 Does your piping have a 2” diameter or greater?

Although the above points are a good place to start, there are other
factors to consider before you can be sure how much storage you
need.

Compressed air users must keep in mind that air flow consistency
makes a difference in how much storage you need for your
compressed air system. In many manufacturing environments today,
there is a very steady airflow. In instances like robotics, it could be
argued that 1.5 gallons of storage per CFM of compressor capacity is
plenty, as long as it’s all wet storage. In cases like this where the air
flow is steady, there is no need for a dry tank because the air would
just constantly flow through the tank instead of being stored up.

The amount of CFM needed at your point of highest demand is the

most important factor when determining how much air storage you
need. Proper testing should be carried out to determine what this
volume is.
It is also important to note that systems with pipework of 2” diameter
or greater should take the additional storage provided by the pipe into
consideration. This may slightly reduce the amount of tank storage
needed.
 ADVANTAGES

 Low Cost Automation Project

 The head lamp aligns in two directions (Left, right).
 Provides Smooth and safety ride in curved roads especially in ghat roads.
 Provides mind free ride for the motorist.
 Provides the nation with accident free roads.
 It requires simple maintenance cares.
 This is the improved safety measure introduced in the automobile.
 Easy to operate.
 Manual power required is less.
 Repairing is easy.
 Replacing parts is easy.
 No need of heavy lubrication

REFERENCES

[1] Chien-Tai. Huang, Chien-Tzu Chen, Shou-Yi Cheng, Bo-Ruei Chen and Ming-Hu Huang, Design
and Testing of a headlight Actuator, Paper #:2008-01-2555, Published on 2008-10-12, SAE Int. J.
Passenger Cars-Mechanical system in Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), Taiwan.

[2] William H Crouse and Donald L Anglin, Automotive mechanics, SIE 10th edition 2008, McGraw hill
education(India) private limited, ISBN 978-0-07-063435-0.

[3] Tatsuya Yamasaki, Masaaki Eguchi, Yusuke Makino, NTN technical review No.75(2007), Need of
an Electromechanical headlights .

[4] Chih Feng Lee, A thesis on head light, Brake force control and judder compensation of an automotive
brake by wire, 2013, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia, Link-dtl.unimelb.edu. au/ researchfile 304026.pdf

[5] Guo Dong , Wang Hongpei , Gao Song and Wang Jing , “ Study On Adaptive Front Lighting System
Of Automobile Based On Microcontroller” IEEE Transaction on Transportation, Mechanical, and
Electrical

Engineering (TMEE), International Conference 2011

Advantages:

 
Provides Smooth and safety ride in curved roads especially in ghat roads.
 Provides mind free ride for the motorist.


 Provides the nation with accident free roads.



 It requires simple maintenance cares.



 This is the improved safety measure introduced in the automobile.

 Easy to operate.


 Manual power required is less.



 Repairing is easy.


 
Replacing parts is easy.

No need of heavy lubrication

Applications:
 
The steering controlled head light mechanism can be

applied in heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks., which ride maximum in the
ghat roads.

 Specially designed for installing in buses riding in ghat roads.

 This mechanism can also installed in all types of commercial vehicles such as:

 Maruthi,


 Ambassador,


 
Fiat,

 Mahindra,


 
Tata, etc.,
REFERENCES
1. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING VOL-I by Dr.
KIRPAL SINGH. STANDARD PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTORS.

2. THEORY OF MACHINES by R.S KHURMI & J.K

GUPTA
S.CHAND & COMPANY LTD. NEW DELHI.

3. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING by R.B GUPTA

4. G.B.S.NARANG, AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING KHANNA PUBLISHERS, DELHI.
1991, PP671.
5. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING WILLIAM CROUSE.
6. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING, K.K RAMALINGAM, Scitech
Publishers.
.
 ADD IN INTROUCTION

III. NIGHT TIME ACCIDENT REASONS

Since the ability of a human being to perceive and judge the distance is considerably impaired at
night time, the human eye requires light to see at night time. An estimated 90% of all driver make
decision on what they see. Therefore drivers are incapable to see the upcoming objects on the curves and
this cause a road accident. Track unevenness is also a major reason for night time road accident. These
unevenness also causes a lot of damage to the body parts of the vehicle, i.e; chassis, suspension, wheels,
etc.

V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

• The system provides a better view of upcoming vehicles and objects on curved roads.

• When inspecting the results, it is found that the adaptive headlight system tends to turn along the
desired path of the car.

• In lateral direction, the angle of the headlights change on the steering input, vehicle speed and
the yaw rate of the vehicle.
• The motor controllers provide smooth passes of headlight angles instead of discrete and sudden
changes.

• So this system proved an improved guidance to the vehicle at the time of turning on curved path.

VI. ADVANTAGES

Adaptive headlight system tends to increase the visibility of driver at night time. Hence,
enhancing the safety of the driver.

VII. APPLICATIONS

Adaptive headlight system can be suitable for complex road conditions such as road surface
water, corner, highway, rural road, urban road and so on.
SEPRATELY ADD
 VIII. FUTURE SCOPE

The adaptive headlight system can be advanced with embedded system using with night vision camera
interf

METHODOLOGY

The paper here is all about Front wheel steering system with moveable headlights with latest
technology. The most conventional steering arrangement is to turn the front wheels using a
hand– operated steering wheel which is positioned in front of the driver, via the steering column,
which may contain universal joints to allow it to deviate somewhat from a straight line. Rack and
pinion steering gear mechanism where the steering wheel turns the pinion. The pinion moves the
rack,which is a linear gear that meshes with the pinion, converting circular motion into linear
motion along the transverse axis of the car (side to side motion

RESULT AND CONCLUSION

The effective Headlight Moving mechanism with Steering was designed, based on the
pneumatic base mechanism, to move the steering arm that gives predefined motion to wheel
and headlights. This is very important system, which help to move the headlight as per turn,
right or left. And it can be help for making nation accidents free roads.
Literature Review

Before proceeding to this project we perform a survey with the lorry drivers, who travel to curvy road and hill areas

often. Based on their responses and suggestions we had coddled in this project.

According to [3] related to turning headlight a vehicle head lamp including a fog lamp is provided with a movable reflector and
by turning the movable reflector in the steering direction by an amount corresponding to a steering angle of the steering wheel,
the light distribution pattern of the front lamp is changed in the direction of vehicle's turn so as to increase visibility at the time of
cornering. However, according to the aforementioned earlier art, the light distribution pattern of the front lamp is changed in the
steering direction of the steering wheel by an amount corresponding to the steering angle when the vehicle turns on an
intersection or the like, cornering destination cannot be beamed brightly enough before operating the steering wheel. Therefore,
an art capable of beaming the cornering destination prior to operation of the steering wheel has been demanded.

Also according to [4] includes a headlight structure, a running gear and a server, the headlight structure being mounted through a
rotatable main shaft at the front side of the car. The server receives a signal to turn and to transmit a force to the shaft to drive the
main shaft to make the headlight turn left or right, following the movement of the steering wheel. In view of the above prior arts,
the mechanisms available either require more vertical space or do not provide a mechanism which can be engaged or disengaged
at the will of the driver. Hence, there is a need to develop a mechanism which is compact, cost effective and can be engaged or
disengaged at the will of the driver.

Therefore, the present development relates to a vehicle front lamp light distribution control system capable of raising visibility at
the time of cornering by controlling light distribution means of the front lamp. It provides method for steering controlled
headlights turning with a non-significant increase in the turning effort. Also it was necessary that this additional mechanism
doesn’t hike the cost of the vehicle. Also it was necessary to inspect that the mechanical system used doesn’t turn out to be fragile
increasing the maintenance costs.
 Future Aspect

As there is always a scope of betterment is available in anything. In the same way the above mentioned mechanism can be
made more flexible and easy to accommodate in less available space by changing the linkage mechanism with wire like
clutch wire or gear wire used in automobiles to rotate the headlight. With the use of wires instead of linkage can provide
more smooth movement to headlight and improves the efficiency of the mechanism. Moreover by using wire the total
weight of the mechanism is also reduced which also result in the reduction of wear and tear.

Above mentioned mechanism can be made versatile by conjugating it with position based sensors. Position but sensors will
measure the steering movement and will use that information for controlling unit which will used to provide corresponding
movement of headlight. The resulting desired headlight angle is converted to a required number of steps by using embedded
circuit and then it is transmitted to stepper motor to rotate the headlight.

Another feature can be used in conjunction with the proposed mechanism in order to further improve the visibility is to provide a
mechanism to adjust the light beam along vertical axis i.e. along an axis perpendicular to the vehicle. Static and dynamic systems
can be used as that of used in Volkswagen, static systems can adjust to compensate for the extra weight of the passengers and
their luggage, dynamic systems also correct the headlight setting when the vehicle is pulling away, accelerating and braking.

The Mechanism system can be made automated by making it electrically controlled by using motors to rotate the headlight and
gears. The movement of headlight and steering gears can be actuated and controlled by using electrically controlled mechanism
such as by using servomotor. Moreover the mechanism can be improved more so that it can easily accommodate in small or mid-
level vehicles. As compared to Heavy duty vehicle small and mid level vehicles has less space so the mechanism must be made
accordingly with some possible changes so that the vehicle may accommodate it easily and will give desired result efficiently.