Integrated intelligent water ripple light and its control system

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of stage lighting equipment technology, specifically to an integrated intelligent water ripple light and its control system. It includes a lamp housing, a water ripple light body rotatably disposed within the lamp housing, and a motor for driving the water ripple light body to rotate. It also includes a control module, which is integrally encapsulated within the lamp housing, and a control panel is formed on the surface of the lamp housing. The control module includes a central processing unit, an input module and a display module disposed on the control panel, and a light source driving module and a DMX512 processing module for controlling the LEDs of the water ripple light body. The light source driving module outputs control signals to the LEDs of the water ripple light body according to the user's operation instructions to adjust their color and brightness. This utility model effectively solves the problems of low debugging and control efficiency and poor lighting effect in existing water ripple lights in stage lighting systems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stage lighting equipment technology, specifically to an integrated intelligent water ripple light and its control system. Background Technology

[0002] Water ripple lights, as a type of stage lighting fixture that can simulate the light and shadow effects of flowing water, are widely used in stage performances, large-scale shows, and landscape lighting because they can create a unique dynamic visual atmosphere.

[0003] In existing stage lighting systems, multiple ripple lights are typically controlled as a whole through a central control console (such as the DMX512 console). This control method has the following significant drawbacks:

[0004] 1. Lack of independent control capabilities and low debugging efficiency: All ripple lights connected to the same DMX signal link have their operating parameters (such as color and brightness) uniformly sent and synchronously changed by the main control console. If individual debugging of one or more ripple lights at a specific location on the stage is required (e.g., fine-tuning their color or ripple speed to suit a specific program scene), the operation is extremely cumbersome. The lighting technician must first locate the corresponding control channel for that light on the console and perform programming operations. The entire process cannot be completed directly at the light's location; it requires repeated communication and confirmation between the console and the light position, severely reducing debugging efficiency.

[0005] 2. Inability to meet personalized local lighting needs: Because all lights can only execute uniform instructions, it is impossible to achieve complex lighting art designs with "different effects on the same stage" in a collective control mode. For example, it is impossible to achieve a rapidly fluctuating blue light effect on the left side of the stage and a slowly rolling red light effect on the right side. This lack of flexibility greatly limits the display of lighting effects.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for an intelligent water ripple light that can achieve convenient local independent control while being compatible with existing professional systems, in order to solve the aforementioned long-standing technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] Technical problems to be solved

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides an integrated intelligent water ripple light and its control system, which can effectively solve the problems of low debugging and control efficiency and poor lighting effect of existing water ripple lights in stage lighting systems.

[0009] Technical solution

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0011] This utility model provides an integrated intelligent water ripple light, including a lamp housing, a water ripple light body rotatably disposed within the lamp housing, and a motor for driving the water ripple light body to rotate.

[0012] It also includes a control module, which is integrally encapsulated within the lamp housing and has a control panel formed on the surface of the lamp housing; the control module includes a central processing unit, as well as an input module and a display module located on the control panel, and also includes a light source driving module and a DMX512 processing module for controlling the lamp beads of the water ripple lamp body;

[0013] The input module is used to receive user operation commands; the display module is used to display the status and parameters of the water ripple lamp body; the light source driving module outputs control signals to the lamp beads of the water ripple lamp body according to the user operation commands to adjust their color and brightness; the DMX512 processing module receives the instructions from the central processing unit and controls the speed of the motor.

[0014] Another aspect of this utility model provides an intelligent water ripple light control system, including at least two of the above-mentioned water ripple lights; and also includes a handheld control console;

[0015] The water ripple light has a pre-drilled communication port on its housing, and a communication connector extends from this port. The inner end of the communication connector is connected to the input interface of the DMX512 processing module. Multiple water ripple lights are connected to the handheld console via the communication connector for bus communication. The bus communication is preferably based on a wired communication network using RS-485 or CAN.

[0016] Furthermore, the control module is located at one end of the lamp housing, and the control panel is provided with a slot that matches the display module.

[0017] Furthermore, the display module is a digital smart display screen, and the input module mainly consists of multiple touch buttons.

[0018] Furthermore, the motor control board is connected to the A / B line of the output interface of the DMX512 processing module and is equipped with a drive power supply. The DMX512 processing module maps the brightness value of the water ripple lamp body to the speed channel of the motor, and controls the motor speed to follow the brightness change of the water ripple lamp body.

[0019] Furthermore, the light source driving module is an RGBW signal output interface, which is connected to the central processing unit and outputs a PWM signal to drive the LED beads of the water ripple lamp body.

[0020] Beneficial effects

[0021] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known public technology:

[0022] This product features an improved design for the water ripple lights, integrating a control unit and control panel within each light. Users can independently program and personalize the parameters of each light. This independent control capability eliminates the need for lighting technicians to rely on a fixed central control console during on-site adjustments. They can directly walk to the light position requiring adjustment and perform real-time, WYSIWYG programming and modifications via the control panel on the corresponding water ripple light. This significantly simplifies the process and improves debugging efficiency by orders of magnitude.

[0023] Meanwhile, the independently programmable water ripple lights allow multiple water ripple lights to simultaneously create ever-changing combined lighting effects on the same stage, easily achieving complex scenes such as zoned control, alternating changes, and chasing water, greatly enriching the stage lighting effects. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water ripple light control module of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of the control system principle of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of the water ripple lamp of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an internal perspective view of the water ripple lamp of this utility model;

[0029] The labels in the diagram represent: 10, lamp housing; 11, water ripple lamp body; 12, motor; 13, communication port; 20, control module; 21, control panel; 22, input module; 23, display module. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0032] Example:

[0033] This utility model provides an integrated intelligent water ripple light, including a lamp housing 10, a water ripple light body 11 rotatably disposed within the lamp housing 10, wherein the lamp housing 10 is made of aluminum alloy, serving for heat dissipation and protection, the water ripple light body 11 is rotatably disposed within the lamp housing 10 via bearings, and is equipped with RGBW four-color LED beads, surrounded by a light-transmitting cover with a water ripple texture, and a motor 12 for driving the rotation of the water ripple light body 11; the main structure of the water ripple light is a mature product, and its basic structural components will not be described in detail. The core improvement of the product is the integrated control module 20 inside the water ripple light, which allows for independent control and programming of the water ripple light.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-4 The core of the control module 20 is a PCB board, integrally packaged at the rear of the lamp housing 10, with a control panel 21 formed on the surface of the lamp housing 10. The control module 20 includes a central processing unit, an input module 22 and a display module 23 located on the control panel 21, and a light source driving module and a DMX512 processing module for controlling the LED beads of the water ripple lamp body 11. The central processing unit uses an ARM architecture microcontroller CPU. Control panel 21: Located on the rear surface of the lamp housing 10, it has a slot for displaying the status and parameters of the water ripple lamp body 11. In this embodiment, the display module 23 uses a four-digit digital intelligent display screen, employing LED or LCD segmented display, combining numbers, letters and simple symbols through 7 or 8 light-emitting units.

[0035] The input module 22 is used to receive user operation commands and mainly consists of multiple touch buttons. In this embodiment, four physical touch buttons (input module 22) are provided, with functions of "Mode (M)", "+", "-", and "OK".

[0036] The light source driving module outputs control signals to the LED beads in the water ripple lamp body 11 according to user operation commands to adjust their color and brightness. Specifically, the light source driving module is an RGBW signal output interface that directly drives the LED beads inside the water ripple lamp body 11 through a PWM signal line. The DMX512 processing module receives instructions from the central processing unit and controls the speed of the motor 12. The DMX512 processing module maps the brightness value of the water ripple lamp body 11 to the speed channel of the motor 12, controlling the speed of the motor 12 to follow the brightness changes of the water ripple lamp body 11. The DMX512 processing module is an independently packaged chip integrated on the PCB, and its output interface A / B signal lines are directly connected to the control board of the motor 12. At the same time, the input interface of this module is connected to the CPU through internal circuitry.

[0037] The linkage control principle of which the speed of motor 12 changes synchronously with the brightness value of the water ripple lamp body 11 is as follows:

[0038] When the user adjusts the brightness via input module 22, the central processing unit not only changes the LED brightness through the light source driver module, but also sends the brightness value as a control signal to the DMX512 processing module. The DMX512 processing module generates a corresponding DMX512 control signal based on a preset mapping algorithm (e.g., the brightness value is proportional to the motor 12's rotational speed), and drives the motor 12 through its output interface, ensuring its rotational speed precisely follows the brightness change, thus achieving a perfect unity between visual light and shadow and physical dynamics.

[0039] The independent programming and debugging process for the water ripple lights of this product is as follows, and users can perform the following operations without activating the central control console on the stage:

[0040] 1. The user walks to lamp A and presses the "M" key on its control panel 21. The digital tube displays "COL" (color).

[0041] 2. Use the "+" and "-" keys to adjust the color parameters to blue (set the B value to the highest, and the R and G values ​​to 0), and press the "OK" key to confirm.

[0042] 3. Press the "M" key again to switch to the "LUM" (brightness) menu, and use the "+" key to set the brightness value to a high level (e.g., 80%).

[0043] 4. Since the DMX512 processing module has mapped the brightness value to the speed channel of the motor 12, when the brightness is set to 80%, the CPU synchronously sends an instruction to the DMX512 processing module to control the motor 12 to run at high speed.

[0044] Users can achieve independent lighting effects for each zone in just a few minutes by operating the local control panel 21 of the water ripple light, which would require complex programming in traditional systems.

[0045] Another aspect of this utility model provides an intelligent water ripple light control system for multi-light coordination and system control, including at least two of the above-mentioned water ripple lights; and also includes a handheld console;

[0046] The water ripple light has a pre-installed communication port 13 on its housing 10, and a communication connector extends from the communication port 13. The inner end of the communication connector is connected to the input interface of the DMX512 processing module. Multiple water ripple lights are connected to the handheld control console via the communication connector for bus communication. Bus communication is preferably based on a wired communication network such as RS-485 or CAN.

[0047] For example, a user wants to synchronize the effect of light A and light B to flash green. They can use a handheld console for quick group control. In terms of hardware connection: light A and light B are connected to the same communication bus via communication connectors (RJ45 network ports) on their respective lamp housings 10. The other end of this bus is connected to the handheld console.

[0048] 1. On the handheld control panel, select both "Light A" and "Light B" simultaneously;

[0049] 2. Adjust the color parameters to green uniformly and set the blinking mode;

[0050] 3. The handheld control console sends commands to the CPUs of both lamp A and lamp B simultaneously via an RS-485 bus. The two lamps then execute the new commands synchronously, displaying a uniform green flashing water ripple effect.

[0051] When this system needs to be integrated into a larger stage light show, simply connect the DMX512 output cable of the main control console to the DMX512 input interface of any light, and the CPU will automatically switch to controlled mode, respond to external commands, and realize integrated programming control of the entire system's lighting.

[0052] This product and its accompanying control system integrate a control unit and control panel 21 within the water ripple light. Users can independently and personalizedly program the parameters of each water ripple light. This independent control capability eliminates the need for lighting technicians to rely on a fixed central control console during on-site adjustments. They can directly walk to the light position requiring adjustment and perform real-time programming and modifications via the corresponding control panel 21 on the water ripple light, providing a "what you see is what you get" experience. This greatly simplifies the process and improves debugging efficiency by orders of magnitude.

[0053] Meanwhile, the independently programmable water ripple lights allow multiple water ripple lights to simultaneously create ever-changing combined lighting effects on the same stage, easily achieving complex scenes such as zoned control, alternating changes, and chasing water, greatly enriching the stage lighting effects.

[0054] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated intelligent water ripple light, comprising a lamp housing, a water ripple light body rotatably disposed within the lamp housing, and a motor for driving the water ripple light body to rotate, characterized in that, It also includes a control module, which is integrally encapsulated within the lamp housing and has a control panel formed on the surface of the lamp housing; The control module includes a central processing unit, an input module and a display module located on the control panel, and also includes a light source driving module and a DMX512 processing module for controlling the LED beads of the water ripple lamp body. The input module is used to receive user operation commands; the display module is used to display the status and parameters of the water ripple lamp body; the light source driving module outputs control signals to the lamp beads of the water ripple lamp body according to the user operation commands to adjust their color and brightness; the DMX512 processing module receives the instructions from the central processing unit and controls the speed of the motor; the control module is located at one end of the lamp housing; and the control panel has a slot that matches the display module.

2. The integrated intelligent water ripple light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module is a digital smart display screen, and the input module mainly consists of multiple touch buttons.

3. The integrated intelligent water ripple light according to claim 2, characterized in that, The motor control board is connected to the A / B line of the output interface of the DMX512 processing module and is equipped with a drive power supply. The DMX512 processing module maps the brightness value of the water ripple lamp body to the speed channel of the motor, and controls the motor speed to follow the brightness change of the water ripple lamp body.

4. The integrated intelligent water ripple light according to claim 3, characterized in that, The light source driving module is an RGBW signal output interface, which is connected to the central processing unit and outputs a PWM signal to drive the LED beads of the water ripple lamp body.

5. An intelligent water ripple light control system, characterized in that, Includes at least two water ripple lights as described in any one of claims 1-4; further includes: A handheld console; The water ripple light has a communication port on its housing, and a communication connector extends from the communication port. The inner end of the communication connector is connected to the input interface of the DMX512 processing module. Multiple water ripple lights are connected to the handheld console via the communication connector for bus communication.

6. The intelligent water ripple light control system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bus communication is a wired communication network based on RS-485 or CAN.

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