Accent Lighting Assembly for Demountable Wall Base Trim
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modular wall systems using tempered or laminated glass as primary exposed surfaces face challenges in aesthetics and light penetration, as structural components are visible through the glass panels, and existing systems lack effective integration of accent lighting to enhance appearance.
Innovation Solution
A demountable wall system incorporating a lower trim section with an accent lighting assembly, featuring a transparent plastic diffuser and LED light strips mounted to a backing strip, which provides visually appealing accent lighting at the intersection of wall panels and floor, allowing for height adjustment and customizable lighting configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If glass panels are used as primary exposed surfaces to increase light penetration, then illumination intensity is improved, but structural components become visible through the glass creating aesthetic issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an accent lighting assembly as an intermediary element positioned at the base of the glass panel. This lighting assembly serves as a mediator that draws visual attention away from the visible structural components behind the glass, thereby resolving the aesthetic conflict while maintaining the light-transmitting property of the glass panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs lighting with specific color temperatures (e.g., 2700K warm white or 5000K cool white) to alter the visual perception of the base area. By changing the color and intensity of light at the base, the structural components become less visually prominent, resolving the aesthetic issue while preserving glass panel transparency.
2Shape
If solid panels are used to conceal structural components, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but light penetration into enclosed areas is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wall system into glass panels for light transmission and a separate base trim assembly for aesthetic concealment. This segmentation allows the glass panels to remain transparent for light penetration while the base trim independently handles the aesthetic function of concealing structural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent addresses the aesthetic issue by moving to another dimension - instead of trying to make the glass panel itself opaque or patterned, it adds a three-dimensional base trim assembly at the bottom. This dimensional addition provides a new space to hide structural components without interfering with the light-transmitting function of the glass panel.
3Shape
If accent lighting is added to enhance aesthetic appearance, then visual appeal is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the accent lighting function with the base trim structural element. By integrating the lighting assembly into the base trim, the patent combines aesthetic enhancement with structural functionality, reducing overall device complexity compared to adding a separate lighting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The base trim assembly serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, conceals structural components behind the glass, and houses the accent lighting system. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate components for each function.
4Adaptability or versatility
If height adjustment capability is provided to accommodate uneven floors, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable height mechanisms that allow the base trim and glass panel assembly to dynamically adapt to different floor heights. This dynamic adjustability improves adaptability to uneven floors while the modular design keeps the adjustment mechanism relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables height adjustment by changing the vertical position parameter of the base trim and glass panel. This parameter change approach provides adaptability to accommodate uneven floors while maintaining a relatively simple mechanism compared to more complex adjustment systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the aesthetic appeal of the wall system by increasing light penetration and providing flexible lighting options, while concealing structural components and accommodating uneven floor heights through adjustable trim members.
Implementation Method 1
The accent lighting assembly includes a diffuser that is formed from a transparent plastic material. The open interior receives a light strip that includes a plurality of spaced LED lights mounted to a backing strip. When activated, the LED lights create a source of light that projects through the projection surface formed as part of the diffuser.
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AI summary
A demountable wall system that includes a base trim that receives an accent lighting assembly. The lower trim of the demountable wall system includes one or more lighting base trim sections that receive an accent lighting assembly. The accent lighting assembly includes an extruded diffuser formed from a transparent plastic material. The diffuser receives a light strip having a series of spaced LED lights each positioned to project light through a curved, projection wall of the diffuser. When the accent lighting assembly is mounted to the lighting base trim member, the accent lighting assembly projects light downward toward the floor and onto an angled face wall of the lighting base trim member. The lighting base trim member can selectively replace decorative base trim members of the demountable wall system.