Adjustable Lighting Apparatus with Sliding Track Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting devices lack flexibility and adjustability in light direction and parameters, limiting their ability to optimize light output and quality for various applications and settings.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus comprising a light source module with adjustable LED chips, an internal housing with a protruding block, and an exterior housing with a sliding track, allowing for tilt angle and direction adjustments, along with additional features like a lens for beam angle control and an optical sensor for dynamic light adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If LED lighting is used for energy-efficient illumination, then energy consumption is reduced and lifespan is extended, but initial cost is extremely high and light direction control is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic light direction control by making the light source module movable relative to the housing. The sliding track enables the light source to be adjusted to different positions and angles, transforming a static lighting system into a dynamic one that can adapt light direction according to different application needs, thereby resolving the limitation of fixed light direction in conventional LED lighting.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device is divided into separable modules: a light source module that can be independently moved and adjusted, and a housing with sliding tracks. This segmentation allows the light source to be repositioned along the sliding track to achieve different lighting angles and directions, providing versatility while maintaining the energy efficiency of LED technology.
2Device complexity
If fixed lighting structure is used, then device complexity is reduced and manufacturing is simplified, but light direction adjustability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sliding track mechanism that enables the light source module to move along a predetermined path. This dynamic structure allows for light direction adjustment without requiring complex multi-axis rotation mechanisms, maintaining relatively simple device complexity while achieving practical light direction adaptability for various lighting scenarios.
3Ease of manufacture
If standard LED modules are used, then manufacturing cost is reduced and production is simplified, but light parameter customization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The light source module is designed as a separate, independently adjustable component that can be positioned at different locations along the sliding track. This segmentation allows the use of standard LED modules while achieving customization of light parameters through positional adjustment, combining manufacturing simplicity with application-specific adaptability.
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
Enables customizable light direction and intensity, enhancing light quality and flexibility to suit different environments and purposes, while reducing energy consumption and improving user satisfaction.
Implementation Method 1
The light source module including a LED module. The LED module may include multiple types of LED chips of different parameters
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus includes a light source module, an internal housing, an exterior housing and a sliding track. The light source module including a LED module. The LED module may include multiple types of LED chips of different parameters that may be controlled to mix a desired parameter. The internal housing has a light opening and a protruding block. The light source module is fixed to the internal housing and a light of the LED module passes through the light opening. An exterior housing having a sliding groove. The exterior housing encloses the internal housing and allows the protruding block of the internal housing moving along the sliding groove to change a tilt angle of the light with respect to the exterior housing. The sliding track is used for the exterior housing to move along the sliding track for further adjusting an output direction of the light.