Air Distribution Duct with Integrated LED Lighting Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of air conditioning ducts with lighting elements is hindered by the presence of external lighting sources, such as neon lamps or LED diodes, which can obstruct the arrangement and installation of air conditioning systems in buildings.
Innovation Solution
A hollow duct with integrated lighting elements, specifically LEDs, is designed to distribute conditioned air and provide lighting, eliminating the need for external lighting sources by incorporating an adhesive strip of LEDs within the duct, connected to a transformer that can be positioned inside or outside the duct.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If external lighting sources (neon lamps or LED diodes) are installed separately from the air conditioning ducts, then lighting function is provided, but installation complexity increases and spatial arrangement becomes obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the air conditioning duct and lighting element into a single integrated device. The lighting element is positioned within the duct structure, allowing simultaneous provision of conditioned air and illumination through one installation component, thereby reducing installation complexity and improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The duct structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it distributes conditioned air through its hollow interior while simultaneously housing and supporting the lighting element. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate lighting installations and reduces overall system complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If separate lighting sources are used, then lighting is provided, but the number of components and installation steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the lighting element with the duct structure, the patent reduces the total number of separate components that need to be installed. The integrated design allows one component to fulfill both air distribution and lighting functions, thereby reducing installation time and the quantity of individual parts required.
3Productivity
If lighting elements are integrated inside the duct, then installation efficiency is enhanced and system complexity is reduced, but heat dissipation for LEDs may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting element is positioned within the duct structure where it can utilize the local thermal environment. The duct material and structure provide thermal management characteristics suitable for LED operation, allowing efficient heat dissipation while maintaining the benefits of integrated installation.
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
This solution allows for a modular air conditioning and lighting system where each duct module includes integrated LEDs, enhancing installation efficiency and reducing the complexity of separate lighting arrangements, while maintaining effective air distribution and illumination.
Implementation Method 1
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AI summary
A device (50) for distributing conditioned air is described; the device comprises a duct (1) which is hollow inside and provided with a plurality of holes (2) to distribute the conditioned air outside and lighting means (3) arranged in the duct to light outside the duct. (Fig. 1)