Multifunctional Aroma Lamp with Integrated LED and Audio

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing warmers for scented oils and wax fragrances have limitations in effectively dispersing aromas and providing integrated solutions for aroma therapy, entertainment, and lighting, lacking a comprehensive approach to combine aroma release, audio, and lighting in a single apparatus.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional lamp with a curvy genie bottle shape that incorporates a heat-conductive base for aroma agents, a smart LED light bulb with polychrome technology, and Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing for remote control and integration of aroma release, audio, and lighting, which can be worn as jewelry or used as a toy, featuring a fan for temperature control and ventilation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate devices are used for aroma release, lighting, and audio, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall system complexity increases and requires multiple components occupying more space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegrated functionalityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines aroma release, lighting, and audio functions into a single integrated device. The housing contains all three subsystems: an aroma cartridge with heating element for fragrance release, LED light sources for illumination, and a speaker for audio output. This merging eliminates the need for separate devices while maintaining all intended functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single device serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it releases aroma through heating the cartridge, provides lighting through LED bulbs, and delivers audio through the speaker. The device can function as an aroma diffuser, a night light, and an audio player all in one unit, demonstrating universal multi-functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a single integrated device combines aroma release, lighting, and audio, then space is saved and convenience is improved, but the design and manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveconvenienceVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into distinct functional modules: an aroma cartridge that can be separately manufactured and inserted, a housing containing the lighting and audio components, and a base structure. This segmentation allows each module to be manufactured independently using appropriate processes, then assembled into the final product, reducing overall manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The aroma cartridge is designed to nest within the housing, with the heating element positioned inside the cartridge. The lighting and audio components are integrated into the housing structure. This nested arrangement optimizes space utilization and simplifies assembly, as components are pre-positioned within the housing during manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Duration of action of stationary object

If the aroma cartridge is made removable and replaceable, then user flexibility and longevity are improved, but the structural complexity of the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice longevityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The aroma cartridge is pre-filled with fragrance material during manufacturing, eliminating the need for users to perform any action to load the aroma source. The cartridge is prepared in advance with the correct amount and type of fragrance, then inserted into the device and ready for immediate use, simplifying the user experience while maintaining replaceability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

The solution provides an enhanced aroma therapy experience, improved sleep therapy, and entertainment by effectively releasing fragrances and controlling lighting and audio, addressing the shortcomings of prior art by integrating aroma, audio, and lighting in a single, versatile device.

Implementation Method 1

a heating element positioned inside the aroma cartridge when the lamp is in the second orientation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 2

heating the bottom, which then functions as a miniature hot plate. Received in the well and sting on the hot plate is a replaceable aroma cartridge within whose cavity is a porous pad that partitions the cavity into upper and lower air chambers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 3

a fan positioned inside the housing and operable to circulate air within the housing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced Convection: Forced Convection

Implementation Method 4

a light source, such as, but not limited to, a light-emitting diode (LED) bulb

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 5

a porous pad that partitions the cavity into upper and lower air chambers. The pad is impregnated with a volatile liquid fragrance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 6

a porous annular ceramic substrate adapted for absorbing and reversibly retaining a quantity of at least one aromatic fluid therein

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapillary Action: Capillary Action

Data Source

PatentUS20240050615A1Wifi LED, audio, jewelry, toy lamp, fragrant diffuser
Publication Date: 2024.02.15 WALKER JR ANDREW
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AI summary

The decorative jewelry lamp includes an apparatus of audio, jewelry, Wi-Fi, an LED light source, an entertainment toy, an infusion of fragrantly volatile molecule agents, a curvy design that uniquely volatile aroma out of the lamp, and an LED smart bulb controlled by Wi-Fi, encrusted with precious gems, gold, silver and platinum metal straps on the outer layer of the apparatus, and an LED light source, sound for entertainment for kids, and sleep therapy in conjunction with working parts inside of the apparatus. By removing all the inner parts of the lamp, it becomes a nonfunctional decorative jewelry accessory or storage for kid's toys. All prior art, such as jewelry, fragrant lamps, LED light sources, and toys, is void of this invention's aspects and multifunctional elements.