Backlit Jewelry with Diffusion Panel and Interchangeable Pane
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable jewelry with lighting lacks adaptability and sustainability, as it often uses non-interchangeable and non-reusable materials, and does not effectively diffuse light, leading to inefficient illumination and waste of discarded materials.
Innovation Solution
A wearable jewelry design featuring a light transmissive pane between a viewer and a selectively activated lighting device, with a diffusion panel to evenly distribute light and a modular frame for interchangeable light transmissive objects, powered by a battery or solar cell, and optionally including a programmable controller and communication device for customizable displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional jewelry lighting devices are used, then lighting function is provided, but adaptability and interchangeability are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The jewelry device is divided into separable components: a frame structure and interchangeable light transmissive objects. This segmentation allows different objects to be swapped while maintaining the same base structure, improving adaptability without proportionally increasing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure serves as a universal base that can accommodate multiple different light transmissive objects. This multi-functional design allows a single jewelry piece to display various objects, enhancing versatility while keeping the core structure reusable and simple.
2Illumination intensity
If concentrated lighting is used, then illumination is provided, but hot spots and uneven distribution occur
Solution Approach 1:
A diffusion panel is introduced as an intermediary element between the light source and the light transmissive object. This mediator scatters concentrated light into a more uniform distribution, eliminating hot spots while maintaining adequate illumination intensity.
3Loss of substance
If non-repurposed materials are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but waste generation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The design enables recovery and reuse of light transmissive objects that would otherwise be discarded. By creating a system where these objects can be repurposed as jewelry components, material waste is reduced while the manufacturing process remains accessible through modular assembly.
4Device complexity
If simple lighting structure is used, then device complexity is reduced, but light diffusion capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The diffusion panel serves as a relatively simple intermediary component that significantly improves light diffusion quality. Its addition to the lighting structure provides effective hot spot elimination and uniform light distribution without requiring complex optical 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
The solution provides adaptable, sustainable, and efficient illumination using repurposed materials, allowing for interchangeable designs and customizable displays, while reducing waste and enhancing user experience through even lighting distribution.
Implementation Method 1
a lighting device configured to be selectively activated to pass light through the light transmissive pane
Implementation Method 2
The diffusion panel removes hot spots and diffuses light from the lighting device relatively evenly over one surface of the light transmissive pane
Data Source
AI summary
A wearable piece of jewelry is provided including a light transmissive pane and a lighting device. The light transmissive pane is located between a viewer and said lighting device. Further examples of the jewelry can include a frame to locate the light transmissive pane and a diffusion panel. The jewelry can also include a controller in electrical communication with the lighting device and a communication device in electrical connection/communication with the controller. Another example of the jewelry includes a solar cell in electrical connection/communication with the lighting device.