Low Wattage Balloon Work Light with LED and Fan

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a portable, low energy-using, low wattage balloon work light that can provide a diffused light source for various applications such as decoration, filming, photography, civil works, and emergency services.

Innovation Solution

A low wattage balloon work light is designed, incorporating an LED light bank ranging from 30 to 300 watts, an inflatable balloon, and a power cord, with features like a fan for cooling and inflation, and a rain splash guard, allowing for portability and adjustable mounting options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If traditional high wattage lighting is used in balloon lights, then illumination intensity is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveillumination intensityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transitioning from traditional high-wattage incandescent or halogen bulbs to LED technology, fundamentally changing the operational parameters of the light source. This substitution maintains or improves illumination intensity while dramatically reducing energy consumption and heat generation, directly resolving the technical contradiction between brightness and energy use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If balloon light is made portable, then ease of operation is improved, but power supply reliability worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidpower supply reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by separating the power supply system into modular components - the portable balloon light unit with integrated LED array and battery pack operates independently, while allowing connection to external power sources when available. This modular approach enables portable operation without compromising reliability, as the system can function autonomously or connect to stable external power.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Use of energy by moving object

If LED light bank power is reduced to 30-300 watts, then energy efficiency is improved, but illumination intensity may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidillumination intensity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies mechanics substitution by replacing traditional high-power incandescent or halogen lighting systems with LED technology. LEDs convert electrical energy to light more efficiently, producing comparable or superior illumination intensity at 30-300 watts compared to much higher wattage traditional sources. This technological substitution resolves the contradiction by achieving high efficiency without sacrificing brightness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 a portable, energy-efficient light source that can be used in diverse settings, offering adjustable brightness and durability while maintaining low energy consumption.

Implementation Method 1

an illumination unit with a light-emitting diode (LED) light bank in the range of 30 watts to 300 watts

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight-emitting diode (LED): Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

features like a fan for cooling

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFan: Fan

Data Source

PatentUS11287103B2Low wattage balloon work light
Publication Date: 2022.03.29 ISM LIGHTING LLC
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AI summary

A low wattage balloon work light includes an illumination unit with a light-emitting diode (LED) light bank in the range of 30 watts to 300 watts, an inflatable balloon, and a power cord to power the low wattage balloon work light.