Bendable Headlamp Body Arc-Shaped Illumination Range

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current headlamps have a limited illumination range, requiring manual adjustment to direct light effectively, which is inconvenient and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A wearable illumination apparatus with a bendable body and integrated floodlight that conforms to the user's head, providing an arc-shaped light source for wider illumination without manual adjustment, along with additional features like a control assembly, charging module, and heat dissipation for improved functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If a single main lamp is used in a headlamp, then the device is simple and easy to manufacture, but the illumination range is limited and requires manual adjustment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveillumination rangeVSAvoidmanual adjustment requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The headlamp is divided into multiple independent light sources (first light source and second light source) positioned at different locations on the headlamp body. Each light source can illuminate different areas, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and expanding the overall illumination range coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple light sources are combined within a single headlamp device, with the first light source and second light source working together to provide comprehensive illumination coverage. This merging of multiple illumination functions into one device solves the limitation of a single main lamp.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Illumination intensity

If multiple light sources are added to expand illumination range, then the illumination coverage is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveillumination rangeVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control assembly serves multiple functions: it houses the power supply, charging module, alarm module, and control circuits for multiple light sources. This multi-functional integration expands illumination capabilities without proportionally increasing device complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The control assembly is nested within the headlamp body structure, with the power supply, charging module, and other components arranged in a compact, hierarchical manner. This nesting approach accommodates multiple components while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a bendable body is used to conform to head shape, then the fit and illumination distribution are improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehead contour adaptationVSAvoidbendability control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The headlamp body is constructed as a flexible structure that can bend and conform to the contours of the user's head. This flexible shell design allows the headlamp to adapt to different head shapes and sizes while maintaining structural integrity and protecting internal components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The headlamp body is designed with dynamic flexibility rather than fixed rigidity, allowing it to adapt its shape according to the user's head contour. This dynamic characteristic enables the headlamp to maintain optimal positioning and illumination angles without requiring high manufacturing precision for each individual fit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10955119B2Wearable illumination apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.03.23 MOON SPORT
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AI summary

The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of illumination technology, and in particular, a wearable illumination apparatus is disclosed, which comprises: a body, the body being bendable; and a first light source, the first light source being fixed to the body and able to be bent together with the body. The wearable illumination apparatus is provided with the first light source that is bendable; and when the wearable illumination apparatus is worn around the head of a user, the wearable illumination apparatus can be bent into the contour shape of the head of the user. In this case, the first light source forms an arc-shaped light source, so that the wearable illumination apparatus provides a wider illumination range than those of the headlamps on the market, and the user does not need to repeatedly adjust the angle of a main lamp or move the main lamp to make an illumination area of the main lamp be within a desired range by the user, thereby facilitating use of the user.