Bendable LED Lamp with Reflection Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional LED decorative lamps, such as shoe lamps, have complex manufacturing processes and high costs due to the use of individual LEDs or dot matrix LEDs, which limits their effectiveness and affordability.

Innovation Solution

An LED decorative lamp design featuring a hollow annular support frame with a bendable reflection assembly and semi-transmissive mirrors that create an infinite LED light effect by repeatedly reflecting light, improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If individual LEDs or dot matrix LEDs are used in conventional LED decorative lamps, then the light emission effect is achieved, but the manufacturing process becomes complicated and the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission effectVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple LEDs into a single integrated LED component that emits light in a specific pattern. This integration merges what would otherwise require multiple separate LED units and complex control circuits, thereby achieving the desired light emission effect while simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The LED component is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides illumination, creates specific decorative patterns, and integrates the light source and control functionality into a single unit. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components and complex assembly processes.

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

2Illumination intensity

If individual LEDs or dot matrix LEDs are used in conventional LED decorative lamps, then the light emission effect is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission effectVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple LEDs into a single integrated LED component that emits light in a specific pattern. This integration merges what would otherwise require multiple separate LED units and complex control circuits, thereby achieving the desired light emission effect while simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a template or mold to replicate the LED component pattern during manufacturing. This copying approach allows for mass production of the integrated LED components with consistent patterns, significantly reducing per-unit manufacturing costs compared to hand-assembly of individual LEDs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If the support frame is made bendable to attach to various shapes, then the adaptability improves, but the structural strength may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment flexibilityVSAvoidstructural strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The support frame is constructed using flexible materials that can bend and conform to various shapes such as shoes, while maintaining sufficient structural strength to hold the LED components and reflectors. The flexible material allows the frame to adapt to different applications without compromising the integrity of the overall lamp structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The support frame likely uses composite materials that combine flexibility with strength, allowing it to bend for attachment purposes while maintaining the structural rigidity needed to support the optical components and withstand operational conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 design enhances the light emission effect while simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing costs, allowing for flexible attachment to various shapes and sizes, including shoes, with a seamless waterproof connection.

Implementation Method 1

a bendable reflection assembly 3 used for reflecting light from the light source 2

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

The reflection assembly 3 includes a first semi-transmissive mirror 31 disposed at one end of the support frame 1 and a second semi-transmissive mirror 32 disposed in the support frame 1

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSemi-transmissive reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS11098876B2LED decorative lamp
Publication Date: 2021.08.24 GOU JIE
  • US11098876B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

An LED decorative lamp includes a support frame, a light source, and a bendable reflection assembly. The support frame is a hollow annular structure. The light source is used to emit light and is arranged in the support frame. The bendable reflection assembly is used to reflect light from the light source and is arranged on the support frame and connected to the light source.