Cable Light System With Segmented Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lights used in construction areas often require frequent repositioning to provide adequate illumination in large spaces, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A cable light system that utilizes a battery receptacle to power multiple light modules via flexible, waterproof cables, allowing for flexible placement and easy repositioning of lights, with each module being powered by a removable power tool battery pack and featuring a hanger for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional area lights or flashlights are used to illuminate large construction areas, then illumination can be provided, but frequent repositioning is required which reduces efficiency and convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent light modules (first light module, second light module, etc.) that can be separately positioned and configured. Each module contains its own light emitter, lens, and mounting hardware, allowing independent placement at different locations to provide comprehensive illumination without needing to constantly move a single light source
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a universal power interface by adapting existing power tool battery packs to power the lighting modules. This allows the use of readily available battery packs from common power tool manufacturers, making the system versatile and eliminating the need for specialized lighting power sources while improving deployment efficiency
2Area of stationary object
If multiple light modules are used to cover large areas, then illumination coverage is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the lighting function into discrete, identical modules that can be independently configured. Each module is a self-contained unit with standardized components (emitter, lens, housing, hanger), simplifying the overall system architecture despite having multiple units. The segmentation allows scalable expansion from one to multiple modules based on coverage needs without increasing individual module complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of creating a complex centralized lighting system that needs to cover large areas, the patent inverts the approach by using multiple simple, identical light modules distributed throughout the space. Each module remains structurally simple while the collective arrangement provides extensive coverage, reducing individual device complexity while expanding total coverage area
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 cable light system provides reliable and flexible illumination by allowing light modules to be easily positioned and repositioned, reducing the need for constant repositioning and enhancing user convenience and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitter configured to receive power from the removable power tool battery pack
Data Source
AI summary
A cable light includes a battery receptacle that is electrically coupled to a first light module and a second light module. The battery receptacle includes a battery port that receives and retains a battery, such as a power tool battery pack. The first light module and the second light module each include a housing supporting a lens, a light emitter such as an LED, a reflector, and a hanger to hang the light modules on a workpiece. The first light module is electrically coupled to the battery receptacle, and the second light module is electrically coupled to the battery receptacle via a connection with the first light module. The battery receptacle communicates electrical power from the battery pack to the light modules to power the light emitters.