Candle-Style Wax Lamp with Touch Control and Induction Coil
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Solution Overview
Problem
Candles have a short lifetime, limiting their use in applications requiring long-term illumination, and existing lamps lack user-friendly touch control switches and efficient power management systems.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional lamp with a wax casing and touch control switch that uses a touch control chip and induction coil for easy operation, combined with solar panels or wireless charging for power management, mimicking a candle's appearance while offering extended usage and reduced power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional key switch is used to control the light source, then the control function is achieved, but the ease of operation is poor because large pressing force is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical key switch with a touch control chip that detects touch gestures through an induction coil. This substitution eliminates the need for mechanical pressing force while maintaining the control function, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and force requirement.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If a candle is used as a light source, then the aesthetic appeal and ceremony atmosphere are achieved, but the duration of action is short because the candle must be replaced frequently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent copies the aesthetic appearance of a candle (wax casing, flame-like light effect) while replacing the actual candle flame with an electric light source. This allows the product to maintain the ceremonial and aesthetic qualities of a candle while achieving indefinite lifetime through reusable electrical components.
3Use of energy by moving object
If a solar panel is added for power harvesting, then the energy efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple power supply methods (solar panel, wireless charging, battery) into a single power management system. This multi-functional approach allows the lamp to harvest energy from multiple sources, improving energy efficiency while the integrated design manages the complexity through a unified power management architecture.
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 lamp provides a long-lasting, user-friendly illumination solution with reduced power consumption through touch control and efficient power harvesting, replicating the aesthetic appeal of candles while overcoming their limited lifespan.
Implementation Method 1
an induction coil extending from the touch control chip; the induction coil being arranged to be near an outer wall of the casing, or the induction coil being arranged on a circuit board. When a user is near the induction coil of the touch control chip, by touching an outer side of the casing, the induction coil is induced
Implementation Method 2
the solar panel has the advantage of converting light power into electric power to be stored so as to reduce power consumption
Implementation Method 3
wireless power charger can be added in the present invention for receiving external wireless electric wave to be converted into electric power
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AI summary
A multi-functional easy operation lamp with an outlook like a candle includes a lamp body having a casing formed of wax; at least one light source in the lamp body; a power joint arranged within the lamp body; the power joint being connected to a control switch through a conductive wire; one end of the power joint being a plug which is exposed out of the casing; the control switch serving to control on and off operation of the at least one light source; a touch control chip positioned within the lamp body; the touch control chip being connected to the control switch of the light sources through a second conductive wire for switching the control switch; an induction coil extending from the touch control chip; the induction coil being arranged to be near an outer wall of the casing, or the induction coil being arranged on a circuit board.