Modular Clamp Light Reflector for Existing Bulbs
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of after-market reflector options for residential lighting fixtures that can effectively redirect light and reduce energy consumption, as existing solutions are specialized and do not address general residential needs.
Innovation Solution
The development of lighting accessories, including reflectors with a substantially planar body and a clamp, made from reflective materials like coilzak, aluminum, and gold, which can be sized to fit various light bulb types and shapes, and feature magnets for secure attachment, to redirect light and increase overall light output while reducing energy usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If after-market reflectors are added to existing lighting fixtures, then light intensity and lighting efficiency are improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The reflector is divided into a modular clamp mechanism and a separate reflective body. The clamp can be independently adjusted and secured to the bulb, while the reflective body is positioned separately. This segmentation allows for easier installation and adjustment, reducing the overall complexity of the after-market addition.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp mechanism incorporates adjustable and movable components that allow the reflector to be positioned and secured at different angles and locations on the bulb. This dynamic adjustment capability enables optimal light redirection without requiring complex fixed installations, simplifying the overall device while improving light intensity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If reflectors are designed to fit various light bulb types and shapes, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp mechanism is designed as a universal component that can accommodate multiple bulb types (series A, B, C, G, P, RP and various shapes) through adjustable positioning. This universal design allows a single reflector model to serve multiple bulb configurations, enhancing adaptability while using standardized manufacturing processes that do not require excessive precision for each specific bulb type.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The reflectors increase light intensity by up to 41% in desired areas, enhancing lighting efficiency and reducing energy consumption when installed in existing luminaire assemblies.
Implementation Method 1
The accessories are configured for placement above or on the side of a light bulb, where they can reflect a portion of the light produced by the bulb, thereby redirecting light to a useful area, increasing total light output
Data Source
AI summary
Lighting accessories that can be installed in existing luminaire assemblies, as reflectors, are disclosed. The accessories are configured for placement above or on the side of a light bulb, where they can reflect a portion of the light produced by the bulb, thereby redirecting light to a useful area, increasing total light output, and reducing energy consumption. For example, a light reflector disclosed herein may comprise a substantially planar body having at least one substantially straight edge and at least two curved edges and a clamp affixed to a portion of the substantially planar body distal to the at least one substantially straight edge.