Wireless Climbing Wall Illumination via Induction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing climbing wall illumination systems are difficult to set up and modify, require costly and complex wiring, and have limitations with battery-powered solutions that pose environmental concerns and durability issues.
Innovation Solution
A climbing wall illumination management device featuring an electromagnetic field emission loop, light sockets with embedded electronic cards for energy conversion, and a control box for managing illumination, including presence detection and bidirectional communication for route tracking, allowing for easy installation and modification without extensive rewiring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If wired light sockets are used on climbing walls, then illumination can be provided, but the system becomes difficult to modify and requires costly rewiring operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired power transmission system with an electromagnetic induction system. The emission loop generates an electromagnetic field that induces current in the reception loop, eliminating the need for physical electrical connections between the power source and light sockets. This allows sockets to be moved or repositioned without rewiring, as they simply need to be within range of the emission loop's electromagnetic field.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the power transmission function from the physical wiring infrastructure and relocates it to the electromagnetic field domain. The emission loop acts as a wireless power transmitter, and the reception loop in each socket acts as a wireless power receiver, separating the power source from the power consumption points without physical connection constraints.
2Ease of operation
If battery-powered autonomous light sockets are used, then installation is simplified, but frequent battery replacement is required and environmental issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides continuous power to the light sockets through electromagnetic induction without requiring manual battery installation or replacement. The sockets autonomously receive power from the emission loop whenever they are within range, eliminating the need for user intervention to replace batteries and ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The electromagnetic induction system ensures continuous power supply to the light sockets as long as they remain within the emission loop's field range. Unlike battery-powered sockets that experience intermittent operation due to battery depletion and replacement cycles, this system maintains continuous illumination without interruption.
3Use of energy by stationary object
If multiple holes are created in the climbing wall for wiring, then power can be delivered to sockets, but the wall structure is weakened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical drilling and wiring process with an electromagnetic field-based power transmission system. The emission loop can be mounted on the wall surface without penetrating it, and power is transmitted through the electromagnetic field rather than physical conduits, eliminating the need to create holes in the climbing wall structure.
4Adaptability or versatility
If light sockets are made large to accommodate batteries, then autonomous operation is achieved, but the socket dimensions are limited for route modification
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power source (batteries) from the socket design and replaces it with an external wireless power transmission system. This removes the volume constraint imposed by battery housing requirements, allowing sockets to be made compact and highly mobile for easy repositioning along the climbing wall.
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
Enables easy setup and modification of climbing wall routes, reduces costs, and enhances environmental sustainability by eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements and minimizing wall damage, while providing efficient route tracking and illumination management.
Implementation Method 1
a reception loop capable of receiving said electromagnetic field emitted by the associated emission loop in order to convert it into electric current
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an illumination management device (1) intended for an artificial climbing wall (2) characterized in that it comprises at least one emission loop (3) arranged so as to be fixed to the rear of the wall (2) and able to emit an electromagnetic field through said wall (2), at least one luminous grip (4) arranged so as to be fixed to the front of said wall (2) and being able to receive an electronic card (6) comprising at least one light source and a reception loop able to receive said electromagnetic field emitted by the associated emission loop (3) so as to convert it into electric current in order to power said light source, and a control housing for said light source being arranged so as to be connected to an electrical network so as to power said emission loop (3) with electric current and able to send commands to manage the illumination of said light source.