Collapsible Lighting Device with Flexible Membrane
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illuminated carriers take up unnecessary space and have limited utility, as they are not designed to function effectively as both independent lighting devices and lighted carriers, lacking versatility in configuration.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible container with a flexible peripheral side wall, a bottom light source, and a removable/reversible lighting device that can operate in multiple modes, including as a spotlight, lantern, or floodlight, allowing it to serve as both a utilitarian container and a lighting device with adjustable light direction and intensity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional illuminated carriers are designed to provide illumination, then lighting function is achieved, but they take up unnecessary space and have limited utility
Solution Approach 1:
The illuminated carrier is designed to perform multiple functions: it can serve as a functional container for carrying items, and simultaneously as an independent lighting device. The removable lighting device can be detached and used separately, allowing the carrier to adapt between storage mode and lighting mode, thus reducing unnecessary space consumption while maintaining illumination capability
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device is designed as a separate, removable component from the carrier body. This segmentation allows the lighting function to be independently deployed when needed and stored compactly when not in use, eliminating the need to maintain constant illumination and reducing overall space requirements
2Device complexity
If the carrier is designed for single function, then simplicity is maintained, but versatility in configuration is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier incorporates a flexible peripheral side wall that can dynamically change its configuration between extended and collapsed states. This dynamic structure allows the carrier to adapt its volume and shape based on operational needs, providing versatility without requiring multiple separate devices or complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier is designed with universal functionality to serve both as a storage container and as a lighting device. The flexible side wall and removable lighting device enable the same structure to perform different functions based on configuration, maintaining simplicity while achieving versatility
3Stability of the object's composition
If the lighting device is fixed in position, then structural stability is maintained, but adjustable light direction and intensity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is segmented into a removable component that can be independently positioned and oriented. This segmentation allows the lighting device to be attached at different locations on the carrier and angled in different directions, providing adjustable light direction while maintaining the overall structural stability of the carrier body
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device incorporates dynamic positioning capabilities, allowing it to be rotated and oriented in different directions while attached to the carrier. This dynamic adjustment capability enables flexible light direction control without compromising the structural stability of the overall assembly
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 collapsible container provides versatile lighting options while minimizing space usage, enabling it to function as a standalone lighting device or a lighted carrier, enhancing its utility in various applications.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible membrane interconnecting a first, second, and third concentric ring
Implementation Method 2
The LED assembly is disposed on the bottom of the collapsible container and is directed toward an exterior area below the collapsible container
Data Source
AI summary
A collapsible multi-functioning lighting device is disclosing having a plurality of concentric casings interconnected by a flexible membrane, the plurality of casings have at least first and second configurations. The first configuration is a collapsed configuration wherein each of the plurality of interconnected concentric casings form a nested group of concentric casings. The second configuration comprises an extended configuration wherein the plurality of concentric casings and flexible membrane form (i) continuous sidewalls, (ii) an open end, and (iii) a closed end that all define an internal volume. A light source is disposed in the closed end.