Compact LED Lighting Apparatus with Integrated Driver and Switch
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a compact and cost-effective lighting apparatus that offers flexible functionality and improved light quality, as traditional lighting devices are often bulky and expensive to manufacture, with limited flexibility in light output and control.
Innovation Solution
A compact lighting apparatus design featuring a circuit board with an aluminum substrate, insulation layer, and conductive path layer, where the LED module, driver, and manual switch are directly mounted, allowing for wireless connectivity and adjustable parameters such as light intensity and color temperature, with a flexible circuit board and heat dissipation features for efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional lighting devices are used, then lighting function is provided, but the devices are bulky and have high manufacturing cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the LED module, driver circuit, control circuit, and power supply into a single integrated lighting apparatus. This merging of previously separate components into one unified device reduces the overall volume and simplifies manufacturing processes while maintaining full lighting functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting apparatus is designed with multi-functionality, integrating not only LED illumination but also driver control, wireless communication capabilities, and adjustable lighting parameters. This universal design allows a single device to replace multiple separate components, reducing both size and manufacturing complexity
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional lighting devices are used, then lighting function is provided, but manufacturing cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable lighting parameters including variable light intensity and color temperature control through the driver circuit. This allows the LED module to adapt its output characteristics dynamically, providing versatility in light output while using cost-effective LED technology rather than expensive traditional lighting sources
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical lighting control systems with electronic control circuits that can adjust lighting parameters electronically. This substitution enables flexible light output control through digital means, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining or enhancing adaptability
3Volume of moving object
If compact design is implemented, then size is reduced, but heat dissipation becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where the circuit board with integrated components is housed within the light housing. The aluminum substrate serves as both a mounting platform and a heat dissipation structure, with components nested on the substrate surface. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization while maintaining effective thermal pathways
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful heat generated by LED operation into a beneficial feature by using the aluminum substrate as a heat sink. The thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted is efficiently dissipated through the aluminum structure, turning a potential problem into an advantage for both thermal management and structural integrity
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 solution enables a compact, cost-effective, and flexible lighting apparatus that can be easily installed and controlled, providing improved light quality and energy efficiency while reducing manufacturing complexity and costs, with enhanced heat dissipation and security features.
Implementation Method 1
The circuit board has a aluminum substrate... for efficient operation... enhanced heat dissipation
Implementation Method 2
LED module, a solid-state lamp that uses light-emitting diodes as the source of light
Implementation Method 3
LED lighting, a solid-state lamp that uses light-emitting diodes as the source of light
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus includes a circuit board, a LED module, a driver, a manual switch and a light housing. The LED module, the driver and the manual switch are directly fixing on the circuit board to make a compact design. The light housing encloses the circuit board and the driver. The light housing has a switch opening for exposing an switch part of the manual switch outside the light housing and has a light opening for a light of the LED module to pass through. The switch part is provided to be operated by a user to change a first parameter of the driver on providing a driving current corresponding to the first parameter to control the LED module.