Compact Lighting Apparatus with Nested Driver Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lighting technologies, such as LEDs and fluorescent lamps, face issues like high initial costs, limited color spectrum, environmental mercury contamination, and temperature sensitivity, which hinder their practical application and efficiency in various lighting applications.
Innovation Solution
A flexible lighting apparatus with a main housing, driver module, and top cover, featuring a ring and central part design that allows for adjustable settings, heat dissipation, and integration of multiple modules, including sensors and heat sinks, to enhance light output and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional LED or fluorescent lamp designs are used, then lighting function is achieved, but device size and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the driver module and heat dissipation structure into a single integrated unit housed within the ring container space. The driver module is disposed inside the ring container space formed by the main housing, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining compact size.
Solution Approach 2:
The driver module is nested within the ring container space of the main housing, which itself is contained within the top cover. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional components to be housed within a compact structure, reducing the overall volume and structural complexity of the lighting apparatus.
2Temperature
If heat dissipation structures are added to manage LED heat, then thermal management improves, but device complexity and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The heat dissipation fins are integrated directly into the driver module housing, combining the driver module and heat dissipation functions into a single component. This eliminates the need for separate heat sinks or thermal management structures, reducing device complexity while effectively managing heat from the LED light source.
Solution Approach 2:
The driver module housing itself serves as the heat dissipation structure through integrated fins. The structure performs dual functions: housing the driver module and dissipating heat, allowing the component to serve itself rather than requiring additional dedicated heat management components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable settings and multiple modules are integrated, then adaptability and light output improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ring container space serves multiple functions: housing the driver module, providing heat dissipation through the main housing structure, and accommodating adjustable setting mechanisms. This multi-functional design allows the same structural elements to support multiple features without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable setting mechanisms are integrated into the existing ring container space and main housing structure, rather than requiring separate mounting structures. This merging of adjustment mechanisms with the housing structure maintains adaptability while minimizing additional structural complexity.
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 apparatus provides efficient light output, adjustable settings, and improved heat management, making it suitable for diverse applications while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs.
Implementation Method 1
Electroluminescence, an optical and electrical phenomenon, was discover in 1907. Electroluminescence refers the process when a material emits light when a passage of an electric field or current occurs.
Implementation Method 2
The top cover may be made of metal material so as to help heat dissipation of the first light source and the driver module.
Data Source
AI summary
The lighting apparatus has a main housing, a first light source, a driver module and a top cover. The main housing has a ring part and a central part. The ring part has an external wall and an internal wall. The internal wall surrounds the central part. The external wall has a tilt curve side profile. A bottom of the external wall is connected to a bottom of the internal wall and forms a ring container space. The first light source is surrounded by the internal wall of the main housing. The drive module is disposed in the ring container space. The top cover at least partially conceals the ring container space.