Control Module for Remote Light Fitting Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Adjusting high-mounted light fittings in art galleries is time-consuming and potentially dangerous, as it requires manual manipulation and often the use of ladders, necessitating a solution for convenient and safe control of light fitting positions and operations.
Innovation Solution
A control module interposed between an electrically powered track and a light fitting, enabling remote control of the light fitting's position and operation, including pan and tilt adjustments, via a position controllable gimbal and servo motor, powered directly from the track, allowing for quick release coupling and remote command control of light intensity, color, and spread.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual manipulation of light fittings is used for adjustment, then the light fitting can be repositioned, but it requires use of ladder and is time-consuming and dangerous
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated motorized system. A motor is integrated into the light fitting base to drive rotational adjustment of the light head, eliminating the need for manual manipulation and ladder use. The motor can be controlled remotely or automatically, substituting human physical intervention with an automated mechanical system.
2Area of stationary object
If light fittings are mounted high on walls or ceilings, then lighting coverage is improved, but adjustment becomes dangerous and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a motorized drive mechanism within the light fitting base that automatically rotates the light head to desired positions. This automated system allows high-mounted fittings to be adjusted without manual intervention, maintaining high mounting positions for optimal lighting coverage while eliminating the difficulty and danger of manual adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a motorized intermediary mechanism between the fixed mounting position and the adjustable light head. This intermediary automated system acts as a mediator that enables position changes without requiring human access to high locations, bridging the gap between fixed high mounting and adjustable positioning.
3Productivity
If quick release coupling system is used, then light fittings can be easily added or removed, but additional power connection mechanisms are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mechanical coupling function and electrical power connection function into a single integrated base assembly. The motorized base includes both the quick-release mechanical coupling mechanism and the electrical contacts for power supply, merging two separate systems into one unified component that performs both functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal base assembly that performs multiple functions: mechanical support, quick-release coupling, electrical power supply, and motorized actuation. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate power connection mechanisms, allowing rapid installation while maintaining integrated power delivery.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates safe and efficient adjustment of light fittings by allowing remote control of light positioning and operation, reducing the need for manual ladder access and enabling quick configuration changes, enhancing safety and convenience in gallery lighting setups.
Implementation Method 1
a servo motor of the control module that is able to be electrically powered via the first coupler by the electrically powered track
Data Source
AI summary
A light fitting control module able to receive a coupler of a light fitting that is also able connect to an electrically power track. The light fitting is able to be supported and/or powered by the track. The control module comprises a first coupler able to connect with the supporting power track and a second coupler able to connect to the coupler of said light fitting to support and electrically connect said light fitting with the electrically powered track. The control module is configured and adapted to respond to remote command to control at least one degree of freedom of operation the lighting fitting.