Convertible Light Device with Flexible LED Rope
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable lighting solutions often require external power sources and fail to provide consistently bright light over a large area, limiting their practicality in various applications.
Innovation Solution
A convertible light device featuring a housing with a battery pack and an elongate flexible light source, comprising a rope light that can convert between rope and lantern modes, allowing for adjustable brightness and power boost, and includes a magnetic end cap for external anchoring, a handle for versatility, and a charging port for lithium-ion batteries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a single concentrated light source is used, then the light intensity at the source is high, but the light emission becomes inconsistent and fades with distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the light source into multiple individual bulbs distributed along a flexible cable, with each bulb emitting light independently. This segmentation allows light to be emitted from multiple points simultaneously, creating consistent illumination across a large area while maintaining high intensity at each individual source point.
2Ease of operation
If battery-powered string lights are used, then portability is improved, but the light output is insufficient for practical use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple small light-emitting bulbs along a flexible cable into a single integrated lighting system powered by a rechargeable battery. This merging of multiple light sources creates sufficient total light output for practical use while maintaining the portability benefit of battery power, as the entire system can be carried and deployed as one unit.
3Area of stationary object
If external power sources are used for bright area lighting, then illumination coverage is improved, but device complexity and portability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a lighting system with multi-functionality by incorporating a rechargeable battery that can be charged via multiple methods including solar panels, wall outlets, and vehicle chargers. This universal charging capability allows the system to provide bright area lighting coverage without requiring external power sources during operation, maintaining portability while achieving large area illumination.
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 device provides consistent, bright light over a large area without external power, offering flexibility and safety benefits through its adjustable modes and long-lasting battery life, making it suitable for diverse uses including camping, emergency situations, and outdoor events.
Implementation Method 1
the magnetic end cap is configured to couple the first end of the elongate flexible light source to the housing adjacent a top portion of the housing
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure includes a convertible light device comprising a housing, a battery pack coupled to the housing, and an elongate flexible light source detachably coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the battery pack, where the elongate flexible light source comprises a plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the convertible light device is configured to convert between a rope mode and a lantern mode. In the rope mode, the elongate flexible light source may be configured to extend from the housing and couple to an external anchor. In the lantern mode, the elongate flexible light source may be configured to wrap around the housing.