Cove Light Fixture with Hidden Integrated Air Return Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light fixtures and return air systems often compromise interior design aesthetics and increase installation complexity, as they are typically visible and require separate installation processes.
Innovation Solution
A cove lighting structure that integrates a hidden return air system, where the return air structure is embedded within the cove structure, allowing for seamless design and reduced installation complexity by combining the return air, cove, and light fixtures into a single structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If return air systems and light fixtures are installed separately, then functional requirements are met, but interior design aesthetics deteriorate and installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the return air structure and light fixture into a single integrated cove lighting structure. The return air structure is embedded within the cove structure, and the light fixture is positioned between the cove structure and return air structure, creating a unified assembly that reduces installation complexity while meeting both ventilation and lighting requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The return air structure is nested within the cove structure, with the light fixture nested between these two components. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional elements to be contained within a single external envelope, achieving aesthetic integration while maintaining functional independence of each component.
2Ease of operation
If return air structure is visible, then ventilation function is clear, but interior design aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The return air structure is extracted from the visible interior space and embedded within the cove structure. The light fixture is positioned to illuminate the cove area, making the integrated structure visually appealing while the return air function operates effectively within the hidden compartment.
Solution Approach 2:
The return air structure is relocated to a different spatial dimension by embedding it within the cove structure rather than placing it on flat walls or ceilings. This dimensional change allows the ventilation function to operate effectively while being hidden from typical viewing angles, preserving interior design aesthetics.
3Reliability
If multiple separate structures are used, then functional requirements are met, but installation complexity and resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cove lighting structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: the cove structure provides the external envelope, the embedded return air structure handles ventilation, and the integrated light fixture provides illumination. This multi-functional design meets all functional requirements while reducing the total number of separate components and installation steps.
Data Source
AI summary
A cove light fixture with a hidden integrated air return is provided. The cove lighting structure can include a return air structure comprising a vent configured to receive return air. The cove lighting structure can include a cove structure connected with a platform extended laterally from the return air structure. The cove lighting structure can include a light fixture comprising a light source configured to provide cove lighting. The light fixture can be positioned above the platform and between the cove structure and the return air structure.