Decorative Light Bulb Orientation for Reflection and Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional decorative light systems minimize light reflection and expose bulbs to hazards due to their normal orientation and hidden socket arrangement, limiting their effectiveness and durability.
Innovation Solution
A decorative light system with a frame assembly, background assembly, and light assembly where bulb assemblies are angled and secured parallel to a reflective surface, hiding terminal wires and using a shunting device to maintain illumination even if a bulb is absent, with a cover matching the background for seamless integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If light bulbs are positioned normal to the reflective surface, then the socket and hole arrangement can maintain bulbs in a fixed orientation, but this minimizes light reflection and exposes bulbs to hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional orientation of light bulbs from normal (perpendicular) to the reflective surface to parallel with the surface. This inversion allows bulbs to be positioned where they are protected from hazards like snow and leaves while simultaneously maximizing light reflection from the reflective surface, thus resolving the technical contradiction between bulb protection and illumination intensity.
2Shape
If light sockets are hidden behind reflective material, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the installation and maintenance complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the light socket assembly from the bulb assembly, allowing the socket to be positioned behind the reflective material for aesthetic purposes while the bulb can be accessed separately for installation and maintenance. This segmentation enables the socket to remain hidden while still allowing relatively easy access to bulb components for repair and replacement.
3Illumination intensity
If bulb assemblies are angled parallel to the reflective surface, then light reflection is maximized and bulbs are protected from hazards, but the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional perpendicular mounting approach to a parallel mounting orientation. This inversion simplifies the installation process by allowing bulbs to be positioned parallel to the reflective surface, which naturally maximizes light reflection and protects bulbs from hazards while maintaining a straightforward installation procedure through the use of adapters and mounting brackets.
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 system enhances light reflection, reduces exposure to hazards, and ensures continuous illumination by angling bulb assemblies and using a shunting device, resulting in a more visually appealing and durable decorative lighting solution.
Implementation Method 1
the background assembly can comprise a reflective surface and support member; the reflective surface to provide a reflective decorative background
Data Source
AI summary
A decorative light system includes a frame assembly, a background assembly, and a light assembly. The frame assembly includes a frame, which is the skeletal framework of the light system. The background assembly includes a reflective surface and a support member; the reflective surface provides a reflective decorative background and the support member supports reflective surface, if need be, and the light assembly. The light assembly includes a plurality of bulb assemblies and attendant wiring, each bulb assembly having a light source and a socket. Each bulb assembly is inserted through a slit/aperture in the background assembly, and is positioned approximately parallel to the reflective surface of the background assembly providing a flat profile.