Illuminated Decorative Panel With Integrated Slab Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illuminated decorative panels are cumbersome due to housing compartments that increase thickness, leading to uneven light diffusion, complex installation, high manufacturing costs, and vulnerability to dust and humidity, which affects aesthetics and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
The design features a slim profile with housing compartments integrated within the slab, using LED emitting devices and diffuser elements for even light distribution, and a protective covering panel to prevent damage from external agents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If housing compartments are added to accommodate lighting devices, then lighting functionality is achieved, but panel thickness increases and aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The housing compartment is merged with the slab by forming it as an integrated part of the slab structure, eliminating the need for separate housing components and reducing overall panel thickness while maintaining lighting device accommodation
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device is nested within the housing compartment that is itself integrated into the slab structure, creating a compact multi-layered configuration that minimizes external dimensions
2Adaptability or versatility
If housing compartments are used for lighting devices, then lighting is provided, but light diffusion becomes uneven and shadow areas appear
Solution Approach 1:
The housing compartment features a polished surface specifically at the light-emitting area to enhance light diffusion, while other parts of the slab maintain their original properties, creating localized optical optimization without affecting the entire structure
Solution Approach 2:
A diffuser element is introduced as an intermediary between the lighting device and the slab surface to evenly distribute light and eliminate shadow areas, mediating the light transmission process
3Reliability
If separate housing compartments are manufactured and assembled, then lighting devices are protected, but manufacturing time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The housing compartment is combined with the slab into a single integrated component, eliminating separate manufacturing and assembly steps for the housing, thereby reducing production time and costs while maintaining protective function
Solution Approach 2:
The slab serves multiple functions: it provides the decorative surface, structural support, and integrated housing compartment for the lighting device, reducing the need for separate components
4Adaptability or versatility
If housing compartments are attached to the slab, then lighting devices are accommodated, but installation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The housing compartment is merged with the slab as an integrated structure, eliminating the need for separate attachment operations and simplifying installation to a single mounting step
5Adaptability or versatility
If housing compartments are used, then lighting devices are housed, but dust and humidity can penetrate and damage the devices
Solution Approach 1:
The housing compartment is merged with the slab as an integrated sealed structure, eliminating gaps and joints where dust and humidity could penetrate, thereby protecting the lighting device while maintaining aesthetic continuity
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
This solution reduces panel thickness, simplifies installation, lowers manufacturing costs, ensures even light distribution, and protects against dust and humidity, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
The illuminated decorative panel (1) comprises lighting means (7) comprising a plurality of emitting devices (8) of at least one light wave (9)
Implementation Method 2
The illuminated decorative panel (1) comprises diffusion means (25) of the light wave (9) from the first face (3) outwards
Data Source
AI summary
An illuminated decorative panel comprises a slab composed at least partly of substantially transparent material, a decorative element associated with the slab, lighting device/unit/component/structure of the slab comprising at least one emitting device of at least one light wave, wherein the slab comprises at least one housing compartment of the emitting device formed along at least one stretch of at least one side of the slab.