Detachable LED Control Module Without LED Driver Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED lighting systems require costly and time-consuming changes to the LED driver when switching to a new LED module type, potentially damaging the lighting system and its installation.

Innovation Solution

A detachable control module that can be easily attached to the LED module, incorporating intelligence for controlling light emission, allowing the LED driver to remain unchanged when switching LED modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the LED driver is replaced or reconfigured when switching to a new LED module type, then the lighting system can support the new LED module, but the cost and time required for replacement increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with new LED module typesVSAvoidtime required for LED driver replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The control functionality is segmented from the LED driver and placed in a separate control module that attaches to the LED module. This allows the LED driver to remain unchanged while the control module adapts to different LED module types, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and replacement time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A control module serves as an intermediary between the LED driver and the LED module. This intermediary component handles the adaptation to different LED module types, allowing the LED driver to remain unchanged while maintaining compatibility with new LED modules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the LED driver is replaced or reconfigured, then the lighting system can support the new LED module type, but the cost of replacement increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with new LED module typesVSAvoidcost of LED driver replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The control functionality is segmented into a separate control module that can be independently replaced. This eliminates the need to replace the expensive LED driver when switching LED module types, reducing replacement costs while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control module is designed as a replaceable component that is cheaper than the LED driver. When needing to support a new LED module type, only the inexpensive control module is replaced rather than the expensive LED driver, reducing overall system cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the LED driver is replaced or reconfigured, then the lighting system can support the new LED module, but the installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with new LED module typesVSAvoidcomplexity of LED driver replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control functionality is segmented into a separate module that attaches to the LED module. This segmentation simplifies the replacement process, as only the control module needs to be replaced rather than the entire LED driver assembly, reducing installation complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control module acts as an intermediary that simplifies the interface between the LED driver and LED module. This intermediary design reduces the complexity of replacement operations, as the control module can be independently attached or detached without affecting the LED driver or requiring complex reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Ease of operation

If the lighting system is configured to allow easy exchange of LED modules, then the ease of replacement improves, but the effort required to replace the LED driver increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of LED module exchangeVSAvoideffort required for LED driver replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control functionality is segmented from the LED driver into a separate control module. This allows the LED module to be easily exchanged without affecting the LED driver, while the control module can be independently replaced if needed, resolving the contradiction between ease of module exchange and driver replacement effort.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control module serves as an intermediary that decouples the LED module exchange function from the LED driver. This intermediary design enables easy LED module exchange while keeping the LED driver unchanged, reducing the effort required for any replacement operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4110018B1Control module for LED module

Publication Date: 2025.07.30 TRIDONIC GMBH & CO KG

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AI summary

The invention relates to a control module (1) for an LED module (2) with at least one LED (2a). The control module (1) is configured for being detachably attached to the LED module (2) such that the control module (1) is electrically connected to the LED module (2) when being detachably attached to the LED module (2). The control module (1) is configured to control light emission of the at least one LED (2a) when being detachably attached to the LED module (2). Further, the invention relates to an LED module (2) comprising at least one LED (2a). The LED module (2) is configured for detachably attaching a control module (1) to the LED module (2) such that the control module (1) is electrically connected to the LED module (2) and the light emission of the at least one LED (2a) is controllable by the control module (1).