Dual-Emitter Floodlight Beam Angle Control Without Lens Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floodlights have fixed beam angles, which are inadequate for meeting diverse lighting requirements, necessitating the need for adjustable beam angles without the complexity of lens replacement.
Innovation Solution
A floodlight design comprising multiple light emitting components and lenses, controlled by an electronic module to adjust beam angles and power levels, allowing for flexible beam configurations without replacing lenses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed beam angle design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different lighting requirements is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the beam angle adjustable rather than fixed. The floodlight uses an adjustable lens mechanism that can change its focal length or angle, allowing the beam angle to be dynamically modified according to different lighting requirements. This resolves the contradiction by enabling adaptability while keeping the base structure relatively simple through a single adjustable component rather than multiple fixed configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by allowing the lens parameters (focal length, angle) to be varied. The floodlight system can adjust optical parameters such as beam angle and focus distance, transforming a static optical system into a dynamic one. This enables the same device to adapt to different application scenarios by changing optical parameters rather than requiring different physical configurations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lenses with different beam angles are used, then the beam angle adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and production cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single floodlight device that can perform multiple beam angle functions. Instead of requiring separate floodlights for different beam angles (narrow, medium, wide), the invention uses one adjustable lens system that can cover multiple beam angle ranges. This multi-functional approach reduces production costs by eliminating the need to manufacture, inventory, and distribute multiple product variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable lens mechanism enables a single static physical device to dynamically assume multiple functional states corresponding to different beam angles. This dynamic capability allows one universal product to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized products, simplifying manufacturing and supply chain management.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable lens mechanism is added, then the beam angle adjustability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by focusing the adjustment capability on the specific component that needs to be variable (the lens), while keeping the rest of the floodlight structure fixed and simple. The adjustable lens is the only dynamic element, localized to where optical parameter changes are needed, avoiding unnecessary complexity in other parts of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent may employ electronic or optical control mechanisms to adjust the lens parameters, replacing complex mechanical adjustment systems. Modern adjustable floodlights often use electric motors, shape memory alloys, or even software-controlled optical elements to achieve beam angle adjustment, reducing mechanical complexity compared to traditional manual or purely mechanical systems.
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
Enables adjustable beam angles and power settings, expanding application range, reducing production costs, and meeting diverse functional needs through simplified control mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
The lens is attached to both the first light emitting component and the second light emitting component for allowing the light from either the first light emitting component, the second light emitting component, or both, to pass through and form a light beam
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AI summary
A floodlight includes a first light emitting component, a second light emitting component, a lens, and an electronic control module. The lens is attached to both the first light emitting component and the second light emitting component for allowing the light from either the first light emitting component, the second light emitting component, or both, to pass through and form a light beam. The electronic control module is electrically connected to the first light emitting component and/or the second light emitting components for controlling a ratio of the first and/or second light emitting components being turned on or off and adjusting the beam angle of the light beam. The present disclosure reduces development costs and satisfies diverse functional requirements of consumers.