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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional household lamps often neglect user comfort and environmental lighting effects, resulting in inadequate lighting experiences.

Innovation Solution

A household lighting lamp design featuring a main and secondary light-emitting component, both connected to a control circuit, allowing for adjustable lighting modes. The main light source provides direct, high-intensity lighting, while the secondary light source emits light from the sides or rear, reducing intensity and creating a softer, more uniform ambient light.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single light source is used to provide illumination, then the device structure is simple, but the lighting comfort and environmental effect are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight-emitting component structureVSAvoidlighting comfort and environmental effect
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the light-emitting function into two independent components: a main light source for direct illumination and a secondary light source for ambient illumination. This segmentation allows each light source to be optimized for its specific function, improving overall lighting comfort while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different lighting characteristics to different spatial zones: the main light source provides high-intensity direct lighting for task areas, while the secondary light source provides low-intensity diffuse lighting for ambient illumination. This local differentiation of lighting quality enhances comfort and functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Illumination intensity

If direct high-intensity lighting is provided, then the illumination intensity is sufficient, but the light comfort and environmental effect deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedirect lighting intensityVSAvoiduser comfort and environmental effect
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the lighting function into two independent light sources: the main light source delivers high-intensity direct illumination for task requirements, while the secondary light source provides low-intensity ambient lighting that enhances comfort. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing high intensity where needed without compromising comfort

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The secondary light source acts as an intermediary that provides supplementary ambient illumination, softening the harsh effects of direct lighting. This intermediary light source creates a more balanced lighting environment that maintains sufficient illumination intensity while improving overall comfort

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 solution allows for independent control of direct and ambient lighting, meeting diverse user needs and enhancing comfort by providing high-intensity direct lighting and soft, diffused ambient lighting.

Implementation Method 1

the main light guiding element is located in front of the lamp holder, the main light source forms a light-guiding connection with the main light guiding element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight guiding: Waveguide (optics)

Implementation Method 2

the secondary light guiding element is provided in front of or at a side of the lamp holder, the secondary light source forms a light-guiding connection with the secondary light guiding element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight guiding: Waveguide (optics)

Data Source

PatentUS12164141B2Household lighting lamp and control method for household lighting lamp
Publication Date: 2024.12.10 ETI SOLID STATE LIGHTING (ZHUHAI) LTD
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AI summary

A household lighting lamp and a control method for a household lighting lamp. The household lighting lamp comprises a lamp holder, a main light-emitting component, and a secondary light-emitting component; the front side of the lamp holder is a front panel, and the rear side of the lamp holder is a mounting part; the main light-emitting component is disposed in front of the lamp holder, the secondary light-emitting component is disposed behind and/or at the side of the lamp holder, and the main light-emitting component and secondary light-emitting component are electrically connected to a control circuit. The illumination of the lighting lamp can be conveniently adjusted, and the light sensation of the lamp is comfortable and can be adapted to requirements of a user in different scenarios.