Dual-Voltage Artificial Tree for AC Ornament and LED Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lighted artificial trees require separate power cords for AC-powered ornaments when used with LED-based trees that operate on DC power, leading to inconvenience and increased complexity.
Innovation Solution
The development of dual-voltage lighted artificial trees that can distribute both AC and DC power throughout the tree, with AC power accessible at the top and DC power between tree sections, allowing for seamless integration of AC-powered ornaments and LED light strings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If LED-based light strings requiring DC power are used in the tree, then power consumption is reduced and energy efficiency is improved, but AC-powered ornaments cannot be used without adding dedicated power cords
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connector is designed to provide multiple power types (AC and DC) through the same connection interface. The connector includes multiple terminals that can supply AC power to AC-powered ornaments and DC power to LED light strings simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate power cords and making the tree system universal for different power requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate power cords are added to provide AC power to ornaments on an LED-based tree, then compatibility with AC-powered ornaments is improved, but device complexity and setup inconvenience increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the AC power distribution and DC power distribution into a single integrated electrical connector system. The connector combines multiple terminals that can simultaneously provide AC power and DC power through one connection point, reducing the number of separate power cords and simplifying the overall system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate power cords are added to provide AC power to ornaments on an LED-based tree, then compatibility with AC-powered ornaments is improved, but ease of operation and setup convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connector is designed to provide multiple power types (AC and DC) through the same connection interface. The connector includes multiple terminals that can supply AC power to AC-powered ornaments and DC power to LED light strings simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate power cords and making the tree system universal for different power requirements.
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 the use of AC-powered ornaments on LED-based trees without the need for additional power cords, simplifying setup and reducing complexity while maintaining efficient power distribution.
Implementation Method 1
a power transformer to convert or transform household power, such as 110 or 120 VAC, to direct-current (DC) power for the LED-based light strings
Data Source
AI summary
An artificial tree having a first tree section including a trunk and a trunk electrical connector, the trunk electrical connector including a first pair of electric terminals and a second pair of electrical terminals; and a second tree section including a trunk, a trunk electrical connector, and a light string, the trunk electrical connector in electrical connection with the light string and including a first pair of electric terminals and a second pair of electrical terminals. The first tree section is configured to electrically connect to the second tree section, such that the first pairs of electrical terminals of the first and second tree sections conduct power of a first type and the second pairs of electrical connectors of the first and second tree sections conduct power of a second type.