Edgelit LED Retrofit Lamp with Flexible Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting solutions lack flexibility in light distribution, requiring separate fixtures for omni or directional lighting, and fail to provide tailored light distribution on subjects without complex gimbal functions.
Innovation Solution
A lamp design featuring a solid state light emitter array around a perimeter optical diffuser with a flexible frame, allowing for omni or directional light distribution through adjustable orientation and integrated driver electronics, enabling both omni and directional lighting with a sleek, adaptable form factor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting solutions use separate fixtures for omni or directional lighting, then lighting function is achieved, but device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple lighting functions (omni-directional and directional lighting) into a single integrated lamp assembly. The light emitting assembly includes both omni light sources and directional light sources positioned within the same housing, eliminating the need for separate fixtures and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining functional versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp assembly is designed to perform multiple lighting functions simultaneously - providing both omni-directional illumination for general lighting and directional illumination for focused lighting needs. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace multiple specialized fixtures, increasing adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity
2Measurement precision
If conventional lighting solutions provide tailored light distribution, then lighting precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to gimbal functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the lighting function into distinct light emitting modules - omni light sources and directional light sources - each optimized for its specific function. This segmentation allows precise light distribution control for each type without requiring complex gimbal mechanisms, as each module independently provides its designated lighting pattern
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using complex gimbal mechanisms to adjust light direction, the patent inverts the approach by positioning multiple light emitting elements at fixed geometric arrangements around the housing. This static geometric configuration achieves tailored light distribution precision without moving parts or complex adjustment mechanisms
3Ease of manufacture
If LED retrofit lamps use traditional globe type optics with internal light engines, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but aesthetic versatility and light distribution flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a modular light emitting assembly that can be configured in different geometric arrangements (omni, directional, or hybrid configurations). This dynamic configurability allows the same basic housing and mounting structure to accommodate various lighting patterns and aesthetic designs, increasing versatility without significantly complicating the manufacturing process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different optical characteristics to different regions of the lamp - omni light sources for general illumination areas and directional light sources for focused lighting areas. This local differentiation of optical properties within the single assembly provides design flexibility and aesthetic variety while maintaining a unified manufacturing approach for the overall housing structure
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 lamp design provides flexible and customizable lighting solutions that match or exceed traditional lighting performance, offering a versatile, aesthetically pleasing alternative for various applications with adjustable light distribution and color options.
Implementation Method 1
at least one optical diffuser having a textured surface to direct light
Implementation Method 2
optical diffuser having polished surface to direct light
Implementation Method 3
a plurality of solid state light emitters that are present between the frame and the optical diffuser, the solid state light emitters emitting light
Data Source
AI summary
An edgelit lamp structure is provided. The lamp structure may include at least one optical diffuser having textured surface to direct light; a frame present on at least a portion of a perimeter of the optical diffuser; and a plurality of solid state light emitters that are present between the frame and the optical diffuser, the solid state light emitters emitting light that is received by the optical diffuser.