Fishbone Lighting Module with Segmented Brackets for Weight Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing direct backlight illuminating devices face challenges with heavy structure weight and difficulty in installation, especially when attempting to achieve double-side illumination, as current LED modules are cumbersome and require multiple units to function effectively.
Innovation Solution
A lighting module with a fishbone structure featuring linear lighting component brackets and a mounting rail, allowing for easy installation and reduced weight, with accommodating portions on the mounting rail for flexible component placement and electrical connection via lightweight wires, enabling both single-side and double-side illumination without significantly increasing the structure weight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If chain modules are connected together to form a chain module for installation in a big size light box, then the lighting module can be installed in large areas, but the installing time is prolonged and the difficulty in installation is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting module is divided into multiple independent linear-shaped lighting component brackets that can be separately manufactured and then quickly assembled along the mounting rail, eliminating the need to connect pre-assembled chain modules and significantly reducing installation time while maintaining the ability to cover large lighting areas
Solution Approach 2:
A linear-shaped mounting rail serves as an intermediary structure that simplifies the installation process by providing a standardized track for mounting the lighting component brackets. The mounting rail with accommodating portions enables quick attachment and detachment of lighting components without requiring complex connection operations between multiple chain modules
2Adaptability or versatility
If plate module or puzzle module is used to achieve double-side illumination, then both sides can be illuminated, but the structure weight is high
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into independent linear-shaped lighting component brackets that can be selectively mounted on one side or both sides of the mounting rail. This segmentation allows the system to achieve double-side illumination by simply adding more lightweight brackets rather than using heavy plate or puzzle modules, thereby maintaining low structure weight while providing dual-side lighting capability
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting components are arranged linearly along the mounting rail in a one-dimensional configuration, which can be extended to both sides of the rail. This linear arrangement replaces the two-dimensional plate module structure, significantly reducing material usage and structure weight while maintaining the ability to provide illumination on both sides through strategic placement of lightweight brackets
3Illumination intensity
If traditional LED modules are used, then lighting function is achieved, but the structure weight is high and installation is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional integrated LED module is segmented into separate linear-shaped lighting component brackets that hold individual lighting components. This segmentation eliminates unnecessary structural materials and allows for a lightweight design that maintains full lighting functionality while dramatically reducing the structure weight and simplifying installation through modular assembly along the mounting rail
Solution Approach 2:
The essential lighting function is extracted from the heavy traditional LED module structure. By separating the lighting components from their conventional housings and mounting them on lightweight linear brackets attached to a simple mounting rail, the patent retains 100% of the lighting functionality while removing excess weight and installation complexity
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AI summary
A lighting module for illuminating device may include at least one lighting component; at least one lighting component bracket bearing its corresponding lighting component; and one mounting trail, wherein each lighting component bracket is mounted onto the mounting trail and fixed onto a shell of the illuminating device by the mounting trail.