Fixing Strip With Light-Storing Substance for Emergency Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illuminated sign systems face challenges in providing effective and durable lighting in emergency situations, especially in dark environments without electric power, and they often fail to guide accurately or maintain even illumination and structural integrity.
Innovation Solution
A fixing strip for light-source bands that is partly transparent and/or photoconductive, incorporating a light-storing substance to extend illumination after power outage, and designed for versatile application with reflective surfaces and adjustable width for improved visibility and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If a phosphorized surface is used to illuminate signs in dark conditions, then the sign can emit light after exposure to light, but the illumination is not sufficient for long enough in dark conditions because the light absorbed from sunlight or distant lighting is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a light guide as an intermediary component between the light source and the phosphorized surface. The light guide collects light from the light source and directs it to illuminate the phosphorized surface, enabling the surface to absorb sufficient light energy to emit adequate illumination for extended periods in dark conditions.
2Reliability
If a light-source band is fabricated with an envelope surrounding it through extrusion, then an essentially waterproof structure is achieved, but the light-source band cannot be easily modified to different widths for various applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the light-source band into separate components: the light source assembly and the envelope are designed as independent elements that can be configured in different width variations. This allows multiple width specifications to be produced while maintaining the waterproof envelope structure, providing versatility for different application requirements.
3Strength
If the fixing of a light-source band to a mounting surface is strengthened to meet durability requirements, then the structural integrity is improved, but the complexity of the fixing structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fixing function with the envelope structure by integrating fixing elements directly into the envelope design. This merging approach provides strong, durable fixing to mounting surfaces while avoiding the need for separate, complex fixing mechanisms, thus maintaining structural integrity without increasing overall complexity.
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 provides enhanced and prolonged illumination in dark conditions, improved durability, and versatility in application, ensuring effective guidance and safety without modifying the light-source band, while maintaining structural integrity and IP protection.
Implementation Method 1
a light-storing substance, which emits light for at least a certain time after the light sources (101) of the light-source band (100) arranged in the space (2) are not in operation
Implementation Method 2
which fixing strip is at least partly transparent and/or photoconductive
Data Source
AI summary
Fixing strip (1) for a light-source band, which light-source band (100) includes light-emitting light sources (101) and a device for conducting current to the light sources (101), which fixing strip (1) is at least partly transparent and/or photoconductive, and includes a space (2) for at least one light-source band (100). The fixing strip (1) includes a light-storing substance (5), which emits light for at least a certain time after the light sources (101) of the light-source band (100) arranged in the space (2) are not in operation.