Flexible Dual-Mode LED Lamp for Workspace Lighting and Nail Gel Curing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Nail care service providers face the challenge of needing separate light sources for workspace illumination and nail gel curing, which occupy valuable workspace and require multiple power sources.

Innovation Solution

A multipurpose LED lamp with a flexible support and dual lighting modes: white LEDs for workspace illumination and UV LEDs for nail gel curing, activated by a manual switch and motion sensor, respectively, integrated into a single unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate light sources are used for workspace illumination and nail gel curing, then each function can be performed effectively, but workspace area is occupied and multiple power sources are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidworkspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two separate devices (workspace lamp and UV gel curing lamp) into a single integrated unit. The lamp housing contains both white LEDs for workspace illumination and UV LEDs for gel curing, eliminating the need for two separate devices and reducing workspace occupation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single lamp device is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides workspace illumination using white LEDs and nail gel curing using UV LEDs. This multi-functional design allows one device to replace two separate devices, improving adaptability while reducing space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate light sources are used for workspace illumination and nail gel curing, then each function can be performed effectively, but multiple power sources are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidpower source complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates both white LED and UV LED modules into a single lamp unit with a unified power source and control system. This consolidation reduces the complexity of having multiple separate power sources and simplifies the overall device architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single power source and control system serve dual purposes by controlling both workspace illumination and gel curing functions, reducing the need for multiple independent power sources and simplifying the device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If manual activation is used for UV LEDs, then activation timing can be controlled, but workflow interruption occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveactivation controlVSAvoidworkflow continuity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The lamp incorporates a motion sensor that automatically detects when a hand approaches and activates the UV LEDs without requiring manual intervention. This self-activating feature eliminates workflow interruptions while maintaining precise control over UV LED activation timing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical activation with an automated motion sensor system. The motion sensor detects hand approach and automatically triggers UV LED activation, substituting the manual switch operation with an automated sensing and control system that improves workflow continuity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 efficient workspace lighting and nail gel curing without the need for separate devices, allowing technicians to work uninterrupted by automating UV LED activation and timing, thus optimizing space and workflow.

Implementation Method 1

A motion sensor in the form of an infrared induction sensor, is incorporated into the face of the LED assembly for detecting motion.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMotion sensor detection: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

A plurality of UV LEDs for a second illumination source

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emission from LEDs: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

for exposing nails to drying and curing lights

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhotopolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentUS12452979B2Multiple lighting mode LED lamp

Publication Date: 2025.10.21 KUPA

AI summary

The disclosed device relates to a multiple lighting mode LED lamp. The lamp has an LED assembly with a plurality of white LEDs for a first illumination source, and a plurality of UV LEDs for a second illumination source. The LED assembly is attached to the first end of a flexible support, and a base is attached to the second end of the flexible support. The lamp base incorporates an LED driver module in electrical communication with the illumination sources. A manual touch switch in the base, when touched by a user activates the white LEDs to operate the lamp in a lighting mode. A motion sensor in the form of an infrared induction sensor, is incorporated into the face of the LED assembly for detecting motion. Upon motion being detected, the UV LEDs are activated for a predetermined period of time to operate in UV light mode.