Flexible LED Module with Carbon Fiber Adjusting Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bendable LED modules suffer from discontinuous arcs, poor applicability, complex structures, high weight, and high production costs, making them unsuitable for curved surfaces and difficult to mount.

Innovation Solution

A bendable LED module featuring a carbon fiber plate with an adjusting mechanism comprising fixing members and a connecting rod with self-locking thread connections, allowing for continuous bending angles and reduced complexity and weight.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If LED modules are connected through rigid connecting plates to form curved shapes, then the structure provides stable support, but the module cannot fit close curved walls and creates display gaps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to curved surfacesVSAvoidcontinuity of curved shape

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces rigid connecting plates with a flexible connecting board that has bending capability. This flexible board can conform to close curved surfaces while maintaining structural support, eliminating the gaps that occur with rigid connections and enabling continuous display across the curved surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting board is designed with dynamic bending capability rather than fixed rigid geometry. This allows the LED module assembly to adapt its shape continuously to match various curved wall profiles, transforming from a static rigid structure to a dynamic flexible one that can achieve close fitted curves.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If rigid connecting plates are used to assemble LED modules, then structural stability is maintained, but assembly becomes cumbersome and difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the connecting function and the support structure into a single flexible connecting board that performs both roles simultaneously. This merging eliminates the need for separate rigid connecting plates and complex fastening operations, making assembly simpler while maintaining structural stability through the flexible board's inherent properties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Strength

If rigid connecting plates are used at corners, then connection strength is sufficient, but the LED module itself cannot bend and is not suitable for close curved walls

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidsuitability for curved surfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The flexible connecting board replaces rigid corner connectors with a flexible element that can bend and conform to curved surfaces. This flexible board maintains sufficient connection strength through its material properties and design while enabling the LED module assembly to adapt to close curved walls, eliminating the need for rigid corner pieces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Stability of the object's composition

If rigid connecting structures are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but the displayed images are cut off and display quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural integrityVSAvoiddisplay quality

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The flexible connecting board eliminates the rigid structural elements that create gaps and interruptions in the display. By providing a continuous flexible connection, it ensures uninterrupted image display across curved surfaces while maintaining structural integrity through the board's design and material properties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

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 a more flexible and applicable LED module with improved display quality, reduced weight, and lower production costs by enabling continuous curvature and simplified assembly.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic component layer on which a plurality of light emitting assemblies are arranged; an adjusting part which acts on the back of the elastic component layer and pulls or pushes the two sides of the elastic component layer to bend the elastic component layer into an inner arc or outer arc

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3046098B1Flexible LED module, circular LED module and wave-shaped LED module

Publication Date: 2018.09.12 GLUX VISUAL EFFECTS TECH (SHENZHEN) CO LTD

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AI summary

The application discloses a bendable LED module, which comprises: an elastic component layer (20) on which a plurality of light emitting assemblies are arranged; an adjusting part (30) which acts on the back of the elastic component layer (20) and tightens or stretches the two sides of the elastic component layer (20), such that the elastic component layer (20) is bent into an inner arc or outer arc. After the elastic component layer (20) is bent and deformed, a larger clearance or gap won't appear between the light emitting assemblies, which makes the display effect better.