Flexible LED Sheet Layout for 3D Lighting and Daisy Chaining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Creating specialized illumination elements that match complex shapes and maintain connectivity and power is challenging, especially for large-scale, three-dimensional objects with intricate surfaces, due to the complexity of wire configurations and lighting circuitry.
Innovation Solution
A flexible LED sheet system with conductive rows connecting LEDs in a daisy chain configuration, including repeatable units with cutting or puncturing areas and fixture attachment indicators, allowing for customization and efficient connection of LEDs with reduced power consumption and easier installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional wiring and lighting circuitry are used for complex three-dimensional objects, then illumination coverage is achieved, but construction time and power consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple repeatable units, each containing a defined set of LEDs and circuitry. These modular units can be independently manufactured and then assembled into complex three-dimensional configurations, dramatically reducing construction time while maintaining efficient power consumption through optimized local circuitry in each segment
Solution Approach 2:
The repeatable units are designed with universal connectors and standardized configurations that allow the same modular component to be used across different positions and orientations in three-dimensional space. This universality eliminates the need for custom wiring for each unique position, reducing both construction time and overall power consumption through standardized efficient circuit designs
2Adaptability or versatility
If unique lighting arrangements are created to match product shapes, then customization is achieved, but complexity of wire configurations and connectivity management increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the lighting system into standardized repeatable units with integrated wiring and connectors, the system achieves high customization capability for matching complex product shapes while keeping individual unit complexity low. The modular approach allows flexible arrangement of simple units to create complex overall configurations without proportionally increasing wiring complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Each repeatable unit merges the LED components, wiring, and connectors into an integrated module. This merging eliminates the need for separate wire management for each component within the unit, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining the ability to customize the lighting arrangement by configuring different numbers and patterns of the integrated modules
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 customization and installation of lighting systems with reduced power usage, accommodating complex shapes and large-scale applications while providing flexible and adaptable lighting solutions with increased control capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible light emitting diode (LED) sheet operable to produce light
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible light emitting diode (LED) sheet operable to (i) produce light, (ii) enhance an amount of light and/or connected light-emitting diodes and/or sheets that can be daisy chained together, and (iii) lower wattage consumption. Lighting options include single color, color changing lighting, and pixel lighting.