Flushmounted Box Cover With Electroluminescence Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is difficult to locate wall switches or outlets in dark environments, and there is no existing solution to determine if power is energized to these fixtures without additional lighting.
Innovation Solution
A flushmounted box cover with an affixed electroluminescence plate, comprising a transparent conductor plate, electroluminescence substance plate, and opaque conductor plate, which emits light continuously by utilizing a capacitance formed with a dielectric plate, allowing for power line connection and constant light emission regardless of alternating current voltage changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a wall switch or outlet is installed in an established building, then the building's electrical functionality is provided, but it becomes difficult to locate the switch or outlet in dark environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the wall switch cover with an electroluminescence plate and condenser into a single integrated unit. The cover serves dual purposes: as the protective enclosure for the wall switch and as a light-emitting indicator. This merging eliminates the need for separate lighting devices and simplifies the overall structure while solving the visibility problem in dark environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall switch cover is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the wall switch mechanism, provides structural mounting, and emits light for visibility and power status indication. The electroluminescence plate integrated into the cover enables the cover to function as both a protective element and an active lighting indicator, reducing the need for additional components.
2Illumination intensity
If an electroluminescence plate is affixed on the flushmounted box cover to enable continuous light emission, then visibility and power status indication are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a condenser connected in series with the electroluminescence plate to create periodic action. The condenser charges during part of the AC cycle and discharges during another part, causing the electroluminescence plate to emit light in periodic pulses rather than continuously. This periodic operation significantly reduces the average power consumption while maintaining visible light emission throughout the cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the electrical parameters by introducing a condenser that modifies the current flow characteristics. The condenser's capacitive reactance limits the current and creates phase shift, transforming the continuous AC power input into periodic energy delivery to the electroluminescence plate. This parameter change enables continuous visual indication with reduced energy consumption.
3Reliability
If a condenser is attached to the electroluminescence plate to limit alternating current, then constant light emission is achieved regardless of voltage changes, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a ready-made condenser that is directly connected to the electroluminescence plate without requiring additional control circuits or complex regulation mechanisms. The condenser automatically performs the current limiting function based on its inherent capacitive properties, and the system self-regulates the light emission in response to voltage changes. This self-service approach achieves constant light emission reliability while minimizing added 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
Enables easy location of wall switches or outlets at night or in dark areas without additional lighting, while also indicating power status through light emission, with minimal power consumption and no disruption to users.
Implementation Method 1
The electroluminescence plate consists of first, a transparent conductor plate, second, electroluminescence substance plate and third, at the back of electroluminescence substance plate, an opaque conductor plate
Implementation Method 2
the inventor attached a ready-made condenser on an electricity line which is connected to an electroluminescence plate. By using this method, a capacitance is produced and regardless of the change of alternating current voltage, as the invention of attaching a ready-made condenser on the electric line constantly limits the alternating current
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AI summary
A flushmounted box includes a wall switch cover, a transparent conductor plate having a first electric line, and an electroluminescence substance plate is attached on a rear surface of the transparent conductor plate, and a first opaque conductor plate is attached on a rear surface the electroluminescence substance plate and a dielectric plate is attached on a rear surface of the first opaque conductor plate and a second opaque conductor plate is a rear surface of the dielectric plate and a second electric line which is connected the second opaque conductor.