Frameless Light Tile Assembly for Edge-to-Edge Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illuminated picture frames are bulky and limited to tabletop displays due to complex frame structures, non-integrated battery attachments, and antiquated mounting mechanisms, which prevent edge-to-edge illumination and efficient power usage.
Innovation Solution
A low-profile, frameless light tile assembly with a self-adhesive, removable artwork overlay, powered by an ultra-thin rechargeable battery, featuring a single LED light strip and a magnet-based wall mounting system, allowing for edge-to-edge illumination and easy battery replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If an outer frame structure is used to block or conceal the light source, then the light source is hidden, but edge-to-edge illumination cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the traditional outer frame structure that blocked light sources. Instead, the light guide panel itself extends to the edges of the display area, allowing illumination to reach all edges directly without being obstructed by a frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The light guide panel is designed to extend in the lateral dimensions to the very edges of the display area, transforming the illumination geometry from center-based to edge-based, enabling edge-to-edge illumination without a framing structure.
2Stability of the object's composition
If batteries are built into auxiliary assemblies like display stands, then the assembly is stable, but the total construction becomes too bulky for wall mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The battery is separated from the main display assembly and placed in a removable battery housing. This segmentation allows the display unit to be thin and suitable for wall mounting, while the battery can be independently positioned or removed for recharging.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery housing is designed to be removable and reconfigurable, allowing the system to transition between a compact wall-mounted configuration and a tabletop configuration with extended stability support.
3Quantity of substance
If support legs extend outwardly from the back wall for battery housing, then batteries can be accommodated, but the assembly is too cumbersome for low profile wall mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The battery housing is nested within or integrated with the display assembly structure, allowing the battery to be accommodated within the existing footprint without requiring additional outward extensions that would increase the assembly's depth.
4Illumination intensity
If multiple diffusion layers and air-gaps are used to diffuse LED hotspots, then illumination uniformity is improved, but the assembly thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
A thin translucent diffusion layer is used to diffuse the LED light and eliminate hotspots while maintaining a minimal thickness. This thin film approach provides the necessary light diffusion without adding significant thickness to the assembly.
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 thin, power-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing edge-to-edge illumination for art displays, with the option for wall mounting and easy battery replacement, while maintaining a compact design.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting diode (LED) strip adjacent to at least one side edge of the light guide panel
Implementation Method 2
a thick translucent milky-white diffusion layer... The top surface of the thick, translucent, milky-white layer may have a frosted or sandblasted texture
Implementation Method 3
A magnet sub-assembly including a flat round neodymium magnet... The magnet sub-assembly double-sided adhesive layers extend around the periphery of the magnet sub-assembly
Implementation Method 4
The double-sided tape layer removably adheres to the top of the thick translucent milky-white diffusion layer
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AI summary
A low-profile light tile assembly that employs a self-adhesive, removable/exchangeable photograph or artwork overlay. The light tile provides frameless edge-to-edge illumination that may be illuminated by a single LED light strip. The light tile may hang on a wall, or used as a countertop display. When mounted on a wall, the assembly uses a male/female magnet-based mating system that offers dial-in leveling. The light tile image also looks vibrant and beautiful when the light tile is not illuminated. The light tile may be programmed or turned on or off via a wireless remote control. An ultra-thin rechargeable battery maintains the tiles low-profile. When used as a countertop display, the light tile may use a USB cord to plug into a wall socket. The light tile assembly may come in a kit that includes a folding countertop display stand, a battery charging station, and an optional front-surface-mounting picture frame.