Grid Lighting Power Segmentation and Voltage Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional grid lighting systems require extensive power supply infrastructure and overhead costs due to the need for dedicated low-voltage supply lines and remote power sources, making them inefficient and costly to install and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A grid lighting system that utilizes a single line voltage outlet to deliver power to multiple lighting modules through a network of housing segments and power supply segments, allowing for interchangeable lighting modules and reduced power supply infrastructure by converting line voltage to low voltage for individual modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated low-voltage supply lines and remote power supplies are used, then lighting modules can be powered reliably, but power supply infrastructure complexity and overhead costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power supply function directly into the housing segment structure. The housing segment integrates a power supply receptacle that accepts a power supply plug, merging what were previously separate components (housing, power supply infrastructure, and lighting modules) into a unified modular system. This eliminates the need for extensive separate low-voltage supply lines and remote power supplies while maintaining reliable power delivery to lighting modules.
2Power
If extensive power supply infrastructure is deployed, then power can be delivered to multiple lighting modules, but installation and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power supply system into modular units distributed throughout the housing structure. Each housing segment contains its own power supply receptacle and can independently power lighting modules, eliminating the need for a centralized complex power distribution network. This segmentation reduces installation and maintenance costs while maintaining the ability to deliver power to multiple lighting modules throughout the system.
3Device complexity
If line voltage power is delivered directly to lighting modules, then power supply infrastructure is reduced, but safety concerns arise from exposing line voltage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary power conversion mechanism within the housing segment. The power supply receptacle receives line voltage power and converts it to safe low-voltage output through an integrated power supply unit. This intermediary conversion process eliminates the safety hazard of exposing line voltage to users while maintaining the simplified infrastructure benefit, as the conversion happens automatically within the housing segment rather than requiring separate remote power supplies.
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
This solution reduces the need for extensive power supply infrastructure, lowers installation and maintenance costs, and allows for flexible reconfiguration of lighting modules within the grid system while maintaining compliance with maximum power delivery ratings.
Implementation Method 1
a first power supply segment to be coupled with a designated line voltage outlet to deliver line voltage power to the at least one lighting module
Implementation Method 2
a second power supply segment to couple with the first power supply segment to receive line voltage power therefrom and to deliver low voltage power to the one or more lighting submodules
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a grid lighting system having at least one housing segment with at least one lighting zone. At least one lighting module is selected from at least one track lighting module and/or at least one non-track lighting module. The at least one lighting zone extends along a first length dimension of the housing segment and including at least one first passage to receive the at least one track lighting module and/or non-track lighting module. The housing segment includes a first power supply segment to be coupled with a designated line voltage outlet to deliver line voltage power to the at least one lighting module in the at least one lighting zone. Each track lighting module includes a lighting subzone, with a second passage to receive one or more lighting submodules along a second length dimension. A second power supply segment is provided to couple with the first power supply segment to receive line power and to deliver low voltage to the one or more lighting submodules.