Hat Lamp Assembly with Pivotable Mounting Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hats with solar-powered lamps on the bill require frequent head pivoting to adjust illumination and lack the ability to charge external devices due to the absence of appropriate ports, making them inconvenient and limited in functionality.
Innovation Solution
A hat design featuring a pivotable solar-powered lamp assembly with a mounting unit and power supply system that includes a solar panel, rechargeable battery, and charging port, allowing for adjustable illumination and device charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the lamp is secured to the front portion of the bill with fixed orientation, then the structure is simple, but the illumination direction cannot be adjusted without pivoting the head
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the lamp assembly pivotable relative to the bill. The mounting unit includes a pivot axis that allows the lamp to rotate and adjust its illumination direction dynamically, eliminating the need for the wearer to pivot their head. This resolves the contradiction by enabling easy angle adjustment while maintaining a relatively simple integrated mounting structure.
2Duration of action of moving object
If the lamp is battery powered, then the lamp can provide illumination, but the battery depletes and requires frequent replacement or recharging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing the battery assembly with dual functionality: it serves both as a power source for the lamp and as an external device charger. The battery assembly includes a charging port that can charge both the lamp's battery and external electronic devices, reducing the frequency of battery replacement and eliminating the need for separate charging operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the battery is only for supplying power to the lamp, then the power supply system is simple, but other electric devices cannot be charged due to lack of appropriate ports
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by integrating an external device charging port into the battery assembly. The battery assembly can simultaneously supply power to the lamp and charge external electronic devices through the integrated port, eliminating the need for separate charging devices and reducing overall system complexity despite the added versatility.
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 convenient angle adjustment of the lamp and simultaneous charging of external devices, enhancing user experience and functionality by providing a reliable and versatile lighting solution.
Implementation Method 1
a power supply including a solar panel, a battery and a charging port
Data Source
AI summary
A hat is provided with a crown; a bill including a front recess; a lamp assembly including a hollow seat releasably secured to the recess, the seat including two side wings each having a through hole, two gears each around a portion of the hole, two guide grooves each on an outer surface of the wing, and two rear projections at both ends respectively wherein the guide grooves are slidably secured onto both sides of the recess and the projections are fitted in both ends of the cavity respectively; a mounting unit in the seat and including a receptacle and two hollow cylinders extending laterally to dispose in the holes respectively, each cylinder having an outer protrusion in gear engagement with the gear; and a lamp unit releasably secured to the mounting unit and including light emitting members; and a power supply electrically connected to the light emitting members.