Helmet Lighting System with Segmented LED Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing helmet lighting systems are not effectively integrated into helmets, lacking in visibility enhancement, signaling capabilities, and personal design options, particularly for various user groups like law enforcement, military, and civilian riders.
Innovation Solution
An integrated helmet lighting system with a first layer, light emitting diodes, a controller, wiring, and power sources, optionally with indirect power supply and attachment means for existing helmets, providing enhanced visibility and customizable lighting patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a lighting system is added to a helmet, then visibility and signaling capabilities are enhanced, but the weight and complexity of the helmet increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent LED modules that can be separately mounted on the helmet shell, allowing the lighting function to be added without significantly increasing the core helmet structure weight. Each LED module operates independently and can be positioned to optimize visibility without adding excessive weight to any single location.
2Illumination intensity
If a lighting system is integrated into the helmet, then visibility and signaling are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is designed to perform multiple functions including visibility enhancement, signaling, and personal design expression, all within a single integrated system. The controller enables various lighting modes and patterns that serve different purposes without requiring separate systems, thereby managing complexity while providing diverse functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system integrates multiple components (LEDs, controller, power source, wiring) into a unified assembly that can be mounted as a single unit on the helmet. This merging of components reduces the overall system complexity compared to having separate systems for each function, while still providing comprehensive lighting capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If light emitting means are mounted on the helmet, then signaling capability is enhanced, but the helmet structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system incorporates a controller that enables dynamic lighting patterns, sequences, and modes of operation. The LEDs can be programmed to flash, pulse, or change patterns based on signaling needs, providing versatile signaling capability without requiring complex mechanical structures. The dynamic control is achieved through electronic programming rather than mechanical complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system significantly enhances visibility and signaling capabilities, offering at least 150 feet of daylight and one mile of nighttime visibility, with customizable lighting and power options that reduce weight and increase usability across different applications.
Implementation Method 1
light emitting means mounted to said first layer
Implementation Method 2
light emitting diodes mounted to said first layer
Data Source
AI summary
A helmet including a lighting system integrated into said helmet, the lighting system comprising a first layer; light emitting means mounted to said first layer; controller means mounted to said first layer for controlling said light emitting means; wiring means for linking said light emitting means to said controller means; a second layer fixably attached to said first layer thereby providing an area between said first and second layer for said light emitting means, controller means, and wiring means; power means fixably attached to said second layer for powering said controller and light emitting means; and operating means functionally linked to said controller means for operating said controller means. The application also discloses lighting system contained in a shell that that can be attached to an existing helmet.