Hexagonal LED Light Panels for Low-Heat Decorative Patterns
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decorative lighting solutions, particularly incandescent lights, are inefficient in electricity usage and thermal signature, limiting their adaptability and applicability to decorative purposes, while LED lights have not fully exploited their potential for versatile and efficient decorative applications.
Innovation Solution
A modular elongated hexagonal decorative light system comprising interconnected light panel assemblies with a base, printed circuit assembly, prismatically shaped lens, and controller, allowing for geometric patterns, wireless control, and magnetic mounting, utilizing LEDs for efficient and adaptable illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If incandescent light bulbs are used for decorative lighting, then general illumination is provided, but power consumption is high and thermal signature is significantly high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from incandescent to LED technology, fundamentally changing the light generation mechanism from thermal radiation to electroluminescence. This parameter change in the lighting technology enables decorative lighting with dramatically reduced power consumption and thermal output while maintaining illumination functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the thermal-mechanical incandescent bulb system with an electronic LED-based system. This substitution eliminates the need for high-temperature operation and enables precise electronic control of individual light elements, allowing for decorative patterns without the energy waste and heat generation of traditional incandescent lighting.
2Illumination intensity
If incandescent light bulbs are used for decorative lighting, then general illumination is provided, but thermal signature is significantly high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental operating parameters of the lighting system by using LEDs that operate at low temperatures compared to incandescent bulbs. This parameter change enables decorative lighting applications where thermal signature must be minimized, such as proximity to flammable materials or in temperature-sensitive environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention substitutes the thermal-based incandescent lighting system with an electronic LED system that does not rely on high-temperature operation. This substitution eliminates the significant thermal signature problem while maintaining illumination capability for decorative purposes.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional string lights are used for decorative purposes, then aesthetic appeal is achieved, but adaptability to various surfaces and patterns is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lighting system into discrete, modular LED elements that can be independently controlled and arranged. Each light panel contains multiple individually addressable LEDs that can be programmed to create various patterns, colors, and intensities, enabling high adaptability to different surfaces and decorative requirements while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces dynamic control capabilities through programmable LED panels that can change colors, patterns, and intensities in response to user input or environmental conditions. This dynamic adaptability allows the same physical structure to serve multiple decorative purposes and adapt to various surfaces and occasions.
4Use of energy by moving object
If LED technology is used for decorative lighting, then power consumption is reduced and thermal signature is minimized, but complexity of control system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal control protocols and standardized communication interfaces that allow a single controller to manage multiple LED panels with different configurations. The system uses multi-functional control capabilities to handle various lighting modes, patterns, and color schemes through a unified control architecture, reducing the perceived complexity for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention incorporates intelligent control features where the LED panels can autonomously respond to environmental conditions, user gestures, or pre-programmed scenarios. This self-service capability reduces the need for complex manual control systems while maintaining energy efficiency and decorative functionality.
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
The system provides efficient, versatile, and cost-effective decorative lighting solutions with reduced thermal signature, enabling various geometric patterns and wireless control, enhancing adaptability and aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of light emitting diodes are populated on the printed circuit board
Implementation Method 2
A prismatically shaped lens is affixed to an upper surface of the base
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AI summary
An elongated hexagonal decorative light system comprises a plurality of light panel assemblies, each light panel assembly having an elongate hexagonal shaped base defining two electrical receptacles at each end of the elongate base. A printed circuit assembly is mounted to the base and has a plurality of light emitting diodes populated thereon with electronic circuitry for selectively illuminating the light emitting diodes, and a prismatically shaped lens affixed to the base. A controller has a printed circuit assembly mounted wherein the printed circuit assembly includes the circuitry and logic for controlling the plurality of light panels. The controller includes a signal cord extending therefrom and terminating with an electrical connector receivable in the light panel receptacles. A plurality of connector cables, each having a multi-lead cable segment terminated at each end with an electrical plug receivable in the electrical receptacles in the light panel assemblies.