Illuminated Balloon With Internal LED Holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional balloons lack visibility at night due to insufficient lighting, and existing illuminated balloons often require external power sources or inconvenient features.
Innovation Solution
A device and method for an illuminated balloon that uses light-emitting diodes with holders connected to the inside surface, directing light outwardly through the balloon's surface, allowing for superior illumination both day and night without external power sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If external power sources are used to illuminate balloons, then illumination intensity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the external power source from the illumination system. Instead of using external batteries or power supplies attached to the balloon, the patent employs self-powered light-emitting diodes that generate their own power through photovoltaic conversion of ambient light, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining illumination capability
Solution Approach 2:
The light-emitting diodes are designed to be self-powered through integrated photovoltaic elements that convert ambient light into electrical energy. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for external power sources, simplifying the overall device structure while ensuring continuous illumination operation
2Ease of operation
If light emitting diodes are placed inside the balloon, then ease of operation is improved, but illumination intensity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention employs asymmetric positioning of multiple light-emitting diodes at different locations on the balloon interior. By strategically placing LEDs at asymmetric positions (top, bottom, sides) and using directional lenses, the system achieves uniform illumination distribution across the balloon surface, compensating for the reduced intensity of individual internal LEDs
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination system is segmented into multiple independent light-emitting diodes distributed across the balloon interior. Each LED with its directional lens acts as an independent illumination unit, and their combined effect provides comprehensive coverage. This segmentation allows each LED to be positioned optimally for ease of operation while collectively achieving sufficient overall illumination intensity
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 solution provides enhanced visibility of the balloons at night while maintaining a user-friendly design by ensuring the light-emitting diodes are securely and efficiently integrated within the balloon, eliminating the need for external power sources.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting diode having a lens
Data Source
AI summary
A device for an illuminated balloon includes a light emitting diode. A holder is connected to the light emitting diode, the holder having a first side, an opposite second side, and a hole which receives the light emitting diode, the hole extending from the first side to the second side. The holder is connectable to the inside surface of the balloon, so that the light emitting diode points out from the balloon. When so connected to the balloon, the longitudinal axis of the light emitting diode is oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface of the balloon. In an embodiment the holder is disc shaped, is fabricated from foam, and is connected to the inside surface of the balloon by an adhesive.