Illuminated Profile Assembly for Uniform Exhibition Stand Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exhibition stands and shop fittings lack effective internal illumination solutions that create a visually appealing, uniform light effect without visible discrete light sources.
Innovation Solution
A profile arrangement comprising a supporting profile with LED lighting and a light-transmissive covering profile, allowing for internal illumination that radiates light uniformly through the covering profile, using snap-fitting connections and modular LED strip configurations to achieve uniform illumination across surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If LED lighting means are provided on the supporting profile to illuminate the covering profile, then the visual appeal and illumination effect are improved, but the complexity of the structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The LED lighting means are integrated directly into the supporting profile structure, merging the lighting function with the structural support function. This eliminates the need for separate lighting fixtures and reduces overall structural complexity while achieving uniform illumination through the translucent covering profile.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting profile serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, houses the LED lighting means, and acts as a mounting structure for the covering profile. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall device complexity.
2Illumination intensity
If the covering profile is made completely of translucent material to achieve uniform light diffusion, then the visual appeal is improved, but the structural strength is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The profile arrangement is segmented into two distinct functional components: the supporting profile (providing structural strength) and the covering profile (providing light diffusion). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses composite construction with the supporting profile made from structurally strong material (such as aluminum) and the covering profile made from translucent material. This composite approach allows the strong supporting profile to bear loads while the translucent covering profile provides uniform light diffusion.
3Ease of operation
If snap-fitting means are used to connect the supporting profile and covering profile, then the ease of assembly is improved, but the connection reliability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection function is extracted as a separate snap-fitting mechanism that can be independently optimized. The snap-fitting means are designed to engage specific features on both the supporting and covering profiles, providing reliable connection while maintaining ease of assembly through a dedicated connection system rather than integrated fastening.
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 a visually appealing, self-illuminating effect that enhances exhibition stands and shop fittings by uniformly illuminating surfaces without visible light sources, offering new design possibilities and ease of assembly.
Implementation Method 1
LED lighting means are provided on an inner side of the supporting profile, so that during operation the LED lighting means radiate light in the direction of an inner side of the covering profile
Implementation Method 2
The supporting profile respectively has at the free ends of its legs snap-fitting means, which can interact with matching snap-fitting means on the covering profile
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AI summary
A profile arrangement for setting up exhibition stands or shop fittings, including a supporting profile having at least one hollow chamber extending continuously in the longitudinal direction of the supporting profile, at least two legs extending continuously in the longitudinal direction, and a covering profile. The covering profile is constructed at least partly of light-transmissive material or is constructed completely of translucent plastic. The supporting profile respectively has at free ends of the two legs snap-fitting devices interacting with matching snap-fitting devices on the covering profile. LED lighting is provided on an inner side of the supporting profile, so that during operation the LED lighting radiates light in the direction of an inner side of the covering profile.