Induction-Powered LED Cable for Night Visibility in Mines
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Solution Overview
Problem
In environments like open-pit coal mines, cables with traditional LED light strips are often damaged due to lack of visibility at night, as they require an external power supply with unsuitable voltage, leading to waste and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A cable with an LED light strip driven by an induced current, where a coil block generates an induced potential from an alternating magnetic field, powering the LED strip without an additional power supply, ensuring visibility and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a traditional LED light strip is used in a cable, then the cable can provide illumination at night, but an external power supply with suitable voltage is required which increases device complexity and may not be available in all environments
Solution Approach 1:
The cable system generates its own power through electromagnetic induction. The power wire core acts as a primary coil that induces current in the coil block (secondary coil) when current flows through it, eliminating the need for external power supplies. The system serves itself by using the existing power transmission function to simultaneously generate illumination power.
Solution Approach 2:
The power transmission function and illumination function are merged into a single integrated system. The power wire core that transmits electrical energy also generates a magnetic field that induces current in the coil block, which then powers the LED light strip. This combines multiple functions (power transmission and illumination) into one unified structure without requiring separate power supplies.
2Illumination intensity
If an external power supply is connected to the LED light strip, then the LED can be illuminated, but the voltage compatibility issue in open-pit coal mines leads to waste and increased costs
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the voltage parameter dynamically through electromagnetic induction. Instead of requiring a fixed voltage input, the induced voltage in the coil block is generated proportionally to the current in the power wire core. This allows the LED light strip to adapt to different operating conditions and voltage levels automatically, solving the voltage compatibility problem in various environments.
3Ease of operation
If the cable is laid without protection in open-pit coal mines, then the cable can move with equipment, but the cable is crushed and damaged at night due to lack of visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The cable incorporates an LED light strip that emits light, changing the visual appearance of the cable from invisible in darkness to brightly visible. This optical change makes the cable noticeable to operators and vehicles at night, preventing accidental crushing and damage while maintaining the cable's mobility and flexibility.
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 simple and convenient means for the cable to maintain visibility at night, preventing damage and ensuring safe operation by eliminating the need for an external power supply, thus enhancing operational safety and maintenance convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The coil block generates an induced potential under the action of an alternating magnetic field generated after the power wire core is powered on
Implementation Method 2
an alternating magnetic field generated after the power wire core is powered on
Data Source
AI summary
A cable containing an LED (Light Emitting Diode) light strip driven by an induced current is provided. The cable includes an LED light strip, a cable core and an outer protection layer covering the cable core and the LED light strip. The cable core includes at least one power wire core. The LED light strip includes a coil block and an LED chip which are connected in series to form a closed loop. The coil block generates an induced potential under the action of an alternating magnetic field generated after the power wire core is powered on. The LED chip is lightened by the induced potential. The outer protection layer is made of a light-transmitting material.