Inflatable Lamp With Flexible Light Strip for Portable Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamps are not suitable for outdoor activities due to size limitations, poor light diffusion, lack of waterproofing, and inability to float on water surfaces, and inflatable lamps with rigid LED light sources are cumbersome to carry.
Innovation Solution
An inflatable lamp with a flexible housing and light strip, featuring a sealing assembly to protect components and allow inflation for floating and light refraction, and a power supply for self-sufficiency, enabling folding for storage and adjustable illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If rigid LED light sources are used in inflatable lamps to expand illumination area, then the lighting coverage is improved, but the portability and ease of carrying deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces rigid LED light sources with flexible light strips that can be bent and folded along with the inflatable lamp body. This allows the illumination area to be expanded when inflated while maintaining portability when deflated, as the flexible light strip adapts to the changing shape and size of the inflatable structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic structure where the light source configuration changes based on the inflation state. When the lamp is inflated, the flexible light strip extends to provide broader illumination; when deflated for carrying, the light strip folds compactly, reducing the illumination area but improving portability.
2Ease of operation
If the inflatable lamp is designed with small size for carry, then portability is improved, but the illumination area and light diffusion deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic size adjustment mechanism through inflation and deflation. The lamp can be compacted to a small size for portability when not in use, and expanded to a larger size when inflated to provide adequate illumination area and light diffusion during outdoor activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates the light strip within the inflatable structure, allowing the light source to be nested within the compact form during carrying and deployed within the inflated form during use, maximizing both portability and illumination area at different operational states.
3Stability of the object's composition
If existing lamps are made non-foldable for structural stability, then structural integrity is improved, but storage space and portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible inflatable housing that maintains structural integrity when inflated through air pressure, while allowing the entire structure to be folded and compressed into a compact form for storage when deflated. The flexibility of the material enables both structural stability during use and compact storage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs pneumatic inflation to provide structural support and maintain integrity during use. The air pressure within the inflated housing creates rigidity and stability, while the ability to deflate and release the pressure allows the structure to be compressed into a compact storage form, resolving the contradiction between structural integrity and storage volume.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The inflatable lamp provides soft, uniform lighting, is waterproof, and can be easily carried or worn, with adjustable volume and no need for external power, enhancing usability for outdoor use.
Implementation Method 1
the light emitted by lamp beads of the light strip may be refracted and/or reflected in the receiving cavity
Implementation Method 2
the light emitted by lamp beads of the light strip may be refracted and/or reflected in the receiving cavity
Implementation Method 3
The sealing assembly is received in the receiving cavity, the sealing assembly is connected to the inner side of the first surface... the air in the receiving cavity may also be prevented from leaking
Implementation Method 4
Since the flexible housing, and the light strip are all flexible, the inflatable lamp may be folded or rolled for carry or store
Implementation Method 5
the power supply assembly is electrically connected to the light strip to provide electricity for the light strip
Data Source
AI summary
An inflatable lighting device includes: a flexible housing, a light strip, and a sealing assembly. The flexible housing defines a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is inflatable, the flexible housing includes a first surface and a second surface. The light strip is received in the receiving cavity, the light strip includes a plurality of light elements and a flexible base, the plurality of light elements are arranged on the flexible base. The sealing assembly is received in the receiving cavity, the sealing assembly is connected to the inner side of the first surface. The light strip is disposed between the sealing assembly and the first surface.