Inverted Multi-Facet Prism Light Fixture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current light fixtures in the entertainment industry lack innovative light effects that can be dynamically created to enhance mood lighting and visual experiences in concerts, live shows, and architectural installations.
Innovation Solution
A light fixture with a prism effect system comprising a first multi-faceted prism and a second multi-faceted prism, where the first prism has an entrance surface and an exit surface with an identical number of inverted facets, allowing for rotational adjustment to create dynamic light effects by separating light beams into multiple directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional light fixtures use conventional optical components, then the light beam production is simple, but the light effects and visual experiences are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs rotatable multi-faceted prisms that can dynamically change their orientation to create varying light effects. The prisms rotate around the optical axis, transforming the static light beam into dynamic patterns, which provides adaptability for different lighting scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical assembly is segmented into multiple functional components including light sources, light collectors, optical gates, and rotatable prisms. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while collectively creating complex light effects, balancing device complexity with functional versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If light fixtures use fixed optical components, then the device complexity is low, but the ability to create varied light distributions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces rotatable prisms that can dynamically adjust their orientation to create varied light distributions. The rotation mechanism allows the same physical component to produce different lighting patterns, enhancing adaptability without requiring multiple fixed components for each distribution type.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable multi-faceted prisms serve multiple functions: they can create different light distributions, generate various visual patterns, and adapt to different operational requirements. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, making the system easier to operate while maintaining versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the prism facets are arranged to maximize light separation, then the light effects are enhanced, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric multi-faceted prism geometries with specifically angled facets that are optimized for light separation effects. The asymmetric arrangement of facets creates compelling light patterns while using standard manufacturing angles (such as 30, 45, or 60 degrees) that are feasible to produce with conventional precision, balancing optical performance with manufacturability.
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 enables the creation of dynamic and varied light effects by rotating the prisms, resulting in changing light distributions and patterns, providing more options for light designers and programmers to enhance visual experiences.
Implementation Method 1
a light collector configured to collect at least a part of the light and to convert the light into a light beam propagating a long an optical axis
Implementation Method 2
a prism effect system comprising a first multi-faceted prism and a second multi-faceted prism... The prism effect system is arranged between the optical gate and the optical front lens
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a light fixture comprising at least one light source generating light; a light collector configured to collect at least a part of the light and to convert the light into a light beam propagating a long an optical axis, where the light beam is concentrated at an optical gate arranged along the optical axis and an optical assembly comprising at least one optical front lens. The optical assembly is configured to project at least a part of said light beam along said optical axis and the light fixture comprises a prism effect system. The prism effects system comprises a first prism comprising an entrance surface and a multi-faceted exit surface and a second prism comprising a multi-faceted entrance surface and an exit surface, where the first and second prism comprises an identical number of inverted facets.