Lamp Irradiation Angle Adjustment via Infrared Signal Intensity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current lamps have fixed irradiation angles, which cannot be adjusted intelligently, limiting their irradiation range and requiring manual adjustment, failing to meet user-specific lighting needs.

Innovation Solution

A method and system utilizing infrared receivers and a driving motor, controlled by a remote controller, to adjust the irradiation angle of a lamp based on infrared signal intensity values, allowing for intelligent and user-controlled angle adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the irradiation angle of the lamp is fixed, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different lighting requirements is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different lighting requirementsVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed irradiation angle structure into an adjustable one. The lamp head can rotate and tilt to change the irradiation direction, allowing the same device to adapt to different lighting requirements. This is achieved through a driving mechanism that enables dynamic repositioning of the lamp head while maintaining structural feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by designing a lamp system that can perform multiple lighting functions through angle adjustment. The same lamp structure can serve different lighting needs (spotlight, floodlight, directional lighting) by changing its irradiation angle, making it a multi-functional device that replaces what would otherwise require multiple fixed-angle lamps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If manual adjustment of the irradiation angle is required, then the control system is simple, but the ease of operation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of angle adjustmentVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated control system. Instead of requiring users to physically rotate and position the lamp head, the system uses a driving mechanism controlled by a control unit that automatically adjusts the lamp head angle based on received control signals, substituting mechanical manual operation with an automated electromechanical system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an infrared receiver and control unit as intermediaries between the user and the lamp's mechanical adjustment mechanism. The infrared receiver captures remote control signals, and the control unit processes these signals to drive the motor that adjusts the lamp angle, creating an intermediary control layer that simplifies user operation while managing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If the irradiation range is limited by fixed angle, then the device structure is simpler, but the productivity in terms of lighting coverage is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting coverage efficiencyVSAvoidadjustment mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses dynamics to enable the lamp head to rotate and tilt, dynamically changing the irradiation direction to cover different areas. This dynamic positioning capability allows a single lamp to provide comprehensive lighting coverage by sequentially or simultaneously illuminating multiple zones, thereby increasing productivity in terms of lighting coverage efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables precise and efficient adjustment of the lamp's irradiation angle, improving lighting effectiveness and user experience by allowing remote control of the irradiation angle, thus meeting diverse lighting requirements.

Implementation Method 1

receiving an infrared signal from a remote controller via the plurality of infrared receivers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared radiation detection: Infrared Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS11968760B2Irradiation angle adjustment method and system of lamp and lamp with adjustable irradiation angle
Publication Date: 2024.04.23 OPPLE LIGHTING CO LTD
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  • US11968760B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

The disclosure provides a method and a system for adjusting an irradiation angle of a lamp and a lamp with adjustable irradiation angle. The lamp includes a plurality of infrared receivers and a driving motor. The method comprises: receiving an infrared signal from a remote controller via the plurality of infrared receivers; determining an irradiation angle adjustment value of the lamp based on a plurality of infrared signal intensity values of the plurality of infrared receivers; adjusting an irradiation angle of the lamp via the driving motor based on the irradiation angle adjustment value. In the technical scheme provided by the example of the disclosure, when the irradiation angle of the lamp needs to be adjusted, the irradiation angle of the lamp is controlled only by operating the remote controller.