Lamp Device Heat Radiator and Light Guide

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lamp devices face challenges in efficiently dissipating heat generated by light emitting diodes (LEDs), leading to increased volume and reduced installation flexibility, as well as complex light control mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

The design incorporates a heat radiator with a ring and radially extending fins for efficient heat dissipation, combined with a substrate and light guide system that includes a coupler and swivel frames for directional light control, allowing for improved heat transfer and reduced spatial constraints.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If conventional heat dissipation methods are used, then heat can be dissipated, but the volume of the lamp device increases and installation flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidlamp device volume
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The heat radiator utilizes a three-dimensional fin structure that extends in multiple spatial dimensions rather than a simple planar configuration. The fins radiate heat in radial and axial directions simultaneously, effectively utilizing three-dimensional space for heat dissipation without increasing the overall footprint of the lamp device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The heat radiator is integrated within the lamp device structure in a nested configuration, where the fins are positioned within the available internal space of the lamp housing. This nesting approach allows the heat dissipation structure to be embedded within the existing device volume rather than adding external bulk.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Ease of operation

If conventional light control mechanisms are used, then light direction can be controlled, but the structure becomes complex and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedirectional light controlVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The swivel frame enables dynamic adjustment of the light guide assembly, allowing the light direction to be changed by rotating the frame to different angles. This dynamic mechanism replaces complex multi-component control systems with a simple rotational joint that provides flexible directional control through minimal structural elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The swivel frame structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for the light guide, enables directional adjustment, and acts as a mounting interface. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby simplifying the overall structure and reducing manufacturing complexity.

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

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

This configuration enhances heat dissipation efficiency, reduces the overall volume of the lamp device, and provides greater installation flexibility while simplifying the structure and manufacturing costs through effective light condensation and directional control.

Implementation Method 1

a heat radiator (710) thermally connected to the other side of the substrate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

a heat radiator with a ring and radially extending fins for efficient heat dissipation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal radiation: Thermal Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS8297790B2Lamp device
Publication Date: 2012.10.30 FAIRLIGHT INNOVATIONS LLC
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AI summary

A lamp device is provided. The lamp device may include a substrate, a light emitting device provided on a first side of the substrate, a light guide having one end thereof optically connected to the light emitting device and a coupler binding the other end of the light guide, and a heat sink that is thermally connected to a second side of the substrate to radiate heat generated by the light emitting device.