LED Filament Flame Lamp with Controller for Cost Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current LED flame lamps have complex processing technologies and high costs due to their multi-light source granules, which complicates the production process and aesthetic simulation of a realistic flame effect.

Innovation Solution

A flame lamp design utilizing filament lamps with a fixing device and controller to control light emitting frequency and pulse brightness, featuring vertically arranged LED filament lamps with different light source arrays and signal reception for varied light effects, simplifying the assembly and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If LED flame lamps are made of multiple LED patches mounted on FPC or PCB board, then the flame simulation effect is improved, but the processing complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflame simulation effectVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple LED light sources into a single integrated LED flame lamp structure. Instead of using multiple separate LED patches mounted on FPC or PCB boards, the invention integrates all LED light-emitting components into one unified lamp body, eliminating the need for complex circuit boards and multiple mounting operations while maintaining the flame simulation effect

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The LED flame lamp is designed to perform multiple functions within a single device: it provides illumination, simulates flame effects through controlled light emission patterns, and serves as a complete lighting unit without requiring additional mounting hardware or circuit boards. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity

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

2Illumination intensity

If LED flame lamps are made of multiple LED patches mounted on FPC or PCB board, then the flame simulation effect is improved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflame simulation effectVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple LED light sources into a single integrated LED flame lamp structure. Instead of using multiple separate LED patches mounted on FPC or PCB boards, the invention integrates all LED light-emitting components into one unified lamp body, eliminating the need for complex circuit boards and multiple mounting operations while maintaining the flame simulation effect

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs simpler, more cost-effective materials and structures that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed. The integrated LED flame lamp design uses straightforward components that are cheaper than complex PCB assemblies, making the overall product more economical even if the individual lamp has a limited lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Illumination intensity

If LED flame lamps use multiple light source granules, then the flame simulation effect is improved, but the production process becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflame simulation effectVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple LED light sources into a single integrated LED flame lamp structure. Instead of using multiple separate LED patches mounted on FPC or PCB boards, the invention integrates all LED light-emitting components into one unified lamp body, eliminating the need for complex circuit boards and multiple mounting operations while maintaining the flame simulation effect

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The LED flame lamp is designed with modular internal structure where the LED light-emitting components are segmented and arranged in specific patterns within the single lamp body. This segmentation allows for efficient production and assembly while maintaining the complex flame simulation effect that would otherwise require multiple separate components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 design achieves a 360° full-angle light emission with a 3D effect, enhancing realism and reducing production complexity and costs while providing a visually appealing flame simulation.

Implementation Method 1

LED filament lamps are fixedly installed on the fixing device and electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is used for controlling the light emitting frequency and pulse brightness of the LED filament lamps

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11466829B2Flame lamp made of filament lamps
Publication Date: 2022.10.11 ZHEJIANG TWINSEL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A flame lamp made of filament lamps, including a fixing device, a controller and one or a plurality of LED filament lamps, wherein the LED filament lamps are fixedly installed on the fixing device and electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is used for controlling the light emitting frequency and pulse brightness of the LED filament lamps. Each LED filament lamp includes at least two light sources from top to bottom, wherein the light emitting frequencies and/or the pulse brightnesses of the at least two light sources are different. Each LED filament lamp is vertically arranged, and the upper end and the lower end of each LED filament lamp are fixedly connected with the fixing device. Various specific assembly methods are provided. The present invention innovatively makes a flame lamp of filament lamps and uses one or a combination of a plurality of filaments to achieve the luminous effect of a flame through different assembly structures and flashing methods, which can effectively simplify the production process, reduce production cost and provide a good visual effect.