LED Lamp Connection Module with Integrated Antenna
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamp designs face challenges in accommodating a radio frequency antenna due to limited space, leading to reduced radio frequency performance and increased production costs, especially in LED-based filament lamps where metal parts interfere with wireless signal transmission.
Innovation Solution
A connection module with an integrated antenna on an elongate region that extends towards the bulb, allowing for automated production and improved radio frequency performance without the need for manual soldering or additional plastic extensions, enhancing wireless connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate antenna is provided, then radio frequency performance is improved, but device complexity and production costs increase due to manual soldering and alignment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna is integrated directly into the connection module substrate, merging two previously separate components (antenna and connection module) into a single unified structure. This eliminates the need for manual soldering and alignment operations, reducing both device complexity and production costs while maintaining reliable radio frequency performance.
2Area of stationary object
If an adaptor ring is implemented to extend space, then space for antenna is increased, but appearance is degraded and production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of extending the base horizontally with an adaptor ring, the connection module utilizes the vertical dimension by extending towards the bulb. The elongate region of the connection module provides the necessary space for the antenna in the vertical direction, eliminating the need for horizontal extension and maintaining the original base appearance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual soldering is used for antenna connection, then antenna positioning is flexible, but manufacturing precision and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna is pre-integrated into the connection module substrate during manufacturing, establishing its position and connection before the assembly reaches the final assembly stage. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for manual soldering and alignment operations during production, significantly improving manufacturing precision and productivity while maintaining consistent antenna positioning.
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AI summary
A connection module for a lamp, preferably an LED-based filament lamp, having an on-board antenna, a driver for supporting such connection module, and a corresponding lamp having such connection module. Accordingly, a connection module for a lamp having a bulb and a base is suggested, preferably for an LED-based filament lamp, including a first side configured to be received by a driver in the base of the lamp and a second side including an elongate region extending towards the bulb of the lamp. The elongate region has a width smaller than a length of the second side and first side, and an antenna. The antenna is integrated in the connection module on the elongate region.