LED Light Module Mounting System With Slip Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
LED-based lighting systems face challenges in heat dissipation and uniform illumination, particularly when multiple modules are used, as conventional packaging does not facilitate easy interconnection or uniform light emission over large areas.
Innovation Solution
A modular mounting system with slip joint slots and brackets allows for easy attachment and detachment of LED light modules, enabling independent orientation and uniform light distribution, while incorporating a heat sink for efficient heat conduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple LED modules are used to illuminate large areas, then the illumination coverage is improved, but the uniformity of light distribution deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system is divided into multiple independent LED modules that can be separately positioned and oriented. Each module acts as an independent light source, and by strategically arranging these segmented modules across the surface, uniform illumination over large areas is achieved while maintaining individual control over each segment's orientation and intensity.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional packaging is used for LED modules, then the manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the ease of interconnection between modules deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A mounting system with brackets serves as an intermediary component between LED modules and the mounting surface. The brackets provide standardized connection interfaces that simplify the assembly process, allowing modules to be easily interconnected and positioned without requiring complex integrated packaging solutions.
3Stability of the object's composition
If LED modules are rigidly fixed in position, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability of light direction deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable brackets that allow LED modules to be positioned and oriented at different angles while maintaining stable attachment. This dynamic mounting capability enables the light direction to be adapted for different applications while the modules remain securely fixed in their chosen positions.
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 ensures damage-free assembly and disassembly of LED modules, allows for flexible light direction, and achieves spatially uniform illumination by allowing modules to be oriented independently and securely attached to a surface, effectively addressing heat dissipation and uniformity issues.
Implementation Method 1
a fitting frictionally receivable within one of the slip joint slots
Implementation Method 2
mounting system for illumination devices incorporating light-emitting diodes... facilitate heat conduction away from the modules
Data Source
AI summary
In various embodiments, a system for providing an LED illumination source on a surface includes a light module comprising (i) an illumination area for receiving one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and (ii) slip joints at first and second ends of the light module, each slip joint comprising a slip joint slot, and at least one bracket for mounting the light module to the surface, the at least one bracket having (i) a fitting frictionally receivable within one of the slip joint slots and (ii) a mounting region engageable to the surface.