Collapsible LED Lighting System with Cable Tensioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medium and large-sized LED lighting systems are cumbersome to transport and require time-consuming manual assembly due to their size and complexity, involving numerous components.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible LED lighting system featuring a frame of extruded aluminum bars with LED strips connected to electrified steel cables, utilizing a cable tensioner system for easy adjustment and attachment, and connectors for efficient electrical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If conventional medium and large sized LED lighting systems are used, then lighting coverage is sufficient, but transportation complexity and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple collapsible segments that can be folded together. The frame structure includes multiple bars that can be collapsed into a compact configuration, allowing the large-area lighting system to be segmented and stored in a small space while maintaining full coverage capability when deployed
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system incorporates dynamic collapse and expansion mechanisms that allow the frame to transition between extended and collapsed states. This dynamic structure enables the system to adapt its physical configuration, reducing storage space requirements while maintaining full operational area when needed
2Adaptability or versatility
If lighting systems are assembled from many different parts, then assembly flexibility and adaptability are improved, but manual assembly time and effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into modular components including frame bars, LED strips, and connector elements that can be independently assembled. Each segment is designed with standardized connection interfaces, allowing flexible assembly configurations while reducing the complexity of manual assembly through systematic modularity
Solution Approach 2:
Connectors serve as intermediary elements that simplify the assembly process by providing standardized coupling mechanisms between frame bars and LED strips. These connectors act as mediators that reduce the complexity of direct component-to-component assembly, enabling faster and more adaptable system construction
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 simplifies transportation and assembly by allowing for adjustable tension and easy connection of LED strips, reducing complexity and time required for setup, while maintaining uniform lighting distribution.
Implementation Method 1
a cable tensioner system coupled to the first cable and second cable for adjusting the tension of the first cable and second cable
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) strips, each LED strip electrically connected to and extending between the first cable and second cable
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AI summary
There is a provided a lighting system comprising a first cable and a second cable for receiving a voltage difference. The first cable extends between a first pair of installation locations and the second cable extends between a second pair of installation locations. The lighting system also comprises a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) strips, each LED strip electrically connected to and extending between the first cable and second cable. The lighting system also comprises a cable tensioner system coupled to the first cable and second cable for adjusting the tension of the first cable and second cable.