LED Link System Distributive Powering Drop Ceiling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional linear LED light fixtures have limitations, including a single directional extension, undesirable lighting effects when coupled, and increased number of fixtures required due to limited positioning and electrical power distribution challenges in large installations.
Innovation Solution
The development of a system that allows for the electrical, optical, and mechanical coupling of LED light modules, enabling their use in drop ceiling systems with remote placement and a centralized power source, eliminating shadows and improving light output continuity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If conventional linear LED light fixtures are coupled together, then the lighting coverage area is extended, but breaks in the light source and shadows are created at connection points
Solution Approach 1:
A connector module is introduced as an intermediary component between linear LED light fixtures. The connector module includes a housing with a first receptacle for receiving a first linear LED light fixture and a second receptacle for receiving a second linear LED light fixture. The connector module electrically connects the fixtures through its internal structure, allowing continuous light output without breaks or shadows at connection points while extending the overall lighting coverage area.
2Area of stationary object
If the number of linear LED light fixtures is increased to cover large areas, then the lighting coverage is improved, but the complexity of electrical power distribution increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple linear LED light fixtures are merged into a single modular system through the connector module. The connector module electrically connects fixtures in series or parallel configurations, allowing a single power source to supply multiple fixtures. This reduces the complexity of electrical power distribution by eliminating the need for separate power connections to each individual fixture, while still achieving extensive lighting coverage across large areas.
3Adaptability or versatility
If linear LED light fixtures are positioned remotely from power sources, then installation flexibility is improved, but the feasibility of electrical connection decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into modular components: linear LED light fixtures, connector modules, and power supply units. Each module can be independently installed and configured. The connector modules serve as intermediate connection points that extend electrical connectivity to remotely positioned fixtures. This segmentation allows fixtures to be positioned flexibly in remote locations while maintaining reliable electrical connections through the modular architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and methods for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provides multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.