Multi-Directional LED Module with L-Shaped Base

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional LED modules are limited in their ability to emit light in multiple directions, unlike traditional bulbs which emit light in a 360-degree angle, restricting their application and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An LED module design featuring a base seat with a planar and straight portion, where LEDs are mounted to emit light in both vertical and horizontal directions, enhancing the light emitting scope by using an L-shaped or multi-layered structure for improved light distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If conventional LED modules are used, then energy efficiency is improved, but light emitting direction is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidlight emitting direction
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from a single-plane LED arrangement to a three-dimensional multi-layer structure. LEDs are mounted on multiple layers with different orientations (horizontal, vertical, inclined), enabling light emission in multiple spatial dimensions simultaneously while maintaining LED energy efficiency advantages

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Device complexity

If LEDs are arranged in a single direction, then device complexity is reduced, but light coverage area is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidlight coverage area
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the light emitting system into multiple independent layers, each containing LEDs oriented in specific directions. This segmentation allows each layer to be relatively simple in structure while the combination of all layers achieves comprehensive multi-directional light coverage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

By stacking LED layers in three-dimensional space with different orientations, the patent expands light coverage from a two-dimensional plane to a three-dimensional spatial volume, significantly increasing the effective light coverage area without proportionally increasing single-layer complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional single-direction LED modules are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but application versatility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidapplication versatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The multi-layer structure is designed as modular segments that can be manufactured and assembled systematically. Each layer can be prepared independently with specific LED orientations, then stacked to create the complete multi-directional light module, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enabling versatile applications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal light module design that can serve multiple application functions by adjusting which layers are activated. The same physical structure can provide omnidirectional lighting, directional lighting, or customized light distribution patterns, greatly enhancing application versatility without requiring multiple different device designs

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

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 LED module effectively emits light in multiple directions, increasing its coverage area and allowing for more versatile applications while maintaining energy efficiency and heat dissipation properties.

Implementation Method 1

The LED module of the present invention includes a base seat and a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diode)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS8217801B2LED (light emitting diode) module
Publication Date: 2012.07.10 ADVANCED CONNECTEK INC
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  • US8217801B2 patent drawing
  • US8217801B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An LED (Light Emitting Diode) module includes a base seat and a plurality of LEDs. The base seat includes a planar portion having a planar external surface and a straight portion connected interactively to the planar portion, and having a straight external surface. The plurality of LEDs includes a first LED mounted on the planar external surface of the planar portion to emit light rays in the facing in a vertical direction and a second LED mounted on the straight external surface of the straight portion to emit light rays in the horizontal direction.