LED Motif Illuminator with Movable Reflector Screen

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for illuminating a motif region are cumbersome, heavy, and require multiple lamps for varied lighting applications, limiting their portability and ease of use.

Innovation Solution

A device featuring a reflector screen with integrated LED lamps, allowing for direct or indirect illumination, with movable LED lamps for adjustable light distribution and multiple LED configurations for varied effects, and a compact energy storage unit for enhanced portability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If traditional lamps are used in softbox devices, then illumination function is achieved, but device weight increases and portability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveillumination functionVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional lamps with LED lamps, changing the lighting technology parameter. LEDs consume less power and are significantly lighter than traditional lamps, directly resolving the contradiction between achieving illumination function and maintaining device weight within acceptable limits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes the mechanical power supply system of traditional lamps with an electrical battery-powered LED system. This substitution eliminates the need for heavy power supplies and multiple lamp carriers, achieving both illumination function and reduced device weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple lamps are carried for different lighting applications, then lighting versatility is improved, but device complexity and handling difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting possibilitiesVSAvoidnumber of lamps required
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal lighting system using LED lamps that can provide multiple lighting effects (direct illumination, indirect illumination via reflector screen, spotlight effects) from a single device. The LED lamps' ability to produce various light patterns eliminates the need for carrying multiple specialized lamps, thereby improving versatility while reducing device complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple lighting functions into a single integrated device. By merging the reflector screen, LED lamp, and battery into one unit, the system achieves diverse lighting applications without requiring separate lamps or equipment, thus improving versatility while simplifying the overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Illumination intensity

If traditional lamp equipment is used, then illumination is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to power supply handling

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveillumination capabilityVSAvoidhandling convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-contained system where the LED lamp integrates its own power supply (battery) and control mechanisms. This self-service design eliminates the need for external power supply handling, making the device easy to operate while maintaining effective illumination capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the power supply, lighting element, and control functions into a single portable device. This integration allows the user to operate the lighting system without separate power supply equipment, significantly improving ease of operation while ensuring adequate illumination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 device provides flexible, efficient, and portable lighting solutions with adjustable illumination effects, reducing the need for multiple lamps and enhancing handling and manipulation.

Implementation Method 1

the device comprises at least one lighting apparatus which comprises at least one LED lamp

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a reflector screen comprising a reflection element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS11982923B2Apparatus for illuminating a subject area
Publication Date: 2024.05.14 ZUNDTS FILMGERATEVERLEIH GMBH
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AI summary

A device for illuminating a motif region, comprising a reflector screen that comprises at least one reflection element, wherein the device includes at least one lighting means comprising at least one LED lamp, in particular a plurality of LED lamps, for illuminating a motif region, at least in portions.