LED Tube Light Color Adjustment Switch Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED tube lights with color temperature adjustment require complex control mechanisms, such as remote controllers or alternating current power switches, which increase operational difficulty and cost, especially when replacing fluorescent lights, and limit the ease of use and flexibility in achieving multiple color temperatures.

Innovation Solution

An LED tube light with a color adjustment switch that includes an LED light strip with multiple color temperatures and a driving power source, featuring a shift switch and switch panel for easy control of different color temperatures, allowing for multiple color-temperature modes without the need for modifying the mounting seat or switch, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a remote controller or alternating current power switch is used to control color temperature adjustment, then multiple color temperatures can be achieved, but the operational difficulty increases and the area limitation or distance limitation occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecolor temperature adjustment capabilityVSAvoidoperational convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the color temperature adjustment function directly into the wall switch, merging the lighting control and color temperature adjustment into a single device. This eliminates the need for separate remote controllers or additional controls, allowing users to adjust color temperature at the switch location without area or distance limitations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a color temperature adjustment module as an intermediary component that receives control signals from the wall switch and adjusts the LED light output accordingly. This mediator enables seamless communication between the simple wall switch interface and the complex LED color temperature control system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a remote controller is used for color temperature control, then color temperature adjustment is achieved, but the placement area is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecolor temperature control functionVSAvoidremote controller placement area

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the color temperature adjustment functionality from the remote controller and relocates it to the wall switch. This removes the need for a separate remote controller device, eliminating the area limitation associated with remote controller placement while maintaining the color temperature adjustment capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Duration of action of stationary object

If fluorescent tube light is replaced with LED tube light with color temperature adjustment, then energy saving and long service life are achieved, but the switch needs modification increasing cost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice lifeVSAvoidinstallation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a color temperature adjustment module that can be integrated into existing wall switches, making the switch serve multiple functions (lighting control and color temperature adjustment). This universal approach allows LED tube lights with advanced features to work with standard switch infrastructure, reducing modification costs and facilitating easier replacement of fluorescent lights.

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 solution enables easy operation and control of multiple color-temperature modes in LED tube lights, saving time and effort by eliminating the need for complex control mechanisms and reducing costs associated with modifying existing installations.

Implementation Method 1

an LED light strip with at least two different color temperatures

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11320098B2LED tube light with color adjustment switch

Publication Date: 2022.05.03 ZHEJIANG SUNSHINE MEIJIA LIGHTING CO LTD

AI summary

An LED tube light with a color adjustment switch related to the technical field of home appliances includes an LED tube light body. The LED tube light body is provided with a tube light body and terminals located at two ends of the tube light body and used for connecting with a mounting seat. The tube light body includes a light tube, an LED light strip with at least two different color temperatures, and a driving power source electrically connected with the LED light strip. The LED tube light body further includes at least one color adjustment switch fixed on the respective terminal. The color adjustment switch is configured to control the on and off of different color temperatures of the LED light strip.