LED Unit Replaces Fluorescent Tube in Armatures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fluorescent tubes in armatures require frequent replacement, especially in public environments, and consume significant energy due to their continuous operation and relatively high power usage, necessitating a solution to reduce replacement frequency and energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a light-emitting diode unit connected to electrical drive units and wires, replacing traditional fluorescent tubes, with the option to adjust the length and number of LEDs based on desired light intensity, reducing energy consumption from approximately 13 W to 3 W and eliminating the need for a glow switch.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If fluorescent tubes are used in armatures for continuous operation, then illumination is provided, but frequent replacement is required and energy consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental operating parameters of the lighting system by replacing fluorescent tubes with LED technology. This involves changing from gas discharge lighting to solid-state lighting, which operates on different electrical and optical principles. The LED unit consumes significantly less energy (reducing from approximately 13W to 3W) while providing equivalent or superior illumination, thereby resolving the contradiction between energy consumption and service life.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the mechanical/electrical system of fluorescent tubes (which requires ballasts, starters, and complex circuitry) with a simpler LED-based system. The LED unit integrates the light source and driver circuitry into a compact module that directly replaces the fluorescent tube, eliminating the need for additional components like glow switches and reducing overall system complexity while improving reliability and energy efficiency.
2Reliability
If fluorescent tubes operate continuously in public environments, then safety illumination is maintained, but replacement frequency increases operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The LED unit is designed as a self-contained module that integrates the light-emitting elements, driver circuitry, and mounting structure into a single replaceable unit. This self-service design allows the entire lighting assembly to be replaced as one unit, eliminating the need for complex disassembly of ballasts, starters, and wiring connections. The module can be quickly swapped out by simply removing the old unit and installing the new one, significantly reducing operational complexity and maintenance time.
3Illumination intensity
If fluorescent tubes are used to illuminate signs, then visibility is ensured, but power consumption is considerable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental operating parameters of the lighting system by replacing fluorescent tubes with LED technology. This involves changing from gas discharge lighting to solid-state lighting, which operates on different electrical and optical principles. The LED unit consumes significantly less energy (reducing from approximately 13W to 3W) while providing equivalent or superior illumination, thereby resolving the contradiction between energy consumption and service life.
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 significantly reduces the need for frequent replacements and energy consumption by using LEDs, which are more energy-efficient and can operate for extended periods with reduced maintenance, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in environments with continuous lighting needs.
Implementation Method 1
a light-emitting diode unit (4) comprising at least one electrical drive unit (4.1), which is connected to at least one phase wire (7.1), as well as is connected to at least one neutral wire (7.2) via at least one wire (4.2) comprising at least one light-emitting diode (4.3)
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a device for fluorescent tube armatures, the device being intended to replace a previously occurring fluorescent tube. The device has a light emitting diode unit (4) comprising at least one electrical drive unit (4.1), which is connected to at least one phase wire, as well as is connected to at least one neutral wire via at least one wire (4.2) comprising at least one light-emitting diode (4.3).