Light Box with LED Module and Light Guiding Slot
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light boxes for PCIE transmission lines lack aesthetic appeal and are not cost-effective, necessitating a solution that incorporates LED technology for improved visual presentation and reduced maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A light box design featuring a first case with an upper cover and sidewalls, a second case with a bottom plate forming a storage space, and a light emitting module placed parallel to the bottom plate, including a printed circuit board with LEDs and a cable connector, accompanied by a light guiding element to direct light through a horizontal slot, allowing for customizable patterns and efficient power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If fluorescent lamp tube is used in the light box, then the light box can be illuminated, but the power consumption is high and maintenance cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the type of light source from fluorescent lamp tube to LED module, transforming the illumination mechanism from gas discharge to electroluminescence. This parameter change results in significantly lower power consumption while maintaining adequate illumination intensity for the light box
2Illumination intensity
If fluorescent lamp tube is used in the light box, then the light box can be illuminated, but the maintenance cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adopts LED modules which have significantly longer service life compared to fluorescent lamp tubes. The LED modules are designed as replaceable units that can be easily swapped out when depleted, reducing maintenance frequency and cost while ensuring continuous illumination functionality
3Ease of operation
If conventional PCIE transmission line appearance is used, then the transmission line can function, but the aesthetic appeal is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functional PCIE transmission line with an aesthetic light box structure. The light box encloses the transmission line components while providing illuminated visual appeal through LED modules and light guiding elements, combining utility and aesthetics into a unified design
4Use of energy by moving object
If LED modules are used to implement the light box, then the power consumption is reduced, but the light uniformity needs to be optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a light guiding element as an intermediary between the LED light emitting module and the light box interior. This light guiding element diffuses and redistributes the light from the LED modules, achieving uniform illumination throughout the light box while maintaining the energy efficiency benefits of LED technology
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 light box provides a cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing solution for PCIE transmission lines by utilizing LED technology, offering improved light uniformity and power savings while enabling various visual effects and easy installation.
Implementation Method 1
using LED modules to implement the light box
Implementation Method 2
a light guiding element, placed in parallel to the first sidewall in the storage space. The light guiding element is configured to guide a light generated from the light emitting module to be outputted from the horizontal light guiding slot
Data Source
AI summary
A light box includes a first case, a second case, and a light emitting module. The first case includes an upper cover and a plurality of sidewalls, a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls has a horizontal light guiding slot. The second case includes a bottom plate. The upper cover, the bottom plate and the plurality of sidewalls form a storage space. The light emitting module is placed in parallel to the bottom plate in the storage space.