Light Effect Material Dispersion for Washable Footwear Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems integrated into clothing and footwear often lack durability and washability, with waterproof pouches having limitations in design and functionality.
Innovation Solution
The use of clear and opaque sections with light effect materials and LEDs to create a visually interesting effect, where the light effect material is strategically positioned to disperse light, enhancing the visual impact and allowing for customizable designs and washability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a waterproof pouch is used to protect the lighting module and lights, then durability and washability are improved, but design flexibility and visual effect are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lighting system into separate components: a lighting module and individual lights, which can be positioned independently on the footwear. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall design flexibility without requiring a enclosing waterproof pouch.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses flexible, thin light-effect materials (such as translucent or transparent films) that can conform to the footwear surface. These thin films provide the necessary protection and washability while allowing light to pass through and enabling versatile design configurations, eliminating the need for bulky waterproof pouches.
2Reliability
If a waterproof pouch is used to protect the lighting module and lights, then washability is improved, but visual effect and design customization are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs thin, translucent films as protective coverings that allow light to pass through effectively. These thin films provide washability and protection while maintaining strong visual effects, unlike opaque waterproof pouches that would block or diffuse the light.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses light-effect materials that can replicate or enhance the visual appearance of the lights without requiring the lights to be enclosed. The translucent films and light-effect materials create visual copies or enhancements of the light patterns, providing strong visual effects while allowing direct exposure of the lighting components for maximum brightness.
3Illumination intensity
If lights are positioned close to the light effect material, then visual impact is enhanced, but durability and protection of components are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses thin, flexible protective films that can be positioned immediately adjacent to the lights and light-effect materials. These thin films provide necessary protection against damage and moisture while being thin enough to allow maximum light transmission and maintain strong visual impact.
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 provides a durable and washable lighting system that enhances the visual design by creating a dispersed light effect, improving upon previous designs by allowing for customizable and eye-catching patterns, and enabling easy integration into clothing and footwear.
Implementation Method 1
the light effect material is strategically positioned to disperse light, enhancing the visual impact
Data Source
AI summary
A desired design is created by use of clear and opaque sections and then illuminated by a light material viewing effect in an article of manufacture.