Light-Emitting Cable Structure with Optical Fiber Light Emission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional cables lack visual appeal and attractiveness, as they do not emit light during signal transmission, failing to enhance consumer experience.
Innovation Solution
A light-emitting cable structure comprising optical fibers, signal groups, and light-emitting modules, with a transparent jacket and metal shielding layers, allowing light emission from the optical fibers and facilitating easy replacement of optical fibers through integrated containment chambers or slots.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If traditional cables are used, then basic signal transmission function is achieved, but visual appeal and attractiveness are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines optical fibers for light transmission with signal cables for electrical signal transmission into a single integrated cable structure. The optical fibers are arranged above the signal cables, and both are enclosed together in a transparent jacket, creating a unified cable that performs both optical and electrical functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes light-emitting elements that change colors to emit different wavelengths of light during signal transmission. This color-changing capability enhances the visual appeal and attractiveness of the cable, transforming it from a plain traditional cable to a visually engaging light-emitting cable.
2Illumination intensity
If optical fibers are integrated into the cable, then light emission capability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cable structure into distinct functional segments: optical fibers for light transmission, signal cables for electrical transmission, and a transparent jacket for enclosure. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and assembled separately, then integrated together, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining light emission capability.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional cable design is used, then manufacturing is simple, but product longevity and maintainability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a dynamic maintenance feature where optical fibers can be easily replaced when worn or damaged. The transparent jacket and cable structure are designed to allow access to and replacement of individual optical fibers without replacing the entire cable assembly, enhancing product longevity and maintainability while keeping manufacturing relatively simple.
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-emitting cable structure increases product attractiveness by emitting light during signal transmission, simplifies assembly, and reduces costs by allowing for optical fiber replacement, enhancing user experience and product longevity.
Implementation Method 1
The light-emitting cable (10) comprises a plurality of optical fibers (11)... The optical fibers (11) are spaced from one another and are used to transmit light
Implementation Method 2
The at least one light-emitting module (50, 60) is arranged on the first circuit board (20) or on the second circuit board (30)... The light-emitting elements (51, 61) is arranged to emit light to one end of the optical fibers (11)
Implementation Method 3
The jacket (13) is made of transparent material and is used to cover the optical fibers (11) and the signal groups (12)
Implementation Method 4
each of the signal groups (12) further comprises a metal shielding layer (1212) covering the signal group (1211), the metal shielding layer (1212) is used to avoid neighboring signal groups interfering each other when transmitting signals
Data Source
AI summary
A light-emitting cable structure includes a light-emitting cable, a first circuit board, second circuit board, at least one light-emitting module and a covering casing. By placing a plurality of signal groups in the light-emitting cable below a plurality of optical fibers in the light-emitting cable for a certain distance and placing the signal groups outside the vertical projection of the optical fibers towards the signal groups, the light in the optical fibers is allowed to be emitted by the vertical projection, so that users can observe the light transmitted in the optical fibers from all sides of the light-emitting cable structure, which greatly increases the attractiveness of the product to consumers.