Light Emitting Earring With Pattern Generator And Hypoallergenic Retainer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light emitting earrings lack hypoallergenic insulation and the ability to emit light in various patterns, failing to provide customizable and aesthetically appealing options for users.
Innovation Solution
A light emitting earring design featuring a base with LEDs, a pin for energy transfer, a pattern generator with an aperture, and a retainer with a battery and hypoallergenic insulation, allowing the LEDs to flash in desired patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing light emitting earrings are used, then basic light emission is achieved, but they lack hypoallergenic insulation and pattern customization capability
Solution Approach 1:
The earring is divided into distinct functional modules: a light emitting unit with LEDs, a pattern generator unit with circuitry, and a retainer unit with battery and hypoallergenic insulation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while being assembled into a complete earring system, enabling pattern customization without overly complicating the overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The pattern generator unit serves multiple functions: it generates various light patterns, provides electrical connections between the battery and LEDs, and integrates the hypoallergenic insulation material. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby adding versatility without proportionally increasing device complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If hypoallergenic insulation material is added to the earring, then skin compatibility is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The hypoallergenic insulation material is merged with the retainer structure, forming an integrated component that both secures the battery and provides skin protection. This combination eliminates the need for separate insulation components, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining skin compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer unit combines conductive materials for electrical connections with hypoallergenic insulating materials to create a composite structure. This composite approach allows the same component to fulfill multiple requirements: electrical functionality, mechanical retention, and skin safety, without requiring additional separate parts.
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 customizable and hypoallergenic light emitting earring that enhances aesthetic appeal by allowing LEDs to flash in various patterns, addressing the limitations of existing designs.
Implementation Method 1
A retainer having a battery therein is removably securable to the pin via a retainer clip
Implementation Method 2
one or more LEDs disposed on the first side
Data Source
AI summary
A light emitting earring. The light emitting earring includes a light emitting unit comprising a base having a first side and second side, one or more LEDs disposed on the first side, and a pin disposed on the second side. A pattern generator operably connected to the light emitting unit includes an aperture configured to receive the pin therethrough. A retainer having a battery therein is removably securable to the pin via a retainer clip, such that the pattern generator is positioned between the light emitting unit and the retainer. The pattern generator is configured to cause the one or more LEDs to flash in a desired pattern.