Wireless Light Fixture Power and Control Without Hardwiring

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Solution Overview

Problem

The installation of new light fixtures is laborious, time-consuming, and aesthetically unpleasing due to the need for hardwiring, which involves opening walls, ceilings, or floors, and running wires, making it costly, dangerous, and unsightly, especially when extending between rooms or floors.

Innovation Solution

A system where a control panel hosted on a wall wirelessly controls and charges a light fixture, eliminating the need for physical wiring by using wireless charging and control mesh networks, allowing for wireless signal transmission and power distribution within a defined area.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If hardwiring is used to install light fixtures, then reliable power connection is achieved, but installation becomes laborious, time-consuming, and aesthetically unpleasing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower connection reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical hardwiring system with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields. The light fixture incorporates a wireless power receiver that harvests energy from ambient electromagnetic fields or dedicated transmitters, eliminating the need for physical wire connections through walls and ceilings while maintaining reliable power delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wireless power transmitters and electromagnetic fields as intermediary elements between the power source and the light fixture. These intermediaries enable power transfer without direct physical contact, avoiding the need to open walls, ceilings, or floors for wire installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If hardwiring is used to install light fixtures, then stable power supply is ensured, but installation complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply stabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes the complex mechanical installation of hardwired electrical systems with a wireless power transmission system. The light fixture uses electromagnetic coupling to receive power, eliminating the need for drilling, wiring, and closing walls or ceilings, thereby reducing installation complexity and cost while maintaining stable power supply.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless power system serves multiple functions: it provides power transmission without physical connections, enables easy repositioning of light fixtures, and eliminates the need for electrical work permits and inspections associated with hardwiring. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Loss of time

If external wiring is used to avoid opening walls, then installation time is reduced, but aesthetics deteriorate and safety risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation timeVSAvoidaesthetic harm

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces external wiring with a wireless power transmission system that uses electromagnetic fields to deliver power through the air. This eliminates visible wires running along walls and ceilings, maintaining aesthetic appearance while reducing installation time compared to hardwiring methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Reliability

If hardwiring is used, then power transmission reliability is maintained, but installation becomes dangerous

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower transmission reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation safety hazards

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces hardwiring with wireless power transmission using electromagnetic fields. This eliminates the need for workers to drill into electrical systems, handle exposed wires, and work in confined spaces within walls and ceilings, thereby removing installation safety hazards while maintaining reliable power transmission through electromagnetic coupling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

This solution simplifies the installation of light fixtures by eliminating the need for hardwiring, reducing installation time and costs, while enhancing safety and aesthetics by allowing wireless control and charging of light fixtures within a defined area.

Implementation Method 1

wireless charging and control mesh networks, allowing for wireless signal transmission and power distribution

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic Induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12193127B2Charging technologies

Publication Date: 2025.01.07 TSIBULEVSKIY ROMAN

AI summary

This disclosure enables various technologies for controlling and charging stationary and mobile devices.