Track Lighting With Light Guide Enclosing Power Track for Uniform Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing track lighting systems often result in inconsistent and less optimal light output due to visible tracks and randomly positioned light sources, leading to a negative impact on the light profile and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A track lighting system with an optical component that encloses the power track, featuring a light in-coupling section to capture light from the LED source and a light out-coupling section to direct light away from the track, allowing for enhanced control over the light profile and hiding the power track from view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the power track is exposed and visible in traditional track lighting systems, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the light output profile becomes non-uniform and aesthetically pleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The power track is nested inside the optical component (light guide), with the track positioned in a recess or cavity within the light guide body. This allows the electrical conductors to be hidden from view while the light guide maintains its light-transmitting function, achieving both aesthetic uniformity and structural functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical component serves as an intermediary element that both transmits light from the LED source and houses the power track. This mediator allows the electrical infrastructure to be concealed within the light-transmitting structure, eliminating the visual disruption caused by exposed tracks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light sources are randomly positioned on the track, then the system is flexible and adaptable, but the light profile becomes inconsistent and aesthetically pleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The optical component serves multiple functions: it acts as the light guide, houses the power track, positions the LED source, and defines the light output profile. This multi-functional design ensures consistent light distribution while maintaining flexibility in system configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical component is designed with specific local properties including a light in-coupling section facing the LED source and a light out-coupling section directing light away from the track. This localized optimization ensures uniform light output while accommodating flexible positioning of LED modules along the track.
3Illumination intensity
If the optical component fully encloses the power track, then the light output becomes uniform and aesthetically pleasing, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The optical component is designed as a modular unit that can be separately manufactured and then assembled with the LED module and power track. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing of individual components while achieving the integrated function of enclosing the track and providing uniform light output.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical component merges the functions of light guidance, track housing, and aesthetic cover into a single integrated structure. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts needed while achieving the goal of hiding the power track and providing uniform light distribution.
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 system provides a uniform and aesthetically pleasing light output by minimizing interference from the power track, enabling a wide variety of light profiles and allowing for easy connection and exchange of LED modules.
Implementation Method 1
the optical component comprises a light in-coupling section facing the LED light source in the LED component when the power track and the LED module are mechanically and electrically connected, said light in-coupling section being configured to couple light emitted by the LED light source into the optical component
Implementation Method 2
the optical component comprises a light out-coupling section configured to couple light out of the optical component and arranged and configured to direct the emission of light in directions away from the power track
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting system includes an elongated power track connectable to a power supply, and a light emitting diode (LED) module configured to be connected to the power track. The LED module includes an elongated optical component and at least one LED light source. The optical component is arranged to at least partly enclose the power track when coupled to the LED module. The optical component includes a light in-coupling section facing the LED light source and configure to received light into the light component, and a light out-coupling section configured to couple light out of the optical component and direct the emission of light away from the power track.