Light Guide Structure Integrating Transmission Lines
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing light guide structures face issues with dark zones due to increased light guide distance, requiring additional electrical devices and external transmission lines, which compromise aesthetics and light output.
Innovation Solution
A light guide structure with a wire channel that integrates a transmission line set inside the light guide tube, allowing for internal routing of external transmission lines between a transmitter and electrical loads, eliminating exposed lines and dark zones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the light guide distance is increased, then the light guide strip can cover a larger area, but dark zones appear where the light beam cannot reach
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the light guide strip into multiple segments, each equipped with its own light source. This segmentation allows each segment to independently illuminate its designated area, eliminating dark zones while maintaining overall coverage. The light guide strip is divided into multiple light guide sections, with light sources distributed at different positions along the strip.
2Illumination intensity
If an additional light source is added to eliminate dark zones, then the light beam can reach the entire light guide strip, but an additional external transmission line is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the transmission line with the light guide strip structure itself. The transmission line is embedded within the light guide strip, combining two previously separate components (transmission line and light guide strip) into a single integrated structure. This eliminates the need for separate external transmission lines while still providing power to multiple light sources.
3Power
If an additional external transmission line is connected, then power can be supplied to additional light sources, but the aesthetic appearance is diminished and the light guide strip may be blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the transmission line is placed inside the light guide strip, and the light sources are positioned within the light guide structure. This nested arrangement allows multiple components to coexist within the same spatial envelope, maintaining the external aesthetic appearance while enabling complex internal functionality for power distribution and light emission.
Data Source
AI summary
A light guide structure and a luminous pad having the same are provided. The luminous pad includes a pedestal and a light guide structure disposed on the pedestal. The light guide structure includes a light guide tube, a light source module, an electrical load, and a transmission line set. The light guide tube has a wire channel and two positions. The light source module and the electrical load are individually disposed at the two positions. The light source module is electrically connected to the transmitter. The transmission line set is disposed inside the wire channel and electrically connected between the transmitter and the electrical load. Therefore, an aesthetic effect of the transmission line set not exposed outside is achieved, the light guide tube is not obstructed by the transmission line set, and the smoothness of the luminous pad is ensured.