Modular Light Matrix Compartment Grid Diffuser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular construction systems with light matrices suffer from light bleeding, where light from one source distorts or changes the visual appearance of light from another source, due to the arrangement of light sources and housing materials.
Innovation Solution
A modular construction system light matrix is designed with a housing containing an array of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board, a compartment grid to prevent light bleeding, and a light diffusing element with diffuser tiles and a diffuser grid, which effectively minimizes light bleeding between compartments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If light emitting elements are arranged in an array in the housing, then the light matrix can provide various light patterns and visual effects, but light bleeding occurs where light from one source distorts or changes the visual appearance of light from another source
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into multiple compartments by partition walls, with each compartment containing a light emitting element. This segmentation physically isolates the light sources, preventing light bleeding between adjacent compartments while maintaining the ability to create various light patterns through coordinated control of individual elements.
Solution Approach 2:
A light diffusing element is introduced as an intermediary between the light emitting elements and the external environment. This diffuser scatters the light from each source uniformly, eliminating the harsh direct light while preventing light from one source from bleeding into the visual field of another source, thus resolving the light bleeding problem while preserving light pattern versatility.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If thick material dimensions or expensive light absorbing materials are used to prevent light bleeding, then light bleeding is reduced, but the device size increases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using thick light-absorbing materials throughout the entire housing, the housing is segmented into thin partition walls that separate light sources. This segmentation approach prevents light bleeding effectively while keeping the overall housing thickness minimal, as only thin partition structures are needed rather than thick absorbing layers.
Solution Approach 2:
A light diffusing element serves as an intermediary that prevents light bleeding without requiring thick materials. The diffuser is positioned between the light sources and the external environment, scattering light uniformly and blocking light bleeding paths while maintaining a compact, thin overall structure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If light absorbing materials are used to prevent light bleeding, then light bleeding is reduced, but the cost of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into compartments using simple partition walls with basic geometric shapes. These segmented structures can be manufactured using conventional, low-cost processes such as injection molding, eliminating the need for expensive specialized light-absorbing materials while effectively preventing light bleeding through physical separation.
Solution Approach 2:
A light diffusing element is used as a cost-effective intermediary that prevents light bleeding without requiring expensive materials. The diffuser can be made from inexpensive translucent plastics or other low-cost materials that scatter light effectively, providing light bleeding prevention at minimal manufacturing cost.
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 efficiently prevents light bleeding between compartments of the modular construction system light matrix, ensuring clear and distinct light patterns, while also allowing for even light distribution over the outer surface of the diffuser tiles.
Implementation Method 1
a light diffusing element arranged at said opening of the housing, wherein the diffuser element comprises a plurality of diffuser tiles, each diffuser tile covering a compartment of the compartment grid
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AI summary
A modular construction system light matrix comprising a housing having side walls, an end wall and a front edge encircling a front opening of said housing. The light matrix has an array of light emitting elements. The light matrix has a compartment grid, arranged in said housing and having compartment grid walls extending towards said front opening of the housing, one compartment for each light emitting element. The light matrix has a light diffusing element arranged at said opening of the housing having a plurality of diffuser tiles, each diffuser tile covering a compartment of the compartment grid. The diffusing element comprises a diffuser grid providing a barrier between mutually facing sidewalls of the diffuser tiles. The diffuser grid is formed in a different material from the diffuser tiles. A lower side of the diffuser grid adapted to abut an upper side of the compartment grid.