Light Emission Module Housing for Accessible Wiring and Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light emission modules are not easy to handle due to complex configurations and wiring connections that hinder easy installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A light emission module design featuring a first light emission unit with exposed wiring mounting surfaces, a housing with a base member and lid member, and a heat sink for efficient heat dissipation, allowing for easy handling and connection to external components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the wiring mounting surface is enclosed within the housing, then the housing provides protection and structural integrity, but the module becomes difficult to handle and wire during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring mounting surface is extracted from the enclosed housing space and positioned to extend above the housing's upper surface. This allows the wiring area to be accessible from the outside while the rest of the housing maintains its protective enclosure, resolving the contradiction between protection and ease of wiring.
Solution Approach 2:
The wiring mounting surface transitions from a two-dimensional plane within the housing to a three-dimensional structure that protrudes above the housing. This dimensional change enables external access to the wiring area without compromising the housing's protective enclosure.
2Productivity
If the light emission elements are densely arranged to increase light output, then the light emission efficiency improves, but heat dissipation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The heat dissipation surface is positioned to face upward, converting the harmful heat generated by dense light emission elements into a beneficial configuration where heat naturally rises and dissipates. The housing structure is designed to facilitate this natural convection current, turning the heat problem into a manageable thermal flow pattern.
3Ease of manufacture
If the housing is designed as a single integrated piece, then manufacturing is simpler, but accessibility for wiring and maintenance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into functional zones: an enclosed lower portion for protection and an open upper portion for wiring access. This segmentation allows the housing to maintain structural integrity while providing easy access to the wiring mounting surface, balancing manufacturing simplicity with maintenance accessibility.
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
Facilitates easy handling and installation of the module by exposing wiring connections and improving heat dissipation, enhancing usability and stability during module integration.
Implementation Method 1
a heat sink being connected to the heat dissipation surface
Implementation Method 2
heat dissipation surface provided opposite to the light emission surface
Implementation Method 3
a first optical member that reflects the first light
Data Source
AI summary
A light emission module includes: a first light emission unit including one or more first light emission elements and being configured to emit a first light; a second light emission unit including one or more second light emission elements and being configured to emit a second light having a peak wavelength different from a peak wavelength of the first light; a first optical member configured to reflect a portion of the first light and transmit a portion of the first light; a second optical member configured to reflect a portion of the second light and transmit a portion of the second light; and a housing surrounding the first light emission unit, the second light emission unit, the first optical member, and the second optical member.