Light Strip Connecting Module With Segmented Power Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power supply modules for LED light strips have complex configurations, leading to voltage drops and limitations in strip length, as well as increased complexity and space usage when connecting multiple strips.
Innovation Solution
A connecting module with a simple apparatus design for mechanical and electrical connection of light strips, combined with a separate power supply module that can be flexibly positioned, allowing for central feeding and reducing voltage drop, while maintaining a compact and space-efficient configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a power supply module is integrated into the light strip structure, then power supply is achieved, but the device complexity increases and installation space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: a connecting module for mechanical and electrical connection of light strips, and a separate power supply module that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently, reducing overall complexity while maintaining power supply capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting module serves multiple functions: it mechanically connects light strips, provides electrical connections through contacts, and enables flexible power supply positioning. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, simplifying the overall apparatus.
2Device complexity
If power supply is provided at one end only, then the apparatus is simple, but voltage drop increases with distance
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply function is segmented from the connection function, allowing the power supply module to be positioned at optimal locations (including central positions) to minimize voltage drop, while the connecting module handles the mechanical and electrical connection tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply module can be positioned flexibly in different locations along the light strip assembly, transitioning from a fixed end-position to a multi-position capability. This spatial flexibility allows optimization of power distribution by placing power supplies at central or intermediate positions to reduce voltage drop.
3Area of stationary object
If the connecting module is made compact, then installation space is saved, but the pitch of LEDs may be increased
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting module is designed with localized connection points and contacts that are positioned to minimize impact on LED pitch. The compact housing contains all necessary connection elements in a concentrated area, allowing the rest of the light strip to maintain its original LED spacing.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection functionality is moved to a separate dimension by using a compact housing that protrudes minimally from the light strip plane. The contacts are arranged to connect without extending the overall pitch, utilizing vertical or lateral space rather than increasing the linear pitch along the strip.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments may relate to a connecting module for mechanically connecting two light strips each having at least one semiconductor light source and having at least two electrical contacts arranged in a housing, which electrical contacts each have two contact sections for making electrical contact with the light strips. The electrical contacts in each case pass through the housing with a further contact section for connection to a power supply.