Lighted Cosmetic Box With Auto Lid-Triggered Diffused Illumination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cosmetic boxes require manual operation for lighting control and do not address visual obstructions during makeup application, affecting user experience.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent lighted cosmetic box with a magnetic adsorption mechanism, lighting component, and automatic lighting control, featuring a light strip, light shield, and integrated circuit chips for intelligent illumination and obstruction-free makeup application.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual lighting control is used in cosmetic boxes, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to inconvenient manual switching

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting control convenienceVSAvoidlighting control mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cosmetic box automatically detects when the lid is opened and activates the lighting without requiring manual intervention. The lighting system serves itself by using the lid position sensor to trigger illumination, eliminating the need for users to manually switch the lights on or off.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical switching with an automated sensor-based system. A position sensor detects lid opening and triggers an electronic control circuit to activate the LED lighting, substituting the mechanical manual switch with an automated electromechanical system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Illumination intensity

If lighting is added to cosmetic boxes, then illumination intensity is improved, but object-generated harmful factors worsen due to visual obstructions during makeup application

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting brightnessVSAvoidvisual obstruction
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system provides localized illumination directed precisely at the mirror and makeup application area. The light is concentrated where needed rather than providing general ambient lighting, ensuring bright illumination of the makeup surface without creating glare or obstructions in the user's line of sight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a position sensor as an intermediary between the lid opening action and the lighting activation. The sensor mediates the control signal, ensuring the lighting only activates when the lid is open and positioned correctly, preventing light obstruction when the box is closed or being carried.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enhances user experience by providing automatic lighting and clear visibility during makeup application, eliminating the need for manual lighting control and addressing visual obstructions.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic adsorption mechanism is provided at the connection of one side of the top cover and the bottom cover

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic adsorption: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

The inner cavity of the upper cover is fixedly connected with a lighting component through bolts; Lighting component comprising a mounting plate, a light strip

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

a light shield is set below the light strip... the light-shielding plate can softly diffuse the light generated inside the light strip

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight diffusion: Scattering

Implementation Method 4

a battery is installed on the top of the light shield. The output end of the battery is connected to the circuit board

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBattery energy storage: Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentUS20260101986A1Intelligent Lighted Cosmetic Box
Publication Date: 2026.04.16 LI RIKUN
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AI summary

This invention belongs to the technical field of cosmetic boxes, especially to intelligent lighted cosmetic box, which includes a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is hinged with the bottom cover, and a magnetic suction mechanism is provided at the connection of one side of the top cover and the bottom cover. The inner cavity of the top cover is fixedly connected with a lighting component through bolts, and a fixing groove is opened at one end of the top cover with the fixing groove being concave downward. By using batteries, circuit boards, and USB power interface, the light strip inside the cosmetic box can be recharged and powered, providing bright light intelligently. Light-shielding plate can soften the light emitted from the light strip, allowing users to have a clearer view while applying makeup without being obstructed, greatly enhancing the user experience and meeting the needs.