Lighted Violin Bow Integrating Battery and LEDs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Violinists face difficulties in locating items within their instrument cases in low light conditions, as there are no commercially available violin cases with built-in lighting that do not require modifications and are affordable, posing a risk of damaging the instrument with loose lights.
Innovation Solution
A lighted violin bow featuring a stick with a battery compartment and LEDs that mimic the appearance of violin hair, allowing it to fit within existing bow compartments, providing illumination without interfering with the instrument and requiring no case modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If built-in lights are added to violin cases, then illumination of the case interior is improved, but the risk of damaging the instrument increases due to loose lights
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting function with the violin bow itself, merging two objects (light source and bow) into one integrated unit. The bow serves both its traditional purpose and as a mounted light source, eliminating loose lights while providing illumination.
Solution Approach 2:
The violin bow acts as an intermediary carrier that safely holds the light source in place within the case. Instead of loose lights that could damage the instrument, the bow serves as a structured intermediary that secures the lighting component.
2Illumination intensity
If brackets are added to cases for light tubes, then illumination is improved, but the device complexity and modification requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The violin bow serves multiple functions: it is both a traditional bow for playing the instrument and a carrier for the lighting system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate brackets or modification of the case structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The existing violin bow structure serves itself by being modified to carry lights, rather than requiring external brackets or case modifications. The bow's own structure is utilized to provide the mounting function.
3Illumination intensity
If traditional lighting solutions are used, then illumination is provided, but ease of operation is reduced due to proping up cell phones or holding penlights
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is self-contained within the bow structure, which remains in its normal position in the case. Users do not need to manually hold or position separate lighting devices, as the bow with integrated lights automatically provides illumination when placed in the case.
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 lighted violin bow effectively illuminates the interior of the case, allowing easy access to items without damaging the instrument, while being affordable and not requiring modifications to existing cases, thus addressing the need for adequate lighting in low light conditions.
Implementation Method 1
at least one battery coupled to the stick
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of lights electrically coupled to the battery
Data Source
AI summary
A lighted violin bow has a stick, at least one battery coupled to the stick, and a plurality of lights electrically coupled to the battery. The lighted violin bow is placed within a violin case and is configured to illuminate the interior of the violin case.