Lighting Module with Adjustable Flanges for Space Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting modules have limited flexibility and adaptability in terms of usage and installation space, particularly with conventional LED lighting solutions that require frequent replacement and suffer from decreased illuminance over time.
Innovation Solution
A lighting module design featuring a case with adjustable flanges, a light guide plate, luminescent films, a sub-reflector, and connectors that enhance optical efficiency and allow for various color combinations, enabling flexible installation and improved light distribution by preventing light reflection onto LEDs and using fluorescent materials in translucent resin to create white light.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional LED lighting modules are used, then electro-optic conversion efficiency and lifespan are improved, but adaptability to different installation spaces and usage scenarios is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting module is divided into separable components including a case with flanges, light guide plate, optical elements, and connectors. This segmentation allows the module to be adapted to different installation spaces by configuring the case and flanges in various arrangements while maintaining the core LED lighting function, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The case is designed with flanges that can be configured in multiple positions and orientations, enabling the same basic module structure to serve multiple installation scenarios (ceiling, wall, surface mounting). This multi-functionality approach allows the module to adapt to different spaces without compromising its reliable LED-based performance.
2Illumination intensity
If light guide plate and optical elements are added, then light distribution and optical efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light guide plate, diffuser, reflector, and protective cover are merged into a single integrated optical assembly that is placed within the case. This combining of multiple optical elements into one unified structure improves light distribution while minimizing the increase in device complexity, as the elements work together as a coordinated system rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical elements are arranged in a layered configuration within the case, utilizing the vertical dimension to optimize light path management. The light guide plate distributes light horizontally while the diffuser and reflector manage vertical light propagation, creating efficient three-dimensional light distribution without significantly increasing horizontal footprint or structural complexity.
3Ease of operation
If flanges are added to the case, then ease of installation and adaptability are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flanges are pre-formed as integral parts of the case during the case manufacturing process, rather than being added as separate components during assembly. This preliminary action approach simplifies the overall manufacturing process by combining case and flange production into a single operation, while still providing the installation flexibility needed for ease of operation.
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 provides a high degree of freedom in usage and space, improves optical efficiency, and extends the life of the lighting module by preventing light loss and allowing for emotional lighting effects through color variation.
Implementation Method 1
a light guide plate (110),
Implementation Method 2
using fluorescent materials in translucent resin to create white light
Implementation Method 3
a sub-reflector, and connectors that enhance optical efficiency and allow for various color combinations, enabling flexible installation and improved light distribution by preventing light reflection onto LEDs
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AI summary
A lighting module may be provided that includes: a case (200) which comprises an opening (201), a first and a second seat(202a, 202b); a light source unit (150A, 150B) which is disposed in the case (200); a light guide plate (110) which is placed within the case (200) in the longitudinal direction of the case (200) and is optically connected to the light source unit (150A, 150B); a diffusing plate (190) which is disposed within the case (200) in the longitudinal direction of the case (200) and is placed below the light guide plate (110); and at least one projection (250a) which is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the case (200) or is locally disposed on an inner surface of the case (200).