Lighting Assembly Motion Effects via Etched Substrates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting assemblies lack the ability to cooperatively interact to provide one or more lighted motion effects, and their configurations are non-desirous and/or problematic, failing to offer novel structures and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A lighting assembly comprising a frame or housing sub-assembly, an electronics sub-assembly with a primary, secondary, and tertiary light source, and a display sub-assembly with etched substrates that interact to provide lighted motion effects, operating in multiple modes to sequence and display motion effects such as fireworks or sporting activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing lighting assemblies use single or dual light sources, then the structure is simple, but the ability to create lighted motion effects is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly is divided into multiple independent light sources (primary, secondary, and tertiary light sources) that can be individually controlled and sequenced to create different motion effects. Each light source operates independently but coordinates with others to produce complex visual patterns that would be impossible with a single light source.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting assembly transitions from static illumination to dynamic motion effects by sequentially activating different light sources in programmed patterns. The system creates the illusion of motion through time-based sequencing of light emission, allowing the same physical structure to display multiple different motion effects.
2Adaptability or versatility
If lighting assemblies use multiple light sources for motion effects, then motion effects are achieved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly uses periodic sequencing of light sources rather than continuous operation of all sources. Each light source is activated in alternating intervals to create motion effects, allowing unused light sources to remain dormant and conserve energy while maintaining the illusion of continuous motion through strategic timing.
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 enables the creation of novel lighted motion effects by sequencing the light sources and etched substrates, enhancing the aesthetic and functional capabilities of lighting assemblies beyond existing technologies.
Implementation Method 1
a primary light source (e.g., a light emitting diode (LED))
Implementation Method 2
a display sub-assembly with etched substrates that interact to provide lighted motion effects
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting assembly adapted for placement upon an article of furniture and/or securement to a wall, including: a frame/housing sub-assembly; an electronics sub-assembly; and a display sub-assembly, wherein the display sub-assembly comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, and a third substrate, wherein the substrates cooperatively interact to provide one or more lighted motion effects.