Universal Lighting Attachment for Image Projection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting equipment with both illumination and image projection capabilities are limited in type and have a complex configuration due to separate components for illumination and image projection, leading to increased cost and weight.
Innovation Solution
A lighting equipment with a unified light source unit for both illumination and image projection, incorporating a light source, image formation unit, projection lens, control unit, and connection unit for easy attachment to existing fixtures, allowing for simplified configuration and versatile operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a projector is disposed by using a globe, then image projection capability is achieved, but the type of lighting equipment useable is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal image projection attachment that can be attached to various types of lighting equipment (suspension type, surface mount type, recessed type) without requiring a globe structure. The attachment includes a light shield and projection lens assembly that can be mounted on different lighting fixture types, making the image projection capability universally applicable across multiple lighting equipment categories.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate light sources are provided for illumination and image projection, then both functions are achieved, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the illumination light source and image projection light source into a single unified light source. The image projection attachment uses the same light source that illuminates the space, eliminating the need for separate light sources. The attachment includes optical elements (projection lens, light shield) that work with the existing illumination light to create projected images, thereby reducing component count while maintaining both illumination and projection functions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for illumination and image projection, then both functions are achieved, but the weight of the lighting equipment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (illumination and image projection) into a single integrated attachment unit that mounts on existing lighting equipment. Rather than adding separate heavy projection equipment, the design uses a compact attachment with projection lens and light shield that leverages the existing lighting infrastructure, thereby minimizing additional weight while achieving dual functionality.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a specialized projector system is incorporated, then image projection capability is achieved, but ease of attachment to existing fixtures is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the image projection system into a separate, modular attachment unit that can be independently mounted on existing lighting fixtures. The attachment is designed as a discrete component with mounting mechanisms suitable for various fixture types (suspension, surface mount, recessed), allowing easy installation without replacing the entire lighting system. This modular approach simplifies attachment while maintaining projection capability.
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
Enables flexible operation from illumination to image projection without the need for separate components, reducing the type of equipment required and allowing for user-friendly attachment and operation, including automatic focus adjustment and gesture-controlled functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a light source unit 110 that functions as a light source for illumination and a light source for image projection
Implementation Method 2
an image formation unit 120 that modulates light from the light source unit 110 based on image information for illumination or image information for image projection to form an image
Implementation Method 3
a projection unit including a lens 130 that projects the image formed by the image formation unit 120 on a projection surface
Data Source
AI summary
An lighting equipment having an illumination capability and an image projection capability includes a light source unit (110) that functions as a light source for illumination and a light source for image projection, an image formation unit (120) that modulates light from the light source unit based on image information for illumination or image information for image projection to form an image, a projection unit including a lens (130) that projects the image formed by the image formation unit on a projection surface, a control unit (170) that controls the light source and the image projection unit, and a connection unit (200) electrically connectable to an existing lighting equipment attachment member (300).