Lighting Apparatus Wireless Control Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting apparatuses with radio control functions have limited flexibility in positioning the radio receiver, restricting installation options and increasing size due to heat dissipation and communication interference issues.
Innovation Solution
The lighting apparatus separates the light source unit and communication unit into different casings, allowing the radio receiver to be positioned independently of the light emitter, with a plug-connected power line for easy installation and dimming control via a wireless signal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the radio receiver is disposed in the same casing as the light emitter, then the structure is compact, but the positioning flexibility of the radio receiver is restricted due to heat dissipation and communication interference issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lighting apparatus into two separate functional modules: a light source unit containing the light emitter and a communication unit containing the radio receiver. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the light source unit can focus on heat dissipation while the communication unit can be positioned for optimal signal reception, thereby resolving the contradiction between positioning flexibility and structural complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the lighting apparatus is directly attached to construction material, then the installation is stable, but the installation location cannot be freely changed and requires professional electrical work
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power connection system from the traditional hardwired construction material attachment method. By incorporating a plug into the light source unit that can be connected to standard electrical outlets, the system removes the requirement for professional electrical wiring and construction material modification, enabling users to freely change installation locations as long as an outlet is available.
3Volume of moving object
If the radio receiver and light emitter are in the same casing, then the overall size is reduced, but heat dissipation becomes problematic affecting the radio receiver performance
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the heat-generating light emitter from the heat-sensitive radio receiver into different units, the patent eliminates the heat dissipation problem that would occur if both components were housed together. The light source unit can be designed with adequate thermal management features while the communication unit operates in a cooler environment, ensuring reliable radio reception.
4Volume of moving object
If the radio receiver is positioned close to the light emitter, then the apparatus size is minimized, but communication interference occurs affecting signal reception
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the radio receiver from the light source unit and places it in a separate communication unit. This physical separation eliminates electromagnetic interference between the light emitter and radio receiver, ensuring reliable wireless communication while still maintaining a compact overall system through modular design.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus includes: a light source unit including a light emitter and a first casing in which the light emitter is housed; a communication unit including a radio receiver which receives a wireless signal for controlling a light emitting state of the light emitter and second casing in which the radio receiver is housed; a first power line including a plug and connected to the communication unit; and a power source which generates power for causing the light emitter to emit light, using power received by the plug.