Liquid Vessel Light Fixture for Effective Radiant Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light fixtures do not effectively distribute light through liquids, limiting their ability to create unique and efficient lighting effects in environments.
Innovation Solution
A light fixture design that incorporates a vessel filled with a liquid, where the light source is positioned within or surrounded by the vessel, allowing light to pass through the liquid and be distributed in a novel manner, utilizing a light receiver, light guide, and mounting structure for optimal light dispersal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional light fixtures are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the light distribution through liquid is ineffective and lacks unique lighting effects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by placing the light source inside the vessel containing liquid, with the vessel nested within the fixture housing. This nested arrangement allows light to pass through the liquid medium directly, creating effective light distribution while maintaining a compact and relatively simple overall structure that does not require complex external mounting mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid within the vessel serves as an intermediary medium between the light source and the surrounding environment. The light source illuminates the liquid, and the liquid in turn distributes the light in unique patterns, mediating the light transmission process to achieve effective illumination without requiring complex optical systems or multiple components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a vessel with liquid is incorporated into the light fixture, then unique and efficient lighting effects are achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vessel containing liquid serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a container for the liquid medium, a light distribution element, and an aesthetic component that creates unique lighting effects. This multi-functionality allows the fixture to achieve versatile lighting effects without proportionally increasing complexity, as a single component (the vessel) fulfills multiple roles in the system.
3Illumination intensity
If light passes through liquid in the vessel, then enhanced lighting effects are produced, but the risk of liquid leakage and electrical safety issues increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts or separates the electrical components (light source, wiring, power supply) from the liquid-containing environment by mounting them in the housing above or outside the liquid level. The light source is positioned to illuminate the liquid without being in direct contact with it, thereby eliminating electrical safety hazards and leakage risks while still achieving enhanced lighting effects through the liquid medium.
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 light fixture to radiate light in a distinct and efficient manner through the liquid, providing enhanced lighting effects and flexibility in configuration and operation.
Implementation Method 1
light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel
Data Source
AI summary
A light fixture includes a light receiver, an electrically-powered light source coupled to the light receiver, and a vessel containing a liquid. The vessel is translucent such that the light from the light source radiates through the vessel. The vessel includes an outer wall and an inner wall that define an enclosed area that receives and contains the liquid. The inner wall defines an open area positioned radially inward from the enclosed area and the inner wall includes a top opening and a bottom opening such that the open area is a through-hole extending through the enclosed area. The vessel is configured such that light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel.