Low Voltage Speaker Light Fixture with Adjustable Sound Direction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting and sound fixtures for homes and outdoor use lack integration, flexibility, and optimal sound directionality, with most designs not suitable for recessed or wall/ceiling mounting, and they do not incorporate low voltage lighting or digital signal processing to account for installation complexities and sound obstructions.
Innovation Solution
A combination lighting and sound fixture that can be mounted on walls or ceilings, featuring interchangeable components, adjustable sound orientation, low voltage LED lighting, digital signal processing, and wireless connectivity, allowing for optimal sound and light distribution with adjustable components for improved sound quality and even lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If lighting and sound fixtures are installed separately by different tradesmen, then installation flexibility is maintained, but integration and coordination between lighting and sound are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines lighting fixtures and sound fixtures into a single integrated unit that can be installed together by the same tradesman. The fixture includes both light sources and speakers mounted on the same housing structure, allowing simultaneous installation and coordination of both functions while maintaining the ability to operate them independently or together
2Manufacturing precision
If sound producing elements have fixed orientation, then manufacturing is simpler, but sound directionality and quality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable mounting mechanisms that allow the sound producing elements to be oriented at different angles and directions during installation. The fixtures include adjustable brackets and mounting structures that enable field adjustment of speaker orientation to optimize sound directionality toward specific areas or rooms
3Use of energy by moving object
If standard voltage lighting is used, then compatibility with existing infrastructure is better, but energy efficiency and safety are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies the use of low voltage lighting elements (such as LED or halogen lights operating at 12V or 24V) that provide improved energy efficiency and safety compared to standard 120V lighting. The fixture includes integrated transformers or power supply units that convert standard line voltage to the required low voltage for the lighting elements
4Shape
If fixtures are designed for recessed installation only, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but installation flexibility and retrofit capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the fixture housing and mounting structure to accommodate multiple installation methods. The same basic fixture unit can be installed either recessed into ceilings or walls for a flush, aesthetic appearance, or mounted on the surface of ceilings or walls using external mounting brackets, providing flexibility for both new construction and retrofit applications
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 flexible and efficient installation process that can be performed by both electrical and sound contractors, offering improved sound quality and even lighting distribution, with the ability to direct sound waves and vary lighting intensity and color based on sound emissions, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Implementation Method 1
The lighting element is replaced with a low voltage type lighting element, such as an LED (light emitting diode) element
Data Source
AI summary
A combination low voltage light and sound producing fixture is disclosed for installation in a yard wall or ceiling or on a wall or ceiling. Outdoor lighting and sound is produced with low voltage lighting that is wired or solar powered for operation. The fixture may further include digital signal processing to modify the sound to account for obstructions in near or around the fixture. The fixture may include a feedback system that allow the fixture to self modify its frequency response. The signal to the fixture is provided by wired or wireless interface. The surface of the sound transducer can be reflective in nature to provide focusing or diffusion of the light from the lighting elements. The lighting elements are incandescent, fluorescent or low voltage LED type that may include adjustment for lighting intensity or color.