Luminaire Head Angular Positioning via Sensor Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for positioning luminaire heads during installation lack accuracy and efficiency, making it cumbersome to verify angular positions, which can lead to costly manual adjustments and potential maintenance issues due to environmental factors.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire control system equipped with a sensor assembly for measuring tilt angles and a communication interface to remotely determine and correct angular positions, using a notification module to inform field operators through visual or audio cues, and a mobile device for displaying correction information on a geographical map.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual checking of luminaire head angular positions is performed, then installation verification can be done, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical checking of angular positions with an automated sensor-based measurement system. Sensors mounted on the luminaire head automatically measure tilt angles and transmit data to a remote device, eliminating the need for manual protractor-based verification and significantly reducing installation time while maintaining measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The luminaire head performs self-verification of its angular positioning through integrated sensors that automatically measure and report their own installation parameters. This self-service capability allows the system to verify its own correct installation without requiring external manual intervention, thereby saving time and resources.
2Measurement precision
If automated sensor measurement is implemented, then measurement accuracy improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor assembly serves multiple functions: it measures angular positions during installation, monitors for environmental changes during operation, and detects accidental inclinations. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by providing comprehensive measurement capabilities across different operational phases without requiring separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a remote device as an intermediary that receives measurement data from sensors and processes the information. This intermediary approach allows the complex data processing and analysis functions to be separated from the luminaire head itself, reducing the complexity burden on the primary device while maintaining high measurement precision through sophisticated remote analysis.
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
This system enables precise and efficient angular positioning of luminaire heads, reducing the need for manual adjustments and improving maintenance organization by providing real-time feedback and accurate correction information to field operators.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor assembly configured for measuring at least one tilt angle (θ, ψ, φ) representative for an angular positioning of the luminaire head
Data Source
AI summary
A luminaire control system comprising a plurality of luminaire heads and a remote device; wherein each luminaire head comprises: a sensor assembly for measuring at least one tilt angle for an angular positioning of the luminaire head, and a control module for controlling the sensor assembly to perform measurements during a first period upon activation of the luminaire head after installation thereof on a mounting base, and for controlling communication such that measurement data from said first period and an identification of the luminaire head is communicated to the remote device; wherein the remote device is configured to determine position information data for each luminaire head, based on the received measurement data, indicating whether the luminaire head is positioned correctly; and the luminaire control system further comprising at least one notification module for receiving the position information data from the remote device and for notifying a field operator accordingly.