Luminous Cap with Optical Fiber Decorative Elements

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing caps with luminous features are either complex in construction or have short-lasting decorative elements, lacking innovative integration of light sources into promotional and decorative elements like embroidery, serigraphy, or metallic plates without compromising aesthetic appeal.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating optical fiber filaments connected to LEDs or LED chips into decorative elements, powered by a battery and command box, with a switch accessible on the cap brim, allowing for various lighting modes without altering the cap's appearance, and using a printed circuit board and foam protection for comfort.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If luminous means are incorporated into decorative elements of caps, then visibility and promotional effectiveness are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisibility of promotional elementsVSAvoidconstruction complexity of cap

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the luminous means (LEDs, optical fibers) directly with the decorative elements (embroidery, serigraphy, metallic plates) by incorporating the light sources into the decorative structures themselves. This merging approach integrates the lighting function with the aesthetic function, improving visibility while maintaining a unified design rather than adding separate complex components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The decorative elements serve multiple functions: they provide aesthetic appeal, convey promotional messages, and simultaneously act as the housing or integration structure for the luminous means. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated components, thereby managing device complexity while achieving illumination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Illumination intensity

If chemical luminescence tubes are used as decorative elements, then visibility is improved, but duration of action is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisibility of decorative elementVSAvoidduration of light emission

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces chemical luminescence systems with LED-based electrical luminescence systems. LEDs provide sustained light emission powered by rechargeable batteries, eliminating the short duration limitation of chemical tubes while maintaining high visibility. The electrical system allows for longer operational duration and reusable charging cycles.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If luminous means are added to caps, then promotional effectiveness is improved, but aesthetic appearance may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepromotional effectivenessVSAvoidaesthetic appearance of cap

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The luminous means are incorporated specifically into the decorative elements (logos, emblems, promotional graphics) rather than being uniformly distributed across the entire cap. This localized approach ensures that light emission enhances the promotional message while maintaining the overall aesthetic design of the cap's structure, fabric, and silhouette.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

By merging the luminous function with existing decorative elements, the patent ensures that the lighting components become an integral part of the cap's aesthetic design rather than appearing as separate additions. The decorative elements themselves serve as the light-carrying structures, maintaining visual harmony and aesthetic appeal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Provides a durable and aesthetically integrated lighting effect on the cap's surface, enhancing promotional elements with long-lasting visibility and customizable lighting options.

Implementation Method 1

luminous means which might be made of optical fiber filaments, LED (light emitting diodes)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

luminous means which might be made of optical fiber filaments

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOptical fiber: Optical Fibre

Implementation Method 3

Such tube made in the shape of a plastic stick filled with chemical solutions which simulate lightening by means of chemiluminescence when they are stirred up

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectChemiluminescence: Chemiluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS9808041B2Cap or similar headwear having luminous means incorporated in the decorative and/or in the promotional elements

Publication Date: 2017.11.07 CABRAL EDSON UBIRAJARA

AI summary

Improvements introduced in a cap or a similar headwear provided with a luminous means incorporated in the decorative and/or in the promotional elements. The instant invention is related to a cap (B) formed by a crown (cp) and a brim (ab) whose outer surfaces may be provided with decorative elements (ED) such as logos, figures, inscriptions and others, such decorative element (ED) may comprise an embroidery, silk-screen, metallic plates and other types of decoration that are provided together with luminous means (1).