Magnetic Funeral Procession Light With Remote LED Strobes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing funeral light designs lack a portable, battery-powered, and remotely actuated solution with purple and white LED strobes that are removably attachable to vehicles using magnets, failing to efficiently and economically indicate funeral processions and prevent other vehicles from interrupting them.
Innovation Solution
A portable, rechargeable automobile funeral light with multicolor LED strobes actuated by a remote device, featuring a magnet for attachment to vehicles, powered by a rechargeable battery, and designed to be inexpensive and effective in maintaining procession integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional funeral light designs are used, then the device structure is simple, but the portability and ease of attachment to vehicles are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The funeral light device is divided into separate functional modules: a housing containing LED strobes, a rechargeable battery compartment, and a magnetic attachment mechanism. This segmentation allows the device to be easily attached and removed from vehicles while maintaining portability and reducing installation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment mechanisms (screws, clips, or adhesive systems) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnet integrated into the housing enables simple attachment to the vehicle's metal surface by direct contact, eliminating complex mechanical fastening while maintaining secure attachment.
2Ease of operation
If battery-powered remote control is added, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing serves multiple functions: it protects the electronic components, provides structural support for the magnetic attachment, and houses the rechargeable battery. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity despite adding remote control capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The rechargeable battery system enables the device to be self-powered and recharged without requiring external power sources or complex wiring to the vehicle's electrical system. The remote control operates independently, allowing the device to function autonomously once attached to the vehicle.
3Illumination intensity
If multicolor LED strobes are used, then the visibility and effectiveness improve, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multicolor LED strobes that can emit different colors (including purple and white) to enhance visibility and convey different signals. The LEDs are integrated into the housing in a configuration that maximizes visibility while using cost-effective LED technology and simple color-filtering methods rather than expensive multi-LED assemblies.
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 cost-effective, portable, and efficient means to indicate funeral processions, preventing other vehicles from interrupting the procession by using a remote-controlled, magnetically attachable LED light system with visible purple and white strobes, ensuring procession visibility and safety.
Implementation Method 1
the housing is removably attachable to the exterior of an automobile by means of a magnet
Implementation Method 2
the strobe LEDs are powered by a rechargeable battery
Implementation Method 3
purple and white LED strobes
Implementation Method 4
LED strobes actuated by a remote device
Data Source
AI summary
An automobile funeral light including a housing assembly, an electronic assembly, and an attaching assembly. Housing assembly includes a housing with a hollow body and a lid placed in a rear side thereof. Electronic assembly is housed inside the housing, having a plurality of LED strobes placed on the lateral sides, top side, and bottom sides of the housings, wherein the plurality of LED strobes is actuated wirelessly by means of an integral remote device and/or by means of a button placed on the housing. A rechargeable battery placed inside the housing powers the plurality of LED strobes. Attaching assembly includes a magnet, wherein the magnet is placed in a rear side of the housing and is used to be removably attachable to a vehicle, thereby the LED strobes provides warning visibility to oncoming traffic during a procession.