Rechargeable Lamp With Magnetic Charging Base and Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rechargeable lamps require frequent relocation for recharging, disrupting their aesthetic placement and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device with a magnet-based attachment system and wireless control module, allowing recharging without displacing the lamp from its decorative position, and enabling remote control and color adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the lamp is made rechargeable to achieve autonomy, then the lamp can be positioned freely without power cable constraints, but the lamp becomes increasingly large in size and must be moved frequently for recharging
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two independent parts: a stationary charging base that remains in a fixed location, and a movable lighting device that can be freely positioned. The battery pack is segmented as a separate removable component that interfaces with both the lighting device and charging base through magnetic and electrical connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging base acts as an intermediary between the mains power supply and the movable lighting device. It provides wireless power transfer through electromagnetic induction, eliminating the need for physical cable connections between the base and the lamp, thus maintaining positioning freedom while enabling convenient recharging.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the entire lamp is moved for recharging, then the battery can be recharged, but the aesthetic placement is disrupted and the area loses the embellishment
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is segmented into a permanent base portion that provides aesthetic function and a removable lighting head containing the battery. Only the lightweight lighting head needs to be moved for recharging, while the decorative base remains stationary, preserving the aesthetic arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging base serves as a stationary intermediary that receives the movable lighting device for recharging. This allows the lighting device to be recharged without requiring the user to move it to a different location, as the charging function is brought to the device rather than the device being moved to a fixed charging point.
3Ease of operation
If magnets are used to enable easy attachment and recharging, then the lighting device can be conveniently recharged, but additional components increase device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are merged into the magnetic interface: mechanical attachment, electrical connection for power transfer, and alignment guidance. The magnet serves as a multi-functional component that simplifies the overall system by eliminating the need for separate mechanical fasteners, electrical contacts, and alignment mechanisms.
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
Enables convenient recharging while maintaining aesthetic integrity and user flexibility in lighting arrangements.
Implementation Method 1
The first magnet 30 and the second magnet 40 allow the charging base 34 to be held together with the base 20 and allow the battery pack 26 to be charged.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a lighting device. More specifically, it is an autonomous and, therefore, rechargeable lighting device, which can be used in a flexible and practical manner depending on the intended use.