Modular Integrated LED Light with Removable Lamp and Base Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional LED lighting solutions lack user-friendliness and convenience in terms of switching and protecting LED lamps, limiting their versatility across various applications.

Innovation Solution

A modular and removable integrated LED light device featuring a base with a controller, switch, controller box, electrical coupler, lens holder, and lens, allowing for easy interchangeability and adjustment of wattage/lumens output and beam angle, along with a focusing ring and lamp shade for flexible mounting options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional LED lighting solutions are used, then energy efficiency and lifespan are improved, but user-friendliness and convenience in switching and protecting LED lamps deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoiduser-friendliness
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The LED lighting device is divided into separable modules: a removable LED lamp assembly and a base unit with controller. The LED lamp can be easily detached and replaced by pulling it upward, while the controller remains in the base. This modular segmentation enables both long lifespan (controller stays intact) and ease of operation (lamp is easily replaceable).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The controller is extracted from the LED lamp itself and placed in a separate base unit. The LED lamp is taken out as a standalone removable component, allowing users to replace only the lamp when needed while retaining the controller. This extraction resolves the contradiction by separating the long-lived controller from the replaceable lamp.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Use of energy by moving object

If conventional LED lighting solutions are used, then energy efficiency is improved, but versatility across various applications deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidversatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The base unit with controller serves multiple functions: it houses the controller, provides electrical connection via the electrical coupler, and can accommodate different LED lamp configurations. The removable LED lamp assembly can be adapted for various lighting applications by changing the lamp or lens configuration, making the system universally applicable while maintaining energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates adjustable features including a movable lens for beam angle adjustment and a focusing ring for beam spread control. These dynamic elements allow the same base unit and LED lamp to adapt to different application requirements, enhancing versatility while preserving energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enhances user convenience by simplifying LED lamp switching and protection, providing adaptable lighting solutions for diverse applications with adjustable output and beam angle, while ensuring durability and flexibility.

Implementation Method 1

LED lights are an energy efficient option for providing illumination

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a lens coupled to the lens holder

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentUS11320116B2Integrated LED light
Publication Date: 2022.05.03 LIU DAVID DA
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AI summary

An integrated light emitting diode (LED) device includes an LED light source coupled to a base. The device also includes a controller coupled to a bottom portion of the base. The device also includes a switch coupled to the controller, the switch toggling the controller. The device also includes a controller box comprising an aperture coupled to the base, the controller box encasing the controller and a portion of the switch, an actuator of the switch extending through the aperture. The device also includes an electrical coupler coupled to a recess of the controller box. The device also includes a lens holder coupled to a top portion of the base. The device also includes a lens coupled to the lens holder.