Modular LED Lighting Device Heat Radiation and Waterproofing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional LED street lamps are large, heavy, expensive, have poor heat radiation characteristics, and inadequate waterproofing, requiring different manufacturing for varying power consumptions and complicating maintenance and repair.

Innovation Solution

The LED lighting device features a modular design with adjustable LED modules, improved heat radiation through thermal conduction and air convection, enhanced waterproofing using fluid or air, and a fastening bolt system for easy module attachment and detachment, along with a wiring space for maintenance and a light detection sensor cover.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If LED modules are designed according to various power consumptions, then power consumption is optimized, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The LED lighting device is divided into modular components: LED modules that can be independently configured, a separate heat radiating member, side frames, and a support frame. This segmentation allows flexible assembly of LED modules according to power consumption requirements without redesigning the entire system, resolving the contradiction between power optimization and manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The heat radiating member serves multiple functions: it radiates heat from LED modules, provides structural support, and acts as a mounting platform. The modular design allows the same basic structure to accommodate different power consumption levels by simply changing the number of LED modules, achieving universality across different power requirements.

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

2Illumination intensity

If conventional LED street lamps are designed for high power consumption, then illumination intensity is sufficient, but size and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight outputVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The device separates the weight burden by dividing components into modular LED modules mounted on a heat radiating member, which is supported by side frames and a support frame. This segmentation allows the illumination system to achieve high light output while distributing and reducing the overall weight compared to conventional integrated designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Illumination intensity

If conventional LED street lamps are designed for high power consumption, then illumination intensity is sufficient, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight outputVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The modular architecture with standardized heat radiating members, side frames, and support frames enables cost-effective manufacturing. LED modules can be produced independently and assembled in different quantities to meet various illumination requirements, reducing overall manufacturing cost compared to custom-designed high-power systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Strength

If conventional LED street lamps are designed with integrated structure, then structural strength is sufficient, but heat radiation performance is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidheat radiation
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The device separates the heat radiating function from the structural support function. The heat radiating member with its specific surface structure is dedicated to heat dissipation, while side frames and support frames provide structural strength. This segmentation allows optimization of both heat radiation and structural strength independently, resolving the contradiction between integrated structural strength and heat radiation performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

5Reliability

If conventional LED street lamps use sealed structure, then waterproof effect is provided, but heat radiation is blocked

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewaterproof effectVSAvoidheat radiation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The device separates the waterproof function from the heat radiation function. The heat radiating member has an exposed surface structure optimized for heat dissipation, while separate sealing components (gaskets, seals on LED modules and connections) provide waterproof protection. This segmentation allows the heat radiating surface to remain open and effective while waterproofing is provided by dedicated sealing elements at interfaces and connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 design reduces size, weight, and manufacturing costs while significantly improving heat radiation and waterproofing, facilitating modular configuration, easy maintenance, and stability across various applications.

Implementation Method 1

improved heat radiation through thermal conduction and air convection

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

improved heat radiation through thermal conduction and air convection

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir convection: Convection

Implementation Method 3

enhanced waterproofing using fluid or air

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid barrier:

Data Source

PatentUS8845116B2LED lighting device including module which is changeable according to power consumption and having improved heat radiation and waterproof
Publication Date: 2014.09.30 SUZHOU LEKIN SEMICON CO LTD
  • US8845116B2 patent drawing
  • US8845116B2 patent drawing
  • US8845116B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A LED lighting device includes a light source module including a plurality of light emitting device, at least one heat radiating member including the at least one light source module disposed therein, a side frame which is coupled to both sides of the heat radiating member respectively, and a support frame which is coupled to one side of the side frame and supports the side frame.