Modular LED Luminaire Kit with Flat Housing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lighting fixtures for public areas face technical and aesthetic challenges, including inefficient energy consumption, short longevity, and discomfort due to dazzling effects, which limit their effectiveness and design versatility.

Innovation Solution

A modular LED luminaire kit comprising a flat-shaped housing with integrated optical, electronic, and electrical components, a hanging support, and a securing member, allowing for customizable designs and improved lighting quality by using light-emitting diodes with heat dissipation and electrostatic protection, and adjustable orientation for uniform lighting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If conventional lighting fixtures are used for public areas, then basic lighting function is provided, but energy consumption is inefficient and longevity is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidlongevity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from conventional lighting technology to LED technology, fundamentally changing the operational parameters of the lighting system. LEDs consume significantly less energy and provide longer operational life, directly resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and longevity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical lighting systems with an electronic LED-based system integrated into a flat housing structure. This substitution enables improved energy efficiency and extended service life through modern electronic components and thermal management designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Illumination intensity

If conventional lighting fixtures are used, then lighting function is provided, but dazzling effects cause discomfort and danger to pedestrians and road users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting qualityVSAvoiddazzling effects
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by directing light emission from specific zones within the flat housing structure. The LED array and optical design concentrate illumination in desired directions while minimizing glare and dazzling effects, providing high-quality lighting without harmful effects to pedestrians and road users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces optical intermediaries such as diffusers and reflectors within the housing structure that mediate between the LED light source and the external environment. These intermediaries distribute light uniformly and reduce direct glare, resolving the contradiction between illumination intensity and dazzling effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of manufacture

If standardized housing structure is used for all luminaires, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but design versatility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoiddesign versatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a universal flat housing structure that serves multiple functions: structural support, thermal management, light distribution, and aesthetic design. This multi-functional design allows the same basic structure to be adapted for various lighting applications and aesthetic requirements, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and design versatility.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the lighting system into modular components (LED array, optical elements, mounting mechanisms) within the standardized housing. This segmentation allows flexible configuration and customization of lighting patterns and intensities while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized production of the housing structure.

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

The kit provides a wide range of luminaires with enhanced longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced maintenance, offering infinite design possibilities while minimizing dazzling effects and ensuring safe, comfortable lighting for pedestrians and road users.

Implementation Method 1

housing at least one printed circuit board on which is mounted at least one light-emitting diode oriented towards the at least partially glazed face

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight-emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

said housing comprises means capable of dissipating the heat emitted by said light-emitting diode, and which may in particular be defined by the bottom and the peripheral wall of the housing made of a thermally conductive material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat dissipation: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentEP3710744B1Kit for realizing a luminaire
Publication Date: 2024.09.25 CHRYSALIS
  • EP3710744B1 patent drawingFigure 1~3
  • EP3710744B1 patent drawingFigure 4~5

AI summary

The invention relates to a kit for producing a light fitting (1), said kit comprising: a flat housing (2) containing all of the optical, electronic and electrical means of the light fitting (1), with at least one at least partially vitreous face (8), and housing at least one printed circuit board (6) on which at least one light-emitting diode (7) is mounted and oriented towards the at least partially vitreous face (8); a support (17) for fixing said housing (2) above an area to be illuminated; and a body (18) for securing said housing (2) to said support (17), comprising at least one receiving element (19) that can receive at least part of the housing (2) and an end fitting (20) for attaching said receiving element (19) to said support (17).