Manual Mixed-Light Control for Modular LED Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in the LED market is balancing convenience and cost, with high initial expenses deterring consumers and businesses, particularly in regions with lower energy prices, despite the long-term benefits of energy efficiency and longevity.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus with multiple types of LED modules, a switch connector, a manual switch, a controller, and a main housing, allowing for customizable light settings through precise control of driving currents and integration with dimmers, enabling dynamic and adaptable lighting solutions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of LED modules with different parameters are used to provide customizable lighting settings, then the adaptability and versatility of the lighting apparatus is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for multiple LED modules, switch connectors, and control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting apparatus is divided into multiple independent LED modules, each responsible for a specific color or color temperature. This segmentation allows each module to be controlled independently through dedicated switch connectors, enabling customizable lighting settings while maintaining modular simplicity that reduces overall system complexity.
2Ease of operation
If manual switches and switch connectors are integrated into the lighting apparatus to allow user control of LED modules, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components and wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The manual switches and switch connectors are integrated directly into the lighting apparatus housing, merging the control interface with the lighting function. This integration allows users to control multiple LED modules through a compact, unified structure rather than requiring separate external control devices, thereby improving ease of operation without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the lighting apparatus provides multiple candidate states through the switch module for different lighting scenarios, then the adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases due to additional components and assembly steps
Solution Approach 1:
The switch module is designed to hold multiple candidate states that can be easily switched between, allowing the lighting apparatus to adapt to different scenarios dynamically. This dynamic state capability is achieved through a simple mechanical switch design that enables cost-effective manufacturing while providing versatile lighting options for various user needs.
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 approach enhances user experience by providing versatile, energy-efficient, and cost-effective lighting that can be tailored to specific needs, improving functionality and aesthetics, and reducing energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
multiple types of LED modules respectively emit lights of different parameters
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus includes a light source plate, multiple types of LED modules, a switch connector, a manual switch, a controller and a main housing. The multiple types of LED modules respectively emit lights of different parameters. The switch module is used for holding a state among multiple candidate states. The switch connector is disposed at least partially on a back side of the light source plate. The manual switch is coupled to the switch module via the switch connector to change the state. The controller is coupled to the switch module for determining a set of driving currents supplied to the multiple types of LED modules to emit a mixed light of a required parameter corresponding to the state of the switch module. a main housing for holding the light source plate. The main housing has a lateral wall.