Modular LED Shop Light With Continuous Array
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an LED shop light device that can provide modular and adjustable lighting solutions, allowing users to easily connect multiple LED modules for increased illumination in various spaces, while also offering a simple and secure mounting system to walls or ceilings.
Innovation Solution
The LED shop light device features a modular design with a continuous array of LEDs that can be electrically connected via connectors and mechanically attached using clips and screws, enabling flexible lighting configurations and easy installation. The device can be powered via a power cord or ceiling socket, allowing for variable lighting levels and expanded coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If multiple LED light fixtures are used to increase illumination, then light output is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple LED modules are merged into a single integrated fixture housing, allowing multiple light sources to be combined without proportionally increasing overall device complexity. The housing integrates mounting structures, electrical connections, and mechanical support for multiple modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system is segmented into modular LED modules that can be independently installed and configured within the housing, allowing flexible arrangement to achieve desired illumination levels while maintaining a unified fixture structure.
2Use of energy by moving object
If traditional fluorescent fixtures are replaced with LED fixtures, then energy efficiency is improved, but adaptability to existing installations decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixture housing is designed with universal mounting features including pre-drilled holes for various mounting orientations and multiple electrical connection options, enabling the LED fixture to adapt to existing fluorescent fixture installations while maintaining energy efficiency benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements that allow the fixture to be dynamically installed in different orientations and configurations to match existing installation requirements.
3Ease of operation
If LED modules are designed to be modular and connectable, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Mechanical connection features and electrical connection features are merged into integrated connector assemblies that combine multiple functions into single components, reducing the total number of separate parts while maintaining ease of connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector design incorporates self-aligning and self-latching features that automatically guide and secure the connection without requiring additional fastening steps or complex alignment procedures.
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 solution provides users with a flexible and efficient lighting system that can be easily expanded or adjusted to meet specific illumination needs, offering uniform light output and secure mounting options for homes, garages, offices, and warehouses.
Implementation Method 1
a substantially continuous array of LED's in an LED module
Data Source
AI summary
The LED shop light device is a modular lighting device to allow for variable lighting levels in a space. The LED shop light device comprises a substantially continuous array of LED's which form a module. This continuous array allows for substantially uniform light output from the LED light fixture. The LED modules can interface with one another via one or more electrical connectors, which allow two or more LED modules to be electrically coupled together. Also, the LED shop light device provides for clips to mechanically attach LED modules together and screws which allow the multiple modules to be attached to a wall or ceiling. Further, the LED shop light device can be powered via a power cord plugged into a wall, connected to an electrical box, or plugged into a light socket in a ceiling via an adaptor.