Modular Light Engine with Movable Support Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
The logistical challenges of replacing lamp components, such as light engines, are significant due to inventory and transportation complexities, which are exacerbated by the need for whole-lamp replacement rather than component upgrades or maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A modular light engine with a support frame that allows for adjustable positioning and size changes of light engine modules, enabling compact storage and transport while allowing for customizable light distribution, achieved through a foldable and pivotable design with slide channels for easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the light engine is designed as a fixed-size assembly, then the structural stability and ease of manufacture are improved, but the adaptability to different lamp sizes and shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The light engine is divided into multiple independent light engine modules (first light engine module, second light engine module, etc.) that can be separately mounted on the support frame. Each module contains its own light sources and can be positioned independently, allowing the overall light engine configuration to be adapted to different lamp sizes and shapes while maintaining structural stability through the fixed support frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The support frame incorporates movable components (movable mounts, sliding mechanisms, adjustable brackets) that enable the light engine modules to be repositioned along the frame structure. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the same light engine design to adapt to various lamp configurations while the support frame itself remains a stable, manufacturable component.
2Illumination intensity
If multiple light engine modules are spaced apart, then the light distribution uniformity is improved, but the storage and transportation space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame includes movable components that allow light engine modules to be positioned at adjustable spacings. During storage and transportation, the modules can be moved closer together to minimize volume. During operation, the modules can be spaced apart to achieve uniform light distribution, resolving the contradiction between storage efficiency and lighting performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The light engine modules can be arranged in a nested or compact configuration when not in use, fitting within a smaller storage volume. The movable support frame allows these compactly stored modules to be deployed into their operational positions with appropriate spacing for uniform light distribution.
3Productivity
If the light engine modules are arranged in a compact configuration, then the packaging and storage efficiency is improved, but the light distribution coverage area decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable components on the support frame enable the light engine modules to transition between compact storage configuration and expanded operational configuration. In storage, modules are close together for efficiency; in operation, modules are spaced to cover the required light distribution area, with the support frame providing the mechanical means for this transformation.
4Manufacturing precision
If the support frame is made rigid and fixed, then the manufacturing precision and assembly ease are improved, but the adjustability of light engine position deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is segmented into fixed structural elements and movable mounting components. The fixed portions provide manufacturing precision and structural stability, while the movable portions (adjustable brackets, sliding mounts) enable position adjustment of the light engine modules, resolving the contradiction between precision manufacturing and operational flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a light engine of a lamp. The light engine includes a number of light engine modules, and a support frame for movably mounting the light engine modules, where each light engine module comprises one or more light sources. The support frame includes a number of movable components, the movable components of the support frame are mechanically engaged to the light engine modules, such that mechanical motion of the movable components of the support frame relative to each other can cause the motion of the light engine modules relative to each other. In addition, a lamp with a light engine is provided.