Modular Light Signaling Marker with Interchangeable Covers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current light signaling markers lack versatility in configuration and color adjustment, as well as effective light beam focusing mechanisms, limiting their adaptability to various installation scenarios and applications.
Innovation Solution
A light signaling marker with a modular design featuring a translucent glass cover and interchangeable frame configurations (circular or square) that can be secured within a junction box, allowing for adjustable light beam emission direction and color, utilizing a screw and catch mechanism for fixation and an elastic closure for electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed configuration marker is used, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different installation scenarios is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The marker is divided into separate modular components: a frame structure, a light-emitting body, and an interchangeable cover. This segmentation allows each component to be independently configured and replaced, enabling adaptation to different installation scenarios without redesigning the entire marker system.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame and body assembly is designed with universal mounting features that can accommodate different installation configurations. The interchangeable cover system provides multi-functionality by allowing the same base structure to serve different signaling purposes through color changes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single color light source is used, then the device is simple, but the color adjustment capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is designed as a colored translucent element that can be interchanged to change the color of the emitted light. This allows the marker to display different colors (red, yellow, green, etc.) using the same light source, providing color adjustment capability without requiring multiple light sources or complex filtering mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If light is emitted in all directions, then the coverage area is maximized, but the beam focusing capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The body of the marker contains optical elements with specific local properties - some areas are designed to focus light into a directed beam while other areas allow omnidirectional emission. This local differentiation of optical characteristics enables the marker to provide both focused and diffuse lighting modes within the same device structure.
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 marker provides adaptable and customizable light signaling with adjustable color and beam direction, ensuring secure installation and efficient light emission, addressing the limitations of existing markers by offering a versatile and practical solution for industrial applications.
Implementation Method 1
a frame (2, 2') inside of which there is fitted a translucent glass cover (3), through which the light is radiated
Implementation Method 2
the light beams radiated by the light-emitting diodes (19)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a light signaling marker which allows focusing the light beam it emits directly or indirectly, being formed by a body (5) housed in a junction box (1) built into the locations to be indicated, a circular frame (2) or quadrangular frame (2') in which an interchangeably translucent cover (3) is fitted remaining outside, wherein the inner body (5, 5') extends in the lower part into a hollow prolongation (6, 6') of a circular configuration, with two planar opposite faces, the lower edge of which is finished with a back cover (14), which has a perimetric skirt fitting, inside the mentioned prolongation (6,6'), until an outer step made in said skirt, which is closed on the opposite side with an elastic closure (15) comprising holes (16) extending inwardly in small extensions, through which the electrical conductors feeding the printed circuit (20) containing the light-emitting elements can be introduced in a sealed manner.