Modular Light Source Module with Annular Lens for Adaptable Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illumination devices are inflexible and cannot be adapted to various lighting environments due to fixed and undetachable luminescent units, requiring repurchase when lighting conditions change.
Innovation Solution
A modular light source system comprising luminescent units arranged in a circular configuration with adjustable optical elements and a detachable power supply interface, allowing for easy addition or removal of light source modules to accommodate different lighting needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If luminescent units are fixed and undetachable in conventional illumination devices, then manufacturing and installation are simplified, but the device cannot be adapted to various lighting environments
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device is divided into independent modular units, each containing a substrate with luminescent units and associated circuitry. These modular units can be independently installed, removed, or replaced, enabling flexible adaptation to different lighting environments while maintaining simple individual module structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination device transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The modular units can be dynamically added or removed based on lighting requirements, allowing the system to adapt its functionality and coverage area without requiring complete device replacement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the number of luminescent units is fixed at factory specification, then production quality control is easier, but the device cannot be adjusted when lighting environment changes
Solution Approach 1:
The luminescent units are organized into modular assemblies that can be manufactured with fixed configurations for quality control, yet these complete modules can be combined in variable numbers to achieve different lighting requirements. This segmentation allows standardization at the module level while providing flexibility at the system level.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular units are designed with universal interfaces and standardized mounting mechanisms, allowing the same type of module to serve multiple functions and be deployed in various configurations. A single module design can be used across different applications by simply varying the number of modules installed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If luminescent units are undetachable, then device structure is simpler, but repurchase is required when lighting conditions change
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into independent, detachable modular units that can be individually managed. Each module contains complete functional elements (luminescent units, substrate, circuitry), allowing them to be detached and reattached without affecting other modules, thus providing flexibility while maintaining structural simplicity at the module level.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design enables individual units to be discarded or recovered independently based on lighting requirements. When lighting conditions change, specific modules can be removed or added without affecting the rest of the system, allowing for efficient resource utilization and avoiding complete device replacement.
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
Enables flexible adjustment of lighting configurations without the need for repurchasing illumination devices, allowing them to be adapted to multiple environments by modifying the number of light source modules.
Implementation Method 1
an optical element provided with an annular lens... the lens receiving emergent light of the at least two luminescent units and emitting the light after light distribution
Implementation Method 2
the annular lens is configured to be hyperboloid or total internal reflection (TIR) configuration so as to extend or collimate the illuminating light
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AI summary
A light source module (20) and a lighting device (100) using the light source module (20). By installing light source modules (20), serving as independent modules, into a lighting device (100), when a lighting environment changes, the quantity of light source modules (20) in the lighting device (10) can be directly adjusted, and a new lighting device (100) does not need to be purchased, so the lighting device (100) can adapt to various lighting environments.