Modular Solid-State Lighting Units With Interlocking Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
LEDs have limited irradiation distance and relatively low irradiation intensity in the effective irradiation area, posing challenges for spotlight applications and requiring flexible and quick installation/dismantling of lighting equipment for various scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A solid-state lighting unit capable of communicating with adjacent units, featuring a housing, light sources, a control panel, a driving module, inter-unit communication modules, and interlocking assemblies for flexible combination and easy installation/rearrangement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If multiple lighting units are combined to increase irradiation distance and intensity, then the lighting performance is improved, but the installation and rearrangement time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent lighting units, each capable of functioning separately but also combining with others to achieve higher irradiation intensity and distance. This segmentation allows for modular installation where units can be quickly added or removed without complex wiring or configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple lighting units are designed to combine together through interlocking assemblies that automatically establish electrical and data connections. When units are merged physically, they automatically form a coordinated lighting system, eliminating the need for manual wiring or configuration during installation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If lighting units are designed for quick installation and disassembly, then the adaptability to different scenarios is improved, but the connection stability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system employs dynamic interlocking assemblies that transition from an open state during installation to a locked state during operation. The interlocking mechanism automatically engages when units are brought together, providing stable mechanical and electrical connections without requiring tools or complex procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional mechanical wiring and fastening systems are replaced with automated interlocking assemblies that combine mechanical engagement with automatic electrical connection. This substitution maintains connection stability while dramatically reducing installation time and improving adaptability.
3Area of stationary object
If lighting units are combined in series to expand coverage area, then the lighting coverage is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each lighting unit is designed as a universal module that can function independently or as part of a larger array. The units feature standardized interfaces for power, data, and control that remain consistent regardless of how many units are combined, allowing linear, radial, or grid configurations without increasing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system can be expanded not only by adding more units in series but also by arranging units in two-dimensional arrays or three-dimensional configurations. This multi-dimensional expansion capability allows coverage area to increase quadratically or exponentially rather than linearly, reducing the number of units needed for large areas.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are a solid-state lighting apparatus composed of a plurality of solid-state lighting units. Each solid-state lighting unit includes inter-unit communication modules, each module located on a corresponding side of the solid-state lighting unit and configured to communicate and interlock with an inter-unit communication module of a corresponding adjacent lighting unit connected to the lighting unit on the corresponding side. The invention allows flexible combination and convenient installation/rearrangement of lighting equipment to satisfy requirements for different lighting areas and working modes.