Modular Luminaire with Removable Light Board and PoE
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED fixtures are inefficient in directing light and have a complex installation process, which increases electricity consumption and maintenance costs due to their design tradeoffs and lack of intelligence.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire design featuring a housing with a reflector, a rail-mounted light board, and a diffuser that allows for intelligent lighting control using sensors and a controller, enabling efficient light distribution and one-handed installation through a modular design with power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified power delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If LED fixtures are designed to fit existing bulbs, then installation compatibility is improved, but light distribution efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The luminaire is divided into separate functional modules: a housing with reflector, a removable light board with LEDs, and a diffuser. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system compatibility with existing fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The reflector is designed with specific geometric properties to optimize light reflection and distribution patterns. The diffuser material and structure are locally optimized to scatter light uniformly, ensuring efficient light utilization while maintaining compatibility with standard bulb sockets.
2Loss of energy
If LED fixtures use optimized light directing designs, then light distribution efficiency is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The luminaire is divided into separate functional modules: a housing with reflector, a removable light board with LEDs, and a diffuser. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system compatibility with existing fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The light board is designed as a removable component that can be easily extracted from the housing for replacement or maintenance. This extraction capability simplifies installation and maintenance procedures while allowing the housing and diffuser to be optimized for efficient light distribution.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If LED fixtures are designed for long life, then durability is improved, but maintenance accessibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The light board is designed as a removable component that can be easily extracted from the housing for replacement or maintenance. This extraction capability simplifies installation and maintenance procedures while allowing the housing and diffuser to be optimized for efficient light distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows the light board to be easily replaced when LEDs reach end of life, while the housing and diffuser components can be retained and reused. This approach maximizes resource utilization and simplifies maintenance operations.
4Ease of repair
If luminaire components are made removable for maintenance, then ease of repair is improved, but connection reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The light board is designed as a removable component that can be easily extracted from the housing for replacement or maintenance. This extraction capability simplifies installation and maintenance procedures while allowing the housing and diffuser to be optimized for efficient light distribution.
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 luminaire provides efficient light distribution and reduces installation complexity, lowering electricity consumption and maintenance costs while enabling intelligent lighting control and longer LED lifespan.
Implementation Method 1
A luminaire includes a housing with a reflector. A rail is positioned near the reflector and has a light board thereon which is configured to emit light into the reflector. The light is reflected from the reflector
Implementation Method 2
The light is reflected from the reflector and passes through a diffuser that can act to ensure the emitted light is desirably defuse
Data Source
AI summary
A luminaire with a removable rail is disclosed. The luminaire can be powered with power provided by a power over Ethernet (PoE) solution. The rail can include a sensor that can provide feedback to the luminaire. The sensor can detect ambient information. A controller can modify output of the luminaire based on sensed information.