Multi-branched Light Guide Device for Single Source Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light assemblies require multiple light sources and light guides to achieve the desired visual effect, which increases complexity and cost.
Innovation Solution
A multi-branched light guide device with a trunk and branches that internally transmit and reflect light rays in different directions, allowing a single light source to generate light rays that are split and directed through the branches for efficient visual distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If multiple light sources and light guides are used to achieve the desired visual effect, then the visual effect is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The single light guide is segmented into multiple branches (first branch, second branch, third branch) that extend in different directions. Each branch can direct light to different regions, effectively replacing multiple separate light guides while using only one light source. This segmentation allows light to be distributed to multiple locations without requiring multiple light sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The single light guide device performs multiple functions by branching into different directions. It simultaneously directs light to multiple different regions or optical components, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate light guides. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed in the optical system.
2Illumination intensity
If multiple light sources and light guides are used to achieve the desired visual effect, then the visual effect is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple light guide functions are merged into a single integrated light guide device with multiple branches. Instead of using separate light guides for different directions, the patent combines them into one unitary structure that performs all light directing functions simultaneously, reducing the total number of components and associated costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The single light guide device performs multiple functions by branching into different directions. It simultaneously directs light to multiple different regions or optical components, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate light guides. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed in the optical system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light sources are used to direct light in different directions, then the light distribution is improved, but the assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The single light guide is segmented into multiple branches (first branch, second branch, third branch) that extend in different directions. Each branch can direct light to different regions, effectively replacing multiple separate light guides while using only one light source. This segmentation allows light to be distributed to multiple locations without requiring multiple light sources.
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
This configuration reduces the number of light sources and components needed, simplifying the assembly and lowering costs while maintaining the desired visual effect.
Implementation Method 1
The first branch is adapted to internally transmit a first portion of a plurality of light rays along a first direction, and includes an outer surface adapted to internally reflect the first portion in the first direction
Implementation Method 2
The second branch is adapted to internally transmit a second portion of the plurality of light rays along a second direction, and includes an outer surface adapted to internally reflect the second portion in the second direction
Implementation Method 3
The third branch is adapted to internally transmit a third portion of the plurality of light rays along a third direction, and includes an outer surface adapted to internally reflect the third portion in the third direction
Implementation Method 4
The trunk is connected to the first, second, and third branches, and is adapted to internally transmit the plurality of light rays against the outer surfaces of the first, second and third branches
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AI summary
A multi-branched light guide device for a light assembly includes first, second, and third braches each adapted to internally transmit respective portions of a plurality of lights rays along respective directions. The branches each include a respective outer surface adapted to internally reflect the respective portions in the respective directions. A trunk of the device is connected to the branches, and is adapted to internally transmit the plurality of light rays against the outer surfaces of the branches.