Multi-configurable LED Light Fixtures for High and Low Bay Applications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional high bay and low bay light fixtures using HID lamps are limited in versatility, require specific ceiling heights, and pose environmental and safety risks due to materials like mercury and potential violent failures.
Innovation Solution
Development of multi-configurable high luminous output light fixture systems utilizing group III-V nitride based LEDs on silicon carbide substrates, allowing adjustable light patterns and configurations suitable for both high and low bay applications with minimal maintenance and energy efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional HID lamps are used in light fixtures, then high luminous output is achieved, but environmental harm and safety risks increase due to mercury content and potential violent failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the harmful elements (mercury and heavy metals) from the lighting system by replacing HID lamps with LED technology. The LED modules contain no mercury or heavy metals, thereby removing the source of environmental contamination and safety hazards while maintaining high luminous output through solid-state light emission.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the fundamental operating parameters of the light source by transitioning from gas-discharge HID lamps to solid-state LED technology. This parameter change eliminates the need for mercury vapor and electric arcs, replacing them with electroluminescence in semiconductor materials, thereby resolving the contradiction between high output and harmful factors.
2Illumination intensity
If conventional HID lamp fixtures are designed for specific ceiling heights, then appropriate light emission patterns are achieved, but adaptability to different applications is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing LED modules and fixtures that can function across multiple ceiling height configurations. The modular LED assemblies can be arranged in various patterns and orientations, allowing the same fixture design to serve both low-bay and high-bay applications, as well as indoor and outdoor settings, thereby achieving adaptability without compromising light emission quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces dynamic configurability through adjustable LED module arrangements and reconfigurable fixture designs. The modular components can be dynamically repositioned and reconfigured to adapt to different ceiling heights and application requirements, transforming static single-purpose fixtures into versatile multi-functional lighting solutions.
3Ease of operation
If modular LED designs are used, then ease of manipulation and configuration is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the lighting system into discrete modular LED modules that can be independently manipulated, configured, and replaced. Each module contains complete functional elements (LED chips, phosphors, heat sinks, lenses), allowing simple assembly and disassembly without requiring complex tools or procedures, thereby improving ease of operation while managing complexity through standardized interfaces.
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 solution provides flexible, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance lighting solutions that can be configured for various applications, reducing environmental impact and safety hazards associated with traditional fixtures.
Implementation Method 1
Solid state light devices, for example, light emitting diodes (LEDs) can be used in a variety products for indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial applications
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AI summary
Multi-configurable, high luminous output light fixture systems, devices, and methods are disclosed. Light fixtures can be configured to produce variable light emission outputs and patterns and can include LED packages wherein at least one can be movable with respect to another of the LED packages. In addition, a power supply can selectively dim or turn off at least one of the LED packages. The light fixtures disclosed herein can be used in both high bay and low bay light fixtures.