Multicolor Indicator Light Module for Gel Nail Curing Machine

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional gel nail photocuring machines cause visual fatigue due to the need to constantly monitor the operation panel for working state information and have dull, unvaried exterior designs.

Innovation Solution

A gel nail photocuring machine with multicolor light effects, featuring a control module connected to multicolor indicator light modules and UV LED modules, which adjust light output and color based on working states, allowing for dynamic color changes to indicate operational status without requiring constant panel attention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If the operation panel displays working state information continuously, then users can monitor the machine status, but users experience visual fatigue from staring at the panel

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworking state informationVSAvoidvisual fatigue
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses multicolor indicator lights that change color to represent different working states of the machine. Instead of requiring users to read text or numerical information on an operation panel, the system displays status information through color changes (e.g., green for normal operation, red for error, yellow for warning), which reduces visual fatigue while maintaining effective information communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

2Area of stationary object

If the operation panel is made small to fit the machine housing, then the machine size is reduced, but the display becomes difficult to read and causes eye strain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation panel sizeVSAvoidvisibility of display
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional text-based displays with color-coded indicator lights that are visible from a distance and do not require close attention. The multicolor indicator lights provide clear visual cues about machine status without requiring the operation panel to be large, thus maintaining compact machine dimensions while improving ease of monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

3Ease of manufacture

If the machine housing has a simple design, then manufacturing is easier and cost is reduced, but the exterior design becomes dull and lacks variation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehousing design simplicityVSAvoidexterior design variety
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates multicolor indicator lights into the housing design, which add visual interest and aesthetic appeal to the machine exterior. The colorful light effects provide dynamic visual elements that enhance the appearance without requiring complex housing structures or additional manufacturing steps, thus maintaining ease of manufacture while improving exterior design variety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

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 machine provides engaging color light effects that inform users of the current working state, output power, and mode of the UV LED modules, reducing visual fatigue and enhancing the machine's aesthetic appeal.

Implementation Method 1

a composite light source and a uniform illumination unit provided on one side of the composite light source... each of the light-emitting units of the composite light source is gradually modulated the output power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) modules in the curing cavity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltraviolet light emission: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

Photocurable artificial fingernails are imitation fingernails formed by curing a photocurable gel with ultraviolet (UV) light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotopolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentUS10172430B2Gel nail photocuring machine with multicolor light effects
Publication Date: 2019.01.08 COSMEX
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AI summary

The present invention is to provide a gel nail photocuring machine with multicolor light effects, comprising: a machine body and a control module. The machine body has a curing cavity and one or a plurality of multicolor indicator light module provided on the machine body to produce color light effects on a housing of the machine body, wherein the multicolor indicator light module has a composite light source and a uniform illumination unit provided on one side of the composite light source. The control module is provided on the machine body and is connected to the multicolor indicator light module on the machine body, wherein the control module provides a color difference control instruction to the multicolor indicator light module according to a preset instruction in order to control an output power of each of a plurality of base-color light-emitting units of the composite light source, thereby instructing the multicolor indicator light module to emit light of various colors.