High-Voltage Neon Light String Modular Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED light strings face challenges in controlling and regulating LEDs to display different colors and in assembling and disassembling light bars conveniently for user needs.

Innovation Solution

A high-voltage neon light string system comprising a controller with an AC-DC rectifier and filter circuit, a DC-DC voltage step-down and stabilizer circuit, a zero-cross signal detection circuit, and a control circuit, allowing for wireless or key-based control of light bars to display various colors through pulse width signals, with threaded connections for easy assembly and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If LED light strings are applied in AC power supply environments, then energy saving and environmental friendliness are improved, but control and regulation of LEDs to display different colors becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy savingVSAvoidcontrol and regulation of LED colors
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The light string is divided into multiple independent light bars, each with its own control capability. The controller is segmented into functional modules (AC-DC rectifier, DC-DC voltage step-down, control circuit) that can independently manage different aspects of LED control, enabling color regulation while maintaining energy efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic control through pulse width modulation (PWM) signals generated by the control circuit. This allows real-time adjustment of LED brightness and color by varying the duty cycle of control signals, enabling flexible color display while operating efficiently on AC power supply

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If light bars are designed for fixed installation, then structural stability is improved, but assembly and disassembly convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The light string system is segmented into modular light bars that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each light bar contains complete functional units (LED display circuit, power signal input circuit), allowing flexible configuration while maintaining structural integrity when assembled

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The threaded connector design allows light bars to be nested or串联 connected in series. The internal threaded structures enable one light bar to be inserted into and secured by another, creating a stable nested configuration that is easy to assemble and disassemble while maintaining structural stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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

Enables convenient and flexible control of LED colors and easy assembly/disassembly of light bars, enhancing user practicality and usability.

Implementation Method 1

the AC-DC rectifier and filter circuit converts AC into high-voltage DC to supply power to the light bars

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRectification:

Implementation Method 2

the DC-DC voltage step-down and stabilizer circuit supplies power to the control circuit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage step-down and stabilization:

Implementation Method 3

the LED display circuits display different colors according to data of the signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight-emitting diode effect: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS11221114B2High-voltage neon light string
Publication Date: 2022.01.11 HUI ZHOU GATEWAY PLASTIC & HARDWARE LIGHTING CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the field of neon lights, and in particular to a high-voltage neon light string. The high-voltage neon light string of the present invention is formed by connecting a controller and a plurality of light bars end to end. The number of light bars connected is determined according to a user's needs, and it is convenient for assembly and disassembly. The user can control a transmitter by keys or wirelessly to send signals with different pulse widths to the light bars, and LED units on the light bars receive the input signals and then display different colors according to data of the signals.