Flexible Light Matrix Layout for Cut-Free Length Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light emitting devices face challenges in customization, as they are either limited to fixed sizes or require irreversible cutting, leading to reduced robustness, increased waste, and potential loss of electronics, while lacking flexibility and stretchability for versatile use.
Innovation Solution
A light emitting device comprising a flexible and stretchable body with nodes and connecting elements, allowing customization without cutting, and maintaining light output and electrical connectivity, using flexible and stretchable connecting elements like LED filaments and silicone-based polymers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If light strips are made customizable in length by cutting them to the desired length, then consumers can obtain the desired size, but the robustness of the LED light stripe is damaged and waterproofness is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic, reconfigurable light strip system where LED modules can be moved, added, or removed from the strip without permanent modification. The magnetic coupling mechanism allows the strip to adapt its configuration dynamically, enabling length customization while preserving the integrity and waterproofness of the original structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The light strip is divided into discrete, modular LED modules that can be independently positioned or removed. Each module is a self-contained unit with electrical connections that can be reconfigured, allowing the overall strip length to be customized without cutting or damaging the continuous structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stock-keeping-units of different sizes are maintained to meet customization needs, then various lengths can be provided, but costs increase due to inventory complexity
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal light strip design with modular, reconfigurable LED modules can serve multiple length requirements. The same base strip can be configured in different lengths by arranging or removing modules, eliminating the need to maintain separate inventory for each size variant.
Solution Approach 2:
The light strip system dynamically adapts to different length requirements through movable and removable modules, allowing one product design to fulfill multiple customization needs without requiring pre-manufactured variants for each possible length.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cutting is performed to customize length, then the desired size is obtained, but waste is generated and electronics may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows dynamic reconfiguration through movable modules that can be repositioned or removed without cutting. This enables length customization while preserving all electronic components for potential reuse in other configurations or applications.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of discarding excess material through cutting, the modular design allows individual LED modules to be removed and recovered for reuse. The magnetic coupling and flexible circuitry enable components to be reclaimed and repurposed, minimizing waste and electronic loss.
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 easy and versatile customization, reduces waste, maintains light quality, and ensures consistent light output across different shapes and sizes, with improved durability and reduced electronic loss.
Implementation Method 1
One or more nodes of the plurality of nodes are at least one of a light source adapted for, in operation, emitting light
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a light emitting device (1) comprising a flexible and/or stretchable body (2), a plurality of nodes (3), and a plurality of connecting elements (4). Each node (3) of the plurality of nodes (3) is separated from at least one other node (3) of the plurality of nodes (3) by one or more connecting element (4) of the plurality of connecting elements (4). At least one of the plurality of nodes (3) and the plurality of connecting elements (4) are attached to the body (2). One or more nodes of the plurality of nodes (3) are at least one of a light source, a passive element, an electrically conductive element and a passive element. One or more connecting elements of the plurality of connecting elements (4) are at least one of a light source and an electrically conductive element. The connecting elements of the plurality of connecting elements (4) are at least one of flexible and stretchable.