Non-conductive LED Reflector with Attachment System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional reflectors for LED light sources made from conductive materials require isolation gaps, leading to reduced light control efficiency and light loss, and metalized reflectors suffer from coating degradation affecting reflectivity and color accuracy.
Innovation Solution
Non-conductive reflectors with non-conductive reflective coatings on a substrate, coupled with a reflector attachment system that allows precise positioning and easy replacement, along with a media holder for optical media, enhance light control and maintain reflectivity over time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conductive materials are used for reflectors, then reflectivity is achieved, but isolation gaps are required which reduce light control efficiency and cause light loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the electrical conductivity parameter of the reflector material from conductive to non-conductive. This allows the reflector to be positioned closer to the LED light source without requiring isolation gaps, thereby improving light control efficiency and reducing light loss while maintaining reflectivity through non-conductive reflective coatings.
2Reliability
If conductive materials are used for reflectors, then reflectivity is achieved, but the reflector must be positioned farther from the LED light source
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the electrical conductivity parameter from conductive to non-conductive, eliminating the need for isolation gaps while maintaining electrical safety. This allows the reflector to be positioned closer to the LED light source, improving light control efficiency and reducing light loss.
3Illumination intensity
If metalized reflectors are used, then reflectivity is achieved, but coating degradation occurs over time affecting reflectivity and color accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure combining non-conductive substrate materials (such as glass or plastic) with non-conductive reflective coatings. This composite approach provides both immediate reflectivity and long-term durability, as the non-conductive coating does not degrade over time like metalized coatings, maintaining reflectivity and color accuracy throughout the product lifespan.
4Ease of repair
If reflectors are made easily replaceable, then maintenance is simplified, but maintaining precise coaxial orientation and position becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the reflector system into separable components: the reflector itself and the reflector attachment. This segmentation allows the reflector to be easily removed and replaced while the attachment remains with the LED module. The attachment includes alignment features that ensure precise coaxial orientation and positioning is maintained with each replacement, simplifying maintenance while preserving manufacturing precision.
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 improves light control and maintains reflectivity, reducing light loss and ensuring consistent color accuracy by using non-conductive materials and a precise attachment system, while allowing for easy reflector replacement and quick attachment of optical media.
Implementation Method 1
A non-conductive reflective coating can be disposed on the interior surface of the reflector
Data Source
AI summary
A reflector is rotatably coupled to a light emitting diode (LED) module assembly. The reflector includes multiple alignment features that correspond with multiple notches provided in a reflector attachment coupled to a LED light source. The reflector can be made of a non-conductive substrate material, such as glass, and can have a non-conductive, reflective coating deposited on the inner surface of the reflector to allow the reflector to be more closely positioned to the LED light source. Reflector attachments can help to maintain precise reflector position during coupling with the LED light source. Media holders can be removably coupled to the light emitting portion of the reflector and provide for the quick mounting and placement of one or more optical media in the light path output by the reflector.