Optical Fiber Illumination Fixing Unit for Uniform Luminosity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Optical fiber lamps face issues with luminosity irregularity due to their flexible nature, leading to variable brightness along their length and displacement during impact, which affects the uniformity and efficiency of illumination patterns.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber illumination apparatus comprising a light source module, a guide unit, and a fixing unit, where the light source module includes a bracket and ferrule to secure optical fibers, and the guide unit and fixing unit ensure proper alignment and fixation of optical fibers to maintain uniform illumination patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If optical fibers are used for lighting, then various illumination patterns can be created with flexible optical fibers, but the brightness varies locally in the longitudinal direction and the optical fibers may be displaced when impacted
Solution Approach 1:
The optical fiber bundle is divided into multiple segments with different numbers of optical fibers. The fixing unit includes multiple fixing portions that secure different segments of the optical fiber bundle, allowing each segment to have a controlled number of fibers to achieve uniform luminosity while maintaining flexibility for various illumination patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the optical fiber bundle have different numbers of optical fibers to compensate for luminosity variations. The fixing unit creates local differences in fiber distribution, with more fibers in regions that would otherwise be dimmer and fewer fibers in regions that would be brighter, achieving uniform overall luminosity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If optical fibers are used for lighting, then various illumination patterns can be created with flexible optical fibers, but the optical fibers may be displaced when impacted
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing unit is divided into multiple fixing portions that independently secure different segments of the optical fiber bundle. This segmentation allows each portion to provide localized stabilization, preventing displacement while maintaining the overall flexibility of the optical fiber system for creating various illumination patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing unit is pre-installed on the guide unit at specific positions before the optical fiber bundle is arranged. This preliminary positioning ensures that the optical fibers are secured at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, preventing displacement during impact while allowing flexibility for illumination pattern creation.
3Ease of operation
If optical fibers are arranged without fixation, then the optical fibers remain flexible for pattern creation, but the optical fibers cannot be positioned in place and are easily displaced
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing unit acts as an intermediary between the guide unit and the optical fiber bundle. It provides a structured interface with multiple fixing portions that secure the optical fibers at predetermined positions, enabling precise arrangement while maintaining the flexibility of the optical fibers for operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus achieves high light efficiency and uniform luminosity by securely fixing optical fibers, preventing displacement and ensuring consistent illumination patterns, thereby enhancing the commodity value of optical fiber lamps.
Implementation Method 1
Optical fibers are flexible and configured for transmitting light therethrough when the light is introduced into the optical fibers
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an optical fiber illumination apparatus configured for ensuring high light efficiency and uniform luminosity when displaying an illumination pattern with flexible optical fibers in fiber optic lighting.