Optical Communication Lamp Device for Isolated Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamp devices face issues with unstable costs due to wire length changes, potential wire damage during assembly, decreased assembly efficiency, noise during transportation or installation, lack of electrical isolation, and reduced production efficiency due to the need for wires for long-distance connections between isolated systems.
Innovation Solution
An optical communication lamp device featuring an emitter-end driving controller, power unit, and light emitting element that converts electrical signals into optical signals for transmission, allowing no-wire electrical connection and communication between isolated systems, reducing electromagnetic interference and improving production efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wires are used for electrical connection in lamp devices, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but assembly efficiency decreases and production costs become unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wire connection system with an optical communication system. The emitter converts electrical signals to optical signals that transmit through air space to the receiver, which converts them back to electrical signals. This substitution eliminates the need for physical wire connections while maintaining reliable signal transmission, thereby improving assembly efficiency without sacrificing connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces optical signals as an intermediary medium for transmitting electrical information between isolated systems. The emitter and receiver act as intermediary devices that convert between electrical and optical domains, enabling wireless communication while maintaining signal integrity and reliability without direct physical connection.
2Reliability
If wires are used for electrical connection, then electrical connection is achieved, but wire damage during assembly may cause short circuit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the vulnerable mechanical wire system with a robust optical communication system. By transmitting signals through light rather than physical wires, the system eliminates the risk of wire damage during assembly, transportation, or installation. The optical signals pass through air space, making them immune to mechanical damage that plagues traditional wired connections.
3Reliability
If wires are used for electrical connection, then electrical connection is achieved, but noise is produced during transportation or installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the noisy mechanical wire system with a silent optical communication system. The optical signals are transmitted through light waves in air space, producing no mechanical noise during transmission. This eliminates the swaying and noise issues associated with physical wires during transportation and installation while maintaining reliable electrical connection functionality.
4Reliability
If wires are used for electrical connection, then electrical connection is achieved, but floating costs increase due to wire length changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the wire-based electrical connection system with an optical communication system that transmits signals through air space. This substitution eliminates the need for physical wires of varying lengths, thereby removing the source of floating costs associated with wire length changes. The optical system provides adaptability to different distances without additional material costs.
5Reliability
If optical couplers are used for electrical connection between isolated systems, then electrical isolation is maintained, but production efficiency decreases due to small component size
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the emitter and receiver into an integrated optical communication lamp device that combines lighting and communication functions. This integration eliminates the need for separate small optical coupler components, simplifying the system architecture and improving production efficiency while maintaining electrical isolation between systems through optical signal transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional device that serves both as a light source and an optical communication transmitter/receiver. This universal device eliminates the need for separate optical coupler components, thereby improving production efficiency while maintaining the electrical isolation function that optical coupling provides.
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 optical communication lamp device enhances production efficiency, reduces costs, minimizes noise, and provides electrical isolation without the need for wires, addressing the limitations of traditional wired connections while reducing electromagnetic wave issues.
Implementation Method 1
The emitting-end emitter converts the electrical signal into an optical signal radiated outwardly
Implementation Method 2
The receiving-end power circuit receiver receives the optical signal and converts the optical signal into a second electrical signal
Data Source
AI summary
An optical communication lamp device is provided and the lamp device includes an emitting-end driving controller, a power unit, and a light emitting element. The light emitting element is electrically connected to the emitting-end driving controller and the power unit. The emitting-end driving controller receives an electrical signal to control the light emitting element.