Optical Light Guide for Tungsten Filament LED Patterns
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current LED light devices lack decorative features while maintaining a low cost, and there is a need for solutions that can replicate the aesthetic appeal of traditional Tungsten bulbs while utilizing advanced LED technology.
Innovation Solution
A light apparatus comprising a driver circuit, an LED plate, an optical light guide, a connector, and a bulb shell, where the optical light guide forms an enlightened pattern by directing and shaping light, potentially mimicking a Tungsten filament appearance, and featuring adjustable LED modules for varying light effects and patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If traditional Tungsten bulbs are replaced with advanced LED technology, then luminous efficacy is improved, but decorative features are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an optical light guide with specific structural features (protrusions, patterns) to copy and replicate the visual appearance of traditional Tungsten filament structures. The light guide transforms LED light into patterns that mimic the aesthetic characteristics of incandescent bulbs, allowing decorative features to be preserved while using energy-efficient LED technology
Solution Approach 2:
The optical light guide acts as an intermediary component between the LED light source and the final visual output. It receives light from the LED modules and transforms it into decorative patterns that simulate traditional bulb appearances, thereby mediating between the functional requirements of LED efficiency and the aesthetic requirements of decorative design
2Use of energy by moving object
If decorative light effects are achieved using advanced LED technology, then luminous efficacy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the optical light guide component: it serves as both the structural element that shapes light into decorative patterns and as the optical medium that guides and transforms light. The connector also combines mechanical fixation with thermal management functions, reducing the need for separate components and simplifying the overall device structure
Solution Approach 2:
The optical light guide performs multiple functions simultaneously: it guides light from the LED modules, shapes the light into decorative patterns, provides structural support within the bulb shell, and facilitates heat transfer. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby managing device complexity while achieving decorative effects
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 provides a cost-effective means to achieve decorative light effects with advanced LED technology, offering customizable patterns and light intensities, effectively replacing traditional bulbs while maintaining energy efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The optical light guide has a bottom end facing to the first LED module for receiving the first light and has a top end forming an enlightened pattern where the first light escaped from the top end of the optical light guide
Implementation Method 2
The connector is used for fixing the LED plate to the optical light guide for aligning the first LED module to emit the first light into the bottom end and for transmitting heat of the LED plate to the optical light guide
Implementation Method 3
The LED plate is connected to the driver circuit and has a first LED module for emitting a first light with the driving current
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AI summary
A light apparatus with an enlightened pattern includes a driver circuit, a LED plate (13), an optical light guide (11), a connector (12) and a bulb shell (10). The LED plate (13) connected to the driver circuit has a LED module for emitting a light. The optical light guide (11) has a bottom end (113) facing to the LED module for receiving the light and has a top end (111) forming an enlightened pattern where the light escaped from the top end (111) of the optical light guide (11). The connector (12) is used for fixing the LED plate (13) to the optical light guide (11) for aligning the LED module to emit the light into the bottom end (113) and for transmitting heat of the LED plate (13) to the optical light guide (11).