Paint Edger Light Assembly Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional paint edgers lack effective illumination in dark or hard-to-reach areas during painting, such as corners and small spaces, making it difficult to apply paint accurately.
Innovation Solution
A paint applicator assembly with a light assembly integrated into the frame, featuring a printed circuit board with multiple light sources positioned to direct light in various directions and a lens member to cover these sources, providing comprehensive illumination around the paint edger.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional paint edgers are used without additional lighting, then the device structure remains simple, but visibility in dark areas is insufficient making it difficult to apply paint accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting function with the paint edger structure by integrating light sources into the frame. The light assembly becomes a unified component of the paint edger, merging illumination capability with the painting tool to eliminate the need for separate lighting equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The paint edger is transformed into a multi-functional device that simultaneously performs painting and illumination functions. The light sources enable the device to operate in dark areas while maintaining its primary painting capability, making it suitable for various lighting conditions without requiring additional specialized tools.
2Illumination intensity
If multiple light sources are added to illuminate all directions, then comprehensive illumination is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different light sources are positioned at specific locations on the frame to provide targeted illumination for different painting scenarios. The light sources are strategically placed to illuminate corners, edges, and hard-to-reach areas, with each light source serving a specific local illumination need rather than uniformly lighting all areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The light sources are arranged in three-dimensional space around the paint edger frame, with lights positioned at different heights, angles, and locations. This spatial arrangement creates comprehensive illumination coverage by utilizing multiple dimensions of light placement rather than a single-plane configuration.
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 light assembly enhances visibility in dark areas, allowing for more precise and efficient painting by illuminating corners and small spaces, improving the accuracy of paint application.
Implementation Method 1
The first light source is configured to direct light along a first direction, and the second light source is configured to direct light along a second direction that is different than the first direction
Implementation Method 2
The light assembly further includes a lens member configured to cover the plurality of light sources
Data Source
AI summary
A paint applicator assembly includes a frame having a base. The base has a forward side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side. A light assembly is supported by the frame. The light assembly includes a printed circuit board having a forward side portion positioned proximate the forward side of the base. The light assembly further includes a plurality of light sources supported on the printed circuit board. The plurality of light sources includes a first light source and a second light source positioned on the forward side portion. The first light source is configured to direct light along a first direction, and the second light source is configured to direct light along a second direction that is different than the first direction.