Parallel Connectable Light Control System Daisychaining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems require multiple connections for power and data transmission, making installation complex and difficult to expand, especially for tube lighting where drivers and ballasts are typically mounted on the fixture.
Innovation Solution
A parallel connectable light control system where a first driver is connected to a second driver via a standard plug socket connector carrying both data and power, allowing additional drivers to be daisychained with plug socket connectors, enabling all essential power and data to be transmitted through a single line, facilitating quick installation and easy expandability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple separate connections are used for power and data transmission in existing lighting systems, then reliable power and data delivery is achieved, but installation complexity increases and expandability becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines power transmission and data transmission into a single carrier line with integrated plug socket connectors. The connector simultaneously carries both power and dimming control signals, eliminating the need for separate connections and reducing installation complexity while maintaining reliable delivery of both functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier line and plug socket connector are designed to perform multiple functions: transmitting power, transmitting dimming control signals, and enabling daisy-chaining of additional drivers. This multi-functional design simplifies the overall connection structure while maintaining all necessary system functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If drivers are mounted on the lighting fixture for tube lighting, then power delivery is achieved, but system expansion and reconfiguration become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the driver from the lighting fixture, allowing the driver to be independently connected via the carrier line. This segmentation enables drivers to be added, removed, or reconfigured independently of the fixture, significantly improving system expandability and flexibility while maintaining proper power and control signal delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables dynamic reconfiguration through the daisy-chainable plug socket connectors, allowing users to easily add or remove drivers based on lighting needs. The carrier line design supports flexible system topology changes without requiring permanent mounting or complex rewiring.
3Productivity
If separate lines are used for power and control signals, then signal integrity is maintained, but installation time and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges power transmission and control signal transmission into a single carrier line, reducing the total amount of wiring required for installation. The integrated plug socket connector enables both functions to be delivered through one line, cutting installation time and material usage while maintaining proper signal integrity through dedicated signal paths within the connector.
Data Source
AI summary
A parallel connectable light control system has a first driver and a second driver. A dimming control interface in the first driver. The dimming control interface has a sensor side signal and the dimming signal internal output. The dimming signal internal output outputs to a dimming signal external output. The sensor side signal outputs to a sensor side signal output. The second driver receives the dimming signal external output into a dimming control interface of the second driver.