Pendant Lighting Motion Generator for Random Flame Flicker
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies fail to effectively address the unpredictable, unpredictable, and unpredictable nature of existing methods to simulate the unpredictable, unpredictable, and unpredictable nature of existing methods to simulate the unpredictable, random flicker and flutter of a flame. Existing methods to simulate the unpredictable, random flicker and flutter of a flame. Existing devices create systematic, predictable movements that do not effectively replicate the unpredictable, random flicker and flutter of a flame.
Innovation Solution
A motion or source of randomized, non-linear displacement and motion. The motion generator or source may be further used to actuate, stimulate, or otherwise influence the motion of other coupled articles. The motion generator or source may generate a magnetic field that acts upon a magnetically responsive object to displace the object along several degrees of freedom. Without limitation intended, the object may have magnetic, ferromagnetic, or ferrimagnetic characteristics. By way of example, the object may be constructed of or include iron, cobalt, nickel, magnetic alloys or other materials exhibiting magnetic properties. To stimulate or move the object, the source of the magnetic field may be one or more electromagnet coils. The coils may include a core having magnetic properties or may have air, for example, as its core. An electromagnet having air as its core typically creates a lower strength magnetic field, however, the field strengths may be sufficient for certain applications. Also, the stimulating current of the electromagnetic coil may be continuous, intermittent, or varying by intensity and/or direction within the coil to further randomize the behavior of the associated object.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electromagnetic coils are used to generate magnetic fields to move magnetically responsive objects, then the object can be displaced along several degrees of freedom, but the movement pattern becomes unpredictable and random rather than systematic and predictable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the magnetic field generation system adjustable and variable. The electromagnetic coils can be controlled to produce varying field strengths and directions, allowing the system to transition between systematic and random movement patterns as needed. This dynamic control enables the magnetically responsive object to be displaced along several degrees of freedom with unpredictable yet controllable randomness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by varying the electrical parameters (current, voltage, frequency) supplied to the electromagnetic coils. By changing these parameters, the magnetic field characteristics are modified, which directly affects the movement pattern of the magnetically responsive object. This allows the system to achieve random movement patterns while maintaining controllability through parameter adjustment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the stimulating current of the electromagnetic coil is varied by intensity and/or direction to randomize object behavior, then the movement becomes more unpredictable, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by using intermittent or pulsed current stimulation rather than continuous current. The electromagnetic coils are activated in periodic cycles with varying intensity and direction during each cycle, which randomizes the object's movement pattern while reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous operation. The periodic nature allows energy-saving intervals while maintaining movement randomization during active phases.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes partial action by applying magnetic field stimulation only when needed to achieve the desired random movement, rather than maintaining constant stimulation. The current is varied in intensity and direction selectively during specific phases of operation, providing sufficient randomization effect while minimizing unnecessary energy consumption during periods when full randomization is not required.
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Implementation Method 1
The motion generator or source may generate a magnetic field that acts upon a magnetically responsive object to displace the object along several degrees of freedom
Implementation Method 2
To stimulate or move the object, the source of the magnetic field may be one or more electromagnet coils
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AI summary
A pendant lighting fixture can include an outer casing, a hollow body positioned within the outer casing, a motion generator positioned within the hollow body, and an illumination assembly within a chamber formed by a cover. An upper part of the hollow body is configured to be coupled to a hanging mechanism, and a lower part of the hollow body is removably coupled to the cover. The motion generator comprises a container, a magnetic coil configured to generate a magnetic field, and an object movably responsive to the magnetic field move within the container so that a movement of the object of the motion generator by the magnetic field affects an illumination effect of the illumination assembly.