Pivotable LED Housing Illumination System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illumination systems have limited adaptability and functionality, failing to accommodate a variety of lighting application requirements efficiently, economically, and easily to manufacture and utilize.
Innovation Solution
An illumination system with pivotably or rotatably secured housings, featuring a first housing with a cavity and an elongated illumination strip emitting light, where a second housing can be rotated or pivoted to direct light in multiple directions, utilizing a three-way switch to control light emitting diodes and phosphor layers for adjustable lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional light devices are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability to accommodate various lighting application requirements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system is divided into multiple independent housing units (first housing, second housing, third housing) that can be individually manufactured and then assembled. Each housing contains specific components (illumination strip, electrical component, lens) that can be independently positioned and oriented, allowing the system to adapt to various lighting requirements while maintaining simple individual component manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The housings are pivotably or rotatably secured to each other, enabling dynamic reconfiguration of the illumination system. Users can manipulate the relative positions and orientations of the housings to direct light in different directions, providing adaptability to different lighting application requirements without complicating the basic structural design of each housing
2Ease of operation
If multiple housings are pivotably secured to each other for flexible light direction, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each housing unit is designed with universal functionality to house different components (illumination strip, electrical component, lens) and can be interconnected with other housings in various configurations. This multi-functionality allows the same basic housing design to serve multiple purposes and be operated easily in different lighting scenarios without requiring complex specialized components for each 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 system allows for flexible and efficient light direction, accommodating various lighting needs by enabling the user to selectively direct light in multiple directions, enhancing adaptability and ease of use while maintaining economic and efficient manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
an elongated illumination strip having a plurality of light emitting diodes positioned along a longitudinal axis thereof, and operable to emit visible radiation or light in a downward direction toward a countertop surface area
Implementation Method 2
a phosphor layer extending along the printed circuit board and substantially encompassing the set of light emitting diodes
Data Source
AI summary
An illumination system having a plurality of housings pivotably or rotatably secured to each other, and capable of directing light in different directions when the plurality of housing are reconfigured relative to each other.