Portable Lamp Assembly with Hinged Side Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamp assemblies are unable to effectively treat the entire face, including the ears, and lack sufficient height adjustment for comfortable and efficient treatment of larger body areas.
Innovation Solution
A portable lamp assembly with a spine member and hinged side panels that can be adjusted in height and angle, featuring light emitting diodes and a cooling fan system, allowing for flexible positioning and treatment of various body areas without external support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing lamp assemblies use a fixed structure, then the structure is simple and stable, but the lamp cannot effectively treat the entire face including the ears and lacks sufficient height adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp assembly is divided into a central spine member and multiple hinged side panels that can be independently adjusted. This segmentation allows each panel to be positioned to cover different areas (face, ears, neck) while maintaining overall structural simplicity through the shared spine member.
Solution Approach 2:
The side panels are equipped with hinges and tangent links that enable dynamic adjustment of height and angle. This dynamic structure allows the lamp to adapt to various treatment areas including the entire face and ears, while the hinge mechanism maintains structural simplicity through standardized joint designs.
2Ease of operation
If the lamp assembly uses fixed height and angle, then the structure is simple, but it lacks sufficient adjustment for comfortable and efficient treatment of larger body areas
Solution Approach 1:
The tangent links are designed with multiple vertical adjustment positions that allow easy height adjustment through simple positioning mechanisms. The hinges enable straightforward angle adjustment, providing ease of operation for treating larger body areas without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp assembly allows independent adjustment of height and angle parameters through the tangent links and hinges. This parameter adjustability enables comfortable and efficient treatment of various body areas while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized adjustment mechanisms.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the lamp assembly requires external support, then the structure can be simpler, but it reduces portability and flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The tangent links are designed to rest on the support surface when the side panels are in the open position, providing self-support stability without requiring external equipment. This dynamic support mechanism maintains lamp stability during treatment while preserving portability and flexibility for easy relocation.
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 portable lamp assembly provides comprehensive treatment of the face, including the ears, and offers adjustable height and angle settings for treating larger areas, enhancing stability and comfort during use.
Implementation Method 1
the spine member including at least one spine member source of light connected to the spine member bottom side of the spine member
Data Source
AI summary
A portable lamp assembly includes a spine member, a first and second side panel rotatably connected to the spine member, and a pair of first and second tangent links prismatically and rotatably operably coupled to the first and second side panel. Each of the tangent links has a plurality of vertical adjustment positions disposed between an upper and lower portion. The spine member and the first and second side panels have at least one source of light connected thereto. The first side panel and the second side panel can be rotated between an open position to allow the sources of light emit light towards a target area and a closed position for storage of the portable lamp assembly. The portable lamp assembly is free standing in the open position to allow the portable lamp assembly to be used without any external support.