Portable Lamp With Telescoping Shaft and Modular Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable lighting solutions lack flexibility and versatility in power sourcing and mounting options, limiting their effectiveness in various outdoor applications, especially when conventional AC power is unavailable.
Innovation Solution
A portable lamp system featuring a high-intensity LED illumination module on a height-adjustable telescoping shaft with a removable and collapsible base module, powered by a rechargeable DC power source and an electronic control module with wireless networking, allowing for adaptable positioning and centralized control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If portable lighting uses fixed mounting and power options, then device simplicity is maintained, but adaptability and versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is designed with multiple mounting options (tripod base, vehicle mount, handheld) and multiple power sourcing options (vehicle battery, AC outlet, rechargeable battery pack) integrated into a single device. This allows the same lighting apparatus to adapt to various outdoor applications including sports practice, camping, and emergency use without requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into separable modules: a lighting assembly, a removable base module (tripod), and an interchangeable power module. This segmentation allows users to configure different combinations of mounting and power options based on specific application needs, enhancing versatility while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design.
2Illumination intensity
If portable lighting uses high-intensity illumination, then brightness is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system incorporates an electronic control module with wireless networking capability that enables dynamic adjustment of illumination intensity and color. Users can adapt the light output to match specific application requirements, consuming only the necessary amount of power for each situation rather than operating at maximum intensity continuously.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes adjustable brightness and color parameters through electronic control of the LED illumination module. This allows optimization of the balance between illumination intensity and power consumption by selecting appropriate light output levels based on ambient conditions and application needs.
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 provides flexible and efficient lighting with adjustable brightness and color, suitable for diverse applications such as sports practice, camping, and emergency use, by offering multiple power sourcing options and easy mounting configurations.
Implementation Method 1
powered by a rechargeable DC power source
Implementation Method 2
An illumination module 13 in the form of an high-intensity LED lamp or light 13
Data Source
AI summary
A portable lamp includes an illumination module, a shaft supporting the illumination module, a base module configured to support the shaft and the illumination module; and a power module, including an electrical power source and a cable configured to connect to the power source, the power module electrically coupled to the illumination module.