Portable Light Apparatus With Detachable Modules And Rotatable Joints

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing portable light devices lack versatility and convenience in terms of portability, adjustability, and functionality, particularly for applications requiring flexible placement and different lighting modes.

Innovation Solution

A portable working light apparatus featuring a station bracket with a handle bar, middle bar, and bottom base, incorporating rotatable and detachable light modules with adjustable tilt and folding mechanisms, along with optional foldable stands and a battery-powered design, allowing for various configurations and independent operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If light modules are made detachable from the station bracket, then portability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple connection components

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The light apparatus is divided into separate modules: station bracket, first light module, and second light module. Each module can be independently detached and attached, allowing flexible reconfiguration. The joint connectors with tilt rotators and folding rotators enable segmented assembly that can be disassembled for portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The station bracket serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables adjustable positioning through rotators, and facilitates detachable connections. The same bracket structure can support different light module configurations and can be used in various lighting scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If joint connectors with tilt rotators and folding rotators are used, then adjustability of lighting angles is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The joint connectors incorporate tilt rotators and folding rotators that enable dynamic adjustment of light module angles. The tilt rotator allows rotation around a horizontal axis for angle adjustment, while the folding rotator enables folding movement, providing multiple degrees of freedom for positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The joint connector merges multiple rotation functions into a single integrated component. The tilt rotator and folding rotator work together to provide both angular adjustment and folding capability, combining what could be separate mechanisms into one unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light modules are integrated in one station bracket, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses separate light modules (first light module, second light module) that can be independently attached to or detached from the station bracket. This segmentation allows multiple functional units to be combined when needed while maintaining the ability to separate them for portability or different applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10578285B2Portable working light apparatus
Publication Date: 2020.03.03 XIAMEN ECO LIGHTING CO LTD
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AI summary

A portable working light apparatus has a station bracket, a first light module and a second light module. The station bracket comprising handle bar, a middle bar and a bottom base. The first light module and the second light module are placed at two sides of the bracket station. The first light module and the second light module are rotatable with respect to a surface ground and with respect to the bracket station with a first joint rotator and a second joint rotator. The first light module and the second light module may also be detached from the bracket station.