Multi-purpose Portable Light with Headlight and Floodlight Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable lighting products, such as flashlights and stick lights, are limited in providing both focused and general area illumination, and often have unused surface areas, lacking multi-purpose features.
Innovation Solution
A portable light device with an elongated body featuring a headlight and floodlight panel, a clip assembly, a bottle opener, and additional features like a lanyard aperture, designed to provide adjustable and versatile lighting and non-lighting functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional portable lighting products (flashlights, stick lights) are designed to provide focused lighting for small spaces, then illumination intensity for small areas is improved, but the ability to provide general area illumination (floodlight-like lighting) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The portable lighting device is divided into separate lighting modules: a headlight module for focused illumination and a floodlight panel for general area illumination. Each module can be independently controlled, allowing the user to select between focused lighting, general lighting, or a combination of both, thereby resolving the contradiction between focused lighting intensity and lighting pattern versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable lighting device incorporates multiple lighting functions (headlight, floodlight panel, combination mode) within a single device, enabling it to perform both focused illumination and general area illumination. This multi-functionality directly addresses the contradiction by making the device adaptable to different lighting needs while maintaining focused lighting capability.
2Ease of operation
If conventional portable lighting products are designed to provide lighting capabilities, then lighting function is improved, but the utilization of surface area deteriorates (leaving majority of surface area unused)
Solution Approach 1:
The surface of the portable lighting device is utilized for multiple purposes: the headlight module provides focused lighting, the floodlight panel provides general area illumination, and the body surface incorporates attachment features such as a belt clip and bottle opener. This multi-functional use of the device surface resolves the contradiction by making productive use of the surface area while maintaining lighting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines lighting functions (headlight, floodlight) with non-lighting functions (belt clip, bottle opener, lanyard aperture) into a single integrated device. This merging of functions allows the surface area to serve multiple purposes, resolving the contradiction between lighting functionality and surface area utilization.
3Device complexity
If portable lighting products are designed with single-function lighting capabilities, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different settings deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional modules (headlight module, floodlight panel, attachment features) that can be independently controlled. This segmentation allows for added versatility without proportionally increasing complexity, as each module operates independently. The contradiction is resolved by organizing complexity into manageable, functional segments that enhance adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable lighting device is designed as a multi-functional unit incorporating headlight, floodlight panel, belt clip, bottle opener, and lanyard aperture. This universal design enables the device to adapt to various settings and uses (automotive repair, construction, camping, etc.) while maintaining a unified structure that manages complexity through integrated design.
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
Enables multi-purpose use by offering both focused and general area illumination, along with additional functionalities like attachment options and a bottle opener, enhancing usability in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
The adjustable headlight may include a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged in a circular array and a single reflector positioned behind the plurality of light emitting diodes
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-purpose portable light includes an elongated body that has a first end and a second end. The elongated body extends from the first end to the second end. A headlight is mounted on the first end of the elongated body and a floodlight panel is located at a front portion of the elongated body. Further, the second end of the elongated body includes a base member. In addition, the elongated member includes one or more of the following elements: a belt clip, one or more magnets, an aperture to attach a fastener, a bottle opener, and a hook mechanism.