Portable Lighting Assembly with Modular Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of a portable lighting assembly that can be universally used in various emergency situations to assist vision, warn of hazards, and identify emergency workers, as existing solutions do not provide a versatile attachment option for persons, objects, clothing, or accessories.
Innovation Solution
A portable lighting assembly with a housing containing a power source compartment and a removable cover, attachable to a strap or base with fasteners, allowing the light to be securely positioned on persons, objects, or clothing, and featuring options like LED lights, infrared beacons, and wireless communication devices for enhanced visibility and location tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable lighting assembly is designed with universal attachment capabilities for persons, objects, clothing, and accessories, then the adaptability and versatility of the lighting assembly is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple attachment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly incorporates multiple attachment mechanisms (strap with fasteners, clip, magnet, adhesive pad) within a single device, enabling it to attach to various surfaces and objects. This multi-functionality allows one lighting assembly to serve multiple attachment purposes across different applications, resolving the contradiction by making the device itself universal rather than requiring multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is divided into separate modular components (strap, fasteners, clip, magnet, adhesive pad) that can be independently selected and combined. This segmentation allows users to configure only the attachment mechanisms needed for their specific application, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining universal attachment capability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lighting assembly includes multiple light types (visible light, infrared, ultraviolet) and wireless communication devices, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly uses periodic or pulsed illumination modes where lights can be activated intermittently rather than continuously. This allows the device to cycle through different light types (visible, infrared, ultraviolet) and communication functions in sequences, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining the ability to perform all functions when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting assembly dynamically adjusts which light sources and communication devices are active based on the operational mode and environmental conditions. The system can switch between different light types and communication functions dynamically, optimizing power usage by activating only the necessary components for each specific task
3Ease of operation
If the lighting assembly is designed to be compact and portable, then the ease of operation and portability are improved, but the volume available for components is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly uses a nested structure where smaller components are housed within larger ones. The strap, fasteners, clip, magnet, and adhesive pad are compacted into a nested arrangement that minimizes the overall volume while maintaining all attachment capabilities. This nesting allows the device to remain portable and compact without sacrificing component space
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The portable lighting assembly provides universal application in emergency situations by enhancing visibility, warning of hazards, and aiding in the identification of individuals or objects, while also offering location tracking capabilities through wireless communication, thereby improving safety and awareness in diverse environments.
Implementation Method 1
a housing comprising a power source compartment that opens to a first end, wherein a power source may be enclosed by a power source compartment closure
Implementation Method 2
A portable lighting assembly with a housing containing a power source compartment and a removable cover, attachable to a strap or base with fasteners, allowing the light to be securely positioned on persons, objects, or clothing
Data Source
AI summary
A portable fighting assembly may include a housing comprising a power source compartment that opens to a first end, wherein a power source may be enclosed by a power source compartment closure. A cover may enclose the power source and power source compartment closure. The cover may removably attach to the first end of the housing. A light may attach to a second end of the housing. The housing and cover may attach to a base which may attach to a first end of a strap by a fastener. A second and a third fastener may be attached to the strap to removably hold the strap in position while the strap may surround an object such as a utility belt, pant belt or the like. In certain embodiments, instead of a strap, the base may have wings that removably attach to each other.