Portable Safety Lighting With 360-Degree Lens Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing safety lighting systems often fail to provide comprehensive visibility around a location, lack versatility in operation modes, and are not adequately designed for harsh environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable safety light system with a housing containing a lens and lighting elements that emit light 360 degrees around, featuring a communication module and electronic controller for customizable light patterns and brightness levels, along with magnetic and structural attachments for versatile mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If existing safety lighting systems are used, then basic lighting function is provided, but comprehensive visibility around the location is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple lighting elements arranged in specific patterns (e.g., front, rear, side lights) to provide comprehensive 360-degree visibility. Each lighting element can be independently controlled to illuminate different directions, achieving complete coverage without requiring a single complex light source.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional single-direction or limited-angle lighting to three-dimensional omnidirectional lighting coverage. By arranging lighting elements around the vehicle in multiple planes and directions, the system achieves 360-degree visibility encompassing front, rear, left, right, and diagonal directions simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed operation modes are used, then simple control is maintained, but versatility in operation modes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system incorporates multiple operable modes including normal mode, emergency mode, and reverse mode, allowing dynamic adaptation to different operating conditions. The controller switches between these modes based on vehicle state or user input, enabling the same hardware to serve multiple functions without increasing physical complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting elements serve multiple functions depending on the operational mode. For example, the same lighting elements can provide normal illumination, emergency warning signals, and reverse indication, making the system universally applicable to various driving scenarios without requiring separate dedicated components for each function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard mounting designs are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but versatile mounting options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The housing incorporates multiple mounting mechanisms including magnetic mounting capability and adjustable mounting brackets, allowing the same housing design to be installed on various surfaces and orientations. This universal mounting approach enables attachment to metal surfaces via magnets or to non-metal surfaces via adhesive pads, providing versatility without requiring multiple housing variants.
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 ensures 360-degree visibility, customizable light functions, and robustness for harsh conditions, meeting industry safety standards and providing versatile mounting options.
Implementation Method 1
The lens can be configured to receive the light emitted by the plurality of lighting elements and to direct the light toward the periphery of the housing
Implementation Method 2
The second cap can include a magnet. A projection can extend outwardly from the second cap and the magnet is secured within the projection
Data Source
AI summary
A light system includes a housing having a lens that forms a periphery of the housing. A lighting assembly is arranged within the housing and includes a plurality of lighting elements configured to emit light. The lens is configured to receive the light emitted by the plurality of lighting elements and to direct the light toward the periphery of the housing. A communication module is configured to communicate with an external device and an electronic controller is configured to activate the plurality of lighting elements in accordance with a signal received by the communication module.