Power Outage Socket Device with Integrated Battery and Sensor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light sources cannot function during power failures and require complex, professional installation, taking up additional space and lacking an aesthetic design.
Innovation Solution
A power outage socket device that can be easily installed on standard lamps, featuring a cylindrical design with a male connector for the lamp socket and a female socket for standard bulbs, incorporating rechargeable batteries for emergency power, and a photoelectric sensor to activate LED light sources automatically when ambient light is low.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional light sources are used, then the lighting system is simple and inexpensive, but the light source cannot function during power failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a battery-powered emergency light system with a standard AC-powered light socket into a single integrated device. The housing contains both a battery compartment with emergency light bulb and a standard light socket, merging two separate lighting systems into one unit that provides both normal and emergency lighting functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: it acts as a standard AC-powered light socket for normal operation and simultaneously functions as a battery-powered emergency light system. The housing contains both a standard light socket for AC-powered bulbs and a separate emergency light bulb powered by an internal battery, providing universal lighting capability regardless of power availability.
2Reliability
If hardwired emergency lighting systems are installed, then reliable emergency power is provided, but professional installation is required and additional space is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a plug-and-play design where the entire emergency lighting system is contained in a portable housing that can be easily installed and removed without professional wiring. The battery-powered emergency light system is self-contained and requires no hardwiring, making it accessible to consumers without electrical expertise.
3Reliability
If separate emergency light sources are provided, then emergency lighting is available, but the device occupies additional space and lacks aesthetic appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the emergency light bulb and battery system within the same housing as the standard light socket, creating a compact unified device. The housing contains both AC and DC light sources in close proximity, eliminating the need for separate emergency lighting fixtures and reducing overall space requirements.
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 a light source to function during power outages without additional space or aesthetic compromise, providing reliable and energy-efficient emergency lighting with adjustable brightness and automatic activation.
Implementation Method 1
a photoelectric light sensor may be used to detect ambient light, and determine whether or not the emergency light sources should be activated
Implementation Method 2
the device contains one or more batteries, which may be rechargeable, to provide emergency power in the case where normal power is interrupted
Implementation Method 3
The additional light sources may include light emitting diodes (LEDs) or the like
Data Source
AI summary
A power outage socket device that may be installed on a variety of lamps or light fixtures. The bottom of the device has a male connector adapted to be inserted into the light socket on the lamp or light fixture, in place of the light bulb. A female socket adapted to receive the light bulb is located on the top of the device. The male connector may be recessed. When power is interrupted, emergency power is provided to one or more emergency light sources on the device to provide light. Emergency power is provided by one or more batteries, which may be rechargeable. The device also may include means for connecting a lamp harp, or for allowing a lamp harp to pass through the device. A photoelectric light sensor may be used to detect ambient light and control whether emergency light is provided when normal power is interrupted.