Prismatic Lens Beam Segmentation for Dynamic Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diffused light projectors are limited in their ability to produce multiple fixed or moving beams of diffused light from a single light source, restricting their versatility in creating dynamic lighting effects.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a prismatic lens with rotating and positionable facets between the light source and a Fresnel or plano-convex lens, allowing the light to be broken into multiple beams that can converge, diverge, and rotate, enabling various optical effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single light source with a reflector and diffuser is used, then the structure is simple and reliable, but only a single beam of diffused light can be produced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single light beam into multiple beams by introducing a prismatic lens with multiple facets between the light source and diffuser. Each facet of the prismatic lens refracts the light at different angles, segmenting the original single beam into multiple separate beams that can be independently directed and diffused.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a prismatic lens as an intermediary optical element between the light source and the diffuser. This intermediary component modifies the light path by refraction, enabling the transformation from a single beam to multiple beams without fundamentally changing the basic projector structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the light beam is statically diffused through a fixed lens, then the optical path is simple, but dynamic lighting effects and beam movements cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the static optical system into a dynamic one by making the prismatic lens rotatable around the optical axis. This rotational capability allows the facets of the prismatic lens to change their orientation relative to the light source, enabling the generated beams to move and create dynamic lighting effects such as rotating patterns and changing beam directions.
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 the creation of dynamic, multiple diffused beams of light with adjustable shapes and movements, enhancing the projector's capability to produce scenographic effects and improve lighting versatility.
Implementation Method 1
at least one prismatic lens (6) is placed between said light source (2) and said main lens (3)... the prismatic lens (6)... which breaks up the beam of light issuing from said light source (2) into a plurality of beams of light
Implementation Method 2
The main lens 3 is made up of a plano-convex lens or a Fresnel lens having one side flat and frosted (not completely transparent), to diffuse the beam of light incident upon the flat side itself
Implementation Method 3
This optical element 4 is often formed as a parabolic reflector or optical condenser... which receives the beam of light issuing from it and contrives to convey it
Data Source
AI summary
Diffused light projector comprising:a light source;a main lens acting on the beam of light coming from the light source, said main lens being a Fresnel lens or a plano-convex lens to diffuse incident beam or beams of light;at least one prismatic lens located between the light source and the main lens to condition the beam of light coming from said light source.