Projection Device Dynamic Meteor Effect via Rotating Light Transmitter

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing starry sky projection lamps produce static patterns, resulting in a simplistic ambiance, failing to provide a dynamic and engaging visual experience.

Innovation Solution

A projection device comprising a first light-emitting component with a light-emitting member, a light-transmitting member, and a driving member, which generates a linear light band that intersects with the light-transmitting member to create moving star-like spots, simulating a meteor effect by allowing relative motion between the components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a static light-emitting structure is used, then the device is simple in structure, but the projection effect is simplex and lacks dynamism

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidprojection effect diversity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by introducing a rotating light-transmitting member that can rotate around the light-emitting member. This rotation transforms the static light pattern into a dynamic one, creating moving star-like spots and meteor-like effects on the ceiling. The light-transmitting member has light-transmitting regions and light-shading regions that, when rotated, produce varying projection patterns, thereby resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and projection effect diversity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a rotating light-transmitting member is added to create dynamic effects, then the projection effect becomes dynamic and engaging, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection effect diversityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the light source function and the light modulation function into a single integrated structure. The light-emitting member and light-transmitting member are combined such that the light-transmitting member rotates around the light-emitting member, eliminating the need for separate complex control systems. This merging approach achieves dynamic projection effects while keeping the overall structure relatively simple and easy to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 device enhances user experience by generating a dynamic meteor-like effect, improving the visual engagement and ambiance compared to static starry sky projections.

Implementation Method 1

a first light-emitting member, used for generating a linear light band

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a first light-transmitting member, defined with a first linear light-transmitting region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight transmission: Refraction

Implementation Method 3

a first driving member, fixedly connected with the first light-emitting member or the first light-transmitting member, and used for allowing the first light-emitting member and the first light-transmitting member to generate a relative motion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical motion:

Implementation Method 4

a first lens, the first light-emitting member, the first light-transmitting member and the first lens being sequentially arranged

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical focusing: Lens

Data Source

PatentUS11428376B1Projection device
Publication Date: 2022.08.30 XIN YUANTING
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AI summary

A projection device includes a first light-emitting component including a first light-emitting member, a first light-transmitting member, a first driving member and a first lens. The first light-emitting member is used for generating a linear light band; the first light-transmitting member is defined with a first linear light-transmitting region; the first driving member is fixedly connected with the first light-emitting member or the first light-transmitting member, and used for allowing the first light-emitting member and the first light-transmitting member to generate a relative motion, and allowing the linear light band to intersect with the first linear light-transmitting region; and the first lens, the first light-emitting member, the first light-transmitting member and the first lens are sequentially arranged. The projection device of the present disclosure is capable of generating the dynamic meteor effect to improve the user experience.