Projection Lamp Modules for Dynamic Nebula and Star Effects

Solution Overview

Problem

Current lighting lamps offer only monotonous lighting and fail to create diverse and aesthetically pleasing atmospheres, leading to visual fatigue as consumers seek more engaging lighting experiences.

Innovation Solution

A projection lamp with three distinct modules: one for creating the effect of nebulae and iridescent clouds, another for twinkling stars, and a third for various nebulae or cloud shapes, utilizing rotating motors, LEDs, lasers, diffractive optical elements, and concave-convex surfaces to achieve dynamic lighting effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single emitted light element is used for lighting, then the lighting function is simple and reliable, but the lighting atmosphere becomes monotonous and causes visual aesthetic fatigue

Engineering Contradiction:
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting device is divided into three independent projection modules, each responsible for a specific lighting effect (nebulae and iridescent clouds, twinkling stars, and different shapes of nebulae or iridescent clouds). This segmentation allows each module to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The projection lamp integrates multiple projection modules that can work independently or in combination, enabling the device to provide diverse lighting atmospheres including nebulae effects, star effects, and combined effects, thus achieving multi-functionality in a single lighting device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple projection modules are added to create diverse lighting effects, then the lighting atmosphere becomes diverse and engaging, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple projection modules are merged into a single integrated housing structure, sharing common components such as the power supply unit, control circuit board, and housing. This merging approach reduces overall device complexity while maintaining the diversity of lighting effects through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated design allows the lighting device to perform multiple functions through different module combinations, providing nebulae effects, star effects, and combined effects in a single device, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If independent projection modules are used for different effects, then customizable lighting effects can be displayed independently or combined, but the manufacturing process becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into standardized projection modules that can be manufactured independently and then assembled into the final product. This segmentation facilitates modular manufacturing, where each module can be produced using optimized processes for its specific function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular design with standardized interfaces and shared components enables flexible assembly configurations, allowing manufacturers to produce different versions by combining modules in various arrangements while maintaining ease of assembly through universal mounting structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 multiple, customizable lighting effects that can be displayed independently or combined, providing enhanced visual enjoyment and meeting the evolving aesthetic demands of users.

Implementation Method 1

the first projection module includes a first rotating motor, an LED lamp panel, a rotating disc, a plurality of small lenses and a first transparent sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission from LED: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a continuous irregular concave-convex surface is arranged on the surface of the first transparent sheet; the first projection module is used for forming the effect of mist and clouds floating in the starry sky

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction through lenses and transparent sheets: Refraction

Implementation Method 3

the second projection module includes a second rotating motor, a first laser, a DOE optical sheet and a grid sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser emission: Laser

Implementation Method 4

the DOE optical sheet and the first laser are coaxially arranged and the DOE optical sheet is located at the bottom of the grid sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffraction through DOE optical sheet: Diffraction

Implementation Method 5

the third projection module includes a third rotating motor, a second laser, a reflection sheet and a second transparent sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser emission: Laser

Implementation Method 6

a laser beam of light emitted by the second laser and reflected by the reflection sheet is projected from the bottom of the second transparent sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection of light: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS11454375B1Projection lamp capable of simultaneously achieving multiple effects
Publication Date: 2022.09.27
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AI summary

The present utility model discloses a projection lamp capable of simultaneously achieving multiple effects. The projection lamp includes a housing formed by connecting an upper housing and a lower housing, wherein a first projection module, a second projection module and a third projection module are arranged in the housing; the first projection module includes a first rotating motor, an LED lamp panel, a rotating disc, a plurality of small lenses and a first transparent sheet; the first rotating motor is arranged at the bottom of the LED lamp panel; one end of a rotating shaft of the first rotating motor extends out of the LED lamp panel; the plurality of small lenses are arranged in the rotating disc; the rotating disc and the first transparent sheet are connected to one end of the rotating shaft in a penetrating mode; a continuous irregular concave-convex surface is arranged on the surface of the first transparent sheet; the first projection module is used for forming the effect of mist and clouds floating in the starry sky; the second projection module is used for forming the effect of twinkling stars; and the third projection module is used for forming the effect of different shapes of quasi-nebulae or clouds.