Projector Light Source Module Fragment Containment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light source modules in projectors face issues with fragments from a broken light bulb being shot outward, potentially harming humans and damaging objects, and current solutions like bulb covers and foaming rubber layers either fail to block all fragments or cause light leakage.
Innovation Solution
A light source module with a curved air tunnel structure featuring fins on its inner wall and a tank to redirect and contain fragments, eliminating the need for a foaming rubber layer and preventing light leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a bulb cover with openings is used to block fragments, then fragment blocking is improved, but heat dissipation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The bulb cover is segmented into multiple sections: a main cover body with fragment-blocking function, and separate heat dissipation channels. This segmentation allows the cover to block fragments while maintaining effective heat dissipation pathways, resolving the contradiction between fragment protection and thermal management
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces heat dissipation holes as intermediary structures that allow thermal energy to escape while the main cover body continues to block fragments. These intermediary channels mediate between the conflicting requirements of fragment containment and heat release
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a foaming rubber layer is used to absorb fragment momentum, then fragment containment is improved, but light leakage occurs due to light reflection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the light-blocking function from the fragment-absorbing function. Instead of using a single material to perform both tasks, the design separates these functions: the bulb cover structure handles fragment containment while dedicated light-blocking measures prevent light leakage, eliminating the contradiction present in the foaming rubber solution
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the bulb cover are designed with different properties: areas facing potential fragment trajectories are reinforced for containment, while areas exposed to light are designed with light-blocking characteristics. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between fragment absorption and light reflection
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a bulb cover is added to block fragments, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bulb cover is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously blocks fragments, manages heat dissipation, and provides structural support. By making the cover universal rather than adding separate components for each function, safety is improved without proportionally increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the fragment-blocking function with the existing bulb cover structure rather than adding a separate protective component. This merging approach integrates safety features into the existing design, improving protection while minimizing increases in overall device complexity
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
Effectively blocks and contains fragments from a broken light bulb, reducing fabrication costs and preventing light leakage, thus ensuring safety and reducing damage.
Implementation Method 1
The fan 160 is located by the light bulb 120, while the light bulb 120 is located at the air inlet 140a of the air tunnel 140. The air flow generated by the fan 160 may carry the heat generated by the light bulb 120 outside through the air tunnel 140.
Implementation Method 2
The air tunnel structure has a curved inner wall, a plurality of fins, and at least one tank. The curved inner wall is located inside the air tunnel structure and corresponding to the location of the light bulb. The fins are formed on the curved inner wall for blocking fragments generated by the explosion of the light bulb.
Implementation Method 3
The tank is located by a side of the curved inner wall for carrying the fragments clashing the fins.
Data Source
AI summary
A light source module adapted to a projecting device including a light bulb, a fan, and an air tunnel structure is provided. The fan is located by the light bulb for cooling the light bulb. The air tunnel structure is located respective to the location of the light bulb, for removing the heat generated by the light bulb. The air tunnel structure has a curved inner wall, a plurality of fins, and a tank. The curved inner wall is located inside the air tunnel structure respective to the location of the light bulb. The fins are formed on the curved inner wall for blocking the fragments generated by the explosion of the light bulb. The tank is located by a side of the curved inner wall for carrying the fragments clashing the fins.


