Pre-wired Pyrotechnic Module with Bottom Contacts for Safe Consumer Ignition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Amateur and occasional fireworks users face challenges in safely setting up and igniting pyrotechnic displays due to the complexity and cost of professional-grade systems, as well as the difficulty in selecting and wiring pyrotechnic devices, which can be intimidating and economically infeasible.
Innovation Solution
A consumer-ready pyrotechnic display system featuring a pre-wired pyrotechnic module with electrical conductors secured beneath a mounting substrate, a control module with a processor and memory for automated ignition sequences, and compatibility with smartphones for remote operation, eliminating the need for specialized knowledge or equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If professional-grade control systems with accessible electrical contacts are used, then ease of operation for pyrotechnicians is improved, but device complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional design by placing electrical contacts on the bottom surface of the control module housing instead of the top or side surfaces. This inversion makes the contacts inaccessible to consumers during normal operation, preventing accidental contact while maintaining professional functionality. The contacts remain accessible to authorized pyrotechnicians who can safely connect e-matches during setup, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity/safety.
2Manufacturing precision
If sophisticated computer-controlled firing systems are used, then pyrotechnic display quality is improved, but cost and complexity increase making them inaccessible to consumers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-wiring the pyrotechnic devices to the control module during manufacturing. The electrical conductors are预先 connected to the electrical contacts on the bottom surface, and the system is pre-configured with automated ignition sequences stored in memory. This eliminates the need for consumers to perform complex wiring and setup procedures, making professional-quality pyrotechnic displays accessible to ordinary consumers while maintaining high display quality through precise pre-configured control sequences.
3Ease of manufacture
If electrical contacts are positioned on accessible surfaces for easy connection, then ease of setup is improved, but safety is compromised due to risk of accidental contact and tampering
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional accessible-contact design by positioning all electrical contacts exclusively on the bottom surface of the control module housing. This inversion creates a safety mechanism where accidental contact during operation is prevented, and tampering is discouraged. Authorized setup is still enabled through deliberate connection of e-matches to these bottom-surface contacts during the setup phase, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of setup and safety by making the system inherently safer while maintaining functionality for authorized users.
4Adaptability or versatility
If consumers attempt to wire pyrotechnic devices themselves, then adaptability is improved, but safety and reliability decrease due to lack of expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing pre-configured pyrotechnic modules with devices already wired to the control module during manufacturing. Consumers receive a complete, ready-to-use system with pyrotechnic devices pre-arranged on the mounting substrate and electrical conductors pre-connected to the bottom-surface contacts. This eliminates the need for consumers to perform wiring tasks, maintaining adaptability through pre-programmed automated ignition sequences while ensuring safety and reliability through professional-grade pre-installation by experts.
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 system provides a safe, user-friendly, and cost-effective means for creating professional-looking pyrotechnic displays by pre-selecting and pre-wiring pyrotechnic devices, reducing setup complexity and eliminating the need for expensive remote controls, making high-quality displays accessible to a broader audience.
Implementation Method 1
the processor ignites the electrical conductors in a sequence programmed into the memory of the control module
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AI summary
A consumer-ready, disposable pyrotechnic display system includes a pyrotechnic module and a control module. The pyrotechnic module includes a mounting substrate, electrically ignitable pyrotechnic devices, and electrical conductors connected to the pyrotechnic devices and disposed beneath the mounting substrate. The control module includes a housing having an upper surface and a bottom surface on which electrical contacts are disposed; and a processor, a memory, a power supply, and a transceiver within the housing. The electrical conductors are connected to the electrical contacts prior to receipt by the consumer. When the transceiver receives a signal from a remote device (such as a cellular telephone), the processor ignites each of the electrical conductors in a sequence programmed into the memory of the control module.