Rayleigh Scatter Light Fixture with Dynamic Sun Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Rayleigh scatter lighting devices fail to effectively simulate the dynamic movement of the sun and sky illumination, lacking a realistic and immersive experience in indoor environments.
Innovation Solution
A light fixture with a layered structure comprising an LED emitter, focusing lens assembly, near field and far field mirrors, and a Rayleigh scatter board that focuses and scatters light to create a simulated sun and sky effect, with adjustable mirror angles to mimic the sun's movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple light source is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to simulate dynamic sun and sky illumination is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is segmented into multiple functional layers: a first layer containing the LED emitter and focusing lens assembly, and a second layer containing the Rayleigh scatter board. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function efficiently, creating realistic sun and sky effects without requiring a single complex component
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs adjustable mirror angles and movable components that allow the lighting system to dynamically simulate the movement of the sun across the sky. The focusing lens assembly and Rayleigh scatter board can be adjusted to change the position and appearance of the simulated sun, providing dynamic illumination that adapts to different times of day
2Device complexity
If fixed mirror angles are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to mimic sun movement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable mirror angles that allow the lighting system to dynamically simulate the movement of the sun across the sky. The focusing lens assembly and Rayleigh scatter board can be adjusted to change the position and appearance of the simulated sun, providing dynamic illumination that adapts to different times of day
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 solution provides a realistic skylight effect with a simulated sun and blue sky, enhancing the visual experience by projecting a bright spot that appears to move across the sky, creating a more immersive and natural lighting environment.
Implementation Method 1
A focusing lens assembly is mounted in the first layer, and the focusing lens focuses light emitted from the LED emitter into a focused beam
Implementation Method 2
The near field mirror receives the focused beam and reflects a mirrored beam from the focused beam
Implementation Method 3
The far field mirror receives the mirrored beam from the near field mirror. The far field mirror reflects the mirrored beam to an angled beam
Implementation Method 4
A Rayleigh scatter board is translucent and receives the angled beam which partially scatters when passing through the Rayleigh scatter board
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AI summary
A Rayleigh scatter light has a first layer and a second layer above the first layer. An LED emitter is mounted in the first layer. The LED emitter is configured to emit light. A focusing lens assembly is mounted in the first layer, and the focusing lens focuses light emitted from the LED emitter into a focused beam. A is mounted in the first layer. The near field mirror receives the focused beam and reflects a mirrored beam from the focused beam. A far field mirror is mounted in the second layer above the near field mirror. The far field mirror receives the mirrored beam from the near field mirror. The far field mirror reflects the mirrored beam to an angled beam. A Rayleigh scatter board is translucent and receives the angled beam which partially scatters when passing through the Rayleigh scatter board.