Recessed Spot Light With Rotating LED Assembly and Single Lens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting solutions, particularly diffusive panels, are inefficient in optimizing the lighting performance/consumption ratio and do not allow for the generation of multiple photometric solids using a single lens.
Innovation Solution
A recessed spot light with a single lens capable of producing two or more different photometric solids, utilizing a mechanism to rotate an array of LED light sources between orthogonal positions to achieve these patterns, and incorporating a mechanical solution for easy lens assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If diffusive panels are used to conceal direct LED view, then comfort lighting is improved, but lighting efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lens is segmented into multiple optical groups (first optical group, second optical group, etc.) that can be independently positioned. This allows different zones of the lens to handle different light distribution tasks, achieving both comfort lighting through diffusion and maintained efficiency through optimized light paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The lens is designed to be rotatable relative to the LED array, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of which optical groups face which LEDs. This enables the system to adapt between different lighting modes (comfort vs. efficiency) by rotating the lens to different angular positions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lenses are used to obtain different photometric solids, then photometric versatility is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A single lens structure performs multiple functions by incorporating different optical groups (collimating, diffusing, focusing) within the same physical component. The lens can be rotated to present different optical groups to the LED array, enabling one lens to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate lenses.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable lens mechanism allows a single static lens structure to dynamically present different optical configurations. By rotating the lens to different angular positions, the system achieves multiple photometric outcomes without requiring multiple physical lenses, thereby reducing device complexity.
3Device complexity
If a single lens is used to produce multiple photometric solids, then device complexity is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lens is divided into distinct optical groups with specific functions (collimating, diffusing, focusing). Each optical group can be manufactured and positioned with standardized precision requirements, making the overall manufacturing process more manageable despite the complexity of achieving multiple photometric solids.
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 enables high efficiency, compact structure, and ease of production while allowing multiple photometric patterns without requiring multiple lenses, enhancing lighting performance and reducing production costs.
Implementation Method 1
a lens (13) for diffusing the light radiation is placed in a central position with respect to the frame (11), where at least two optical groups (14, 15) are formed, designed for forming two or more different photometric solids
Implementation Method 2
The recessed spot light (10) has an external structure or frame (11)... at least one lens (13) for diffusing the light radiation is placed in a central position
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AI summary
Described is a recessed spot light (10) comprising an outer structure or frame (11 ), to which is connected a connection bracket (12) having a series of levers (19) connected to elastic elements (18). The frame (11) is placed around a lens (13) designed to diffuse the light radiation from at least one LED light source, which is inserted, together with a dissipating element, in a containment assembly (16), placed in correspondence with the lens (13) and in a position adjacent and innermost to the connection bracket (12). At least two optical groups (14, 15) are formed on the lens (13), designed to form two or more different photometric solids by means of a release and rotation mechanism of the containment assembly (16) formed by the dissipating element and by the LED light source, which allows the LED light source to be collimated alternatively with each optical group (14, 15).