Multi-Surface Refractive Lens Spotlight Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional spotlights have a monotonous lighting effect due to light beams being refracted at limited angles, failing to cover a large area effectively.
Innovation Solution
A spotlight design incorporating a multi-surface refractive lens and a beam-splitter lens light shade, powered by a motor-driven system with light emitting diode units, allowing for the projection of light beams at various angles and colors, creating dynamic and cloud-like lighting effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional spotlight uses a single lens for light refraction, then the structure is simple, but the lighting effect is monotonous and cannot cover a large area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lens system into multiple independent lenses (first lens, second lens, third lens) with different refraction characteristics. Each lens processes light beams at different angles, creating diverse lighting effects. This segmentation allows the system to achieve complex lighting patterns while maintaining manageable individual component designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple lenses with different optical properties into a single integrated lens group. The first lens, second lens, and third lens work together to refract light beams simultaneously, creating a comprehensive lighting effect that covers various angles and patterns. This merging allows the system to achieve versatile lighting effects without requiring separate spotlight units.
2Area of stationary object
If a conventional spotlight uses a single refraction angle lens, then the lens structure is simple, but the light beam coverage area is limited
Solution Approach 1:
Each lens in the system is designed with specific local optical properties tailored to its function. The first lens, second lens, and third lens have different refraction angles and focal characteristics optimized for their respective roles in creating specific lighting patterns. This local quality optimization allows each lens to contribute uniquely to the overall coverage area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends the lighting coverage from a single angle to multiple dimensions by incorporating lenses that refract light at different angles (e.g., 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and other angles). This multi-dimensional approach to light refraction significantly expands the coverage area without requiring a proportional increase in system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional spotlight uses fixed lighting angles, then the control system is simple, but the lighting effect lacks dynamics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a motor-driven rotating mechanism that dynamically adjusts the orientation of the lens group. This allows the lighting angles and patterns to change over time, creating dynamic and varied lighting effects. The motorized control enables the system to transition between different lighting configurations, enhancing versatility while keeping the control mechanism relatively simple.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional spotlight uses multiple lenses with different refraction angles, then the lighting coverage is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the lens group and its mounting structure to serve multiple functions: holding multiple lenses, providing rotational movement, and maintaining precise optical alignment. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the manufacturing process by consolidating functions into integrated assemblies.
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 the spotlight to project light beams at different angles, covering a large area and producing vibrant, dynamic lighting effects resembling kaleidoscopes, starry skies, and cloud patterns, enhancing its application in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
The multi-surface refractive lens is rotatably mounted in the light base, is fixed around the motor shaft, is located at a side of the lighting module adjacent to the opening of the light base, and has multiple multi-angle refractive convex-lens bodies formed on a side of the multi-surface refractive lens that is distal from the lighting module
Implementation Method 2
The beam-splitter lens light shade is mounted on the opening of the light base and has multiple multi-angle refractive convex-lens bodies formed on a side of the beam-splitter lens light shade facing the multi-surface refractive lens
Implementation Method 3
The lighting module is mounted in the light base, is located at a side of the motor adjacent to the opening of the light base, and has a circuit board and multiple light emitting diode units
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AI summary
A spotlight has a light base, a supporting base, a power supply, a motor, a lighting module, a multi-surface refractive lens and a beam-splitter lens light shade. The supporting base is connected with the light base. The power supply, the motor, the lighting module, and the multi-surface refractive lens are mounted in the light base. The lighting module has multiple light emitting diode units facing the multi-surface refractive lens. The multi-surface refractive lens is mounted around a motor shaft of the motor. The beam-splitter lens light shade is mounted on the light base and has multiple multi-angle refractive convex-lens bodies facing the multi-surface refractive lens.