Light Fixture for Repair Tools with Focused LED Array

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting devices for repair tools are prone to poor light focusing, are not easily disassembled, and can break under vibration, necessitating circuit repairs and lacking effective solutions for use in cloudy or nighttime conditions.

Innovation Solution

A light fixture with a round housing, LED mounting plate, rechargeable battery, and anti-slip design, using lightweight reinforced plastic and bicomponent casting technology, featuring good light focusing, vibration resistance, and easy installation and repair, with a touch sensor switch and USB charging connector.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If additional lighting devices are used for work in cloudy weather or at night, then working conditions are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to the need for separate lighting equipment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting capabilityVSAvoidequipment quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the lighting device directly into the repair tool housing, combining two previously separate functions (repair tool operation and illumination) into a single integrated unit. This eliminates the need for separate lighting equipment while providing improved working conditions during cloudy weather or nighttime operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Illumination intensity

If lighting devices are installed in power tools, then illumination is provided, but focusing of light deteriorates in narrow spaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight provisionVSAvoidlight focusing
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs multiple LED light sources strategically positioned within the housing, with each LED equipped with its own lens. This local optimization of light emission points and individual lens focusing allows the system to provide adequate illumination while maintaining focused light beams that can penetrate into narrow work spaces effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Illumination intensity

If lighting devices are installed in tools, then working conditions are improved, but reliability deteriorates due to vulnerability to vibration and loosening

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworking condition improvementVSAvoidvibration resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a securing mechanism with threaded holes in the housing that allows the lighting device assembly to be firmly fastened before operation begins. This preliminary securing action prevents vibration-induced loosening and maintains reliable illumination throughout the repair work, even in high-vibration environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Illumination intensity

If lighting devices are installed in tools, then illumination is provided, but ease of repair deteriorates because the entire circuit must be inspected and repaired if the device breaks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight provisionVSAvoidcircuit repair complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting device is designed as a modular assembly that can be separated from the main tool housing. The lighting component with its LED sources and lenses forms an independent unit that can be removed and replaced without requiring disassembly or inspection of the entire tool circuit, significantly simplifying repair operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 light fixture achieves effective light focusing, is resistant to vibration and loosening, allows for multiple battery recharges, and is convenient to use and maintain, enhancing working conditions and safety.

Implementation Method 1

an LED mounting plate 4 can be installed into this mounting plate mount 9. On the LED mounting plate 4 there are two LEDs 4B

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

At the bottom of the LED mounting plate 4 there is a sensor switch 4A

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTouch sensor:

Data Source

PatentUS10900658B1Light fixture for repair tools
Publication Date: 2021.01.26 TAIZHOU BESWELL MACHINERY
  • US10900658B1 patent drawing
  • US10900658B1 patent drawing
  • US10900658B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A light fixture for repair tools that includes a housing, a battery compartment in the lower part of the housing, a hole in the center of the housing, two light source openings on both sides of this hole, a mount for a mounting plate on the inside of the housing, and an LED mounting plate built into this mount. Two LEDs are located on this plate, compatible with the above light source openings, and at the bottom of the LED mounting plate there is a sensor switch. Lightweight reinforced plastic is used for the light fixture, the edge of the housing is made using bicomponent casting technology, and the notches on both sides have an anti-slip design. The housing allows achievement of a good light focusing effect, the fixtures are resistant to vibration and loosening, the battery can be repeatedly recharged, and the device is convenient to use and repair.