Rotary Hinge LED Strip Connecting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illumination sources for photography are inflexible, bulky, and prone to damage, limiting their versatility and ease of use in varying lighting setups.
Innovation Solution
A connecting system for LED strip assemblies featuring rotary hinge assemblies with internal electrical connections, allowing for geometric transformation into various shapes and easy disassembly for compact transport, along with a carrying case for storage and transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional illumination sources are used, then lighting function is provided, but versatility and flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system is divided into multiple separate LED strip assemblies that can be independently connected and reconfigured. Each strip assembly functions as a modular unit that can be joined with others through connecting mechanisms, allowing versatile lighting configurations without requiring a completely different system for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The LED strip assemblies are designed with universal connecting features that allow them to serve multiple functions and configurations. The same basic strip assembly can be arranged in different geometric patterns (linear, angular, curved) and connected in various sequences to create diverse lighting effects for different photographic needs.
2Ease of operation
If rigid lighting structures are used, then structural stability is maintained, but ease of transport and storage is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system incorporates dynamic connecting mechanisms that allow the structure to transition between fixed and flexible states. During transport, the strips can be disconnected and compacted; during use, they can be firmly connected to form stable configurations. The connecting features enable the system to adapt its structural characteristics based on operational requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modular LED strip assemblies are used, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional features are merged into integrated components to reduce overall system complexity. The connecting mechanisms combine mechanical attachment, electrical connection, and structural alignment functions into unified interfaces. This integration allows modular strips to be connected with simple actions while maintaining geometric transformation capabilities.
4Weight of moving object
If conventional illumination sources are used, then lighting function is provided, but weight and portability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses multiple lightweight LED strip assemblies that can be handled and repositioned easily. While individual strips are designed for durability, the modular nature allows replacement or reconfiguration if damage occurs, maintaining overall system reliability while minimizing weight and improving portability compared to traditional bulky lighting equipment.
Data Source
AI summary
A connecting system for lighting members includes a rotary hinge assembly with an internal electrical connection, an upper hinge portion, a lower hinge portion, a central axial bolt that resides within an axial channel in the upper hinge portion and the lower hinge portion; and at least one LED strip assembly with a translucent LED module cover, a LED module of at least one LED in an array, a strip frame and at least one end cap with a female electrical connection port. A method for assembling a connecting system for lighting members includes connecting a first LED strip assembly with a rotary hinge; connecting a second LED strip assembly with the rotary hinge; placing a mount on one of the LED frames and engaging the mount with a support device; and inserting a power cord into a power connection port and connecting the power cord to a power source.