Rotatable LED Light Source Module for Directional Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current lighting solutions lack flexibility and efficiency in adjusting light output and distribution, particularly in terms of direction, color temperature, and energy usage, which limits their adaptability to various applications and environments.

Innovation Solution

A lighting apparatus featuring a rotatable elongated light source module with detachable connectors, a holder hook for attaching objects, and an optional auxiliary light source, along with a driver circuit for adjusting light parameters, including color temperature, and a luminance flat surface for even light emission, allowing for customizable light patterns and emergency power supply.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional lighting devices are used, then they provide basic illumination, but they lack flexibility in adjusting light output and distribution

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in adjusting light output and distributionVSAvoidcomplexity of lighting system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a rotatable light source module that can dynamically adjust the direction of light emission. The module rotates around a vertical axis, allowing the main light emission direction to be changed from downward to oblique or upward angles, providing dynamic adaptability to different lighting scenarios without requiring multiple fixed lighting devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The lighting device integrates multiple functions into a single unit: it provides both downward illumination for work surfaces and upward illumination for ambient lighting or wall washing. The rotatable module allows the same light source to serve multiple lighting purposes by changing its orientation, reducing the need for separate lighting fixtures for different functions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed lighting direction is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot be adjusted to different surfaces and environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability to different surfaces and environmentsVSAvoidease of adjusting light direction
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The light source module is designed to rotate around a vertical axis, enabling continuous adjustment of the light beam direction. This dynamic positioning capability allows users to adapt the lighting to different surfaces and environments by simply rotating the module to the desired angle, making the adjustment process intuitive and operationally simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Loss of energy

If LED lighting is used, then energy consumption is reduced, but the initial cost is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidinitial cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting device uses multiple individual LED modules arranged in an array, with each module containing LEDs of different colors (red, green, blue, yellow). This segmentation allows for flexible configuration and potential use of smaller, more cost-effective LED components while maintaining energy efficiency through the combined output of multiple lower-power modules

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 solution provides flexible and efficient light output adjustment, enabling tailored lighting for different surfaces and environments, with enhanced safety features like emergency power and adjustable light patterns, improving user satisfaction and energy efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

LED lighting, a solid-state lamp that uses light-emitting diodes as the source of light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11242980B2Lighting apparatus
Publication Date: 2022.02.08 LEELEDS LIGHTING XIAMEN
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AI summary

A lighting apparatus includes a base housing, an elongated light source module and at least one holder hook. The base housing has a main body and two arms. The two arms are extended from the main body. Each of the two arms has a base connector. The elongated light source module has two light connectors respectively detachably connected to the base connectors of the arms. The elongated light source module emits a light having a main direction. The elongated light source module is rotatable with respect to the base connectors for adjusting the main direction. At least one holder hook is extended from the main body for detachably hooking an object.