Rotating Base Flashlight with Dual LED Lamps and Camera
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional traffic control flashlights lack the ability to emit different light signals at various angles simultaneously, are limited to single-function operation, and do not incorporate cameras for recording events, leading to communication challenges and potential safety risks during traffic management.
Innovation Solution
A portable flashlight with a rotating base equipped with multiple LED lamps, a camera, and an LCD/LED screen, featuring buttons for lamp control, a servo motor for 180° rotation, and a microphone, allowing for simultaneous dual-lamp operation, adjustable light signals, and recording capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid cone is placed on the flashlight to turn it into a luminous baton, then the flashlight can be used to direct traffic signals, but the operator must make repeated maneuvers and the signals may not be visible or may be confusing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the rigid cone structure with a rotating base that can dynamically change the direction of light signals. The rotating base allows the flashlight to emit light in multiple directions without requiring the operator to repeatedly maneuver the device, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the light emission capability by placing multiple LED lamps (front lamp and rear lamp) on the rotating base, allowing independent control of light signals in different directions. This segmentation enables simultaneous multi-directional signaling, reducing the complexity of operator maneuvers while maintaining high adaptability.
2Illumination intensity
If a flashlight is used to emit light signals, then it can illuminate the area, but it cannot emit different types of lights at different angles simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the light emission system into multiple independent LED lamps positioned at different locations on the rotating base. Each lamp can be controlled independently to emit light in specific directions, enabling simultaneous multi-directional light signaling while maintaining high illumination intensity in each direction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds the dimension of spatial rotation by incorporating a rotating base that can change the orientation of light-emitting components. This dimensional addition allows the flashlight to emit different types of lights at different angles simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between illumination intensity and adaptability.
3Illumination intensity
If traffic authorities use conventional flashlights to control traffic, then basic illumination is provided, but communication effectiveness is reduced leading to traffic jams or accidents
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication function by adding a camera system that can record and transmit traffic situation information separately from the light signaling function. This segmentation allows simultaneous provision of basic illumination and enhanced communication, reducing information loss and improving overall communication effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the flashlight universal by integrating multiple functions including light emission, rotation control, and camera recording capabilities. This multi-functionality allows the device to provide both basic illumination and enhanced communication simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between illumination intensity and communication effectiveness.
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
Enhances traffic control by providing clear, directional light signals and enabling event recording, improving communication and safety by allowing operators to manage traffic more effectively and efficiently.
Implementation Method 1
detachable lamps are placed having a plurality of LED lights
Implementation Method 2
main support where said support has a servo motor from which a rotating base is grasped
Data Source
AI summary
A flashlight is disclosed which comprises a base that has a servo motor that allows the base to rotate in a 180° angle, and at each end of said base lamps are placed with a plurality of LED lights, a main support which has a battery indicator, a camera and an LCD or LED screen, some buttons that control the on, off, flashing lights and camera, also on said main support is placed a removable SD memory that allows data storage, said flashlight also comprises a handle that has buttons that serve to control the LED lights of the lamps, and a switch to control the rotating base, said flashlight also comprises a removable battery responsible for supplying the power of the entire system of that flashlight.