Rotating LED Light with Integrated Fan and Fragrance Diffuser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current LED light devices lack the ability to efficiently combine persistence of vision effects with multiple functional features such as message display, time display, color changing, and air-related functions like air flow and fragrance diffusion, while also being power-efficient and cost-effective.
Innovation Solution
The development of a plug-in LED light device that incorporates a flexible PCB with a rotating mechanism, powered by a rechargeable battery and equipped with a motor, gear set, and various sensors, which uses persistence of vision principles to create dynamic light patterns and air-related functions, including air flow and fragrance diffusion, while being powered by interchangeable AC and DC sources and featuring a voltage boosting circuit for efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If LED lights are cycled rapidly to create persistence of vision effects and save power, then energy consumption is reduced and dynamic light patterns are achieved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for precise control circuits and timing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by cycling LEDs on and off rapidly to create persistence of vision effects. The control system alternates between active and inactive states at frequencies that exploit human visual persistence, enabling both power savings and dynamic light patterns without requiring continuous illumination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the LED array rotatable and controllable in various modes (steady, flashing, color-changing). The system transitions between different operational states dynamically, allowing the same hardware to serve multiple functions and reducing overall system complexity through versatile control rather than dedicated components for each mode.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional features are integrated into the LED light device, then versatility and practicality are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing an LED light device that performs multiple functions: illumination, persistence of vision displays, air flow generation, and fragrance diffusion. A single integrated unit combines LED arrays, a rotating mechanism with fan blades, and fragrance reservoirs, allowing one device to replace multiple separate products and reducing overall system complexity through functional consolidation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges previously separate functions into a single integrated device. The LED array, rotation mechanism, fan blades, and fragrance diffusion components are combined into one unified structure that can perform all functions simultaneously or independently, reducing the number of separate devices needed and simplifying the overall system architecture.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating mechanism with fan blades is added to provide air flow function, then air circulation capability is improved, but the device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the rotation mechanism for persistence of vision effects with a fan blade structure that provides air flow. The same rotating assembly serves dual purposes: creating dynamic light patterns when LEDs are active and generating air circulation when fan blades are engaged, thereby reducing the need for separate motors and mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating mechanism is designed as a multi-functional component that can operate in different modes. When LEDs are cycled rapidly, it creates persistence of vision displays; when fan blades are activated, it provides air flow. This universal design allows one mechanism to replace what would traditionally require separate components for each function.
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 device achieves power-saving through rapid LED cycling, allowing for continuous image perception and efficient use of battery life, while providing a range of functional features including message display, air flow, and fragrance diffusion, making it both practical and cost-effective.
Implementation Method 1
uses persistence of vision principles to create dynamic light patterns
Implementation Method 2
powered by a rechargeable battery and equipped with a motor
Implementation Method 3
featuring a voltage boosting circuit for efficient operation
Data Source
AI summary
A LED light with built-in Air flow device has AC-to-DC circuit to get DC current to supply power to LED or LEDs and-to charge inside rechargeable batteries and to the inside air flow related device or other product(s). The LED light connect IC and control circuit to make setting, changing, adjust of the said at least one of (A) LED(s) colors, brightness, on-off, duration, cycles, frequency, sequential, flashing, color changing, color selection, auto changing, or other LED light effects, (B) Air flow related parts to get desired speed of rotating fan or blade, on-off, duration, timer, countdown timer, or other desired air flow related function(s); by at least one of (1) trigger system, (2) switch, (3) sensor, (4) motion or moving or radar sensor, (5) IR or RF remote control system, (6) power fail sensor, (7) built-in Auto-Off-On or multiple selection positions switch, (8) other related LED or air flow or air-freshener or fragrance or essential oil diffusor parts or accessories; wherein the LED light connect with (i) AC power source by prongs with or without folding features, (ii) DC power from at least one outside transformer, power bank, DC power from cigarette-plug, USB related DC power source, DC power storage device, solar module, or DC generator.