Rotating Light Circuit via Cover Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rotating lights lack a simple and efficient mechanism for turning on and off, and often require complex switches or batteries that are not easily accessible for user operation.
Innovation Solution
A rotating light design featuring a circular body with a threadably secured transparent cover, a tension spring, and a printed circuit board that completes an electrical circuit when the cover is rotated, allowing the light to be turned on and off by rotating the cover in specific directions, with optional features like solar panels and motion/light sensors for automatic operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a complex switch mechanism is used to control the light, then the light control functionality is achieved, but the device complexity increases and ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the switching function from a complex mechanical switch mechanism and implements it through a simple rotational motion of the transparent cover that completes or breaks an electrical circuit. This eliminates the need for complex internal switching components while maintaining light control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces a mechanical switch system with an electrical circuit completion mechanism. Rotating the transparent cover mechanically moves contacts to complete or break an electrical circuit, substituting complex mechanical switching with a simpler electromechanical approach.
2Ease of operation
If batteries are placed in a location that is easily accessible for user operation, then ease of operation improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the battery compartment access with the existing transparent cover removal mechanism. Users access the batteries by simply removing the transparent cover, which combines two functions (cover removal and battery access) into one action, eliminating the need for separate battery compartment structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent cover serves multiple functions: it protects internal components, allows visual inspection of the light mechanism, and provides access to the batteries when removed. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated battery compartment structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a holder with adjustable positioning is provided, then adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates dynamic positioning capabilities that allow the light device to be adjusted to different angles and orientations. This dynamic adjustability provides adaptability for various mounting locations while using a relatively simple mechanical adjustment mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder structure is segmented into adjustable components that can be independently positioned, allowing flexible mounting options without requiring a completely complex integrated structure. The segmentation enables simple angular adjustments.
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
Enables easy on/off functionality through intuitive rotation, enhances portability with a holder for adjustable positioning, and integrates solar power and sensors for automatic operation, providing flexible and efficient lighting solutions.
Implementation Method 1
a tension spring placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion that provides tension between the circular body portion and circular cover portion, and pushes the circular cover portion away from the circular body portion
Implementation Method 2
a printed circuit board placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure
Implementation Method 3
one or more solar panels provided on an outer surface of the circular cover portion that provide power for the one or more batteries
Data Source
AI summary
Exemplary embodiments of a rotating light device are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, a light apparatus is provided, having a circular body portion configured to retain one or more batteries, a circular cover portion threadably secured to the circular body portion and having a transparent enclosure, a printed circuit board placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure, and a tension spring placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion that provides tension between the circular body portion and circular cover portion, and pushes the circular cover portion away from the circular body portion, wherein rotation of the circular cover portion completes an electrical circuit to turn the one or more light emitting diodes on. In some exemplary embodiments, a holder is provided to hold the light apparatus within the holder.