Rotating Light Panel Mechanism for Top and Side Photography

Solution Overview

Problem

Photographers require separate large light panels for top and side shot photography of apparel products, which is costly and space-consuming, as existing panels are not interchangeable.

Innovation Solution

A light panel swapping mechanism that can rotate between a lying and upright position, allowing the same panel to function as both a bottom light for top shots and a backlight for side shots, equipped with a light transmission cover plate, light emitting module, and a base that pivots to facilitate easy object placement and support.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate large light panels are used for top and side shot photography, then the photography requirements are satisfied, but the cost and space occupation increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvephotography function versatilityVSAvoidspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The light panel is designed to perform multiple functions by changing its orientation. The same light panel can serve as a bottom light for top shot photography when in lying position and as a backlight for side shot photography when in upright position, eliminating the need for separate dedicated panels for each shooting direction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The light panel is made dynamically reconfigurable through a pivoting mechanism that allows it to switch between lying and upright positions. This dynamic adjustment enables the panel to adapt to different photography requirements without requiring multiple static panels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate large light panels are used for top and side shot photography, then the photography requirements are satisfied, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvephotography function versatilityVSAvoidnumber of light panels

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The light panel is designed to perform multiple functions by changing its orientation. The same light panel can serve as a bottom light for top shot photography when in lying position and as a backlight for side shot photography when in upright position, eliminating the need for separate dedicated panels for each shooting direction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Quantity of substance

If a single light panel is used for both top and side shot photography, then cost and space are saved, but the ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of light panelsVSAvoidposition swapping ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The light panel is made dynamically reconfigurable through a pivoting mechanism that allows it to switch between lying and upright positions. This dynamic adjustment enables the panel to adapt to different photography requirements without requiring multiple static panels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical operation of positioning the light panel is replaced with an automated driving mechanism. The driving mechanism automatically rotates the light panel between lying and upright positions, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 cost-effective and space-saving solutions for both top and side shot photography by allowing a single light panel to serve multiple functions, with optional automated mechanisms for easier position swapping and improved usability.

Implementation Method 1

a light emitting module disposed in the light panel and capable of evenly lighting up the light transmission cover plate

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emitting: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

The base is pivoted to the side surface or the rear surface, so as to enable the light panel to be rotated relative related to the base between a lying position and an upright position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Data Source

PatentUS12092943B2Light panel swapping mechanism between top and side shot photography

Publication Date: 2024.09.17 ORTERY TECH

AI summary

A light panel swapping mechanism between top and side shot photography capable of providing a pure color background for a photographed object captured by a photographic device includes a light panel, a light transmission cover plate, a light emitting module and a base. The light panel has an opening facing the photographic device and the photographed object, a rear surface opposite to the opening and a side surface located between the opening and the rear surface. The light transmission cover plate covers the opening and can be evenly lighted up by the light emitting module disposed in the light panel. The base is pivoted to the side or rear surface, so the light panel can be rotated relative to the base between a lying and an upright position. The photographed object can be put on the light transmission cover plate when the light panel is at the lying position.