Self-Powered LED Light String With Detachable Ring-to-Strip Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing luminous jewelry, such as luminous necklaces, require an external power supply and cannot be used independently, making them inconvenient for use.
Innovation Solution
An LED light string with a built-in power supply element, detachable connectors, and interchangeable connectors that allow conversion between ring and strip structures, enabling self-powered operation and easy connection of multiple strings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate luminous necklace structure with external power supply is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot be used independently and requires external power supply
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the power supply element directly into the connector structure, merging previously separate components (power supply, connector, and light string) into a unified design. This allows the luminous necklace to be self-powered and used independently without external power sources, while maintaining structural simplicity through the integrated design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed structure is used, then the structure is simple, but it lacks versatility in configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The light string is divided into multiple detachable segments with standardized connectors that feature protrusion-groove interfaces. This segmentation allows individual light string units to be easily connected, disconnected, and reconfigured into different configurations (necklace, garland, decorative arrangements) without complex mechanisms, achieving versatility through simple modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector design with standardized protrusion and groove structures creates a universal interface that can accommodate different light string units and configurations. The same connector type serves multiple functions: electrical connection, mechanical attachment, and configuration flexibility, allowing a single design to fulfill various decorative needs.
3Ease of operation
If detachable connectors are used, then ease of connection is improved, but connection reliability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs asymmetric protrusion and groove design where the protrusion fits into a specifically shaped groove with directional constraints. This asymmetric configuration provides easy insertion in the correct orientation while preventing incorrect or loose connections, thereby maintaining both ease of operation and connection reliability through geometric constraint.
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 LED light string can be used independently without an external power source, offers versatile structure conversion, and allows for easy connection of multiple strings, enhancing convenience and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
a light string body, which comprises a first power transmission line, a second power transmission line and a light-emitting element
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an LED light string, comprising: a light string body, which comprises a first power transmission line, a second power transmission line and a light-emitting element; a first connector, one end of the first power transmission line and one end of the second power transmission line are located in the first connector; a power supply element, which is located in the first connector, and the first power transmission line and the second power transmission line are both electrically connected to the power supply element; a second connector, the other end of the first power transmission line and the other end of the second power transmission line are located in the second connector, and the second connector is detachably connected to the first connector. The LED light string provided in the present disclosure can be hung as a strip structure or worn as a ring structure.