Series LED Lamp Strip Module Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED lamp strip modules face limitations in energy consumption and connectivity, with parallel-type modules consuming more power and serial-type modules having limited LED capacity and compatibility issues with parallel-type modules.

Innovation Solution

A series-type LED lamp strip module design that includes a power switch controller, LED lamp strips, a signal output adaptor, a signal input adaptor, a power plug, and a power socket, allowing for efficient power management and serial connection of multiple modules, enabling multiple brightness variations through a microcontroller unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If parallel-type LED lamp strip modules are used, then the amount of LED lamps driven is increased, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveamount of LED lamps drivenVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The LED lamp strip module is divided into multiple independent segments, each with its own power converter. This allows each segment to operate independently with optimized power consumption, while collectively driving a large number of LED lamps across multiple segments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a single-dimensional parallel connection to a multi-dimensional modular architecture where multiple segments are connected in series. This dimensional change allows the system to drive more LED lamps while maintaining lower power consumption per segment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Use of energy by moving object

If serial-type LED lamp strip modules are used, then power consumption is reduced, but the amount of LED lamps driven is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidamount of LED lamps driven

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system is segmented into multiple modular units, each capable of driving a limited number of LED lamps with low power consumption. By concatenating multiple segments, the total capacity is extended while each segment maintains efficient power usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple low-power serial-type segments are merged together through series connection to create a system with extended LED driving capacity. The combination preserves the low power consumption characteristic of individual segments while achieving the cumulative effect of driving more LEDs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If serial-type LED lamp strip modules are used, then power converter manufacturing cost is reduced, but compatibility with parallel-type LED lamps is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower converter manufacturing costVSAvoidcompatibility with parallel-type LED lamps

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The modular segment design provides universal compatibility, allowing the same low-cost power converter module to be used in both serial and parallel configurations. Each segment can be independently connected to drive LED lamps in different patterns, achieving multi-functionality and broad adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows dynamic reconfiguration of segments into different connection patterns (serial, parallel, or mixed). This dynamic adaptability enables the same hardware to serve multiple purposes and be compatible with different LED lamp types and configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Quantity of substance

If high power converter is used to drive more serially-connected LED lamps, then the amount of LED lamps driven is increased, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveamount of LED lamps drivenVSAvoidpower converter manufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of using a single high-power converter, the system segments the power conversion function across multiple low-power converters. Each converter handles a small portion of the total LED load, reducing individual converter complexity and manufacturing cost while collectively driving a large number of LED lamps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular segment acts as an intermediary between the power converter and the LED lamps. Each segment's power converter is optimized for low cost and low power, and multiple segments work together to drive extensive LED installations without requiring any single high-power converter.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS7852011B2Series-type LED lamp strip module

Publication Date: 2010.12.14 SEMISILICON TECH

AI summary

A series-type LED lamp strip module includes a first LED lamp strip module and a second LED lamp strip module. The first LED lamp strip module and the second LED lamp strip module both include a power switch controller, at lease one LED lamp strip, a signal output adaptor, a signal input adaptor, a power plug, and a power socket. The power plug of the second LED lamp strip module is inserted into the power socket of the first LED lamp strip module, and the signal output adaptor of the first LED lamp strip module is electrically connected to the signal input adaptor of the second LED lamp strip module so as to connect the first LED lamp strip module and the second LED lamp strip module. In addition, a microcontroller unit outputs a control signal to lighten light emitting diodes in different types to produce multiple brightness variations.