Sink lighting system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sink systems lack integrated lighting solutions that provide enhanced functionality and aesthetic appeal, especially in low-light conditions.
Innovation Solution
A sink system incorporating a lighting system with apron, floor, and drain lighting elements, controlled by a controller, to provide targeted illumination to specific areas of the sink system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a sink system incorporates an integrated lighting system with multiple lighting elements and controllers, then the usability and aesthetic appeal are enhanced by providing improved visibility and ambient lighting, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent lighting elements (apron lighting element, floor lighting element, drain lighting element), each capable of providing illumination to specific target areas. This segmentation allows the system to achieve comprehensive lighting coverage while maintaining modular architecture that simplifies installation and control of individual components.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is designed to universally control multiple different types of lighting elements through a single interface. The controller can selectively activate and regulate various lighting elements (apron, floor, drain) based on user input, providing multi-functional control capability that reduces the need for separate control mechanisms for each lighting element.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the sink system includes multiple lighting elements targeted at different areas, then the functional versatility is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent lighting elements (apron lighting element, floor lighting element, drain lighting element), each capable of providing illumination to specific target areas. This segmentation allows the system to achieve comprehensive lighting coverage while maintaining modular architecture that simplifies installation and control of individual components.
Solution Approach 2:
Each lighting element is specifically positioned and directed to illuminate particular areas of the sink system (apron area, floor area, drain area). This local quality approach ensures that each component serves a specific functional purpose, providing targeted illumination where needed most while simplifying the overall design by avoiding unnecessary lighting in other areas.
3Measurement precision
If the lighting system provides selective illumination to specific targets, then the precision of illumination is improved, but the control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each lighting element is specifically positioned and directed to illuminate particular areas of the sink system (apron area, floor area, drain area). This local quality approach ensures that each component serves a specific functional purpose, providing targeted illumination where needed most while simplifying the overall design by avoiding unnecessary lighting in other areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is designed to universally control multiple different types of lighting elements through a single interface. The controller can selectively activate and regulate various lighting elements (apron, floor, drain) based on user input, providing multi-functional control capability that reduces the need for separate control mechanisms for each lighting element.
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 integrated lighting system enhances the usability and aesthetic appeal of the sink system by providing improved visibility and ambient lighting, making it easier to use in low-light conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The apron lighting element is configured to provide illumination to an apron illumination target disposed on the exterior surface
Implementation Method 2
The drain lighting element is configured to provide illumination to a drain illumination target disposed on the bottom wall
Implementation Method 3
The floor lighting element is configured to provide illumination to a floor illumination target
Data Source
AI summary
A sink system includes a basin, an apron, and a lighting system. The basin includes a bottom wall, a drain, a front wall, and a basin rim. The drain is disposed within the bottom wall. The front wall is contiguous with the bottom wall. The basin rim is contiguous with the front wall and separated from the bottom wall by the front wall. The apron is coupled to the basin rim. The apron includes an apron panel wall that has an interior surface and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. The interior surface is in confronting relation with the front wall. The lighting system includes an apron lighting element and a controller. The apron lighting element is coupled to the apron. The apron lighting element is configured to provide illumination to an apron illumination target disposed on the exterior surface.