Solar Powered Illumination Device with Photodiode Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional decorative light displays require long power cords and often struggle with accessing power outlets, making setup inconvenient due to multiple plugs that may not reach outlets.
Innovation Solution
A solar powered illumination device with a bulb, a base unit equipped with a solar cell, and a connector unit featuring a photodiode that generates power from external light sources, eliminating the need for power cords and outlets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional power cords and outlets are used, then power supply is reliable, but device placement flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device generates its own power through integrated solar cells and photodiodes, eliminating dependence on external power outlets and cords, thereby enabling flexible placement anywhere with light access
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical power delivery system (power cords and outlets) with a photovoltaic power generation system that converts light directly into electrical energy, enabling wireless and flexible deployment
2Area of stationary object
If multiple plugs are used to extend lighting coverage, then illumination area is increased, but accessibility to power outlets becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Each illumination device independently generates power through its own solar cells and photodiodes, eliminating the need for power extension cords and making outlet accessibility irrelevant to illumination area expansion
3Use of energy by moving object
If long power cords are used to reach power sources, then power supply is maintained, but setup complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power generation function from the external power supply infrastructure and integrates it directly into the illumination device itself through solar cells and photodiodes, eliminating power cords and reducing setup complexity
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 solar powered device is self-sufficient, allowing for flexible placement and setup of decorative lighting without the constraints of power cords or outlets, facilitating easier arrangement and use.
Implementation Method 1
a solar cell circumferentially disposed around at least a portion of the base unit to generate power in response to receiving an external light source
Implementation Method 2
a photodiode disposed on at least a portion of the connector body to generate power for the bulb in response to receiving the external light source thereon
Data Source
AI summary
A solar powered illumination device, including a bulb to illuminate in at least one color, a base unit removably connected to the bulb to receive the bulb therein, a solar cell circumferentially disposed around at least a portion of the base unit to generate power in response to receiving an external light source and send the power to the bulb, and a connector unit, including a connector body removably connected between the bulb and the base unit, and a photodiode disposed on at least a portion of the connector body to generate power for the bulb in response to receiving the external light source thereon.