Solar Outdoor Lights With Pattern-Forming Lampshade
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional solar outdoor lights lack dynamic visual effects and fail to meet market demands due to their single function and poor visual appeal.
Innovation Solution
The development of solar outdoor lights featuring a light source module and a transparent lampshade with a pattern-forming structure, either shielding or refracting, to create dynamic projection patterns on the ground by controlling the flickering of light sources, which can be either point or parallel, and utilizing a control circuit to manage the lighting modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional solar outdoor lights use simple light sources without pattern-forming structures, then the device complexity is low, but the visual effect is poor and lacks dynamic variation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a pattern-forming structure as an intermediary component between the light source and the ground. This structure includes translucent panels with patterns that modify the light output, creating dynamic visual effects without requiring complex lighting systems. The pattern-forming structure acts as a mediator that transforms simple light into visually engaging projections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic visual effects by controlling multiple light sources to flicker at different frequencies and intensities. The system transitions from static lighting to dynamic projection patterns that change over time, simulating natural phenomena like fire or water flow. This dynamic behavior is achieved through control circuits that independently regulate each light source.
2Illumination intensity
If solar outdoor lights use multiple light sources with different flickering frequencies to create dynamic patterns, then the visual appeal is enhanced, but the device complexity increases due to additional control circuits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lighting system into multiple independent light source modules, each capable of independent control. The control circuit is segmented into multiple channels, with each channel managing a specific light source. This segmentation allows for complex visual patterns to be created through simple individual control elements, making the overall system complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs periodic flickering of light sources at different frequencies to create dynamic visual patterns. The control circuit implements periodic on-off cycles with varying duty cycles and frequencies for different light sources. This periodic action simulates natural phenomena and creates engaging visual effects without requiring continuous complex control algorithms.
3Illumination intensity
If the light sources are arranged above the mass center of the lampshade, then dynamic projection patterns are achieved, but the structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses the stability issue by transitioning from a purely vertical support structure to a multi-dimensional framework. The lampshade is supported by multiple legs or arms extending in different directions, creating a stable base that can support the elevated light sources. This dimensional change in the support structure provides both structural stability and the necessary height for optimal light projection.
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 solution enhances the visual appeal by creating dynamic light and shadow patterns that simulate flickering flames, offering a more engaging and aesthetically pleasing effect compared to traditional solar outdoor lights.
Implementation Method 1
the pattern-forming structure is a refracting structure, which enables a part of the light rays emitted by the light sources of the light source assembly to be refracted, thereby forming dynamic projection patterns on the ground
Implementation Method 2
The shielding member blocks a part of the light rays emitted by the light source assembly, thereby forming dynamic projection patterns on the ground
Data Source
AI summary
A solar outdoor lights includes a light source module, a control circuit and a transparent lampshade, wherein the light source module is mounted at top of the lampshade, wherein the light source module includes a housing and a light source assembly arranged below the housing, wherein the light source assembly is arranged on an inner side of the lampshade, and wherein light sources of the light source assembly are wholly or partially arranged above a mass center of the lampshade, wherein the control circuit is electrically connected to the light source assembly for controlling flickering of light sources of the light source assembly, wherein the lampshade is provided with a pattern-forming structure, which interacts with the light source assembly to form dynamic projection patterns on the ground.