Solar Roadway Light With Self-Powered Lamp Circuit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems for roadways lack a reliable and sustainable solution for illuminating roads during darkness without reliance on external power sources.
Innovation Solution
A solar-powered light system for roadways, comprising a housing with a lamp circuit that includes a photoswitch, LEDs, a power circuit with a photovoltaic cell and Peltier module, and a rechargeable battery, which operates independently by converting sunlight and temperature differentials into electrical energy to illuminate the road during darkness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional roadway lighting systems are used, then continuous illumination is provided, but dependency on external power sources increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system generates its own electrical energy through photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity, and through Peltier modules that convert temperature differentials into electricity. The rechargeable battery stores this self-generated energy for nighttime illumination, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating dependency on external power sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes changes in environmental parameters (sunlight intensity and temperature differentials between day and night) to generate electrical energy. The photovoltaic cells respond to light parameter changes, while Peltier modules respond to temperature parameter changes, converting these natural parameter variations into usable electrical energy for lighting.
2Use of energy by moving object
If solar-powered independent operation is implemented, then external power source dependency is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple energy generation methods (photovoltaic cells and Peltier modules) into a single integrated power supply unit. Both energy conversion mechanisms work together to charge a common rechargeable battery, which then powers the lamp circuit, simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining independent operation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The power circuit is designed to perform multiple functions: it receives energy from both photovoltaic cells and Peltier modules, manages battery charging from either source, and provides power to the lamp circuit. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate systems and reduces overall 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
Provides reliable and sustainable road illumination during darkness, reducing dependency on external power sources and enabling continuous operation through energy harvesting from solar and thermal sources.
Implementation Method 1
a power circuit with a photovoltaic cell and Peltier module
Implementation Method 2
a power circuit with a photovoltaic cell and Peltier module
Implementation Method 3
a lamp circuit that includes a photoswitch, LEDs
Data Source
AI summary
The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways is an electrical device. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways is configured for use on a path of a multipath structure. This disclosure assumes that the path is a road. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways mounts in the road. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways generates electromagnetic radiation that illuminates the road when the road is in a period of darkness. The solar-powered light for motorists on roadways comprises a housing and a lamp circuit. The housing contains the lamp circuit. The lamp circuit is independently powered. By independently powered is meant that the lamp circuit can operate without an electrical connection to an external power source.