Spotlight With Square Optical Elements For Compact Light Patterns
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spotlights in the entertainment industry lack flexibility and creativity in generating special effects due to their circular optical elements, which result in inefficient use of space and limited ability to form innovative light patterns.
Innovation Solution
A spotlight design featuring square-shaped optical elements that can be arranged in a grid pattern, allowing for a rectangular optical surface and adjustable light beam shapes, enabling greater freedom in positioning and creating unique visual effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If circular optical elements are used in spotlights, then the traditional design is maintained and manufacturing is straightforward, but the space utilization is inefficient and the ability to form innovative light patterns is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by changing the optical element shape from traditional circular to square. This shape change eliminates the unused surface area between adjacent optical elements when arranged in a grid pattern, achieving 100% surface utilization. The square shape also enables new light pattern possibilities while maintaining straightforward manufacturing processes.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple spotlights are positioned adjacent to each other, then a larger light surface is created, but circular optical elements leave significant unused space between them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple square optical elements into a continuous rectangular grid pattern where adjacent elements share common edges. This eliminates gaps between elements and creates a unified optical surface that can be scaled by simply adding more modules. The modular square design maintains positioning flexibility while achieving complete surface coverage.
3Area of stationary object
If square-shaped optical elements are used, then space utilization is maximized and innovative light patterns become possible, but the manufacturing process may become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the optical system into identical square module units that can be independently manufactured and then assembled into larger rectangular configurations. This segmentation standardizes the manufacturing process for each unit while enabling flexible scaling of the overall system. The modular approach actually simplifies manufacturing by allowing parallel production of identical components.
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 square-shaped optical elements allow for a more compact and flexible light surface, enabling the creation of innovative light effects and patterns, enhancing the visual experience by minimizing unused space and allowing for unlimited rotation, thus providing users with greater control over light beam direction and shape.
Implementation Method 1
an optical element, such as a lens
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a spotlight adapted for a light device, said spotlight comprising a support and at least one light module adapted for producing a light beam and comprising at least one light source, such as a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical element, such as a lens.