Stackable Area Light With Wireless Control for Job Site Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing work lights for large construction sites face challenges in illuminating large areas efficiently, managing power sources flexibly, and storing and transporting multiple lights conveniently, while also lacking effective centralized management and control mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A modular lighting apparatus with a base portion and main portion designed for stacking, incorporating a control circuit for power management, wireless communication for centralized control, and a computing device interface for remote operation and scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If multiple work lights are deployed to illuminate large construction sites, then illumination coverage is improved, but storage and transportation become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables multiple work lights to be stacked vertically on top of each other, merging multiple lighting units into a compact columnar arrangement. This stacking capability allows multiple lights to occupy minimal storage space while maintaining their individual illumination functions, directly resolving the contradiction between illumination coverage and storage ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from horizontal dispersion of multiple lights to vertical stacking, utilizing the vertical dimension to organize multiple lighting units. This dimensional change allows multiple lights to be compactly arranged without increasing footprint, solving the storage and transportation problem while preserving illumination capability.
2Illumination intensity
If work lights are positioned at different locations throughout the work site, then illumination coverage is improved, but management and control become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuit is designed with universal functionality to accept multiple power sources (AC power adapter or DC battery pack) and provide centralized control over the light module. This multi-functional design simplifies management by allowing the same control mechanism to handle different power sources and control modes without requiring separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit acts as an intermediary between the power sources (AC adapter or battery), the light module, and the user interface (keypad). It mediates power conversion and control signal processing, simplifying the overall system management by centralizing these functions in a single control unit.
3Ease of operation
If work lights are designed for portability, then ease of transport is improved, but power source flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The work light is designed with universal power input capability, accepting both AC power through an AC power adapter and DC power through a battery pack. The control circuit can switch between these power sources, providing adaptability to different power availability scenarios while maintaining the portable form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The power source configuration is made dynamic, allowing the work light to adapt between different power sources based on availability. The system can transition from battery-powered portable mode to AC-powered stationary mode, providing flexibility without compromising portability design.
Data Source
AI summary
An area light is provided including a housing defining a central axis having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a side portion; a cover mounted on the first end of the housing; a light module disposed on the first end of the housing, the light module comprising a heat sink and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) to emit light through the cover and in a direction that extends 360 degrees around the center axis; and a battery receptacle disposed on the side portion of the housing to receive a removable battery pack and supply electric power form the removable battery pack to the at least one LED. At least one hook is provided on or adjacent the first end of the housing.