Stage Light Fixture Beam Uniformity Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Stage light fixtures emit a light beam with decreasing luminosity as the projection distance increases, and existing technologies cannot adjust luminosity or quality effectively.

Innovation Solution

A stage light fixture with a first optical assembly between the light source and diaphragm, capable of selectively enlarging or concentrating the light beam, which includes a first optical device and a second mobile optical device, allowing regulation of beam luminosity and quality according to projection needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of stationary object

If the beam is projected at a long distance, then the projection range is improved, but the luminosity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection distanceVSAvoidluminosity
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The first optical assembly is positioned upstream of the diaphragm to preliminarily enlarge or concentrate the light beam before it reaches the diaphragm. This preliminary action optimizes the beam characteristics at the source, allowing the beam to maintain higher luminosity over longer projection distances by pre-adjusting its concentration uniformity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the concentration uniformity parameter of the light beam by adjusting the first optical assembly. This parameter change allows the beam to be selectively enlarged or concentrated, optimizing luminosity distribution to maintain intensity at long projection distances while expanding the beam's reach

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Illumination intensity

If the first optical assembly is added to optimize luminosity, then the beam quality is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeam luminosityVSAvoidoptical assembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The first optical assembly positioned upstream of the diaphragm serves multiple functions: it enlarges the beam, concentrates the beam, and optimizes concentration uniformity. This multi-functionality allows a single component to achieve multiple optical optimization goals without proportionally increasing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The first optical assembly acts as an intermediary element between the light source and the diaphragm. It mediates the beam characteristics by selectively enlarging or concentrating the light before it reaches the diaphragm, optimizing luminosity and quality without requiring complex modifications to the existing light source or diaphragm structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 stage light fixture maintains high beam quality and intensity at long distances by optimizing luminosity and quality, with the ability to increase luminosity by up to 40% compared to traditional fixtures.

Implementation Method 1

a first optical assembly, which is arranged along the optical axis between the light source and the diaphragm and is configured to selectively enlarge or concentrate the light beam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical beam enlargement and concentration: Lens

Implementation Method 2

a reflector coupled to the light source; the light source and the reflector are configured and coupled together so as to emit a light beam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentEP2677236B1Stage light fixture for varying the light beam concentration uniformity and method for operating said stage light fixture
Publication Date: 2020.12.23 CLAY PAKY SPA
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  • EP2677236B1 patent drawingFigure 3~4

AI summary

A stage light fixture (1) is provided with: a light source (3) adapted to emit a light beam along an optical axis (B); a reflector (4) coupled to the light source (3); a diaphragm (10) arranged along the optical axis (B) downstream of the light source (3); a first optical assembly (9), which is arranged along the optical axis (B) between the light source (3) and the diaphragm (10) and is configured to selectively change the light beam dimensions.