Atmosphere Starry Sky Light with DOE Grating Projection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing atmosphere lights lack the capability to display panoramic patterns of the universe, particularly failing to switch between different celestial displays effectively for festival entertainment.

Innovation Solution

An atmosphere starry sky light comprising a constellation unit, planetary unit, and background unit, utilizing a DOE grating combination disk, laser generator, and optical lenses to project and combine patterns of constellations, auroras, clouds, and planets, forming a panoramic cosmic image with high definition and large-angle projection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional atmosphere lights are used, then simple lighting effects are achieved, but the capability to display panoramic patterns of the universe is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into multiple independent functional units: a constellation unit with DOE grating combination disk for constellation patterns, a planetary unit with replaceable planetary patterns, and a background unit with transmission disk for aurora and cloud effects. Each unit can independently project specific celestial patterns, allowing comprehensive cosmic display while maintaining modular simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device integrates multiple functions into a single system that can display various celestial patterns including constellations, planets, auroras, and starry skies. The beam splitter enables the laser generator to serve multiple purposes by directing light to different DOE gratings and optical components, creating a universal atmosphere light for diverse festival entertainment scenarios.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If single-function atmosphere lights are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but the ability to switch between different celestial displays is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitchable display capabilityVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates dynamic switching capabilities through the beam splitter that can direct laser light to different DOE grating combination disks, enabling real-time switching between constellation patterns, planetary patterns, and background effects. The replaceable planetary patterns and rotatable transmission disk add dynamic elements that allow versatile display changes without complicating the overall operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional projection methods are used, then basic lighting is achieved, but projection definition and large-angle coverage are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection definitionVSAvoidoptical system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device replaces conventional mechanical projection systems with optical field-based methods using DOE (diffractive optical element) gratings and beam splitters. This substitution enables precise pattern formation through light diffraction and interference, achieving high projection definition and large-angle coverage while maintaining elegant optical simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 provides a high-definition, panoramic display of the universe, enhancing the visual experience with switchable constellation, planetary, and background patterns, offering a comprehensive and dynamic astronomical scene.

Implementation Method 1

a laser generator is provided below the DOE grating combination disk, an optical path of the laser generator emitting laser light is divided into two paths by a beam splitter, in which one optical path passes through the DOE grating combination disk and forms the twelve constellation pattern on the constellation pattern DOE grating lens

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffraction: Diffraction

Implementation Method 2

a constellation pattern DOE grating lens is arranged above the DOE grating combination disk

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 3

an optical path of the laser generator emitting laser light is divided into two paths by a beam splitter

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 4

a planetary LED light source is arranged above the transmission disk

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 5

a curved optical lens and/or a serrated optical lens is arranged above the planetary LED light source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 6

a gear plate is arranged in the starry sky unit, the gear plate is connected with s reduction motor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical rotation:

Data Source

PatentEP4105550B1Atmosphere starry sky light for festival entertainment
Publication Date: 2023.10.11 ZHONGSHAN BOLANG ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

An atmosphere starry sky light for festival entertainment is provided. The constellation unit is configured to switch patterns of twelve constellations and perform projection display on the patterns of the twelve constellations. The starry sky unit is configured to project a starry sky background. The background unit is configured to project patterns of aurora, clouds, and ripples. The planetary unit is configured to switch patterns of a planet, and to project and display a planetary image. The constellation unit, the planetary unit, the starry sky unit and the background unit form a panoramic image of the cosmic starry sky by superimposing and combining.