Starry Sky Projection Lamp Modular Casing and Intermediary Plate

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing starry sky and galaxy lamps have poor projection effects and are not easily maintainable due to their integrated structure, which limits their ability to simulate a real star cloud effect and hinders maintenance when faults occur.

Innovation Solution

A projection lamp design that includes a lamp holder, light source, optical lens, and casings with clamping slots and blocks, allowing for assembly and disassembly, and featuring a projection plate with starry sky and galaxy patterns to simulate a real star cloud effect.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If an integrated structure is used for the projection lamp, then the structure is simple and compact, but it is not easy to disassemble and maintain when faults occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidmaintenance difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The lampshade is divided into multiple detachable parts (first lampshade part, second lampshade part, third lampshade part) that can be separated from each other and from the lamp body. This segmentation allows users to access internal components for maintenance while keeping the overall structure compact when assembled, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and ease of repair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If hollow lampshades are used for pattern projection, then the lamp structure is simple, but the projection effect is poor and cannot simulate real star clouds

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelampshade structureVSAvoidprojection quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

A projection plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the light source and the lampshade. The projection plate contains precise star cloud patterns and can be detachably installed on the inner surface of the lampshade. This intermediary element enables high-quality projection effects while maintaining the simplicity of the overall lamp structure, as the projection plate can be separately manufactured and installed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of manufacture

If the lampshade is made as a single integrated piece, then manufacturing is simple, but overhaul and maintenance are not conducive when faults occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelampshade manufacturingVSAvoidcomponent accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The lampshade is segmented into multiple detachable portions (first, second, and third lampshade parts) connected through specific connection structures. This segmentation maintains manufacturing simplicity through modular assembly while enabling easy maintenance by allowing users to detach and access internal components without disassembling the entire lampshade.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lampshade transitions from a static integrated structure to a dynamic detachable structure. The connection structures between lampshade parts allow for easy assembly and disassembly, providing flexibility for maintenance while maintaining structural integrity during use. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and maintenance accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 lamp achieves a better projection effect and interestingness by simulating a real star cloud, and its modular design facilitates convenient assembly, disassembly, and maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

the optical lens focuses the light on a specified region to form clear starry sky and galaxy patterns

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight focusing: Lens

Data Source

PatentUS12292179B1Projection lamp for producing starry sky and galaxy effects
Publication Date: 2025.05.06 ZHONGSHAN YONG QI ELECTRONIC CO LTD
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  • US12292179B1 patent drawing
  • US12292179B1 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a projection lamp for producing starry sky and galaxy effects. The projection lamp includes a lamp holder, a light source, an optical lens, and a first casing. The light source is arranged on one side of the lamp holder; the first casing is arranged on one side of the top of the lamp holder; a second casing is arranged on the other side of the top of the lamp holder; clamping slots are uniformly arranged at the bottoms of the first casing and the second casing; clamping blocks matched with the clamping slots are uniformly arranged on an outer side of the lamp holder; a bracket is arranged at top ends of the second casing and the first casing; the optical lens is arranged inside the bracket through a lens sleeve; and a projection plate is arranged between the optical lens and the light source.