Strip Light Power Adapter with Integrated Control Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing strip light systems face issues with cumbersome wire management, increased packaging volume, and environmental costs due to separate power adapters and control boxes, which also lack decorative appeal.
Innovation Solution
A power adapter for strip lights integrated with a light control module, infrared receiver, and wireless communication module on a printed circuit board assembly, eliminating the need for a separate control box, featuring a compact design with a decorative light set for aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate control box is used for strip lights, then remote operation control is enabled, but wire management becomes cumbersome and packaging volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the control box and power adapter into a single integrated unit. The control circuit board is mounted within the power adapter housing, merging two previously separate components into one unified device that performs both power conversion and remote control functions, thereby simplifying wire management while maintaining ease of operation
2Ease of operation
If a separate control box is used for strip lights, then remote operation control is enabled, but packaging volume increases and transportation costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The control box and power adapter are merged into a single integrated unit, significantly reducing the overall packaging volume. This consolidation eliminates the need to package two separate components, thereby reducing transportation costs while preserving the remote operation control functionality
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional power adapters are used without decorative elements, then functional requirements are met, but aesthetic needs of modern consumers are not satisfied
Solution Approach 1:
The power adapter incorporates a decorative light set that includes LED light sources, reflective mirrors, and light guide structures. These aesthetic elements are integrated into the adapter's housing design, allowing it to fulfill both functional power conversion requirements and aesthetic decorative needs simultaneously
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
This solution simplifies installation, reduces packaging volume and transportation costs, while providing a modern aesthetic that caters to young people's preferences, enhancing user experience and manufacturing efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an infrared receiver
Implementation Method 2
a wireless communication module
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a power adapter for strip lights having a control function, comprising a main housing, a PCBA, wires, and pins; wherein one end of the wire is electrically connected to the PCBA while the other end is provided with a connection seat for connecting strip lights; the pins partially protrude out of the front face of the main housing; the PCBA is electrically connected with an indicator light which partially protrudes out of the rear face of the main housing; the PCBA has a main control unit which is connected with a power management module, a light control module, an infrared receiver, and a wireless communication module.