Multi-axis Tilting Light Stand with Removable Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light stands lack flexibility and modularity to adapt to varying light requirements, as they do not provide multiple axes for tilting and removable lights.
Innovation Solution
A multi-axis tilting light stand with a telescoping section and removable light panels, featuring a tilting hinge and center lock mechanism, allowing for adjustable height, rotation, and independent tilting of light panels, which can be powered by either an external source or a rechargeable battery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional light stands are used, then the structure is simple, but the flexibility and modularity to address different light requirements are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The light stand is divided into multiple independent segments: a base section, a telescoping section with upper and lower members, and a light assembly section. Each segment can be independently adjusted or removed, enabling flexible reconfiguration for different lighting scenarios while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The light stand incorporates multiple dynamic adjustment mechanisms including telescoping sections for height variation, a tilting hinge for angular adjustment, and a pan-tilt mechanism for directional control. These dynamic features allow the system to adapt to different lighting requirements without requiring a completely different structure for each application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed light assemblies are used, then the structure is stable, but the ability to adjust to changing light requirements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The light assembly section is designed with multiple degrees of freedom including a tilting hinge that allows angular adjustment relative to the telescoping section, and a pan-tilt mechanism that enables independent rotation and tilting of light panels. These dynamic mechanisms provide adaptability while maintaining structural stability through controlled movement ranges and locking capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The light assembly is segmented into independently adjustable components: the light assembly section can tilt relative to the telescoping section, and individual light panels can be positioned independently within the pan-tilt mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for stability in its specific function while contributing to overall system adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If removable lights with rechargeable batteries are used, then the versatility and ease of operation improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light panels are equipped with rechargeable batteries that enable autonomous operation without requiring constant connection to external power sources. The batteries can be recharged when the light panel is mounted on the holder, and the system automatically manages power switching between battery and external power sources, reducing operational complexity despite the added power system components.
Solution Approach 2:
The power system is designed to accept multiple power sources (rechargeable batteries and external power sources) and automatically manage switching between them. This multi-functionality allows the same light panel to operate in different modes (portable with battery, fixed with external power) without requiring different hardware configurations, thereby improving ease of operation while managing complexity through universal design.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable light includes a light stand having a longitudinal axis and a light assembly section attached to the light stand. The light assembly section is adapted to be connected to a power source and includes a support having a support axis being rotatable and linearly displaceable relative to the longitudinal axis of the light stand; a light panel holder tiltably attached to the support such that the light panel holder is tiltable relative to the support axis; and a light panel removably connected to the light panel holder and tiltable relative to the support axis. The light panel contains a rechargeable battery and a light selectively electrically connectable to at least one of the power source and the rechargeable battery when the light panel is connected with the light panel holder and being powered by the rechargeable battery when the light panel is removed from the light panel holder.