Industrial Lighting Top Light Module Thermal Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current industrial lighting devices face issues with heat dissipation, light decay, complex manufacturing processes, inadequate water-proofing, and limited fixation options, which hinder their performance and adaptability.

Innovation Solution

The design incorporates an integrated-type top light-emitting module with a heat dissipation base, dual-layer water-proof rings, and a detachable fixation system, allowing for improved heat dissipation, enhanced water-proofing, and flexible fixation mechanisms, reducing manufacturing costs and increasing adaptability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the top light-emitting module is directly disposed on the heat radiator, then the structure is simple, but the heat dissipation is affected and the temperature of the top light-emitting module becomes high causing light decay

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoidtemperature of top light-emitting module
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the lighting device into distinct functional modules: the main light-emitting module with heat radiator, the driving module, and the top light-emitting module. This segmentation allows the top light-emitting module to be positioned separately from the heat radiator, reducing thermal influence while maintaining structural organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The driving module serves as an intermediary component between the main light-emitting module and the top light-emitting module. It provides a mounting surface for the top light-emitting module that is thermally isolated from the heat radiator, thereby mediating the thermal environment and preventing excessive temperature rise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the top light-emitting module is composed of several separate modules, then flexibility is improved, but the manufacturing process consumes a lot of manpower and time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodular flexibilityVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functional elements into integrated assemblies. The top light-emitting module is pre-assembled with its heat dissipation base, light source board, and cover as a complete unit that can be mounted as one piece onto the driving module, reducing assembly steps while maintaining modular flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The driving module is designed with a universal top surface that can accommodate different configurations of top light-emitting modules. The standardized interface and mounting structure allow the same driving module to work with various module types, improving manufacturing efficiency through component reusability.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If additional adapter pieces are added to realize different fixing methods, then adaptability is improved, but additional costs are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixation versatilityVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The driving module incorporates a universal mounting interface with multiple fixation elements (screws, clips, or other fastening mechanisms) integrated into a single component design. This allows the same driving module to support various fixation methods without requiring separate adapter pieces, reducing component quantity while maintaining versatility.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The fixation system is designed to be adjustable and adaptable, allowing the mounting method to be changed by reconfiguring the existing fixation elements rather than adding adapters. The dynamic reconfiguration capability provides multiple fixing options using the same base component.

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

This design effectively extends the service life of the top light-emitting module by preventing light decay, enhances water-proofing, and simplifies manufacturing, making the device more market-friendly and cost-effective.

Implementation Method 1

heat dissipation base

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

heat dissipation base

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal convection: Convection

Implementation Method 3

dual-layer water-proof rings

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhysical barrier: Physical Containment

Data Source

PatentUS12013105B1Industrial lighting device having integrated-type top light-emitting module
Publication Date: 2024.06.18 XIAMEN PVTECH CO LTD
  • US12013105B1 patent drawing
  • US12013105B1 patent drawing
  • US12013105B1 patent drawing

AI summary

An industrial lighting device includes a driving module, a main light-emitting module and a top light-emitting module. The driving module has a top surface and a protrusion portion. The main light-emitting module is fixed at the protrusion portion. The top light-emitting module is disposed on the top surface, and includes a heat dissipation base, a top light source board and a top cover. The heat dissipation base is provided with a base body, an outer wall and a central fixation portion. The central fixation portion is disposed at the center of one side of the base body. The outer wall is disposed on the base body and surrounds the central fixation portion, such that an accommodating space is formed between them. The top light source board is disposed in the accommodating space and the top cover is disposed on the outer wall in order to cover the accommodating space.