Translucent Stone Table with Integrated Lighting and Wireless Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting fixtures for tables occupy space, restrict mobility due to wired power supply lines, and limit convenience in reconfiguring indoor environments.
Innovation Solution
A translucent stone table with a built-in light emitting unit, wireless control, and rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for separate lighting fixtures and wired connections, while providing integrated lighting and sound functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If separate lighting fixtures are installed around the table or on the table top, then various lighting atmospheres can be created, but space utilization is reduced and mobility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the lighting function directly into the table structure by installing a light emitting unit within the case supporting the stone panel. This integration eliminates the need for separate lighting fixtures, allowing the table to provide both table functionality and lighting effects simultaneously, thereby resolving the contradiction between achieving lighting effects and maintaining mobility.
2Illumination intensity
If wired lighting fixtures are used to create lighting atmospheres, then illumination can be provided, but power supply lines obstruct user movement and create safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power supply lines from the system by using a rechargeable secondary battery instead of wired power supply. This removes the harmful factor of exposed wires that could obstruct movement or create safety hazards, while still providing the desired lighting atmosphere through the integrated light emitting unit.
3Illumination intensity
If table lighting fixtures are used to provide lighting on the table top, then various forms of lighting can be achieved, but users must drag power supply lines or disconnect plugs, limiting mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting function and power supply into the table structure itself. The light emitting unit is installed within the case and powered by an integrated rechargeable secondary battery, eliminating the need to drag power supply lines or disconnect plugs when moving the table. This integration provides both table top lighting and full mobility, resolving the contradiction between lighting functionality and adaptability.
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
Enhances space utilization and mobility by providing various lighting effects and table functions without separate fixtures, ensuring flexible placement and improved user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the stone panel may be configured to refract light collected from the light emitting unit into emitting-refractive particles, which re-emit light
Implementation Method 2
scattering-refractive particles, which scatter light received from emitting-refractive particles in multiple directions
Implementation Method 3
The light emitting unit may comprise an LED module projecting light toward the stone panel
Implementation Method 4
The translucent stone table may further include a rechargeable secondary battery supplying power to the light emitting unit
Implementation Method 5
a thermoelectric module arranged between the bottom surface of the stone panel and the light emitting unit, a blower fan arranged within the case, and the power generated by the thermoelectric module is supplied to the blower fan
Implementation Method 6
a bone conduction speaker attached detachably to the stone panel to allow the stone panel to vibrate and produce sound
Implementation Method 7
the case comprises a housing supporting the stone panel, a resonance space formed within the housing to amplify sound output from the stone panel
Data Source
AI summary
A translucent stone table is disclosed. The translucent stone table includes a stone panel; a case supporting the stone panel; and a light emitting unit located within the case and configured to project light towards the stone panel to allow the stone panel to emit light.