Transparent container having an illuminated bottom plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illuminated containers do not effectively utilize the advantages of OLEDs for planar illumination and lack an illuminated base plate that can provide controlled and ornamental lighting effects.
Innovation Solution
A transparent container with an illuminated base plate using LED or OLED lighting devices, designed for controllable illumination, where the OLED lighting device is integrated with a semi-transparent coating on a thin plastic base, and the LED lighting device uses light guides and diffusers for even illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a traditional light source (lamp or LED) is used to illuminate the container interior, then the container can be illuminated, but the illumination is not planar and cannot achieve thin, ornamental lighting effects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical light sources (lamps, LEDs with reflectors) with an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) that provides direct planar illumination. This substitution eliminates the need for complex optical components like reflectors and diffusers, achieving thin, ornamental lighting effects while maintaining illumination quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The OLED lighting device can display different colors and patterns, enabling ornamental lighting effects. The semi-transparent coating on the base plate allows these color changes to be visible from the outside, creating decorative patterns and logos that enhance the container's aesthetic appeal.
2Illumination intensity
If an illuminated display is attached to the container wall, then lighting effects can be achieved, but the base plate cannot provide stable placement and the lighting is not from below
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the lighting device from the container wall (vertical dimension) to the base plate (horizontal dimension), illuminating from below rather than from the side. This dimensional change allows the base plate to serve dual functions: providing stable placement through its weight and structure, while simultaneously generating ornamental lighting effects from underneath.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a thick base plate with cavity is used to house lighting components, then lighting functionality is achieved, but the container height increases and the design becomes less elegant
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a thin base plate with a semi-transparent coating instead of a thick base plate with a cavity housing. The OLED technology enables the lighting function to be integrated directly into the thin base plate structure, eliminating the need for a deep cavity and reducing the overall container height while maintaining lighting functionality.
4Illumination intensity
If traditional lighting devices are used, then illumination can be provided, but energy consumption is high and the lighting is not controllable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an OLED with controllable parameters including brightness, color, and activation timing. The OLED can be activated only when needed (e.g., when the container is picked up or during specific time periods), significantly reducing energy consumption compared to traditional lighting devices that operate continuously or lack control mechanisms.
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
Achieves thin, energy-efficient, and ornamental lighting effects with controlled activation and low energy consumption, allowing for decorative patterns and logos, and secure, stable placement without risk of loss.
Implementation Method 1
The lighting device is designed as at least one LED or OLED lighting device. According to a first embodiment, the lighting device is designed as an OLED lighting device, in which light is generated by means of an organic light-emitting diode.
Implementation Method 2
the OLED lighting device is designed together with a semi-transparent or translucent, preferably sputtered, coating of the base plate
Implementation Method 3
the LED lighting device uses light guides and diffusers for even illumination
Implementation Method 4
the LED lighting device uses light guides and diffusers for even illumination
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AI summary
The invention relates to a transparent container having an illuminated bottom plate. According to the invention, an illuminating device (50) is provided, by means of which the illumination is effected from a bottom side of the bottom plate (2). The illuminating device (40, 50) is either detachable as a reusable base (3) of the container (1) or is fixedly connected to the container (1). The illuminating device (50) is designed as at least one LED illuminating device or one OLED illuminating device (50). The illuminating device (50) comprises a power supply unit and is connected to a control device (60), which controls the operation of the illuminating device (50). The control device (60) comprises at least one sensor (62) and/or at least one signal receiver.