Universal LED Light Module Axial Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED light modules are not user-customizable, as the LEDs and battery packs are typically separate, making it impractical to change light colors or lighting functions without re-wiring.
Innovation Solution
A universal LED light module with axially aligned battery cells, an LED cell sandwiched between the battery cells, and a transparent or translucent sheath that environmentally seals and modularly integrates the components, allowing for interchangeable modules and customizable lighting functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If LEDs are mounted separately from the battery pack with wires interconnecting them, then the electrical circuit can be established, but the user cannot change or re-wire the LED circuit to obtain different light colors or lighting functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the battery pack and LED circuit into a single integrated LED light module. The battery cells are arranged in series within a housing that also contains the LED array and control circuitry, eliminating the need for external wiring between separate components. This integration allows the entire module to be replaced as a single unit to change lighting functions or colors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates modular LED light modules that can be independently replaced. Each module is a self-contained unit with standardized dimensions and connection interfaces, allowing users to swap between different module types (e.g., different colors, blinking patterns) without modifying the underlying system structure or wiring.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the battery pack is the only accessible component to the user, then the device structure is simplified, but it becomes impossible or impractical to change the LED circuit for different lighting functions
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack and LED circuit are merged into a single replaceable module, making the entire lighting system accessible to the user through one component. This eliminates the need to open or disassemble the device to access the LED circuit, as the entire module can be simply removed and replaced.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized module design with universal connection interfaces allows a single module type to serve multiple lighting functions. Different modules with various LED configurations (different colors, blinking patterns, brightness levels) can all be used with the same device through the standardized interface.
3Adaptability or versatility
If LEDs are mounted separately from the battery pack, then the components can be independently replaced, but re-wiring is required to change light color or lighting function
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack, control circuitry, and LED array are merged into a single pre-assembled module with internal wiring already configured. When changing light colors or functions, the user simply replaces the entire module rather than manually re-wiring individual components, dramatically reducing the time and skill required for modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The LED light modules are pre-configured with specific lighting functions (different colors, blinking patterns, brightness levels) during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation allows users to quickly swap between different lighting functions by simply replacing pre-configured modules rather than performing complex wiring operations at the time of use.
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
Enables user customization of light color and function, with self-contained modules that can be easily integrated into various applications, providing radial light emission and protection from moisture and foreign matter.
Implementation Method 1
at least one LED cell with axially opposed terminals sandwiched between two of the axially aligned battery cells
Implementation Method 2
a transparent or translucent sheath radially enveloping the battery cells and the LED cell to bind them together, environmentally seal them from external moisture and foreign matter
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AI summary
A universal LED light module (ULLM) that can be used in nearly any conventional or nonconventional lighting application, with module interchangeability for enabling user customization of light color and lighting function. The ULLM includes a set of axially aligned batteries with axially opposed terminals, at least one LED cell with axially opposed terminals sandwiched between two of the axially aligned batteries, and a transparent or translucent sheath radially enveloping the batteries and the LED cell to bind them together and environmentally seal them from external moisture and foreign matter. The ULLM may be activated by an external circuit or may additionally include an integral conductor that selectively bridges the exposed battery terminals. The ULLM may additionally include a lighting function element having a form factor that matches that of the batteries, and disposed in axial alignment with the batteries within the radial sheath.