Rechargeable UV Resin Curing Lamp with Adjustable Wattage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional UV resin curing lamps lack adjustability for different resin types and project sizes, do not provide specific timers for curing completion, and restrict curing to small projects near a power source, often resulting in overcuring or improper finishes.
Innovation Solution
A portable, rechargeable LED lamp with adjustable wattage and timer controls, a mirrored internal surface for comprehensive curing, and a battery-powered design allowing for flexible placement and curing of multiple projects simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional curing lamps use fixed wattage and small quantity of bulbs, then the device structure is simple, but the lamp cannot be adjusted for different resin types, project sizes, or formulas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable wattage controls and timer settings that allow users to dynamically change lamp parameters based on specific resin types and project requirements. The control module enables real-time adjustment of power delivery to LEDs, transforming a static lamp into a dynamic system that adapts to different curing needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp is designed with multiple adjustable parameters including wattage control, timer functionality, and the ability to accommodate different resin formulas. This multi-functional design allows a single lamp to serve various curing applications, from small to large projects, eliminating the need for multiple specialized lamps.
2Manufacturing precision
If conventional curing lamps lack timers, then the device structure is simple, but users cannot know when curing is complete, leading to overcuring or improper finishes
Solution Approach 1:
The control module incorporates timer functionality that provides users with precise feedback on curing duration. The timer counts down the selected curing time and notifies users when the curing cycle is complete, ensuring accurate curing without overcuring. This feedback mechanism transforms the curing process from guesswork to a controlled, precise operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional curing lamps require connection to electrical outlets, then the device structure is simple, but the location for resin art work is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power source from the external electrical outlet and incorporates a rechargeable battery directly into the lamp housing. This extraction of the power dependency allows the lamp to be used in any location without requiring proximity to an electrical outlet, significantly increasing work location flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The power delivery system is changed from a fixed AC power connection to a rechargeable battery system with controllable power output. The control module regulates power delivery from the battery to the LEDs, enabling the lamp to operate cordlessly while maintaining adjustable wattage settings for different curing requirements.
4Productivity
If conventional curing lamps use high wattage for fast curing, then the curing speed is fast, but the resin may become overcured, warped, or have wrinkly finish
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp employs adjustable wattage controls that allow users to select the appropriate power level for their specific resin type and project size. Rather than using fixed high wattage, the dynamic power adjustment enables optimization of curing speed while preventing overcuring, warping, or surface defects by matching the power output to the actual curing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements controllable power delivery parameters including adjustable wattage and timer duration. By changing these parameters based on resin formula and project specifications, users can achieve optimal curing quality. The control module regulates power delivery to maintain precise control over the curing process, preventing harmful effects of excessive power while ensuring complete curing.
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
Ensures proper curing with a rock-hard, smooth finish for UV resin art, providing greater flexibility in project size and location, reducing waste and improving user convenience by preventing overcuring and allowing for larger projects to be cured efficiently.
Implementation Method 1
at least one lighting panel, with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) operative to emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Implementation Method 2
UV resin is a liquid form of acrylic activated by a photo initiator, which will take the UV resin from a liquid state to a solid state when exposed to UV light
Implementation Method 3
an inner shell having a reflective inner surface, with oculi formed through the inner shell, the oculi operative to conduct radiation from the light-emitting diodes
Data Source
AI summary
A resin curing lamp includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a control module, an interactive display, at least one lighting panel, and a rechargeable battery. The outer shell has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an aperture. The control module, the interactive display, and the lighting panels are mounted on the interior surface. The display is aligned with the aperture and electrically connects to the control module. The lighting panels have ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) electrically connected to the control module. The inner shell has a battery compartment, a reflective inner surface, and oculi that conduct light LEDs. The battery is electrically connected to the control module. The control module regulates the power delivered to the LEDs as selected by the user, as well as the duration as selected by the user.