Integrated Vehicle Ceiling Light Assembly With Low-Protrusion Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional overhead ceiling lights in vehicles are bulky, protrude significantly from the ceiling, and are complex to install and repair, posing a risk of head injury and high power consumption.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose overhead ceiling device that integrates reading lights, calling buttons, and indicator lights into a compact, non-protruding unit made from lightweight, recyclable materials, featuring tiltable reading lights and customizable optics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional overhead ceiling lights are used, then reading lights and indicator lights are provided, but the assembly protrudes significantly from the ceiling surface causing head injury risk
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines reading lights, indicator lights, actionable buttons, and other components into a single integrated overhead ceiling assembly. This merging of multiple functions into one unified structure reduces the overall protrusion distance from the ceiling surface while maintaining all necessary functionalities, thereby eliminating the head injury risk.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple individual LED lights and buttons are used, then various functions are provided, but the combined weight and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The overhead ceiling assembly is designed as a universal multi-functional unit that integrates reading lights, indicator lights, actionable buttons, and other components into a single structure. This multi-functionality approach provides various functions (reading illumination, status indication, passenger communication) while reducing the total number of separate components, thereby lowering combined weight and power consumption.
3Ease of operation
If conventional overhead assemblies are used, then lights and indicators are readily accessible, but installation and repair are complex
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated overhead ceiling assembly is designed as a modular unit that can be installed and removed as a single component. This segmentation of the entire assembly into one replaceable unit simplifies installation and repair processes, as the entire assembly can be quickly swapped without complex wiring or mounting procedures, while still maintaining accessibility of all functions.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional overhead assemblies are used, then lights and indicators are provided, but the assembly is bulky
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges reading lights, indicator lights, actionable buttons, and other functional components into a single compact integrated assembly. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple separate components, significantly reducing the overall volume and bulk of the overhead ceiling installation while maintaining complete functional capability.
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AI summary
An overhead ceiling device for vehicles, such as airplanes. The device includes a faceplate, keypad, PCB, body, light module, and an outer mounting compression ring body. The faceplate includes lens for lights and holes for buttons. Keypad includes buttons that can protrude from the holes in the faceplate. The keypad is seated over the PCB, wherein the PCB includes indicator lights and key input modules for the buttons. The PCB is seated over the flanged plate of the body. The faceplate, keypad, PCB and the body have a central hole for receiving the light module. The light module includes a reading light.