Veiling Zone Control Luminaire With Segmented Light Engines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional luminaires are limited to a single light distribution pattern, requiring multiple fixtures for varied lighting needs and unable to dynamically adjust light distribution based on environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire with multiple interchangeable light engines, each with different optical properties, allowing for selective control of light distribution through varying LEDs and optics, and integration with environmental sensors to adapt lighting based on parameters like rain, fog, or motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single set of optics is provided in the luminaire, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easier, but the luminaire can only emit a single light distribution pattern
Solution Approach 1:
The luminaire is divided into multiple independent light engines, each with its own light source and optic assembly. Each light engine can be independently controlled to produce different light distribution patterns, allowing the system to switch between multiple distributions without requiring a completely different optical system.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple light engines are integrated into a single luminaire housing, with each light engine capable of producing different light distributions. This allows a single luminaire to perform multiple lighting functions and adapt to various lighting scenarios, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate luminaires.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple luminaires are provided to achieve multiple distribution patterns, then the lighting coverage is sufficient, but the system complexity and installation cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple light engines that would traditionally require separate luminaire units are merged into a single integrated luminaire. This consolidation allows the system to provide multiple light distribution patterns from one fixture, reducing the total number of luminaires needed and simplifying installation while maintaining lighting coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The luminaire is designed as a multi-functional unit with multiple light engines that can be selectively activated to provide different lighting patterns. This universal design allows one luminaire to replace multiple specialized luminaires, each designed for a specific distribution pattern.
3Extent of automation
If conventional luminaires are used without environmental sensing, then the system is simpler, but the lighting cannot be dynamically adjusted based on environmental conditions
Solution Approach 1:
Environmental sensors are integrated into the luminaire to detect conditions such as rain, fog, and motion. The sensor data is fed back to the control system, which automatically adjusts the operation of light engines to optimize lighting performance based on the detected environmental conditions, creating a closed-loop adaptive lighting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system transitions from a static configuration to a dynamic one where light engine operation can be adjusted in real-time based on environmental conditions. The system can dynamically change which light engines are active and at what intensity levels, allowing adaptive response to changing lighting requirements.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the invention include a luminaire that includes a plurality of different light engines. Light engines having different light distributions can be included in a single luminaire and a subset of the light engines selectively driven to dynamically change the light distribution of the luminaire. In this way, a single luminaire is capable of illuminating an area with a variety of different light distributions.