Wall mounted illuminated box assembly with lens for display of artwork
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing artwork display boxes lack an effective internal lighting system and convex lens in the peephole, making it difficult to view small, intricately arranged elements, and they often require battery replacement and visible wires, detracting from the presentation.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted artwork display box with an internal lighting system, a convex lens in the peephole, and a power source that includes battery-powered tea lights or LEDs, a proximity sensor for automatic lighting activation, and a solar cell for energy harvesting, allowing for energy-efficient and wire-free illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If an internal lighting system is added to illuminate artwork inside the box, then the visibility of small intricate elements is improved, but the device complexity and need for power sources increases
Solution Approach 1:
The solar cell mounted on the exterior of the box automatically converts ambient light into electrical energy to power the LED lights inside the box, eliminating the need for manual battery replacement or external power connections. The system serves itself by harvesting energy from the environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical battery-powered lighting systems with an electro-optical system using a solar cell and LED lights. This substitution eliminates the need for physical battery handling and wiring, reducing mechanical complexity.
2Illumination intensity
If battery-powered lights are used inside the box, then illumination is provided, but frequent battery replacement is required which increases maintenance time
Solution Approach 1:
The solar cell continuously charges the lighting system during daylight hours or when exposed to ambient light, automatically replenishing the power source without user intervention. This eliminates the need for periodic battery replacement and associated time loss.
3Power
If visible wires are used to connect power sources to lights inside the box, then power delivery is achieved, but the external presentation is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces visible electrical wiring with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields between the solar cell and LED lights. This substitution maintains power delivery while eliminating visual clutter and improving aesthetic appearance.
4Measurement precision
If a convex lens is added to the peephole, then the ability to see small intricate elements is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the optical parameters of the peephole by incorporating a convex lens, changing the focal length and magnification characteristics. This allows clear viewing of small intricate elements while the lens can be integrated into existing peephole designs with minimal manufacturing process changes.
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 clear viewing of intricate artwork with reduced energy consumption, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements and unsightly wires, while providing flexible lighting options and enhanced visual presentation.
Implementation Method 1
a peephole having a convex lens
Implementation Method 2
a solar cell for powering LED lights inside the box using light from the sun or ambient light inside an art gallery or other indoor space
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for the display of artwork including a central box, the central box housing the artwork, a lighting tray located above the central box, the lighting tray housing lights that shine into the central box onto the artwork, a lighting power source, and a peephole in the central box, the peephole having a convex lens.