Wireless LED Bulb Antenna Layout With Layered Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light bulb devices installed in high places, such as ceilings, lack convenient wireless control, making it difficult to utilize extended functions effectively due to considerations of manufacturing cost, signal quality, and compact design, while avoiding antenna interference with light output.
Innovation Solution
A light bulb apparatus design featuring a bulb shell, an antenna, a driver, and a light source plate with multiple layers for heat dissipation and wireless signal reception, including a ceramic module with a metal antenna unit for signal quality and a reflective surface, and a driver that converts external power into a driving current for the LED module, allowing for wireless control without affecting light output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an antenna is added to enable wireless control, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the antenna function with the existing light bulb structure by integrating the antenna into the bulb shell or base, rather than adding it as a separate external component. This merging approach enables wireless control functionality while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The light bulb device is designed to perform multiple functions: illumination through the LED module, wireless signal reception through the antenna, and heat dissipation through the heat sink. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby managing device complexity while improving ease of operation.
2Reliability
If a ceramic module with metal antenna unit is used, then signal quality is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a ceramic module containing a metal antenna unit, combining different materials (ceramic and metal) to achieve optimal signal quality. The ceramic provides electrical insulation and mechanical support, while the metal unit provides excellent electrical conductivity for antenna function. This composite material approach improves signal quality while the modular design helps control manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a modular antenna design where the ceramic module with metal antenna unit can be manufactured using cost-effective techniques and replaced if needed, rather than using expensive custom-molded integrated antenna structures. This approach balances signal quality requirements with manufacturing cost considerations.
3Temperature
If multiple layers are added for heat dissipation, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat dissipation system is segmented into multiple functional layers: a heat sink layer in direct contact with the LED module, an intermediate thermal management layer, and an outer structural layer. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized for its specific thermal function while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that integrates well with the light bulb form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat dissipation layers are merged with the structural components of the light bulb, such as the bulb shell or base, rather than being separate附加 components. This integration reduces the overall device complexity while still providing effective multi-layer heat dissipation functionality.
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 convenient wireless control of light bulb devices with improved signal quality and heat dissipation, maintaining compact design and efficient light output by integrating a ceramic module with a metal antenna unit and a reflective surface, enhancing user control and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
The metal portion carries heat generated by the LED module for heat dissipation
Implementation Method 2
The driver converts the external power to a driving current supplied to the LED module
Implementation Method 3
The driver is electrically connected to the antenna for receiving a wireless signal
Implementation Method 4
The ceramic module with a metal antenna unit for signal quality and a reflective surface
Data Source
AI summary
A light bulb apparatus includes a bulb shell, an antenna, a driver, a light source plate and a bulb cap. The light source plate has a first layer and a second layer. The LED module is disposed on the first layer. The second layer includes a metal portion. The metal portion carries heat generated by the LED module for heat dissipation. The antenna is disposed upon the first layer. A bulb cap is connected to an external power. The driver is electrically connected to the antenna for receiving a wireless signal. The driver converts the external power to a driving current supplied to the LED module.