Wireless Lighting Fixture Using Non-Metallic Substrate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting technologies, particularly LED lighting, face challenges in achieving optimal light quality and flexibility while maintaining cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency, and there is a need to integrate communication technologies for enhanced functionality.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus comprising a light source module, a light source plate, a wireless module, and external electrodes, where the fiberglass or plastic plate serves as a substrate for the wireless module to enhance signal quality, and the design allows for modular assembly and interchangeable components to meet various needs, reducing production costs and increasing flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a metal substrate is used for mounting the wireless module, then structural strength is improved, but wireless signal quality deteriorates due to signal shielding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a non-metallic substrate (fiberglass or plastic plate) as an intermediary between the wireless module and the metal heat dissipation structure. This intermediary substrate allows the wireless signal to pass through without shielding while still providing structural support and enabling thermal management through separate heat dissipation pathways.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the substrate function into two separate components: a non-metallic substrate (fiberglass or plastic plate) for mounting the wireless module to ensure signal quality, and a separate metal substrate (aluminum substrate) for heat dissipation. This segmentation allows each component to optimize its specific function without compromising the other.
2Reliability
If custom processing is used for each component, then component functionality is optimized, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the light source plate and fiberglass plate as universal, standardized components that can be mass-produced using standard processing techniques. These standardized plates can accommodate different wireless modules and light source modules through interchangeable designs, reducing the need for custom processing while maintaining optimal functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs standardized dimensional parameters and mounting configurations for the plates and modules, allowing them to be produced using standard manufacturing processes. By changing from custom-dimensioned parts to standardized parts with fixed parameters, the manufacturing cost is reduced while maintaining the required functional performance.
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
The solution provides improved light quality and flexibility, integrates communication capabilities, and reduces manufacturing costs by enabling standard processing and interchangeable components, enhancing user convenience and satisfaction.
Implementation Method 1
The light source module includes a LED module
Implementation Method 2
LED lighting, a solid-state lamp that uses light-emitting diodes as the source of light
Implementation Method 3
The wireless module includes an antenna and a radio frequency circuit for wirelessly communicating with an external device
Implementation Method 4
In light source plate may include an aluminum substrate or other metal layer as heat dissipation unit for moving heat generated by the LED module to other places
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus includes a light source module, a light source plate, a wireless module, a fiberglass plate and external electrodes. The light source module includes a LED module. The light source plate is used for mounting the light source module. The wireless module includes an antenna and a radio frequency circuit for wirelessly communicating with an external device. The radio frequency circuit is electrically connected to the light source module. The fiberglass plate is used for mounting the wireless module. The antenna is disposed on an external surface of the fiberglass plate. The external electrodes for passing an external power source to the light source module.