Modular LED light engine and LED lighting product line

Summary

Today's modular products are everywhere, especially in the automotive, aerospace, communications, electronics and information industries. Not only is there a strict definition, but it has been developed into a methodology by European and American companies and academia. Related products and industries also have a complete standard system, and according to this strict requirements of the foundry home, the product reliability and quality are improved to the extreme.

At present, LED lighting products continue to expand the scope of application and gradually move towards the maturity of products. It is necessary to consider more aspects and many aspects of the future, especially whether the light engine and modular LED lighting products can be: interchangeable, Compatibility, versatility and sustainability affect the development of enterprises and industries.

It is known from the experience of IT products and industry development that a single product can no longer meet the needs of diverse and versatile consumers. In the field of LED lighting, related products are gradually maturing, and the future demand is bound to be more and more complex than now. Product serialization and diversification are important features that modular products can achieve. On the other hand, based on the modular product platform, the development of versatile components, subsystems and processes, product differentiation and derivative products to meet different market needs. Therefore, the diversified design of the product line (product family) has become another focus of enterprise product development and manufacturing.

In view of the need for LED lighting products, technology and enterprise development to effectively integrate resources and successful experiences in various professional fields, it is necessary to have a basic definition of modularization to successful product design cases, from product design concepts and modular features to benefit verification, from enterprises to The value chain learns and draws on other industry-related experiences, and then carries on the LED characteristics and lighting products.

I. Introduction

Taking traditional lighting as an example, light sources and lamps have already been standardized. The light source and electrical specifications have been formed into a standard product series, and each product is interchangeable as shown in Figure –1, providing users with daily replacement and maintenance. convenient. In contrast, LED lighting fixtures, product specifications are chaotic, lack of complete series, products between suppliers are not interchangeable, performance is also incompatible (compatible), resulting in limited application and subsequent maintenance work.

The previous [1] pointed out that when LED light engine (optical module) luminaire products are interchangeable, compatible, versatile and sustainable as their basic characteristics, modular LED lighting fixtures will be able to sweep the entire luminaire interchange Negative impressions of poor performance, difficult maintenance, and difficulty in upgrading in the future can also enable manufacturers to establish a standard system for parts supply. Stocks inventory is more stable and flexible than in the past, which can effectively reduce costs and risks. Under market-driven leadership, modularization Design can become the main trend in the development of LED products.

It is a good product that is widely accepted by the market, and it is a good product to bring great benefits to the enterprise! The features, benefits and benefits of an effective modular design and modular product are as follows:

1. Simplification: design verification and design change are easy, product manufacturing, assembly and maintenance are simple

2. Standardization: Standardization of parts, modular design with interchangeability, commonality and reusability, common parts for mass production, and effective cost reduction

3. Product variability and scalability: Redesign and improvement (improvement & upgrading) is easy, effective continuous improvement, scalability, and can be developed into a product platform. Form a complete product portfolio

4. Design and innovation: Designed to meet customer needs, create value for customers and achieve mass customization for continuous innovation.

In view of the need for LED lighting products, technology and enterprise development to effectively integrate resources and successful experiences in various professional fields, it is necessary to have a basic definition of modularization to successful product design cases, from product design concepts and modular features to benefit verification, from enterprises to The value chain learns and draws on other industry-related experiences, and then carries on the LED characteristics and lighting products.

The content of this paper mainly explains the basic definition and meaning of modular design, product series and product platform. It is hoped that the successful experience and examples of IT industry will emphasize the importance of modular design, product series and product platform benefits in LED lighting.