DESIGN NAME: M-Cloud
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Ceiling Lighting
INSPIRATION: This design concept is from the cloud which freely moving and continually change the form. Mutable and freely moving is the feature of outstanding for M-Cloud.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: M-cloud is a use of electromagnetic induction powered celling light, and it is able to float in the air by radio control, the shape of M-cloud is changeable according to personal preferences. And this inflatable smart ceiling light also can float towards the specific location by following instructions.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: 1. Adjust the internal frame into the desired shape in first.
2. Starting to inflate the balloon with helium until it can float in the air, and then use the controller to regulates the other internal airbag floating in a desired height.
3. Press the button on the automatic induction locator to start looking for a suitable position to receive an electromagnetic wave power from the receiver above the ceiling. This allows the supply and charging of power. In this case, using the remote control to active the retractable connector extends and attach to the electromagnetic wave panel, so that the light can be semi-fixed hanging in the air, and the inner motor battery can be charged at the same time.
4. If you want M-cloud to move to another position, you can input commands by using controller, then it will automatically start the motor, and retract the connector, drift to the desired position by the dynamic of rotating propeller blades. The previous process will start over automatically and the inner motor battery can be charged again.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The concept design started in June 2016 and took 3 months at Hong Kong. The project is yet to be realized
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: M-cloud is an inflatable balloon which has to keep floating in the air, and change the location frequently, therefore, it has to choose some thin and lightweight reinforced nylon material with excellent light transmittance performance. Using electromagnetic induction charging technology and automatic positioning technology and LED lamp technology
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 800(Width) x 800(Depth) x 300(Height)
TAGS: cloud, ceiling lighting, lighting, lamp, movable, mutable
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The design of M-cloud aims at seeking for any other possibility for the current ceiling lighting. The research of how to increase the lifespan of the ceiling lighting and how to reduce the consumption of lighting resource is the research abstract of M-cloud
CHALLENGE: The requirement for the light-weighted material and the multi-shaping frame of M-cloud is one of the biggest challenge. Also, the looking for higher voltage supply of M-cloud is another challenging issue.
ADDED DATE: 2016-09-21 04:04:05
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IMAGE CREDITS: TSANG CHING PUN, 2016.
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