Adjustable Hinge Lighting System for Retrofitting Fluorescent Fixtures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluorescent light fixtures require labor-intensive and time-consuming replacement of components or entire fixtures to implement newer LED technology, which is not efficient for existing installations.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system with adjustable hinges and mounting arms that can fit various box or strip housing widths, allowing for easy retrofitting and electrical connection, featuring a longitudinally extending light source support with adjustable mounting width and quick connect for power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional fluorescent fixtures are replaced with LED fixtures, then energy efficiency and service life are improved, but installation time and labor cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The LED lighting system is divided into separate functional modules: LED light sources, mounting arms, hinges, and electrical connectors. This modular segmentation allows each component to be independently installed and configured, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining the reliability benefits of LED technology
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting arms incorporate adjustable hinges that enable dynamic positioning and adaptation to different fixture configurations. This dynamic adjustability simplifies the installation process by allowing installers to accommodate various mounting scenarios without requiring custom fabrication or complex alignment procedures
2Use of energy by stationary object
If existing fluorescent fixtures are retrofitted with LED components, then energy consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting arm assembly is designed with universal adaptability, incorporating hinges and adjustment mechanisms that can accommodate multiple mounting scenarios and fixture types. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity by using a single standardized component design rather than requiring multiple specialized components for different installation scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting arms serve as intermediary components that bridge the LED light sources and the existing fixture structure. These arms incorporate integrated electrical connectors and positioning mechanisms that simplify the retrofit process by consolidating multiple functions into a single intermediate component
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable mounting arms with hinges are used, then adaptability to different housing widths is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinges and mounting arms are pre-assembled and pre-adjusted during manufacturing to specific configurations. This preliminary action allows the components to be produced in standardized increments, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while providing field adjustability for different housing widths
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable parameters through the hinge mechanism, allowing the effective mounting width to be changed without altering the fundamental component design. This parameter adjustability is achieved through simple mechanical positioning rather than complex manufacturing variations
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting system configured to fit with a box or strip housing and a method of fitting a lighting system with a box or strip housing are presently disclosed. At least one longitudinally extending light source is held with a light source support. At least two hinges extend from the light source support, proximate a first edge, at least two mounting arms extend from the second side of the light source support, proximate a second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge of the light source support are parallel.