Adjustable Lighting Bracket for Variable Ceiling Hole Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lighting industry faces challenges due to complex and costly installations, particularly in regions with varying ceiling hole sizes, which require adaptable light devices to simplify installation and reduce costs, emphasizing the need for flexible lighting solutions that can fit different environments and specifications.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus with a flexible bracket structure, featuring a light source, sliding track, and adjustable fixing units that can change the spanning diameter to fit different installation platforms, allowing for easy installation and adaptation to various ceiling sizes, including the use of elastic components and interchangeable fixing units for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If light devices are designed with fixed bracket structures for standardized ceiling hole sizes, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability to different installation environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket structure incorporates sliding units that can move along the bracket body to adjust the distance between fixing units. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows the same bracket to adapt to different ceiling hole sizes (e.g., 26cm, 30cm, 36cm square holes) without requiring multiple fixed designs, thus resolving the contradiction between manufacturing precision for standardized sizes and adaptability for varying installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed as a universal component that can accommodate multiple ceiling hole sizes through its adjustable sliding mechanism. The same bracket structure serves multiple functions by adjusting the spanning diameter, eliminating the need for different bracket designs for different installation environments and improving both manufacturing efficiency and adaptability.
2Reliability
If licensed professionals perform light device installations to ensure safety and compliance, then reliability is improved, but installation cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates self-fixing units with elastic components that automatically secure to the ceiling without requiring complex professional installation procedures. The elastic fixing units can be manually adjusted and secured by consumers themselves, reducing the need for licensed professionals while maintaining reliable and compliant installations, thus lowering installation costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket allows for parameter adjustment in terms of spanning diameter and fixing unit positioning, enabling consumers to adapt the installation to their specific ceiling dimensions. This adjustability simplifies the installation process and reduces the need for professional services while maintaining reliability through proper adjustment within safe parameters.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex installation procedures are used to accommodate varying ceiling hole sizes, then adaptability is improved, but installation time deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic sliding mechanism allows for quick adjustment of the bracket to match different ceiling hole sizes during installation. Instead of complex procedures, installers can simply slide the adjusting units to the appropriate positions and secure them, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining adaptability to varying ceiling dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is pre-designed with integrated sliding units and elastic fixing components that are ready for immediate adjustment during installation. This preliminary preparation of the adjustment mechanism eliminates the need for complex on-site calculations or procedures, allowing installers to quickly adapt to different ceiling hole sizes without time-consuming steps.
4Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable fixing units are used to fit different installation platforms, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic fixing units are designed as universal components that can be used across different installation platforms and ceiling types. Rather than requiring multiple specialized fixing units, the same elastic component can be adjusted and positioned to fit various installation requirements, reducing the overall complexity while maintaining broad adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing units utilize parameter adjustment through the sliding mechanism and elastic deformation to adapt to different installation platforms. By changing the position and deformation parameters of the same fixing unit type, the system achieves versatility without requiring multiple distinct fixing unit designs, thus improving adaptability while controlling complexity.
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 flexible lighting apparatus simplifies installation processes, reduces labor and material costs, and enhances efficiency by allowing the device to be easily adjusted to fit various installation environments, thereby lowering overall project expenses and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Implementation Method 1
The sliding unit has an elastic component for generating an elastic force for keeping the sliding unit staying at the groove unless an external force larger than the threshold to move the sliding unit
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus includes a light source, a light housing, a sliding track, a first sliding unit, a first holder, a second sliding unit, a second holder, a first fixing unit and a second fixing unit. The light housing has a back cover and container. The container has a light opening. The light source is placed in the container and emits a light through the light opening. The sliding track is disposed on the back cover. The first sliding unit is movable along the sliding track. The first holder has a bottom end fixed to the first sliding unit. The second sliding unit is movable along the sliding track. The second holder has a bottom end fixed to the second sliding unit. The first fixing unit is fixed to the first holder. The second fixing unit is fixed to the second holder.