Adjustable Lighting Element for Electrical Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical installation devices lack the ability to provide variable and adaptable lighting, which is visually appealing and can meet different lighting requirements at various installation locations without requiring device-specific changes.
Innovation Solution
Integration of an adjustable lighting element that can be axially adjusted within the front element, featuring a translucent area for light emission, allowing for customizable lighting intensity and distribution, and incorporating a spring-loaded latching mechanism for easy actuation, along with a light-guiding body for uniform illumination and additional information display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed lighting device is integrated into the front element, then the lighting function is provided, but the lighting cannot be adapted to different installation requirements and locations
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting element is made adjustable and movable within the front element, allowing it to be positioned at different locations and orientations. This dynamic capability enables the same device to adapt to various lighting requirements at different installation locations without requiring device-specific changes, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation device incorporates a universal lighting element that can serve multiple lighting functions across different installation locations. The adjustable lighting element can be configured to provide full lighting, orientation lighting, or complete covering, making the device versatile and adaptable to various requirements without needing multiple specialized devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lighting element is made adjustable, then variable lighting can be provided, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting element incorporates adjustable components that allow variation in lighting intensity, distribution, and positioning. The mechanism enables the lighting element to be moved to different positions and orientations within the front element, providing variable lighting while maintaining a manageable device structure through integrated design.
3Ease of manufacture
If the light exit surface is visible when not in use, then the lighting function is apparent, but the surface of the front element is interrupted and aesthetics are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting element is designed to be movable and adjustable within the front element, allowing it to be positioned in locations that minimize visual interruption of the surface. When not in use, the lighting element can be retracted or positioned to maintain surface continuity, while still providing apparent lighting functionality when activated.
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
Enables flexible lighting solutions that can be tailored to specific needs, from full illumination to complete dimming or orientation lighting, enhancing the functionality of electrical installation devices while maintaining a seamless integration with the device's aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a spring-loaded latching mechanism for easy actuation
Implementation Method 2
featuring a translucent area for light emission
Implementation Method 3
incorporating a light-guiding body for uniform illumination
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electric installation device (1) comprising a device base (2) that can be fastened in an installation housing by means of a supporting frame (3), a front element (4) fastened on the front side that can be designed to be composed of one or a plurality of parts, and at least one light source (6). Contact elements arranged in the device base (2) can be connected to a supply voltage. At least one adjustable element (9) is arranged on the front element (4). The adjustable element (9) comprises at least one illumination part (12) having at least one translucent region (15). Light emitted by the light source (6) can be emitted through the translucent region (15) on the user side.