Adjustable Lighting Frame Multi-Axis Rotation Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting devices are fixed in place and cannot be adjusted to accommodate changing orientations or conditions, limiting their effectiveness and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable supporting frame with a fixing element, first and second adjusting members, and guiding connecting members, allowing for rotation adjustments in multiple directions to accommodate various orientations and provide a larger adjustment range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional lighting device is fixed in place, then the structure is simple and stable, but the orientation cannot be adjusted according to actual conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting frame is divided into multiple independent adjustable modules: a first adjusting member with a first rotating portion and second rotating base, and at least one second adjusting member with a second rotating portion and third rotating base. Each module can rotate independently around different axes, allowing the lighting device to achieve multi-directional orientation adjustment while maintaining a relatively simple modular structure for each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the fixed static structure into a dynamic adjustable structure by introducing rotating mechanisms. The first rotating portion can rotate relative to the first rotating base, and the second rotating portion can rotate relative to the second rotating base, enabling the lighting device to adapt its orientation dynamically according to actual illumination needs while maintaining structural stability through controlled mechanical joints.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjusting members are added to increase adjustment range, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first adjusting member and second adjusting member share similar structural designs with rotating portions and rotating bases, creating universal modular components. This allows the system to achieve extensive adjustment range through combination of standardized modules, reducing overall complexity compared to designing entirely unique adjustment mechanisms for each degree of freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting members are arranged in a nested hierarchical structure where the second adjusting member is coupled to the first adjusting member's rotating base. This nesting allows compact arrangement of multiple adjustment mechanisms within a limited space, achieving large adjustment range without proportionally increasing the overall device footprint or structural complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the lighting device is made adjustable with multiple rotating portions, then the illumination range increases, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The manufacturing process is segmented into standardized production of modular components (rotating portions, rotating bases, connecting members). Each module can be manufactured independently using the same basic processes, then assembled through standardized interfaces, reducing overall manufacturing complexity compared to producing a custom integrated adjustment mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for parameter standardization across different adjusting members, where the same basic rotating mechanism can be produced with different rotational ranges or mounting configurations. This enables flexible adaptation to various illumination requirements while maintaining consistent manufacturing processes and quality control standards.
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AI summary
An adjustable supporting frame includes a fixing element, a first adjusting member, and at least one second adjusting member. The first adjusting member includes a first rotating portion and a second rotating base. The first rotating portion rotatably coupled to the first rotating base. The second adjusting member includes a second rotating portion and a third rotating base. The second rotating portion is rotatably coupled to the second rotating base. The third rotating base is configured to couple to a product. An adjustable lighting device having the adjustable supporting frame is also provided. The adjustable lighting device can achieve a large adjustment range and a large illumination range.