Articulating Lamp Joints with Captured Conducting Pegs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional articulating desk lamps with spring-loaded linkages are aesthetically unpleasing and mismatched with modern LED lighting designs, lacking a sleek and functional articulating arm that can transmit electrical power without exposed wiring.
Innovation Solution
An articulating lamp with a sleek design featuring hinged or pivoting joints that allow for rotation and angular motion, incorporating a captured conducting peg to transmit electrical power between components without visible wiring, and offering various base and arm configurations for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional spring-loaded linkages are used for articulation, then the lamp arm can be hand-positioned and held in place, but the aesthetic appearance is diminished and the design is mismatched with modern LED lighting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the visible spring-loaded linkages from the exterior of the lamp arm, extracting the aesthetic burden from the functional mechanism. The springs are concealed within the hollow arm structure, allowing the exterior to present a sleek, modern appearance while the internal springs provide the necessary articulation and positioning functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the functional spring-loaded linkage mechanism is contained within the hollow arm structure. The springs are housed inside the arm, with only the necessary external joints visible, creating a nested arrangement that preserves both aesthetics and functionality.
2Ease of manufacture
If the lamp arm is made detachable and interchangeable, then manufacturing costs are reduced and versatility is improved, but electrical connectivity between components must be maintained without exposed wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrical conductor with the structural arm component itself. The hollow arm structure contains an internal conductor that runs along the arm, and at the joint, a conducting peg extends from one arm section into a socket in the other, creating a merged structure that provides both mechanical support and electrical connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a conducting peg and socket interface as an intermediary mechanism between detachable arm sections. This intermediary component facilitates both mechanical connection and electrical continuity, allowing the arm to be assembled and disassembled while maintaining uninterrupted electrical power delivery to the lighting assembly.
3Shape
If the arm structure is made hollow to conceal springs and conductors, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but the structural integrity and weight distribution must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by strategically positioning the hollow sections and structural reinforcements where needed. The hollow arm provides aesthetic benefits and houses internal components, while specific regions incorporate springs, conductors, and joint mechanisms to maintain structural integrity and enable articulation functionality at critical locations.
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AI summary
The lamp has a superior, sleek, aesthetic profile, while also providing robust functionality and articulation. The lamp includes at least one joint that combines the functionality of allowing an arm of the lamp to articulate and rotate, as well as allowing the joint to be pulled apart and plugged back together. Each articulating hinged or pivoting joint transmits electrical power between the adjoining members without the use of exposed wiring. There are a variety of structural options regarding the lamps base or attachment mechanism, including a weighted base, a clamp, a through-table mount, or a wall mount. Available versions of this sleek lamp include a variety of arm and joint configurations so that the lamp can serve a wide range of installations and applications, while using a standardized group of components.