Backlight Lamp Installation Device with Elastic Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional clamping and conducting devices for backlight modules have complex installation processes, low impact resistance, and high manufacturing costs due to numerous and complicated components.
Innovation Solution
A lamp installation device with a mounting end, elastic clamping plates, and an elastic conductive plate, formed as a one-piece bent metal plate, which clamps and electrically connects to the lamp terminals, providing simple installation and improved impact resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional clamping devices use multiple fabricated components (metal plates, elastic plates, metal caps), then the clamping function is achieved, but the device complexity increases and manufacture cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple traditional components (metal plate, elastic clamping plate, and conductive element) into a single integrated clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a clamp body with clamp arms that directly engage the lamp, and a conductive plate integrated into the clamp structure that provides electrical connection without requiring separate metal caps or additional fastening components.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical clamping force to secure the lamp, provides electrical conduction through the integrated conductive plate, and provides impact resistance through the elastic properties of the clamp arms. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate clamping and conducting components.
2Reliability
If traditional clamping devices use multiple fabricated components, then the clamping function is achieved, but the manufacture cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple traditional components (metal plate, elastic clamping plate, and conductive element) into a single integrated clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a clamp body with clamp arms that directly engage the lamp, and a conductive plate integrated into the clamp structure that provides electrical connection without requiring separate metal caps or additional fastening components.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated clamp assembly uses simpler, more cost-effective materials and manufacturing processes compared to traditional multi-component designs. The elastic conductive plate replaces expensive metal caps, and the integrated structure reduces fabrication complexity and assembly costs.
3Reliability
If traditional clamping devices use complicated components and installation steps, then the clamping function is achieved, but the installation process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple traditional components (metal plate, elastic clamping plate, and conductive element) into a single integrated clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a clamp body with clamp arms that directly engage the lamp, and a conductive plate integrated into the clamp structure that provides electrical connection without requiring separate metal caps or additional fastening components.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp arms are pre-configured in the clamp assembly to automatically engage with the lamp when installed. The elastic conductive plate is pre-positioned to make electrical contact with the lamp terminal, eliminating the need for separate installation steps for clamping and electrical connection.
4Reliability
If traditional clamping devices use soft rubber pads with wound lead wires, then electrical conduction is achieved, but the installation becomes complicated and detachment inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated clamp assembly uses simpler, more cost-effective materials and manufacturing processes compared to traditional multi-component designs. The elastic conductive plate replaces expensive metal caps, and the integrated structure reduces fabrication complexity and assembly costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple traditional components (metal plate, elastic clamping plate, and conductive element) into a single integrated clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a clamp body with clamp arms that directly engage the lamp, and a conductive plate integrated into the clamp structure that provides electrical connection without requiring separate metal caps or additional fastening components.
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 solution reduces manufacturing costs, simplifies the installation process, and enhances impact resistance by using a one-piece bent metal plate design with elastic clamping and conductive features, ensuring stable electrical connections and vibration resistance.
Implementation Method 1
a lamp clamping portion having a pair of elastic clamping plates for engaging with an outer periphery of the end of the lamp
Implementation Method 2
an elastic conductive plate engaging against the end of the lamp and electrically connected to a terminal of the end of the lamp
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a backlight module and a lamp installation device thereof. The backlight module comprises a plurality of lamps therein, and two ends of each of the lamps are clamped, positioned and electrically connected to one of the lamp installation devices, respectively. Each of the lamp installation devices comprises: a mounting end, a lamp clamping portion and an elastic conductive plate. The mounting end is used to mount the lamp installation device on the backlight module; the lamp clamping portion has a pair of elastic clamping plates for engaging with one end of the lamp; and the elastic conductive plate is electrically connected to a terminal of the end of the lamp. The manufacture cost of the lamp installation device of the present invention is relatively low and the installation thereof is simple, while the lamp also can provide a better impact resistance.