Biasing Mechanism for Modular Lighting Fixture Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting fixtures require extensive disassembly and reconstruction to modify or replace components, which is time-consuming, costly, and risks damage to the installation or product.
Innovation Solution
A lighting fixture design featuring a light engine, a front ring module, and biasing members, such as springs or elastic components, that allow for easy removal and addition of components without disassembling the fixture, using a twist-and-lock mechanism and biasing members to securely attach the front ring module to the heat sink, enabling modifications while the fixture remains installed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional lighting fixtures are modified or components replaced, then component functionality can be updated, but extensive disassembly and reconstruction is required which increases time, cost, and risk of damage
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting fixture is divided into modular components including a removable front ring module, light engine, and heat sink assembly. Each module can be independently accessed, removed, or replaced without disassembling the entire fixture, enabling rapid component modification while minimizing installation disruption and risk of damage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional lighting fixtures are modified or components replaced, then component functionality can be updated, but extensive disassembly and reconstruction is required which increases complexity of the modification process
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting fixture is divided into modular components including a removable front ring module, light engine, and heat sink assembly. Each module can be independently accessed, removed, or replaced without disassembling the entire fixture, enabling rapid component modification while minimizing installation disruption and risk of damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The front ring module incorporates a dynamic twist-and-lock mechanism with biasing members that allow the module to be easily twisted into locked position for secure attachment or twisted to release for removal. This dynamic locking mechanism simplifies the modification process by providing intuitive, tool-free installation and removal of components.
3Ease of operation
If biasing members are used to secure the front ring module, then easy removal and addition is enabled, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing members are integrated into the heat sink assembly structure, combining the securing mechanism with the existing thermal management component. This integration provides automatic biasing force for secure attachment while minimizing additional structural complexity, as the biasing members work in conjunction with the twist-and-lock mechanism already inherent in the modular design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates component changes without removing the lighting fixture from its installed position, reducing time, cost, and risk of damage, while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
at least one biasing member coupled between the heat sink and the front ring module, with the at least one biasing member configured to urge the front ring module toward the heat sink
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting fixture includes a light engine elastically coupled to a front ring module. The light engine includes a heat sink and at least one biasing member is coupled between the heat sink and the front ring module. The at least one biasing member is configured to urge the front ring module toward the heat sink. The biasing member could be a spring or an elastic band.