Cabinet lighting power-taking system

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing LED cabinet lighting power-taking systems require cumbersome wiring processes, including slotting, drilling holes, and distributing wires, which are troublesome and pose potential safety hazards during assembly.

Innovation Solution

A cabinet lighting power-taking system featuring a wire-distribution box with a power-input and power-output interface for parallel shunt conversion, allowing multiple lamps to be connected directly to the power-output interfaces, simplifying the assembly process and reducing wiring complexity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional wiring methods (slotting, drilling holes, distributing wires) are used, then the lighting system can be installed, but the assembly process becomes troublesome and safety hazards increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesafetyVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the lighting installation into modular components: power distribution boxes mounted on shelves, lamp holders with integrated wiring, and plug-connectors. Each shelf becomes an independent power distribution unit, eliminating the need for complex continuous wiring throughout the cabinet.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces plug-connectors as intermediary components that simplify the connection between power distribution boxes and lamp holders. These connectors serve as intermediaries that eliminate direct wire routing, reducing wiring complexity and improving safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If traditional wiring methods are used, then power can be distributed to lamps, but the assembly convenience deteriorates due to troublesome wiring processes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly convenienceVSAvoidwiring process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power distribution system is segmented into discrete units mounted on individual shelves, each capable of independently powering lamps. This segmentation allows for simple plug-and-play assembly without requiring complex wiring procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Power distribution boxes are pre-mounted on shelves during cabinet assembly, and wiring is pre-configured within each modular unit. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex wiring during final lamp installation, significantly improving assembly convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Device complexity

If multiple wires are set on the back board, then power distribution is achieved, but the overall wiring becomes troublesome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring structureVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The wiring structure is segmented by moving power distribution from a centralized back-board location to distributed shelf-mounted units. Each shelf becomes an independent wiring node, eliminating the need for complex wire routing across the entire cabinet back board.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from two-dimensional wire routing on the back board to three-dimensional distributed power units mounted on vertical shelves. This dimensional change allows power distribution to occur at multiple heights and locations, simplifying the overall wiring structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 significantly enhances assembly convenience by eliminating the need for complex wiring, making it safer and easier to install and replace lamps, while also providing a controller for adjusting luminous color temperature and brightness.

Implementation Method 1

the first lamp holder and the second lamp holder are adsorbed and fixed by a magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3968736B1Cabinet lighting power-taking system
Publication Date: 2023.10.25 SHENZHEN STEP ELECTRONIC & LIGHTING CO LTD
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AI summary

The application discloses a cabinet lighting power-taking system including a cabinet, a power-taking assembly and lamps. The power-taking assembly includes at least one wire-distribution box, which is attached to and installed on a surface of the cabinet and is provided with a power-input interface and a plurality of power-output interfaces, so as to separate a single power-output interface into the plurality of power-output interfaces in parallel through shunt conversion. The power-input interface is configured for connecting commercial power. The lamps are installed in the cabinet and plugged into the plurality of power-output interfaces one by one. This application improves an installation structure of the cabinet lighting power-taking system, and provides a structure that does not require slotting and wiring, which facilitates a process of installation, improves the efficiency of installation and optimizes the safety of using the lamps.