Ceiling Fan Lamp Adapter Plate for Control Unit Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ceiling fan lamps face challenges in accommodating different types of control units due to varying pin arrangements, leading to complex production flows and increased costs when the lamp panel needs to be remanufactured.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an adapter plate that electrically connects to both the lamp panel and the control unit, allowing for easy replacement of control units without modifying the lamp panel design, thereby simplifying production and reducing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the lamp panel is remanufactured to accommodate different control units, then the adaptability of the lighting device is improved, but the production complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection interface is segmented into two independent parts: the lamp panel with its fixed pin arrangement, and the control unit adapter plate that can be customized for different control unit types. This segmentation allows the lamp panel to remain unchanged while adapting to different control units through adapter plate replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
An adapter plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the lamp panel and the control unit. The adapter plate has a first connecting end that connects to the lamp panel and a second connecting end that connects to the control unit, enabling different control units to be accommodated without modifying the lamp panel.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lamp panel is remanufactured to accommodate different control units, then the adaptability of the lighting device is improved, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection interface is segmented into two independent parts: the lamp panel with its fixed pin arrangement, and the control unit adapter plate that can be customized for different control unit types. This segmentation allows the lamp panel to remain unchanged while adapting to different control units through adapter plate replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter plate is designed as a low-cost, easily replaceable component compared to the lamp panel. When a different control unit type is needed, instead of remanufacturing the expensive lamp panel, only the relatively inexpensive adapter plate needs to be replaced.
3Device complexity
If different types of control units are directly connected to the lamp panel, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different control unit pin arrangements is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
An adapter plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the lamp panel and the control unit. The adapter plate has a first connecting end that connects to the lamp panel and a second connecting end that connects to the control unit, enabling different control units to be accommodated without modifying the lamp panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter plate serves multiple functions: it provides a standardized connection interface to the lamp panel while simultaneously adapting to different control unit pin arrangements. This multi-functionality allows a single lamp panel design to support various control unit types.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting device includes a lamp panel, an adapter plate, and a control unit. The lamp panel has a first connecting end, the control unit has a second connecting end, and the adapter plate has a third connecting end and a fourth connecting end. The third connecting end is opposite to the first connecting end and is electrically connected to the first connecting end, and the fourth connecting end is opposite to the second connecting end and is electrically connected to the second connecting end.