Ceiling Fan Quick-Connect Mounting for Fast Housing Service
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling fan systems require complex and time-consuming processes for servicing and mounting of switch and motor housings, which can be cumbersome for installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A quick connect assembly kit that includes upper and lower mounts with complementary outer walls and fasteners, allowing for easy and secure attachment and detachment of the switch housing to the motor housing, facilitating quick and secure mounting without the need for tools or pre-assembled parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used for switch housing and motor housing, then secure connection is achieved, but installation and servicing time is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate upper mount and lower mount components that can be independently assembled and then quickly connected. The upper mount attaches to the motor housing while the lower mount attaches to the switch housing, allowing modular assembly and rapid connection without complex fastening procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick connect assembly acts as an intermediary component between the motor housing and switch housing. This intermediate mounting mechanism enables rapid connection and disconnection while maintaining secure attachment, eliminating the need for traditional time-consuming fastening methods.
2Strength
If traditional mounting methods are used for switch housing, then secure attachment is achieved, but mechanical removal and servicing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from static permanent fastening to dynamic reversible connection. The quick connect assembly allows the switch housing to be securely attached during operation but easily detached for servicing by simply releasing the quick connect mechanism, eliminating the need for tool-assisted removal.
3Reliability
If complex mounting procedures are used, then secure connection is ensured, but device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The complex fastening procedures and multiple fasteners are extracted and replaced with a simplified quick connect mechanism. The essential mounting function is retained while removing unnecessary complexity from the assembly procedure, allowing secure connection through a single integrated quick connect action.
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AI summary
A quick connect mounting assembly for a ceiling fan. The quick connect mounting assembly includes two releasably attachable plates that are easily interconnected to mechanically couple elements of a ceiling fan. The quick connect mounting assembly can be used to mount a ceiling fan switch housing to a ceiling fan motor assembly.