Modular Ceiling Lamp Styling Device with Clipping Mechanisms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ceiling lamp styling devices are inefficient in terms of compact storage and transport due to their rigid structure, which limits flexibility and adaptability to different lamp sizes and ceiling thicknesses.

Innovation Solution

A modular styling device with clipping mechanisms that allow adjustable and removable fixation of branches, enabling easy assembly and disassembly, and accommodating various branch lengths and support elements for adaptability to different lamp dimensions and ceiling types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the styling device uses a rigid structure with fixed branches, then the structural stability and solidity are improved, but the compactness for storage and transport deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidstorage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The styling device is divided into multiple detachable branches that can be separated into individual components. Each branch can be independently stored or transported, significantly reducing the overall volume required for storage while maintaining structural stability when assembled through clipping mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Strength

If the styling device is designed as a single integrated piece, then the structural solidity is improved, but the adaptability to different lamp sizes and ceiling thicknesses deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural solidityVSAvoidadaptability to different configurations
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into multiple branches with varying lengths and configurations that can be selectively assembled. This allows the styling device to be customized for different lamp sizes and ceiling thicknesses while maintaining structural solidity through the clipping connection system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The styling device transitions from a static, fixed structure to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. Branches can be attached or detached based on the specific installation requirements, enabling the same set of components to adapt to various ceiling and lamp configurations while maintaining structural integrity when properly assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Stability of the object's composition

If the branches are permanently fixed together, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of assembly and disassembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebranch stabilityVSAvoidease of assembly
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The permanent mechanical fixation system is replaced with a reversible clipping mechanism. The clipping system provides stable branch connections during operation while allowing easy attachment and detachment during assembly and disassembly, eliminating the need for permanent fixation methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Reliability

If the styling device is transported as a complete assembled unit, then the structural integrity is improved, but the transport efficiency and storage compactness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidtransport efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The styling device is segmented into transportable branch components that can be moved separately and assembled at the installation location. This segmentation improves transport efficiency and storage compactness while structural integrity is maintained through the clipping mechanisms that securely join branches during installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP2546564B1Capping device of a ceiling lamp
Publication Date: 2016.05.11 HELLERMAN TYTON CO LTD
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AI summary

A styling device (1) for a ceiling lamp comprising a plurality of arms (2) for styling the lamp, and means for attaching (4, 5, 6) at least one of the arms of said plurality of arms to the rest of the styling device. A kit for forming this styling device and a method for assembling this styling device.