Ceiling Light Elastic Locking Bracket Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ceiling light devices are difficult to install, particularly in bathroom settings, where precise and easy installation methods are lacking.

Innovation Solution

A ceiling light apparatus featuring a fixing bracket with a first and second end, a main housing with elastic locking mechanisms, and a light source, allowing for easy attachment and detachment for effortless installation, along with optional features like a safety lock, decoration rings, and adjustable color temperature.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional ceiling light devices are installed using conventional methods, then the installation is secure and stable, but the installation process becomes complex and difficult, particularly in bathroom settings

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installationVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ceiling light device is divided into separate components: a fixing bracket that can be independently installed on the ceiling, and a main housing that attaches to the bracket. This segmentation allows the installation process to be simplified by first securing the bracket (which provides the mounting interface) and then easily attaching the light housing, reducing overall installation difficulty while maintaining secure mounting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing bracket acts as an intermediary component between the ceiling structure and the main housing. It provides standardized connection interfaces (first and second connectors) that simplify the attachment process, serving as a mediator that translates the complex ceiling mounting requirements into simple snap-fit or screw connections for the light housing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of repair

If ceiling light devices use fixed and non-detachable components, then the structural integrity is maintained, but maintenance and aesthetic adjustments become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of maintenanceVSAvoidstructural integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The connection between the fixing bracket and main housing is designed to be dynamically changeable rather than permanently fixed. The elastic locking mechanisms allow the housing to be easily attached and detached while maintaining structural integrity during operation. This dynamic connection enables simple maintenance access and aesthetic adjustments without compromising the stability of the installed device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Facilitates straightforward and secure installation of ceiling lights, enhances flexibility in light output, and allows for easy maintenance and aesthetic adjustments through detachable components.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic locking mechanism (40) securing the fixing bracket (10) to the main housing (20)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3869094B1Ceiling light apparatus
Publication Date: 2023.07.12 LEEDARSON GREEN LIGHTING
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AI summary

A ceiling light apparatus includes a fixing bracket (10), a main housing (20) and a light source (201). The fixing bracket (10) is firstly fixed on a ceiling. The fixing bracket (10) has a first end (11), a main part and a second end (12). The main housing (20) includes a back cover (203). The back cover (203) has a first connector (21) and a second connector (40). When the main housing (20) is to be attached to the fixing bracket (10), the first end (11) is firstly attached to the first connector (21) and then the fist end (11) is rotated with respect to the first connector (21) to move the second end (12) to approach to the second connector (40) for elastically locking the second end (12) to the second connector (40). The light source (201) is enclosed by the main housing (20) for emitting a light via a light opening of the main housing (20).