Ceiling Light Pivot Mount Tool-Free Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling light installation processes are inconvenient due to the need for tools to mount and dismount the light source plate, which can damage components and complicate replacement of light sources, leading to inefficient installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A light source plate structure with a pivot shaft and snap-fit member system, featuring a movable shaft and guide groove mechanism that allows for easy installation and removal without tools, along with heat dissipating holes for improved cooling, and a wire buckle structure for secure wire management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a pivot shaft and snap-fit member are used to detachably mount the light source plate, then the light source plate can be fixed to the top cover, but tools are required for forced installation and the pivot shaft or pivot seat may be easily damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The light source plate is designed to be pivotally connected to the top cover, allowing it to rotate from a horizontal installation position to a vertical hanging position. This dynamic movement eliminates the need for forced installation with tools, as the pivotal connection naturally guides the plate into place under its own weight.
Solution Approach 2:
A pivot seat with a sinking platform and pivot holes is introduced as an intermediary structure. The pivot shaft mounts to the sinking platform and inserts into the pivot holes, creating a buffered connection that reduces direct stress on the pivot shaft and prevents damage during installation and operation.
2Strength
If the light source is fixed on the light source plate, then the light source can be mounted, but the entire light source plate must be removed to replace the light source, requiring tools and causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The light source plate is segmented into a plate body and a detachable mounting portion. The mounting portion can be separated from the plate body, allowing the light source to be replaced by removing only the mounting portion rather than the entire light source plate. This segmentation enables tool-free maintenance while maintaining secure mounting during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the light source plate is detachably mounted on the fixed top cover, then installation and maintenance are possible, but the process is complex and time-consuming due to the need for tools and forced operations
Solution Approach 1:
The light source plate utilizes its own weight and the gravitational force to assist installation. By pivoting the plate into position and allowing it to hang vertically, the system uses self-weight to complete the mounting without requiring external tools or forced operations, significantly reducing installation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot shaft is pre-mounted to the light source plate before installation. This preliminary preparation allows the plate to be quickly attached to the pivot seat and immediately pivoted into the vertical position, eliminating the need for on-site assembly adjustments and reducing overall installation time.
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AI summary
A light source plate structure of a ceiling light, comprising a fixed top cover (1) and a light source plate (2) detachably mounted to the fixed top cover (1), wherein a pivot shaft (21) is disposed at one end of the light source plate (2) and a pivot seat (11) arranged at one end of the fixed top cover (1). The pivot seat (11) has a sinking platform (111) and pivot holes (112) on both sides of the sinking platform (111). The light source plate (2) has a pivot shaft mounting member (22) mounted to the sinking platform (111). The pivot shaft is mounted at both ends of the pivot shaft mounting member (22) and is inserted in the pivot holes (112). The pivot shaft at at least one end of the pivot shaft mounting member (22) is movably mounted on the pivot shaft mounting member (22).