Clipping Jointer Structure for Tool-Free Lighting Fixture Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting fixtures are difficult to assemble and adjust due to fixed screw-based mounting systems, which require drilling and are inconvenient for high-position installations and dismounting.
Innovation Solution
A screw-free clipping jointer structure using a hooking member with moving fasteners that allow for adjustable suspension on a rigid body without drilling, enabling easy assembly and angle adjustment of lighting appliances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If screw fixing is used to mount lighting appliances on the steel frame, then structural intensity and safety are ensured, but assembly convenience and ease of operation deteriorate due to drilling requirements and screw-by-screw assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a suspension member with suspending portion for attaching to the steel frame, and fasteners for securing the lighting appliance. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the suspending portion handling structural attachment and fasteners handling appliance securing, thereby simplifying the overall assembly process
Solution Approach 2:
The fasteners are designed as moving fasteners that can be easily manipulated into locked positions, transforming the static screw-fixing process into a dynamic, tool-free assembly operation. The moving fasteners can be quickly engaged and disengaged without drilling or threading operations, significantly improving assembly convenience
2Ease of operation
If screw fixing is used to mount lighting appliances, then reliable attachment is achieved, but ease of dismounting and adjustment deteriorates due to the need to unscrew each screw individually
Solution Approach 1:
The moving fasteners are designed to be easily manipulated between locked and released states, allowing rapid disassembly by simply moving the fasteners out of their locked positions. This eliminates the time-consuming process of unscrewing multiple screws individually, reducing disassembly time from minutes to seconds
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener design allows operators to easily engage and disengage the mounting system without requiring special tools or complex procedures. The self-contained fastening mechanism can be operated by hand, enabling quick installation and removal by end users without requiring technical expertise or additional tools
3Adaptability or versatility
If screw-based mounting systems are used, then precise positioning is possible, but adaptability and versatility deteriorate due to fixed drilling positions and quantities
Solution Approach 1:
The suspending portion is designed as a universal mounting interface that can attach to standard steel frames and support various lighting appliances. The moving fasteners serve multiple functions: securing the appliance body, allowing angle adjustment, and enabling easy removal. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for different mounting configurations for different applications
Solution Approach 2:
The moving fasteners enable dynamic adjustment of the lighting appliance angles and positions after installation. Operators can easily change the orientation and positioning without requiring additional drilling or reconfiguration, providing adaptability to different installation environments and lighting requirements
4Reliability
If drilling is required for screw installation, then secure mounting is achieved, but safety and ease of operation at high positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system separates the structural attachment function (suspending portion attaching to steel frame) from the appliance securing function (fasteners holding the lighting appliance). This segmentation eliminates the need for drilling operations at high positions, as the suspending portion attaches to pre-installed steel framing, while fasteners provide tool-free appliance securing
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the drilling and screw-threading mechanical system with a clipping and fastening system. The suspending portion clips onto the steel frame structure, and moving fasteners engage with the appliance mounting holes, eliminating the need for power tools and drilling operations at elevated working positions, thereby improving safety
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AI summary
A clipping jointer structure including a hooking member, a first moving fastener and a second moving fastener is provided. The hooking member is assembled to a rigid body, and has a suspending portion to buckle the hooking member onto one side of the rigid body. The first moving fastener is disposed on a board of the hooking member, and has an operating portion to buckle the first moving fastener onto another side of the rigid body or separate the first moving fastener from the rigid body. The second moving fastener is disposed on the board of the hooking member, and has a supporting portion to buckle the second moving fastener onto the structure body.