Compact Adjustable Downlight with Arc Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional downlight systems are large, bulky, difficult to install, and offer limited adjustability, making them unsuitable for smaller spaces and requiring significant time for installation, with no option to change the light angle or optics after installation.
Innovation Solution
A compact downlight system with a housing that allows for 360-degree rotation and 45-degree tilting of the light source within the housing, enabling tool-free adjustment and swapping of optics, modules, and trims, along with modular components for field-swappable LED chips and drivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If conventional downlight systems are used, then structural stability is maintained, but the device size becomes large and bulky
Solution Approach 1:
The downlight system is divided into separate modular components including a trim, housing, lighting module, and adjustable arc assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall size while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable arc assembly with lighting module is nested within the housing, which is in turn nested within the trim structure. This nested configuration allows the compact arrangement of components, reducing the overall footprint while maintaining structural stability through hierarchical support.
2Loss of time
If conventional downlight systems are used, then installation simplicity is maintained, but installation time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting module, heat sink, and driver are pre-assembled into integrated modules during manufacturing. The adjustable arc assembly is pre-configured with the lighting module, allowing for quick installation by simply mounting the complete assembly into the housing without requiring complex on-site assembly procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The arc assembly is designed with adjustable and rotatable components that can be easily repositioned during installation. The lighting module can be rotated on the arc assembly and adjusted to various angles, allowing installers to configure the light direction during the installation process itself, eliminating the need for post-installation adjustments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional downlight systems are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but adjustability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The arc assembly incorporates adjustable and rotatable mechanisms that allow the lighting module to be positioned at various angles and orientations. The arc assembly can be adjusted along the arc path and rotated on its axis, providing extensive adjustability while the connection points to the housing maintain structural integrity through rigid mounting interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing of the lighting module optics with different beam spreads and color temperatures. The adjustable arc assembly enables continuous adjustment of light direction parameters, and the system can be reconfigured by swapping lighting modules to change optical characteristics while maintaining the same structural housing.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional downlight systems are used, then manufacturing complexity is reduced, but adaptability after installation is eliminated
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into replaceable modules including the lighting module, driver, and trim components. This segmentation allows individual components to be swapped out after installation without affecting the entire system, providing adaptability while keeping each individual component relatively simple in design.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing and arc assembly are designed as universal components that can accommodate different lighting modules with various optics and color temperatures. The standardized interfaces and mounting mechanisms allow the same housing structure to support multiple configurations, providing post-installation adaptability without requiring complex custom designs for each variation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention generally relates to lighting systems, in particular, to adjustable down lights using an arc assembly and turntable component system providing a compact adjustable insulation contact (IC) light housing having the ability to adjust the direction of the light source, a field-swappable modular component system, and a modular trim system providing, in some scenarios, lighting flexibility and glare-free viewing angles.