Conductive Lamp Mounting Structure for Quick Electrical Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting lamps are cumbersome to mount and replace due to the need for separate structural and electrical connections, which complicates the installation process.

Innovation Solution

A conductive mounting structure for lighting lamps featuring a connection structure with concentrically arranged contacts and conductive components, allowing simultaneous structural and electrical connections through a rotating assembly of protruding members with notches and gaps, enabling quick and stable mounting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate structural and electrical connections are used for mounting lighting lamps, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but mounting complexity and installation time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidmounting structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines structural connection and electrical connection into a single integrated mounting structure. The mounting structure includes conductive components that establish electrical connections between the light source and power supply driver while simultaneously providing mechanical support and structural stability. This merging eliminates the need for separate wiring steps and simplifies the overall mounting process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for the light source, establishes electrical connections for power and signal transmission, and ensures proper positioning. The conductive mounting structure serves both as a structural element and an electrical conductor, making the system more versatile and easier to install.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If traditional separate mounting and wiring procedures are used, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but installation time and labor cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical conductors are pre-integrated into the mounting structure during manufacturing, so that when the mounting structure is installed, the electrical connections are already in place. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for on-site wiring work and significantly reduces installation time and labor requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By combining structural and electrical functions into a single integrated component, the patent enables simultaneous installation of both mechanical support and electrical connections in one operation, dramatically reducing the time and labor needed compared to traditional separate mounting and wiring procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Stability of the object's composition

If complex separate mounting procedures are used, then stable structural connection is achieved, but ease of operation and maintenance decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural connection stabilityVSAvoidmounting and replacement ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The integration of structural and electrical connections into a single mounting structure allows for simplified installation and maintenance operations. The unified design enables technicians to perform both mechanical assembly and electrical connection in one step, improving ease of operation while maintaining stable structural support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12565987B2Conductive mounting structures for lighting lamps
Publication Date: 2026.03.03 MAXIM LIGHTING INT
  • US12565987B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A conductive mounting structure for a lighting lamp. The lighting lamp comprises a first assembly (1) connected to a power supply and a second assembly (2) having a light source; the first assembly (1) comprises a first mounting member (11), and the second assembly (2) comprises a second mounting member (21). The first assembly (1) and the second assembly (2) are connected by using a connection structure. The connection structure comprises a contact (3), and a conductive component (4) conducted after being in contact with the contact (3), the contact (3) and the conductive component (4) are respectively provided on the first mounting member (11) and the second mounting member (21), and the contact (3) is in contact with the conductive component (4) after the first assembly (1) and the second assembly (2) are assembled and combined.