Crystal Lampshade Pressing Frame Assembly for Slab Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional crystal lampshades are inconvenient to install and replace, and lack compression stability, leading to a risk of crystal plates falling easily due to looseness under external forces.

Innovation Solution

A crystal lampshade design featuring a hanging rod assembly with a decorative cover, pressing sleeve, and pressing frame, which allows for simpler snap-fit fixing and increased stability by pressing the pressing frame against the upper cover, and enables quick disassembly and replacement of crystal slabs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If the crystal lampshade is integrally cast, then the structure is complete and aesthetically unified, but it is inconvenient to install and requires complete replacement when damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation convenienceVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lampshade is divided into multiple independent crystal plate components that can be separately installed and replaced. Each crystal plate is individually mounted on the hanging rod assembly, allowing selective replacement without replacing the entire lampshade structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lampshade structure transitions from a static integral casting to a dynamic assembly that allows for easy disassembly and reassembly. The hanging rod assembly with its movable components enables the crystal plates to be independently accessed, removed, and replaced.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a simple snap connection is used for fixing, then the device complexity is reduced, but the compression stability is insufficient and crystal plates are prone to loosening under external force

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompression stabilityVSAvoidfixing mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hanging rod assembly includes pre-configured fixing structures and compression mechanisms that are prepared in advance. The assembly is designed with predetermined attachment points and compression elements that automatically engage and secure the crystal plates with stable compression force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The hanging rod assembly acts as an intermediary structure between the mounting system and the crystal plates. It provides a stable intermediate framework with integrated fixing mechanisms that ensure reliable compression and positioning of the crystal plates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the crystal lampshade uses a secure pressing mechanism, then the stability and anti-loosening performance are improved, but the installation and replacement process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-loosening performanceVSAvoidinstallation speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The pressing mechanism is segmented into modular components distributed along the hanging rod assembly. Each segment independently secures a crystal plate, allowing parallel installation processes and reducing the overall time required for complete assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The pressing mechanism incorporates dynamic elements that allow for quick engagement and disengagement. The assembly can be rapidly configured by simply attaching or removing crystal plates from the hanging rod structure without complex fastening operations.

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

The design enhances stability, reduces the risk of crystal slabs falling, and facilitates easier installation and repair by providing a secure snap-fit mechanism and allowing for quick replacement of damaged components.

Implementation Method 1

the pressing sleeve presses the pressing frame against the upper cover

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 2

the decorative cover is pressed against the lower cover

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCompression: Compression

Data Source

PatentUS11603980B1Crystal lampshade
Publication Date: 2023.03.14 HUIZHOU RUOYUXUAN LIGHTING CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a crystal lampshade, which belongs to the technical field of lampshade. The crystal lampshade comprises a hanging rod assembly and a lampshade assembly. When in use, the crystal slabs are respectively inserted between the upper cover and the lower cover, and then the hanging bracket is threadedly sleeved onto the hanging bracket through the pressing sleeve, the pressing frame is sleeved in the hanging bracket, a lower end of the hanging bracket passes through the lower cover, installing a decorative cover, and rotating the pressing sleeve, and the pressing frame is gradually pressed onto the upper side of the upper cover by the pressing sleeve, the decoration cover tightly presses against the lower side of the lower cover, thus fixing and limiting the positions of the upper cover and the lower cover, and stabilizing the crystal slabs.