Detachable Photography Light Power Module to Eliminate Cord Tangling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photography lights face issues with power cords dragging and tangling, leading to inconvenience during use and storage, which affects user experience.
Innovation Solution
A photography light assembly with a detachable connection structure between the light body and power delivery module, utilizing interlocking, magnetic, or adhesive bonding mechanisms to ensure a secure and conductive connection, and a latching mechanism for easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If power cords are used to connect the power adapter and photography light, then power can be delivered to the light, but the cords drag and tangle during use, causing inconvenience for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power cord from the connection system by implementing a direct magnetic connection between the power adapter and photography light. The magnetic attracting force enables power delivery without physical cords, eliminating the cord management problem while maintaining power supply functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical cord-based connection system with a magnetic field-based connection system. The first magnet on the power adapter and second magnet on the photography light create magnetic attraction that substitutes for the mechanical connection previously provided by power cords.
2Ease of operation
If a detachable connection structure is used between power adapter and light body, then storage convenience is improved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a latching mechanism that automatically engages when the power adapter approaches the photography light. The latch component and locking groove work together to pre-establish a secure mechanical connection before power transfer begins, ensuring reliability while maintaining detachability for storage convenience.
3Ease of operation
If magnetic connection is used for detachable engagement, then ease of attachment is improved, but connection strength may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple connection mechanisms into a unified system: magnetic attraction provides easy initial attachment, while the latching mechanism with latch component and locking groove provides mechanical interlocking for strength. This combination achieves both ease of operation and sufficient connection strength.
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
Enhances integration, provides portable power supply, simplifies operation, facilitates convenient storage, and improves aesthetics by eliminating cord tangling and enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the first connecting component and the second connecting component are engaged by interlocking, magnetic attraction, or adhesive bonding
Data Source
AI summary
The present application provides a photography light assembly, comprising a light body and a power delivery module, wherein the power delivery module is provided with a first connecting component and a first connector, the light body is provided with a second connecting component and a second connector, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably engaged, and the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector when the first connecting component is installed to the second connecting component. By incorporating detachable connection structures and connectors between the light body and the power delivery module, it allows the power delivery module to be installed to the light body while establishing an electrical connection. This enhances the integration of the light body and the power delivery module, achieving power supply for the light body, resulting in ease of operation, convenient storage, portability, and aesthetic appeal.