Dual Light Mounting Bracket With Flexible Clamps for Parallel Fixtures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting solutions, such as standard LED or fluorescent light tubes, are often installed individually, limiting illumination and posing challenges in commercial and residential settings due to structural constraints and lack of appropriate mounting options.
Innovation Solution
A dual light mounting bracket device featuring a U-shaped main frame with apertures for surface attachment, and two rubber-coated or plastic-coated clamps with C-shaped arms to securely hold a pair of LED lights or fluorescent light tubes in a parallel arrangement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If standard lights are installed individually, then installation simplicity is maintained, but illumination intensity is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple light mounting functions into a single integrated bracket structure that can hold multiple light fixtures simultaneously, thereby increasing total illumination intensity while maintaining installation simplicity through a unified mounting mechanism
2Productivity
If individual light mounting is used, then mounting device complexity is low, but productivity is reduced due to repeated installation steps
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket integrates multiple clamping mechanisms and mounting interfaces into a single device, allowing simultaneous installation of multiple light fixtures in one operation rather than requiring separate mounting steps for each light, thereby improving installation productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is pre-configured with multiple clamps and mounting features before installation, allowing the installer to simply attach the complete assembly to the ceiling or wall and then secure multiple lights simultaneously, eliminating the need for repeated positioning and adjustment during installation
3Illumination intensity
If ceiling mounting is attempted without proper structural support, then illumination coverage is improved, but mounting reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates different material properties and structural characteristics at different locations - heavier gauge metal and reinforcement at mounting attachment points for structural reliability, and lighter gauge metal in non-critical areas to reduce overall weight while maintaining sufficient lighting coverage
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 solution enhances illumination efficiency by supporting a pair of lights in parallel, simplifies light installation and removal, and can be mounted to various surfaces, improving safety and productivity in both commercial and residential environments.
Implementation Method 1
Each clamp is configured to receive and accommodate an LED light or fluorescent light tube fixture which is frictionally secured by a pair of C-shaped arms
Data Source
AI summary
A dual light mounting bracket device is disclosed. The device features a U-shaped main frame with an aperture for fastener attachment to various surfaces, including ceilings, walls, and floors. A pair of horizontally colinear planar arms extend from the ends of the U-shaped member. A clamp member is attached to each planar arm and each clamp member consists of a rectangular arm and a pair of symmetrical, rubber-coated or plastic-coated curved arms with rounded tips that deviate slightly outward to enhance grip. The curved arms are flexible, enabling lateral movement to accommodate objects of varying sizes. The clamp members secure and accommodate a pair of lights, such as planar LED lights or fluorescent light tubes (i.e., fluorescent light fixtures). The dual light mounting bracket device provides a secure, insulated, and non-damaging hold, suitable for mounting illumination devices or other objects.