Electrical Fixture Apparatus for Camera Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for installing devices like cameras in residential and commercial properties are complex, costly, and require additional wiring and electrical boxes, making them time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when trying to utilize existing motion sensor light fixtures.
Innovation Solution
An electrical fixture apparatus that allows for quick and easy installation of devices on existing electrical wiring components, using a conduit and base system that can be fixed or adjustable, compatible with various fastening systems, and capable of using existing wiring, eliminating the need for additional conduits and electrical boxes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional methods are used to install devices like cameras, then devices can be installed, but the installation process becomes complex, costly, and time-consuming requiring additional wiring and electrical boxes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrical box, conduit system, and device mounting structure into a single integrated fixture apparatus. This merging eliminates the need for separate electrical boxes and conduit installations, allowing devices to be installed by simply attaching them to the fixture which already contains pre-configured wiring and power supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixture apparatus serves multiple functions: it provides electrical power through integrated wiring and power supply, offers mechanical mounting for devices, and includes conduit pathways for cable management. This multi-functionality replaces the need for separate electrical box, conduit, and mounting bracket installations.
2Reliability
If additional electrical boxes and conduits are installed to code requirements, then devices can be properly installed, but the cost and time of installation increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The fixture apparatus comes pre-configured with electrical wiring, power supply connections, and conduit pathways already installed and code-compliant. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for on-site electrical box installation, wiring, and conduit assembly, allowing for rapid device installation while maintaining code compliance.
3Reliability
If cameras are installed in difficult to reach locations for security, then security is improved, but access for maintenance and configuration becomes problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The fixture apparatus acts as an intermediary structure that provides remote power and mounting capability in difficult-to-reach locations. The integrated power supply and wiring within the fixture allow cameras to be installed in secure, hard-to-access positions while the fixture itself serves as the access point for power connection and potential maintenance operations.
4Adaptability or versatility
If motion sensor light fixtures are replaced with integrated camera fixtures, then functionality is improved, but configuration must be repeated and reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is extracted as a separate device that mounts to the fixture apparatus rather than being integrated into the motion sensor light fixture. This separation allows the camera to remain in its installed location and configuration while the motion sensor light fixture can be replaced or maintained independently, preserving camera settings and avoiding reconfiguration.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical fixture apparatus is provided to install devices on an electrical wiring component. In some embodiments, a fixture apparatus is provided for installing a camera using at least one conduit, one of which has a fastening end on one end, and a camera housing attached to a conduit on the other end. The camera in the camera housing provides support to be remotely reset using a sequence of power off on within a certain time interval. In further embodiments, a fixture apparatus is provided for installing a device on an electrical wiring component. The fixture apparatus may comprise at least one conduit, which has a fastening end on one end, and has a base at the other end. The fixture apparatus preferably supports the installation of an off the shelf device on its base.