Emergency Power Supply Quick Connect Mechanism for Lighting Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing embedded lighting systems with emergency power supplies require complex and time-consuming wiring, necessitating professional electricians for installation and maintenance, which is labor-intensive and poses security risks.

Innovation Solution

A lighting system with a quick connection mechanism between the emergency power supply assembly and the lighting assembly, utilizing a splitter to form functional circuits and paired plug-in electrical connectors that allow for easy and safe installation by unskilled personnel, eliminating the need for on-site wiring.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual wiring is used to connect emergency power supply and lighting fixtures, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but installation time and labor requirements increase significantly

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

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical connection system is segmented into modular components: a power supply unit with integrated circuit board and a lighting fixture unit with corresponding circuit board, each having separate connection terminals. This segmentation allows for pre-assembled modular units that connect quickly without requiring complex manual wiring, thus reducing installation time while maintaining reliable electrical connection through standardized interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The circuit boards and electrical connections are pre-assembled and pre-configured within each modular unit before installation. The connection terminals are pre-positioned and pre-wired, eliminating the need for on-site wiring work. This preliminary action ensures reliable electrical connections are already established in the modular units, allowing for rapid installation without time-consuming manual wiring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If complex wiring procedures are required for installation, then proper electrical connections can be achieved, but the ease of operation deteriorates as professional electricians are needed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection qualityVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into self-contained modular units with all electrical connections pre-established within each module. The interface between modules uses simple connection terminals that require basic connection actions, eliminating complex wiring procedures. This segmentation maintains electrical connection quality through pre-tested modular assemblies while dramatically improving ease of operation for non-professional installers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular units are designed to be self-contained with all necessary electrical components and connections integrated within each unit. The units can be independently installed and connected without requiring professional wiring expertise. This self-service design maintains reliable electrical connections through pre-configured modular architecture while enabling easy installation by non-professionals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If traditional wiring methods are used, then functional circuits can be established, but device complexity increases due to manual wiring requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit functionalityVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical system is segmented into functional modular units, each containing its own circuit board and electrical components. This segmentation consolidates wiring complexity within each self-contained module while simplifying the overall system integration to simple terminal connections. The circuit functionality is maintained through pre-configured electrical connections within each modular unit, eliminating the need for complex inter-unit wiring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple electrical functions and components are merged into integrated modular units, with each unit containing a complete functional circuit on its circuit board. This merging consolidates wiring complexity within each module while presenting a simple external interface. The functional circuits are established through integrated design within each unit, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10447071B2Backup power source assembly, lamp assembly, lighting system and installing method thereof
Publication Date: 2019.10.15 GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS LLC
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a lighting system, comprising: an emergency power supply assembly, a lighting assembly, at least one first electrical connection for connecting the emergency power supply assembly, and at least one second electrical connection for connecting the lighting assembly, wherein the at least one first electrical connector and the at least one second electrical connector work with each other to form a quick connection between the emergency power supply assembly and the lighting assembly. The present invention also discloses an emergency power supply assembly. The present invention further discloses a lighting assembly. The present invention also discloses a lighting system installation method.