Ceiling Fan Lamp Quick-Connect Assembly With Integrated Waterproofing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current ceiling fan and lamp assembly methods are inefficient due to complex structures and multiple assembly procedures required for waterproofing, leading to low production efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A quick connection device with a waterproof function, featuring an upper cover and a lamp where the upper cover has a clamping groove and the lower cover has a clamping block, allowing for simple clamping and improved water resistance, along with anti-sliding portions and connecting holes for enhanced assembly and waterproofing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional switch box connection method is used, then stable connection is achieved, but assembly process becomes complex and production efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the switch box and lamp panel into a single integrated assembly unit. The lamp panel is directly mounted on the switch box body through integrated mounting holes and screws, eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets and multiple assembly steps. This merging of components maintains connection stability while significantly simplifying the assembly process and improving production efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If waterproof components are additionally mounted on switch box periphery, then waterproof performance is improved, but structure becomes complicated and assembly procedures increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewaterproof performanceVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The waterproof function is integrated directly into the switch box body design. The switch box body includes built-in waterproof structures and sealing features as inherent parts of its construction, eliminating the need for separate waterproof components or additional mounting procedures. This integration maintains effective waterproof performance while keeping the structure simple and assembly straightforward.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If multiple components are assembled one by one, then reliable connection is achieved, but assembly time increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The lamp panel is pre-mounted on the switch box body during the manufacturing process, creating a pre-assembled unit. This preliminary action ensures that the connection is already established and secured before the product reaches the assembly line, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site assembly of multiple components while maintaining connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By integrating the lamp panel and switch box into a single assembly unit with unified mounting features, the patent reduces multiple separate assembly operations into a single straightforward installation process. The integrated design allows the entire unit to be mounted in one action, significantly reducing assembly time while ensuring reliable connection through the unified mounting structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11402084B1Quick connection device for ceiling fan and lamp with waterproof function
Publication Date: 2022.08.02 LI GUANGHAI
  • US11402084B1 patent drawing
  • US11402084B1 patent drawing
  • US11402084B1 patent drawing

AI summary

Disclosed is a quick connection device, which includes an upper cover and a lamp, the upper cover comprises an upper cover body and an upper cover covering edge integrally formed with the upper cover body, the upper cover covering edge is positioned at an outer side of the upper cover body, and a clamping groove is provided at an inner wall of the upper cover body; the lamp comprises a lower cover connected to the upper cover, the lower cover comprises a lower cover body and a lower cover covering edge integrally formed with the lower cover body, the lower cover covering edge is positioned at an outer side of the lower cover body, a clamping block is arranged on an outer wall of the lower cover body, and the lower cover body is clamped in the clamping groove of the upper cover body through the clamping block.