Foldable Lamp Pole Assembly for Compact Table Lamp Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional table lamps are difficult to fold, leading to inconvenience in storage due to their fixed lamp holders.
Innovation Solution
A lighting fixture with a base assembly and a bracket assembly that allows the first lamp pole to move vertically or horizontally, featuring a plunger and elastic pin mechanism for easy folding and unfolding, and a rotating assembly for additional flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the lamp holder is made fixed and rigid, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of storage deteriorates due to inability to fold
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp holder is designed with movable connections between segments, allowing it to transition between extended (stable) and folded (compact) states. The hinge mechanisms enable dynamic adjustment while maintaining structural integrity during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp holder is divided into multiple separable segments that can be connected through hinge mechanisms. This segmentation allows the structure to be folded into a compact form for storage while maintaining stability when extended for use.
2Ease of operation
If the lamp pole is made foldable, then the ease of storage is improved, but the structural stability deteriorates due to movable connections
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanisms are designed to provide stable connections when the lamp pole is extended for use, while still allowing controlled movement for folding and storage. The dynamic structure adapts its stability characteristics based on the operational state.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanisms are pre-configured with stoppers and positioning features that automatically engage when the lamp pole is extended, ensuring structural stability is established before use without requiring additional assembly steps.
3Volume of moving object
If the lamp is designed for compact storage, then the volume is reduced, but the functionality deteriorates due to limited adjustment range
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp structure is segmented into multiple movable sections that can be independently adjusted. This allows the lamp to achieve various positions and angles when extended, providing wide adjustment range while maintaining compact form when folded for storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp pole incorporates multi-axis rotation capabilities through hinge mechanisms, allowing adjustment in multiple dimensions (vertical angle, horizontal angle, extension length). This enables compact storage while maintaining full functional adjustability when deployed.
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
Enables easy storage by reducing the volume of the lamp when not in use while maintaining functionality for illumination.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member to actuate the axial movement of the elastic pin
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AI summary
The application discloses a lighting fixture. The lighting fixture includes a base assembly; and a bracket assembly connected with the base assembly. The bracket assembly is configured to carry a first lamp body. The bracket assembly includes a first lamp pole movably connected with the base assembly, so that the first lamp pole is capable of moving close to or moving away from the base assembly. In this way, the first light pole can be conveniently moved away from or close to the base assembly, which facilitates the user to use the lighting fixture.