Foldable Metal Lamp Shade Assembly for Flat-Pack Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lamp shades are bulky, difficult to transport, and require complex assembly or lack structural support, making them unsuitable for modern logistics and personal carrying scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A detachable and foldable assembled metal lamp shade with a tubular structure formed by flexible metal plates, equipped with detachable side edges, end covers, and handles for easy assembly and disassembly, enhancing stability and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional rigid materials (glass, metal, integrally molded plastic) are used for lamp shades, then structural stability and protective performance are improved, but volume and weight increase, making them difficult to transport and adapt to modern logistics
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp shade is divided into multiple detachable metal plate components that can be assembled together. Each component is flat and can be stacked or nested during transportation, dramatically reducing volume while maintaining structural integrity when assembled. The segmentation allows the lamp shade to transition from a bulky three-dimensional form to a compact flat-pack configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable metal plate components are designed to nest within each other or stack flat during transportation, similar to nested dolls. This nesting arrangement minimizes the transportation volume while preserving the complete lamp shade structure for assembly at the destination.
2Volume of moving object
If detachable frame structure is used to reduce packaging size, then transportation volume is reduced, but component interfaces become complex and require additional tools for assembly, diminishing user operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The metal plate components incorporate self-aligning features such as positioning protrusions and recesses that guide the assembly process without requiring external tools or complex alignment procedures. The components are designed to assemble themselves through simple insertion or snapping actions, making the process user-friendly while achieving compact packaging.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection interfaces between metal plate components are designed with localized simplified features such as snap-fit connectors, friction-fit edges, or magnetic attachment points. These localized simplifications at critical connection points enable tool-free assembly while the overall structure maintains its compact packaging capability.
3Ease of operation
If flexible fabric material is used for lamp shades, then portability and rollability are improved, but rigid support structure is lacking, making them prone to deformation or scratches under pressure during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp shade combines flexible metal plates with protective coating layers or integrated reinforcement elements to create a composite structure. The metal plates provide rigid support and damage resistance, while the flexible nature of the metal allows for rolling or folding without permanent deformation. This composite approach merges the advantages of both rigid and flexible materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The metal plates are designed with sufficient flexibility to be rolled or folded for portability, yet maintain enough rigidity to resist deformation and scratches during transport. The flexible shell structure allows the lamp shade to adapt to compact storage while preserving structural integrity through the inherent strength of the metal material.
4Productivity
If quickly assembled lamp shade is designed for outdoor lighting and temporary exhibitions, then assembly speed and usage flexibility are improved, but production and transportation costs may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The metal plate components are designed with standardized connection interfaces and modular dimensions that allow them to be used in multiple lamp shade configurations or applications. This universality enables the same components to serve different purposes (outdoor lighting, temporary exhibitions, indoor decor), amortizing the production cost across multiple uses and reducing the effective cost per application while maintaining quick assembly capability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to the technical field of metal lamp shades, and more particularly, relates to a detachable and foldable assembled metal lamp shade, which comprises a shade body, an end cover, and a handle. The shade body is a tubular structure provided with a top opening or openings at both ends, and includes at least one flexible metal plate. First and second side edges are vertically disposed on both sides of the flexible metal plate, and the first and second side edges are detachably connected to enclose the flexible metal plate to form the shade body. The flexible metal plates can be assembled into the shade body through a detachable connection of the first and second side edges, providing a convenient assembly method and ease of disassembly into flexible metal plates for portability.