Integrated Holding Device for Lamp Inserts on Mounting Rails
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening devices for components like lamp inserts on mounting rails require simultaneous actions, making it difficult to handle heavy components, and are costly due to complex parts.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with a control element and holding element that can be adjusted between locked, unlocked, and partially locked positions, using a disk with guide slots and spring elements for secure and easy attachment, reducing the number of parts and manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a quick-release fastener with spring element and locking lugs is used, then assembly is simplified and operation ease is improved, but device complexity increases due to larger number of individual parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated holding device. The holding element with spring element, locking lugs, and control element are merged into one unit that attaches to the mounting rail, eliminating the need for separate fastening components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining ease of assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides attachment to the mounting rail, secure holding of the component, and controlled release mechanisms. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into a single device, reducing the number of individual parts needed.
2Reliability
If rotary bolts are used to fasten components to mounting rails, then secure connection is achieved, but operation ease deteriorates due to requirement of simultaneous two-handed operation
Solution Approach 1:
The holding element is designed to automatically secure the component to the mounting rail upon attachment. The spring element and locking lugs engage automatically without requiring manual intervention to tighten or secure the connection, eliminating the need for simultaneous two-handed operation while maintaining secure connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding element is pre-configured with spring elements and locking lugs that are ready to engage with the mounting rail immediately upon attachment. The secure connection is prepared in advance through the pre-loaded spring mechanism, eliminating the need for subsequent tightening operations.
3Ease of operation
If holding element is made with spring element and locking lugs, then automatic locking is achieved improving operation ease, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The spring element, locking lugs, and control element are merged into a single integrated holding element that attaches directly to the mounting rail. This consolidation achieves automatic locking functionality without requiring separate spring components, locking mechanisms, or control elements as individual parts.
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 and secure mounting of components like lamp inserts and reflectors on mounting rails with reduced complexity and cost, allowing for adjustable locking states and preventing unintentional release.
Implementation Method 1
The holding device is pressed onto a mounting rail profile and rotates by a predetermined angular range while simultaneously generating a spring preload and snaps back using the spring preload
Implementation Method 2
The holding element is acted upon by a spring or is made from an elastic material, in particular metal or a metal alloy
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AI summary
The device (1) has retaining units (3), and a control unit (13) that is movable relative to the retaining units and cooperating with the retaining units. The control unit is operated in such a manner that the retaining units are adjusted between two locked and unlocked positions. The control unit has a guide slot (21) that stays in contact with the retaining units, where the movement and position of the retaining units are controlled by the control unit. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a system comprising a retaining device and a component (2) a method for connecting a retaining device and a component.