Holiday Light Attachment Structure for Elevated Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holiday light attachment systems require individuals to change their elevation to attach light strings to elevated structures, which can be inconvenient and labor-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A holiday light attachment system comprising an elevated anchor, a cable holder, a shaft mount, and an extension shaft that allows the light string to be securely attached to an elevated structure without the need for the individual to change their elevation, utilizing magnetic and adhesive attachments for stability and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing holiday light attachment systems are used, then the light string can be attached to the elevated structure, but the individual must change their elevation which is inconvenient and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment systems (ladders, scaffolding, extension ladders) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic anchor and magnetic cable holder use magnetic force to attach the light string to elevated metal structures, eliminating the need for mechanical elevation-changing equipment and making the attachment process simple and quick.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing holiday light attachment systems are used, then the light string can be attached to the elevated structure, but the system becomes complex and requires additional equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the attachment system into three separate magnetic components: a magnetic anchor that attaches to the elevated structure, a magnetic cable holder that attaches to the anchor, and a light string that attaches to the cable holder. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while keeping the overall system simple and adaptable to different elevated metal structures.
3Reliability
If existing holiday light attachment systems are used, then the light string can be attached securely, but the attachment process requires labor-intensive operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses magnetic force to replace labor-intensive mechanical attachment methods. The magnetic anchor, magnetic cable holder, and light string with magnetic properties provide secure attachment through magnetic attraction, ensuring reliability while requiring minimal effort from the user—simply bringing the components together activates the magnetic bond.
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 convenient and efficient attachment of light strings to elevated surfaces, ensuring stable and secure illumination without requiring the individual to alter their position, enhancing usability and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic cable holder (102) magnetically attaches to the magnetic anchor (101)
Implementation Method 2
The shaft mount (103) is a tool that secures the cable holder (102) to the elevated anchor (101)
Data Source
AI summary
The holiday light attachment system is an extension structure. The holiday light attachment system includes an elevated anchor, a cable holder, a shaft mount, an extension shaft, and a light string. The cable holder attaches the light string to the elevated anchor. The shaft mount attaches to the extension shaft. The shaft mount is a tool that secures the cable holder to the elevated anchor. The holiday light attachment system attaches the light string to an elevated structure. By elevated structure is meant a surface that is above the reach of an individual. The holiday light attachment system allows the individual to attach the light string to the elevated structure without having to change the elevation of the individual.