Illuminating planar mounting device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting and electrical connection systems for shelves in stores are costly, aesthetically unpleasing, require tedious installation, and pose safety risks due to visible electrical conductors and accessible metallic fixing brackets, failing to meet current standards.
Innovation Solution
A flat support device with integrated mechanical and electrical fixing means that combines the functions of wall attachment and power supply, featuring elongated parts within the device body for invisible installation and secure electrical connection, allowing for easy and quick installation without specific tools, ensuring safety and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate mechanical fixing brackets and electrical conductors are used, then electrical connection is achieved, but aesthetics deteriorates due to visible conductors and accessible metallic elements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mechanical fixing bracket and electrical conductor into a single integrated element. The rigid element serves dual purposes: providing structural support through the body and delivering electrical power through the same component, eliminating the need for separate visible conductors and improving aesthetics while maintaining electrical connection reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid element is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both a mechanical fixing component (providing structural support and mounting capability) and an electrical conductor (transmitting power to the lighting means). This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed and improves the overall appearance by consolidating visible elements
2Reliability
If multiple separate elements are used for fixing and electrical connection, then functional requirements are met, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines mechanical fixing means and electrical supply interface means into a single integrated rigid element. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components that need to be assembled, simplifying installation while ensuring both mechanical support and electrical connection are achieved simultaneously through one unified component
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid element is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support through its body and delivers electrical power through the same component. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies installation by requiring fewer assembly steps
3Strength
If accessible metallic fixing brackets are used, then mechanical support is provided, but safety deteriorates due to risk of short-circuit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mechanical fixing bracket and electrical conductor into a single integrated element. The rigid element serves dual purposes: providing structural support through the body and delivering electrical power through the same component, eliminating the need for separate visible conductors and improving aesthetics while maintaining electrical connection reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated rigid element acts as an intermediary that combines mechanical and electrical functions in a single safe component. By consolidating the electrical conductor within the structural element, the design eliminates exposed metallic parts that could cause short-circuits while maintaining both mechanical support and electrical connection through the same safe, integrated structure
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AI summary
The invention relates to a tablet-type planar mounting device (1) that is intended to illuminate and is ready to be placed so as to carry out mechanical attachment and electrical connection concomitantly. Said device comprises: - a body (10) forming the planar mounting; - electrical connection means (4) for electrical connection to lighting means (3); and - at least two rigid elements (2A, 2B) that simultaneously form: - mechanical attachment means, and - interface means for electrical power supply between said electrical connection means that are intended to be connected to the lighting means, and the outside of the mounting device. Said device is characterized in that each rigid element (2A, 2B) comprises an elongate portion (20) that is incorporated in or rigidly connected to the inside of the body of the device while extending between the two general surfaces and from one side of the body towards the opposite side so as to form an integral assembly with said body, and a portion (21) that projects from the end surface of the body. Said projecting portion includes a proximal portion (21A) that extends out from the end surface of the body and has a height that is no more than the thickness of the end surface of the body without extending beyond planes containing the general surfaces of the body.