Interchangeable Diffuser Base Assembly for Decorative Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Decorative surface mount lights require significant time and effort to switch between different themes or occasions, leading to underutilization due to the need for multiple lights for various celebrations.
Innovation Solution
A surface mount light design featuring a base assembly with interchangeable diffusers and a sound source, allowing for quick attachment and detachment of diffusers without damaging the base, enabling the same light to be used for various occasions without the need for multiple lights, and incorporating a sound source that can be selectively activated.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple decorative lights are used for different occasions, then the lighting needs for various celebrations are met, but the storage space and expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base assembly is designed to accept multiple interchangeable diffusers, allowing a single light unit to serve multiple decorative functions for different occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and sports events, thereby eliminating the need to purchase and store multiple separate lights
2Adaptability or versatility
If decorative lights are switched between different themes, then various celebrations are supported, but the time and effort required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light system is divided into a permanent base assembly and separate interchangeable diffusers. The diffusers are designed with attachment members that enable quick connection and disconnection, allowing users to switch between different decorative themes in minutes rather than hours, significantly reducing the time and effort required for theme changes
3Adaptability or versatility
If diffusers are frequently attached and detached, then theme changes are enabled, but damage to the base assembly and diffusers may occur
Solution Approach 1:
Attachment members consisting of protrusions and corresponding grooves serve as intermediary mechanisms between the base assembly and diffusers. These mechanical features distribute attachment and detachment forces across multiple contact points, preventing stress concentration that could cause damage while enabling frequent and reliable theme changes
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 efficient use of a single surface mount light for multiple occasions, reducing storage needs and expenses, while providing customizable illumination and sound options for different celebrations.
Implementation Method 1
a first attachment member. Additionally, the first diffuser can be selectively attached to and detached from the base assembly without damaging the base assembly and the first diffuser. Moreover, the first diffuser includes a second attachment member that selectively engages the first attachment member
Data Source
AI summary
A surface mount light (10) comprises a base assembly (12) and a first diffuser (14). The base assembly (12) includes (i) a housing body (25) having a base (16) and a side (18) that is coupled to the base (16), the base (16) being mountable on a surface (15); (ii) a light assembly (22) positioned substantially within the housing body (25), the light assembly (22) including one or more LED lights (34), wherein power is selectively provided to the light assembly (22) such that at least one of the one or more LED lights (34) directs light away from the base (16); and (iii) a first attachment member (40). The first diffuser (14) includes a second attachment member (42) that selectively engages the first attachment member (40) to selectively attach the first diffuser (14) to the base assembly (12) without damaging the base assembly (12) and the first diffuser (14).