Keyless Lamp Holder with Threaded Electrical Contacts
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technologies require the involvement of an electrician for upgrading or replacing ceiling light fixtures, as they involve dealing with live electrical wires, posing safety risks and necessitating professional expertise, especially when installing larger fixtures like ceiling fans or projectors.
Innovation Solution
A keyless lamp holder light fixture with externally and internally threaded mechanical components that include electrical connection points within the threads, allowing for safe and efficient replacement or addition of luminary fixtures without the need for an electrician, featuring a light bulb socket, screw attachment points, and integrated electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional keyless lamp holder light fixture replacement is performed, then electrical connection reliability is improved, but operation safety deteriorates due to exposure to live electrical wires
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the electrical connection system into separate components: a hardwired base unit that remains permanently installed and connected to live wires, and a removable lamp holder unit that users can safely attach and detach. This segmentation isolates the electrical hazard in the base unit while making the user-interacting component safe.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit acts as an intermediary between the live electrical wiring and the removable lamp holder. It provides a safe interface that eliminates direct user contact with live wires while maintaining reliable electrical connection through standardized contacts.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional light fixture replacement is performed, then functional performance is improved, but device complexity increases due to electrical wiring requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the complex hardwired electrical base from the simple removable lamp holder, allowing users to replace lighting fixtures without dealing with electrical wiring. The base unit absorbs all wiring complexity while presenting a simple mechanical interface to users.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized base unit with pre-installed electrical connections enables users to perform fixture replacements themselves without requiring electrical wiring knowledge or skills, making the system self-servicing for end users.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If professional electrician involvement is required for fixture replacement, then electrical safety is improved, but loss of time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the fixture into a permanent hardwired base and a removable lamp holder, the invention enables users to perform replacements quickly without waiting for electricians, while the base unit maintains safety through its fixed professional installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit is pre-installed with all electrical connections properly configured before the user ever interacts with the system. This preliminary professional setup eliminates the need for electrician involvement during subsequent user-led replacements.
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AI summary
A light fixture apparatus, system and method that allows the easy retrofitting of recessed and non-recessed mechanical and electrical outlets for lamps, projectors and ceiling fans; providing electrical interconnectivity and mechanical support. It includes a housing, single or multi-threads for mechanical mounting and support as well as the electrical interfaces.