Quickly Clampable Lamp Connection Structure for Heavy Fixtures

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lamp connection structures are inconvenient for dismounting, particularly for large or heavy ceiling lamps, as they require two hands and are not easily disassembled.

Innovation Solution

A buckle linkage assembly is introduced, featuring a hook and locking groove system that allows the lamp housing body to be fastened and dismounted without alignment, using a linkage part and guide slope to facilitate easy separation by rotating the lamp housing body, which drives the hook to retreat from the locking groove.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional elastic buckle module is used for connection, then the lamp housing body can be fastened to the fixed connecting seat, but the dismounting process requires two hands to simultaneously push the press piece, making it inconvenient for large or heavy ceiling lamps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of dismountingVSAvoidcomplexity of dismounting operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static clamping structure into a dynamic one by introducing a linkage part that can rotate and a guide slope that converts rotational motion into linear motion. This allows the hook to be automatically pushed away from the locking groove through a single-handed rotational action, making the dismounting process more convenient and easier to operate, especially for large or heavy ceiling lamps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If alignment is required for connection, then the hook can engage with the locking groove, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidease of installation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs preliminary action by pre-positioning the hook and locking groove such that they naturally align during the insertion process. The guide slope is designed to automatically guide the linkage part into the correct position, eliminating the need for manual alignment adjustments and enabling quick installation without time-consuming positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Illumination intensity

If the lamp housing body is positioned closer to the ceiling or wall, then wider illumination is achieved, but the connection structure requires more compact design

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveillumination coverageVSAvoidcompactness of connection structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the nesting principle by placing the linkage part inside the lamp housing body and the hook within the linkage part's movement range. The connection components are nested within each other, creating a compact structure that allows the lamp housing body to be positioned closer to the ceiling or wall for wider illumination coverage without increasing the overall size of the connection mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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

The solution enables easy clamping and dismounting of the lamp housing body with labor-saving features, allowing for quick installation and removal without the need for deliberate alignment, and allows the lamp to be closer to the ceiling or wall for wider illumination.

Implementation Method 1

a hook (32) that can snap into the locking groove (31) in a resilient manner so that the lamp housing body (2) is fastened onto the fixed connecting seat (1)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a guide slope (34), which is for pushing the linkage part (33) to move when the lamp housing body (2) rotates relative to the fixed connecting seat (1), thereby driving the hook (32) to retreat and break away from the locking groove (31)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS10641469B2Quickly clampable and dismountable lamp connection structure
Publication Date: 2020.05.05 ZHONGSHAN WINSTAR ELECTRICAL
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a quickly clampable and dismountable lamp connection structure, wherein a buckle linkage assembly that fastens the lamp housing body onto the fixed connecting seat in a dismountable manner is arranged between opposite junction surfaces of the fixed connecting seat and the lamp housing body, and comprises a locking groove, a hook that can snap into the locking groove in a resilient manner so that the lamp housing body is fastened on the fixed connecting seat, a linkage part that can stretch out or draw back and move together with the hook, and a guide slope for pushing the linkage part to move when the lamp housing body rotates relative to the fixed connecting seat, thereby driving the hook to retreat and break away from the locking groove.