Bidirectional Lamp Leveling Bracket with Elastic Spring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamp mounting devices for ceilings do not allow for precise leveling in both directions without dismantling the lamp, and often restrict adjustment to a single direction, making installation cumbersome and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A leveling device featuring a U-shaped mounting bracket with a wing-like spring and screw configuration, allowing for adjustable lamp positioning in both directions, with a slotted washer for secure attachment and a sealing element for protection, and a nut for longitudinal adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting bracket with adjustable wings is used, then the lamp can be leveled in both directions, but the wings must be adjusted before installation which increases installation complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into separate components: a fixed bracket part attached to the ceiling and an adjustable lamp holder part that can be positioned independently. This segmentation allows the lamp to be leveled after installation without requiring pre-adjustment of the entire bracket assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms including elongated slots in the bracket and threaded adjustment screws in the lamp holder, enabling the lamp position to be modified after installation. This transforms a static pre-adjusted system into a dynamic post-installation adjustment system.
2Ease of operation
If a compressed sheet metal mounting device is used, then the lamp can be leveled without dismantling, but the lamp can only be leveled in one direction
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system separates the ceiling attachment function (bracket) from the lamp positioning function (lamp holder with adjustment mechanism). This allows independent adjustment of the lamp position in multiple directions while maintaining secure attachment to the ceiling.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses threaded adjustment screws and elongated slots to create dynamic, reversible adjustment capabilities in multiple directions, replacing the static unidirectional compression mechanism. The lamp can be adjusted in and out of the ceiling as well as laterally.
3Reliability
If the lamp is pressed too far into the ceiling with a unidirectional mounting device, then correction is impossible, but with bidirectional adjustment the lamp can be corrected
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting design incorporates built-in adjustment capacity through elongated slots and threaded mechanisms that prevent over-installation errors. The lamp can be pushed in too far initially and then corrected by reversing the adjustment, providing a cushion against installation mistakes.
Solution Approach 2:
The reversible threaded adjustment mechanism allows the lamp position to be dynamically changed in both directions (in and out of the ceiling). This dynamic capability ensures that even if the lamp is installed too far in, it can be corrected without dismantling the entire mounting system.
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 easy, bidirectional leveling of lamp housings without disassembly, ensuring accurate alignment and protection against accidental over-installation, with the spring ensuring the lamp remains secure within the mounting bracket.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (3) acting between the lamp (19) and the mounting bracket (2)
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a levelling device (1) for the height-variable mounting of a lamp (19), especially on a ceiling (18), said levelling device comprising a mounting bracket (2) and screw (4) for fixing the lamp (19) to the mounting bracket (2). According to the invention, a spring (3) is active between the lamp (19) and the mounting bracket (2).