Tool-Free Ceiling Lamp Mounting Structure With Integrated Wiring

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing process for mounting ceiling lamps is cumbersome, requiring users to hold the lamp body with one hand and use tools like screwdrivers, leading to inconvenient and potentially hazardous operations, especially when dealing with multiple wires and electrical components.

Innovation Solution

A lamp mounting structure with a built-in wiring section for electrical connection and an engagement section for mechanical connection, allowing users to easily attach the lamp body to a fixed surface without tools, simplifying the process and reducing the risk of electrical exposure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional wire twisting and screw mounting methods are used, then electrical connection and mechanical fixation are achieved, but the mounting process becomes complex and requires multiple tools

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting process simplicityVSAvoidmounting structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the wire twisting function and mechanical fixation function into a single integrated mounting structure. The clamp assembly simultaneously holds the lamp body and secures the wires through its structure, eliminating the need for separate wire twisting operations and screw mounting steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is designed to perform multiple functions: mechanical support, electrical connection, and wire securing. The clamp assembly acts as a multi-functional component that replaces multiple separate tools and operations, including screwdrivers and wire connectors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If lamp body is held with one hand during wire connection, then wire twisting can be performed, but user fatigue and operation difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewire connection easeVSAvoidmounting time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting structure combines mechanical support and wire connection functions into a single integrated component. The clamp assembly simultaneously secures the lamp body and provides built-in wire connectors, allowing both operations to be completed in one step without holding the lamp body manually.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If lampshade is disassembled for mounting, then access to electrical parts is gained, but risk of finger exposure to LEDs and quality risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection accessVSAvoidfinger exposure risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting structure acts as an intermediary component that provides safe access to electrical connection points. The built-in wire connectors are positioned such that users can connect wires through the clamp assembly structure itself, without needing to disassemble the lampshade or directly handle exposed electrical components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If multiple wires (fire wire, zero wire, ground wire) are connected separately, then complete electrical connection is achieved, but operation becomes very troublesome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection completenessVSAvoidwire connection simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The clamp assembly integrates multiple wire connection functions into a single unified structure. All three wires (fire wire, zero wire, and ground wire) are secured through the same clamp mechanism, allowing simultaneous connection of all electrical conductors in one operation rather than requiring separate twisting operations for each wire.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11873973B2Lamp mounting structure and lamp comprising the same
Publication Date: 2024.01.16 SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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AI summary

The application relates to a lamp mounting structure and a lamp comprising the same. The lamp mounting structure includes: a mounting section, fixable to a fixed surface on which a power input line is provided; an engagement section, configured to be detachably connected with a lamp body of a lamp; and a wiring section, configured to realize electrical connection between the power input line and the lamp. The technical solution of the application achieves the technical effect that enabling a user to easily connect a ceiling lamp mechanically and electrically without any help.