Lamp Socket Integrated Power Supply Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lamp sockets for backlight assemblies are complex, increasing assembly time and risk of damage during soldering, and require multiple elements and processes, making repair and manufacturing inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A simplified lamp socket design with a socket housing and power supply member featuring integrated terminals and securing mechanisms, reducing the number of elements and processes, and eliminating the need for soldering and additional wiring, while enhancing stability and ease of assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional lamp socket with multiple elements (socket housing, power supply member, socket cover) is used, then the lamp can be securely fixed, but the assembly process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the socket housing and power supply member into a single integrated power supply housing structure. The power supply member is positioned within the housing such that its terminals extend through the housing to contact lamp electrodes directly, eliminating the need for a separate socket cover and reducing the number of assembly steps while maintaining secure lamp fixation.
2Reliability
If soldering is used to electrically connect the inverter to the lamp sockets, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but assembly time increases and lamps may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the soldering process with a mechanical insertion system. The power supply member includes terminals that directly contact the lamp electrodes through the housing, allowing for tool-free assembly and disassembly. This mechanical connection system eliminates the time-consuming soldering process while maintaining reliable electrical connection and preventing lamp damage from heat exposure.
3Reliability
If a conventional lamp socket design is used, then the lamp can be electrically connected, but the assembly process requires multiple steps and alignment procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the lamp replacement function into two independent operations: mechanical insertion of the lamp into the housing, and electrical contact through the pre-positioned terminals. This segmentation allows the lamp to be inserted without requiring alignment of multiple components, as the terminals are already in position to contact the lamp electrodes upon insertion.
4Reliability
If multiple elements are used in the lamp socket, then functional requirements are met, but repair time increases when components fail
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power supply function and socket function into a single housing structure, but designs it so that the lamp can be independently removed and replaced without affecting the power supply member or other components. This allows for rapid lamp replacement while maintaining all necessary functions, reducing repair time compared to conventional multi-element sockets where disassembly is required.
Data Source
AI summary
A lamp socket includes a socket housing and a power supply member. The socket housing has a connecting hole. The power supply member includes a first lamp and a second lamp connecting terminal. The first lamp connecting terminal is inserted into the connecting hole, and includes a securing member for preventing a lamp from secession from the lamp socket. The second lamp connecting terminal is inserted into the connecting hole, and includes securing member opening inserted by the securing member. Therefore, the number of elements may be decreased and the stability of lamp socket may be increased.