Compact LED Holder with Internal Wiring
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for holding LED light sources have a large geometry due to externally located wire ports and fail to allow direct wiring to a junction box without additional conduits, leading to inefficiencies and increased complexity.
Innovation Solution
A compact LED light source holding component with radially positioned electrical terminals behind a protective device, allowing for secure twist-fit installation and direct wiring within the component's diameter, and integrated wire pathways in a heat sink for conduit-free connections to a junction box.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If wire ports are located externally beyond the diameter of the light source holding component, then electrical connections can be made, but the device geometry becomes large and additional wire carrying conduit is required
Solution Approach 1:
The wire ports are repositioned from external radial locations to internal locations within the general diameter of the light source holding component. The wire ports are formed in the projection that extends inwardly rather than outwardly, changing the spatial dimension from external to internal wiring access.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire ports are nested within the projection structure of the light source holding component itself, eliminating the need for external conduits. The wiring is integrated within the component's own geometry rather than requiring separate external wiring paths.
2Ease of operation
If electrical terminals are exposed without protection, then electrical connections are accessible, but accidental touching of terminals occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is made resilient and displaceable rather than fixed. It can be temporarily moved aside during installation to allow terminal access, then automatically returns to its protective position, providing dynamic protection that adapts to installation needs while maintaining safety during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient protective device is positioned in advance to block access to the wire ports and electrical terminals before installation occurs. This preliminary protective action prevents accidental contact during normal operation, while allowing controlled access during proper installation procedures.
Data Source
Figure 1A~1B
Figure 2
Figure 3
AI summary
An assembly includes a light source holding component sized and arranged to securely receive a source of light. The light source holding component may include a displaceable protective device that functions to generally protect against an accidental touching of electrical terminals of the light source holding component. An accessory mounting feature may also be provided to the light source holding component, The accessory mounting feature is adapted to cooperate with an accessory to provide a seal against a surface to which the light source holding component is attached. The light source holding component may have wire ports that are formed within an overall general outer diameter of the light source holding component. By way of example, the wire ports may include wire contacts having wires pre-attached thereto or the wire ports may include electrical connectors of the push-in type for receiving and thereupon holding wires inserted therein.