Elongated LED Housing with Elastic Clip Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting apparatuses, particularly LEDs and fluorescent lamps, pose challenges in installation due to high costs, complexity, and environmental concerns, and require specific conditions for operation, making them difficult for self-installation and widespread use, especially for aging populations and increasing labor costs.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus design featuring a light module with an elongated housing and a base bracket that includes elastic lateral plate arms for easy clipping and securing to a ceiling, along with a grid system for electricity supply, and optional additional modules for enhanced functionality and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional lighting apparatuses (fluorescent lamps, early LEDs) are used, then lighting function is achieved, but installation complexity and labor cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting apparatus is divided into separate modules: a light module containing LED assemblies and a base bracket for mounting. This segmentation allows the light module to be pre-assembled and tested independently, then simply attached to the base bracket during installation, significantly reducing on-site installation complexity and labor requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables easy self-installation by consumers without requiring professional technicians. The base bracket includes pre-drilled mounting holes and the light module has standardized connection interfaces, allowing users to install the lighting apparatus themselves using basic tools, thereby reducing labor costs and increasing ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If modular design with base bracket is implemented, then ease of installation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the product into standardized modules (base bracket and light module), each component can be manufactured independently using optimized processes. The base bracket is a simple mounting structure that can be produced efficiently, while the light module can be assembled using automated LED mounting equipment, actually simplifying overall manufacturing despite the modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The base bracket is designed as a universal mounting structure that can accommodate different light module configurations. The standardized interfaces and mounting holes allow the same base bracket to work with various LED module types, reducing the number of unique parts that need to be manufactured and simplifying production processes.
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
Facilitates convenient and cost-effective installation of lighting devices, reducing labor costs and environmental impact while allowing for adjustable light parameters and easy maintenance, suitable for various applications including residential and outdoor use.
Implementation Method 1
LED modules disposed in the elongated housing and emitting light passing through a light passing cover of the elongated housing
Implementation Method 2
The first lateral plate arm and the second lateral plate arm are elastic and deformed to expand for receiving the light module and recover to clip the light module
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus, includes a light module and a base bracket. The light module has an elongated housing and LED modules. The LED modules are disposed in the elongated housing and emitting light passing through a light passing cover of the elongated housing. The base bracket is fixed to a ceiling with a first fixing structure. The bracket has a second fixing structure for holding the elongated housing of the light module.