LED Lamp Coupling Assembly with Wedge Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing LED strip lamps require time-consuming and costly disassembly of entire installations when individual lamps need replacement due to their structural design, which complicates installation and replacement processes.
Innovation Solution
An assemble mechanism featuring U-shaped grooves, T-shaped connectors with wedge structures, and elastic materials for easy connection and disconnection of LED lamps, allowing for seamless interconnection and single-lamp disassembly without affecting others.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If LED strip lamps are connected using traditional rigid structural design, then the connection is stable and reliable, but the disassembly requires disassembling the entire installation making maintenance time-consuming and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The LED strip lamp system is divided into modular segments where each lamp can be independently disconnected. The coupling assembly includes separable plug and socket components that allow individual lamp modules to be detached without affecting other lamps in the installation, enabling rapid maintenance and replacement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If LED strip lamps of different lengths are connected together, then the system is flexible and adaptable to various installation requirements, but the connection and disconnection processes become complex
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling assembly is designed with universal plug and socket components that can connect LED strip lamps of any length. The standardized interface allows different length lamps to be combined freely without requiring different connection mechanisms, simplifying the overall system while maintaining high adaptability.
3Productivity
If traditional clamping structures are used to secure LED strip lamps, then the connection is firm and stable, but the installation process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping structure incorporates elastic deformation characteristics allowing rapid snap-fit installation. The plug component elastically deforms during insertion into the socket, then locks into place providing firm connection, enabling fast installation while maintaining connection strength.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates rapid installation and reduces disassembly time and costs by enabling simple and efficient connection and disconnection of LED lamps, allowing for individual lamp replacement without affecting the entire system.
Implementation Method 1
The plug comprises a clamping body, two clamping portions axially arranged on the two side walls of the clamping body along the lamp holder respectively and limiting portions arranged in the radial direction of the lamp holder and arranged on the two side walls of the clamping body in the mutually-opposite and stretching mode
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AI summary
An assemble mechanism of LED lamp and a disassembling method, the assemble mechanism of LED lamp includes strip houses (10), covers (20), and coupling assembly (30). The coupling assembly includes a plug (31), and a socket (32). The plug includes a plug-body, and a T-shaped head. The T-shaped head (312) includes a straight bar, and a horizontal bar. The straight bar (313) provides two wedge structures on two side walls respectively. The socket includes a socket body, and a T-shaped cavity configured for receiving the T-shaped head. The T-shaped cavity (322) provides two catches on the two inner side walls, the two catches is configured for clamping the two wedge structures. As long as the plug of the coupling assembly is engaged with the socket, and the wedge structure (315) is clamping into the catch, which makes interconnection of the two LED lamps simple and convenient, and helps to reduce the installation time.