Light Emitting Module Binding Clip Replacement Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing light emitting module replacement type light emitting devices are complex and time-consuming to attach or detach, requiring special attention and training, and often result in damage to the modules during the process, with high manufacturing and maintenance costs due to the need for multiple bolts and exposed LEDs.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting module replacement type light emitting device featuring binding clips that securely attach and detach light emitting modules to a heat sink with a low-cost, simple configuration, using a binding clip system with a coupling and connecting portion that allows easy electrical connection and reduced mechanical fastening, along with a protective glass to prevent damage during handling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple bolts and connectors are used to secure the light emitting module to the heat sink and terminal, then the electrical connection and mechanical fixation are achieved, but the attachment and detachment process becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidattachment and detachment ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the electrical connection function and mechanical fixation function into a single integrated terminal structure. The terminal simultaneously serves as both the electrical contact point and the mechanical fastening element, eliminating the need for separate bolts and connectors. This merging of functions allows the light emitting module to be securely attached and electrically connected through a single operation, greatly simplifying the attachment and detachment process while maintaining both electrical reliability and mechanical stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the light emitting module is firmly fixed to the heat sink and terminal using multiple fasteners, then the electrical connection and cooling contact are stable, but the attachment process requires special attention and training to avoid damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodule fixation stabilityVSAvoidattachment operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the complex multi-step fastening process and replaces it with a single integrated terminal mechanism. By removing the need for multiple separate fasteners and connection steps, the design achieves stable fixation through a simplified single-action terminal engagement that does not require special attention or training to perform correctly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If the light emitting module is pressed or handled during attachment and detachment, then the module can be installed or removed, but damage may occur to the light emitting diodes or connecting portions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodule replacement efficiencyVSAvoidmodule integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated terminal acts as an intermediary mechanism that transfers the attachment force away from the light emitting diodes and connecting portions. The terminal structure is designed to bear the mechanical stress of attachment and detachment, serving as a protective intermediary that shields the fragile LED components and bonding portions from direct pressure or damage during the replacement process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11788714B2Light emitting module replacement type light emitting device
Publication Date: 2023.10.17 UVER CORP
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  • US11788714B2 patent drawing
  • US11788714B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a light emitting module replacement type light emitting device including: one or more light emitting modules (100) configured to include a substrate (110), one or more light emitting diodes (120) mounted on one side surface of the substrate (110) in a third direction, and a light emitting module terminal (130) electrically connected to the one or more light emitting diodes (120); a heat sink (200) having a contact surface (S) which is configured to come in contact with the light emitting modules (100); and one or more binding clips (300) coupled to the heat sink (200), positioned on the contact surface (S) and electrically connected to an external power supply. The light emitting module terminal (130) of each of the light emitting modules (100) may be fitted between each of the binding clips (300) and the contact surface (S) of the heat sink (200), and accordingly, the light emitting module terminal (130) may come in contact with and be electrically connected to the binding clip (300), and may come in contact with the contact surface (S). Thus, with a low-cost, simple configuration, the light emitting module (100) can be easily attached to or detached from the heat sink (200), and a failed light emitting module (100) can be easily replaced.