Universal LED Fixture Mount Kit with Adjustable Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current retrofit mounting kits for LED modules in light fixtures are limited by their inability to accommodate various fixture shapes and sizes, leading to high installation costs, short lifespan, and the need for multiple trips by electricians, and often restrict available wattages and compatibility with specific fixture types.
Innovation Solution
A universal LED fixture mount kit featuring a modular design with T-shaped arms and connectors made of PA6,6-RG251 plastic, allowing for multiple configurations, rotational adjustment, and easy trimming to fit different fixtures, enabling the retrofitting of various light fixtures with LED modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If custom mounting plates are used for each fixture type, then compatibility with specific fixtures is improved, but device complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single mounting plate with multiple adjustable features that can accommodate various fixture types. The mounting plate includes adjustable arms with slots and holes that can be reconfigured to fit different fixture shapes and sizes, eliminating the need for multiple custom plates for different fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate incorporates dynamic adjustability through movable arms with slots and holes that can be repositioned. The arms can be adjusted to different angles and positions, and the mounting plate can be rotated to accommodate various fixture orientations, providing adaptability without requiring multiple fixed designs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple custom mounting plates are used for different fixtures, then fixture compatibility is improved, but installation time and labor cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate serves multiple fixture types with a single design, featuring adjustable arms and mounting points that can be reconfigured for different applications. This universal design allows electricians to use one mounting plate for various fixtures rather than switching between multiple custom plates.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is pre-designed with multiple slots, holes, and adjustable features that anticipate various installation scenarios. The adjustable arms and mounting points are预先 configured to allow quick adaptation to different fixture types without requiring custom measurement and fabrication during installation.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed mounting designs are used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different fixtures decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is segmented into multiple functional components including adjustable arms, mounting points, and connection elements. Each segment can be independently positioned and configured, allowing the same manufactured plate to adapt to different fixtures through reconfiguration rather than requiring custom manufacturing for each application.
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AI summary
A LED module mount, kit and method for mounting LED modules into lighting apparatuses, in particular for retrofit applications for retrofitting lighting apparatus frames with LED modules. Two module connectors connect to an LED module at opposite sides of the LED module so as to be in a parallel arrangement spaced apart by the LED module. Additional LED modules can be added to form a row of LED modules between the module connectors, with further rows of LED modules being added by adding a third and sequential modular connectors to stack rows of LED modules separated by a modular connector. One or more arms attaches to the modular connectors to connect the connectors to a light fixture. The arms are configured to be rotationally adjusted relative to the modular connectors to provide adjustability for accommodating varying light fixtures. The modular connectors and arms are configured to be adjusted in size, preferably by cutting the modular connectors and arms.