LED Retrofit Kit Brackets for Fluorescent Fixture Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluorescent light fixtures require labor-intensive and time-consuming replacement or retrofitting with newer LED technology, often necessitating facility closures due to the complexity of replacing individual components or the entire fixture.
Innovation Solution
A retrofit kit comprising a chassis and brackets with adjustable perforations and tabs allows for easy attachment to the light fixture housing, enabling a simple and efficient transition from fluorescent to LED lighting by bending and securing the components, allowing for quick installation and minimizing downtime.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual components of fluorescent light fixture are replaced or entire fixture is replaced, then lighting technology is updated, but installation time and labor intensity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The retrofit kit is divided into separate functional components: a chassis that mounts to the fixture housing, LED assemblies that attach to the chassis, and a power supply unit. This segmentation allows each component to be independently installed and replaced, significantly reducing installation time compared to replacing the entire fixture.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the LED lighting function from the traditional fluorescent fixture by providing a separate retrofit kit that attaches to the existing fixture housing. This allows the LED technology to be implemented without removing or replacing the original fixture structure, thereby reducing installation time and preserving the existing mounting infrastructure.
2Use of energy by moving object
If traditional fluorescent fixtures are retrofitted with LED technology, then energy efficiency is improved, but facility operations are disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The retrofit kit is designed to be pre-assembled with all necessary mounting hardware, electrical connections, and LED assemblies attached to the chassis before installation. This preliminary preparation allows the actual retrofit operation to be completed quickly by simply mounting the pre-assembled unit to the existing fixture, minimizing facility disruption.
Solution Approach 2:
The chassis serves as an intermediary component that interfaces between the existing fixture housing and the new LED assemblies. It provides mounting surfaces, electrical connectivity, and structural support, allowing the transition from fluorescent to LED technology without directly modifying the original fixture or requiring complete disassembly.
3Productivity
If retrofit kit components are made easily attachable, then installation speed increases, but structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The chassis incorporates different types of attachment mechanisms at different locations: rigid mounting brackets at the ends for secure attachment to the fixture housing, and flexible mounting surfaces in the center for accommodating various LED assembly configurations. This local differentiation ensures both quick installation and robust structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The retrofit kit employs adjustable and adaptable mounting features that can be configured during installation to match the specific fixture dimensions and requirements. The chassis includes adjustable brackets and flexible mounting surfaces that allow installers to optimize both the speed of installation and the structural stability for each specific application.
Data Source
AI summary
A visible LED retrofit kit includes a chassis for an LED assembly and an elongated bracket including a first end portion and a bifurcated second end portion. The first end portion of the bracket is configured to be bent for attachment thereof to a first longitudinal side of a light fixture housing. The second end portion of the bracket includes a first tab and a second tab. The first tab is configured to be bent for attachment of the second end portion to a second longitudinal side of the light fixture housing. The second tab is configured to movably couple the chassis to the second longitudinal side of the light fixture housing.