LED Retrofit Fixture Mounting Plate with Apertures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light fixtures often require complex and costly replacement processes, involving electrical and mechanical decoupling and recoupling, which can be daunting for consumers and result in additional expenses, especially when upgrading to more efficient LED technology.
Innovation Solution
A system for retrofitting traditional light fixtures with LED wave guide down light fixtures, featuring a mounting plate with apertures, fastening devices, and a trim assembly that includes a thermally conductive frame and LED driver, allowing for easy mechanical and electrical integration without the need for extensive tools or expertise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If traditional light fixtures are replaced with LED fixtures, then energy efficiency is improved, but installation complexity and cost increase due to electrical and mechanical decoupling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The LED downlight fixture is divided into separate functional modules: a mounting plate for electrical connection, a trim assembly for mechanical installation, and an LED light source module. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the replacement process by allowing modular installation without complete fixture replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting plate serves as an intermediary component between the existing fixture base and the new LED light source. The mounting plate with apertures provides both mechanical support and electrical connection points, acting as a mediator that simplifies the transition from traditional to LED fixtures without requiring complete decoupling and recoupling of electrical systems.
2Reliability
If professional electricians are hired for fixture replacement, then installation reliability is improved, but installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate design with pre-positioned apertures and fastening features enables DIY installation by homeowners without requiring professional electricians. The self-contained mounting system allows users to independently complete the fixture replacement, eliminating the need to hire professionals while maintaining installation reliability through the robust mounting design.
3Illumination intensity
If existing fixtures are completely replaced, then lighting performance is improved, but installation time and additional expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is pre-configured with apertures and fastening features before installation. This preliminary preparation of the mounting infrastructure allows for rapid installation of the LED light source without requiring time-consuming electrical wiring modifications or mechanical modifications to the existing fixture base, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining lighting performance improvements.
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
Enables straightforward and cost-effective replacement of existing fixtures with LED technology, minimizing the need for professional assistance and reducing installation costs while enhancing energy efficiency and ease of future upgrades.
Implementation Method 1
The LED wave guide down light fixture can also include at least one thermally conductive material
Data Source
AI summary
A system for mounting a light emitting diode (LED) wave guide down light retrofit fixture. The system can include a mounting plate having a number of apertures symmetrically positioned around a center of the mounting plate. The system can also include at least one fastening device mechanically coupled to an upper surface of the mounting plate using at least a first aperture of the apertures, where the at least one fastening device mechanically couples to a base of an existing fixture. The system can further include a coupling device mechanically coupled to a lower surface of the mounting plate. The system can also include a trim assembly having a frame and a LED light source mechanically coupled to the frame. The frame can have a coupling feature disposed on a top surface of the frame, where the coupling feature mechanically couples to the coupling device.