Adjustable LED Strip Conversion Clips for Fluorescent Fixture Retrofit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing retro-fit kits for converting fluorescent strip lighting fixtures to LED strip lighting fixtures are often time-consuming and do not accommodate variations in dimensions of existing strip lighting housings, limiting their effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable LED strip light conversion system featuring L-shaped slide plates with hooks or lips and monolithic clip structures, including spring arms, which can be securely attached to the edges of strip light housings using threaded screws, allowing for easy adaptation to different housing widths and secure installation of LED strip light units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fixed retro-fit kits are used for LED conversion, then installation is simplified, but adaptability to different housing dimensions is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The clip members are designed with adjustable features including threaded rods that allow the distance between clips to be modified. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same retro-fit kit to accommodate different housing widths while maintaining simple installation procedures. The clips can be positioned at various intervals to match different fluorescent tube spacings and housing dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing the spacing parameter between clip members through threaded rod adjustment. This parameter modification enables adaptation to different housing dimensions without requiring completely different kits. The adjustable spacing maintains installation simplicity while providing versatility across various fixture sizes.
2Quantity of substance
If traditional retro-fit kits are used, then conversion cost is reduced, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip members are pre-assembled units with spring arms and threaded rods already configured. This preliminary preparation allows installers to simply attach the complete assembly to the housing without multiple separate steps, significantly reducing installation time while keeping the kit cost-effective.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements (clips, spring arms, adjustment mechanisms) are merged into integrated clip member assemblies. This combination reduces the number of separate components that need to be handled and installed individually, streamlining the conversion process and reducing installation time without increasing overall system complexity or cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable clip members are used, then adaptability to different dimensions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is segmented into modular components: clip members with threaded rods that can be independently adjusted. This segmentation allows each clip to be adjusted separately without affecting others, simplifying the overall adjustment process despite the added adaptability. The modular design prevents the system from becoming overly complex by breaking down the adjustment function into manageable, independent units.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to an LED strip light conversion system for converting fluorescent strip light fixtures to LED strip light fixtures. The system includes a set of adjustable installation clip members. Each of the adjustable installation clip members includes an L-shaped slide plate and a clip structure that is slidably couple to a bottom portion of the L-shaped slide plate. The LED strip light conversion system also includes an LED strip light unit. The adjustable installation clip members are used to attach and secure the LED strip light unit to existing strip light housing having a range of widths or dimensions.