LED Strip Power Connector With Vertical Barrier and Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
High-voltage LED strip lights face challenges in longer runs due to voltage drop in low-voltage systems and safety risks in high-voltage systems, requiring improved connection methods that comply with electrical standards and provide robust, adaptable solutions for various environments.
Innovation Solution
A connector design with a housing and sealing structure that separates power and ground leads, using a vertical barrier and gaskets to create a secure and waterproof connection, suitable for high-voltage applications, and optionally incorporating a molded strain relief and conduit for enhanced protection and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If high-voltage strip lights are used for longer runs, then voltage drop is reduced, but safety risks (electric shock, electrocution, fire) increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector divides the electrical connection into separate compartments for power and ground leads using a vertical barrier, isolating high-voltage elements to reduce safety risks while maintaining electrical performance for longer strip light runs
Solution Approach 2:
The sealed connector housing acts as an intermediary enclosure that safely contains high-voltage connections, providing isolation between electrical components and the external environment, thereby mitigating safety risks associated with high-voltage strip lights
2Object-affected harmful factors
If electrical standards require double jacketing or full conduit enclosure for high-voltage elements, then safety is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector integrates multiple safety functions (lead separation, sealing, strain relief, conduit integration) into a single unified device, eliminating the need for separate double jacketing or conduit installations while maintaining compliance with electrical standards
Solution Approach 2:
The connector serves multiple functions simultaneously: it separates power and ground leads, provides environmental sealing, offers strain relief, and interfaces with conduit systems, thereby achieving safety requirements without increasing overall system complexity
Data Source
AI summary
Connectors for connecting light emitting diode (LED) strip light to power are disclosed. The connectors include a housing with a first opening sized to accept an LED strip light and a second opening for a power cord or electrical leads. The openings open into an interior cavity with an internal vertical barrier to separate power and ground leads. Gripping structures proximate to the first opening retain the strip light. A gasket or gaskets within the connector seal the connector from the elements. The second opening may carry a strain relief molded to the power cord. Additionally, an adapter or nipple may be provided to connect the connector to conduit.