LED Track Light Rotating Structure with Elastic Abutting Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED track light systems face complexity and user experience issues in adjusting the vertical radiation direction, leading to increased manufacturing costs and installation difficulties, as the track power supply system cannot move to accommodate changing article positions.
Innovation Solution
A rotating structure for LED track lights featuring a boom mechanism with a bearing, elastic member, and limiting mechanism, including a rotating gear plate and elastic abutting member, which limits and smooths the rotation angle through cog interaction, enhancing user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a complex structure is used to adjust the vertical radiation direction, then the illumination range can be adjusted, but the manufacturing cost and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is divided into independent modular components: a boom mechanism for vertical angle adjustment, a limiting mechanism with rotating gear plate and elastic abutting member for controlled rotation, and a damping spacer for friction control. Each module performs a specific function, simplifying manufacturing and assembly while achieving comprehensive adjustment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static complex structure to a dynamic adjustable system where the downlight can rotate vertically through controlled interaction between the elastic abutting member and cog teeth on the rotating gear plate, enabling adaptable illumination directions without permanent complex mechanical linkages.
2Ease of operation
If the vertical rotation capability is enhanced for better user experience, then the adjustment flexibility improves, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic abutting member automatically engages with the cog teeth on the rotating gear plate during vertical rotation, providing self-guided controlled movement. The damping spacer automatically regulates friction to enable smooth rotation without requiring external control mechanisms, simplifying the overall structure while enhancing operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical control systems with a friction-based damping mechanism and elastic-cog interaction system. The damping spacer uses friction control instead of complex mechanical linkages, and the elastic abutting member uses elastic deformation and cog engagement instead of traditional mechanical governors, reducing structural complexity while improving rotation control.
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
The described rotating structure improves user experience by providing a rhythmical and controlled rotation in the vertical direction, simplifying the adjustment process and reducing manufacturing and installation complexities.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member sleeved on the outer side of the bearing
Implementation Method 2
a bearing penetrating the through-hole
Implementation Method 3
the boom mechanism further comprises a damping spacer sleeved on the bearing
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AI summary
A rotating structure of LED track lights comprises a downlight (10) with a through hole (11), a boom mechanism (30), and a limiting mechanism (40). The boom mechanism comprises a bearing (31), a elastic member, and a nut. The limiting mechanism comprises a rotating gear plate and an elastic abutting member. The rotating gear plate is located between the elastic member and the sidewall of the downlight, the nut drives the elastic member towards the rotating gear plate and presses the elastic member against the rotating gear plate. A plurality of cogs are arranged on a radial side wall of the rotating gear plate, and the elastic abutting member comprises a abutting head which is pressed against a cog of the rotating gear plate and rotates along the cog movement track fixed on the rotating gear plate. The rotating structure of LED track lamps can make the rotation of the downlight around the boom mechanism smoother and at the same time the rotation of the downlight is very rhythmical due to the cooperation of the cog on the rotating gear plate and the elastic abutting member. The application increases the user experience.