Light Platform Guiding Unit for Screwless Fixture
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for installing light devices are often complex and require professional assistance, lacking flexibility and cost-effectiveness, which hinders widespread adoption and efficient lighting solutions.
Innovation Solution
A light platform apparatus comprising an installation plate with a light device area and a guiding unit, featuring a sliding path for the fixing unit, adjustable light escape diameters, and a foldable design for adaptable installation, allowing for easy alignment and secure fixing without screws or welding, and providing a conductive path for electrical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional installation methods are used for light devices, then the installation can be completed with reliable fixing, but the installation process becomes complex and requires professional assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The installation plate is divided into modular components including the plate body, guiding units, and fixing units that can be independently assembled. The guiding unit segments the installation process into alignment and fixing stages, making the overall installation simpler and more accessible to users without professional assistance
Solution Approach 2:
The guiding unit acts as an intermediary component between the installation plate and the light device. It provides a sliding path that mediates the connection process, enabling easy alignment and secure fixing without requiring complex installation procedures or professional expertise
2Reliability
If professional installation assistance is required, then the installation can be completed reliably, but the cost and accessibility decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The installation plate is designed with self-aligning and self-fixing capabilities through the guiding unit and fixing unit mechanisms. The sliding path and hook area configuration enable users to perform installation independently without professional assistance, maintaining reliability while reducing costs
Solution Approach 2:
The installation plate serves multiple functions including providing a mounting surface, guiding alignment, and securing the light device through the integrating guiding and fixing units. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate professional installation services, making the solution cost-effective while maintaining reliable installation
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed installation plate design is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the adaptability to different light device sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The installation plate incorporates dynamic elements through the foldable adjusting folding plate that can change the horizontal length, and the movable guiding unit that can be positioned at different locations. These dynamic features enable the plate to adapt to various light device sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The installation plate is segmented into the main body plate, adjustable folding plate, and movable guiding units. This segmentation allows different portions of the plate to be independently adjusted to accommodate various light device configurations, providing adaptability without requiring complete redesign of the entire structure
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AI summary
A light platform apparatus is provided for installing a light device. The light platform apparatus includes an installation plate and a guiding unit. The installation plate has a light device area on an inner side of the installation plate for mounting the light device. The installation plate has a light escape corresponding to a light opening of the light device. A light output from the light opening of the light device passes through the light escape to an outer side of the installation plate main body. The guiding unit is corresponding to a fixing unit. The fixing unit is extended from the bottom edge of the driver box outwardly. The guiding unit provides a sliding path for the fixing unit to slide in and then keeps the fixing unit fixed to the guiding unit for fixing the driver box to the installation plate.