Light Reflector Cone Mounting Apparatus with Dual-Clip Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light reflector cone mounting systems for recessed light fixtures face challenges in secure attachment, cost efficiency, and ease of installation, particularly in accommodating variations in ceiling surfaces and fixture housings, with existing methods being either insecure or costly.
Innovation Solution
A dual configuration light reflector cone mounting apparatus featuring perimeter clips for attachment to light reflector trims and torsion clips for attachment to light fixture housings, allowing for secure, adjustable, and cost-effective installation, with clips designed to engage between the trim and ceiling or housing, utilizing spring wire or flexible materials for rotation and engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting systems are used to attach light reflector cones, then the light fixture can be installed, but the attachment is insecure or costly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus is divided into separate functional components: perimeter clips for attaching to ceiling surfaces and torsion clips for attaching to fixture housings. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall reliability and reducing manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting apparatus is designed to be universally applicable to different light reflector cone configurations and ceiling types. The dual-clip system can accommodate various fixture housing designs and ceiling surface conditions, providing secure attachment without requiring custom manufacturing for each application scenario
2Productivity
If existing mounting systems are used, then installation can proceed, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the mounting function into independent perimeter clips and torsion clips, the installation process becomes more straightforward. Each clip can be independently positioned and secured, reducing the overall installation time and complexity compared to monolithic mounting systems
Solution Approach 2:
The torsion clips provide adjustable tension to accommodate variations in fixture housing positions and ceiling surface irregularities. This dynamic adjustment capability simplifies installation by allowing the mounting apparatus to adapt to different conditions without requiring precise pre-positioning or complex alignment procedures
3Strength
If rigid mounting structures are used, then attachment strength is improved, but adaptability to ceiling variations decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The perimeter clips and torsion clips are designed with flexible elements that can bend and deform to accommodate variations in ceiling surfaces and fixture housing positions. This flexibility maintains strong attachment while adapting to different installation conditions, eliminating the need for rigid pre-fabricated mounting structures
4Reliability
If multiple separate mounting components are used, then attachment reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus combines perimeter clips and torsion clips into a single integrated assembly that attaches to both the ceiling surface and fixture housing simultaneously. This merging of functions into one unit maintains the reliability benefits of multiple attachment points while reducing the complexity of handling and installing separate components
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 solution provides a secure, adjustable, and cost-effective attachment method that reduces gaps and installation complexity, enabling the apparatus to be used as a standalone trim or retrofit, with significant cost advantages in manufacturing and packaging.
Implementation Method 1
Each torsion clip is configured to attach to a light fixture housing
Implementation Method 2
An inner edge is configured with two torsion clip-mounting features wherein a torsion clip can be engaged in each of the two torsion clip-mounting features
Implementation Method 3
Perimeter clips can be engaged in each of the two or more perimeter clip mounting features, wherein each perimeter clip is configured to engage between the light reflector trim and a ceiling surface
Implementation Method 4
utilizing spring wire or flexible materials for rotation and engagement
Implementation Method 5
light reflector cone mounting apparatus... configured to attach to a light reflector trim
Data Source
AI summary
One example implementation of the disclosed technology is directed to a light reflector cone mounting apparatus that is configured to attach to a light reflector trim, and comprises an outer perimeter edge configured with two or more perimeter clip mounting features. Perimeter clips can be engaged in each of the two or more perimeter clip mounting features, wherein each perimeter clip is configured to engage between the light reflector trim and a ceiling surface, thereby attaching the light reflector cone mounting apparatus to the light reflector trim.