Light Source Apparatus Magnetic Mounting Modular Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current lighting lamps with specialized light source assemblies face issues of unnecessary waste and safety risks due to fixed screw fastening, which complicates mounting and maintenance, limiting their universality and applicability in various settings.

Innovation Solution

A light source apparatus featuring a modular design with a light source assembly and power source assembly connected via end caps and a cable connector system, allowing for easy replacement and secure electrical connections, and utilizing a magnet assembly for convenient mounting without screws.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If screw fastening is used to fix light source assembly and power source assembly, then connection strength is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidmounting complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional screw fastening mechanical system with a magnetic field-based fixing system. The magnet assembly generates magnetic attraction force to hold the light source assembly and power source assembly together, eliminating the need for screws and screwdrivers, thereby reducing mounting complexity while maintaining connection strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical state and properties of the fixing mechanism from mechanical (screw threads) to magnetic (magnetic field attraction). By utilizing magnetic field strength as the fixing parameter instead of mechanical thread engagement, the system achieves both strong connection and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Illumination intensity

If specialized light source assembly is used, then lighting performance is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting performanceVSAvoidapplicability
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the light source assembly and power source assembly as universal modular components that can be applied across different lighting scenarios. The standardized interface and magnetic fixing system allow the same assembly to be used in various lighting devices including indoor lights, outdoor advertising boxes, and emergency lighting, achieving multi-functionality and broad adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the lighting system into independent, replaceable modules: light source assembly, power source assembly, and magnet assembly. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized for performance while maintaining universal compatibility through standardized interfaces, enabling the same modules to serve multiple lighting applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If light source assembly is fixed with screws, then reliability is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidmaintenance convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces screw fastening with magnetic attraction for fixing the light source assembly. The magnetic connection provides reliable holding force during operation but allows for tool-free removal, dramatically improving ease of repair and maintenance while maintaining connection reliability through the strength of the magnetic field.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic fixing system enables users to install, replace, and maintain the light source assembly without requiring specialized tools or technical expertise. The simple magnetic attraction and release mechanism allows end-users to perform maintenance themselves, improving both ease of repair and reducing service costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 modular design enhances resource utilization, simplifies maintenance, and improves safety by enabling easy replacement of components, while reducing manufacturing costs and enhancing applicability in home, commercial, and outdoor applications.

Implementation Method 1

utilizing a magnet assembly for convenient mounting without screws

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10976012B2Light source apparatus and lighting device
Publication Date: 2021.04.13 OPPLE LIGHTING CO LTD
  • US10976012B2 patent drawing
  • US10976012B2 patent drawing
  • US10976012B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A light source apparatus and a lighting device are provided. The light source apparatus includes a light source assembly, a power source assembly, a first end cap, and a second end cap. The light source assembly includes a light source part and a light diffuser. An interior of the light diffuser includes a first receiving space which extends along a lengthwise direction of the light diffuser and penetrates the light diffuser. The light source part is mounted in the first receiving space along a lengthwise direction of the light diffuser. The power source assembly includes a power source part and a power source cover. An interior of the power source cover includes a second receiving space which extends along a lengthwise direction of the power source cover and penetrates the power source cover. The power source part is mounted in the second receiving space.