Multi-purpose Lighting Device with Universal Clamp Slot

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting fixtures are limited in their functionality and cannot be easily adapted for multiple uses, failing to meet users' personalized lighting needs.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional lighting device with a bracket, lampshade, lamp cover, and lamp holder, featuring a light emitting part and power module on the bracket, and a clamp slot on the lamp holder for versatile mounting options, allowing it to function as a table light, floor light, wall light, or pendant light.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a lighting fixture is designed for a specific function, then it can perform that function reliably, but it cannot be used for other lighting purposes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting function adaptabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting device incorporates a universal bracket structure with a clamp slot that can accommodate various support parts including table light support rods, floor light rods, wall light suspension brackets, and pendant light hangers. This allows a single lighting device to function as different types of lighting fixtures by simply changing the support part, eliminating the need for multiple specialized lighting devices.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If a lighting fixture has a fixed structure, then it is easy to manufacture, but it cannot be easily adapted for different uses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusage adaptabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting device is divided into separable components: a bracket with a clamp slot and various interchangeable support parts. The clamp slot is designed to universally accommodate different support parts through a standardized connection interface, allowing the lighting device to be easily reconfigured for different uses by simply attaching or detaching support parts without complex manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple lighting fixtures are purchased for different purposes, then each can perform its specific function, but it increases cost and space requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting type versatilityVSAvoidnumber of lighting devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of requiring separate lighting devices for table lights, floor lights, wall lights, and pendant lights, this invention provides a single bracket-based lighting device that can accommodate all these types through its universal clamp slot design. Users only need to purchase one lighting device and exchange support parts as needed, significantly reducing the quantity of lighting devices required.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12313245B1Multi-purpose lighting device
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 JIANG SHUNYUAN
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AI summary

A multi-purpose lighting device is provided, which includes a bracket, a lampshade provided on the bracket, a lamp cover provided on a top of the bracket, and a lamp holder provided at a bottom of the bracket. A light emitting part and a power module are provided on the bracket and located in the lampshade. A bottom of the lamp holder is provided with a clamp slot with a downward opening; the lighting device can be placed on a horizontal surface for lighting use or hung on a support part of several types of lamp brackets through the clamp slot for lighting use. The support part includes a connection part that protrudes upward and is inserted into the clamp slot, the lighting device itself can be used as a type of light, or hung on different lamp brackets for use as a lighting fixture for different purposes.