Lighting Device with Pivotable Mounting Clips for Junction Box Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting solutions, such as dome lights, are inefficient and require frequent replacements, especially when trying to upgrade to more energy-efficient options like recessed downlights, which often necessitate costly and invasive installation processes.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device comprising a trim element and solid state light emitters that can be installed within a junction box without removing it, mimicking the functionality of a recessed downlight while allowing for improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If recessed downlights are installed to replace dome lights, then energy efficiency is improved, but installation complexity and cost increase due to requiring removal of junction boxes and extensive renovations
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is divided into separate functional modules: a trim element that fits within the existing junction box, and light emitters that can be installed independently. This segmentation allows the junction box to remain in place while upgrading to energy-efficient LED technology, avoiding the need for complete fixture replacement and extensive renovations.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device nests the light emitters and optical components within the existing junction box structure. The trim element is positioned within the junction box, and light emitters are arranged to fit within the confined space, allowing the new energy-efficient lighting to be contained within the original installation footprint without requiring removal or replacement of the junction box.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional dome lights are used, then installation is simple and cost-effective, but energy efficiency is poor and maintenance frequency is high
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is divided into separate functional modules: a trim element that fits within the existing junction box, and light emitters that can be installed independently. This segmentation allows the junction box to remain in place while upgrading to energy-efficient LED technology, avoiding the need for complete fixture replacement and extensive renovations.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for easy access and replacement of light emitters through the trim element, enabling maintenance personnel to service the lighting without removing the entire fixture or junction box. This self-service capability reduces maintenance time and cost while maintaining simple installation procedures.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If solid state light emitters are used, then lifetime is extended and maintenance needs are reduced, but installation space requirements are more stringent
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device nests the light emitters and optical components within the existing junction box structure. The trim element is positioned within the junction box, and light emitters are arranged to fit within the confined space, allowing the new energy-efficient lighting to be contained within the original installation footprint without requiring removal or replacement of the junction box.
Solution Approach 2:
The light emitters are arranged in a distributed pattern within the three-dimensional space of the junction box, utilizing vertical and radial dimensions rather than only horizontal placement. This dimensional arrangement maximizes the use of available space while maintaining proper spacing and heat dissipation for the solid state light emitters.
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
Enables energy-efficient lighting with reduced installation costs and maintenance, providing a cost-effective and efficient upgrade from traditional dome lights to recessed downlight-like functionality without the need for extensive renovations.
Implementation Method 1
Solid state light emitters (e.g., light emitting diodes) are receiving much attention due to their energy efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting device configured to be held relative to a space extending from an opening in a first surface. A distance between first and second emitters and/or a dimension of a lens is/are larger than a largest dimension of the opening and/or a largest dimension of a power supply. Also, a bracket comprising a body member and at least two mounting clips, the body member configured to be attached to a lighting device, each mounting clip pivotable about respective pivot axes at least from a first position, where a first end region of the clip does not extend farther from an axis of the body member than all portions of the body member, to a second position, where the first end region of the clip extends farther from the axis of the body member than all portions of the body member. Also, a lighting device comprising a removable bracket.