Lighting Fixture Receptacle Assembly With One-Step Locking Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical fixtures and receptacles lack a simple and safe one-step connection mechanism that ensures secure engagement and easy disengagement, particularly in residential and commercial applications, often relying on complex configurations that may not provide adequate safety or ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A power distribution connector block with opposing positive and neutral contact surfaces, integrated with a safety and support cover, and resilient activation release lock, allowing for secure and easy engagement and disengagement of electrical connections through a unique power transfer block and interlocking mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional electrical fixtures and receptacles use complex configurations for connection, then connection security may be improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mounting fixture and electrical receptacle into a single integrated unit, and the plug adapter and release lock into another integrated unit. This merging eliminates the need for separate mounting steps and separate locking mechanisms, achieving both secure connection (through the integrated interlocking structure) and ease of operation (through the single-step engagement and disengagement process enabled by the integrated release lock)
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient activation release lock automatically engages with the mounting fixture to secure the plug adapter in place without requiring additional fastening steps. The spring-loaded mechanism self-activates upon insertion, providing secure connection automatically. For disengagement, the system allows simple pressure on the release button to trigger automatic release, eliminating the need for complex manual unlocking procedures
2Device complexity
If traditional electrical fixtures lack integrated safety mechanisms, then device complexity is reduced, but safety deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The safety cover and circuit protection mechanisms are merged into the receptacle housing as an integrated safety assembly. The safety cover with integrated circuit breaker is built directly into the receptacle structure, eliminating the need for separate external safety devices while providing comprehensive protection against electrical hazards
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient activation release lock acts as an intermediary safety mechanism between the plug adapter and mounting fixture. It provides a controlled engagement and disengagement process, preventing accidental connection or disconnection while ensuring proper alignment and contact between electrical components during the connection process
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, one-step power connection and support system that enhances safety and ease of use by ensuring reliable engagement and disengagement of electrical fixtures, while also offering circuit protection against high electrical loads.
Implementation Method 1
resilient use activation release lock in plug adapted configurations
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical and receptacle and fixture system that provides a simple, safe and quick mechanical electrical connection for mounting electrical fixtures to a receptacle box and connecting electrical equipment. The connection system has dedicated fixture and receptacle as well as conversion adapters for existing electrical connections. An LED integral light and switch assembly is adaptable to connect system providing self-contained point of use switchable LED lighting as required.