Modular Lighting Joint with Rotary Arms for 3D Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional modular lighting systems are limited in ease of production and assembly, and they cannot create complex spatial configurations beyond two-dimensional arrangements with fixed inclinations, failing to meet the aesthetic and functional demands of modern lighting applications.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system featuring flexible joints that allow units to connect in multiple directions and planes, enabling three-dimensional configurations with varying inclinations, and serving both mechanical and electrical connections for cable passage, reducing component complexity and enhancing versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If modules are connected with predetermined inclinations on a single plane, then assembly is simplified, but spatial versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The joint incorporates rotary mechanisms that allow the connected modules to be oriented at various angles dynamically during assembly, rather than being fixed to predetermined inclinations. This enables the system to adapt to different spatial configurations while maintaining simple assembly procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional planar connections to three-dimensional spatial arrangements by enabling modules to connect at multiple inclinations and orientations. The joint allows rotation and adjustment in multiple axes, creating true 3D configurability while preserving assembly simplicity.
2Strength
If joints provide only mechanical connection, then structural function is fulfilled, but cable passage becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The joint integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides mechanical connection strength while simultaneously incorporating internal passages for cable routing. This merging eliminates the need for separate cable management components, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The joint serves multiple purposes: structural connection, electrical cable passage, and spatial orientation adjustment. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying the overall system while maintaining strong mechanical connections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized components are used, then functional requirements are met, but production complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The joint is designed as a universal component that handles multiple functions (mechanical connection, cable passage, angular adjustment) that would traditionally require several specialized parts. This reduces the variety of components that need to be manufactured, simplified production, and assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are merged into a single integrated joint component, reducing the total number of parts that need to be manufactured, inventoried, and assembled. This integration maintains full functional capability while simplifying production processes.
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AI summary
A lighting system (1) comprises at least one plurality of lighting units (2) and at least one joint (3), connecting two or more units (2); the joint (3) comprises a central support (11) extending along a first rotation axis (R1) and two or more arms (12), radially projecting from the support (11) and hinged in a rotary manner to the support (11) to rotate with respect to the support (11) about the first rotation axis (R1); each arm (12) is hinged in a rotary manner about a second rotation axis (R2), orthogonal to the first rotation axis (R1) to a connection head (6) fixed to a lighting unit (2).