Lighting Device Movable Insulating Piece Circuit Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting devices connected via plugs are inconvenient for mounting and use, lacking diversity and ease of control, and pose safety risks due to potential short circuits and accidental electric shocks.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device with a power control assembly featuring a movable insulating piece that switches between isolation and released positions, preventing accidental contact and maintaining circuit stability, comprising a housing, power supply, conductive structure, and insulating piece that forms a closed circuit only when intended, enhancing safety and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the lighting device is connected to sockets through a plug, then the lighting device can be powered, but the mounting and use become inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the insulating piece movable between isolation and released positions. This dynamic structure allows the lighting device to transition between powered and unpowered states without requiring external sockets or plugs, enabling wireless operation and greater versatility in various scenarios while maintaining ease of use.
2Reliability
If the conductive structure is always connected to the power supply, then the circuit is always closed, but safety risks increase due to potential short circuits and accidental electric shocks
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating piece serves as an intermediary element between the conductive structure and the power supply. When positioned at the isolation position, it mediates by blocking the electrical connection, preventing accidental contact and short circuits. When moved to the released position, it allows the circuit to close, enabling controlled operation without exposing users to safety risks.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable insulating piece dynamically switches the circuit between open and closed states. This dynamic control mechanism allows users to safely turn on and off the lighting device by simply moving the insulating piece, eliminating the need for complex switching mechanisms while maintaining safety against electric shocks and short circuits.
3Ease of operation
If the insulating piece is stationary, then the structure is simple, but the circuit cannot be controlled to open or close
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating piece is designed as a movable component that can be dynamically positioned between isolation and released states. This simple dynamic structure enables circuit control without requiring complex mechanisms such as switches, buttons, or microcontrollers. The movability of the insulating piece alone provides the necessary control functionality, maintaining structural simplicity while achieving operational control.
4Reliability
If the conductive structure contacts the power supply continuously, then the circuit is stable, but the risk of contact failure from external factors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating piece acts as a protective intermediary that can be positioned to isolate the conductive structure from the power supply. When at the isolation position, it creates a barrier that protects against dust, moisture, and other external factors that could cause contact failure. This intermediary structure maintains circuit stability by allowing controlled contact only when needed, while protecting against harmful environmental factors when the circuit is not in use.
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 improves safety by preventing accidental electric shocks and short circuits, reduces the risk of contact failure from external factors, and maintains long-term circuit stability by isolating the power supply when not in use, thus enhancing the convenience and reliability of the lighting device.
Implementation Method 1
The insulating piece is capable of switching between an isolation position and a released position under driving of an external force. When the insulating piece is located at the isolation position, the conductive structure and the first power supply are not in contact with each other
Implementation Method 2
When the insulating piece is located at the released position, the conductive structure and the first power supply are in contact with each other to form a closed circuit
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting device includes a lighting assembly and a power control assembly. The lighting assembly includes a first wire, a second wire, and a light source electrically connected to the first wire and the second wire. The power control assembly includes a housing, a first power supply disposed in the housing, a conductive structure, and an insulating piece. The insulating piece is disposed between the first power supply and the conductive structure. The insulating piece partially extends out of the housing. The insulating piece is capable of switching between an isolation position and a released position under driving of an external force. When the insulating piece is located at the released position, the conductive structure contact the first power supply to form a closed circuit. When the insulating piece is located at the isolation position, the conductive structure does not contact the first power supply.