Linear Lamp Snap-Fit Splicing Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing long-distance linear lamps require complex splicing processes, often involving screws, which complicate the assembly and increase design costs.
Innovation Solution
The linear lamp employs a splicing member with snap-fit connections, allowing adjacent housings to be quickly and easily connected using elastic snap-fit parts and guides, reducing the complexity of the splicing process and design costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screw connections are used to splice linear lamps, then the connection reliability is improved, but the assembly complexity and design cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional screw mechanical connection system with a snap-fit elastic connection system. The splicing member includes elastic snap-fit parts that automatically lock adjacent housings together through elastic deformation, eliminating the need for screws and complex mechanical fastening mechanisms. This substitution maintains connection reliability while dramatically simplifying the splicing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The splicing member is designed to be self-installing through elastic snap-fit connection. The elastic components automatically engage with corresponding structures on adjacent housings without requiring additional fastening operations. The connection is self-servicing, where the elastic deformation of the snap-fit parts creates automatic locking that maintains reliable connection without external intervention.
2Productivity
If snap-fit connection is used to splice linear lamps, then the assembly speed is improved, but the connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The splicing member incorporates curved guide slopes and arc-shaped elastic snap-fit parts. The guide slopes feature curved surfaces that guide the splicing process, while the elastic parts utilize arc-shaped deformations to create reliable locking. These curved geometric features enable smooth, rapid engagement while maintaining strong connection forces through the elastic recovery of the arc-shaped structures.
3Strength
If multiple splicing components are used to ensure reliability, then the connection strength is improved, but the occupied space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple splicing functions into a single integrated splicing member. The splicing member combines guide slopes, elastic snap-fit parts, and locking structures into one unified component that performs all necessary splicing operations. This consolidation maintains strong connection forces through the integrated design while minimizing the space required for the splicing mechanism compared to multiple separate components.
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 snap-fit connection method enables rapid assembly of linear lamps, reduces occupied space, and maintains reliability, while allowing for flexible arrangement and easy detachment of components, improving the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the splicing process.
Implementation Method 1
the splicing member includes a main body, a first side body, and a second side body... the first side body includes a first snap-fit part, the second side body includes a second snap-fit part, and the first snap-fit part of one splicing member and the second snap-fit part of the adjacent splicing member are in snap-fit connection
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a linear lamp. The linear lamp includes housings and a splicing member, the number of the housings is at least two, the splicing member is mounted at an end of each of the housings, and the two adjacent splicing members are in snap-fit connection to splice the two adjacent housings together. The splicing member comprises a main body, a first side body, and a second side body, the first side body and the second side body are connected to two ends of the main body, the first side body comprises a first snap-fit part, the second side body comprises a second snap-fit part, and the first snap-fit part of one splicing member and the second snap-fit part of the splicing member adjacent to the one splicing member are in snap-fit connection.