Linear Light Assembly With Integral Connectors for Track Power Bridging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing track-mounted linear light assemblies face challenges in efficiently and reliably connecting multiple lighting track segments for power transmission, leading to complex and cumbersome installation processes.
Innovation Solution
A linear light assembly with integrated electrical connectors and power adapters that snap into lighting track segments, allowing for seamless power transfer between segments, simplifying installation by being pre-assembled before insertion into the track.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate track segments are connected using traditional methods, then power transmission between segments is achieved, but the installation process becomes complex and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (power adapter, electrical connectors, and linear light body) into a single pre-assembled unit. The power adapter and electrical connectors are integrated onto the linear light body before installation, eliminating the need for separate connection steps and reducing installation complexity while maintaining reliable power transmission between track segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The power adapter and electrical connectors are pre-assembled onto the linear light body during manufacturing, before the product reaches the installation site. This preliminary assembly ensures proper alignment and connection readiness, allowing installers to simply insert the complete unit into the track without performing complex connection procedures.
2Reliability
If multiple separate components are used for connecting track segments, then power transmission is achieved, but installation time and effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the power adapter, electrical connectors, and linear light body into a single integrated assembly. This consolidation allows the entire connection system to be installed as one unit, dramatically reducing installation time and effort while maintaining reliable electrical connections for power transmission between track segments.
Solution Approach 2:
All electrical connections and power transmission components are pre-assembled and tested during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation ensures that during installation, the unit simply needs to be inserted into the track, eliminating time-consuming on-site assembly steps while guaranteeing reliable electrical connectivity.
3Reliability
If traditional connection methods are used for track segments, then power supply to linear light is achieved, but the installation process requires multiple separate steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power supply components (power adapter and electrical connectors) with the linear light body into a single pre-assembled unit. This integration allows the product to be installed in a single insertion step while ensuring reliable power supply to the linear light, eliminating the need for multiple separate installation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The power adapter and electrical connectors are pre-mounted onto the linear light body during manufacturing, with all electrical connections pre-established. This preliminary assembly ensures that during installation, the unit requires only a simple insertion action into the track, while power supply reliability is maintained through the pre-configured electrical connections.
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AI summary
A linear light assembly is for electrically connecting a first lighting track segment and a second lighting track segment of a lighting track to each other. The linear light assembly includes at least one linear light body including at least one light source for directing light away from the lighting track; a first electrical connector mechanically fixed to the at least one linear light body and configured for being inserted into the first lighting track segment; and a second electrical connector mechanically fixed to the at least one linear light body and configured for being inserted into the second lighting track segment. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are configured to transmit power from the power rails of the first lighting track segment to the power rails of the second lighting track segment when the linear light assembly is inserted into the first lighting track segment and the second lighting track segment.