Luminaire Connection Module With Integrated Surge Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing luminaires require numerous wire harnesses and complex connections, leading to assembly challenges and increased risk of wiring mistakes, while also occupying significant space and lacking modularity and flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A connection module with integrated surge protection circuitry, supply and load terminals, and control terminals on a support, such as a printed circuit board, reduces the number of wire harnesses and connections, enhances modularity, and allows for compact design, while incorporating ESD and thermal protection to safeguard components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If numerous wire harnesses and complex connections are used to connect SPDs, control modules, LED drivers, and power supply wires, then reliable electrical connections between components are achieved, but assembly complexity increases and the risk of wiring mistakes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate connection functions (power supply connection, load connection, control signal connection, and surge protection) into a single integrated connection module. This module houses the SPD, control module, and connection terminals together, eliminating the need for separate wire harnesses for each component and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection module serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides power supply connection, load connection, control signal transmission, and surge protection. This multi-functional design reduces the number of separate components and connections needed, simplifying the overall system while ensuring reliable electrical connections.
2Reliability
If numerous wire harnesses are used to connect multiple components inside the luminaire housing, then all electrical connections are established, but the space required for wiring increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the SPD, control module, and connection terminals into a single compact connection module, the patent significantly reduces the space required for wiring. All electrical connections are established within this integrated module, eliminating the need for extensive wire harnesses that would occupy significant space in the luminaire housing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a large number of components are electrically connected inside the luminaire housing, then comprehensive functionality is achieved, but the number of connections to be performed on assembly lines increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple components (SPD, control module, connection terminals) into a single pre-assembled connection module. This module can be manufactured separately and then installed as one unit in the luminaire, dramatically reducing the number of connections that need to be performed on the assembly line while maintaining comprehensive luminaire functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection module is pre-assembled with all necessary electrical connections and components configured before installation in the luminaire. This preliminary assembly action reduces the complexity and time required for final assembly on the production line, as the module arrives ready-to-install with all internal connections already established.
4Reliability
If traditional separate component connections are used, then individual component functionality is maintained, but modularity and flexibility of the luminaire are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the luminaire system into distinct functional modules, with the connection module being one such module that can be independently designed, manufactured, and replaced. This segmentation maintains the functionality of individual components while enhancing overall system modularity and flexibility, as the connection module can be adapted or upgraded without affecting other luminaire components.
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AI summary
A connection module for a luminaire with a light module, comprising a support, surge protection circuitry arranged on the support, a first and second supply terminal for connection to a power supply, said first and second supply terminal being connected to the surge protection circuitry, a first and second load terminal for connection to a drive means of the light module, said first and second load terminal being connected to the surge protection circuitry, and at least a first and second control terminal. A connection line for electrically connecting the first and second control terminals is arranged on the support.