Universal Luminaire Mounting Assembly for Pivoting Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing luminaire mounting systems lack versatility and ease of installation, particularly in connecting luminaires to various mounting features such as ceilings, walls, and stanchions, as they often require complex wiring and structural support without providing a straightforward method for pivoting and securing the luminaire during installation.

Innovation Solution

A modular mounting assembly comprising top and side mounting components, stanchion adaptors, and hooks, which allows for flexible connection to different structural features, enabling easy pivoting and secure attachment of luminaires to ceilings, walls, and stanchions, with features like recessed portions, conduits, and fasteners for wiring and structural integration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If existing luminaire mounting systems use complex wiring and structural support configurations, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity and ease of installation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidmounting system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into separate modular components including a mounting plate, stanchion adaptor, and luminaire interface. Each component can be independently installed and configured, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining structural stability through proper component assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting plate is designed with multiple mounting configurations and universal attachment features that can accommodate different luminaire types and mounting scenarios. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized components, simplifying the overall system while ensuring stable installation across various applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Stability of the object's composition

If existing luminaire mounting systems use fixed mounting configurations, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidmounting configuration versatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate incorporates pivoting and adjustable features that allow the luminaire to be positioned at different angles and orientations during installation and operation. This dynamic capability enables the system to adapt to various mounting configurations while maintaining stable attachment through secure fastening mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stanchion adaptor and mounting plate are designed with universal connection features that can accommodate different luminaire types, mounting surfaces, and configuration requirements. This universality allows a single mounting system to provide stable support across multiple adaptability scenarios without requiring fixed, application-specific designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If existing luminaire mounting systems lack integrated wiring features, then structural simplicity is improved, but ease of operation and installation efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting structure simplicityVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate integrates wiring conduit features and electrical connection points directly into the structural component. This merging of mechanical support and electrical routing functions maintains structural simplicity while significantly improving installation ease by eliminating separate wiring channels and reducing installation steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10890315B2Universal mounting assembly
Publication Date: 2021.01.12 HUBBELL LIGHTING INC
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AI summary

A luminaire mounting assembly includes a top mounting component having a top body defining an interior chamber and configured to receive a luminaire. The top mounting component is configured to be connected to a horizontal support and configured to be connected a pendant mount. A side mounting component includes a base configured to connect to a vertical support and a body portion extending from the base. The body portion is configured to connect to the top mounting component. A stanchion adaptor is configured to connect to the side mounting component and includes a stanchion opening configured to receive a stanchion mount.