Luminaire Retaining Ring Switching Structure for Easy Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling and semi-ceiling lamps with retaining rings face difficulties in installation and removal due to snug mounting surfaces, making replacement challenging and hindering broader application and promotion.
Innovation Solution
A retaining ring switching structure that includes a luminaire body connecting structure, a retaining ring connecting structure, and a connecting member with specific first and second connecting structures to facilitate detachable connections, allowing for easy installation and removal of retaining rings without requiring the luminaire body to be detached from the mounting surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a retaining ring is sleeved around the periphery of the luminaire body to improve decorative aesthetics, then the visual appearance is enhanced, but the installation and removal of the retaining ring becomes difficult due to the snug mounting surface
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the connection system into three separate components: the luminaire body, the connecting member, and the retaining ring. The connecting member acts as an intermediary component that segments the direct connection between the luminaire body and retaining ring, enabling easy installation and removal while maintaining the aesthetic function of the retaining ring.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member serves as an intermediary component between the luminaire body and the retaining ring. It includes a first connecting structure that interfaces with the luminaire body and a second connecting structure that interfaces with the retaining ring, facilitating easy connection and disconnection while the luminaire body remains mounted on the wall.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the mounting surface fits snugly against the wall to ensure stable installation, then the luminaire body is securely mounted, but replacing the retaining ring becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into distinct components: the luminaire body remains stably mounted on the wall, while the connecting member and retaining ring form a separate, easily replaceable assembly. This segmentation allows the mounting stability to be maintained independently while enabling retaining ring replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member acts as an intermediary that decouples the stable mounting function from the replaceable retaining ring. The first connecting structure maintains stable connection to the luminaire body, while the second connecting structure allows easy attachment and detachment of different retaining rings.
3Ease of operation
If a detachable connection structure is introduced to enable retaining ring replacement, then the ease of installation and removal is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into simple, discrete components with clear functions. The first connecting structure and second connecting structure are relatively simple in design, each performing a specific connection function, which reduces overall complexity while enabling easy retaining ring replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member serves as a simple intermediary component that provides detachable connections without requiring complex mechanisms. The first connecting structure interfaces with the luminaire body and the second connecting structure interfaces with the retaining ring, enabling easy replacement while maintaining structural simplicity.
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AI summary
A retaining ring switching structure for a luminaire body is configured to connect the luminaire body to various retaining rings. It includes a luminaire body connecting structure disposed on the luminaire body, a retaining ring connecting structure disposed on the retaining ring, and a connecting member disposed between the luminaire body and the retaining ring. The connecting member includes a body shaped to conform to the luminaire body; a first connecting structure disposed on a side of the body corresponding to the luminaire body and matching the luminaire body connecting structure to achieve a detachable connection between the connecting member and the luminaire body, and a second connecting structure disposed on a side of the body corresponding to the retaining ring and matching the retaining ring connecting structure to achieve a detachable connection between the connecting member and the retaining ring.