Universal Luminaire Adapter for Multi-Structure Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional luminaire mounting technologies are cumbersome, labor-intensive, and inefficient, often requiring custom bracketing hardware or field modifications to accommodate various mounting configurations, such as vertical and horizontal poles, and flat surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire mounting system featuring an adapter that connects to different brackets, allowing for universal mounting configurations on various structures, including vertical and horizontal poles, and flat surfaces, using a connection system with a bracket-side connector and adapter for secure and efficient installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional luminaire mounting technology is used, then mounting can be achieved on various structures, but the process becomes cumbersome, labor-intensive, and inefficient requiring custom bracketing hardware or field modifications
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with a universal interface system that can accommodate multiple luminaire types and mounting configurations through a single standardized connection mechanism, eliminating the need for custom bracketing hardware for different structures
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into modular components including an adapter assembly and bracket assembly that can be independently configured and combined to suit different mounting requirements, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom bracketing hardware or field modifications are implemented, then mounting compatibility is achieved, but installation becomes labor-intensive and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly is pre-configured with connection interfaces during manufacturing, allowing for quick attachment to the bracket without requiring field modifications or custom hardware fabrication, thereby significantly improving installation efficiency
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized brackets are used for different mounting configurations, then compatibility with various structures is achieved, but the system becomes unwieldy and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
A single standardized bracket design with universal connection interfaces can accommodate vertical poles, horizontal poles, and flat surfaces through proper orientation and configuration, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets and simplifying the mounting process
Data Source
AI summary
A luminaire mounting system can accommodate mounting a luminaire to different structures. The luminaire can comprise an adapter, which may be formed into or otherwise associated with a frame of the luminaire, for example. The adapter can provide a mechanical interface to different brackets that are configured for mounting to different structures. The adapter can connect to a first type of bracket that is configured for mounting to a vertically extending pole, to a second type of bracket that is configured for mounting to a horizontally extending pole, and to a third type of bracket that is configured for mounting to a wall or other flat surface.