Magnetic Lamp Assembly for Flexible Rotating Splicing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current lamp connections are rigid and inflexible, leading to troublesome assembly, limited shape flexibility, and aesthetic fatigue over time.

Innovation Solution

A lamp body assembly utilizing a magnetic attraction unit within an end cap to connect with a splicing body, allowing for quick, flexible splicing and rotation of light emitting units, secured by flanges and elastic layers to prevent movement and wear.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If rigid splicing methods (L-shaped, T-shaped, cross splicing) are used to connect linear lamps, then the structural stability is improved, but the flexibility and adaptability of the lamp assembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidlamp assembly flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The end cap is designed to rotate along the circumferential direction of the splicing body, transforming the rigid fixed connection into a dynamic adjustable connection. This allows the lamp assembly to adapt to different spatial configurations while maintaining structural stability through the magnetic attraction connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Strength

If rigid splicing methods are used to connect linear lamps, then the connection strength is improved, but the ease of assembly and disassembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The traditional mechanical fastening system (screws, clips, or interlocking structures) is replaced with a magnetic attraction system. The magnetic attraction unit in the end cap magnetically attracts to the splicing body, providing strong connection strength while allowing easy assembly by simply bringing components together and easy disassembly by overcoming the magnetic force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If traditional connection methods are used, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidconnection structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The complex mechanical connection structures (multiple fasteners, alignment features, locking mechanisms) are extracted and replaced with a simple magnetic attraction unit. This magnetic unit comprises basic components that can be easily integrated into the end cap, significantly reducing the overall device complexity while maintaining reliable connection through magnetic force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables simple, convenient, and secure assembly of lamps into various shapes with adjustable angles, reducing wear and preventing falling, thus enhancing user experience.

Implementation Method 1

an accommodating groove for accommodating the magnetic attraction unit is formed inside the end cap, and the magnetic attraction unit is disposed in the accommodating groove; wherein an opening is formed at a side of the accommodating groove away from the light emitting unit, and a part of the magnetic attraction unit passes through the opening and is connected with the end cap

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP4644773A1Lamp assembly, lighting device and lighting system
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING
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AI summary

A lamp assembly, a lighting device and a lighting system. The lamp assembly comprises: an end cover (10), a magnetic attraction unit (20) and a light-emitting unit (30), wherein an accommodating slot for accommodating the magnetic attraction unit (20) is formed inside the end cover (10), and the magnetic attraction unit (20) is arranged in the accommodating slot; the light-emitting unit (30) is connected to the end cover (10); and an opening is formed on the side of the accommodating slot away from the light-emitting unit (30), and part of the magnetic attraction unit (20) passes through the opening and is connected to the end cover (10). Further provided are a lighting device comprising a lamp assembly, and a lighting system.