Magnetic Lampholder With Embedded Magnet For Iron Surface Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lighting devices and lampholders lack flexibility in placement options, being limited to specific surfaces and positions, which restricts their usability and adaptability.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic lampholder with a detachable magnet that can be attached to various iron surfaces, allowing for easy movement and placement on different surfaces, including walls and tables, enhancing versatility and dynamism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional lighting devices are designed with fixed mounting structures, then they provide stable installation, but they lack flexibility in placement options and are limited to specific surfaces and positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplacement flexibilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by integrating a magnetic attachment system into the lampholder, enabling it to be mounted on multiple types of surfaces (iron surfaces, walls, tables) rather than being limited to a single mounting method. This allows the same device to serve multiple placement scenarios without requiring different mounting structures.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical mounting systems (screws, brackets, adhesives) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnet embedded in the lampholder body provides attachment force through magnetic field interaction with iron surfaces, eliminating the need for complex mechanical fastening structures.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional lampholders use fixed mounting methods, then they ensure stable installation, but they restrict usability and adaptability to different surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesurface compatibilityVSAvoidrepositionability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the mounting system reconfigurable and movable. The magnetic attachment allows the lampholder to be easily repositioned on different iron surfaces by simply moving it with light pressure, transforming a static mounting system into a dynamic one that can be adjusted as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces fixed mechanical mounting methods with a magnetic field-based attachment system, enabling easy repositioning and adaptation to different surfaces without requiring tools or complex operations.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If a magnetic device is integrated with iron accessories, then placement flexibility is enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting optionsVSAvoidcomponent integration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies merging by integrating the magnetic attachment system directly into the lampholder body structure. The magnet is embedded within the housing, combining the lighting function and magnetic mounting function into a single integrated unit rather than separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated magnetic system allows the single lampholder device to perform multiple functions: providing lighting and enabling flexible mounting on various iron surfaces, thereby enhancing adaptability without requiring additional separate mounting accessories.

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

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

The magnetic lampholder provides ease of use and application, enabling multiple combinations with iron accessories, offering flexibility and innovative placement options while maintaining functionality.

Implementation Method 1

The magnet located below the device, which is an innovative feature and distinctive element of the invention object of the depot

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3686487A1Magnetic lampholder
Publication Date: 2020.07.29 MAGNETICO SRL
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AI summary

The device MAGNETICO LAMPHOLDER is a lampholder with side output electric cable. Its distinguishing feature is a magnet below the lamp which allows to attach it to any iron surface by simply leaning it, without any further joint and/or reinforcement. The presence of the magnet below the device gives the lampholder a great flexibility because it allows to attach and detach it to any iron surface as many times as you want. The device MAGNETICO LAMPHOLDER can also have many accessories and can be used in several ways.