Magnetic LED Lamp Accessory Mounting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED lamp accessories are cumbersome and expensive to install, requiring disassembly of the lamp from the luminaire, which complicates the process and increases costs, whereas LED lamps offer longer lifetimes and efficiency, necessitating improved attachment methods for accessories.
Innovation Solution
The development of an apparatus that allows for simple and cost-effective implementation of accessories for LED lamp systems, featuring a lens mechanically affixed to the LED lamp with a magnetically retained accessory, enabling easy installation and retrofitting of existing luminaires.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If accessories are mechanically attached to halogen lamps using traditional mounting methods, then the accessories can withstand high temperatures, but the installation requires disassembly of the lamp from the luminaire, making the process cumbersome and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting fixture that attaches to the lamp and a separate accessory component that connects to the fixture. This segmentation allows the accessory to be installed without disassembling the lamp from the luminaire, simplifying the installation process while maintaining the ability to withstand high temperatures through the fixture design.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting fixture serves as an intermediary component between the lamp and the accessory. This intermediate element enables the accessory to be attached to the lamp without requiring direct disassembly of the lamp from the luminaire, thus reducing installation complexity while maintaining structural integrity and temperature resistance.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting fixtures are used for LED lamp accessories, then the accessories can be securely attached, but the installation process becomes complicated and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional mechanical mounting system requiring complex fixtures and disassembly is replaced with a simplified attachment mechanism. The new system uses a direct-connect interface that maintains secure attachment reliability while significantly reducing manufacturing complexity and cost, making LED accessory installation as simple as replacing the LED bulb itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting fixture is designed as an inexpensive, simple component that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed. This approach reduces manufacturing costs by using simpler, less expensive materials and designs while maintaining sufficient attachment reliability for the application.
3Strength
If accessories require disassembly of the LED lamp from the luminaire for installation, then proper attachment can be achieved, but the installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting fixture is pre-attached to the LED lamp before installation into the luminaire. This preliminary action ensures proper attachment strength is achieved without requiring disassembly during the final installation process, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of attaching the accessory to the lamp after the lamp is installed in the luminaire (which would require disassembly), the mounting fixture is attached to the lamp first, and then the entire assembly is installed together. This inverted sequence eliminates the need for disassembly during installation, reducing time while maintaining attachment strength.
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
This solution provides a straightforward and affordable method to attach accessories to LED lamps, enhancing their functionality and usability while maintaining the benefits of LED technology, such as longer lifespan and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetically retained accessory
Data Source
AI summary
Accessories for LED lamp systems and methods of attaching accessories to illumination sources (e.g., LED lamps) are disclosed. A beam shaping accessories mechanically affixed to the LED lamp. The lens is designed to adapt to a first fixture that is mechanically attached to the lens. Accessories are designed to have a second fixture for mating to the first fixture such that the first fixture and the second fixture are configured to produce a retaining force between the first accessory and the lens. The retaining force is a mechanical force that is accomplished by mechanical mating of mechanical fixtures, or the retaining force is a magnetic force and is accomplished by magnetic fixtures configured to have attracting magnetic forces. In some embodiments, the accessory is treated to modulate an emanated light pattern (e.g., a rectangular, or square, or oval, or circular or diffused emanated light pattern). A USB connector is also provided.