Magnetic Mounting Element for LED Light Source Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED ceiling lamps face challenges in convenient and cost-effective replacement of light source modules due to complex and unreliable magnetic mounting structures, which often require professional tools and expensive rare-earth magnets.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic mounting element comprising a nonmagnetic base and a strong magnet connected integrally, with a design that includes a nonmagnetic base made from plastic or nonmagnetic metal, bonded integrally with a groove for a bonding agent, and a guide part for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for adsorption onto a base without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a strong magnet with larger volume is adopted to realize the adsorbed assembly without connecting piece, then the assembly can be simpler, but the cost increases significantly and processing becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting structure into separate components: a connecting piece and a strong magnet. The connecting piece serves as an intermediary that simplifies the mounting process while allowing the use of a smaller, more cost-effective magnet rather than requiring a single large-volume magnet.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting piece acts as an intermediary element between the light source component and the ceiling plate. This mediator enables the strong magnet to be positioned effectively and provides a structure that facilitates easy installation and removal without requiring the magnet to be directly integrated into the light source housing.
2Reliability
If screws or bonding agent are used to mount the LED light source module, then the mounting is secure, but the disassembly and replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening methods (screws, bonding agents) with a magnetic field-based mounting system. The strong magnet mounted on the light source component interacts with the ferromagnetic ceiling plate through magnetic attraction, providing secure mounting during operation while allowing easy removal by simply overcoming the magnetic force, thus enabling user-friendly replacement without tools.
3Reliability
If professional staff and tools are required for light source module replacement, then the mounting is reliable, but the operation becomes inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic mounting system enables end-users to perform the light source module replacement themselves without requiring professional staff or special tools. The design allows users to simply attach or detach the light source component by overcoming the magnetic force, making the replacement process as convenient as changing a light bulb, thereby achieving self-service maintenance.
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 solution provides a low-cost, simple, and reliable magnetic mounting system for LED light source modules, enabling easy user replacement and reducing the need for expensive rare-earth magnets, enhancing market competitiveness and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
magnets are adopted as mounting elements of the light sources and the base... The magnets are adsorbed on the base of a ceiling lamp... a strong magnet is adsorbed to the other end of the connecting piece... By adoption of the strong magnet, the LED light source component can be adsorbed into a ceiling plate made from a ferromagnetic metal material
Data Source
AI summary
An optical module is provided for covering and being assembled on a light source module and providing light distribution and insulation protection for the light source module. The optical module includes a body comprising an optical portion and a power supply drive accommodating portion. The optical module also includes a mounting portion formed to integrally extend from the body. The optical portion is provided with a plurality of lens units that are formed to integrally project along a first direction from a surface of the body. The power supply drive accommodating portion is provided with an accommodating space formed to integrally extend along the first direction from the surface of the body so as to accommodate the power supply drive. The mounting portion at least partially accommodates a magnetic mounting element that includes a nonmagnetic base and a strong magnet which is connected integrally with the nonmagnetic base.