Magnetic Signage Lighting System for Modular Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical signage systems are labor-intensive to install and maintain due to extensive wiring and components, leading to reliability issues and high replacement costs.
Innovation Solution
Magnetic signage lighting systems that use magnets to transfer electricity and informational data from a power source to signage lighting members, eliminating the need for complex wiring and facilitating easy installation and replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If extensive wiring and electrical components are used to ensure proper illumination, then reliability of electrical connections is improved, but installation labor intensity and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The signage system is divided into modular segments where each lighting member is a self-contained unit with integrated magnet and electrical connection components. This segmentation eliminates the need for extensive continuous wiring while maintaining reliable electrical connections through magnetic coupling between modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into the magnetic component: the magnet serves both as the attachment mechanism and as the electrical connector. This merging of mechanical and electrical functions reduces the number of separate components and wiring requirements while ensuring reliable power transmission.
2Reliability
If extensive wiring and electrical components are used to ensure proper illumination, then reliability of electrical connections is improved, but installation time and labor cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The signage system is divided into modular segments where each lighting member is a self-contained unit with integrated magnet and electrical connection components. This segmentation eliminates the need for extensive continuous wiring while maintaining reliable electrical connections through magnetic coupling between modules.
Solution Approach 2:
Electrical connections and magnetic attachment mechanisms are pre-integrated into each lighting member module during manufacturing. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex field wiring and connection procedures during installation, significantly reducing installation time while ensuring reliable electrical connections.
3Power
If multiple electrical components and accessories are used to transmit electricity, then proper illumination is ensured, but long term reliability decreases due to component failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the magnetic component: the magnet serves both as the attachment mechanism and as the electrical connector. This merging of mechanical and electrical functions reduces the number of separate components and wiring requirements while ensuring reliable power transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary intermediate electrical components, connectors, and wiring from the system. By using direct magnetic coupling for both mechanical attachment and electrical connection, the system removes potential failure points while maintaining effective power transmission to lighting members.
4Illumination intensity
If traditional electrical signage systems are used with extensive wiring, then proper illumination is achieved, but ease of installation and replacement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The signage system is divided into modular segments where each lighting member is a self-contained unit with integrated magnet and electrical connection components. This segmentation eliminates the need for extensive continuous wiring while maintaining reliable electrical connections through magnetic coupling between modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection mechanism provides dynamic ease of installation and removal. Lighting members can be quickly attached by simply bringing them into proximity for magnetic attraction, and equally easily removed by overcoming the magnetic force, enabling rapid replacement without tools or complex disconnection procedures while maintaining proper illumination.
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 system simplifies the installation and replacement of signage lighting, reducing labor and costs while ensuring reliable illumination and data transmission.
Implementation Method 1
when the lighting member magnet is attracted to and connected to the power source magnet
Data Source
AI summary
Magnet signage lighting systems are disclosed in which electricity and informational data are transferred from wiring extending from an electrical power source to one or more electrical connector members. At least one power source magnet is electrically connected to the connector member or members. Signage lighting members have lighting member magnets affixed thereto such that when the lighting member magnet is attracted to and connected to the power source magnet, electricity and informational data is transmitted from the power source and an informational data controller, through the connector member or members, to the power source magnet, and then to the lighting member magnet to illuminate and provide informational data to the signage lighting members.