Work Light With Magnetic Mount, Articulating Arm, And Manual Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing work lights lack efficient and user-friendly mechanisms for securing them to a work surface and adjusting their position for optimal illumination, and removing them when needed.
Innovation Solution
A work light design featuring a base with magnets for secure attachment to a surface, an articulating arm for adjustable positioning, and a manual release assist mechanism to facilitate detachment, allowing for versatile and easy deployment and repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If magnets are used to secure the base to the work surface, then the attachment strength is improved, but the difficulty of removal increases
Solution Approach 1:
A release mechanism acts as an intermediary between the user and the magnetic connection. When activated, this mechanism introduces a mechanical force that counteracts the magnetic attraction, allowing the base to be removed from the work surface. The release mechanism mediates the conflict between strong attachment and easy removal by providing a controlled way to overcome the magnetic force.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the arm is made adjustable with multiple segments and hinges, then the positioning flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is divided into multiple segments connected by hinges, allowing each segment to be independently positioned. This segmentation enables the arm to reach various positions and angles while maintaining a relatively simple structure for each individual segment. The modular approach provides flexibility without requiring a completely complex design.
Solution Approach 2:
The arm transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one with movable hinges and segments. This allows the arm to adapt its configuration based on positioning requirements while maintaining structural integrity. The dynamic elements enable flexibility without permanently increasing the complexity of the base structure.
3Reliability
If the magnetic connection strength is increased for secure attachment, then the stability is improved, but the ease of detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The release mechanism serves as a mediator that temporarily overrides the strong magnetic connection. When activated, it introduces a mechanical advantage system (such as levers or cam mechanisms) that amplifies the user's applied force to overcome the magnetic attraction, enabling easy detachment despite the strong magnetic hold during normal operation.
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 secure, adjustable, and user-friendly illumination on a work surface with easy detachment and storage, enhancing usability and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The base includes a plurality of magnets that is configured to create a magnetic connection between the base and the work surface to secure the base to the work surface
Data Source
AI summary
A work light includes a base configured to receive a battery, an arm including a first arm segment attached to the base and a second arm segment attached to the first arm segment, and an arm hinge disposed between the first arm segment and the second arm segment. The arm hinge includes a first head joint coupled to the first arm segment, a second head joint coupled to the second arm segment, and a center joint located between the first and second head joints. Each of the first head joint, the second head joint, and the center joint is hollow. The work light also includes a light fixture attached to an end of the second arm segment opposite the first arm segment. The light fixture is connected to the battery by wiring that extends from the base to the light fixture through the arm hinge.