Mirror with integrated wire management assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mirror assemblies face challenges in mounting electrical fixtures and devices directly to the mirror when electrical wiring is not available at the desired location, leading to improper orientation and installation issues.
Innovation Solution
The mirror assembly integrates a wire management system with electrical boxes and raceways attached to the frame, allowing for direct mounting of electrical fixtures and devices, along with a power supply assembly that includes a capacitive touch controller for controlling lighting features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electrical wiring is not available at the desired location, then the mirror can be mounted at the desired location, but the electrical fixture and wiring device cannot be properly orientated and installed
Solution Approach 1:
The wire management assembly is pre-integrated into the mirror assembly during manufacturing, with electrical boxes and raceways positioned in advance. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for separate wiring installation steps and allows electrical fixtures to be properly oriented and installed even when wiring is not available at the desired location.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror assembly is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides both the reflective surface and the integrated wire management system for electrical installations. The frame structure simultaneously supports the mirror and houses the wire management assembly, creating a universal solution that combines lighting and electrical device mounting capabilities with the mirror function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electrical boxes and wiring are integrated into the mirror assembly, then electrical fixtures can be mounted at the desired location, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wire management assembly is merged with the frame structure, where electrical boxes and raceways are integrated into the existing frame components. This merging approach allows electrical fixtures to be mounted at desired locations while utilizing the already-present frame structure, thereby reducing overall device complexity compared to adding separate wire management systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire management assembly is segmented into modular components (electrical boxes, raceways, wire management members) that can be independently positioned and configured within the frame. This segmentation allows for flexible electrical fixture mounting while maintaining a manageable and organized structure that does not excessively increase device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and functional mounting of electrical fixtures and devices on mirrors, providing convenient power supply and control options, enhancing usability and aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
The power supply assembly can include a touch controller, e.g., a capacitive touch controller, that can be adhered to the rear surface of the mirror so that the touch controller is positioned proximate the at least one touch area.
Data Source
AI summary
A mirror assembly that includes a mirror having one or more box openings, a frame shaped to correspond to the shape of the mirror, a wire management assembly and a power supply assembly. The wire management assembly has one or more electrical boxes that are secured to the frame and positioned adjacent to the one or more corresponding box openings in the mirror. The wire management assembly also has at least one raceway that extends between the one or more electrical boxes and the frame. The wire management assembly provides electrical wires between the power supply assembly and one or more electrical fixtures attached to the one or more electrical boxes so that the one or more electrical fixtures are on a face side of the mirror. The power supply assembly provides electrical power to the one or more electrical fixtures.