Modular Cabinet Lamp Mounting With Interchangeable Fastening Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamps for switch cabinets lack modular connecting devices, making them inflexible and requiring different fastening techniques for installation, which increases installation costs and limits adaptability to various cabinet types.
Innovation Solution
A lamp arrangement with a modular design featuring interchangeable housing connecting modules, including detent elements, magnetic fastening, and screw connections, allowing for easy adaptation to different fastening techniques and integration with function elements like door switches or sensors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If lamps are mounted with fixed fastening techniques adapted to one type of switch cabinet, then the lamp structure is simple, but the adaptability to various cabinet types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp housing is divided into a base structure and interchangeable connecting modules. Each module can be independently attached or removed, allowing the lamp to be adapted to different fastening techniques without redesigning the entire lamp structure. The connecting modules include different fastening devices that can be selectively used based on the cabinet type.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp housing is designed with a universal base structure that can accommodate multiple types of connecting modules. This universal design allows the same lamp housing to work with different fastening techniques (screw connections, detent connections, magnetic connections) by simply changing the module, thereby achieving multi-functionality and broad adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different fastening techniques are used for mounting lamp and function elements, then the lamp can be adapted to various cabinets, but the installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting modules integrate multiple functions into a single component: they provide both the fastening mechanism for mounting the lamp to the cabinet and the mounting interface for attaching function elements. By combining these functions into one module, the need for separate fastening techniques is eliminated, simplifying installation and reducing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting modules are designed as universal interfaces that can accommodate both lamp mounting and function element mounting using the same fastening mechanism. This universality means that whether mounting to the cabinet or attaching function elements, the same module type can be used, standardizing the installation process and reducing the variety of fastening techniques needed.
3Ease of operation
If the lamp housing has no modular connecting devices, then the lamp structure is simple, but the ease of installation and adaptation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp housing structure is segmented into a permanent base and removable connecting modules. This segmentation allows the simple base structure to be combined with different modules as needed, making installation easy while keeping the base design simple. The modules can be pre-assembled and quickly attached to the housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting modules are pre-configured with the appropriate fastening devices and connection interfaces before installation. This preliminary preparation means that during installation, no complex assembly or adaptation is needed - the pre-configured module is simply attached to the lamp housing and ready to use, significantly easing the installation process.
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 simple and cost-effective installation of lamps in various switch cabinets using multiple fastening methods, ensuring stable attachment and flexible configuration, reducing installation complexity and costs.
Implementation Method 1
the fastening device can be in the form of a magnet, which permits a flexible fastening of the lamp to a magnetically effective surface
Data Source
AI summary
A lamp arrangement with a lamp housing with at least one housing surface having at least one module connecting device, and at least one module set including at least two housing connecting modules. The housing connecting modules have a correspondingly configured connecting device for connection to the module connecting device.