Modular Lamp Module Group With Waterproof Terminal Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lamp module groups lack effective waterproofing and modular design, leading to increased costs and complexity in maintenance and replacement, especially when used in outdoor applications.
Innovation Solution
A lamp module group design featuring a modular structure with a first terminal and a housing, where the lamp module is positioned within a lamp holder, and the housing includes a second terminal with a concentric terminal configuration for electrical communication and waterproof sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If a module group structure is adopted to facilitate maintenance and save costs, then ease of repair is improved, but waterproofing capability deteriorates when the module group lacks waterproof function
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp system is divided into separable modules: a lamp module containing the light source and a power supply module containing the driver circuitry. Each module has its own terminal structure with contact pads for electrical connection. This segmentation allows independent replacement of faulty modules while maintaining the overall lamp housing, improving ease of repair.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp module is positioned within a lamp holder that provides structural support and electrical connection. The terminal structure features nested contact pads where the first contact pad connects to the second contact pad through a conductive path. This nested arrangement ensures reliable electrical connection while maintaining modular replaceability.
2Loss of substance
If the lamp module is made replaceable to reduce waste and operational costs, then loss of substance is reduced, but device complexity increases due to modular design requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal structure with contact pads is designed to be universal, allowing the same connection interface to serve both electrical connection and mechanical positioning functions. The lamp holder and lamp module use standardized mounting features that enable interchangeable installation. This universality simplifies the modular design while enabling easy replacement to reduce waste.
3Power
If electrical communication is established between terminal contacts to enable module functionality, then power transmission is improved, but waterproofing becomes more difficult due to connection points
Solution Approach 1:
A waterproof sealant or gasket material is applied around the terminal contacts and connection points to create a flexible barrier against moisture ingress. This flexible sealing layer maintains electrical conductivity while preventing water penetration, thus preserving both power transmission capability and waterproofing integrity in outdoor applications.
Data Source
AI summary
A lamp module group can include a lamp module including a first terminal, the first terminal including a first contact and a second contact; and a housing including a lamp holder, the lamp module positioned within the lamp holder, the housing including a second terminal positioned within the lamp holder, the second terminal including a third contact and a fourth contact, the lamp holder defining a center axis, the center axis intersecting the third contact, the third contact positioned in electrical communication with the first contact, the second contact coupled in electrical communication with the second contact.