Modular Light Assembly Expansion via Universal Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light assemblies require multiple wires to connect with a single power cable, limiting their expandability to accommodate more light units.
Innovation Solution
A light assembly comprising a power pack, wire units with second connectors, and connection parts with multiple third connection portions, allowing for expansion by connecting additional light units through these parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wires are connected to a single power cable using multiple first and second connection portions, then the light assembly can distribute power to multiple light units, but the structure becomes complex and expandability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is divided into modular units: power packs with locking portions, wire units with connectors, and connection parts with multiple third connection portions. Each module can be independently connected to expand the system without redesigning the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection parts are designed with multiple third connection portions that can universally connect to second connectors from different wire units. This multi-functional design allows a single connection part to serve multiple light units, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining expandability.
2Productivity
If each wire is connected with only one second connection portion and wires are connected by linking second connection portions, then the connection method is simple, but multiple wires are needed for a single power cable reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple wire units are merged through connection parts that have multiple third connection portions. Instead of using separate wires for each light unit, the connection part combines multiple wire connections into a single structural element, reducing the total number of wires needed while increasing productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
Connection parts act as intermediary components between wire units and light units. The third connection portions on connection parts mediate the connection between second connectors from wire units and light units, enabling efficient power distribution to multiple light units without requiring proportional increases in wire quantity.
Data Source
AI summary
A light assembly includes at least one power pack, multiple wire units, multiple connection parts and multiple light units. The at least one power pack includes a first sensor and a first locking portion. The wire units each have a first wire and two second connectors. A second connection portion is connected to each of two ends of the first wire, and connected to the first connection portion. The second connectors each are threadedly connected to the first locking portion. Each connection part is between the two wire units. The connection parts each have at least three third connection portions which are connected to the second connectors. The multiple light units are respectively connected to the multiple connection parts. The light units each include a fourth connector and a light part which is connected to the third connection portion by the second wire.