Modular Light Fixture Brackets for Harsh Environment Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floodlight systems face challenges in meeting stringent standards for harsh environments, such as moisture, humidity, and potential explosions, while maintaining durability and reliability, especially with the integration of LED technology.
Innovation Solution
The development of modular light fixtures comprising multiple light modules with integrated power sources and coupling features, along with adjustable brackets and sealing mechanisms, allows for secure mechanical and electrical connections, meeting IP66 and other regulatory standards through the use of materials like aluminum and stainless steel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If floodlights are designed to meet stringent standards for harsh environments (IP66, moisture, humidity, explosion resistance), then reliability and safety are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The floodlight system is divided into multiple independent modules, each with its own power source and coupling features. This segmentation allows each module to be designed and manufactured to meet IP66 and explosion resistance standards independently, simplifying the overall complexity while ensuring reliability through modular redundancy and standardized sealing mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular design with multiple light modules and integrated power sources is implemented, then adaptability and ease of repair are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The brackets are designed with universal coupling features that can mechanically and electrically connect different light modules with integrated power sources. This universality allows the same bracket design to work with various module configurations, enhancing adaptability while managing complexity through standardized interfaces and modular architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
A light fixture is disclosed. The light fixture can include a first light module and a second light module, each having at least one coupling feature, a power source, and at least one electrical receiver providing access to the power source. The light fixture can also include at least one first bracket having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion mechanically couples to the at least one first coupling feature of the first light module, and where the second portion mechanically couples to the at least one second coupling feature of the second light module.