Modular Lighting Hanger With Dual Channels For Power Bar Segments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Designing a lighting system that meets utilitarian, technical, and aesthetic needs is challenging, as existing systems fail to effectively combine these aspects, particularly in hanging light configurations.
Innovation Solution
A modular lighting system comprising connectable canopies, power bars, hangers, and pendants, where hangers with a two-piece low-profile body and conductive elements interconnect power bars or pendants to a power source, allowing for flexible configuration and power distribution using a transformer to step down line voltage for LED lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional lighting system is used, then the installation is simple, but the system lacks versatility and cannot meet diverse aesthetic and functional needs
Solution Approach 1:
The power bar is divided into multiple segments that can be independently connected and configured. Each segment can be separately installed and connected to form different lighting arrangements, enabling versatile configurations while keeping individual components manageable and not overly complex
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger is designed with multiple channels that can accommodate different types of power bar segments and conductive elements. This universal design allows the same hanger structure to support various lighting configurations and segment arrangements, providing adaptability without requiring multiple specialized components
2Adaptability or versatility
If a modular lighting system with multiple segments is used, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger integrates multiple functions into a single structure: it provides mechanical support for power bar segments, houses conductive elements for power distribution, and includes clips for secure attachment. By merging support, electrical connection, and mounting functions into one component, the system achieves versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If conductive elements are added to power segments, then power distribution capability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power bar segments combine non-conductive structural material with conductive material in a composite construction. The conductive channels are integrated within or attached to the non-conductive body, allowing the segments to provide both structural support and electrical conduction. This composite approach enables power distribution capability while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized composite component production
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AI summary
A hanger for supporting one power bar from another vertically offset power bar or supporting a pendant from a power bar. The hanger has a main body forming channels receiving segments of the power bar, a cover forming an interference fit with the body to define a base and a conductive member that extends between the base and either a pendant or another power bar.