Modular Lighting Set Integrated Connection Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional modular lamp arrangements are difficult to assemble due to numerous parts, posing safety risks and being unsuitable for environments with dirt and moisture, as they have poor sealing at connection points, leading to potential damage from environmental influences.
Innovation Solution
A modular lamp set with elongated modules featuring form-fitting module end sections that connect through a contact and counter-contact system, allowing for simple assembly and secure locking without additional adapter elements, ensuring a tight seal against environmental factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional modular lamp arrangements use multiple separate parts (contact sections, counter-contact sections, adapter elements, fastening means), then the lighting modules can be electrically and mechanically connected, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the contact section and counter-contact section into a single integrated module end section. The contact section is formed as an integral part of the module end section, eliminating the need for separate adapter elements and fastening means. This merging of components directly reduces the number of parts while maintaining reliable electrical and mechanical connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The module end section serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables mechanical connection through the contact section, establishes electrical connection through the counter-contact section, and ensures sealing against environmental factors. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized components for each function.
2Reliability
If conventional modular lamp arrangements use complex connection types with multiple parts, then electrical and mechanical connections can be established, but installation becomes dangerous and time-consuming when working at height
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into a simple two-part structure: a contact section and a counter-contact section. This segmentation into minimal essential components reduces the complexity of assembly steps while maintaining connection stability, making installation safer and faster when working at height.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary intermediate components (adapter elements, separate fastening means) from the connection process. By removing these extraneous parts, the assembly process is simplified to direct engagement between the contact section and counter-contact section, reducing installation time and safety risks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional modular lamp arrangements use separate adapter elements for mechanical connection, then luminaire modules can be connected, but additional devices and parts are required increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical connection capability is merged directly into the module end section structure itself. The contact section and counter-contact section are integrated into the modular design, eliminating the need for separate adapter elements. This maintains full modular connection capability while reducing the number of additional devices required.
4Ease of operation
If conventional modular lamp arrangements have connection points between luminaire modules, then modules can be connected to form arrangements, but sealing against dirt and moisture becomes inadequate allowing environmental damage
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is merged into the module end section structure. The integrated design of the contact section and counter-contact section creates inherent sealing at the connection points, preventing dirt and moisture ingress while maintaining easy modular assembly capability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a set for a modular lighting arrangement, the set comprising several elongated lighting modules, wherein a first and a second lighting module can be connected to one another with first module end sections, thereby realizing a mounting position in which the module end sections are in planar contact with one another, defining a relative position in at least one transverse direction. Within their first module end sections, the lighting modules have corresponding electrical plug-in devices, a fixing device movably mounted relative to the mounting section, and a fixing device corresponding to the fixing device.Starting from the mounting position, the fixing device can be brought into engagement with the fixing unit by means of a movement, realizing an operating position in which a relative position of the lighting modules is defined in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the transverse direction and the plug-in devices are electrically connected.