Modular Lighting System Rotatable Connector Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing modular lighting systems lack seamless and continuous electro-mechanical connectivity, limiting their ability to form an infinite variety of lighting configurations.

Innovation Solution

A modular lighting system comprising tubular luminaires that can be adjoined by connectors with electrical projections or pins, allowing for rotation and power transfer, enabling scalable arrangements on surfaces such as walls and ceilings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If modular lighting systems use fixed connectivity between luminaires, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability and ability to form various lighting configurations deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidlighting configuration adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connector incorporates a rotatable joint mechanism that allows the luminaire to rotate relative to the connector body, enabling dynamic reconfiguration of lighting arrangements while maintaining secure mechanical and electrical connections. This dynamic capability permits infinite variety of lighting configurations without compromising structural stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If modular lighting systems enable rotation of luminaires, then adaptability and lighting configuration variety are improved, but electrical connectivity reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveluminaire rotation capabilityVSAvoidelectrical connectivity reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connector is segmented into distinct functional components: a stationary body portion that maintains electrical contact, and a rotatable luminaire interface portion. This segmentation allows rotational movement in one component while the other maintains stable electrical connectivity, resolving the conflict between rotation capability and electrical reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connector acts as an intermediary element between the power source and the rotatable luminaire. It provides a stable electrical interface that mediates between the stationary power supply and the moving luminaire, ensuring continuous reliable power delivery regardless of luminaire orientation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular lighting systems use complex connectors for seamless connectivity, then adaptability and configuration variety are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseamless connectivity capabilityVSAvoidconnector complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connector is designed as a universal interface that simultaneously provides mechanical support, electrical power delivery, and rotational articulation. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple requirements into a single standardized component, enabling seamless connectivity and infinite configuration variety without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11668456B2Lighting system

Publication Date: 2023.06.06 CONTEMPORARY VISIONS LLC

AI summary

A modular lighting system that includes at one cylindrical luminaire that includes a power contact on at least one end that is contacted by a connector from which pins extend to transfer power. The lighting system can be mounted on a ceiling, wall or both at the same time with the luminaire being rotatable and the system being scalable.