Modular Luminaire Connector Assembly for Geometric Layouts and IoT Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing linear luminaire connectors are limited in configurability, allowing only continuous long run arrangements and lack the ability to house electronic components such as sensors or cameras, restricting flexibility in installation patterns and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A modular linear luminaire connector assembly that enables connection of linear luminaires in various geometric arrangements, including linear, perpendicular, and angled configurations, while also accommodating electronic components like IoT devices and sensors, through a design featuring coupling brackets, housing structures, and wire routing mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing connectors are used for linear luminaires, then connection is achieved, but configurability is limited to continuous long run arrangements only
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: it connects linear luminaires in various configurations (linear, perpendicular, angled), routes wires, and houses electronic components such as sensors and cameras. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling diverse configurability while integrating these functions into a unified connector structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly is divided into distinct functional components including coupling brackets for mechanical connection, wire routing mechanisms for electrical connectivity, and housing structures for electronic components. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall configurability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing connectors are used, then connection point function is provided, but ability to house electronic components is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly merges the connection point function with housing for electronic components into a single integrated structure. The housing is incorporated into the connector body, allowing sensors, cameras, and other electronic devices to be mounted at the connection points between luminaires, thereby enhancing functionality without requiring separate mounting structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If connector houses electronic components, then functionality is enhanced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector housing is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate various electronic components (sensors, cameras, IoT devices) without requiring component-specific housing designs. This standardized multi-functional housing approach enables integration capability while simplifying manufacturing through reuse of the same housing structure for different applications.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is a linear luminaire connector assembly that is configured to connect linear luminaires in a desired geometric arrangement. The connector assembly provides modularity in the arrangement of two or more linear luminaires. The connector assembly provides connection points to which linear luminaires can connect such that the linear luminaires are arranged around the connector assembly in different directions to form any appropriate pattern of a user's choice. Further, the connector assembly is configured to house one or more electronic components/devices therein, such as IOT devices, sensors, cameras, emergency battery packs, wireless communication modules.