Monitor Arm Slip Ring Layout for Hidden Lighting Wires
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional luminous display arms have exposed wires that impede arm movement and are prone to breaking when pivoted, making them cumbersome and unreliable.
Innovation Solution
The monitor arm with decorative lighting features light-emitting elements and wires housed inside the arm structure, utilizing a conductive slip ring within the connecting joints to manage wires internally, preventing them from wrapping or breaking during pivoting, and incorporating a rotation stopper system for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wires are exposed outside the arm structure and wrapped around the arm, then the light-emitting elements can be connected, but the wires impede arm movement and are prone to breaking when pivoted
Solution Approach 1:
The wires are nested inside the arm structure rather than being exposed externally. The internal cavity of the arm houses the wires, and the conductive slip ring mechanism is nested within the connecting joints, allowing wires to move with the arm without external wrapping or exposure to mechanical stress
Solution Approach 2:
A conductive slip ring is introduced as an intermediary component between the light-emitting elements and the power source. This slip ring mechanism within the connecting joints allows electrical connection while accommodating the pivoting motion, preventing wires from wrapping or breaking during arm movement
2Reliability
If wires are wrapped around the arm for connection, then the light-emitting elements can be powered, but the arm pivoting becomes time-consuming and requires more user effort
Solution Approach 1:
The wires and conductive slip ring are nested within the arm structure and connecting joints, eliminating the need for external wire wrapping. This internal configuration allows the arm to pivot freely without user intervention for wire management, reducing pivoting time and effort
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive slip ring acts as an intermediary that maintains electrical connection during pivoting motion. It is integrated into the connecting joints, allowing continuous power supply to light-emitting elements while the arm moves, eliminating time-consuming wire reconfiguration
3Ease of manufacture
If wires are exposed and wrapped around the arm, then connection is simple, but the wires break when the display arm is pivoted
Solution Approach 1:
The wires are nested inside the arm structure rather than being externally wrapped. This internal routing protects wires from mechanical stress and damage during pivoting, while the overall assembly process remains straightforward with wires pre-positioned within the arm cavity
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive slip ring serves as an intermediary component that protects the wires from breaking during pivoting. It is integrated into the connecting joints, providing a robust mechanical and electrical connection that withstands repeated motion cycles while maintaining assembly simplicity
Data Source
AI summary
A monitor arm with decorative lighting (or luminous display arm) includes a light-emitting element and a wire that is connected to the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element and the wire are routed through an inside cavity of the arm. A conductive slip ring is disposed inside a connecting joint of the arm to facilitate electrical connection of the wire. The monitor arm with decorative lighting includes wiring arranged inside a cavity of the arm so as to not be visible from the exterior providing additional safety and organization for wires and a clean outward appearance.