Motorized Light Bulb Replacement Shell for Debris Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light bulb replacement devices require manual rotation, which is labor-intensive, inefficient, and poses risks from broken glass debris or dust falling during the replacement process.
Innovation Solution
An electric light bulb screwing device with a protection shell, featuring a motor-powered drive head, a protection shell to prevent debris, and a USB TYPE C charging socket for power, allowing for safe and efficient light bulb replacement without manual rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual rotation is used to replace light bulbs, then the device structure is simple, but labor intensity is high and efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical rotation system with an electric motor-driven system. The motor automatically rotates the light bulb holder during installation and removal operations, eliminating the need for manual twisting actions while significantly improving replacement efficiency and reducing labor intensity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates automatic rotation functionality where the motor-driven system performs the rotational movement independently without requiring user intervention. The light bulb holder is automatically rotated into and out of the socket during the replacement process, making the system self-sufficient in performing the replacement task.
2Ease of operation
If manual rotation is used, then the device is simple to operate, but it causes unstable rotation and hand fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the unstable manual mechanical rotation with a motor-driven rotation system that provides stable and controlled rotational movement. The motor ensures consistent torque and speed during light bulb installation and removal, eliminating hand fatigue and unstable rotation while maintaining ease of operation through simple button or switch controls.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If light bulb replacement is performed without protection, then the device structure is simple, but broken glass debris can fall and cause injury
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a protective shell or cover that encloses the light bulb holder and rotation mechanism. This shell prevents broken glass debris from escaping during the replacement process while allowing the device to maintain a relatively simple overall structure. The protective element integrates seamlessly with the device housing.
4Ease of operation
If electric motor is added to automate rotation, then labor intensity is reduced, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation with an electric motor system that automates the rotation function. This substitution significantly reduces labor intensity and makes the operation easier, with the motor integrated into the device structure to minimize overall complexity increase.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device enables safe, convenient, and efficient light bulb replacement by eliminating the need for manual rotation and protecting against falling debris, thereby reducing labor intensity and improving safety.
Implementation Method 1
comprising a fixed housing (2), a light bulb screwing head connector (1), a forward and reverse switch (4), a USB TYPE C charging socket (3) and a fixed base (21) integrated with the fixed housing (2)... The fixed housing (2) is equipped with motor (7)... A output shaft (71) of the motor (7) is fixed with a drive head (8), the outer sleeve of the drive head (8) is set with the light bulb screwing head connector (1)
Implementation Method 2
The lower periphery of the light bulb screwing head connector (1) is installed with a deep groove ball bearing (5), and the outer ring of the deep groove ball bearing (5) is fixed at one end of the sliding sleeve (6)
Implementation Method 3
The lower part of the light bulb screwing head connector (1) is axially installed with a recoverable spring (9)... the light bulb screwing head connector (1) is retractable
Implementation Method 4
The fixed housing (2) is equipped with motor (7), lithium battery (11), control board (12), forward and reverse switch (4)... USB TYPE C charging socket (3)... The control board (12) is designed with a start switch (10) and a USB TYPE C charging socket (3)
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AI summary
The present invention provides an electric motor-powered light bulb replacement device with a protection shell, which has a unique design in power switch mechanism and a transparent round shape anti-debris protection shell around the device. Such electric light bulb replacement device comprises a light bulb screwing head connector, a fixed housing, a USB TYPE C charging socket, a forward and reverse switch, a protection shell, and a fixed base.