Movable Junction Box for Recessed Light Fixture Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Recessed light fixtures often face challenges in wiring convenience and obstacle avoidance due to fixed junction box positions, which can complicate installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A recessed light fixture with a movable junction box that can be removably coupled to various connection areas along the frame, allowing for flexible positioning to accommodate wiring and avoid obstacles like air ducts or joists, and featuring a design that includes a flange for additional strength and support elements for secure mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the junction box is fixed in position, then the structural stability is improved, but the wiring convenience and obstacle avoidance capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The junction box is made movable relative to the frame through a mounting mechanism that allows repositioning along the frame structure. This dynamic configuration enables the junction box to be adjusted to different positions during installation and maintenance, improving wiring convenience and obstacle avoidance while maintaining structural stability when positioned and secured.
2Ease of manufacture
If the junction box is fixed in position, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the adaptability to different installation conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The junction box incorporates a movable mounting mechanism that allows it to be repositioned along the frame to different locations. This dynamic design provides adaptability to various installation conditions and obstacle configurations while maintaining reasonable manufacturing simplicity through standardized mounting components and frame structures.
3Ease of operation
If the junction box is made movable, then the wiring convenience and obstacle avoidance capability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The junction box uses a relatively simple movable mounting mechanism consisting of mounting brackets, fasteners, and alignment features that allow repositioning along the frame. This dynamic mounting system provides wiring convenience and obstacle avoidance capability while adding minimal complexity compared to a fixed design, as the moving components are straightforward mechanical elements.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the junction box is made movable, then the repositioning flexibility is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable junction box employs a mounting mechanism with standardized brackets, fasteners, and frame attachment points that provide repositioning flexibility. The manufacturing complexity is kept reasonable through the use of common mechanical components and straightforward assembly procedures, balancing the need for adaptability with manufacturing ease.
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AI summary
A recessed light fixture is provided with a movable junction box. The light fixture has a frame for supporting a lamp housing and lamp socket. A plurality of connection areas are also provided along the frame. A junction box is removably attached to any one of the connection areas using a connection piece.