Offset Base Wall-Mounted Lamp Relocatable Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional nightstand lamps occupy valuable space, and wall sconces require complex installation processes involving electricians and contractors, limiting flexibility and space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A lighting apparatus that resembles a wall sconce but is easily installed and relocated, featuring a plug-in design that fits behind a nightstand with an offset base, eliminating the need for precise wall installations and allowing for easy repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If table style lamps are used, then nightstand surface is occupied providing lighting, but nightstand space is diminished for other uses
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting function is moved from the horizontal plane (nightstand surface) to the vertical plane (wall-mounted position above nightstand). The lamp structure extends upward with arms and shades mounted on the wall, allowing lighting to be provided without occupying nightstand surface area, thus resolving the space conflict.
2Illumination intensity
If wall sconces are installed, then lighting is provided above nightstand, but complex installation requiring electricians and contractors is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection system is extracted from the wall structure itself and transferred to a portable base unit. The base contains the electrical socket and wiring, separating the lighting function from permanent wall electrical infrastructure. This allows the lamp to be installed without requiring electricians to modify wall junction boxes.
Solution Approach 2:
A portable base unit serves as an intermediary between the wall mounting structure and the electrical power source. The base contains the electrical socket and wiring, acting as a mediator that provides power connection without requiring permanent electrical installation in the wall. This intermediary component simplifies installation while maintaining the wall-sconce aesthetic.
3Illumination intensity
If wall sconces are installed, then lighting is provided, but precise measurements and junction box location are required
Solution Approach 1:
The requirement for precise wall measurements and junction box location is eliminated by extracting the electrical connection from the wall structure. The portable base unit with its own electrical socket can be positioned and connected at any location, removing the constraint of precise pre-installed electrical infrastructure.
4Illumination intensity
If wall sconces are installed, then lighting is provided, but relocation is difficult requiring electrical work
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is transformed from a static, permanently installed wall sconce to a dynamic, relocatable unit. The portable base with electrical socket allows the lamp to be easily moved to different positions and reconnected to power outlets, providing flexibility and adaptability without requiring electrical work for relocation.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting apparatus including a base; a backplate having a first end fixed to the base, so that the backplate is substantially perpendicular to the base; a first arm fixed to the backplate nearer a second end of the backplate which is opposite the first end of the backplate; a first light socket fixed to the first arm; an electrical socket fixed to the backplate between where the first arm is fixed to the backplate and where the first end of the backplate is fixed to the base; and a first electrical conductor running from the first light socket to the base. The lighting apparatus may further include a second arm fixed to the backplate nearer the second end of the backplate; a second light socket fixed to the second arm; and a second electrical conductor running from the second light socket to the base.