Detachable Photography Light Power Module to Eliminate Cord Tangling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photography lights face issues with power cords dragging and tangling, leading to inconvenience during use and storage, which affects user experience.
Innovation Solution
A detachable connection structure between the light body and power delivery module, utilizing interlocking or magnetic components to securely connect the power adapter or battery to the light body, ensuring easy installation and removal while maintaining electrical contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If power cords are used to connect the power adapter to the photography light, then power can be supplied to the light, but the cords drag and tangle during use, causing inconvenience for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The power connection system is segmented into two parts: a fixed power adapter with connecting component and a detachable power supply module (battery or AC adapter) with corresponding connector. This segmentation eliminates the need for long power cords, as the power supply module attaches directly to the light body, thereby solving the cord tangling and storage inconvenience problems while maintaining easy power connection capability
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting component (comprising connecting block and connecting groove) acts as an intermediary mechanism between the power adapter and the power supply module. This intermediary enables direct coupling without requiring external power cords, thus eliminating the cord management issues while facilitating straightforward power connection and detachment operations
2Device complexity
If the power adapter is detachably connected to the light body, then cord tangling is eliminated and storage is simplified, but the connection structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional mechanical cord-based connection system is replaced with a direct mechanical coupling system using connecting blocks and grooves. This substitution eliminates the need for flexible cords while providing a secure, tool-free attachment mechanism that is simple to operate - users only need to align and push the power supply module onto the light body, achieving both structural integration and operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting block is designed to fit precisely into the connecting groove, creating a nested configuration where the power supply module attaches to the light body in a space-efficient manner. This nesting approach minimizes the overall profile when attached and simplifies the connection structure by eliminating external cords and connectors
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
Enhances integration, provides portable power supply, simplifies operation, facilitates convenient storage, and improves aesthetics by eliminating cord tangling and enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the first connecting component and the second connecting component are engaged by interlocking, magnetic attraction, or adhesive bonding
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AI summary
The present application provides a photography light assembly, comprising a light body and a power delivery module, wherein the power delivery module is provided with a first connecting component and a first connector, the light body is provided with a second connecting component and a second connector, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably engaged, and the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector when the first connecting component is installed to the second connecting component. By incorporating detachable connection structures and connectors between the light body and the power delivery module, it allows the power delivery module to be installed to the light body while establishing an electrical connection. This enhances the integration of the light body and the power delivery module, achieving power supply for the light body, resulting in ease of operation, convenient storage, portability, and aesthetic appeal.