Pivotable Joint Assembly for Lighting Enclosure Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems with semiconductor light-emitting devices lack flexibility in mounting and orientation adjustments, limiting the ability to easily and repeatedly select and change light emission directions.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system comprising a first enclosure for mounting an array of lighting modules, a second enclosure for a power supply, and a pivotable joint assembly that allows the enclosures to be rotated relative to each other around a pivotable joint axis, enabling adjustable orientations of light emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed mounting structure is used for lighting systems, then the structural stability is improved, but the flexibility in mounting and orientation adjustments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by introducing a pivotable joint assembly that enables the lighting enclosure to rotate and adjust its orientation dynamically. The joint assembly includes a pivot axis that allows the enclosure to move from a fixed position to multiple adjustable angles, transforming the static mounting structure into a dynamic one that maintains stability while providing mounting flexibility and orientation adjustment capability.
2Ease of manufacture
If the lighting enclosure is made fixed and non-adjustable, then the manufacturing complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation for orientation adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable joint assembly implements dynamics by providing a mechanical rotation mechanism that allows the lighting enclosure to be easily adjusted to different orientations. The joint assembly includes a pivot axis and appropriate mounting structures that enable smooth rotation and positioning, significantly improving ease of operation for orientation adjustment while maintaining reasonable manufacturing complexity through the use of standard mechanical joint designs.
3Device complexity
If a simple fixed structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different mounting conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by incorporating a pivotable joint assembly that adds rotational capability to the lighting system. This mechanical joint allows the enclosure to adapt to various mounting conditions and orientations without requiring multiple different fixed mounting structures. The pivot mechanism provides adaptability to different installation scenarios while maintaining relatively simple device complexity through the use of a single adjustable joint rather than multiple fixed mounting options.
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AI summary
Lighting system including first and second enclosures, and pivotable joint assembly. First enclosure is elongated along first longitudinal axis and configured for mounting array of plurality of lighting modules; and includes: two opposing end panels spaced apart along first axis; first and second spaced-apart pairs of opposing elongated side panels; and four elongated enclosure edges joining together first and second pairs of side panels. Second enclosure is elongated along second longitudinal axis and configured for containing lighting module power supply; and includes: two opposing end panels spaced apart along second axis; third and fourth spaced-apart pairs of opposing elongated side panels; and four elongated enclosure edges joining together third and fourth pairs of side panels. Pivotable joint assembly has pivotable joint axis parallel with first and second axes; is interposed between edges; and configured for constraining movement of first and second axes as around and parallel with pivotable joint axis.