Pivoting Light Source Holder for Fast Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing visual flow indicators and sight flow indicators require cumbersome and invasive fastening systems for light sources, making it difficult to move or replace them without modifying the equipment, and existing solutions with integral light sources are inflexible and hard to maintain.
Innovation Solution
A holder for a light source comprising a first arm, a second arm, and a pivot member, where the arms are configured to pivot around a central axis and frictionally engage with the light source, allowing for easy attachment and detachment without the need for additional fasteners, enabling quick repositioning or replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a light source is bolted or screwed to the visual flow indicator using a fastener that passes through a light source mounting apparatus, then the light source can be securely fastened, but the equipment requires modifications to include screw holes and the fastening process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complex fastening system (bolts, screws, mounting apparatus) entirely and replaces it with a simple friction-based engagement mechanism. The light source is held in place solely by friction between its outer surface and the inner surface of the holder, eliminating the need for any penetrating fasteners or pre-drilled holes in the equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder acts as an intermediary component between the light source and the equipment surface. Instead of directly fastening the light source to the equipment (which requires holes and fasteners), the holder provides a friction-based interface that secures the light source without modifying the equipment structure.
2Reliability
If the light source is fastened with bolts or screws through a mounting apparatus, then the light source can be securely attached, but removing or repositioning the light source requires un-fastening and becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex fastening and unfastening process entirely, replacing it with a simple friction-based attachment that allows the light source to be easily removed by simply pulling it away from the holder, without any tools or disassembly steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static fastened state (bolts/screws) to a dynamic friction-based state that allows easy transition between attached and removed positions. The friction engagement provides secure attachment during operation but allows quick release when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the equipment contains multiple screw holes for moving the light source to different positions, then the light source can be repositioned, but the equipment requires modifications and the repositioning process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the need for multiple screw holes and mounting apparatus entirely. The holder can be positioned anywhere on the equipment surface and secured through friction, allowing the light source to be repositioned to any location without modifying the equipment structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder design provides universal applicability across different equipment surfaces and positions. Instead of requiring specific pre-drilled holes for each position, the friction-based holder can be attached to any suitable surface, making the system universally adaptable to various mounting locations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows for easy mounting and repositioning of light sources on visual flow indicators or sight flow indicators without modifying the equipment, enhancing maintenance and flexibility in illumination, while preventing the light source from slipping due to frictional engagement.
Implementation Method 1
The pivot member may be configured to frictionally engage with the light source
Data Source
AI summary
It is described herein various embodiments of a holder for a light source. In some embodiments, the holder comprises a first arm and a second arm with each arm attached to a pivot member (300) having a pivot member central axis. In other embodiments, the holder comprises a housing attached to a first planar surface of a mounting base with a first bracket attached to a second planar surface of the mounting base proximate with a mounting base first end and a second bracket attached to the second planar surface of the mounting base proximate with a mounting base second end which is opposite the mounting base first end.