Plug Wire Zipper Switch Lampholder Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional zipper switch lampholders have a complex structure and high manufacturing costs due to intricate assembly processes and require troublesome connections to external power supplies, which can be hazardous.
Innovation Solution
A plug wire type zipper switch lampholder design where a zipper pulls a rotating conductive rod to switch between conductive and non-conductive slopes, allowing for simple and safe connection to an external power supply through plug wire holes and elastic elements, simplifying assembly and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional connection methods (bolts, conductive screw holes, soldering) are used to connect external power supply, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but the assembly process becomes complicated and hazardous
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is segmented into modular components: a cap with integrated connecting portion, a housing with connecting portion, and plug wires with exposed ends. This segmentation allows each component to be independently manufactured and assembled through simple insertion and connection operations, eliminating the need for complex bolting or soldering while maintaining reliable electrical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap serves as an intermediary component that bridges the connection between the housing and the power supply. It contains connecting portions that receive and secure the plug wires, providing a safe and simplified interface for external power connection without requiring direct exposure of conductive elements or complex assembly tools.
2Ease of operation
If conventional zipper switch mechanism is used, then switching function is achieved, but manufacturing cost and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The zipper mechanism is merged with the operating member as an integrated assembly. The zipper is coupled into the operating member and drooped outwardly from the trumpet base, forming a unified structure that simplifies manufacturing. This integration eliminates separate assembly steps for mounting the zipper, reducing both manufacturing cost and assembly difficulty while preserving the ease of manual operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating member serves multiple functions: it houses the switch mechanism, provides structural support, and integrates the zipper interface. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of components required, simplifying both manufacturing and assembly processes while maintaining user-friendly switching operation.
3Device complexity
If simple connection method (plug wire insertion) is used, then assembly is simplified and safety improved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is pre-assembled with the connecting portion and slot structure before final installation. The slot is pre-formed to guide and position the plug wires during insertion. This preliminary preparation ensures that when users perform the simple insertion operation, the electrical connection is automatically positioned and secured with high reliability, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structure is designed to be self-securing through the insertion mechanism. When plug wires are inserted into the cap's connecting portion, the structure automatically maintains electrical contact through the integrated design of the slot and connecting elements, providing reliable connection without requiring additional fastening operations or specialized tools.
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
The design reduces manufacturing costs, simplifies assembly, and enhances user safety by enabling easy and secure electrical connections without the need for soldering or complex tools, effectively switching a light emitting element on and off.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic element, contained in the containing groove of the lever
Data Source
AI summary
A plug wire type zipper switch lampholder having a zipper for driving a lever and a rotating conductive rod to rotate, so that both ends of a rotating conductive rod jumps between slopes with a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate and slopes without the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate to achieve the operation of switching on and off a light emitting element. In the meantime, a power line can be electrically conducted to an external power supply by a simple plugging process.