Pre-mount Chassis for Modular Lighting Control Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home lighting control systems are often complex and require expert installation, with smart light bulbs being limited by the light switch and fixture they are associated with, leading to inefficiencies and difficulties in customization and automation.
Innovation Solution
A pre-mount chassis system that allows base modules of a lighting control system to be easily installed and aligned with a wall box, eliminating the need for additional tools and screws, and featuring a slide-lock mechanism for secure assembly and convenient wire management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional lighting control systems are installed using individual switches and fixtures, then the system can be customized, but the installation becomes complex and requires expert technicians
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components: a chassis that mounts to the wall box, base modules that snap into the chassis, and switch modules that attach to the base modules. This segmentation allows independent installation and configuration of each module, simplifying the overall installation process while maintaining customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The chassis serves as an intermediary component between the wall box and the base modules/switches. It provides a standardized mounting interface that simplifies the connection process, eliminating the need for complex wiring and expert installation while enabling flexible configuration of lighting controls.
2Ease of manufacture
If smart light bulbs are associated with fixed light switches and fixtures, then the installation is simple, but the smart bulbs become inoperable when the switch is turned off
Solution Approach 1:
The switching function is extracted from the traditional light switch and relocated to the base module, which remains continuously powered. This allows the smart bulb to operate independently of the wall switch position, enabling the bulb to remain functional even when the switch is in the off position, while maintaining simple installation by using standard switch locations.
3Ease of operation
If base modules are installed individually without a pre-mount chassis, then the installation process requires additional screws and tools, but using a pre-mount chassis creates a more complex device structure
Solution Approach 1:
The chassis integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides structural support, mounting attachment points for base modules, alignment features for precise positioning, and wire management capabilities. This merging of functions into one piece eliminates the need for multiple separate mounting operations while the modular design keeps the added complexity manageable.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an intelligent lighting control system include a pre-mount chassis system. The methods include attaching a chassis to an electrical wall box, the chassis comprising at least one hook extending in an upward direction and at least one opening, the at least one hook positioned along a peripheral portion of the at least one opening. The methods include hanging a base module from the at least one hook in the chassis.