Quick-Fastening Connector System for Lighting Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of lighting systems in building structures, particularly with prefabricated elements like plasterboard panels, is hindered by the random arrangement of electrical conductors and the difficulty in efficiently fixing the ends of these conductors to light sources, leading to complex and time-consuming processes.
Innovation Solution
A connection system featuring a quick-fastening connection piece with a through-channel and a coupling mechanism for easy attachment to a section bar, which includes a threaded channel for secure connector fixation and an anchoring mechanism for flexible positioning, allowing for orderly and efficient electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional electrical conductor fixing methods are used, then electrical connections can be established, but the installation process becomes complex and time-consuming due to random arrangement and difficulty in fixing
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate functional modules: connection pieces for electrical conductors, section bars for structural support, and coupling mechanisms for assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall installation process by enabling modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism acts as an intermediary between the connection piece and the section bar, providing a standardized interface that simplifies the joining process. This intermediary component enables quick connection without complex fastening operations, directly addressing the productivity issue.
2Loss of time
If traditional conductor fixing methods are used, then electrical connections can be made, but the process takes a long time due to difficult fixing operations
Solution Approach 1:
The connection pieces are pre-equipped with coupling mechanisms and threading, and the section bars have pre-formed receiving features. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site operations, allowing workers to simply connect components rather than perform difficult fixing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The threaded connection pieces and section bars with integrated coupling mechanisms enable self-contained connection operations. The system is designed to be self-explanatory and self-assembling, reducing the need for specialized tools or complex procedures, thereby improving ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If random electrical conductor arrangement is used, then installation can proceed without strict organization, but the resulting connections are difficult and time-consuming to fix
Solution Approach 1:
The section bar serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, acts as a mounting platform for connection pieces, and organizes electrical conductors through its integrated features. This multi-functionality ensures that regardless of conductor arrangement, the system maintains orderliness while ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system transforms the parameters of conductor arrangement from random to organized by providing standardized connection points and coupling mechanisms. The threading and coupling features change the state of connections from difficult-to-fix to easily fastened, while maintaining systematic organization.
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AI summary
A connection system for the quick fastening of a connector for electrical conductors comprises a quick-fastening connection piece (10) in turn comprising a main body forming a through-channel (12), extending along a first axis (X-X), a connection mechanism for fastening a connector (30) of electrical conductors (31), and a coupling mechanism for the removable connection of the connection piece (10) to a support element (50). The system further comprises a section bar (50) comprising a central body (52) forming an elongated channel (54), a lower seat (60) extending longitudinally along the central body (52) and particularly suitable for receiving a light source, and an anchoring mechanism (70, 72) particularly suitable for engagement with the coupling mechanism of the connection piece (10) in any position along the entire longitudinal extension of the lower seat (60).