Rail Light With Elastic Terminal And Magnetic Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing track lights with fixed structures are cumbersome and time-consuming to assemble due to complex electric connections between the driving power source and the track, which complicates the installation process.

Innovation Solution

A track light design featuring a guide track with a conductive cable, an elastic conductive terminal, and a magnetic connection system that allows for automatic electric connection between the driving power source and the light source module, reducing assembly time through simplified and guided electrical connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed structure track light is used, then the structure is simple, but the lighting demands cannot be diversified and adjusted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelighting demandsVSAvoidstructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The track light system is divided into separate modular components: driving power sources and light source modules that can be independently positioned and connected at different locations along the guide track, enabling diversified lighting configurations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic configuration where driving power sources and light source modules can be arbitrarily regulated on positions along the guide track, allowing the lighting system to adapt to different lighting demands through repositioning components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If mechanical installation convenience is prioritized, then assembly is easier, but electric connection structure becomes complicated and assembly time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemechanical installationVSAvoidelectric connection structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual electric connection operations with a magnetic field-based automatic connection system. The magnetic attraction force automatically guides and connects the driving power source to the light source module, eliminating the need for complicated manual wiring and reducing assembly time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic connection system enables self-service automatic connection between components. When the driving power source is brought near the light source module, the magnetic field automatically draws them together and establishes electrical connection without requiring manual intervention for wiring alignment or connection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If complex electric connection structure is used, then connection reliability may be improved, but assembly time increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectric connectionVSAvoidassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces time-consuming manual electric connection processes with a magnetic field-based automatic connection system that simultaneously achieves both reliable electrical connection and rapid assembly, eliminating the trade-off between connection reliability and assembly time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 solution enables rapid and stable electric connection between the driving power source and the light source module, significantly reducing assembly time and improving installation efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic conductive terminal, the elastic conductive terminal is capable of being popped out of the driving housing

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

magnetic connection system that allows for automatic electric connection

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3798504B1Rail light

Publication Date: 2023.05.10 SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING

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AI summary

The present application discloses a track light including a guide track, a driving power source and a light source module; the guide track includes a track housing and a conductive cable; the track housing includes an accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity includes a connection opening, and the conductive cable is fixed in the accommodating cavity; the driving power source includes a driving housing, an elastic conductive terminal and an output terminal, the elastic conductive terminal is capable of being popped out of the driving housing, and the output terminal is disposed at a side of the driving housing and is electrically connected with the elastic conductive terminal; the light source module comprises a light emitting component and an input terminal, the light emitting component is electrically connected with the input terminal, and the input terminal is connected with the output terminal. When the driving power source and the light source module are into the accommodating cavity through the connection opening, the elastic conductive terminal is capable of being electrically connected with the conductive cable. The track lamp provided by the embodiments of the application can save assembly time.