Rail Lighting Unit Magnetic Coupling Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rail type lighting devices have complex assembly processes due to the need for physical and electrical coupling between the rail and lighting units, leading to increased complexity and time in assembly.
Innovation Solution
A lighting unit with a magnet material accommodation part and a rail coupling part that uses magnetic coupling with the rail unit's conductive line and mechanical coupling with the rail unit's projection part, eliminating the need for separate coupling members and simplifying the assembly process through slide-coupling mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical coupling and electrical coupling are implemented between rail and lighting units, then reliable connection is achieved, but assembly process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines physical coupling and electrical coupling into a single integrated coupling mechanism. The coupling protrusion and coupling groove structures simultaneously achieve mechanical connection and electrical connection through integrated design, eliminating the need for separate coupling steps and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling structure is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously. The coupling protrusion not only provides mechanical support and positioning but also serves as an electrical contact element. This multi-functional design reduces the number of components and simplifies the assembly process while ensuring both physical and electrical connections are reliable.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple coupling members are used for physical and electrical coupling, then connection stability is improved, but number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple coupling members into a single integrated coupling structure. The coupling protrusion and coupling groove are designed as unified components that simultaneously provide mechanical stability and electrical connection, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining connection stability through clever structural design.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling structure is segmented into functional zones within a single component. The coupling protrusion includes both mechanical support sections and electrical contact sections, allowing the single component to perform multiple functions that would traditionally require separate parts, thereby reducing component quantity while maintaining stability.
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
This solution enhances the coupling force between the rail and lighting units, reduces the number of components, and simplifies the assembly process, making it faster and easier.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet material accommodation part disposed on an upper portion of the body part to accommodate a magnet material that is magnetically coupled with a rail unit
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting unit and rail type lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body part having a body plate and a first guide part disposed on the top of the body plate in a lengthwise direction of the body plate, a magnet material accommodation part disposed at an upper portion of the body part to accommodate a magnet material magnetically coupled with a rail unit; and a body-coupling part that is slide-coupled to each of both ends of the body part along the first guide part.