Recessed Lighting Fixture with Pivoting Bracket for Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Recessed lighting fixtures with aimable light sources often interfere with access to the electrical supply compartment, requiring removal of the light fixture or light source for inspection, repair, or replacement.
Innovation Solution
A recessed lighting fixture with a pivoting adjusting bracket that allows the light source to be adjusted between illumination and access positions, featuring a slidable connection with detents for directional adjustment and a rotatable support base for enhanced accessibility to the electrical supply compartment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the light fixture uses an aimable light source design, then the light can be directed to different positions, but access to the electrical supply compartment is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket is designed to be rotatable relative to the mounting bracket, allowing dynamic repositioning of the light source. This rotational capability enables the light to be aimed in different directions while also permitting access to the electrical supply compartment when needed, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and ease of operation.
2Device complexity
If the light source is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but the light cannot be aimed at different positions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable support bracket that can pivot to different positions, providing light aiming capability without requiring complex mechanisms. This simple rotational joint adds adaptability while maintaining structural simplicity, resolving the contradiction between device complexity and adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If the light fixture is removed for access to electrical supply, then complete access is achieved, but the fixture must be completely disassembled
Solution Approach 1:
The fixture is segmented into distinct components: a mounting bracket, a rotatable support bracket, and an electrical supply compartment. This segmentation allows the support bracket to be rotated independently to access the electrical supply compartment without removing the entire light fixture, reducing maintenance time while achieving complete access.
Data Source
AI summary
A recessed light fixture and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. Embodiments include a support base and an adjusting bracket pivotally connected to the support base, the support base capable of pivoting between a first pivot position and a second pivot position to facilitate a user moving the adjusting bracket. When a lighting source is connected to the adjusting bracket, a user is able to move the lighting source and bracket aside to facilitate the user accessing the region behind the lighting source and bracket, which can include a power supply box and door. In at least one embodiment, a single-blade bracket extends perpendicularly from the support base while in the first pivot position and does not extend perpendicularly from the support base while in the second pivot position.