Removable Garage Door Opener Light Assembly for Convertible Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garage door operators (GDOs) that are convertible between ceiling mounted and jackshaft configurations face issues with light assembly positioning, as the built-in light may not illuminate the space effectively in the jackshaft configuration due to its different orientation compared to the ceiling mounted configuration.
Innovation Solution
A detachable light assembly with a local and remote light housing, each powered independently, allowing the illumination member to be operably coupled to one housing at a time, enabling flexible positioning based on the GDO configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a built-in light is integrated into the GDO for ceiling mounted configuration, then the light can effectively illuminate the garage space when mounted on the ceiling, but the light orientation becomes inappropriate and ineffective when converted to jackshaft configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The light assembly is separated from the main GDO unit into an independent removable component. This segmentation allows the light to be detached and repositioned independently, enabling it to function effectively in both ceiling mounted and jackshaft configurations without being constrained by the GDO's mounting orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The light assembly is designed with dynamic positioning capability, allowing it to be adjusted and reoriented based on the GDO configuration. The removable and repositionable design enables the light to adapt its orientation dynamically whether the GDO is mounted on the ceiling or on the jackshaft, maintaining effective illumination in both scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If the light assembly is fixed to the GDO, then the structure is simplified, but the user cannot optimize light positioning for different installation configurations and spaces
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the lighting system into separate modular components (light assembly and mounting bracket), the design achieves operational flexibility without excessive complexity. The standardized interface between components simplifies the overall structure while enabling user-friendly repositioning and reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The light assembly is pre-configured with mounting features and adjustment mechanisms that enable easy installation and repositioning. This preliminary preparation of the light assembly allows users to quickly adapt the lighting to different configurations without complex assembly procedures.
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AI summary
A light assembly for use with a garage door operator (GDO) convertible between a ceiling mounted configuration and a jackshaft configuration may be provided. The light assembly may include a first illumination member and local and remote light housings to which the first illumination member may be independently removably operably coupleable. The first illumination member may be operable between an illuminated state in which it may illuminate an area and a non-illuminated state in which it may not illuminate the area. The local light housing may have a first power source and may be disposed at a main housing of a motorhead of the GDO. The remote light housing may have a second power source and may be disposed away from the main housing. The first illumination member may be operably coupled to one of the local light housing and the remote light housing at a time.