Rotatable Fastener Fixing Structure for Shelf Lighting Stability
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting device fixing structures for shelves, using belts or ties, are unstable and prone to damage, leading to a shorter lifespan due to inadequate resistance to impact forces.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable fixing structure comprising a first and second fastener unit connected by a fastener device, which wraps around the shelf to securely attach a light body, providing stability and increased resistance to impact through a locking mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a fixing belt or fixing tie is used to fix the light body, then the structure is simple and easy to install, but the structure is unstable and easy to be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is divided into multiple independent components: first and second fastening units, rotating connection components, and locking mechanisms. Each component performs a specific function, and they work together to provide both ease of installation and structural stability. The segmented design allows for simple assembly while creating a robust overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure incorporates rotating connections that allow the fastening units to dynamically adjust and adapt to the shelf surface. The rotating mechanism enables the structure to absorb impact forces through controlled movement, transforming static rigid connections into dynamic adaptive connections that maintain stability under varying conditions.
2Ease of operation
If a fixing belt or fixing tie is used to fix the light body, then the installation process is simple, but the structure cannot withstand more impact force
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure transitions from a single-plane belt configuration to a multi-dimensional arrangement with fastening units positioned at different locations and orientations. The rotating connections add another dimension of movement, allowing the structure to distribute impact forces across multiple spatial dimensions, thereby increasing overall impact resistance while maintaining installation simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure combines multiple materials with different properties: flexible fastening units for adaptation, rigid locking mechanisms for strength, and rotating components for shock absorption. This composite approach creates a system where each material contributes its optimal properties, achieving high impact resistance without complicating the installation process.
3Device complexity
If a fixing belt or fixing tie is used to fix the light body, then the structure is simple, but the life span is shorter
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure incorporates shock-absorbing rotating connections and distributed fastening units that act as beforehand cushioning elements. These components are designed to absorb and dissipate impact forces before they can damage the critical connection points, thereby extending the life span of the entire fixing structure without adding significant complexity to the overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure utilizes parameters such as rotating angles, distribution of fastening units, and locking mechanisms to optimize performance. By carefully selecting and adjusting these parameters, the structure achieves extended life span through improved force distribution and stress management, while maintaining relatively simple construction that doesn't overly increase device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting device fixing structure and a shelf lighting fixing structure are provided. The fixing structure of the lighting apparatus has a first fastener unit wrapping a surface of a shelf, a second fastener unit wrapping the surface of the shelf, wherein one of the first fastener unit and the second fastener unit is fixed to a light body, the first fastener unit and the second fastener unit are connected in a rotatable manner. The fixing structure of the lighting apparatus also has a fastener unit for locking the first fastener unit and the second fastener unit to each other, wherein the first fastener unit and the second fastener unit wrap and fix to a shelf.