Snap-Fit Flash Light Effector for Universal Light Head Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flash lights require multiple light effectors with different shapes to match varying light head shapes, leading to increased costs and storage complexity due to the lack of universal compatibility.
Innovation Solution
A light effector with an adapter seat and focusing assembly, featuring a snap-fit connection system allowing for interchangeable screen sheets and light heads, enabling adaptation to different shapes and angles for versatile use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a special light effector with a specific shape is designed to match a particular light head shape, then the light effect adjustment function is improved, but the adaptability to different light head shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized adapter seat interface that can accommodate multiple light head shapes (square, round, etc.). The adapter seat serves as a universal base that accepts different light heads through standardized mounting mechanisms, allowing a single light effector design to function with various light head configurations rather than requiring dedicated effectors for each shape
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the light effector into modular components: a standardized adapter seat and interchangeable light heads. This segmentation allows the adapter seat to remain constant while only the light head portion needs to be changed for different applications, separating the universal mounting function from the shape-specific illumination function
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light effectors with different shapes are purchased to match different light head shapes, then the adaptability to various flash lights is improved, but the cost and storage complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized adapter seat design enables one effector unit to serve multiple light head shapes, eliminating the need to purchase separate effectors for each light head type. The universal interface allows users to maintain a single effector inventory that is compatible across different flash light models
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the mounting function and the light effect function into a unified adapter seat structure that can accommodate various light heads. By combining the standardized interface with interchangeable light head options, the system consolidates multiple specialized effectors into one versatile unit
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AI summary
A light effect device includes an adapter seat and a focusing assembly provided along an axis of the light effector. The first connection member comprises a second connection portion and a first connection portion, the first connection portion being arranged on the adapter, and the second connection portion being arranged on the focusing assembly. The second connection portion and the first connection portion are in a snap-fit connection, so as to limit the focusing assembly and the adapter in the axial direction of the light effect device, thus connecting the adapter and the focusing assembly together and helping to change the adapter on the focusing assembly, so as to adapt to flashes of different lamp bases.