Storage Light Mounting Interface for Flexible Modular Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems lack flexibility and standardization in connecting light sources and other accessories, making it difficult to quickly store and relocate objects and provide accessible illumination in various locations.
Innovation Solution
A modular storage system with a standardized connection mechanism featuring a plurality of commonly shaped mounting interfaces that allow storage lights and other components to be releasably coupled to multiple locations, including bases with complementary engagement structures for secure attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized connection mechanism is implemented, then adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal mounting interface that allows a single base design to accommodate multiple light sources (LED, incandescent, fluorescent) and various accessory types. The standardized connection mechanism enables one mounting structure to serve multiple functions across different applications, resolving the contradiction by achieving high adaptability through a unified, relatively simple interface design rather than through complex multi-component systems.
2Ease of operation
If releasable coupling is used, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting structure with interface features and a base with complementary engagement features. This segmentation allows the components to be easily assembled and disassembled (improving ease of operation) while maintaining reliable connection through precise geometric matching of the interface features. The modular design enables quick storage and relocation while ensuring stable attachment during use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting locations are provided, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure incorporates multiple mounting locations that all utilize the same standardized interface design. This universal interface approach allows the structure to provide numerous mounting options (improving adaptability) without increasing complexity, as each location uses the identical connection mechanism rather than requiring different specialized interfaces for each position.
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AI summary
Storage light assemblies are provided for modular storage systems having a plurality of commonly shaped mounting interfaces. A storage light assembly includes a light source, and a base connected to the light source, wherein the base comprises an engagement structure complementary to the commonly shaped mounting interface such that the storage light assembly can be releasably coupled to any of the plurality of commonly shaped mounting interfaces on the modular storage system.