Streetlight Collar with Hidden Clips and Water-Shedding Top
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional streetlight mounting systems are cumbersome, inefficient, prone to water ingress, and aesthetically unpleasing, making them difficult to service and maintain effectively.
Innovation Solution
A streetlight mounting system comprising a base with collar sections and a clip system made from spring steel, which securely fastens the streetlight pole to the base using hidden fasteners, featuring gasket material for water shedding and enhanced structural integrity through internal ribs, allowing for easy alignment and service access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then the streetlight can be mounted to the surface, but the mounting system becomes bulky and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The collar is divided into two separate collar sections that can be assembled around the pole independently, allowing each section to be compact while together providing secure mounting. The fastening system is segmented into multiple fasteners distributed around the circumference rather than one large bulky fastening mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The two collar sections nest together around the pole, with each section fitting partially within the other's circumferential space. This nesting arrangement allows the complete mounting system to maintain a compact profile while providing robust securement through the combined structure.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then the streetlight can be mounted, but the system is prone to water ingress
Solution Approach 1:
A sealing element acts as an intermediary between the two collar sections, filling the gap where they meet around the pole. This sealing intermediary prevents water from penetrating into the mounting system while allowing the collar sections to maintain their secure fastening function.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing element functions as a flexible thin film that conforms to the interface between collar sections, creating a water-tight barrier that accommodates slight variations in assembly while effectively blocking water ingress paths.
3Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then the streetlight can be mounted, but the system is cumbersome and inefficient to service
Solution Approach 1:
The collar is segmented into two removable sections that can be independently accessed and detached from the pole. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to service the mounting system by removing individual collar sections without having to dismantle the entire mounting structure, significantly improving ease of repair.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening system is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing the collar sections to be quickly released and repositioned. The fasteners can be efficiently loosened and tightened, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly for maintenance operations while maintaining secure mounting during operation.
4Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then the streetlight can be mounted, but the system is aesthetically unpleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The nested arrangement of collar sections creates a streamlined, compact profile that is visually appealing. The sections fit together smoothly around the pole without creating bulky protrusions or awkward geometries, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance while maintaining secure mounting function.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar sections are designed with specific local geometric features that optimize both function and appearance. The cross-sectional shapes and surface profiles are tailored to provide secure fastening at critical locations while maintaining smooth, clean lines and an attractive overall appearance along the visible surfaces.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing method for mounting streetlights, preventing water ingress and facilitating easy maintenance while ensuring reliable illumination.
Implementation Method 1
The first clip and the second clip can be L-shaped and comprise spring steel, for example spring tempered stainless steel
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AI summary
A streetlight mounting system can fix a streetlight pole to a street side surface, such as a slab of concrete or a sidewalk. The system can comprise a base that attaches on one end to the street side surface and on the other end to the streetlight pole. A collar can provide a transition between the base and the streetlight pole. The collar can have a top that is slanted to shed water. The collar can comprise multiple elements that are urged together by clips. The clips and other fasteners that hold the streetlight pole, the collar, and the base together can be hidden from view, with access provided by a door in the base.