Tool-Free Surface-Mounted Lamp Mounting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface-mounted lamp mounting systems are inflexible, requiring numerous assembly steps and specialized tools, making installation and maintenance cumbersome and physically demanding, with limited tolerance for varying installation situations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a first and second holding part with a form-fitting connection allowing flexible positioning and angle adjustment, enabling secure attachment without tools, with a detachable third holding part for easy lamp replacement, and a locking mechanism providing haptic feedback for proper alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems are used, then the lights can be firmly fixed at specified positions, but the positioning is inflexible and requires numerous assembly steps with specialized tools
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting profile that can be attached to the substrate, and individual light fixtures that can be independently mounted at different positions along the profile. This segmentation allows flexible positioning without requiring complex assembly procedures, as each component can be installed independently using simple fastening mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting profile serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables flexible positioning of lights at various locations, and allows for easy installation and removal of light fixtures. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for specialized tools and complex assembly procedures while maintaining firm fixation.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting systems are used, then the lights can be securely mounted, but the assembly requires disproportionate effort due to time-consuming steps and complex alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting profile is pre-assembled and attached to the substrate before the light fixtures are mounted. This preliminary action creates a ready-made mounting structure with pre-defined attachment points, eliminating the need for complex alignment and time-consuming assembly steps when installing the actual light fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting profile acts as an intermediary component between the substrate and the light fixtures. It simplifies the mounting process by providing standardized attachment interfaces and mechanical support, thereby reducing assembly time while ensuring secure mounting of the lights.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional mounting systems are used, then the lights can be fixed in place, but the maintenance and lamp replacement require considerable effort
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic fastening mechanisms that allow light fixtures to be easily attached and detached from the mounting profile. The fastening elements can be quickly engaged and disengaged without tools, enabling maintenance personnel to remove and replace light fixtures rapidly while maintaining stable mounting during normal operation.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a holding system (1) for a surface-mounted lamp (2) with at least one lamp (3) comprising at least one first holding part (10) and at least one second holding part (20), wherein the lamp (3) can be attached to the respective second holding part (20) and comprising a first longitudinal leg (21), a second longitudinal leg (22) and at least one transverse leg (23) connecting the first longitudinal leg (21) and the second longitudinal leg (22), which partially enclose a receiving area (25), wherein the respective first holding part (10) comprises a first end face (11) and at least one second end face (12) and can be inserted into the receiving area (25) in a plugging direction (5) in a vertical axis (Y) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) to be brought into a plugged state.and wherein, in the inserted state, the first end face (11) and the second end face (12) are positively locked onto the side of the first longitudinal leg (21) and the second longitudinal leg (22) facing the receiving area (25). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a surface-mounted lamp (2) with at least one such holding system (1) and a lamp (3) of such a holding system (1).