Telescopic Spotlight Magnetic Coupling Flush-Mounted Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Flush-mounted lighting devices are limited in their ability to provide spot lighting for specific areas within a room, as they are fixed and cannot be easily moved to accommodate changing user requirements, such as repositioning furniture.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device with a telescopic spotlight system that can be extracted from a built-in position to protrude from the ceiling or wall, allowing for adjustable positioning and magnetic coupling to a functional unit with electrical connections, enabling flexible placement and concealment within a flush-mounted design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If flush-mounted lighting devices are used for diffuse lighting, then aesthetic integration with ceiling/wall is improved, but adaptability to different positioning requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is divided into a fixed flush-mounted base structure and a detachable spotlight module. The base remains integrated in the ceiling/wall while the spotlight can be independently positioned and repositioned along the longitudinal opening, allowing both aesthetic integration and positioning flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The spotlight transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic repositionable component. The coupling mechanism allows the spotlight to be moved along the longitudinal opening and locked at different positions, enabling adaptation to changing lighting requirements while maintaining flush-mounted aesthetics when retracted.
2Adaptability or versatility
If spotlights are made telescopic and extractable, then positioning flexibility is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic function is segmented into a separate coupling mechanism between the base and spotlight. Rather than making the entire device complex, only the coupling and positioning interface incorporates movable elements, while the rest remains simple and straightforward.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism uses magnetic attraction forces to hold the spotlight in position, replacing complex mechanical locking systems. The magnetic coupling provides both the telescopic extraction capability and the positioning function through a simple and elegant force-based mechanism rather than multiple mechanical components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the user to position the light source as needed, providing effective spot lighting while maintaining a flush-mounted aesthetic by allowing the spotlights to be moved and concealed within the ceiling or wall structure.
Implementation Method 1
b) suitable for being engaged magnetically with the fixed magnetic means of the functional unit (40) in order to keep the spotlight connected to said functional unit (40)
Data Source
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AI summary
A lighting device (1), for a wall or ceiling, comprises a support structure (10) that can be built in, a functional unit (40) that can be housed in the internal space (12) of the structure (10), provided with connection means, fixed magnetic means and fixed electrical contacts (82), and a plurality of spotlights (6, 8) provided with mobile electrical contacts (110). The spotlights comprise mobile magnetic means for keeping the spotlight connected to the functional unit.