Tent Top Base Structure With Protected Wire Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tent top base structures face issues with unstable power supply due to shaking of lighting fixtures, damage to electric wires during mounting, and difficulty in hanging lamps, leading to poor illumination and reduced stability.

Innovation Solution

A tent top base structure with a lamp holder and power storage holder, featuring a wire-passing hole, first clamping groove, and pressing plate to stabilize the electric wire, along with a guide plate and positioning slots for secure mounting and improved heat dissipation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the electric wire is directly pressed between the lampshade and the base for connection, then the electrical connection is achieved, but the electric wire is damaged due to continuous squeezing and shaking during mounting

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of power supplyVSAvoiddamage to electric wire
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a wire fixing component as an intermediary element between the electric wire and the lampshade/base assembly. This component includes a clamping groove and a pressing plate that work together to secure the electric wire, preventing it from being directly squeezed between the lampshade and base. The intermediary structure protects the wire from damage while maintaining electrical connection stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the electrical connection structure into distinct functional components: the wire fixing component with clamping groove, the pressing plate, and the lampshade/base assembly. This segmentation allows the electric wire to be secured in a dedicated groove rather than being compressed between structural components, reducing damage risk while maintaining connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If the lampshade and base are fixedly connected by bolts or clamping fitting to stabilize the lighting fixture, then the structural stability is improved, but the electric wire is clamped too tightly and damaged during mounting

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoiddamage to electric wire
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The wire fixing component serves as a mediator that separates the structural connection function (lampshade to base) from the wire securing function. The clamping groove and pressing plate create a dedicated wire protection zone, allowing the lampshade and base to be firmly connected without transmitting excessive clamping force to the electric wire.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by creating a specific region (clamping groove) with different mechanical properties for wire containment. The groove provides localized protection and guidance for the electric wire, while the pressing plate applies controlled pressure only where needed to secure the wire without damaging it, distinguishing this local area from the general structural connection zones.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple hooks are arranged on the inner top wall of the tent for hanging lighting lamps, then the lighting installation capability is provided, but it is difficult for people to hang lighting lamps due to the tall height of the spread-out tent

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting installation capabilityVSAvoidease of hanging lighting lamps
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by designing the lighting fixture with integrated mounting structures (mounting frame with positioning slots and connecting components) that enable automatic alignment and connection. The fixture can be mounted without requiring persons to reach high positions, as the structure allows for ground-level or lower-position assembly and attachment to the tent interior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic mounting mechanisms including detachable connecting components and flexible positioning slots that allow the lighting fixture to be assembled and adjusted at convenient heights. The mounting frame can be positioned and secured without requiring precise high-position operations, making the installation process adaptable to different user capabilities and tent configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12448807B2Tent top base structure
Publication Date: 2025.10.21 LINHAI MEIDENG LIGHTING CO LTD
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AI summary

A tent top base structure is provided, belonging to the technical field of tent top bases. The tent top base structure includes a lamp holder and a power storage holder for mounting a power source. The power storage holder is detachably connected to the lamp holder. A mounting frame for placing a lamp fixture is arranged in the lamp holder. A wire-passing hole communicating with an inner cavity of the power storage holder is formed in the lamp holder. The mounting frame is provided with a clamping groove with an opening facing downwards. The tent top base structure also includes a pressing plate connected to the lamp holder, the pressing plate is partially embedded in the clamping groove and blocks the opening of the clamping groove, and a wire-passing gap is formed between an upper end of the pressing plate and a top wall of the clamping groove.