Track Adapter Clamping Structure for Stable Power Contact

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing track lamps are prone to safety hazards due to unstable magnetic connections, which can cause lamps to fall or experience poor power contact, especially when rotating or swinging, and they occupy significant space due to their large size and height.

Innovation Solution

A track adapter and electrical system that includes a connection body with first and second clamping pieces, power supply spring pieces, and signal spring pieces for secure mechanical and electrical connections, allowing the track to be connected from the outside and reducing its overall height and space occupancy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If magnetic connection is used for track lamps, then installation is simplified, but connection stability deteriorates causing lamps to fall or experience poor power contact

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidconnection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the magnetic connection system with a mechanical clamping system. The clamping pieces with elastic elements provide reliable mechanical engagement with the track, eliminating the instability of magnetic connections while maintaining ease of installation through the snap-fit design of the clamping mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter is divided into multiple functional components: connection body, clamping pieces, elastic elements, and electrical connection pieces. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally - clamping for mechanical stability, elastic elements for maintaining contact pressure, and electrical pieces for power transmission.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If traditional track lamp structure is used, then power supply is simple, but space occupancy increases due to large size and height

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply structureVSAvoidspace occupancy

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a nested structure where the electrical connection pieces and power supply components are integrated within the adapter body and track structure. The adapter houses the electrical connections internally, and the track design incorporates power supply conduits, eliminating the need for external wiring and reducing overall space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple functions into integrated components: the adapter combines mechanical clamping, electrical connection, and signal transmission functions in a single unit. The track integrates power supply conductors within its structure, eliminating separate wiring systems and reducing the overall footprint of the lighting installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If magnetic connection is used for track lamps, then installation is easier, but safety hazards increase due to lamps falling or poor power contact

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidsafety hazards

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the unsafe magnetic connection with a secure mechanical clamping system that provides positive engagement with the track. The clamping pieces with elastic elements ensure reliable mechanical retention, preventing lamp fall-off while maintaining easy installation through the snap-fit design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic elements within the clamping pieces provide continuous contact pressure and compensation for misalignment or wear before failure can occur. This pre-applied mechanical pressure ensures sustained reliable connection and power contact, preventing safety hazards before they arise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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

The solution provides a stable and secure connection between the track and electrical devices, preventing safety hazards and minimizing space occupancy while enabling easy installation and intelligent control.

Implementation Method 1

a power supply spring piece provided on the first clamping piece and/or the second clamping piece for electrical connection

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20240353090A1Track adapter, track and electrical system

Publication Date: 2024.10.24 SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a track adapter, a track, and an electrical system. The track adapter is configured for coupling an electrical device to a track, and including: a connection body, a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece respectively movably connected to the connection body, and a power supply spring piece provided on the first clamping piece and/or the second clamping piece for electrical connection, wherein the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are disposed facing each other from opposite sides of the connection body, and the first clamping piece, the second clamping piece and the connection body enclose to form an accommodating space at least partially housing the track.