Track Lighting Kit for Single Ceiling Fixture Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing track lighting systems are not designed to be easily adaptable for use with a single ceiling light fixture, lacking flexibility and efficient light direction control.

Innovation Solution

A track lighting kit comprising a rail positioned near the ceiling light fixture with a socket that is selectively coupled to it, allowing a light support to be moved along the rail, which is equipped with a light emitter that can be positioned and angled for directed lighting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing track lighting systems are used, then lighting coverage is provided, but adaptability to single ceiling light fixtures is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to single ceiling light fixtureVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The track lighting system is divided into separate modular components: a rail assembly that mounts to the ceiling fixture, a socket assembly that couples to the rail, and a light support assembly that moves along the rail. This segmentation allows the system to be adapted to single ceiling light fixtures while maintaining flexibility in configuration and installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If light support is fixed in position, then installation is simple, but lighting coverage and direction control are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight direction controlVSAvoidinstallation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The light support assembly is designed to be movable along the rail rather than fixed, allowing dynamic repositioning to achieve desired lighting coverage and direction. The rail provides a guided path that maintains electrical connection while enabling the user to adjust the light emitter's position and angle for optimal illumination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Area of stationary object

If multiple ceiling light fixtures are required for track lighting, then lighting coverage is adequate, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting coverage areaVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rail assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can be installed on a single ceiling light fixture while providing extended lighting coverage. The socket assembly couples to the rail and provides electrical connection, allowing the system to function as a complete track lighting solution from a single fixture rather than requiring multiple fixtures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9618172B1Track lighting kit configured for use with a single ceiling light fixture
Publication Date: 2017.04.11 MEANS III HUDIS
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AI summary

The track lighting assembly includes a rail that may be positioned proximate the ceiling light fixture. A socket is coupled to the rail. The socket is selectively operationally coupled to the ceiling light fixture. The rail is retained on the ceiling light fixture. A rail contact is coupled to the rail. The rail contact is operationally coupled to the socket. A light support is operationally coupled to the rail. The light support is selectively movable along the rail. The light support is operationally coupled to the contact. The light support is in communication with the socket. A fixture is operationally coupled to the light support. The fixture is in communication with the contact. A light emitter is operationally coupled to the fixture. The light emitter selectively emits light.