Twist-Lock Mount and Wire Cover for Detachable LED Luminaire
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting systems lack flexibility and user customization, with visible lead wires from light emitting diodes (LEDs) being unsightly and in need of protection, and existing technologies do not fully utilize the benefits of LEDs in illumination applications.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire system with interchangeable optics and magnetically attached trim, featuring a twist-and-lock mount and a wire cover that hides and protects the wiring, allowing for customizable light distribution and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional LED mounting is used, then LEDs can be mounted on circuit board, but lead wires become visible and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the lead wires from the visible area by introducing a wire cover that encapsulates them. The wire cover separates the functional wiring from the aesthetic light-emitting area, removing the harmful visual effect while preserving the simple LED mounting approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire cover acts as an intermediary element between the circuit board with lead wires and the visible light-emitting area. It mediates by providing a protective and aesthetic covering that hides the unsightly wires while allowing the LEDs to function normally.
2Ease of operation
If LEDs are mounted with visible wiring, then installation is simple, but the wiring lacks protection and appears unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The wire cover serves as a protective intermediary that shields the exposed lead wires from physical damage, environmental factors, and accidental contact. This intermediary structure enhances wiring reliability without complicating the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire cover is designed as a flexible protective shell that can accommodate the wiring while providing mechanical protection. The shell structure protects the wires from damage while maintaining ease of installation through its adaptable form.
3Stability of the object's composition
If fixed lighting components are used, then structure is stable, but flexibility and user customization are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the lighting system into separable components: the light module with LEDs, the wire cover, and the mounting structure. This segmentation allows individual components to be replaced or customized while maintaining overall system stability through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure incorporates dynamic features such as twist-and-lock mechanisms and magnetic attachments that enable components to be easily attached and detached. This dynamic design provides flexibility for customization while maintaining stable operation when components are assembled.
4Reliability
If traditional mounting systems are used, then components are securely fixed, but interchangeability and customization are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system uses dynamic attachment mechanisms like twist-and-lock interfaces and magnetic connections that provide secure fixation during operation but allow easy removal when needed. These mechanisms transition between locked and unlocked states, balancing reliability with ease of replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional permanent mechanical fastening systems with magnetic attachment and twist-and-lock mechanisms. These substituted systems maintain secure component fixation while enabling tool-free or simplified removal for interchangeability and customization.
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 flexible and user-friendly customization of lighting systems, improves the utilization of LEDs by hiding unsightly wiring and providing protection, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet assembly including a plurality of magnets spaced apart from one another around a periphery of the wire cover
Data Source
AI summary
A system can comprise tabs and notches or a twist-and-lock mount for detachably mounting components adjacent a light emitting diode that is utilized for illumination, for example in a luminaire. Representative mounted components can include protective covers and optics for managing light emitted by the light emitting diode. The tabs and notches can be located rear of an aperture in a recessed lighting fixture or in a cover of a luminaire, for example. That cover, or another cover that may not utilize a releasable mount, can extend circumferentially about a periphery of a light emitting diode to cover and protect wiring for the light emitting diode and to hide the wiring from view by people occupying an illuminated space.