Under-Cabinet Light Detachable Module and Magnetic Fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing under-cabinet lights are difficult to disassemble and maintain, with magnetic elements often falling off due to weak adhesive bonds and compromised aesthetics from excess glue.
Innovation Solution
A novel under-cabinet light design featuring a detachable light-emitting module, a connecting end cover that seals the receiving cavity, and a magnetic element firmly attached to a fixing seat within the housing, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If magnetic elements are bonded to the housing with glue, then the magnetic element can be attached to the housing, but the glue application amount is difficult to control causing overflow that compromises cabinet aesthetics and the fixing strength is weak causing the magnetic element to fall off after long-term use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the magnetic element from direct glue bonding to the housing and places it on a separate magnetic element plate. This plate is then installed in a dedicated cavity within the housing, eliminating the need for glue application and preventing glue overflow while maintaining strong fixation through mechanical engagement of the cavity structure.
2Ease of repair
If most parts of under-cabinet lights are connected fixedly, then the structure is stable, but when one part is damaged it cannot be detached and replaced separately by users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the under-cabinet light into distinct modular segments: the housing, the magnetic element plate, and the light-emitting module. These segments are connected through detachable mechanisms allowing individual replacement of damaged components while maintaining overall structural stability during normal operation. The light-emitting module can be separately removed from the housing for replacement without damaging other parts.
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 design enables users to replace damaged parts easily, prevents magnetic elements from falling off, and maintains a clean, aesthetically pleasing installation, enhancing user convenience and product longevity.
Implementation Method 1
the under-cabinet lights can be magnetically connected to the cabinets more easily, so most under-cabinet lights on the market are attached onto cabinets by magnetic elements
Data Source
AI summary
A under-cabinet light comprises housing and light-emitting module, the housing is provided with receiving cavity, the light-emitting module is detachably arranged in the receiving cavity, a connecting end cover is arranged on the housing and seals an end of the receiving cavity, light trough is arranged on a side wall of the receiving cavity, the light-emitting module comprises circuit board and light-emitting body detachably connected to the circuit board, a fixing seat is detachably arranged in the housing and located in the receiving cavity; a magnetic element is arranged on the fixing seat, the circuit board is connected to the connecting end cover, the light-emitting body is arranged in the light trough; when the connecting end cover is separated from the housing, the end of the receiving cavity is open, the connecting end cover drives the circuit board to move away from the receiving cavity.