Underwater Light Mounting Plate for Versatile Surface Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing underwater light mounting apparatuses lack versatility and are not suitable for mounting underwater lights on a wide variety of surfaces, limiting their application and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A mounting apparatus with a versatile design featuring a mounting plate with multiple apertures and slots for various fasteners, allowing for secure attachment to underwater surfaces, including a C-shaped bracket for jet return assemblies and adjustable angle configurations, enabling flexible installation on different niches and surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a simple mounting apparatus is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different surfaces is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate incorporates multiple types of apertures (mounting apertures, attachment apertures, connector apertures) that can accommodate various fastener types and mounting configurations, enabling a single device to function with diverse surfaces and installation requirements
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple aperture types are added to increase versatility, then the adaptability improves, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple aperture types and mounting functions are integrated into a single mounting plate structure, allowing various mounting configurations to be achieved through one component rather than requiring multiple separate parts
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AI summary
Mounting apparatus for mounting an underwater light to a surface of a pool of water, comprising a mounting plate having a plurality of spaced-apart mounting apertures each shaped to receive a mounting fastener to mount an underwater light assembly to the mounting plate, and a plurality of connector apertures each shaped to receive a connector fastener. The mounting apparatus may also comprise a C-shaped bracket having a jet aperture shaped to receive a return jet conduit therethrough, the return jet bracket configured to be secured to the mounting plate. The mounting apparatus may also comprise an expandable width wedge assembly configured to allow the mounting apparatus to be wedged in an underwater niche. The mounting apparatus may also comprise an adjustable angle base assembly to be secured to an underwater surface, the adjustable angle base assembly secured to the mounting plate and configured to angle the mounting plate at a desired angle relative to the underwater surface.