Ventilation Grille With Detachable Lamp Unit for Easy Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ventilation grilles integrated with lamp units are not easily detachable, leading to unnecessary replacement of non-failed components when the illumination part needs to be replaced, causing environmental and user burden.
Innovation Solution
A ventilation grille with an annular panel and a detachable lamp unit, where the lamp unit is securely attachable and detachable without requiring the replacement of other components, featuring a regulating part to restrict movement and facilitate easy detachment and firm attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the lamp unit is firmly screwed to the panel, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the ease of detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp unit is divided into separate components (illumination part and fan unit) that can be independently detached. The illumination part can be removed without affecting the fan unit, allowing selective replacement of only the failed component rather than the entire assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static firm screw connection to a dynamic system that allows both secure attachment during operation and easy detachment when needed. The illumination part can be quickly removed by simply pulling it out, while the fan unit remains firmly attached to the panel.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the lamp unit is integrated with the panel, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp unit is segmented into the illumination part and fan unit, both of which can be independently removed from the panel. This segmentation allows the illumination part to be easily replaced without affecting the structural stability of the panel or the fan unit during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination part is extracted as a separate, easily removable component from the integrated assembly. This extraction enables the illumination part to be replaced independently while the fan unit remains firmly integrated with the panel, maintaining structural stability.
3Reliability
If the entire ventilation grille is replaced when the illumination part fails, then the reliability is improved, but the loss of substance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilation grille is segmented into replaceable modules, specifically the illumination part that can be independently removed and replaced. This allows only the failed illumination part to be discarded while the functional fan unit and panel structure are retained and reused.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination part is designed as a disposable component that can be easily discarded when failed, while the fan unit and panel structure are recovered and retained for continued use. This selective discarding and recovering reduces material waste compared to replacing the entire ventilation grille.
Data Source
AI summary
A ventilation grille has an annular shape, and includes a panel and a lamp unit. The panel includes an intake opening provided around a central part of the annular shape, and a frame provided around the intake opening. The lamp unit is provided in the central part of the annular shape. The panel has a structure for attaching and detaching the lamp unit.