Waterfront Light Assembly Frame for Moisture-Resistant Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing waterfront illumination devices face issues with reliability, maintenance, and flexibility due to water exposure, requiring frequent repairs, lack of interchangeability, and inflexible positioning, and do not provide convenient assembly separation and engagement.
Innovation Solution
A reconfigurable waterfront lighting device with a light assembly frame and end caps, using mechanical fasteners and supplemental components like L-shaped brackets, lateral collars, and end collars for secure attachment to various structures, enabling easy assembly and repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wiring or battery systems are used to power waterfront illumination devices, then electrical power can be provided to the lighting units, but water and moisture cause electrical shorting, circuit breaker tripping, or battery contact degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes all electrical components (wiring, batteries, circuit breakers) from the waterfront illumination system entirely. Instead, it uses solar-powered LED lights that require no electrical infrastructure, eliminating the harmful interaction between electrical systems and water/moisture environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the electrical power system with a solar-powered system using photovoltaic cells and rechargeable batteries enclosed in a waterproof housing. This substitution eliminates exposed electrical connections while maintaining lighting functionality through solar energy conversion and storage.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If traditional waterfront illumination devices are used, then lighting can be provided along the waterfront structure, but they require frequent maintenance and repairs due to water exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs modular LED light units with integrated solar panels and rechargeable batteries that can be easily replaced as complete units. This modular approach makes maintenance simple - defective units are swapped out rather than repaired, reducing maintenance complexity and frequency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses waterproof enclosures and sealed housings that protect internal components from water and moisture. These protective barriers prevent corrosion and electrical failures, significantly extending the operational lifespan of the illumination devices in harsh waterfront environments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional waterfront illumination devices are used, then lighting can be provided to the waterfront structure, but they are not reconfigurable to accommodate upgrades or custom positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the illumination system into separate modular components: light units, mounting brackets, and support structures. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and configured, enabling easy repositioning and adaptation to different waterfront structures without requiring complex reinstallation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs universal mounting brackets and attachment mechanisms that can accommodate various waterfront structures (docks, piers, boat lifts, railings). This multi-functionality allows the same illumination system to be adapted to different locations and configurations, providing positioning flexibility without increasing installation complexity.
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AI summary
The inventive illumination device includes a light assembly frame having a first longitudinal extending wall, a second longitudinal extending wall, a first upper beam, a first lower beam, a first wall end, a second upper beam, a second wall end, and a second lower beam providing an open top and an open bottom. A first end cap having a first rectangular shaped insert is disposed in the first wall end. A second end cap having a second rectangular shaped insert is disposed in the second wall end. A removable light assembly is positioned in the open top. The light assembly frame may be releasably engaged to a variety of supplemental support components proximate to a body of water.