Waterproof Lighting Fixture Quick Plug Interconnection Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional linear lighting fixtures face challenges in maintaining a continuous light source and resisting water ingress, particularly when connecting multiple fixtures, due to gaps and exposed frames.
Innovation Solution
A quick plug linear lighting fixture design featuring an aluminum extruded waterproof component with embedded sealing strips and a quick plug connector system that allows for easy connection and improved waterproofing by embedding a waterproof part within the trunking and using sealing strips between the waterproof part and the main body, along with a quick plug port for electrical coupling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If conventional linear lighting fixtures are connected together, then the light source can be extended, but water can enter the trunking through connection gaps
Solution Approach 1:
A waterproof connector serves as an intermediary component between two lighting fixtures. This connector includes a waterproof body with sealing structures that prevent water from penetrating through the connection interface, while simultaneously providing electrical connection terminals to extend the light source continuity across multiple fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connection terminals are nested within the waterproof connector body. The terminals are housed inside the waterproof structure, ensuring that the electrical connection interface is protected from water ingress while maintaining the ability to connect multiple fixtures in sequence.
2Length of stationary object
If conventional linear lighting fixtures are connected together, then the light source can be extended, but the connection process is inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into modular fixtures that can be independently installed and then quickly connected through the waterproof connector. Each fixture maintains its structural integrity while the connector enables rapid assembly, reducing installation time compared to conventional fixed installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The waterproof connector acts as a pre-fabricated intermediary component that simplifies the connection process. By incorporating all necessary electrical terminals and waterproof sealing in a single integrated component, it eliminates the need for complex field assembly operations.
3Length of stationary object
If conventional linear lighting fixtures are connected together, then the light source can be extended, but exposed frames and gaps are visible
Solution Approach 1:
The waterproof connector serves as an aesthetic intermediary that bridges two lighting fixtures. Its design includes frameless or minimal-frame structures with smooth surfaces that match the aesthetic of the connected fixtures, eliminating visible gaps and exposed frames at the connection interface.
4Length of stationary object
If conventional linear lighting fixtures are connected together, then the light source can be extended, but the connection structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The waterproof connector merges multiple functions into a single integrated component: electrical connection terminals, waterproof sealing structures, and mechanical mounting features are all combined in one piece. This consolidation simplifies the overall connection structure compared to using separate components for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting fixture includes an elongated main body with side covers and housing power supply, a waterproof part, a base attached to the waterproof part opposite the main body and having a lamp panel, a translucent cover attached to the base to cover the lamp panel, a quick plug port provided at one end of the main body, and first and second ports provided at another end of the main body. The first port is electrically connected to the power supply, while the second port is configured to be coupled to an external power source or to the quick plug port of a second lighting fixture.