Weighted Base Lawn Lamp Holder for Stable Ground Mounting
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lawn lamp supports lack a weighted base that can be inserted into the ground and secure means to removably mount lawn lamps, limiting their stability and installation options.
Innovation Solution
A lawn lamp holder with a weighted base and a tube that extends from the base, featuring a channel to receive a lawn lamp post and a securement member for adjustable mounting and orientation, allowing the lamp to be easily inserted into the ground and adjusted without damaging the surrounding soil.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a weighted base is inserted into the ground to provide stability, then the stability of the lamp holder is improved, but the complexity of installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp holder is divided into separate components: a weighted base, a tube, and a securement member. This segmentation allows the base to be inserted into the ground first for stability, then the tube and securement member are added separately to complete the assembly, reducing installation complexity while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The weighted base is positioned and secured in the ground before adding the tube and lamp mounting components. This preliminary action establishes the stable foundation first, making the subsequent installation of other components simpler and ensuring the overall structure achieves stability without requiring complex simultaneous installation procedures.
2Ease of operation
If a tube with channel is used to receive the lamp post, then the ease of mounting the lamp is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tube and channel are merged into a single integrated component. The tube is formed with an integrated channel that receives the lamp post, eliminating the need for separate channel components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining ease of mounting through the simple insertion motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The tube serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, forms the channel for lamp post reception, and works with the securement member to enable adjustable mounting. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining mounting ease.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a securement member is used to removably couple the lamp, then the adaptability for different lamp types is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securement member is designed as a universal component that can accommodate various lamp types and configurations. Its simple design allows it to work with different lamp weights and styles, providing adaptability without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms or multiple specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The securement member is extracted as a separate, removable component rather than being integrated into the tube or base. This extraction allows it to be independently designed for versatility and easily removed or replaced if needed, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability for different lamp types.
Data Source
AI summary
A lawn lamp holder for removably mounting lawn lamps in a ground surface includes a base which comprises a shell and a weighted material which is contained in an interior space defined by the shell. A tube is coupled to and extends away from a top end of the base. The tube defines a channel therein and has an open end opposite the base which extends into the channel. The channel is sized to receive a post of a lawn lamp therein through the open end.