Wireless Switch Housing With Pivot Access for Battery Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless switches face challenges in servicing batteries due to the need for frequent battery replacements, and they often require removal from the wall or surface for access, which disrupts the aesthetic appearance.
Innovation Solution
A wireless switch design that allows battery access without removing it from the wall or surface, featuring a frame that pivots or slides to an open position, providing access to the battery compartment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the wireless switch is mounted to a wall-box or surface mounted to a wall, then the aesthetic appearance is maintained and the switch is securely installed, but the batteries cannot be accessed for replacement without removing the switch
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a stationary base and a movable frame portion that can be separated from each other. The frame portion containing the actuator can be removed or opened independently from the base, allowing battery access without removing the entire switch from the wall mounting location.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is designed to be movable relative to the base, transitioning between a closed position that maintains aesthetic appearance and an open position that provides battery access. This dynamic structure allows the same housing to serve both aesthetic and functional requirements at different times.
2Ease of repair
If the wireless switch requires removal from the wall or surface for battery access, then the batteries can be replaced, but the aesthetic appearance is disrupted and installation is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into a stationary base and a movable frame portion. This segmentation allows the frame to be independently manipulated for battery access while the base remains mounted to the wall, simplifying the servicing procedure.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable frame design enables battery access without complete removal from mounting. The frame can be opened or removed from the base while the base remains固定在墙上, reducing the complexity of the battery replacement procedure.
3Ease of operation
If a movable frame design is implemented for battery access, then battery replacement is simplified, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into two main portions: a stationary base and a movable frame. This segmentation creates a simple yet effective mechanism for battery access without requiring complex moving parts or mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is designed to be movable relative to the base through simple mechanical means such as hinges, slides, or snap-fit connections. This dynamic design enables easy battery access while keeping the structural complexity manageable through straightforward mechanical linkages.
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AI summary
An electrical device such as, for example, a battery-powered electrical switch is disclosed. The battery-powered wireless switch includes one or more mechanisms arranged and configured to provide simplified access for servicing (e.g., replacing) the batteries located within the wireless switch. In one embodiment, the wireless switch is arranged and configured so that the batteries may be accessed by reconfiguring the wireless switch from a first closed position to a second opened position to access the batteries. Thus arranged, removal of the wireless switch from a wall-box or a surface of a wall is not required, the user may only need to remove the wall-plate in order to reconfigure the wireless switch. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the wireless switch is pivoted from the first position to the second position to provide access to the batteries.