AU2017101614A4

AU2017101614A4 - Agile Mounting System for Linear Lighting

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Publication number: AU2017101614A4
Application number: AU2017101614A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Trent Carter; Nathan Moffat; David O'driscoll
Original assignee: Brightgreen Pty Ltd
Current assignee: Brightgreen Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2017-11-17
Filing date: 2017-11-17
Publication date: 2017-12-21
Anticipated expiration: 2025-11-17

Abstract

Agile Mounting System For Linear Lighting [001] An agile mounting system for a linear lighting is provided. The agile mounting system for linear lighting includes a continuous luminaire and at least one mounting bracket. The continuous luminaire includes at least one segment of a light source housing and a light source. The continuous luminaire also includes a light engine thermally bonded to the light source housing and the light source. The at least one mounting bracket includes a fixing surface and a resiliently flexible member. The fixing surface is positioned adjacent to a mounting surface when installed and the resiliently flexible member is extending perpendicular to the fixing surface for receiving the continuous light source housing via a snap-fit engagement. (5 to cC r~j

Description

Agile Mounting System For Linear Lighting

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

[001] This disclosure relates generally to a mounting system for linear lighting, and more particularly to an agile mounting system for linear lighting comprising a continuous luminaire and at least a mounting bracket.

BACKGROUND

[002] Typically, for the installation of a surface mounted linear lighting system, there is a need for a housing to be fixed to the mounting surface, luminaire segments to be joined and transformer wired prior to final assembly of the product. The installation methods of the existing linear lighting solutions involve a high proportion of the final product to be assembled on site since the final product needs to be disassembled for installation.

[003] Further, the installation of existing linear lighting systems on different mounting surfaces requires varied installation techniques thereby increasing the complexity and duration of installation. For example a typical linear lighting system may consist of recessed, surface mounted and suspended luminaires within the same space and each mounting method requires a different installation technique. Thus, a homogenous linear lighting installation process across multiple mounting surfaces is not available.

[004] The existing solutions provides several alternatives to reduce the complexity of typical linear lighting installation. The existing installation methods offer detailed installation diagrams to the end user or provide qualified installers who know the system to remove the learning curve. As a result, on-site labour is required to install a linear lighting system. Further, the existing installation methods make use of electrical connectors on multiple preassembled sections, or make use of snap-fit light engines to speed up assembly into the luminaire housing. Moreover, an alternative of shipping longer sections is also considered to limit the amount of joints in the installation. |005] Furthermore, while installing a linear lighting traditional system, the installer may be on a ladder for majority of the installation working on segments of the luminaire which are directly above the installer. Working in this position limits access, increasing the duration of tasks and over a period of time, causing strain to the installer due to unfavourable body position. In addition, it is not easy for the installer to carry all the required tools or components while installing the linear lighting and therefore, the installer may need to do multiple trips up and down the ladder thereby increasing the installation time.

SUMMARY |006] In order to solve at least some of the above mentioned problems, an agile or a quick mounting system for linear lighting is needed. A mounting system facilitating reduction in time, error and complexity for installation of linear lighting with the incorporation of a quick mounting system that removes the need to disassemble the final product for installation is needed. A system that reduces the complexity as the installation technique and avoids the installers multiple trips up and down the ladder is needed.

[007] Briefly, according to an exemplary embodiment, an agile mounting system for linear lighting is provided. The agile mounting system for linear lighting includes a continuous luminaire and at least one mounting bracket. The continuous luminaire includes at least one segment of a light source housing and a light source. The continuous luminaire also includes a light engine thermally bonded to the light source housing and the light source. The at least one mounting bracket includes a fixing surface and a resiliently flexible member. The fixing surface is positioned adjacent to a mounting surface when installed and the resiliently flexible member is extending perpendicular to the fixing surface for receiving the continuous light source housing via a snap-fit engagement. |008] The summary above is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. Further aspects, exemplary embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[009] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the exemplary embodiments can be better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein: [0010] FIG. 1 illustrates an agile mounting system featuring its profile view and another profile view with assembled segment that is configured for installation of linear lighting, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; [0011] FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric view and a side view of a the agile mounting system with assembled segment that is configured for installation of linear lighting, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; [0012] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 illustrates the step by step installation process of the agile mounting system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; [0013] FIG. 5 illustrates the step by step installation process (alternative perspective) of the agile mounting system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and [0014] FIG. 6 illustrates various mounting bracket configurations for different mounting surfaces, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[00151 Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. (0017] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof. |0018] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not comprise only those steps but may comprise other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment. |0019] At least one exemplary embodiment is generally directed toward an agile mounting system for linear lighting. The agile mounting system for linear lighting includes a continuous luminaire and at least one mounting bracket. The continuous luminaire includes at least one segment of a light source housing and a light source. The at least one mounting bracket includes a fixing surface and a resiliently flexible member. The fixing surface is positioned adjacent to a mounting surface when installed and the resiliently flexible member is extending perpendicular to the fixing surface for receiving the continuous light source housing via a snap-fit engagement. |0020] The system as disclosed in the present disclosure reduces time and complexity of a linear lighting system installation. In one embodiment, the present disclosure discloses an agile or a quick mounting system that removes the need to disassemble the luminaire for installation. The secondary benefit of the agile mounting system is the consistency in the installation methods across multiple mounting surfaces, further reducing the time and complexity of a linear lighting system installation. |0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting. |0022| In addition to the illustrative aspects, exemplary embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. 10023] FIG. 1 illustrates an agile mounting system 100 featuring its profde view 100-A and another profde view 100-B with assembled segment that is configured for installation of linear lighting, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the profile view 100-A of the agile mounting system 100 illustrates a fixing surface 102, a mounting bracket 104, a resiliently flexible member 106, a luminaire 108, a light source housing 110, a light engine 112, and a light source 114.

[0024] In one embodiment, the FIG. 1 illustrates the agile mounting system 100 configured for installation of linear lighting that removes the need to disassemble the luminaire (continuous luminaire 108) during the process of installation. The secondary benefit of the quick mounting system 100 is the consistency in the installation method across multiple mounting surfaces, further reducing the time and complexity of the linear lighting system installation. |0025] Referring to FIG. 1, the agile mounting system 100 includes at least one mounting bracket 104 comprising the fixing surface 102 adjacent to the mounting surface when installed and the resiliently flexible member 106 extending generally perpendicular to the fixing surface 102 for receiving the continuous light source housing 110 via snap-fit engagement.

[0026] The agile mounting system 100 further comprises the continuous luminaire 108. In one embodiment, the continuous luminaire 108 includes at least one segment of a light source housing 110 and light source 114. The continuous luminaire also includes a light engine thermally bonded to the light source housing and the light source. The resiliently flexible member 106 required for the snap fit engagement could be on the light source housing 110 instead of the mounting bracket 104. |0027] In one example embodiment, during the process of installation the continuous luminaire 108 can be assembled and wired at the desired position of the installer prior fixing to the mounting surface via the at least one mounting bracket 104. In another embodiment, the at least one mounting bracket 104 can be modified for various mounting methods including recessed, surface mounted and suspended linear systems. |0028] In one embodiment, the continuous luminaire 108 includes a light engine 112 which is thermally bonded to the light source 114 and light source housing 110. The light engine 112 is assembled with the light source housing 110 via a rail type engagement. When assembled (as shown by reference numeral 100-B), the length of the light engine 112 and light source housing 110 are offset such that the offset provides rigidity at the join of two segments, wherein the one segment includes the light source 114 and the light source housing 110 and the light engine 112 whilst also preventing light leaks. In the preferred embodiment the force required to disengage the light source housing 110 from the mounting bracket 104 is less than the force required to disengage the mounting bracket 104 from the mounting surface such that the mounting surface is not damaged when servicing the luminaire 108. |0029] In one example embodiment, the continuous luminaire 108 could be fixed to the mounting bracket 104 via magnetic force instead of a snap fit. In another embodiment, the luminaire 108 could be fixed to the mounting bracket 104 via a push-to-close latch instead of a snap fit. In yet another embodiment, luminaire 108 could be fixed to the mounting bracket 104 via any combination of the above retention methods. |0030] FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric view 200-A and a side view 200-B of the agile mounting system 100 of FIG 1., with assembled segment that is configured for installation of linear lighting, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 2, the offset length 202 is used to provide rigidity between the segments, wherein the one segment includes the light source 114 and the light source housing 110 and the light engine 112 whilst also preventing light leaks.

[0031] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 illustrates the step by step installation process of the agile mounting system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 3, disassembled segments of a continuous luminaire are shown as shown by reference numeral 300-A. The continuous luminaire are shown as shown by reference numeral 300-A are shipped to the installation site. The assembled segments of a continuous luminaire are shown by reference numeral 300-B. In one embodiment, the segments are joined on-site in the preferred location of installer. The joining of segments is easy task (may be plug and play) for the installer. In FIG.4, the image 400-A shows a surface mounted bracket. The mounting bracket is fixed to the mounting surface. Further, the image 400-B shows a continuous luminaire fixed to the mounting bracket. In one embodiment, the assembled luminaire is fixed to mounting surface.

[0032] FIG. 5 illustrates the step by step installation process (alternative perspective) of the agile mounting system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 5, disassembled segments of a continuous luminaire are shown as shown by reference numeral 502-A. The continuous luminaire are shown as shown by reference numeral 502-A are shipped to the installation site. The assembled segments of a continuous luminaire are shown by reference numeral 502-B. In one embodiment, the segments are joined on-site in the preferred location of installer. Referring to FIG. 5, the image 504-A shows a surface mounted bracket. The mounting bracket is fixed to the mounting surface. Further, the image 504-B shows a continuous luminaire fixed to the mounting bracket. In one embodiment, the assembled luminaire is fixed to mounting surface.

[0033] FIG. 6 illustrates various mounting bracket configurations for different mounting surfaces, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 6, all mounting brackets use the same bracket-light source housing assembly method. The mounting bracket for surface mount is shown by reference numeral 602. The mounting bracket for recessed mount trimless is shown by reference numeral 604. The mounting bracket for suspended mount is shown by reference numeral 606. The mounting bracket for surface mount 90 degree is shown by reference numeral 608. The mounting bracket for recessed mount is shown by reference numeral 610. |0034] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.

Claims

Claims:

1. An agile mounting system for linear lighting, the agile mounting system comprises: a continuous luminaire comprising: and at least one segment of a light source housing, a light source; and a light engine thermally bonded to the light source housing and the light source; at least one mounting bracket comprising: a fixing surface; wherein the fixing surface is positioned adjacent to a mounting surface when installed; and a resiliently flexible member extending perpendicular to the fixing surface for receiving the continuous light source housing via a snap-fit engagement.
2. The agile mounting system of claim 1, wherein the light engine is assembled with the light source housing via a rail type engagement.
3. The agile mounting system of claim 2, wherein the assembly of the light engine with the light source housing is configured to provide rigidity at the join of the light source and the light source housing and the light engine whilst preventing light leaks.
4. The agile mounting system of claim 1, wherein the continuous luminaire further comprises an assembly comprising one or more mechanical joiners and power connectors that can be configured as required for a plug and play linear system.
5. The agile mounting system of claim 4, wherein the assembly of the continuous luminaire in sections is viable for easy shipping.
6. The agile mounting system of claim 1, wherein the snap-fit engagement allows all sections of the continuous luminaire to be joined and wired on ground or anyplace having appropriate access and ergonomics.
7. The agile mounting system of claim 6, wherein the the snap-fit engagement is configured to be used across plurality of products and mounting surfaces.
8. The agile mounting system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of products and mounting surfaces comprise recessed mounted, surface mounted, suspended linear systems or combinations thereof.
9. The agile mounting system of claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket is selected based on the mounting surface which is fixed to a desired position.
10. The agile mounting system of claim 9, wherein during installation the continuous luminaire is assembled and wired at the desired position of an installer prior fixing to the mounting surface via the at least one mounting bracket.