Measuring tape lamp

The tape measure lamp addresses storage and usability issues of light strings by incorporating a rotating mechanism and USB charging, ensuring easy handling and prolonged lamp life.

CN119084849APending Publication Date: 2024-12-06TAIZHOU WANCHANG ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311246782.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-25
Publication Date
2024-12-06

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Technical Problem

Existing light strings are difficult to store and prone to entanglement due to their long length, affecting usability and service life.

Method used

A tape measure lamp design with a shell, rotating part, and specific structural features such as a light string receiving plate, snap joints, and a handle for easy storage and retrieval of the light string, along with a USB interface for charging and a switch button for convenient operation.

Benefits of technology

The design allows for easy use and storage of the light string, preventing entanglement and extending the lamp's lifespan, while providing a convenient carrying option and eliminating the need for battery replacement.

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Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the tape measure lamp is characterized in that the tape measure lamp comprises a shell and a rotating piece arranged in the shell, the rotating piece comprises a lamp string bearing disc and a lamp string surrounding the lamp string bearing disc, an opening is formed in the shell, and the lamp string can extend out of the lamp string bearing disc in the direction limited by the opening; the shell comprises an upper shell and a lower shell which is fixedly connected with the upper shell through a buckle combination part and is provided with a through hole; the buckle combination part comprises a protruding part arranged on the upper shell and a groove part which is arranged on the lower shell and matched with the protruding part, a sealing pipe is arranged in the groove part, a reinforcing pipe is further arranged in the sealing pipe, the length direction of the reinforcing pipe is parallel to the length direction of the sealing pipe, and the length direction of the reinforcing pipe is parallel to the length direction of the sealing pipe. The inner wall face of the sealing pipe comprises a plurality of arc faces which are directly in contact with the reinforcing pipe and concave inwards, and the arc faces are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction and the length direction of the sealing pipe and surround the reinforcing pipe. The invention is suitable for the technical field of lamps.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lamp technology, and more particularly to a tape measure lamp. Background Art

[0002] Light strings are widely used in the field of decorative lighting. They are usually hung on walls or objects to create an atmosphere. The light emitted by the light strings can serve as a good foil.

[0003] The existing light strings still have some defects when in use: when the existing light strings need to be stored after use, they are difficult to store due to their long length. If they are not organized in an orderly manner, they are prone to entanglement when used again, which is more troublesome to use and may even affect the service life of the light strings in serious cases. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a tape measure lamp.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a tape measure lamp, comprising a shell and a rotating part arranged in the shell, the rotating part comprising a light string receiving plate and a light string surrounding the light string receiving plate, an opening is arranged on the shell, and the light string can extend from the light string receiving plate along the direction defined by the opening; the shell comprises an upper shell and a lower shell fixedly connected to the upper shell by a snap joint and having a through hole; the snap joint comprises a protrusion arranged on the upper shell and a groove arranged on the lower shell and matched with the protrusion, a sealing tube is arranged in the groove, a reinforcing tube is also arranged in the sealing tube, the length direction of the reinforcing tube is parallel to the length direction of the sealing tube, the inner wall surface of the sealing tube comprises a plurality of inwardly concave arc surfaces directly in contact with the reinforcing tube, the plurality of arc surfaces are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction and the length direction of the sealing tube, and the plurality of arc surfaces are arranged around the reinforcing tube.

[0006] The present invention is further configured as follows: the curvature radii of some or all of the multiple curved surfaces are different; the multiple curved surfaces are distributed in an array, and the total area of ​​the multiple curved surfaces accounts for 80-100% of the inner wall surface of the sealing tube.

[0007] The present invention is further configured as follows: a U-shaped groove is provided on the lower shell body, and a handle matching the U-shaped groove is provided in the U-shaped groove.

[0008] The present invention is further configured as follows: an integrally formed positioning ring is coaxially arranged on the inner surface of the upper shell body, a circular ring groove is coaxially provided on the top of the light string supporting plate, a matching bearing is arranged between the outer cylindrical surface of the positioning ring and the circular ring groove, a positioning cylinder is also coaxially arranged in the circular ring groove, and the positioning cylinder and the inner cylindrical surface of the positioning ring are matched.

[0009] The present invention is further configured as follows: the opening is located on the upper shell, and a hook member is also provided on the upper shell, and the tail end of the hook member can pass through the opening and be fixedly connected to the head end of the light string.

[0010] The present invention is further configured as follows: a groove one is provided on the bottom surface of the light string support plate, and a rotating handle hinged to the light string support plate is provided in the groove one.

[0011] The present invention is further configured as follows: a power supply electrically connected to the light string is arranged in the light string supporting plate, a groove 2 is also provided on the bottom surface of the light string supporting plate, a USB interface electrically connected to the power supply is arranged in the groove 2, and a detachable protective cover adapted to the groove 2 and snap-connected is arranged at the open end of the groove 2.

[0012] The present invention is further configured as follows: a switch button electrically connected to the light string is arranged on the bottom surface of the light string support plate.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the rotation angle of the handle is 90°.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that: the diameter of the through hole is smaller than the bottom diameter of the light string support plate, and the bottom surface of the light string support plate and the bottom surface of the lower shell are on the same plane.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. Compared with the prior art, the tape measure lamp of the present invention can make the lamp string more convenient whether it is in use or stored after use. When it is to be used, the hook part is pulled out from the opening, the required length of the lamp string is pulled out, and finally the hook part is hung in the designated place, and the switch button is turned on to light up the lamp string; when it is needed to be stored after use, the switch button is first turned off to turn off the lamp string, and then the hook part is removed from the designated place, and then the rotating handle in the groove 1 at the bottom of the lamp string receiving plate is turned out from the groove 1, and then the housing is held by hand, and the rotating handle is turned to retract the lamp string and wrap it around the lamp string receiving plate. After all are retracted, the tail end of the hook part is inserted back into the opening, and finally the rotating handle is turned back into the groove 1.

[0017] 2. The tape measure lamp of the present invention is provided with a handle on the lower shell, so that when the user needs to carry it, he only needs to rotate the handle out of the U-shaped groove, which is convenient for the user to carry the tape measure lamp; when it is not in use, the handle can be turned back into the U-shaped groove, which does not take up space and has a better user experience.

[0018] 3. In the present invention, a second groove is provided on the bottom surface of the light string support plate, and a USB interface electrically connected to the power supply is provided in the second groove. When the power supply is out of power, the charging device is connected to the USB interface to charge the power supply, thus avoiding the defect of the prior art that the battery needs to be replaced.

[0019] 4. The present invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and is easy to operate. It avoids the defects of the prior art and is suitable for popularization and application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the tape measure lamp of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a back structural diagram of the tape measure lamp of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial back structural diagram of the tape measure lamp of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the upper shell of the tape measure lamp of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the tape measure lamp string support plate of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 The structural diagram of the lower housing of the tape measure lamp of the present invention

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the sealing tube of the tape measure lamp of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the sealing tube of the tape measure lamp of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1-8 Figure numerals: 1. shell; 2. light string support plate; 3. opening; 4. U-shaped groove; 5. handle; 6. upper shell; 7. through hole; 8. lower shell; 9. positioning ring; 10. ring groove; 11. bearing; 12. positioning cylinder; 13. hook; 14. groove one; 15. rotating handle; 16. groove two; 17. USB interface; 18. protective cover; 19. switch button; 20. raised portion; 21. groove portion; 22. sealing tube; 23. reinforcement tube; 24. arc surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Reference Figure 1-8 The tape measure lamp embodiment of the present invention is further described.

[0030] For ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like are used in the embodiments to illustrate the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figure relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, the spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, the element described as being "under" other elements or features will be positioned "on" other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term "under" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device can be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used here can be interpreted accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, relational terms such as “first” and “second” and the like are merely used to distinguish one component from another having the same name, but do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these components.

[0032] Figures 1 to 8The tape measure lamp shown in the figure comprises a shell 1 and a rotating member arranged in the shell 1, wherein the rotating member comprises a light string support plate 2 and a light string surrounding the light string support plate 2, an opening 3 is arranged on the shell 1, and the light string can extend from the light string support plate 2 along the direction defined by the opening 3; the shell 1 comprises an upper shell 6 and a lower shell 8 fixedly connected to the upper shell 6 by a snap-fit ​​joint and having a through hole 7, the snap-fit ​​joint can facilitate the fixed connection between the upper shell 6 and the lower shell 8; the snap-fit ​​joint comprises a protrusion 20 arranged on the upper shell 6 and a groove 21 arranged on the lower shell 8 and matched with the protrusion 20, a sealing tube 22 is arranged in the groove 21, and a sealing tube 22 is also arranged in the sealing tube 22 A reinforcing tube 23 is provided, the length direction of the reinforcing tube 23 is parallel to the length direction of the sealing tube 22, the inner wall surface of the sealing tube 22 includes a plurality of inwardly concave arc surfaces 24 directly in contact with the reinforcing tube 23, the plurality of arc surfaces 24 are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction and the length direction of the sealing tube 22, and the plurality of arc surfaces 24 are arranged around the reinforcing tube 23; the curvature radii of some or all of the plurality of arc surfaces 24 are different; the plurality of arc surfaces 24 are distributed in an array, and the total area of ​​the plurality of arc surfaces 24 accounts for 80-100% of the inner wall surface of the sealing tube 22, which can further improve the stability and connection strength of the snap joint connection, and also increase the waterproof performance and sealing between the upper shell 6 and the lower shell 8. The U-shaped groove 4 is provided on the lower shell 8, and a handle 5 matched with the U-shaped groove 4 is provided in the U-shaped groove 4. The tape measure lamp of the present invention is provided with a handle on the lower shell, so that when the user needs to carry it, he only needs to rotate the handle 5 out of the U-shaped groove 4, which is convenient for the user to carry the tape measure lamp; when it is not used for storage, the handle 5 can be rotated back into the U-shaped groove 4, which will not take up space and has a better sense of use; an integrally formed positioning ring 9 is coaxially provided on the inner surface of the upper shell 6, and a circular groove 10 is coaxially provided on the top of the lamp string support plate 2, and a matching bearing 11 is provided between the outer cylindrical surface of the positioning ring 9 and the circular groove 10, and the ring A positioning cylinder 12 is also coaxially arranged in the groove 10, and the positioning cylinder 12 is adapted to the inner cylindrical surface of the positioning ring 9, and the connection between the positioning ring 9 and the positioning cylinder 12 plays a positioning role, and the role of the bearing 11 is to enable the light string receiving plate 2 to rotate in the shell 1; the opening 3 is located on the upper shell 6, and a hook member 13 is also arranged on the upper shell 6, and the tail end of the hook member 13 can pass through the opening 3 and be fixedly connected to the head end of the light string. The hook member 13 can make the light string fixedly hung in a designated place by the hook member 13 when the light string is in use, which is convenient for use; a groove 14 is provided on the bottom surface of the light string receiving plate 2, and a rotating handle 15 hinged to the light string receiving plate 2 is arranged in the groove 14;A power source electrically connected to the light string is provided in the light string tray 2, and a groove 2 16 is also provided on the bottom surface of the light string tray 2, and a USB interface 17 electrically connected to the power source is provided in the groove 2 16. In the present invention, a groove 2 16 is also provided on the bottom surface of the light string tray 2, and a USB interface 17 electrically connected to the power source is provided in the groove 2 16. When the power source is out of power, the charging device is connected to the USB interface 17 to charge the power source, thereby avoiding the defect of the prior art that the battery needs to be replaced. The opening end of the groove 2 16 is provided with a USB interface adapted to the groove 2 16. And through the snap-on detachable protective cover 18, when the power supply does not need to be charged, the protective cover 18 is covered on the groove 16 to prevent dust from entering the USB interface 17 and affecting the use. At the same time, it can also play a waterproof role to prevent water from splashing into the USB interface 17; a switch button 19 electrically connected to the light string is provided on the bottom surface of the light string tray 2 to facilitate turning on and off the light string; the rotation angle of the handle 5 is 90°; the diameter of the through hole 7 is smaller than the bottom diameter of the light string tray 2, and the bottom surface of the light string tray 2 and the bottom surface of the lower shell 8 are on the same plane. Compared with the prior art, the tape measure lamp of the present invention can make the lamp string more convenient whether it is in use or stored after use. When it is to be used, the hook member 13 is pulled out from the opening 3, the desired length of the lamp string is pulled out, and finally the hook member 13 is hung in the designated place, and the switch button 19 is turned on to light up the lamp string; when it is finished and needs to be stored, the switch button 19 is first turned off to turn off the lamp string, and then the hook member 13 is removed from the designated place, and then the rotating handle 15 in the groove 14 at the bottom of the lamp string tray 2 is turned out from the groove 14, and then the housing 1 is held by hand, and the rotating handle 15 is turned to retract the lamp string and wrap it around the lamp string tray 2. After all the lamp string is retracted, the tail end of the hook member 13 is inserted back into the opening 3, and finally the rotating handle 15 is turned back into the groove 14. The present invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, is easy to operate, avoids the defects of the prior art, and is suitable for popularization and application. ;

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Common changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tape measure lamp, It is characterized in that The invention comprises a housing (1) and a rotating member arranged in the housing (1), wherein the rotating member comprises a light string support plate (2) and a light string surrounding the light string support plate (2); an opening (3) is arranged on the housing (1), and the light string can extend from the light string support plate (2) along a direction defined by the opening (3); the housing (1) comprises an upper housing (6) and a lower housing (8) fixedly connected to the upper housing (6) by a snap-fit ​​joint and provided with a through hole (7); the snap-fit ​​joint comprises a protrusion (20) arranged on the upper housing (6) and a protrusion (20) arranged on the lower housing (8) A groove portion (21) is formed on the sealing tube (22) and is matched with the protrusion (20). A sealing tube (22) is arranged in the groove portion (21). A reinforcing tube (23) is also arranged in the sealing tube (22). The length direction of the reinforcing tube (23) is parallel to the length direction of the sealing tube (22). The inner wall surface of the sealing tube (22) includes a plurality of inwardly concave arc surfaces (24) that are directly in contact with the reinforcing tube (23). The plurality of arc surfaces (24) are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction and the length direction of the sealing tube (22), and the plurality of arc surfaces (24) are arranged around the reinforcing tube (23).

2. A tape measure lamp according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The curvature radii of some or all of the multiple curved surfaces (24) are different; the multiple curved surfaces (24) are distributed in an array, and the total area of ​​the multiple curved surfaces (24) accounts for 80-100% of the inner wall surface of the sealing tube (22).

3. The tape measure lamp according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The lower shell body (8) is provided with a U-shaped groove (4), and a handle (5) matching the U-shaped groove (4) is arranged in the U-shaped groove (4).

4. The tape measure lamp according to claim 1, It is characterized in that An integrally formed positioning ring (9) is coaxially arranged on the inner surface of the upper shell (6); a coaxially arranged circular groove (10) is provided on the top of the light string support plate (2); a matching bearing (11) is provided between the outer cylindrical surface of the positioning ring (9) and the circular groove (10); a positioning cylinder (12) is also coaxially arranged in the circular groove (10); and the positioning cylinder (12) and the inner cylindrical surface of the positioning ring (9) are matched.

5. The tape measure lamp according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The opening (3) is located on the upper shell (6), and a hook member (13) is also provided on the upper shell (6). The tail end of the hook member (13) can pass through the opening (3) and be fixedly connected to the head end of the light string.

6. The tape measure lamp according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The bottom surface of the light string support plate (2) is provided with a groove one (14), and a rotating handle (15) hinged to the light string support plate (2) is arranged in the groove one (14).

7. A tape measure lamp according to claim 6, It is characterized in that A power source electrically connected to the light string is arranged in the light string support plate (2), and a second groove (16) is also provided on the bottom surface of the light string support plate (2), a USB interface (17) electrically connected to the power source is arranged in the second groove (16), and a detachable protective cover (18) adapted to the second groove (16) and snap-fitted is arranged at the open end of the second groove (16).

8. The tape measure lamp according to claim 7, It is characterized in that A switch button (19) electrically connected to the light string is arranged on the bottom surface of the light string support plate (2).

9. The tape measure lamp according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The rotation angle of the handle (5) is 90°.

10. The tape measure lamp according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The diameter of the through hole (7) is smaller than the bottom diameter of the light string support plate (2), and the bottom surface of the light string support plate (2) and the bottom surface of the lower shell (8) are on the same plane.