A lighting device with an external control panel

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of lighting device with external control panel, comprising: lamp body (1), and the control unit for controlling the whole lamp work of lamp body (1) is located in lamp body (1) inside, the lamp body (1) has the lamp cap (11) of producing light;It further includes the control panel (2) for setting lamp body address parameter, the control panel (2) is independent of the lamp body (1) setting and with the control unit signal connection, the control panel (2) obtains lamp body information from the control unit and is shown by its own display, and sends control signal to the control unit.The utility model on the one hand facilitates the information reading of the lamp body with secret installation position to quickly locate the abnormal problem of luminaire, upgrades and maintains luminaire using control panel, simplifies maintenance work, effectively reduces maintenance cost;On the other hand, the lamp body does not need to open window again for installing control panel, improves the sealing property and reliability of lamp body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting technology, and in particular to a lighting device with an external control panel. Background Technology

[0002] In today's booming lighting industry, people's demands for lighting fixtures are increasing, and all kinds of lighting products are appearing in the public eye. However, this has also brought about several industry pain points. Currently, the lighting industry faces the following two technical challenges:

[0003] To withstand the most extreme environmental conditions, the waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and weather-resistant properties of the stage lighting body need to be improved. Waterproofing needs to be strengthened at the joints of the chassis structural components, especially at the display screen windows. To prevent moisture from entering through the windows, a complex sealing structure is needed to achieve the ideal waterproof performance. However, this is complicated to disassemble and assemble, making subsequent maintenance difficult.

[0004] In pursuit of the ultimate visual effect, when using stage lighting for performances or architectural lighting to enhance buildings and landscapes, the goal is often to achieve a "light without seeing the light source" effect. This often requires hiding the lighting equipment in the audience's field of vision. In such cases, the lighting equipment is installed in hidden corners or high-altitude locations, making it difficult for debugging and maintenance personnel to operate the control panel on the light fixture. This increases maintenance costs when encountering abnormalities. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a lighting device with an external control panel. By using an external control panel, the problem of maintenance personnel being unable to access the control panel when facing a lamp body that is difficult to access at the installation location is solved.

[0006] This utility model provides an externally mounted lighting device, including a lamp body and a control unit located inside the lamp body for controlling the operation of the entire lamp. The lamp body has a lamp head that generates light. It also includes a control panel for setting lamp body address parameters. The control panel is set independently of the lamp body and is signal-connected to the control unit. The control panel obtains lamp body information from the control unit and displays it on its own display, and sends control signals to the control unit.

[0007] According to the lighting device provided by this utility model, the control panel includes:

[0008] An interface module is connected to the lamp body via a signal connection.

[0009] The motherboard module includes an MCU circuit and a communication circuit, wherein the MCU circuit and the communication circuit are electrically connected, and the communication circuit is connected to the interface module;

[0010] The input module is electrically connected to the MCU circuit.

[0011] And a power supply module that supplies power to the control panel.

[0012] According to the present invention, a lighting device is provided, wherein the interface module includes one or more of a USB interface, an XLR interface, and an RJ45 interface;

[0013] Correspondingly, the communication circuit includes one or more of the following: USB communication circuit, serial communication circuit, and Ethernet communication circuit;

[0014] The interface module is connected to the communication circuit of the motherboard module.

[0015] According to the present invention, the input module of a lighting device is a physical button, or it is integrated with the display as a touch screen circuit.

[0016] According to the present invention, a lighting device is provided, wherein the power supply module includes a DC power supply circuit, and the lamp body is electrically connected to the USB interface or XLR interface in the interface module to supply power to the DC power supply circuit;

[0017] And / or the power supply module includes a PoE power supply circuit, and the lamp body is electrically connected to the RJ45 interface in the interface module to supply power to the PoE power supply circuit.

[0018] According to the lighting device provided by this utility model, the power supply module includes:

[0019] An energy supply unit that provides electrical energy;

[0020] The motherboard power supply circuit has one end electrically connected to the power supply unit and the other end connected to the motherboard module, the display and the input module respectively.

[0021] According to the lighting device provided by this utility model, the power supply module further includes:

[0022] An interface power supply unit, one end of which is electrically connected to the power supply unit, and the other end of which is connected to the interface module to supply power to the control unit of the lamp body.

[0023] According to the present invention, a lighting device is provided, wherein the interface power supply unit includes a DC power supply circuit, and the DC power supply circuit is electrically connected to the USB interface or XLR interface in the interface module to supply power to the lamp body;

[0024] And / or the interface power supply unit includes a PoE power supply circuit, which is electrically connected to the RJ45 interface in the interface module to supply power to the lamp body.

[0025] According to the lighting device provided by this utility model, the power supply unit further includes a rechargeable battery, a protection circuit, a charging circuit, and a charging interface;

[0026] One end of the protection circuit is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, and the other end is electrically connected to the charging circuit, which is electrically connected to the charging interface.

[0027] According to the present invention, a lighting device is provided in which the number of lamp bodies is one or more;

[0028] When there is only one lamp body, the lamp body is connected to the signal port via a signal line;

[0029] When there are multiple lamp bodies, the multiple lamp bodies are connected in series or in groups in series and then connected to the signal port through signal lines;

[0030] The control panel is connected to the signal port, thereby enabling signal connection with the lamp body.

[0031] According to the present invention, a lighting device further includes a support base pivotally connected to the lamp head, and the control unit is located within the support base.

[0032] According to the present invention, a lighting device is provided, wherein the support base includes an arm for pivotally connecting the lamp head and a base housing for supporting the rotation of the arm, and the control unit is installed in the sealed cavity of the base housing.

[0033] According to the present invention, a lighting device is provided, wherein the lamp head includes a housing with a light outlet, a light source is installed at one end of the housing away from the light outlet, and the light outlet is covered by a light-emitting lens.

[0034] This utility model provides a lighting device with an external control panel. By placing the control panel of the lamp body externally, it is convenient to read information from the lamp body, which is installed in a hidden location, to quickly locate abnormal problems of the lamp. The control panel can be used to upgrade and maintain the lamp, simplifying maintenance work and effectively reducing maintenance costs. On the other hand, the lamp body no longer needs to have a window for installing the control panel, which improves the sealing and reliability of the lamp body. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the external lighting device for the control panel provided by this utility model, taking a stage lamp body as an example;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the external lighting device for the control panel provided by this utility model, taking a building lighting lamp body as an example;

[0038] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the control panel in the external lighting device provided by this utility model;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the lamp body and the control panel in the external lighting device provided by this utility model, where a is a USB interface connection, b is an XLR interface connection, and c is an RJ45 interface connection.

[0040] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the control panel in the external lighting device provided by this utility model;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of multiple lamps connected in series for maintenance in the external lighting device of the control panel provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0043] The following is combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model describes an external lighting device for a control panel, characterized in that it comprises:

[0044] The lamp body 1, and a control unit located inside the lamp body 1 for controlling the operation of the lamp body 1, the lamp body 1 having a lamp head 11 for generating light; also includes a control panel 2 for setting lamp body address parameters, the control panel 2 being set independently of the lamp body 1 and signal-connected to the control unit, the control panel 2 obtaining lamp body information from the control unit and displaying it through its own display, and sending control signals to the control unit.

[0045] The lamp body 1 can be a building lighting lamp body or a stage lighting lamp body. Figure 1 Taking stage lights as an example, the lighting fixtures in the text... Figure 2 The lighting device in this example is a building lighting fixture.

[0046] The control panel 2 is externally mounted on the lamp body 1 and is movable. The control panel 2 and the lamp body 1 are connected by wired or wireless means and communicate with each other.

[0047] Control panel 2 also has functions such as status monitoring, fault diagnosis, device identification, device function configuration and debugging for the corresponding lamp body 1.

[0048] Control panel 2 sends control signals to the control unit, specifically parameter setting signals, configuration signals, operation commands, status setting signals, etc.

[0049] The human-machine interface area on control panel 2 has all the functions of the lamp body control panel. As an extension of the lamp body control panel, after connecting to lamp body 1, control panel 2 can realize all the functions of the lamp body control panel through the human-machine interface area on control panel 2, including setting various functions or modes of lamp body 1, viewing various information of lamp body 1, calibrating lamp body 1, etc.

[0050] For light fixtures 1 without a control panel, using an external control panel 2 to view light fixture information is a better option. Workers can connect control panel 2 to light fixture 1 to view its information, configure and upgrade it, greatly simplifying maintenance. Meanwhile, these light fixtures without control panels 1 are typically used in outdoor environments. By configuring the light fixture without a control panel, the original display screen and human-machine interface buttons are removed, replaced by a fully enclosed metal chassis, further improving the light fixture's waterproof performance.

[0051] This embodiment externalizes the control panel of the lamp body. On the one hand, the external control panel facilitates the control and maintenance of the lamp body. On the other hand, the distance between the lamp body and the control panel can be adjusted, allowing for flexible setting of the positions of the lamp body and the control panel, meeting user needs and facilitating maintenance.

[0052] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the control panel 2 in this embodiment includes:

[0053] Interface module 204, which is connected to the lamp body 1 via a signal line;

[0054] The motherboard module 202 includes an MCU (Microcontroller Unit), a microcontroller circuit, and a communication circuit. The MCU circuit and the communication circuit are electrically connected, and the communication circuit is connected to the interface module 204.

[0055] Input module 203, which is electrically connected to the MCU circuit;

[0056] And a power supply module 201 that supplies power to the control panel.

[0057] The electrical connection between the input module 203 and the MCU circuit includes signal transmission and electrical transfer.

[0058] In this embodiment, the control panel 2 is connected to the lamp body 1 via an interface module in a wired manner. The specific structure of the interface module 204 is as follows: Figure 3 As shown in region ④.

[0059] The motherboard module 202 is used to control the control panel 2, and its specific structure is as follows: Figure 3 As shown in region ②.

[0060] Input module 203 is used to send control commands to the control unit of lamp body 1 through user human-computer interaction, and its specific structure is as follows: Figure 3 As shown in region ③.

[0061] Control panel 2 can be directly connected to an external power source.

[0062] The main function of the outer shell structure of Control Panel 2 is to protect and fix other module units. Depending on the different appearance and structural designs, it can take different forms.

[0063] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the interface module 204 in this embodiment includes one or more of a USB interface, an XLR interface, and an RJ45 interface;

[0064] Correspondingly, the communication circuit includes one or more of the following: USB communication circuit, serial communication circuit, and Ethernet communication circuit;

[0065] The interface module 204 is connected to the communication circuit of the motherboard module 202.

[0066] The USB communication circuit is connected to the USB interface, the serial communication circuit is connected to the XLR interface, and the Ethernet communication circuit is connected to the RJ45 interface.

[0067] The USB interface is connected to the lamp body via a USB cable, the XLR interface is connected to the lamp body via an XLR signal line, or the RJ45 interface is connected to the lamp body via a network cable.

[0068] The communication circuits in the motherboard module are configured according to the types of interfaces in the interface module. Based on the communication protocol, they can be divided into USB communication circuits, serial communication circuits, and Ethernet communication circuits, such as... Figure 3 As shown in region ②.

[0069] Each type of lamp holder has different functions, appearance, and connection methods. Currently, the mainstream communication interfaces for lamp holders on the market are divided into three types: USB interface, XLR interface, and RJ45 interface. Select the corresponding interface from the interface module to connect the lamp holder according to the interface type of the lamp holder.

[0070] USB interfaces are among the most common interfaces on the market, and can be further divided into USB Type-A and USB Type-C interfaces based on their different external structures. To externalize the lamp control panel, a USB cable can be used to connect lamp 1 and control panel 2, which communicate via the USB communication protocol. A standard USB 2.0 interface has four pins: VCC, D+, D-, and GND. Signal transmission occurs through the D+ and D- pins, while power transmission occurs through the VCC and GND pins. An example of connecting lamp 1 and control panel 2 via USB interface is shown below. Figure 4 As shown in Figure a.

[0071] XLR connectors are widely used in professional audio and lighting equipment and are one of the most common signal interfaces in lighting equipment. Connecting control panel 2 and lamp body 1 via an XLR signal cable, the 5-pin XLR connector is VCC, GND, D+, D-, and AGND. VCC and GND pins are used for power transmission, while D+, D-, and AGND are used for signal transmission. An example of connecting lamp body 1 and control panel 2 via an XLR connector is shown below. Figure 4 As shown in Figure b.

[0072] The RJ45 interface is a common Ethernet network interface, and some lamp bodies 1 have this interface. Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) and a network cable to connect the control panel 2 and lamp body 1, signal and power transmission can be achieved. An example of connecting lamp body 1 and control panel 2 via the RJ45 interface is shown below. Figure 4 As shown in Figure c.

[0073] Based on the above embodiments, the input module 203 in this embodiment is a physical button, or it is integrated with the display as a touch screen circuit.

[0074] like Figure 3 As shown in area ③, the input module 203 includes a display circuit and an operation panel circuit. The operation panel circuit is a touch button circuit or physical buttons.

[0075] This embodiment improves the performance of the lamp body by migrating the control panel to a portable display device; it also increases debugging efficiency, accelerates project implementation, and significantly reduces hardware maintenance costs.

[0076] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the power supply module 201 includes a DC power supply circuit, and the lamp body 1 is electrically connected to the USB interface or XLR interface in the interface module 204 to supply power to the DC power supply circuit.

[0077] And / or the power supply module 201 includes a PoE power supply circuit, and the lamp body 1 is electrically connected to the RJ45 interface in the interface module 204 to supply power to the PoE power supply circuit.

[0078] In this embodiment, the lamp body 1 supplies power to the control panel 2 through a DC power supply circuit and / or a PoE power supply circuit.

[0079] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown in region ①, the power supply module in this embodiment includes:

[0080] An energy supply unit that provides electrical energy;

[0081] The motherboard power supply circuit has one end connected to the power supply unit and the other end connected to the motherboard module 202, the display and the input module 203 respectively.

[0082] Control Panel 2 has its own built-in functional units, making it lighter, more flexible, and eliminating the need for an external power source.

[0083] The power supply unit can be a regular battery or a rechargeable battery. The power supply unit also includes a protection circuit, a charging circuit, and a charging interface.

[0084] The power supply unit is used to supply power to the motherboard module 202 and the display and input module 203.

[0085] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown in region ①, the power supply module 201 further includes:

[0086] An interface power supply unit is provided, with one end electrically connected to the power supply unit and the other end connected to the interface module 204 to supply power to the control unit of the lamp body 1.

[0087] Based on the above embodiments, the interface power supply unit in this embodiment includes a DC power supply circuit, which is electrically connected to the USB interface or XLR interface in the interface module 204 to supply power to the lamp body 1;

[0088] And / or the interface power supply unit includes a PoE power supply circuit, which is electrically connected to the RJ45 interface of the interface module 204 to supply power to the lamp body 1.

[0089] Choose between DC power supply or PoE power supply based on the interface type in the interface module.

[0090] In the event of a power outage or abnormal power supply, and given the relatively low power of the internal mainboard of lamp body 1, the internal mainboard of lamp body 1 can be temporarily powered through an external control panel 2. This allows for upgrades or parameter settings of lamp body 1 without powering on the lamp body, effectively saving energy. It also effectively reduces the number of times the internal light source of lamp body 1 is switched on and off, ensuring the lifespan of the lamp.

[0091] This power supply is normally off; users need to manually turn on the power switch to temporarily power the motherboard inside the lamp. This is done to reduce the power consumption of the control panel and to minimize the risk of damage to the motherboard and control panel due to hot-swapping or reverse current flow.

[0092] Based on the above embodiments, the power supply unit in this embodiment further includes a rechargeable battery, a protection circuit, a charging circuit, and a charging interface;

[0093] One end of the protection circuit is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, and the other end is electrically connected to the charging circuit, which is electrically connected to the charging interface.

[0094] Preferably, the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable lithium battery.

[0095] Based on the above embodiments, the number of lamp bodies 1 in this embodiment is one or more;

[0096] When there is only one lamp body 1, the lamp body 1 is directly connected to the signal port via a signal line;

[0097] When there are multiple lamp bodies 1, the multiple lamp bodies 1 are connected in series or in groups in series and then connected to the signal port through signal lines;

[0098] The control panel 2 is connected to the signal port, thereby enabling signal connection with the lamp body 1.

[0099] For lighting fixtures with difficult-to-access installation locations, such as some architectural lighting devices that need to be embedded in walls or stage lighting equipment that needs to be hung high on non-elevable trusses, the control panel interface pre-installed on the lighting fixture will be connected to a specific signal port via an extension cable. Maintenance personnel only need to connect the control panel to the lighting fixture through the signal port to perform lighting maintenance and troubleshooting.

[0100] When there are multiple lamp bodies 1, they are connected in series, and the software can identify the location of abnormal lamp bodies by their IDs. Multiple lamp bodies 1 are connected in series and then connected to a single signal port, such as... Figure 5 As shown.

[0101] If there are many lamp bodies 1, multiple signal ports can be set up. After the lamp bodies 1 are grouped and connected in series, they can be connected to each signal port respectively.

[0102] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the support base 12 includes an arm 121 for pivoting the lamp head 11 and a base housing 122 for supporting the rotation of the arm 121. The control unit is installed in the sealed cavity of the base housing 122.

[0103] Based on the above embodiments, the lamp head 11 in this embodiment includes a housing with a light outlet, a light source is installed at the end of the housing away from the light outlet, and the light outlet is covered by a light-emitting lens.

[0104] The lamp head 11 can be a lamp head for a stage lighting fixture or a lamp head for a building lighting fixture.

[0105] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lighting device with an external control panel, characterized in that, The device includes a lamp body (1) and a control unit located inside the lamp body (1) for controlling the operation of the lamp body (1). The lamp body (1) has a lamp head (11) that generates light. The device also includes a control panel (2) for setting lamp body address parameters. The control panel (2) is set independently of the lamp body (1) and is signal-connected to the control unit. The control panel (2) obtains lamp body information from the control unit and displays it through its own display, and sends control signals to the control unit.

2. The lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel (2) includes: Interface module (204), which is signal connected to the lamp body (1); The motherboard module (202) includes an MCU circuit and a communication circuit, the MCU circuit and the communication circuit are electrically connected, and the communication circuit is connected to the interface module (204); An input module (203) is electrically connected to the MCU circuit. And a power supply module (201) that supplies power to the control panel.

3. The lighting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interface module (204) includes one or more of the following: USB interface, XLR interface, and RJ45 interface; Correspondingly, the communication circuit includes one or more of the following: USB communication circuit, serial communication circuit, and Ethernet communication circuit; The interface module (204) is connected to the communication circuit of the motherboard module (202).

4. The lighting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The input module (203) is a physical button, or it can be integrated with the display as a touch screen circuit.

5. The lighting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power supply module (201) includes a DC power supply circuit, and the lamp body (1) is electrically connected to the USB interface or XLR interface in the interface module (204) to supply power to the DC power supply circuit; And / or the power supply module (201) includes a PoE power supply circuit, and the lamp body (1) is electrically connected to the RJ45 interface in the interface module (204) to supply power to the PoE power supply circuit.

6. The lighting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power supply module (201) includes: An energy supply unit that provides electrical energy; The motherboard power supply circuit has one end electrically connected to the power supply unit and the other end connected to the motherboard module (202), the display and the input module (203).

7. The lighting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power supply module (201) also includes: An interface power supply unit, one end of which is electrically connected to the power supply unit and the other end of which is connected to the interface module (204) to supply power to the control unit of the lamp body (1).

8. The lighting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The interface power supply unit includes a DC power supply circuit, which is electrically connected to the USB interface or XLR interface in the interface module (204) to supply power to the lamp body (1); And / or the interface power supply unit includes a PoE power supply circuit, which is electrically connected to the RJ45 interface in the interface module (204) to supply power to the lamp body (1).

9. The lighting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power supply unit also includes a rechargeable battery, a protection circuit, a charging circuit, and a charging interface; One end of the protection circuit is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, and the other end is electrically connected to the charging circuit, which is electrically connected to the charging interface.

10. The lighting device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The number of lamp bodies (1) is one or more; When the number of lamp bodies (1) is one, the lamp body (1) is connected to the signal port through a signal line; When there are multiple lamp bodies (1), the multiple lamp bodies (1) are connected in series or in groups and then connected to the signal port through signal lines; The control panel (2) is connected to the signal port, thereby enabling signal connection with the lamp body (1).

11. The lighting device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The lamp body (1) also includes a support base (12) pivotally connected to the lamp head, and the control unit is located inside the support base (12).

12. The lighting device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The support base (12) includes an arm (121) for pivoting the lamp head (11) and a base housing (122) for supporting the rotation of the arm (121), and the control unit is installed in the sealed cavity of the base housing (122).

13. The lighting device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The lamp head (11) includes a housing with a light outlet, a light source is installed at the end of the housing away from the light outlet, and the light outlet is covered by a light-emitting lens.

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