Lamp body connecting structure, lampshade, lamp body, lamp set and mounting method

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of lighting body connection technology and discloses a lighting body connection structure, a lighting cover, a lighting body, a lighting group, and a mounting method. The structure comprises a connection terminal and a wire electrically connected to the lighting body. The connection terminal comprises a terminal body suitable for an opening of the lighting cover and a plug assembly extendably connected to one end of the terminal body. One end of the wire is inserted from the other end of the terminal body and electrically connected to the plug assembly. Through the extendable connection between the plug assembly and the terminal body, the plug assembly can be extended for lighting covers of various sizes to fit the lighting body inside the lighting cover, thereby providing versatility and reducing production costs.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting body connection structure, a lighting cover, a lighting body, a lighting group, and a mounting method, and belongs to the field of lighting body connection technology. Background Technology

[0002] A lighting group refers to a group in which multiple lights or lighting fixtures are connected and assembled into a specific shape, enabling cooperative operation or integrated adjustment of brightness and color through centralized control. By adjusting the shape, brightness, and color of the lights, a lighting group can create desired appearances and generate lighting effects for various scenarios, thereby satisfying the requirements of diverse environments.

[0003] In the prior art disclosed under patent application number CN202221840737.0, regarding a lighting cover connection structure equipped with a female screw, a lighting body, and a lighting cover integrally molded for a string light, the insertion length of the two terminals is fixed, and the total length after being inserted and connected to the lighting body must be suitable for the length of the two openings of the lighting cover. Since the two openings of the lighting cover must be connected through the two terminals while simultaneously fixing the lighting body within the lighting cover, the total length after the two terminals are inserted and connected to the lighting body must be controlled during the production process so that it is neither too short nor too long. Consequently, lighting covers of different sizes must correspond to different lighting bodies or terminals, requiring a separate production line, which increases control and production line expansion costs. Furthermore, if there are multiple plugs connected to the lighting body with different angles and lengths, they must be assembled by combining them with different terminals, which increases the management costs for each terminal. Therefore, to reduce production costs, a universal terminal capable of adjusting the length of the terminal plug is required. The problem to be solved

[0004] Considering the disadvantages of the existing technology described above, the objective of the present invention is to provide a lighting body connection structure capable of adjusting the length of the terminal connection plug. By extending the plug assembly through an extendable connection between the plug assembly and the terminal body, the plug assembly can be extended for lighting covers of various sizes and mounted to fit the lighting body inside the lighting cover, thereby providing versatility and reducing production costs. means of solving the problem

[0005] To achieve the above objective, the present application provides a lighting body connection structure comprising a connection terminal and a conductor electrically connected to the lighting body, wherein the connection terminal comprises a terminal body suitable for an opening of a lighting cover and a plug assembly extendably connected to one end of the terminal body, wherein one end of the conductor is inserted from the other end of the terminal body and electrically connected to the plug assembly, and the plug assembly comprises a connection plug detachably connected to the connection plug and an extension member, wherein a mounting groove suitable for the extension member is installed in the terminal body, and the extension member is installed so as to be able to extend or retract within the mounting groove, so that the connection plug can be extended along the mounting groove through the extension member, and the conductor passes through the extension member and is electrically connected to the connection plug.

[0006] delete

[0007] Furthermore, the expansion member is cylindrical, a male screw is installed on the outer wall of the expansion member, a female screw corresponding to the male screw is installed in the mounting groove, and the expansion member is connected to the mounting groove by a screw.

[0008] Furthermore, the connection plug is a plug that can be rotatably inserted and connected, a male screw corresponding to the opening of the lighting cover is installed on the outer side of the terminal body, and a ring-shaped locking rim is installed on the outer side of one end surface of the terminal body through which the wire passes.

[0009] Furthermore, a catch member is installed on the outer side of the wire, the length of the wire between the catch member and the connection plug is equal to the length of the expandable member, the diameter of the wire is equal to the inner diameter of the expandable member, the size of both the connection plug and the catch member is larger than the inner diameter of the expandable member, the mounting groove penetrates the terminal body, and a wire groove penetrating vertically is installed on one side of the expandable member, the width of the wire groove is equal to the diameter of the wire, so that the wire between the catch member and the connection plug penetrates the wire groove and catches on the inner edge of the expandable member, and the connection plug and the catch member are caught on the upper and lower parts of the expandable member, respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting groove penetrates the terminal body, and the plug assembly further includes a locking coupling member with a size larger than the inner diameter of the expandable member, and the size of the connection plug is smaller than the inner diameter of the expandable member so that the connection plug can pass through the inner diameter of the expandable member and be detachably connected to the locking coupling member, and the locking coupling member is detachably connected to the upper part of the expandable member.

[0011] Furthermore, it further includes a support member having a passage for wire wiring installed inside and two or more wiring ports installed outside, and the wiring ports are connected to the passage.

[0012] The other end of the terminal body is detachably connected to a support member, and one end of the wire can be electrically connected to a plug assembly after passing through the support member and the terminal body, respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, a mounting interface corresponding to a support member is installed at the other end of the terminal body, and the terminal body is detachably connected to the support member through the mounting interface, and a mounting groove at one end of the terminal body for connecting a plug assembly communicates with the mounting interface at the other end of the terminal body, and when the support member is connected to the mounting interface, the wiring port of the support member is aligned with the mounting interface, and the size of the wiring port is larger than the mounting groove so that the plug assembly can be inserted from the wiring port into the support member.

[0014] Furthermore, connection terminals may be connected to each end of the wire, and the wire may be formed integrally with the connection plug of the connection terminal.

[0015] Based on the concept of the same invention, the present invention further provides a lighting cover applied to the lighting body connection structure, comprising a lighting cover body formed integrally, wherein a receiving chamber for accommodating a light-emitting element is installed inside the lighting cover body, and a plurality of openings communicating with the receiving chamber are installed on the outside, wherein the openings are suitable for connection terminals of the lighting body connection structure, and the connection terminals and the openings are detachably connected.

[0016] Based on the concept of the same invention, the present invention further provides a lighting body applied to the lighting body connection structure, comprising a light-emitting element that can be embedded in a lighting cover and a power supply plug corresponding to a connection plug, wherein the power supply plug comprises a power supply input plug and a power supply output plug, and a plurality of power supply input plugs and power supply output plugs are fixedly connected to the light-emitting element, and the power input and power output terminals of the light-emitting element are electrically connected to the power supply input plug and the power supply output plug, respectively.

[0017] Furthermore, the light-emitting element includes a circuit board and lamp beads evenly distributed on the circuit board.

[0018] Furthermore, the light-emitting element further includes a lighting strip and a bracket, and wraps the lighting strip around the outside of the bracket.

[0019] Based on the concept of the same invention, the present invention further provides a lighting group comprising a lighting body connection structure, a lighting cover, and a lighting body, wherein a connection terminal of the lighting body connection structure is connected to an opening of each lighting cover, and a lighting body is mounted within each lighting cover. The lighting body is fixedly connected within the lighting cover and can form an electrical connection with the connection terminal by being inserted and connected to the connection terminal on the lighting cover. The connection terminal on each lighting cover is connected to an opposing connection terminal on an adjacent lighting cover via a wire, so that a plurality of lighting covers and lighting bodies are connected in series. The lighting cover at the end of the lighting group and the remaining unconnected lighting body connection structure may have their corresponding wires connected to an external power source.

[0020] Furthermore, the opposing connection terminals on each lighting cover and the adjacent lighting cover are detachably connected through a support member, and the wire between the lighting cover and the adjacent lighting cover can be inserted inside the support member.

[0021] Furthermore, the ground insertion part is further included, and a support member extending from the end of the lighting group is detachably connected to the ground insertion part and inserted into the ground through the ground insertion part so that the lighting group can be erected on the ground.

[0022] Furthermore, the lighting cover located at the end of the lighting group or the support member extending from the lighting cover at the end is detachably connected to the base, allowing the lighting group to be erected on the ground or suspended from the ceiling through the base.

[0023] Based on the concept of the same invention, the present invention provides a method for mounting a lighting group, wherein

[0024] S1. A step of attaching connection terminals to each end of the wire,

[0025] S2. A step of connecting the terminal of one end of the wire to one end of the lighting body,

[0026] S3. A step of inserting the lighting body of step S2 into the lighting cover through the opening of the lighting cover, and then connecting the connection terminal of the lighting body connection structure to the opening of the lighting cover.

[0027] S4. A step of adjusting the connection terminal of another wire to a length corresponding to the insertion connection with the other end of the lighting body, inserting the connection plug of the connection terminal into the other opening of the lighting cover, aligning the connection plug with the other end of the lighting body so that it comes into contact, and then connecting the connection terminal to the other opening of the lighting cover while simultaneously fully inserting the connection plug into the other end of the lighting body to make a connection.

[0028] S5. Likewise, the step of completing the mounting of the lighting group by assembling the lighting body at the other end of the wire and the adjacent lighting cover according to the above steps S1, S2, S3, and S4.

[0029] Furthermore, the above step S1 further includes the step of integrally molding connection plugs at each end of a conductor, wherein the connection plug at one end of the conductor passes through a terminal body, the connection plug is fixed to the upper end of an expandable member, the lower end of the expandable member is connected to a mounting groove in the terminal body, and the connection plug at the other end of the conductor is likewise mounted to the upper end of another expandable member.

[0030] Furthermore, the above step S1 further includes mounting a support member, comprising: S1.1. a step of installing integrally molded connection plugs at each end of a conductor and mounting terminal bodies at each end of a support member; S1.2 a step of inserting a connection plug at one end of a conductor into a terminal body and withdrawing it from another terminal body so that the connection plugs at both ends of the conductor are exposed from the terminal body; S1.3. a step of fixing a connection plug at one end of a conductor to the upper end of an expandable member of a terminal body and connecting the lower end of the expandable member to a mounting groove of a terminal body; and S1.4 a step of fixing a connection plug at the other end of a conductor to the upper end of an expandable member of another terminal body, pushing the exposed conductor from the mounting groove of a terminal body into the interior of a support member, and connecting the lower end of the expandable member to a mounting groove of a terminal body. Effects of the invention

[0031] The beneficial effects compared to conventional technology are as follows.

[0032] 1. The present invention allows the plug assembly to be extended for lighting covers of various sizes through an extendable connection between the plug assembly and the terminal body, thereby enabling installation suitable for the lighting body inside the lighting cover, thus providing versatility and reducing production costs. When mounting the lighting body onto the lighting cover, one end of the lighting body is inserted into the lighting body connection structure and connected. After inserting the lighting body into the lighting cover, the lighting body connection structure is connected to the opening of the lighting cover. Another lighting body connection structure is inserted into the other opening of the lighting cover by adjusting the length of the plug assembly to a suitable length. Since the plug assembly is smaller than the opening of the lighting cover, the plug assembly can be moved and positioned within the opening, allowing it to be easily aligned with the power supply plug of the lighting body. Furthermore, as soon as the mounting of the other lighting body connection structure and the other opening of the lighting cover is completed, the plug assembly can be inserted into the other end of the lighting body. Consequently, the lighting body can be quickly aligned and mounted within the lighting cover through the lighting body connection structure, thereby improving assembly work efficiency. In particular, when there is only one opening in the lighting cover at the end of the lighting group, the lighting uniformity of the lighting body on the lighting cover can be improved by extending and retracting the connected plug assembly to adjust the center position of the lighting body corresponding to the lighting cover.

[0033] 2. The present invention installs a catch member on a wire, and the wire between the catch member and the connection plug passes through the wire groove of the expansion member and catches on the inner edge of the expansion member, and the connection plug and the catch member are each caught on the upper and lower parts of the expansion member, and when the expansion member is expanded in the mounting groove, there is no relative movement between the connection plug and the expansion member, thereby ensuring the reliability of the expansion of the connection plug and stability when connected to the lighting body, and making assembly more convenient.

[0034] 3. The lighting body connection structure of the present invention has a male screw installed on the outer side of the terminal body and a ring-shaped locking rim installed on the outer side of the other end of the terminal body, so that when the terminal body is screwed into the opening of the lighting cover, excessive screw tightening of the terminal body can be prevented. In addition, by combining the lighting body connection structure with a plug that can be rotatably inserted and connected to the lighting body, when the connection plug is aligned with the power supply plug of the light-emitting element, the terminal body is screwed along the screw threads of the opening, and at the same time, the light-emitting element connection structure and the light-emitting element can also be inserted and connected.

[0035] 4. The present invention can be produced by integrally molding the connection plugs at both ends of the wire and the locking member, and the connection plugs at both ends of the wire are assembled with the terminal body through the expansion member. By adding a support member to the terminal body, the space between the lighting covers can be firmly supported, and various lighting groups can be assembled according to the application scenario. The interior of the support member can be used to conceal the wire for wiring, and the interior of the support member can accommodate a certain length of wire used as a reserve for the expansion stroke of the connection plug. It does not affect the mounting of the expansion members at both ends or the simultaneous extension or contraction of the expansion members at both ends together with the connection plug. Since the terminal body can be screwed into the opening of the lighting cover by utilizing the force of the support member after connecting the terminal body to the support member, the hand lever on the terminal body can be omitted, thereby reducing production costs and making the terminal body simpler and aesthetically superior. In particular, the support member can also be used as a sealing member for the terminal body, thereby sealing the mounting interface of the terminal body and improving the waterproof and dustproof capabilities within the lighting cover.

[0036] 5. In the present invention, when the mounting grooves at both ends of the terminal body and the mounting interface are in communication with each other and the support member is connected to the mounting interface, the wiring port of the support member is aligned with the mounting interface, and the size of the wiring port is larger than the mounting groove so that the expansion member can be inserted from the wiring port of the support member into the support member, and the connection plug has a greater expansion stroke and is hidden inside the support member, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics.

[0037] 6. The lighting cover of the present invention has multiple openings so that different lighting covers can be connected in series in various directions and dimensions to assemble a lighting group according to the selection of an application scenario. The lighting cover located at the end can be connected to a ground insertion part or a base through a protruding support member, or directly connected to a base. When connected to a ground insertion part, a wiring port can be installed on one side of the support member to be used for power connection of a wire. Compared to existing lighting groups, the present invention does not require the installation of a separate support as a frame support. The support member may be a combination of one or more shapes, such as a straight cylinder or a curved cylinder, and can be assembled by the user according to demand, allowing for changes in shape to maintain novelty. Furthermore, the present invention is convenient for disassembly and assembly, has a small volume when packaged, and is convenient for transportation. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the lighting body connection structure of an embodiment. Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the expansion member of an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a structure in which a wire, a locking member, and a connection plug are integrally molded. FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of another expansion member of an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram showing a connection plug mounted on a locking coupling member of an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a support member of an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram showing that a mounting interface is installed on the terminal body in an embodiment. FIG. 8 is a lighting cover with three openings installed in an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a light-emitting element of an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of another light-emitting element of the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a lighting group capable of one-dimensional linear expansion of an embodiment. FIG. 12 is a lighting group combined with a ground insert of an embodiment. FIG. 13 is a lighting group combined with the base of an embodiment. FIG. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of the mounting method of steps S1 to S4 of the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of the mounting method of steps S1.1 to S1.4 of the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of the mounting method of another step S1.1 to S1.4 of the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a schematic structural diagram of a lighting group assembled in series connection, with two connection terminals of an embodiment installed facing each other. FIG. 18 is a lighting group extended into a two-dimensional plane of an embodiment. FIG. 19 is a lighting group extended to another two-dimensional plane of the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a lighting group assembled in a ring shape of an embodiment. FIG. 21 is a three-dimensionally expanded lighting group of an embodiment. FIG. 22 is a cubic lighting group of an example. FIG. 23 is an S-shaped series connected lighting group of an embodiment. FIG. 24 is a set of several S-shaped serially connected lighting groups of an embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0039] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the technical solution of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, and the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive labor based on the embodiments of the present application are all within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0040] Where it is said that a part is “fixed” or “installed” to another part, the part may be installed directly or indirectly to the other part, and where it is said that a part is “connected” to another part, the part may be connected directly or indirectly to the other part.

[0041] The orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as “length,” “width,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inside,” “outside,” etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings and is intended only to facilitate and simplify the description of the present application; it does not indicate or imply that the referred device or part must have a specific orientation and be configured and operated according to a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are for illustrative purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance, or implying the number of the technical features described. Accordingly, the features defined as “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the description of this application, “multiple” means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited.

[0043] Structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the drawings of this specification shall apply only to the content disclosed in the specification so that a person familiar with the art can read and understand them, and shall not be limiting conditions intended to restrict the scope of practice of this application; thus, they shall not have any substantial technical significance, and any formulas of structures, changes in proportional relationships, or adjustments in sizes shall all be included within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that such changes do not affect the effects that can be produced or the objectives that can be achieved by this application.

[0044] Examples

[0045] The purpose of the present embodiment is to solve the following problems. In conventional integrally molded lighting covers, the connection terminals applied cannot adjust the length of the connection plugs, so the total length after the two terminals are inserted and connected into the lighting body must be suitable for the length of the two openings of the lighting cover. Therefore, during the production process, the total length after the two terminals are inserted and connected into the lighting body must be controlled so that it is neither too short nor too long. Additionally, since lighting covers of different sizes must correspond to different lighting bodies or terminals, a separate production line is required, and the costs for control and increasing the production line increase. Furthermore, if there are multiple plugs connected to the lighting body with different angles and lengths, they must be assembled by combining them with different terminals, which increases the management costs for each terminal.

[0046] To this end, the present embodiment provides an implementation solution. Referring to FIG. 1, a lighting body connection structure includes a connection terminal (1) and a wire (2) that are electrically connected to the lighting body. The connection terminal (1) includes a terminal body (11) suitable for an opening of the lighting cover and a plug assembly (12) that is extendably connected to one end of the terminal body (11). One end of the wire (2) is inserted from the other end of the terminal body (11) and is electrically connected to the plug assembly (12).

[0047] Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, the plug assembly (12) includes a detachably connected connection plug (121) and an extendable member (122).

[0048] Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, a mounting groove (111) suitable for an expandable member (122) is installed in the terminal body (11), and the expandable member (122) is connected to the mounting groove (111) so as to be movable, so that the connection plug (121) can be extended along the mounting groove (111) through the expandable member (122), and the wire (2) passes through the expandable member (122) and is electrically connected to the connection plug (121). The fact that the expandable member (122) and the mounting groove (111) are connected so as to be movable means that the expandable member (122) can be extended or contracted within the mounting groove (111), and after being extended or contracted to a designated position, the expandable member (122) can be fixed in the mounting groove (111).

[0049] Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the expansion member (122) is cylindrical, and a male screw is installed on the outer wall of the expansion member (122), and a female screw suitable for the male screw is installed in the mounting groove (111), and the expansion member (122) is connected to the mounting groove (111) by a screw.

[0050] Specifically, the connection plug (121) is a plug that can be rotatably inserted and connected, and a male screw suitable for the opening (41) of the lighting cover is installed on the outer side of the terminal body (11), and a ring-shaped locking rim (112) is installed on the outer side of the end surface of the terminal body (11) into which the wire (2) is inserted. The plug that can be rotatably inserted and connected may use a method of combining a male plug and a female plug, and for supporting and fixing the lighting body and electrical connection, the plug may be a plug having a cylindrical pin, such as an earphone plug, a DC plug, or an audio plug, and the male plug or female plug may be arbitrarily rotated during the insertion and connection process, and the male plug or female plug may still maintain an electrical connection.

[0051] In some embodiments, the detachable connection between the connection plug (121) and the extension member (122) may be as follows.

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, a catch member (21) is installed on the outer side of a wire (2), the length of the wire (2) between the catch member (21) and the connection plug (121) is suitable for the length of the expandable member (122), the diameter of the wire (2) is suitable for the inner diameter of the expandable member (122), the size of both the connection plug (121) and the catch member (21) is larger than the inner diameter of the expandable member (122), the mounting groove (111) penetrates the terminal body (11), and a wire groove (1221) that penetrates vertically is installed on one side of the expandable member (122), the width of the wire groove (1221) is suitable for the diameter of the wire (2), so that the wire (2) between the catch member (21) and the connection plug (121) penetrates the wire groove (1221). The connection plug (121) and the locking member (21) are each caught on the inner edge of the expansion member (122), and the connection plug (121) and the locking member (21) are each caught on the upper and lower parts of the expansion member (122). Additionally, the wire groove (1221) may be a “V”-shaped opening so that when a user attaches the connection plug (121) to the expansion member (122), the wire (2) between the locking member (21) and the connection plug (121) can be quickly caught on the expansion member (122). In some embodiments, the mounting groove (111) penetrates the terminal body (11).

[0053] In some embodiments, the detachable connection between the connection plug (121) and the extension member (122) may be as follows.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 5, the plug assembly (12) further includes a locking member (123) with a size larger than the inner diameter of the expandable member (122), and the size of the connecting plug (121) is smaller than the inner diameter of the expandable member (122) so that the connecting plug (121) can pass through the inner diameter of the expandable member (122) and be detachably connected to the locking member (123), and the locking member (123) is detachably connected to the upper part of the expandable member (122). Additionally, the size of the connection plug (121) is larger than the size of the wire (2), and the locking coupling member (123) is formed by combining parts installed symmetrically on the left and right into a single complete cylinder. A chamber for accommodating the connection plug (121) is installed inside the cylinder, and a groove through which the wire (2) can pass is installed at the bottom of the chamber. A port for inserting a lighting body is installed in the chamber. The size of the groove is suitable for the size of the wire (2), and the diameter of the outer rim of the cylinder is suitable for the inner diameter of the expansion member (122). A protrusion is installed on the outer side of the upper part of the cylinder. After the connection plug (121) connected to the wire (2) penetrates the upper part of the expansion member (122), the cylinder is separated to wrap around the connection plug (121). The lower part of the formed cylinder is inserted into the inner diameter of the upper part of the expansion member (122), and the protrusion is simultaneously caught on the upper surface of the expansion member (122). The connecting plug (121) is fixed to the upper end of the extendable member (122), and since the lower end of the cylinder and the inner diameter of the extendable member (122) are in a press fit, relative displacement between the extendable member (122) and the connecting plug (121) does not easily occur during extension.

[0055] Specifically, referring to FIG. 6, the lighting body connection structure of the present embodiment further includes a support member (3) having a passage for wiring a conductor (2) installed inside and two or more wiring ports (31) installed outside, the wiring ports (31) communicating with the passage, the other end of the terminal body (11) being detachably connected to the support member (3), and one end of the conductor (2) passing through the support member (3) and the terminal body (11) respectively and then being electrically connected to a plug assembly (12).

[0056] Specifically, referring to FIG. 7, a mounting interface (113) suitable for a support member (3) is installed at the other end of the terminal body (11), and the terminal body (11) is detachably connected to the support member (3) through the mounting interface (113). A mounting groove (111) at one end of the terminal body (11) for connecting a plug assembly (12) is in communication with the mounting interface (113) at the other end of the terminal body (11). When the support member (3) is connected to the mounting interface (113), the wiring port (31) of the support member (3) is aligned with the mounting interface (113), and the size of the wiring port (31) is larger than the mounting groove (111), so that the plug assembly (12) can be inserted from the wiring port (31) into the support member (3). The support member (3) may be a straight cylinder, a curved cylinder, a spiral cylinder, etc., and may be configured differently depending on the application scenario, and both ends of the cylindrical support member (3) may be connected to a female screw suitable for the mounting interface (113) by installing male screws.

[0057] Specifically, referring to FIG. 3, a connection terminal (1) can be connected to each end of the wire (2), and the wire (2) can be formed integrally with the connection plug (121) of the connection terminal (1).

[0058] Referring to FIG. 8, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a lighting cover applied to the lighting body connection structure, comprising a lighting cover body (4) formed integrally, wherein the lighting cover body (4) is made of a light-transmitting material, and a receiving chamber for accommodating a light-emitting element (5) is installed inside the lighting cover body (4), and a plurality of openings (41) communicating with the receiving chamber are installed on the outside, and the openings (41) are suitable for the connection terminal (1) of the lighting body connection structure, and the connection terminal (1) and the openings (41) are detachably connected. Specifically, a female screw suitable for the male screw of the terminal body (11) is installed in the openings (41).

[0059] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a lighting body applied to the lighting body connection structure, comprising a light-emitting element (5) that can be embedded in a lighting cover and a power supply plug (6) suitable for a connection plug (121), wherein the power supply plug (6) includes a power supply input terminal plug and a power supply output terminal plug, and a plurality of power supply input terminal plugs and power supply output terminal plugs are fixedly connected to the light-emitting element (5), and the power input terminal and power output terminal of the light-emitting element (5) are electrically connected to the power supply input terminal plug and the power supply output terminal plug, respectively.

[0060] Specifically, referring to FIG. 9, the light-emitting element (5) includes a circuit board (51) and lamp beads (52) evenly distributed on the circuit board (51), and each lamp bead (52) is electrically connected to the circuit board (51).

[0061] Specifically, referring to FIG. 10, the light-emitting element (5) further comprises a light strip (53) and a bracket (54), the light strip (53) is wrapped around the outside of the bracket (54), and the bracket (54) may be a cylindrical transparent bracket. Additionally, the light strip (53) comprises uniformly arranged small bulbs or LED lights and has a soft and flexible outer material such as a rubber sleeve or plastic. The light strip (53) has a self-adhesive adhesive so that it can be easily attached to the bracket (54).

[0062] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a lighting group comprising a plurality of lighting body connection structures, a plurality of lighting covers, and a plurality of lighting bodies. A connection terminal (1) of a lighting body connection structure is connected to an opening (41) of each lighting cover, and a lighting body is mounted within each lighting cover. The lighting body is inserted and connected to the connection terminal (1) of the lighting cover, thereby forming an electrical connection with the connection terminal (1) while the lighting body is fixedly connected within the lighting cover. The connection terminal (1) on each lighting cover is connected to an opposing connection terminal (1) on an adjacent lighting cover via a wire (2), so that a plurality of lighting covers and lighting bodies are connected in series. The lighting cover at the end of the lighting group and the remaining unconnected lighting body connection structures may have their respective wires (2) connected to an external power source.

[0063] Specifically, referring to FIG. 11, the opposing connection terminal (1) on each lighting cover and the adjacent lighting cover is detachably connected through a support member (3), and the wire (2) between the lighting cover and the adjacent lighting cover can be inserted inside the support member (3).

[0064] Specifically, referring to FIG. 12, the lighting group further includes a ground insertion part (7), and a support member (3) extending from the end of the lighting group is detachably connected to the ground insertion part (7) and inserted into the ground through the ground insertion part (7) so that the lighting group can be erected on the ground. A wiring port (31) is installed on one side of the support member (3), and a wire (2) can exit from the wiring port (31) to perform an electrical connection.

[0065] Specifically, referring to FIG. 13, the lighting group further includes a base (8), and a lighting cover located at the end of the lighting group or a support member (3) extending from the lighting cover at the end is detachably connected to the base (8), so that the lighting group can be erected on the ground or suspended from the ceiling through the base (8).

[0066] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for mounting a lighting group, and with reference to FIG. 14,

[0067] S1. A step of attaching connection terminals (1) to each end of the wire (2),

[0068] S2. A step of connecting one end of a wire (2) to one end of a lighting body by inserting the connection terminal (1) into the lighting body.

[0069] S3. Step of inserting the lighting body of Step S2 into the lighting cover through the opening (41) of the lighting cover, and then connecting the connection terminal of the lighting body connection structure to the opening of the lighting cover.

[0070] S4. A step in which the connection terminal (1) of another wire (2) is adjusted to a length suitable for insertion connection with the other end of the lighting body by inserting the connection plug (121) into the other opening (41) of the lighting cover, and then the connection plug (121) is aligned with the other end of the lighting body to make contact, and then the connection terminal (1) is connected to the other opening (41) of the lighting cover while simultaneously connecting the connection plug (121) by fully inserting it into the other end of the lighting body.

[0071] S5. Likewise, the step of completing the mounting of the lighting group by assembling the lighting body at the other end of the wire (2) and the adjacent lighting cover according to steps S1, S2, S3 and S4.

[0072] The above method can be used to assemble a string light including a tree branch shape, and a hand lever (not shown in the drawing) is installed on the cross-section of the terminal body (1) near the ring-shaped locking rim (112), and the terminal body (1) can be rotated using the hand lever to effectively screw the terminal body (1) into the opening of the light cover, thereby avoiding a situation where the terminal body (1) is difficult to rotate with force.

[0073] Specifically, step S1 further includes the step of installing a connection plug (121) integrally molded at each end of a conductor (2), the connection plug (121) at one end of the conductor (2) passing through a terminal body (11), fixing the connection plug (121) to the upper end of a retractable member (122) and connecting the lower end of the retractable member (122) to a mounting groove (111) of the terminal body (11), and similarly mounting the connection plug (121) at the other end of the conductor (2) to the upper end of another retractable member (122).

[0074] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, step S1 further includes mounting a support member,

[0075] S1.1. A step in which a connection plug integrally formed at each end of a wire (2) is installed, and a terminal body (11) is mounted at each end of a support member (3).

[0076] S1.2 A step in which a connecting plug (121) of one end of a wire (2) is inserted from a terminal body (11) and then comes out of another terminal body (11) so that the connecting plugs (121) of both ends of the wire (2) are exposed from the terminal body (11),

[0077] S1.3. A step of fixing a connecting plug (121) of a wire (2) to the upper part of the expandable member (122) of the terminal body (11) and connecting the lower part of the expandable member (122) to the mounting groove (111) of the terminal body (11).

[0078] S1.4. The method includes the step of connecting the lower portion of the expandable member (122) to the mounting groove (111) of the terminal body (11), fixing the connection plug (121) of the other end of the wire (2) to the upper portion of the expandable member (122) of the other terminal body (11), pushing the exposed wire (2) from the mounting groove (111) of the terminal body (11) into the interior of the support member (3), and connecting the lower portion of the expandable member (122) to the mounting groove (111) of the terminal body (11).

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 11, 12, and 13, the present embodiment can create a lighting group that is extended in a one-dimensional linear manner. The support member (3) is a straight cylinder, and the central lighting cover has two openings symmetrically installed, and the opening at the upper end has one opening. The support member (3) that is not connected from the lighting cover at the lower end can be wired using the base (8) by inserting a wire (2) into the base (8) in a screw-type manner, or can be directly connected to the ground insertion part (7), and a wiring port (31) is installed on the side of the support member (3). The shape of the lighting cover may be a combination of one or more of a sphere, an ellipse, or a polygon. A countersink (42) suitable for a ring-shaped catch rim (112) is installed on a lighting cover suitable for a connection terminal (1), so that the ring-shaped catch rim (112) can be caught inside the countersink (42), so that the surface of the ring-shaped catch rim (112) is positioned on the same plane as the surface of the lighting cover, thereby maintaining an aesthetic appearance. In addition, a cross-section located outside the connection terminal (1) is installed as a flat plane or an arc suitable for the opening groove of the lighting cover, so that after the connection terminal (1) is connected to the opening of the lighting cover, the opening groove of the lighting cover can be filled, allowing the lighting cover to maintain a complete shape.

[0080] In addition, referring to FIG. 17, two connection terminals (1) can be connected back-to-back to create a seamless serial connection one-dimensional linear lighting group.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the present embodiment can create a lighting group extended in a two-dimensional plane, the support member (3) is a straight cylinder, and the lighting cover located in the center has three openings on the same plane, and a corresponding number of power supply plugs (6) are installed in the light-emitting element (5) and assembled in the same way. The lighting cover or support member (3) located at the bottom end can be assembled with the base (8) or the ground insertion part (7). Since the overall size of the light-emitting element (5) must be smaller than the opening of the lighting cover, the connection plugs (6) located on both sides of the light-emitting element (5) are shorter than those located at the ends. Therefore, the connection plugs (121) corresponding to the power supply plugs (6) on both sides of the light-emitting element (5) must be extended so that they can be inserted and connected to the power supply plugs (6). Referring to FIG. 20, the support member (3) is curved cylindrical, and a ring-shaped lighting group is assembled in the same way, and the lighting cover at the bottom is connected to the ground insertion part (7) or base (8) through the support member.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 21, the present embodiment may create a lighting group that extends in three-dimensional space, and the central lighting cover has an opening in the direction of three-dimensional space such as the coordinate axes X, Y, and Z, and the corresponding number of power supply plugs (6) are installed in the light-emitting element (5) and assembled in the same way. The lighting cover or support member (3) located at the bottom end can be assembled with the base (8) or the ground insertion part (7).

[0083] Referring to FIG. 22, the present embodiment may also form a cubic lighting group. First, the supporting member (3) requiring wiring of the wire (2) is assembled in the same way to complete the series connection of the circuit, and finally, the connection terminal (1a) where the wire is not connected and the supporting member (3a) through which the wire does not pass are separately mounted to complete the overall support balance and aesthetics.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 23 and 24, the support member (3) is curved cylindrical and assembles S-shaped serial lighting groups, and multiple sets are connected to form various aesthetic shapes. It may be spiral cylindrical, and serial lighting groups may be assembled in a spirally rising shape. The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to realize or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined in this specification may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should be in accordance with the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed in this specification. Explanation of the symbols

[0085] 1: Connection terminal 1a: Connection terminal with no wire connected 11: Terminal body 111: Mounting slot 112: Ring-shaped locking rim 113: Mounting interface 12: Plug Assembly 121: Connection plug 122: Expansion member 1221: Doson Home 123: Locking coupling member 2: Doseon 21: Stopper 3: Support member 3a: Support member that the conductor does not penetrate 31: Wiring port 4: Lighting cover body 41: Opening 42: Countersink 5: Light-emitting element 51: Circuit board 52: Lamp Bead 53: Light strip 54: Bracket 6: Power supply plug 7: Ground insertion part 8: Bass

Claims

Claim 1 A lighting body connection structure comprising a connection terminal and a wire electrically connected to the lighting body, wherein the connection terminal comprises a terminal body corresponding to an opening of a lighting cover and a plug assembly extendably connected to one end of the terminal body, and one end of the wire is inserted from the other end of the terminal body and electrically connected to the plug assembly; wherein the plug assembly comprises a connection plug and an extension member that are detachably connected, and the terminal body has a mounting groove corresponding to the extension member, and the extension member is installed so as to be able to extend or contract within the mounting groove, so that the connection plug can be extended along the mounting groove through the extension member, and the wire penetrates the extension member and is electrically connected to the connection plug. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A lighting body connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the expansion member is cylindrical, a male screw is installed on the outer wall of the expansion member, a female screw corresponding to the male screw is installed in the mounting groove, and the expansion member is screw-connected to the mounting groove. Claim 4 A lighting body connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the connection plug is a plug that can be rotatably inserted and connected, a male screw corresponding to the opening of the lighting cover is installed on the outer side of the terminal body, and a ring-shaped locking rim is installed on the outer side of one end surface of the terminal body into which the wire is inserted. Claim 5 A lighting body connection structure characterized in that, in paragraph 3, a catch member is installed on the outer side of the wire, the length of the wire between the catch member and the connection plug is equal to the length of the expandable member, the diameter of the wire is equal to the inner diameter of the expandable member, the size of both the connection plug and the catch member is larger than the inner diameter of the expandable member, a wire groove that penetrates vertically is installed on one side of the expandable member, the width of the wire groove is equal to the diameter of the wire so that the wire between the catch member and the connection plug can penetrate the wire groove and be caught on the inner edge of the expandable member, and the connection plug and the catch member are each caught on the upper and lower parts of the expandable member. Claim 6 In paragraph 3, the plug assembly further comprises a locking coupling member having a size larger than the inner diameter of the expandable member, and the size of the connecting plug is smaller than the inner diameter of the expandable member so that the connecting plug can pass through the inner diameter of the expandable member and be detachably connected to the locking coupling member, and the locking coupling member is detachably connected to the upper part of the expandable member, characterized in that the lighting body connecting structure. Claim 7 A lighting body connection structure according to claim 1, further comprising a support member having a passage for the wire wiring installed inside and two or more wiring ports installed outside, wherein the wiring ports are in communication with the passage, the other end of the terminal body is detachably connected to the support member, and one end of the wire can be electrically connected to the plug assembly after penetrating the support member and the terminal body, respectively. Claim 8 A lighting body connection structure according to claim 7, wherein a mounting interface corresponding to the support member is installed at the other end of the terminal body, the terminal body is detachably connected to the support member through the mounting interface, a mounting groove at one end of the terminal body for connecting a plug assembly is in communication with the mounting interface at the other end of the terminal body, and when the support member is connected to the mounting interface, the wiring port of the support member is aligned with the mounting interface, and the size of the wiring port is larger than the mounting groove so that the plug assembly can be inserted from the wiring port into the support member. Claim 9 A lighting body connection structure characterized in that, in claim 7, the connection terminals can be connected to each end of the wire, and the wire can be integrally molded with the connection plug of the connection terminal. Claim 10 A lighting cover comprising a lighting cover body integrally molded and applied to a lighting body connection structure according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 9, wherein a receiving chamber for accommodating a light-emitting element is installed inside the lighting cover body, and a plurality of openings communicating with the receiving chamber are installed on the outside, wherein the openings are suitable for a connection terminal of the lighting body connection structure, and the connection terminal and the openings are detachably connected. Claim 11 A lighting body comprising a light-emitting element that can be embedded in a lighting cover and applied to a lighting body connection structure according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 9, and a power supply plug corresponding to a connection plug, wherein the power supply plug comprises a power supply input terminal plug and a power supply output terminal plug, wherein a plurality of the power supply input terminal plugs and the power supply output terminal plugs are fixedly connected to the light-emitting element, and the power input terminal and the power output terminal of the light-emitting element are electrically connected to the power supply input terminal plug and the power supply output terminal plug, respectively. Claim 12 A lighting body according to claim 11, characterized in that the light-emitting element comprises a circuit board and lamp beads evenly distributed on the circuit board. Claim 13 A lighting body according to claim 11, wherein the light-emitting element further comprises a lighting strip and a bracket, and the lighting strip is wound around the outside of the bracket. Claim 14 A lighting group comprising: a lighting body connection structure according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 9; a lighting cover according to a plurality of claims 10; and a lighting body according to any one of claims 11 to 13; wherein a connection terminal of the lighting body connection structure is connected to an opening of each lighting cover, and the lighting body is mounted within each lighting cover, and the lighting body is fixedly connected within the lighting cover and can form an electrical connection with the connection terminal by being inserted and connected to the connection terminal on the lighting cover, and the connection terminal on each lighting cover is connected to an opposing connection terminal on an adjacent lighting cover through a wire, such that a plurality of lighting covers and lighting bodies are connected in series. Claim 15 A lighting group characterized in that, in claim 14, the opposing connection terminals on each lighting cover and an adjacent lighting cover are detachably connected through a support member, and the wire between the lighting cover and the adjacent lighting cover can be inserted inside the support member. Claim 16 A lighting group according to claim 15, further comprising a ground insertion part, wherein a support member extending from the end of the lighting group is detachably connected to the ground insertion part and can be inserted into the ground through the ground insertion part. Claim 17 A lighting group according to claim 15, further comprising a base, wherein a lighting cover located at the end of the lighting group or a support member extending from the lighting cover at the end is detachably connected to the base. Claim 18 A method for mounting a lighting group, comprising the following steps: S1. mounting connection terminals on each end of a conductor; S2. connecting a terminal of one end of a conductor to one end of a lighting body; S3. inserting the lighting body from step S2 into a lighting cover through an opening of the lighting cover, and then connecting a connection terminal of the lighting body connection structure to the opening of the lighting cover; S4. adjusting the connection plug of the connection terminal of the other end of the conductor to a length corresponding to the insertion connection with the other end of the lighting body, inserting the connection plug of the connection terminal into the other opening of the lighting cover, aligning the connection plug with the other end of the lighting body to make contact, and then connecting the connection terminal to the other opening of the lighting cover while simultaneously fully inserting and connecting the connection plug to the other end of the lighting body; S5. likewise assembling the lighting body of the other end of the conductor and the adjacent lighting cover according to steps S1, S2, S3, and S4 to complete the mounting of the lighting group; characterized by comprising a method for mounting a lighting group. Claim 19 A mounting method according to claim 18, wherein step S1 further comprises the step of integrally molding connection plugs at each end of a conductor, the connection plug at one end of the conductor passes through a terminal body, the connection plug is fixed to the upper end of an expandable member, and the lower end of the expandable member is connected to a mounting groove in the terminal body; and similarly, the connection plug at the other end of the conductor is mounted to the upper end of another expandable member. Claim 20 A mounting method characterized by comprising, in claim 18, the above step S1 further includes mounting a support member, and the following steps: S1.

1. installing integrally molded connection plugs at each end of a conductor and mounting terminal bodies at each end of a support member; S1.

2. inserting the connection plug at one end of the conductor into the terminal body and extending it from the other terminal body so that the connection plugs at both ends of the conductor are exposed from the terminal body; S1.

3. fixing the connection plug at one end of the conductor to the upper end of the expansion member of the terminal body and connecting the lower end of the expansion member to the mounting groove of the terminal body; S1.

4. fixing the connection plug at the other end of the conductor to the upper end of the expansion member of the other terminal body, pushing the exposed conductor from the mounting groove of the terminal body into the interior of the support member, and connecting the lower end of the expansion member to the mounting groove of the terminal body.

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