Flexible LED light strip and method of use thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a flexible LED lamp strip applied to the field of LED lamps and a use method thereof. The LED lamp strip comprises a flexible protective band, a flexible LED lamp strip is arranged in the flexible protective band, a flexible light-transmitting layer matched with the flexible LED lamp strip is arranged on the flexible protective band, a plurality of uniformly distributed LED lighting units are fixedly connected to the flexible LED lamp strip, each LED lighting unit comprises a pair of LED chips and a safety resistor, and a counting unit group is arranged between two adjacent LED lighting units. The counting unit group comprises a pair of label units, a pressure sensing switch is arranged on the label unit, a pressing plate is arranged between the pair of label units, and a counting unit is arranged in the pressing plate. After the LED lamp strip is cut, the illumination control process of the LED lamp strip can be quickly and adaptively adjusted according to the number of the inner lighting units, so that the LED lamp strip cut into any length can work according to the preset illumination control process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of LED lights, and in particular to a flexible LED light strip and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] LED light strips are generally divided into two types: flexible LED light strips and rigid LED light strips. However, they also generally include older LED light strips that are connected to the circuit board with wires, such as flat three-wire light strips with 4.3W / meter, flat four-wire light strips with 6.48W / meter, and flat five-wire light strips with 8.64W / meter.

[0003] Flexible LED light strips use FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) as the assembly circuit board and surface-mount LEDs for assembly, resulting in a product thickness of only 0.1 cm, saving space. Common specifications include 30cm lengths with 18 or 24 LEDs, and 50cm lengths with 15, 24, or 30 LEDs. 60cm and 80cm lengths are also available to meet different user needs. They can be cut and extended at will without affecting light emission. The flexible FPC material allows for bending, folding, and rolling, enabling free movement and expansion in three-dimensional space without breakage. This makes them suitable for irregular locations and confined spaces. Their flexibility also allows for the creation of various patterns in advertising decorations.

[0004] Currently, LED light strips, once cut, can only provide basic lighting functions and cannot be customized to different lighting scenarios, such as dimming, dimming, or flashing. LED light strips that can achieve these functions often require custom sizes and pre-loaded programs. Existing cuttable flexible LED light strips cannot meet the needs of different lighting scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a flexible LED light strip that can meet the usage requirements of different lighting processes, compared with the prior art. It includes a flexible protective strip, a flexible LED light strip installed inside the flexible protective strip, a flexible light-transmitting layer that matches the flexible LED light strip installed on the flexible protective strip, and multiple uniformly distributed LED lighting units fixedly connected on the flexible LED light strip. Each LED lighting unit includes a pair of LED chips and a safety resistor, and a counting unit group is provided between two adjacent LED lighting units.

[0006] The counting unit group includes a pair of label units, each labeled with a pressure sensor switch. A pressure plate is located between the pair of label units, and a counting unit is located inside the pressure plate. Both ends of the pressure plate are equipped with locking blocks that match the pressure sensor switches.

[0007] After cutting the LED light strip, the lighting control process of the LED light strip can be quickly and adaptively adjusted according to the number of internal lighting units, so that LED light strips cut to any length can work according to the preset lighting control process.

[0008] Optionally, a control device matching the LED light strip is included. The control device is connected to a processor, a transformer and a light source power supply. The processor is a microcontroller. The processor has a counting processing unit and a group counting unit group. The counting processing unit can process the label unit information to obtain the number of LED lighting units. The group counting unit group is used to group the number of LED lighting units.

[0009] Optionally, the flexible light-transmitting layer is made of transparent elastic silicone, the flexible protective strip is made of elastic silicone, and a waterproof membrane is laid on both the flexible protective strip and the flexible light-transmitting layer.

[0010] Optionally, a shearing mark groove is provided at the end of the flexible protective strip away from the flexible light-transmitting layer, and the shearing mark groove is matched with the center line position of the counting unit group.

[0011] Optionally, both the upper and lower ends of the flexible LED light strip are fixedly connected to a hub, and wires matching the LED lighting unit are threaded inside the hub.

[0012] Optionally, the labeling unit is used to mark the LED lighting units and number them.

[0013] Optionally, a pair of labeling units are symmetrical about the center line of two adjacent LED lighting units, and the labeling units are installed inside a flexible LED light strip. The flexible LED light strip has a slot that matches the card block. An annular groove is formed on the inner wall of the slot, and an elastic retaining ring that matches the annular groove is formed on the outer wall of the card block.

[0014] One method of using flexible LED light strips is as follows:

[0015] S1, First, cut the LED light strip to obtain the required length of LED light strip;

[0016] S2, During the shearing process, the pressure plate is pressed by the cutting equipment, which causes it to snap into the labeling unit, thus turning on the switch of the counting unit in the labeling unit;

[0017] S3, connect the cut LED light strip to the control device;

[0018] S4, the processor in the control device connects to the activated labeling units at both ends of the LED light strip, and obtains the number of LED lighting units in the LED light strip by the difference in the number of the two counting units;

[0019] S5. Finally, the LED lighting units in the light strip are grouped according to the number of LED units, and the preset lighting control process is loaded into the group.

[0020] Optionally, in step S5, the specific method for grouping the LED lighting units is as follows: the processor divides the LED lighting units on the LED strip into several lighting groups of equal number according to the number of LED lighting units, and numbers and marks the multiple lighting groups, while matching the preset lighting control process with the multiple lighting groups.

[0021] Optional lighting control processes include: lighting control processes such as sequential lighting of multiple lighting groups, intermittent lighting, and intermittent flashing.

[0022] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this application are:

[0023] (1) After cutting the LED light strip, the lighting control process of the LED light strip can be quickly and adaptively adjusted according to the number of internal lighting units, so that the LED light strip cut into any length can work according to the preset lighting control process.

[0024] (2) Includes a control device that matches the LED light strip. The control device is connected to a processor, a transformer and a light source power supply. The processor is a microcontroller. The processor is equipped with a counting processing unit and a group counting unit group. The counting processing unit can process the label unit information to obtain the number of LED lighting units. The group counting unit group is used to group the number of LED lighting units.

[0025] (3) The specific method of LED lighting unit switching grouping in step S5 is as follows: The processor divides the LED lighting units on the LED strip into several lighting groups of the same number according to the number of LED lighting units, and numbers and marks the multiple lighting groups. At the same time, the preset lighting control process is matched with the multiple lighting groups. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of this application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a front view of the flexible light-transmitting layer of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the flexible LED light strip of this application;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of this application;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of this application;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the usage of this application;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the operational logic of this application;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of this application.

[0036] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0037] 1 Flexible protective strip, 2 Flexible LED light strip, 201 Hub, 3 Flexible light-transmitting layer, 4 LED chip, 5 Safety resistor, 6 Counting unit group, 601 Labeling unit, 602 Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] Example 1:

[0040] Please see Figure 1-7 This application discloses a flexible LED light strip, including a flexible protective strip 1, a flexible LED light strip 2 installed inside the flexible protective strip 1, and a flexible light-transmitting layer 3 that matches the flexible LED light strip 2 installed on the flexible protective strip 1. The flexible light-transmitting layer 3 is made of transparent elastic silicone, the flexible protective strip 1 is made of elastic silicone, and a waterproof membrane is laid on both the flexible protective strip 1 and the flexible light-transmitting layer 3.

[0041] Please see Figure 2-6 Multiple evenly distributed LED lighting units are fixedly connected to the flexible LED light strip 2. Each LED lighting unit includes a pair of LED chips 4 and a safety resistor 5. A counting unit group 6 is provided between two adjacent LED lighting units. Both the upper and lower ends of the flexible LED light strip 2 are fixedly connected to a hub 201. A wire matching the LED lighting unit is passed through the hub 201.

[0042] Please see Figure 4-7The counting unit group 6 includes a pair of labeling units 601, each equipped with a pressure-sensitive switch. A pressure plate 602 is located between the pair of labeling units 601, and a counting unit is located within the pressure plate 602. The labeling units 601 are used to mark the LED lighting units and number them sequentially. During LED strip production, the LED lighting units are numbered sequentially using the labeling units 601. The labeling units 601 on both sides of each LED lighting unit have the same number. The two labeling units 601 within the same counting unit group 6 differ in number by one. Both ends of the pressure plate 602 are equipped with locking blocks that match the pressure-sensitive switches. A shearing mark groove is provided at the end of the flexible protective strip 1 away from the flexible light-transmitting layer 3, and the shearing mark groove is positioned to match the centerline of the counting unit group 6.

[0043] A pair of labeling units 601 are symmetrical about the center line of two adjacent LED lighting units, and the labeling units 601 are installed inside the flexible LED light strip 2. The flexible LED light strip 2 has a slot that matches the card block. An annular groove is opened on the inner wall of the slot, and an elastic retaining ring that matches the annular groove is opened on the outer wall of the card block.

[0044] The device includes a control device that matches an LED light strip. The control device is connected to a processor, a transformer, and a light source power supply. The processor is a microcontroller and has a counting processing unit and a group counting unit group. The counting processing unit can process the information of the label unit 601 to obtain the number of LED lighting units. The group counting unit group is used to group the number of LED lighting units.

[0045] A flexible LED light strip, the method of its use is as follows:

[0046] S1, First, cut the LED light strip to obtain the required length of LED light strip;

[0047] S2, During the shearing process, the pressure plate 602 is pressed by the cutting equipment, so that 603 is snapped into the labeling unit 601, and the counting unit switch in the labeling unit 601 is turned on.

[0048] S3, connect the cut LED light strip to the control device;

[0049] S4, the processor in the control device connects to the activated labeling units 601 at both ends of the LED light strip, and obtains the number of LED lighting units in the LED light strip by the difference between the numbers of the two counting units;

[0050] S5. Finally, the LED lighting units in the light strip are grouped according to the number of LED units, and the preset lighting control process is loaded into the group.

[0051] The specific method for grouping the LED lighting units in step S5 is as follows: The processor divides the LED lighting units on the LED strip into several lighting groups of equal number according to the number of LED lighting units, and numbers and marks the multiple lighting groups. At the same time, the preset lighting control process is matched with the multiple lighting groups. The preset lighting control process program realizes different lighting processes by controlling the operation of several lighting groups. The lighting control process includes lighting control processes such as lighting multiple lighting groups step by step, intermittent lighting, and intermittent flashing. After the processor adapts the several lighting groups separated from the cut LED strip to the preset lighting control process program (during adaptation, the lighting groups set in the lighting control process program are matched with the several lighting groups separated from the LED strip), the preset lighting process on the cut LED strip can be realized.

[0052] This solution enables rapid adaptive adjustment of the lighting control process of LED light strips after cutting, based on the number of internal lighting units, so that LED light strips cut to any length can operate according to the preset lighting control process.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A flexible LED light strip, comprising a flexible protective strip (1), characterized in that, The flexible protective strip (1) is equipped with a flexible LED light strip (2), and a flexible light-transmitting layer (3) matching the flexible LED light strip (2) is installed on the flexible protective strip (1). Multiple uniformly distributed LED lighting units are fixedly connected on the flexible LED light strip (2). Each LED lighting unit includes a pair of LED chips (4) and a safety resistor (5). A counting unit group (6) is provided between two adjacent LED lighting units. The counting unit group (6) includes a pair of label units (601), on which a pressure sensing switch is installed. A pressure plate (602) is provided between the pair of label units (601), and a counting unit is provided inside the pressure plate (602). Both ends of the pressure plate (602) are equipped with a locking block that matches the pressure sensing switch. During the shearing process, the pressure plate (602) is pressed by the cutting equipment, which turns on the switch of the counting unit in the labeling unit (601); the cut LED strip is connected to the control device; the processor in the control device is connected to the activated labeling units (601) at both ends of the LED strip, and the number of LED lighting units in the LED strip is obtained by the difference between the numbers of the two counting units.

2. The flexible LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The invention includes a control device that is compatible with LED light strips. The control device is equipped with a processor, a transformer and a light source power supply. The processor is a microcontroller and has a counting processing unit and a group counting unit group.

3. The flexible LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible light-transmitting layer (3) is made of transparent elastic silicone, the flexible protective strip (1) is made of elastic silicone, and a waterproof membrane is laid on both the flexible protective strip (1) and the flexible light-transmitting layer (3).

4. A flexible LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible protective strip (1) has a shearing mark groove at one end away from the flexible light-transmitting layer (3), and the shearing mark groove is matched with the center line position of the counting unit group (6).

5. A flexible LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible LED light strip (2) is fixedly connected to a hub (201) at both the upper and lower ends, and a wire matching the LED lighting unit is threaded through the hub (201).

6. A flexible LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling unit (601) is used to mark the LED lighting units and number them.

7. A flexible LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pair of labeling units (601) are symmetrical about the center line of two adjacent LED lighting units, and the labeling unit (601) is installed in the flexible LED light strip (2). The flexible LED light strip (2) has a slot that matches the card block. An annular groove is opened on the inner wall of the slot. An elastic retaining ring that matches the annular groove is opened on the outer wall of the card block.

8. A method of using a flexible LED light strip, as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The specific usage steps are as follows: S1, First, cut the LED light strip to obtain the required length of LED light strip; S2, during the shearing process, the pressure plate (602) is pressurized by the cutting equipment, which turns on the switch of the counting unit in the labeling unit (601); S3, connect the cut LED light strip to the control device; S4, the processor in the control device connects to the activated labeling units (601) at both ends of the LED light strip, and obtains the number of LED lighting units in the LED light strip by the difference in the number of the two counting units; S5. Finally, the LED lighting units in the light strip are grouped according to the number of LED units, and the preset lighting control process is loaded into the group.

9. The method of using a flexible LED light strip according to claim 8, characterized in that, The specific method for grouping the LED lighting unit switches in step S5 is as follows: the processor divides the LED lighting units on the LED strip into several lighting groups of the same number according to the number of LED lighting units, and numbers and marks the multiple lighting groups, while matching the preset lighting control process with the multiple lighting groups.

10. A method of using a flexible LED light strip according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lighting control process includes lighting control processes such as sequential lighting of multiple lighting groups, intermittent lighting, and intermittent flashing.

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