Foldable lamp and manufacturing method

Abstract

The invention aims at providing a foldable lamp and a manufacturing method, a flexible circuit board FPC and an LED lamp strip are attached to a flexible light-transmitting material panel, pre-folded creases are pressed on the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the pre-folded creases comprise outer creases and inner creases; an LED lamp belt is arranged on the inner folding face of the flexible light-transmitting material panel, a viscous material belt is arranged on the inner folding overlapping face, and pressed inner folding marks exist between the inner folding face and the inner folding overlapping face. The foldable lamp is folded into a long-strip-shaped lamp in the direction of the folding marks according to the folding sequence of the pre-folded folding marks from outside to inside, and the long-strip-shaped lamp is folded into two circles; according to the foldable lamp, the two sides of the long-strip-shaped lamp are covered with the lamp covers respectively, so that the foldable lamp can be rolled up in the transportation process, the transportation size of the lamp is greatly reduced, transportation is convenient, the transportation cost is saved, the deformation resistance is higher, folding is easy, and assembling is simpler and more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of lamps, and in particular to a foldable lamp and a manufacturing method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The lamps in the prior art generally adopt a fixed shell or a glue-filled method to produce strip-shaped LED lamps, and the traditional lamps are generally rectangular structures. In certain specific environments, the rectangular structure lamps may be easily deformed or even damaged when subjected to external forces due to their unstable structure. In addition, in some occasions with special requirements on the length of the lamps, such as long corridors or stages, the previous lamps may be too long, resulting in insufficient structural strength. Summary of the invention

[0003] One purpose of the present application is to provide a foldable lamp and a manufacturing method, so that the foldable lamp can be rolled up during transportation, which greatly reduces the transportation volume of the lamp, facilitates transportation and saves transportation costs, has stronger anti-deformation performance, and is easy to fold, making assembly simpler and more convenient.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present application, a method for manufacturing a foldable lamp is provided, wherein the method comprises:

[0005] The LED light strip of the flexible circuit board FPC is attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, on which the pre-folded creases have been pressed, and the pre-folded creases include outer creases and inner creases;

[0006] During transportation, the flexible light-transmitting material panel is rolled up along the direction of the LED light strip of the FPC to reduce the volume, wherein the LED light strip is a rollable flexible material;

[0007] During the assembly process, the foldable lamp is folded into a long strip of lamp along the direction of the crease and in the order of folding from the outside to the inside according to the pre-folded crease, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice;

[0008] The double-sided adhesive material designed on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel is used to firmly adhere the opening and closing parts of the long strip of lamp obtained after folding;

[0009] Put lamp covers on both sides of the long lamp to complete the assembly of the foldable lamp.

[0010] Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned foldable lamp, connectors are provided on the lamp covers on both sides of the long lamp obtained after folding, and are electrically connected to an external power source.

[0011] Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the foldable lamp, the double-sided adhesive material includes 3M stickers.

[0012] Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned foldable lamp, the cross-sections on both sides of the long lamp obtained after folding are triangular, square, circular, or prismatic.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present application, a foldable lamp is provided, comprising:

[0014] Flexible circuit board FPC;

[0015] LED light strip;

[0016] Flexible light-transmitting material panel;

[0017] The flexible circuit board FPC and the LED light strip are attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the flexible light-transmitting material panel has pre-folded folds pressed thereon, and the pre-folded folds include outer folds and inner folds;

[0018] An LED light strip is arranged on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and an adhesive material strip is arranged on the inner folding overlapping surface, and there is a pressed inner fold mark between the inner folding surface and the inner folding overlapping surface;

[0019] Following the direction of the crease, fold the foldable lamp into a long strip of lamp according to the pre-folded crease from outside to inside, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice;

[0020] Lamp covers are placed on both sides of the long lamp. After the lamp covers are powered on, the light emitted by the LED light strip passes through the flexible light-transmitting material panel and is emitted outward.

[0021] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, the cross-sections of both sides of the strip-shaped lamp obtained after the foldable lamp is folded are triangular, square, circular, or prismatic.

[0022] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, an LED light strip is arranged on the top of the inner folding surface.

[0023] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, an LED light strip is arranged at the bottom of the inner folding surface.

[0024] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, LED light strips are arranged on the top and the bottom of the inner folding surface.

[0025] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, the adhesive material strip disposed on the inner folded overlapped surface comprises a 3M sticker.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a method for manufacturing a foldable lamp, wherein the method comprises: attaching an LED light strip of a flexible circuit board (FPC) to a flexible light-transmitting material panel, on which a pre-folded crease has been pressed, and the pre-folded crease comprises an outer crease and an inner crease; during transportation, rolling up the flexible light-transmitting material panel along the direction of the LED light strip of the FPC to reduce the volume, facilitate transportation and save transportation costs, wherein the LED light strip is a rollable flexible material; during assembly, folding the foldable lamp into a long strip of lamp along the direction of the crease in the order of folding from outside to inside along the pre-folded crease, wherein the long strip of lamp is folded twice, and the double-sided adhesive material designed on the inner folding overlapping surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel is used to glue the opening and closing of the long strip of lamp obtained after folding, and lamp covers are respectively covered on both sides of the long strip of lamp to complete the assembly of the foldable lamp, which not only has stronger anti-deformation performance and easier folding process, but also can more effectively support the design of longer lamps.

[0027] The present application provides a foldable lamp, which includes: a flexible circuit board FPC; an LED light strip; a flexible light-transmitting material panel; wherein the flexible circuit board FPC and the LED light strip are attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and a pre-folded crease has been pressed on the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the pre-folded crease includes an outer crease and an inner crease; an LED light strip is arranged on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and an adhesive material strip is arranged on the inner folding overlapping surface, and a pressed inner crease exists between the inner folding surface and the inner folding overlapping surface; along the direction of the crease, according to the order of folding from the outside to the inside at the pre-folded crease, the foldable lamp is folded into a long strip of lamp, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice; lamp covers are respectively placed on both sides of the long strip of lamp, and after the lamp cover is powered on, the light emitted by the LED light strip passes through the flexible light-transmitting material panel and is emitted outward, which can not only provide lighting efficiency and uniformity, but also is easy to fold and has stronger anti-deformation performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the unfolding of a foldable lamp in a practical application scenario according to one aspect of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a side of a strip-shaped lamp obtained after a foldable lamp according to one aspect of the present application is folded in an actual application scenario;

[0031] Figure 3A schematic diagram showing the unfolding of a foldable lamp according to one aspect of the present application in another practical application scenario;

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the side of a strip-shaped lamp obtained after a foldable lamp according to one aspect of the present application is folded in another practical application scenario.

[0033] The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present application is described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] One aspect of the present application provides a method for manufacturing a foldable lamp, wherein the method comprises:

[0036] The LED light strip of the flexible circuit board FPC is attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the flexible light-transmitting material panel has been pressed with pre-folded folds, and the pre-folded folds include outer folds and inner folds. In a preferred embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 The outer and inner creases shown;

[0037] During transportation, the flexible light-transmitting material panel is rolled up along the direction of the FPC LED light strip to reduce the volume, facilitate transportation and save transportation costs. Among them, the LED light strip is a rollable flexible material, that is, according to Figure 1 The foldable lamp can be rolled up in a left-to-right order or a right-to-left order, so that the volume of the foldable lamp can be reduced during transportation, which is convenient for transportation and saves transportation costs.

[0038] During the assembly process, follow the direction of the crease and fold from the outside to the inside according to the pre-folded crease. Figure 1 By folding the foldable lamp with the flexible light-transmitting material panel in the direction of the inner fold as shown, the foldable lamp can be folded into a long strip of lamp, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice, wherein the cross-sections on both sides of the folded long strip of lamp can include but are not limited to triangles, squares, circles, prisms, wherein the squares include squares and rectangles, etc. In a preferred embodiment of the present application, the schematic diagram of the cross-sections on both sides of the folded long strip of lamp is as shown in Figure 2 As shown, the side cross-section of the lamp is a long strip with a triangular shape.

[0039] Among them, an LED light strip (corresponding to Figure 2 LEDStrip in the LED Strip) adopts double-sided adhesive material designed on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel (the adhesive material corresponds to Figure 2The foldable lamp is assembled by using the Sticker in the figure to firmly stick the opening and closing parts of the folded long lamp, and the lamp covers are respectively placed on both sides of the long lamp to complete the assembly of the foldable lamp. This not only has stronger anti-deformation performance and makes the folding process easier, but also can more effectively support the design of longer lamps, such as Figure 2 As shown, the inner folded surface and the inner folded overlapping surface on the flexible light-transmitting material panel.

[0040] exist Figure 2 The lamp shown in the figure is folded into a long strip with triangular sides, wherein the triangular structure is stronger and the lamp can easily achieve 360-degree light output or two light areas, and is suitable for floor or strip light applications; in addition, the triangular shape is stable and can withstand stronger deformation, enhance extrusion performance, and support longer lengths through the folding process of the present application.

[0041] Figure 2 The lamp that folds into a long strip with triangular sides (folding lamp) can remain stable and not easily damaged in scenes such as industrial sites with frequent vibrations or scenes that often need to be moved due to its unique structural advantages.

[0042] In some occasions with special requirements on the length of lamps, such as long corridors or stages, the previous lamps may be too long and lead to insufficient structural strength; Figure 2 The triangular folding lamp shown in the figure can meet the demand for longer length and provide continuous and uniform lighting due to the new folding process and stronger anti-deformation ability.

[0043] Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned foldable lamp, connectors are provided on the lamp covers on both sides of the folded long lamp, which are electrically connected to an external power source to provide power for the folded long lamp.

[0044] Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the foldable lamp, the double-sided adhesive material includes 3M stickers, such as Figure 3 As shown, the inner folded overlapped surface (corresponding to Figure 3 Double-sided adhesive material designed on the sticker area in the Figure 2 The Sticker in the figure makes it easy to stick the opening and closing parts of the folded lamp, thereby completing the folding assembly of the lamp.

[0045] Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned foldable lamp, the cross-sections on both sides of the long lamp obtained after folding are triangular, square, circular, or prismatic.

[0046] According to another aspect of the present application, a foldable lamp is provided, comprising:

[0047] Flexible circuit board FPC;

[0048] LED light strip;

[0049] Flexible light-transmitting material panel;

[0050] The flexible circuit board FPC and the LED light strip are attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the flexible light-transmitting material panel has pre-folded folds pressed thereon, and the pre-folded folds include outer folds and inner folds;

[0051] An LED light strip is arranged on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and an adhesive material strip is arranged on the inner folding overlapping surface, and there is a pressed inner fold mark between the inner folding surface and the inner folding overlapping surface;

[0052] Following the direction of the crease, fold the foldable lamp into a long strip of lamp according to the pre-folded crease from outside to inside, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice;

[0053] Lamp covers are placed on both sides of the long lamp. After power is supplied through the lamp covers, the light emitted by the LED light strip passes through the flexible light-transmitting material panel and is emitted outward, thereby lighting up the foldable lamp.

[0054] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, the cross-sections of both sides of the strip-shaped lamp obtained after the foldable lamp is folded are triangular, square, circular, or prismatic.

[0055] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, an LED light strip is arranged on the top of the inner folding surface, such as Figure 2 As shown, an LED Strip is provided on the top of the inner folding surface.

[0056] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, an LED light strip is arranged at the bottom of the inner folding surface.

[0057] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, LED light strips are arranged at the top and bottom of the inner folding surface, such as Figure 4 As shown, LED Strips are provided at the top and bottom of the inner folding surface, and adhesive material is provided on the inner folding overlapping surface, so that the foldable lamp can be firmly adhered; for example, if LED light strips are provided at the top and bottom of the inner folding surface, dual-zone light output can be achieved through these two light strips, and the size of the inner triangle or the lumen output of the light strip can be adjusted, so that the lamp can output uniform light even if the thickness of the outer shell is different due to the inner folding overlapping surface.

[0058] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned foldable lamp, the adhesive material strip disposed on the inner folded overlapped surface comprises a 3M sticker, such as a 3M Sticker.

[0059] For ordinary lamps, achieving 360-degree all-round light output or dual-zone light output often requires complex design and a combination of multiple light sources. However, the foldable lamp provided in this application easily achieves this function by arranging LED light strips on the top and / or bottom of the inner folding surface and adopting the ingenious structure and optical design of the flexible light-transmitting material panel. For example, in a large warehouse, different heights and areas can be illuminated at the same time, improving lighting efficiency and uniformity.

[0060] In summary, the present application provides a method for manufacturing a foldable lamp, wherein the method includes: attaching an LED light strip of a flexible circuit board (FPC) to a flexible light-transmitting material panel, on which a pre-folded crease has been pressed, and the pre-folded crease includes an outer crease and an inner crease; during transportation, rolling up the flexible light-transmitting material panel along the direction of the LED light strip of the FPC to reduce the volume, facilitate transportation and save transportation costs, wherein the LED light strip is a rollable flexible material; during assembly, folding the foldable lamp into a long strip of lamp along the direction of the crease in the order of folding from outside to inside along the pre-folded crease, the long strip of lamp is folded twice, and the double-sided adhesive material designed on the inner folding overlapping surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel is used to glue the opening and closing of the long strip of lamp obtained after folding, and covering the two sides of the long strip of lamp with lamp covers to complete the assembly of the foldable lamp, which not only has stronger anti-deformation performance and easier folding process, but also can more effectively support the design of longer lamps.

[0061] The present application provides a foldable lamp, which includes: a flexible circuit board FPC; an LED light strip; a flexible light-transmitting material panel; wherein the flexible circuit board FPC and the LED light strip are attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and a pre-folded crease has been pressed on the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the pre-folded crease includes an outer crease and an inner crease; an LED light strip is arranged on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and an adhesive material strip is arranged on the inner folding overlapping surface, and a pressed inner crease exists between the inner folding surface and the inner folding overlapping surface; along the direction of the crease, according to the order of folding from the outside to the inside at the pre-folded crease, the foldable lamp is folded into a long strip of lamp, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice; lamp covers are respectively placed on both sides of the long strip of lamp, and after the lamp cover is powered on, the light emitted by the LED light strip passes through the flexible light-transmitting material panel and is emitted outward, which can not only provide lighting efficiency and uniformity, but also is easy to fold and has stronger anti-deformation performance.

[0062] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present application. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present application is limited by the attached claims rather than the above description, so it is intended to include all changes that fall within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present application. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved. In addition, it is obvious that the word "comprising" does not exclude other units or steps, and the singular does not exclude the plural. Multiple units or devices stated in the device claim can also be implemented by one unit or device through software or hardware. The words first, second, etc. are used to indicate names, and do not indicate any particular order.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing a foldable lamp, wherein: The method includes: The LED light strip of the flexible circuit board FPC is attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, on which the pre-folded creases have been pressed, and the pre-folded creases include outer creases and inner creases; During transportation, the flexible light-transmitting material panel is rolled up along the direction of the LED light strip of the FPC to reduce the volume, wherein the LED light strip is a rollable flexible material; During the assembly process, the foldable lamp is folded into a long strip of lamp along the direction of the crease and in the order of folding from the outside to the inside according to the pre-folded crease, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice; The double-sided adhesive material designed on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel is used to firmly adhere the opening and closing parts of the long strip of lamp obtained after folding; Put lamp covers on both sides of the long lamp to complete the assembly of the foldable lamp.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The lamp covers on both sides of the folded long lamp are provided with connectors for electrically connecting with an external power source.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Double-sided adhesive material includes 3M stickers.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The cross-sections of both sides of the long strip lamp obtained after folding are triangular, square, circular or prismatic.

5. A foldable lamp, wherein: include: Flexible circuit board FPC; LED light strip; Flexible light-transmitting material panel; The flexible circuit board FPC and the LED light strip are attached to the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and the flexible light-transmitting material panel has pre-folded folds pressed thereon, and the pre-folded folds include outer folds and inner folds; An LED light strip is arranged on the inner folding surface of the flexible light-transmitting material panel, and an adhesive material strip is arranged on the inner folding overlapping surface, and there is a pressed inner fold mark between the inner folding surface and the inner folding overlapping surface; Following the direction of the crease, fold the foldable lamp into a long strip of lamp according to the pre-folded crease from outside to inside, and the long strip of lamp is folded twice; Lamp covers are placed on both sides of the long lamp. After the lamp covers are powered on, the light emitted by the LED light strip passes through the flexible light-transmitting material panel and is emitted outward.

6. The foldable lamp according to claim 5, wherein: The cross-sections of both sides of the strip-shaped lamp obtained after the foldable lamp is folded are triangular, square, circular or prismatic.

7. The foldable lamp according to claim 5, wherein: An LED light strip is arranged on the top of the inner folding surface.

8. The foldable lamp according to claim 5, wherein: An LED light strip is arranged at the bottom of the inner folding surface.

9. The foldable lamp according to claim 5, wherein: LED light strips are arranged on the top and bottom of the inner folding surface.

10. The foldable lamp according to claim 5, wherein: The adhesive material strips arranged on the inner folded overlapping surface include 3M stickers.

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