A cable tray system integrated with lighting function

By integrating solar panel power supply and intelligent control into the cable tray system, the problems of single function and dependence on mains power in cable trays have been solved, realizing self-powered operation, intelligent lighting and stable operation, and improving the convenience and safety of operation and maintenance.

CN122246611APending Publication Date: 2026-06-19ZHENJIANG ELECTRICAL EQUIP FACTORY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHENJIANG ELECTRICAL EQUIP FACTORY CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-04-07
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Existing cable trays have limited functionality, lack integrated lighting and intelligent control, rely on mains power, and are inconvenient to maintain and operate, posing safety hazards.

Method used

Design a cable tray system with integrated lighting function, powered by solar panels, combined with LED lights, infrared remote control signal receivers and control modules to achieve self-powered and intelligent control. The solar panels are fixed by mounting slots, and the cooling fans work together with passive and active heat dissipation to ensure stable system operation.

Benefits of technology

It eliminates the need for additional lighting and power supply equipment, simplifies the construction process, provides precise lighting, improves the convenience and safety of operation and maintenance, and ensures system stability and service life.

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Abstract

This paper proposes a cable tray system with integrated lighting function. The system includes a solar panel, a top cover, a cable tray box, an outer panel of the cable tray, LED lights, an infrared remote control signal receiver, and a control module. The solar panel is embedded in the top of the top cover, which is in turn embedded in the top of the cable tray box. The cable tray box includes a side panel, a bottom plate, and a connecting plate. The outer panel of the cable tray is parallel to the outside of the side panel of the cable tray box. The LED lights are located between the outer panel of the cable tray and the side panel of the cable tray box, with the light directed towards the area below the cable tray box. The control module is integrated inside the cable tray box and includes energy storage, timing control, and infrared signal processing units. The energy storage unit is connected to the solar panel to store electricity. The timing control unit controls the on / off periods of the LED lights. The infrared signal processing unit receives infrared remote control signals to control the LED light switching. This invention integrates solar self-powered lighting, timing control, and infrared remote control lighting into the cable tray. It has a stable structure, standardized wiring, heat dissipation protection, and intelligent lighting functions, and is suitable for outdoor cable laying and maintenance lighting.
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Technical Field

[0001] This article belongs to the technical field of cable trays, specifically relating to a cable tray system with integrated lighting function. Background Technology

[0002] Cable trays, as important support and protection devices for cable laying in power and communication engineering, are widely used in industrial plants, commercial buildings and various power rooms. Existing cable trays are mostly designed to support and organize cables, and their structure is mainly composed of components such as troughs, side plates and covers. They can only provide physical support and protection for cables and lack additional functions such as active lighting and intelligent control.

[0003] Traditional lighting equipment relies on mains power, which not only increases energy consumption, but also makes it difficult to effectively meet lighting needs in outdoor or remote areas without mains power access. Existing cable trays have relatively limited functions and are not integrated with new energy power supply, intelligent control and other technologies. The switching and brightness adjustment of lighting equipment still require manual on-site operation, and cannot achieve timed automatic control or remote control, making it difficult to adapt to the development needs of intelligent operation and maintenance.

[0004] In summary, existing cable trays suffer from technical drawbacks such as limited functionality, lack of integrated lighting and intelligent control, reliance on mains power, inconvenient operation and maintenance, and significant safety hazards. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a cable tray system that integrates lighting functions and can achieve self-powered and intelligent control to solve the aforementioned problems in the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this paper proposes a cable tray system with integrated lighting functionality. The system includes a solar panel, a top cover, a cable trough, an outer panel, an LED light, an infrared remote control receiver, and a control module. The solar panel is embedded in the top of the top cover, which is in turn embedded in the top of the cable trough. The cable trough includes side panels, a bottom plate, and a connecting plate. The side panels are perpendicularly connected to the bottom plate on both sides, and the top of the side panels is perpendicularly connected to the connecting plate. An outer panel is parallel to the side of the side panels and perpendicularly connected to the connecting plate. The LED light is positioned between the outer panel and the side panel, with its beam pointing towards the lower part of the cable trough. The infrared remote control receiver is mounted on the outer surface of the outer panel. The control module includes an energy storage unit, a timing control unit, and an infrared signal processing unit. The energy storage unit is connected to a solar panel to store electrical energy. The timing control unit controls the on / off periods of the LED lights. The infrared signal processing unit receives control signals from an infrared remote control and controls the on / off state of the LED lights. The control module is integrated inside the cable tray. The solar panel, LED lights, and infrared remote control signal receiver are all electrically connected to the control module. Through the integrated design of the overall structure, solar power supply, intelligent lighting, and the cable tray body are deeply integrated, eliminating the need for separate installation of lighting and power supply equipment, simplifying the construction process and site layout. At the same time, the LED lights illuminate the area below the cable tray, accurately matching the lighting needs of cable inspection and maintenance, improving the convenience and safety of operation and maintenance.

[0006] The top surface of the cover has an mounting groove that matches the shape of the solar panel. The solar panel is embedded in the mounting groove, and the edge of the solar panel is bonded and fixed to the cover with waterproof sealant. Several metal pressure plates are set on both sides of the mounting groove. The metal pressure plates are connected to the cover with bolts to fix the solar panel. The mounting groove achieves precise positioning of the solar panel. Combined with the bonding and sealing of the waterproof sealant and the bolt fastening of the metal pressure plates, a multi-layered fixing and protection structure is formed, which not only ensures the stability of the solar panel installation and effectively resists the influence of external forces such as wind and vibration, but also achieves good waterproof and dustproof effects.

[0007] The cable tray is concave in shape, with several ventilation holes on its side panel. A cooling fan is installed on the outer side panel of the cable tray, and the cooling fan is electrically connected to the control module. The start and stop of the cooling fan are automatically controlled by the control module based on the working status of the LED lights and the internal temperature of the cable tray. Passive heat dissipation is achieved through the ventilation holes on the side panel of the tray, combined with the active heat dissipation mode of the cooling fan, forming a highly efficient heat dissipation system. The control module automatically adjusts the start and stop of the cooling fan based on the heat generated by the LED lights and the internal temperature of the cable tray. This not only dissipates the heat generated by the LED lights and control module during operation in a timely manner, but also avoids ineffective energy consumption, ensuring that the cables and electrical components inside the cable tray are in a suitable temperature environment, and improving the overall reliability and stability of the system.

[0008] The LED light size is matched to the distance between the outer side plate of the cable tray and the side plate of the cable tray. The LED lights are strip-shaped and arranged along the length of the cable tray. The precise matching of the LED light size and the installation gap ensures that the installation is stable and does not occupy extra space. The strip structure, combined with the continuous arrangement along the length of the cable tray, achieves full coverage of the lighting area. The light is evenly distributed in the cable laying and maintenance work area, providing sufficient and soft lighting conditions for maintenance personnel, and further improving the safety and convenience of maintenance operations.

[0009] The infrared remote control signal receiver is compatible with the control signals of the infrared remote control. The infrared remote control integrates an LED light switch. The control signals emitted by the infrared remote control are transmitted to the infrared remote control signal receiver and processed by the infrared signal processing unit to control the switching of the LED light. Through the compatibility design between the infrared remote control and the signal receiver, combined with the integrated LED light switch, remote and convenient control of the LED light is achieved. Maintenance personnel can flexibly control the LED light switch within a safe distance according to actual operation and maintenance needs, without close contact with the cable tray or additional operations, simplifying the control process and improving ease of use.

[0010] The control module also includes an overcharge protection unit, which is connected to the energy storage unit. The overcharge protection unit protects the energy storage unit. Through the linkage design between the overcharge protection unit and the energy storage unit, the charging status of the energy storage unit can be monitored in real time. When the energy storage unit reaches full charge, the charging circuit is automatically cut off to avoid overcharging, which could damage or degrade the energy storage unit. This ensures the charging and discharging safety and lifespan of the energy storage unit, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the solar power supply system and providing continuous and reliable power support for the LED lights.

[0011] Beneficial effects:

[0012] Through the integrated design of the overall structure, solar power supply, intelligent lighting and cable tray body are deeply integrated, eliminating the need for separate installation of lighting and power supply equipment, simplifying the construction process and site layout. At the same time, the LED lights illuminate the area below the cable tray, accurately matching the lighting needs of cable inspection and maintenance, improving the convenience and safety of operation and maintenance.

[0013] The solar panel is precisely positioned by embedding grooves, and combined with the bonding and sealing of waterproof sealant and the bolt fastening of metal pressure plates, a multi-layered fixed and protective structure is formed. This not only ensures the stability of the solar panel installation and effectively resists the influence of external forces such as wind and vibration, but also achieves good waterproof and dustproof effects.

[0014] Passive heat dissipation is achieved through the heat dissipation holes on the side plate of the cable tray, combined with the active heat dissipation mode of the cooling fan to form an efficient heat dissipation system. The control module automatically adjusts the start and stop of the cooling fan according to the heat generated by the LED lights and the internal temperature of the cable tray. This not only dissipates the heat generated by the LED lights and control module during operation in a timely manner, but also avoids ineffective energy consumption, ensuring that the cables and electrical components inside the cable tray are in a suitable temperature environment, thereby improving the overall reliability and stability of the system.

[0015] By precisely matching the size of the LED lights with the installation gaps, the installation is ensured to be stable and does not occupy extra space. The strip structure, combined with the continuous arrangement along the length of the cable tray, achieves full coverage of the lighting area. The light is evenly distributed in the cable laying and maintenance work area, providing maintenance personnel with sufficient and soft lighting conditions, and further improving the safety and convenience of maintenance operations.

[0016] By adapting the infrared remote control and signal receiver to the integrated LED light switch, remote and convenient control of LED lights can be achieved. Maintenance personnel can flexibly control the LED light switch within a safe distance according to actual operation and maintenance needs, without having to make close contact with the cable tray or perform additional operations, which simplifies the control process and improves ease of use.

[0017] Through the linkage design of the overcharge protection unit and the energy storage unit, the charging status of the energy storage unit can be monitored in real time. When the energy storage unit reaches full charge, the charging circuit is automatically cut off to avoid overcharging, which may cause damage or performance degradation to the energy storage unit. This ensures the charging and discharging safety and service life of the energy storage unit, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the solar power supply system and providing continuous and reliable power support for LED lights. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cable tray system with integrated lighting functionality.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cable tray system with integrated lighting function.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of a cable tray system with integrated lighting function;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Solar panel, 2. Top cover, 3. Cable tray, 301. Base plate of the tray, 302. Side plate of the tray, 303. Connecting plate of the tray, 4. Outer plate of the cable tray, 5. LED light, 6. Infrared remote control signal receiver, 7. Control module, 8. Cooling fan. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enhance understanding of the present invention, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only for explaining the invention and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the invention.

[0023] 1. Solar panel; 2. Top cover; 3. Cable tray; 3. Base plate of the tray; 301. Side plate of the tray; 302. Connecting plate of the tray; 303. Outer plate of the cable tray; 4. LED light; 5. Infrared remote control signal receiver; 6. Control module; 7. Cooling fan; 8.

[0024] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3;

[0025] A cable tray system with integrated lighting function includes a solar panel 1, a top cover 2, a cable trough 3, an outer cable tray plate 4, an LED light 5, an infrared remote control signal receiver 6, and a control module 7. The solar panel 1 is embedded in the top of the top cover 2, and the top cover 2 is embedded in the top of the cable trough 3. The cable trough 3 includes a side plate 302, a bottom plate 301, and a connecting plate 303. The side plate 302 is perpendicularly connected to both sides of the bottom plate 301, and the top side of the side plate 302 is perpendicularly connected to the connecting plate 303. The outer cable tray plate 4 is parallel to the outer side of the side plate 302. The outer cable tray plate 4 is connected to the connecting plate 303. 3. Vertical connection: The LED light 5 is positioned between the outer side plate 4 of the cable tray and the side plate 302 of the cable tray. The light from the LED light 5 shines towards the lower area of ​​the cable tray 3. The infrared remote control signal receiver 6 is installed on the outer surface of the outer side plate 4 of the cable tray. The control module 7 includes an energy storage unit, a timing control unit, and an infrared signal processing unit. The energy storage unit is connected to the solar panel 1 to store electrical energy. The timing control unit controls the on / off periods of the LED light 5. The infrared signal processing unit receives the control signal from the infrared remote control and controls the on / off state of the LED light 5. The control module 7 is integrated inside the cable tray 3. The solar panel 1, LED light 5, and infrared remote control signal receiver 6 are connected vertically. The LED 5 and infrared remote control signal receiver 6 are both electrically connected to the control module 7. The top surface of the upper cover 2 has an embedding groove matching the shape of the solar panel 1. The solar panel 1 is embedded in the embedding groove, and its edges are bonded to the upper cover 2 with waterproof sealant. Several metal pressure plates are provided on both sides of the embedding groove, and these metal pressure plates are connected to the upper cover 2 with bolts to fix the solar panel 1. The cable tray 3 is concave, and several heat dissipation holes are provided on its side plate 302. A cooling fan 8 is installed on the outer side plate 4 of the cable tray, and the cooling fan 8 is electrically connected to the control module 7. The start and stop of the cooling fan 8 are controlled by the control module 7 according to the LED lights. The working status of 5 and the internal temperature of the cable tray 3 are automatically controlled. The size of the LED light 5 is adapted to the distance between the outer side plate 4 of the cable tray and the side plate 302 of the cable tray. The LED light 5 is strip-shaped and arranged along the length of the cable tray 3. The infrared remote control signal receiver 6 is adapted to the control signal of the infrared remote control. The infrared remote control integrates the LED light 5 on / off switch. The control signal emitted by the infrared remote control is transmitted to the infrared remote control signal receiver 6 and processed by the infrared signal processing unit to control the switching of the LED light 5. The control module 7 also includes an overcharge protection unit. The overcharge protection unit is connected to the energy storage unit and provides protection for the energy storage unit.

[0026] Implementation example;

[0027] In practical applications, during the day, the solar panel 1 converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in the energy storage unit of the control module 7. When the time period preset by the time control unit is reached, or when the start command is issued by the infrared remote control, the control module 7 drives the LED light 5 to light up, providing illumination for the cable laying area. When the LED light 5 is working or the temperature inside the trough rises, the control module 7 automatically starts the cooling fan 8, which works in conjunction with the heat dissipation holes on the side plate of the trough to dissipate heat and ensure stable operation of the system.

[0028] It is understood that the present invention has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable tray system integrated with lighting functions, characterized in that, The cable tray system includes a solar panel, a top cover, a cable trough, an outer cable tray plate, LED lights, an infrared remote control signal receiver, and a control module. The solar panel is embedded in the top of the top cover, which is in turn embedded in the top of the cable trough. The cable trough includes side plates, a bottom plate, and a connecting plate. The side plates are perpendicularly connected to the bottom plate on both sides, and the top of the side plates is perpendicularly connected to the connecting plate. An outer cable tray plate is parallel to the outer side of the side plates and perpendicularly connected to the connecting plate. The LED lights are positioned between the outer cable tray plate and the side plate. The light from the LED lamp is directed towards the area below the cable tray. The infrared remote control signal receiver is installed on the outer surface of the outer side panel of the cable tray. The control module includes an energy storage unit, a timing control unit, and an infrared signal processing unit. The energy storage unit is connected to a solar panel to store electrical energy. The timing control unit controls the on / off periods of the LED lamp. The infrared signal processing unit receives the control signal from the infrared remote control and controls the on / off state of the LED lamp. The control module is integrated inside the cable tray. The solar panel, LED lamp, and infrared remote control signal receiver are all electrically connected to the control module.

2. The cable tray system integrated with lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the cover has an mounting groove that matches the shape of the solar panel. The solar panel is embedded in the mounting groove, and the edge of the solar panel is bonded and fixed to the cover with waterproof sealant. Several metal pressure plates are provided on both sides of the mounting groove. The metal pressure plates are connected to the cover with bolts to fix the solar panel.

3. The cable tray system with integrated lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable tray is concave in shape, and several heat dissipation holes are provided on the side plate of the tray. A cooling fan is installed on the outer side plate of the cable tray. The cooling fan is electrically connected to the control module, and the start and stop of the cooling fan are automatically controlled by the control module according to the working status of the LED lights and the internal temperature of the cable tray.

4. A cable tray system with integrated lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The size of the LED light is adapted to the distance between the outer side plate of the cable tray and the side plate of the cable tray box. The LED light is strip-shaped and arranged along the length of the cable tray box.

5. A cable tray system with integrated lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The infrared remote control signal receiver is compatible with the control signals of the infrared remote control. The infrared remote control integrates an LED light on / off switch. The control signals emitted by the infrared remote control are transmitted to the infrared remote control signal receiver and processed by the infrared signal processing unit to control the switching of the LED light.

6. A cable tray system with integrated lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module also includes an overcharge protection unit, which is connected to the energy storage unit and provides protection for the energy storage unit.