Lamp and shell connecting structure thereof

By designing the slots and raised structures of the panel and shell in the housing connection structure of the LED panel lamp, the problems of low matching accuracy and difficulty in assembly in the prior art are solved, and stable and efficient assembly is achieved. Improves stability during use.

CN222164585UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13HANGZHOU PANUOER MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420953706.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-06
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-06

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Technical Problem

During the production process, the components deformation and matching size exceed the standard due to factors such as material and temperature, resulting in low matching accuracy of the panel and shell, difficult assembly, and the rubber strips discolor and aging after long-term use affect the use effect.

Method used

A housing connecting structure is adopted, wherein a first frame and a first chuck groove are protruded on the panel, a second frame and a second chuck convex are protruded on the housing, and the first frame of the panel is inserted into the first chuck of the housing. The two frames and slots, the casing of the casing is inserted into the casing of the panel, and the movement of the panel is restricted by multiple casings and slots, ensuring stable connection, and adding reinforcement ribs to the design to improve strength.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid positioning and stable assembly of the panel and shell, reduces difficulties in the assembly process, and ensures stability and small matching gaps during use, avoiding the problem of rubber strip aging.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lamp and a shell connecting structure thereof, the lamp comprises a panel and a shell, the panel is fixedly connected with the shell, a first frame body is raised on the panel, and a first clamping groove is arranged on the outer side surface of the first frame body; a second frame body protrudes on the shell, a first clamping protrusion protrudes on the shell, the first clamping protrusion is located on the inner side of the second frame body, a second clamping groove is formed in the first clamping protrusion, a second clamping protrusion protrudes on the inner side face of the second frame body, and the second clamping protrusion is located above the first clamping protrusion; after the shell and the panel are connected, the first frame body of the panel is inserted into the second frame body of the shell, the first frame body of the panel is inserted into the second clamping groove of the shell, the second clamping protrusion of the shell is inserted into the first clamping groove of the panel, the shell limits circumferential movement of the panel through the second clamping groove, and the second clamping protrusion and the first clamping protrusion limit vertical movement of the panel. Through the arrangement, the panel and the shell can have a smaller fit clearance after being assembled, and the stability of connection between the panel and the shell in the use process can be ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of lamps, and in particular to a lamp and a shell connection structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] LED panel lights can not only provide high-quality lighting effects, but also give people a beautiful and simple design image; at the same time, LED panel lights have the functions of good illumination uniformity, soft light, comfortable and bright, and relieve eye fatigue.

[0003] The prior art with publication number CN107143791A discloses a screwless modular panel light, comprising an annular frame, a light-emitting panel and an annular pressure strip, wherein the annular frame comprises an inner annular support plate and an outer annular groove, the light-emitting panel is mounted on the inner support plate and supported by the inner support plate, the annular pressure strip comprises an outer annular buckle and an inner annular pressure plate, the outer annular buckle is inserted into the outer annular groove, and the inner annular pressure plate presses the upper surface of the light-emitting panel.

[0004] In the prior art, since the appearance parts of panel lights are basically injection-molded plastic parts, many factors such as material, temperature, storage environment, etc. will cause problems such as component deformation and exceeding the matching size during the actual production process; and some lamps need to use rubber strips for sealing in order to fill the gap between the outer pipe parts, but the strips will discolor and age after long-term use and exposure, thereby affecting the use and connection effects of the panel lights. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the problem in the prior art of low panel and housing matching precision and difficult assembly due to manufacturing and storage links, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a lamp and its shell connection structure, which can quickly complete the positioning and assembly of the various components of the shell and ensure the stability of the shell after assembly.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a shell connection structure, including a panel and an outer shell, the panel is fixedly connected to the outer shell, a first frame body is protruded from the panel, and a first clamping groove is arranged on the outer side surface of the first frame body; a second frame body is protruded from the outer shell, a first clamping protrusion is protruded from the outer shell, the first clamping protrusion is located on the inner side of the second frame body, a second clamping groove is arranged on the first clamping protrusion, a second clamping protrusion is protruded from the inner side surface of the second frame body, and the second clamping protrusion is located above the first clamping protrusion; after the outer shell and the panel are connected, the first frame body of the panel is inserted into the second frame body of the outer shell, the first frame body of the panel is inserted into the second clamping groove of the outer shell, the second clamping protrusion of the outer shell is inserted into the first clamping groove of the panel, the outer shell limits the circumferential movement of the panel through the second clamping groove, and the second clamping protrusion and the first clamping protrusion limit the up and down movement of the panel.

[0007] Preferably, the plurality of second latching protrusions are evenly arranged on the inner side surface of the second frame body, and the plurality of first latching protrusions are evenly arranged on the outer shell.

[0008] Preferably, the second latching protrusion is wedge-shaped and includes a second inclined surface; when the housing and the panel are connected, the first frame can slide along the second inclined surface and be inserted into the second frame.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the second inclined surface is connected to the inner side surface of the second frame body, and the other end of the second inclined surface is connected to the bottom arc of the second locking protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, the first latching protrusion comprises a connector connected to the second frame body, a limiting portion is protruded from the top of the connector body, and the limiting portion, the connector body and the second frame body enclose a second latching groove which opens upward.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the limiting portion is wedge-shaped, and the limiting portion includes a first inclined surface; when the housing and the panel are connected, the first frame can slide along the first inclined surface of the limiting portion until it is inserted into the second slot.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the first inclined surface is connected to the top surface of the limiting portion, and the other end of the second inclined surface is connected to the side surface of the limiting portion close to the second frame body; when the outer shell and the panel are connected, the first frame body can slide along the first inclined surface until it is inserted into the second card slot.

[0013] Preferably, a first reinforcing rib is provided between the panel and the first frame; and a second reinforcing rib is provided between the outer shell and the second frame.

[0014] Preferably, the inner side surface and the bottom surface of the first frame body are in arc transition.

[0015] A lamp comprises a shell connection structure.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the utility model are as follows: this makes the assembly process of the panel and the shell easier, the panel and the shell can have a smaller fitting gap after assembly, and the stability of the connection between the panel and the shell during use can be ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the shell and the panel;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panel;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of center C.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1, panel; 11, first frame; 12, first card slot; 13, first reinforcing rib;

[0024] 2. Shell; 21. Second frame; 22. First latching protrusion; 221. Connecting body; 222. Position limiting portion; 2221. First inclined surface; 23. Second slot; 24. Second latching protrusion; 241. Second inclined surface; 25. Second reinforcing rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0028] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0030] The directions described in the following embodiments are Figure 1 The orientation shown is based on the position of the panel as the top, the position of the housing as the bottom, and the center of the second frame as the inside. Example

[0031] like Figures 1 to 6 A shell connection structure is shown, including a shell 2 and a panel 1, the panel 1 is fixed on the shell 2, a second frame 21 is protruded from the shell 2, a second latch 24 is protruded from the inner side of the second frame 21, a first latch 22 is protruded from the shell 2, the first latch 22 is located on the inner side of the second frame 21, a second latch groove 23 is provided on the first latch 22, and the second latch 24 is located above the first latch 22; a first frame 11 is protruded from the panel 1, and a first latch groove 12 is provided on the outer side of the first frame 11; after the shell 2 and the panel 1 are connected, the first frame 11 of the panel 1 is inserted into the second frame 21 of the shell 2, the first frame 11 of the panel 1 is inserted into the second latch groove 23 of the shell 2, and the second latch 24 of the shell 2 is inserted into the first latch groove 12 of the panel 1, the shell 2 limits the circumferential movement of the panel 1 through the second latch groove 23, and the second latch 24 and the first latch 22 limit the up and down movement of the panel 1.

[0032] In such a configuration, since the second latching protrusion 24 is located above the first latching protrusion 22, during the connection process between the shell 2 and the panel 1, the second latching protrusion 24 can guide the panel 1, so that all positions of the first frame 11 can smoothly enter the second frame 21, and then the second latching protrusion 24 and the first latching protrusion 22 cooperate to fix the panel 1 on the shell 2; this makes the assembly process of the panel 1 and the shell 2 easier, and after assembly, the panel 1 and the shell 2 can have a smaller fitting gap, and can ensure the stability of the connection between the panel 1 and the shell 2 during use.

[0033] In this embodiment, the housing 2 and the panel 1 are both injection-molded plastic parts.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of second latching protrusions 24 are evenly arranged on the inner side surface of the second frame 21, and a plurality of first latching protrusions 22 are evenly arranged on the housing 2. Such an arrangement can further improve the stability of the connection between the panel 1 and the housing 2. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in a further preferred embodiment, the second latching protrusion 24 and the first latching protrusion 22 are staggered.

[0035] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the second locking protrusion 24 is wedge-shaped, and the second locking protrusion 24 includes a second inclined surface 241; when the housing 2 and the panel 1 are connected, the first frame 11 can slide along the second inclined surface 241 and be inserted into the second frame 21. Such a configuration facilitates the assembly of the panel 1 and the housing 2. Further preferably, one end of the second inclined surface 241 is connected to the inner side surface of the second frame 21, and the other end of the second inclined surface 241 is connected to the bottom arc of the second locking protrusion 24.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first latching protrusion 22 includes a connecting body 221 connected to the second frame body 21 , a limiting portion 222 is protruded from the top of the connecting body 221 , and the limiting portion 222 , the connecting body 221 and the second frame body 21 enclose a second latching slot 23 which opens upward.

[0037] Further preferably, the top of the limiting portion 222 is wedge-shaped, and the limiting portion 222 includes a first inclined surface 2221; when the housing 2 and the panel 1 are connected, the first frame 11 can slide along the inclined surface of the limiting portion 222 until it is inserted into the second card slot 23. Further, one end of the first inclined surface 2221 is connected to the top surface of the limiting portion 222, and the other end of the second inclined surface 241 is connected to the side surface of the limiting portion 222 close to the second frame 21; when the housing 2 and the panel 1 are connected, the first frame 11 can slide along the first inclined surface 2221 until it is inserted into the second card slot 23. Further, the inner side surface and the bottom surface of the first frame 11 are in arc transition. Such a setting facilitates the connection between the panel 1 and the housing 2, and prevents the product appearance from shrinking during injection molding.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the top surface of the connecting body 221 is the limiting surface; after the outer shell 2 and the panel 1 are connected, the bottom surface of the first frame body 11 is against the limiting surface of the connecting body 221, the limiting portion 222 and the second frame body 21 clamp the first frame body 11, the connecting body 221 and the second latch 24 limit the movement of the first frame body 11 in the up and down directions, and the limiting portion 222 and the second frame body 21 limit the circumferential movement of the first frame body 11.

[0039] In this embodiment, a second reinforcing rib 25 is provided between the housing 2 and the second frame 21, and a first reinforcing rib 13 is provided between the panel 1 and the first frame 11. Such an arrangement can improve the strength of the housing 2 and the panel 1.

[0040] A lamp comprises the above-mentioned shell connection structure; and also comprises a luminous lighting component, wherein the lighting component is installed between the shell 2 and the panel 1; a first light-transmitting area is provided on the shell 2, and a second light-transmitting area is provided on the panel 1, and a light beam of the lighting component can be emitted from the first light-transmitting area and the second light-transmitting area.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shell connection structure, comprising a panel (1) and a shell (2), wherein the panel (1) and the shell (2) are fixedly connected, and characterized in that: A first frame body (11) is protruded from the panel (1), and a first card slot (12) is provided on the outer side surface of the first frame body (11); A second frame body (21) is protruded from the outer shell (2), a first latching protrusion (22) is protruded from the outer shell (2), the first latching protrusion (22) is located inside the second frame body (21), a second latching groove (23) is provided on the first latching protrusion (22), a second latching protrusion (24) is protruded from the inner side surface of the second frame body (21), and the second latching protrusion (24) is located above the first latching protrusion (22); After the housing (2) and the panel (1) are connected, the first frame body (11) of the panel (1) is inserted into the second frame body (21) of the housing (2), the first frame body (11) of the panel (1) is inserted into the second card slot (23) of the housing (2), the second card protrusion (24) of the housing (2) is inserted into the first card slot (12) of the panel (1), the housing (2) limits the circumferential movement of the panel (1) through the second card slot (23), and the second card protrusion (24) and the first card protrusion (22) limit the vertical movement of the panel (1).

2. A housing connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of second latching protrusions (24) are evenly arranged on the inner side surface of the second frame body (21), and the plurality of first latching protrusions (22) are evenly arranged on the outer shell (2).

3. A housing connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second latching protrusion (24) is wedge-shaped, and comprises a second inclined surface (241); when the housing (2) and the panel (1) are connected, the first frame body (11) can slide along the second inclined surface (241) and be inserted into the second frame body (21).

4. A housing connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the second inclined surface (241) is connected to the inner side surface of the second frame body (21), and the other end of the second inclined surface (241) is connected to the bottom arc of the second locking protrusion (24).

5. The housing connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first latching protrusion (22) comprises a connecting body (221) connected to the second frame body (21), a limiting portion (222) protruding from the top of the connecting body (221), and the limiting portion (222), the connecting body (221) and the second frame body (21) enclose a second latching groove (23) that opens rearward and upward.

6. A housing connection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the limiting portion (222) is wedge-shaped, and the limiting portion (222) comprises a first inclined surface (2221); when the housing (2) and the panel (1) are connected, the first frame body (11) can slide along the first inclined surface (2221) of the limiting portion (222) until it is inserted into the second card slot (23).

7. A housing connection structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the first inclined surface (2221) is connected to the top surface of the limiting portion (222), and the other end of the second inclined surface (241) is connected to the side surface of the limiting portion (222) close to the second frame body (21); when the housing (2) and the panel (1) are connected, the first frame body (11) can slide along the first inclined surface (2221) until it is inserted into the second slot (23).

8. The housing connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first reinforcing rib (13) is provided between the panel (1) and the first frame (11); and a second reinforcing rib (25) is provided between the outer shell (2) and the second frame (21).

9. The housing connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side surface and the bottom surface of the first frame (11) are in arc transition.

10. A lamp, characterized in that: A shell connection structure comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.