Quick-assembly connecting piece and lamp assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a quick-assembly connecting piece, which comprises a shell, a connecting piece, a connecting piece, a connecting piece, a connecting piece, a connecting piece and a connecting piece, and is characterized in that the shell is provided with an internal space; the mounting bracket comprises a plate-shaped component, one part of the plate-shaped component penetrates through the through hole and extends into the internal space, and the other part of the plate-shaped component is positioned outside the shell; the at least one fixing part is fixed in the internal space; the first end of each spring is fixed to the corresponding fixing component, the second end of each spring is fixed to the corresponding part, the stretching and retracting direction of each spring is parallel to the plate-shaped component, and the plate-shaped component is provided with a through groove penetrating in the direction perpendicular to the plate-shaped component. And the mounting bracket is configured to pass through the through hole along the stretching direction of the spring to do translational motion among a shelving position, an aligning position and an assembling position. The utility model further relates to a lamp assembly. Through the arrangement mode disclosed by the invention, the connected equipment such as lamps and the like can be quickly and conveniently mounted and dismounted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a quick-install connector, in particular to a quick-install connector for a lamp (eg, a long strip lamp tube), and a lamp assembly. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, for example, the installation of a long strip light tube cannot usually be performed by one person alone, but requires two people to operate the two ends of the long strip light tube respectively. Moreover, common mounting parts usually require special tools to be installed and removed, and the position accuracy of the matching parts pre-set on the surface to be installed to which the mounting parts are intended to be installed is required to be high. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects existing in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a quick-release connector, which includes: a shell, the shell having an internal space, and a through hole is arranged on the shell; a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket includes a plate-like component, a part of the plate-like component extends into the internal space of the shell through the through hole, and another part of the plate-like component is located outside the shell; at least one fixing component, the fixing component is fixed in the internal space of the shell; and at least one spring, a first end of the spring is fixed to the corresponding fixing component, and a second end of the spring opposite to the first end is fixed to the part of the plate-like component located in the internal space, and the expansion and contraction direction of the spring is parallel to the plate-like component, wherein the plate-like component is provided with a through groove that penetrates in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component. , the through groove has a first section extending parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring and a second section intersecting with the first section, the first section has a first end for abutting against a fixing screw fixed on a surface to be installed and a second end opposite to the first end of the first section, the second section has a first end for communicating with the second end of the first section and a second end penetrating the edge of the plate-like component to communicate with the outside, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to be able to perform translational movement between a rest position, an alignment position and an assembly position through the through hole along the expansion and contraction direction of the spring, in the rest position, the spring is in a natural state, in the alignment position, the second section is aligned with the fixing screw so that the fixing screw can enter the first section via the second section, and in the assembly position, the fixing screw abuts against the first end of the first section. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve rapid and convenient installation and removal of equipment such as lamps connected by the quick-release connector without the need for specific special tools. Moreover, the use of the spring provides soft contact between the mounting bracket and the fixing component, thereby better achieving shock absorption. Furthermore, such a design has low requirements on the position accuracy of the fixing screws pre-set on the surface to be installed, to which the quick-release connector is intended to be installed.

[0004] Further, the first end of the first section is positioned farther away from the spring than the second end of the first section, and in the alignment position and the assembly position, the spring is in a stretched state, wherein the length of the spring in the alignment position is greater than the length of the spring in the assembly position. Accordingly, a pull-type mounting bracket is provided to facilitate user operation.

[0005] Further, in the rest position, the through slot is located inside the housing. Accordingly, in the rest position, the through slot is hidden inside the housing, thereby providing a good appearance.

[0006] Further, the first end of the first section is positioned closer to the spring than the second end of the first section, in the rest position, the through slot is located outside the housing, and in the alignment position and the assembly position, the spring is in a compressed state, wherein the length of the spring in the alignment position is less than the length of the spring in the assembly position. Specifically, a push-type mounting bracket is provided to facilitate user operation.

[0007] Furthermore, the quick-release connector also includes a stopper fixed on the housing and extending into the internal space, the plate-like component is also provided with an elongated guide groove extending in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component, the elongated guide groove extends in a direction parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end of the elongated guide groove is positioned closer to the spring than the second end of the elongated guide groove, and the stopper extends perpendicular to the plate-like component into the elongated guide groove to limit the translational movement of the mounting bracket. Accordingly, the mounting bracket can be prevented from accidentally falling off and the spring can be prevented from being overstretched.

[0008] Furthermore, the long strip guide groove and the through groove are arranged independently of each other, thereby improving the design adaptability and diversity.

[0009] Further, the quick-release connector also includes a stopper fixed on the housing and extending into the internal space, the plate-like component is also provided with an elongated guide groove penetrating in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component, the elongated guide groove extends in a direction parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end of the elongated guide groove is positioned closer to the spring than the second end of the elongated guide groove, the stopper extends perpendicular to the plate-like component into the elongated guide groove for limiting the translational movement of the mounting bracket, and the second end of the elongated guide groove is in communication with the second end of the first section and the first end of the second section. Accordingly, processing can be facilitated.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting bracket further comprises a plate-shaped handle, wherein the plate-shaped handle is vertically connected to the plate-shaped component and to the other part of the plate-shaped component located outside the housing. Accordingly, it is convenient for a user to operate the mounting bracket.

[0011] Further, the fixing component includes a base fixedly disposed in the internal space and a connecting screw screwably connected to the base and having a nut and a screw, wherein the first end of the spring is hooked on the screw and is located between the base and the nut. Accordingly, the installation and removal of the spring can be facilitated.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a protrusion extending from the side wall of the housing toward the internal space, and the first end of the spring is sleeved outside the protrusion and abuts against the side wall of the housing. Accordingly, the installation and removal of the spring can also be facilitated.

[0013] Furthermore, the quick-release connector includes a plurality of the fixing components and a plurality of the springs, which are equal in number to each other, and the plurality of the springs are arranged parallel to each other. Accordingly, the connection stability can be improved.

[0014] Furthermore, the through hole has a shape matching the cross-sectional shape of the plate-like component. Accordingly, it is possible to facilitate the guidance of the mounting bracket.

[0015] The present disclosure also provides a lamp assembly, which includes a long strip lamp tube and one or two quick-install connectors, wherein the quick-install connectors are fixed to the ends of the long strip lamp tube. Accordingly, the installation of the long strip lamp tube can be performed independently by one person, thereby reducing labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the present disclosure. The illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a quick-release connector according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the mounting bracket is in a resting position;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a quick-release connector according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the mounting bracket is in an aligned position;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a quick-release connector according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the mounting bracket is in an assembled position;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a mounting bracket of a quick-release connector according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a quick-release connector according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the mounting bracket is in a rest position;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a quick-release connector according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the mounting bracket is in an aligned position;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view showing a quick-release connector according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the mounting bracket is in an assembled position;

[0024] Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view showing a mounting bracket of a quick-release connector according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Fig. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing a long strip light tube to which the quick-release connector of the present disclosure is intended to be installed.

[0026] Reference numerals list

[0027] 100, 100' quick-release connector

[0028] 10 long strip light tube

[0029] 10a, 10b The end of the long strip lamp

[0030] 1 Housing

[0031] 2 Mounting bracket

[0032] 21 Plate-like parts

[0033] 22 plate handle

[0034] 3. Fixing parts

[0035] 30 Raised part

[0036] 31 base

[0037] 32 Connecting screws

[0038] 4 Spring

[0039] 5 Limiting parts

[0040] H Through hole

[0041] B Fixing screw

[0042] G1 Through Slot

[0043] G11 first segment

[0044] G11a The first end of the first segment

[0045] G11b The second end of the first segment

[0046] G12 second section

[0047] G12a The first end of the second segment

[0048] G12b The second end of the second segment

[0049] G2 Long guide groove

[0050] G2a The first end of the long guide groove

[0051] G2b The second end of the long guide groove DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0053] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part of this specification, in which specific embodiments in which the present disclosure may be implemented are shown by way of example. With respect to the accompanying drawings, directional terms such as "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "up", "down", "front", "back", etc. are used with reference to the direction of the accompanying drawings being described. Since the components of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be placed in many different directions, the directional terms are used for illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. It should be understood that other embodiments may be used and that structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be construed in a limiting sense, and the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

[0054] With reference to the accompanying drawings, the present disclosure provides a quick-install connector, wherein: Figures 1 to 4 The quick-release connector 100 and its related components according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure are shown, and Figures 2 to 8 A quick-connect connector 100 ′ according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0055] Generally speaking, the quick-release connector of the present disclosure may include a housing 1 , a mounting bracket 2 , at least one fixing component 3 and at least one spring 4 .

[0056] The housing 1 has an internal space, and a through hole H is provided on the housing 1. The mounting bracket 2 may include a plate-shaped component 21, a portion of which extends into the internal space of the housing 1 through the through hole H, and another portion of the plate-shaped component 21 is located outside the housing 1. A user may grasp the other portion of the plate-shaped component 21 located outside the housing 1 to pull or push the mounting bracket 2. The fixing component 3 is fixed in the internal space of the housing 1. A first end of a spring 4 is fixed to the corresponding fixing component 3, and a second end of the spring 4 opposite to the first end is fixed to a portion of the plate-shaped component 21 located in the internal space, and the expansion and contraction direction of the spring 4 is parallel to the plate-shaped component 21.

[0057] The plate-like component 21 may be provided with a through groove G1 that penetrates in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component 21. The through groove G1 may have a first section G11 extending in parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring 4 and a second section G12 intersecting the first section G11. That is, the first section G11 and the second section G12 may be connected to each other at an angle between 0 and 180 degrees. In particular, the second section G12 may extend perpendicular to the first section G11, that is, the angle is 90 degrees. The first section G11 has a first end G11a for abutting against a fixing screw B fixed on a surface to be mounted and a second end G11b opposite to the first end G11a of the first section G11. The second section G12 has a first end G12a for communicating with the second end G11b of the first section G11 and a second end G12b that penetrates the edge of the plate-like component 21 to communicate with the outside.

[0058] The mounting bracket 2 may be configured to be able to perform translational movement between the rest position, the alignment position and the assembly position through the through hole H along the expansion and contraction direction of the spring 4. Figure 1 or Figure 5 In the rest position shown, the spring 4 is in a natural state. Figure 2 or Figure 6 In the alignment position shown, the second segment G12 is aligned with the fixing screw B, so that the fixing screw B can enter the first segment G11 through the second segment G12. Figure 3 or Figure 7 In the illustrated assembly position, the fixing screw B abuts against the first end G11 a of the first section G11 .

[0059] exist Figures 1 to 4 In the first embodiment of the present disclosure shown, the first end G11a of the first segment G11 is located farther from the spring 4 than the second end G11b of the first segment G11. Figure 2 The alignment shown and Figure 3 In the assembly positions shown, the spring 4 is in a stretched state, wherein the length of the spring 4 in the alignment position is greater than the length of the spring 4 in the assembly position. Moreover, the length of the spring 4 in the assembly position is greater than the length of the spring 4 in the rest position. Accordingly, the quick-release connector 100 of this embodiment is operated using a pull-type mounting bracket.

[0060] like Figure 1 As best shown, in the rest position, the through slot G1 is located inside the housing 1. In other words, the through slot G1 is hidden inside the housing 1.

[0061] exist Figures 5 to 8 In the second embodiment of the present disclosure shown, the first end G11a of the first segment G11 is positioned closer to the spring 4 than the second end G11b of the first segment G11. Figure 5In the rest position shown, the through slot G1 is located outside the housing 1 and is Figure 6 The alignment shown and Figure 7 In the assembly position shown, the spring 4 is in a compressed state, wherein the length of the spring 4 in the alignment position is less than the length of the spring 4 in the assembly position. Moreover, the length of the spring 4 in the assembly position is less than the length of the spring 4 in the rest position. Accordingly, the quick-release connector 100' of this embodiment is operated using a push-type mounting bracket.

[0062] In the first embodiment or the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the quick-release connector may further include a stopper 5 fixed on the housing 1 and extending into the internal space. For example, the stopper 5 may be a rivet. Moreover, the plate-like component 21 may also be provided with an elongated guide groove G2 that passes through in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component 21 for cooperating with the stopper 5. The extension direction of the elongated guide groove G2 is parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring 4 and has a first end G2a and a second end G2b opposite to each other, and the first end G2a of the elongated guide groove G2 is positioned closer to the spring 4 than the second end G2b of the elongated guide groove G2. The stopper 5 extends perpendicularly to the plate-like component 21 into the elongated guide groove G2 for limiting the translational movement of the mounting bracket 2.

[0063] In the second embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 8 As best shown, the elongated guide groove G2 and the through groove G1 can be provided independently of each other. In other words, the two are not connected to each other.

[0064] In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 As best shown, the second end G2b of the elongated guide groove G2 is connected to the second end G11b of the first section G11 and the first end G12a of the second section G12. Of course, in the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the elongated guide groove G2 can also be provided independently of the through groove G1.

[0065] In the first or second embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting bracket 2 may further include a plate-shaped handle 22, which is vertically connected to the plate-shaped component 21 and the other part of the plate-shaped component 21 located outside the shell 1 to facilitate the user's hand to pull or push the mounting bracket 2.

[0066] In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1 As best shown, the fixing component 3 may include a base 31 fixedly arranged in the internal space and a connecting screw 32 that can be screwed to the base 31 and has a nut and a screw, wherein the first end of the spring 4 is hooked on the screw and is located between the base 31 and the nut, in particular clamped between the base 31 and the nut.

[0067] In the second embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 5 As best shown, the fixing component 3 may include a protrusion 30 extending from the side wall of the housing 1 toward the inner space, and the first end of the spring 4 is sleeved outside the protrusion 30 and abuts against the side wall of the housing 1 .

[0068] In the first embodiment or the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the quick-release connector may include a plurality of fixing components 3 and a plurality of springs 4 that are equal in number to each other, and the plurality of springs 4 are arranged parallel to each other.

[0069] In the first embodiment or the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the through hole H may have a shape that matches the cross-sectional shape of the plate-like component 21. In addition, the through hole H may have a certain extension length in an extension direction parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring 4, so that the through hole H may be used as a guide hole for the plate-like component 21 of the mounting bracket 2.

[0070] In addition, the present disclosure also provides a lamp assembly, which may include Fig. 9 The long strip light tube 10 and one or two quick-release connectors are shown, and the quick-release connectors are fixed to the ends 10a and 10b of the long strip light tube 10. In the embodiment where the lamp assembly includes one quick-release connector, the quick-release connector can be fixed to one end 10a or 10b of the long strip light tube 10, and the other end can be installed with other types of connectors. In the embodiment where the lamp assembly includes two quick-release connectors, the two quick-release connectors can be fixed to the two ends 10a and 10b of the long strip light tube 10, respectively, wherein one quick-release connector is installed on each end.

[0071] Of course, the quick-release connector disclosed in the present invention is not limited to the application of long strip lamp tubes, but can also be used for various other types of lamps and lighting products that need to be fixed in position during installation, such as downlights, ceiling lamps, cabinet lamps, etc.

[0072] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, the present disclosure may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A quick-release connector, characterized in that: The quick-install connector comprises: A shell (1), the shell (1) having an internal space, and a through hole (H) is provided on the shell (1); A mounting bracket (2), the mounting bracket (2) comprising a plate-shaped component (21), a portion of the plate-shaped component (21) extending through the through hole (H) into the internal space of the housing (1), and another portion of the plate-shaped component (21) being located outside the housing (1); at least one fixing component (3), the fixing component (3) being fixed in the inner space of the housing (1); and at least one spring (4), a first end of the spring (4) being fixed to the corresponding fixing component (3), and a second end of the spring (4) opposite to the first end being fixed to the portion of the plate-like component (21) located in the internal space, and a direction of expansion and contraction of the spring (4) being parallel to the plate-like component (21), The plate-like component (21) is provided with a through groove (G1) extending in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component (21), the through groove (G1) having a first section (G11) extending parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the spring (4) and a second section (G12) intersecting the first section (G11), the first section (G11) having a first end (G11a) for abutting against a fixing screw (B) fixed on a surface to be installed and a second end (G11b) opposite to the first end (G11a) of the first section (G11), the second section (G12) having a first end (G12a) for communicating with the second end (G11b) of the first section (G11) and a second end (G12b) penetrating an edge of the plate-like component (21) to communicate with the outside, The mounting bracket (2) is configured to be able to perform translational movement between a rest position, an alignment position and an assembly position through the through hole (H) along the expansion and contraction direction of the spring (4); in the rest position, the spring (4) is in a natural state; in the alignment position, the second section (G12) is aligned with the fixing screw (B) so that the fixing screw (B) can enter the first section (G11) via the second section (G12); and in the assembly position, the fixing screw (B) abuts against the first end (G11a) of the first section (G11).

2. The quick-release connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end (G11a) of the first section (G11) is located further away from the spring (4) than the second end (G11b) of the first section (G11), In the alignment position and the assembly position, the spring (4) is in a stretched state, wherein the length of the spring (4) in the alignment position is greater than the length of the spring (4) in the assembly position.

3. The quick-release connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the rest position, the through slot (G1) is located inside the housing (1).

4. The quick-release connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end (G11a) of the first section (G11) is located closer to the spring (4) than the second end (G11b) of the first section (G11), In the rest position, the through groove (G1) is located outside the housing (1), and in the alignment position and the assembly position, the spring (4) is in a compressed state, wherein the length of the spring (4) in the alignment position is smaller than the length of the spring (4) in the assembly position.

5. The quick-release connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The quick-release connector also includes a stopper (5) fixed on the housing (1) and extending into the internal space. The plate-like component (21) is further provided with an elongated guide groove (G2) extending in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component (21), the elongated guide groove (G2) extending in a direction parallel to the extension and contraction direction of the spring (4) and having a first end (G2a) and a second end (G2b) opposite to each other, the first end (G2a) of the elongated guide groove (G2) being positioned closer to the spring (4) than the second end (G2b) of the elongated guide groove (G2), The limiting member (5) extends perpendicularly to the plate-shaped member (21) into the long strip guide groove (G2) to limit the translational movement of the mounting bracket (2).

6. The quick-release connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The long strip guide groove (G2) and the through groove (G1) are arranged independently of each other.

7. The quick-release connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The quick-release connector also includes a stopper (5) fixed on the housing (1) and extending into the internal space. The plate-like component (21) is further provided with an elongated guide groove (G2) extending in a direction perpendicular to the plate-like component (21), the elongated guide groove (G2) extending in a direction parallel to the extension and contraction direction of the spring (4) and having a first end (G2a) and a second end (G2b) opposite to each other, the first end (G2a) of the elongated guide groove (G2) being positioned closer to the spring (4) than the second end (G2b) of the elongated guide groove (G2), The limiting member (5) extends perpendicularly to the plate-like member (21) into the elongated guide groove (G2) for limiting the translational movement of the mounting bracket (2); the second end (G2b) of the elongated guide groove (G2) is connected to the second end (G11b) of the first section (G11) and the first end (G12a) of the second section (G12).

8. The quick-release connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) further comprises a plate-shaped handle (22), wherein the plate-shaped handle (22) is vertically connected to the plate-shaped component (21) to the other part of the plate-shaped component (21) located outside the housing (1).

9. The quick-release connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The fixing component (3) comprises a base (31) fixedly arranged in the internal space and a connecting screw (32) screwably connected to the base (31) and having a nut and a screw rod, wherein the first end of the spring (4) is hooked on the screw rod and is located between the base (31) and the nut.

10. The quick-release connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing component (3) comprises a protrusion (30) extending from the side wall of the shell (1) toward the internal space, and the first end of the spring (4) is sleeved outside the protrusion (30) and abuts against the side wall of the shell (1).

11. The quick-release connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The quick-install connector comprises a plurality of fixing components (3) and a plurality of springs (4) of equal numbers, wherein the plurality of springs (4) are arranged parallel to each other.

12. The quick-release connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The through hole (H) has a shape matching the cross-sectional shape of the plate-like member (21).

13. A lamp assembly, characterized in that: The lamp assembly comprises a long strip lamp tube (10) and one or two quick-release connectors according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the quick-release connectors are fixed to the ends of the long strip lamp tube (10).

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