Connecting terminal and lighting structure

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a connecting terminal and a lighting structure, and relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances. The lighting structure comprises a connecting terminal, and the connecting terminal comprises a first mounting seat and a conductive part. The first mounting seat is provided with a mounting groove extending in the length direction of the first mounting seat, the conductive part is mounted in the mounting groove, at least part of the conductive part extends out of the mounting groove to be used for being connected with the light bars, and when the two light bars are connected with the two ends of the conductive part respectively, the two light bars can be electrically connected through the conductive part. Therefore, the cut light bar can be electrically connected with the other light bars through the connecting terminals, the equivalent utilization rate after cutting is improved, waste of the light bar is reduced, and cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, and in particular to a connecting terminal and a lighting structure. Background Art

[0002] Light strips are divided into hard light strips and flexible light strips. With the improvement of people's living standards, light strips are needed in more and more places to provide lighting effects.

[0003] The inventors have found that the length of the rigid light strips can be cut at will according to the actual required size. Since the length of the rigid light strips is generally fixed, the remaining tailings after cutting cannot be reused due to their length and can only be processed at a fee, causing a lot of waste and increasing costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a connecting terminal, which can enable two cut rigid light strips to be electrically connected through the connecting terminal, thereby reducing waste and saving costs.

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a connecting terminal, comprising:

[0007] A first mounting seat, wherein the first mounting seat is provided with a mounting groove extending along its length direction;

[0008] A conductive member is installed in the installation slot, and at least a portion of the conductive member extends out of the installation slot to be connected to the light bar;

[0009] An elastic member is protruding from the outer side of the conductive member, and an opening matched with the elastic member is provided in the installation groove. When the conductive member is assembled with the installation groove, the elastic member is compressed by the inner wall of the installation groove, and after the elastic member enters the opening, the elastic member is reset;

[0010] When the two light bars are respectively connected to the two ends of the conductive member, the two light bars can be electrically connected through the conductive member.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the mounting groove includes a first groove body and a second groove body that are connected in sequence, and the groove width of the first groove body is greater than the groove width of the second groove body;

[0012] The conductive part includes a conductive plate and a connecting part connected to each other. The width of the connecting part is smaller than the width of the conductive plate. The conductive plate is assembled in the first slot body, and the connecting part is assembled in the second slot body. One end of the connecting part away from the conductive plate extends out of the second slot body, and the connecting part is used to connect to the light strip.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the first slot body includes a first slot section and a second slot section sequentially connected along its length direction, a stop wall is provided at the intersection of the first slot section and the second slot section, and a width dimension of the first slot section is greater than a width dimension of the second slot section;

[0014] A limiting portion is convexly provided on the outer side wall of the conductive plate, and the limiting portion is used to abut against the stop wall.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the first slot body has a first slot wall and a second slot wall opposite to each other in the width direction, and the first slot wall and the second slot wall are both located on two sides of the second slot body;

[0016] The conductive plate has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other in the width direction. The first side wall and the second side wall are both located at two sides of the connecting portion. The first side wall is relatively close to the first groove wall relative to the second side wall.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the elastic member is a spring sheet having a fixed end and a free end opposite to each other.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, a spring sheet is protruding from one side of the conductive plate away from the connecting portion; the mounting groove is provided with an opening that cooperates with the spring sheet, and when the conductive member and the first mounting seat are assembled in place, the spring sheet is located in the opening, and the spring sheet is directed in the opposite direction of the first slot section approaching the second slot section.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the number of the conductive members is two, the number of the mounting grooves is also two, and the two mounting grooves are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first mounting seat, and both conductive members are used to be electrically connected to the light bar.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, there are two connecting parts, which are respectively arranged at two ends of the conductive plate, and the connecting parts can undergo elastic deformation.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, a side wall of the first mounting seat is provided with a limiting rib, and the limiting rib is used to abut against the end wall of the light bar.

[0022] In a second aspect, the utility model provides a lighting structure, including two light bars and a connecting terminal according to any one of the aforementioned embodiments;

[0023] The light bar includes a second mounting seat and a light strip. The second mounting seat is provided with an installation space for installing the light strip. The two ends of the first mounting seat are respectively plugged into the installation spaces of the two second mounting seats. The two ends of the conductive member are respectively electrically connected to the two light strips.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the embodiment of the utility model are as follows: the embodiment of the utility model provides a connection terminal and a lighting structure, the lighting structure includes a connection terminal, and the connection terminal includes a first mounting seat and a conductive member. The first mounting seat is provided with a mounting groove extending along its length direction, the conductive member is installed in the mounting groove, and the conductive member at least partially extends out of the mounting groove for connection with the light bar, and when the two light bars are respectively connected to the two ends of the conductive member, the two light bars can be electrically connected through the conductive member. Therefore, the cut light bar can be electrically connected to the remaining light bars through the connection terminal, thereby improving the equivalent utilization rate after cutting, reducing the waste of the light bar, and saving costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of a connection terminal and a light bar provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection terminal provided by an embodiment of the utility model at a first viewing angle;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting terminal provided by an embodiment of the utility model at a second viewing angle;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic cross-sectional view of ;

[0030] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram of a connection terminal provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a conductive member provided by an embodiment of the utility model at a first viewing angle;

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a conductive member provided in an embodiment of the utility model at a second viewing angle.

[0033] Icons: 1-light bar; 11-second mounting seat; 12-light belt; 121-conductive film; 122-light-emitting element; 13-diffuser cover; 2-connecting terminal; 21-first mounting seat; 211-opening; 212-stop wall; 213-limiting rib; 214-mounting groove; 215-first groove body; 2151-first groove section; 2152-second groove section; 216-second groove body; 22-conductive element; 221-limiting part; 222-spring; 223-connecting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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 indirectly connected 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.

[0040] The specific structure of a connecting terminal provided by an embodiment of the utility model and the corresponding technical effects thereof are described in detail below in conjunction with the patent drawings.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 7 A connection terminal 2 provided in an embodiment of the utility model includes a first mounting seat 21 and a conductive member 22 .

[0042] The first mounting seat 21 is provided with a mounting groove 214 extending along its length direction. The conductive member 22 is installed in the mounting groove 214. The conductive member 22 at least partially extends out of the mounting groove 214 for connection with the light bar 1. When the two light bars 1 are respectively connected to the two ends of the conductive member 22, the two light bars 1 can be electrically connected through the conductive member 22.

[0043] It should be noted that the light strip 1 includes a second mounting seat 11 and a light strip 12. The second mounting seat 11 has an installation space for installing the light strip 12. The two ends of the first mounting seat 21 are respectively plugged into the installation spaces of the two second mounting seats 11, and the two ends of the conductive member 22 are respectively electrically connected to the two light strips 12.

[0044] That is to say, the two ends of the first mounting seat 21 of the connecting terminal 2 can be respectively inserted into the second mounting seats 11 of the two light strips 1, so that the two light strips 1 are electrically connected through the conductive member 22. In other words, the cut light strip 1 can be electrically connected to the remaining light strips 1 through the connecting terminal 2, thereby improving the equivalent utilization rate after cutting, reducing the waste of the light strips 1, and saving costs.

[0045] It should be noted that the above-mentioned mounting seat is made of insulating material, and the conductive member 22 is made of conductive material.

[0046] In detail, the first mounting seat 21 has a first end and a second end oppositely arranged along its length direction, the mounting groove 214 passes through the first end and the second end, and the two ends of the conductive member 22 are respectively located at the first end and the second end of the first mounting seat 21.

[0047] It can be understood that through the above-mentioned arrangement, after the first end of the first mounting seat 21 is inserted into the second mounting seat 11 of a light strip 1, the end of the conductive member 22 located at the first end of the first mounting seat 21 can be electrically connected to the light strip 12 in the second mounting seat 11 in a timely manner. Similarly, after the second end of the first mounting seat 21 is inserted into the second mounting seat 11 of another light strip 1, the other end of the conductive member 22 located at the second end of the first mounting seat 21 can be electrically connected to the light strip 12 in the second mounting seat 11 of another light strip 1.

[0048] Optionally, in some other embodiments, the conductive member 22 may be bonded or welded in the mounting groove 214, as long as part of the conductive member 22 is exposed from the mounting groove 214 to facilitate connection with the light bar 1. Alternatively, in some other optional embodiments, the conductive member 22 may be installed in the mounting groove 214 by means of threaded fasteners.

[0049] In this embodiment, there are two conductive members 22 , two mounting grooves 214 and two mounting grooves 214 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first mounting seat 21 . Both conductive members 22 are used to be electrically connected to the light bar 1 .

[0050] It should be noted that each light strip 1 includes a light-emitting component 122 and two conductive films 121. The two conductive films 121 are respectively located on both sides of the light-emitting component 122, and each conductive film 121 is electrically connected to the light-emitting component 122. That is to say, when one end of the connecting terminal 2 is inserted into the second mounting seat 11 of a light strip 1, the two conductive components 22 in the first mounting seat 21 are respectively electrically connected to the two conductive films 121.

[0051] Optionally, the mounting groove 214 includes a first groove body 215 and a second groove body 216 which are connected in sequence, the groove width of the first groove body 215 is greater than the groove width of the second groove body 216, the conductive member 22 includes a conductive plate and a connecting portion 223 which are connected to each other, the width dimension of the connecting portion 223 is smaller than the width dimension of the conductive plate, the conductive plate is assembled in the first groove body 215, the connecting portion 223 is assembled in the second groove body 216, one end of the connecting portion 223 away from the conductive plate extends out of the second groove body 216, and the connecting portion 223 is used to connect to the light strip 1.

[0052] It should be noted that the conductive plate and the connecting portion 223 are both made of conductive material, the first slot body 215 and the second slot body 216 are sequentially arranged along the thickness direction of the first mounting seat 21 , and the thickness direction, width direction and length direction of the first mounting seat 21 are perpendicular to each other.

[0053] There are two connecting parts 223, which are respectively arranged at the two ends of the conductive plate, and the connecting parts 223 can be elastically deformed. It should be noted that the connecting parts 223 and the conductive plate are an integrated structure. Since the connecting parts 223 are arranged at both ends of the conductive plate, it is convenient to connect a light bar 1 at each end in the length direction.

[0054] It is understandable that, since the width dimension of the first slot body 215 is greater than the width dimension of the second slot body 216 , and the width dimension of the conductive plate is greater than the width dimension of the connecting portion 223 , after the conductive member 22 is installed in the installation slot 214 , the conductive member 22 will not fall out easily.

[0055] The first slot body 215 includes a first slot section 2151 and a second slot section 2152 which are connected in sequence along its length direction. A stop wall 212 is provided at the intersection of the first slot section 2151 and the second slot section 2152. The width of the first slot section 2151 is greater than the width of the second slot section 2152. A limiting portion 221 is protruded from the outer wall of the conductive plate, and the limiting portion 221 is used to abut against the stop wall 212.

[0056] That is to say, in the process of installing the conductive part 22 into the installation groove 214, the conductive plate is inserted from the end of the first groove section 2151 away from the second groove section 2152 until the limiting portion 221 abuts against the stop wall 212, thereby completing the assembly of the conductive part 22 and the installation groove 214. The stop wall 212 can limit the movement of the conductive part 22 in the length direction of the installation groove 214, thereby ensuring that the conductive part 22 is quickly assembled into place.

[0057] The first slot body 215 has a first slot wall and a second slot wall opposite to each other in the width direction, and the first slot wall and the second slot wall are both located on both sides of the second slot body 216. The conductive plate has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other in the width direction, and the first side wall and the second side wall are both located on both sides of the connecting portion 223, and the first side wall is closer to the first slot wall relative to the second side wall.

[0058] That is to say, the first slot body 215 and the second slot body 216 form an installation slot 214 which is roughly a "T"-shaped slot. Therefore, when the conductive member 22 is installed, the first side wall of the conductive plate is close to the first slot wall relative to the second side wall, and the second side wall is close to the second slot wall relative to the first side wall. The inner wall of the first slot body 215 provides stable support for both sides of the conductive plate, thereby ensuring that the conductive plate is relatively stably assembled in the first slot body 215.

[0059] An elastic member is also protruding from the outer side of the conductive member 22, and an opening 211 cooperating with the elastic member is opened in the mounting groove 214. When the conductive member 22 is assembled with the first mounting seat 21, the elastic member is compressed by the inner wall of the mounting groove 214. After the elastic member enters the opening 211, the elastic member is reset. That is to say, when the conductive member 22 and the mounting groove 214 are assembled in place, the elastic member is located in the opening 211, further ensuring that the conductive member 22 and the mounting groove 214 are smoothly installed in place.

[0060] Specifically, the elastic member is a spring sheet 222 , and the spring sheet 222 has a fixed end and a free end opposite to each other.

[0061] It should be noted that the spring piece 222 is arranged on the conductive plate, that is, a spring piece 222 is protruding from the side of the conductive plate away from the connecting portion 223, and the mounting groove 214 is provided with an opening 211 that cooperates with the spring piece 222. Specifically, the opening 211 is located on an inner wall of the mounting groove 214 away from its own opening. When the conductive member 22 and the first mounting seat 21 are assembled in place, the spring piece 222 is located in the opening 211, and the direction of the spring piece 222 is opposite to the direction in which the first groove section 2151 approaches the second groove section 2152.

[0062] Since the direction of the elastic piece 222 is opposite to the direction in which the first slot section 2151 approaches the second slot section 2152 , the conductive member 22 can be smoothly inserted into the installation slot 214 from the end of the first slot section 2151 away from the second slot section 2152 .

[0063] The embodiment of the utility model further provides a lighting structure, comprising two light strips 1 and the above-mentioned connecting terminal 2.

[0064] The light strip 1 includes a second mounting seat 11, a diffuser cover 13 and a light strip 12. The second mounting seat 11 is provided with an installation space for installing the light strip 12. Both ends of the first mounting seat 21 are respectively plugged into the installation spaces of the two second mounting seats 11. Both ends of the conductive member 22 are respectively electrically connected to the two light strips 12. The second mounting seat 11 has a bottom wall and two side walls that are connected to each other, wherein the light strip 12 is installed on the bottom wall. Both sides of the diffuser cover 13 are respectively connected to the two side walls, and the diffuser cover 13 is made of transparent material to soften the light emitted by the light-emitting member 122.

[0065] The side wall of the first mounting seat 21 is provided with a limiting rib 213, which is used to abut against the end wall of the light strip 1. That is to say, in the process of respectively plugging the two ends of the connecting terminal 2 into the two light strips 1, the side wall of the first mounting seat 21 of the connecting terminal 2 is provided with a limiting rib 213, which can prevent the first mounting seat 21 from being over-plugged during the plugging process.

[0066] In detail, the first mounting seat 21 is provided with limiting ribs 213 on both sides in the width direction.

[0067] In summary, the embodiment of the utility model provides a connection terminal 2 and a lighting structure, the lighting structure includes a connection terminal 2, and the connection terminal 2 includes a first mounting seat 21 and a conductive member 22. The first mounting seat 21 is provided with a mounting groove 214 extending along its length direction, the conductive member 22 is installed in the mounting groove 214, and the conductive member 22 at least partially extends out of the mounting groove 214, so as to be connected with the light bar 1. When two light bars 1 are respectively connected to the two ends of the conductive member 22, the two light bars 1 can be electrically connected through the conductive member 22. In other words, the trimmed light bar 1 can be electrically connected to the remaining light bars 1 through the connection terminal 2, thereby improving the equivalent utilization rate after trimming, reducing the waste of the light bar 1, and saving costs.

[0068] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A connecting terminal, characterized in that: include: A first mounting seat (21), wherein the first mounting seat (21) is provided with a mounting groove (214) extending along its length direction; A conductive member (22), the conductive member (22) being installed in the installation slot (214), the conductive member (22) at least partially extending out of the installation slot (214) for connection with the light bar (1); An elastic member is protruding from the outer side of the conductive member (22), and an opening (211) cooperating with the elastic member is provided in the installation groove (214); when the conductive member (22) and the installation groove (214) are assembled, the elastic member is compressed by the inner wall of the installation groove (214), and after the elastic member enters the opening (211), the elastic member is reset; When the two light bars (1) are respectively connected to the two ends of the conductive member (22), the two light bars (1) can be electrically connected via the conductive member (22).

2. The connecting terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation groove (214) comprises a first groove body (215) and a second groove body (216) which are connected in sequence, and the groove width of the first groove body (215) is greater than the groove width of the second groove body (216); The conductive member (22) comprises a conductive plate and a connecting portion (223) connected to each other, the width of the connecting portion (223) being smaller than the width of the conductive plate, the conductive plate being mounted in the first slot body (215), the connecting portion (223) being mounted in the second slot body (216), one end of the connecting portion (223) away from the conductive plate extending out of the second slot body (216), and the connecting portion (223) being used to be connected to the light bar (1).

3. The connecting terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first slot body (215) comprises a first slot section (2151) and a second slot section (2152) which are sequentially connected along the length direction thereof, a stop wall (212) is provided at the intersection of the first slot section (2151) and the second slot section (2152), and a width dimension of the first slot section (2151) is greater than a width dimension of the second slot section (2152); A limiting portion (221) is convexly provided on the outer side wall of the conductive plate, and the limiting portion (221) is used to abut against the stop wall (212).

4. The connecting terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first slot body (215) has a first slot wall and a second slot wall opposite to each other in the width direction, and the first slot wall and the second slot wall are both located on two sides of the second slot body (216); The conductive plate has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other in the width direction. The first side wall and the second side wall are both located on two sides of the connecting portion (223). The first side wall is closer to the first groove wall than the second side wall.

5. The connecting terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member is a spring sheet (222), and the spring sheet (222) has a fixed end and a free end that are opposite to each other.

6. The connecting terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring sheet (222) is protruding from one side of the conductive plate away from the connecting portion (223); the mounting groove (214) is provided with an opening (211) that cooperates with the spring sheet (222); when the conductive member (22) and the first mounting seat (21) are assembled in place, the spring sheet (222) is located in the opening (211), and the spring sheet (222) faces in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first slot section (2151) approaches the second slot section (2152).

7. The connecting terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the conductive members (22) is two, the number of the mounting grooves (214) is also two, and the two mounting grooves (214) are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first mounting seat (21), and the two conductive members (22) are both used for electrically connecting to the light bar (1).

8. The connecting terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the connecting parts (223) is two, and the two connecting parts (223) are respectively arranged at two ends of the conductive plate, and the connecting parts (223) can undergo elastic deformation.

9. The connecting terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting rib (213) is convexly provided on the side wall of the first mounting seat (21), and the limiting rib (213) is used to abut against the end wall of the light bar (1).

10. A lighting structure, characterized in that: Comprising two light bars (1) and a connecting terminal as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; The light bar (1) comprises a second mounting seat (11) and a light strip (12); the second mounting seat (11) is provided with an installation space for installing the light strip (12); the two ends of the first mounting seat (21) are respectively plugged into the installation spaces of two second mounting seats (11); and the two ends of the conductive member (22) are respectively electrically connected to the two light strips (12).

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