Foldable LED lamp strip

By designing a folding structure with a shaft articulated in the LED light strip, the existing LED light strip has been solved, and the safety and safety hazards of the light strip have been achieved after multiple twists are repeated, and the safety reliability and convenient transportation of the light strip are achieved.

CN222911531UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27SHENZHEN LED HOME OPTO-ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422013175.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-16
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-16

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Technical Problem

After multiple twisting and deformation of existing LED light strips, the service performance of the light strips will be reduced, the life span will be shortened, and there will be safety hazards.

Method used

A foldable LED light strip is designed to achieve folding and unfolding of the light strip through the shaft hinge between the bottom plate of the light strip and the connecting seat. This design avoids excessive torque from the material when folded, preventing plastic deformation.

Benefits of technology

This design allows LED light strips to be free from material damage during folding and unfolding, extending the service life of the light strips and improving safety. At the same time, the floor area after folding is reduced, making it easier to transport and store.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a foldable LED lamp strip which comprises a lamp strip bottom plate and a connecting base. The two ends of the connecting base are hinged to one ends of the two lamp strip bottom plates through rotating shafts correspondingly, and the rotating shafts are fixedly connected with the lamp strip bottom plates. A first clamping block is arranged on the peripheral side wall of the rotating shaft, a movable groove allowing the first clamping block to rotate is formed in the connecting base, and positioning blocks for positioning the first clamping block are arranged on the two opposite side walls of one end of the movable groove correspondingly; when the two light bar bottom plates are unfolded in place, the first clamping block is clamped between the two positioning blocks; according to the LED lamp strip, the lamp strip bottom plate can be folded, transportation and carrying are convenient, the lamp strip bottom plate is circumferentially positioned through the clamping blocks and the positioning blocks, operation is easy and convenient, and high practicability is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lighting equipment, in particular to a foldable LED light strip. Background Art

[0002] As a decorative lighting and atmosphere - creating LED light source product, the LED light strip mainly plays a role in decoration and atmosphere foil in daily life. By setting and arranging the LED light strip in special scenarios, a specific atmosphere and scene can be created. It can be used for the decoration of occasions such as homes, commercial spaces, exhibitions, stage performances, etc., and can also be used as auxiliary lighting in counters, display windows, studies, etc. It can not only create different light and shadow effects, enhance the beauty and artistic sense of the space, but also have bright, energy - saving and environmental - friendly lighting effects. Moreover, it has a simple structure and low cost, and is widely used in daily life.

[0003] In the prior art, such as an LED light strip convenient for shaping provided by patent number CN202022351269.8, the LED light strip convenient for shaping is made of light - transmissive plastic. This kind of material has good flexibility, so that the light strip is easy to recover after being bent and has a certain plasticity. The LED light strip can be bent and stored during transportation and storage without occupying too much space, and has strong practicability. However, in actual use, multiple torsional deformations of the material will cause plastic deformation of the light strip, resulting in a decline in the use performance and shortened service life of the light strip, and even posing a safety hazard. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a foldable LED light strip. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a foldable LED light strip aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, and this foldable LED light strip can well solve the above problems.

[0005] To meet the above requirements, the technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0006] Provide a foldable LED light strip, including a light - strip bottom plate and a connecting seat; both ends of the connecting seat are provided with rotating shafts, the two rotating shafts are arranged parallel to each other, and both ends of the connecting seat are respectively hinged to one end of the two light - strip bottom plates through the rotating shafts, and the rotating shafts are fixedly connected to the light - strip bottom plates; a first clamping block is arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the rotating shaft, an activity groove for the first clamping block to rotate is arranged in the connecting seat, and positioning blocks for positioning the first clamping block are respectively arranged on two opposite side walls at one end of the activity groove; when the two light - strip bottom plates are fully unfolded, the first clamping block is clamped between the two positioning blocks.

[0007] The foldable LED light strip of the present utility model, wherein a light strip body is arranged inside a light strip bottom plate; the light strip body is arranged along the length direction of the light strip bottom plate; a light-transmitting groove for exposing the light-emitting end of the light strip body is further formed on the upper surface of the light strip bottom plate, and a light-transmitting portion protruding upward is integrally formed with the upper surface of the light strip bottom plate.

[0008] The foldable LED light strip of the present utility model, wherein through holes are arranged along the length direction inside the light-transmitting portion, the cross section of the through holes is arched and the top thereof is arranged upward, and the through holes are directly communicated with the light-transmitting groove.

[0009] The foldable LED light strip of the present utility model, wherein mounting grooves are formed on the end faces of the ends of the two light strip bottom plates connected to the connecting seat, and two ends of a rotating shaft are respectively fixedly connected to two side walls opposite to each other along the width direction of the light strip bottom plate in the mounting grooves, and the mounting grooves penetrate through the lower surface of the light strip bottom plate.

[0010] The foldable LED light strip of the present utility model, wherein the ends of the two light strip bottom plates connected to the connecting seat are both arc-shaped and are in close contact with each other.

[0011] The foldable LED light strip of the present utility model, wherein a second clamping block is arranged at one end of one of the two light strip bottom plates far away from the connecting seat, and a clamping groove adapted to the second clamping block is arranged on the upper surface of the end of the other light strip bottom plate far away from the connecting seat.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: In the LED light provided by the present utility model, the two light strip bottom plates are hinged to each other through the connecting seat, and the two light strip bottom plates can be folded around the rotating shaft for carrying or storing, which is convenient for transportation and reduces the floor area at the same time, and has strong practicability; moreover, this folding method realized through the rotating shaft will not cause the material to bear excessive torsion during folding and undergo plastic deformation, effectively avoiding the exposure of the light strip body due to the breakage of the light strip bottom plate caused by multiple folds, not only ensuring the safety of the light strip during use, but also extending the service life of the light strip.

[0013] The clamping members arranged outside the rotating shaft cooperate with the two first clamping blocks to realize the positioning of the light strip bottom plate in the horizontal direction. When the two light strip bottom plates are unfolded from the folded state to be in the same plane, the first clamping block is clamped into the gap between the two positioning blocks and will not easily come out, which is convenient for the user to install the present utility model at the required position and improves the working efficiency of the user; when folding is required, only need to hold the two light strip bottom plates respectively and apply a certain force downward along the circumferential direction to release the lock, and the structure is simple and the operation is simple and convenient. Description of the Drawings

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will further explain the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The accompanying drawings in the following description are only partial embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 is the overall sectional view of the foldable LED light strip of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 is the transverse sectional view of the connection base in the foldable LED light strip of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 is the left sectional view of the foldable LED light strip of the present invention.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Light strip bottom plate; 10. Installation groove; 11. Light strip body; 12. Translucent groove; 13. Translucent part; 14. Through hole; 15. Second clamping block; 16. Clamping groove; 2. Connection base; 20. Activity cavity; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. First clamping block; 23. Activity groove; 24. Positioning block. Detailed implementation manners

[0019] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. in the description and claims of the present invention and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally further includes steps or units not listed, or optionally further includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0020] Referring to "embodiments" herein means that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The phrase appears in various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] "Plural" means two or more. "And / or" describes the associated relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0022] Moreover, terms indicating directions such as "upper, lower, left, right, upper end, lower end, longitudinal" are all referenced based on the posture and position of the device or equipment described in this solution during normal use.

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Apparently, the described embodiments are partial embodiments of the present utility model rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] The foldable LED light strip of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model, as Figures 1 - 3 shown, includes a light strip bottom plate 1 and a connecting seat 2; both the light strip bottom plate 1 and the connecting seat 2 are injection molded with silicone plastic, having good flexibility. Users can bend the light strip bottom plate 1 at a certain angle according to the situational needs to meet the usage requirements of different scenarios, with good practicability; both ends of the connecting seat 2 are provided with rotating shafts 21, and the two rotating shafts 21 are arranged parallel to each other. The two ends of the connecting seat 2 are respectively hinged to one end of the two light strip bottom plates 1 through the rotating shafts 21, and the rotating shafts 21 are fixedly connected to the light strip bottom plates 1; a first clamping block 22 is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the rotating shaft 21, and an activity groove 23 for the first clamping block 22 to rotate is provided in the connecting seat 2. Positioning blocks 24 for positioning the first clamping block 22 are respectively provided on two opposite side walls at one end of the activity groove 23; when the two light strip bottom plates 1 are unfolded in place, the first clamping block 22 is clamped between the two positioning blocks 24 and will not easily come out, facilitating the user to install the present utility model at the required position and improving the work efficiency of the user; when folding is needed, only need to hold the two light strip bottom plates 1 respectively and apply a certain force downward in the circumferential direction to release the lock, with a simple structure and simple and convenient operation.

[0025] In the LED light provided by the present utility model, the two light strip bottom plates 1 are hinged to each other through the connecting seat 2, and the two light strip bottom plates 1 can be folded around the rotating shaft 21 for transportation or storage, which is convenient for transportation and also reduces the floor area, with strong practicability; moreover, this folding method realized through the rotating shaft 21 will not cause the material to bear excessive torsion during folding and undergo plastic deformation, effectively avoiding the exposure of the lamp board body due to damage of the light strip bottom plate 1 caused by multiple folds, not only ensuring the safety of the light strip during use but also extending the service life of the light strip.

[0026] In this embodiment, a light strip body 11 is provided inside the light strip bottom plate 1; the light strip body 11 is arranged along the length direction of the light strip bottom plate 1; a light-transmitting groove 12 for exposing the light-emitting end of the light strip body 11 is further formed on the upper surface of the light strip bottom plate 1, and a light-transmitting portion 13 protruding upward is integrally formed on the upper surface of the light strip bottom plate 1. The light-transmitting portion 13 is in the shape of a semi-circle with an arc facing upward; both the light-transmitting portion 13 and the light strip bottom plate 1 are supported by silica gel plastic, which can not only wrap the light board body therein to play an insulating and waterproof role, but also the circular arc at the top of the light-transmitting portion 13 can evenly emit light outward, having a good lighting effect while being beautiful.

[0027] In this embodiment, a through hole 14 is arranged along the length direction inside the light-transmitting portion 13. The cross-section of the through hole 14 is in the shape of an arch with its top facing upward, and the height of the through hole 14 is about 3 millimeters. The through hole 14 is directly communicated with the light-transmitting groove 12; the through hole 14 with such a shape and height can ensure the light transmittance of the light-emitting end while evenly distributing the light, and can also increase the range of light divergence, having good practicability.

[0028] In this embodiment, two movable cavities 20 are arranged along the width direction of the light strip bottom plate 1 inside the connecting seat 2. A rotating shaft 21 is coaxially rotatably arranged inside the movable cavity 20. Installation grooves 10 are formed on the end faces of the two ends of the light strip bottom plate 1 connected to the connecting seat 2. Both ends of the rotating shaft 21 are fixedly connected to two side walls of the installation groove 10 opposite to each other along the width direction of the light strip bottom plate 1. The installation groove 10 penetrates through the lower surface of the light strip bottom plate 1; such a hinged manner has a simple structure and is convenient and fast to operate when folding the light strip bottom plate 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, the two ends of the two light strip bottom plates 1 connected to the connecting seat 2 are close to each other and are both in the shape of a circular arc, making the relative rotation of the two light strip bottom plates 1 smoother, and the two light-transmitting portions 13 are also close to each other at the hinge, which is convenient for users to use and also increases the ornamental value.

[0030] In this embodiment, among the two light strip bottom plates 1, a second clamping block 15 in the shape of a T is provided at one end of one light strip bottom plate 1 far away from the connecting seat 2, and a clamping groove 16 adapted to the second clamping block 15 is provided on the upper surface of the other end of the other light strip bottom plate 1 far away from the connecting seat 2. The second clamping block 15 and the clamping groove 16 are in an interference fit; the two light strip bottom plates 1, the light-transmitting portions 13 on the light strip bottom halves, and the connecting seat 2 connecting the two light strip bottom plates 1 form a light strip unit. The two light strip units are detachably connected by inserting or pulling out the second clamping block 15 into or out of the clamping groove 16; users can increase or decrease the length of the present utility model according to actual needs, and the operation is simple and convenient, having good versatility.

[0031] It should be understood that for those of ordinary skill in the art, improvements or transformations can be made according to the above description, and all such improvements and transformations should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable LED light strip, characterized in that: It includes a light bar base plate and a connecting seat; both ends of the connecting seat are provided with a rotating shaft, the two rotating shafts are arranged parallel to each other, the two ends of the connecting seat are respectively hinged to one end of the two light bar base plates through the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the light bar base plate; a first clamping block is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the rotating shaft, and a movable groove for the first clamping block to rotate is provided in the connecting seat, and positioning blocks for positioning the first clamping block are respectively provided on the two opposite side walls of one end of the movable groove; when the two light bar base plates are unfolded into place, the first clamping block is clamped between the two positioning blocks.

2. The foldable LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: A light bar body is arranged in the light bar bottom plate; the light bar body is arranged along the length direction of the light bar bottom plate; a light-transmitting groove is also opened on the upper surface of the light bar bottom plate for exposing the light-emitting end of the light bar body, and a light-transmitting portion protruding upward is integrally formed with the upper surface of the light bar bottom plate.

3. The foldable LED light strip according to claim 2, characterized in that: A through hole is arranged in the light-transmitting portion along its length direction, the cross section of the through hole is arched and the top of the through hole is arranged upward, and the through hole is directly connected to the light-transmitting groove.

4. The foldable LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided on the end surface of one end of the two light bar base plates connected to the connecting seat, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively fixedly connected to the two side walls of the mounting groove opposite to each other along the width direction of the light bar base plate, and the mounting groove runs through the lower surface of the light bar base plate.

5. The foldable LED light strip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ends of the two light bar bottom plates connected to the connecting seat are both arc-shaped and closely attached to each other.

6. The foldable LED light strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: Among the two light bar base plates, one of the light bar base plates is provided with a second card block at one end away from the connecting seat, and the upper surface of the other light bar base plate at one end away from the connecting seat is provided with a card groove adapted to the second card block.

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