Track connector capable of switching track system
By designing a switchable rail connector, using multiple mounting chambers and shrapnel slots to achieve rapid switching of different types of connectors, the high production cost, low flexibility and low efficiency caused by the fixing of the connector structure in the prior art is solved, and higher flexibility and production efficiency are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422103513.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-28
AI Technical Summary
In the existing track lamp system, the structural design of the connector is fixed, resulting in high production costs, insufficient use flexibility and low production efficiency.
A rail connector with a switchable track system is designed, and the rapid switching between different types of connectors is achieved by setting two mounting chambers and multiple shrapnel slots in the housing, without the need to specially design and produce independent molds of different types of connectors.
It realizes flexible switching between different types of switches, reduces production costs, improves usage flexibility and production efficiency, and simplifies inventory management, enhancing adaptability and scalability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lamps, in particular to an orbit adapter for a switchable orbit system. Background Art
[0002] Track lamps are widely used in commercial and residential environments due to their flexibility and aesthetics. In a track lamp system, the lamp is usually connected to the track guide through an adapter to achieve electrical connection and mechanical support. According to the number of wires inside, the adapter can be divided into types such as four-wire adapters, six-wire adapters, and eight-wire adapters to meet the electrical requirements of different lamps.
[0003] However, in the prior art, the structural design of these adapters is usually fixed, that is, each type of adapter needs to be independently designed and produced. This means that four-wire adapters, six-wire adapters, and eight-wire adapters need to develop molds, purchase raw materials, and organize production separately, which not only increases the production cost but also limits the flexibility and diversity of the lamp system.
[0004] Specifically, the problems existing in the prior art include but are not limited to:
[0005] Higher production cost:
[0006] Each adapter needs to be designed and produced separately, resulting in an increase in mold development costs, raw material procurement costs, and production line maintenance costs.
[0007] Insufficient flexibility in use:
[0008] Due to the fixed structure of the adapter, it cannot be quickly adjusted according to actual needs, which limits the adaptability and flexibility of the lamp system, especially in the case where the lamp configuration needs to be quickly changed.
[0009] Low production efficiency:
[0010] The process of separately designing and producing different types of adapters is complex and the production cycle is long, affecting the overall production efficiency.
[0011] Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a technology that can achieve structural switching between different structural adapters. Summary of the Invention
[0012] The utility model provides an orbit adapter for a switchable orbit system in view of the problems of the prior art, which can achieve rapid switching between different adapters without specially setting up independent development molds for different adapters, helping to reduce production costs and improve production efficiency.
[0013] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model adopts the following technical solutions: A track adapter for a switchable track system, comprising a housing, a first track connection component, and a second track connection component. The housing is provided with a first installation cavity and a second installation cavity. The first track connection component is assembled in the first installation cavity, and the second track connection component is assembled in the second installation cavity;
[0014] Inside the housing, there are provided several first shrapnel grooves and several second shrapnel grooves;
[0015] The first track connection component includes a first conductive connection body and several first shrapnels. The first conductive connection body is used for electrically connecting with an external track, and the first shrapnels are electrically connected with the first conductive connection body. The second track connection component includes a second conductive connection body and several second shrapnels. The second conductive connection body is used for electrically connecting with an external track, and the second shrapnels are electrically connected with the second conductive connection body;
[0016] The first shrapnels are assembled in the corresponding first shrapnel grooves, and the second shrapnels are assembled in the corresponding second shrapnel grooves.
[0017] Preferably, the housing includes a first track housing and a second track housing, and the first track housing and the second track housing are detachably connected; the first installation cavity and the first shrapnel grooves are both provided in the first track housing, and the second installation cavity and the second shrapnel grooves are both provided in the second track housing.
[0018] Preferably, the first track housing includes a first upper shell and a first lower shell detachably connected to the first upper shell. The second track housing includes a second upper shell and a second lower shell detachably connected to the second upper shell;
[0019] The first upper shell and the second upper shell are detachably connected, and the first lower shell and the second lower shell are detachably connected.
[0020] Preferably, on one side of the first upper shell close to the second upper shell, a first convex rib is protruded. On one side of the second upper shell close to the first upper shell, a first card slot is provided. The first convex rib is assembled in the first card slot to connect the first upper shell and the second upper shell.
[0021] Preferably, the first lower shell is provided with a second convex rib, and the second lower shell is provided with a second card slot. The second convex rib is assembled in the second card slot to connect the first lower shell and the second lower shell.
[0022] Preferably, the housing further includes a lamp connection shell, and the lamp connection shell is locked to the first lower shell by screws; the lamp connection shell is provided with an upper lamp connection groove, and the first lower shell is provided with a lower lamp connection groove. A lamp connection groove for assembling a lamp is formed between the upper lamp connection groove and the lower lamp connection groove.
[0023] Preferably, the first upper shell is convexly provided with a third convex rib, the second upper shell is convexly provided with a fourth convex rib, and both sides of the lamp connection shell are respectively provided with a third card slot and a fourth card slot. The third convex rib is assembled in the third card slot, and the fourth convex rib is assembled in the fourth card slot.
[0024] Preferably, the first upper shell is provided with a first buckle, the second upper shell is provided with a second buckle, the first lower shell is provided with a third buckle for clamping with the first buckle, and the second lower shell is provided with a first buckle slot for clamping with the second buckle.
[0025] Advantages of the present utility model:
[0026] 1. By providing two installation cavities, namely a first installation cavity and a second installation cavity, inside the housing, different types of adapters can be installed in the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity according to the requirements of different adapters, so as to realize flexible switching between four-wire, six-wire or eight-wire adapters; 2. Reduce production costs: There is no need to separately design and produce molds for each type of adapter, reducing mold development costs and production costs; By combining the existing four-wire and six-wire adapter structures, an eight-wire adapter can be formed, reducing the need for new mold development, thereby reducing the overall cost;
[0027] 3. Improve the flexibility of use: Users can select different types of adapters according to actual needs. For example, by installing two four-wire adapters in two cavities inside the housing, an eight-wire adapter can be formed; This modular design enables users to quickly adjust the type of adapter to meet the electrical connection requirements in different scenarios;
[0028] 4. Improve production efficiency: There is no need to organize production for each type of adapter separately, simplifying the production process and improving production efficiency; Since the existing adapter structures can be used for combination, the production preparation time and the complexity of inventory management are reduced;
[0029] 5. Simplify inventory management: By using a common housing and a small number of standard adapter structures, the inventory types can be reduced and inventory management can be simplified; This design reduces inventory costs and reduces waste of resources caused by overstocking.
[0030] 6. Enhance adaptability and expandability: The adapter design of the present invention can easily adapt to new requirements that may appear in the future, such as adding more lines or other special functions; By simply changing the structure, the conversion of adapter types can be realized, improving the adaptability and expandability of the entire lamp system. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the present utility model Figure 1 ;
[0033] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the present utility model Figure 2 ;
[0034] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the present utility model Figure 3 ;
[0035] Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of the present utility model;
[0036] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure for switching six wires of the present utility model.
[0037] In Figures 1 to 6 the reference numerals include:
[0038] 1 - First installation cavity, 2 - Second installation cavity, 3 - First elastic sheet groove, 4 - Second elastic sheet groove, 5 - First conductive connection body, 6 - First elastic sheet, 7 - Second conductive connection body, 8 - Second elastic sheet, 9 - First upper shell, 10 - First lower shell, 11 - Second upper shell, 12 - Second lower shell, 13 - First convex rib, 14 - First card slot, 15 - Second convex rib, 16 - Second card slot, 17 - Lamp connection shell, 18 - Upper lamp connection groove, 19 - Lower lamp connection groove, 20 - Third convex rib, 21 - Fourth convex rib, 22 - Third card slot, 23 - Fourth card slot, 24 - First buckle, 25 - Second buckle, 26 - Third buckle. Specific embodiments
[0039] For the convenience of understanding by those skilled in the art, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments does not limit the present utility model. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0040] A track adapter for a switchable track system provided in this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 6 , includes a housing, a first track connection component, and a second track connection component. The housing is provided with a first installation cavity 1 and a second installation cavity 2. The first track connection component is assembled in the first installation cavity 1, and the second track connection component is assembled in the second installation cavity 2. Inside the housing, there are provided a number of first elastic sheet grooves 3 and a number of second elastic sheet grooves 4;
[0041] Among them, the first track connection component includes a first conductive connection body 5 and several first elastic pieces 6. The first conductive connection body 5 is used for electrically connecting with an external track, and the first elastic pieces 6 are electrically connected to the first conductive connection body 5; the second track connection component includes a second conductive connection body 7 and several second elastic pieces 8. The second conductive connection body 7 is used for electrically connecting with an external track, and the second elastic pieces 8 are electrically connected to the second conductive connection body 7. Among them, for the connection between the first elastic piece 6 and the second elastic piece 8, electrical connection can be made according to actual needs, such as Figure 2 as shown, corresponding grounding elastic pieces are provided. In this embodiment, the connection between the elastic pieces is not restricted. The first elastic piece 6 is assembled into the corresponding first elastic piece groove 3, and the second elastic piece 8 is assembled into the corresponding second elastic piece groove 4, and then electrical connection can be made according to actual needs; both the first track connection component and the second track connection component are prior arts, such as the structure of a common four-wire connector, such as Figure 2 as shown, the first installation cavity 1 and the second installation cavity 2 are both assembled with common four-wire connectors, thus forming an eight-wire connector; such as Figure 6 as shown, a common four-wire connector is assembled in the first installation cavity 1, and a two-wire connector is assembled in the second installation cavity 2, thus forming a six-wire connector, realizing the switching between four wires, six wires, and eight wires, and all adopting the structures of existing four-wire connectors.
[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, by providing a housing, the housing can install the first track connection component and the second track connection component, and several first elastic piece grooves 3 and second elastic piece grooves 4 are provided. Therefore, according to actual needs, the staff can install the corresponding four-wire connector, or adjust the four-wire connector to a two-wire structure. As long as two of the existing four-wire connector's wires are removed, the four wires can be changed to two wires. The setting of several second elastic piece grooves 4 can meet the requirements for the number of second elastic pieces 8 of different connectors, such as Figure 6 the two second elastic pieces 8 shown, or Figure 2 and Figure 3 the four second elastic pieces 8 shown. Therefore, in this embodiment, only a four-wire connector is needed to realize the switching between six-wire and eight-wire connectors. In actual application, the staff does not need to produce six-wire and eight-wire connectors separately. As long as a four-wire connector is produced and installed into the housing of this embodiment according to requirements, it can be switched into six-wire and eight-wire connectors and can be flexibly changed according to actual needs.
[0043] Such as Figures 2 to 5 as shown, the housing of this embodiment includes a first track housing and a second track housing, and the first track housing is detachably connected to the second track housing; the first installation cavity 1 and the first elastic piece groove 3 are both provided in the first track housing, and the second installation cavity 2 and the second elastic piece groove 4 are both provided in the second track housing.
[0044] Among them, the first track housing includes a first upper shell 9 and a first lower shell 10 detachably connected to the first upper shell 9, and the second track housing includes a second upper shell 11 and a second lower shell 12 detachably connected to the second upper shell 11; the first upper shell 9 is detachably connected to the second upper shell 11, and the first lower shell 10 is detachably connected to the second lower shell 12.
[0045] Specifically, as Figures 2 to 5 shown, during assembly, the first track connection assembly and the second track connection assembly can be respectively assembled into the first installation cavity 1 and the second installation cavity 2, and the first lower shell 10 and the second lower shell 12 are assembled together. Among them, the first lower shell 10 is provided with a second convex rib 15, and the second lower shell 12 is provided with a second card slot 16. The second convex rib 15 is assembled into the second card slot 16 to connect the first lower shell 10 and the second lower shell 12; the first upper shell 9 and the second upper shell 11 are assembled. One side of the first upper shell 9 close to the second upper shell 11 protrudes with a first convex rib 13, and one side of the second upper shell 11 close to the first upper shell 9 is provided with a first card slot 14. The first convex rib 13 is assembled into the first card slot 14 to connect the first upper shell 9 and the second upper shell 11. Therefore, the assembly positioning among the first upper shell 9, the second upper shell 11, the first lower shell 10 and the second lower shell 12 in this embodiment can be achieved without screws, making the production and assembly process simpler. Further, as Figures 3 to 5 shown, the first upper shell 9 is provided with a first buckle 24, the second upper shell 11 is provided with a second buckle 25, the first lower shell 10 is provided with a third buckle 26 for engaging with the first buckle 24, and the second lower shell 12 is provided with a first buckle groove (not shown in the drawings) for engaging with the second buckle 25, so as to realize the assembly and fixation of the first upper shell 9 and the first lower shell 10, and the assembly and fixation of the second upper shell 11 and the second lower shell 12.
[0046] Furthermore, this embodiment is also provided with a lamp connection groove for assembling lamp connection parts. As Figure 4 shown, the housing further includes a lamp connection shell 17, and the lamp connection shell 17 is locked to the first lower shell 10 by screws; the lamp connection shell 17 is provided with an upper lamp connection groove 18, and the first lower shell 10 is provided with a lower lamp connection groove 19. A lamp connection groove for assembling a lamp is formed between the upper lamp connection groove 18 and the lower lamp connection groove 19.
[0047] Specifically, the first upper shell 9 is convexly provided with a third convex rib 20, the second upper shell 11 is convexly provided with a fourth convex rib 21, and both sides of the lamp connecting shell 17 are respectively provided with a third card slot 22 and a fourth card slot 23. The third convex rib 20 is assembled in the third card slot 22, and the fourth convex rib 21 is assembled in the fourth card slot 23. The track adapter is assembled with the lamp through a lamp connecting piece in the prior art. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lamp connecting slot is arranged in the middle of the first track connecting component and the second track connecting component, which can avoid increasing the volume of the track adapter in this embodiment and is also convenient for assembly.
[0048] In this embodiment, by providing two installation cavities in the outer shell, namely the first installation cavity 1 and the second installation cavity 2, different types of adapters can be installed in the first installation cavity 1 and the second installation cavity 2 according to the requirements of different adapters, so as to achieve flexible switching between four-wire, six-wire or eight-wire adapters; and there is no need to separately design and produce molds for each type of adapter, reducing the mold development cost and production cost; by combining the existing four-wire and six-wire adapter structures, an eight-wire adapter can be formed, reducing the development demand for new molds, thereby reducing the overall cost and improving the production efficiency at the same time; further, by using a common housing and a small number of standard adapter structures, the inventory types can be reduced, the inventory management can be simplified, and it can easily adapt to new demands that may appear in the future, such as adding more lines or other special functions. By simply changing the structure, the conversion of the adapter type can be achieved, improving the adaptability and expandability of the entire lamp system.
[0049] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it is not a limitation to the present invention in any form. Although the present invention is disclosed above in a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solution scope of the present invention, when making some changes or modifications using the above-disclosed technical content as equivalent change equivalent embodiments, but as long as it does not depart from the technical solution content of the present invention, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical means of the present invention all belong to the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. A track connector for a switchable track system, characterized in that: It comprises a housing, a first track connection component and a second track connection component, the housing is provided with a first installation cavity and a second installation cavity, the first track connection component is assembled in the first installation cavity, and the second track connection component is assembled in the second installation cavity; The shell is provided with a plurality of first spring clip slots and a plurality of second spring clip slots inside; The first track connection assembly includes a first conductive connection body and a plurality of first spring sheets, wherein the first conductive connection body is used to be electrically connected to the external track, and the first spring sheets are electrically connected to the first conductive connection body; the second track connection assembly includes a second conductive connection body and a plurality of second spring sheets, wherein the second conductive connection body is used to be electrically connected to the external track, and the second spring sheets are electrically connected to the second conductive connection body; The first elastic sheet is assembled in the corresponding first elastic sheet slot, and the second elastic sheet is assembled in the corresponding second elastic sheet slot.
2. The track connector of the switchable track system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes a first track housing and a second track housing, wherein the first track housing is detachably connected to the second track housing; the first installation cavity and the first elastic sheet groove are both arranged in the first track housing, and the second installation cavity and the second elastic sheet groove are both arranged in the second track housing.
3. The track connector of the switchable track system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first track housing comprises a first upper housing and a first lower housing detachably connected to the first upper housing, and the second track housing comprises a second upper housing and a second lower housing detachably connected to the second upper housing; The first upper shell is detachably connected to the second upper shell, and the first lower shell is detachably connected to the second lower shell.
4. The track connector of the switchable track system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first ridge is convexly provided on one side of the first upper shell close to the second upper shell, a first slot is provided on one side of the second upper shell close to the first upper shell, and the first ridge is assembled in the first slot to connect the first upper shell with the second upper shell.
5. The track connector of the switchable track system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first lower shell is provided with a second convex ridge, the second lower shell is provided with a second clamping groove, and the second convex ridge is assembled in the second clamping groove to connect the first lower shell with the second lower shell.
6. The track connector of the switchable track system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer shell also includes a lamp connecting shell, which is locked to the first lower shell by screws; the lamp connecting shell is provided with an upper lamp connecting groove, and the first lower shell is provided with a lower lamp connecting groove, and a lamp connecting groove for assembling the lamp is formed between the upper lamp connecting groove and the lower lamp connecting groove.
7. A track connector for a switchable track system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first upper shell is provided with a third ridge, the second upper shell is provided with a fourth ridge, and the two sides of the lamp connecting shell are respectively provided with a third slot and a fourth slot, the third ridge is assembled in the third slot, and the fourth ridge is assembled in the fourth slot.
8. The track connector of the switchable track system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first upper shell is equipped with a first buckle, the second upper shell is equipped with a second buckle, the first lower shell is equipped with a third buckle for buckling with the first buckle, and the second lower shell is equipped with a first buckle groove for buckling with the second buckle.