Quick connector for LED (light-emitting diode) lamp strip

Abstract

The utility model relates to an LED lamp strip quick connector, and belongs to the technical field of LED lighting, the LED lamp strip quick connector comprises a lower cover, the lower cover comprises at least two lap joint ends, the two lap joint ends form an included angle, and the included angle is larger than 0 degree and smaller than 180 degrees; the upper cover is clamped with the lower cover and is provided with a buckling cover matched with the lap joint end; and the contact piece is embedded on the lower cover and is provided with a contact end extending to the lap joint end. Therefore, the LED lamp strips extend into the lap joint end of the lower cover, then the buckling cover of the upper cover is buckled on the lap joint end of the lower cover to press the LED lamp strips, the LED lamp strips are conducted through the contact ends of the contact pieces, then quick connection between the two LED lamp strips can be achieved, and the LED lamp strip connecting structure has the advantages of being reliable in connection, high in universality and easy and convenient to operate. The included angle formed by the two lap joint ends on the lower cover is larger than 0 degree and smaller than 180 degrees, connection between two LED lamp strips in different installation directions can be achieved, and then the LED lamp strip connecting structure is suitable for connection of the lamp strips at the corner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of LED lighting, and particularly relates to a fast connector for LED light strips. Background Art

[0002] LED flexible light strips are suitable for decoration and lighting in automotive decoration, signs, advertising signs, wine cabinets, jewelry cabinets, entertainment venues, path and contour signs, etc.; LED flexible light strips can be combined with different LED colors to present a perfect visual effect.

[0003] However, in practical applications, the connection between LED light strips usually requires complex soldering operations or the use of specific connection devices, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also difficult to ensure the connection quality, and problems such as poor contact and open circuit are likely to occur. Especially when the LED light strips at the corners need to be connected, the connection difficulty is higher and the connection quality is more difficult to ensure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies or one of the deficiencies mentioned in the above background art, the embodiments of this application provide a fast connector for LED light strips, which can achieve fast connection between light strips, has the advantages of reliable connection, strong versatility, and simple operation, and is suitable for connecting light strips at corners.

[0005] The embodiments of this application provide a fast connector for LED light strips, including:

[0006] A lower cover, which includes at least two overlapping ends, and an angle is formed between the two overlapping ends, and the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees;

[0007] An upper cover, which is snap-fitted with the lower cover and has a snap-fit cover that cooperates with the overlapping ends;

[0008] A contact piece, which is embedded in the lower cover and has a contact end extending to the overlapping end.

[0009] In some embodiments, an installation groove for embedding the contact piece is provided on the lower cover, and limiting protrusions for tightly pressing the contact piece are spaced apart on the side wall of the installation groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, a convex block for snap-fitting into the installation groove is provided at the contact end of the contact piece, and a reinforcing rib is provided at the bending portion of the contact piece.

[0011] In some embodiments, the contact end of the contact piece has sawteeth protruding from the installation groove, and a pressing groove for cooperating with the sawteeth is provided on the snap-fit cover of the upper cover.

[0012] In some embodiments, an avoidance groove extending to the overlapping end is provided on the lower cover, and the end of the avoidance groove is open.

[0013] In some embodiments, the number of the contact pieces is two, and the two contact pieces are respectively arranged on two sides of the avoidance groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the upper cover further includes a connecting cover, and a pressing block for limiting the contact piece is arranged on the connecting cover.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting cover and the buckling cover are integrally formed, and a thinning area is arranged between the connecting cover and the buckling cover, so that the buckling cover can rotate around the connecting cover.

[0016] In some embodiments, a clamping block is arranged on the lower cover, and clamping openings matched with the clamping block are arranged on both the connecting cover and the buckling cover.

[0017] In some embodiments, inclined surfaces are arranged on both the buckling cover and the lapping end, and anti-slip stripes are arranged on the upper surface of the buckling cover.

[0018] The beneficial effects brought by the technical solution provided by this application include:

[0019] The embodiment of this application provides a fast connector for an LED light strip. Because of the lower cover, it includes at least two lapping ends, and an included angle is formed between the two lapping ends, and the included angle is greater than [angle value 1] degrees and less than [angle value 2] degrees; an upper cover, which is clamped with the lower cover and has a buckling cover matched with the lapping end; a contact piece, which is embedded in the lower cover and has a contact end extending to the lapping end.

[0020] Therefore, the LED light strip is extended onto the lapping end of the lower cover, and then the buckling cover of the upper cover is buckled onto the lapping end of the lower cover to press the LED light strip, and the contact end of the contact piece is used to conduct the LED light strip, so that the fast connection between two LED light strips can be realized, which has the advantages of reliable connection, strong versatility and simple operation. And the included angle formed by the two lapping ends on the lower cover is greater than 0 degree and less than 180 degrees, so that the connection between two LED light strips with different installation directions can be realized, and thus it is applicable to the connection of light strips at the corner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings required to be used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of this application, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the lower cover of an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the contact piece according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the upper cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 Embodiment schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present application.

[0027] In the drawings, the list of components represented by each reference numeral is as follows:

[0028] 10, lower cover; 11, lapping end; 12, installation groove; 13, limit protrusion; 14, avoidance groove; 15, clamping block; 16, inclined surface;

[0029] 20, upper cover; 21, buckling cover; 22, pressing groove; 23, connecting cover; 24, pressing block; 25, thinning area; 26, bayonet; 27, anti-slip strip;

[0030] 30, contact piece; 31, contact end; 32, convex block; 33, reinforcing rib; 34, sawtooth. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0032] In view of the deficiencies or one of the deficiencies proposed in the above background art, the embodiments of the present application provide an LED strip fast connector, which can achieve fast connection between strips, has the advantages of reliable connection, strong versatility, and simple operation, and is applicable to strip connection at corners.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiments of the present application provide an LED strip fast connector, including:

[0034] A lower cover 10, which includes at least two lapping ends 11, and the two lapping ends 11 form an included angle, and the included angle is greater than 0 degree and less than 180 degrees;

[0035] An upper cover 20, which is snap-connected to the lower cover 10 and has a buckling cover 21 that cooperates with the lapping end 11;

[0036] A contact piece 30, which is embedded in the lower cover 10 and has a contact end 31 extending to the lapping end 11.

[0037] The LED strip fast connector of the embodiment of the present application is provided with an upper cover 20 and a lower cover 10 that can be buckled with each other. A contact piece 30 is embedded in the lower cover 10, and the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30 extends to the overlapping end 11 of the lower cover 10. The upper cover 20 has a buckling cover 21 that cooperates with the overlapping end 11. The LED strip is extended to the overlapping end 11 of the lower cover 10, and the buckling cover 21 of the upper cover 20 is buckled on the overlapping end 11 of the lower cover 10 to press the LED strip tightly, so that the LED strip can be conducted with the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30, thereby realizing the fast connection between two LED strips.

[0038] Exemplarily, the conductive wire of the LED strip can be exposed in advance to facilitate the contact of the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30, or by providing spikes at the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30, it is convenient to press the LED strip tightly by the buckling cover 21, so that the spikes pierce the LED strip to make the conductive wire contact the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30, and thus has the advantages of reliable connection, strong versatility and simple operation.

[0039] In addition, the included angle formed by the two overlapping ends 11 on the lower cover 10 is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees, which can realize the connection between two LED strips with different installation directions, and thus is applicable to the connection of the strip at the corner. Exemplarily, the lower cover 10 in this embodiment has a right-angle structure, which is convenient for the connection between two LED strips at the right-angle corner.

[0040] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. An installation groove 12 for embedding the contact piece 30 is provided on the lower cover 10 of the LED strip fast connector, and limiting protrusions 13 for tightly pressing the contact piece 30 are arranged at intervals on the side wall of the installation groove 12.

[0041] The contact piece 30 of the LED strip fast connector of the embodiment of the present application is embedded on the lower cover 10. An installation groove 12 is provided on the lower cover 10, and limiting protrusions 13 for tightly pressing the contact piece 30 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the installation groove 12 on the side wall of the installation groove 12. After the contact piece 30 is installed, a plurality of limiting protrusions 13 can form multi-point tight fixing, thereby avoiding abnormal situations such as the contact piece 30 coming off or being misaligned.

[0042] Exemplarily, the installation groove 12 in this embodiment has a first side wall and a second side wall. Limiting protrusions 13 for tightly pressing the contact piece 30 to make the contact piece 30 adhere to the first side wall are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the second side wall, ensuring the stability of the contact piece 30 after installation.

[0043] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. A bump 32 for clamping in the installation groove 12 is provided at the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30 of the LED strip fast connector, and a reinforcing rib 33 is provided at the bending portion of the contact piece 30.

[0044] The contact piece 30 of the LED strip fast connector in the embodiment of the present application is a metal conductive sheet. A bump 32 is formed by punching at the contact end 31 of the contact piece 30. The bump 32 can be clamped in the installation groove 12 to prevent the contact piece 30 from sliding and misaligning along the side wall of the installation groove 12.

[0045] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. The contact end 31 of the contact piece 30 of the LED strip fast connector has sawteeth 34 protruding from the installation groove 12, and a pressing groove 22 for cooperating with the sawteeth 34 is provided on the fastening cover 21 of the upper cover 20.

[0046] The contact end 31 of the contact piece 30 of the LED strip fast connector in the embodiment of the present application is formed with sawteeth 34 by punching. A pressing groove 22 for the sawteeth 34 to enter is provided on the fastening cover 21 of the upper cover 20. The sawteeth 34 have sharp ends. When the fastening cover 21 of the upper cover 20 presses down on the LED strip located on the overlapping end 11 of the lower cover 10, the sharp part on the sawteeth 34 can quickly pierce the LED strip and contact the conductive wire inside the LED strip. At the same time, the LED strip can be pressed tightly in the pressing groove 22 to prevent the LED strip from detaching, thereby realizing the quick connection between two LED strips.

[0047] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. An avoidance groove 14 extending to the overlapping end 11 is provided on the lower cover 10 of the LED strip fast connector, and the end of the avoidance groove 14 is open.

[0048] The lower cover 10 of the LED strip fast connector in the embodiment of the present application is provided with an avoidance groove 14 extending to the overlapping end 11, and the end of the avoidance groove 14 is open, which is convenient for the lamp beads on the LED strip to slide into the overlapping end 11. The avoidance groove 14 can accommodate lamp beads of different sizes, so that the LED strip fast connector of the present application can be adapted to connect LED strips of different specifications to a certain extent.

[0049] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. The number of contact pieces 30 of the LED strip fast connector is two, and the two contact pieces 30 are respectively arranged on both sides of the avoidance groove 14.

[0050] The number of contact pieces 30 of the LED strip fast connector according to the embodiment of the present application is two. The two contact pieces 30 are respectively arranged on both sides of the avoidance groove 14. When the lamp beads on the LED strip slide into the avoidance groove 14 of the overlapping end 11, the LED strip covers the contact ends 31 of the two contact pieces 30. By snap-locking the buckling end of the upper cover 20 onto the overlapping end 11 of the lower cover 10, the two edges of the LED strip are stably clamped. At the same time, the contact ends 31 of the contact pieces 30 can pierce the LED strip to achieve electrical connection.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. The upper cover 20 of the LED strip fast connector further includes a connecting cover 23, and a pressing block 24 for limiting the contact piece 30 is arranged on the connecting cover 23.

[0052] The upper cover 20 of the LED strip fast connector according to the embodiment of the present application further includes a connecting cover 23, and a pressing block 24 for limiting the contact piece 30 is arranged on the connecting cover 23. After the contact piece 30 is embedded and installed in the installation groove 12 of the lower cover 10, the connecting cover 23 of the upper cover 20 is snap-connected to the lower cover 10, and the pressing block 24 on the connecting cover 23 can vertically press the top surface of the contact piece 30 to prevent the contact piece 30 from disengaging upward from the installation groove 12.

[0053] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. The connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21 of the LED strip fast connector are integrally formed. A thinning area 25 is arranged between the connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21, so that the buckling cover 21 can rotate around the connecting cover 23.

[0054] The connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21 of the LED strip fast connector according to the embodiment of the present application are integrally injection-molded with a plastic material. A thinning area 25 is injection-molded between the connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21. The thinning area 25 can be bent, so that the buckling cover 21 can rotate around the connecting cover 23, which is convenient for pre-snap-connecting the connecting cover 23 to the lower cover 10, and subsequent flipping of the buckling cover 21 to cooperate with the overlapping end 11 of the lower cover 10 to press the LED strip.

[0055] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides an LED strip fast connector. A clamping block 15 is arranged on the lower cover 10 of the LED strip fast connector, and bayonet openings 26 matching the clamping block 15 are arranged on both the connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21.

[0056] On the lower cover 10 of the quick connector for the LED light strip according to the embodiment of the present application, a clamping block 15 is provided, and bayonet openings 26 that cooperate with the clamping block 15 are provided on both the connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21, thereby facilitating the clamping and installation of the connecting cover 23 and the buckling cover 21 on the lower cover 10.

[0057] Exemplarily, the upper cover 20 and the lower cover 10 in this embodiment are both integrally injection-molded using plastic materials, which facilitates the forming of the clamping block 15 on the lower cover 10 and the bayonet opening 26 on the upper cover 20.

[0058] In some alternative embodiments: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a quick connector for an LED light strip. The buckling cover 21 and the overlapping end 11 of the quick connector for the LED light strip are both provided with inclined surfaces 16, and an anti-slip strip 27 is provided on the upper surface of the buckling cover 21.

[0059] The buckling cover 21 and the overlapping end 11 of the quick connector for the LED light strip according to the embodiment of the present application are both provided with inclined surfaces 16. When the LED light strip is installed, the intersection of the LED light strip and the connector is prone to bending, and the inclined surface 16 can prevent scratching the LED light strip. In addition, an anti-slip strip 27 is integrally formed on the upper surface of the buckling cover 21. When it is necessary to press down the buckling cover 21, by pressing the anti-slip strip 27, it is convenient to quickly press down the buckling cover 21 to lock the LED light strip.

[0060] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper" and "lower" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application. Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" 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, an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0061] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variation thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

[0062] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to these embodiments shown herein, but rather to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A fast connector for an LED strip, characterized in that Comprising: A lower cover (10) including at least two lapping ends (11), an included angle is formed between the two lapping ends (11), and the included angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees; An upper cover (20) which is snap - connected with the lower cover (10) and has a fastening cover (21) for cooperating with the lapping ends (11); A contact piece (30) which is embedded in the lower cover (10) and has a contact end (31) extending to the lapping ends (11).

2. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 1, wherein: An installation groove (12) for embedding the contact piece (30) is provided on the lower cover (10), and limiting protrusions (13) for tightly pressing the contact piece (30) are arranged at intervals on the side wall of the installation groove (12).

3. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 2, wherein: A convex block (32) for being snap - connected in the installation groove (12) is provided at the contact end (31) of the contact piece (30), and a reinforcing rib (33) is provided at the bending part of the contact piece (30).

4. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 2, wherein: The contact end (31) of the contact piece (30) has sawteeth (34) protruding from the installation groove (12), and a pressing groove (22) for cooperating with the sawteeth (34) is provided on the fastening cover (21) of the upper cover (20).

5. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 1, wherein: An avoidance groove (14) extending to the lapping ends (11) is provided on the lower cover (10), and the end of the avoidance groove (14) is open.

6. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 5, wherein: The number of the contact pieces (30) is two, and the two contact pieces (30) are respectively arranged on both sides of the avoidance groove (14).

7. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 1, wherein: The upper cover (20) further includes a connecting cover (23), and a pressing block (24) for limiting the contact piece (30) is provided on the connecting cover (23).

8. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 7, wherein: The connecting cover (23) and the fastening cover (21) are integrally formed, and a thinning area (25) is provided between the connecting cover (23) and the fastening cover (21) so that the fastening cover (21) can rotate around the connecting cover (23).

9. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 8, wherein: A clamping block (15) is provided on the lower cover (10), and clamping openings (26) for cooperating with the clamping block (15) are provided on both the connecting cover (23) and the fastening cover (21).

10. The LED strip light quick connector according to claim 1, wherein: The fastening cover (21) and the lapping ends (11) are both provided with inclined surfaces (16), and an anti - slip strip (27) is provided on the upper surface of the fastening cover (21).

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