Light control device

By designing a light control device with a detachable handheld mounting mechanism and a T-type buffered top rod, the problem of the light controller not easy to move or adjust its position in the prior art is solved, flexible installation and maintenance is achieved, and the stability and safety of the equipment are improved.

CN223246849UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19HANGZHOU ZHILAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422441393.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

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Technical Problem

The existing lighting controllers have problems such as not being easy to move or adjust their position in terms of installation and maintenance, which cannot meet the needs of users for a variety of installation environments.

Method used

A device including a lighting controller body and a detachable hand-held mounting mechanism is designed, and the flexibly installed and disassembled light controller is achieved through a hand-held side guard plate and a U-shaped clamp, and combined with a T-shaped buffering top rod to provide cushioning and shock absorption effect.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible installation and maintenance of the lighting controller, which is convenient for users to use in different occasions, improves the structural stability and safety of the equipment, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light control device, which belongs to the technical field of lighting control and comprises a light controller body. A detachable handheld mounting mechanism; the detachable handheld installation mechanism comprises handheld side protection plates symmetrically installed on the outer walls of the two sides of the light controller body and an inverted U-shaped clamping piece detachably installed above the tail ends of the two handheld side protection plates. The U-shaped clamping piece is clamped outside the light controller body in a covering mode and enables the two handheld side protection plates to be stably installed on the two sides of the light controller body, a detachable hoisting ring is arranged on the top face of the U-shaped clamping piece, and the tail end of each handheld side protection plate is connected with a T-shaped buffering ejector rod through an elastic buffering and damping assembly. And the T-shaped buffer ejector rod is propped against the interior of the distribution box in a buffering manner. The utility model not only is convenient for users to use in different occasions, but also can effectively absorb external impact force, protect internal electronic components from being damaged, and prolong the service life of equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of lighting control, in particular to a lighting control device. Background Art

[0002] Lighting control is the use of automatic control technology and intelligent management technology to control and manage the opening, closing, adjustment, combination, scene mode, etc. of light sources or lighting equipment of buildings and environmental lighting, so as to achieve the goals of building energy saving, environmental art and sensor linkage.

[0003] With the development of modern architecture and smart homes, the demand for lighting control systems is becoming increasingly diverse. Existing lighting controllers have some shortcomings in terms of installation and maintenance. For example, traditional lighting controllers are often fixed in a distribution box or mounted directly on the wall. Once installed, they are difficult to move or adjust. This limits users' ability to flexibly arrange lighting systems according to actual needs and cannot meet users' needs for various installation environments.

[0004] After searching, the existing Chinese patent publication number is: CN217825814U, which is a new type of light controller, including an outer shell and a circuit board assembled in the outer shell, a cooling fan is installed in the outer shell, and the inner surface of the outer shell is fixedly connected with box body 1 and box body 2, a trigger component is provided inside the box body 1, and a refrigeration component is provided inside the box body 2.

[0005] The cited patent documents also have the same problem. The lighting controller is often fixed in the distribution box or directly installed on the wall. Once installed, it is difficult to move or adjust the position, which limits the user's ability to flexibly arrange the lighting system according to actual needs and cannot meet the user's needs for various installation environments. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a lighting control device to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a lighting control device, comprising:

[0008] The main body of the lighting controller is used to control the status of the lights in different scenes and is installed in the distribution box or hoisted on a fixed object in the required occasion;

[0009] A detachable handheld mounting mechanism, wherein the clamping cover is provided on the outside of the light controller body and is used for handheld installation, removal or hoisting of the light controller body. The detachable handheld mounting mechanism comprises handheld side shields symmetrically mounted on the outer walls of both sides of the light controller body and a detachable inverted U-shaped clamping piece mounted above the tail ends of the two handheld side shields;

[0010] Among them, the U-shaped clamp cover is clamped on the outside of the light controller body and allows two handheld side guards to be firmly installed on both sides of the light controller body. The top surface of the U-shaped clamp is provided with a detachable lifting ring. The tail end of each handheld side guard is connected to a T-shaped buffer rod through an elastic buffer shock-absorbing component. When the light controller body is installed in the distribution box, the two T-shaped buffer rods are located on both sides of the light controller body and at the same time buffer against the inside of the distribution box to form a buffer shock-absorbing structure for the light controller body.

[0011] Preferably, the outer walls on both sides of the light controller body are provided with positioning recessed holes, and the inner walls of the two handheld side guards are provided with positioning protrusions that fit into the positioning recessed holes; the inner wall of each positioning recess is provided with a plurality of positioning slots extending in a circular array, and the outer wall of each positioning protrusion is extended with a plurality of positioning blocks in a circular array.

[0012] Preferably, in this solution, when the handheld side guard is firmly clamped on the outer wall of the light controller body, the positioning convex disc is engaged in the positioning concave hole, and the positioning card block is limitedly engaged in the positioning card slot.

[0013] Preferably, the top surface of one end of each handheld side guard close to the T-shaped buffer top rod is integrally connected with a hollow protrusion, and the U-shaped clamping piece is an inverted cover arranged above the light controller body and inserted into the two hollow protrusions, and the hollow protrusion is connected to the U-shaped clamping piece by bolts.

[0014] Preferably, an internal threaded column is welded to the top surface of the U-shaped clamping piece, and an external threaded rod threadedly connected to the internal threaded column is integrally connected to the bottom of the detachable lifting ring.

[0015] Preferably, the present invention has a clamping inner cavity inside one end of each of the handheld side guards close to the T-shaped buffer push rod, and a travel groove is provided on the outer surface of the handheld side guard, and the travel groove passes through the clamping inner cavity.

[0016] Preferably, the back of the lighting controller body has a clamping guide rail groove for clamping to the guide rail in the distribution box, the upper side of the clamping guide rail groove has a hook piece, and the T-shaped buffer top rod includes a plug-in end that is inserted into the clamping inner cavity and a buffer abutting end that elastically abuts against the guide rail in the distribution box.

[0017] Preferably, the elastic buffer shock-absorbing component includes a buffer silicone pad respectively bonded to the clamping inner cavity and the opposite surface of the plug-in end, and two buffer springs symmetrically fixed between the two buffer silicone pads.

[0018] This solution is preferred, and after the plug-in end is inserted into the clamping inner cavity, it is fixedly connected to the travel slider inserted from the travel slide groove through a locking bolt, so that when the buffering abutting end of the T-shaped buffer push rod abuts against the guide rail, the plug-in end drives the travel slider to move in a limited position in the travel slide groove.

[0019] Preferably, the lighting control device further comprises a lighting control module connected to the lighting controller body, and the lighting control module comprises a control unit, an environmental sensor unit, an execution unit and a communication unit.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are:

[0021] This lighting control device features a removable, handheld mounting mechanism, including handheld side shields and a U-shaped clamp, allowing the main unit to be easily held, installed, and removed. This design not only facilitates user use in a variety of situations but also simplifies maintenance. The T-shaped buffer rod provides excellent cushioning. When the main unit is installed in a distribution box, it effectively absorbs external impacts, protecting internal electronic components from damage and extending the device's service life.

[0022] The U-shaped clamp securely holds the two handheld side shields together, increasing the structural stability of the entire device. Furthermore, a detachable hoisting ring on the top of the U-shaped clamp allows the entire lamp to be securely suspended, preventing accidental fall and improving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning concave hole structure of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the positioning convex plate of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug-in end of the utility model in a disassembled state;

[0028] Figure 5This is a connection block diagram of the lighting control module of the present invention.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] In the figure: 1. Light controller body; 2. Removable handheld mounting mechanism; 3. Handheld side guard; 4. Handle opening; 5. U-shaped clamp; 6. Removable lifting ring; 7. T-shaped buffer push rod; 8. Positioning recess; 9. Positioning slot; 10. Clip-on guide groove; 11. Hook; 12. Positioning boss; 13. Positioning block; 14. Rubber shock-absorbing pad; 15. Buffer abutment end; 16. Insertion end; 17. Clip-on inner cavity; 18. Travel slide; 19. Hollow protrusion; 20. Travel slider; 21. Buffer silicone pad; 22. Buffer spring; 23. Locking bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features known in the art are not described to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, the directions of up, down, left, right, front, back, inside and outside involved in this document are based on the directions of up, down, left, right, front, back, inside and outside shown in the figures of the present invention, and are explained here together.

[0033] This embodiment provides Figures 1 to 5 The light control device shown includes a light controller body 1 and a detachable handheld mounting mechanism 2 .

[0034] In this embodiment, the light controller body 1 is used to control the state of the light in different scenes and is installed in a distribution box or hoisted on a fixed object in the required occasion;

[0035] In this embodiment, a removable handheld mounting mechanism 2 with a clamping cover is located outside the light controller body 1 and is used for handheld installation, removal, or hanging of the light controller body 1. The removable handheld mounting mechanism 2 includes handheld side shields 3 symmetrically mounted on the outer walls of the light controller body 1 and removable inverted U-shaped clamps 5 mounted above the ends of the two handheld side shields 3. This provides a convenient handheld method for moving and positioning the light controller body 1. This allows users to more flexibly install and maintain the device. A handle 4 is designed on the handheld side shields 3 to facilitate gripping and carrying the light controller body 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the U-shaped clamp 5 is mounted on the outside of the light controller body 1 and allows the two handheld side shields 3 to be securely mounted on both sides of the light controller body 1. The top surface of the U-shaped clamp 5 is provided with a detachable hanging ring 6. The tail end of each handheld side shield 3 is connected to a T-shaped buffer rod 7 via an elastic buffer and shock-absorbing assembly. When the light controller body 1 is installed in the distribution box, the two T-shaped buffer rods 7 are arranged on both sides of the light controller body 1 and simultaneously buffer against the inside of the distribution box to form a buffer and shock-absorbing structure for the light controller body 1. The U-shaped clamp 5 is used to securely fix the two handheld side shields 3 together and supports the overall suspension installation through the detachable hanging ring 6 provided on the top surface. This not only simplifies the installation process, but also allows the user to select the most suitable installation location.

[0037] In this embodiment, positioning recesses 8 are defined on both sides of the outer wall of the light controller body 1. The inner walls of the two handheld side shields 3 are each provided with a positioning protrusion 12 that mates with the positioning recesses 8. Each positioning recess 8 has a plurality of positioning slots 9 extending in a circular array along its inner wall, and each positioning protrusion 12 has a plurality of positioning blocks 13 extending in a circular array around its outer wall. The positioning recesses 8 and positioning protrusions 12 secure the handheld side shields 3 to the light controller body 1, and the positioning slots 9 and positioning blocks 13 further ensure a stable connection, enhancing safety and convenience during operation.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the handheld side shield 3 is clamped firmly on the outer wall of the light controller body 1 , the positioning protrusion 12 is engaged in the positioning recess 8 , and the positioning block 13 is limitedly engaged in the positioning slot 9 .

[0039] In this embodiment, each handheld side shield 3 has a hollow protrusion 19 integrally connected to the top surface of one end near the T-shaped buffer rod 7. A U-shaped clamp 5 is positioned as an inverted cover above the light controller body 1 and inserted into the two hollow protrusions 19. The hollow protrusions 19 are connected to the U-shaped clamp 5 via bolts. Rubber shock-absorbing pads 14 are bonded to the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped clamp 5. The rubber shock-absorbing pads 14 abut the outer wall of the light controller body 1 to reduce vibration transmission.

[0040] In this embodiment, an internal threaded column is welded to the top surface of the U-shaped clamping member 5 , and an external threaded rod threadedly connected to the internal threaded column is integrally connected to the bottom of the detachable lifting ring 6 .

[0041] In this embodiment, each handheld side guard 3 has a clamping inner cavity 17 inside one end close to the T-shaped buffer top rod 7, and a travel slide groove 18 is opened on the outer surface of the handheld side guard 3, and the travel slide groove 18 passes through the clamping inner cavity 17.

[0042] In this embodiment, the back of the lighting controller body 1 has a snap-on guide rail groove 10 for snapping onto the guide rail in the distribution box, the upper side of the snap-on guide rail groove 10 has a hook piece 11, and the T-shaped buffer top rod 7 includes a plug-in end 16 that is inserted into the snap-on inner cavity 17 and a buffer abutment end 15 that elastically abuts against the guide rail in the distribution box.

[0043] In this embodiment, the elastic buffer and shock-absorbing assembly includes a buffer silicone pad 21 bonded to the opposing surfaces of the clamping cavity 17 and the plug-in end 16, and two buffer springs 22 symmetrically fixed between the two buffer silicone pads 21. The buffer silicone pad 21 and buffer spring 22 form part of the elastic buffer and shock-absorbing assembly. Together, they act between the T-shaped buffer push rod 7 and the handheld side guard 3 to provide additional shock absorption, ensuring good stability even in the event of bumps during transportation or installation.

[0044] In this embodiment, the plug-in end 16 is inserted into the latching cavity 17 and fixedly connected to the travel slider 20 inserted through the travel slot 18 via the locking bolt 23. When the buffering abutment end 15 of the T-shaped buffer push rod 7 abuts the guide rail, the plug-in end 16 drives the travel slider 20 to move within the travel slot 18 within a limited position. This creates an effective shock-absorbing mechanism within the distribution box. When the lighting controller body 1 is placed in the distribution box, the T-shaped buffer push rod 7 effectively absorbs vibration energy, reducing the impact of external shocks on the device and protecting the internal circuitry from damage.

[0045] In this embodiment, the lighting control device further includes a lighting control module connected to the lighting controller body 1 . The lighting control module includes a control unit, an environment sensor unit, an execution unit, and a communication unit.

[0046] In this embodiment, the control unit includes a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, an input interface, and an output interface. The CPU receives signals from the environmental sensor unit and user input and generates a control signal.

[0047] Environmental sensor units: These are installed within the lighting area to monitor environmental parameters in real time. For example, light sensors can detect ambient brightness, motion sensors can detect human activity, and temperature and humidity sensors can detect ambient temperature and humidity.

[0048] The execution unit includes the light driver circuit and the light control subunit. The light driver circuit is responsible for converting control signals into actual light control signals, such as on / off and brightness adjustment. The light control subunit is responsible for executing specific control instructions.

[0049] Communication unit: Uses one of the wireless communication technologies, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or ZigBee, to interconnect with the smart devices required on site and receive and send control commands.

[0050] A storage location for placing a chip is reserved on the light controller body 1.

[0051] Working principle:

[0052] The lighting control device confirms that there is enough space in the distribution box to accommodate the lighting controller body 1, aligns the handheld side shield 3 with the positioning recessed holes 8 on the outer walls of both sides of the lighting controller body 1, so that the positioning protrusion 12 can be inserted, and the positioning block 13 is snapped into the positioning slot 9. The U-shaped clamp 5 is placed above the lighting controller body 1, and its bottom is inserted into the hollow protrusion 19 above the tail end of the two handheld side shields 3. Use bolts to fix the U-shaped clamp 5 to the hollow protrusion 19 to ensure a firm connection. Insert the plug-in end 16 of the T-shaped buffer push rod 7 into the clamping cavity 17 inside the handheld side shield 3, use the locking bolt 23 to fix the travel slider 20 in the travel slot 18, and adjust the extension length of the T-shaped buffer push rod 7 by adjusting the position of the travel slider 20 to adapt to distribution boxes of different depths. The entire device is fixed to the standard guide rail in the distribution box by snapping the guide rail groove 10 and the hook piece 11, and the buffer abutment end 15 of the T-shaped buffer top rod 7 is adjusted to make it closely contact the surface of the standard guide rail inside the distribution box to form a shock-absorbing effect.

[0053] In addition, when it is not necessary to install in the distribution box, but to choose to hang it, screw the detachable hanging ring 6 with the external threaded rod on the place where the internal thread column is welded on the top of the U-shaped clamp 5 to prepare for the subsequent hanging installation.

[0054] Correctly connect the lighting controller body 1 to the power distribution system, wire it according to electrical safety specifications, turn on the power switch, activate the lighting control module in the lighting controller body 1, and configure the lighting control parameters through the control unit, environmental sensor unit, etc. (adjust the required parameters according to the actual application scenario), such as setting the automatic opening / closing time, sensing mode, etc.

[0055] The control unit continuously monitors data from the environmental sensor unit and, based on this data, determines whether to trigger the execution unit to change the lighting state (including adjusting the lighting's on / off, brightness, and color temperature). When the control unit receives a signal from the light sensor indicating low ambient light (e.g., at night), the light driver circuit converts this signal into an actual control signal for the lighting's brightness adjustment. The light control subunit activates the brightness increase switch, increasing the brightness to meet the desired lighting conditions. Furthermore, when the temperature and humidity sensor detects that the ambient environment is not meeting the desired lighting conditions, the control unit automatically adjusts the lighting's on / off and color temperature based on environmental changes and user needs to provide a comfortable lighting environment. The control unit has pre-set desired parameters. Automatically adjusting the lighting's on / off and color temperature only occurs when the ambient environment parameters detected by the environmental sensor unit fall below these values. The motion sensor detects the location of people moving around, ensuring the desired lighting conditions are met. The communication unit supports remote monitoring and adjustment, allowing users to access and modify settings via a network interface.

[0056] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as one and two 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 terms "include", "comprise" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions. The sentence "including an element defined by ... does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device that includes the element."

[0057] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lighting control device, characterized in that: include: A lighting controller body (1) is used to control the state of lighting in different scenes and is installed in a distribution box or hoisted on a fixed object in a desired location; A detachable handheld mounting mechanism (2) is provided, wherein the clamping cover is arranged on the outside of the light controller body (1) and is used for handheld mounting, dismounting or hoisting of the light controller body (1). The detachable handheld mounting mechanism (2) comprises handheld side shields (3) symmetrically mounted on the outer walls of both sides of the light controller body (1) and a detachable U-shaped clamping member (5) detachably mounted above the tail ends of the two handheld side shields (3) in an inverted manner. The U-shaped clamp (5) is used to securely mount two handheld side guards (3) on both sides of the light controller body (1); a detachable hanging ring (6) is provided on the top surface of the U-shaped clamp (5); and the tail end of each handheld side guard (3) is connected to a T-shaped buffer top rod (7) via an elastic buffer shock-absorbing component.

2. A lighting control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer walls of both sides of the light controller body (1) are provided with positioning recessed holes (8), and the inner walls of the two handheld side shields (3) are provided with positioning protruding plates (12) that fit in and plug into the positioning recessed holes (8); The inner wall of each positioning recess (8) is provided with a plurality of positioning slots (9) extending in an annular array, and the outer wall of each positioning convex disc (12) is provided with a plurality of positioning blocks (13) extending in an annular array.

3. A lighting control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the handheld side guard (3) is clamped firmly on the outer wall of the light controller body (1), the positioning convex disc (12) is engaged in the positioning recessed hole (8), and the positioning block (13) is limitedly engaged in the positioning slot (9).

4. A lighting control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top surface of one end of each handheld side guard plate (3) close to the T-shaped buffer top rod (7) is integrally connected with a hollow protrusion (19); the U-shaped clamping member (5) is arranged in an inverted cover above the light controller body (1) and inserted into the two hollow protrusions (19); the hollow protrusions (19) are connected to the U-shaped clamping member (5) by bolts.

5. A lighting control device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An internal thread column is welded to the top surface of the U-shaped clamping piece (5), and an external thread rod threadedly connected to the internal thread column is integrally connected to the bottom of the detachable lifting ring (6).

6. A lighting control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the handheld side guards (3) has a clamping inner cavity (17) at one end thereof close to the T-shaped buffer push rod (7), and a travel slide groove (18) is provided on the outer surface of the handheld side guard (3), and the travel slide groove (18) passes through the clamping inner cavity (17).

7. A lighting control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The back of the light controller body (1) is provided with a clamping guide rail groove (10) for clamping to the guide rail in the distribution box, the upper side of the clamping guide rail groove (10) is provided with a clamping hook (11), and the T-shaped buffer top rod (7) includes a plug-in end (16) plugged into the clamping inner cavity (17) and a buffer abutting end (15) elastically abutting against the guide rail in the distribution box.

8. A lighting control device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic buffer shock-absorbing component comprises a buffer silicone pad (21) respectively bonded to the opposite surfaces of the clamping inner cavity (17) and the plug end (16), and two buffer springs (22) symmetrically fixed between the two buffer silicone pads (21).

9. The lighting control device according to claim 8, characterized in that: After the plug-in end portion (16) is inserted into the clamping inner cavity (17), it is fixedly connected to the travel slider (20) inserted from the travel slide groove (18) through a locking bolt (23), so that when the buffer abutting end portion (15) of the T-shaped buffer push rod (7) abuts against the guide rail, the plug-in end portion (16) drives the travel slider (20) to move within the travel slide groove (18).

10. The lighting control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light control device further comprises a light control module connected to the light controller body (1); the light control module comprises a control unit, an environment sensor unit, an execution unit and a communication unit.

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