Bidirectional connecting piece and spliced lamp

Abstract

The utility model provides a bidirectional connecting piece and a spliced lamp, and the bidirectional connecting piece comprises an electric connector which is provided with two butt joints, and the two butt joints are electrically connected; wherein one butt joint is inserted into the end part of one of two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is electrically connected with the wiring terminal in the end part of the linear lamp; and the other butt joint is inserted into the wiring terminal of the other one of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is electrically connected with the wiring terminal in the end part of the linear lamp. Due to the fact that the butt joint in the electric connector is matched with the linear lamps in an inserted mode, and the wiring terminals on the two linear lamps spliced through the electric connector are located in the ends of the linear lamps, the electric connector can be detached from the linear lamps, meanwhile, the wiring terminals cannot protrude outwards relative to the ends of the linear lamps, and therefore the linear lamps can be separated from the linear lamps. Even if the end part of the linear lamp is not provided with a convex structure, the appearance structure of the linear lamp is simpler and more attractive due to the fact that the end part of the linear lamp is not provided with the convex structure under the condition that the linear lamp is not spliced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of lamps, and in particular to a two-way connector and a spliced ​​lamp. Background Art

[0002] LED linear lights are widely used in indoor places such as homes, living rooms, shopping malls, hotels, conference rooms, and offices because their length can be freely customized according to actual installation requirements and they can be spliced ​​at will. In addition, the built-in light strip light source can change the power and color temperature according to the usage scenario.

[0003] Traditionally, when splicing LED linear lights, the connection between adjacent LED linear lights is primarily achieved by connecting a male splicing plug with a terminal block, thereby achieving a series circuit connection. However, because the male splicing plug is fixed to the end of one of the two adjacent linear lights and protrudes from the end of the linear light, the protruding structure of the male splicing plug makes the linear light structure less compact when not splicing linear lights. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a bidirectional connector and a spliced ​​lamp to solve the problems existing in the related art. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a bidirectional connector for connecting two linear lamps, wherein each end of the linear lamp is provided with a connection terminal, including:

[0006] An electrical connector, wherein the electrical connector is provided with two butt joints, the two butt joints are respectively placed at two ends of the length direction of the electrical connector, and the two butt joints are electrically connected;

[0007] One of the butt joints is inserted into the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is electrically connected to the connection terminal in the end of the linear lamp;

[0008] The other of the butt joints is inserted into the other terminal of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is electrically connected to the terminal in the end of the linear lamp to realize the series connection of the circuits of the two adjacent linear lamps.

[0009] In one embodiment, the docking head is rotatably matched with a corresponding terminal of the linear lamp, so that the linear lamp can rotate around a center line in its length direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the docking connector has a first connecting hole, which extends along the length direction of the electrical connector. The first connecting hole is plugged into and fits with a conductive pin in the terminal.

[0011] In one embodiment, the outer side wall of the docking joint is adapted to the second connection hole in the terminal.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first connection hole is rotatably engaged with the conductive pin in the terminal, and the outer side wall of the docking head is rotatably engaged with the second connection hole in the terminal, so that the linear lamp can rotate around its longitudinal centerline.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first connecting hole is circular, and the cross-sectional shape of the docking joint is circular.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connector is provided with a limiting portion, which is arranged around the center line of the connector in the longitudinal direction and is located between the two docking joints. The limiting portion is used to abut against the end of the linear lamp.

[0015] In one embodiment, the limiting portion is used to cover an end opening of the linear lamp.

[0016] In one embodiment, the limiting portion is sandwiched between two adjacent linear lamps.

[0017] In one embodiment, the number of the limiting portions is two;

[0018] The electrical connector is further provided with a bendable portion, which is located between the two limiting portions, wherein one limiting portion is used to abut against the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the other limiting portion is used to abut against the end of the other of the two adjacent linear lamps.

[0019] In one embodiment, the docking connector is a DC connector.

[0020] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a spliced ​​lamp, comprising:

[0021] at least two linear lamps, each having a terminal disposed in its end portion; and

[0022] At least one of the above-mentioned two-way connectors, in the same two-way connector, one of the docking joints is inserted into the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the docking joint is adapted to the wiring terminal in the corresponding linear lamp; the other docking joint is inserted into the end of the other of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the docking joint is adapted to the wiring terminal in the corresponding linear lamp.

[0023] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solution include at least:

[0024] The bidirectional connector of the utility model includes an electrical connector. The electrical connector is a structure independent of the linear lamp. When splicing lamps, one of the butt joints of the electrical connector is inserted into the end of one linear lamp and electrically connected to the terminal block in the linear lamp, and the other butt joint of the electrical connector is inserted into the end of the other linear lamp and electrically connected to the terminal block in the linear lamp. This allows the two linear lamps to be quickly spliced ​​together and the circuits of the two linear lamps to be connected in series. The butt joint in the electrical connector and the linear lamps are plugged in and matched, and the terminal blocks of the two linear lamps spliced ​​by the electrical connector are located in the ends of the linear lamps. This allows the electrical connector to be separated from the linear lamps. At the same time, the terminal blocks do not protrude relative to the ends of the linear lamps, that is, the ends of the linear lamps do not have a protruding structure. Therefore, when the linear lamps are not spliced ​​together, the linear lamps have a simpler and more beautiful appearance because the ends of the linear lamps do not have a protruding structure.

[0025] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present application will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings represent the same or similar components or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bidirectional connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a bidirectional connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the spliced ​​lamp of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

[0030] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the spliced ​​lamp of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the spliced ​​lamp of the present invention at a second viewing angle;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view in the AA direction;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A local enlarged view of point A in FIG;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of point B in FIG.

[0035] Reference numerals

[0036] 1. Electrical connector; 11. Docking connector; 12. First connecting hole; 13. Position limiting portion; 14. Bendable portion; 2. Linear lamp; 21. Terminal block; 211. Conductive pin; 212. Second connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0038] See also Figures 1-8 , shows a bidirectional connector in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is used to connect two linear lamps 2. Each end of the linear lamp 2 is provided with a terminal 21, including:

[0039] The electrical connector 1 is provided with two butt joints 11, which are respectively placed at both ends of the length direction of the electrical connector 1 and are electrically connected;

[0040] One of the butt joints 11 is inserted into the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps 2 , and the butt joint 11 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 21 in the end of the linear lamp 2 ;

[0041] Another docking connector 11 is inserted into another terminal 21 of two adjacent linear lamps 2 . The docking connector 11 is electrically connected to the terminal 21 in the end of the linear lamp 2 , so as to realize the series connection of the circuits of the two adjacent linear lamps 2 .

[0042] The bidirectional connector of the present invention includes an electrical connector 1. The electrical connector 1 is a structure independent of the linear lamp 2. When splicing lamps, one of the butt joints 11 of the electrical connector 1 is inserted into the end of one of the linear lamps 2 and the butt joint 11 is electrically connected to the terminal 21 in the linear lamp 2, and the other butt joint 11 of the electrical connector 1 is inserted into the end of the other linear lamp 2 and the butt joint 11 is electrically connected to the terminal 21 in the linear lamp 2. This can achieve the rapid splicing of the two linear lamps 2 and the simultaneous connection of the two linear lamps. 2, wherein the electrical connector 1 is connected in series with the linear lamp 2 by plugging and fitting the butt joint 11 in the electrical connector 1 and the two linear lamps 2 spliced ​​together by the electrical connector 1, and the connection terminals 21 on the two linear lamps 2 spliced ​​together by the electrical connector 1 are located inside the ends of the linear lamps 2, so that the electrical connector 1 can be separated from the linear lamps 2. At the same time, the connection terminals 21 do not protrude relative to the ends of the linear lamps 2, that is, the ends of the linear lamps 2 have no protruding structure. Therefore, when the linear lamps 2 are not spliced ​​together, the linear lamps 2 have no protruding structure at their ends, making the appearance of the linear lamps 2 more simple and beautiful.

[0043] In one embodiment, the docking joint 11 and the corresponding terminal 21 of the linear lamp 2 can be rotatably matched to enable the linear lamp 2 to rotate around the center line of its length direction, which is convenient for position adjustment and lighting design of two adjacent linear lamps 2, making it more flexible and convenient to use and can meet the different needs of users.

[0044] In one embodiment, the docking connector 11 has a first connection hole 12, which extends along the length direction of the electrical connector 1. The first connection hole 12 is plugged into and fits with the conductive pin 211 in the terminal 21 to increase the contact area between the docking connector 11 and the terminal 21, thereby improving the electrical connection stability and the splicing stability of the two linear lamps 2.

[0045] In one embodiment, the outer side wall of the butt joint 11 is adapted to the second connection hole 212 in the connection terminal 21 to further improve the splicing stability of the two linear lamps 2 .

[0046] In one embodiment, the first connection hole 12 is rotatably engaged with the conductive pin 211 in the terminal block 21, and the outer wall of the connector 11 is rotatably engaged with the second connection hole 212 in the terminal block 21, so that the linear lamp 2 can be rotated around the center line of its length, which facilitates position adjustment of two adjacent linear lamps 2, lighting shape design, etc., making it more flexible and convenient to use and meeting the different needs of users.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first connection hole 12 is circular, and the cross-sectional shape of the butt joint 11 is circular, so that the linear lamp 2 can rotate 360° around the center line of its length direction, with a larger rotation range.

[0048] In one embodiment, the connector is provided with a stopper 13 disposed about the longitudinal centerline of the connector and positioned between the two butt joints 11. The stopper 13 is configured to abut against the ends of the linear lamp 2. The stopper 13 serves to limit and position the butt joints 11, preventing damage to the terminal blocks 21. It also facilitates intuitive determination of whether the butt joints 11 are securely connected to the terminal blocks 21.

[0049] In one embodiment, the limiting portion 13 is used to cover the end opening of the linear lamp 2, thereby hiding the end opening of the linear lamp 2, preventing the end opening of the linear lamp 2 from being exposed and causing dust accumulation inside the linear lamp 2, and at the same time, making the appearance of the spliced ​​lamp more simple and beautiful.

[0050] See also Figure 1 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the limiting portion 13 is sandwiched between two adjacent linear lamps 2 so that the two adjacent linear lamps 2 are tightly connected together, and there is no gap between the two adjacent linear lamps 2.

[0051] See also Figure 1 In one embodiment, the limiting portion 13 is an injection molded part covering the outer peripheral wall of the connector.

[0052] See also Figure 2 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, there are two limiting portions 13 , one of which is used to abut against the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps 2 , and the other limiting portion 13 is used to abut against the end of the other of the two adjacent linear lamps 2 ;

[0053] The electrical connector 1 is further provided with a bendable portion 14, which is located between the two limiting portions 13. The bendable portion 14 allows two adjacent linear lamps 2 to be arranged parallel, vertically, or tilted, making it more flexible and convenient to use and meeting different user needs.

[0054] In one embodiment, the docking connector 11 is a DC connector, that is, the docking connector 11 is a plug for transmitting power. The docking connector 11 is a standard component, easy to obtain, simple in structure, and can reduce the cost of the bidirectional connector.

[0055] A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a spliced ​​lamp, comprising:

[0056] At least two linear lamps 2, each having a terminal block 21 disposed at an end thereof. It is understood that the terminal block 21 is electrically connected to a lamp panel within the linear lamp 2, so that when the two linear lamps 2 are spliced ​​together via a bidirectional connector, the circuits of the two linear lamps 2 can be connected in series; and

[0057] At least one of the above-mentioned two-way connectors, in the same two-way connector, one docking connector 11 is inserted into the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps 2, and the docking connector 11 is adapted to the wiring terminal 21 in the corresponding linear lamp 2; the other docking connector 11 is inserted into the end of the other of the two adjacent linear lamps 2, and the docking connector 11 is adapted to the wiring terminal 21 in the corresponding linear lamp 2.

[0058] The spliced ​​lamp of the present invention, due to the use of the above-mentioned bidirectional connector, is also based on the plug-in cooperation between the butt joint 11 in the electrical connector 1 and the linear lamp 2, and the location of the connection terminals 21 on the two linear lamps 2 spliced ​​by the electrical connector 1 within the ends of the linear lamps 2. This allows the electrical connector 1 to be separated from the linear lamps 2. At the same time, the connection terminals 21 do not protrude relative to the ends of the linear lamps 2, that is, the ends of the linear lamps 2 have no protruding structure. Therefore, when the above-mentioned linear lamps 2 are not spliced, the linear lamps 2 have no protruding structure at their ends, making the appearance of the linear lamps 2 more simple and beautiful.

[0059] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0060] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0061] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and such modifications or substitutions should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A bidirectional connector for connecting two linear lamps, wherein each end of the linear lamp is provided with a terminal, characterized in that: include: An electrical connector, wherein the electrical connector is provided with two butt joints, the two butt joints are respectively placed at two ends of the length direction of the electrical connector, and the two butt joints are electrically connected; One of the butt joints is inserted into the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is electrically connected to the connection terminal in the end of the linear lamp; The other of the butt joints is inserted into the other connection terminal of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is electrically connected to the connection terminal in the end of the linear lamp to realize the series connection of the circuits of the two adjacent linear lamps.

2. The bidirectional connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The butt joint is rotatably matched with the corresponding terminal of the linear lamp, so that the linear lamp can rotate around the center line of its length direction.

3. The bidirectional connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking head has a first connecting hole, which extends along the length direction of the electrical connector. The first connecting hole is plugged into and matched with a conductive pin in the terminal.

4. The bidirectional connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the butt joint is adapted to the second connection hole in the terminal block.

5. The two-way connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connection hole is rotatably matched with the conductive pin in the terminal, and the outer side wall of the docking head is rotatably matched with the second connection hole in the terminal, so that the linear lamp can rotate around the center line of its length direction.

6. The bidirectional connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting hole is circular, and the cross-sectional shape of the butt joint is circular.

7. The two-way connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector is provided with a limiting portion, which is arranged around the center line of the connector in the longitudinal direction and is located between the two butt joints. The limiting portion is used to abut against the end of the linear lamp.

8. The two-way connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting portion is used to cover the end opening of the linear lamp.

9. The bidirectional connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting portion is sandwiched between two adjacent linear lamps; Alternatively, there are two limiting portions, one of which is used to abut against an end portion of one of two adjacent linear lamps, and the other limiting portion is used to abut against an end portion of the other of the two adjacent linear lamps; The electrical connector is further provided with a bendable portion, and the bendable portion is located between the two limiting portions.

10. Splicing lamp, characterized in that, include: at least two linear lamps, each having a terminal disposed at its end; as well as At least one bidirectional connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein in the same bidirectional connector, one of the butt joints is inserted into the end of one of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is adapted to the wiring terminal in the corresponding linear lamp; the other butt joint is inserted into the end of the other of the two adjacent linear lamps, and the butt joint is adapted to the wiring terminal in the corresponding linear lamp.

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