Line lamp, cable locking structure thereof and lighting system
By designing a cable locking structure on the linear light, and utilizing the receiving groove and cable clamp combined with the cable clip and lampshade's limiting function, the problems of increased cost and assembly difficulty in cable fixing are solved, achieving a low-cost, efficient assembly and aesthetically pleasing linear light design.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422904027.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing method of fixing cables for linear lights requires the separate production of cable fixing brackets, which increases production costs, reduces assembly efficiency, and makes operation difficult in confined spaces, affecting both aesthetics and assembly efficiency.
The cable locking structure is designed with first and second receiving slots and cable clamps on the lamp body. Combined with the limiting design of the cable clip and lamp cover, the cable can be hidden and tensile-resistant without the need for additional accessories, simplifying the assembly process.
It reduces production costs, improves assembly efficiency, enhances the aesthetics and neatness of linear lights, and ensures stable cable connections and uniform light output.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting technology, specifically to a cable locking structure, a linear light equipped with the cable locking structure, and a lighting system equipped with the linear light. Background Technology
[0002] The body of a linear light is typically made of aluminum profile and formed through an extrusion process. After the body is formed, a punching process is usually used to create wire-passing holes and connection holes. The wire-passing holes allow cables to pass through the body, enabling electrical connection between the cable and the power module. The connection holes, used in conjunction with cable holders, secure the cable to the body and provide tensile and push-resistant resistance, ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the cable and the power module. However, this method of securing the cable has the following shortcomings:
[0003] First, the cable holder needs to be manufactured separately, which increases production costs. Also, since the cable holder needs to be fixed to the connection hole with screws, it will affect assembly efficiency.
[0004] Secondly, for lamp bodies with limited space, there is a problem that the cable fixing bracket cannot be hidden, which affects the overall aesthetics of the linear light, and / or, due to the small space of the lamp body, the connection operation between the cable fixing bracket and the connection hole is difficult, affecting the assembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the main objective of this invention is to provide a cable locking structure that is low in production cost and easy to assemble.
[0006] Another objective of this invention is to provide a linear light equipped with the aforementioned cable locking structure.
[0007] Another object of this utility model is to provide a lighting system equipped with the above-mentioned linear lights.
[0008] To achieve the main objective of this utility model, it provides a cable locking structure, comprising a lamp body, a cable, and a lampshade. The lamp body has a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove, both extending through the lamp body along its length. The first and second receiving grooves are distributed along the width of the lamp body. The opening of the first receiving groove is formed at the top of the lamp body, and the opening of the second receiving groove is formed at the bottom of the lamp body. The bottom wall of the first receiving groove has a through-hole for its cable, and the side wall of the second receiving groove has a through-hole for its cable clamp at the cable outlet. The cable clamp is connected to the cable outlet and is L-shaped with the cable clamp. A cable buckle is integrally formed on the cable, and the periphery of the cable buckle has a groove. The cable clamp can be engaged in the groove. A portion of the cable can be placed in the first receiving groove. In the length direction, the first width of the periphery is less than or equal to the second width of the cable outlet, and the second width is greater than the third width of the cable clamp. The lampshade is installed at the bottom of the lamp body and covers the cable outlet, the cable buckle, and the opening of the second receiving groove.
[0009] As can be seen above, during cable installation, the cable clip rotates from the outlet into the locking slot, allowing the locking slot to engage with the clip's groove, thus limiting the cable's length within the lamp body. When the lampshade is installed on the lamp body, it covers the cable clip, limiting its height. Furthermore, the cooperation between the cable clip and the locking slot provides the cable with anti-pull properties. The cable is stored in the first and second receiving slots, preventing wire exposure and enhancing the overall aesthetics of the linear light with this cable locking structure. This cable locking structure design eliminates the need for additional accessories (such as cable holders or bolts) to secure the cable during assembly of the lamp body, cable, and lampshade, effectively reducing production costs and improving assembly efficiency.
[0010] A further solution is to form a first segment and a second segment by bending the cable in an arc shape, with the cable clip located on the first segment, the first segment passing through the cable clamping opening, and the second segment located in the first receiving groove.
[0011] As can be seen from the above, the curved bends of the cable not only prevent the cable itself from being bent and damaged, but also make the installation of the cable in narrow spaces more convenient. At the same time, since the cable is hidden in the first and second receiving slots, the linear lights with this cable locking structure are kept neat and beautiful.
[0012] A further design is that the lampshade has a receiving cavity, within which a light source slot is formed, with the light source slot located at the top of the lampshade; in the length direction, both the receiving cavity and the light source slot penetrate the lampshade.
[0013] As can be seen from the above, the lampshade is designed to accommodate and limit the light source by setting a light source slot. The fact that the accommodating cavity and the light source slot penetrate the lampshade in the length direction can ensure the uniformity of light output of the linear light equipped with this cable locking structure, and at the same time facilitate the production of the lampshade.
[0014] A further proposed solution is to have a first insertion part formed at the bottom of the lamp body and a second insertion part formed at the top of the lamp shade, with the second insertion part located outside the receiving cavity, and the first insertion part and the second insertion part engaging and connecting.
[0015] As can be seen from the above, this design makes it easier to assemble and disassemble the lamp body and lampshade, and also facilitates the production of the lamp body and lampshade.
[0016] A further improvement is that the inner side of the light-emitting surface of the lampshade is provided with multiple arc-shaped grooves. These multiple arc-shaped grooves are recessed from the inner wall of the receiving cavity outwards from the lampshade, and are distributed along the circumference of the receiving cavity. In the length direction, the arc-shaped grooves penetrate the lampshade, and the projection of the multiple arc-shaped grooves forms a wavy surface.
[0017] As can be seen above, setting an arc-shaped groove on the inner side of the light-emitting surface of the lampshade can improve the uniform distribution of the emitted light from the light source and reduce glare.
[0018] A further embodiment is that the lamp body also has a third receiving groove, with the second receiving groove located between the first and third receiving grooves. The third receiving groove extends through the lamp body in the length direction, and the opening of the third receiving groove is formed at the top of the lamp body. Both the first and third receiving grooves are provided with connecting parts, which extend in the length direction.
[0019] As can be seen from the above, the third receiving slot facilitates the connection between the lamp body and the lamp cover, and ensures the rationality of the lamp body structure. It also facilitates the setting of the connecting part. The connecting part is used to connect with the end cap of the linear light equipped with the cable locking structure, so as to facilitate the limiting and fixing of the lamp cover, light source and other components in the length direction with the end cap.
[0020] A further proposed solution is to make the lamp body from aluminum alloy using an extrusion process, or from plastic using an extrusion process; the lampshade is made from plastic using an extrusion process; and the cable outlet and cable clip are formed using a punching process.
[0021] As can be seen from the above, using aluminum alloy to make the lamp body is beneficial for more efficient heat dissipation of the power module, while using extrusion to form the lamp body makes the forming process more convenient and the cost lower; using plastic to make the lamp shade makes the lamp shade transparent and can effectively dissipate heat from the light source, while using extrusion to form the lamp shade makes the forming process more convenient and the cost lower.
[0022] To achieve another objective of this utility model, this utility model provides a linear light, including a light source and a power module, wherein the light source is located inside the lampshade and the power module is located inside the second receiving slot and electrically connected to the cable.
[0023] As can be seen from the above, the linear lights are easier and faster to assemble by using the aforementioned cable locking structure, and production costs can be reduced.
[0024] A further embodiment is that the linear light also includes a first end cap and a second end cap, with the first end cap covering the first end of the light body and the first end of the lampshade, and the second end cap covering the second end of the light body and the second end of the lampshade.
[0025] As can be seen from the above, the first end cap and the second end cap are used to limit and fix the lamp body, lampshade, light source, etc. in the length direction of the lamp body. At the same time, they can also prevent external dust from entering the lampshade's receiving cavity and causing the light source and / or lampshade to be contaminated by dust, thereby ensuring the lighting effect of the linear light.
[0026] To achieve another objective of this utility model, this utility model provides a lighting system, including a control terminal, which further includes the aforementioned linear lights; the control terminal is electrically connected to a power module, and / or the control terminal interacts with the power module.
[0027] As can be seen from the above, by setting up the aforementioned linear lights, the lighting system has lower usage and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the first omitted component of the linear light embodiment of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the lamp body of an embodiment of the linear lamp of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the cable in an embodiment of the linear light of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the lamp body and cable of an embodiment of the linear light of this utility model.
[0032] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the structure of the second omitted component of the linear light embodiment of this utility model.
[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0034] Linear Light Example
[0035] Reference Figure 1 The linear light 100 includes a cable locking structure 101, a light source 102, a power module 103, a first end cap (not shown), and a second end cap (not shown). The cable locking structure 101 includes a lamp body 1, a cable 2, and a lamp cover 3.
[0036] Combination Figure 2 The lamp body 1 has a first receiving groove 11, a second receiving groove 12, and a third receiving groove 13. The first receiving groove 11, the second receiving groove 12, and the third receiving groove 13 penetrate the lamp body 1 along its length direction X, and are distributed along the width direction Y of the lamp body 1. The second receiving groove 12 is located between the first receiving groove 11 and the third receiving groove 13. The opening of the first receiving groove 11 is formed at the top of the lamp body 1, the opening of the second receiving groove 12 is formed at the bottom of the lamp body 1, and the third receiving groove 13 is formed at the top of the lamp body 1.
[0037] The bottom wall of the first receiving groove 11 is provided with a wire outlet 14, which penetrates the bottom wall in the height direction Z of the lamp body 1; the side wall of the second receiving groove 12 is provided with a wire clamping opening 15 at the wire outlet 14, which penetrates the side wall in the width direction Y. The wire outlet 14 extends towards the wire clamping opening 15 in the width direction Y, and the wire clamping opening 15 extends towards the wire outlet 14 in the height direction Z, and the two are interconnected, resulting in an L-shaped distribution between the wire outlet 14 and the wire clamping opening 15; furthermore, the second width W2 of the wire outlet 14 in the length direction X is greater than the third width W3 of the wire clamping opening 15 in the length direction X.
[0038] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 A wire buckle 24 is integrally formed on the cable 2, and the periphery of the wire buckle 24 has a groove 241. In the length direction X, the first width W1 of the periphery of the wire buckle 24 is less than or equal to the second width W2 of the cable outlet 14; in the height direction Z, the height H of the periphery of the wire buckle 24 is preferably equal to the distance L between the bottom of the cable outlet 15 and the outer bottom wall of the first receiving groove 11. When the cable 2 is assembled with the lamp body 1, the cable buckle 24 of the cable 2 is first inserted into the outlet 14, and then the cable buckle 24 of the cable 2 is rotated (about 90°) so that the peripheral wall of the cable clamp 15 is engaged in the slot 241 of the cable buckle 24. Then, the peripheral wall of the cable clamp 15 fixes and limits the cable 2 in the length direction X, so that the cable 2 has the function of resisting push and pull in the length direction X. After assembly, part of the cable 2 can be placed in the first receiving groove 11 for concealment, and the remaining part can be placed in the second receiving groove 12 for concealment, thereby realizing the concealed wiring of the cable 2, making the appearance of the linear light 100 neater and improving the overall aesthetics of the linear light 100.
[0039] Preferably, the cable 2 is curved to form a first segment 21 and a second segment 22, with the curved bend forming an arc-shaped bend 23; more preferably, the arc-shaped bend 23 is approximately 90°. The cable clip 24 is integrally formed after the first segment 21. When the cable 2 is assembled with the lamp body 1, the first segment 21 passes through the cable clip 15, so that one part of the first segment 21 is located in the first receiving groove 11, and the other part is located in the second receiving groove 12, while the second segment 22 is located in the second receiving groove 12. By giving the cable 2 an arc-shaped bend 23, damage caused by sharp bends during cable routing can be effectively avoided, and installation of the cable 2 in narrow spaces is more convenient. Furthermore, because the cable 2 is hidden within the first receiving groove 11 and the second receiving groove 12, the linear light 100 has a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
[0040] Combination Figure 5 The lampshade 3 is installed on the bottom wall of the lamp body 1, so that the installed lampshade 3 covers the opening of the cable outlet 14, the cable clip 24, and the second receiving groove 12 of the lamp body 1. This allows the cable clip 24 to be limited by the peripheral wall of the cable clamp 15 in the height direction Z of the lamp body 1, so that the cable 2 has anti-push and pull function in the height direction Z. Through the assembly structure design between the lamp body 1, the cable 2, and the lampshade 3, no additional accessories (such as cable 2 fixing brackets, bolts, etc.) are needed to fix the cable 2 when assembling the lamp body 1, the cable 2, and the lampshade 3, which effectively reduces the production cost of the linear light 100 and improves the assembly efficiency of the linear light 100.
[0041] The lampshade 3 has a receiving cavity 31, within which a light source slot 32 is formed. The light source slot 32 is located at the top of the lampshade 3, and the light source 102 is inserted into the light source slot 32. In the length direction X, both the receiving cavity 31 and the light source slot 32 penetrate the lampshade 3. The number of light source slots 32 can be adapted to the lighting requirements. When there are two or more light source slots 32, the two or more light source slots 32 are distributed along the width direction Y. Because the lamp body 1 needs to be equipped with a first receiving groove 11, a second receiving groove 12, etc. to accommodate components such as the power module 103 and the cable 2, the bottom of the lamp body 1 does not have a complete flat surface, which is not convenient for the installation of the light source 102. Therefore, the light source 102 is placed inside the lamp cover 3, so that the structure and layout of the lamp body 1 and the lamp cover 3 can be optimized and made more reasonable. In addition, the lamp cover 3 is equipped with a light source slot 32 to accommodate and limit the light source 102, making the installation of the light source 102 more convenient and quick. And the fact that the receiving cavity 31 and the light source slot 32 penetrate through the lamp cover 3 in the length direction X can ensure the uniformity of light output of the linear light 100, and at the same time facilitate the production of the lamp cover 3.
[0042] Preferably, the inner side of the light-emitting surface of the lampshade 3 is provided with multiple arc-shaped grooves 311. These grooves extend outward from the inner wall of the receiving cavity 31 and are distributed circumferentially along the receiving cavity 31. In the length direction X, the arc-shaped grooves 311 penetrate the lampshade 3, and the projection of the multiple arc-shaped grooves 311 forms a wavy surface. By providing arc-shaped grooves 311 on the inner side of the light-emitting surface of the lampshade 3, the uniform distribution of the emitted light from the light source 102 can be improved, and glare can be reduced.
[0043] Furthermore, to facilitate quick and easy assembly and disassembly of the lamp body 1 and the lamp cover 3, a first insertion part 16 is formed at the bottom of the lamp body 1. Preferably, there are two first insertion parts 16, which are located at the bottom of the first receiving groove 11 and the third receiving groove 13, respectively. That is, the first first insertion part 16 is located at the bottom of the first receiving groove 11 and outside the first receiving groove 11, and the second first insertion part 16 is located at the bottom of the third receiving groove 13 and outside the third receiving groove 13. Correspondingly, a second insertion part 33 is formed at the top of the lamp cover 3. The second insertion part 33 is located outside the receiving cavity 31. The number of second insertion parts 33 is equal to the number of first insertion parts 16, and the outline of the second insertion part 33 matches the outline of the first insertion part 16. For example, in this embodiment, the first insertion part 16 is in the shape of a slot, and the second insertion part 33 is in the shape of a insert. When the lamp body 1 and the lamp cover 3 are assembled, the second insertion part 33 is inserted and engaged in the first insertion part 16. By providing a first connector 16 on the lamp body 1 and a second connector 33 on the lamp cover 3, it is easier to assemble and disassemble the lamp body 1 and the lamp cover 3, and it is also easier to produce the lamp body 1 and the lamp cover 3.
[0044] The power module 103 is electrically connected to the cable 2, and the power module 103 is placed in the second receiving slot 12. Preferably, the lamp body 1 is made of aluminum alloy, and the lamp body 1 is formed by extrusion. Using aluminum alloy to make the lamp body 1 is beneficial for more efficient heat dissipation of the power module 103, while the extrusion process makes the lamp body 1 easier to form and lowers the cost. Of course, as another optional solution, the lamp body 1 can also be made of plastic materials [such as ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PP (polypropylene), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), or PC (polycarbonate), etc., which have high thermal conductivity and can ensure reliable heat dissipation of the power module 103 by the lamp body 1]. Among them, the cable outlet 14 and the cable clamping port 15 are both formed by punching.
[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, both the first receiving groove 11 and the third receiving groove 13 of the lamp body 1 are provided with connecting portions 17. The connecting portions 17 extend along the length direction X, and both ends of the connecting portions 17 are flush with both ends of the lamp body 1. The connecting portions 17 are used to connect the first end cap and the second end cap. After the lamp body 1, cable 2, lampshade 3, light source 102 and power module 103 are installed, the first end cap is connected to the first end of the connecting portion 17 by bolts to fix the first end cap to the lamp body 1 and to cover the first end of the lamp body 1 and the first end of the lampshade 3. The second end cap is connected to the second end of the connecting portion 17 by bolts to fix the second end cap to the lamp body 1 and to cover the second end of the lamp body 1 and the second end of the lampshade 3. The first and second end caps are used to limit and fix the lamp body 1, lampshade 3, and light source 102 along the length X of the lamp body 1. They also prevent external dust from entering the receiving cavity 31 of the lampshade 3 and causing dust contamination of the light source 102 and / or the lampshade 3, thus ensuring the lighting effect of the linear light 100. Alternatively, the connecting part 17 on the lamp body 1 can be omitted, and instead placed inside the receiving cavity 31 of the lampshade 3. However, this arrangement may affect the light output effect of the linear light 100 to some extent.
[0046] Preferably, the lampshade 3 is made of plastic, such as ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PP (polypropylene), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), or PC (polycarbonate). The above materials have high thermal conductivity, which can ensure that the lampshade 3 can reliably dissipate heat from the light source 102 and give the lampshade 3 excellent light transmittance. In addition, the lampshade 3 is preferably molded by extrusion process, which makes the molding of the lampshade 3 more convenient and the cost lower.
[0047] In summary, the design of the cable locking structure 101 of the linear light 100 makes the assembly of the linear light 100 more convenient and faster, and reduces production costs.
[0048] Lighting System Examples
[0049] The lighting system includes a control terminal and the linear lights described in the above-mentioned linear light embodiment. The control terminal is electrically connected to the power module of the linear lights, and / or the control terminal interacts with the power module. Wherein:
[0050] The control terminal can be a conventional control panel (such as a mechanical switch panel), an intelligent control panel, or a remote control. When the control terminal is a conventional control panel, the control terminal is electrically connected to the power module.
[0051] When the control terminal is an intelligent control panel or a remote control, the power module is equipped with a first wireless communication module and the control terminal is equipped with a second wireless communication module; the control terminal is electrically connected to the power module; and / or the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module exchange information.
[0052] Furthermore, the control terminal can also be a smart mobile terminal (such as a mobile phone, tablet, smart strapping device, etc.) or an artificial intelligence robot. By incorporating these linear lights, the lighting system achieves lower operating and maintenance costs.
[0053] Finally, it should be emphasized that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cable locking structure, characterized in that, include: The lamp body has a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove, both of which penetrate the lamp body along its length and are distributed along its width. The opening of the first receiving groove is formed at the top of the lamp body, and the opening of the second receiving groove is formed at the bottom of the lamp body. The bottom wall of the first receiving groove is provided with a through-hole for a wire, and the side wall of the second receiving groove is provided with a through-hole for a wire clamp at the through-hole. The wire clamp for a wire clamp is connected to the through-hole for a wire, and the two are arranged in an L-shape. The cable has an integrally formed wire buckle, the periphery of which has a slot, and the wire-closing opening can be engaged in the slot. A portion of the cable can be placed in the first receiving slot. In the length direction, the first width of the periphery is less than or equal to the second width of the wire outlet, and the second width is greater than the third width of the wire-closing opening. A lampshade is installed at the bottom of the lamp body and covers the opening of the cable outlet, the cable clip, and the second receiving groove.
2. The cable locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable is bent in an arc shape to form a first segment and a second segment. The cable clip is located on the first segment, the first segment passes through the cable clamp, and the second segment is located in the first receiving groove.
3. The cable locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lampshade has a receiving cavity, and a light source slot is formed inside the receiving cavity. The light source slot is located at the top of the lampshade. Along the length direction, both the receiving cavity and the light source slot penetrate the lampshade.
4. The cable locking structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the lamp body is formed with a first insertion part; The top of the lampshade is formed with a second insertion part, which is located outside the receiving cavity, and the first insertion part and the second insertion part are engaged and connected.
5. The cable locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the light-emitting surface of the lampshade is provided with multiple arc-shaped grooves. The multiple arc-shaped grooves are recessed from the inner wall of the receiving cavity outward of the lampshade, and the multiple arc-shaped grooves are distributed along the circumference of the receiving cavity. Along the length direction, the arc-shaped grooves penetrate the lampshade, and the projections of the multiple arc-shaped grooves form a wavy surface.
6. The cable locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lamp body also has a third receiving groove, with a second receiving groove located between the first receiving groove and the third receiving groove. The third receiving groove extends through the lamp body in the length direction, and the opening of the third receiving groove is formed at the top of the lamp body. Both the first and third receiving slots are provided with connecting portions, which extend along the length direction.
7. The cable locking structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The lamp body is made of aluminum alloy and is formed by extrusion. The lamp body is made of plastic and is formed by extrusion molding. The lampshade is made of plastic and is formed by extrusion molding. Both the cable outlet and the cable clamping port are formed by a punching process.
8. A linear light, comprising a light source and a power supply module, characterized in that: It also includes the cable locking structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; The light source is located inside the lampshade, and the power module is located inside the second receiving slot and electrically connected to the cable.
9. The linear light according to claim 8, characterized in that: The linear light also includes: A first end cap, which covers the first end of the lamp body and the first end of the lamp cover; The second end cap covers the second end of the lamp body and the second end of the lamp shade.
10. A lighting system, including a control terminal, characterized in that: It also includes the linear lights as described in any one of claims 8 or 9; The control terminal is electrically connected to the power module, and / or The control terminal interacts with the power module.