Replaceable LED panel lamp

By using a quick-plug structure to connect the components in the LED panel light, the problem of traditional LED panel lights requiring professional maintenance is solved, enabling users to quickly replace them themselves and reducing costs.

CN223537520UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11ZHEJIANG KAIYAO LIGHTING
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Application Number
CN202423104471.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional LED panel lights require professional personnel to repair or replace them when they malfunction, which is time-consuming and costly, and users find it difficult to maintain them themselves.

Method used

The system uses a quick-plug structure to connect all the lamp components, including the faceplate, base, LED strip, and driver unit, allowing even non-professionals to quickly disassemble and replace them without tools through simple operation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the difficulty of operation and maintenance costs, and improves maintenance efficiency and convenience. Users can replace damaged light panels themselves, reducing downtime and reliance on tools and professional skills.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a replaceable LED panel lamp, relates to the technical field of lamps, and aims to solve the problem that a light bar of a direct type panel lamp is not easy to maintain and replace, the replaceable LED panel lamp comprises a shell part composed of a face frame and a bottom shell provided with a first connecting piece, and a light-emitting unit comprising a plurality of independent LED light bars is arranged between the face frame and the bottom shell. Every two adjacent LED lamp strips are connected in series through a second connecting assembly, the multiple LED lamp strips are connected with the bottom shell through first connecting pieces, according to the replaceable LED panel lamp, all the lamp parts are connected through the rapid inserting and pulling structures, and the lamp strips can be rapidly assembled, disassembled and replaced without tools.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of lighting technology, and more specifically to a replaceable LED panel light. Background Technology

[0002] When a traditional LED panel light malfunctions, it requires professional personnel to use tools to repair or replace it, which is not only time-consuming but also costly.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN216643963U discloses a direct-lit panel light, including a panel light, a disassembly structure, an installation structure, and a lamp body. The disassembly structure is installed inside the lamp body, and the installation structure is installed on its side. The disassembly structure includes a lampshade, a movable groove, a fixing post, a movable plate, a locking block, a spring, and a push block. The lampshade is installed on the back of the lamp body. The movable groove is opened inside the lamp body, and the fixing post is installed inside. The movable plate is installed on the outer wall of the fixing post, and the locking block is installed on its side. The push block is installed on the side of the movable plate, and the spring is installed on the side of the movable plate. The installation structure includes a rotating groove, a locking plate, and a rotating knob. The rotating groove is opened on the side of the lamp body, and the rotating knob is installed inside the lamp body. With this direct-lit panel light, the lamp body and lampshade can be installed simply by pushing the push block, through the cooperation of the push block, movable plate, locking block, and spring.

[0004] However, the Chinese patent with publication number CN216643963U only designs the outer shell as a structure that is easy to disassemble and assemble. During the maintenance of the lamp, either the entire lamp body must be replaced or it can only be repaired by professionals. It is conceivable that it is impractical to replace the entire lamp body and only leave the lamp shell. Therefore, this structure can only facilitate quick disassembly and assembly by professionals, but cannot facilitate users to replace and maintain the lamp themselves. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the issue of difficult repair and replacement of LED strips in direct-lit panel lights, this invention proposes a replaceable LED panel light. The various light components are connected via a quick-plug structure, enabling tool-free assembly, disassembly, and replacement of the LED strips.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a replaceable LED panel light.

[0007] The shell includes a front frame and a bottom shell with a first connector. A light-emitting unit including several independent LED light strips is provided between the front frame and the bottom shell. Two adjacent LED light strips are connected in series by a second connecting component. The several LED light strips are connected to the bottom shell by the first connector.

[0008] In this technical solution, the LED module of the light-emitting unit is composed of several independent LED strips connected in series. Adjacent LED strips are connected by a second connecting component to achieve a quick-disassembly plug-in connection. Even non-professionals can easily disassemble and replace the LED strips, and no tools are required throughout the disassembly and assembly process.

[0009] Preferably, the first connector includes a flat plate portion and bent portions extending from both ends of the flat plate portion to one side, the bent portions being connected to both ends of the flat plate portion, the flat plate portion being connected to the bottom shell, and the bent portions being bent inward and then outward to form a buckle.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom shell is composed of a bottom plate and a side plate, and a plurality of first connectors are connected to the bottom plate, the plurality of first connectors being arranged in an array.

[0011] Preferably, the second connecting component has a first connecting member at both ends, and the LED light strip has a second connecting member at both ends, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are plugged in and plugged in.

[0012] Preferably, it includes a drive unit consisting of a third connecting component and a drive, wherein the third connecting component and the drive are detachably connected.

[0013] Preferably, the first end of the third connecting component is provided with a first connecting member, the second end is provided with a third connecting member, the driving end is provided with a fourth connecting member, the bottom shell is provided with a wire hole, and the end of the third connecting component with the first connecting member passes through the wire hole and is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit.

[0014] Preferably, the light-emitting unit includes a diffuser plate disposed between the bottom shell and the face frame.

[0015] Preferably, the shell includes several fasteners, and the bottom shell has several mounting holes. The fasteners are connected in the mounting holes to fix the face frame to the bottom shell.

[0016] Preferably, the base plate is provided with a plurality of inwardly protruding square protrusions, which are arranged in an array, and the first connector is fixedly connected in the gap formed by adjacent protrusions.

[0017] Preferably, the fastener is a wing screw.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0019] 1) Reduced operational difficulty: The connection and disassembly of the lamp components are simple, and even non-professionals can easily disassemble and replace them, reducing the reliance on professional skills and making the maintenance process more convenient and faster;

[0020] 2) Improved maintenance efficiency, allowing users to disassemble and replace damaged light panels themselves, improving the convenience and flexibility of use and maintenance, reducing maintenance time, and avoiding the waste of downtime caused by repairs;

[0021] 3) Reduce maintenance costs. No special tools or professional personnel are required for maintenance operations, thus reducing the cost of purchasing maintenance tools or hiring professional maintenance personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a replaceable LED panel light according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the LED module structure of a replaceable LED panel light according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the DC connection cable for a replaceable LED panel light according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the butterfly screw fastening of a replaceable LED panel light according to the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1. Fixing component; 2. Bottom shell; 2-1. Wire hole; 2-2. Protrusion; 2-3. Groove; 2-4. Mounting hole; 3. First connector; 4. LED light strip; 4-1. Second connector; 5. Connector; 5-1. First connector; 6. Diffuser plate; 7. Face frame; 8. Third connector assembly; 8-1. Third connector; 9. Driver; 9-1. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objective light panel technology and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only one preferred embodiment of the present invention and are only used to explain the present invention. They do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] This embodiment provides a replaceable LED panel light, including a housing, a light-emitting unit, and a driving unit, see reference. Figure 1 All components are independently designed and connected via a quick-plug structure, enabling tool-free assembly and disassembly, thus improving ease of use and flexibility.

[0030] The shell includes a bottom shell 2 and a front frame 7. The bottom shell and the front frame are connected and fixed together by a fastener 1, and can be disassembled and assembled by hand without the use of tools.

[0031] In this embodiment, the fastener is a wing screw, which can be tightened or loosened by hand to achieve the installation and separation of the front frame and the bottom shell.

[0032] The light-emitting unit is located inside the shell and consists of an LED module and a diffuser plate 6.

[0033] The shell includes a bottom plate and side plates. The bottom plate is square, and the side plates extend outward from the perimeter of the bottom plate. The upper edge of the side plates is connected to a frame parallel to the bottom plate. The frame is provided with several mounting holes. In this embodiment, the mounting holes are circular through holes. The size of the circular through holes matches the thread size of the wing screw, and the wing screw can be installed in the circular through holes.

[0034] It should be noted that the shape of the bottom shell and the number of LED light strips can be set arbitrarily as needed. In this embodiment, there are 8 LED light strips. Correspondingly, there are 8 columns of first connectors inside the bottom shell, with 4 connectors in each column. The 4 connectors in each column fix one LED light strip together.

[0035] The bottom plate of the shell has several protrusions, which are square structures that protrude inward from the bottom plate. The protrusions are arranged in an array and can initially position the LED module.

[0036] An LED module consists of several LED strips connected in series, such as... Figure 2 As shown, several LED light strips are placed in parallel and evenly distributed, and adjacent LED light strips are connected end to end in sequence through the second connecting component 5 to form a series structure.

[0037] Each end of the LED light strip is provided with a second connecting member 5-1. In this embodiment, the first connecting member is a square socket.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second connecting component 5 can be a connecting wire, with a plug-in mechanism on both the connecting wire and the LED light strip. The connecting wire has plugs at both ends, and the LED light strip has sockets. The plugs can be inserted into the sockets to achieve quick plugging and unplugging of the LED light strip and the connecting wire.

[0039] The second connecting component consists of a connecting line and a first connecting member 5-1, with a first connecting member at each end of the connecting line.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first connecting member is a square plug that matches the square socket. The square plug can be inserted into the square socket to achieve electrical connection with the square socket. Insertion makes it conductive and removal makes it disconnect. The quick plug-in structure enables tool-free quick assembly and disassembly of the LED module.

[0041] The gap between the protrusions of the bottom shell forms a groove 2-3, and a plurality of first connectors 3 are provided in the groove. The first connectors are fixed to the bottom plate, and the LED module is fixedly connected to the bottom shell by the first connector.

[0042] The first connector includes a flat plate portion and bent portions extending from both ends of the flat plate portion to one side. The bent portions are connected to both ends of the flat plate portion. The flat plate portion is connected to the bottom shell. The bent portions are bent inward and then outward to form a buckle.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first connector can be a module fixing clip, which is fixed to the bottom shell. The module can be installed and removed by pressing the left and right sides of the module fixing clip.

[0044] The drive unit includes a drive and a third connection component. One end of the third connection component is connected to the first connection member 5-1, and the other end is connected to the third connection member 8-1. One end of the drive is connected to the fourth connection member 9-1. The third connection member and the fourth connection member are electrically connected.

[0045] In this embodiment, the third connecting component is a DC connecting cable with different plugs at both ends. One end of the DC connecting cable is connected to a square plug, which can be inserted into the directional outlet of the LED light strip. The other end is connected to the third connecting component for connection and drive.

[0046] In this embodiment, the third connecting member and the fourth connecting member are a pair of male and female mating plugs, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0047] The side plate of the bottom shell is provided with a wire hole. The first connecting member on the third connecting assembly passes through the wire hole and is inserted into the second connecting member at one end of the series-connected LED light strip, and is connected to the LED light strip.

[0048] In this embodiment, the diffuser plate is located on the side close to the face frame. During the installation of the panel light, the LED modules are first connected in series, then the LED modules are placed in the first connector, then the diffuser plate is placed on the bottom shell, then the face frame is covered, and finally it is fixed with wing screws.

[0049] The installation process of an alternative LED panel light according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0050] First, connect the LED light strips end to end in sequence through the second connecting component. Then, align one end of the connected LED light strip with the wire hole on the side plate of the bottom shell, press the edge LED light strip into the first connecting component, and place the other LED light strips in a serpentine pattern along the connection direction to the installation position, and press them all into the corresponding first connecting component. At this point, the installation of the LED module and the bottom shell is complete.

[0051] Place the diffuser plate on top of the installed LED module, then place the faceplate on top of the diffuser plate, aligning it with the mounting holes on the bottom shell, and insert the wing screws into the mounting holes and tighten them.

[0052] One end of the first connecting member of the third connecting component of the drive module is passed through the wire hole on the bottom side plate and connected to the second connecting member of the LED module. The third connecting member of the third connecting component is connected to the fourth connecting member of the drive unit, thus completing the installation of the entire panel light.

[0053] If one of the LED strips is damaged, the panel light can be disassembled in reverse order of installation. The second connecting components at both ends of the damaged LED strip can be removed, and a new LED strip can be replaced. Then, the first connecting component of the second connecting component can be connected to the second connecting components at both ends of the new LED strip. The panel light can then be reinstalled in the order of installation. The entire installation and maintenance process does not require the use of tools, which greatly improves the convenience of use.

[0054] Existing LED panel lights may require professional personnel to repair or replace them with tools, which is not only time-consuming but also costly. The replaceable LED panel light in this embodiment achieves tool-free quick replacement through a design with multiple quick-plug connections, reducing maintenance time and labor requirements and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0055] Since the electrical connections between light strips and between light strips and drivers are all completed through a quick-plug structure, the difficulty of operation is reduced, and even non-professionals can easily perform replacement operations. This reduces the reliance on professional skills, making the maintenance process simpler and faster. Users can replace damaged light boards themselves, improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0056] Since no special tools or personnel are required, maintenance costs are reduced, and downtime caused by maintenance is also reduced, further lowering maintenance costs.

[0057] Example 2

[0058] This embodiment provides a replaceable LED panel light, including a housing, a light-emitting unit, and a driving unit, wherein all components are independently set and connected by a quick-plug structure, which can realize tool-free quick assembly and disassembly, improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0059] The shell consists of a bottom shell and a front frame, which are connected and fixed together by wing screws, allowing for manual assembly and disassembly without tools.

[0060] The light-emitting unit is located inside the shell and consists of an LED module and a diffuser plate.

[0061] The shell includes a bottom plate and side plates. The bottom plate is square, and the side plates extend outward from the perimeter of the bottom plate. The upper edge of the side plates is connected to a frame parallel to the bottom plate. The frame is provided with several mounting holes. In this embodiment, the mounting holes are circular through holes. The size of the circular through holes matches the thread size of the wing screw, and the wing screw can be installed in the circular through holes.

[0062] In this embodiment, there are 6 LED light strips. Correspondingly, there are 6 columns of first connectors inside the bottom shell, with two connectors in each column. The two connectors in each column together fix one LED light strip.

[0063] Unlike Embodiment 1, the bottom shell of this embodiment does not have a protruding structure. The first connector array is distributed and connected to the bottom shell to fix the LED light strip.

[0064] The LED module is composed of several LED light strips 4 connected in series. The LED light strips are placed in parallel and evenly distributed. Adjacent LED light strips are connected end to end in sequence through the second connecting component 5 to form a series structure.

[0065] Each end of the LED light strip is provided with a second connecting member 5-1. In this embodiment, the first connecting member is a square socket.

[0066] In this embodiment, the second connecting component 5 can be a connecting wire, with a plug-in mechanism on both the connecting wire and the LED light strip. The connecting wire has plugs at both ends, and the LED light strip has sockets. The plugs can be inserted into the sockets to achieve quick plugging and unplugging of the LED light strip and the connecting wire.

[0067] The second connecting component consists of a connecting line and a first connecting member 5-1, with a first connecting member at each end of the connecting line.

[0068] In this embodiment, the first connecting member is a square plug that matches the square socket. The square plug can be inserted into the square socket to achieve electrical connection with the square socket. Insertion makes it conductive and removal makes it disconnect. The quick plug-in structure enables tool-free quick assembly and disassembly of the LED module.

[0069] A plurality of first connectors 3 are provided on the bottom shell, and the plurality of first connectors are arranged in an array. The first connectors are fixed on the bottom plate, and the LED module is fixedly connected to the bottom shell by the first connector frame.

[0070] The first connector includes a flat plate portion and bent portions extending from both ends of the flat plate portion to one side. The bent portions are connected to both ends of the flat plate portion. The flat plate portion is connected to the bottom shell. The bent portions are bent inward and then outward to form a buckle.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first connector can be a module fixing clip, which is fixed to the bottom shell. The module can be installed and removed by pressing the left and right sides of the module fixing clip.

[0072] The drive unit includes a drive and a third connection component. One end of the third connection component is connected to the first connection member 5-1, and the other end is connected to the third connection member 8-1. One end of the drive is connected to the fourth connection member 9-1. The third connection member and the fourth connection member are electrically connected.

[0073] In this embodiment, the third connecting component is a DC connecting cable with different plugs at both ends. One end of the DC connecting cable is connected to a square plug, which can be inserted into the directional outlet of the LED light strip. The other end is connected to the third connecting component for connection and drive.

[0074] In this embodiment, the third connecting member and the fourth connecting member are a pair of male and female mating plugs, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0075] The side plate of the bottom shell is provided with a wire hole. The first connecting member on the third connecting assembly passes through the wire hole and is inserted into the second connecting member at one end of the series-connected LED light strip, and is connected to the LED light strip.

[0076] In this embodiment, the diffuser plate is located on the side close to the face frame. During the installation of the panel light, the LED modules are first connected in series, then the LED modules are placed in the first connector, then the diffuser plate is placed on the bottom shell, then the face frame is covered, and finally it is fixed with wing screws.

[0077] The installation process of an alternative LED panel light according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0078] First, connect the LED light strips end to end in sequence through the second connecting component. Then, align one end of the connected LED light strip with the wire hole on the side plate of the bottom shell, press the edge LED light strip into the first connecting component, and place the other LED light strips in a serpentine pattern along the connection direction to the installation position, and press them all into the corresponding first connecting component. At this point, the installation of the LED module and the bottom shell is complete.

[0079] Place the diffuser plate on top of the installed LED module, then place the faceplate on top of the diffuser plate, aligning it with the mounting holes on the bottom shell, and insert the wing screws into the mounting holes and tighten them.

[0080] One end of the first connecting member of the third connecting component of the drive module is passed through the wire hole on the bottom side plate and connected to the second connecting member of the LED module. The third connecting member of the third connecting component is connected to the fourth connecting member of the drive unit, thus completing the installation of the entire panel light.

[0081] If one of the LED strips is damaged, the panel light can be disassembled in reverse order of installation. The second connecting components at both ends of the damaged LED strip can be removed, and a new LED strip can be replaced. Then, the first connecting component of the second connecting component can be connected to the second connecting components at both ends of the new LED strip. The panel light can then be reinstalled in the order of installation. The entire installation and maintenance process does not require the use of tools, which greatly improves the convenience of use.

[0082] Existing LED panel lights may require professional personnel to repair or replace them with tools, which is not only time-consuming but also costly. The replaceable LED panel light in this embodiment achieves tool-free quick replacement through a design with multiple quick-plug connections, reducing maintenance time and labor requirements and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0083] Since the electrical connections between light strips and between light strips and drivers are all completed through a quick-plug structure, the difficulty of operation is reduced, and even non-professionals can easily perform replacement operations. This reduces the reliance on professional skills, making the maintenance process simpler and faster. Users can replace damaged light boards themselves, improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0084] Since no special tools or personnel are required, maintenance costs are reduced, and downtime caused by maintenance is also reduced, further lowering maintenance costs.

Claims

1. A replaceable LED panel light, characterized in that, The shell includes a front frame and a bottom shell with a first connector. A light-emitting unit including several independent LED light strips is provided between the front frame and the bottom shell. Two adjacent LED light strips are connected in series by a second connecting component. The several LED light strips are connected to the bottom shell by the first connector.

2. The replaceable LED panel light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector includes a flat plate portion and bent portions extending from both ends of the flat plate portion to one side. The bent portions are connected to both ends of the flat plate portion. The flat plate portion is connected to the bottom shell. The bent portions are bent inward and then outward to form a buckle.

3. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom shell is composed of a bottom plate and side plates. A plurality of first connectors are connected to the bottom plate, and the plurality of first connectors are arranged in an array.

4. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting component has a first connecting member at both ends, and the LED light strip has a second connecting member at both ends. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are plugged in and plugged in.

5. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that, It includes a drive unit consisting of a third connecting component and a drive, wherein the third connecting component and the drive are detachably connected.

6. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first end of the third connecting component is provided with a first connecting member, the second end is provided with a third connecting member, the driving end is provided with a fourth connecting member, the bottom shell is provided with a wire hole, and the end of the third connecting component with the first connecting member passes through the wire hole and is electrically connected to the light-emitting unit.

7. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that, The light-emitting unit includes a diffuser plate, which is disposed between the bottom shell and the face frame.

8. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that, The shell includes several fasteners, and the bottom shell has several mounting holes. The fasteners are connected in the mounting holes to fix the face frame to the bottom shell.

9. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base plate is provided with several inwardly protruding square protrusions, which are arranged in an array. The first connector is fixedly connected in the gap formed by adjacent protrusions.

10. A replaceable LED panel light according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fastener is a wing screw.

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