Outdoor tape measure lamp

By designing an outdoor tape measure light that can store light strings, with a built-in battery and interface, the problem of light strings needing an external power source is solved, achieving the effects of portable power supply and simplified operation.

CN223537577UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11卢善招
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423316829.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing string lights require an external power source to illuminate, making them inconvenient to use and maintain, and limiting their application locations.

Method used

An outdoor tape measure light has been designed, comprising a housing, a shaft, and a string of lights. It has a built-in battery and interface, and can store and extend the light string. It is powered by the interface. The housing shape and proportions are optimized for portability and use.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables portable use of string lights, eliminating the need for an external power source. It simplifies the storage and power supply of string lights, enhancing the flexibility and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an outdoor measuring tape light, and aims to provide an outdoor measuring tape light which can be used as a portable power supply and can contain or release a light string, the key point of the technical scheme is that the outdoor measuring tape light comprises a shell, a shaft body and the light string, a bearing is arranged in the center of the interior of the shaft body, and the bearing is connected with a rotating shaft of the shaft body. A lamp string storage assembly and a power supply assembly are arranged in the shell; the lamp string storage assembly is used for pulling out and recycling a lamp string; the power supply assembly comprises a storage battery arranged in the shell and a plurality of interfaces which are arranged at the bottom of the shell and can be used for charging and discharging; when the interfaces are used as discharging interfaces, the interfaces are used for supplying power to various external devices; when the interface serves as a charging interface, the interface is used for charging the storage battery, the ratio of the height to the length of the shell ranges from 1 / 3 to 1 / 2, and the LED lamp is suitable for the technical field of lamps.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an outdoor measuring tape light, and more specifically, to an outdoor measuring tape light that can be used as a portable power source and can store or extend a string of lights. Background Technology

[0002] String lights, as a common lighting device, play an important role in many scenarios. For example, when camping outdoors, string lights can create a great atmosphere and alleviate the anxiety of users when sleeping outdoors.

[0003] Existing string lights are quite long, so they usually need to be taken out of the container and stretched out before use. They also usually require an external power supply to function properly. After use, it is inconvenient to manually tidy up the strings. Furthermore, the need for an external power supply limits the application of string lights. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an outdoor tape measure light that can be used as a portable power source and can store or extend light strings.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an outdoor measuring tape light, comprising a housing, a shaft, and a string of lights. A bearing is located at the center of the shaft, and the bearing is connected to the shaft's rotating shaft. The housing contains a string of lights storage assembly and a power supply assembly. The string of lights storage assembly is used to pull out and retract the string of lights. The power supply assembly includes a battery housed inside the housing and several charging and discharging interfaces located at the bottom of the housing. When used as a discharging interface, the interfaces supply power to various external devices; when used as a charging interface, the interfaces charge the battery. The ratio of the housing's height to its length is between 1 / 3 and 1 / 2.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the outdoor measuring tape light has the function of storing and releasing the light string, saving the time required for manual retrieval after the light string is released. The outdoor measuring tape light is also equipped with a battery and an interface, which are all part of the power supply component. This allows the light string of the outdoor measuring tape light to be powered without an external power supply device. When needed, it can also supply power to external devices through the interface, which can also be used as a charging interface for the battery. The height-to-length ratio of the outdoor measuring tape light housing is limited to between 1 / 3 and 1 / 2 to conform to the overall shape proportion of the disc-shaped outdoor measuring tape light. If the ratio is less than 1 / 3, the outline of the outdoor measuring tape light will be too flat and the internal space will be too small, making it inconvenient to install parts inside. If the ratio is greater than 1 / 2, the height of the outdoor measuring tape light will be too large, the internal wiring will be too long, making repairs more troublesome, and increasing the internal wiring cost.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the light string storage assembly includes a hook fixed to one end of the light string, and a storage cavity between the housing and the shaft, the light string is located in the storage cavity, the other end of the light string is fixedly connected to the shaft, the hook is disposed on the side of the housing and connected to the housing slot, the hook can pull the light string out of the storage cavity, and the light string storage assembly also includes a rotating handle located at the top of the shaft, the rotating handle is used to drive the shaft to rotate and retract the light string.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the light string storage component interacts with the human body by having a pull hook. When not in use, the pull hook is retracted to the side of the housing. When in use, the light string can be easily pulled out of the slot by the pull hook. After use, the shaft can be manually rotated by rotating the handle, which will cause the light string to be wound into the storage cavity inside the shaft. The release and recycling of the light string can be achieved through the two interactive parts.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the upper surface of the housing is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and a U-shaped handle matching the shape of the arc-shaped groove is provided in the arc-shaped groove, and the U-shaped handle is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the housing.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the housing is provided with a U-shaped handle and an arc-shaped groove for placing the U-shaped handle. During normal use, the U-shaped handle is stored in the arc-shaped groove. When it is necessary to move the outdoor measuring tape light, the U-shaped handle can be bent to a vertical position as a handle. When needed, the U-shaped handle can also be used as a hanging rod to hang the outdoor measuring tape light at a high place.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the upper surface of the shaft is provided with a groove corresponding to the shape of the rotating handle, one end of the rotating handle is connected to the shaft shaft, and the other end is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the shape of the groove.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the shaft has a groove for placing the rotating handle. When not in use, the rotating handle can be placed in the groove. One end of the rotating handle is also provided with a protrusion that corresponds to the shape of the groove. The rotating handle can be fixed in the groove by the protrusion, or rotated out of the groove to serve as a rotating rod when recycling the light string.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the interface is of type USB interface and type-C interface, and the inner side of the shaft is provided with an arched mounting groove for placing a battery.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the interface uses the more common USB and Type-C interfaces, which meet the actual usage requirements. However, it is not necessarily limited to these two interfaces. The interface type can be flexibly changed according to different usage scenarios. The mounting slot on the inner side of the shaft is used to place the battery, ensuring that the battery position is fixed during use, avoiding the battery from being squeezed, and improving safety.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: a ring of diamond-shaped protrusions is provided on the upper surface of the shell, and the inner side of the bottom surface of the shell has a spiral texture structure.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the prismatic protrusions can play a role in preventing slipping when gripping the outdoor measuring tape light, and also have a certain aesthetic appeal; the inner side of the bottom surface of the shell has a spiral texture structure, which improves the stability of the bottom structure of the shell and extends its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the outdoor measuring tape lamp of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the outdoor measuring tape lamp of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the outdoor measuring tape lamp of this utility model;

[0020] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Housing; 2. Shaft; 3. USB interface; 4. Type-C interface; 5. Hook; 6. Storage cavity; 7. Arc groove; 8. U-shaped handle; 9. Rotary handle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The embodiments of the outdoor measuring tape lamp of this utility model are further described below.

[0022] For ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” and “right” are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figures relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, an element described as being “down” of other elements or features would be positioned “up” of those other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term “down” can encompass both up and down orientations. The device may be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0023] Moreover, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one component from another that has the same name, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between the components.

[0024] An outdoor measuring tape light includes a housing, a shaft, and a string of lights. A bearing is centrally located inside the shaft and connected to the shaft's rotating shaft. The housing contains a string of lights storage assembly and a power supply assembly. The string of lights storage assembly is used to pull out and retract the string of lights. The power supply assembly includes a battery housed inside the housing and several charging and discharging interfaces located at the bottom of the housing. When used as a discharging interface, the interfaces supply power to various external devices; when used as a charging interface, they charge the battery. The ratio of the housing's height to its length is between 1 / 3 and 1 / 2. By adopting the above technical solution, the outdoor measuring tape light has the function of storing and releasing the light string, saving the time required for manual retrieval after the light string is released. The outdoor measuring tape light is also equipped with a battery and an interface, which are all part of the power supply component. This allows the light string of the outdoor measuring tape light to be powered without an external power supply device. When needed, it can also supply power to external devices through the interface, which can also be used as a charging interface for the battery. The height-to-length ratio of the outdoor measuring tape light housing is limited to between 1 / 3 and 1 / 2 to conform to the overall shape proportion of the disc-shaped outdoor measuring tape light. If the ratio is less than 1 / 3, the outline of the outdoor measuring tape light will be too flat and the internal space will be too small, making it inconvenient to install parts inside. If the ratio is greater than 1 / 2, the height of the outdoor measuring tape light will be too large, the internal wiring will be too long, making repairs more troublesome, and increasing the internal wiring cost.

[0025] Furthermore, the string light storage assembly includes a hook fixed to one end of the string light, and a storage cavity between the housing and the shaft. The string light is located within the storage cavity, and the other end of the string light is fixedly connected to the shaft. The hook is located on the side of the housing and connected to a slot in the housing. The hook can pull the string light out of the storage cavity. The string light storage assembly also includes a rotating handle located at the top of the shaft. The rotating handle is used to drive the shaft to rotate and retract the string light. By adopting the above technical solution, the string light storage assembly interacts with the human body through the hook. When not in use, the hook is retracted to the side of the housing. When in use, the string light can be easily pulled out of the slot using the hook. After use, the shaft can be manually rotated by rotating the handle, which will cause the string light to wind around in the storage cavity inside the shaft. The release and retrieval of the string light can be achieved through these two interactive parts.

[0026] Furthermore, the upper surface of the housing is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and a U-shaped handle matching the shape of the arc-shaped groove is provided in the arc-shaped groove. The U-shaped handle is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the housing. By adopting the above technical solution, the housing is provided with a U-shaped handle and an arc-shaped groove for placing the U-shaped handle. During normal use, the U-shaped handle is stored in the arc-shaped groove. When it is necessary to move the outdoor measuring tape light, the U-shaped handle can be bent to a vertical position as a handle. When needed, the U-shaped handle can also be used as a hanging rod to hang the outdoor measuring tape light at a high place.

[0027] Furthermore, the upper surface of the shaft is provided with a groove corresponding to the shape of the rotating handle. One end of the rotating handle is connected to the shaft's pivot, and the other end is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the shape of the groove. By adopting the above technical solution, the shaft has a groove for placing the rotating handle, which can be placed in the groove when not in use. One end of the rotating handle is also provided with a protrusion that corresponds to the shape of the groove. The rotating handle can be fixed in the groove using the protrusion, or rotated out of the groove to serve as a rotating rod for retrieving the light string.

[0028] Furthermore, the interface types are USB and Type-C, and the inner side of the shaft has an arched mounting slot for placing the battery. By adopting the above technical solution, the use of the more common USB and Type-C interfaces meets the actual usage requirements, but it is not necessarily limited to these two interfaces. The interface type can be flexibly changed according to different usage scenarios. The mounting slot on the inner side of the shaft is used to place the battery, ensuring that the battery position is fixed during use, avoiding the battery from being squeezed, and improving safety.

[0029] Furthermore, the upper surface of the housing is provided with a ring of diamond-shaped protrusions, and the inner side of the bottom surface of the housing has a spiral texture structure. By adopting the above technical solution, the diamond-shaped protrusions can play a role in preventing slipping when gripping the outdoor measuring tape lamp, and also have a certain aesthetic appeal; the spiral texture structure on the inner side of the bottom surface of the housing improves the stability of the bottom structure of the housing and extends its service life.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any ordinary changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor measuring tape light, comprising a housing (1), a shaft (2), and a string of lights, wherein a bearing is provided at the center of the shaft (2), and the bearing is connected to the shaft (2) for rotation, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a string light storage component and a power supply component: the string light storage component is used to pull out and retract the string light; The power supply assembly includes a battery disposed inside the housing (1) and several charging and discharging interfaces disposed at the bottom of the housing (1): When the interface is used as a discharge interface, it is used to supply power to various external devices; When the interface is used as a charging interface, it is used to charge the battery. The ratio of the height to the length of the shell (1) is between 1 / 3 and 1 / 2.

2. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light string storage assembly includes a hook (5) fixed to one end of the light string, and a storage cavity (6) between the housing (1) and the shaft (2). The light string is located in the storage cavity (6), and the other end of the light string is fixedly connected to the shaft (2). The hook (5) is located on the side of the housing (1) and connected to the slot of the housing (1). The hook (5) can pull the light string out of the storage cavity (6). The light string storage assembly also includes a rotating handle (9) located on the top of the shaft (2). The rotating handle (9) is used to drive the shaft (2) to rotate and retract the light string.

3. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the housing (1) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (7), and a U-shaped handle (8) matching the shape of the arc-shaped groove (7) is provided in the arc-shaped groove (7). The U-shaped handle (8) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the housing (1).

4. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the shaft (2) is provided with a groove corresponding to the shape of the rotating handle (9). One end of the rotating handle (9) is connected to the shaft of the shaft (2), and the other end is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the shape of the groove.

5. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interfaces are of two types: USB interface (3) and type-c interface (4).

6. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the shaft (2) is provided with an arched mounting groove for placing the battery.

7. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the shell (1) is provided with a ring of diamond-shaped protrusions.

8. An outdoor measuring tape light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the bottom surface of the shell (1) has a spiral texture structure.