Damping type mounting structure and track lamp

Abstract

The utility model provides a damping type installation structure which comprises a track head assembly, a support and a locking assembly, a connecting rod of the track head assembly comprises a rod body with a first end and a second end, the first end is provided with a first through hole, and the second end is connected with a track head of the track head assembly; the side plates of the bracket are formed by extending the base plate of the bracket towards the direction far away from the first mounting surface of the base plate, and the two side plates form a mounting area and are provided with second through holes and convex blocks; the locking assembly comprises a first locking piece, a second locking piece and an elastic gasket arranged on the outer side of the side plate. The first locking piece penetrates through the elastic washer, the second through hole and the first through hole and is fixedly connected with the second locking piece, the connecting rod is clamped between the two side plates, and the first end of the connecting rod is connected to the protruding block in a limiting mode. The damping type installation structure is good in damping effect, the difficulty of parts in the production and installation links is greatly reduced, and angle adjustment is more accurate and stable. The utility model further provides a track lamp with the damping type installation structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of lighting device technology, specifically relating to a damped installation structure and a track light. Background Technology

[0002] In the lighting industry, track lights are commonly used in commercial environments such as shopping malls, showrooms, and offices. The lights can be moved as needed, and the light shines on the merchandise to highlight it and increase its attractiveness.

[0003] In track lights, the damping structure used to adjust the illumination angle is crucial, as it determines the adjustment range that can be achieved during installation and the stability after adjustment.

[0004] Currently, the damping structure of track lights on the market often uses a method of adding spring plates and paired cam gears between the inner side of the light bracket and the guide rail to achieve a damping effect. However, during track light assembly, the inner dimensions of the bracket are critical; if they are too large, the damping effect is poor; if they are too small, the damping components are difficult or impossible to install. Secondly, when the screws used for fixing pass through the bracket and washers, the holes are difficult to align because they are all independent parts, thus increasing production and assembly costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a damping mounting structure. A first locking member passes through an outer elastic washer, a second through hole, and a first through hole to securely connect with a second locking member, resulting in better damping of the track light and reduced costs in production and installation. Simultaneously, protrusions are provided on the side plate, which not only control the angle adjustment range of the connecting rod and the bracket but also improve the structural strength of the side plate, reducing shape errors and making the angle adjustment of the track light more accurate and stable. This invention also provides a track light incorporating this damping mounting structure.

[0006] The technical effects to be achieved by this utility model are realized through the following technical aspects:

[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a damped mounting structure, comprising:

[0008] A track head assembly includes a track head and a connecting rod. The connecting rod includes a rod body and a first end and a second end located at both ends of the rod body. The first end has a first through hole, and the connecting rod is connected to the track head through the second end.

[0009] A bracket includes a base plate and side plates. The base plate has a first mounting surface. The side plates extend from the base plate in a direction away from the first mounting surface, forming a mounting area between the two side plates. The side plates have a second through hole and a protrusion. The protrusion is formed by bending the side plate along its edge away from the track head.

[0010] The locking assembly includes a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic washer, wherein the elastic washer is disposed on the outer side of the side plate;

[0011] The first locking member passes through the elastic washer, the second through hole and the first through hole and is fixedly connected to the second locking member. The connecting rod is clamped between the two side plates and the first end is limited and connected to the protrusion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the side plate is provided with a receiving groove, which is formed by the outer side of the side plate being recessed inward, and the elastic washer is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the side plate is further provided with a damping element, which is formed by the inner side of the side plate protruding toward the mounting area. The damping element has a ring structure and is disposed on the outer periphery of the second through hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the rod body has a connecting plane that abuts against the damping element.

[0015] In some embodiments, the damping element includes multiple damping units, which are fan-shaped and evenly distributed on the inner side of the side plate, with grooves provided between adjacent damping units.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first locking member and the second locking member are a screw and a nut, respectively. The first locking member includes a screw portion and a nut portion. The screw portion passes through the elastic washer, the second through hole and the first through hole and is screwed and fixed to the second locking member. The nut portion and the second locking member portion are located in the receiving groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the rod body is further provided with an arc surface, which is disposed between two parallel connecting planes on both sides. The connecting plane and the arc surface form a connecting end at the first end, and the connecting end is limited to the protrusion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the rod has a centerline L and the first mounting surface has a normal Z;

[0019] When the center line L is perpendicular to the normal line Z, the connecting end abuts against the protrusion;

[0020] When the center line L is parallel to the normal line Z, the arc surface abuts against the protrusion;

[0021] In some embodiments, the side plate extends in a direction parallel to the normal Z in a direction away from the first mounting surface, the side plate is perpendicular to the substrate, and the substrate has reinforcing ribs on the first mounting surface.

[0022] Secondly, this utility model provides a track light, including a track, a light body, and the aforementioned damping installation structure; the track is fixed to an external installation base, and the track head is slidably connected to the track;

[0023] The substrate has a second mounting surface that is opposite to the first mounting surface. The bracket is disposed in the lamp body and is attached to the lamp body through the second mounting surface. The lamp body has a side groove, and the first end can pass through the side groove and be rotatably connected to the side plate.

[0024] In summary, this utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0025] 1. The damping installation structure provided by this utility model involves placing an elastic washer on the outer side of the side plate, with a first locking member passing through the elastic washer, a second through hole, and the first through hole, and then being fixedly connected to a second locking member. Compared to existing solutions with built-in elastic washers, the track light exhibits better damping after angle adjustment, and is also easier to manufacture and install.

[0026] 2. The damping installation structure provided by this utility model forms a protrusion by bending one edge of the side plate. This not only controls the angle adjustment range of the connecting rod and the bracket, but also improves the structural strength of the side plate, making it less prone to bending deformation during production and reducing shape errors. Furthermore, the flatness of the two side plates is improved, resulting in more accurate and stable angle adjustment of the track light.

[0027] 3. The track light provided by this utility model, after adopting the above-mentioned damping installation structure, ensures that the angle adjustment meets the usage requirements while reducing the precision requirements of the matching parts, thereby reducing the corresponding production and assembly costs. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the components of the damping mounting structure according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 This is an axonometric view of the track head of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an axonometric view of the bracket in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection of the damping installation structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the components of the damping mounting structure in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection of the damping installation structure in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the components of the track light in Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0035] Marked in the image:

[0036] 100. Damped installation structure;

[0037] 1. Track head assembly; 11. Track head; 12. Connecting rod; 121. Rod body; 1211. First end; 12111. First through hole; 1212. Second end; 1213. Connecting plane; 1214. Arc surface; 1215. Connecting end.

[0038] 2. Bracket, 21. Base plate, 211. First mounting surface, 2111. Reinforcing rib, 212. Second mounting surface, 22. Side plate, 221. Second through hole, 222. Protrusion, 223. Receiving groove, 224. Damping element, 2241. Damping unit, 2242. Groove, 23. Mounting area;

[0039] 3. Locking assembly; 31. First locking element; 311. Screw part; 312. Nut part; 32. Second locking element; 33. Elastic washer;

[0040] 200. Track light; 201. Track; 202. Light body; 2021. Side groove;

[0041] L, center line; Z, normal line. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0043] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0046] Example 1:

[0047] Please see Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a damping mounting structure 100 for adjusting the lamp body angle of a track light. The damping mounting structure 100 includes a track head assembly 1, a bracket 2, and a locking assembly 3. The track head assembly 1 includes a track head 11 and a connecting rod 12. The connecting rod 12 includes a rod body 121 and a first end 1211 and a second end 1212 located at both ends of the rod body 121. The first end 1211 has a first through hole 12111, and the connecting rod 12 is connected to the track head 11 through the second end 1212. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 12 is perpendicular to the track head 11, and the rod body 121 can rotate on the track head 11 through the second end 1212. The side of the track head 11 opposite to the connecting rod 12 is slidably connected to a track fixed at the installation position.

[0048] The bracket 2 includes a base plate 21 and side plates 22. The base plate 21 has a first mounting surface 211. The side plates 22 are formed by extending from the base plate 21 in a direction away from the first mounting surface 211. A mounting area 23 is formed between the two side plates 22. The side plates 22 have a second through hole 221 and a protrusion 222. The protrusion 222 is formed by bending the side plate 22 at the edge away from the track head 11. In actual production, the base plate 21 and the side plates 22 can be made from the same sheet material through punching, punching, and bending to complete the above structure, while the second through hole 221 and the protrusion 222 are realized during punching and bending, respectively.

[0049] The locking assembly 3 includes a first locking member 31, a second locking member 32, and an elastic washer 33, with the elastic washer 33 disposed on the outer side of the side plate 22.

[0050] During installation, the first locking member 31 passes through the elastic washer 33, the second through hole 221, and the first through hole 12111, and is fixedly connected to the second locking member 32. The connecting rod 12 is clamped between the two side plates 22, and its first end 1211 is limited and connected to the protrusion 222. In this embodiment, there are two elastic washers 33, which are respectively disposed on the outer sides of the two side plates 22. The first locking member 31 can first pass through the elastic washer 33, and then pass through the second through hole 221, the first through hole 12111, and the second through hole 221 on the other side in sequence. After passing through, the end of the first locking member 31 passes through the second elastic washer 33 and is then fixedly connected to the second locking member 32. The elastic washer 33 is set on the outside of the side plate 22 and locked and fixed by the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32. Compared with the existing scheme of internally installing the elastic washer 33, there is no need to find the hole position of the elastic washer 33 between the connecting rod 12 and the side plate 22 during installation. When disassembling, there is no need to worry that the elastic washer 33 may get stuck on the first locking member 31 when it is pulled out.

[0051] The first locking element 31 provides clamping force to the side plate 22 to hold the connecting rod 12, while the compressed elastic washers 33 on both sides also provide elastic top pressure to the side plate 22 and the connecting rod 12. The combined effect of these two forces improves the damping effect. At the same time, the side plate 22 will not experience any difficulty in rotation due to excessive tightness in its connection with the connecting rod 12.

[0052] In actual manufacturing, since the elastic washer 33 is not located between the side plate 22 and the connecting rod 12, the dimensional accuracy requirements between the two side plates 22 can be reduced. During installation, there is no need to align the holes for the elastic washer 33, improving assembly efficiency. With this structure, while ensuring improved damping effect and adjustment feel, production costs are also significantly reduced.

[0053] A protrusion 222 is formed by bending one edge of the side plate 22. This not only controls the angle adjustment range between the connecting rod 12 and the bracket 2, but also creates a bent structure at the end of the side plate 22, improving its strength compared to a flat side plate 22. The side plate 22 is less prone to bending deformation during production, reducing its shape error. In the finished product, the flatness of the two side plates 22 is improved, resulting in more accurate and smooth angle adjustment of the track light. In this embodiment, each side plate 22 has two protrusions 222, positioned on both sides near the second through hole 221, further enhancing the structural strength of the side plate 22.

[0054] Furthermore, to make the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing, the elastic washer 33 will not protrude from the side plate 22 after installation. The side plate 22 is provided with a receiving groove 223, which is formed by the indentation from the outer side of the side plate 22 towards the inner side. The elastic washer 33 is placed in the receiving groove 223.

[0055] In some embodiments, the side plate 22 is further provided with a damping element 224, which is formed by protruding from the inner side of the side plate 22 toward the mounting area 23. The damping element 224 has a ring structure and is located on the outer periphery of the second through hole 221. With the damping element 224 provided, the angle between the connecting rod 12 and the side plate 22 is more accurate, and the resistance between the connecting rod 12 and the two side plates 22 is greater and more stable when the track light is at a specific angle position.

[0056] Specifically, the rod 121 has a connecting plane 1213, which abuts against the damping member 224. The connecting plane 1213 fits against the side plate 22, increasing the contact area between the connecting rod 12 and the side plate 22. Since the connecting plane 1213 abuts against the damping member 224, and the damping member 224 acts on the connecting plane 1213, the bracket 2 rotates more smoothly at a specific angle. In another embodiment, a groove structure matching the damping member 224 is also provided on the side of the connecting plane 1213 opposite to the damping member 224 to further improve the stability of the damping member 224 during adjustment.

[0057] The damping element 224 includes multiple damping units 2241, which are fan-shaped and evenly distributed on the inner side of the side plate 22. Grooves 2242 are provided between adjacent damping units 2241. The fan-shaped structure of the damping units 2241 makes it easier to determine the angle during production. The number of damping units 2241 determines the number of adjustable angles. Theoretically, the more damping units 2241, the better; however, in actual production, the number and position of the damping units 2241 need to be designed and manufactured according to specific circumstances.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 are a screw and a nut, respectively. The first locking member 31 includes a screw portion 311 and a nut portion 312. The screw portion 311 passes through the elastic washer 33, the second through hole 221, and the first through hole 12111 and is screwed and fixed to the second locking member 32. The nut portion 312 and the second locking member 32 are partially located in the receiving groove 223. The screw can be a screw, bolt, or other external thread fastener, while the nut can be a hexagonal nut, lock nut, or other internal thread fastener. Both are common fastening accessories, and the partial location of the nut portion 312 and the second locking member 32 in the receiving groove 223 ensures that the elastic washer 33 is completely located within the receiving groove 223. If the diameter of the receiving groove 223 is set close to the outer diameter of the elastic washer 33, the elastic washer 33 can be completely "hidden" in the receiving groove 223 and blocked by the nut part 312 and the second locking member 32, making the connection between the bracket 2 and the connecting rod 12 simpler and the installation of the elastic washer 33 faster.

[0059] In other embodiments, to make processing more environmentally friendly and material-saving, and to ensure structural consistency, the receiving groove 223 can be formed by stamping the side plate 22 from the outside, while a boss structure is simultaneously formed on the inside of the side plate 22, which abuts against the connecting rod 12. The effect of forming the receiving groove 223 on the side plate 22 can be achieved without welding or machining.

[0060] In summary, the damping mounting structure provided in this embodiment, by placing an elastic washer on the outer side of the side plate and then fixing it to the second locking member through the elastic washer, the second through hole, and the first through hole, the first locking member provides better damping effect compared to existing solutions with built-in elastic washers. It is also easier to manufacture and install.

[0061] In addition, by bending one edge of the side plate to form a protrusion, the angle adjustment range of the control connecting rod and the bracket is achieved. The bent protrusion also improves the structural strength of the side plate, making it less prone to bending deformation during production and reducing shape errors. The flatness of the two side plates is improved, resulting in more accurate and stable angle adjustment of the track light.

[0062] Example 2:

[0063] exist Figures 1-4 Based on the above, refer to Figures 5-6 This embodiment provides a damping mounting structure 100, which is an adjustment based on embodiment 1. The difference is that the rod body 121 is also provided with an arc surface 1214, which is disposed between two parallel connecting planes 1213 on both sides. The connecting planes 1213 and the arc surface 1214 form a connecting end 1215 at the first end 1211, and the connecting end 1215 is limited to the protrusion 222.

[0064] By providing an arc surface 1214 on the rod body 121, the rotation angle between the connecting rod 12 and the bracket 2 is better limited. Furthermore, the rod body 121 has a center line L, and the first mounting surface 211 has a normal line Z. When the center line L is perpendicular to the normal line Z, the connecting end 1215 abuts against the protrusion 222. When the center line L is parallel to the normal line Z, the arc surface 1214 abuts against the protrusion 222. Specifically, each side plate 22 has two protrusions 222, located on both sides near the second through hole 221. The connecting end 1215 abuts against the protrusion 222 furthest from the end of the side plate 22, while the arc surface 1214 abuts against the protrusion 222 closest to the end of the side plate 22.

[0065] The curved surface 1214 and the connecting end 1215 limit the adjustment angle between the connecting rod 12 and the bracket 2 to between 0° and 90°, preventing damage to parts of the damping installation structure 100 caused by excessive angle adjustment of the connecting rod 12 and the bracket 2. Combined with the rotatable connection between the connecting rod 12 and the guide rail head at the second end 1212, the illumination range of the track light is hemispherical in three-dimensional space.

[0066] Furthermore, the side plate 22 extends in a direction parallel to the normal Z, moving away from the first mounting surface 211. The side plate 22 is perpendicular to the base plate 21, and the base plate 21 is provided with reinforcing ribs 2111 on the first mounting surface 211. The perpendicularity of the side plate 22 to the base plate 21 makes the angle adjustment of the connecting rod 12 and the bracket 2 more convenient and accurate, and the machining of the connecting plane 1213 between the two side plates 22 and the connecting rod 12 is easier. The reinforcing ribs 2111 also help improve the structural strength of the base plate 21, ensure the load-bearing capacity of the base plate 21, and improve the shape accuracy of the base plate 21.

[0067] Example 3:

[0068] exist Figures 1-6 Based on the above, refer to Figure 7 This embodiment provides a track light 200, including a track 201, a light body 202, and a damped mounting structure 100 as described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2. The track 201 is fixed to an external mounting base, and the track head 11 is slidably connected to the track 201.

[0069] The substrate 21 has a second mounting surface 212, which is opposite to the first mounting surface 211. The bracket 2 is disposed inside the lamp body 202 and is attached to the lamp body 202 through the second mounting surface 212. The lamp body 202 has a side groove 2021, and the first end 1211 can pass through the side groove 2021 and be rotatably connected to the side plate 22.

[0070] The bracket 2 is fixed inside the lamp body 202 via the second mounting surface 212, and then rotated to the first end 1211 via the side groove 2021, making the track light 200 more integrated and aesthetically pleasing.

[0071] By adopting a damped mounting structure 100, while ensuring that the angle adjustment meets the usage requirements, the precision requirements of the mating parts are reduced, and the corresponding production and assembly costs are significantly reduced.

[0072] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model, and while the description is quite specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these obvious substitutions all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A damped mounting structure, characterized in that, include: A track head assembly includes a track head and a connecting rod. The connecting rod includes a rod body and a first end and a second end located at both ends of the rod body. The first end has a first through hole, and the connecting rod is connected to the track head through the second end. A bracket includes a base plate and side plates. The base plate has a first mounting surface. The side plates extend from the base plate in a direction away from the first mounting surface, forming a mounting area between the two side plates. The side plates have a second through hole and a protrusion. The protrusion is formed by bending the side plate along its edge away from the track head. The locking assembly includes a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic washer, wherein the elastic washer is disposed on the outer side of the side plate; The first locking member passes through the elastic washer, the second through hole and the first through hole and is fixedly connected to the second locking member. The connecting rod is clamped between the two side plates and the first end is limited and connected to the protrusion.

2. The damping installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side plate is provided with a receiving groove, which is formed by the outer side of the side plate being recessed inward, and the elastic washer is disposed in the receiving groove.

3. The damping installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side plate is also provided with a damping element, which is formed by the inner side of the side plate protruding towards the mounting area. The damping element has a ring structure and is located on the outer periphery of the second through hole.

4. The damping installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rod body is provided with a connecting plane, which abuts against the damping element.

5. The damping mounting structure according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The damping component includes multiple damping units, which are fan-shaped and evenly distributed on the inner side of the side plate. Grooves are provided between adjacent damping units.

6. The damping installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first locking member and the second locking member are a screw and a nut, respectively. The first locking member includes a screw portion and a nut portion. The screw portion passes through the elastic washer, the second through hole and the first through hole and is screwed and fixed to the second locking member. The nut portion and the second locking member portion are located in the receiving groove.

7. The damping installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rod body is also provided with an arc surface, which is disposed between two parallel connecting planes on both sides. The connecting plane and the arc surface form a connecting end at the first end, and the connecting end is limited to the protrusion.

8. The damping mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rod has a centerline L, and the first mounting surface has a normal Z; When the center line L is perpendicular to the normal line Z, the connecting end abuts against the protrusion; When the center line L is parallel to the normal line Z, the arc surface abuts against the protrusion.

9. The damping installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side plate extends in a direction parallel to the normal Z and away from the first mounting surface. The side plate is perpendicular to the substrate. The substrate has reinforcing ribs on the first mounting surface.

10. A track light, characterized in that, The device includes a track, a lamp body, and a damping mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-9; the track is fixed to an external mounting base, and the track head is slidably connected to the track. The substrate has a second mounting surface that is opposite to the first mounting surface. The bracket is disposed in the lamp body and is attached to the lamp body through the second mounting surface. The lamp body has a side groove, and the first end can pass through the side groove and be rotatably connected to the side plate.

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