Track module and track system

Abstract

The utility model provides a track module and a track system. The track module comprises at least two track sections, each track section comprises an electric power guide rail, and a plurality of electric conductors extending in the first direction are arranged in the electric power guide rails; the at least one electric connector comprises two electric connecting parts which are electrically connected with the electric power guide rails in the two rail sections; wherein one electric connecting part of the electric connector can be arranged in one electric power guide rail along a first direction and is electrically contacted with the electric conductor in the electric power guide rail; and the other electric connecting part of the electric connector can be arranged in the other electric power guide rail along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is electrically contacted with the electric conductor in the electric power guide rail so as to electrically connect the two adjacent rail sections. Compared with the prior art, the electric connector provided by the utility model can be electrically connected with the two adjacent electric power guide rails along the first direction and the second direction respectively, so that the electric connection of the two adjacent rail sections is realized.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of lighting, especially relates to a track module and track system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of lighting, track lights are widely used in commercial, home and industrial scenes due to their flexible installation method and efficient lighting effect. As an important part of modern indoor lighting, the technical progress and innovation of track lights have always led the development direction of the industry.

[0003] Currently, the mainstream track lights on the market generally adopt an electromechanical integrated power taking scheme. This scheme usually relies on complex mechanical structures and electrical connection components to achieve power transmission between track modules. However, the traditional electromechanical integrated power taking scheme has many shortcomings, such as complicated installation, high maintenance cost, and limited power transmission efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a track module and track system to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a track module capable of electrically connecting two adjacent track segments.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a track module, comprising:

[0007] at least two track segments, each track segment comprising a power rail, the power rail being provided with a plurality of electrical conductors extending in a first direction;

[0008] at least one electrical connector comprising two electrical connection parts electrically connecting the power rails in two track segments;

[0009] wherein one electrical connection part of the electrical connector can be placed in one of the power rails along the first direction and electrically contact the electrical conductors therein; the other electrical connection part of the electrical connector can be placed in the other power rail along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and electrically contact the electrical conductors therein, to electrically connect two adjacent track segments.

[0010] Optionally, the power rail comprises a first power rail and a second power rail, the first power rail comprises a first electrical conductor extending in the first direction, and the second power rail comprises a second electrical conductor extending in the first direction.

[0011] Optionally, the electrical connector comprises:

[0012] a base provided with a plurality of first receiving cavities and second receiving cavities extending in the first direction;

[0013] The first electric connection part is accommodated in the first accommodation cavity and electrically connected with the first electric conductor and the second electric conductor at two ends respectively.

[0014] The second electric connection part is accommodated in the second accommodation cavity and electrically connected with the first electric conductor and the second electric conductor at two ends respectively.

[0015] Optionally, the base has a first end facing the first electric power rail and a second end facing the second electric power rail, the first end is provided with the first power taking part, and the second end is provided with the second power taking part.

[0016] Optionally, the electric connector further comprises a partition piece for separating the first power taking part and the second power taking part.

[0017] Optionally, the first power taking part is provided with a plugboard, the first electric connection part and the second electric connection part are arranged on opposite sides of the plugboard respectively, the plugboard is inserted into the first electric power rail, and the first electric connection part and the second electric connection part are electrically connected with the corresponding first electric conductor respectively.

[0018] Optionally, the first electric connection part and the second electric connection part are arranged in a staggered manner in the first direction and the second direction.

[0019] Optionally, the second electric conductor extends to the second carrier of the second electric power rail along the first direction, the second power taking part is provided with a plug hole for inserting the second electric conductor, and the first electric connection part / second electric connection part partially extends into the plug hole to be electrically connected with the second electric conductor.

[0020] Optionally, the second power taking part is provided with an electric contact piece protruding along the first direction, and the electric contact piece extends into the second electric power rail to be electrically connected with the second electric conductor.

[0021] Another purpose of the utility model lies in providing a track system comprising the track module.

[0022] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a track system, which comprises a connecting device and the track module, and the connecting device is mechanically and electrically connected to the track module.

[0023] The track module of the utility model embodiment can electrically connect two adjacent electric power rails through an electric connector, the electric connector comprises two electric connection parts, one of the electric connection parts can be placed into one of the electric power rails along a first direction and electrically contact with an electric conductor in the electric power rail, and the other electric connection part can be placed into the other electric power rail along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and electrically contact with an electric conductor in the electric power rail, so that power is taken through plug-in connection in different directions to electrically connect two adjacent track sections, thereby realizing the electrical connection of the whole track module and achieving simple and convenient operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the track module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is an exploded view of the track module shown in FIG. 1;

[0026] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the first power rail;

[0027] Figure 4 is Figure 2 is a perspective view of the electrical connector shown in FIG. 2;

[0028] Figure 5 is Figure 4 is an exploded view of the electrical connector shown in FIG. 2;

[0029] Figure 6 is Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector shown in FIG. 2;

[0030] Figure 7 is an assembly view of the electrical connector and the first power rail;

[0031] Figure 8 is an assembly view of the electrical connector and the second power rail;

[0032] Figure 9 is Figure 1 is an enlarged view of the cross-sectional view of the track module shown in FIG. 1 at the electrical connector;

[0033] Figure 10 is Figure 9 is another angle cross-sectional view of the electrical connector shown in FIG. 2.

[0034] Reference signs:

[0035] 100 - track module;

[0036] 110 - mechanical rail, 1101 - assembly slot;

[0037] 120 - connecting plate;

[0038] 130 - first power rail, 1301 - first carrier, 1302 - first electrical conductor, 1303 - first profile, 1304 - gap, 1331 - groove;

[0039] 140 - second power rail, 1401 - second carrier, 1402 - second electrical conductor;

[0040] 150 - electrical connector, 1501 - base, 1511 - first receiving cavity, 1512 - second receiving cavity, 1513 - first end, 1514 - second end, 1515 - first power taking part, 1551 - plugboard, 1516 - second power taking part, 1561 - first jack, 1562 - second jack, 1502 - first electrical connection part, 1503 - second electrical connection part, 1504 - partition, 1505 - upper cover, 1506 - fastener. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model will be described in detail below with the help of the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0042] As Figures 1-2 shown, it is a track module 100 of the utility model embodiment. The track module 100 includes mechanical guide rail 110, connecting plate 120, power guide rail and electrical connector 150.

[0043] The track module 100 includes at least two track sections. Each track section includes mechanical guide rail 110, that is to say, mechanical guide rail 110 is provided with at least two. In the embodiment, mechanical guide rail 110 is two, and connecting plate 120 is mechanically connected with the two adjacent mechanical guide rails 110. Mechanical guide rail 110 is used as the skeleton of the track system, and the smoothness and straightness are ensured through precision machining, so as to provide stable running path for the connecting device. The connecting plate 120 is made of high-strength material, so as to ensure that the mechanical connection between the adjacent mechanical guide rails 110 is firm and reliable, and effectively resist vibration and impact.

[0044] It is to be known that the connecting device can be a lighting fixture, a camera, a signboard or the like, and the utility model does not limit it. These connecting devices can be directly mechanically and electrically connected to the track module 100, or can be mechanically and electrically connected to the track module 100 through a connecting structure or the like. The utility model does not limit it.

[0045] The mechanical guide rail 110 is provided with an assembly groove 1101, and the power guide rail is installed in the assembly groove 1101. Each track section includes a power guide rail. This design not only protects the power line from external interference, but also maintains the neatness and unity of the appearance of the track module 100. The design of the assembly groove 1101 facilitates the quick installation and replacement of the power guide rail, and improves the maintainability of the system. The power guide rail is provided with a plurality of electrical conductors, and the connecting device is in contact with the electrical conductors in the power guide rail, so as to realize power taking from any position of the track module 100.

[0046] The length direction of the track module 100 is defined as the first direction, the height direction of the track module 100 is defined as the second direction, and the width direction of the track module 100 is defined as the third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0047] In this embodiment, the power rail includes a first power rail 130 and a second power rail 140. The first power rail 130 and the second power rail 140 are respectively installed in the mounting slots 1101 of the corresponding mechanical rails 110. The electrical connector 150 is electrically connected to the first power rail 130 and the second power rail 140.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, the first power rail 130 includes a first carrier 1301 and a first electrical conductor 1302 fixed in the first carrier 1301 and extending along a first direction.

[0049] The first power rail 130 is generally comb-shaped and includes a plurality of first profiles 1303 protruding from the first carrier 1301. The first profiles 1303 are integrally formed with the first carrier 1301 and extend in the same direction as the first carrier 1301. A gap 1304 is provided between two adjacent first profiles 1303 for the insertion of a power connector 150, so as to realize the fixation and electrical connection between the first power rail 130 and the power connector 150.

[0050] In the third direction, in each gap 1304, the side of each first profile 1303 is provided with a groove 1331 communicating with the gap 1304, and the grooves 1331 on two adjacent first profiles 1303 are staggered. That is to say, there are at least two staggered grooves 1331 in the same gap 1304.

[0051] The first electrical conductor 1302 is housed in the groove 1331 for electrical connection with the electrical connector 150. In this embodiment, the first electrical conductor 1302 protrudes from the groove 1331 into the gap 1304, so as to be at least partially exposed in the gap 1304. This allows for better electrical connection with the electrical connector 150, ensuring sufficient contact between the first electrical conductor 1302 and the electrical connector 150, and avoiding unstable connection. This ensures that each groove 1331 contains a first electrical conductor 1302. The more grooves 1331 in the same gap 1304, the more first electrical conductors 1302 can be installed. Depending on the different requirements of the track module 100, different numbers of grooves 1331 can be provided in the same gap 1304; this invention does not limit this.

[0052] In the embodiment, each of the first profiles 1303 is provided with two grooves 1331 which are opposite to each other (i.e. the opening directions are opposite) and staggered with each other. One of the grooves 1331 is open towards the gap 1304, and the other is away from the gap 1304. On the two adjacent first profiles 1303, the opening directions of the grooves 1331 at the same height are the same. That is, the grooves 1331 on the two adjacent first profiles 1303 in the same gap 1304 are staggered with each other in the second direction. The first power rail 130 has two rows of grooves 1331 in total, and the opening directions of the grooves 1331 in the same row are the same, while the opening directions of the grooves 1331 in different rows are opposite. In this way, it is ensured that only one first electric conductor 1302 at the same height is electrically connected with the electric connector 150 in the same gap 1304, so as to avoid the circuit confusion. Of course, the heights of the grooves 1331 on the adjacent first profiles 1303 are not limited to the same height, and can be adjusted according to actual needs, which is not limited in the utility model.

[0053] As shown in Figure 9 , the second power rail 140 includes a second carrier 1401 and a second electric conductor 1402 fixed in the second carrier 1401 and extending along the first direction. The structure of the second power rail 140 is the same as that of the first power rail 130, which will not be described here.

[0054] The electric connector 150 is provided with at least one, which includes two electric connection parts electrically connecting the power rails in the two track sections. In the embodiment, the electric connector 150 is provided with one.

[0055] One of the electric connection parts of the electric connector 150 can be inserted into one of the power rails along the first direction and electrically connected with the electric conductor therein. The other electric connection part of the electric connector 150 can be inserted into the other power rail along the second direction and electrically connected with the electric conductor therein, so as to electrically connect the two adjacent track sections.

[0056] In the embodiment, the electric connector 150 is inserted into the first power rail 130 along the second direction, so as to be electrically connected with the first electric conductor 1302 arranged in the groove 1331 of the first power rail 130. The second power rail 140 is inserted into the electric connector 150 along the first direction, so as to electrically connect the electric connector 150 with the second electric conductor 1402 in the groove 1331 of the second power rail 140. In this way, the first electric conductor 1302, the electric connector 150 and the second electric conductor 1402 are electrically connected with each other.

[0057] As shown in Figures 4-5 , the electric connector 150 includes a base 1501, a first electric connection part 1502 and a second electric connection part 1503.

[0058] like Figure 6 As shown, the base 1501 has a plurality of first receiving cavities 1511 and second receiving cavities 1512 extending along a first direction. A first electrical connection portion 1502 is received in the first receiving cavity 1511, and its two ends are electrically connected to a first electrical conductor 1302 and a second electrical conductor 1402, respectively. A second electrical connection portion 1503 is received in the second receiving cavity 1512, and its two ends are electrically connected to the first electrical conductor 1302 and the second electrical conductor 1402, respectively. The first receiving cavities 1511 and the second receiving cavity 1512 are arranged side by side and spaced apart, so that the first electrical connection portions 1502 and the second electrical connection portions 1503 are also arranged side by side and spaced apart.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, the base 1501 has a first end 1513 facing the first power rail 130 and a second end 1514 facing the second power rail 140. The first end 1513 is provided with a first power take-off portion 1515, and the second end 1514 is provided with a second power take-off portion 1516. The first power take-off portion 1515 is disposed corresponding to the first power rail, and the second power take-off portion 1516 is disposed corresponding to the second power rail 140. That is, the electrical connector 150 is electrically connected to the first electrical conductor 1302 through the first power take-off portion 1515, and the electrical connector 150 is electrically connected to the second electrical conductor 1402 through the second power take-off portion 1516.

[0060] The first power-taking section 1515 is provided with a plug plate 1551. A first electrical connection portion 1502 and a second electrical connection portion 1503 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the plug plate 1551. In this embodiment, the opposite sides of the plug plate 1551 are respectively provided with receiving grooves (not shown) for accommodating the first electrical connection portion 1502 and the second electrical connection portion 1503. In the third direction, the first electrical connection portion 1502 and the second electrical connection portion 1503 at least partially protrude from the receiving grooves to better make electrical contact with the first electrical conductor 1302.

[0061] like Figure 7 As shown, the insert plate 1551 is inserted into the gap 1304 of the first power rail 130 along the second direction. The first electrical connection portion 1502 and the second electrical connection portion 1503 are electrically connected to the corresponding first electrical conductor 1302. It can be understood that since the first electrical conductors 1302 in the same gap 1304 are staggered in the second direction, the corresponding first electrical connection portions 1502 and second electrical connection portions 1503 located on opposite sides of the same insert plate 1551 are also staggered in the second direction.

[0062] Preferably, the first electrical connection part 1502 and the second electrical connection part 1503 are also staggered in the first direction. In this way, the first electrical connection part 1502 and the second electrical connection part 1503 can be prevented from contacting each other when the track module 100 is connected, thereby avoiding circuit disorder, and at the same time reducing the width of the track module 100 to a certain extent.

[0063] In the present embodiment, the second electrical conductor 1402 extends beyond the second carrier 1401 in the first direction. The second power take-off 1516 is provided with a socket into which the second electrical conductor 1402 is inserted, and the first electrical connection part 1502 / second electrical connection part 1503 partially extends into the socket to electrically connect with the second electrical conductor 1402.

[0064] In the present embodiment, two rows of wires are provided, and therefore two rows of sockets are correspondingly provided. In other embodiments, if only one row of wires is provided, only one row of sockets needs to be provided.

[0065] As shown in Figure 4 In the present embodiment, the second power take-off 1516 is provided with a first socket 1561 and a second socket 1562. The first electrical connection part 1502 partially extends into the first socket 1561, and the second electrical connection part 1503 partially extends into the second socket 1562. It can be understood that the first socket 1561 and the second socket 1562 are also staggered in the second direction.

[0066] As shown in Figure 8 The second electrical conductor 1402 is inserted into the electrical connector 150 in the first direction. The second electrical conductor 1402 staggered in the second direction is inserted into the first socket 1561 and the second socket 1562, respectively, and electrically connected with the first electrical connection part 1502 and the second electrical connection part 1503 therein, respectively.

[0067] In another embodiment, the second power take-off 1516 is provided with an electrical contact (not shown) protruding in the first direction. The electrical contact is directly inserted into the second electrical conductor 1402 to electrically connect with the second electrical conductor 1402.

[0068] In another embodiment, the second power take-off 1516 is provided with an electrical contact protruding in the first direction, and the end of the second electrical conductor 1402 is provided with a connection end cover, and the end of the connection end cover is provided with a slot corresponding to the electrical contact. The electrical contact is inserted into the slot to electrically connect with the second electrical conductor 1402.

[0069] The electrical connector 150 further comprises a partition 1504. The partition 1504 is arranged between the first power take-off 1515 and the second power take-off 1516 to separate the first power take-off 1515 and the second power take-off 1516. In this way, the first electrical conductor 1302 and the second electrical conductor 1402 can be effectively prevented from contacting each other, thereby preventing the occurrence of circuit disorder.

[0070] As shown in Figure 5 The electric connector 150 further comprises an upper cover 1505 covering the base 1501. The upper cover 1505 protects the first electric connection part 1502 and the second electric connection part 1503 accommodated in the base 1501. The upper cover 1505 is further provided with a wire hole (not shown) through which the electric wire is inserted into the base 1501 to be electrically connected with the first electric connection part 1502 and the second electric connection part 1503 to supply power to the entire power rail.

[0071] As shown in Figure 10 The electric connector 150 is fixedly connected with the connecting plate 120. After the electric connector 150 is inserted into the first power rail 130, the electric connector 150 is further fixedly connected with the first power rail 130. In the embodiment, the electric connector 150 is fixedly connected with the connecting plate 120 and the first power rail 130 through the fastener 1506. Alternatively, the electric connector 150 can be fixed only on the power rail (the first power rail 130 or the second power rail 140). In other embodiments, other connection modes such as buckling can also be used.

[0072] In the installation of the track module 100, first, the connecting plate 120 is connected with one mechanical rail 110, for example, the connecting plate 120 is connected with the mechanical rail 110 on which the first power rail 130 is installed, then the electric connector 150 is installed, the plugboard 1551 of the electric connector 150 is inserted into the gap 1304 at the end of the first power rail 130 along the second direction to be electrically connected with the first electric conductor 1302, then the electric connector 150 is fixedly connected with the connecting plate 120 and the first power rail 130 through the fastener 1506, finally, the mechanical rail 110 on which the second power rail 140 is installed is connected with the mechanical rail 110, the connecting plate 120 is connected with the two mechanical rails 110, at this time, the second electric conductor 1402 is inserted into the first insertion hole 1561 and the second insertion hole 1562 along the first direction to be electrically connected with the electric connector 150, thus the connection and power supply of the two power rails are realized.

[0073] In summary, the track module 100 of the embodiment of the utility model realizes the electrical connection of the first power rail 130 and the second power rail 140 through the electric connector 150, and the second power rail 140 is inserted into the electric connector 150 along the first direction, and the electric connector 150 is inserted into the first power rail 130 along the second direction perpendicular to the first direction, thus the connection and power supply of the track module 100 are realized, and the mode of inserting and taking power along two different directions makes the operation simpler and more convenient.

[0074] The above examples are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not limiting. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application.

Claims

1. A track module, characterized in that, include: At least two track segments, each track segment including an electric rail, wherein the electric rail is provided with a plurality of electrical conductors extending along a first direction; At least one electrical connector (150) includes two electrical connection portions electrically connecting the power rails in the two track segments; One electrical connection portion of the electrical connector (150) can be inserted into one of the power rails along a first direction and make electrical contact with the electrical conductor therein; the other electrical connection portion of the electrical connector (150) can be inserted into another power rail along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and make electrical contact with the electrical conductor therein, so as to electrically connect two adjacent rail segments.

2. The track module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power rail includes a first power rail (130) and a second power rail (140). The first power rail (130) includes a first electrical conductor (1302) extending along a first direction, and the second power rail (140) includes a second electrical conductor (1402) extending along the first direction.

3. The track module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrical connector (150) includes: The base (1501) is provided with a plurality of first receiving cavities (1511) and second receiving cavities (1512) extending along a first direction; The first electrical connection part (1502) is housed in the first receiving cavity (1511), and its two ends are electrically connected to the first electrical conductor (1302) and the second electrical conductor (1402) respectively. The second electrical connection part (1503) is housed in the second receiving cavity (1512), and its two ends are electrically connected to the first electrical conductor (1302) and the second electrical conductor (1402) respectively.

4. The track module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base (1501) has a first end (1513) facing the first power rail (130) and a second end (1514) facing the second power rail (140). The first end (1513) is provided with a first power take-off part (1515), and the second end (1514) is provided with a second power take-off part (1516).

5. The track module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electrical connector (150) further includes a separator (1504) that separates the first power take-off portion (1515) and the second power take-off portion (1516).

6. The track module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first power-taking part (1515) is provided with a plug plate (1551), and the first electrical connection part (1502) and the second electrical connection part (1503) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the plug plate (1551). The plug plate (1551) is inserted into the first power rail (130), and the first electrical connection part (1502) and the second electrical connection part (1503) are respectively electrically connected to the corresponding first electrical conductor (1302).

7. The track module according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The first electrical connection portion (1502) and the second electrical connection portion (1503) are offset in both the first and second directions.

8. The track module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second electrical conductor (1402) extends along a first direction to a second carrier (1401) beyond the second power rail (140). The second power take-up part (1516) is provided with a socket for the second electrical conductor (1402) to be inserted. The first electrical connection part (1502) / the second electrical connection part (1503) extends into the socket to be electrically connected to the second electrical conductor (1402).

9. The track module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second power-taking part (1516) is provided with an electrical contact protruding along a first direction, the electrical contact extending into the second power rail (140) to be electrically connected to the second electrical conductor (1402).

10. A track system, characterized in that, It includes a connecting device and a track module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the connecting device is mechanically and electrically connected to the track module.

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