Light bar and decorative product comprising same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a light bar and a decorative product comprising the same. The decorative article includes a support structure, a plurality of needles connected to the support structure, and a light bar. The light bar includes a flexible wire secured to the needle and a plurality of light sources. Each light source includes at least two leads electrically coupled to the flexible wire. The leads of the light sources disposed at different heights of the decorative article include different lengths.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to a decorative article, and more particularly to the design of a light bar for a decorative article. BACKGROUND

[0002] Many households will have decorative articles placed in the living room or bedroom, or hung on the door, fence, railing as a decorative article. Examples of these decorative articles include Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, etc. Various types of small decorative pieces, such as lights, wire, decorative balls, icicles, and figurines, can be used to beautify these decorative articles. Although the types and materials of the decorations have evolved over time, there are still some aspects of these decorative articles that need further improvement, particularly those that utilize light to enhance the aesthetic effect of the decorative articles. SUMMARY

[0003] The first aspect of the present utility model discusses a decorative article, which includes: a support structure; a plurality of needles connected to the support structure; and a light bar. The light bar includes a flexible wire secured to the support structure or the needles; and a plurality of light sources. Each light source includes at least two leads electrically connected to the flexible wire. The leads of the light sources disposed at different heights of the article have different lengths.

[0004] The second aspect of the present utility model discusses a decorative article, which includes: a main body; and a light bar. The light bar includes: a flexible wire; a plurality of light sources, wherein each of the light sources includes at least two leads electrically connected to the flexible wire; and a plurality of connectors that direct the leads of the individual light sources to the flexible wire. The leads of the light sources are disposed at different heights of the main body.

[0005] The third aspect of the present utility model discusses a light bar, which includes: a flexible wire; a plurality of light sources electrically connected to the flexible wire, wherein each of the light sources includes at least two leads; and a plurality of connectors that electrically connect the leads of the individual light sources to the flexible wire. The leads of the light sources at different positions of the flexible wire have different lengths. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0006] The utility model aspects can best be understood from the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the various structures were not drawn to scale according to standard practice in the industry. In fact, the dimensions of many of the structures can be arbitrarily enlarged or reduced for the sake of clarity.

[0007] Figure 1 According to some embodiments, a perspective view of an article is shown.

[0008] Figure 2Aand 2B A schematic view of a lightbar according to some embodiments.

[0009] Figure 3 A schematic view of a lightbar according to some embodiments.

[0010] Figure 4 and Figure 5 A schematic view of a lightbar according to some embodiments.

[0011] Figure 6A and 6B A perspective view of two articles according to some embodiments.

[0012] Figure 6C A schematic view of a lightbar according to some embodiments.

[0013] Figure 7 A perspective view of an article is shown according to some embodiments.

[0014] Figure 8A A perspective view of a support structure of an article is shown according to some embodiments.

[0015] Figure 8B and 8C Exploded and assembled views of a support structure and a lightbar of an article are shown according to some embodiments.

[0016] Figure 9A Exploded views of a support structure and a light source of an article are shown according to some embodiments.

[0017] Figure 9B Exploded views of a lightbar and a needle cluster of an article are shown according to some embodiments.

[0018] In the following detailed description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments can be practiced without some of these details, or with other details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to simplify the figures. Additionally, identical reference numerals are used throughout the figures to indicate similar elements, and descriptions of the same elements can not be repeated in each figure. In some instances, details of well-known structures and devices are not set forth in order to simplify the figures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 614,736, filed December 26, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0020] The following description provides many different specific examples or implementations of the provided subject matter. The following description includes specific examples of elements and / or arrangements of elements in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. It will be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that the application can be practiced without incorporating all of the specific details of the description. For example, the following description can include specific examples of forming a first feature on or over a second feature. Such examples can include specific embodiments in which the first and second features are in direct contact, and also embodiments in which one or more additional features can be formed between the first and second features such that the first and second features are not in direct contact. Further, the present application can be repeated with reference numeral and / or letter designations in various examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not itself serve as a limitation of the various specific embodiments and / or configurations discussed.

[0021] Moreover, spatially relative terms, such as "beneath", "below", "lower", "above", "upper", and the like, can be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The devices can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative terms used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0022] As used herein, the terms "first", "second", and "third" can describe many different elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections, and are not limited to the above. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "first", "second", and "third" as used herein do not imply a sequence or order.

[0023] As used herein, the term "connected" can be interpreted as "electrically connected", and the term "coupled" can also be interpreted as "electrically coupled". The terms "connected" and "coupled" can also be used to indicate that two or more elements cooperate or interact with each other. The term "coupled" or "connected" used throughout the present application can also refer to a physical or electrical connection between two or more objects. These objects can also be referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" through data or information exchange. These "coupled" or "connected" objects can be in direct contact in some cases, or indirectly contact through other intervening objects.

[0024] While the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of the present application are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any numerical value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. Moreover, as used herein, the terms "about" or "substantially" will generally mean within 10%, 5%, 1%, or 0.5% of a known value or range. Alternatively, when used by those skilled in the art, the terms "about", "substantial" or "substantially" mean within standard acceptable error for the devices being employed to convey the quantity. Unless otherwise clear from context, all numerical ranges, amounts, values and percentages, such as amounts of materials, durations, temperatures, operational conditions, proportions of components, etc., set forth in this document are to be interpreted as approximations based on the teaching of the specification to the extent possible. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the present application and appended claims as set forth are not intended to be limited to the specific values recited therein. At least, each numerical parameter should at least be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. In this document, ranges can be expressed as from one endpoint to another endpoint or between two endpoints. Unless otherwise indicated, all ranges disclosed herein are inclusive of the endpoints.

[0025] Figure 1 According to some embodiments, a three-dimensional representation of an article 10 is displayed. Figure 1 The article 10 is shown in the example of a decorative item, such as a small-sized Christmas tree set suitable for a table-top decoration. Although not shown separately, other types of artificial decorative items are within the intended scope of the present application.

[0026] The article 10 includes a body 102 and a base 104 supporting the body 102. According to some embodiments, the body 102 includes a support structure 110 and a plurality of needle leaves 112 or branches fixed, connected or attached to the support structure 110. The body 102 or the support structure 110 is supported by the base 104 and extends upwardly from the base 104, with the needle leaves 112 extending radially outwardly from the support structure 110. Throughout the present application, the support structure 110 can include a trunk, stem, branch and any other structure of the article 10 to serve as a support for other components, such as the needle leaves 112. The needle leaves 112 can mimic the needle-like leaves of a needle-leaf tree and include a needle-like shape. The tips of these needle leaves 112 can form a conical profile or surface 116 of the article 10. According to some embodiments, for another type of decorative item, the needle leaves 112 are replaced by leaves 112.

[0027] According to some specific embodiments, article 10 includes one or more decorative elements attached thereto or suspended thereon. For example, article 10 includes one or more light strips 120 fixed thereto. Figure 1 One light strip 120 is shown for illustrative purposes only; other numbers of light strips 120 are also within the scope of this invention.

[0028] According to some specific embodiments, the light strip 120 includes a flexible conductor 122 and a plurality of light sources 124 electrically connected to the flexible conductor 122. According to some specific embodiments, the light strip 120 further includes a plurality of connectors 126 electrically guiding each of the light sources 124 to the flexible conductor 122. Figure 1 It was not shown separately, but Figure 3 (as shown in the image).

[0029] According to some embodiments, the base 104 includes a battery 130 therein. The base 104 may also include a battery holder (not shown separately) for receiving the battery 130. The battery 130 is configured to power the light strip 120. According to some embodiments, the base 104 further includes a switch (not shown separately) configured between the battery (or battery holder) and a flexible wire 122 for controlling the on and off of the light strip 120. According to some embodiments, the base 104 may additionally or further include a power socket 140 configured to power the battery 130 or directly power the light strip 120 from an external power source, such as mains power, an electronic device, or a portable power source. The power socket 140 may be a USB connector or other type of charging connector. According to some embodiments, the configuration of the base 104 and the battery 130 makes the article 10 suitable as a desktop decoration, and the height of the article 10 may not exceed about 50 centimeters (cm), for example, the height of the article 10 ranges from about 10 centimeters to about 40 centimeters. The use of the light strip 120 can greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of the product 10 through the light source 124. According to some specific embodiments, the light source 124 includes a light-emitting element 1242 or a bulb positioned close to the tip of the needle 112 of the product 10 and away from the support structure 110 of the product 10. In this way, the luminous effect of the light strip 120 on the product 10 becomes more prominent, especially when the product 10 is displayed against a dark background.

[0030] Figure 2A and 2B This is a schematic diagram of a light strip 120 according to some specific embodiments. According to some specific embodiments, Figure 2A The display shows an independent light strip 120 in a straight position, and Figure 2B The indicator light strip 120 is wrapped around the outer portion of the support structure 110 of the article 10. (Reference) Figure 2AThe flexible wire 122 functions as a power channel and connection hub for the light sources 124 (e.g., exemplary light sources 124A, 124B, 124C, 124D, 124E, and 124F), each of which includes a light emitting element 1242 (e.g., exemplary light emitting elements 1242A, 1242B, 1242C, 1242D, 1242E, and 1242F) and a plurality of pairs of leads 1244 (e.g., exemplary leads 1244A, 1244B, 1244C, 1244D, 1244E, and 1244F). According to some embodiments, the light emitting elements 1242 can be formed of light emitting diodes (LEDs), light bulbs, or other suitable light emitting devices. According to some embodiments, the conductive core layer of the flexible wire 122 and the leads 1244 are formed of a conductive material, such as aluminum, copper, silver, gold, tungsten, iron, tin, or other suitable conductive material. According to some embodiments, the leads 1244 are formed of a hard material, such as metal, and are configured to extend in a predetermined direction and support the light emitting elements 1242. According to some embodiments, the leads 1244 are formed of a non-flexible material.

[0031] According to some embodiments, the light sources 124A-F are electrically connected to the flexible wire 122 via the electrical connection of each pair of leads 1244A-F to the flexible wire 122. The electrical connection can be achieved via soldering or via electrical attachment of a connector or adapter. In addition, the position at which the light sources 124A-F are electrically connected to the flexible wire 122 is suitably determined. According to some embodiments, when the flexible wire 122 is straightened, the light sources 124A, 124B, 124E, 124F, 124C, and 124D of adjacent pairs are spaced apart from each other by distances or intervals SI, S2, S3, S4, and S5, respectively, on the flexible wire 122. The distances SI-S5 can be determined according to the orientation of the light sources 124A-F when they are suspended on the surface 116 of the article 10. The distances SI-S5 can be substantially equal to or different from each other.

[0032] According to some embodiments, the lengths of the leads 1244 of the different light sources 124 are different, and depend on the position of the light sources 124 on the light bar 120, or on the height on the article 10 when it is attached to the article 10. The leads 1244A, 1244B, 1244C, 1244D, 1244E and 1244F can have lengths LI, L2, L3, L4, L5 and L6, respectively. According to some embodiments, the lengths LI to L6 of the respective leads 1244A to 1244F are adjusted so that when the light bar 120 is wrapped around the outer portion of the support structure 110, the light emitting elements 1242A to 1242F can be arranged in close proximity to, or just at, the tips of the needle leaves 112, away from the support structure 110 of the article 10. The configuration of the lengths LI to L6 allows the light emitting elements 1242 to be as close as possible to the profile or surface 116 of the needle leaves 112. According to some embodiments, the lengths LI to L6 of the respective leads 1244A to 1244F of the respective light sources 124A to 124F away from the support structure 110, corresponding to the respective tips of the needle leaves 112, are substantially equal to the distances LI to L6 between the support structure 110 and the tips of the needle leaves 112 away from the support structure 110 where the light emitting elements 1242A to 1242F are arranged. With the appropriate configuration of the lengths LI to L6 of the respective leads 1244A to 1244F, the light emitting elements 1242A to 1242F are not obstructed by the needle leaves 112 of the article 10, and thus the light emitting performance of the light sources 124A to 124F can be improved.

[0033] As previously mentioned, the flexible wire 122 is wrapped around the outer portion of the support structure 110, and the leads 1244A to 1244F extend outwardly to be close to the surface 116 of the needle leaves 112, so that the light emitting elements 1242A to 1242F can be arranged as close as possible to the surface 116 of the needle leaves 112. According to some embodiments, the surface 116 of the needle leaves 112 has a conical shape. In other words, the horizontal distance between the support structure 110 and the surface 116 increases with the position going down, from the top of the article 10 to the bottom of the article 10. Thus, for the respective light sources 124A, 124B, 124E, 124F, 124C and 124D, the lengths LI, L2, L5, L6, L3 and L4 increase monotonously from the top of the article 10 to the bottom of the article 10, or equivalently from the first end of the light bar 120 to the second end of the light bar 120.

[0034] Reference is made to Figure 2BSince light emitting elements 1242C and 1242D are configured closer to the bottom of article 10 than light emitting elements 1242A, 1242B, 1242E and 1242F, lengths L3 and L4 of respective leads 1244C and 1244D are greater than lengths LI, L2, L5 and L6 of leads 1244A, 1244B, 1244E and 1244F, respectively. According to some embodiments, lengths L3 and L4 are substantially equal when light emitting elements 1242C and 1242D are configured at substantially equal heights of article 10. Similarly, since light emitting elements 1242A and 1242B are configured closer to the top of article 10 than light emitting elements 1242C, 1242D, 1242E and 1242F, lengths LI and L2 of respective leads 1244A and 1244B are less than lengths L3, L4, L5 and L6 of respective leads 1244C, 1244D, 1244E and 1244F. According to some embodiments, lengths LI and L2 are substantially equal when light emitting elements 1242A and 1242B are configured at substantially equal heights of article 10.

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a light bar 120 according to some embodiments of the present application. Light bar 120 includes a flexible wire 122, a demonstration light source 124 and a demonstration connector 126. Flexible wire 122 can include two wires 122-1 and 122-2 arranged adjacent to each other. Wires 122-1 and 122-2 can be configured to supply power and ground to light source 124, respectively. According to some embodiments, flexible wire 122 is configured to supply direct current (DC) power provided by a battery 130 or an electrical outlet 140.

[0036] According to some embodiments, connector 126 is configured to guide leads 1244 of light source 124 to flexible wire 122. According to some embodiments, connector 126 includes a dual pin socket having a first slot 126-1 and a second slot 126-2, and light source 124 includes two leads 1244-1 and 1244-2. First slot 126-1 and second slot 126-2 are configured at predetermined locations to receive and guide leads 1244-1 and 1244-2 such that wires 122-1 and 122-2 can be aligned with leads 1244-1 and 1244-2, respectively. In addition, connector 126 includes an electrically insulating frame configured to protect electrically conductive portions of leads 1244-1, 1244-2 and wires 122-1, 122-2 from external contamination or unwanted short circuits. See Figure 2B and Figure 3When the flexible wires 122 are wrapped around the outer portion of the support structure 110, the connectors 126 are configured to be close to the outer portion of the support structure 110. As a result, the lengths LI to L6 of the respective leads 1244A to 1244F are substantially equal to the distances LI to L6 between the support structure 110 and the tips of the needle leaves 112.

[0037] The existing connectors for electrically connecting the flexible wires 122 to the light sources 124 have been widely used in various industrial and consumer electronic applications. The uniform pin count of these connectors is equal to or greater than six. The disadvantage of using these existing uniform connectors is that the actual connector size of these six-pin connectors is much larger than the diameter of the flexible wires 122 and the volume of the light sources 124. The size of the existing six-pin sockets is also disproportionate compared to the size of a table-top sized Christmas tree. Therefore, it is difficult, if not impossible, to hide the existing six-pin sockets as connectors within the needle leaves 112. Due to the presence of these bulky six-pin sockets, the aesthetic effect of the article 10 is severely degraded.

[0038] In contrast, the proposed connectors 126 include a two-pin socket design that eliminates all unnecessary parts of the existing connectors that would otherwise occupy the limited space in the article and give the viewer an uncomfortable visual experience. According to some embodiments, this minimized design of the connectors 126 is critical for a table-top sized Christmas tree having a height of less than about 50 centimeters, because all components of such a table-top sized Christmas tree should be scaled down to maintain the overall aesthetic effect of the article.

[0039] Furthermore, the existing Christmas trees, especially the table-top sized table-top Christmas trees, can only manually set the light emitting elements of the light sources close to the tips of the needle leaves, away from the support structure of the article. As a result, the uniformity and efficiency of manually setting the light sources close to the tips of the article are not satisfactory. In contrast, by properly designing the lengths of the leads 1244 of the respective light sources 124, the proposed article 10 as a Christmas tree can accurately set the light sources 124 away from the support structure 110 at the respective light emitting elements 1242 located at the tips of the needle leaves, improving the manufacturing efficiency. Since the task of assembling and setting the light sources 124 can be accomplished by automated equipment, the cost of the proposed article 10 can be reduced and the performance of the proposed article 10 can be improved accordingly.

[0040] According to some embodiments, the plurality of light sources 124 can be electrically connected to the flexible wires 122 in parallel or in series. In a parallel configuration, one of the pair of leads 1244-1 (or 1244-2) of each light source 124 is directly electrically connected to the wire 122-1 (or 122-2) and receives substantially equal supply voltage from the battery 130 or the power outlet 140, while the other of the pair of leads 1244-2 (or 1244-1) is electrically connected to the wire 122-2 (or 122-1) and grounded. In the parallel configuration, the wire 122-1 (or 122-2) that delivers power is arranged to provide a predetermined supply voltage to each light source 124, while the current level of the wire 122-1 (or 122-2) is evenly distributed to all connected light sources 124.

[0041] In a series configuration, one of the pair of leads 1244-1 (or 1244-2) of each light source 124 is electrically connected to the wire 122-1 (or 122-2) through an intermediate light source 124 between the light source 124 and the battery 130 or the power outlet 140 and receives substantially equal supply voltage from the battery 130 or the power outlet 140, while the other of the pair of leads 1244-2 (or 1244-1) is electrically connected to the wire 122-2 (or 122-1) and grounded. In the series configuration, the wire 122-1 (or 122-2) that delivers power is arranged to provide a predetermined supply voltage to each light source 124, while the total voltage level of the wire 122-1 (or 122-2) is evenly distributed to all connected light sources 124.

[0042] Figure 4 A schematic view of a light bar 120 according to some embodiments of the present application. Figure 4 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1 is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for the sake of brevity. Figure 3 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1 is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for the sake of brevity. Figure 4 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1 is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for the sake of brevity. Figure 3 The main difference between the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1 and the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A is that the flexible wire 122, the light source 124 and the connector 126 are respectively replaced by their three-wire counterparts, i.e., the flexible wire 132, the light source 134 and the connector 136.

[0043] According to some embodiments, the light source 134 includes the light emitting element 1342 and a set of leads 1344 including leads 1344-1, 1344-2, and 1344-3. The leads 1344-1 and 1344-2 can have similar materials and configurations as the leads 1244-1 and 1244-2, while the additional lead 1344-3 is provided for additional functionality. In a single-color configuration of the light emitting element 1342, the lead 1344-3 is used to provide a control signal to control the blinking pattern or switching period of the light emitting element 1342. In addition, in a dual-color configuration of the light emitting element 1342, the leads 1344-1 (or 1344-2) and 1344-3 can be used to deliver power to the first color component and the second color component of the dual-color light emitting element 1342, respectively.

[0044] According to some embodiments, the flexible leads 132 include leads 132-1, 132-2, and 132-3. The leads 132-1 and 132-2 have similar materials and configurations as the leads 122-1 and 122-2. In a single-color configuration of the light emitting element 1342, the additional lead 132-3 can be used to deliver power or signals for additional purposes, such as providing a control signal for determining the blinking pattern or switching period of the light emitting element. In addition, in a dual-color configuration of the light emitting element 1342, the leads 132-1 (or 132-2) and 132-3 are used to deliver power to the first color component and the second color component of the dual-color light emitting element 1342, respectively.

[0045] According to some embodiments, the connector 136 is a three-lead connector including three slots 136-1, 136-2, and 136-3. The three slots 136-1, 136-2, and 136-3 are used to receive the three leads 1344-1, 1344-2, and 1344-3 and align the leads 1344-1, 1344-2, and 1344-3 with the leads 132-1, 132-2, and 132-3, respectively, in other alignment orders. The slots 136-1, 136-2, and 136-3 can be arranged in a straight line shape or different shapes.

[0046] Figure 5 A schematic view of a light bar 120 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1B, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for brevity. Figure 3 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1B, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for brevity. Figure 4 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1B, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for brevity. Figure 5 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1B, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for brevity. Figure 3 The light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A is similar to the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1B, and thus the description of these similar components will not be repeated for brevity. Figure 4 The main difference between the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1A and the light bar 120 shown in FIG. 1B is that the flexible leads 122, the light source 124, and the connector 126 are replaced by four-lead counterparts, i.e., the flexible leads 142, the light source 144, and the connector 146, respectively.

[0047] According to some embodiments, the light source 144 includes a light emitting element 1442 and a set of leads 1444 including leads 1444-1, 1444-2, 1444-3, and 1444-4. The leads 1444-1 and 1444-2 can have similar materials and configurations as the leads 1244-1 and 1244-2, while the additional leads 1444-3 and 1444-4 are provided for additional functions. In a dual color configuration of the light emitting element 1442, the lead 1444-3 is used to provide a control signal to control the blinking pattern or switching cycle of the light emitting element 1442, and the leads 1444-1 and 1444-4 are used to deliver power to the first and second color components of the dual color light emitting element 1442, respectively. In addition, in a tri-color configuration of the light emitting element 1442, the leads 1444-1 (or 1444-2), 1444-3, and 1444-4 can be used to deliver power to the first, second, and third color components of the dual color light emitting element 1442, respectively.

[0048] According to some embodiments, the flexible wire 142 includes wires 142-1, 142-2, 142-3, and 142-4. The wires 142-1 and 142-2 have similar materials and configurations as the wires 122-1 and 122-2. In a dual color configuration of the light emitting element 1442, the additional wire 142-3 is used to deliver power or signals for additional uses, such as providing a control signal to determine the blinking pattern or switching cycle of the light source 134, and the wire 142-1 (or 142-2) and the additional wire 142-4 are used to deliver power to the first and second color components of the dual color light emitting element 1442, respectively. In addition, in a tri-color configuration of the light emitting element 1442, the wires 142-1 (or 142-2), 142-3, and 142-4 are used to deliver power to the first, second, and third color components of the dual color light emitting element 1442, respectively.

[0049] According to some embodiments, the connector 146 is a four-wire connector including four slots 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, and 146-4. The four slots 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, and 146-4 are used to receive the four leads 1444-1, 1444-2, 1444-3, and 1444-4 and align the leads 1444-1, 1444-2, 1444-3, and 1444-4 with the wires 142-1, 142-2, 142-3, and 142-4, respectively, in other alignment orders. The slots 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, and 146-4 can be arranged in a straight line shape or different shapes.

[0050] Figure 6A and 6Bare perspective views of a wreath article 20 and a garland 30, respectively, according to some embodiments. Reference is made to Figure 6A , the wreath 20 is provided with a plurality of needle leaves 112 connected to one or more support structures 110 and one or more light bars 120 (not shown separately in Figure 6A , but shown in Figure 6C ). The needle leaves 112 can be configured to form a ring or circular shape from a top view perspective. The light bar 120 comprises a plurality of light sources 124 attached thereto and passing through the gaps between the needle leaves 112. According to some embodiments, the light sources 124 are configured on the same side of the wreath 20. The needle leaves of the wreath 20 can form a multi-layered wreath 20, wherein the light sources 124 can be arranged in different depths or layers of the wreath 20, and some of the light sources 124 will be partially obscured by the needle leaves 112 of the wreath 20. The light of the light sources 124 can be emitted outwardly directly or indirectly through the gaps between the needle leaves 112 of the wreath 20.

[0051] Reference is made to Figure 6B , the garland 30 is provided with a plurality of needle leaves 112 connected to one or more support structures 110 and one or more light bars 120 (not shown separately in Figure 6B , but shown in Figure 6C ). Throughout the present utility model, the support structures 110 of the wreath 20 or the garland 30 are referred to as a type of stem of the wreath 20 or the garland 30. The needle leaves 112 can be configured to form a strip or elongated shape from a top view perspective. The light bar 120 comprises a plurality of light sources 124 attached thereto and interwoven with the needle leaves 112. According to some embodiments, the light sources 124 are configured on the same side of the garland 30. The needle leaves of the wreath 20 can form a multi-layered garland 30, wherein the light sources 124 can be arranged in different depths or layers of the garland 30, and some of the light sources 124 will be partially obscured by the needle leaves 112 of the garland 30. The light of the light sources 124 can be emitted outwardly directly or indirectly through the gaps between the needle leaves 112 of the garland 30.

[0052] Reference is made to Figure 6CThe flexible conductor 122 serves as a power channel and connection hub for the light sources 124 (e.g., exemplary light sources 124A, 124B, 124C, 124D, 124E, and 124F), wherein each light source 124 includes a light-emitting element 1242 (e.g., exemplary light-emitting elements 1242A, 1242B, 1242C, 1242D, 1242E, and 1242F) and multiple leads 1244 (e.g., exemplary leads 1244A, 1244B, 1244C, 1244D, 1244E, and 1244F). According to some embodiments, the light-emitting element 1242 may be formed of a light-emitting diode (LED), a light bulb, or another suitable light-emitting device. According to some embodiments, the conductive core layer of the flexible conductor 122 and the leads 1244 are formed of a conductive material, such as aluminum, copper, silver, gold, tungsten, iron, tin, or other suitable conductive materials.

[0053] According to some specific embodiments, light sources 124A to 124F are electrically connected to flexible conductor 122 via electrical connections between each lead 1244A to 1244F and the flexible conductor 122. This electrical connection can be achieved through a connector or adapter, similar to... Figures 3 to 5 The light strip 120 shown is achieved by soldering or electrical attachment via connectors 126, 136, or 146. Furthermore, the positions where the light sources 124A to 124F are electrically connected to the flexible conductor 122 are determined to be appropriate. According to some specific embodiments, adjacent pairs of light sources 124A, 124B, 124C, 124D, 124E, and 124F are spaced apart on the flexible conductor 122 by distances or intervals S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6, respectively. Distances S2 to S6 can be determined based on the positions of the light sources 124A to 124F on the wreath 20 or ring 30. Distances S2 to S6 can be substantially equal or different from each other.

[0054] According to some specific embodiments, the light-emitting element 1242 or bulb of each light source 124 is configured close to the tip of the needle 112 of the wreath 20 or garland 30, and away from the corresponding support structure 110. In this way, the luminous effect of the light strip 120 on the wreath 20 or garland 30 becomes more prominent, especially when the wreath 20 or garland 30 is displayed against a darker background. According to some specific embodiments, since the distance between the support structure 110 of the wreath 20 or garland 30 and the tip of the needle 112 is substantially equal for most needles 112, the lengths L1 to L6 of the leads 1244A to 1244F are made substantially equal.

[0055] According to some embodiments, the lengths of the leads 1244 of the different light sources 124 are different, depending on the position of the light sources 124 on the light bar 120, or depending on the position of the light sources 124 spread within the wreath 20 or the garland 30. The leads 1244A, 1244B, 1244C, 1244D, 1244E, and 1244F can have lead lengths LI, L2, L3, L4, L5, and L6, respectively. According to some embodiments, the lengths LI to L6 of the leads 1244A to 1244F are adjusted so that the light emitting elements 1242A to 1242F are dispersed in different depths or layers of the wreath 20 or the garland 30 to create a sense of depth. According to some embodiments, the lengths LI to L3 of the leads 1244A to 1244C form a pattern with varying lengths, respectively, and the lengths L4 to L6 of the leads 1244D to 1244F repeat the pattern of the leads 1244A to 1244C, respectively. For example, the lengths LI to L3 or L4 to L6 in the pattern follow the relationship: LI < L2 < L3 and L4 < L5 < L6. According to some embodiments, the pattern is repeated so that the lengths LI, L2, and L3 are substantially equal to L4, L5, and L6, respectively. The configuration of the repeating pattern with varying lengths of the different types of leads 1244 can create a sense of depth to the viewer. Although only one pattern is discussed above with respect to the leads 1244, other combinations of the lengths of the leads and more combinations of different patterns are within the contemplated scope of the present disclosure. For example, another pattern of the lengths LI to L3 follows the relationship: LI > L3 > L2.

[0056] Figure 7 According to some embodiments, a perspective view of an article 70 is shown. The article 70 includes a body 102, a tree cap 702 covering the body 102, and a base 104 supporting the body 102. According to some embodiments, the body 102 includes a support structure 110 and a plurality of needle leaves 112 or branches fixed, connected, or attached to the support structure 110. The body 102 or the support structure 110 is supported by the base 104 and extends upwardly from the base, with the needle leaves 112 extending radially outwardly from the support structure 110. The needle leaves 112 can include needle-like shapes. The tips of these needle leaves 112 can form a conical profile or surface 116 of the article 10. According to some embodiments, the article 70 is similar to the article 10.

[0057] According to some embodiments, the article 70 includes a light strip 720 disposed or extending in the interior portion or hollow space of the support structure 110. The light strip 720 includes the flexible wire 122, the plurality of light sources 124, and the plurality of connectors 126. The light strip 720 is similar to the light strip 120 in many respects, and thus the description of similar features is not repeated for the sake of brevity. The main difference between the light strip 720 and the light strip 120 is that the flexible wire 122 of the light strip 720 extends within the support structure 110, and the connectors 126 direct the leads 1244 (see Figure 9A ) of the light sources 124 through the openings 802 (see Figure 8A ) on the support structure 110 to the flexible wire 122 of the light strip 720.

[0058] Figure 8A According to some embodiments, a perspective view of the support structure 110 of the article 70 is shown. The support structure 110 can be cylindrical with a hollow space in the core of the support structure 110. The support structure 110 can be formed from a first portion 110A and a second portion 110B, each of which is half of a hollow cylinder. According to some embodiments, the support structure 110 includes a plurality of openings 802 and 804 formed on the surface of the support structure 110. As described above, each opening 802 can be used to house a connector 126 of the light strip 720, and each opening 802 can be used to house a base 904 of the needle cluster 902 (see Figure 9B ).

[0059] Figure 8B According to some embodiments, an exploded view of the support structure 110 and the light strip 720 of the article 70 is shown. The openings 802 can be formed to a size that fits the connectors 126, such as a rectangular shape or other suitable shape, so that the connectors 126 can be inlaid or inserted into the openings 802 of the support structure 110. The connectors 126 can be joined to the flexible wire 122 on the inside of the support structure 110 and to the corresponding light sources 124 on the other side of the support structure 110.

[0060] Figure 8C According to some embodiments, a combined view of the support structure 110 and the light strip 720 of the article 70 is shown. When the connectors 126 are inlaid on the corresponding openings 802, then the openings 802 are substantially filled. Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8C , as the connectors 126 of the light strip 720 are attached to the support structure 110, they are less visible due to the deeper location of the connectors 126 within the article 70, and the aesthetic effect of the article 70 can be better than the article 10.

[0061] Figure 9AAccording to some embodiments, a diagram of the light bar 720 of the article 70 and the light sources 124 is shown. The three exemplary light sources 124A, 124B and 124C are configured to be electrically connected to the flexible wires 122 via the guidance of the corresponding connectors 126A, 126B and 126C. According to some embodiments, the light sources 124A, 124B and 124C include corresponding leads 1244A, 1244B and 1244C having corresponding lead lengths LI, L2 and L3. Please refer to Figure 2A and Figure 9A , the configuration of the flexible wires 122 of the light bar 720 is similar to the flexible wires 122 shown in Figure 2A , wherein the lengths LI, L2 and L3 of the leads 1244A to 1244C depend on the positions of the light sources 124A to 124C on the light bar 720, or depend on the heights of the light sources 124A to 124C on the article 70 when the article 70 is attached to the article 70. According to some embodiments, the horizontal distance between the support structure 110 and the surface 116 can increase from the top of the article 70 to the bottom of the article 70 as the height decreases. Therefore, when the light sources 124A, 124B, 124C are configured at heights from close to the tree cap 702 to close to the base 104 on the support structure 110, the lead lengths LI, L2, L3 of the light sources 124A, 124B, 124C monotonically increase, i.e. satisfy the relationship of LI < L2 < L3. According to some embodiments, the distances between the light sources 124A, 124B and 124C on the flexible wires 122 are substantially equal, because these distances represent the vertical distances between the light sources 124 on the support structure 110.

[0062] Figure 9B According to some embodiments, a diagram of the light bar 720 of the article 70 and the needle clusters 902 is shown. Each needle cluster 902 includes a plurality of needle leaves 112 and a base 904 for bundling the needle leaves 112. The needle leaves 112 can be formed to extend radially from the base 904. According to some embodiments, the openings 804 on the support structure 110 have shapes corresponding to the shapes of the bases 904, e.g. circular shapes from a top view, to allow the bases 904 to be inlaid thereon. Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9B When the connectors 126 and the needle clusters 902 are attached to the support structure 110 via the openings 802 and the openings 804 respectively, the support structure 110, the light sources 124 and the needle leaves 112 can cover most of the flexible wires 122 and the connectors 126, thus improving the aesthetic effect of the article 70 compared to the prior art table-top Christmas trees.

[0063] The structure of several specific embodiments is summarized above so that those skilled in the art can better understand various aspects of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that they can easily use the present application as a basis for designing or modifying other operations and structures to achieve the same purpose and / or achieve the same advantages as the specific embodiments described herein. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application, and can be made with various changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.

[0064] Symbol explanation

[0065] 10, 70: article

[0066] 20: wreath

[0067] 30: wreath

[0068] 102: main body

[0069] 104: base

[0070] 110: support structure

[0071] 110A: first part

[0072] 110B: second part

[0073] 112: needle

[0074] 116: surface

[0075] 120, 720: light bar

[0076] 122, 132, 142: flexible wire

[0077] 122-1, 122-2, 132-1, 132-2, 132-3, 142-1, 142-2, 142-3, 142-4: wire 124, 124A, 124B, 124C, 124D, 124E, 124F, 134, 144: light source

[0078] 126, 136, 146: connector

[0079] 126-1: first slot

[0080] 126-2: second slot

[0081] 126A: connector

[0082] 126B: connector

[0083] 126C: connector

[0084] 130: battery

[0085] 136-1, 136-2, 136-3, 146-1, 146-2, 146-3: groove

[0086] 140: power outlet

[0087] 702: tree cap

[0088] 802, 804: opening

[0089] 902: needle cluster

[0090] 904: base

[0091] 1242, 1242A, 1242B, 1242C, 1242D, 1242E, 1242F: light emitting element

[0092] 1342, 1442: light emitting element

[0093] 1244, 1244A, 1244B, 1244C, 1244D, 1244E, 1244F: lead wire

[0094] 1244-1, 1244-2, 1344, 1344-1, 1344-2, 1344-3: lead wire

[0095] 1444, 1444-1, 1444-2, 1444-3, 1444-4: lead wire L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6: length S1, S2, S3, S4, S5: distance

Claims

1. A decorated article, characterized in that, Comprising: a support structure; a plurality of needles connected to the support structure; and a light bar comprising: a flexible wire secured to the support structure or the needles; and a plurality of light sources, each comprising at least two leads electrically connected to the flexible wire, wherein the leads of the light sources arranged at different heights of the decorative article have different lengths. The support structure and the plurality of needles form a tree, a wreath or a garland. The tree has a height of less than about 50 centimeters.

2. The decorated article of claim 1, wherein, The lengths of the leads of the light sources increase from the top to the bottom of the decorative article.

3. The decorated article of claim 2, wherein, The light sources are arranged near the outline formed by the tips of the needles away from the support structure.

4. The decorated article of claim 1, wherein, The distance between the support structure and each needle tip away from the support structure is substantially equal to the length of the leads of the light sources arranged corresponding to each needle tip.

5. The decorated article of claim 1, wherein, Each light source comprises a light emitting element.

6. The decorated article of claim 1, wherein, The light bar further comprises a plurality of connectors connecting the leads of each light source to the flexible wire.

7. The decorated article of claim 6, wherein, The flexible wire is either (1) wrapped around an outer portion of the support structure, wherein the plurality of connectors are arranged near the outer portion of the support structure, or (2) arranged in an inner portion of the support structure, and the plurality of connectors are inlaid on the support structure.

8. The decorated article of claim 1, wherein, Each light source comprises two leads, and each connector of the plurality of connectors comprises a two-pin socket.

9. The decorative article of claim 8, wherein, Comprising:

10. The decorated article of claim 8, wherein, a body; and 11. A decorated article, characterized by a light bar secured to the body, the light bar comprising: a flexible wire; a plurality of light sources, wherein each light source comprises at least two leads electrically connected to the flexible wire; and a plurality of connectors directing the leads of each light source to the flexible wire, wherein the leads of the light sources arranged at different heights of the body comprise different lengths. The body comprises a support structure connecting a plurality of needles, wherein the distance between the support structure and each needle tip away from the support structure is substantially equal to the length of the leads of the light sources arranged corresponding to each needle tip. The flexible wire is located in an inner portion of the support structure. The plurality of needles are arranged as a plurality of needle clusters, wherein each needle cluster comprises a base inlaid on a first opening of the support structure.

12. The decorated article of claim 11, wherein, Each connector of the plurality of connectors is inlaid on a second opening of the support structure.

13. The decorated article of claim 12, wherein, Each connector comprises at least two slots configured to receive the leads of a corresponding light source.

14. The decorative article of claim 13, wherein, Comprising:

15. The decorative article of claim 14, wherein a flexible wire; 16. The decorated article of claim 11, wherein, a plurality of light sources electrically connected to the flexible wire, wherein each light source comprises at least two leads; 17. A light bar, characterized by and a plurality of connectors electrically connecting the leads of each light source to the flexible wire, wherein the leads of the light sources arranged at different positions of the flexible wire comprise different lengths. Each connector of the plurality of connectors is a two-pin socket. The lengths of the leads gradually increase from one end to the other end of the flexible wire. Each light source comprises a light emitting element.

18. The lightbar of claim 17, wherein, ​ 19. The lightbar of claim 17, wherein, ​ 20. The lightbar of claim 17, wherein, ​

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