Multifunctional power supply

Abstract

The utility model relates to a multifunctional power supply, which comprises a shell, a transformer and a circuit board are arranged in the shell, the transformer is electrically connected with the circuit board, the multifunctional power supply further comprises an output end which is connected with the shell and exposed outside the shell, and the output end is electrically connected with the circuit board; the function panel is arranged on the shell in a replaceable mode and electrically connected with the circuit board. Compared with the prior art, the multifunctional power supply provided by the utility model is provided with the functional panel which is arranged on the shell in a replaceable manner, so that maintenance and system upgrading of the multifunctional power supply can be quickly realized by directly replacing the functional panel, and adjustment and upgrading of an electric appliance control mode can be more conveniently and quickly realized; and the use scene of the multifunctional power supply is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor power supply technology, and in particular to a multifunctional power supply. Background Technology

[0002] Landscape lights, commonly found outdoors, include decorative lights installed on trees along roadsides or ground-mounted lights in park flowerbeds and lawns, adding a unique touch to city streets or residential areas at night. To ensure safety, these lights are often powered by low-voltage DC or AC power. Therefore, to ensure the normal operation of these landscape lights, appropriate outdoor power supplies or outdoor transformers must be installed.

[0003] Of course, landscape lights need more than just a power supply. With the development of technology, people have given them more functions, such as changing the color of the light and changing the lighting method. Existing outdoor transformers are difficult to provide these functions. To modify, upgrade, or maintain them, the entire device often needs to be disassembled from a system and handled separately, which is often quite troublesome and may affect the use of landscape lights in the entire area connected to it. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a multifunctional power supply to improve the convenience of maintenance and upgrading of outdoor power supply equipment.

[0005] The multifunctional power supply provided by this utility model includes:

[0006] The housing contains a transformer and a circuit board, the transformer being electrically connected to the circuit board. The multi-functional power supply also includes an output terminal connected to the housing and exposed outside the housing, the output terminal being electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0007] A function panel is alternatively disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0008] In one embodiment, the circuit board includes an AC / DC conversion module, and the output terminal includes at least one of a DC output terminal and an AC output terminal.

[0009] In one embodiment, the DC output terminal and the AC output terminal are located on the same side of the housing and are arranged in separate sections.

[0010] In one embodiment, the housing is further provided with a switching switch, which is electrically connected to the circuit board to switch the output of the output terminal to achieve full DC or full AC output.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing has a wire clamping part on the side where the output end is located. The wire clamping part includes an elastic clamp and a tightening bolt. The tightening bolt is disposed at the opening of the elastic clamp to adjust the clamping size of the elastic clamp.

[0012] In one embodiment, the function panel includes a control panel and a connection frame, the control panel being disposed within the connection frame and the connection frame being detachably connected to the housing.

[0013] In one embodiment, a plurality of elastic fasteners are evenly distributed on the connecting frame, and the housing is provided with a mounting groove; the connecting frame passes through the mounting groove and the elastic fasteners are engaged with the edge of the mounting groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other, and a peripheral side surface connected between the first surface and the second surface. The peripheral side surface includes a first peripheral side surface and a second peripheral side surface disposed opposite to each other, and a third peripheral side surface and a fourth peripheral side surface connected between the first peripheral side surface and the second peripheral side surface and disposed opposite to each other. The connecting frame is detachably disposed on the side where the first surface is located, and the output end is disposed on the side where the fourth peripheral side surface is located.

[0015] In one embodiment, the function panel further includes a data connection terminal that is detachably connected to the side where the first peripheral side is located.

[0016] In one embodiment, a connecting plate is provided on the second surface near the edge of the third peripheral side, and the connecting plate is provided with at least one connecting through hole.

[0017] The multi-functional power supply provided by this utility model has a replaceable function panel on the housing. By directly replacing the function panel, the maintenance and system upgrade of the multi-functional power supply can be quickly realized. For example, the ordinary function panel can be replaced with a control panel with an intelligent control module, and the output control of the multi-functional power supply can be realized through a mobile APP, making it more convenient and faster to adjust and upgrade the electrical control mode, and expanding the application scenarios of the multi-functional power supply. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of a multi-functional power supply in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a first exploded view of a multifunctional power supply in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a first exploded view of a multifunctional power supply in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of a multi-functional power supply in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a third-view structural diagram of a multi-functional power supply in one embodiment.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 100 - Housing, 200 - Function panel;

[0026] 110-Transformer, 120-Circuit board, 130-Output terminal, 140-Change switch, 150-Wire clamp, 160-Connecting plate;

[0027] 101-First surface, 102-Second surface, 103-First circumferential side, 104-Second circumferential side, 105-Third circumferential side, 106-Fourth circumferential side, 107-Mounting groove;

[0028] 131 - DC output terminal; 132 - AC output terminal; 151 - Flexible clamp; 152 - Tightening bolt; 161 - Connecting through hole;

[0029] 210-Control panel, 220-Connection frame, 230-Data connection terminal, 221-Elastic snap fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following detailed description of preferred embodiments represents the preferred mode for implementing this invention. This description is not intended to be limiting; it is provided to illustrate the general principles of the invention.

[0031] It should be understood that, for ease of understanding of this utility model, the terms "installation," "connection," "coupling," and "installation" in the following description refer to the connection relationships shown in the drawings. For example, "connection" can refer to a permanent connection or a detachable connection. Furthermore, "connection" can also refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection, or a connection via other auxiliary components. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the actual connections of the various elements of this utility model.

[0032] It should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "external," and "internal" refer to the orientation or positioning relationship in the accompanying drawings to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the actual position or orientation of the present invention. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the actual position of the components of the present invention.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," "an," "a," and "one" in the following description refer to "at least one" or "one or more" in the embodiments. In particular, the term "a" may refer to "one" in one embodiment and "more than one" in another embodiment. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the actual number of elements of the present invention.

[0034] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. 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.

[0035] The multifunctional power supply provided by this utility model can be used in outdoor environments to convert mains voltage (e.g., 110V) into the voltage required by electrical appliances such as roof lights and landscape lights. Figures 1-3 As shown, the multi-functional power supply includes a housing 100 and a function panel 200, which is mounted on the housing 100. Inside the housing 100, a transformer 110 and a circuit board 120 are housed, electrically connected. The multi-functional power supply also includes an output terminal 130 connected to the housing 100 and exposed outside the housing 100, electrically connected to the circuit board 120. The output terminal 130 is used to connect to and power other electrical appliances, such as eaves lights and landscape lights. In some embodiments, the multi-functional power supply can provide AC output. In other embodiments, it can provide DC output. In still other embodiments, it can provide both AC and DC output simultaneously, depending on the specific needs of the electrical appliances. An input cable may also be provided on the housing 100 for connecting to mains power and supplying it to the transformer 110 inside the housing 100, whereby the transformer 110 and the circuitry of the circuit board 120 convert the mains power into the required output voltage. The housing 100 may be made of aluminum alloy to provide sufficient rigidity and protect the internal electronic components. Of course, in other embodiments, the housing 100 may also be made of materials such as plastic.

[0036] The function panel 200 is replaceably mounted on the housing 100 and electrically connected to the circuit board 120. The function panel 200 can integrate physical or virtual buttons, a digital tube, a display screen, or a wireless communication module, etc., to provide corresponding functions. A key feature of the multi-functional power supply provided by this invention is that the function panel 200 can be replaced as needed. This overcomes the limitation of conventional power supplies, even with a function panel 200, requiring on-site maintenance and upgrades. Instead, a properly maintained and upgraded function panel 200 can directly replace the old function panel 200 mounted on the power supply. The replaced function panel 200 can be freely taken to any location for maintenance and upgrades, such as upgrading to a smart module. The new function panel 200 is compatible with other components in the housing 100 and can have a new lighting control mode, enabling rapid upgrades to the control mode of the entire landscape lighting system connected to the multi-functional power supply.

[0037] For example, in some implementations, users or maintenance personnel can upgrade and replace a conventional function panel 200 lacking wireless communication functionality with one that does. This type of function panel 200 can integrate a controller and thus can be considered a smart module. The wireless communication function is not limited to Wi-Fi, cellular, NFC, or Bluetooth communication. After the upgrade, users can control the output of the multi-functional power supply via Wi-Fi, cellular, NFC, or Bluetooth signals, thereby expanding functionality and usage scenarios. For example, in the case of courtyard lights or eaves lights, these lights normally illuminate; in situations such as parties, users can send switching commands to the multi-functional power supply via a mobile app or remote control. The multi-functional power supply can then adjust the lighting mode of these lights, such as achieving a running light effect or a breathing light effect, thereby enriching the lighting scenarios and improving ease of use.

[0038] The combination of the function panel 200 and the circuit board 120 can also give the multi-functional power supply more functions, such as providing more reliable overcurrent, overvoltage and overtemperature protection, or providing corresponding light sensing functions, such as automatically detecting the brightness of ambient light. Combined with timer settings, the power supply can automatically start to supply power to electrical appliances when night falls.

[0039] The multi-functional power supply provided by this utility model has a replaceable function panel 200 on the housing 100. By directly replacing the function panel 200, the maintenance and system upgrade of the multi-functional power supply can be quickly realized, making it more convenient and quick to control the lighting brightness, light color and working mode of landscape lights and other lamps, so as to realize the change and upgrade of the lighting design.

[0040] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the circuit board 120 includes an AC / DC conversion module, and the output terminal 130 includes at least one of a DC output terminal 131 and an AC output terminal 132. The AC / DC conversion module, that is, a functional module capable of switching between AC and DC, can be implemented using mature circuit technology. This allows the multi-functional power supply provided by this utility model to offer both AC and DC output power modes, ensuring that the multi-functional power supply has comprehensive adaptability, thereby adapting to more usage scenarios and reducing the user's decoration costs while saving installation space. In a specific implementation, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the housing 100 may also be provided with a switch 140, which is electrically connected to the circuit board 120 to switch the output of the output terminal 130 to achieve full DC or full AC output. For example, the switch 140 has a first position and a second position. In the first position, all output terminals 130 are used to output DC power; in the second position, all output terminals are used to output AC power, thereby meeting the power supply requirements of different electrical appliances.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the output voltage can be controlled via the function panel 200, making the output voltage adjustable. For example, the AC voltage range can be adjusted to 10V-36V, and the DC voltage range can also be adjusted to 10V-36V. In other words, the output voltage of the output terminal 130 can be flexibly adjusted via the function panel 200 to meet the power supply requirements of different electrical appliances.

[0042] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, in certain specific implementations of one of the embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the DC output terminal 131 and the AC output terminal 132 are located on the same side of the housing 100 and are separated into two zones. This means that without switching via the switch 140, the multi-functional power supply can have two voltage output modes to adapt to more power supply scenarios. The separate zones for the two voltage output modes isolate the two output terminals 130 from each other, preventing operator error during wiring and improving the convenience and safety of power connection. It should be noted that the zones for the two voltage output modes can be distinguished by different colors, and the voltage type can also be clearly indicated.

[0043] Optionally, in conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, in certain implementations of one of the embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the housing 100 has a cable clamping part 150 on the side where the output end 130 is located. The cable clamping part 150 includes an elastic clamp 151 and a tightening bolt 152. The tightening bolt 152 is located at the opening of the elastic clamp 151 to adjust the size of the clamp opening. By setting the cable clamping part 150, the connection between the external cable and the output end 130 is more secure and neater, improving the safety of the multi-functional power supply.

[0044] Specifically, in another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the function panel 200 includes a control panel 210 and a connecting frame 220. The control panel 210 is disposed within the connecting frame 220, which is detachably connected to the housing 100. The detachable connection between the connecting frame 220 and the housing 100 can be achieved in various ways. For example, the connecting frame 220 can be fixed to the mounting opening of the housing 100 using screws. The control panel 210 can be embedded within the connecting frame 220 or fixed to it using screws. Alternatively, the control panel 210 can be fixedly connected to the connecting frame 220 using snap-fit ​​or adhesive methods. The connecting frame 220 can also be detachably connected to the housing 100 using snap-fit ​​or other methods, thus enabling convenient replacement of the function panel 200.

[0045] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, in one specific implementation, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a plurality of elastic fasteners 221 are evenly distributed on the connecting frame 220, and a mounting groove 107 is provided on the housing 100. The connecting frame 220 passes through the mounting groove 107, and the elastic fasteners 221 are held in place by the edge of the mounting groove 107. The connecting frame 220 is placed in the mounting groove 107, and the elastic fasteners 221 on the connecting frame 220 elastically extend beyond the edge of the mounting groove 107 and naturally extend within the housing 100, thereby limiting and fixing the connecting frame 220. This method eliminates the need for threaded holes in the housing 100, avoids corrosion of related parts, improves the service life of the multi-functional power supply outdoors, and also ensures the convenience of replacing the control panel 210.

[0046] Optionally, in yet another embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the housing 100 is generally a hollow rectangular box shape, which may include a first surface 101 and a second surface 102 disposed opposite to each other, and peripheral side surfaces connected between the first surface 101 and the second surface 102. The peripheral side surfaces include a first peripheral side surface 103 and a second peripheral side surface 104 disposed opposite to each other, and a third peripheral side surface 105 and a fourth peripheral side surface 106 disposed opposite to each other between the first peripheral side surface 103 and the second peripheral side surface 104. The connecting frame 220 is detachably disposed on the side where the first surface 101 is located, and the output end 130 is disposed on the side where the fourth peripheral side surface 106 is located. Typically, the first surface 101 is the front, the second surface 102 is the back, the third peripheral side surface 105 is the top surface, and the fourth peripheral side surface 106 is the bottom surface. The first peripheral side surface 103 and the second peripheral side surface 104 are located between the top surface and the bottom surface, respectively, and are the two sides of the housing 100. The function panel 200 is located on the first surface 101 for easy operation, and the output end 130 is located on the fourth side 106, i.e. the bottom surface, for easy wiring operation and to avoid rain.

[0047] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, in one specific implementation, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the function panel 200 also includes a data connection terminal 230, which is detachably connected to the side of the first peripheral side 103. The connection terminal 230's location on the first peripheral side 103 allows operators to easily import data into or export data from the multi-function power supply. The location of the data connection terminal 230 on the first peripheral side 103 also prevents rainwater or dew from accumulating in it.

[0048] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, in another specific implementation, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a connecting plate 160 is provided on the second surface 102 near the edge of the third peripheral side 105, and the connecting plate 160 has at least one connecting through hole 161. A connecting plate 160 is also provided at the top of the opposite side of the end face of the housing 100 containing the function panel 200, and the connecting plate 160 has at least one connecting through hole 161. The function panel 200 is located on the first surface 101, which is the front in actual use scenarios and directly faces the operator. The opposite side of the end face of the housing 100 containing the function panel 200, i.e., the second surface 102, is the back of the housing 100, usually against a wall. The connecting plate 160, with its connecting through hole 161, provides a mounting point for the housing 100, facilitating outdoor installation. The presence of two flush connecting through holes 161 ensures stable outdoor installation of the multi-functional power supply, preventing it from shaking.

[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0050] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the 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 all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional power supply, characterized in that, include: The housing contains a transformer and a circuit board, the transformer being electrically connected to the circuit board. The multi-functional power supply also includes an output terminal connected to the housing and exposed outside the housing, the output terminal being electrically connected to the circuit board. A function panel is alternatively disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board.

2. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board includes an AC / DC conversion module, and the output terminal includes at least one of a DC output terminal and an AC output terminal.

3. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 2, characterized in that, The DC output terminal and the AC output terminal are located on the same side of the housing and are arranged in separate sections.

4. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing is also provided with a switching switch, which is electrically connected to the circuit board to switch the output of the output terminal to achieve full DC or full AC output.

5. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing has a wire clamping part on the side where the output end is located. The wire clamping part includes an elastic clamp and a tightening bolt. The tightening bolt is located at the opening of the elastic clamp to adjust the size of the clamp opening.

6. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that, The function panel includes a control panel and a connection frame. The control panel is located within the connection frame, and the connection frame is detachably connected to the housing.

7. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting frame has a plurality of elastic fasteners evenly distributed on it, and the housing is provided with a mounting groove; the connecting frame passes through the mounting groove and the elastic fasteners are held in place by the edge of the mounting groove.

8. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other, and a peripheral side surface connected between the first surface and the second surface. The peripheral side surface includes a first peripheral side surface and a second peripheral side surface disposed opposite to each other, and a third peripheral side surface and a fourth peripheral side surface connected between the first peripheral side surface and the second peripheral side surface and disposed opposite to each other. The connecting frame is detachably disposed on the side where the first surface is located, and the output end is disposed on the side where the fourth peripheral side surface is located.

9. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 8, characterized in that, The function panel also includes a data connection terminal, which is detachably connected to the side where the first peripheral side is located.

10. The multifunctional power supply according to claim 8, characterized in that, A connecting plate is provided on the second surface near the edge of the third circumferential side, and the connecting plate is provided with at least one connecting through hole.

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