Signal light device with repositionable clamp system

Abstract

A signal light assembly includes a signal light device and a repositionable clip system. The repositionable clip system includes an interconnecting tongue that can be selectively inserted into one of a plurality of universal mounting receiving features located on different sides of the signal lamp device. The signal lamp device includes a first universal mounting receiving feature on a first side of the signal lamp device and a second universal mounting receiving feature on a different second side. The first side and the second side are arranged relative to each other at a non-zero angle. The signal lamp is disposed in a longitudinal direction when the interconnecting tongue is engaged with the first universal mounting receiving feature, and in a transverse direction when the interconnecting tongue is engaged with the second universal mounting receiving feature.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to devices having a repositionable clamp system, and in particular to signal lights having a repositionable clamp system. Background Technology

[0002] Some computer peripherals, such as cameras, lights, and speakers, can be mounted on or near computer devices using integrated clips, brackets, or bases. For example, computer webcams or other computer-installed peripherals typically include an adjustable clip that can open to different sizes to clip onto the frame of a computer monitor. This type of adjustable clip usually allows the webcam's position relative to the computer monitor to be angularly adjusted. In some cases, if the adjustable clip is detachable from the webcam, it can only be reattached to the webcam with a single mounting feature and / or orientation.

[0003] Understandably, existing computer peripheral mounting clips typically house the computer's peripherals in a single mounting configuration. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure describes a traffic light device including a repositionable clip system. The repositionable clip system allows the traffic light device to be selectively arranged in a lateral or longitudinal mounting orientation depending on the attachment position of the repositionable clip system. The repositionable clip system includes an interconnecting tongue that can be selectively inserted into one of a plurality of universal mounting receiving features located on different sides of the traffic light device. Specifically, the traffic light device includes a first universal mounting receiving feature (one of a plurality of universal mounting receiving features) located on a first side of the traffic light device and a second universal mounting receiving feature (one of a plurality of universal mounting receiving features) located on a second (different) side of the traffic light device. In some embodiments, the first and second sides may be arranged at a 90-degree angle relative to each other. When the interconnecting tongue engages with the first universal mounting receiving feature, the traffic light can be configured in a longitudinal direction; when the interconnecting tongue engages with the second universal mounting receiving feature, the traffic light can be configured in a lateral direction.

[0005] The repositionable clamp system may include a clamp assembly having a foot clamp portion and a finger clamp portion. The clamp assembly may be pivotable relative to the interconnecting tongue of the repositionable clamp system. The finger clamp portion and the foot clamp portion of the clamp assembly may be pivotally coupled to each other. In some embodiments, the finger clamp portion may be held in a closed position (e.g., relative to the foot clamp portion) by at least one torsion spring connected between the finger clamp portion and the foot clamp portion. The clamp assembly can be moved from a retracted position relative to the signal light device to an extended position relative to the signal light device. When the interconnecting tongue engages with a first universal mounting receiving feature (and the signal light is positioned longitudinally), the clamp assembly can be placed in the retracted position such that the finger clamp portion is concealed by the body of the signal light device. This position is referred to herein as the clamp storage position. In the clamp storage position, the foot clamp portion of the repositionable clamp system may appear to form the outer surface of the signal light device (e.g., the rear surface of the signal light device, etc.). In the clamp storage position, the thickness of the finger clamp portion may be fully embedded within the overall thickness of the signal light device or the overall thickness of the signal light device body.

[0006] In other aspects, signal light devices with a repositionable clamp system allow for quick and easy positioning or repositioning in a variety of different arrangements, angles, and orientations, which is not possible with traditional adjustable clamps or brackets. By changing the engagement of the interconnecting tongues of the repositionable clamp system with one of several universal mounting receiving features and / or the angle of the clamp assembly relative to the signal light device body, the arrangement and layout of the signal light device can be adjusted to meet any user's needs or desires.

[0007] The above is a simplified summary of this disclosure, intended to provide an understanding of certain aspects of it. This summary is neither an exhaustive nor a comprehensive overview of this disclosure and its various aspects. Its purpose is neither to identify key or critical elements of this disclosure nor to define its scope, but rather to present concepts in a simplified form in the more detailed description below. As will be appreciated, other aspects, embodiments, and configurations of this disclosure are possible by utilizing one or more features described in the foregoing or following detailed description, alone or in combination.

[0008] Numerous additional features and advantages are described herein, and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The accompanying drawings, incorporated into and forming part of the specification, illustrate some examples of this disclosure. These drawings, together with the description, explain the principles of this disclosure. The drawings are merely a simple illustration of how this disclosure can be made and used, and are not limited to the examples shown and described. Further features and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings referenced below.

[0010] Figure 1A A front perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0011] Figure 1B It shows Figure 1A Rear perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system;

[0012] Figure 2A A side view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the longitudinal direction;

[0013] Figure 2B A right front perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the longitudinal direction.

[0014] Figure 2C A left front perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the longitudinal direction.

[0015] Figure 2D A right rear perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the longitudinal direction.

[0016] Figure 3A A perspective view is shown of a signal light device with a repositionable clip system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure engaging with a first universal mounting receiving feature;

[0017] Figure 3B A perspective view showing a signal light device with a repositionable clip system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, separated from a first universal mounting receiving feature;

[0018] Figure 4A A rear perspective view of a signal light device without a repositionable clip system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0019] Figure 4B A rear perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clip system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, arranged to be inserted into a second universal mounting receiver feature;

[0020] Figure 5A A front perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the lateral direction.

[0021] Figure 5B A side view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the lateral direction;

[0022] Figure 5CA rear perspective view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the lateral direction.

[0023] Figure 5D A front view of a signal light device with a repositionable clip system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown attached to a computer display in the lateral direction.

[0024] Figure 5E A rear view of a signal light device with a repositionable clip system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, attached to a computer display in the lateral direction, is shown.

[0025] Figure 6A A perspective view of a repositionable clip system in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0026] Figure 6B An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 6A A perspective view of the repositionable clamp system in its first deployed state;

[0027] Figure 6C An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 6A A perspective view of the repositionable clamp system in its second unfolded state;

[0028] Figure 7A A front view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the lateral direction.

[0029] Figure 7B A front view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the longitudinal direction;

[0030] Figure 7C A right-side view of a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the longitudinal direction.

[0031] Figure 8 Schematic diagrams are shown of various use scenarios and environments for a signal light device with a repositionable clamp system according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Before detailing any embodiments of this disclosure, it should be understood that the application of this disclosure is not limited to the construction details and component arrangements described in the following description or drawings. This disclosure is capable of other embodiments and can be implemented in various ways. Furthermore, it should be understood that the terms and phrases used herein are for descriptive purposes and should not be considered limiting. The use of “comprising,” “including,” or “having,” and variations thereof, is intended to cover the list of items that immediately follows and their equivalents, as well as additional items. Additionally, this disclosure may use examples to illustrate one or more aspects. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the use or enumeration of one or more examples (which may be expressed in terms of “for example,” “for instance,” “such as,” “like,” or similar language) does not imply and should not limit the scope of the appended claims.

[0033] The following description provides embodiments but is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the claims. Rather, the description will enable those skilled in the art to implement the described embodiments. This demonstrates that various changes to the function and arrangement of components can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0034] Various aspects of this disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which may be schematic illustrations of idealized configurations.

[0035] The claims of this application are not limited to the decorative designs of the various articles and examples shown in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the drawings are not intended to illustrate the only available decorative designs for the various articles and examples described and / or claimed herein. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, there are many alternative design options for the disclosed articles to achieve the functions described and / or claimed herein.

[0036] As mentioned earlier, many existing computer peripherals, such as auxiliary lights, cameras, and speakers, can be mounted to a computer monitor using simple clips or brackets. These simple clips typically hold or attach to the exterior of the peripheral in one location and may include a clip structure that mates with a portion of the computer monitor. In this way, the computer peripheral can be positioned on top of the edge of the computer monitor in a specific orientation that cannot be changed without moving the entire peripheral and the simple clip to another part of the monitor. Understandably, traditional simple clip mounting limits the mounting possibilities for computer peripherals and does not provide the ability to quickly and easily adjust the orientation of the peripheral.

[0037] The embodiments proposed herein were conceived in response to the aforementioned and other issues.

[0038] See now Figure 1A-1BVarious perspective views of a traffic light assembly 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The traffic light assembly 100 may include a traffic light device 104 and a repositionable clip system 108. The traffic light device 104 may correspond to a multi-functional lighting device including one or more batteries, a display screen (e.g., arranged in front 120A and / or rear 120B), a control area 116 (e.g., including one or more display elements, buttons, touch screen portions, etc.), and a data / charging port 118. The data / charging port 118 may correspond to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection or port capable of receiving external power (to charge the batteries of the traffic light assembly 100) and / or data.

[0039] The features of the traffic light assembly 100 can be described in conjunction with a coordinate system 102. As shown, the coordinate system 102 includes three dimensions: the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis. Alternatively, the coordinate system 102 can be used to define planes (e.g., the XY plane, the XZ plane, and the YZ plane) or the surfaces of the traffic light assembly 100. These planes can be orthogonal to each other or at a 90-degree angle. Although the origin of the coordinate system 102 can be placed at any point on the assembly of the traffic light assembly 100, for descriptive purposes, the axes of the coordinate system 102 are always in the same direction. In some examples, reference can be made to the dimensions, angles, orientations, relative positions, and / or movements of one or more components of the traffic light assembly 100 relative to the coordinate system 102. For example, the width of the traffic light assembly 100 can be defined as a dimension along the X-axis of the coordinate system 102, the height of the traffic light assembly 100 can be defined as a dimension along the Y-axis of the coordinate system 102, and the thickness of the traffic light assembly 100 can be defined as a dimension along the Z-axis of the coordinate system 102. Alternatively, the width of the traffic light device 104 can be defined as the dimension along the X-axis of the coordinate system 102, the height of the traffic light device 104 can be defined as the dimension along the Y-axis of the coordinate system 102, and the thickness (or depth) of the traffic light device 104 can be defined as the dimension along the Z-axis of the coordinate system 102.

[0040] The traffic light device 104 may include an elongated body whose overall "width" extends from a first side 130A to an opposite side spaced a certain width distance along the X-axis. The elongated body of the traffic light device 104 may have an overall "height" extending from a second side 130B to an opposite side spaced a certain height distance along the Y-axis. The overall outermost thickness of the elongated body may extend from the front surface 120A to the rear surface 120B of the traffic light device 104.

[0041] Although the dimensions of the traffic light assembly 100 are referred to herein as “width” (e.g., measured along the X-axis) and “height” (e.g., measured along the Y-axis), it should be understood that this naming does not change based on the orientation of the traffic light assembly 100. For example, although this naming may seem to refer to the dimensions of the traffic light assembly 100 in a lateral orientation (e.g., horizontally aligned along the X-axis and vertically aligned along the Y-axis), even if the traffic light assembly 100 is in a longitudinal orientation (e.g., vertically aligned along the X-axis and horizontally aligned along the Y-axis), the width and height of each component of the traffic light assembly 100 still correspond to the dimensions along the X-axis and Y-axis, respectively.

[0042] The traffic light assembly 104 may include a plurality of universal mounting receiving features 112A, 112B. These universal mounting receiving features 112A, 112B may correspond to slots, keyways, or other openings for receiving a portion of the repositionable clamp system 108. In some embodiments, a first universal mounting receiving feature 112A may be disposed on a first side 130A of the traffic light assembly 104, and a second universal mounting receiving feature 112B may be disposed on a second side 130B of the traffic light assembly 104. In one embodiment, the first side 130A may be orthogonal to or at a 90-degree angle relative to the second side 130B. In any case, the first universal mounting receiving feature 112A may include features that are the same as or substantially similar to the second universal mounting receiving feature 112B. Thus, the universal mounting receiving features 112A, 112B may engage with the repositionable clamp system 108 at at least two different locations. These two different engagement locations may provide the traffic light assembly 100 with at least two different viewing or usage orientations. These two different viewing or usage orientations include a "lateral" orientation and a "longitudinal" orientation. In the "lateral" direction, the X-axis is parallel or substantially parallel to the ground plane (e.g., horizontally aligned during use). In the "longitudinal" direction, the X-axis is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the ground plane (e.g., vertically aligned during use). Figure 7A and Figure 7B Example views of the traffic light assembly 100 in the horizontal and vertical directions are shown respectively.

[0043] The universal mounting receiving features 112A, 112B can be configured with key-shaped holes. This key shape can be configured to be symmetrical about a first axis but asymmetrical about a second axis. Therefore, the universal mounting receiving features 112A, 112B can only receive a portion of the repositionable clip system 108 in a specific engagement position.

[0044] Figures 2A-2DVarious views of the longitudinally arranged traffic light assembly 100 are shown. When the traffic light assembly 100 is in the longitudinal position, the repositionable clamp system 108 is deployed or pivoted away from the rear surface 120B of the traffic light device 104. In other words, when the clamp assembly 208 of the repositionable clamp system 108 pivots away from the rear surface 120B of the traffic light device 104, the interconnecting tabs 204 of the repositionable clamp system 108 remain engaged in the first universal mounting receiving feature 112A. In this position, the traffic light assembly 100 can be supported upright by the repositionable clamp system 108. For example, the feet 214 of the repositionable clamp system 108 can correspond to rubber or anti-slip mats that contact flat surfaces such as tabletops, shelves, floors, etc.

[0045] Figure 2A A side view of a traffic light assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 2A As shown, the repositionable clamp system 108 is in the deployed state. The repositionable clamp system 108 includes a clamp assembly 208, which includes a foot clamp portion 212 and a finger clamp portion 216. The foot clamp portion 212 and the finger clamp portion 216 are pivotable relative to each other about a jaw pivot 218. The jaw pivot 218 may correspond to one or more pins connecting the foot clamp portion 212 and the finger clamp portion 216. In the deployed state, the clamp assembly 208 is rotated by a first opening angle OA1 relative to the rear surface 120B of the signal light device 104. The first opening angle OA1 can be any non-zero angle. Figure 2A In the unfolded state shown, the first opening angle OA1 can be less than 90 degrees and greater than 30 degrees, thereby placing the center of gravity 222 of the signal light device 104 above the foot pads 214 of the clamp assembly 208. At this angle, the center of gravity 222 is located within the outermost dimension of the foot pads 214 (and / or the foot clamp portion 212), and the signal light device 104 can be supported by the clamp assembly 208. Figures 2A-2D Stand in the longitudinal direction shown.

[0046] like Figure 2CAs shown, the traffic light assembly 100 may include one or more control buttons 224 on one side of the traffic light device 104. The control buttons 224 may include at least one button for adjusting the sound output (e.g., music, soothing tone, etc.) emitted by one or more speakers of the traffic light assembly 100, the intensity or brightness of light emitted by at least one illumination element (e.g., light-emitting diode, etc.), and / or the power status of the traffic light assembly 100 (e.g., on, off, standby, etc.). In some embodiments, the control buttons 224 on the side of the traffic light device 104 may perform one or more functions available on the control area 116 (e.g., touchscreen portion, buttons, etc.), or vice versa. The control area 116 may include features displaying the current status (e.g., "busy," "idle," "available," "do not disturb," etc.) for the user of the traffic light assembly 100 to select. In some embodiments, the status selected and displayed on the control area 116 may appear on the rear surface 120B of the traffic light assembly 100. Figure 2C and Figure 2D The status of the traffic light assembly 100 shown is "busy," which indicates that the user of the traffic light assembly 100 is currently unable to interact with it. Alternatively, the control area 116 may also display specific light brightness, color temperature (e.g., "cold," "warm," etc.). In some embodiments, the light emitted by the traffic light assembly 100 (e.g., on the front surface 120A and / or the rear surface 120B) may be configured to prevent or counteract symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

[0047] In some embodiments, when the repositionable clamp system 108 is in a hidden, retracted, or unfolded position (e.g., Figure 1B As shown, the finger clip portion 216 can be concealed within the main body of the signal light device 104. For example, as... Figure 2D As shown, the finger clamp portion 216 may be at least partially contained within the clamping recess 220 of the traffic light device 104. In one embodiment, the clamping recess 220 may be configured such that its depth within the body of the traffic light device 104 is greater than or equal to the thickness TF of the finger clamp portion 216 of the clamp assembly 208. When retracted (e.g., in the position of...) Figure 1B When the clamp is in the position shown, the foot clamp portion 212 of the clamp assembly 208 can form part of the signal light assembly 100 and be flush with the rear surface 120B of the signal light device 104. For example, the foot pad 214 of the foot clamp portion 212 can be on the same plane as the rear surface 120B of the signal light device 104.

[0048] Figures 3A-3B The process of the traffic light assembly 100 changing from a clamp-engaged state (e.g., in the longitudinal direction) to a clamp-disengaged state is demonstrated. Figure 3AIn this configuration, the foot clamp portion 212 of the repositionable clamp system 108 rotates about the jaw pivot 318 such that the foot clamp portion 212 forms an angle of approximately 90 degrees relative to the front surface 120A of the signal light device 104. In this position, the interconnecting tab 204 of the repositionable clamp system 108 engages with the first universal mounting receiving feature 112A of the signal light device 104.

[0049] exist Figure 3B In the middle, the repositionable clamp system 108 moves away from the first side 130A of the signal light device 104 along the X-axis direction, so that the repositionable clamp system 108 is separated from the signal light device 104.

[0050] Figures 4A-4B The process of the traffic light assembly 100 moving from a clamp-detached state to a clamp-engaged state (e.g., in the lateral direction) is demonstrated. Figure 4A In the diagram, the signal light device 104 is shown without the repositionable clip system 108 attached. Specifically, the rear of the signal light device 104 shows a first universal mounting receiver feature 112A lacking any part of the repositionable clip system 108.

[0051] exist Figure 4B In this configuration, the repositionable clip system 108 is arranged such that its interconnecting tab 204 is aligned with the second universal mounting receiving feature 112B on the second side 130B of the signal light assembly 104. Once aligned, such that the key features of the second universal mounting receiving feature 112B and the interconnecting tab 204 are in a mating position, the repositionable clip system 108 can be moved toward the second side 130B of the signal light assembly 104 along the Y-axis until the interconnecting tab 204 engages with the second universal mounting receiving feature 112B. When the repositionable clip system 108 engages with the second universal mounting receiving feature 112B of the signal light assembly 104, the signal light assembly 100 can be... Figures 5A-5C As shown.

[0052] exist Figures 5A-5C In the diagram, the repositionable clip system 108 is shown engaged with the second universal mounting receiver 112B of the signal light assembly 104. In this position, the signal light assembly 100 is in a lateral orientation. Figures 5A-5CAs shown, the finger gripper portion 216 of the clamp assembly 208 opens or pivots about the jaw pivot 218, thereby creating space between the foot gripper portion 212 and the finger gripper portion 216. In some embodiments, this space may be configured or sized to receive part of a computer display. In one embodiment, the finger gripper portion 216 may include a finger or clip that contacts the front of the computer display and prevents the indicator light assembly 100 from detaching from the computer display frame. The angle of the indicator light assembly 104 relative to the repositionable clamp system 108 can be adjusted by rotating the indicator light assembly 104 about the jaw pivot 318 to achieve the desired position for the user.

[0053] Figure 5D-5E A front view of a traffic light assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure attached to a computer display 500 is shown. In particular, Figure 5D The image shows a front view of a signal light assembly 100 attached to a computer monitor 500 in a horizontal orientation. Figure 5E A rear front view of a signal light assembly 100 attached to a computer monitor 500 in a horizontal orientation is shown.

[0054] like Figure 5E As shown, the traffic light assembly 100 can be configured to display a status or user status to others in the vicinity or within the visible range of the traffic light assembly 100. For example, a status displayed on the rear surface 120B of the traffic light assembly 100 indicates that the user is "busy" and should not be disturbed. Because... Figure 5D-5E The signal light assembly 100 shown is attached to the top of the computer monitor 500, allowing other users to observe its status without interacting with the user to determine its current state.

[0055] See now Figures 6A-6C The image shows a perspective view of a repositionable clamp system 108 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6A A perspective view of a repositionable clamp system 108 in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In this folded state, the finger clamp portion 216 is closed relative to the foot clamp portion 212, and the interconnecting tongue 204 is closed relative to the clamp assembly 208. When the repositionable clamp system 108 engages with the first universal mounting receiving feature 112A and is in a retracted state (e.g., as shown in the diagram), the repositionable clamp system 108 is in a retracted state. Figure 1A-1B When shown), Figure 6A The repositionable clamp system 108 can correspond to the position of the clamp assembly 208 and the interconnecting tongue 204.

[0056] Figure 6B An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 6AThe perspective view shows the repositionable clamp system 108 in a first deployed state. In this first deployed state, the clamp assembly 208 can be positioned at approximately a 90-degree angle relative to the interconnecting tabs 204. This first deployed state can correspond to... Figures 3A-3B The positions of the clamp assembly 208 and the interconnecting tongue 204 are shown.

[0057] Figure 6C An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 6A The perspective view shows the repositionable clamping system 108 in a second deployed state. In this second deployed state, the clamp assembly 208 can be positioned at approximately a 108-degree angle relative to the interconnecting tongue 204. The finger clamp portion 216 can be opened or rotated about the jaw pivot 218 to create space between the finger clamp portion 216 and the foot clamp portion 212. This second deployed state can correspond to... Figures 5A-5E The positions of the clamp assembly 208 and the interconnecting tongue 204 are shown.

[0058] Figure 7A A front view of a traffic light assembly 100 in a lateral orientation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The lateral orientation can correspond to the arrangement of the traffic light assembly 100 when the repositionable clip system 108 engages with the second universal mounting receiver feature 112B of the traffic light device 104.

[0059] Figure 7B A front view of a traffic light assembly 100 in the longitudinal direction according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The longitudinal direction can correspond to the arrangement of the traffic light assembly 100 when the repositionable clip system 108 engages with the first universal mounting receiving feature 112A of the traffic light device 104.

[0060] Figure 7C A right-side front view of a signal light assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a longitudinal direction and in a clamp storage or retracted state, is shown. Figure 7C As shown, the overall thickness TB of the signal light assembly 100, signal light device 104, or the main body of signal light device 104 can correspond to a dimension measured along the Z-axis. In some embodiments, when the repositionable clamp system 108 is in a retracted state (e.g., clamp storage position), the thickness of the finger clamp portion 216 can be fully embedded (e.g., within the clamp recess 220) within the overall thickness TB.

[0061] Figure 8Schematic diagrams illustrating various uses and environments of the traffic light assembly 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The traffic light assembly 100 may be mounted on the upper edge or part of a computer display 500. In some embodiments, the traffic light assembly 100 may emit light that enhances video call quality and brightness (e.g., similar to a ring light). The traffic light assembly 100 may illuminate, display, or otherwise present a "Do Not Disturb" indication on the rear surface 120B of the traffic light device 104 (e.g., a display device area, screen, etc.). The indication displayed by the traffic light assembly 100 on the rear surface 120B may be accompanied by light emitted by the traffic light assembly 100 on the front surface 120A (e.g., light-emitting diodes and diffusers, built-in lighting devices, etc.).

[0062] The light emitted by the signal light assembly 100 on its front surface 120A can provide one or more modes, which can be selected and / or changed by the user. These modes may include, but are not limited to, a "meeting" mode, a "focus" mode, and a "sad lighting" mode. The signal light assembly 100 can provide a "meeting light" (e.g., a ring light) where the user can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the light emitted by the signal light assembly 100. The signal light assembly 100 can provide a "happy light" to alleviate the effects of sadness. In this mode, the signal light assembly 100 can emit approximately 10,000 lux of light for 20 to 30 minutes and / or provide adjustable lux and time duration indication. The signal light assembly 100 can provide a "breathing light" that emits light at pulsed or timed intervals. This timed breathing light can help focus on breathing (e.g., box breathing techniques). The signal light assembly 100 can provide a "focusing light" that emits rhythmic illumination to help improve productivity. The signal light assembly 100 can provide a "busy light" and include one or more indicators such as "Do Not Disturb" (e.g., warning the user and people around the signal light assembly 100 that the user is busy or in a meeting / on the phone), which can be combined with light of a specific color (e.g., red, etc.) emitted by one or more parts of the signal light assembly 100. The signal light assembly 100 is portable and may include the ability to mount to a laptop computer and / or monitor or stand freely on a work surface (e.g., ...). Figure 8 (As shown). The signal light assembly 100 can be powered using a laptop or a USB port (e.g., USB-C) on a computer. In this way, an AC adapter or battery is not required.

[0063] The example systems and methods of this disclosure have been described in conjunction with lighting devices and clips. However, to avoid unnecessarily obscuring this disclosure, many known structures and devices have been omitted from the foregoing description. Such omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claimed disclosure. Specific details are provided for the purpose of understanding this disclosure. However, it should be recognized that this disclosure can be practiced in ways that go beyond the specific details provided herein.

[0064] This disclosure may take many forms and be modified. Some features of this disclosure may be provided without providing others.

[0065] References to "an embodiment," "an example embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment must include that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is mentioned in the description of one embodiment, it should be assumed that such description also applies to other embodiments, unless otherwise stated herein or clearly not applicable to those skilled in the art. This disclosure includes, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, components, methods, processes, systems, and / or devices that are substantially the same as those depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those skilled in the art will understand how to make and use the systems and methods of this disclosure. This disclosure also includes, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, devices and processes provided in the absence of items not depicted and / or described herein, or devices and processes provided in various embodiments, configurations, or aspects, for example, where such items used in previous devices or processes are not present, for example, for improved performance, ease of implementation, and / or reduced cost.

[0066] The disclosures discussed above are for illustrative and descriptive purposes. The foregoing is not intended to limit the disclosure to the form or style disclosed. For example, in the foregoing detailed description, various features are grouped together to simplify the disclosure. Features of disclosed embodiments, configurations, or aspects may be combined in other embodiments, configurations, or aspects besides those described above. This method of disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention to include more features than expressly stated in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, inventive aspects lie in fewer than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment, configuration, or aspect. Therefore, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, each claim being an independent preferred embodiment of this disclosure.

[0067] Furthermore, while the description of the disclosure includes descriptions of one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects, as well as certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of this disclosure, such as variations, combinations, and modifications that a person skilled in the art can grasp after learning of this disclosure. The purpose is to obtain rights that include alternative embodiments, configurations, or aspects, which are included as long as licensing is provided, including alternative, interchangeable, and / or equivalent structures, functions, scopes, or steps, whether or not such alternative, interchangeable, and / or equivalent structures, functions, scopes, or steps are disclosed, and it is not intended to disclose any patentable subject matter.

[0068] An exemplary aspect points to a traffic light assembly, comprising: a traffic light device including: a body having a width extending from a first side to a first opposite side and a height extending from a second side to a second opposite side, wherein the first side is in a different plane relative to the second side and is arranged at a non-zero angle to the second side; a first universal mounting receiving feature disposed on the first side; and a second universal mounting receiving feature disposed on the second side, wherein the first universal mounting receiving feature and the second universal mounting receiving feature are configured to include the same engagement feature; and a repositionable clamp system including: an interconnecting tongue including a mating feature configured to selectively engage and disengage the same engagement feature of the first universal mounting receiving feature and the second universal mounting receiving feature; and a clamp assembly pivotally connected to the interconnecting tongue, wherein the clamp assembly is configured to attach to one or more surfaces of an object; wherein the interconnecting tongue of the repositionable clamp system is detachably movable between a first engagement state with the first universal mounting receiving feature and a second engagement state with the second universal mounting receiving feature, wherein in the first engagement state the traffic light device is arranged in a longitudinal direction, and in the second engagement state the traffic light device is arranged in a transverse direction.

[0069] The aforementioned aspects include: wherein the repositionable clamp system is in a retracted state when at least a portion of the clamp assembly is disposed inside the body of the signal light device. The aforementioned aspects include: wherein the repositionable clamp system is movable between a retracted state and an extended state, wherein in the extended state, the clamp assembly is pivoted such that at least a portion of the clamp assembly is disposed outside the body of the signal light device. The aforementioned aspects include: wherein the clamp assembly includes: a foot clamp portion; a finger clamp portion; and a jaw pivot pivotally connecting the foot clamp portion and the finger clamp portion. The aforementioned aspects include: wherein the foot clamp portion includes a foot pad disposed on the underside of the foot clamp portion. The aforementioned aspects include: wherein in the retracted state, the foot pad is flush with the rear surface of the signal light device. The aforementioned aspects include: wherein a first universal mounting receiving feature and a second universal mounting receiving feature include a keyway. The aforementioned aspects include: wherein the interconnecting tongue of the repositionable clamp system includes a key engaging with the keyway.

[0070] Any one or more of the above aspects / implementations are as described herein.

[0071] Any one or more aspects / embodiments described herein may optionally be combined with any one or more other aspects / embodiments described herein.

[0072] One or more means suitable for performing any or more aspects described herein.

[0073] One or more features described in this article.

[0074] One or more features described in this article.

[0075] Any or more features described herein combined with any or more other features described herein.

[0076] Any aspect / feature / executive described herein may be combined with any or more other aspects / features / executives described herein.

[0077] Use any one or more of the aspects or features described herein.

[0078] It should be understood that any feature described herein may be combined with any other feature described herein, regardless of whether the feature comes from the same described embodiment.

[0079] The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” used herein also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that, when used in this specification, the terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” “having,” “having,” and / or “having” specify the presence of the listed features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed items.

[0080] An entity that is “a” or “an” means one or more of the same entity. Therefore, “a” (or “an”), “one or more”, and “at least one” can be used interchangeably here. It should also be noted that “comprising,” “including,” and “having” can be used interchangeably.

[0081] "At least one," "one or more," "or," and "and / or" are open-ended expressions that indicate both parallelism and selection. For example, each expression, "at least one of A, B, and C," "at least one of A, B, or C," "one or more A, B, and C," "one or more A, B, or C," and "A, B, and / or C," means a single A, a single B, a single C, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B, and C together. When A, B, and C in each of the above expressions refer to a single element, such as X, Y, and Z, or a class of elements, such as X1-Xn, Y1-Ym, and Z1-Zo, the phrase is intended to refer to a single element selected from X, Y, and Z, a combination of elements of the same class (e.g., X1 and X2), and a combination of elements selected from two or more classes (e.g., Y1 and Zo).

[0082] The term "automatic" and its variations are used herein to refer to any process or operation that is typically performed continuously or semi-continuously without the need for substantial human input during its execution. However, if human input is received prior to the execution of a process or operation, it may be considered automatic, even if the process or operation uses substantial or non-substantial human input. Human input is considered substantial if it affects how a process or operation is executed. Human input consenting to the execution of a process or operation is not considered "substantial."

[0083] The terms “determine,” “calculate,” “computation,” and their variations are used interchangeably herein and include any type of methodology, process, mathematical operation, or technique.

[0084] The terms “substantially,” “approximately,” “approximately,” and / or similar terms used herein are used as approximate terms rather than terms of degree and are intended to take into account the inherent biases of measured or calculated values ​​that would be recognized by those skilled in the art. For example, “approximately” or “approximately” includes the value and means within an acceptable range of deviation, for a particular value, as determined by those skilled in the art based on the problem being measured and the measurement error (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, “approximately” may mean within one or more standard deviations, or within ±30%, ±20%, ±10%, or ±5% of the value. Furthermore, when describing embodiments of this disclosure, the use of “may” means “one or more embodiments of this disclosure.”

[0085] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. It should be further understood that terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries shall be interpreted as having the same meaning in the relevant field and in the context of this disclosure.

[0086] It should be understood that each maximum numerical limit given in this paper is considered to include each lower numerical limit as an alternative, as if these lower numerical limits were explicitly stated herein. Each minimum numerical limit given in this paper is considered to include each higher numerical limit as an alternative, as if these higher numerical limits were explicitly stated herein. Each numerical range given in this paper is considered to include each narrower numerical range falling within this wider numerical range, as if these narrower numerical ranges were explicitly stated herein.

Claims

1. A signal light assembly, characterized in that, include: Traffic light device, including: The body has a width extending from a first side to a first opposite side and a height extending from a second side to a second opposite side, wherein the first side is located in a different plane relative to the second side and the first side is at a non-zero angle relative to the second side; The first universal mounting receiving feature is arranged on the first side; and A second universal mounting receiving feature disposed on the second side, wherein the first universal mounting receiving feature and the second universal mounting receiving feature are configured to include the same engagement feature; and A repositionable clamp system includes: Interconnecting latches, including mating features configured to selectively engage and disengage identical engagement features of a first universal mounting receiving feature and a second universal mounting receiving feature; and A clamp assembly pivotally connected to an interconnecting tongue, wherein the clamp assembly is configured to attach to one or more surfaces of an object; The interconnecting tongue of the repositionable clip system is detachably movable between a first engagement state with a first universal mounting receiving feature and a second engagement state with a second universal mounting receiving feature, wherein in the first engagement state the signal light device is configured in the longitudinal direction, and in the second engagement state the signal light device is configured in the lateral direction.

2. The traffic light assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, When at least a portion of the clamp assembly is located inside the main body of the signal light device, the repositionable clamp system is in the retracted state.

3. The traffic light assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The repositionable clamp system can move between a retracted state and an extended state, wherein in the extended state, the clamp assembly is pivoted such that at least a portion of the clamp assembly is positioned outside the main body of the signal light device.

4. The traffic light assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamp set includes: Foot clip part; The finger clip part; and A gripper pivot that pivotally connects the foot gripper portion to the finger gripper portion.

5. The traffic light assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The foot clamp includes a foot pad located on the bottom side of the foot clamp.

6. The traffic light assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the retracted state, the foot pad is flush with the rear surface of the signal light device.

7. The traffic light assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second general installation receiving features include a keyway.

8. The traffic light assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The interconnecting tongue of the repositionable clip system includes a key that engages with a keyway.

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