Chain type lamp structure and lamp
By designing a rotatable chain connecting ring and a chain-type lamp structure with an internal light source, the problems of monotonous shape and exposed wires in chain-type lamps are solved, achieving the integration of chain shape and lighting and enhancing aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing chain-type lamps have links that cannot rotate, resulting in a monotonous and fixed design, and exposed wires that affect aesthetics.
Design a chain-type lamp structure that allows adjacent chain connecting rings to rotate relative to each other and be connected by a hinge to increase friction and achieve flexible bending; the chain connecting rings with built-in light sources can transmit light to form a light-emitting body, and the joints of adjacent chain connecting rings are conductive to form a complete circuit.
It achieves the integration of flexible bending of the chain shape and lighting function, hides the wires to improve aesthetics, and simulates the shape to be changed at will.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting fixture technology, and more specifically, to a chain-type lighting fixture structure and fixture. Background Technology
[0002] With the improvement of living standards and rapid economic development, decorative lighting fixtures are showing a trend towards artistic design in the lighting market, leading to the emergence of more and more artistically shaped lighting fixtures. Artistically shaped lighting fixtures are home or commercial decorative lighting fixtures with aesthetic design and functional innovation at their core. They achieve a unity of artistry and practicality through the combination of biomimetic forms, special materials, and lighting. They can be used as independent art installations or integrated into architectural structures, and are very popular in the market. Chain-style lighting fixtures, which integrate chain shapes with lighting, are one such example. However, because chains can rotate and bend, their shapes are highly variable, making production very difficult. Currently, the following technical problems exist in the production of chain-style lighting fixtures on the market:
[0003] 1. The complex and varied chain shapes make production difficult. The chain shape of most chain-type lamps is single and fixed, and the links cannot rotate.
[0004] 2. Some chain-type lamps have a simple structure, which makes it difficult to integrate the lighting part with the chain shape. The lack of internal circuit connection in the chain results in exposed wires, affecting the aesthetics. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This utility model provides a chain-type lamp structure to solve the technical problems in the prior art where the links of the chain-type lamp cannot rotate, resulting in a monotonous and fixed shape and exposed wires that affect the aesthetics.
[0006] This utility model provides a chain-type lamp structure, including a chain body, the chain body including multiple interconnected chain connecting links, at least one of the chain connecting links can emit light through an internal light source to form a light-emitting chain connecting link, the light-emitting chain connecting link can transmit light to form a light-emitting body, adjacent two chain connecting links can rotate relative to each other to realize the flexible bending of the chain body, wherein the contact points of adjacent two chain connecting links are interconnected, so that the chain body constitutes a complete electrical circuit.
[0007] Furthermore, two adjacent chain links are connected by a hinge, which increases the friction between the chain links through multi-point contact during rotational movement.
[0008] Furthermore, the hinge portion includes a ball head connector and a fixing fastener. One end of the ball head connector is connected to the chain connecting ring, and the end away from the chain connecting ring is provided with a ball head. The fixing fastener is connected to another chain connecting ring arranged adjacent to the chain connecting ring. The fixing fastener is provided with a ball cup portion for covering the ball head, and the ball head can rotate with the ball center within the ball cup portion.
[0009] Furthermore, the light-emitting chain connecting ring is composed of two annular connecting units stacked together. One side of the annular connecting unit is open to form an annular receiving cavity, and the open ends of the two annular connecting units are closed and stacked together.
[0010] Furthermore, a first slot is provided on the annular connecting unit at the position where it connects with the hinge part, and the two fixing fasteners are fastened together through the first slot to fix the two annular connecting units.
[0011] Furthermore, a male plug and a female plug for electrical connection are provided between the ball head connector and the chain connecting ring, and a through hole is provided on the ball head to facilitate the passage of the circuit.
[0012] Furthermore, the light-emitting chain connecting ring also includes an annular heat dissipation ring, which is disposed in the receiving cavity formed by the superposition of the two annular connecting units, and the light source is fixed in the light-emitting chain connecting ring through the annular heat dissipation ring.
[0013] Furthermore, a second slot is provided in the receiving cavity near the hinge portion within the annular connecting unit. After the annular heat dissipation ring is fastened by the two annular connecting units, the two second slots fix it in place.
[0014] Furthermore, the light source extends along the circumference of the annular heat dissipation ring.
[0015] In another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a lamp is provided, including a chain-type lamp structure as described above.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] This utility model discloses a chain-type lamp structure, including a chain body. The chain body comprises multiple interconnected chain links, and adjacent chain links can rotate relative to each other, thereby achieving flexible bending of the chain body. At least one chain link can emit light through an internal light source, forming a luminous chain link. This luminous chain link is translucent, forming a light-emitting body, thus integrating the chain's shape with its lighting function. The joints of adjacent chain links are interconnected, allowing the chain body to form a complete electrical circuit, achieving circuit continuity through the chain's internal structure. This chain-type lamp structure achieves flexible bending of the chain body through relative rotation between the chain links, mimicking the effect of a chain freely changing its shape. The light source is integrated into the chain links to form a luminous chain link, achieving the effect of the chain link emitting light. The interconnection between adjacent chain links completes the internal circuit, concealing the wiring and improving aesthetics.
[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the chain body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the light-emitting chain connecting ring according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the light-emitting chain connecting ring according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the annular connecting unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the fixing fastener according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the decorative chain connecting ring according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a rendering of the chain-type lamp in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] Figure label:
[0028] Chain connecting ring 1; Illuminated chain connecting ring 1A; Decorative chain connecting ring 1B; Hinge part 2;
[0029] Light source 11; Annular connecting unit 12; Annular heat dissipation ring 13; C-type connecting unit 14; Mesh screw 15; Ball head connector 21; Fixing fastener 22; Butt joint 23; Receiving cavity 121; First slot 122; Second slot 123; Ball head 211; Male plug 212; Female plug 213; Ball cup 221. Detailed Implementation
[0030] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0031] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.
[0032] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0033] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0034] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.
[0035] In the specification and claims of this utility model, the terms "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of those features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and other terms indicating orientation or positional relationships are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] The following describes in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a convenient sliding lamp structure and lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a chain-type lamp structure includes a chain body, which includes a plurality of interconnected chain connecting rings 1. At least one chain connecting ring 1 can emit light through an internal light source 11 to form a light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A. The light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A can transmit light to form a light-emitting body. Adjacent chain connecting rings 1 can rotate relative to each other to achieve flexible bending of the chain body. The joints of adjacent chain connecting rings 1 are interconnected, so that the chain body constitutes a complete electrical circuit.
[0040] In other words, such as Figure 1As shown in the figure, a chain-type lamp structure according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a chain body composed of multiple interconnected chain connecting rings 1. The number of chain connecting rings 1 can be adjusted according to structural requirements. Adjacent chain connecting rings 1 can rotate relative to each other. Each chain connecting ring 1 has two ends connected to an adjacent chain connecting ring 1. The rotation between adjacent chain connecting rings 1 allows for flexible bending of the chain body, achieving the effect of freely changing the shape of the chain body. At least one chain connecting ring 1 contains a light source 11, preferably an LED light source. The chain connecting ring 1 containing the light source 11 is further divided into light-emitting chain connecting rings 1A, which can transmit light to form a light-emitting body, thus integrating the chain shape and lamp illumination. Of course, all chain connecting rings 1 in the chain body can be light-emitting chain connecting rings 1A, or it can include some non-light-emitting chain connecting rings 1, which are further divided into decorative chain connecting rings 1B. The two types of chain connecting rings 1 can be combined and replaced according to design requirements, and the chain body can be applied to various lighting fixtures, such as chandeliers, wall lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, etc. The above examples are only illustrative of the applicable technical solutions for the chain connecting rings and are not exhaustive of all possible implementation methods. Those skilled in the art should understand that, without departing from the core idea of this invention, the technical features can be replaced, combined, or adjusted, and these modifications should all fall within the protection scope of this invention. Whether it is the luminous chain connecting ring 1A or the decorative chain connecting ring 1B, the contact points of two adjacent chain connecting rings 1 are interconnected, and the chain body forms a complete electrical circuit through internal circuitry. This maximizes the artistic effect of the chain, resulting in a highly aesthetically pleasing design.
[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, two adjacent chain connecting rings 1 are connected by a hinge part 2. During the rotational movement between the chain connecting rings 1, the hinge part 2 increases the friction between the chain connecting rings 1 through multi-point contact.
[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a hinge part 2 is provided at the contact point between two adjacent chain connecting rings 1. The hinge part 2 can provide multiple points of contact during the rotation of the two adjacent chain connecting rings 1, so as to increase the friction between the chain connecting rings 1 during movement and avoid the problem that the chain body cannot be shaped after the shaping is completed.
[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the hinge part 2 includes a ball head connector 21 and a fixing fastener 22. One end of the ball head connector 21 is connected to the chain connecting ring 1, and the end away from the chain connecting ring 1 is provided with a ball head 211. The fixing fastener 22 is connected to another chain connecting ring 1 arranged adjacent to the chain connecting ring 1. The fixing fastener 22 is provided with a ball cup 221 for covering the ball head 211, and the ball head 211 can rotate with the ball center within the ball cup 221.
[0044] In other words, such as Figure 2 As shown, the hinge part 2 includes a ball-end connector 21 and a fastener 22. One end of the ball-end connector 21 is connected to the chain link 1, and the other end has a ball head 211, which is spherical. The fastener 22 is connected to another chain link 1, that is, the ball-end connector 21 and the fastener 22 are respectively connected to two adjacent chain links 1. The fastener 22 has a ball cup 221 for covering the ball head 211, and the ball cup 221 is spherically concave. Figure 5 As shown, there can be two fasteners 22 at the same location, with the two opposite fasteners 22 interlocking to cover the ball head 211. In other words, when two adjacent chain connecting rings 1 rotate relative to each other, one chain connecting ring 1 is fixedly connected to the ball head connecting member 21, and the other chain connecting ring 1 is connected to the fastener 22. The two chain connecting rings 1 rotate relative to each other by the concentric rotation of the ball head 211 within the ball cup portion 221. Due to the covering effect of the ball cup portion 211 on the ball head 211, friction is increased, and the two can stop rotating at any time and maintain their relative positions, facilitating the bending and shaping of the chain body. To increase the friction of the covering and prevent loosening, the two fasteners 22 can be interlocked by a snap-fit structure, or by screw connection, or a combination of both.
[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A is composed of two annular connecting units 12 stacked together. One side of the annular connecting unit 12 is open to form an annular receiving cavity 121, and the open ends of the two annular connecting units 12 are closed and stacked together.
[0046] In other words, such as Figure 3 As shown, the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A is mainly composed of annular connecting units 12. Figure 4 As shown, the annular connecting unit 12 is generally annular, with one side opening to form an annular receiving cavity 121. The opening ends of two annular connecting units 12 are interlocked and stacked to form a light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A. The material of the annular connecting unit 12 is preferably a light-transmitting material, such as PMMA or PC. The annular connecting unit 12 is made of a commonly used material for lampshades, which is understandable to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.
[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first slot 122 is provided on the annular connecting unit 12 at the position where it connects with the hinge part 2, and two fixing fasteners 22 are fastened together through the first slot 122 to fix the two annular connecting units 12.
[0048] In other words, such as Figure 3 As shown, two annular connecting units 12 are fastened together by fasteners 22. A first slot 122 is provided on the annular connecting unit 12 at the position where it connects with the hinge part 2. The two fasteners 22 are fastened together through the first slot 122 to fix the two annular connecting units 12. The first slot 122 can both limit the position of the fasteners 22 to prevent them from sliding around the annular connecting unit 12, and provide space for the fasteners 22 to improve the overall aesthetics of the chain connecting ring 1.
[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a male plug 212 and a female plug 213 for electrical connection are provided between the ball head connector 21 and the chain connecting ring 1, and a through hole is provided on the ball head 211 to facilitate the passage of the circuit.
[0050] In other words, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, to facilitate quick assembly of the chain body and improve the safety and convenience of circuit conduction, a male plug 212 and a female plug 213 for electrical connection are provided between the ball head connector 21 and the chain connecting ring 1. A through hole is provided on the ball head 211 to facilitate circuit passage. Figure 2 Taking the example shown, the lower part of the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A is connected to the adjacent chain connecting ring 1 below it via the hinge part 2. The male plug 212 is fixed on the top inner wall of the lowest chain connecting ring 1, and the female plug 213 is connected to the ball head 211. The male plugs 212 are connected to each other via internal wires, and the female plug 213 is connected to the light source 11 via internal wires. A through hole is provided on the ball head 211 to facilitate the passage of wires. By setting the male plug 212 and the female plug 213 between the ball head connector 21 and the chain connecting ring 1, the entire circuit of the chain body is made conductive, and the assembly between two adjacent chain connecting rings 1 is facilitated. It should be noted that the positions of the male plug 212 and the female plug 213 can be interchanged according to the actual situation, and are not restricted here.
[0051] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A further includes an annular heat dissipation ring 13. The annular heat dissipation ring 13 is disposed in the receiving cavity 121 formed by the superposition of two annular connecting units 12, and the light source 11 is fixed in the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A through the annular heat dissipation ring 13.
[0052] Furthermore, a second slot 123 is provided in the receiving cavity 121 near the hinge part 2 within the annular connecting unit 12. After the annular heat dissipation ring 13 is fastened by the two annular connecting units 12, the two second slots 123 fix it.
[0053] In other words, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the light source 11 is fixed in the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A by the annular heat sink 13. The receiving cavity 121 near the hinge part 2 in the annular connecting unit 12 is provided with a second slot 123. When the two annular connecting units 12 are fastened together, the two oppositely arranged second slots 123 fix the annular heat sink ring 13 in the receiving cavity 121.
[0054] Furthermore, the light source 11 extends along the circumference of the annular heat dissipation ring 13.
[0055] In other words, to ensure more uniform light emission from the entire light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A, the light source 11 extends along the circumference of the annular heat dissipation ring 13. More preferably, light sources 11 are provided on both the inner and outer rings of the heat dissipation ring 13, and the light sources 11 are connected to the power supply through internal circuitry. The power supply can be built into the chain body or located outside the chain body.
[0056] Next Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment explains the assembly sequence of the chain body. The non-luminous decorative chain connecting ring 1B is configured as two C-shaped connecting units 14. The openings of the two C-shaped connecting units 14 are joined together, connected at the interface via a mating connector 23, and locked with a mortise screw 15. A male plug 212 is mounted on the mating connector 23, ultimately forming the decorative chain connecting ring 1B. During assembly, the individual luminous chain connecting rings 1A are assembled first, followed by the splicing of the chain body. The luminous chain connecting rings 1A to be connected are passed through the openings of the C-shaped connecting units 14 in the decorative chain connecting ring 1B, and locked via the mating connector 23 and the mortise screw 15, forming the chain body.
[0057] Of course, considering the ease of assembly of the chain connecting ring 1, the annular connecting unit 12 in the light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A can also be designed as an open one. Specifically, the annular connecting unit 12 is disconnected from the two first slots 122 to form two open annular connecting units 12, and the second slot 123 is set onto the fixing fastener 22. The four open annular connecting units 12 are assembled using the upper and lower sets of fixing fasteners 22 to form a chain connecting ring 1. This makes the assembly of the chain body more convenient and also allows the entire chain body to function as a light-emitting element.
[0058] This utility model discloses a chain-type lamp structure, including a chain body. The chain body includes multiple interconnected chain connecting rings 1. Adjacent chain connecting rings 1 can rotate relative to each other, thereby achieving flexible bending of the chain body. At least one chain connecting ring 1 can emit light through an internal light source 11, forming a light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A. The light-emitting chain connecting ring 1A is translucent, forming a light-emitting body, thus integrating the chain's shape with its lighting function. The joints of adjacent chain connecting rings 1 are interconnected, making the chain body a complete electrical circuit, allowing for circuit conduction within the chain. This chain-type lamp structure achieves flexible bending of the chain body through relative rotation between the chain connecting rings 1, simulating the effect of a chain freely changing its shape. The light-emitting chain connecting rings 1 are formed by embedding the light source 11 within the chain connecting rings 1, achieving the effect of the chain connecting rings 1 emitting light. The interconnection between adjacent chain connecting rings 1 at their joints completes the internal circuit conduction, concealing the wires and improving aesthetics.
[0059] This application also discloses a lighting fixture, including the chain-type lighting fixture structure described in the foregoing embodiments. This lighting fixture incorporates the same structure and beneficial effects as the chain-type lighting fixture structure described in the foregoing embodiments. The chain-type lighting fixture structure and its beneficial effects have been described in detail in the foregoing embodiments and will not be repeated here.
[0060] Of course, for those skilled in the art, other structures and working principles of the convenient sliding lamp structure are understandable and achievable, and will not be described in detail in this utility model.
[0061] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A chain type luminaire structure comprising a chain body, characterized by, The chain body comprises a plurality of interconnected chain connecting rings (1), at least one of the chain connecting rings (1) can emit light through an internal light source (11) to form a light-emitting chain connecting ring (1A), the light-emitting chain connecting ring (1A) can form a light-emitting body, and adjacent two chain connecting rings (1) can rotate relative to each other to realize flexible bending of the chain body, wherein the abutting positions of the adjacent two chain connecting rings (1) are mutually conductive, so that the chain body forms a complete conduction circuit.
2. A chain type lamp structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjacent two chain connecting rings (1) are connected through a hinge part (2), and the hinge part (2) increases the friction between the chain connecting rings (1) through multi-point contact during the rotating movement between the chain connecting rings (1).
3. A chain type lamp structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hinge part (2) comprises a ball head connecting piece (21) and a fixed buckle (22), one end of the ball head connecting piece (21) is connected with the chain connecting ring (1), and a ball head part (211) is arranged at the end away from the chain connecting ring (1); the fixed buckle (22) is connected with another chain connecting ring (1) arranged adjacent to the chain connecting ring (1), a ball bowl part (221) for covering the ball head part (211) is arranged on the fixed buckle (22), and the ball head part (211) can rotate with the ball center in the ball bowl part (221).
4. A chain type lamp structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The light-emitting chain connecting ring (1A) is formed by stacking two annular connecting units (12) together, one side of the annular connecting unit (12) is opened to form an annular accommodating cavity (121), and the opening ends of the two annular connecting units (12) are closed and stacked together.
5. A chain fixture structure according to claim 4, characterized in that A first clamping groove (122) is arranged on the annular connecting unit (12) at a position connected with the hinge part (2), and the two fixed buckles (22) are buckled through the first clamping groove (122) to fix the two annular connecting units (12).
6. A chain fixture structure according to claim 5, characterized in that A male plug (212) and a female plug (213) for electrical connection are arranged between the ball head connecting piece (21) and the chain connecting ring (1), and a through hole is arranged on the ball head part (211) to facilitate the passage of the circuit.
7. A chain fixture structure according to claim 6, characterized in that The light-emitting chain connecting ring (1A) further comprises an annular heat dissipation ring (13), the annular heat dissipation ring (13) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (121) formed after the two annular connecting units (12) are stacked, and the light source (11) is fixed in the light-emitting chain connecting ring (1A) through the annular heat dissipation ring (13).
8. A chain fixture structure according to claim 7, characterized in that A second clamping groove (123) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (121) of the annular connecting unit (12) close to the hinge part (2), and the annular heat dissipation ring (13) is fixed by the two second clamping grooves (123) after being buckled by the two annular connecting units (12).
9. A chain type lamp structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The light source (11) extends along the circumferential direction of the annular heat dissipation ring (13).
10. A luminaire characterized by, The chain lamp structure comprises the chain connecting ring (1) according to any one of claims 1-9.