Track system and lighting system

Abstract

The utility model provides a track system and a lighting system. The track system comprises at least two track sections, and each track section comprises a track shell and an elastic piece arranged on the side wall of the track shell. And the at least one connecting assembly is used for connecting two adjacent track sections and comprises a connecting shell correspondingly connected with the track shell and a connecting piece which is arranged on a side plate of the connecting shell and can be elastically reset. According to the structure of the connecting piece, the connecting piece and the elastic piece are in sliding clamping fit in the lengthwise direction of the track shell, so that the connecting assembly is connected with the corresponding track section. And when the elastic piece generates elastic deformation towards the corresponding side wall, the connecting piece is separated from the elastic piece along the lengthwise direction of the track shell, so that the connecting assembly is separated from the corresponding track section. Compared with the prior art, the track system has the advantages that the elastic piece and the connecting piece are matched with each other, so that the two track sections can be connected and detached easily.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting technology, and in particular to a track system and a lighting system. Background Technology

[0002] In lighting systems, modular track lighting fixtures are favored for their flexibility and scalability. These fixtures typically consist of multiple track segments and light source components, which users can cascade to create the desired lighting layout. However, in existing technologies, the cascading connection and assembly of track lighting fixtures generally rely on screw fastening.

[0003] While screw-locking provides a degree of stability and secureness for track lighting fixtures, it requires specialized tools and skills, making installation and removal complex and time-consuming. For non-professional users, installing and removing track lighting fixtures can be a challenging task.

[0004] In view of this, it is indeed necessary to improve the existing cascading connection and assembly methods of track lighting fixtures in order to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a track system that is easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a track system, comprising:

[0007] At least two track segments, each track segment including a track housing and an elastic element disposed on the side wall of the track housing;

[0008] At least one connecting component connects two adjacent track segments, including a connecting housing corresponding to the track housing and a resiliently reset connecting member disposed on the side plate of the connecting housing;

[0009] The connector is constructed such that it slides and engages with the elastic element along the longitudinal direction of the track housing, thereby connecting the connector to the corresponding track segment; and when the elastic element undergoes elastic deformation toward the corresponding side wall, the connector disengages from the elastic element along the longitudinal direction of the track housing, thereby disengaging the connector from the corresponding track segment.

[0010] Optionally, the elastic element is a cantilever structure extending along the longitudinal direction, with its first end fixed to the side wall and a cavity formed between its second end and the side wall for elastic deformation of the elastic element, and the connecting element extending along a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0011] Optionally, the second end of the elastic element is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion protruding in the direction away from the cavity, and the connecting element slides over the snap-fit ​​portion along the longitudinal direction of the track housing and engages with the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0012] Optionally, the first end of the elastic element is provided with a fixing part that fits against the side wall of the track housing, and the second end is provided with an extension part that is connected to the fixing part. The snap-fit ​​part is connected to the end of the extension part and protrudes from the extension part.

[0013] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​part includes a snap-fit ​​arm connected to the extension and disposed perpendicular to the extension, a connecting arm extending from the snap-fit ​​arm parallel to the extension, and a guide arm disposed at the end of the connecting arm, wherein the connector slides along the guide arm across the connecting arm until it snaps into the snap-fit ​​arm.

[0014] Optionally, the second end of the elastic element is further provided with an operating part perpendicular to the latching part. The operating part extends in a direction away from the cavity and is configured to cause the second end of the elastic element to undergo elastic deformation toward the cavity under the action of external force.

[0015] Optionally, the track housing includes a connecting wall and side walls located on opposite sides of the connecting wall to jointly enclose and form a mounting groove, and an elastic member extends from the side walls toward the mounting groove; the connecting housing includes a base plate and side plates located on opposite sides of the base plate to jointly enclose and form a insertion groove, and a connector is correspondingly disposed on the side plate and extends toward the insertion groove.

[0016] Optionally, the connector includes a connecting portion extending toward the insertion slot and an insertion portion extending from the end of the connecting portion in a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the insertion portion being configured to cooperate with the elastic member.

[0017] Optionally, elastic elements are provided on both side walls of the track housing, and connecting elements are provided on the two side plates connecting the housing.

[0018] Another objective of this invention is to provide a lighting system that utilizes the aforementioned track system.

[0019] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a lighting system, including a light source assembly and the aforementioned track system, wherein the light source assembly is mechanically and electrically connected to the track system.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The track system of this utility model, by providing elastic elements on the side walls of the track housing and elastically resettable connectors on the side plates connecting the housing, allows for a sliding engagement between the connectors and the elastic elements along the longitudinal direction of the track housing, thus achieving a fixed connection between the connecting components and the corresponding track segments. When disassembly or reassembly is required, simply pressing the elastic elements causes them to elastically deform towards the corresponding side wall until the connectors detach from the elastic elements along the longitudinal direction of the track housing, easily separating the connecting components from the corresponding track segments, greatly simplifying the installation and disassembly process. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the track system conforming to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the orbital system shown.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of the area circled in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic element.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting component.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of the area circled in the middle.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connecting components and elastic parts after assembly.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of the area circled in the middle.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 100-track system;

[0031] 10-track section, 11-track housing, 111-connecting wall, 112-side wall, 113-mounting groove, 12-elastic element, 121-fixing part, 122-extension part, 123-snap-fitting part, 1231-snap-fitting arm, 1232-connecting arm, 1233-guide arm, 124-operating part, 13-cavity, 14-conductive bar;

[0032] 20-Connecting component, 21-Connecting housing, 211-Base plate, 212-Side plate, 213-Plug-in slot, 22-Connector, 221-Connecting part, 222-Plug-in part, 223-Guide part, 224-Limiting surface. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] It should be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0035] Additionally, it should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0036] This invention provides a lighting system, including a track system 100 and a light source assembly (not shown). The light source assembly is mechanically and electrically connected to the track system 100.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the track system 100 includes at least two track segments 10 and at least one connecting assembly 20 connecting adjacent track segments 10. Each track segment 10 includes a track housing 11 and an elastic member 12 disposed on the side wall 112 of the track housing 11. The connecting assembly 20 includes a connecting housing 21 correspondingly connected to the track housing 11 and a resiliently repositionable connecting member 22 disposed on the side plate 212 of the connecting housing 21. The connecting member 22 and the elastic member 12 cooperate to achieve a detachable connection between the track segments 10, facilitating the rapid assembly and disassembly of the track system 100 and improving the flexibility and maintainability of the track system 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the elastic member 12 may also be disposed on the connecting housing 21, and correspondingly, the connecting member 22 may be disposed on the track housing 11; this is not a limitation.

[0038] Specifically, during assembly, the connecting member 22 of the track system 100 in this embodiment can slide and engage with the elastic member 12 along the longitudinal direction of the track housing 11, thereby connecting the connecting assembly 20 to the corresponding track segment 10. During disassembly, pressure is first applied to the elastic member 12 to cause it to elastically deform towards the corresponding side wall 112. Then, the connecting housing 21 is pulled along the longitudinal direction of the track housing 11, causing the connecting member 22 to disengage from the elastic member 12, thus separating the connecting assembly 20 from the corresponding track segment 10.

[0039] For clarity, the longitudinal direction of track segment 10 (i.e., the splicing direction of two track segments 10) is defined as the x-direction, and the height direction of track segment 10 (i.e., the vertical direction mentioned below) is defined as the y-direction. The x-direction and the y-direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0040] like Figure 3As shown, the track housing 11 includes a connecting wall 111 and side walls 112 located on opposite sides of the connecting wall 111. The connecting wall 111 and the side walls 112 together form a mounting groove 113. The connecting housing 21 includes a base plate 211 and side plates 212 located on opposite sides of the base plate 211. The base plate 211 and the side plates 212 together form an insertion groove 213. During assembly, the connecting component 20 is inserted into the mounting groove 113, so that the base plate 211 is connected to the connecting wall 111, and the side plates 212 are connected to the corresponding side walls 112. At this time, the connecting component 20 is limited in the track housing 11 along the y-direction, preventing it from shaking or shifting in the y-direction within the track housing 11, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the entire track system 100.

[0041] The elastic element 12 extends from one or both sidewalls 112 toward the mounting groove 113, and the connector 22 is correspondingly disposed on one or both sideplates 212 and extends toward the insertion groove 213. Optionally, in this embodiment, elastic elements 12 are provided on both sidewalls 112, and the two elastic elements 12 are symmetrical to each other. Connectors 22 are also correspondingly provided on both sideplates 212, thereby enabling a stable connection between the connecting assembly 20 and the corresponding track segment 10. In the x-direction, elastic elements 12 are provided at both ends of each sidewall 112, and the two elastic elements 12 are symmetrical to each other. Connectors 22 are also correspondingly provided at both ends of each sideplate 212, thereby enabling a stable connection between the connecting assembly 20 and two adjacent track segments 10. Of course, in other embodiments, only one elastic element 12 may be provided on each side wall 112, and the elastic elements 12 on the two side walls 112 may be arranged diagonally; similarly, only one connector 22 may be provided on each side plate 212, and the connectors 22 on the two side plates 212 may be arranged diagonally, which can also achieve a stable connection between two adjacent track segments 10, and no limitation is made here.

[0042] The track system 100 has a locked state and a disengaged state. In the locked state, the elastic element 12 and the connector 22 cooperate to connect the connecting assembly 20 to the corresponding track segment 10. In the disengaged state, pressing the elastic element 12 moves it relative to the connector 22, disengaging it from the connector 22 in the splicing direction of the track segment 10 and the connecting assembly 20, facilitating the disassembly of the connecting assembly 20 and the corresponding track segment 10. The track system 100 can switch between the locked and disengaged states with a simple pressing action, allowing users to easily connect and disassemble the track segment 10 without using complex tools or performing cumbersome operations.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figures 4 to 8 and combined Figure 3As shown, the elastic member 12 is a cantilever structure extending along the x-direction. Its first end is fixed to the side wall 112 of the track housing 11, and its second end is suspended, forming a cavity 13 between it and the side wall 112 for elastic deformation of the elastic member 12. The connector 22 extends entirely along the y-direction and includes a connecting portion 221 extending toward the insertion slot 213 and an insertion portion 222 extending along the y-direction from the end of the connecting portion 221. The insertion portion 222 is configured to cooperate with the second end of the elastic member 12 to achieve locking and disengagement of the connecting assembly 20 from the corresponding track segment 10.

[0044] Optional, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first end of the elastic member 12 is plate-shaped and has a fixing part 121 that fits against the side wall 112 of the track housing 11. Preferably, the fixing part 121 is welded inside the side wall 112 of the track housing 11, but this is not a limitation. The second end of the elastic member 12 has an extension 122 connected to the fixing part 121 and a latching part 123 connected to the end of the extension 122. Both the extension 122 and the latching part 123 are suspended and protrude in a direction away from the cavity 13, and the latching part 123 further protrudes beyond the extension 122, so that the fixing part 121, the extension 122 and the latching part 123 combine in the x direction relative to the side wall 112 of the track housing 11 to form a stepped structure, so that the connecting member 22 can slide across the latching part 123 in the x direction and engage with the latching part 123, thereby locking the connecting component 20 with the corresponding track segment 10. The design of the extension 122 and the snap-fit ​​part 123 makes the connection between the connecting component 20 and the track housing 11 more convenient and quick, facilitates the insertion and disassembly of the connecting component 20, and ensures the stability of the connection.

[0045] Preferably, the extension 122 is L-shaped and perpendicular to the fixing part 121, and the latching part 123 is also L-shaped and perpendicular to the extension 122. The fixing part 121, the extension 122, and the latching part 123 have substantially the same thickness. The cavity 13 is formed between the extension 122 and the side wall 112 of the track housing 11, so that under the action of external force, the extension 122 and the latching part 123 can elastically deform relative to the fixing part 121 toward the cavity 13.

[0046] The latching part 123 includes a latching arm 1231 connected to and perpendicular to the extension part 122, a connecting arm 1232 extending from the latching arm 1231 parallel to the extension part 122, and a guide arm 1233 located at the end of the connecting arm 1232. The guide arm 1233 is disposed away from the latching arm 1231, forming a guide slope. In other words, the latching part 123 is generally U-shaped.

[0047] like Figure 6As shown, the connecting portion 221 and the insertion portion 222 of the connector 22 are perpendicular to each other. The insertion portion 222 has a guide portion 223 extending in the x-direction on one side facing the insertion direction, and a limiting surface 224 on the other side away from the insertion direction. The guide portion 223 is adapted to the guide arm 1233. Thus, when assembling the connecting assembly 20 and the corresponding track segment 10, the guide portion 223 can slide along the guide arm 1233 across the connecting arm 1232 until the limiting surface 224 abuts against the locking arm 1231. At this time, the connector 22 and the elastic member 12 can be locked together, and the track system 100 is in a locked state.

[0048] In other words, in the locked state, i.e. when installed in place, the plug-in part 222 is located inside the extension part 122 and the limiting surface 224 abuts against the locking arm 1231, thereby restricting the movement of the track housing 11 in the direction of disengaging from the connecting assembly 20, so that a locking mechanism is formed between the plug-in part 222 and the locking part 123, and the connecting assembly 20 is limited in the track housing 11 in the x direction, ultimately realizing the connection of the two track segments 10.

[0049] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the guide portion 223 and guide arm 1233 are configured to guide the connecting component 20 when it is inserted into the mounting slot 113, thereby facilitating precise docking with the track segment 10, simplifying the installation process, and reducing the risk of installation errors or damage due to improper operation. In this embodiment, both the guide portion 223 and guide arm 1233 are inclined, enabling automatic guidance and positioning when the connecting component 20 is inserted into the mounting slot 113. This precise guidance function ensures accurate connection between the connecting component 20 and the track segment 10. Of course, in other embodiments, only one of the guide portion 223 and guide arm 1233 may be inclined.

[0050] The second end of the elastic member 12 is also provided with an operating part 124 perpendicular to the latching part 123. The operating part 124 extends in a direction away from the cavity 13 and is configured to cause the second end of the elastic member 12 to elastically deform toward the cavity 13 under the action of external force. Optionally, the operating part 124 is L-shaped and combined with the extension part 122 to form a U-shaped structure. The operating part 124 extends toward the mounting groove 113, so that during disassembly, the operating part 124 can be manually pushed directly, causing the extension part 122 and the latching part 123 to elastically deform toward the cavity 13 until the latching part 123 disengages from the insertion part 222. At this time, the connecting assembly 20 can be pulled in the x-direction to disengage from the corresponding track segment 10, and the track system 100 switches from the locked state to the disengaged state.

[0051] When the track system 100 is in the disengaged state, the connecting housing 21 and the track housing 11 separate from each other. Of course, when connecting two track segments 10, the operating part 124 can also be directly activated to make the insertion part 222 of the connector 22 and the snap-fit ​​part 123 of the elastic member 12 adapt to each other, thereby making the connection of the two track segments 10 faster.

[0052] When connecting two track segments 10, first insert one end of the connecting assembly 20 into the mounting groove 113 of one of the track housings 11. The guide portion 223 of the connector 22 contacts the guide arm 1233 of the elastic member 12. Continue pushing the connecting assembly 20 so that the connector 22 squeezes the snap-fit ​​portion 123 of the elastic member 12, causing the second end of the elastic member 12 to move toward the side wall 112 of the track housing 11 until the insertion portion 222 of the connector 22 slides past the connecting arm 1232. The second end of the elastic member 12 then springs back. At this point, the limiting surface 224 of the insertion portion 222 abuts against the snap-fit ​​arm 1231, indicating that the connecting assembly 20 is connected to the track housing 11 on that side. Then, using the same method, connect the other end of the connecting assembly 20 to the other track housing 11, so that the two track segments 10 are limited in the x-direction. With the two track segments 10 connected, the track system 100 is in a locked state.

[0053] When disassembling the two track sections 10, the operating part 124 is activated first, causing the second end of the elastic member 12 to undergo elastic deformation towards the cavity 13 until the connecting member 22 disengages from the latching part 123. The track system 100 then switches from the locked state to the disengaged state, allowing the two track sections 10 to be pulled apart and the track sections 10 to be separated.

[0054] like Figure 3 As shown, the track system 100 also includes a conductive busbar 14 located in the mounting slot 113. The conductive busbar 14 provides a stable power supply to the light source assembly. Since much information regarding the conductive busbar 14 has already been disclosed in the prior art, it will not be described in detail in this embodiment to avoid unnecessary length.

[0055] In summary, the track system 100 of this utility model, by providing an elastic element 12 on the side wall 112 of the track housing 11 and a resiliently resettable connector 22 on the side plate 212 of the connecting housing 21, allows the connector 22 to slide and engage with the elastic element 12 along the longitudinal direction of the track housing 11, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the connecting component 20 and the corresponding track segment 10. When disassembly or reassembly is required, simply press the elastic element 12 to cause it to elastically deform towards the corresponding side wall 112 until the connector 22 disengages from the elastic element 12 along the longitudinal direction of the track housing 11, easily separating the connecting component 20 from the corresponding track segment 10, greatly simplifying the installation and disassembly process.

[0056] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A track system, characterized in that, include: At least two track segments (10), each track segment (10) includes a track housing (11) and an elastic member (12) disposed on the side wall (112) of the track housing (11). The elastic member (12) is a cantilever structure extending along the longitudinal direction. Its first end is fixed to the side wall (112), and its second end forms a cavity (13) between itself and the side wall (112) for elastic deformation of the elastic member (12). The first end of the elastic member (12) is provided with a fixing part (121) that fits against the side wall (112), and the second end is provided with an extension part (122) connected to the fixing part (121) and a latching part (123) that protrudes in a direction away from the cavity (13). The latching part (123) is connected to the end of the extension part (122) and protrudes from the extension part (122). At least one connecting component (20) connects two adjacent track segments (10), including a connecting housing (21) corresponding to the track housing (11) and a resiliently repositionable connecting member (22) provided on the side plate (212) of the connecting housing (21); The connector (22) is configured to slide along the longitudinal direction of the track housing (11) past the latching part (123) and engage with the latching part (123), thereby connecting the connecting assembly (20) to the corresponding track segment (10); and when the elastic member (12) undergoes elastic deformation toward the corresponding side wall (112), the connector (22) disengages from the elastic member (12) along the longitudinal direction of the track housing (11), thereby disengaging the connecting assembly (20) from the corresponding track segment (10).

2. The track system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (22) extends in a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

3. The track system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latching part (123) includes a latching arm (1231) connected to the extension part (122) and disposed perpendicular to the extension part (122), a connecting arm (1232) extending from the latching arm (1231) parallel to the extension part (122), and a guide arm (1233) disposed at the end of the connecting arm (1232). The connector (22) slides along the guide arm (1233) across the connecting arm (1232) until it latches with the latching arm (1231).

4. The track system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end of the elastic element (12) is also provided with an operating part (124) perpendicular to the latching part (123). The operating part (124) extends in a direction away from the cavity (13) and is configured to cause the second end of the elastic element (12) to undergo elastic deformation toward the cavity (13) under the action of external force.

5. The track system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track housing (11) includes a connecting wall (111) and side walls (112) located on opposite sides of the connecting wall (111) to jointly enclose and form a mounting groove (113). The elastic member (12) extends from the side wall (112) toward the mounting groove (113). The connecting housing (21) includes a base plate (211) and side plates (212) located on opposite sides of the base plate (211) to jointly enclose and form a insertion groove (213). The connector (22) is correspondingly disposed on the side plate (212) and extends toward the insertion groove (213).

6. The track system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connector (22) includes a connecting portion (221) extending toward the insertion slot (213) and an insertion portion (222) extending from the end of the connecting portion (221) in a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the insertion portion (222) being configured to cooperate with the elastic member (12).

7. The track system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic element (12) is provided on both side walls (112) of the track housing (11), and the connecting element (22) is provided on both side plates (212) of the connecting housing (21).

8. A lighting system, characterized in that, It includes a light source assembly and a track system (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the light source assembly is mechanically and electrically connected to the track system (100).

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