Environmental illumination sensor

Abstract

The utility model discloses an environmental illuminance sensor, comprising an illuminance sensor housing, an illuminance detection module embedded on the front surface of the illuminance sensor housing, a battery compartment arranged on one side of the illuminance sensor housing, a built-in battery placed in the battery compartment, an insertion mounting groove arranged on the front surface of the illuminance sensor housing, and a power supply arranged in the insertion mounting groove. A plugging installation groove is formed in one side of the illuminance sensor shell, a sealing plate is slidably installed in the plugging installation groove, an external antenna is fixedly connected to the other side of the illuminance sensor shell, a cable connector is fixedly connected to the external antenna, a plugging groove is formed in the cable connector, a limiting clamping groove is formed in the inner wall of the plugging groove, and fixing feet are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the upper face and the lower face of the illuminance sensor shell. Through mutual cooperation of the external antenna and the plug assembly, cable transmission or wireless signal transmission data can be selected according to specific requirements of a user, a proper signal transmission mode can be selected according to specific use scenes of the user, and the applicability is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a sensor, and more particularly to an ambient light sensor. Background Technology

[0002] An illuminance sensor is a device used to detect the intensity of ambient light. Based on the photoelectric effect, it converts light signals into electrical signals and outputs them. It is widely used in industries, agriculture, construction and other fields to achieve accurate light monitoring and control. Its core principle is to use photosensitive elements (such as photodiodes or photoresistors) to absorb light energy and generate charges or change the resistance value, thereby generating a voltage or signal that is proportional to the light intensity.

[0003] For example, an illuminance sensor published in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN218822762U;

[0004] For example, an illuminance sensor published in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN212300590U;

[0005] The above are some of the more common illuminance sensors. They all rely on cables for signal transmission and power supply. Cable trays need to be laid in advance to connect the cables to the lights. If there are no pre-installed cable trays, external cables are required, which can lead to a lack of aesthetics. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ambient light sensor to solve the existing problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ambient illuminance sensor, comprising an illuminance sensor housing, an illuminance detection module embedded in the front of the illuminance sensor housing, a battery compartment on one side of the illuminance sensor housing containing a built-in battery, a plug-in mounting groove on the front of the illuminance sensor housing, a sealing plate slidably mounted in the plug-in mounting groove, an external antenna fixedly connected to the other side of the illuminance sensor housing, a cable connector fixedly connected to the external antenna, a plug-in groove on the cable connector, and a limit slot on the inner wall of the plug-in groove.

[0008] Preferably, the illuminance sensor housing is symmetrically fixed with fixing feet on both the upper and lower surfaces.

[0009] Preferably, the cable connector is threaded with a sealing cap.

[0010] Preferably, a plug assembly is provided above the cable connector, the plug assembly includes a plug connector and a connecting nut, and a limiting block is fixedly connected below the plug connector, the limiting block and the limiting slot cooperate with each other.

[0011] Preferably, a transmission cable is fixedly connected to the connector, a connecting groove is provided on the outer wall of the connector, and a connecting nut is slidably installed in the connecting groove, and the connecting nut is threadedly engaged with the cable connector.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting groove is formed on the front of the illuminance sensor housing, a return spring is fixedly connected in the limiting groove, a limiting pin is fixedly connected to the other end of the return spring, a displacement handle is fixedly connected to the limiting pin, and a limiting hole is formed in the sealing plate, the limiting hole and the limiting pin cooperating with each other.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. By using the external antenna and plug assembly together, users can choose to transmit data via cable or wireless signal according to their specific needs. This allows for the selection of a suitable signal transmission method based on the user's specific usage scenario, making it more versatile.

[0015] 2. The shift handle can be used to move the limit pin out of the limit hole, which can release the restriction on the sealing plate. Then the sealing plate can be easily moved out of the insertion mounting slot, which is convenient for the later replacement of the built-in battery. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the other side of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing cap structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the plug assembly of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Illuminance sensor housing; 101. Illuminance detection module; 102. External antenna; 103. Fixing foot; 2. Cable connector; 201. Plug slot; 202. Limiting slot; 3. Limiting groove; 301. Return spring; 302. Limiting pin; 303. Shifting handle; 4. Battery compartment; 401. Sealing plate; 402. Plug mounting slot; 403. Limiting hole; 5. Built-in battery; 6. Sealing cover; 7. Plug assembly; 701. Plug; 702. Limiting block; 703. Connecting groove; 704. Transmission cable; 705. Connecting nut. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: an environmental illuminance sensor, including an illuminance sensor housing 1, an illuminance detection module 101 embedded in the front of the illuminance sensor housing 1, a battery compartment 4 on one side of the illuminance sensor housing 1, a built-in battery 5 placed inside the battery compartment 4, a plug-in mounting groove 402 on the front of the illuminance sensor housing 1, a sealing plate 401 slidably installed in the plug-in mounting groove 402, an external antenna 102 fixedly connected to the other side of the illuminance sensor housing 1, a cable connector 2 fixedly connected to the external antenna 102, a plug-in groove 201 on the cable connector 2, and a limit slot 202 formed on the inner wall of the plug-in groove 201.

[0025] In this embodiment, the illuminance sensor housing 1 is equipped with a signal conversion module and a signal module. The illuminance detection module 101 can detect the ambient light intensity and then transmit the signal to the signal conversion module. The signal conversion module converts the signal into an electrical signal and a wireless signal, which is then transmitted directly to the lamp or the back-end control center via an external antenna 102. The ambient light information collected can be transmitted wirelessly without additional wiring. The built-in battery 5 inside the battery compartment 4 can provide power to the device. Taking a common digital sensor such as OPT3004 as an example, the operating current can be as low as 1.8μA. A single 12000mAh alkaline AA battery can theoretically support continuous operation for about 7.6 years. Considering the wear and tear of other modules, a common battery can work for 1-3 years. The built-in battery 5 needs to be replaced periodically after long-term use.

[0026] To achieve the purpose of connecting cables or sealing when not in use, the device adopts the following technical solution: Fixing feet 103 are symmetrically fixed to both the upper and lower surfaces of the illuminance sensor housing 1; a sealing cap 6 is threaded onto the cable connector 2; a plug assembly 7 is provided above the cable connector 2; the plug assembly 7 includes a plug 701 and a connecting nut 705; a limiting block 702 is fixed to the lower part of the plug 701, and the limiting block 702 cooperates with the limiting groove 202; a transmission cable 704 is fixed to the upper part of the plug 701; a connecting groove 703 is provided on the outer wall of the plug 701; the connecting nut 705 is slidably installed in the connecting groove 703, and the connecting nut 705 is threadedly engaged with the cable connector 2.

[0027] The illuminance sensor housing 1 can be fixed to the wall by fixing foot 103 with bolts. The sealing cover 6 can seal the upper end of the cable connector 2, which can prevent dust and other foreign objects from entering the plug groove 201 when the cable connector 2 is not in use. The connecting nut 705 cooperates with the connecting groove 703. The connecting nut 705 is rotated and installed on the plug 701. After the connecting nut 705 is threaded on the cable connector 2, it can drive the lower end of the plug 701 to be pressed into the plug groove 201. The limiting block 702 cooperates with the limiting groove 202, which can quickly align the pin of the plug 701 with the inner hole of the limiting groove 202.

[0028] To achieve the purpose of fixing the sealing plate 401, the device adopts the following technical solution: a limiting groove 3 is opened on the front of the illuminance sensor housing 1, a return spring 301 is fixedly connected in the limiting groove 3, a limiting pin 302 is fixedly connected to the other end of the return spring 301, a shifting handle 303 is fixedly connected to the limiting pin 302, and a limiting hole 403 is opened in the sealing plate 401, the limiting hole 403 and the limiting pin 302 cooperate with each other.

[0029] The return spring 301 can provide a certain pushing force to the limit pin 302. When the limit pin 302 is pushed, it will insert into the limit hole 403, thereby fixing the sealing plate 401 inside the insertion mounting groove 402. The shift handle 303 can drive the limit pin 302 to move.

[0030] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using it, depending on the application scenario, when it is necessary to use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to transmit data, the sealing cover 6 needs to be threaded onto the cable connector 2 to seal the plug slot 201. At this time, the device uses the built-in battery 5 to provide power, and the data collected by the illuminance detection module 101 will be transmitted to the collection end through the external antenna 102. When the adapter plug assembly 7 is installed on the cable connector 2, the transmission cable 704 can be used to transmit signals and provide power to the device.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ambient illuminance sensor, comprising an illuminance sensor housing (1), wherein an illuminance detection module (101) is embedded and installed on the front side of the illuminance sensor housing (1), characterized in that: The illuminance sensor housing (1) has a battery compartment (4) on one side, and a built-in battery (5) is placed inside the battery compartment (4). The illuminance sensor housing (1) has a plug-in mounting groove (402) on the front side, and a sealing plate (401) is slidably installed in the plug-in mounting groove (402). An external antenna (102) is fixed to the other side of the illuminance sensor housing (1), and a cable connector (2) is fixed to the external antenna (102). A plug-in groove (201) is opened on the cable connector (2), and a limit slot (202) is opened on the inner wall of the plug-in groove (201).

2. The ambient light sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The illuminance sensor housing (1) is symmetrically fixed with fixing feet (103) on both the upper and lower surfaces.

3. An ambient light sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing cap (6) is threaded onto the cable connector (2).

4. An ambient light sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug assembly (7) is provided above the cable connector (2). The plug assembly (7) includes a plug connector (701) and a connecting nut (705). A limiting block (702) is fixedly connected below the plug connector (701). The limiting block (702) cooperates with the limiting slot (202).

5. An ambient light sensor according to claim 4, characterized in that: A transmission cable (704) is fixedly connected to the plug (701). A connecting groove (703) is provided on the outer wall of the plug (701). The connecting nut (705) is slidably installed in the connecting groove (703). The connecting nut (705) is threadedly engaged with the cable connector (2).

6. An ambient light sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The illuminance sensor housing (1) has a limiting groove (3) on its front side. A return spring (301) is fixedly connected in the limiting groove (3). A limiting pin (302) is fixedly connected to the other end of the return spring (301). A shifting handle (303) is fixedly connected to the limiting pin (302). A limiting hole (403) is opened in the sealing plate (401). The limiting hole (403) and the limiting pin (302) cooperate with each other.

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