Bendable crystal strip

Abstract

The utility model provides a bendable crystal strip which comprises a plurality of plastic crystal single bodies, the section of each plastic crystal single body is in an L shape, the side walls of one sides of every two adjacent plastic crystal single bodies in the section direction are connected through a plastic crystal, and the plastic crystal and the two adjacent plastic crystal single bodies are integrally formed. The side walls of the other sides, in the section direction, of every two adjacent plastic crystal single bodies are spaced by a certain distance to form a buffer gap, and the buffer gaps are used for providing bending receding of the crystal strips. By adopting the scheme, for the crystal chain, the material cost of the crystal lamp is further reduced on the basis of saving the assembly cost; for a PC crystal strip structure, the PC crystal strip structure is made of a crystal integrated material, so that a light-transmitting form that a light source directly irradiates on the front surface of the crystal strip can be met, various light emitting modes that the light source emits light on the back surface, the side surface and the end surface of the crystal strip can be realized, and a crystal strip-shaped frame is not arranged, so that the thickness is relatively thin, and the light emitting brightness is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of crystal accessories for lighting fixtures, and specifically relates to a bendable crystal strip. Background Technology

[0002] Crystal chandeliers are a common type of lighting fixture, generally consisting of a fixture body and crystal pieces. The crystal pieces are installed on the fixture body, and the light emitted from the fixture body is refracted by the crystal pieces to create a dazzling light effect. There are usually two types of installation structures for the crystal pieces. One is to use a chain to string the crystal pieces into a crystal chain and hang it at the bottom of the fixture body. This assembly process requires manual assembly and cannot be automated. In the above method, the crystal pieces are prone to shaking due to the lack of fixation, and are easily damaged during transportation. Moreover, damage is also likely to occur during the processing and installation of the crystal pieces, which increases both the assembly cost and the material cost of the crystal chandelier.

[0003] Another method involves mounting the crystal chips onto the lamp body using an installation device. For example, Chinese patent CN202223477633.0, entitled "A PC Crystal Strip Structure," includes: a crystal strip frame, several fixed crystal chips, several first crystal chips, and several second crystal chips. The crystal strip frame has an n-shaped cross-section, and several snap-fit ​​blocks are integrally formed at the bottom end. Inverted V-shaped buffer grooves are evenly spaced on the side walls of the crystal strip frame. The fixed crystal chips are fixed to the top surface and side walls of the crystal strip frame. The first and second crystal chips are positioned... At the inverted V-shaped buffer groove, the first crystal chip is fixed to the side of the adjacent fixed crystal chip on the outside of the second crystal chip. The connection between the first crystal chip and the second crystal chip is stacked long-line. When the crystal strip frame is bent, the connection between the first crystal chip and the second crystal chip moves. Although the PC crystal strip structure can meet the requirements of flexible use, in actual application, the illumination angle of its crystal chips is singular, and it can only meet the light transmission form of direct light shining on the front of the crystal chip. The combination of the crystal strip frame and the crystal chip makes the crystal strip thicker and the light output brightness weaker. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a flexible crystal strip, specifically a plastic crystal strip for lighting fixtures that is freely cold-bent, has wide applicability in terms of light transmission and guidance, and is highly adaptable. This is achieved by incorporating multiple plastic crystal units, each with an L-shaped cross-section. Adjacent plastic crystal units are connected on one side of their cross-section via plastic crystal, and the plastic crystal is integrally formed with the adjacent units. A buffer gap is formed on the other side of the cross-section between adjacent units, providing space for the flexible crystal strip to bend. Using this design, compared to a crystal chain, the entire flexible crystal strip is integrally formed, eliminating the need for… The material is manually assembled and made of plastic, making it less prone to damage during transportation. This reduces the material cost of the crystal chandelier while saving on assembly costs. Compared to a PC crystal strip structure, this invention uses an integrated crystal strip. In practical applications, because it is made entirely of crystal, it offers multiple light-emitting angles. It can not only achieve a light transmission mode where the light source shines directly on the front of the crystal strip, but also achieve multiple light emission modes where the light source shines on the back, sides, and ends of the crystal strip. Moreover, this invention uses a single-layer structure, saving the structure of the crystal strip frame. This results in a thinner, flexible crystal strip with increased brightness compared to traditional crystal strips.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A bendable crystal strip includes: a plurality of plastic crystal units, each of which has an L-shaped cross-section; adjacent plastic crystal units are connected on one side of their cross-sections via plastic crystals, and the plastic crystals are integrally formed with the adjacent plastic crystal units; and the adjacent plastic crystal units are spaced apart at a certain distance on the other side of their cross-sections to form a buffer gap, the buffer gap being used to provide bending clearance for the bendable crystal strip.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the flexible crystal strip, the buffer gap is V-shaped.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the bendable crystal strip, each of the plastic crystal units has a rounded arc shape on its outer surface.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the bendable crystal strip, the back surface of each of the plastic crystal units is flat, and the connection between the flat surfaces is an arc-shaped transition.

[0010] 1. As a preferred embodiment of the bendable crystal strip, the plastic crystal units at both ends of the bendable crystal strip are planar on the side of the free end, and the end face of each plastic crystal unit near the connection position perpendicular to the cross-sectional direction is planar.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the bendable crystal strip, each of the plastic crystal monomers has a thickness of 3-8 mm.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the bendable crystal strip, the bendable crystal strip is made of PC material.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention provides a bendable crystal strip, which consists of multiple plastic crystal units, each with an L-shaped cross-section. Adjacent plastic crystal units are connected on one side of their cross-section via plastic crystals, and the plastic crystals are integrally formed with the adjacent units. A buffer gap is formed on the other side of the cross-section between adjacent units, providing space for the bendable crystal strip to bend. Compared to a crystal chain, this bendable crystal strip is integrally formed, eliminating the need for manual assembly, and being made of plastic, it is less prone to damage during transportation. This design avoids damage and further reduces the material cost of crystal chandeliers while saving on assembly costs. Compared to a PC crystal strip structure, this invention adopts an integrated crystal strip design. In practical applications, because it is made entirely of crystal, it has multiple light emission angles. It can not only satisfy the light transmission mode of direct light shining on the front of the crystal strip, but also realize multiple light emission modes of light shining on the back, side, and end face of the crystal strip. Moreover, this invention adopts a single-layer structure, saving the structure of the crystal strip frame, making the thickness of the flexible crystal strip of this invention thinner, and increasing the brightness of the emitted light compared to traditional crystal strips. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, and all of them fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bendable crystal strip shown in this utility model in a straight state;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1A magnified view of a portion of the bendable crystal strip at an angle at point A;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the flexible crystal strip at another angle at point A;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the bendable crystal strip in a bent state. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a rotatable 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Crystal chandeliers are a common type of lighting fixture, generally consisting of a fixture body and crystal pieces. The crystal pieces are installed on the fixture body, and the light emitted from the fixture body is refracted by the crystal pieces to create a dazzling light effect. There are usually two types of installation structures for the crystal pieces. One is to use a chain to string the crystal pieces into a crystal chain and hang it at the bottom of the fixture body. This assembly process requires manual assembly and cannot be automated. In the above method, the crystal pieces are prone to shaking due to the lack of fixation, and are easily damaged during transportation. Moreover, damage is also likely to occur during the processing and installation of the crystal pieces, which increases both the assembly cost and the material cost of the crystal chandelier.

[0023] Another method involves mounting the crystal chips onto the lamp body using an installation device. For example, Chinese patent CN202223477633.0, entitled "A PC Crystal Strip Structure," includes: a crystal strip frame, several fixed crystal chips, several first crystal chips, and several second crystal chips. The crystal strip frame has an n-shaped cross-section, and several snap-fit ​​blocks are integrally formed at the bottom end. Inverted V-shaped buffer grooves are evenly spaced on the side walls of the crystal strip frame. The fixed crystal chips are fixed to the top surface and side walls of the crystal strip frame. The first and second crystal chips are positioned... At the inverted V-shaped buffer groove, the first crystal chip is fixed to the side of the adjacent fixed crystal chip on the outside of the second crystal chip. The connection between the first crystal chip and the second crystal chip is stacked long-line. When the crystal strip frame is bent, the connection between the first crystal chip and the second crystal chip moves. Although the PC crystal strip structure can meet the requirements of flexible use, in actual application, the illumination angle of its crystal chips is singular, and it can only meet the light transmission form of direct light shining on the front of the crystal chip. The combination of the crystal strip frame and the crystal chip makes the crystal strip thicker and the light output brightness weaker.

[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a bendable crystal strip, which includes: a plurality of plastic crystal units 10, each of the plastic crystal units 10 having an L-shaped cross-section, two adjacent plastic crystal units 10 being connected on one side of the cross-section direction by plastic crystal 20, and the plastic crystal 20 being integrally formed with the two adjacent plastic crystal units 10, and two adjacent plastic crystal units 10 being spaced apart at a certain distance on the other side of the cross-section direction to form a buffer gap 30, the buffer gap 30 being used to provide bending clearance for the bendable crystal strip.

[0025] In this invention, the above-mentioned solution, compared to a crystal chain, allows the entire flexible crystal strip to be integrally molded, eliminating the need for manual assembly. Furthermore, the plastic material makes it less prone to damage during transportation, thus reducing material costs for the chandelier while saving on assembly costs. Compared to a PC crystal strip structure, this invention uses an integrated crystal strip design. In practical applications, because it is entirely made of crystal, it offers multiple light-emitting angles. It not only allows for direct light transmission onto the front of the crystal strip but also enables light to be emitted from the back, sides, and ends of the crystal strip. Moreover, the single-layer structure of this invention saves on the traditional crystal strip frame, resulting in a thinner flexible crystal strip and increased brightness compared to traditional crystal strips.

[0026] Moreover, the structure of this utility model is reasonable. The flexible crystal strip structure includes a whole of multiple plastic crystal units 10 connected by plastic crystal 20. The flexible crystal strip can be bent by the buffer gap 30 between the individual plastic crystal units 10, and the bending does not affect the light effect.

[0027] In order to ensure that no gaps are left between adjacent plastic crystal units 10 after the flexible crystal strip is bent, the shape of the buffer gap 30 is V-shaped. However, it is not limited to this utility model. The buffer gap 30 can also be other structures that do not produce gaps after closure, such as S-shaped, arc-shaped, etc. This utility model does not limit this.

[0028] To increase the frontal light emission angle of the flexible crystal strip, the outer side 11 of each plastic crystal unit 10 is rounded, which is beneficial for direct light transmission. The flexible crystal strip, whether straight or curved, concentrates light on the front, back, side, or end face of the plastic crystal unit 10. The rounded arc can refract light in all directions, effectively improving the light transmission and light guiding application range of the flexible crystal strip. This invention is not limited to the present invention. The shape of the outer side 11 of each plastic crystal unit 10 can increase the frontal light emission angle of the flexible crystal strip, such as S-shape, irregular prism, and other irregular shapes. This invention does not limit this.

[0029] To facilitate the use of the flexible crystal strip with the lampshade of the lamp, the back 12 of each plastic crystal unit 10 is flat, and the connection of the flat surface is arc-shaped. The back 11 of each plastic crystal unit 10 is flat and can be fixed to the lampshade of the lamp with adhesive clips. It can be used to fit the curved surface of the lampshade, ensuring the light transmission effect while facilitating the installation and application of the flexible crystal strip. Moreover, the flat shape reduces the refraction of light when the light source shines on the back 12 of each plastic crystal unit 10 and the light enters the plastic crystal unit 10.

[0030] To facilitate the illumination of the side 13 and end face 14 of the flexible crystal strip by the light source, the plastic crystal units 10 at both ends of the flexible crystal strip are planar on the side 13 of the free end, and the end face 14 of each plastic crystal unit 10 near the connection position perpendicular to the cross-sectional direction is planar. This facilitates the light source to illuminate the side 13 and end face 14 of the flexible crystal strip, reduces the refraction of light rays entering each plastic crystal unit 10, and makes the flexible crystal strip a light guiding medium.

[0031] In order to ensure that the flexible crystal strip is both light-transmitting and emits soft light, avoiding direct exposure to the light source, each of the plastic crystal units 10 is 3-8mm thick. Under these conditions, the lamp emits soft, non-glaring light, and avoids direct eye contact with the light source, thus improving the user experience.

[0032] To facilitate the bending operation of the flexible crystal strip, the flexible crystal strip is made of PC material, where PC is the abbreviation for polycarbonate. The PC material is used to improve the cold bending performance of the flexible crystal strip, which can make the flexible crystal strip easy to bend, thereby meeting the installation application requirements of different curved surfaces, and treating it as a whole.

[0033] The standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased directly from the market, and the non-standard structural parts described in the specification can also be processed without any doubt based on existing technical common sense. At the same time, the connection methods of each component adopt mature conventional methods in the existing technology, and the machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0034] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and not for limiting the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all embodiments here. However, these obvious variations or modifications arising from the essential spirit of this utility model still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible crystal strip, characterized in that, include: Multiple plastic crystal units, each of which has an L-shaped cross-section, are connected on one side of the cross-section of two adjacent plastic crystal units by plastic crystal, and the plastic crystal is integrally formed with the two adjacent plastic crystal units. The two adjacent plastic crystal units are spaced apart by a certain distance on the other side of the cross-section to form a buffer gap, which is used to provide bending clearance for the flexible crystal strip.

2. The flexible crystal strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer gap is V-shaped.

3. The flexible crystal strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned plastic crystal monomers has a rounded arc shape on its outer surface.

4. The bendable crystal strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned plastic crystal monomers has a flat back surface, and the flat joints have an arc-shaped transition.

5. The bendable crystal strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic crystal units at both ends of the flexible crystal strip are planar on the side of the free end, and the end face of each plastic crystal unit near the connection position perpendicular to the cross-sectional direction is planar.

6. The bendable crystal strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned plastic crystal monomers has a thickness of 3-8 mm.

7. The flexible crystal strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible crystal strip is made of PC material.

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