Rotary lamp tube

By designing a rotating light tube and utilizing a rotating drive mechanism and end-emitting light components, the problem of the monotonous effect of existing light tubes was solved, achieving rich lighting effects and a strong lighting atmosphere, thus enhancing the user experience.

CN224261624UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19GUANGDONG EASTSUN LIGHTING TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG EASTSUN LIGHTING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-20
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The existing light tubes have limited functionality and cannot produce stunning lighting effects on stage. The lighting atmosphere is not rich enough, which reduces the user experience.

Method used

A rotating light tube was designed, comprising a base, a light-emitting mechanism, and a rotation drive mechanism. The light-emitting components of the light tube can rotate, and the light-emitting components at both ends can emit light beams, which, combined with the rotation mechanism, produce a variety of lighting effects.

Benefits of technology

The rotating drive mechanism rotates the light-emitting components of the lamp tube, and the end light-emitting components illuminate the light beam, producing a stunning lighting effect and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rotary lamp tube which comprises a base, a light-emitting mechanism arranged on the base and a rotation driving mechanism used for driving the light-emitting mechanism to rotate on the base. The light-emitting mechanism comprises a lamp tube light-emitting assembly and end light-emitting assemblies arranged at the two ends of the lamp tube light-emitting assembly. The rotating lamp tube has the rotating function, the two ends of the rotating lamp tube can irradiate light beams, the functions are rich, the amazing light effect can be generated, the light atmosphere is strong, and the user experience is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stage lighting equipment technology, specifically to a rotating lamp tube. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, due to the widespread use of fluorescent tubes, they are widely used in various fields such as indicators, displays, decorations, backlights, general lighting, urban nightscapes, and stage lighting. However, existing fluorescent tubes have limited functionality. When used on stage, they can only provide illumination and cannot produce stunning lighting effects or create a rich enough lighting atmosphere, greatly reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the aforementioned problems and provide a rotating light tube. This rotating light tube has a rotating function, and both ends of the rotating light tube also emit light beams. It has rich functions, can produce amazing lighting effects, and creates a rich lighting atmosphere, greatly improving the user experience.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A rotating lamp tube includes a base, a light-emitting mechanism disposed on the base, and a rotation drive mechanism for driving the light-emitting mechanism to rotate on the base; the light-emitting mechanism includes a lamp tube light-emitting component and end light-emitting components disposed at both ends of the lamp tube light-emitting component.

[0006] The working principle of the above-mentioned rotating lamp tube is:

[0007] In use, the rotary drive mechanism can drive the light-emitting mechanism to rotate, and the light-emitting component of the lamp tube will emit light. At the same time, the end light-emitting components at both ends of the light-emitting component of the lamp tube can also emit beams of light outward. Combined with the rotary mechanism, it can produce a stunning lighting effect with a rich lighting atmosphere, greatly improving the user experience.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the end-emitting light-emitting component includes a mounting sleeve, a plug disposed inside the mounting sleeve, a substrate, a first LED bead, a lens, and a mirror. The inner end of the plug is connected to the end of the light-emitting component, the substrate is disposed outside the plug, the first LED bead is disposed on the substrate, and the lens covers the first LED bead and is mounted on the substrate. The inner end of the mounting sleeve is fitted onto the end of the light-emitting component, and the mirror is disposed at the outer end of the mounting sleeve. In this structure, the first LED bead emits light, which, after passing through the lens, projects a light beam outward from the mirror, achieving end-emitting light from the light-emitting component and enriching the lighting effect.

[0009] Preferably, the end-emitting light-emitting component further includes a limiting sleeve disposed inside the mounting sleeve. The inner end of the limiting sleeve abuts against the plug, and the outer end of the limiting sleeve covers the edge of the lens. The inner wall of the mounting sleeve is provided with a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion. The inner end of the first limiting protrusion abuts against the plug, and the inner end of the second limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting sleeve. The purpose of the above structure is to facilitate the positioning of the plug, substrate, and lens, and to facilitate the installation and fixation of the plug, substrate, and lens.

[0010] Preferably, the plug is provided with a wiring hole. By providing a wiring hole, it is easy for wires to pass through the wiring hole and then connect to the substrate to provide power to the first LED, while also enabling internal wiring, making the structure neater and more compact.

[0011] Preferably, the lamp light-emitting assembly includes an outer protective tube and a lamp body disposed inside the outer protective tube and coaxially therewith; the mounting sleeve is fitted onto the end of the outer protective tube, and the end of the lamp body is connected to the plug. In the above structure, the lamp body can emit light and provide illumination; together with the first lamp beads at both ends, it can enrich the lighting effect, providing a rich light source; and the outer protective tube can provide good protection.

[0012] Preferably, the inner end of the plug is provided with a mounting groove, and the end of the lamp tube body is located in the mounting groove. By providing the mounting groove, the lamp tube body can be installed and positioned, and the mounting grooves of the two plugs are respectively used to install the two ends of the lamp tube body, thereby fixing the lamp tube body.

[0013] Preferably, the rotary drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on the base, a mounting clamp rotatably mounted on the base, and a transmission assembly disposed between the mounting clamp and the drive motor. The transmission assembly transmits the power of the drive motor to the mounting clamp, and the outer protective tube is mounted on the mounting clamp. The drive motor drives the transmission assembly to move, thereby rotating the mounting clamp, which in turn rotates the outer protective tube, achieving the rotational movement of the entire lamp tube's light-emitting assembly, resulting in a stunning lighting effect.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting clip is provided with a U-shaped groove, and the middle part of the outer protective tube is mounted on the U-shaped groove. The U-shaped groove can cooperate with the outer protective tube and can be fixed by screws.

[0015] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a driving pulley mounted on the main shaft of the drive motor, a driven pulley mounted on the mounting clamp, and a transmission belt positioned between the driving pulley and the driven pulley. This transmission assembly is a belt drive; after speed reduction via the transmission assembly, the light-emitting component is driven to rotate. Belt drives have the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0016] Preferably, the light-emitting component can rotate in a vertical plane or in a horizontal plane. Depending on the installation direction of the base, rotation in a vertical plane or in a horizontal plane can be achieved, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs of on-site use.

[0017] Preferably, the base includes a base box, a top box, and a support rod fixed between the base box and the top box, with the rotary drive mechanism mounted on the top box. This structure ensures the correct installation height for the light-emitting components. Furthermore, the base box and top box facilitate the installation of electrical components, while providing excellent waterproofing for the rotary drive mechanism and electrical components, making the rotating light tube suitable for outdoor applications. The transmission assembly and drive motor are both located inside the top box.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0019] The rotating lamp tube of this invention can drive the light-emitting mechanism to rotate through a rotation drive mechanism, and the light-emitting component of the lamp tube will emit light. At the same time, the end light-emitting components at both ends of the light-emitting component of the lamp tube can also emit light beams outward. It has a variety of functions. The light-emitting component of the lamp tube and the end light-emitting components, together with the rotating mechanism, can produce amazing lighting effects and a strong lighting atmosphere, which greatly improves the user experience.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of one specific embodiment of a rotating lamp tube according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rotating lamp tube according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rotating lamp tube from another perspective in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the light-emitting mechanism in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the end-emitting light-emitting component in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the end-emitting light-emitting component in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting sleeve in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a partially enlarged view of the structure of a rotating lamp tube in this utility model, omitting the base portion.

[0028] Figure 9This is a partially enlarged view of a rotating lamp tube without a base according to this utility model.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotary drive mechanism in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, but the implementation of this utility model is not limited thereto.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] See Figures 1-3 This embodiment discloses a rotating lamp tube, including a base 1, a light-emitting mechanism disposed on the base 1, and a rotation drive mechanism for driving the light-emitting mechanism to rotate on the base 1; the light-emitting mechanism includes a lamp tube light-emitting component 2 and end light-emitting components 3 disposed at both ends of the lamp tube light-emitting component 2. Specifically, there are two sets of end light-emitting components 3, which are symmetrically arranged. Both the lamp tube light-emitting component 2 and the end light-emitting components 3 emit light, providing rich lighting effects.

[0033] See Figures 1-7 The end-emitting light-emitting component 3 includes a mounting sleeve 31, a plug 32 disposed inside the mounting sleeve 31, a substrate 33, a first lamp bead 34, a lens 35, and a lens 36. The inner end of the plug 32 is connected to the end of the lamp tube light-emitting component 2. The substrate 33 is disposed outside the plug 32. The first lamp bead 34 is disposed on the substrate 33. The lens 35 covers the first lamp bead 34 and is mounted on the substrate 33. The inner end of the mounting sleeve 31 is fitted onto the end of the lamp tube light-emitting component 2, and the lens 36 is disposed at the outer end of the mounting sleeve 31. In this structure, the first lamp bead 34 emits light, which, after passing through the lens 35, emits a beam of light outward from the lens 36, realizing end-emitting light from the lamp tube light-emitting component 2 and enriching the lighting effect. The inner end refers to the end closer to the lamp tube light-emitting component 2, and the outer end is the end farther away from the lamp tube light-emitting component 2.

[0034] See Figures 1-7The end-emitting component 3 further includes a limiting sleeve 37 disposed inside the mounting sleeve 31. The inner end of the limiting sleeve 37 abuts against the plug 32, and the outer end of the limiting sleeve 37 covers the edge of the lens 35. The inner wall of the mounting sleeve 31 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 311 and a second limiting protrusion 312. The inner end of the first limiting protrusion 311 abuts against the plug 32, and the inner end of the second limiting protrusion 312 abuts against the limiting sleeve 37. The purpose of the above structure is to facilitate the positioning of the plug 32, the substrate 33, and the lens 35, and to facilitate the installation and fixation of the plug 32, the substrate 33, and the lens 35.

[0035] See Figures 1-6 The plug 32 is provided with a wiring hole 321. By providing the wiring hole 321, it is easy for the wire to pass through the wiring hole 321 and then connect to the substrate 33 to provide power to the first lamp bead 34. At the same time, it can realize internal wiring, making the structure more neat and compact.

[0036] See Figures 1-7 The lamp tube light-emitting assembly 2 includes an outer protective tube 21 and a lamp tube body 22 disposed inside the outer protective tube 21 and coaxially therewith. The mounting sleeve 31 is fitted onto the end of the outer protective tube 21, and the end of the lamp tube body 22 is connected to the plug 32. In the above structure, the lamp tube body 22 has a lamp plate 23 inside, and the lamp plate 23 has a plurality of second lamp beads 24. The plurality of second lamp beads 24 are distributed on both sides of the lamp plate 23, with an average of 72 second lamp beads 24 distributed on each side of the lamp plate 23. The 72 second lamp beads 24 are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the lamp tube body 22. With the above structure, the lamp tube body 22 emits light through the second lamp beads, providing an illumination effect. Combined with the first lamp beads 34 at both ends, it can enrich the lighting effect and provide a rich light source. The outer protective tube 21 can play a good protective role.

[0037] See Figures 1-7 The mounting sleeve 31 can be fixed to the end of the outer protective tube 21 with screws. The outer protective tube 21 is made of transparent material, and the lamp tube body 22 is an LED lamp tube body 22 with LED light strip. The first lamp bead 34 of the end light-emitting component 3 is an LED first lamp bead 34, and the lens 35 can improve the light illumination effect.

[0038] See Figures 1-6 The inner end of the plug 32 is provided with a mounting groove 322, and the end of the lamp tube body 22 is located in the mounting groove 322. By providing the mounting groove 322, the lamp tube body 22 can be installed and positioned. The mounting grooves 322 of the two plugs 32 are respectively used to install the two ends of the lamp tube body 22, thereby fixing the lamp tube body 22. The wiring hole 321 communicates with the outer protective tube 21 and the mounting groove 322, facilitating wire routing.

[0039] See Figures 1-3 and Figures 8-10 The rotary drive mechanism includes a drive motor 4 mounted on a base 1, a mounting clip 5 rotatably mounted on the base 1, and a transmission assembly between the mounting clip 5 and the drive motor 4. The transmission assembly transmits power from the drive motor 4 to the mounting clip 5, and the outer protective tube 21 is mounted on the mounting clip 5. The drive motor 4 drives the transmission assembly, thereby rotating the mounting clip 5. The mounting clip 5 then rotates the outer protective tube 21, achieving the rotational movement of the entire lamp tube light-emitting assembly 2, resulting in a stunning lighting effect.

[0040] See Figures 1-3 and Figures 8-10 The mounting clip 5 is provided with a U-shaped groove 5-1, and the middle part of the outer protective tube 21 is installed on the U-shaped groove 5-1. The U-shaped groove 5-1 can cooperate with the outer protective tube 21 and can be fixed by screws.

[0041] See Figures 1-3 and Figures 8-10 The transmission assembly includes a driving pulley 6 mounted on the main shaft of the drive motor 4, a driven pulley 7 mounted on the mounting clamp 5, and a transmission belt 8 positioned between the driving pulley 6 and the driven pulley 7. This transmission assembly is a belt drive; after speed reduction via the transmission assembly, the light-emitting component is driven to rotate. Belt drives have the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0042] See Figures 1-3 and Figures 8-10 The light-emitting component can rotate in a vertical plane or in a horizontal plane. Depending on the installation direction of the base 1, it can rotate in either a vertical or horizontal plane, and can be flexibly adjusted according to on-site usage requirements.

[0043] See Figures 1-3 and Figures 8-10 The base 1 includes a base box 11, a top box 13, and a support rod 12 fixed between the base box 11 and the top box 13. The rotary drive mechanism is mounted on the top box 13. This structure ensures the correct installation height for the light-emitting components. Furthermore, the base box 11 and top box 13 facilitate the installation of electrical components, while also providing excellent waterproofing for the rotary drive mechanism and electrical components, making the rotating light tube suitable for outdoor use. Electrical components can include heat sinks, control panels, switches, displays, etc. The support rod 12 is hollow, facilitating wire routing.

[0044] See Figures 1-3 The working principle of the above-mentioned rotating lamp tube is:

[0045] In use, the rotary drive mechanism can drive the light-emitting mechanism to rotate, and the lamp tube light-emitting component 2 will emit light. At the same time, the end light-emitting components 3 at both ends of the lamp tube light-emitting component 2 can also emit beams of light outward. In conjunction with the rotary mechanism, it can produce a stunning lighting effect with a rich lighting atmosphere, greatly improving the user experience.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] The other structures in this embodiment are the same as in Embodiment 1, except that the transmission assembly includes a driving gear mounted on the main shaft of the drive motor 4 and a driven gear mounted on the mounting clamp 5, with the driving gear and driven gear meshing with each other. The above-mentioned transmission assembly is a gear drive; after deceleration through the transmission assembly, the light-emitting component is driven to rotate. Gear drives have the advantages of long service life and high transmission accuracy.

[0048] The above are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above content. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rotating light tube, characterized in that, It includes a base, a light-emitting mechanism disposed on the base, and a rotary drive mechanism for driving the light-emitting mechanism to rotate on the base; the light-emitting mechanism includes a lamp tube light-emitting component and end light-emitting components disposed at both ends of the lamp tube light-emitting component.

2. A rotating light tube as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The end-emitting light-emitting component includes a mounting sleeve, a plug disposed inside the mounting sleeve, a substrate, a first lamp bead, a lens, and a lens; the inner end of the plug is connected to the end of the lamp tube light-emitting component, the substrate is disposed outside the plug, the first lamp bead is disposed on the substrate, and the lens covers the first lamp bead and is mounted on the substrate; the inner end of the mounting sleeve is fitted onto the end of the lamp tube light-emitting component, and the lens is disposed at the outer end of the mounting sleeve.

3. A rotating lamp tube according to claim 2, characterized in that The end light-emitting component also includes a limiting sleeve disposed inside the mounting sleeve. The inner end of the limiting sleeve abuts against the plug, and the outer end of the limiting sleeve covers the edge of the lens. The inner wall of the mounting sleeve is provided with a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion. The inner end of the first limiting protrusion abuts against the plug, and the inner end of the second limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting sleeve.

4. A rotating lamp tube as defined in claim 2, wherein The plug is equipped with a wiring hole.

5. A rotating lamp tube as defined in claim 2, wherein The lamp light-emitting assembly includes an outer protective tube and a lamp body disposed inside the outer protective tube and coaxially disposed therewith; the mounting sleeve is fitted onto the end of the outer protective tube, and the end of the lamp body is connected to the plug.

6. A rotating lamp tube according to claim 5, characterized in that The inner end of the plug is provided with a mounting groove, and the end of the lamp tube body is located in the mounting groove.

7. A rotating lamp tube as defined in claim 5, characterized in that The rotary drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on the base, a mounting clip rotatably mounted on the base, and a transmission assembly disposed between the mounting clip and the drive motor. The transmission assembly transmits the power of the drive motor to the mounting clip, and the outer protective tube is disposed on the mounting clip.

8. A rotating lamp tube according to claim 7, characterized in that The transmission assembly includes a drive pulley mounted on the main shaft of the drive motor, a driven pulley mounted on the mounting clamp, and a transmission belt between the drive pulley and the driven pulley.

9. A rotating lamp tube as defined in claim 1, wherein The base includes a bottom box, a top box, and a support rod fixed between the bottom box and the top box, and the rotary drive mechanism is disposed on the top box.