Inductor mounting structure and panel lamp

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of lighting devices, and discloses an inductor mounting structure and a panel lamp. The LED lamp comprises a lamp body shell and an inductor body, a junction box is arranged on the back of the lamp body shell, a circuit board is arranged in the junction box, an installation hole is formed in the junction box, a connecting base is installed in the installation hole in an inserted mode and electrically connected with the circuit board, the inductor body is located on the back of the lamp body shell, and one side of the inductor body is connected with the lamp body shell in an inserted mode. The other side of the inductor body is connected with the connecting base in an inserted mode, and the inductor body is electrically connected with the connecting base. The length and the height of the inductor body can be adjusted in a telescopic mode. The inductor body and the connecting base are connected in a pluggable mode, then rapid pluggable installation is achieved, convenience in the installation process is improved, the inductor body is located on the back of the lamp body shell, the lighting effect cannot be damaged, and the attractiveness of the panel lamp cannot be affected; the inductor body is relatively high in stability after being mounted; the stock pressure is reduced; the sensor body is wide in application range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting device technology, and more specifically, to a sensor mounting structure and a panel light. Background Technology

[0002] Because of their soft and uniform light, panel lights are widely used in suspended ceilings. To improve energy efficiency, some panel lights are equipped with sensors that detect the presence of people around the light, automatically switching the light on and off. Typically, the driver and junction box are located on the back side of the panel light. The control cables connecting the sensor and driver are all located inside the junction box, which usually has pre-drilled mounting holes.

[0003] Chinese invention patent application number 2024119821812 discloses a sensor mounting component for a sensor panel light and a direct-emitting sensor panel light. The sensor is mounted on the front of the panel light in an embedded manner, meaning a sensor mounting slot is cut into the side of the front of the panel light to embed the sensor into the panel light body. However, because the side slot of the panel light is relatively narrow, the edge of the panel light needs to be widened to accommodate the sensor, increasing the cost of the lamp and compromising the light efficiency. Furthermore, since the driver power supply and junction box are located on the back of the panel light, while the sensor is located on the front, the sensor installation is cumbersome. Additionally, the system can only ship panel lights in versions without and with sensors, increasing inventory pressure. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address at least one of the aforementioned problems, this utility model first provides a sensor mounting structure, including a lamp housing and a sensor body. A junction box is located on the back of the lamp housing, and a circuit board is housed within the junction box. The junction box has mounting holes, and a connecting base is inserted into the mounting holes. The connecting base is electrically connected to the circuit board. The sensor body is located on the back of the lamp housing, with one side of the sensor body inserted into the lamp housing and the other side inserted into the connecting base, and the sensor body is electrically connected to the connecting base. The length and height of the sensor body are adjustable.

[0005] Optionally, the connection base is a headphone jack; or a USB socket; or a Type-C socket.

[0006] Optionally, the back of the lamp housing is provided with a plug hole, and one side of the sensor body is inserted into the plug hole.

[0007] Optionally, a cover plate is provided inside the insertion hole, the cover plate is connected to the hole wall of the insertion hole, and an easy-open opening is provided between the cover plate and the hole wall of the insertion hole; when the sensor body needs to be installed, the cover plate can be removed through the easy-open opening.

[0008] Optionally, the sensor body includes a first connector, a second connector, and a connecting base. The first connector is plugged into the connecting base, and the second connector is plugged into the lamp housing. The first connector and the connecting base are slidably connected, and the first connector can move closer to or away from the second connector. The connecting base and the second connector are slidably connected, and the connecting base is adapted to drive the first connector to move closer to or away from the lamp housing.

[0009] Optionally, the first connector is provided with a plug, which is adapted to be plugged into and electrically connected to the connecting base; the connecting base is provided with a telescopic groove on the side near the first connector, and the first connector is inserted into the telescopic groove and slides within the telescopic groove.

[0010] Optionally, the connector has a dovetail portion on the side near the second connector, the second connector has a dovetail groove, the dovetail groove extends vertically, and the dovetail portion is inserted into the dovetail groove and slides within the dovetail groove.

[0011] Optionally, a notch is provided on the side of the dovetail portion near the second connector, the notch being connected to the telescopic groove, and the notch penetrating the dovetail portion vertically.

[0012] Optionally, the second connector is provided with a PCB board, which is electrically connected to the plug via a cable. The bottom of the dovetail groove is provided with a wire-passing hole, which communicates with the interior of the second connector. The cable passes through the telescopic groove, the notch groove, and the wire-passing hole.

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

[0014] 1. Since the junction box is located on the back of the lamp housing, and the junction box itself has a pre-drilled mounting hole, a connecting base can be directly installed in the mounting hole. The sensor body and the connecting base are connected by plugging and unplugging, thereby achieving quick plugging and unplugging installation, which improves the convenience of installation. Moreover, since the sensor body is located on the back of the lamp housing, it will not damage the light effect or affect the aesthetics of the panel light.

[0015] 2. After the sensor body is plugged into the connecting base, the other side of the sensor body is plugged into the lamp panel housing, so that the sensor body has two plug points. Compared with one plug point, two plug points can improve the stability of the sensor body after installation.

[0016] 3. The structure of the panel light with and without sensor is the same, so there is no difference. For the panel light with sensor, you only need to pry open the cover with a screwdriver to remove it, and then insert an additional sensor body, which reduces inventory pressure.

[0017] 4. The length and height of the sensor body itself can be extended and adjusted, thus allowing the length and height to be adjusted according to the actual installation length requirements of the panel light, making it widely applicable.

[0018] In addition, this utility model provides a panel light, including the sensor mounting structure described above.

[0019] Compared to existing technologies, the panel light described in this utility model and the sensor mounting structure described above have the same advantages over existing technologies, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the lamp housing, connecting base, and sensor body in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the lamp body shell and the connecting base in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the lamp housing in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the connecting base in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the sensor body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the sensor body in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the second plug-in socket and the connecting socket in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Lamp body shell; 11. Junction box; 111. Mounting hole; 12. Connecting base; 13. Plug hole; 2. Sensor body; 21. First plug socket; 211. Second blocking strip; 22. Second plug socket; 221. Dovetail groove; 222. Wire hole; 23. Connecting base; 231. Connecting shell; 232. Top cover; 233. Telescopic groove; 234. First blocking strip; 235. Dovetail; 236. Notch; 24. Plug; 25. PCB board. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the following description is provided in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1-7 This application will be described in further detail.

[0029] The accompanying drawings of this utility model embodiment provide a coordinate system XY, where the positive direction of the X-axis represents the right, the negative direction of the X-axis represents the left, the positive direction of the Y-axis represents the top, and the negative direction of the Y-axis represents the bottom.

[0030] In a first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a sensor mounting structure, referring to... Figures 1 to 3 The sensor mounting structure includes a lamp housing 1 and a sensor body 2. A lamp panel (not shown in the figure) is mounted on the front (bottom) of the lamp housing 1, and a junction box 11 is located on the back (top) of the lamp housing 1. A circuit board (not shown in the figure) is installed inside the junction box 11, which works with the sensor body 2 to automatically control the lighting of the lamp panel. A connecting base 12 is mounted on the junction box 11 and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The sensor body 2 is located on the back of the lamp housing 1, with one side plugged into the lamp housing 1 and the other side plugged into the connecting base 12, and the sensor body 2 is electrically connected to the connecting base 12. This allows for quick plug-and-play installation, improving ease of installation. The sensor body 2's location on the back of the lamp housing 1 does not compromise light efficiency or affect the aesthetics of the panel light. The length and height of the sensor body 2 are adjustable, allowing for length and height adjustments based on the actual installation requirements of the panel light, making it widely applicable.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the junction box 11 is preferably located on the right side of the back of the lamp housing 1, so that the sensor body 2 itself can be extended and adjusted in the left and right direction. A mounting hole 111 is provided on the top of the junction box 11 (the side facing away from the lamp housing 1), and the connecting base 12 is inserted into the mounting hole 111. The connecting base 12 can be a headphone jack; it can also be a USB socket; or it can also be a Type-C socket. In this embodiment, the connecting base 12 is preferably a headphone jack.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The back of the panel light has a connector hole 13, which is spaced apart from the junction box 11 in the left-right direction. The sensor body 2 is interference-fitted into the connector hole 13 on one side, giving the sensor body 2 two connection points. Compared to one connection point, two connection points can improve the stability of the sensor body 2 after installation. The connector hole 13 can be a rectangular hole, a round hole, or a polygonal hole. In this embodiment, the connector hole 13 is preferably a rectangular hole.

[0033] A cover plate (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the insertion hole 13. During the manufacturing process of the lamp body shell 1, the cover plate is integrally formed with the lamp body, but 5% of the cover plate is reserved around the periphery to maintain connection with the hole wall of the insertion hole 13; 95% is cut open by the mold and not connected to the hole wall of the insertion hole 13, thus forming an easy-to-break opening. This design makes the structure of the lamp body shell 1 of the panel light with and without sensors the same, and there is no distinction. For the panel light with sensors, the cover plate can be pried open and removed from the easy-to-break opening with a screwdriver, and then an additional sensor body 2 can be inserted, thereby reducing inventory pressure.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The sensor body 2 includes a first connector 21, a second connector 22, and a connecting seat 23. The first connector 21 is connected to the connecting base 12, the second connector 22 is connected to the connector hole 13 on the lamp housing 1, and the connecting seat 23 is located between the first connector 21 and the second connector 22. Both the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 are slidably connected to the connecting seat 23. The first connector 21 moves closer to or further away from the second connector 22 to achieve length adjustment; the connecting seat 23 is adapted to drive the first connector 21 to move closer to or further away from the lamp housing 1, i.e., to move up and down, thereby achieving height adjustment.

[0035] Combination Figure 2 Reference Figures 5 to 6 The first connector 21 is provided with a plug 24. Since the connecting base 12 in this embodiment is a headphone jack, the plug 24 is a headphone plug 24. If the connecting base 12 is a USB socket, then the plug 24 is a USB plug 24; if the connecting base 12 is a Type-C socket, then the plug 24 is a Type-C plug 24. After the plug 24 is plugged into the connecting base 12, it will be electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0036] Combination Figure 2 Reference Figures 5 to 7 The connecting seat 23 includes a connecting shell 231 and a top cover 232. A telescopic groove 233 is formed on the side of the connecting shell 231 near the first plug-in seat 21, extending through the top of the connecting shell 231. The top cover 232 covers the opening at the top of the connecting shell 231 and is snap-fitted into the connecting shell 231. A first blocking strip 234 is integrally formed protruding inward from the groove opening of the telescopic groove 233 near the first plug-in seat 21. A second blocking strip 211 is integrally formed on the side wall of the first plug-in seat 21 near the end of the second plug-in seat 22. The first blocking strip 234 and the second blocking strip 211 abut against each other to form a limiting contact, thus preventing the first plug-in seat 21 from easily detaching from the telescopic groove 233 along the sliding direction. Since the telescopic groove 233 extends through the top of the connecting shell 231, the first plug-in seat 21 can be installed into the telescopic groove 233 from the opening at the top of the connecting shell 231.

[0037] Combination Figure 2 Reference Figures 5 to 7 The connecting shell 231 has an integrally formed dovetail portion 235 on the side near the second plug-in seat 22. The second plug-in seat 22 has a dovetail groove 221 on the side near the connecting shell 231. The dovetail groove 221 extends in the vertical direction (up and down direction). The dovetail portion 235 is inserted into the dovetail groove 221 and slides up and down in the dovetail groove 221, thereby driving the first plug-in seat 21 and the connecting seat 23 to move up and down relative to the second plug-in seat 22.

[0038] A notch 236 is provided on the side of the dovetail portion 235 near the second connector 22. The notch 236 communicates with the telescopic groove 233 and extends vertically through the dovetail portion 235 to divide it into two parts. Thus, when the dovetail portion 235 is inserted into the dovetail groove 221, a force can be applied to the dovetail portion 235 to deform it into the notch 236. After the dovetail portion 235 enters the dovetail groove 221, it will automatically return to its original position, thus facilitating the installation of the dovetail portion 235 into the dovetail groove 221.

[0039] Combination Figure 2 Reference Figures 5 to 7 A PCB board 25 is installed inside the second connector 22, and the PCB board 25 is electrically connected to the plug 24 via a cable. A wire-passing hole 222 is provided at the bottom of the dovetail groove 221, and the wire-passing hole 222 communicates with the interior of the second connector 22. The cable connecting the PCB board 25 and the plug 24 can pass through the first connector 21 and then be routed through the telescopic groove 233, the notch 236, and the wire-passing hole 222. It is worth noting that when the first connector 21 is telescopically extended or vertically moved to its limit relative to the second connector 22, the cable connecting the PCB board 25 and the plug 24 still has slack, making the cable less prone to breakage and ensuring the stability of the electrical connection between the PCB board 25 and the plug 24.

[0040] The installation process of a sensor mounting structure according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: When shipping a panel light with a sensor, the operator can use a flathead screwdriver to pry open and remove the cover plate through the easy-open slot, exposing the connector hole 13. Then, the plug 24 in the sensor body 2 is directly inserted into the connecting base 12 to establish an electrical connection. Simultaneously, the second connector 22 is inserted into the connector hole 13 for quick and easy installation. During installation, the sensor body 2 can adjust the extension length of the first connector 21 and the corresponding height according to the actual installation length requirements of the panel light.

[0041] The junction box 11 is located on the back of the lamp housing 1, and the mounting holes 111 on the junction box 11 are features already present in the product. Only a connecting base 12 needs to be installed inside the mounting holes 111 to facilitate cooperation with the sensor body and achieve quick plug-and-play installation. If a panel light without a sensor is required for shipment, the sensor body 2 need not be installed.

[0042] Secondly, another embodiment of the present invention provides a panel light, including the sensor mounting structure described in the first aspect above.

[0043] Similarly, the components included in the "components," "mechanisms," and "devices" of this disclosure can also be flexibly combined. They can be modularly produced according to actual needs and assembled as an independent module; or they can be assembled separately to form a module in this device. The division of the above-mentioned components in this disclosure is only one embodiment for ease of reading and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Any technical solution that includes the above-mentioned components and has the same function should be understood as an equivalent technical solution of this disclosure.

[0044] In the description of this disclosure, 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," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to," "set on," "fixed to," or "mounted on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected to another component," it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. Furthermore, when a component is considered to be "fixedly connected" to another component, the connection can be detachable or non-detachable, such as through socketing, snap-fitting, integral molding, welding, etc., which are achievable in conventional technologies and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0050] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this disclosure, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of this disclosure, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A sensor mounting structure, characterized in that: The device includes a lamp housing (1) and a sensor body (2). The lamp housing (1) has a junction box (11) on its back. The junction box (11) contains a circuit board and has mounting holes (111). A connecting base (12) is inserted into the mounting holes (111) and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The sensor body (2) is located on the back of the lamp housing (1). One side of the sensor body (2) is inserted into the lamp housing (1), and the other side is inserted into the connecting base (12). The sensor body (2) is electrically connected to the connecting base (12). The length and height of the sensor body (2) are adjustable.

2. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection base (12) is a headphone jack; or a USB socket; or a Type-C socket.

3. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the lamp housing (1) is provided with a plug hole (13), and one side of the sensor body (2) is inserted into the plug hole (13).

4. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insertion hole (13) is provided with a cover plate, which is connected to the hole wall of the insertion hole (13), and an easy-to-open opening is provided between the cover plate and the hole wall of the insertion hole (13); when the sensor body (2) needs to be installed, the cover plate can be removed through the easy-to-open opening.

5. The sensor mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The sensor body (2) includes a first connector (21), a second connector (22), and a connecting seat (23). The first connector (21) is connected to the connecting base (12), and the second connector (22) is connected to the lamp housing (1). The first connector (21) and the connecting seat (23) are slidably connected, and the first connector (21) moves closer to or away from the second connector (22). The connecting seat (23) and the second connector (22) are slidably connected, and the connecting seat (23) is adapted to drive the first connector (21) to move closer to or away from the lamp housing (1).

6. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first plug (21) is provided with a plug (24), which is adapted to be plugged into and electrically connected to the connecting base (12); the connecting base (23) has a telescopic groove (233) on the side near the first plug (21), the first plug (21) is inserted into the telescopic groove (233) and slides in the telescopic groove (233).

7. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting seat (23) has a dovetail portion (235) on the side near the second plug-in seat (22). The second plug-in seat (22) has a dovetail groove (221) that extends vertically. The dovetail portion (235) is inserted into the dovetail groove (221) and slides within the dovetail groove (221).

8. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The dovetail portion (235) has a notch (236) on the side near the second connector (22). The notch (236) communicates with the telescopic groove (233), and the notch (236) penetrates the dovetail portion (235) vertically.

9. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second connector (22) is provided with a PCB board (25), which is electrically connected to the plug (24) via a cable. The bottom of the dovetail groove (221) is provided with a wire hole (222), which is connected to the inside of the second connector (22). The cable passes through the telescopic groove (233), the notch groove (236), and the wire hole (222).

10. A panel light, characterized in that, Includes the sensor mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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