A cascading luminaire assembly

Abstract

The application provides a kind of cascade lamp assembly, belongs to lighting equipment technical field, including at least two lamp bodies, lamp body includes shell and light-emitting module, shell is provided with socket at both ends, the orifice of each socket is consistent, connecting buckle includes first pin and second pin, first pin and second pin one end connection, so that first pin and second pin are cantilevered structure that cantilever in the direction of insertion into socket, first pin and the second pin have interval between, to form accommodating space between first pin and second pin, each lamp body is arranged side by side, so that the socket of adjacent end of adjacent two lamp bodies constitutes socket pair, first pin and second pin are used to be inserted in the socket of socket pair on two lamp bodies respectively, accommodating space is used to accommodate the hole wall between the socket of socket pair, connecting buckle can realize the mechanical cascade of adjacent two lamp body assemblies conveniently and quickly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of lighting equipment technology, specifically to a cascaded lighting assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A linear light is a linear lighting device that uses LEDs as its light source. It includes a housing and a light-emitting module disposed inside the housing. The light-emitting module can emit light when powered on. The housing includes a plug located at one end along the length direction and a mask at the light-emitting point.

[0003] Linear lights are widely used in office lighting, home lighting, and outdoor / industrial lighting. The installation methods for linear lights vary depending on the application, including pendant mounting, surface mounting, and recessed mounting. In some lighting applications, multiple linear lights need to be installed at the target location, with adjacent lights mechanically connected together to ensure relative stability. This is especially important for pendant-mounted fixtures, as cascading reduces the swaying of individual lights. Currently, most linear lights require the removal of end caps or covers for cascading, which is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a cascaded lighting assembly to solve the technical problem of inconvenient operation of cascaded lighting fixtures in the prior art.

[0005] This application provides a cascaded lighting assembly, including:

[0006] The lamp body includes at least two lamp bodies, each lamp body comprising a housing and a light-emitting module disposed within the housing. The housing has two ends along a first direction, and the housing is provided with insertion holes at both ends. The openings of each insertion hole face the same direction and are perpendicular to the first direction.

[0007] The connecting buckle includes a first pin and a second pin for inserting into the socket. The first pin and the second pin are inserted into the socket through the opening in a direction that allows them to be inserted into the socket. The first pin and the second pin are connected at one end, making the first pin and the second pin an overhanging structure that extends in the direction of insertion into the socket. There is a gap between the first pin and the second pin to form a receiving space between them.

[0008] The lamp body is arranged side by side along the first direction, such that the sockets at the adjacent ends of two adjacent lamp bodies form a socket pair. The first pin and the second pin are respectively inserted into the sockets on the two lamp bodies of the socket pair. The accommodating space is used to accommodate the hole wall between the sockets of the socket pair.

[0009] In one embodiment, along the direction in which the first pin and the second pin are inserted into the socket through the orifice, the distance between at least a portion of the first pin and the second pin gradually decreases, and the connecting buckle can elastically deform so that the first pin and the second pin can clamp two adjacent lamp bodies.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting clip is a bent metal plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the side of the connecting buckle formed by the common side of the first pin and the second pin has a notch structure, the notch structure being used for an operator to apply force to the connecting buckle, the notch structure on either side including a portion on the first pin and a portion on the second pin.

[0012] In one embodiment, the notch structure is an arc-shaped notch.

[0013] In one embodiment, the socket is a rectangular hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the lower side of the housing has a light-emitting structure for emitting light generated by the light-emitting module, and the opening of the socket faces upward.

[0015] In one embodiment, both the first pin and the second pin are partially inserted into the socket, and there is a gap between the portions of the first pin and the second pin that are exposed in the socket.

[0016] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a wiring structure for connecting a cable that supplies power to the lamp body. The housing has an opening, and a cover plate is provided at the opening to seal the opening. The cover plate has a wire hole for the cable to pass through, and the wiring structure is provided on the cover plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, one end of the cover plate has a tongue for inserting into the housing and engaging with the inner edge of the opening located inside the housing. The cover plate also has a cover portion that presses against the outer edge of the opening located outside the housing. The cover plate is fixed to the housing by screws.

[0018] According to the cascaded lighting assembly in the above embodiments, when it is necessary to mechanically cascade two lighting fixtures, the two lighting fixtures are arranged side by side along the first direction, and the sockets on the adjacent ends of the two lighting fixtures form a socket pair. The first and second pins of the connecting buckle are respectively inserted into the sockets of the socket pair, thereby realizing the mechanical cascading between the two adjacent lighting fixtures. Since the first and second pins are connected at one end and are both cantilever structures, a receiving space is formed between the first and second pins. In this way, even if the socket is a circumferentially closed hole, the connecting buckle can still cooperate with it, realizing a simple and quick mechanical cascading between the two adjacent lighting fixtures. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in one embodiment of the present application, showing the connection clip of the cascaded lighting assembly being separated from the main body of the lighting fixture;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main body of the cascaded lighting assembly in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the main body of a cascaded lighting assembly in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug of a cascaded lighting assembly in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection clip of the cascaded lighting assembly from one perspective in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection clip of the cascaded lighting assembly from another perspective in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cascaded lighting assembly in the open state according to one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate of a cascaded lighting assembly in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] List of feature names corresponding to the labels in the figure:

[0028] 10. Lamp body; 101. Housing; 1011. Top wall; 1012. Bottom wall; 1013. Side wall; 1014. Plug; 10141. Socket; 10142. Hole wall; 1015. Opening; 102. Light-emitting module; 103. Suspension cable; 104. Cable; 105. Cover plate; 1051. Wire hole; 1052. Tongue; 1053. Cover part; 1054. Plate; 106. Wiring structure;

[0029] 11. Connecting buckle; 111. First pin; 112. Second pin; 113. Accommodation space; 114. Notch structure. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0031] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments, and the operational steps involved in each embodiment can also be rearranged or adjusted in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the specification and drawings are only for clearly describing a particular embodiment and do not imply that they represent the necessary components and / or order.

[0032] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0033] This application provides a cascaded lighting assembly that enables simple and convenient mechanical cascading between two adjacent lighting fixture bodies 10 via a connecting clip 11. During the mechanical cascading process, there is no need to disassemble or assemble the outer casing 101 of the lighting fixture body 10.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the cascaded lighting assembly includes two lighting bodies 10 and a connecting buckle 11, through which the two lighting bodies 10 are mechanically cascaded.

[0035] For the structure of the lamp body 10, please refer to some embodiments. Figure 2 and Figure 3The main body 10 of the lamp includes a housing 101 and a light-emitting module 102 disposed within the housing 101. The light-emitting module 102 can emit light when powered, such as an LED light-emitting module 102. The housing 101 includes a top wall 1011, a bottom wall 1012, two side walls 1013, and end caps 1014 located at both ends. The top wall 1011, bottom wall 1012, side walls 1013, and end caps 1014 cooperate to form a cavity, in which the light-emitting module 102 is disposed.

[0036] In some embodiments, the lamp body 10 further includes a sling 103 connected to the housing 101, which enables the lamp to be hoisted at the target installation position. The lamp body 10 also includes a cable 104 connected to a power source, which can supply power to the lamp body 10.

[0037] The bottom wall 1012 allows light to escape. Based on this principle, the bottom wall 1012 can be made of a transparent material, such as a glass plate or an acrylic plate. In this way, the bottom wall 1012 as a whole can allow light to escape. Of course, the bottom wall 1012 can also be a structure that allows light to escape only partially. For example, the bottom wall 1012 can be a modular structure, including a frame made of non-transparent material, with the central opening of the frame enclosed by a transparent plate, allowing light to escape from the transparent plate. In some embodiments, the lamp is a rectangular linear lamp. In other embodiments, the lamp body 10 can also be a linear lamp with a cross-section of other shapes, such as a structure where the lower half of the cross-section of the lamp body 10 is rectangular and the upper end is arc-shaped.

[0038] The following description of the lamp body 10 is based on the orientation of the top wall 1011 of the outer casing 101 facing upwards. The direction in which the two end caps 1014 of the outer casing 101 are spaced apart is the first direction, which is the left-right direction and also the length direction of the lamp body 10. The two end caps 1014 are located at the two ends of the lamp body 10.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 4 The plug 1014 is provided with a socket 10141, and the opening of the socket 10141 faces upward, that is, perpendicular to the first direction. Both plugs 1014 are provided with sockets 10141, so that both ends of the outer casing 101 in the first direction have sockets 10141, and the openings of the sockets 10141 face the same direction. The plug 1014 and the side wall 1013 are detachably connected. In some other embodiments, the plug 1014 and the side wall 1013 can also be an integral structure.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The connecting buckle 11 includes a first pin 111 and a second pin 112 arranged on the left and right sides. During assembly, each pin is used to insert and mate with the socket 10141. Regarding the structure of the connecting buckle 11, along the direction in which the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 are inserted into the socket 10141 through the orifice, that is, in the up-down direction, the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 are connected together at their upper ends. The first pin 111 and the second pin 112 are downwardly cantilevered structures, so that there is a gap between the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 to form a receiving space 113 between the first pin 111 and the second pin 112.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 Two lamp bodies 10 are arranged side by side along the first direction, so that the sockets 10141 at the adjacent ends of the two lamp bodies 10 form a socket pair. When cascaded, the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 are respectively inserted into the sockets 10141 on the two lamp bodies 10 of the socket pair. The accommodating space 113 can accommodate the hole wall 10142 between the sockets 10141 of the socket pair. In this way, even if the socket 10141 is a circumferentially closed hole, the connecting buckle 11 can be smoothly inserted into the two lamp bodies 10, and the two lamp bodies 10 are mechanically cascaded.

[0042] For the structure of the connecting clip 11, please refer to [reference needed] in some embodiments. Figure 5 Along the top-to-bottom direction, the distance between the lower ends of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 (up to the lower ends of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112) gradually decreases, and the connecting buckle 11 is a metal bending plate that can elastically deform. Thus, when the connecting buckle 11 is inserted into the sockets of the two parallel lamp bodies 10, the lower ends of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 are opened, allowing the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 to be inserted into their respective sockets 10141. After insertion, the elastic force of the connecting buckle 11 clamps the two adjacent lamp bodies 10 together. In other embodiments, the connecting buckle 11 can also be a structure where multiple components are welded together, such as directly welding the upper ends of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 together, or the connecting buckle 11 includes a connecting block, with the upper ends of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 welded to opposite sides of the connecting block.

[0043] Of course, the connecting clip 11 may also lack elastic deformation capability, such that the distance between the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 of the connecting clip 11 is approximately equal to the distance between the sockets 10141 located on adjacent lamp bodies 10. In this way, the connecting clip 11 can insert the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 into the corresponding sockets 10141 without deformation. Regarding the shape of the socket 10141, in some embodiments, the socket 10141 is a rectangular hole, which matches the shape of the pins and achieves an anti-rotation effect. In other embodiments, the socket 10141 may also have a notch in the circumferential direction, but in the first direction, there must be a hole wall 10142 that mates with the connecting clip 11.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, the upper end of the connecting buckle 11 is the connecting end of the two pins, and the lower end is the overhanging end of the two pins. The left side is the left side of the first pin 111, and the right side is the right side of the second pin 112. The front and rear sides of the connecting buckle 11 are formed by the front and rear sides of the two pins together. In order to facilitate the operator to apply force to the connecting buckle 11, in some embodiments, the side of the connecting buckle 11 formed by the common side of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 has a notch structure 114. The notch structure 114 is used for the operator to apply force to the connecting buckle 11, and the notch structure 114 on either side includes a portion on the first pin 111 and a portion on the second pin 112.

[0045] In some embodiments, the connecting buckle 11 has a notch structure 114 on both the front and rear sides. In other embodiments, the notch structure 114 can be provided on only one side of the connecting buckle 11, allowing the operator to apply force to the connecting buckle 11. Of course, this structure is not as convenient as the form in which notches structure 114 are provided on both the front and rear ends. Regarding the shape of the notch structure 114, in some embodiments, the notch structure 114 is an arc-shaped notch. In other embodiments, the notch structure 114 can also be other shapes, such as a rectangular notch.

[0046] In some embodiments, after the connection of the connecting clip 11 to the two lamp bodies 10 is completed, the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 are both partially inserted into the corresponding socket 10141. There is also a gap between the parts of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 exposed in the corresponding socket 10141. When it is necessary to remove the connecting clip 11 to disassemble the cascaded lamp assembly, if it is not easy to remove the connecting clip 11, a suitable tool can be used to apply force to the connecting clip 11 by inserting it into the gap between the parts of the first pin 111 and the second pin 112 exposed in the socket 10141.

[0047] In other embodiments, the number of lamp bodies 10 in the cascaded lighting assembly can be more than two. For example, the number of lamp bodies 10 can be three, and the corresponding number of connecting clips 11 is two. If the number of lamp bodies 10 is four, the corresponding number of connecting clips 11 is three. That is, the number of connecting clips 11 is one less than the number of lamp bodies 10.

[0048] In some cases, the lamp body 10 needs to be electrically cascaded with other lamp bodies 10. When cascading electrical connections, the excess cable 104 needs to be disconnected. To facilitate the installation and removal of the cable 104, please refer to the following embodiments: Figure 3 and Figure 7 The outer casing 101 has an opening 1015, and the lamp body 10 also includes a cover plate 105 for sealing the opening 1015. The cover plate 105 has a wire hole 1051 for the cable 104 to pass through. One end of the cable 104 enters the outer casing 101 and is connected to the wiring structure 106, which supplies power to the lamp body 10 through the wiring structure 106. The wiring structure 106 is located on the side of the cover plate 105 facing the inside of the outer casing 101. This allows for direct installation and removal of the cable 104 after the cover plate 105 is opened, making the installation and removal of the cable 104 extremely convenient.

[0049] For the structure of cover plate 105, please refer to... Figure 8 In some embodiments, one end of the cover plate 105 has a tongue 1052, which is offset vertically (in the thickness direction) from the plate body 1054 of the cover plate 105. The two are connected by a connecting structure. The tongue 1052 is used to insert into the outer shell 101 and cooperate with the inner edge of the opening 1015 located inside the outer shell 101. The cover plate 105 also has a pressing portion 1053 that presses against the outer edge of the opening 1015 located outside the outer shell 101. In other words, the size of the cover plate 105 is larger than the size of the opening 1015, so that the edge of the cover plate 105 can cover the outer edge of the opening 1015. The part of the cover plate 105 that is larger than the opening 1015 constitutes the pressing portion 1053, which is the edge of the cover plate 105. Furthermore, the cover plate 105 is fixed to the outer shell 101 by screws. When it is necessary to open the cover plate 105, the screws are removed, and the cover plate 105 can be lifted relative to the outer shell 101 based on the cooperation between the tongue 1052 and the outer shell 101.

[0050] The above examples illustrate this application only to aid understanding and are not intended to limit its scope. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the ideas presented.

Claims

1. A cascaded lighting assembly, characterized in that, include: The lamp body includes at least two lamp bodies, each lamp body comprising a housing and a light-emitting module disposed within the housing. The housing has two ends along a first direction, and the housing is provided with insertion holes at both ends. The openings of each insertion hole face the same direction and are perpendicular to the first direction. The connecting buckle includes a first pin and a second pin for inserting into the socket. The first pin and the second pin are inserted into the socket through the opening in a direction that allows them to be inserted into the socket. The first pin and the second pin are connected at one end, making the first pin and the second pin an overhanging structure that extends in the direction of insertion into the socket. There is a gap between the first pin and the second pin to form a receiving space between them. The lamp body is arranged side by side along the first direction, such that the sockets at the adjacent ends of two adjacent lamp bodies form a socket pair. The first pin and the second pin are respectively inserted into the sockets on the two lamp bodies of the socket pair. The accommodating space is used to accommodate the hole wall between the sockets of the socket pair.

2. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Along the direction in which the first pin and the second pin are inserted into the socket through the opening, the distance between at least a portion of the first pin and the second pin gradually decreases, and the connecting buckle can elastically deform so that the first pin and the second pin can clamp the two adjacent lamp bodies.

3. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting clip is a bent metal plate.

4. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The connecting buckle has a notch structure on the side formed by the common side of the first pin and the second pin. The notch structure is used for the operator to apply force to the connecting buckle. The notch structure on either side includes a portion located on the first pin and a portion located on the second pin.

5. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The notch structure is an arc-shaped notch.

6. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The insertion hole is a rectangular hole.

7. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The lower side of the housing has a light-emitting structure for the light generated by the light-emitting module to be emitted, and the opening of the socket faces upward.

8. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Both the first pin and the second pin are partially inserted into the socket, and there is a gap between the portions of the first pin and the second pin that are exposed in the socket.

9. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a wiring structure for connecting a cable that supplies power to the main body of the lamp. The housing has an opening, and a cover plate is provided at the opening to seal the opening. The cover plate has a wire hole for the cable to pass through, and the wiring structure is provided on the cover plate.

10. The cascaded lighting assembly as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The cover plate has a tongue at one end, which is used to insert into the housing and cooperate with the inner edge of the opening located inside the housing. The cover plate also has a cover portion that presses against the outer edge of the opening located outside the housing. The cover plate is fixed to the housing by screws.

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