Outdoor light

Abstract

This utility model provides an outdoor light, including a lighting device, a circuit device, and a connecting device for connecting the lighting device to the circuit device. The lighting device includes a lamp body, and the circuit device includes a circuit device electrically connected to the lamp body. The circuit device includes a power socket and multiple control lines; the multiple control lines include a main control line and individual lamp body control lines. The individual lamp body control lines include individual lamp body control switches. The main control line is configured to control the power supply and de-energization of both the lamp body and the power socket as a whole, and the individual lamp body control lines are configured to control the power supply and de-energization of the lamp body individually. The outdoor light provided by this utility model allows for convenient individual control of the power socket and the lighting device for power supply and de-energization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an outdoor lamp, and more particularly to an outdoor lamp that provides an external power socket. Background Technology

[0002] Outdoor lights are lighting fixtures installed on the exterior walls of buildings, in courtyards, corridors, balconies, parks, and other outdoor locations. They are typically fixed to walls or other vertical surfaces, primarily used to provide illumination for outdoor spaces, while also serving a decorative purpose. Outdoor lights provide essential light for people's outdoor activities, such as walking at night or engaging in outdoor activities, helping them see their surroundings and avoid accidents. They also serve a safety warning function, marking the locations of building entrances, steps, and passageways, thus reducing the likelihood of nighttime accidents. Furthermore, outdoor lights have a decorative function; different styles and designs can blend with the surrounding environment, enhancing the aesthetics of buildings, creating specific atmospheres and styles, and thus decorating and beautifying outdoor spaces.

[0003] In some applications, outdoor lights require an external power outlet, meaning the power outlet is integrated with the outdoor light. Equipped with an external power outlet, it conveniently charges or powers devices such as mobile phones, tablets, outdoor speakers, and power tools, meeting various power needs for outdoor leisure and work. The outlet can include standard power outlets such as two-prong, three-prong, or both, accommodating the plug connections of most common electrical appliances. The outlet can also include USB outlets, conveniently charging devices with USB charging ports such as mobile phones and tablets, making them more convenient and eliminating the need to carry an additional power adapter. The outlet can also include Type-C outlets, DC power outlets, etc., to meet the charging and power supply needs of even more different types of devices.

[0004] From a functional perspective, one issue to consider when providing power outlets for outdoor lights is safety. Ensuring safety mainly involves two aspects: first, proper sealing to prevent rainwater from entering; and second, using built-in leakage protection devices, such as ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), which can quickly cut off the power supply when leakage is detected, ensuring user safety.

[0005] Structurally, outdoor lights that provide an external power outlet typically consist of two parts: a housing containing the built-in circuitry and the external power outlet; and a lamp body that is fixedly mounted to and powered by the housing. Existing outdoor lights primarily provide external power outlets in two ways: one is through an opening on the side of the housing. For example, US Patent 7,374,127 discloses an external lighting device including a housing configured to be mounted on an external vertical wall; the luminaire is connected to the housing via a protruding arm and powered via wires passing through the housing; the housing includes a rotatable door that, when rotated from a closed position to an open position, exposes a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit, preferably a three-pronged socket, for providing a grounded, protected alternating current for consumer use. Another approach involves opening the bottom of the housing. For example, Chinese patent application CN217153962U discloses a wall lamp comprising a housing, a socket disposed within the housing, and a lighting component mounted on the housing via a connecting assembly. The socket is electrically connected to the lighting component. A through hole is provided at the bottom of the housing, and the socket is disposed within the through hole. A cover plate is movably provided at the bottom of the housing. When the cover plate is in a first position, it can cover the socket; when the cover plate is in a second position, it can release the cover from the socket. By placing the traditional socket on the side at the bottom of the housing, rainwater will not wet the socket during rainy days. In addition, the cover plate that covers the socket effectively prevents rainwater from wetting the socket, providing strong waterproofing and ensuring that the wall lamp can be used normally outdoors.

[0006] Both types of outdoor lights with external power outlets have a drawback: controlling the power supply to and from the light fixture and the outlet is inconvenient. This is because only one main control switch controls both the light fixture and the outlet; when the main control switch is on, both the light fixture and the outlet are powered on simultaneously; when the main control switch is off, both are powered off simultaneously. In some applications, users want the outlet to be off when the light fixture is powered on to avoid unnecessary risks, such as rainwater intrusion leading to electrical leakage. In other applications, users want the light fixture to be off when the outlet is powered on to save electricity, for example, when the outlet needs to be used during the day. In these situations, existing outdoor lights with external power outlets are inconvenient to control. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a new outdoor light, the technical problem to be solved is to conveniently control the power socket and the light fixture to be powered on and off separately.

[0008] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an outdoor lamp, including a lamp device, a circuit device, and a connecting device for connecting the lamp device to the circuit device. The lamp device includes a lamp body, and the circuit device includes a circuit device electrically connected to the lamp body. The circuit device includes a power socket and multiple control lines.

[0009] The multiple control circuits include a main control circuit and individual lamp control circuits. The individual lamp control circuits include individual lamp control switches. The main control circuit is configured to control the power supply and power disconnection of the lamp and the power socket as a whole. The individual lamp control circuits are configured to control the power supply and power disconnection of the lamp individually.

[0010] Alternatively, the plurality of control circuits may include a socket-specific control circuit and a lamp-specific control circuit. The lamp-specific control circuit may include a lamp-specific control switch. The socket-specific control circuit may be configured to individually control the power supply to and from the power socket, and the lamp-specific control circuit may be configured to individually control the power supply to and from the lamp.

[0011] Preferably, the lighting equipment further includes a frame, which is generally rectangular in shape and includes a top panel, a rear panel, a left vertical frame strip, a right vertical frame strip, a left horizontal frame strip, a right horizontal frame strip, a front horizontal frame strip, and a light-transmitting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the lighting equipment further includes a lower plate component, which includes a lower plate component outer frame and a light-transmitting plate, and is integrally hinged to the frame.

[0013] Preferably, the individual control switch for the lamp body is a push-button switch, a rocker switch, a rotary switch, or a toggle switch.

[0014] Preferably, the circuit device further includes a circuit device housing, which is generally cubic in shape and includes a front panel, side panels, and a bottom panel.

[0015] Preferably, the front panel of the housing has a connecting device mounting hole, through which the connecting device is fixedly mounted to the circuit device housing.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom plate of the housing has a power socket opening, and the power socket is fixedly installed in the power socket opening to provide an external power socket.

[0017] Preferably, the circuit device housing further includes a power socket protection panel for protecting the power socket.

[0018] Preferably, the connecting device is tubular in shape, with one end fixedly installed to the circuit equipment and the other end fixedly installed to the lighting equipment. The wire is located inside the tubular connecting device and is used to electrically connect the lamp body to the circuit equipment.

[0019] Preferably, the individual control switch for the lamp body includes a light sensor, and the circuit device is configured to use the light sensor to detect ambient light and control the power supply to and from the lamp body.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The outdoor light provided by this utility model includes multiple control circuits, which respectively use the main control circuit and the individual control circuit of the light body to control the power supply and power disconnection of the light body and the power socket, or use the individual control circuit of the socket and the individual control circuit of the light body to control the power supply and power disconnection of the light body and the power socket, which can conveniently control the power socket and the light fixture to be powered on and off separately.

[0021] The following will further explain the concept, specific structure and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first preferred embodiment of the outdoor lamp provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the circuit equipment for the outdoor light.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the power socket for the circuit device.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second preferred embodiment of the outdoor lamp provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Figures 1-3 This invention illustrates a first preferred embodiment of the outdoor light provided by this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the outdoor light in this specific embodiment includes a lighting device 100, a circuit device 200, and a connecting device 300. The circuit device 200 provides power and control to the lighting device 100, and provides an external power socket. The connecting device 300 connects the lighting device 100 electrically to the circuit device 200 and securely mounts the lighting device 100 to the circuit device 200.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, in this specific embodiment, the lighting device 100 includes a lamp body 110, a frame 120, and a lower plate component 130. The frame 120 is generally rectangular in shape and includes a top panel 121, a rear panel 122, a left vertical frame strip 123, a right vertical frame strip 124, a left horizontal frame strip 125, a right horizontal frame strip 126, a front horizontal frame strip 127, and a light-transmitting plate. The top panel 121 provides overhead shielding for the lamp body 110 outdoors, especially in rainy weather. The rear panel 122 is used to mount the entire outdoor lamp to the wall. The left vertical frame strip 123, right vertical frame strip 124, left horizontal frame strip 125, right horizontal frame strip 126, and front horizontal frame strip 127 mainly serve a structural support function. The light-transmitting panel is installed on the left, right, and front sides of the frame 120, forming a closed structure with the frame 120, including the lamp body 110, for example, to prevent rainwater or insects from entering. The lower plate component 130 includes a lower plate component outer frame and the light-transmitting panel, and is integrally hinged to the frame 120, and is movable relative to the frame 120. Specifically, the lower plate component 130 is hinged to the frame 120 via a hinge, and the lower plate component 130 has a first position and a second position; the first position is the closed position, in which the lower plate component 130 is tightly attached to the frame 120, and the internal space of the frame 120 is sealed to prevent external insects from entering; the second position is the open position, in which the lower plate component 130 is flipped outward (or downward), and the internal space of the frame 120 is opened to facilitate maintenance operations, such as replacing the lamp body. Figure 1 The diagram shows the lower plate component 130 in its second position. The frame strips, panels, and outer frame of the frame 120 can be made of inorganic materials, such as conventional metals like stainless steel and aluminum alloy. Alternatively, the frame strips, panels, and outer frame of the frame 120 can be made of organic materials, such as conventional plastics like polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and ABS plastic. The frame 120 can be manufactured using a one-piece molding method, or the frame strips and panels can be processed separately and then assembled, for example, by using adhesives, fasteners, or interlocking structures. The light-transmitting panel can be made of inorganic materials, such as glass, or organic materials, such as acrylic. The material selection and manufacturing of the frame 120 and lower plate component 130 are well-known techniques in the art and will not be detailed here.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, in this specific embodiment, the circuit device 200 includes a circuit device 210 and a circuit device housing 220. The circuit device 210 is electrically connected to the lamp body 110 to provide power and control, and to provide an external power socket; the circuit device housing 220 is used to protect the circuit device 210.

[0030] The circuit device 210 includes a power socket 211, a main control circuit, and individual lamp control circuits. The individual lamp control circuits include individual lamp control switches 212. The main control circuit is connected to the main control switch. The main control switch controls the power supply to and from the lamp 110 and the power socket 211. The main control switch is typically fixedly installed on an indoor or outdoor wall. The individual lamp control switch 212 is used to control the power supply to and from the lamp 110 and is fixedly installed on the circuit device housing 220. Figure 2 The illustration shows a case where the lamp body's individual control switch 212 is a push-button switch. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can modify the push-button switch to other existing control switches, such as rocker switches, rotary switches, or toggle switches, based on the content provided in this embodiment. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this specific embodiment, the power socket 211 provides two sets of three-hole sockets for use with external electrical appliances. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can configure the sockets in new ways based on the content provided in this embodiment, such as various combinations of different numbers of two-hole sockets, three-hole sockets, USB sockets, etc. The power socket 211 includes a power socket mounting component 211-1 for fixing the power socket 211 to the circuit device housing 220. The circuit device 210 also includes a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI, not shown in the figure), which can quickly cut off the power supply when a leakage current is detected, ensuring user safety. The selection, structure, and connection of the power socket 211, the individual lamp control switch 212, the main control switch, and the ground fault circuit interrupter included in the circuit device 210 described above are all technologies well known in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0031] The above describes the use of a main control switch and a lamp-specific control switch 212 to control the lamp body 110 and the power socket 211. In use, if it is necessary to de-energize the lamp body 110 but keep the power socket 211 energized (e.g., using the power socket 211 during the day), simply turn on the main control switch and turn off the lamp-specific control switch 212. If it is necessary to keep both the lamp body 110 and the power socket 211 energized (e.g., using the power socket 211 at night), simply turn on the main control switch and turn on the lamp-specific control switch 212. As a variation of this specific embodiment, a socket-specific control switch (socket-specific control circuit) and a lamp-specific control switch (lamp-specific control circuit) can also be provided. The socket-specific control switch is used to individually control the energization and de-energization of the power socket, and the lamp-specific control switch is used to individually control the energization and de-energization of the lamp body. In use, if it is necessary to disconnect the power supply to the lamp body 110 but keep the power supply to the power socket 211 (for example, when using the power socket 211 during the day), simply turn on the socket control switch and disconnect the lamp control switch. If it is necessary to keep both the lamp body 110 and the power socket 211 powered (for example, when using the power socket 211 at night), simply turn on the socket control switch and turn on the lamp control switch. If it is necessary to keep the lamp body 110 powered but keep the power socket 211 powered off (for example, to prevent leakage from the power socket in the rain at night), simply disconnect the socket control switch and turn on the lamp control switch.

[0032] The circuit device housing 220 is generally cubic in shape, including a front panel 221, a side panel 222, and a bottom plate 223. The front panel 221 has mounting holes 221-1 for connecting devices, through which a connecting device 300 is fixedly mounted to the circuit device housing 220. The bottom plate 223 has a power socket opening, and a power socket 211 is fixedly mounted to the opening to provide an external power outlet. A separate control switch 212 for the lamp body is located on the side panel 222. Figure 2 The diagram shows the lamp body individual control switch 212 located on the right side panel of the housing. The lamp body individual control switch 212 can also be located on the left side panel of the housing, or it can be located on the front panel 221 and the bottom panel 223 of the housing. The circuit device housing 220 also includes a power socket protection panel 224 to protect the power socket 211 and prevent rainwater from entering it to a certain extent. The power socket protection panel 224 is hinged to the front panel 221 of the housing, allowing it to be easily opened (when the power socket is needed) and closed (when the power socket is not needed).

[0033] The connecting device 300 is tubular in shape, with one end fixedly installed to the circuit device housing 220 and the other end fixedly installed to the upper panel 121 of the frame 120. The wire is located inside the tubular connecting device and is used to electrically connect the lamp body 110 to the circuit device 210.

[0034] Figure 4 This invention illustrates a second preferred embodiment of the outdoor light provided by this utility model.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the outdoor light in this specific embodiment is similar to that in the first specific embodiment, also including a lighting device 100, a circuit device 200, and a connecting device 300. The lighting device 100 also includes a lamp body 110, a frame 120, and a lower plate component 130. The frame 120 is generally rectangular in shape, including a top panel 121, a rear panel 122, a left vertical frame strip 123, a right vertical frame strip 124, a left horizontal frame strip 125, a right horizontal frame strip 126, a front horizontal frame strip 127, and a light-transmitting plate. The lower plate component 130 also includes a lower plate component outer frame and a light-transmitting plate, which are hinged to the frame 120 and movable relative to the frame 120.

[0036] The circuit device 200 includes a circuit assembly 210 and a housing 220. The circuit assembly 210 includes a power socket 211, a main control circuit, and individual lamp control circuits. The individual lamp control circuits include individual lamp control switches 212. The main control circuit is connected to the main control switch, which controls the power supply to and from the lamp 110 and the power socket 211. The main control switch is typically fixedly installed on an indoor or outdoor wall. The individual lamp control switch 212 controls the power supply to and from the lamp 110 and is fixedly installed on the housing 220. The circuit assembly 210 may also include a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI, not shown in the figure), which quickly cuts off the power supply when a leakage current is detected, ensuring user safety.

[0037] The circuit device housing 220 is also generally cubic in shape, including a front panel 221, side panels 222, and a bottom plate 223. The front panel 221 has mounting holes 221-1 for connecting devices, through which the connecting device 300 is fixedly mounted to the circuit device housing 220. The bottom plate 223 has a power socket opening, to which a power socket 211 is fixedly mounted to provide an external power outlet. The circuit device housing 220 also includes a power socket protection panel 224 to protect the power socket 211 and prevent rainwater from entering it to some extent. The power socket protection panel 224 is hinged to the front panel 221, allowing it to be easily opened (when the power socket is needed) and closed (when the power socket is not needed).

[0038] The connecting device 300 is also tubular in shape, with one end fixedly installed to the circuit device housing 220 and the other end fixedly installed to the upper panel 121 of the frame 120. The wire is located inside the tubular connecting device and is used to electrically connect the lamp body 110 to the circuit device 210.

[0039] Unlike the first specific embodiment, the individual control switch 212 is a light sensor, and the circuit device housing 220 also includes a housing top panel 225, on which the individual control switch 212 is mounted. The circuit device 210 uses the light sensor to detect ambient light and control the power supply to and from the lamp body 100. The selection of the light sensor, its hardware, and software control are all conventional technical features in this field and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] In this specific implementation, since a light sensor is used to control the power supply to and from the lamp, the lamp will automatically turn off during the day and at night. Regardless of day or night, if a power outlet is needed, simply turn on the main control switch; if a power outlet is not needed, simply turn off the main control switch.

[0041] Based on the principle provided in this specific implementation, the main control switch and the individual lamp control switch can also be replaced with the individual socket control switch and the individual lamp control switch. The individual lamp control switch uses a light sensor, and the individual socket control switch uses a manual mechanical switch.

[0042] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An outdoor light, comprising a lighting fixture, a circuit device, and a connection device for connecting the lighting fixture to the circuit device, wherein the lighting fixture includes a lamp body, and the circuit device includes a circuit device electrically connected to the lamp body, characterized in that, The circuit device includes a power socket and multiple control lines; The multiple control circuits include a main control circuit and individual lamp control circuits. The individual lamp control circuits include individual lamp control switches. The main control circuit is configured to control the power supply and power disconnection of the lamp and the power socket as a whole. The individual lamp control circuits are configured to control the power supply and power disconnection of the lamp individually. Alternatively, the plurality of control circuits may include a socket-specific control circuit and a lamp-specific control circuit. The lamp-specific control circuit may include a lamp-specific control switch. The socket-specific control circuit may be configured to individually control the power supply to and from the power socket, and the lamp-specific control circuit may be configured to individually control the power supply to and from the lamp.

2. The outdoor light as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting equipment also includes a frame, which is generally rectangular in shape and includes a top panel, a rear panel, a left vertical frame strip, a right vertical frame strip, a left horizontal frame strip, a right horizontal frame strip, a front horizontal frame strip, and a light-transmitting plate.

3. The outdoor light as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lighting equipment also includes a lower plate component, which includes a lower plate component frame and a light-transmitting plate, and is hinged to the frame as a whole.

4. The outdoor light as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The individual control switch for the lamp body is a push-button switch, a rocker switch, a rotary switch, or a toggle switch.

5. The outdoor light as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit device also includes a circuit device housing, which is generally cubic in shape and includes a front panel, side panels, and a bottom panel.

6. The outdoor light as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The front panel of the housing has mounting holes for connecting devices, and the connecting devices are fixedly installed to the housing of the circuit device through the mounting holes for connecting devices.

7. The outdoor light as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The base plate of the housing has a power socket opening, and the power socket is fixedly installed in the power socket opening to provide an external power socket.

8. The outdoor light as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The circuit device housing also includes a power socket protection panel for protecting the power socket.

9. The outdoor light as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting device is tubular in shape, with one end fixedly installed to the circuit equipment and the other end fixedly installed to the lighting equipment. The wire is located inside the tubular connecting device and is used to electrically connect the lamp body to the circuit equipment.

10. The outdoor light as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The individual control switch for the lamp body includes a light sensor, and the circuitry is configured to use the light sensor to detect ambient light and control the power supply to and from the lamp body.

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