Intelligent lamp tube with detachable module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent lamp tubes of module can be conveniently installed and disassembled, including hollow tubular luminous tube and the control module encapsulated at its both ends.Control module includes male plug assembly and female socket assembly.Male plug assembly has male mounting cylinder and internal drive circuit board, and one end is provided with plug.Female socket assembly has female mounting cylinder and internal control module circuit board, and one end is provided with socket, side wall is detachably mounted with cover plate, and cover plate bottom is mounted with remote control module circuit board with remote control receiving antenna by buckle.The present application is modularized design, and drive, control and remote control function are divided into independent module, the convenient production of lamp tube, efficient maintenance and flexible function upgrade are realized, effectively solve the problem that the maintenance cost of traditional intelligent lamp tube integrated structure is high, and function solidification is difficult to upgrade.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of LEDs, and in particular to a smart lamp tube with a module that can be easily installed and disassembled. Background Technology

[0002] In the traditional lighting field, linear luminaires such as fluorescent tubes and LED tubes are widely used due to their wide illumination range and ease of installation. However, existing smart tubes have many limitations in structural design and functional expansion.

[0003] First, most traditional lamps use a one-piece structure, with their driver and control circuits fixedly packaged or tightly integrated with the lamp body. This structure results in a fixed overall length and specifications for the lamp, making it difficult to adapt to installation environments of different sizes and lacking flexibility. When a part of the lamp (such as the driver or control module) fails, the entire lamp usually needs to be replaced, resulting in high maintenance costs and environmental pollution.

[0004] Secondly, existing smart light tubes have poor functional expandability. Their intelligent control modules (such as wireless receivers and dimming / color adjustment modules) are usually fixed inside the light tube during manufacturing, and users cannot upgrade or replace them according to future needs. For example, if a user wants to upgrade a light tube that only supports infrared control to a smart light tube that supports Wi-Fi or Bluetooth control, they must purchase a completely new product, resulting in a waste of resources.

[0005] Furthermore, in terms of electrical connections, the plugs at both ends of traditional lamp tubes are mostly rigid pins that are matched with specific lamp holders. During installation, they need to be aligned and rotated, which is inconvenient. At the same time, this connection method has limited contact points and stability, especially in smart application scenarios that need to transmit power and control signals simultaneously, which can easily lead to poor contact or signal interruption. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a smart light tube with a module that can be easily installed and disassembled.

[0007] A smart light tube with an easily installable and detachable module according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises: A light-emitting tube, which is hollow and includes a transparent tube body; At least two control modules are respectively encapsulated at both ends of the tube body. The control modules include a male plug assembly and a female socket assembly. The male plug assembly includes a male mounting cylinder and a drive circuit board embedded inside the male mounting cylinder. One end of the male mounting cylinder has an opening for encapsulating the tube body, and the other end has a plug, which is electrically connected to the drive circuit board. The female socket assembly includes a female mounting cylinder and a control module circuit board embedded inside the female mounting cylinder. One end of the female mounting cylinder has an opening for encapsulating the tube body, and the other end has a socket. A cover plate is detachably installed on the side wall of the female mounting cylinder. A remote control module circuit board is snapped onto the bottom of the cover plate. A remote control receiving antenna is provided on the remote control module circuit board, and the remote control module circuit board is electrically connected to the control module circuit board.

[0008] A smart light tube with a conveniently installable and detachable module according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: According to some embodiments of the present invention, the socket of the female socket assembly includes a plurality of elastic contact pieces, which are in electrical contact with the plug.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the remote control module circuit board further includes a wireless communication module, which is electrically connected to the remote control receiving antenna.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the remote control module circuit board further includes an infrared communication module, which is electrically connected to the remote control receiving antenna.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner wall of the light-emitting tube is provided with an LED light-emitting element, and the LED light-emitting element is electrically connected to the driving circuit board.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart light tube with easily installable and detachable modules has at least the following advantages: by modularly placing the driving circuit, main control circuit and remote control receiving circuit in the male and female components at both ends of the light tube, and by uniquely setting a detachable cover plate structure with a buckle on the side wall of the female socket component to install the remote control module, a highly modular design is achieved. This fundamental architectural innovation brings multiple overlapping benefits: at the production and maintenance level, each functional module can be produced, tested, and replaced independently, significantly improving production efficiency and enabling precise replacement of faulty modules in case of failure, thus significantly reducing maintenance costs and electronic waste; at the product function and lifecycle level, users can easily replace remote control modules with different communication protocols (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and infrared) without tools, giving the product upgradability to adapt to changing needs and seamlessly integrating with the future smart home ecosystem, greatly extending the product's effective technical lifespan; at the structural and reliability level, the integrated mounting structure effectively protects the internal circuitry, while the direct connection between the end plug and socket constitutes a stable and reliable electrical connection and mechanical fixation, simplifying the installation process and ultimately providing a smart light tube solution that combines ease of use, reliability, economy, and forward-looking design.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the male plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the female plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0019] Example 1 Reference Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides a smart light tube with a module that can be easily installed and disassembled. The smart light tube mainly includes a light-emitting tube 10, a male plug assembly 20, and a female socket assembly 30.

[0020] The light-emitting tube 10 is hollow and its body 11 is made of transparent or frosted plastic material to allow light to pass through. The interior of the body 11 forms a receiving space.

[0021] At least two control modules are respectively encapsulated at both ends of the tube body 11. Specifically, a male plug assembly 20 is encapsulated at one end of the tube body 11, and a female socket assembly 30 is encapsulated at the other end.

[0022] The male connector assembly 20 includes a generally cylindrical male mounting sleeve 21. The male mounting sleeve 21 can be made of plastic or metal. One end of the male mounting sleeve 21 has an opening for fitting and sealing the end of the tube body 11, which can be fixed by adhesive or snap-fit. A driver circuit board 22 is embedded inside the male mounting sleeve 21. The driver circuit board 22 integrates an LED constant current driver chip, a rectifier circuit, a filter circuit, etc. (not shown in the figure). The other end of the male mounting sleeve 21 has a plug 23. The plug 23 is electrically connected to the internal driver circuit board 22 via a wire or metal spring. In this embodiment, the plug 23 can be two parallel metal pins.

[0023] The female socket assembly 30 includes a generally cylindrical female mounting sleeve 31. One end of the female mounting sleeve 31 has an opening for fitting and encapsulating the other end of the tube body 11. A control module circuit board 32 is embedded inside the female mounting sleeve 31. The control module circuit board 32 may integrate a microprocessor, a wireless communication chip, etc. The other end of the female mounting sleeve 31 has a socket 33 for mating with the plug 23 of the male plug assembly 20. A window is provided on the side wall of the female mounting sleeve 31, through which a cover plate 34 is detachably mounted by screws. A remote control module circuit board 35 is mounted on the bottom of the cover plate 34 via a snap-fit ​​structure (e.g., a hook on the cover plate 34 engages with a slot on the edge of the circuit board). The remote control module circuit board 35 has a remote control receiving antenna for receiving external control signals. The remote control module circuit board 35 is electrically connected to the control module circuit board 32 via pin headers or a flexible circuit board to transmit control commands.

[0024] During assembly, the LED strip (not shown in the figure) is placed inside the tube 11 of the light-emitting tube 10, and its wires are led to both ends. Then, the male plug assembly 20 and the female socket assembly 30 are respectively fitted onto both ends of the tube 11 and fixed, so that the drive circuit board 22 and the control module circuit board 32 are electrically connected to the LED strip. In use, the plug 23 of the male plug assembly 20 at one end of the tube is inserted into the socket 33 of the female socket assembly 30 of the other tube, or inserted into a dedicated lamp holder, to achieve electrical connection and mechanical fixation.

[0025] The advantages of this embodiment are as follows: by modularizing the functions such as driving, control, and remote control reception and placing them at both ends of the lamp tube, a standardized interface is formed. This structure simplifies production and assembly, and maintenance only requires replacing the faulty module instead of the entire lamp tube, significantly reducing costs. At the same time, the modular design lays the foundation for subsequent functional upgrades.

[0026] Example 2 Based on Example 1, referring to Figure 1-4 In this embodiment, the socket 33 of the female socket assembly 30 is further defined.

[0027] The socket 33 includes multiple elastic contact pieces. These elastic contact pieces can be made of a metal material with good conductivity and elasticity, such as phosphor bronze. The elastic contact pieces are fixed inside the female mounting sleeve 31 and electrically connected to the control module circuit board 32. When the plug 23 of the male plug assembly 20 is inserted into the socket 33, the elastic contact pieces undergo elastic deformation, tightly clamping the plug 23 and forming multiple stable electrical contact points.

[0028] It should be noted that the number of flexible contact pieces can be two, three, or more, to accommodate different pole numbers and signal transmission requirements. For example, two flexible contact pieces can be used for the transmission of positive and negative poles of DC power; three or more can be used additionally for the transmission of control signals.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: the use of an elastic contact piece structure can ensure a tight and reliable contact between the male plug and the female socket, effectively preventing power outages or signal flickering caused by poor contact, and improving the stability and service life of the product connection.

[0030] Example 3 Based on Example 1 or 2, refer to Figure 1-4 In this embodiment, the remote control module circuit board 35 is further defined.

[0031] The remote control module circuit board 35 also integrates a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the remote control receiving antenna. The wireless communication module can be a Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module, or Zigbee module, etc. For example, when the wireless communication module is a Bluetooth module, the remote control receiving antenna is a Bluetooth antenna, which can receive control signals from smartphones, tablets, or Bluetooth remote controls. After parsing these signals through the control module circuit board 32, the signal is sent to the driver circuit board 22 within the male connector assembly 20, thereby achieving intelligent control of the lamp's brightness, color temperature, etc.

[0032] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: by integrating a wireless communication module, the smart light tube can be seamlessly connected to the existing smart home ecosystem, realizing a wealth of intelligent control functions such as remote and multi-device linkage, which greatly improves the convenience and experience of users.

[0033] Example 4 Based on Example 1 or 2, refer to Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides another implementation of the remote control module circuit board 35.

[0034] An infrared communication module is integrated on the remote control module circuit board 35. The infrared communication module is electrically connected to the remote control receiving antenna (in this embodiment, an infrared receiver head). The cover plate 34 of the female mounting cylinder 31, corresponding to the position of the infrared communication module, should be made of a material that transmits infrared light (such as black translucent plastic), or have small holes. The user can use a standard infrared remote control to send commands to the cover plate 34. After receiving the signal, the infrared communication module analyzes it through the control module circuit board 32, and finally controls the drive circuit board 22 to change the light emission state of the LED strip.

[0035] In practical applications, the remote control module circuit board 35 may contain only a wireless communication module, only an infrared communication module, or both.

[0036] The advantages of this embodiment are that it provides another mature, low-cost, and user-familiar control method. Infrared control eliminates the need for a complex pairing process, allowing for instant control with a simple touch, and providing rapid response, thus meeting the usage habits and market demands of different user groups.

[0037] Example 5 Based on any of the above embodiments, refer to Figure 1-4 This embodiment further defines the internal structure of the light-emitting diode 10.

[0038] An LED light strip is fixed to the inner wall of the tube body 11 of the light-emitting tube 10 by adhesive or slot. Multiple LED light-emitting chips 121 are soldered onto the LED light strip. The input end of the LED light strip is electrically connected to the output end of the driver circuit board 22 in the male plug assembly 20 via wires. The driver circuit board 22 converts the externally input AC or DC power into a constant current suitable for the operation of the LED light strip, thereby driving the LED light-emitting chips 121 to emit light.

[0039] It should be noted that the LED light source is not limited to the form of a light strip. It can also be an LED chip array directly fixed on a long strip substrate, or it can be composed of multiple independent LED modules connected in series. All of these should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0040] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: it clearly defines the light source as a high-efficiency, long-life LED, and, combined with a modular driving circuit, achieves efficient, stable, and long-life operation of the entire lamp system. The structure of the LED light strip ensures uniform light distribution and better lighting effect.

[0041] The embodiments described above with reference to the accompanying drawings have been described in detail. However, the embodiments are not limited to those described above. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A smart light tube with a modular design that allows for easy installation and disassembly, characterized in that: include: A light-emitting tube, which is hollow and includes a transparent tube body; At least two control modules are respectively encapsulated at both ends of the tube body. The control modules include a male plug assembly and a female socket assembly. The male plug assembly includes a male mounting cylinder and a drive circuit board embedded inside the male mounting cylinder. One end of the male mounting cylinder has an opening for encapsulating the tube body, and the other end has a plug, which is electrically connected to the drive circuit board. The female socket assembly includes a female mounting cylinder and a control module circuit board embedded inside the female mounting cylinder. One end of the female mounting cylinder has an opening for encapsulating the tube body, and the other end has a socket. A cover plate is detachably installed on the side wall of the female mounting cylinder. A remote control module circuit board is snapped onto the bottom of the cover plate. A remote control receiving antenna is provided on the remote control module circuit board, and the remote control module circuit board is electrically connected to the control module circuit board.

2. The intelligent light tube with a conveniently installable and detachable module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket of the female socket assembly includes a plurality of resilient contact pieces that are in electrical contact with the plug.

3. The intelligent light tube with a conveniently installable and detachable module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control module circuit board also includes a wireless communication module, which is electrically connected to the remote control receiving antenna.

4. The intelligent light tube with a conveniently installable and detachable module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control module circuit board also includes an infrared communication module, which is electrically connected to the remote control receiving antenna.

5. The intelligent light tube with a conveniently installable and detachable module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the light-emitting tube is provided with an LED light-emitting element, which is electrically connected to the driving circuit board.

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