LIGHT

Abstract

A luminaire comprises a luminaire housing, an alignment bracket equipped with a coupled light source module and rotatably arranged around a pivot point, and a support element coupled to an inner surface of the luminaire housing, which rotatably supports the alignment bracket. The pivot point is located on an outer surface of the alignment bracket.

Description

BACKGROUND 1. AREA

[0001] The present revelation concerns a lamp. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Generally, a vehicle's headlights are mounted on both sides of the front of the vehicle to shine light forward so that the driver can easily see objects on the road in front of him when driving at night.

[0003] Such headlights are subject to relevant laws and regulations to prevent dazzling the driver of an oncoming vehicle. If the headlight's beam angle deviates from the relevant laws and regulations, the alignment must be adjusted to direct the headlight's beam upwards and downwards, as well as left and right. In this case, the headlight adjustment device is a device that changes the beam direction by adjusting the headlight's beam angle.

[0004] The alignment can be achieved by the driver manually adjusting the alignment screw to set the direction of light emission, or the driver can use an actuator or similar device to automatically adjust the direction of light emission while driving by adjusting the alignment screw.

[0005] Such a headlight adjustment device is a component that may require high vibration resistance and should therefore be designed to withstand the vibrations of the vehicle. OVERVIEW

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a luminaire with a structure that is resistant to vehicle vibrations.

[0007] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned use, and other uses not mentioned will be clearly understandable to the person skilled in the art who belongs to the field of the present disclosure from the following description.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a luminaire comprises a luminaire housing, an alignment bracket equipped with a coupled light source module and rotatably arranged about a pivot point, and a mounting part coupled to an inner side of the luminaire housing and rotatably holding the alignment bracket. The pivot point is provided on an outer side of the alignment bracket.

[0009] The luminaire may include a swivel section that supports the alignment bracket by contact with the holding section and is connected to both ends of the alignment bracket, and a contact surface of the swivel section and the holding section may be spherical.

[0010] The luminaire can comprise a first swivel section with a first contact surface located above the alignment bracket, and a second swivel section with a second contact surface located below the alignment bracket.

[0011] A first center point of a sphere formed by the first contact surface, and a second center point of a sphere formed by the second contact surface, can be provided such that they coincide with the pivot point.

[0012] A first radius of a sphere formed by the first contact surface can be smaller than a second radius of a sphere formed by the second contact surface.

[0013] A contact area of ​​the second contact surface can be larger than a contact area of ​​the first contact surface.

[0014] The alignment bracket may further include a base plate to which the light source module is coupled (connected), and the base plate may be provided between the first swivel section and the second swivel section.

[0015] The luminaire may further comprise a third swivel section which is spaced apart from the first swivel section and the second swivel section and has a third contact surface, wherein the third contact surface may be spherical.

[0016] A third center point of a sphere formed by the third contact surface can be provided such that it coincides with the pivot point.

[0017] A third radius of a sphere formed by the third contact surface can be provided such that it is larger than a first radius of a sphere formed by the first contact surface and a second radius of a sphere formed by the second contact surface.

[0018] A first vertex of the first contact surface, the pivot point and a second vertex of the second contact surface can be connected by a virtual first straight line, and the third pivot section can be arranged to be spaced apart from the first straight line.

[0019] The luminaire may further comprise a first alignment unit connected to a vertical alignment point of the alignment bracket and rotating the alignment bracket in a vertical direction; and a second alignment unit connected to a horizontal alignment point of the alignment bracket and rotating the alignment bracket in a horizontal direction.

[0020] A first vertex of the first contact surface, the pivot point and a second vertex of the second contact surface can be connected by a virtual first line, and the vertex can lie on the virtual first line.

[0021] The first alignment unit and the second alignment unit can each comprise a main body with an alignment screw and a rotary head, as well as a bracket into which the rotary head is rotatably inserted, the bracket being able to be fixedly connected to the alignment bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

[0022] The foregoing and other aspects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will be clearly understood with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures, in which Fig. 1 a front view of a lamp according to one embodiment; Fig. 2 is a rear view of a light fixture according to one embodiment; Fig. 3 is a front view of a lamp according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 4 is a top view of a lamp according to one embodiment; Fig. 5 is a bottom view of a luminaire according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 6 is a perspective exploded view of an alignment device seen from above according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 7 is a perspective exploded view of an alignment device seen from below according to one embodiment; Fig. Figure 8 is a perspective exploded view of an alignment unit of a luminaire according to one embodiment; Fig. 9A, Fig. 9B and Fig. Figure 9C are usage views illustrating a vertical alignment process according to one embodiment; and Fig. 10A, Fig. 10B and Fig. Figure 10C are usage views illustrating a horizontal alignment process according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Since the present disclosure may include various modifications and different embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated and described in detail in the drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to a specific embodiment; rather, it is understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes contained within the meaning and scope of protection of the present disclosure are included.

[0024] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various elements; however, the elements should not be limited by these terms. The aforementioned terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without deviating from the scope of this disclosure, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and likewise, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The term "and / or" encompasses a combination of several of the listed related elements or any element from several of the listed related elements.

[0025] The terms used in this description serve only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The singular includes the plural unless the context clearly requires otherwise. In this description, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, process, component, part, or combination thereof described in the description, but it is understood that this does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, processes, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as they are generally understood by a person skilled in the art in the field of the present disclosure. Terms as defined in a common dictionary should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the prior art and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal manner unless expressly defined in this application.

[0027] In this description, a vehicle refers to various vehicles that move a transported object, such as a person, animal, or item, from a starting point to a destination. The term "vehicle" is not limited to those that travel on roads or railways.

[0028] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the drawing figures.

[0029] Fig. Figure 1 is a front view of a luminaire 1 according to one embodiment, Fig. Figure 2 is a rear view of the luminaire 1 according to one embodiment, Fig. Figure 3 is a front view of the luminaire 1 according to one embodiment, Fig. Figure 4 is a top view of the luminaire 1 according to one embodiment and Fig. Figure 5 is a bottom view of the luminaire 1 according to one embodiment.

[0030] The Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5 can be drawing figures in which a housing 100 from the in Fig. The light shown in 1 is omitted.

[0031] The light 1 according to one embodiment can be a headlight that emits light in the direction of travel of the vehicle when the vehicle is driven at night or in a dark place to ensure forward visibility.

[0032] However, the light 1 according to one embodiment is not limited to a headlight and can be various lights installed in a vehicle, such as a fog light, a tail light, a brake light, a turn signal light, a reversing light, a daytime running light, a position light or the like.

[0033] With reference to the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5. According to one embodiment, the luminaire 1 can comprise a housing 100, a body, a light source module 200 and an alignment device 300.

[0034] The housing 100 forms at least part of the outside of the luminaire 1 and can have a space provided therein in which the light source module 200 and the alignment device 300 are housed.

[0035] The housing 100 can be a component that is connected to the vehicle body when the light 1 is attached to or assembled on the vehicle. The housing 100 can be designed so that one side is open and can be configured so that a cover lens (not shown) is connected to the open side.

[0036] The housing 100 can support the light source module 200 and the alignment device 300.

[0037] For example, the alignment device 300, to which the light source module 200 is connected, can be connected to and supported by the housing 100.

[0038] The housing 100 can be connected to the alignment device 300 in such a way that most of the alignment device 300 is located inside the housing 100, but a part (for example, a part that is actuated for aiming) is exposed outside the housing 100. In this case, at least one part of the alignment device 300 can be coupled to the housing 100 to be rotatable relative to it.

[0039] The light source module 200 is a component that provides or emits light and may include various components such as a reflector, a shield, a lens and the like, to produce a suitable beam pattern according to the type / use of the luminaire 1, including a light source that generates light.

[0040] For example, the components, optical systems or the like contained in the light source module 200 can be changed in various ways depending on the type / use of the luminaire 1.

[0041] Depending on the embodiment, the light source module 200 can be referred to by various terms, for example as lighting unit, lighting module, lighting arrangement, light source unit or light source arrangement.

[0042] The light source module 200 can be coupled to an alignment device 300. The light source module 200 can be coupled to an alignment bracket 400 of the alignment device 300. For example, the light source module 200 can be rigidly coupled to the alignment bracket 400 to move integrally with the alignment bracket 400.

[0043] Specifically, the light source module 200 can be designed such that the direction of light radiation, the angle of radiation or the like can be adjusted by aligning it in a horizontal direction and / or vertical direction by moving (for example, rotating, swiveling) the alignment bracket 400.

[0044] The horizontal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) can denote a direction parallel to the ground when the vehicle equipped with the light 1 is on the ground, and the vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) can denote a direction perpendicular to the ground when the vehicle equipped with the light 1 is on the ground.

[0045] One or more light source modules 200 can be provided. According to the illustrated embodiment, the light source module 200 can comprise a first light source module 210 and a second light source module 220, which is arranged on a bottom side of the first light source module 210.

[0046] The first light source module 210 and the second light source module 220 can be arranged next to each other in a vertical direction.

[0047] For example, the first light source module 210 can be positioned relatively higher in the alignment bracket 400, and the second light source module 220 can be positioned relatively lower in the alignment bracket 400.

[0048] However, the embodiment shown is only an example, and the number of light source modules 200 and the position of the light source modules 200 are not limited to the embodiment shown, but can be changed differently depending on the type / use of the luminaire 1.

[0049] The alignment device 300 can perform the aiming by adjusting the direction / angle in which the light is emitted from the light source module 200 by rotating the light source module 200 in at least one of the horizontal directions (for example, the left-right direction) and the vertical direction (for example, the up-down direction).

[0050] The alignment device 300 can include an alignment bracket 400 to which a light source module 200 is coupled, a swivel section 500 provided at both ends of the alignment bracket 400, a support part 600 provided and configured between the housing 100 and the swivel section 500 to rotatably support the alignment bracket 400 in order to form a swivel axis of the alignment bracket 400, and alignment units 710 and 720 connected to the alignment bracket 400, which are configured to effect vertical and horizontal alignment.

[0051] The alignment device 300 of the luminaire 1 according to one embodiment can have a structure in which the alignment is carried out while the alignment holder 400 rotates along a path on a surface of a sphere (for example, a spherical surface), wherein the center of the sphere is outside the alignment holder 400.

[0052] For this purpose, the swivel section 500 can be provided with a part of a ball, and the mounting part 600 can be provided with a support surface that has a spherical surface corresponding to the ball.

[0053] Fig. Figure 6 is a perspective exploded view of an alignment device 300 from above according to one embodiment, Fig. Figure 7 is a perspective exploded view of an alignment device 300 from below according to one embodiment and Fig. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the alignment units 710 and 720 of a luminaire 1 according to an embodiment.

[0054] With reference to the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5. The components of the alignment device 300 are described with reference to the Fig. 6, Fig. 7 to Fig. 8 described in more detail. Fig. 6, Fig. 7 to Fig. Figure 8 are drawing figures illustrating the structure of the alignment device 300, which is described above with reference to the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. The luminaire 1 described in section 5 is provided for in such detail that redundant descriptions are omitted in the following.

[0055] The Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 can be drawing figures in which the light source module 200 is omitted from the luminaire 1 according to one embodiment.

[0056] With reference to the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 together with the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5 The alignment bracket 400 can be coupled with a light source module 200, a swivel section 500 and alignment units 710 and 720 and can be rotated upwards and downwards and / or to the left and right by actuating the alignment units 710 and 720 about a swivel axis arranged outside the alignment bracket 400.

[0057] The alignment bracket 400 can comprise a base plate 410 to which the light source module 200 and the alignment units 710 and 720 are coupled, and a swivel section 500 extending from the base plate 410.

[0058] The base plate 410 can have a coupling opening to which the alignment units 710 and 720 are coupled. For example, the base plate 410 can have a first coupling opening to which a first alignment unit 710 (specifically a first holder 712) is coupled, and a second coupling opening to which a second alignment unit 720 (specifically a second holder 722) is coupled.

[0059] Although not designated by a reference numeral, the base plate 410 may be provided with a connection for the luminaire 1 for connecting and holding a light source module 200.

[0060] The pivot section 500 is a section of the alignment bracket 400 which is rotatably held by the holding section 600, and a contact surface of this which comes into contact with the holding structure can be designed as a spherical surface.

[0061] The pivot section 500 can comprise a first pivot section 510, which is positioned on the upper section of the alignment bracket 400, and a second pivot section 520, which is positioned below the alignment bracket 400, and the centers of the spheres formed by the first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 can be identical, i.e. on the same axis.

[0062] Specifically, the first swivel section 510 and the second swivel section 520 can have centers outside the luminaire 1, have the same centers, and have shapes corresponding to sections of a first sphere S1 with the first radius R1 and a second sphere S2 with the second radius R2. These sections can be described as rotating spheres that rotate about the centers of the first sphere S1 and the second sphere S2 within a predetermined range relative to the holding section 600. The centers of the first sphere S1 and the second sphere S2 can correspond to a pivot point P.

[0063] The first pivoting section 510 can have a spherical first contact surface 511 which is rotatably in contact with the first mounting part 610, and the second pivoting section 520 can have a spherical second contact surface 521 which is rotatably in contact with the second mounting part 620.

[0064] The first contact surface 511 of the first pivot section 510 can correspond to a section of a first sphere S1 with a first radius R1 from the pivot point, and the second contact surface 521 of the second pivot section 520 can correspond to a section of a second sphere S2 with a second radius R2 from the same center point as the first sphere S1 that forms the first contact surface 511, for example the pivot point P.

[0065] According to the illustrated embodiment, the first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 can be of different sizes. The second pivot section 520 can be larger than the first pivot section 510.

[0066] For example, the second contact surface 521 of the second pivot section 520, which carries the load, can have a larger area than an area of ​​the first contact surface 511 of the first pivot section.

[0067] However, this is only an example, and the shape of the alignment bracket 400 according to the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiment shown, and the first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 can be designed such that the areas of the first contact surface 511 and the second contact surface 521 are the same, or the first contact surface 511 can have a larger area than the second contact surface 521.

[0068] The second pivot section 520 can be provided on a vertically lower side (for example in the -Z-axis direction) of the alignment bracket 400 from the pivot point P in such a way that the load of the alignment device 300 (or light 1) can be supported from below by the second bracket part 620.

[0069] For example, the second pivot section 520 can be designed such that a second vertex V2, which is the most convex point on the second contact surface 521, is aligned in the vertical direction (for example in the Z-axis direction) with the pivot point P.

[0070] The first pivot section 510 can be provided on a vertically upward-facing side (for example in the +Z-axis direction) of the alignment bracket 400 from the pivot point P to correspond to the second pivot section 520.

[0071] For example, the first pivot section 510 can be designed such that a first vertex V1 of the first contact surface 511 is aligned with the pivot point P and the second vertex V2 in the vertical direction (for example in the Z-axis direction).

[0072] The first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 can be connected by a virtual first straight line in which the first vertex V1 of the first contact surface 511, the pivot point P and the second vertex V2 of the second contact surface 521 are extended in a vertical direction.

[0073] The alignment bracket 400 according to the illustrated embodiment can be understood as being designed in a shape in which the first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 are opposite each other on the base plate 410 (in detail the pivot point P), taking into account the load support and a stable alignment process in the vertical direction.

[0074] In addition, according to one embodiment, the pivot section 500 can include a third pivot section 530, which is provided at a predetermined distance from the first straight line.

[0075] The third pivot section 530 can have a third contact surface 531 with a spherical shape that is rotatably in contact with the third mounting part 640, and the third contact surface 531 can correspond to a section of a third sphere S3 with a third radius R3 from the pivot center.

[0076] The center point of the third sphere S3, formed by the third pivot section 530, and the centers of the first sphere S1, formed by the first pivot section 510, and the second sphere S2, formed by the second pivot section 520, can all be identically configured as pivot points.

[0077] The third swivel section 530 can be located at a predetermined distance from the first straight line. The third swivel section 530 can be located below the end of the light source module 200 and can be located near and below the end of the light source module 200 with a predetermined length, such as that shown in Fig. 1 light source module 200 shown.

[0078] The third pivot section 530 is provided at a predetermined distance from the first straight line on the lower section of the light source module 200 in order to support the load of the light source module 200, thereby reducing the moment exerted on the first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 due to the load of the light source module 200 and keeping the light source module 200 more stable.

[0079] However, this is only an example, and the shapes and positions of the first pivot section 510, the second pivot section 520 and the third pivot section 530 in the alignment bracket 400 are not limited to the shape shown.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the first pivot section 510, the second pivot section 520 and the third pivot section 530 can be provided at different positions within an area in which they are held by the mounting part 600, and the alignment bracket 400 can perform a rotational movement about the pivot point P.

[0081] The mounting part 600 can rotatably support the alignment bracket 400. The mounting part 600 can rotatably support the swivel section 500 by enabling spherical contact with the swivel section 500 of the alignment bracket 400.

[0082] For example, the mounting part 600 can have a support surface that contacts and supports the contact surface of the pivot section 500, and the support surface of the mounting part 600 can be spherical, corresponding to the contact surface. Specifically, the contact surface of the pivot section 500 and the support surface of the mounting part 600 can be spherical surfaces with the same curvature.

[0083] The mounting part 600 can comprise a first mounting part 610, corresponding to the first pivot section 510, and a second mounting part 620, corresponding to the second pivot section 520. Furthermore, the alignment device 300, which further comprises the third pivot section 530, can include a third mounting part 640, corresponding to the third pivot section 530.

[0084] For example, the bearing surface of the first mounting part 610 can rotatably support the first contact surface 511 of the first pivot section 510, the support surface of the second mounting part 620 can rotatably support the second contact surface 521 of the second pivot section 520, and the support surface of the third mounting part 640 can rotatably support the third contact surface 531 of the third pivot section 530.

[0085] The first mounting part 610, the second mounting part 620 and the third mounting part 640 can be provided in a shape (form) in which several parts (components) are combined.

[0086] For example, the second mounting part 620 can be formed by combining two elements.

[0087] The second support part 620 can be formed by combining a first support body 621 and a second support body 622. The support surface of the second support part 620 can be formed by connecting recessed sections provided in the first support body 621 and the second support body 622, respectively.

[0088] According to the illustrated embodiment, the second support part 620 can be designed such that the first support body 621 and the second support body 622 are asymmetrical.

[0089] For example, the first support body 621 of the second support part 620 can have a stepped section which is stepwise connected to a section which is provided with the recessed section and to which the second support body 622 is coupled.

[0090] The second support part 620 can be provided in a form in which the recess sections provided in the first support body 621 and in the second support body 622 are connected to each other to form a support surface when the second support body 622 is coupled to the step section of the first support body 621.

[0091] However, the shape of the second support part 620 is not limited by the embodiment shown, and according to various embodiments, the second support part 620 can be formed in a shape in which the first support body 621 and the second support body 622 are symmetrical.

[0092] The support part 600 can further comprise a buffer element 630, which is connected to at least one of the first support part 610, second support part 620 and third support part 640.

[0093] For example, if the first mounting part 610, the second mounting part 620 and the third mounting part 640 are connected to the housing 100, the buffer element 630 can be arranged between at least one of the first mounting part 610, second mounting part 620 and third mounting part 640 and the housing 100.

[0094] According to the illustrated embodiment, the buffer element 630 can be connected to the upper section of the first support part 610.

[0095] For example, the buffer element 630 can be connected to the upper section of the first support body 621 of the first mounting part 610.

[0096] If the first mounting part 610 is connected to the housing 100, the buffer element 630 can be arranged between the inner surface of the housing 100 and the first mounting part 610 to accommodate the clearance that arises when assembling the alignment bracket 400.

[0097] The one in the Fig. 6 and Fig. The bracket part 600 shown in Figure 7 is an example, and the bracket part 600 is not limited to the shape shown in the drawing figures and the description above.

[0098] For example, at least one of the first support part 610, second support part 620 and third support part 640 can be provided as a single part (integral type) instead of a form in which two elements are combined.

[0099] Furthermore, the buffer element 630 can be provided in each of the first support part 610, second support part 620 and third support part 640, or only on the first support part 610.

[0100] Furthermore, the support part 600 cannot be provided with a separate buffer element 630, and at least one of the first support part 610 and the second support part 620 can be made of a material with a predetermined elasticity.

[0101] The alignment units 710 and 720 can comprise a first alignment unit 710, which is coupled to the alignment bracket 400 and serves for vertical alignment, and a second alignment unit 720, which is coupled to the alignment bracket 400 and serves for horizontal alignment.

[0102] For example, the first alignment unit 710 can rotate the alignment bracket 400 vertically or up and down around the pivot point, and the second alignment unit 720 can rotate the alignment bracket 400 horizontally or left and right around the virtual first straight line.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the first alignment unit 710 can be referred to as a vertical alignment unit, up and down alignment unit or up and down irradiation angle adjustment unit, and the second alignment unit 720 can be referred to as a horizontal alignment unit, left and right alignment unit or left and right irradiation angle adjustment unit.

[0104] With reference to Fig. 8 Each of the first alignment unit 710 and second alignment unit 720 can comprise a main body with an alignment screw and a bracket coupled to an alignment bracket 400 into which one end of the main body is fitted.

[0105] The bracket can, for example, have a configuration that connects the alignment bracket 400 and the main body.

[0106] The bracket can be inserted into and connected to a coupling hole provided in an alignment point of the alignment bracket 400.

[0107] For example, the first bracket 712 of the first alignment unit 710 can be coupled to a first coupling hole formed in a vertical alignment point of the alignment bracket 400, and the second bracket 722 of the second alignment unit 720 can be coupled to a second coupling hole formed in a horizontal alignment point of the alignment bracket 400.

[0108] The first alignment unit 710 of the alignment device 300 according to one embodiment can comprise a first main body 711 and a first holder 712 coupled to the first main body 711. As described above, the first holder 712 can be rigidly coupled to the alignment bracket 400 (in detail, to the first coupling hole).

[0109] The first main body 711 can comprise a first swivel head 714 connected to the first alignment screw 713 and the first holder 712, and a first movable element 715 screwed to the first alignment screw 713.

[0110] The first movable element 715 can be moved at least partially linearly based on the rotation of the first alignment screw 713, since the first movable element 715 is screwed to the first alignment screw 713.

[0111] For example, if a rotational force is applied to the first alignment screw 713, the first movable element 715 can move either in the forward direction (e.g. in the direction of the +X-axis) or in the reverse direction (e.g. in the direction of the -X-axis), depending on the direction of rotation of the first alignment screw 713.

[0112] The first swivel head 714 can be positioned in front of the first movable element 715.

[0113] The first holder 712 can have a mounting groove (not shown) into which the first swivel head 714 is inserted. The first swivel head 714 can be inserted into the mounting groove to be movable or rotatable.

[0114] The first alignment unit 710 can be actuated in such a way that the first swivel head 714 rotates in the receiving groove of the first holder 712 when the movable element moves linearly in the forward or backward direction by turning the first alignment screw 713, and thus, even when the first swivel head 714 moves linearly, the alignment bracket 400, with which the first holder 712 is coupled, can be rotated to perform a vertical alignment.

[0115] The second alignment unit 720 of the alignment device 300 according to one embodiment can comprise a second body 721 and a second holder 722, which is coupled to the second body 721. As described above, the second holder 722 can be rigidly coupled to the alignment bracket 400 (in detail, to the second coupling hole).

[0116] Similar to the first alignment unit 710, the second body 721 of the second alignment unit 720 can include a second swivel head 724 connected to the second alignment screw 723 and the second holder 722, and a second movable element 725 screwed to the second alignment screw 723.

[0117] The second body 721 of the second alignment unit 720 has essentially the same components or functional mechanisms as the first body 711 of the first alignment unit 710, such that a detailed description is replaced by the content described above and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0118] The second alignment unit 720 can be actuated such that the second swivel head 724 rotates in the receiving groove of the second holder 722 when the second movable element 725 is moved linearly in the forward or backward direction by turning the second alignment screw 723, and thus, even when the second swivel head 724 moves linearly, the alignment bracket 400, with which the second holder 722 is coupled, can be rotated to perform a horizontal alignment.

[0119] Although not shown, at least one of the first movable element 715 of the first alignment unit 710 and the second movable element 725 of the second alignment unit 720 may further comprise a drive unit (for example, a motor and a shaft) for separately moving the first swivel head 714 or the second swivel head 724 (for example, a rod equipped with a swivel head).

[0120] For example, the first alignment screw 713 or the second alignment screw 723 can be rotated by the user to move the first movable element 715 or the second movable element 725 linearly, and if the first movable element 715 or the second movable element 725 is provided with a separate drive unit, a rod provided with the first swivel head 714 or the second swivel head 724 is connected to the drive unit (e.g. screwed together), and the drive unit can be actuated by an external signal to move the first swivel head 714 or the second swivel head 724 linearly.

[0121] The Fig. 9A, Fig. 9B and Fig. Figure 9C are usage views illustrating vertical alignment operations according to one embodiment, and the Fig. 10A, Fig. 10B and Fig. Figure 10C are usage views illustrating horizontal alignment operations according to one embodiment.

[0122] Fig. 9A, Fig. 9B, Fig. 9C, Fig. 10A, Fig. 10B and Fig. 10C are views showing the positions of the pivot point P, formed by the alignment bracket 400 and the bracket part 600, a vertical alignment point AP1 by the first alignment unit 710 and a horizontal alignment point AP2 by the second alignment unit 720 in the above with reference to the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. The alignment device 300 described in section 7 and the relationship between them are shown. Redundant descriptions are omitted in the following.

[0123] Fig. 9A and Fig. Figure 10A shows the alignment device 300 in a basic state in which no alignment in a horizontal or vertical direction takes place.

[0124] The paths of the balls S1, S2 and S3 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 are formed by the first pivot section 510, the second pivot section 520, the third pivot section 530, the first holding section 610, the second holding section 620 and the third holding section 640 and are the boundaries of virtual spheres that define a rotation path of the alignment bracket 400, and correspond to the boundaries (circles) of the virtual spheres when the virtual spheres are viewed from the front and from the side.

[0125] With reference to Fig. 9A and Fig. 10A the alignment device 300 can have a pivot point P which is positioned outside the alignment bracket 400, since the first pivot section 510 and the second pivot section 520 of the alignment bracket 400 are rotatably mounted by the first bracket part 610 and the second bracket part 620 of the bracket part 600, respectively.

[0126] For example, the alignment bracket 400 can rotate within a predetermined range, based on the pivot point P, which is positioned outside the alignment bracket 400.

[0127] The pivot point P can be formed on the outside of the alignment bracket 400 when the alignment bracket 400 is viewed from the front (X-axis direction) and from the side (Y-axis direction), and when viewed from the plane (Z-axis direction), the pivot point P can overlap with the base plate 410 of the alignment bracket 400.

[0128] The alignment points AP1 and AP2 are points at which an external force is exerted by the alignment units 710 and 720 in the alignment bracket 400. The vertical alignment point, or the upper and lower alignment point AP1 of the alignment bracket 400, can correspond to the position of the first holder 712 of the first alignment unit 710 coupled to the alignment bracket 400, and the horizontal alignment point, or the left and right alignment point AP2 of the alignment bracket 400, can correspond to the position of the second holder 722 of the second alignment unit 720 coupled to the alignment bracket 400.

[0129] The vertical alignment point AP1 can indicate the position of the first swivel head 714 of the first alignment unit 710, which is connected to the first holder 712, and the horizontal alignment point AP2 can indicate the position of the second swivel head 724 of the second alignment unit 720, which is connected to the second holder 722.

[0130] For example, the vertical alignment point AP1 can be positioned on the first swivel head 714 of the first alignment unit 710, and the horizontal alignment point AP2 can be positioned on the second swivel head 724 of the second alignment unit 720.

[0131] Accordingly, when aligning based on the basic state in which no alignment takes place in the horizontal and vertical direction, the positions of the alignment points AP1, AP2 are changed, and on this basis the alignment bracket 400 rotates around the pivot point P to perform the alignment.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the alignment device 300 can have a pivot point P that is positioned outside the alignment bracket 400.

[0133] The vertical alignment point AP1 can be positioned vertically spaced from the pivot point P.

[0134] The horizontal alignment point AP2 can be set up horizontally from the pivot point P on the basis of a virtual straight line SL1 passing through the vertical alignment point AP1.

[0135] The vertical alignment point AP1 and the pivot point P can be positioned on a virtual first line SL1, and the horizontal alignment point AP2 can be positioned on a second line SL2 perpendicular to the first line SL1.

[0136] In a basic state where no alignment takes place, the first straight line SL1 can run parallel to the vertical direction (or the up-down direction), and the second straight line SL2 can run parallel to the horizontal direction (or the left-right direction).

[0137] For example, if the alignment device 300 is viewed from the side in its basic state, the horizontal alignment point AP2 can lie on the first straight line SL1, and if the alignment device 300 is viewed from the plane direction in its basic state, the vertical alignment point AP1 and the pivot point P can be specified as the same point and lie on the second straight line SL2.

[0138] In the case of vertical alignment, the first straight line SL1, which connects the vertical alignment point AP1 and the pivot point P, can be perpendicular to the second straight line SL2 or to the third straight line SL3.

[0139] In this case, the third straight line SL3 can be a straight line that runs parallel to the second straight line SL2 and passes through the pivot point P, and when a vertical alignment is performed, the alignment device 300 can rotate about the third straight line SL3 as the axis of rotation.

[0140] In a horizontal orientation, the second straight line SL2, on which the horizontal orientation point AP2 is located, can rotate around the first straight line SL1 as the axis of rotation.

[0141] Furthermore, the first straight line SL1 and the second straight line SL2 can also maintain a vertical state during alignment.

[0142] However, the positions of the pivot point P, the vertical alignment point AP1 and the horizontal alignment point AP2, as well as the relationships between them, are not limited by the embodiment shown and the description above and can be modified in various ways.

[0143] For example, the first straight line SL1 and the second straight line SL2 may not be vertical, and the first straight line SL1 may form a predetermined angle with the vertical direction, or the second straight line SL2 may form a predetermined angle with the horizontal direction, and in these cases the horizontal and vertical alignment can be carried out in a suitable manner according to the corresponding structure.

[0144] With reference to the Fig. 9A, Fig. 9B and Fig. 9C, the light emission angle of the light source module 200 in the luminaire 1 can be adjusted by actuating the first alignment unit 710 in an upward-downward direction (or vertical direction).

[0145] Fig. 9A shows a basic state in which no upward-downward alignment is performed, Fig. Figure 9B shows a state in which a downward orientation is being carried out, and Fig. 9C shows a state in which an upward orientation is performed.

[0146] If the first swivel head 714 of the first alignment unit 710 moves backwards (in the direction of the -X-axis) by actuating the first alignment unit 710, the first swivel head 714 pulls the alignment bracket 400 backwards from the vertical alignment point AP1 (for example, the point at which the first bracket 712 is coupled).

[0147] The alignment bracket 400 is rotated (for example, clockwise with the third straight line SL3 as the axis of rotation) in the first direction based on the pivot point P along the path of the sphere formed by the swivel section 500 and the bracket part 600 by the external force transmitted by the first swivel head 714, and accordingly the direction of light emission of the light source module 200 can be changed by a predetermined angle (for example, from SL1 in Fig. 9A to SL1' in Fig. 9B) downwards (for example in the direction of the -Z-axis).

[0148] If the first swivel head 714 of the first alignment unit 710 rotates forward (for example in the direction of the +X-axis) by actuating the first alignment unit 710, the swivel head pushes the alignment bracket 400 forward from the vertical alignment point AP1.

[0149] The alignment bracket 400 is rotated by the external force transmitted by the first swivel head 714 about the swivel axis P along the spherical path formed by the swivel section 500 and the holding section 600 in the direction opposite to the first direction, and accordingly the direction of light emission of the light source module 200 can be changed by a predetermined angle (for example from SL1 in Fig. 9A to SL1'' in Fig. 9C) can be set upwards (for example in the direction of the +Z-axis).

[0150] If the alignment is carried out in a vertical direction by the first alignment unit 710, the alignment bracket 400 is rotated about the third straight line, which extends in a horizontal direction and passes through the pivot point P as the axis of rotation.

[0151] With reference to the Fig. 10A, Fig. 10B and Fig. In the luminaire 1, the light emission angle of the light source module 200 can be adjusted by actuating the second alignment unit 720 in the left-right direction (or horizontal direction).

[0152] Fig. 10A shows a basic state in which no left-right alignment is performed, Fig. Figure 10B shows a state in which a rightward alignment is performed, and Fig. 10C shows a state in which a left alignment is performed.

[0153] If the second swivel head 724 of the second alignment unit 720 moves forward by actuation of the second alignment unit 720 (for example in the direction of the +X-axis), the second swivel head 724 pushes the alignment bracket 400 forward from the horizontal alignment point AP2 (for example the point at which the second bracket 722 is coupled).

[0154] The alignment bracket 400 is rotated in the second direction (for example, clockwise with the first straight line SL1 as the axis of rotation) based on the pivot point P along the path of the sphere formed by the swivel section 500 and the holding section by the external force transmitted by the second swivel head 724, and accordingly the direction of light illumination of the light source module 200 can be set to a predetermined angle in the left direction (for example, in the direction of the Y-axis from +) (for example, from Fig. 10A in Fig. 10B transformed).

[0155] If the second swivel head 724 of the second alignment unit 720 moves backwards (for example in the -X-axis direction) by actuating the second alignment unit 720, the second swivel head 724 pulls the alignment bracket 400 backwards from the horizontal alignment point AP2.

[0156] The alignment bracket 400 is rotated by the external force transmitted by the second swivel head 724 about the swivel axis P along the ball track formed by the swivel section 500 and the holding section 600 in the opposite direction to the second direction, and accordingly the light emission direction of the light source module 200 can be set to a predetermined angle in the correct direction (e.g. in the direction of the - Y-axis) (e.g. from Fig. 10A in Fig. 10C transformed).

[0157] If the alignment is carried out in a horizontal direction by the second alignment unit 720, the alignment bracket 400 can be rotated about the first straight line SL1, which runs in a vertical direction and passes through the pivot point P as the axis of rotation.

[0158] As outlined above, a luminaire according to one embodiment can have a structure that is robust against vehicle vibrations by providing an alignment pivot point on the outside of the luminaire and having an alignment bracket, to which a light source module is coupled, in spherical contact with a mounting part to absorb a load from below.

[0159] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly apparent to the person skilled in the art from the following description.

[0160] Although exemplary embodiments have been presented and described above, it will be clear to the person skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present disclosure as defined by the attached claims.

[0161] Furthermore, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, some components may be implemented in a deleted state, and the configurations of each embodiment may be configured by combining them.

Claims

Luminaire comprising: a luminaire housing; an alignment bracket connected to a light source module, wherein the alignment bracket is rotatably arranged about a pivot point; and a support part connected to an inside of the luminaire housing and rotatably holding the alignment bracket; wherein the pivot point is positioned on an outside of the alignment bracket. Luminaire according to claim 1, comprising a pivoting section which supports the alignment bracket by contact with the bracket part and is connected to a first end and a second end of the alignment bracket, wherein a contact surface of the pivoting section and the bracket part is spherical. Luminaire according to claim 1, comprising a first pivoting section with a first contact surface positioned above the alignment bracket, and a second pivoting section with a second contact surface positioned below the alignment bracket. Luminaire according to claim 3, wherein a first center point of a sphere formed by the first contact surface and a second center point of a sphere formed by the second contact surface each correspond to the pivot point. Luminaire according to claim 3, wherein a first radius of a sphere formed by the first contact surface is smaller than a second radius of a sphere formed by the second contact surface. Luminaire according to claim 3, wherein a contact area of ​​the second contact surface is larger than a contact area of ​​the first contact surface. Luminaire according to claim 3, wherein the alignment bracket further comprises a base plate to which the light source module is connected, the base plate being positioned between the first swivel section and the second swivel section. Luminaire according to claim 3, further comprising a third pivoting section which is spaced apart from the first pivoting section and the second pivoting section and has a third contact surface, wherein the third contact surface is spherical. Luminaire according to claim 8, wherein a third center point of a sphere formed by the third contact surface corresponds to the pivot point. Luminaire according to claim 8, wherein a third radius of a sphere formed by the third contact surface is larger than a first radius of a sphere formed by the first contact surface and a second radius of a sphere formed by the second contact surface. Luminaire according to claim 8, wherein a first vertex of the first contact surface, the pivot point and a second vertex of the second contact surface are connected by a virtual straight line and wherein the third pivoting section is arranged to be spaced apart from the straight line. Luminaire according to claim 3, further comprising: a first alignment unit connected to a vertical alignment point of the alignment bracket and configured to rotate the alignment bracket in a vertical direction; and a second alignment unit connected to a horizontal alignment point of the alignment bracket and configured to rotate the alignment bracket in a horizontal direction. Luminaire according to claim 12, wherein a first vertex of the first contact surface, the pivot point and a second vertex of the second contact surface are connected by a virtual straight line and the vertex alignment point lies on the virtual straight line. Luminaire according to claim 13, wherein the first alignment unit and the second alignment unit each comprise a main body with an alignment screw and a rotary head as well as a holder in which the rotary head is rotatably inserted, wherein the holder is fixedly connected to the alignment holder. Luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the light source module comprises multiple light source modules. Luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the light source module comprises a first light source module and a second light source module arranged vertically below the first light source module. Vehicle, comprising: a luminaire, comprising: a luminaire housing connected to the vehicle; an alignment bracket connected to a light source module, the alignment bracket being rotatable about a pivot point; and a mounting part connected to an inside of the luminaire housing and rotatably holding the alignment bracket; the pivot point being positioned on an outside of the alignment bracket. Vehicle according to claim 17, further comprising a first pivoting section with a first contact surface arranged above the alignment bracket, and a second pivoting section with a second contact surface arranged below the alignment bracket. Vehicle according to claim 18, further comprising: a first alignment unit connected to a vertical alignment point of the alignment bracket and configured to rotate the alignment bracket in a vertical direction; and a second alignment unit connected to a horizontal alignment point of the alignment bracket and configured to rotate the alignment bracket in a horizontal direction. Vehicle according to claim 17, further comprising a third pivot section which is spaced apart from the first pivot section and the second pivot section and has a third contact surface, wherein the third contact surface is spherical.

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