night light

The night light design with an annular shoulder and positioning mechanism stabilizes the light module connection, preventing detachment and improving reliability by engaging positioning blocks and limiting plates during assembly.

DE202025106293U1Active Publication Date: 2025-12-18SHENZHEN ISONTECK CO LTD
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Application Number
DE202025106293
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-15
Publication Date
2025-12-18
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-31

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Technical Problem

Existing night lights with soft rubber housings are prone to loosening and detachment of the light module due to children pulling, leading to reduced reliability.

Method used

A night light design featuring a translucent soft rubber housing with an annular shoulder, first and second positioning bores, positioning blocks, and limiting plates, ensuring a stable connection between the light module and housing by engaging these components during assembly.

Benefits of technology

Prevents loosening and detachment of the light module even when pulled, enhancing the reliability and stability of the connection.

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Abstract

Night light, characterized in that comprising a housing and a light module, wherein the housing is made of soft rubber material and is translucent, wherein the housing has a receiving chamber, wherein the bottom of the housing is provided with a groove, wherein a mounting bore is provided in the groove through which the light module can be inserted into the receiving chamber; A ring shoulder is formed between the groove and the mounting bore, wherein several first positioning bores and several projections are arranged in a ring shape on the ring shoulder, wherein a gap is formed between one side of each projection and the inner wall of the groove; the lighting module comprises a base body and a main control board, LED light, battery and base cover arranged on the base body, wherein the LED light and the battery are each electrically connected to the main control board, wherein the base cover is arranged below the base body, wherein the circumferential outer wall of the base body is provided with an annular groove, wherein the base of the base body is provided with second positioning bores that correspond individually to the first positioning bores, wherein each of the second positioning bores is connected to the annular groove, and wherein the base cover is provided with several positioning blocks and several limiting plates; The ring shoulder is inserted into the ring groove during assembly, with each of the positioning blocks being successively inserted into the corresponding second positioning bore and first positioning bore, with each of the limiting plates being inserted into the corresponding gap.
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Description

Technical field

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of lighting devices and in particular a night light. State of the art

[0002] With societal development and improving living standards, people increasingly seek functional diversity in lighting devices, which has gradually led to the introduction of the night light concept to the market. A night light is a type of lighting device that can be used indoors or outdoors and is characterized by its soft light and easy portability. Existing night lights primarily consist of a housing and a light module. The housing has a mounting hole at the bottom for inserting the light module. However, because the housing is made of soft rubber, pulling on it by children can easily cause the light module to loosen between the housing and the light module, separating it from the mounting hole and resulting in reduced reliability. Content of the present utility model

[0003] The present utility model addresses the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a night light which, when children pull on the housing, prevents loosening between the light module and the housing, prevents the light module from slipping out of the mounting hole, and offers improved reliability.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present utility model uses the following technical solution: A night light comprising a housing and a light module, wherein the housing is made of soft rubber material and is translucent, wherein the housing has a receiving chamber, wherein the bottom of the housing is provided with a groove, wherein a mounting hole is provided in the groove through which the light module can be inserted into the receiving chamber; A ring shoulder is formed between the groove and the mounting bore, wherein several first positioning bores and several projections are arranged in a ring shape on the ring shoulder, wherein a gap is formed between one side of each projection and the inner wall of the groove; the lighting module comprises a base body and a main control board, LED light, battery and base cover arranged on the base body, wherein the LED light and the battery are each electrically connected to the main control board, wherein the base cover is arranged below the base body, wherein the circumferential outer wall of the base body is provided with an annular groove, wherein the base of the base body is provided with second positioning bores that correspond individually to the first positioning bores, wherein each of the second positioning bores is connected to the annular groove, and wherein the base cover is provided with several positioning blocks and several limiting plates; The ring shoulder is inserted into the ring groove during assembly, with each of the positioning blocks being successively inserted into the corresponding second positioning bore and first positioning bore, with each of the limiting plates being inserted into the corresponding gap.

[0005] By arranging an annular shoulder between the groove and the mounting bore, wherein several first positioning bores and several projections are arranged annularly on the annular shoulder, with a gap formed between each side of each projection and the inner wall of the groove, and by arranging an annular groove, second positioning bores, positioning blocks and limiting plates on the light module, during assembly the light module is inserted through the mounting bore into the receiving chamber, the annular shoulder is fitted into the annular groove, the positioning blocks are inserted successively into the second positioning bore and the first positioning bore, and the limiting plate is inserted into the corresponding gap.This ensures that, through the positioning action of the positioning blocks with the second and first positioning holes, and through the limiting action of the limiting plate with the gap, the light module and the housing maintain a stable connection when children pull on the housing, preventing loosening between the light module and the housing, preventing the light module from detaching from the mounting hole, and increasing reliability.

[0006] In one embodiment, the base body has a plate part and several L-shaped components, wherein the L-shaped components each have a vertical section and a transverse section, the vertical section is connected to the lower surface of the plate part, the plate part together with all vertical sections and all transverse sections encloses the annular groove, each transverse section is provided with the second positioning bore, and a recess groove for inserting the projection is formed between adjacent transverse sections.

[0007] In one embodiment, several boundary plates are arranged in a ring shape at the edge of the floor covering, with a positioning block provided between adjacent boundary plates.

[0008] In one embodiment, the height of the limiting plate is not less than 1.5 mm, wherein the height of the positioning block is greater than the height of the limiting plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the base cover is provided with two first locking hooks and two second locking hooks, wherein all first locking hooks and second locking hooks are arranged around the inside of all boundary plates, the two first locking hooks are spaced apart along a first direction X, the two second locking hooks are spaced apart along a second direction Y, and the two second locking hooks are arranged between the two first locking hooks, wherein the base body is provided with several first locking holes and several second locking holes, and the interaction of the first locking hooks with the first locking holes and the interaction of the second locking hooks with the second locking holes causes the base cover to lock onto the base body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the base cover is connected to the base body by means of screws.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lighting module further comprises a translucent cover, wherein the translucent cover is connected to the base body and wherein the main control board, the LED light and the battery are all arranged in the translucent cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, the lighting module further comprises a light board, wherein the light board is installed in the upper area of ​​the translucent cover, wherein the light board is electrically connected to the main control board, and wherein the LED light is arranged on the top of the light board.

[0013] In one embodiment, the circumferential outer wall of the base cover lies close to the circumferential inner wall of the groove, with the upper side of the boundary plate lying close to the underside of the ring shoulder.

[0014] In one embodiment, the mounting hole is designed as an elliptical mounting hole, wherein the cross-section of the light module is arranged elliptically.

[0015] The present utility model offers significant advantages and beneficial effects compared to the prior art. Specifically, an annular shoulder is arranged between the groove and the mounting bore. Several first positioning bores and several projections are arranged in a ring on the annular shoulder, with a gap formed between one side of each projection and the inner wall of the groove. Furthermore, an annular groove, second positioning bores, positioning blocks, and limit plates are arranged on the lighting module.During assembly, the light module is inserted into the receiving chamber through the mounting hole, the ring shoulder engages in the ring groove, the positioning blocks are inserted sequentially into the second and first positioning holes, and the limiting plates are inserted into the corresponding slots. The positioning action of the positioning blocks with the second and first positioning holes, as well as the limiting action of the limiting plates with the slots, ensures that the light module and the housing maintain a stable connection even if children pull on the housing. This prevents loosening between the light module and the housing, prevents the light module from detaching from the mounting hole, and improves reliability.

[0016] To more clearly explain the structural features, technical means, and specific purposes and functions of this utility model, the utility model is further explained below with reference to the attached drawings and particular embodiments: Brief description of the characters Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the utility model; Fig. Figure 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic structural representation of the housing of an embodiment of the utility model; Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the assembly of the base body and housing of an embodiment of the utility model; Fig. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional representation of an embodiment of the utility model; Fig. Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a further cross-section of the embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 7 is a schematic partial magnification of area A from Fig. 5; Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic partial magnification of area B from Fig. 6; Fig. Figure 9 is a schematic representation of the assembly of the lighting module of the embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 10 is a schematic exploded view of the lighting module of the embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 11 is a schematic structural representation of the basic body of the embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 12 is a schematic structural representation of the floor covering of the embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed descriptions

[0017] The description of the present utility model must explain that the orientation or position relationships indicated by the terms "center", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the orientation or position relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and serve only to simplify the description of the utility model and the description, without indicating or implying that the designated device or element must have a specific orientation or be designed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore this cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0018] The description of this utility model must explain that, unless expressly prescribed and limited otherwise, the terms "assemble," "connect," and "connection" are to be understood in the broadest sense, for example, they may refer to a permanent connection, a detachable connection, or a one-piece connection; they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they may be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium; they may refer to an internal connection between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the aforementioned terms in this utility model can be understood according to the circumstances.

[0019] As in the Fig.As shown in Figures 1-12, the present utility model discloses a night light comprising a housing 10 and a light module 20, wherein the housing 10 is made of soft rubber material and is translucent, for example, the housing 10 is made of silicone material, the housing 10 has a toy figure structure, the housing 10 has an internal receiving chamber 11, a groove 12 is arranged on the bottom of the housing 10, a mounting bore 13 is provided in the groove 12 through which the light module 20 can be inserted into the receiving chamber 11.

[0020] Between the groove 12 and the mounting bore 13, an annular shoulder 14 is formed, wherein several first positioning bores 15 and several projections 16 are arranged in a ring shape on the annular shoulder 14, between two adjacent first positioning bores 15 a projection 16 is arranged, wherein each projection 16 forms a gap 17 with the inner wall of the groove 12 on the side facing away from the mounting bore 13.

[0021] The lighting module 20 comprises a base body 21, a main control board 22 arranged on the base body 21, an LED light 23, a battery (not shown), and a bottom cover 24, wherein the LED light 23 and the battery are both electrically connected to the main control board 22, the bottom cover 24 is arranged below the base body 21, the circumferential outer wall of the base body 21 has a radially inwardly extending an annular groove 211, the bottom of the base body 21 has second positioning bores 212 corresponding one-to-one with the first positioning bores 15, wherein each second positioning bore 212 is connected to the annular groove 211, and the bottom cover 24 has several positioning blocks 241 and several limiting plates 242.

[0022] During assembly, the ring shoulder 14 is inserted into the ring groove 211, each positioning block 241 is successively inserted into the corresponding second positioning bore 212 and first positioning bore 15, each limiting plate 242 is inserted into the corresponding gap 17, with at least one lateral inner wall of the gap 17 being in contact with the limiting plate 242.

[0023] In particular, the lateral inner wall of the gap 17 facing the mounting bore 13 is in contact with the limiting plate 242, the upper surface of the limiting plate 242 lies close to the underside of the ring shoulder 14, and the circumferential outer wall of the base cover 24 lies close to the circumferential inner wall of the groove 12; By arranging the surface of the limiting plate 242 closely against the underside of the ring shoulder 14 and the circumferential outer wall of the base cover 24 closely against the circumferential inner wall of the groove 12, a tight fit is achieved between the housing 10 and the light module 20, thereby increasing mounting stability, preventing loosening, and preventing the light module 20 from detaching from the mounting bore 13.

[0024] The base body 21 has a plate part 213 and several L-shaped components 214, wherein the L-shaped components 214 have a vertical section 2141 and a transverse section 2142, wherein the vertical section 2141 extends vertically downwards, the transverse section 2142 extends horizontally outwards, the vertical section 2141 is connected to the underside of the plate part 213, the plate part 213 together with all vertical sections 2141 and all transverse sections 2142 encloses the annular groove 211, each transverse section 2142 is provided with the second positioning bore 212, a recess groove 215 for the engagement of the projection 16 is formed between two adjacent transverse sections 2142, wherein the recess groove 215 is connected to the annular groove 211 and each projection 16 is located in the corresponding recess groove 215;By forming a base body 21 consisting of a plate part 213 and several L-shaped components 214, wherein the L-shaped component 214 has a vertical section 2141 and a transverse section 2142, an annular groove 211 is formed between the plate part 213, the vertical section 2141 and the transverse section 2142, the second positioning bore 212 is arranged on the transverse section 2142, a recess groove 215 for receiving the projection 16 is formed between two adjacent transverse sections 2142, whereby the base body 21 has a compact structural arrangement, rational use of space and high integration.

[0025] A funnel opening 2121 is provided at the lower edge of the second positioning bore 212, the width of which increases continuously from top to bottom; the arrangement of the funnel opening 2121 enables the positioning block 241 to be inserted evenly into the second positioning bore 212 when mounting the base cover 24 on the base body 21 by means of the guiding effect of the funnel opening 2121, thereby simplifying the mounting of the base cover 24.

[0026] Several boundary plates 242 are arranged around the edge of the base cover 24, with a positioning block 241 being provided between each pair of adjacent boundary plates 242; By arranging a positioning block 241 between two adjacent boundary plates 242, all positions of the circumferential edge of the base cover 24 are firmly connected to the ring shoulder 14, thereby ensuring high connection stability and effectively preventing loosening between the light module 20 and the housing 10, thus preventing the light module 20 from coming loose from the mounting bore 13.

[0027] The number of boundary plates 242 is at least four; for example, the number of boundary plates 242 is set at six.

[0028] The height of the limiting plates 242 is not less than 1.5 mm, preferably the height of the limiting plates 242 is 2 mm to 3 mm, wherein the height of the limiting plates 242 is defined as the distance between the surface of the limiting plate 242 facing away from the bottom cover 24 and the top of the bottom cover 24; the height of the positioning block 241 is greater than the height of the limiting plate 242; the height of the limiting plate 242 is not less than 1.5 mm to ensure a tight fit between the limiting plate 242 and the gap 17; By setting the height of the positioning block 241 higher than the height of the limiting plate 242, when mounting the bottom cover 24 onto the base body 21, the positioning block 241 is preferentially inserted into the second positioning bore 212 to position the bottom cover 24, thereby precisely inserting the limiting plate 242 into the gap 17.

[0029] The base cover 24 has two first locking hooks 243 and two second locking hooks 244, wherein all first locking hooks 243 and second locking hooks 244 are arranged around the inside of all boundary plates 242, the two first locking hooks 243 are spaced apart along the first direction X, the two second locking hooks 244 are spaced apart along the second direction Y, and the two second locking hooks 244 are positioned between the two first locking hooks 243, wherein the first direction X is defined as left-right direction, the second direction Y is defined as forward-backward direction, the base body 21 has several first locking holes 216 and several second locking holes 217, by the pairing of the first locking hooks 243 with the first locking holes 216 and the pairing of the second locking hooks 244 with the second locking holes 217 a locking connection is made between the base cover 24 and the base body 21,where, understandably, the base cover 24 and the base body 21 can also be connected by means of a first screw (not shown); By arranging two first locking hooks 243 and two second locking hooks 244, wherein the first locking hook 243 and the second locking hook 244 are distributed in different directions, a uniform and practical arrangement of the connection points between the base cover 24 and the base body 21 is achieved, thereby ensuring a stable connection and preventing loosening; By designing the base cover 24 and the base body 21 by means of a first screw connection, it is made possible to easily remove the base cover 24 from the base body 21, whereby the base body 21 and the components located on the base body 21 can then be removed from the mounting bore 13 in order to carry out the battery replacement.

[0030] The light module 20 further comprises a translucent cover 25, wherein the translucent cover 25 is connected to the base body 21 by means of two screws, wherein the main control board 22, the LED light 23 and the battery are all arranged in the translucent cover 25; By means of the arrangement of the translucent cover 25, the translucent cover 25 causes the light emitted by the LED light 23 to be evenly diffused, thereby giving the housing 10 a more uniform lighting effect.

[0031] The lighting module 20 further comprises a light board 26, wherein the light board 26 is mounted in the upper part of the translucent cover 25, in particular the inner cover wall of the translucent cover 25 is provided with a connecting column 251, the light board 26 is mounted on the connecting column 251, the light board 26 is electrically connected to the main control board 22, the LED light 23 is arranged on the top of the light board 26, in particular the number of LED lights 23 can be either single or multiple; By arranging the LED light 23 on the top of the light board 26 and installing the light board 26 in the upper part of the translucent cover 25, the positional height of the LED light 23 is raised, which promotes the light emission of the LED light 23 in all directions and makes the lighting effect of the housing 10 more uniform.

[0032] The light circuit board 26 has a charging socket 261, wherein the outer wall of the housing 10 is provided with a first through-hole 18 through which the charging socket 261 is exposed.

[0033] The base body 21 has a pressure switch 27 electrically connected to the main control board 22, the bottom cover 24 being provided with a second through-hole 245 through which the pressure switch 27 is exposed.

[0034] The mounting bore 13 is designed as an elliptical mounting bore 13, wherein the cross-section of the said light module 20 is elliptical; due to the design of the elliptical mounting bore 13, it has arc-shaped edges, and the cross-section of the light module 20 is elliptical, which makes inserting the light module 20 into the receiving chamber 11 smoother and easier; in addition, the elliptical arrangement allows the housing 10 to be designed as a flat structure, which makes it easier for the user to handle the night light.

[0035] The maximum width of the elliptical mounting hole 13 along the first direction X is greater than the maximum width of the elliptical mounting hole 13 along the second direction Y, wherein the maximum width of the light module 20 along the first direction X is greater than the maximum width of the light module 20 along the second direction Y.

[0036] In summary, the present utility model achieves, by arranging an annular shoulder 14 between the groove 12 and the mounting bore 13, by arranging several first positioning bores 15 and several projections 16 on the annular shoulder 14, wherein a gap 17 is formed between one side of each projection 16 and the inner wall of the groove 12, and by arranging an annular groove 211, a second positioning bore 212, a positioning block 241 and a limiting plate 242 on the light module 20, that during assembly the light module 20 is inserted through the mounting bore 13 into the receiving chamber 11, the annular shoulder 14 engages in the annular groove 211, the positioning block 241 is successively inserted into the second positioning bore 212 and the first positioning bore 15, and the limiting plate 242 is inserted into the corresponding gap 17.This ensures that, through the positioning action of the positioning block 241 with the second positioning bore 212 and the first positioning bore 15, as well as through the limiting action of the limiting plate 242 with the gap 17, the light module 20 and the housing 10 can maintain a stable connection when the housing 10 is pulled on by children, loosening between the light module 20 and the housing 10 is prevented, the light module 20 cannot detach from the mounting bore 13, and better reliability is achieved.

[0037] The foregoing merely represents preferred embodiments of the present utility model and does not serve to limit it. Therefore, all modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc., made to the foregoing embodiments based on the technical substance of the present utility model remain within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present utility model. Reference symbol list

[0038] 10-Housing, 11-Receiving chamber, 12-Groove, 13-Mounting hole, 14-Ring shoulder, 15-First positioning hole, 16-Protrusion, 17-Gap, 18-First through hole, 20-Light module, 21-Base body, 211-Ring groove, 212-Second positioning hole, 2121-Funnel mouth, 213-Plate section, 214-L-shaped component, 2141-Vertical section, 2142-Transverse section, 215-Recess groove, 216-First detent hole, 217-Second detent hole, 22-Main control board, 23-LED light, 24-Bottom cover, 241-Positioning block 242-Limiting plate, 243-First locking hook, 244-Second locking hook, 245-Second through hole, 25-Translucent cover, 251-Connecting column, 26-Illuminated circuit board, 261-Charging port, 27-Switch

Claims

[1] Night light, characterized by , comprising a housing and a light module, wherein the housing is made of soft rubber material and is translucent, wherein the housing has a receiving chamber, wherein the bottom of the housing is provided with a groove, wherein a mounting hole is provided in the groove through which the light module can be inserted into the receiving chamber; A ring shoulder is formed between the groove and the mounting bore, wherein several first positioning bores and several projections are arranged in a ring shape on the ring shoulder, wherein a gap is formed between one side of each projection and the inner wall of the groove; the lighting module comprises a base body and a main control board, LED light, battery and base cover arranged on the base body, wherein the LED light and the battery are each electrically connected to the main control board, wherein the base cover is arranged below the base body, wherein the circumferential outer wall of the base body is provided with an annular groove, wherein the base of the base body is provided with second positioning bores that correspond individually to the first positioning bores, wherein each of the second positioning bores is connected to the annular groove, and wherein the base cover is provided with several positioning blocks and several limiting plates; The ring shoulder is inserted into the ring groove during assembly, with each of the positioning blocks being successively inserted into the corresponding second positioning bore and first positioning bore, with each of the limiting plates being inserted into the corresponding gap. [2] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by , that the base body comprises a plate part and several L-shaped components, wherein the L-shaped components each have a vertical section and a transverse section, the vertical section is connected to the lower surface of the plate part, the plate part together with all vertical sections and all transverse sections encloses the annular groove, each transverse section is provided with the second positioning bore, and a recess groove for inserting the projection is formed between adjacent transverse sections. [3] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by, that several boundary plates are arranged around the edge of the floor covering, and a positioning block is arranged between adjacent boundary plates. [4] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by that the height of the boundary plate is not less than 1.5 mm and the height of the positioning block is higher than the height of the boundary plate. [5] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by, that the base cover is provided with two first locking hooks and two second locking hooks, wherein all first locking hooks and second locking hooks are arranged around the inside of all boundary plates, the two first locking hooks are spaced apart along a first direction X, the two second locking hooks are spaced apart along a second direction Y, and the two second locking hooks are arranged between the two first locking hooks, wherein the base body is provided with several first locking holes and several second locking holes, and the interaction of the first locking hooks with the first locking holes and the interaction of the second locking hooks with the second locking holes causes the base cover to lock onto the base body. [6] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by that the base cover is connected to the main body by means of screws. [7] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by, that the lighting module further comprises a translucent cover, wherein the translucent cover is connected to the base body and the main control board, the LED light and the battery are all arranged in the translucent cover. [8] Night light according to claim 7, characterized by , that the lighting module further comprises a light board, wherein the light board is installed in the upper area of ​​the translucent cover, the light board is electrically connected to the main control board and the LED light is arranged on the top of the light board. [9] Night light according to claim 1, characterized by , that the surrounding outer wall of the floor covering lies close to the surrounding inner wall of the groove, and the top of the boundary plate lies close to the underside of the ring shoulder. [10] Night light according to claim 1, characterized bythat the mounting hole is designed as an elliptical mounting hole and the cross-section of the light module is elliptical.

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