Charging lamp socket and candle lamp assembly

Abstract

Charging lamp base for charging candle lamps, characterized in that it comprises the following: a housing comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, wherein the upper shell and the lower shell, when assembled, form a cavity and the surface of the upper shell is provided with several fastening sections; a charging device, wherein the charging device is partially encapsulated and mounted in the cavity of the housing, and the charging device comprises an input port and several output ports corresponding to the several mounting sections; wherein the input port is for connection to an external power source, each of the output ports extends beyond the surface of its respective mounting section, and each of the candle lamps can be plugged into one of the mounting sections and charged via the respective output port.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of lighting, in particular a charging lamp base and a candle lamp assembly. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Electronic candle lamps are flameless ambient lighting products, typically configured with a single lamp and charging unit, each lamp having its own independent charging port. This single-lamp / charging unit configuration has limitations in large-scale applications. For example, when mass charging is required, only decentralized charging can be used. This method proves cumbersome and tends to lead to inefficient workflows in commercial applications. Furthermore, charging in the single-lamp / charging unit configuration requires a significant number of charging cables and outlets, making it impractical for commercial use. CONTENT OF THE PRESENT APPLICATION

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a charging lamp socket that enables the simultaneous charging of several candle lamps and thus effectively improves ease of use in commercial applications of candle lamps.

[0004] The present application further proposes a candle lamp assembly with which several candle lamps can be charged simultaneously, while at the same time solving the problem of unstable connections and frequent disconnections between the candle lamps and the charging lamp sockets during the charging process.

[0005] The embodiments of the present application are implemented as follows: In a first aspect, the present application provides a charging lamp base for charging candle lamps, which includes the following: a housing comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, wherein the upper shell and The lower shell forms a cavity when assembled, and the surface of the upper shell is provided with several fastening sections; a charging device, wherein the charging device is partially encapsulated and mounted in the cavity of the housing, and the charging device comprises an input port and several output ports corresponding to the several mounting sections; wherein the input port is for connection to an external power source, each of the output ports extends beyond the surface of its respective mounting section, and each of the candle lamps can be plugged into one of the mounting sections and charged via the respective output port.

[0006] Preferably, each of the mounting sections is equipped with a light guide to indicate the charging status.

[0007] Preferably, the light guide comprises a light guide window and an indicator light arrangement located within the light guide window.

[0008] Preferably, the charging lamp base further comprises a locking element, wherein the upper shell is provided with a locking slot matching the locking element and the locking element can be inserted simultaneously into the locking slots of two opposing charging lamp bases, causing the upper shells of any two charging lamp bases to abut each other.

[0009] Preferably, the locking element and the locking slot are provided in at least 2 sets.

[0010] Preferably, the output terminal comprises a contact charging element projecting from the surface of the mounting section and a conductive spring electrically connected to the contact charging element, wherein the charging device comprises a circuit board, wherein the end of the conductive spring furthest from the contact charging element is electrically connected to the circuit board and the input terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0011] Preferably, the output port uses a USB charging element.

[0012] Preferably, the lower shell is provided with a reinforcing rib on the side facing the cavity.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a candle lamp assembly comprising the following: a charging lamp socket according to the first aspect; a candle lamp, wherein the candle lamp is rechargeable via the charging lamp base; wherein a retaining groove is provided in the fastening section to secure the candle lamp, the underside of the candle lamp has a retaining section that fits the retaining groove, and the retaining section is located in the retaining groove when the candle lamp is inserted into the fastening section.

[0014] Preferably, the candle lamp assembly further comprises a remote control, wherein the remote control is used to control the lighting mode of the candle lamp.

[0015] The technical solution of the present application can achieve the following advantageous effects: The charging lamp socket presented in the present application is connected to an external power source via an input terminal. Independently configurable mounting sections enable the simultaneous charging of multiple candle lamps. This effectively eliminates the operational complexity and excessive need for wiring and sockets associated with existing candle lamps when configured with a lamp and charging device, thereby improving ease of use for commercial candle lamp applications.

[0016] The present application further provides a candle lamp assembly based on the above-mentioned charging lamp base, which has at least the same advantages as the charging lamp base, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of the charging lamp base (with a contact charging element) provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the charging lamp socket provided by an embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 3 is an alternative perspective exploded view of the charging lamp base provided by an embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of the charging lamp base (with a USB charging element) provided in a further embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 5 is a three-dimensional view from a different angle of the charging lamp base (with a USB charging element) provided in a further embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 6 is an exploded view of the charging lamp base (with a USB charging element) provided in a further embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 7 is an alternative perspective exploded view of the charging lamp base (with a USB charging element) provided in a further embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic representation of the structure of the candle lamp assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 9 is a three-dimensional view of the candle lamp provided by an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 10 is a three-dimensional view of a candle lamp suitable for a charging lamp socket with a contact charging element, as provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 11 is an exploded view of a candle lamp suitable for a charging lamp socket with a contact charging element as provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 12 is a three-dimensional view of a candle lamp suitable for a charging lamp socket with a USB charging element, as provided in a further embodiment of the present application; Fig. Figure 13 is an exploded view of a candle lamp suitable for a charging lamp socket with a USB charging element, as provided in a further embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Included: 10. Charging lamp socket; 20. Candle lamp; 11. Housing; 111. Upper shell; 112. Lower shell; 110. Mounting section; 12. Charging device; 121. Input connector; 122. Output connector; 13. Light guide; 131. Light guide window; 132. Indicator light assembly; 14. Locking element; 15. Locking slot; 123. Contact charging element; 124. Conductive spring; 1230. Mounting column; 125. Circuit board; 126. USB charging element; 127. Mounting hole; 16. Reinforcing rib; 161. Annular projection; 162. Strip-shaped projection; 17. Alignment bolt; 18. Alignment hole; 30. Retaining groove; 40. Retaining section; 50. Remote control; 21. Lamp housing; 22. Bulb assembly; 23. Bulb cap; 24. Bulb element; 25. Bulb main circuit board; 26. Battery; 27. Outer cover; 28. Base plate; 29. ​​Switching mechanism; 200. Charging port; 60. Bulb indicator light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to more clearly explain the structural features, technical means and the specific aims and functions of the present application, the following detailed description is given with reference to the attached drawings and detailed embodiments: As in Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in Figure 7, this embodiment provides a charging lamp socket 10, wherein the charging lamp socket 10 is designed for charging candle lamps 20. The charging lamp socket 10 provided in this embodiment comprises: a housing 11 and a charging device 12. The housing 11 comprises an upper shell 111 and a lower shell 112. When the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 are assembled, they form an internal cavity. The charging device 12 is partially encapsulated in this cavity. part of it extends beyond the surface of the housing 11.

[0019] As in Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the upper shell 111 has several mounting sections 110 for attaching candle lamps 20. The charging device 12 includes an input terminal 121 for connection to an external power source and output terminals 122, which are electrically connected to the input terminal 121. The number of output terminals 122 corresponds to the number of mounting sections 110; that is, the number of output terminals 122 is equal to the number of mounting sections 110.

[0020] Each of the output terminals 122 protrudes from the surface of the mounting section 110; each of the candle lamps 20 can be inserted into one of the mounting sections 110 and charged via the output terminal 122 within the mounting section 110.

[0021] The aforementioned charging lamp base 10 is connected to an external power source via an input terminal 121. Independently configurable mounting sections 110 allow for the simultaneous charging of multiple candle lamps 20. This effectively eliminates the operational complexity and excessive need for wiring and sockets associated with existing candle lamps 20 when configured with a lamp and a charging device, thereby improving ease of use for commercial applications of candle lamps 20.

[0022] With reference to the Fig. 2 and Fig. In one embodiment, each of the mounting sections 110 is provided with a light guide 13 to indicate the charging status of the candle lamp 20. Users can observe the charging status of each candle lamp 20 through the light guide 13.

[0023] In one embodiment, the light guide 13 comprises a light guide window 131 and an indicator light arrangement 132, which is arranged inside the light guide window 131.

[0024] Optionally, the light guide window 131 can be arranged on the side of each mounting section 110 that faces away from the cavity of the housing 11. For example, it can be located on the top or side plane of the upper shell 111 next to each mounting section 110.

[0025] For example, the light guide window 131 can be made of a semi-transparent, frosted plastic material and firmly embedded in the upper shell 111. Optionally, the indicator light arrangement 132 can comprise three sets of tri-color incandescent lamps, each designed to indicate that the candle lamp 20 is in one of three states: charging, fully charged, or malfunctioning. Furthermore, additional indicator lights of varying numbers or colors can be arranged and used to indicate other states.

[0026] With reference to the Fig. 2 to Fig. In one embodiment, the charging lamp socket 10 further comprises a locking element 14 for locking two charging lamp sockets 10 together. The upper surface of the upper shell 111 is provided with a locking slot 15 that corresponds to the outer edge of the locking element 14 and has a specific depth. The length of the locking element 14 is such that it is greater than the depth of one locking slot 15, but not greater than the sum of the depths of two locking slots 15. By inserting the locking element 14 into the opposing locking slots 15 of two charging lamp sockets 10, the purpose of connecting and securing the two charging lamp sockets 10 is achieved. When no charging process is taking place, this arrangement allows for stacked storage and secure fixing.

[0027] With reference to the Fig. 2 to Fig. 6. The locking element 14 can optionally be designed as a cylindrical pin, with the locking slot 15 being formed in the upper surface of the top shell 111 of the charging lamp base 10. By simultaneously inserting the cylindrical pin into the locking slots 15 of two opposing charging lamp bases 10, ensuring that the cylindrical pin is inserted as far as possible into the locking slot 15, the upper surfaces of the top shells 111 of any two charging lamp bases 10 abut each other. This enables the stacked storage of two charging lamp bases 10, with the stacked units having a continuous outer surface.At the same time, the mounting section 110, which is located on top of the upper shell 111, ensures that after stacking two charging lamp sockets 10, the output terminal 122 housed in the mounting section 110 is encapsulated and protected by the two charging lamp sockets 10. This prevents problems such as dust contamination, water ingress, and corrosion that can arise from exposed output terminals 122, thus extending the service life of the output terminals 122 and consequently of the entire charging lamp socket 10.

[0028] In one embodiment, the locking element 14 and the locking slot 15 are provided in at least two sets. The locking element 14 and the locking slot 15 can be arranged at different locations on the upper surface of the upper shell 111, depending on the shape of the charging lamp base 10, and can also be provided in different numbers depending on the dimensions of the charging lamp base 10.

[0029] With reference to the Fig. 1 to Fig. In one embodiment, the output terminal 122 comprises a contact charging element 123 projecting from the surface of the mounting section 110 and a conductive spring 124 electrically connected to the contact charging element 123. The upper shell 111 is provided with a mounting column 1230 for attaching the contact charging element 123 and the conductive spring 124. The charging device 12 comprises a circuit board 125, wherein the end of the conductive spring 124 furthest from the contact charging element 123 is electrically connected to the circuit board 125, and the input terminal 121 is electrically connected to the circuit board 125. For example, the circuit board 125 is a rectangular board with a long side and a short side. The mounting sections 110 are arranged along the long side of the circuit board 125 and on both sides of the centerline of the circuit board 125.The aforementioned design features an optimized structure and simple assembly, preventing tangling of the internal wiring within the charging lamp socket 10. Furthermore, each contact charging element 123 and each conductive spring 124 can be individually replaced, simplifying subsequent maintenance.

[0030] With reference to the Fig. 4 to Fig. In another embodiment, the output connector 122 uses a USB charging element 126. The USB charging element 126 is attached to the circuit board 125 and electrically connected to it. The mounting section 110 has a mounting hole 127 through which the USB charging element 126 passes.

[0031] With reference to the Fig. 3 and Fig. In one embodiment, the upper shell 111 has an alignment bolt 17 on the side facing the inner cavity. A corresponding alignment hole 18 is formed on the circuit board 125, which fits the alignment bolt 17. The alignment bolt 17 and the alignment hole 18 improve the accuracy and stability of the assembly of the circuit board 125. Additionally, fastening screw holes are provided next to the alignment bolt 17, allowing the circuit board 125 to be fixed with screws.

[0032] With reference to the Fig. 2 and Fig. In one embodiment, the lower shell 112 is provided with a reinforcing rib 16 on the side facing the cavity. Optionally, the reinforcing rib 16 comprises several annular projections 161 arranged along the longitudinal direction of the lower shell 112 and strip-shaped projections 162 connecting two adjacent annular projections 161. The reinforcing rib 16 is arranged in two sets, positioned relative to each other along the longitudinal direction of the lower shell 112. When the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 enclose and secure the charging device 12, the annular projections 161 partially abut the circuit board 125. This ensures a compact and stable internal structure within the charging lamp socket 10 and prevents displacement of the circuit board 125 due to movement, impacts, or similar circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the annular projection 161 is arranged to coincide with the mounting section 110, with the center point of the annular projection 161 lying on the center line of the mounting section 110. This increases the torsional stiffness of the lower shell 112 while simultaneously ensuring the overall lightweight construction and structural stability of the charging lamp base 10, thus preventing the housing 11 from collapsing.

[0034] In one embodiment, the lower part of the candle lamp 20 is designed as a cylinder, with the mounting section 110 correspondingly configured as a groove with a cylindrical cavity. This groove has a base and a side wall that extends vertically upwards along the edges of the base. The base is designed as an inclined plane with an angle of inclination of approximately 0.5 to 1.0°, and a narrow slot is provided at the lowest point of this inclined plane as a dust removal channel. The upper edge of the side wall of the mounting section 110 is chamfered at the point where it meets the top of the upper shell 111, thus preventing the accumulation of ash residue. This design also ensures a smooth feel, preventing injuries from contact with sharp edges during frequent insertion and removal of the candle lamp 20.

[0035] In one embodiment, the base of the lower shell 112 is provided with several support columns that ensure that the charging lamp socket 10 does not come into close contact with the tabletop during operation. This facilitates heat dissipation from the charging lamp socket 10.

[0036] In summary, the internal structure of the charging lamp socket provided in the present application is simple and clear, with no cable tangling or superfluous components. The production and assembly processes are straightforward, leading to reduced manufacturing costs and increased production efficiency. Furthermore, this contributes to lower maintenance costs.

[0037] Technologies for simultaneously charging multiple candle lamps are already known in the prior art. However, such technologies typically lack a connecting structure between the candle lamps and the charging lamp base. Consequently, the candle lamps can only be placed on the charging lamp base with their tops facing upwards. External influences can easily cause the candle lamps to slip off the charging lamp base and fall, potentially leading to a failure of the charging process or damage to the candle lamps. To address these problems, the present application further provides a candle lamp assembly. Detailed instructions for implementing the candle lamp assembly are described below.

[0038] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the present application further comprises a candle lamp assembly comprising: a charging lamp base 10 as described above and several candle lamps 20 which can be charged via the charging lamp base 10. The candle lamp 20 has a charging port 200 on its underside, which corresponds to the output port 122.

[0039] Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. In the mounting section 110, a retaining groove 30 is provided to secure the candle lamp 20. The underside of the candle lamp 20 has a retaining section 40 that fits into the retaining groove 30, and the retaining section 40 is located in the retaining groove 30 when the candle lamp 20 is inserted into the mounting section 110. The retaining section 40 and the retaining groove 30 allow the user to conveniently align the charging port 200 with the output port 122 when inserting the candle lamp 20 into the mounting section 110 of the charging lamp socket 10. Furthermore, once inserted into the mounting section 110, the candle lamp 20 is secured by the retaining action of the retaining section 40 and the retaining groove 30.This ensures reliable contact between the charging port 200 on the underside of the candle lamp 20 and the output port 122 of the mounting section 110, thus preventing charging errors or incomplete charging due to a loose connection. Furthermore, this ensures the stability of the candle lamp 20 during the charging process and prevents it from falling over due to accidental bumps or knocks.

[0040] With reference to the Fig. 11 and Fig. In one embodiment, the candle lamp 20 comprises a lamp housing 21 and a light bulb assembly 22 that projects from the lamp housing 21. The light bulb assembly 22 comprises a light bulb cap 23 and a light bulb element 24, which is partially encapsulated in the light bulb cap 23. One end of the light bulb element 24 is encapsulated in the light bulb cap 23, while the other end is arranged in the lamp housing 21.

[0041] With reference to the Fig. 11 and Fig. 13 The candle lamp 20 further comprises a lamp main circuit board 25, which is arranged inside the lamp housing 21, and a battery 26, which is electrically connected to the lamp main circuit board 25. The incandescent lamp element 24 is arranged inside the lamp housing 21, with one end being electrically connected to the lamp main circuit board 25.

[0042] With reference to the Fig. 11 and Fig. The lamp housing 21 comprises an outer cover 27 and a base plate 28. The base plate 28 has a charging port opening through which the charging port 200 is routed to the outside of the lamp. The charging port 200 is electrically connected to the lamp's main circuit board 25 and protrudes from the lamp housing 21 through this charging port opening.

[0043] In one embodiment, the candle lamp 20 further comprises a switching mechanism 29, wherein the switching mechanism 29 is exemplified as a DIP switch.

[0044] With reference to Fig.In one embodiment, the candle lamp assembly further comprises a remote control 50, the remote control 50 being designed to control the lighting mode of the candle lamp 20. The lamp's main circuit board 25 includes a signal receiver for wireless communication with the remote control 50. Users can send corresponding control commands to the lamp's main circuit board 25 via the remote control 50, causing the incandescent lamp element 24, which is electrically connected to the lamp's main circuit board 25, to execute the corresponding lighting mode according to the control command. Example lighting modes are: on, off, on for 2 hours, on for 4 hours, on for 6 hours, on for 8 hours, flashing mode, and continuous light mode. The brightness of the candle lamp 20 can also be adjusted.Optionally, a lamp indicator light 60 can also be integrated into the candle lamp 20 to indicate the charge level of the battery 26 in the candle lamp 20.

[0045] The foregoing description merely presents preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit its scope. Consequently, all modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, or other adaptations made to the above-mentioned embodiments based on the technical solutions disclosed herein remain within the scope of the present application. SUMMARY

[0046] The present application relates to the technical field of lighting, in particular a charging lamp base and a candle lamp assembly, wherein the charging lamp base is used for charging candle lamps and comprises: a housing and a charging device, wherein the housing is provided with several mounting sections, the charging unit is partially encapsulated and mounted inside the housing, the charging unit has an input terminal and several output terminals corresponding to the several mounting sections, the input terminal is connected to an external power source, each of the output terminals projects beyond the surface of its respective mounting section, and each of the candle lamps can be inserted into one of the mounting sections and charged via the respective output terminal.The present application enables the simultaneous charging of multiple candle lamps and thus effectively improves ease of use in commercial applications of the candle lamp.

Claims

[1] Charging lamp socket for charging candle lamps, characterized by that it includes the following: a housing comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, wherein the upper shell and the lower shell, when assembled, form a cavity and the surface of the upper shell is provided with several fastening sections; a charging device, wherein the charging device is partially encapsulated and mounted in the cavity of the housing, and the charging device comprises an input port and several output ports corresponding to the several mounting sections; wherein the input port is for connection to an external power source, each of the output ports extends beyond the surface of its respective mounting section, and each of the candle lamps can be plugged into one of the mounting sections and charged via the respective output port. [2] Charging lamp socket according to claim 1, characterized by , that each of the mounting sections is equipped with a light guide to indicate the charging status. [3] Charging lamp socket according to claim 2, characterized by that the light guide comprises a light guide window and an indicator light arrangement located within the light guide window. [4] Charging lamp socket according to claim 1, characterized by , that it further comprises a locking element, wherein the upper shell is provided with a locking slot matching the locking element and the locking element can be inserted simultaneously into the locking slots of two opposing charging lamp sockets, causing the upper shells of any two charging lamp sockets to abut each other. [5] Charging lamp socket according to claim 4, characterized by that the locking element and the locking slot are provided in at least 2 sets. [6] Charging lamp socket according to claim 1, characterized by , that the output terminal comprises a contact charging element projecting from the surface of the mounting section and a conductive spring electrically connected to the contact charging element, wherein the charging device comprises a circuit board, wherein the end of the conductive spring furthest from the contact charging element is electrically connected to the circuit board and the input terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board. [7] Charging lamp socket according to claim 1, characterized by that the output port uses a USB charging element. [8] Charging lamp socket according to claim 1, characterized by that the lower shell is provided with a reinforcing rib on the side facing the cavity. [9] Candle lamp assembly, characterized by that it includes the following: a charging lamp socket according to one of claims 1 to 8; a candle lamp, wherein the candle lamp is rechargeable via the charging lamp base; wherein a retaining groove is provided in the fastening section to secure the candle lamp, the underside of the candle lamp has a retaining section that fits the retaining groove, and the retaining section is located in the retaining groove when the candle lamp is inserted into the fastening section. [10] Candle lamp assembly according to claim 9, characterized by , that it further includes a remote control, the remote control being used to control the lighting mode of the candle lamp.

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