LIGHT HANDLE

Abstract

LIGHTED HANDLE The invention relates to a lighted handle (1) comprising: a gripping sleeve (10); a lighting housing (20) at least a part of which is permeable to light, the lighting housing (20) comprising a receiving chamber and a connecting end part, the connecting end part and the gripping sleeve (10) being integrally connected to each other in a mutually recessed manner; a lighting assembly received in the lighting housing (20) and comprising at least one lighting element and a switch connected to the at least one lighting element for controlling the at least one lighting element, light from the at least one lighting element being adapted to pass through the lighting housing (20); and an actuating element movably mounted on the lighting housing (20), actuation of the actuating element actuating the switch to turn the at least one lighting element on or off.Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 1.

Description

Title of the invention: LIGHT HANDLE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle, and more particularly to a luminous handle.

[0002] 2. Description of the prior art

[0003] Vehicles such as scooters, bicycles and motorcycles are all equipped with a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism allows you to turn in the desired direction while traveling. Usually, a handle is also fitted onto the steering mechanism handlebar to ensure a comfortable and stable grip.

[0004] Taking the scooter as an example, it has become a very popular portable vehicle, sports equipment or recreational device. However, the handle of the conventional scooter does not have any warning mechanism or decoration, so the safety and visual effects are very insufficient. Especially when the scooter is used at night, the lack of optical warning function can easily cause danger.

[0005] The present invention therefore aims to avoid or at least mitigate the aforementioned drawbacks. Summary of the invention

[0006] The main objective of the present invention is to provide a light handle which has a simple structure and high strength, is easy to manufacture, and can reduce costs and mass produce.

[0007] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a light handle, wherein the light handle comprises: a grip sleeve configured to be sleeved on a handlebar; a lighting housing, at least a portion of the lighting housing being permeable to light, the lighting housing comprising a receiving chamber and a connecting end portion, the connecting end portion and the grip sleeve being integrally connected to each other in a mutually recessed manner; a lighting assembly received in the lighting housing and comprising at least one lighting element and a switch, the switch being connected to the at least one lighting element for controlling the at least one lighting element, light from the at least one lighting element being adapted to pass through the lighting housing;and an actuating element movably mounted on the lighting housing, ; actuation of the actuating element actuating the switch to turn on or off the at least one lighting element.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the invention, the connection end portion is surrounded in an annular manner by the gripping sleeve.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the invention, the connection end portion comprises a plurality of through holes, and the gripping sleeve surrounds the connection end portion and fills the plurality of through holes.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, a distal end of the connecting end portion comprises a flange projecting radially outwardly, and the flange is fully embedded in the gripping sleeve.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighting housing further comprises a shade body and a cover, the shade body comprises the connecting end portion, the cover covers the shade body and defines the receiving chamber with the shade body, and the actuating element is movably mounted on the cover.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, an inner side of the shade body comprises at least one rib, the cover comprises at least one slot, the at least one rib is engaged in the at least one slot, the cover further comprises a chamber and a perforation in communication with the chamber, and the actuating element is partially received in the chamber and inserted into the perforation.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover further comprises two side walls, the two side walls define the chamber, the ends of the two side walls form the at least one slot therebetween, the at least one slot is in communication with the chamber, and the actuating element comprises a base, a button extending from the base and projecting beyond the perforation, and a stem extending from the base toward the switch and away from the switch.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighting housing further comprises a partition wall, the partition wall being located between the receiving chamber and a mounting hole of the gripping sleeve, and the partition wall being configured to guide light from the at least one lighting element.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighting assembly is secured in the receiving chamber by an interference fit, the lighting assembly includes a chamfered portion, and there is a gap between the chamfered portion and an interior surface of the receiving chamber.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighting assembly further comprises a printed circuit board, a battery and an encapsulating element permeable to light, the printed circuit board being electrically connected to the at least one lighting element, the switch and the battery, and the encapsulating element surrounding the printed circuit board, the at least one lighting element, the switch and the battery.

[0017] The present invention will become more clearly apparent from the following description, in light of the accompanying drawings which show, by way of illustration only, the preferred embodiment(s) according to the present invention. Brief description of the drawings

[0018] [Fig-1] is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] [Fig.2] is an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] [Fig.3] is another exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] [Fig.4] is a perspective view with a partial cross-sectional region according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0022] [Fig.5] is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] Figures 1 to 5 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. An illuminated handle 1 according to the present invention comprises a grip sleeve 10, a lighting housing 20, a lighting assembly 30 and an actuating member 40.

[0025] The gripping sleeve 10 is configured to be sleeved onto a handlebar of a vehicle such as a scooter, a bicycle, a motorcycle or the like. At least a portion of the lighting housing 20 is permeable to light (translucent or transparent), the lighting housing 20 comprises a receiving chamber 21 and a connecting end portion 22, and the connecting end portion 22 and the gripping sleeve 10 are integrally connected to each other in a mutually embedded manner (for example, the gripping sleeve 10 is melted to be arranged around the connecting end portion 22 by injection molding).The lighting assembly 30 is received in the lighting housing 20, the lighting assembly 30 comprises at least one lighting element 31 and a switch 32, the switch 32 is connected to the at least one lighting element 31 to control the at least one lighting element 31, and light from the at least one lighting element 31 is adapted to pass through the lighting housing 20. The actuating element 40 is movably mounted on the lighting housing 20, and actuation of . the actuating element 40 actuates the switch 32 to turn on or off the at least one lighting element 31. Thus, the integrally connected configuration of the grip sleeve 10 and the lighting housing 20 has a simple structure and high strength, is easy to manufacture, and is capable of reducing costs and mass production. In addition, the integrally connected lighting housing 20 also serves as a light-permeable lampshade, which does not require additional processing or assembly processes.

[0026] The gripping sleeve 10 and the lighting housing 20 are made of different materials. In this embodiment, the gripping sleeve 10 is not permeable to light. The gripping sleeve 10 may be made of rubber and has a better gripping effect. The lighting housing 20 may be made of plastic, which has good strength and protection. However, the gripping sleeve 10 and the lighting housing 20 may be made of other materials or the same material, depending on various requirements.

[0027] Preferably, the connection end portion 22 is annularly surrounded by the gripping sleeve 10. In this embodiment, the inner and outer surfaces of the connection end portion 22 are annularly surrounded by the gripping sleeve 10, the connection end portion 22 comprises a plurality of through holes 221, the gripping sleeve 10 surrounds the connection end portion 22 and fills the plurality of through holes 221, a distal end of the connection end portion 22 comprises a flange 222 projecting radially outward, and the flange 222 is fully embedded in the gripping sleeve 10. Thus, it provides a secure connection between the gripping sleeve 10 and the lighting housing 20.

[0028] The lighting housing 20 further comprises a shade body 23 and a cover 24, the shade body 23 comprises the connecting end portion 22, the cover 24 covers the shade body 23 and defines the receiving chamber 21 with the shade body 23, the actuating element 40 is movably mounted on the cover 24, and the cover 24 and the shade body 23 are connected to each other, for example, by at least one fastening element 25. More specifically, an inner side of the shade body 23 comprises at least one rib 231 (preferably a plurality), the cover 24 comprises at least one slot 241 (preferably a plurality), the at least one rib 231 is engaged in the at least one slot 241, such that the cover 24 and the shading body 23 can be stably combined.

[0029] The cover 24 further comprises a chamber 242 and a perforation 243 in communication with the chamber 242, and the actuating element 40 is partially received in the chamber 242 and inserted into the perforation 243. The lighting housing 20 further comprises a partition wall 26, the partition wall 26 is located between the receiving chamber 21 and a mounting hole 11 of the gripping sleeve 10, and the partition wall 26 is configured to guide light from the at least one lighting element 31 such that the light from the at least one lighting element 31 can be guided to various parts of the lighting housing 20 uniformly.In this embodiment, the cover 24 further comprises two side walls 244, the two side walls 244 define the chamber 242, the ends of the two side walls 244 form the at least one slot 241 therebetween, the at least one slot 241 is in communication with the chamber 242, the actuating member 40 comprises a base 41, a button 42 extending from the base 41 and projecting beyond the perforation 243, and a rod 43 extending from the base 41 toward the switch 32 and away from the switch 32. By pressing the button 42, the switch 32 can be precisely actuated by the rod 43.

[0030] Preferably, the lighting assembly 30 is fixed in the receiving chamber 21 by an interference fit, which is easy and quick to assemble. The lighting assembly 30 further comprises a chamfered portion 33 and a gap 34 between the chamfered portion 33 and an inner surface of the receiving chamber 21, such that the lighting assembly 30 can be easily removed. The lighting assembly 30 further comprises a printed circuit board 35, a battery 36, and an encapsulating member 37 that is permeable to light. The printed circuit board 35 is electrically connected to the at least one lighting element 31, the switch 32 and the battery 36. The encapsulating element 37 surrounds the printed circuit board 35, the at least one lighting element 31, the switch 32 and the battery 36, in order to protect these electronic components and to ensure good protection against humidity.Preferably, the lighting assembly 30 may comprise a plurality of lighting elements 31 which can emit lights of different colors. By controlling the control circuit on the printed circuit board 35, the plurality of lighting elements 31 can emit light at the same time, not at the same time, continuously or intermittently, thereby providing varied and quality visual warning and lighting effects.

[0031] Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Claims

1. A light handle (1), characterized in that it comprises: a gripping sleeve (10) configured to be fitted onto a handlebar; a lighting housing (20), at least a portion of the lighting housing (20) being permeable to light, the lighting housing (20) comprising a receiving chamber (21) and a connecting end portion (22), the connecting end portion (22) and the gripping sleeve (10) being integrally connected to each other in a mutually embedded manner; a lighting assembly (30) received in the lighting housing (20) and comprising at least one lighting element (31) and a switch (32), the switch (32) being connected to the at least one lighting element (31) for controlling the at least one lighting element (31), light from the at least one lighting element (31) being adapted to pass through the lighting housing (20);and an actuating element (40) movably mounted on the lighting housing (20), wherein actuation of the actuating element (40) actuates the switch (32) to switch the at least one lighting element (31) on or off.;

2. Illuminated handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting end portion (22) is annularly surrounded by the gripping sleeve (10).

3. A light handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting end portion (22) comprises a plurality of through holes (221), and the gripping sleeve (10) surrounds the connecting end portion (22) and fills the plurality of through holes (221).

4. A light handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a distal end of the connecting end portion (22) comprises a flange (222) projecting radially outwardly, and the flange (222) is fully embedded in the gripping sleeve (10).

5. Illuminated handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting housing (20) further comprises a shade body (23) and a cover (24), the shade body (23) comprises the connection end portion (22), the cover (24) covers the body shading (23) and defines the receiving chamber (21) with the shading body (23), and the actuating element (40) is movably mounted on the cover (24).

6. Illuminated handle (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that an inner side of the shade body (23) comprises at least one rib (231), the cover (24) comprises at least one slot (241), the at least one rib (231) is engaged in the at least one slot (241), the cover (24) further comprises a chamber (242) and a perforation (243) in communication with the chamber (242), and the actuating element (40) is partially received in the chamber (242) and inserted into the perforation (243).

7. The light handle (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the cover (24) further comprises two side walls (244), the two side walls (244) define the chamber (242), the ends of the two side walls (244) form the at least one slot (241) therebetween, the at least one slot (241) is in communication with the chamber (242), and the actuating element (40) comprises a base (41), a button (42) extending from the base (41) and projecting beyond the perforation (243), and a rod (43) extending from the base (41) toward the switch (32) and away from the switch (32).

8. Illuminated handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting housing (20) further comprises a partition wall (26), the partition wall (26) being located between the receiving chamber (21) and a mounting hole (11) of the gripping sleeve (10), and the partition wall (26) being configured to guide light from the at least one lighting element (31).

9. A light handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting assembly (30) is fixed in the receiving chamber (21) by an interference fit, the lighting assembly (30) comprises a chamfered portion (33), and there is a gap (34) between the chamfered portion (33) and an inner surface of the receiving chamber (21).

10. Illuminated handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting assembly (30) further comprises a printed circuit board (35), a battery (36) and a light-permeable encapsulating element (37), the printed circuit board (35) being electrically connected to the at least one lighting element (31), the switch (32) and the battery (36), and the encapsulating element (37) surrounding the printed circuit board (35), the at least one lighting element (31), the switch (32) and the battery (36).

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