Rechargeable luminaire module and cordless light fixture that accommodates the same

Abstract

A rechargeable luminaire includes a housing and a diffuser. And a diffuser configured to be coupled to the housing to form a separate component and comprised of white glass, the diffuser diffusing light in a predetermined manner. The rechargeable luminaire also includes a battery, a light source, and a heat sink disposed within the separate assembly. The light source is powered by the battery, and the heat sink is adjacent to the battery and the light source and is configured to dissipate heat from the battery and the light source.

Description

(19) State Intellectual Property Office (12) Invention Patent Application (10) Application Publication Number (43) Application Publication Date (21) Application Number 202480066450.2 (22) Application Date 2024.09.25 (30) Priority Data 63 / 590,775 2023.10.16 US 18 / 678,752 2024.05.30 US (85) PCT International Application Entering National Phase Date 2026.04.16 (86) PCT International Application Application Data PCT / US2024 / 048293 2024.09.25 (87) PCT International Application Publication Data WO2025 / 085223 EN 2025.04.24 (71) Applicant: Visual Comfort LLC, USA Address: Texas, USA (72) Inventor: Charles B. Neal (74) Patent Agency: Beijing Huisicheng Intellectual Property Agency Co., Ltd. 11444 Patent Attorney: Liu Ye, Wang Gang (51) Int.Cl. F21L 4 / 04 (2006.01) F21L 4 / 08 (2006.01) F21S 6 / 00 (2006.01) F21S 9 / 02 (2006.01) F21V 21 / 096 (2006.01) F21V 29 / 70 (2006.01) (54) Invention Title: Rechargeable Lighting Module and Wireless Lighting Fixture Containing Rechargeable Lighting Module (57) Abstract: A rechargeable lighting device comprising a housing and a diffuser. The diffuser is configured to be attached to the housing to form a separate component and is made of white glass. The diffuser diffuses light in a predetermined manner. The rechargeable illuminator also includes a battery, a light source, and a heat sink disposed within the separate component. The light source is powered by the battery, and the heat sink is adjacent to the battery and the light source and is configured to dissipate heat from the battery and the light source. Claims 2 pages, Description 8 pages, Drawings 26 pages, CN 122070442 A 2026.05.19 CN 1 22 07 04 42 A 1. A rechargeable luminaire configured for use with a cordless luminaire, the rechargeable luminaire comprising: a housing; a diffuser configured to diffuse light in a predetermined manner; wherein the diffuser is coupled to the housing to form a separate assembly; a battery disposed within the separate assembly; a light source powered by the battery and disposed within the separate assembly; and a heat sink disposed within the separate assembly and adjacent to the battery and the light source to dissipate heat generated by the light source and the battery. 2. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 1, wherein the housing encapsulates a magnet and / or is formed of a magnetic material.3. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing has a substantially cylindrical shape defined by a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end, and wherein the housing is coupled to the diffuser at the open end. 4. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a dimmer carried by the housing, wherein the dimmer reconfigures the independent component between a first lighting state associated with a fully lit mode, a second lighting state associated with a partially lit mode, and a third lighting state associated with a fully off mode. 5. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the heat sink is cylindrical and open at both ends. 6. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the heat sink circumferentially surrounds the battery. 7. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the heat sink is made of aluminum, and the diffuser is made of white glass. 8. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the light source comprises a plurality of LEDs circumferentially surrounding the heat sink. 9. A lamp assembly configured for use with a cordless luminaire, the lamp assembly comprising: a rechargeable luminaire including: a housing; a diffuser configured to diffuse light in a predetermined manner; and a dimmer; wherein the diffuser is coupled to the housing and the dimmer to form an encapsulated independent component; a battery disposed within the independent component; a light source powered by the battery and disposed within the independent component; and a heat sink disposed within the independent component and adjacent to the battery and the heat sink to dissipate heat generated by the light source and the battery; wherein the dimmer reconfigures the independent component between multiple lighting states with different illumination levels; and a magnetic retainer adapted to be coupled to the cordless luminaire, wherein the magnetic retainer is configured to be magnetically coupled to the housing to releasably couple the rechargeable luminaire to the magnetic retainer. 10. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 9, wherein the housing encapsulates a magnet and / or is formed of a magnetic material, the magnet and / or magnetic material interacting magnetically with the magnetic retainer. 11. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 9 or 10, wherein the housing has a substantially cylindrical shape defined by a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end, and wherein the housing is coupled to the diffuser at the open end.12. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the dimmer reconfigures the independent component between a first lighting state associated with a fully lit mode, a second lighting state associated with a partially lit mode, and a third lighting state associated with a fully off mode. 13. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the heat sink is cylindrical and open at both ends. 14. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the heat sink circumferentially surrounds the battery. 15. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein the heat sink is made of aluminum, and the diffuser is made of white glass. 16. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 9 to 15, wherein the light source comprises a plurality of LED diodes circumferentially surrounding the heat sink. 17. A lighting system configured for portable use, the lighting system comprising: a rechargeable illuminator including a rechargeable light source configured to emit light; and a cordless luminaire including a magnetic retainer sized to receive and magnetically hold the rechargeable illuminator. 18. The lighting system of claim 17, wherein the rechargeable light source is capable of charging in a decoupled state relative to the cordless luminaire. 19. The lighting system of claim 17 or 18, wherein the rechargeable illuminator further comprises a housing formed of and / or encapsulating a magnet of magnetic material, the magnetic material and / or the magnet magnetically interacting with the magnetic retainer to releasably connect the rechargeable illuminator to the cordless luminaire. 20. The lighting system of any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the magnetic retainer is formed of and / or encapsulates a magnet of magnetic material. 21. The lighting system of any one of claims 17 to 20, further comprising a charging station configured to hold and recharge the rechargeable luminaire. Claims 2 / 2 pages 3 CN 122070442 A Rechargeable luminaire module and wireless luminaire housing a rechargeable luminaire module Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates generally to luminaires, and more particularly to rechargeable luminaires and wireless luminaires housing rechargeable luminaires. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, luminaires include wires that must be plugged into a power outlet to power the luminaire. However, these wires are often bulky, tend to obstruct other objects, and can pose safety threats (e.g., wires may deteriorate with continued use, and wires often pose a tripping hazard). Furthermore, these wires are often short. This is in contrast to the fact that power outlets are not easily relocated.The combination of these factors significantly reduces the possible options for positioning the luminaire and may limit the user's ability to move the luminaire when necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to a first exemplary aspect of this disclosure, a rechargeable luminaire is configured for use with a cordless luminaire. The rechargeable luminaire includes a housing and a diffuser. The diffuser is configured to be coupled to the housing to form a separate component and includes white glass, which diffuses light in a predetermined manner. The rechargeable luminaire also includes a battery, a light source, and a heat sink disposed within the separate component. The light source is powered by the battery, and the heat sink is adjacent to the battery and the light source and is configured to dissipate heat from the battery and the light source. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0004] To supplement the description made and to aid in a better understanding of the features of the invention, a set of drawings is attached herein as part of the description, illustrating and not limiting the following:

[0005] FIG1 shows a perspective view of an example of a rechargeable luminaire constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure.

[0006] FIG2 shows a bottom view of the rechargeable luminaire.

[0007] Figure 3 shows a top view of this example of the rechargeable illuminator.

[0008] Figure 4 shows a front view of this example of the rechargeable illuminator.

[0009] Figure 5 is similar to Figure 4, but rotated 180 degrees.

[0010] Figure 6 is similar to Figure 5, but rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

[0011] Figure 7 is similar to Figure 5, but rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.

[0012] Figure 8 shows a first cross-sectional view of the rechargeable illuminator.

[0013] Figure 9 shows a second cross-sectional view of the rechargeable illuminator.

[0014] Figure 10 shows a third cross-sectional view of the rechargeable illuminator.

[0015] Figure 11 shows a top view of Figure 8.

[0016] Figure 12 shows a front view of Figure 9.

[0017] Figure 13 shows a front view of Figure 10, but rotated 180 degrees. Specification 1 / 8 pages 4 CN 122070442 A

[0018] FIG14A shows a first exploded view of the rechargeable luminaire.

[0019] FIG14B shows a second exploded view of the rechargeable luminaire.

[0020] FIG15 shows a rechargeable luminaire adjacent to and disconnected from an example of a wireless luminaire.

[0021] FIG16 shows a top view of the wireless luminaire.

[0022] FIG17 shows a rechargeable luminaire in use and connected to a wireless luminaire.

[0023] FIGS.18A to 18C illustrate an example of a charging station constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure and configured to hold and recharge the rechargeable luminaire.

[0024] Figures 19A to 19D illustrate another example of a charging station constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure and configured to hold and recharge a rechargeable luminaire.

[0025] Figures 20A to 20D illustrate another example of a charging station constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure and configured to hold and recharge a rechargeable luminaire.

[0026] Figures 21A to 21D illustrate another example of a charging station constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure and configured to hold and recharge a rechargeable luminaire.

[0027] Figure 22 illustrates an example of a lighting system constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure and including a plurality of rechargeable luminaires, a plurality of charging stations, a plurality of luminaires, and a plurality of client devices for controlling the luminaires, charging stations, and luminaires. Detailed Description

[0028] This disclosure aims to solve the problems discussed above and other problems related to the use of conventional luminaires. To this end, this disclosure provides a rechargeable luminaire that serves as a stand-alone light source, is portable, and can be used with cordless table lamps and other cordless lighting fixtures. When the cordless table lamp or other cordless lighting fixture is not in use, it can be recharged, and it can be used wherever needed in the current situation, without concern for the location of furniture or power outlets. Furthermore, the rechargeable luminaire allows cordless table lamps or other cordless lighting devices to prioritize aesthetics in their design, as no wires are required.

[0029] Figures 1 through 13 illustrate an example of a rechargeable luminaire 100 constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure. The rechargeable luminaire 100 typically includes a housing 104, a diffuser 108, and a dimmer 124 coupled to the diffuser 108. In this example, the housing 104 is coupled to the diffuser 108 and the dimmer 124 to form a separate, self-supporting encapsulated assembly. Furthermore, the rechargeable illuminator 100 typically includes a battery 128, a light source 132 powered by the battery 128, and a heat sink 136. In this example, the battery 128, the light source 132, and the heat sink 136 are each encapsulated within a separate component, wherein the heat sink 136 is disposed adjacent to the battery 128 and the light source 132 and is configured to dissipate heat generated by the battery 128 and the light source 132. In this example, a dimmer 124 is configured to reconfigure the rechargeable illuminator 100 between a variety of different lighting states, and a diffuser 108, made of white glass, is configured to diffuse light from the light source 132 in a predetermined manner. Those skilled in the art will understand that the rechargeable illuminator 100 may include additional, different, or fewer components. For example, the rechargeable illuminator 100 may include a carrying case for the separate component.

[0030] As best illustrated in Figures 1-2, 4-7, 9-10, and 12-13, the housing 104 has a substantially or predominantly cylindrical shape, defined by a closed end of the rechargeable illuminator 100, an open end opposite the closed end, and a substantially circular wall extending between the closed and open ends. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the housing 104 may alternatively have different shapes. For example, the housing 104 may alternatively have a square, rectangular, elliptical, triangular, or other suitable shape. Furthermore, although the housing 104 in this example is relatively compact (page 2 / 8 of the specification, CN 122070442 A), those skilled in the art will understand that the length can be adjusted as needed to accommodate, for example, a battery 128, a light source 132, or a heat sink 136.

[0031] Moreover, it should be understood that the housing 104 may be formed of one or more rigid or semi-rigid materials (including, but not limited to, any combination of metals, plastics, or other similar materials). For example, the housing 104 may be formed of magnetic materials such as aluminum, iron, nickel, or tin. Alternatively or additionally, as illustrated by FIG. 9, the rechargeable illuminator 100 may include a magnet 140 disposed within a housing 104, such that the magnet 140 is also enclosed within a separate component. In this example, the magnet 140 is a small disc-shaped magnet disposed abutting against or adjacent to the closed end of the housing 104; however, those skilled in the art will understand that the magnet 140 may have different shapes and / or be disposed elsewhere in the rechargeable illuminator 100.

[0032] As best illustrated by FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the housing 104 also includes a port 112, a recess 116, and one or more vent ports 120. In this example, the port 112 is formed in the closed end of the housing 104 and is intended to recharge the battery 128 of the rechargeable illuminator 100 as needed. In this example, the port 112 is a USB-C type charging port sized to receive a USB-C connector for recharging the battery 128. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the illuminator 100 may alternatively utilize different charging port standards. For example, charging standard options for port 112 include, but are not limited to, USB-A, USB-B, USB-B Mini, USB-B Micro, and Lightning. Furthermore, although port 112 is positioned towards the peripheral edge of the closed end of housing 104, those skilled in the art will understand that battery limitations may necessitate that port 112 be located on the curved side of housing 104, near or at the center of the closed end of housing 104, or in different locations. Additionally, although in this example, the rechargeable illuminator 100 has one port 112, the rechargeable illuminator 100 may...Alternatively, two, three, or more than three ports 112 may be included, and the multiple ports 112 may utilize different charging standards. For example, the rechargeable light fixture 100 may include two USB-C ports.

[0033] The notch 116 is intended for aligning the rechargeable light fixture 100 with a cordless table lamp or other cordless lighting fixture. As illustrated by Figures 1-2, 5, and 12, the notch 116 in this example has a C-shaped cross-section defined by an open end at the peripheral edge of the closed end of the housing 104 and a rounded edge extending radially inward from the peripheral edge. However, in other examples, the notch 116 may have different depths, different cross-sectional shapes, or be located in different positions. Moreover, although the rechargeable light fixture 100 in this example has one notch 116, those skilled in the art will understand that the rechargeable light fixture 100 may alternatively include two, three, or more than three notches 116.

[0034] One or more vent ports 120 are configured to allow air to flow in and out of the rechargeable illuminator 100, thereby venting the battery 128, the light source 132, and the heat sink 136. As best illustrated by FIG. 4, the rechargeable illuminator 100 in this example includes four sets of two main pill-shaped, fully open ports equidistant from each other at ninety-degree intervals around the upper half of the curved side of the housing 104. However, those skilled in the art will understand that one or more vent ports 120 may have different shapes, be located elsewhere, and / or be arranged differently. For example, one or more vent ports 120 may have rectangular, circular, elliptical, or any other suitable shape. Those skilled in the art will also understand that the rechargeable illuminator 100 may include more or fewer than eight vent ports 120. For example, the rechargeable illuminator 100 may include two equidistant single openings covered by a grille or other similar covering to filter out large particles entering the housing 104.

[0035] The diffuser 108 is generally configured to diffuse light generated by the light source 132 as it passes through the diffuser 108 and exits from the rechargeable illuminator 100 and enters the external environment surrounding the rechargeable illuminator 100. As illustrated by Figures 1, 3, and 4 through 13, the diffuser 108 of this example has a predominantly or substantially cylindrical shape, defined by a closed end, an open end opposite the closed end, and a wall extending from the closed end to the open end and sized similarly to the wall of the housing 104. When the diffuser 108 is attached to the housing 104, the open end of the diffuser 108 engages with the open end of the housing 104. The diffuser 108 of this example is formed from a white blown glass shroud. However, [details omitted]. (See page 3 / 8 of specification 6 CN 122070442 A)In other instances, the diffuser 108 may have different shapes, different sizes (e.g., different lengths), and / or different materials. For example, the diffuser 108 may alternatively have a square, triangular, or any other suitable shape, and / or the diffuser 108 may have a cross-section that tapers or changes shape or form along the length of the diffuser 108. Moreover, the diffuser 108 may be shorter or longer than that of the present invention, and the closed end may be characterized by different shapes instead of the rounded, predominantly spherical shape of this example, including but not limited to steep, sharp edges. As another example, the diffuser 108 may be formed of different materials suitable for diffusing light (including but not limited to acrylic, polycarbonate, or plastic).

[0036] As best illustrated by Figures 3 to 7, 9 to 10, and 12 to 13, the dimmer 124 is coupled to (e.g., carried by) the closed end of the diffuser 108 and forms an encapsulated, separate component together with the diffuser 108 and the housing 104. The dimmer 124 is designed to reconfigure the rechargeable illuminator 100 between multiple lighting states. Therefore, the dimmer 124 allows the user of the rechargeable illuminator 100 to easily and quickly change the lighting state of the rechargeable illuminator 100. In this example, the dimmer 124 is a capacitive touch sensor that allows the user to reconfigure the dimness level of the rechargeable illuminator 100 between a first lighting state associated with a fully lit mode, a second lighting state associated with a first partially lit mode, a third lighting state associated with a second partially lit mode (where the rechargeable illuminator 100 emits a lower lighting level than in the second lighting state), and a fourth lighting state associated with a completely off mode. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the dimmer 124 can configure the rechargeable illuminator 100 between any number of lighting states, including but not limited to modes with more partial lighting, modes with less or no partial lighting, or modes that are lit but flickering.

[0037] The battery 128 in this example is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery power stack configured to power the light source 132 when charged via port 112. As illustrated by Figures 8 through 13, the battery 128 in this example is disposed within a separate encapsulated component formed by a housing 104, a diffuser 108, and a dimmer 124. More specifically, as best illustrated in Figure 9, the battery 128 in this example is substantially cylindrical in shape and extends substantially entirely between the closed end of the housing 104 and the closed end of the diffuser 108. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the battery 128 may alternatively have different sizes and / or shapes, including but not limited to box-shaped or tablet-shaped. For example, the battery 128 may have a length less than that of the battery 128 illustrated in Figure 9. Additionally, those skilled in the art will understand that the battery 128 may alternatively be made of alternative but equally suitable materials.The battery 128 is made of materials or types including, but not limited to, rechargeable sodium-ion batteries or disposable batteries. In either case, the battery 128 may be removable (e.g., for charging, for replacement, for maintenance).

[0038] Similar to the battery 128, Figures 8 through 13 best illustrate that the light source 132 in this example is disposed within a separate encapsulated assembly of the housing 104, the diffuser 108, and the dimmer 124. The light source 132 is then adjacent to the heat sink 136. More specifically, the light source 132 circumferentially surrounds the heat sink 136 and is offset within the encapsulated separate assembly toward the closed end of the diffuser 108 such that the light source 132 is substantially aligned with the diffuser 108. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the light source 132 may be arranged differently (e.g., offset from the heat sink 136 and / or the light source 132 may not be a single mechanically and electrically connected unit circumferentially surrounding the heat sink).

[0039] Moreover, in this example, the light source 132 is hollow, open at both ends, and substantially cylindrical. Preferably, the light source 132 consists of a printed circuit board (“PCB”) and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (“LEDs”) 133 mounted to the PCB wrapped around a heat sink 136, such that the LEDs 133 are equidistantly spaced around the battery 128 and the heat sink 136. In this example, the light source 132 consists of a total of 340 LEDs placed in 20 equidistant and numbered rows extending parallel to the length of the rechargeable illuminator 100. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the number and spacing of the LED diodes 133 constituting the light source 132 can be varied. For example, the light source 132 may include more or fewer than 340 LEDs 133 and / or the LEDs 133 may be spaced in different patterns, including but not limited to patterns that do not produce rows extending parallel to the length of the rechargeable illuminator 100. As another example, the light source 132 may take the form of one or more LED strips instead of rows of LED diodes. The light source 132 may also alternatively take the form of different types of light-emitting components, including but not limited to fluorescent lamps, incandescent lamps, or CFL lamps, or it may consist of such components.

[0040] The heat sink 136 is typically configured to dissipate at least some of the heat generated by the battery 128 and the light source 132. As illustrated in Figures 8 through 13, the heat sink 136 in this example is disposed within a separate encapsulated component defined by the housing 104, the diffuser 108, and the dimmer 124. More specifically, the heat sink 136 is thermally coupled to the light source 132 and adjacent to but offset from the battery 128, such that the heat sink 136 is partially disposed between the battery 124 and the light source 128. Additionally, as best illustrated in Figure 11...In this example, the radiator 136 is hollow, open at both ends, and substantially cylindrical. At the end closest to the housing 104, the radiator 136 has one or more annular ports 137 intended to be in fluid communication with the vent port 120. In this example, the radiator 136 has three annular ports 137 equidistantly spaced around its circumference. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the radiator 136 may include one port 137, two ports 137, or more than three ports 137, depending on, for example, the number and arrangement of the vent ports 120. In any case, the annular ports 137 allow (potentially cooler) air that has entered the luminaire 100 via the vent ports 120 to thermally contact a portion of the radiator 136 and a portion of the battery 128, thereby cooling the radiator 136 and the battery 128.

[0041] As best illustrated in FIG11, the heat sink 136 has three equidistant protrusions 138 extending radially inward from the inner surface of the heat sink 136 and toward the battery 128. Each protrusion has a hole sized to receive a fastener for attaching the heat sink 136 to a circuit board 144 adjacent to the closed end of the diffuser 108. However, in other embodiments, the heat sink may have more or fewer protrusions 138, and the cross-sectional shape of the heat sink 136 may be other cross-sectional shapes, including but not limited to square, triangular, hexagonal, or other suitable shapes required relative to the shape of the light source 132, the battery 128, or the diffuser 108. Additionally, the heat sink 136 in this example is made of aluminum, but those skilled in the art will understand that the heat sink may be made of other materials (including but not limited to copper or ceramic) with suitable thermal properties. Moreover, those skilled in the art will understand that the heat sink 136 may be made by techniques including but not limited to spinning, deep drawing, die casting, or additive manufacturing.

[0042] In this example, the length of the light source 132 is less than the length of the heat sink 136 because the length of the light source 132 should roughly correspond to the length of the diffuser 108. Those skilled in the art will understand that extending the light source 132 to be housed within the housing 104 would be inefficient, as the light would not diffuse out of the rechargeable illuminator 100. In contrast, the heat sink 136 can be housed within the housing 104 because the heat sink dissipates heat from the battery 128, which in this example extends into the diffuser 104. However, in other examples, the length of the heat sink 136 may be the same as or shorter than the length of the light source 132, including when the length of the battery 128 is shorter than that in this example.

[0043] As best illustrated by Figures 9-10 and 12-13, the circuit board 144 is electrically and mechanically connected and...The circuit board 144 is mechanically connected to port 112, dimmer 124, battery 128, and light source 132, and is mechanically connected only to heat sink 136. First, the circuit board 144 is mechanically and electrically connected to port 112 via one or more first wires 113. Furthermore, battery 128 is mechanically and electrically connected to circuit board 144 via one or more second wires 114. The first wires 113 and second wires 114 together transmit power from port 112 to battery 128 via circuit board 144. One or more first wires 113 and one or more second wires 114 are well known in the art, and further details are omitted for brevity. Second, the circuit board 144 is mechanically and electrically connected to dimmer 124 via wires within pins 145. Third, light source 132 and subsequently LED diodes 133 are electrically connected to circuit board 144 via conventional electrical wiring (not shown). Additionally, although not easily visible in the figures, light source 132 is mechanically connected to circuit board 144 via adhesive or solder.

[0044] Figures 15 to 17 illustrate an example of a rechargeable luminaire 100 used in conjunction with a cordless luminaire 200 constructed according to the teachings of this disclosure (pages 5 / 8, CN 122070442 A). In this example, the cordless luminaire 200 is a cordless table lamp having a base 202 and a luminaire holder 204 attached to the base 202 in the relevant portion. The base 202 is adapted to rest on a surface (e.g., a table) and support the rest of the cordless table lamp. Meanwhile, in this example, the luminaire holder 204 attached to the lampshade is a socket sized to receive and hold the rechargeable luminaire 100 therein. In this example, the illuminator holder 204 is fixedly coupled to the base 202 and is magnetic, such that the illuminator holder 204 is configured to magnetically interact with the magnetic material of the housing 104 and / or the magnet 140 disposed within the housing 104, thereby magnetically coupling the illuminator holder 204 to the housing 104 (and vice versa). For this purpose, the illuminator holder 204 is at least partially made of magnetic material and / or includes a permanent magnet fixedly attached to the inner surface of the illuminator holder 204. However, in other examples, the rechargeable illuminator 100 can be used with various cordless luminaires (including, but not limited to, chandeliers, pendant lights, electric candles, floor lamps, or any other suitable alternatives). Furthermore, in other examples, the illuminator holder 204 may be removably coupled to the base 202, such that the illuminator holder 204 can be removed from the base 202 and used with or independently of a different base.

[0045] In Figures 15 and 16, the rechargeable luminaire 100 is shown disconnected from the cordless luminaire 200 and in contrast.The rechargeable luminaire 100 is placed adjacent to the cordless lamp. Nevertheless, the dimmer 124 can be used to place the rechargeable luminaire 100 in a fully lit mode, a first partially lit mode, or a second partially lit mode. Simultaneously, or when the rechargeable luminaire 100 is in an off mode, the battery 128 of the rechargeable luminaire 100 can be charged / recharged by electrically connecting port 112 to a power source (e.g., a wall socket).

[0046] FIG17 then illustrates the rechargeable luminaire 100 coupled to the cordless table lamp 200. More specifically, the rechargeable luminaire 100 is partially disposed in the luminaire holder 204 such that the magnetic portion of the housing 104 and / or the magnet 140 is magnetically coupled to the luminaire holder 204. The rechargeable luminaire 100 can then be placed in a fully lit mode, a first partially lit mode, or a second partially lit mode, such that light is emitted from the rechargeable luminaire 100 and enters the environment surrounding the cordless table lamp 200. Alternatively, the rechargeable luminaire 100 can be placed in an off mode when connected to the cordless desk lamp 200. Advantageously, because the cordless desk lamp 200 does not include a cord, the cordless desk lamp 200 and the rechargeable luminaire 100 can be moved to different locations in the environment without having to turn off the cordless desk lamp 200. Moreover, although in this example the rechargeable luminaire 100 is only capable of charging in the disconnected state (i.e., when disconnected from the cordless desk lamp 200), those skilled in the art will understand that the rechargeable luminaire 100 can be charged via an internal battery within the cordless luminaire 200. Additionally, when in the disconnected state, those skilled in the art will understand that the rechargeable luminaire 100 can charge itself (e.g., via charging port 112) or in a charging station that simultaneously houses one or more rechargeable luminaires 100.

[0047] Figures 18A to 18C illustrate an example of a charging station 1800, which can be used to hold and recharge a rechargeable luminaire when it is not in use and / or when the battery (e.g., battery 128) of a rechargeable luminaire (e.g., rechargeable luminaire 100) is low on power or depleted. The charging module 1800 typically includes a base 1804, an electrical connector 1808 coupled to the base 1804, a universal plug 1812, and wires 1816 electrically connecting the universal plug 1812 to the base 1804 (and electrically to the electrical connector 1808). The base 1804 is preferably made of aluminum alloy (e.g., die-cast A383 or ADC12) or machined from brass and includes an opening 1820 whose size and shape are typically configured to receive and hold part of the rechargeable luminaire. In this example, the opening 1820 is circular and its size is set...A housing (e.g., housing 104) is formed therein to receive and hold the rechargeable illuminator. The base 1804 may also optionally include a protrusion 1822 that extends into the opening 1820 and is sized to fit within a recess (e.g., recess 116) of the rechargeable illuminator to aid in aligning and holding the rechargeable illuminator within the opening 1820. An electrical connector 1808 is configured to engage a charging port (e.g., charging port 112) of the rechargeable illuminator when the rechargeable illuminator is at least partially arranged within the opening 1820, in order to recharge the battery of the rechargeable illuminator. In this example, the electrical connector 1808 is a USB-C type connector that projects outward (upward in Figures 18A and 18C) from the surface of the base 1804 that partially defines the opening 1820. Therefore, for example, electrical connector 1808 is configured to insert into a USB-C port 112 formed in the housing 104 of the rechargeable illuminator 100 when the housing 104 is positioned in the opening 1820, in order to recharge the illuminator's battery 128. However, in other instances, electrical connector 1808 may alternatively be configured to insert into a USB-A, USB-B, USB-B Mini, USB-B Micro, or Lighting connector in a corresponding port formed in the housing 104 when the housing 104 is positioned in the opening. Meanwhile, universal plug 1812 is configured to engage a standard electrical outlet (e.g., a wall socket). Finally, wire 1816 electrically connects universal plug 1812 to the base 1804 (and electrically to electrical connector 1808) via a printed circuit board 1824 disposed in the base 1804.

[0048] Figures 19A to 19D illustrate another example of a charging station 1900, which is structurally and functionally similar to charging station 1800, but can be used to hold two rechargeable lights (instead of one) side-by-side and to charge them. For this purpose, charging station 1900 includes two openings 1920 (one opening for each of the two rechargeable lights), two electrical connectors 1908 (one electrical connector in each opening 1920), and two protrusions 1922 (one protrusion in each opening 1920). Similar to electrical connector 1808, each electrical connector in electrical connector 1908 is a USB-C type connector that protrudes outward from the surface of a base 1904 that partially defines the corresponding opening 1920; however, one or both electrical connectors in electrical connector 1908 may alternatively be different types of connectors utilizing different charging standards.

[0049] Figures 20A to 20D illustrate another example of the charging station 2000, which is structurally and functionally similar.The charging station 1800 can be used to hold three rechargeable lights (instead of one) and to recharge them. For this purpose, the charging station 2000 includes three openings 2020 (one opening for each of the three rechargeable lights), three electrical connectors 2008 (one electrical connector in each opening 2020), and three protrusions 2022 (one protrusion in each opening 2020). Similar to the electrical connectors 2008, each electrical connector in the electrical connectors 2008 is a USB-C type connector that protrudes outward from the surface of the base 2004 that partially defines the corresponding opening 2020; however, one or two of the electrical connectors in the electrical connectors 2008 can alternatively be different types of connectors utilizing different charging standards.

[0050] Figures 21A to 21D illustrate another example of a charging station 2100, which is structurally and functionally similar to the charging station 1800, but can be used to hold four rechargeable lights (instead of one) and to recharge them. For this purpose, the charging station 2100 includes three openings 2120 (one opening for each of the four rechargeable luminaires), four electrical connectors 2108 (one electrical connector in each opening 2120), and three protrusions 2122 (one protrusion in each opening 2120). Similar to the electrical connectors 2108, each electrical connector in the electrical connectors 2108 is a USB-C type connector that protrudes outward from the surface of the base 2104 that partially defines the corresponding opening 2120, but one, two, or all three electrical connectors in the electrical connectors 2108 may alternatively be different types of connectors utilizing different charging standards.

[0051] Figure 22 illustrates an example of a lighting system 2200 that can be implemented or included in environments where flexible lighting is desired, such as, for example, bedrooms, offices, basements, living rooms, family rooms, terraces, or other spaces or buildings, combinations or portions thereof. The lighting system 2200 illustrated in Figure 22 typically includes multiple rechargeable luminaires 2208, multiple luminaires 2212, one or more charging stations 2216, a server 2220, and one or more client devices configured to connect to the server 2220 via one or more networks 2228. However, the lighting system 2220 may include more or fewer components and / or different components if desired. For example, the lighting system 2220 may include a single luminaire 2212 or a single client device 2224. As another example, the lighting system 2200 does not need to include a server 2220 (in which case one or more client devices 2224 may be connected via one or more networks 2228).Multiple networks 2228 are directly connected to multiple rechargeable luminaires 2208, multiple luminaires 2212, and / or one or more charging stations 2216.

[0052] Each of the rechargeable luminaires 2208 used in the environment or at a location takes the form of one of the rechargeable luminaires described herein (e.g., rechargeable luminaire 100). In some cases, each of the rechargeable luminaires 2208 used in the environment or at a location may be identical. However, in other instances, one or more of the rechargeable luminaires 2208 may differ in shape, size, and / or other characteristics from one or more of the other rechargeable luminaires 2208. The multiple luminaires 2212 used in the environment or at a location may include one or more of the luminaires described herein. For example, the multiple luminaires 2212 may include one or more cordless table lamps 200 and / or one or more different cordless luminaires (e.g., chandeliers, pendant lights, electric candles, or floor lamps). Similarly, one or more charging stations 2216 utilized in or at an environment may include one or more of the charging stations described herein. For example, while the lighting system 2200 illustrated in FIG. 22 includes two charging stations 1800, one or more charging stations 2216 may include one or more of charging stations 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, depending on the number of rechargeable luminaires 2208 that require recharging.

[0053] Server 2220 may be any type of server, such as, for example, an application server, database server, file server, web server, or other server. Server 2220 may include one or more computers and / or may be part of a larger server network. Server 2220 may be located remotely from luminaires 2208 and client devices 2224 (e.g., in the “cloud”) and may include one or more processors, controller modules (e.g., a central controller), etc., configured to facilitate various communications and commands between luminaires 2208, luminaires 2212, one or more charging stations 2216, and client devices 2224. In this way, server 2220 can, for example, generate commands or instructions and send them to rechargeable luminaire 2208 to implement various lighting setting groups corresponding to the operation of rechargeable luminaire 2208. Each lighting setting group can include various parameters or settings, including, for example, lighting status, spectral characteristics, output wattage, intensity, timeout, etc. Thus, each lighting setting group can also include a schedule or table specifying which settings should be used based on time of day, day or week, natural light level, occupancy, and / or other parameters. If necessary, server 2220 can also generate commands.Or commands or instructions are sent to luminaire 2212 and / or one or more charging stations 2216 to implement various lighting settings corresponding to the operation of luminaire 2212 and / or one or more charging stations 2216.

[0054] Network 2228 can be any type of wired, wireless, or wireless and wired network, such as, for example, a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), a personal area network (PAN), or other networks. Network 2228 can be facilitated by any standard or technology (e.g., BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave, GSM, CDMA, TDMA, WCDMA, LTE, EDGE, OFDM, GPRS, EV-DO, UWB, IEEE 802, including Ethernet, WiMAX, WiFi, Bluetooth®, etc.) to facilitate any type of data communication. Client device 2224 can be any type of electronic device, such as a smartphone, desktop computer, remote control, laptop, tablet computer, tablet phone, smartwatch, smart glasses, wearable electronics, pager, personal digital assistant, or any other electronic device. Client device 2224 may support a graphical user interface (GUI), allowing users of client device 2224 to select various operations, change settings, view operation status and reports, perform updates, configure email / text alert notifications, and / or perform other functions. Client device 2224 may transmit any updated light settings to rechargeable luminaire 2208 (or luminaire 2212) via network 2228 and server 2220 for implementation and / or storage. Instruction manual page 8 / 8, Figure 1 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 2 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 3 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 4 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 5 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 6 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 7 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 8 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 9 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 10 (CN 122070442 A), Figure 10 (CN 122070442 A). Instruction manual, Figure 11, page 21 (10 / 26), CN 122070442 A; Instruction manual, Figure 12, page 22 (11 / 26), CN 122070442Figure 12 (Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 12 / 26 23 CN 122070442 Figure 13 (Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 13 / 26 24 CN 122070442 Figure 14 (Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 14 / 26 25 CN 122070442 Figure 15 (Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 15 / 26 26 CN 122070442 Figure 16 (Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 16 / 26 27 CN 122070442 Figure 17 (Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 17 / 26 28 CN 122070442 Figure 18A Figure 18B Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 18 / 26 29 CN 122070442 Figure 18C Figure 19A Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 19 / 26 30 CN 122070442 Figure 19B Figure 19C Instruction Manual Appendix) Page 20 / 26 31 CN 122070442 A Figure 19D Figure 20A Instruction Manual Drawings 21 / 26 Page 32 CN 122070442 A Figure 20B Figure 20C Instruction Manual Drawings 22 / 26 Page 33 CN 122070442 A Figure 20D Figure 21A Instruction Manual Drawings 23 / 26 Page 34 CN 122070442 A Figure 21B Instruction Manual Drawings 24 / 26 Page 35 CN 122070442 A Figure 21C Figure 21D Instruction Manual Drawings 25 / 26 Page 36 CN 122070442 A Figure 22 Instruction Manual Drawings 26 / 26 Page 37 CN 122070442 A

Claims

1. A rechargeable luminaire configured for use with a cordless luminaire, the rechargeable luminaire comprising: shell; A diffuser configured to diffuse light in a predetermined manner; The diffuser is attached to the housing to form a separate component. A battery, which is disposed within the separate component; A light source, which is powered by the battery and is disposed within the separate component; and A heat sink is disposed within the separate component and adjacent to the battery and the light source to dissipate the heat generated by the light source and the battery.

2. The rechargeable illuminator of claim 1, wherein the housing encapsulates a magnet and / or is formed of a magnetic material.

3. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing has a substantially cylindrical shape defined by a closed end and an open end opposite to the closed end, and wherein the housing is coupled to the diffuser at the open end.

4. The rechargeable luminaire as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, the rechargeable luminaire further comprising a dimmer carried by the housing, wherein the dimmer reconfigures the independent component between a first lighting state associated with a fully lit mode, a second lighting state associated with a partially lit mode, and a third lighting state associated with a fully off mode.

5. The rechargeable luminaire as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the heat sink is cylindrical and open at both ends.

6. The rechargeable luminaire as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the heat sink circumferentially surrounds the battery.

7. The rechargeable luminaire as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the heat sink is made of aluminum and the diffuser is made of white glass.

8. The rechargeable illuminator of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the light source comprises a plurality of LEDs circumferentially surrounding the heat sink.

9. A lamp assembly configured for use with a wireless luminaire, the lamp assembly comprising: A rechargeable luminaire, the rechargeable luminaire comprising: shell; A diffuser, configured to diffuse light in a predetermined manner; and Dimmer; The diffuser is coupled to the housing and the dimmer to form an encapsulated, independent component. A battery, which is disposed within the separate component; A light source, powered by the battery and disposed within the separate component; and A heat sink, disposed within the separate component and adjacent to the battery, for dissipating heat generated by the light source and the battery; The dimmer reconfigures the individual components between multiple lighting states with different illumination levels; and A magnetic retainer adapted to be coupled to the cordless luminaire, wherein the magnetic retainer is configured to be magnetically coupled to the housing so that the rechargeable luminaire can be releasably coupled to the magnetic retainer.

10. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 9, wherein the housing encapsulates a magnet and / or is formed of a magnetic material, the magnet and / or the magnetic material interacting magnetically with the magnetic retainer.

11. The rechargeable luminaire of claim 9 or 10, wherein the housing has a substantially cylindrical shape defined by a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end, and wherein the housing is coupled to the diffuser at the open end.

12. The rechargeable luminaire of any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the dimmer reconfigures the independent component between a first lighting state associated with a fully lit mode, a second lighting state associated with a partially lit mode, and a third lighting state associated with a fully off mode.

13. The rechargeable luminaire as claimed in any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the heat sink is cylindrical and open at both ends.

14. The rechargeable illuminator of any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the heat sink circumferentially surrounds the battery.

15. The rechargeable illuminator as claimed in any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein the heat sink is made of aluminum and the diffuser is made of white glass.

16. The rechargeable illuminator of any one of claims 9 to 15, wherein the light source comprises a plurality of LED diodes circumferentially surrounding the heat sink.

17. A lighting system configured for portable use, the lighting system comprising: A rechargeable illuminator, the rechargeable illuminator including a rechargeable light source configured to emit light; and A cordless luminaire, the cordless luminaire including a magnetic retainer, the magnetic retainer being sized to receive and magnetically hold the rechargeable luminaire.

18. The lighting system of claim 17, wherein the rechargeable light source is capable of being charged in a disconnected state relative to the cordless luminaire.

19. The lighting system of claim 17 or 18, wherein the rechargeable luminaire further comprises a housing formed of magnetic material and / or encapsulating a magnet, the magnetic material and / or the magnet magnetically interacting with the magnetic retainer to releasably connect the rechargeable luminaire to the wireless luminaire.

20. The lighting system of any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the magnetic retainer is formed of a magnetic material and / or encapsulates a magnet.

21. The lighting system of any one of claims 17 to 20, further comprising a charging station configured to hold the rechargeable luminaire and recharge the rechargeable luminaire.

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