Lamp body, lamp string, and installation method

The lamp string mounting method is improved by incorporating a terminal body with a protruding electrical connection port and a hand opening tool, addressing alignment and insertion challenges and enhancing assembly efficiency.

JP2025071745AActive Publication Date: 2025-05-08JIANGMEN CITY SHENGDA LIGHTING CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2023203591
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-10-23
Filing Date
2023-12-01
Publication Date
2025-05-08
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-01

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Technical Problem

Existing lamp string mounting methods face difficulties in aligning and inserting the light emitting body due to the design of the terminal and lamp cover, leading to inefficiencies in assembly.

Method used

The design includes a lamp body with a terminal body that has an electrical connection port protruding from one end, allowing for easier alignment and insertion into the lamp cover, along with a hand opening tool for improved assembly efficiency.

Benefits of technology

This solution enables quick and efficient alignment and insertion of the light emitting body, significantly improving the assembly efficiency of lamp strings by allowing for easier alignment and complete insertion.

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Abstract

To provide a lamp body, a lamp string, and an installation method, in the technical field of lamp string installation.SOLUTION: In the present invention, two light-emitting body connecting structures are respectively attached via a lampshade (2), and a light-emitting body (31) is fixed in the lampshade (2), maintaining electrical connection. Through power connecting ports (12) on which the light-emitting body connecting structures are protrudingly provided, the orientations can be adjustably changed within openings (22) of the lampshade (2), so as to be aligned with and inserted into power connecting plugs (32) of the light-emitting body (31) in the lampshade (2), thereby facilitating insertion. Therefore, the light-emitting body (31) is effectively aligned and quickly installed in the lampshade (2) by the light-emitting body connecting structures, and assembly efficiency is improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lamp string installation, and in particular to a lamp body, a lamp string and an installation method. [Background technology]

[0002] A lamp string is a kind of decorative lighting device formed by multiple small light bulb strings together. It is usually used in the occasion of holidays, indoor and outdoor decoration, parties, etc. The lamp string may have different colors, shapes and bulb types, such as color ball lamps, flower-shaped lamps, star lamps, etc. People often hang the lamp strings on trees or walls, or suspend them in indoor and outdoor spaces to create a warm, romantic or holiday atmosphere. Some lamp strings are further equipped with different flashing patterns and the function of adjusting brightness, making them more diverse and popular.

[0003] In the prior art, patent application number CN202221840737.0 relates to a female screw lamp cover connection structure, a lamp body and a lamp string, comprising a lamp cover opening and a terminal, the lamp cover opening is formed penetrating from the outer surface of the lamp cover inward in a first direction, an inner wall of the lamp cover opening is formed with a female screw arranged along the first direction, at least a part of the terminal enters the lamp cover opening along the first direction, an outer wall of the terminal is formed with a male screw engaging with the female screw, the terminal is inserted into the lamp cover opening and engaged and locked with the lamp cover by the male screw and the female screw, facilitating the assembly, maintenance and parts replacement of the lamp string.

[0004] The light emitter of the above product is located in the lamp cover and can be movably inserted between any two of the terminals, the connection between the lamp cover and the terminals is a screw connection, and the two ends of the light emitter are electrically connected to terminals A and B, respectively.

[0005] When the product is installed, the A terminal is first fastened to one opening of the lamp cover, then one end of the light emitter is inserted into the B terminal, and then the light emitter is inserted from the other opening of the lamp cover, the B terminal abuts against the other opening of the lamp cover, the other end of the light emitter is aligned with the plug female socket of the A terminal inside the lamp cover, and then the B terminal is fastened. During the installation process, the port of the B terminal is flat, abuts against the other opening of the lamp cover, and when the B terminal is held by hand, it is difficult to adjust the direction of the other end of the light emitter and to align it with the plug female socket of the A terminal. In addition, if the light emitter is long, the amplitude must be adjusted to a larger value during alignment, which makes the assembly more difficult and reduces the work efficiency. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a lamp body having an electrical connection port protruding from one end surface of a terminal body, the electrical connection port being smaller than the opening of the lamp cover so that the electrical connection port can enter into the opening of the lamp cover, and the orientation of the electrical connection port being movably adjustable within the opening, which makes it easy to align and insert the lamp body in the lamp cover, and effectively improves the work efficiency of installing the lamp string. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a lamp body. the light-emitting body includes a lamp cover, a light-emitting body connection structure, and a light-emitting body that can be stored in the lamp cover, the lamp cover has an accommodation chamber inside and an opening communicating with the accommodation chamber outside, the opening including a wiring input end opening and a wiring output end opening, the light-emitting body connection structure includes a wiring terminal, the wiring terminal including a terminal body that fits the opening and an electrical connection port, the terminal body is detachably connected to the opening, the electrical connection port is protruded from one end surface of the terminal body, and the electrical connection port is smaller than the opening of the lamp cover so that it can enter the opening of the lamp cover and be aligned and inserted into the corresponding light-emitting body, the light-emitting body is provided with an electrical connection plug that fits the electrical connection port, the light-emitting body is disposed in the accommodation chamber, and when connecting to the opening of the lamp cover via the two light-emitting body connection structures, the electrical connection plugs at both ends of the light-emitting body are respectively inserted into the electrical connection ports of the two light-emitting body connection structures.

[0008] As a more preferred solution of the present invention, the terminal further comprises a wire, the wire passing through the other end of the terminal body and electrically connected to the electrical connection port. Furthermore, as a more preferred solution of the present invention, a ring-shaped locking edge is provided on the outside of the other end face of the terminal body.

[0009] Furthermore, as a more preferred solution of the present invention, a manual opening tool is further provided, which is provided on one side of the end of the wire or on both sides of the end of the wire and is connected to the end face of the terminal body.

[0010] Furthermore, as a more preferred solution of the present invention, the electrical connection plug includes a wiring input end plug and a wiring output end plug, the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug are provided at both ends of the light-emitting body, respectively, and the power input end and the power output end of the light-emitting body are electrically connected to the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, as a more preferred solution of the present invention, the light-emitting body includes a tape light and a bracket, and the tape light is wrapped around the outside of the bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, as a more preferred solution of the present invention, the bracket further comprises a circuit board, the inside of which is hollow, the circuit board is disposed inside the bracket and is electrically connected to the tape light, and the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug are fixed to both ends of the circuit board, respectively, and the input end and output end of the circuit board are electrically connected to the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug, respectively.

[0013] Based on the same inventive idea, the present invention further provides a lamp string formed by assembling the above-mentioned several luminous body connection structures, lamp covers and lamp bodies, when the luminous body is installed in the lamp cover through the luminous body connection structure, the electrical connection plugs at both ends of the luminous body can be quickly aligned, realizing quick insertion and effectively improving the work efficiency of assembling the lamp string.

[0014] The lamp string comprises several lamp bodies and several conductors, and one of the light-emitting body connection structures in each lamp body and one of the light-emitting body connection structures in an adjacent lamp body are electrically connected to each other via the conductors, such that several of the lamp covers are respectively connected in series via the conductors.

[0015] Furthermore, as a more preferred solution of the present invention, the conductor is provided with a suspender.

[0016] Based on the same inventive idea, the present invention further provides a lamp string installation method, which realizes quick assembly of the lamp string.

[0017] The lamp string installation method includes the following steps: first, step S1: inserting one light-emitting body connection structure of one conductive wire into one end of one light-emitting body; then, step S2: inserting the light-emitting body into the lamp cover through one opening of the lamp cover, and then connecting the light-emitting body connection structure to the opening of the lamp cover; step S3: inserting one light-emitting body connection structure of another conductive wire into the other opening of the lamp cover through an electrical connection port, aligning and abutting the electrical connection port with the other end of the light-emitting body, and then connecting the light-emitting body connection structure to the opening of the lamp cover and completely inserting the electrical connection port into the other end of the light-emitting body; and step S4: assembling the lamp body at the other end of the conductive wire in the order of steps S1, S2, and S3, and completing the installation of the lamp string. Effect of the Invention

[0018] The present invention has the following advantageous effects over the prior art.

[0019] 1. The light-emitting element connection structure of the present invention has an electrical connection port protruding from one end surface of the terminal body. During installation, the light-emitting element connection structure is first inserted into one end of the light-emitting element, and then the light-emitting element is inserted into the lamp cover through one opening of the lamp cover, and then the light-emitting element connection structure is connected to the opening of the lamp cover. The electrical connection port of the other light-emitting body connection structure may be deeply inserted into the other opening of the lamp cover, and the light-emitting body has already been installed in the lamp cover. In the aligned installation state, the length of the two light-emitting body connection structures to insert the light-emitting body is compatible with the installation length of the lamp cover, so that the other end of the light-emitting body is close to the other opening of the lamp cover and can be inserted into the other opening of the lamp cover through the electrical connection port. Since the electrical connection port is smaller than the opening of the lamp cover, the orientation of the electrical connection port can be movably adjusted within the opening, which facilitates alignment with the electrical connection plug of the lamp body, and at the same time completes the installation of the other light-emitting body connection structure with the other opening of the lamp cover, thereby achieving complete insertion of the electrical connection port and the other end of the light-emitting body, which effectively realizes the rapid alignment and installation of the light-emitting body by the light-emitting body connection structure in the lamp cover, and improves the efficiency of the assembly work.

[0020] 2. The light-emitting body connection structure of the present invention has a male screw on the outside of the terminal body, a ring-shaped locking edge on the outside of the other end face of the terminal body, and is electrically connected to the electrical connection port by a wire passing through the other end of the terminal body, the electrical connection port on one end face of the terminal body can be inserted into the lamp cover, and the wire on the other end face can extend to the outside to connect a conductor or a transformer, and a manual opening tool is provided on the end face connected to the terminal body by the wire, and the terminal body is effectively screwed into the opening of the lamp cover by holding the manual opening tool in hand and rotating the terminal body, thereby avoiding the difficulty of generating rotation force when the entire terminal body is rotated by the circular wire, and the light-emitting body connection structure is combined with a rotatably insertable plug that fits the lamp body, so that when the electrical connection port aligns the electrical connection plug of the light-emitting body, it can be screwed into the terminal body along the thread of the opening, and at the same time, the light-emitting body connection structure and the light-emitting body can be inserted. In particular, the manual opener can act as a reinforcing member for the connection between the wire and the terminal body to prevent cut-outs at the connection and to improve the service life of the connection between the wire and the terminal body.

[0021] 3. The illuminant of the present invention includes an illuminant having a wiring input end plug and a wiring output end plug respectively connected to both ends, and both ends can be matched and inserted into two illuminant connection structures, and the two illuminant connection structures can be respectively installed in two openings of the lamp cover, and the electrical connection ports of the two illuminant connection structures can respectively fix the plugs at both ends of the illuminant, and also realize electrical connection, which is convenient for installation and removal.

[0022] 4. In the present invention, in order to make the light emission of the light-emitting element uniform, the tape light is wrapped around the outside of the bracket, and the inside of the bracket can be used to fix and position the circuit board, and both ends of the circuit board can be fixedly connected to the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug respectively, or can be electrically connected thereto, and when the light-emitting element connection structure is inserted into the bracket, the circuit board can function as an effective support, and the light-emitting element connection structure can be effectively inserted into the bracket, or both ends of the bracket can be fixedly connected to the wiring input terminal plug and the wiring output terminal plug respectively, or can also serve as an effective support.

[0023] 5. The installation method of the lamp string of the present invention includes first inserting an illuminant into one illuminant connection structure, inserting it into one opening of the lamp cover corresponding to the opening, and fixing the illuminant connection structure to the opening. Then, inserting another illuminant connection structure into the other opening of the lamp cover through the protruding electrical connection port, connecting the other end of the illuminant with an electrical connection plug, and aligning the other end. Then, attaching the illuminant connection structure to the other opening of the lamp cover, the insertion of the other illuminant connection structure and the other end of the illuminant is completed. Then, by respectively connecting two illuminant connection structures to both ends of a wire, another lamp body is further installed, thereby forming a series installation of multiple lamp bodies, which is a simple process, convenient for fitting the illuminant connection structure to the lamp body, and effectively improving the assembly efficiency of the lamp string. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a lamp body in the embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a light-emitting body connection structure in an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a structural schematic diagram in which a ring-shaped locking edge is added to the light-emitting body connection structure in the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a lamp cover in the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a light-emitting body in an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a lamp string in an embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram of a step of attaching a lamp body by a light-emitting body connecting structure in a lamp cover; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] In order to make the technical solution of the present invention more understandable to those skilled in the art, the technical solution of the embodiments of the present invention will be described below clearly and completely with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, but not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without labor worthy of inventive step are all included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] It should be explained that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" or "mounted" to another component, it may be mounted directly or indirectly on the other component, and when a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it may be connected directly or indirectly to the other component.

[0027] It should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are merely for ease of explanation and simplification of the description of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or parts referred to must have a specific orientation and be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0028] Additionally, the terms "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying a relative importance or number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a "first" or "second" feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the present description, "plurality" and "several" mean two or more than two, unless otherwise specified.

[0029] The structures, scales, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings in this specification are merely for the understanding and viewing of those familiar with the technology in accordance with the contents disclosed in this specification, and are not intended to limit the limiting conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, any modification of the structure, change in proportionality, or adjustment of size that does not have a substantial technical meaning and does not affect the effects and objectives that can be achieved by the present invention are all included in the scope that can be covered by the technical contents disclosed by the present invention.

[0030] Working Example The present embodiment aims to solve the problem that it is difficult to adjust the positioning and installation of the light emitter in the conventional terminal, which makes the assembly difficult and the work efficiency low. The light emitter connection structure of the present invention has an electrical connection port protruding from one end surface of the terminal body, so that during installation, the light emitter connection structure is first inserted into one end of the light emitter, and then the light emitter is inserted into the lamp cover through one opening of the lamp cover, and then the light emitter connection structure is connected to the opening of the lamp cover.

[0031] The electrical connection port of the other light-emitting body connection structure may be deeply inserted into the other opening of the lamp cover, and the light-emitting body has already been installed in the lamp cover. In the aligned installation state, the length of the two light-emitting body connection structures to insert the light-emitting body is compatible with the installation length of the lamp cover, so that the other end of the light-emitting body is close to the other opening of the lamp cover and can be inserted into the other opening of the lamp cover through the electrical connection port. Since the electrical connection port is smaller than the opening of the lamp cover, the orientation of the electrical connection port can be movably adjusted within the opening, which facilitates alignment with the electrical connection plug of the lamp body, and at the same time completes the installation of the other light-emitting body connection structure with the other opening of the lamp cover, thereby achieving complete insertion of the electrical connection port and the other end of the light-emitting body, which effectively realizes the rapid alignment and installation of the light-emitting body connection structure in the cover of the light-emitting body, and improves the efficiency of the assembly work.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, the lamp body includes a lamp cover 2, a light-emitting body connection structure, and a light-emitting body 31 that can be stored in the lamp cover 2. The lamp cover 2 has an accommodating chamber inside and an opening 22 communicating with the accommodating chamber outside. The opening 22 includes a connection input end opening and a connection output end opening. The light-emitting body connection structure includes a connection terminal 1. The connection terminal 1 includes a terminal body 11 that fits the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 and an electrical connection port 12. The terminal body 11 is detachably connected to the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2. The electrical connection port 12 is connected to the terminal body 11. is protruding from one end surface of the terminal body 11, and is made smaller than the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 so that the electrical connection port 12 can penetrate deep into the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 and be aligned with and inserted into a suitable light-emitting body. Electrical connection plugs 32 that fit the electrical connection ports 12 are provided on both ends of the light-emitting body 31, respectively. The light-emitting body 31 is placed in the accommodation chamber, and when connected to the lamp cover 2 via the two light-emitting body connection structures, the electrical connection plugs 32 on both ends of the light-emitting body 31 are inserted into the electrical connection ports 12 of the two light-emitting body connection structures, respectively.

[0033] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the terminal body 11 has a male thread 111 on the outside thereof, the opening 22 has a female thread that matches the male thread 111, and the electrical connection port 12 includes a plug that can be rotatably inserted.

[0034] It should be noted that the rotatably insertable plug may adopt a manner in which a male plug socket and a female plug socket are fitted together, and the plug may be a plug adopting a cylindrical joint such as an earphone plug, a DC plug, an audio plug, etc., which realizes the support and fixation and electrical connection for the light emitting body 31, and during the insertion process, the male plug socket or the female plug socket can be rotated arbitrarily, and the male plug socket or the female plug socket can still maintain the electrical connection.

[0035] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the terminal further includes a wire 13, which passes through the other end of the terminal body 11 and is electrically connected to the electrical connection port 12. 3, a ring-shaped locking edge 112 is provided on the outside of the other end face of the terminal body 11. It should be noted that the ring-shaped locking edge 112 is for locking the outside of the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 so that the terminal body 11 is not excessively screwed into the opening 22.

[0036] In addition, a suitable lamp cover 2 may be provided with a countersunk groove that is compatible with the ring-shaped locking edge 112, thereby allowing the ring-shaped locking edge 112 to engage into the countersunk groove, making the surface of the ring-shaped locking edge 112 flush with the surface of the lamp cover 2, and maintaining a beautiful appearance.

[0037] It should be noted that the wire 13 passes through the other end of the terminal body 11 and is electrically connected to the electrical connection port 12, and the electrical connection port 12 provided on one end face of the terminal body 11 can be inserted into the lamp cover 2, and the wire 13 provided on the other end face can extend outward to connect a conductor 4 or a transformer.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 3, in order to facilitate screwing the terminal body 11 into or out of the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2, the lamp body 3 of this embodiment further includes a manual opening tool 14, which is provided on one side of the end of the wire 13 or on both sides of the end of the wire 13 and connected to the end face of the terminal body.

[0039] A manual opening tool 14 is provided on the end surface connected to the terminal body 11 by the wire 13. By holding the manual opening tool 14 in one hand and rotating the terminal body 11, the terminal body 11 can be effectively screwed into the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2. By rotating the entire terminal body 11 with the circular wire 13, it is possible to avoid the generation of force to rotate the terminal body 11. In addition, by combining the light-emitting body connection structure with a rotatable plug that fits the light-emitting body 31, when the electrical connection port 12 aligns the plug of the light-emitting body 31, the light-emitting body connection structure and the electrical connection plug of the light-emitting body 31 can be inserted at the same time as being screwed into the terminal body 11 along the thread of the opening 22. The manual opening tool 14 can also be used as a reinforcing member for the connection point between the wire 13 and the terminal body 11, so as to prevent the occurrence of cross sections at the connection point and improve the service life of the connection point between the wire 13 and the terminal body 11.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp cover 2 includes a lamp cover main body 21 through which light can pass, and an accommodating chamber is provided inside the lamp cover main body 21. The opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 includes a wiring input end opening and a wiring output end opening, and the wiring input end opening and the wiring output end opening are each connected to the accommodating chamber.

[0041] The lamp cover 2 in this embodiment is a one-piece circular lamp cover 2, and in some embodiments, a square or cylindrical lamp cover 2 may be adopted, which can be selected according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In addition, the wiring input end opening and the wiring output end opening provided on the lamp cover 2 in this embodiment may be installed symmetrically or asymmetrically, but the axial directions of the wiring input end opening and the wiring output end opening respectively correspond to the electrical connection plug 32 of the light-emitting body 31.

[0043] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the electrical connection plug 32 includes a wiring input end plug 321 and a wiring output end plug 322, and the wiring input end plug 321 and the wiring output end plug 322 are provided at both ends of the light-emitting body 31, respectively, and the power input end and the power output end of the light-emitting body 31 are electrically connected to the wiring input end plug 321 and the wiring output end plug 322, respectively.

[0044] 5, in order to improve the uniformity of the light emitted by the light source 31 in the lamp cover 2, the light source 31 in this embodiment includes a tape light 311 and a bracket 312, and the tape light 311 is wrapped around the outside of the bracket 312. It should be noted that the tape light 311 includes uniformly installed miniature light bulbs or LED lamps and includes a flexible and bendable outer material, such as a rubber sleeve or plastic. The tape light 311 has a self-adhesive adhesive and can be easily attached to the bracket 312.

[0045] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the light emitter 31 of this embodiment further includes a circuit board 313, the inside of the bracket 312 is hollow, the circuit board 313 is provided inside the bracket 312, the circuit board 313 is electrically connected to the tape light 311, a wiring input end plug 321 and a wiring output end plug 322 are fixed to both ends of the circuit board 313, and the input end and the output end of the circuit board 313 are electrically connected to the wiring input end plug 321 and the wiring output end plug 322, respectively. Note that the bracket 312 of this embodiment may be cylindrical, the cylindrical outer ring can be attached to the tape light 311, and the inside of the cylinder can accommodate the circuit board 313. In some embodiments, the wiring input end plug 321 and the wiring output end plug 322 can be further fixed to both ends of the bracket 312.

[0046] It should be noted that the illuminant in this embodiment may be a long lamp bar, and a wiring input end plug 321 and a wiring output end plug 322 are fixed to both ends of the lamp bar, respectively, and electrically connected.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 6, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a lamp string. The lamp string includes several of the above-mentioned lamp bodies 3 and several conductive wires 4, and one of the luminous body connecting structures in each lamp body 3 and one of the luminous body connecting structures in an adjacent lamp body 3 are electrically connected to each other via the conductive wires 4, such that several of the lamp covers 2 are respectively connected in series via the conductive wires 4.

[0048] It should be noted that the wire 13 of the light-emitting body connecting structure is extended and connected to another light-emitting body connecting structure, and the wire 13 may be the conductive wire 4 mentioned above.

[0049] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the conductive wire 4 is provided with a hanging device 41, which may be a ring, and may be hung on a suitable hook for better decoration.

[0050] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for installing the above lamp string, which, as shown in FIG. 7, includes the following steps S1 to S4. In S1, first, one light-emitting body connection structure of one conducting wire 4 is inserted into one end of one light-emitting body 31; in S2, the light-emitting body 31 is then inserted into the lamp cover 2 through one opening 22 of the lamp cover 2, and the light-emitting body connection structure is then connected to the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2; in S3, one light-emitting body connection structure of the other conducting wire 4 is inserted into the other opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 through the electrical connection port 12, and the electrical connection port 12 is aligned and abutted against the other end of the light-emitting body 31, and the light-emitting body connection structure is then connected to the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2, and the electrical connection port 12 is completely inserted into the other end of the light-emitting body 31; in S4, using the same principle, the lamp body 3 at the other end of the conducting wire 4 is assembled in the order of steps S1, S2, and S3, thereby completing the installation of the lamp string.

[0051] It should be noted that in the lamp string installation method of this embodiment, the connection between the illuminant connection structure and the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 is a screw connection, and in some embodiments, the connection between the illuminant connection structure and the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 can also be an insertion snap-fit ​​connection. However, the screw connection method makes the connection point fixed and strong, and not easy to come off. Even when placed outdoors, the screw connection method has good sealing performance, good waterproof effect, and better protection effect for the lamp body.

[0052] In step S3, the illuminant connection structure is connected to the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2, and the electrical connection port 12 is completely inserted into the other end of the illuminant 31. It should be noted that the electrical connection port 12 is first aligned and abutted with the other end of the illuminant 31, and then the illuminant connection structure is screwed into the opening 22 of the lamp cover 2, and the screwing process is the process of the electrical connection port 12 being inserted into the other end of the illuminant 31, and when it reaches a dead end, the electrical connection port 12 is completely inserted into the other end of the illuminant 31.

[0053] In the lamp string installation method of this embodiment, the light emitting body 31 is first inserted into the light emitting body connection structure, and then inserted into one of the openings 22 of the lamp cover 2 corresponding to the light emitting body connection structure, and the light emitting body connection structure is fixed to the opening 22, and then inserted into the other opening 22 of the lamp cover 2 through the electrical connection port 12 protruding from another light emitting body connection structure, and the other end plug of the light emitting body 31 is engaged and aligned, and then the light emitting body connection structure is attached to the other opening 22 of the lamp cover 2, so that the insertion of the other light emitting body connection structure and the other end of the light emitting body 31 can be completed at the same time. By respectively connecting two light emitting body connection structures to both ends of one conductive wire 4, another lamp body 3 can be further attached, so that a series installation of a plurality of lamp covers 2 can be formed, which is a simple process, and the engagement of the light emitting body connection structure and the light emitting body 31 is convenient, and the assembly efficiency of the lamp string is effectively improved.

[0054] Those skilled in the art can implement or use the present invention with the above description of the disclosed embodiments. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 Wiring terminal 11 Terminal body 111 Male thread 112 Ring-shaped locking edge 12 Electrical connection port 13 Wire rod, 14 Manual opening tool 2 Lamp cover 21 Lamp cover main body 22 Aperture 3 Lamp body 31 Luminous object 311 Tape Light 312 Bracket 313 Circuit Board 32 Electrical connection plug 321 Wiring input plug 322 Wiring output plug 4 conductors 41 Hanging device

Claims

1. A lamp body, The lamp includes a lamp cover, a light-emitting body connection structure, and a light-emitting body that can be housed in the lamp cover, A receiving chamber is provided inside the lamp cover, and an opening communicating with the receiving chamber is provided outside the lamp cover, the opening including a connection input end opening and a connection output end opening; The light emitting body connection structure includes a connection terminal, the connection terminal including a terminal body that fits into the opening and an electrical connection port; the terminal body is removably connected to the opening; The electrical connection port is protruded from one end surface of the terminal body, and the diameter of the electrical connection port is smaller than the diameter of the opening of the lamp cover so that the electrical connection port can be inserted into the opening of the lamp cover and aligned with a corresponding light-emitting body; A lamp body characterized in that electrical connection plugs that fit the electrical connection ports are provided on both ends of the light-emitting body, the light-emitting body is placed in the accommodation chamber, and when connected to an opening of the lamp cover via the two light-emitting body connection structures, the electrical connection plugs on both ends of the light-emitting body are inserted into the electrical connection ports of the two light-emitting body connection structures, respectively.

2. 2. The lamp body according to claim 1, wherein the terminal body has an external thread on the outside thereof, the opening has an internal thread that matches the external thread, and the electrical connection port includes a plug that can be rotatably inserted.

3. 3. The lamp body according to claim 2, further comprising a wire, the wire passing through the other end of the terminal body and electrically connected to the electrical connection port.

4. 4. The lamp body according to claim 3, wherein a ring-shaped locking edge is provided on the outer side of the other end face of the terminal body.

5. 4. The lamp body according to claim 3, further comprising a manual opening tool, the manual opening tool being provided on one side of the end of the wire or on both sides of the end of the wire, and connected to an end face of the terminal body.

6. 2. The lamp body according to claim 1, wherein the electrical connection plug includes a wiring input end plug and a wiring output end plug, the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug are respectively provided at both ends of the light-emitting body, and the power input end and the power output end of the light-emitting body are electrically connected to the wiring input end plug and the wiring output end plug, respectively.

7. 7. The lamp body according to claim 6, wherein the light emitter includes a tape light and a bracket, and the tape light is wrapped around the bracket.

8. The lamp body of claim 7, further comprising a circuit board, the inside of the bracket being hollow, the circuit board being arranged inside the bracket and electrically connected to the tape light, the connection input end plug and the connection output end plug being fixed to both ends of the circuit board, respectively, and the input end and output end of the circuit board being electrically connected to the connection input end plug and the connection output end plug, respectively.

9. Several lamp bodies according to claim 1; [0023] a number of conductors; A lamp string, characterized in that one of the light-emitting body connection structures in each lamp body and one of the light-emitting body connection structures in an adjacent lamp body are electrically connected to each other via the conductor so that several of the lamp covers are connected in series via the conductor.

10. The lamp string according to claim 9 , wherein the conductive wire is provided with a hanger.

11. First, in step S1, one light-emitting body connection structure of one conductive wire is inserted into one end of one light-emitting body; Next, in step S2, the light emitter is inserted into the lamp cover through one of the openings of the lamp cover, and then the light emitter connection structure is connected to the opening of the lamp cover; Step S3: inserting one of the light-emitting body connecting structures of the other conductive wire into the other opening of the lamp cover through the electrical connection port, aligning and abutting the electrical connection port with the other end of the light-emitting body, and then connecting the light-emitting body connecting structure to the opening of the lamp cover and completely inserting the electrical connection port into the other end of the light-emitting body; and step S4 of assembling a lamp body at the other end of the conducting wire in the order of steps S1, S2, and S3, thereby completing the installation of the lamp string.

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