Flexible anti-glare light tape

Abstract

To provide a flexible light tape having flexibility and anti-glare properties. [Solution] The light tape includes a flexible tube and a flexible support member (2) housed within the tube. The flexible support member is configured with multiple mounting bases (21) arranged at a predetermined interval, with adjacent mounting bases connected to each other by connecting portions (22). A flexible light-emitting module is provided on the flexible support member, and the module includes multiple light-emitting units, with adjacent light-emitting units connected to each other via flexible portions. The light-emitting units are fixed on the mounting base, and the connecting portions are positioned on the corresponding flexible portions. When the light tape is bent, the connecting portions and flexible portions work together, causing the flexible support member, flexible light-emitting module, and flexible tube to bend in sync. Conventional light tapes have a rigid structure using an aluminum outer frame, which makes them inflexible, making them difficult to install on curved or irregular surfaces, and they also have problems with insufficient anti-glare performance.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting device, and more particularly to a flexible light tape with anti-glare properties. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional light tapes mainly combine a hard aluminum outer frame with a hard LED light bar structure, and typically have a secondary optical lens on the LED light-emitting element to provide anti-glare functionality, and are further equipped with a separate frosted cover or grid-type anti-glare cover.

[0003] However, such a configuration has the following drawbacks. Although aluminum has excellent heat dissipation properties, it is heavy and inflexible, making it difficult to attach to curved or curved surfaces, greatly limiting the range of applications. Furthermore, the anti-glare effect is highly dependent on the precision and quality of the lens and anti-glare cover, and if low-quality optical materials or a simplified structure are used to reduce costs, sufficient anti-glare performance cannot be achieved, resulting in problems such as glare and uneven light. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least part of the above problems and to provide a flexible light tape that is flexible and has high anti-glare performance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention provides a flexible anti-glare flexible light tape, which comprises a flexible tube and a flexible support housed within the flexible tube. The flexible support is configured by arranging a plurality of mounting bases in sequence at predetermined intervals, with adjacent mounting bases connected to each other by connecting portions. A flexible light emitting module is provided on the flexible support, and the light emitting module includes a plurality of light emitting sections, and adjacent light emitting sections are connected to each other via flexible sections. The light emitting portion is fixed on a mounting base, and the connecting portion is positioned on the corresponding flexible portion. When the light tape is bent, the connecting portion and the flexible portion cooperate to cause the flexible support, the flexible light-emitting module, and the flexible tube to bend in sync.

[0006] Preferably, the flexible portion includes downwardly recessed U-shaped structures, with U-shaped notches formed between adjacent U-shaped structures.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting portion is a straight connecting rod, and both ends of the straight connecting rod are connected to two adjacent mounting bases, respectively.

[0008] Preferably, when the flexible light emitting module is attached to a flexible support, the linear connecting rod is positioned within the U-shaped notch.

[0009] Preferably, a silicone honeycomb net strip is attached to the light emitting surface of the flexible tube.

[0010] Preferably, the light emitting section includes a flexible substrate and a light emitting element mounted on the substrate.

[0011] Preferably, the silicone honeycomb net strip can be adhesively fixed to the light emitting surface.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting base has positioning grooves along the longitudinal direction, and both side edges of the flexible substrate are fitted into and held in the positioning grooves. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The combination of a flexible support, flexible light-emitting modules, and flexible tubes eliminates the need for the conventional heavy and rigid aluminum outer frame, and allows the entire light strip to bend freely in multiple directions, making it possible to install it on a variety of curved surfaces and irregular locations, fundamentally overcoming the application limitations of conventional structures.

[0014] The silicone honeycomb net strip replaces the traditional complex structure of a "lens + independent anti-glare cover." The honeycomb structure efficiently diffuses and divides the light from a point light source, completely eliminating harsh glare and light spots and forming a uniform, soft, flicker-free continuous light band. This significantly improves light quality and effectively prevents problems such as reduced anti-glare performance caused by the use of low-quality diffusing materials, creating a high-quality, comfortable lighting environment. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] The above-mentioned components and / or additional features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and can be easily understood by describing the embodiments with reference to the drawings shown below.

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first assembled state of the flexible support and flexible light emitting module according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a second assembled state of the flexible carrier and flexible light emitting module according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 3] 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a third assembly state of the flexible carrier and flexible light emitting module according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a fourth assembled state of the flexible carrier and flexible light emitting module according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first assembled state of the flexible tube, flexible support, and flexible light-emitting module according to the present invention; [Figure 6]3 is a schematic diagram showing a second assembled state of the flexible tube, flexible support and flexible light-emitting module according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a schematic diagram showing a third assembly state of the flexible tube, flexible support, and flexible light-emitting module according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 8] 10 is a schematic diagram showing a fourth assembled state of the flexible tube, flexible support and flexible light-emitting module according to the present invention; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] In this section, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings. In the embodiments shown in the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions.

[0018] The orientation of the drawings does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention, but is merely a reference for understanding preferred embodiments. The positional relationship of the illustrated product parts can be changed, and the number of parts can be increased or decreased, or the structure can be simplified.

[0019] The "connection" described in the specification or the "connection relationship" between parts shown in the drawings should be understood as a concept that includes any of fixed connection, detachable connection, and integral connection. These connections may be direct connections or indirect connections via intermediate members. Those skilled in the art can select and substitute screw connections, caulking connections, soldering, fitting, plugging, or other appropriate connection means for various embodiments depending on the specific configuration and usage environment.

[0020] Terms indicating directions such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "upper," and "lower" used in the specification, as well as the orientation of each part shown in the drawings, are used for the convenience of explanation and do not limit the structure of the present invention. Members may be in direct contact with each other, or may be in contact with each other via other components. "Above" does not necessarily mean directly above in the vertical direction, but may also refer to being diagonally above or at a higher position than other members. Terms indicating other directions can be interpreted in the same way.

[0021] The materials of the components having a substantial shape shown in the specification and drawings may be metallic, non-metallic, or other synthetic materials. Various machining methods, such as press working, forging, casting, wire cutting, laser cutting, injection molding, numerically controlled cutting (NC machining), three-dimensional modeling, and machining, may be used to manufacture the components having a substantial shape. Those skilled in the art can appropriately select or combine these materials and machining methods depending on requirements such as processing conditions, cost, and precision. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned materials and processing methods.

[0022] The present invention provides a flexible light tape having flexible antiglare properties, and includes a flexible tube 1 and a flexible support body 2 housed within the flexible tube 1. The flexible support body 2 is configured by sequentially arranging a plurality of mounting bases 21 at predetermined intervals, and adjacent mounting bases 21 are connected to each other by connecting portions 22. A flexible light emitting module 3 is provided on the flexible support 2, and the flexible light emitting module 3 includes a plurality of light emitting units 31, and adjacent light emitting units 31 are connected to each other via flexible units 32. The light emitting units 31 are fixed on a mounting base 21, and the connecting units 22 are positioned on the corresponding flexible units 32. When the light tape is bent, the connecting portion 22 and the flexible portion 32 act in cooperation with each other, and the flexible support body 2, the flexible light-emitting module 3 and the flexible tube 1 are configured to bend in sync.

[0023] Preferably, the flexible portion 32 includes downwardly recessed U-shaped structures 321, and U-shaped notches 322 are formed between adjacent U-shaped structures 321.

[0024] Preferably, the connecting portion 22 is a linear connecting rod, and both ends of the linear connecting rod are connected to two adjacent mounting bases 21, respectively.

[0025] Preferably, when the flexible light-emitting module 3 is mounted on the flexible support 2 , the straight connecting rod is positioned within the U-shaped notch 322 .

[0026] Preferably, a silicone honeycomb net strip 4 is attached to the light emitting surface 1-1 of the flexible tube 1.

[0027] Preferably, the light emitting unit 31 includes a flexible circuit board 311 and a light emitting element 312 mounted on the flexible circuit board 311 .

[0028] Preferably, the silicone honeycomb net strip 4 can be fixed by adhesive on the light emitting surface 1-1.

[0029] Preferably, the mounting base 21 has positioning grooves 5 along the longitudinal direction, and both side edges of the flexible circuit board 311 are fitted into the positioning grooves 5 and held therein.

[0030] The working principle of the present invention is as follows.

[0031] As shown in Figure 5, the flexible tube 1 is preferably a soft tube made of silicone. An installation space 1-2 is formed inside the flexible tube 1, and the assembled flexible support 2 and flexible light-emitting module 3 are mounted in the installation space 1-2. The installation space 1-2 can be sealed by attaching installation end caps 1-3 to both ends of the flexible tube 1.

[0032] In the first embodiment, the flexible support 2 is integrally formed by injection molding using a plastic material, and has a plurality of mounting bases 21, with adjacent mounting bases 21 being connected to each other by a straight connecting rod.

[0033] The flexible light-emitting module 3 is a strip-shaped member made of a soft plastic substrate, and includes a plurality of light-emitting sections 31. Flexible sections 32 are formed between adjacent light-emitting sections 31, and in the first embodiment, the flexible sections 32 include U-shaped structures 321 recessed downward, and U-shaped notches 322 are formed between adjacent U-shaped structures 321.

[0034] When the flexible light emitting module 3 is mounted on the flexible support body 2 , the straight connecting rod is fitted into the U-shaped notch 322 .

[0035] When the light strip needs to be bent, an external force first acts on the flexible tube 1, which then drives the flexible support 2 and the flexible light-emitting module 3 to bend simultaneously. The mounting base 21 and connecting portion 22 of the flexible support body 2 simultaneously undergo bending deformation, and the flexible portion 32 and flexible circuit board 311 of the flexible light emitting module 3 also undergo bending deformation. The connecting portion 22 of the flexible support body 2 and the flexible portion 32 of the flexible light emitting module 3 both function as predetermined mechanically weakened portions. For example, the flexible portion 32 of the flexible light emitting module 3 (i.e., the U-shaped structure 321 and the U-shaped notch 322) concentrates bending stress in these specific areas and guides the deformation, thereby concentrating the stress within the maximum allowable deformation range. This prevents unexpected random stress from occurring in other portions of the flexible circuit board 311, particularly the solder joints of the light emitting element 312, significantly improving the flexibility durability and reliability of the overall product.

[0036] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention further provides a silicone honeycomb net strip 4 on the light-emitting surface 1-1 of the flexible tube 1. The installation of the silicone honeycomb net strip 4 can disperse and mix point light sources, and the honeycomb structure can diffuse and reflect and divide the emitted light, eliminating piercing glare and creating a uniform, soft, and continuous neon-like lighting effect. The silicone honeycomb net strip 4 can be fixed on the light-emitting surface 1-1 of the flexible tube 1 by adhesive means.

[0037] Furthermore, based on the above technical solution, the present invention provides a positioning groove 5 along the longitudinal direction of the mounting base 21, and the two side edges of the flexible circuit board 311 are fitted and held in the positioning groove 5. This configuration effectively prevents the flexible circuit board 311 from moving laterally or becoming displaced during subsequent use.

[0038] The combination of a flexible support, flexible light-emitting modules, and flexible tubes eliminates the need for the conventional heavy and rigid aluminum outer frame, and allows the entire light strip to bend freely in multiple directions, making it possible to install it on a variety of curved surfaces and irregular locations, fundamentally overcoming the application limitations of conventional structures.

[0039] The silicone honeycomb net strip replaces the traditional complex structure of a lens and a separate anti-glare cover. The honeycomb structure efficiently diffuses and divides the light from a point light source, completely eliminating harsh glare and light spots and forming a uniform, soft, flicker-free, continuous light band. This significantly improves light quality and effectively prevents problems such as reduced anti-glare performance caused by the use of low-quality diffusing materials, creating a high-quality, comfortable lighting environment.

[0040] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Based on the content described in this specification, those skilled in the art can make various changes, modifications, substitutions, or variations without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention as set forth in the claims. Therefore, the detailed description of the specific embodiments shown in this specification and the drawings is merely an example for understanding the present invention and does not limit the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the scope of the utility model claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1. Flexible tube 1-1 Light-emitting surface 1-2 Installation space 1-3 Mounting end cap 2...Flexible support 21...Mounting base 22.....connecting portion (straight-shaped connecting rod) 3. Flexible light emitting module 31 Light-emitting part 311...Flexible circuit board 312...Light emitting element (LED chip) 32...Flexible part 321...U-shaped structure 322 U-shaped notch 4. Silicone honeycomb net strip 5. Positioning groove

Claims

1. A flexible light tape having a flexible anti-glare property, The device comprises a flexible tube (1) and a flexible support (2) housed within the flexible tube (1), The flexible support (2) is configured by sequentially arranging a plurality of mounting bases (21) at predetermined intervals, and adjacent mounting bases (21) are connected to each other by connecting portions (22), A flexible light-emitting module (3) is provided on the flexible support (2), and the flexible light-emitting module (3) includes a plurality of light-emitting sections (31), and adjacent light-emitting sections (31) are connected to each other via flexible sections (32); The light emitting portion (31) is fixed on the mounting base (21), and the connecting portion (22) is positioned on a corresponding flexible portion (32); When the light tape is bent, the connecting portion (22) and the flexible portion (32) work together, and the flexible support (2), the flexible light-emitting module (3), and the flexible tube (1) are bent in sync. A flexible light tape having flexibility and antiglare properties.

2. The flexible portion (32) includes downwardly recessed U-shaped structures (321), and U-shaped notches (322) are formed between adjacent U-shaped structures (321).

2. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 1.

3. The connecting portion (22) is a straight connecting rod, and both ends of the straight connecting rod are connected to two adjacent mounting bases (21), respectively.

3. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 2.

4. When the flexible light emitting module (3) is mounted on the flexible support (2), the linear connecting rod is positioned within the U-shaped notch (322).

4. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 3.

5. A silicone honeycomb net strip (4) is attached to the light-emitting surface (1-1) of the flexible tube (1).

2. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 1.

6. The light emitting unit (31) includes a flexible circuit board (311) and a light emitting element (312) mounted on the flexible circuit board (311).

2. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 1.

7. The silicone honeycomb net strip (4) is fixed on the light emitting surface (1-1) by adhesive means.

6. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 5.

8. The mounting base (21) has positioning grooves (5) along the longitudinal direction, and both side edges of the flexible circuit board (311) are fitted and held in the positioning grooves (5).

7. The flexible antiglare light tape according to claim 6.

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