Illuminated switch plate cover

Abstract

This illuminated switch plate cover provides supplemental lighting indoors or outdoors at night or in areas with insufficient ambient light, serves as a reminder to turn off lights, prevents wasted energy and costs, and achieves energy savings and carbon dioxide emission reductions. [Solution] The switch plate includes a switch plate 1 and at least one light-emitting element 2. At least one opening 11 is provided on the periphery of a switch opening slot 12 provided in the switch plate, and a light-emitting element is incorporated into each opening. The light-emitting element is a substrate 22 equipped with LEDs 21, and the LEDs on each substrate are arranged in the openings 11 provided in the switch plate. Electrical connection parts 24 are provided between each substrate, and a power line 23 that can be connected to the power port of the switch 31 is provided on one of the substrates. The switch is attached to the switch fixing base plate 3, and the switch plate and the switch fixing base plate are joined together to form a single unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a switch plate cover, and in particular, to a light-emitting switch plate cover that provides auxiliary lighting in indoor or outdoor environments at night or when ambient light is insufficient, can alert users to forgetting to turn off the lights, prevent waste of energy and costs, and achieve the effects of energy conservation and carbon dioxide emissions reduction.

Background Art

[0002] Currently, in many switch designs, small low-light indicator lights are provided on the switch buttons to enhance visibility, allowing users to easily find the position of the switch and perform on / off operations, thus ensuring safety. However, such small low-light indicator lights only enable the confirmation of the switch position and do not have a lighting function to prevent accidental collisions with objects and injuries. There is also a design that provides a light-emitting source on the power socket. This aims to achieve a lighting effect by arranging a light-emitting element inside the power socket panel and equipped with a light sensor circuit to activate the power supply and light up the light-emitting element when the surroundings are dark. However, this structure is complex and costly. Moreover, since the light-emitting element is inside the power socket panel, the light source emitted by the light-emitting element is blocked by the power socket panel, resulting in a decrease in brightness and insufficient lighting effect.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] In view of the practical difficulties and drawbacks to be improved in the above-mentioned prior art, the inventor of the present invention aimed to provide an innovative design to improve the practical effect. Based on the professional technical knowledge and practical experience accumulated over many years in the design, manufacture, and sale of related products, through repeated research, study, design, and trial production, the light-emitting switch plate cover of the present invention was completed and provided to users.

[0004] The objective of this invention is to provide an illuminated switch plate cover that provides auxiliary lighting indoors or outdoors at night or in areas with insufficient ambient light, serves as a reminder to turn off lights, prevents wasted energy and costs, and achieves energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction effects. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This invention relates to a light-emitting switch plate cover, and includes a switch plate and at least one light-emitting element. At least one opening is provided around the periphery of the switch opening slot provided in the switch plate, and a light-emitting element is mounted in each opening. The light-emitting element may be a substrate equipped with LEDs, and the LEDs on each substrate are arranged in the openings provided in the switch plate. Electrical connections are provided between each substrate, and one of the substrates is further provided with a power line that can be connected to the power port of the switch. After the switch is mounted on the switch mounting plate, the power line provided on one of the substrates is connected to the switch power port, and the switch plate is then integrally coupled with the switch mounting plate. When the switch is pressed to turn on the power, power is supplied to the LEDs on each substrate simultaneously, and the LEDs on each substrate light up and emit light. This not only provides auxiliary lighting at night or indoors or outdoors where ambient light is insufficient, but also serves as a reminder to turn off the lights, prevents waste of energy and money, and achieves the objectives of energy saving and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

[0006] In another embodiment of the present invention, a switch plate is included and at least one light-emitting element is provided, wherein at least one non-penetrating recess is provided around the periphery of the switch opening slot in the switch plate. A thin translucent portion is formed within these recesses, and a light-emitting element is incorporated into each recess. The light-emitting element may be a substrate equipped with LEDs, and the LEDs on each substrate are arranged within the recesses. Electrical connections are provided between the substrates, and one of the substrates is further provided with a power line that can be connected to a switch power port. After attaching the switch to the switch mounting plate and connecting the power lines of the substrates to the switch power port, the switch plate and the mounting plate are joined together to form a single unit. When the switch is pressed to turn on the power, power is supplied to the LEDs on each substrate simultaneously, causing the LEDs to light up and emit light. The light from the LEDs is projected to the outside through the relatively thin translucent portion formed within the non-penetrating recess. This not only provides auxiliary lighting in indoor and outdoor areas at night or where ambient light is insufficient, but also has the effect of indicating that the lights are still on, preventing waste of energy and costs, and further achieving the objectives of energy saving and carbon dioxide emission reduction.

[0007] The main purpose of this invention is to provide auxiliary lighting in indoor and outdoor areas at night or in dimly lit areas by providing at least one opening around the periphery of a switch opening slot in a switch plate, placing a light-emitting element in each opening, and illuminating the light-emitting element when the switch is pressed to turn on the power, thereby preventing waste of energy and money, and achieving energy conservation and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

[0008] The second objective of this invention is to prevent a decrease in brightness when the light-emitting element is emitted by providing at least one opening around the periphery of the switch opening slot of the switch plate, thereby achieving highly efficient lighting at night or in dimly lit indoor and outdoor environments. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is an exploded perspective view of an illuminated switch plate cover as an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure shows the actual usage state of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an exploded perspective view of an illuminated switch plate cover as another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 3 is a partially assembled cross-sectional view of the switch plate and light-emitting element shown. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the present invention relates to a light-emitting switch plate cover and includes a switch plate 1 and at least one light-emitting element 2. At least one opening 11 is provided around the periphery of the switch opening slot 12 provided in the switch plate 1, and each opening 11 is fitted with a light-emitting element 2. An electrical connection part 24 is provided between each light-emitting element 2. The light-emitting element 2 may be a substrate 22 equipped with LEDs 21, and the LEDs 21 on each substrate 22 are arranged in the openings 11 provided in the switch plate 1. An electrical connection part 24 is provided between each substrate 22, and furthermore, one of the substrates 22 is provided with a power line 23 that can be connected to the power port of the switch 31. After the switch 31 is attached to the switch fixing base plate 3, the power line 23 provided on one of the substrates 22 of the light-emitting element 2 is connected to the power port of the switch 31, and then the switch plate 1 and the switch fixing base plate 3 are joined together to form a single unit. When the switch 31 is pressed to turn on the power, power is supplied to the LEDs 21 on each substrate 22 simultaneously, and each LED 21 lights up and emits light. This not only provides supplemental lighting indoors and outdoors at night or in areas with insufficient ambient light, but also serves as a reminder to turn off lights, preventing waste of energy and money, and achieving the goals of energy conservation and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

[0011] The following are some examples of actual applications of this invention, but they are not limited to these. (1) Three switches 31 are provided on a single switch mounting plate 3. If one of the switches 31 controls the toilet light, one switch 31 controls the room light, and another switch 31 controls the balcony light, then when the toilet switch 31 is turned on, the LED 21 lights up, and when it is turned off, the LED 21 turns off. (2) When the switch 31 for the toilet or balcony is turned on, the LED 21 lights up, and when either the switch 31 for the toilet or balcony is turned off, the LED 21 turns off. (3) When the switch 31 for the toilet or balcony is turned on, the LED 21 lights up, and the LED 21 turns off only when both the toilet and balcony switches 31 are turned off at the same time.

[0012] Referring further to Figures 3 and 4, in another embodiment of the present invention, a switch plate 1 and at least one light-emitting element 2 are included, wherein at least one non-penetrating recessed hole 13 is provided around the periphery of a switch opening slot 12 provided in the switch plate 1. A thin translucent portion 131 is formed in these recessed holes 13, and a light-emitting element 2 is incorporated into each recessed hole 13. The light-emitting element 2 may be a substrate 22 equipped with LEDs 21, and the LEDs 21 on each substrate 22 are arranged in the recessed holes 13 provided in the switch plate 1. Electrical connection portions 24 are provided between each substrate 22, and furthermore, one of the substrates 22 is provided with a power line 23 that can be connected to the power port of the switch 31. After attaching the switch 31 to the switch fixing base plate 3 and connecting the power line 23 provided on the substrate 22 to the power port of the switch 31, the switch plate 1 and the switch fixing base plate 3 are joined and integrated. When the switch 31 is pressed to turn on the power, power is supplied to the LEDs 21 on each substrate 22 simultaneously, and the LEDs 21 on each substrate 22 light up and emit light. The light from the LED21 is emitted to the outside through a thin, translucent section 131 formed within a non-penetrating recessed hole 13. This not only provides auxiliary lighting at night or in dimly lit indoor and outdoor areas, but also serves as a reminder to turn off the lights, preventing wasted energy and costs, and achieving the goals of energy conservation and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

[0013] As described above, this invention achieves structural simplification and cost reduction, provides auxiliary lighting for nighttime or dimly lit indoor and outdoor areas, and also serves as a reminder to avoid forgetting to turn off lights, thereby preventing wasted energy and costs, and contributing to energy conservation and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0014] 1 Switch plate 11 Opening 12 Switch opening slots 13 Hole 131 Translucent part 2 light-emitting elements 21 LED 22 circuit boards 23 Power line 24 Electrical connection 3. Switch fixing base plate 31 switches

Claims

1. A light-emitting switch plate cover comprising a switch plate and at least one light-emitting element, The switch plate cover is characterized in that, at least one opening is provided around the periphery of the switch opening slot provided in the switch plate, a light-emitting element is incorporated into each of the openings, an electrical connection is provided between the light-emitting elements, and one of the light-emitting elements is provided with a power line that can be connected to the power port of the switch, after the switch is attached to the switch fixing base plate, the power line provided on the light-emitting element is connected to the power port of the switch, and the switch plate and the switch fixing base plate are joined together to form a single unit, and when the switch is pressed to turn on the power, power is supplied to each of the light-emitting elements simultaneously, causing them to light up and emit light, thereby not only providing auxiliary lighting at night or indoors or outdoors where ambient light is insufficient, but also serving as a reminder to turn off the lights, preventing the waste of energy and costs, and achieving the objectives of energy saving and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

2. The light-emitting element is a substrate equipped with LEDs, and each LED on the substrate is arranged in at least one opening provided in the switch plate, characterized in that the light-emitting element is a substrate equipped with LEDs, and each LED on the substrate is arranged in at least one opening provided in the switch plate plate, as described in claim 1.

3. The light-emitting switch plate cover according to claim 2, characterized in that an electrical connection portion is provided between the aforementioned substrates.

4. A light-emitting switch plate cover comprising a switch plate and at least one light-emitting element, The switch plate has a switch opening slot on its periphery, at least one non-penetrating recessed hole, a thin translucent portion formed within the recessed hole, each of the light-emitting elements is incorporated into the recessed hole, and one of the light-emitting elements is provided with a power line that can be connected to the power port of the switch. After the switch is mounted on the switch mounting plate, the power line provided on the light-emitting element is connected to the power port of the switch, and the switch plate and the switch mounting plate are joined together to form a single unit. When the switch is pressed to turn on the power, power is supplied to each of the light-emitting elements simultaneously, causing each to light up and emit light. The light from the light-emitting elements is radiated to the outside through the thin translucent portion formed within the non-penetrating recessed hole, thereby not only providing auxiliary lighting indoors or outdoors at night or when ambient light is insufficient, but also serving as a reminder to avoid forgetting to turn off the lights, preventing waste of energy and costs, and achieving the objectives of energy saving and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

5. The light-emitting element is a substrate equipped with LEDs, and each of the LEDs on the substrate is arranged in at least one recessed hole provided in the switch plate, as described in claim 4.

6. The light-emitting switch plate cover according to claim 5, characterized in that electrical connection parts are provided between each of the aforementioned substrates.

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