Neon light tape

Abstract

This neon light tape allows for adjustment of the light emission range, improving the expression of light and shadow, and also allows for easy replacement of decorative panels. [Solution] The neon light tape comprises a main body 1, a flexible chain frame, an LED light substrate, a power supply conductor 4, and a decorative panel 5. The LED light substrate is mounted on the flexible chain frame, and the flexible chain frame and LED light substrate are housed together inside the main body. The power supply conductor is introduced into the main body from its end and electrically connected to the LED light substrate. The main body has a light-emitting side, and the decorative panel is attached corresponding to the light-emitting side of the main body, forming a light-shielding and light-transmitting structure. The light-shielding and light-transmitting structure is used to adjust the light emission area. By housing the flexible chain frame and LED light substrate together inside the main body, and by the light-shielding and light-transmitting structure formed on the decorative panel, the light emission range can be changed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a neon light tape. Background Art

[0002] Currently, common neon flexible light tapes on the market are mainly used for indoor and outdoor decorative lighting, but there are still many problems in their overall structure. Most conventional light tapes adopt a full-area light-transmitting structure for their light-emitting surfaces, so the light irradiation area cannot be adjusted flexibly, direct light irradiation tends to cause visual discomfort, and the expression of light and shadow is also monotonous.

[0003] Furthermore, although some light tapes with light-shielding structures are available on the market, the light-shielding panel is integrally molded and fixed with the outer shell, and does not have a detachable engagement structure. Therefore, it is impossible to individually remove only the light-shielding panel or replace it with a light-shielding panel having different watermark patterns, and the entire light tape needs to be replaced to change the light and shadow patterns, which leads to the problem that the scope of application in usage scenarios and production is limited. Summary of the Invention Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and provides a neon light tape. Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] The neon light tape according to the present invention comprises a main body, a flexible chain frame, an LED light substrate, a power supply conductor, and a decorative panel. The LED light substrate is provided on the flexible chain frame, the flexible chain frame and the LED light substrate are housed together inside the main body, the power supply conductor is introduced into the main body from its end and electrically connected to the LED light substrate, the main body is provided with a light-emitting side, the decorative panel is attached corresponding to the light-emitting side of the main body to form a light-shielding and light-transmitting structure, and the light-shielding and light-transmitting structure is used to adjust the light emission area.

[0006] In one preferred embodiment, the light-shielding and light-transmitting structure is composed of a combination of a light-shielding portion and a light-transmitting portion provided on the decorative panel, wherein the light-shielding portion blocks directly irradiated light, and the light-transmitting portion transmits light to the outside.

[0007] In one preferred embodiment, the light-shielding portion is a plurality of light-shielding ribs arranged parallel to each other on the decorative panel, with a strip-shaped light-transmitting passage formed between adjacent light-shielding ribs, and the strip-shaped light-transmitting passage constitutes the light-transmitting portion.

[0008] In one preferred embodiment, a light-shielding layer is provided on the surface of the decorative panel, and a plurality of translucent light-transmitting regions are formed in the light-shielding layer, the translucent light-transmitting regions constitute the light-transmitting portion, and the untranslucent regions of the light-shielding layer constitute the light-shielding portion.

[0009] In one preferred embodiment, the decorative panel is integrally molded with the main body.

[0010] In one preferred embodiment, an engagement groove is provided on the light-emitting side of the main body, and the decorative panel is attached by engaging with the engagement groove.

[0011] In one preferred embodiment, an integrally molded convergence protection sleeve is provided at the end of the main body, and the power supply conductor is inserted into the inside of the convergence protection sleeve. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] Compared to conventional technology, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0013] This invention integrates a flexible chain frame and an LED light substrate into the main body, and forms a light-shielding and light-transmitting structure in the decorative panel. By combining the light-shielding and light-transmitting sections, the range of light emission can be changed, thus improving upon the problems of conventional light tapes, such as overall light transmission and monotonous expression of light and shadow.

[0014] Furthermore, the main body has an engagement groove on the light-emitting side, allowing decorative panels to be attached to the groove in a detachable manner. This makes it possible to replace decorative panels with those having different watermark patterns as needed, thus eliminating the drawback of conventional light tapes where the light-blocking panel cannot be removed and the light and shadow patterns cannot be changed independently. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] To more clearly explain the technical configuration in this embodiment, the drawings used in describing this embodiment will be briefly described below. The drawings described below only show some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without requiring any creative work.

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing the first configuration of the neon light tape according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing a second configuration of the neon light tape according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing a third configuration of the neon light tape according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view of the neon light tape according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram showing the fourth configuration of the neon light tape according to the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram showing a fifth configuration of the neon light tape according to the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a schematic diagram showing a sixth configuration of the neon light tape according to the present invention. Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, 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 denote the same or similar components, or components having the same or similar functions.

[0018] The display direction in the drawings does not limit the protection scope of the present invention, and is merely a reference illustration for understanding a preferred embodiment. The positional relationship of the illustrated product components can be changed, the number of components can be increased or decreased, and the structure can also be simplified.

[0019] The term "connection" described in the specification and the "connection relationship" between components shown in the drawings should be understood as a concept including any of fixed connection, detachable connection and integral connection. These connections may be directly connected, or may be indirectly connected via an intermediate member. Those skilled in the art can select screw joining, caulking joining, soldering, fitting, plugging, or other appropriate connection means according to the specific configuration and use environment, and replace them with various embodiments.

[0020] Directional terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower" described in the specification, and the orientations of respective parts shown in the drawings are used for convenience of description, and do not limit the structure of the present invention. Each member may be in direct contact with each other, or may be in contact with each other via another component therebetween. The term "upper" does not necessarily mean directly above in the vertical direction, and also includes a case where it refers to a position obliquely upper or higher than other members. Other directional terms can be interpreted in the same manner.

[0021] A metal material, a non-metal material, or other synthetic materials can be used as the material of the member having the solid shape shown in the description and the drawings. For manufacturing the member having the solid shape, various mechanical processing methods such as pressing, forging, casting, wire cutting, laser cutting, injection molding, numerically controlled cutting (NC milling), 3D printing, and machining can be employed. A person skilled in the art can appropriately select or combine these materials and processing methods for use according to requirements such as processing conditions, cost, and precision. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above materials and processing methods.

[0022] The neon light tape according to the present invention comprises a main body 1, a flexible chain frame 2, an LED light substrate 3, a power supply conductive wire 4, and a decorative panel 5.

[0023] The LED light substrate 3 is fixedly mounted on the surface of the flexible chain frame 2 in a planar manner. The flexible chain frame 2 has a continuous hinged split structure, can be freely curved according to the installation shape, and can stably support and position the LED light substrate 3.

[0024] After assembly, the flexible chain frame 2 supporting the LED light substrate 3 is integrally accommodated in the internal space of the main body 1. The main body 1 can be formed by integrally extruding a flexible light-transmitting material, and has the functions of protecting the internal structure and softly diffusing light.

[0025] The power supply conductive wire 4 is inserted into the main body 1 from the end of the main body 1 and is electrically connected to the LED light substrate 3.

[0026] One side in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1 is set as a light-emitting side, and the decorative panel 5 is arranged corresponding to the light-emitting side of the main body 1. The decorative panel 5 is provided with a light-shielding and light-transmitting structure, which can adjust the light-emitting area by arranging the light-shielding regions and the light-transmitting regions in different modes, and can improve the problem of wide-range direct light emission existing in conventional light tapes.

[0027] Based on the above technical configuration, the light-shielding and light-transmitting structure is composed of a light-shielding section and a light-transmitting section provided in a partitioned area of ​​the decorative panel 5. The light-shielding section blocks direct light emitted from the LED, and the light-transmitting section is formed as a perforated or gapped area, through which light is transmitted to the outside and emitted. By partitioning the light-shielding section and the light-transmitting section, the overall light emission range can be changed. In this invention, the following two types of light-shielding and light-transmitting structures are employed.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the light-shielding portion is composed of a plurality of light-shielding ribs 60 arranged parallel to each other and at equal intervals. The light-shielding ribs 60 are integrally molded on the surface of the decorative panel 5, and a continuous gap is formed between two adjacent light-shielding ribs 60, which constitutes a band-shaped light-transmitting passage 601. Since light is transmitted only through the band-shaped light-transmitting passage 601, a regular linear light emission pattern can be formed.

[0029] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, a black light-shielding layer 701 is placed on the substrate surface of the decorative panel 5, and the black light-shielding layer 701 is provided with a plurality of translucent light-transmitting regions 70. The translucent light-transmitting regions 70 do not have a light-shielding function and constitute the light-transmitting portion. On the other hand, the area of ​​the black light-shielding layer 701 that has not been perforated constitutes the light-shielding portion.

[0030] As shown in Figure 7, the translucent light-transmitting region 70 can be shaped in a combination of one or more of the following: a floral pattern, alphabet letters, or honeycomb-shaped holes. By changing the shape, size, and arrangement of the translucent light-transmitting region, various forms of light-transmitting structures can be formed.

[0031] Regarding the assembly structure between the decorative panel 5 and the main body 1, this invention provides two types of embodiments that can be adopted independently.

[0032] For example, the decorative panel 5 and the main body 1 may be integrally molded by co-extrusion molding. In this case, the two become an inseparable, integrated structure, ensuring high airtightness as a whole, making it suitable for fixed lighting applications used outdoors for extended periods.

[0033] In another embodiment, an engagement groove 8 extending in the longitudinal direction is provided on the light-emitting edge of the main body 1, and the decorative panel 5 can be assembled in an engaged state by fitting its side edge into the engagement groove 8. In this case, the decorative panel 5 can be attached, detached, and replaced independently, and can be easily replaced with a decorative panel 5 having a different light-transmitting pattern, making it suitable for commercial applications where the decorative design is frequently changed.

[0034] Based on the above technical configuration, as the terminal structure of the light strip, an integrally molded convergence protection sleeve 10 is extended from the end of the main body 1, and the power supply conductor 4 is inserted through the internal passage of the convergence protection sleeve 10.

[0035] The convergence protection sleeve 10 has a smoothly transitioning curved shape. The cross-section of one end on the main body 1 side is a rectangular shape corresponding to the main body 1, and the cross-section of the other end, opposite the main body 1 and where the power supply conductor 4 is led out, is a circular shape corresponding to the power supply conductor 4. As a result, the convergence protection sleeve 10 forms a stress relaxation region, which can distribute the stress acting on the cable when it is bent, thereby preventing cracking of the conductor and detachment of the end plug.

[0036] The flexible chain frame 2, positioned inside the light strip, functions as an internal support skeleton. When the entire light strip is bent, the flexible chain frame 2 shares the bending stress, preventing the LED light substrate 3 from being directly subjected to tensile force or bending deformation. This effectively suppresses damage to the LED light substrate 3 and delamination of solder joints of the wiring during bending.

[0037] When in use, connecting the power supply wire 4 to an external power source causes the LED light board 3 to emit light, which is then emitted to the outside through the light-transmitting section of the decorative panel 5. Meanwhile, the light-blocking section blocks unwanted direct light, and the overall light-emitting area can be adjusted by the arrangement of the light-blocking and light-transmitting sections, thus achieving both lighting effect and exterior decoration.

[0038] This invention integrates a flexible chain frame 2 and an LED light substrate 3 into a main body 1, and provides a light-shielding and light-transmitting structure in the decorative panel 5. By combining the light-shielding and light-transmitting sections, the range of light emission can be changed, thus improving upon the problems of conventional light tapes, such as overall light transmission and monotonous expression of light and shadow.

[0039] Furthermore, an engagement groove 8 is provided on the light-emitting side of the main body 1, and the decorative panel 5 can be attached to the engagement groove 8 in a detachable manner. This makes it possible to replace the decorative panel 5 with one having a different watermark pattern as needed, thus solving the problem in conventional light tapes where the light-blocking panel cannot be removed and only the pattern cannot be replaced independently.

[0040] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and all equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 1 Main unit 2. Flexible chain frame 3 LED light circuit boards 4. Power supply wire 5 Decorative Panels 8 Engagement grooves 10 Convergence protective sleeves 60 Light-blocking ribs 601 Strip-shaped light-transmitting passage 70 Translucent light-transmitting region 701 Light blocking layer

Claims

1. A neon light tape comprising a main body (1), a flexible chain frame (2), an LED light substrate (3), a power supply conductor (4), and a decorative panel (5), wherein the LED light substrate (3) is provided on the flexible chain frame (2), the flexible chain frame (2) and the LED light substrate (3) are housed together inside the main body (1), the power supply conductor (4) is introduced into the interior of the main body (1) from its end and electrically connected to the LED light substrate (3), the main body (1) is provided with a light-emitting side, the decorative panel (5) is attached corresponding to the light-emitting side of the main body (1) to form a light-shielding and light-transmitting structure, and the light-shielding and light-transmitting structure is used to adjust the light emission area.

2. The neon light tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the light-shielding and light-transmitting structure is composed of a light-shielding portion and a light-transmitting portion provided on the decorative panel (5), the light-shielding portion blocks light that is directly irradiated, and the light-transmitting portion transmits light to the outside.

3. The neon light tape according to claim 2, characterized in that the light-shielding portion is a plurality of light-shielding ribs (60) arranged parallel to each other on the decorative panel (5), and a strip-shaped light-transmitting passage (601) is formed between adjacent light-shielding ribs (60), and the strip-shaped light-transmitting passage (601) constitutes the light-transmitting portion.

4. The neon light tape according to claim 2, characterized in that a light-shielding layer (701) is provided on the surface of the decorative panel (5), a plurality of translucent light-transmitting regions (70) are formed in the light-shielding layer (701), the translucent light-transmitting regions (70) constitute the light-transmitting portion, and the region of the light-shielding layer (701) that is not translucent constitutes the light-shielding portion.

5. The neon light tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the decorative panel (5) is integrally molded with the main body (1).

6. The neon light tape according to claim 1, characterized in that an engagement groove (8) is provided on the light-emitting side of the main body (1), and the decorative panel (5) is attached by engaging with the engagement groove (8).

7. The neon light tape according to claim 1, characterized in that an integrally molded convergence protection sleeve (10) is provided at the end of the main body (1), and the power supply conductor (4) is inserted inside the convergence protection sleeve (10).

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