Track assembly and lighting device

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of tracks, and provides a track assembly and a lighting device. The track assembly comprises: a track, configured to mount luminaires; and a connection apparatus, comprising a connection end, a rotary shaft, and a housing, wherein the connection end is rotatably connected to the housing via the rotary shaft, the connection end is connected to an end portion of the track, and the track rotates along with the connection end. To address the drawback in the prior art of cumbersome one-by-one angle adjustment for multiple luminaires on a track, in the track assembly provided by the present application, the end portion of the track is connected to the connection end of the connection apparatus, and relative rotation between the track and the housing is implemented via the rotary shaft, thereby enabling adjustment of the rotational angle of the track about its axis, improving the flexibility of the track, eliminating the need to adjust the angles of the luminaires on the track one by one, simplifying operation, and improving the precision of angle adjustment.

Description

Track components and lighting equipment

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2024208865140, filed on April 25, 2024, entitled “Railway Assembly and Lighting Equipment”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of track technology, and more particularly to a track assembly and lighting device. Background Technology

[0004] To facilitate position adjustment and provide illumination to different locations, existing lighting fixtures can be mounted on tracks, creating track lights. The track contains a voltage input, such as a 220V AC input, but a low-voltage input can also be customized. The lighting fixtures are electrically connected to the track.

[0005] However, most tracks on the market are fixed and cannot be adjusted after being connected to power. The lighting direction is achieved by adjusting the lamps themselves. However, the adjustment range of the lamps is limited, and when multiple lamps are installed on the track, the angle of each lamp needs to be adjusted individually. The accuracy of the adjustment angle of each lamp cannot be guaranteed. Moreover, in many scenarios, the lamps are installed at a high position, making the operation of adjusting each lamp individually too cumbersome and unsafe. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a track assembly and lighting device to solve the problem of the cumbersome process of adjusting the angle of multiple lamps on the track one by one in the traditional technology. The connecting device realizes the angle adjustment of the track through the rotating shaft, so that the angle of multiple lamps on the track can be adjusted uniformly, and the operation is simple.

[0007] This application provides a track assembly, including:

[0008] A track configured to mount lighting fixtures;

[0009] A connecting device includes a connecting end, a rotating shaft, and a housing. The connecting end is rotatably connected to the housing via the rotating shaft. The connecting end is connected to the end of the track, and the track rotates following the connecting end.

[0010] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the track includes a guide groove and an electrical connection groove, the electrical connection groove being configured to be electrically connected to the luminaire;

[0011] The connecting end includes a positioning rib, which is connected to the guide groove.

[0012] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the connecting end includes an electrical terminal, which is electrically connected to the electrical groove.

[0013] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, a conductive sheet is provided in the electrical groove along the length direction, and a conductive post is provided in the electrical terminal, with the conductive post in contact with the conductive sheet.

[0014] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the connecting device includes at least two connecting ends, each of which is connected to the housing at an angle to each other.

[0015] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the connecting device includes four connecting ends, with adjacent connecting ends perpendicularly connected to the housing.

[0016] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the housing is provided with a first mounting hole, and the second end of the rotating shaft is limited and installed in the first mounting hole.

[0017] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the connecting end includes an end cap, the end cap being provided with a second mounting hole, and the first end of the rotating shaft being fixedly installed in the second mounting hole.

[0018] Optionally, according to the track assembly provided in this application, the housing is provided with a mounting port, the mounting port is circular, the end cap is circular and matches the mounting port, and the end cap is installed in the mounting port.

[0019] This application also provides a lighting device, including a lamp and the aforementioned track assembly, wherein the lamp is slidably mounted on the track.

[0020] The track assembly provided in this application connects the end of the track to the connection end of the connecting device, and realizes the relative rotation of the track and the housing through the rotating shaft, thereby realizing the adjustment of the rotation angle of the track along the axial direction, improving the flexibility of the track, eliminating the need to adjust the angle of each lamp on the track individually, simplifying operation and providing high accuracy in angle adjustment.

[0021] Furthermore, the lighting device provided in this application, having the track assembly described above, also possesses the various advantages described above. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application or conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the track assembly structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial track structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 is one of the schematic diagrams of the connection device structure provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the connecting device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the end cap structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the lower cover structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 7 is a second schematic diagram of the connecting device structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 8 is a third schematic diagram of the connecting device structure provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 9 is a fourth schematic diagram of the connecting device structure provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 10 is the fifth schematic diagram of the connecting device structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0033] Reference numerals: 100: track; 101: guide groove; 102: conductive sheet; 103: electrical connection groove; 200: connecting device; 210: connecting end; 220: housing; 211: end cover; 212: positioning rib; 213: electrical terminal; 214: mounting block; 215: conductive post; 216: wire through hole; 217: second mounting hole; 230: rotating shaft; 231: first end; 232: second end; 221: upper cover; 222: lower cover; 223: mounting port; 224: first mounting hole; 225: first bolt post; 240: suspension wire assembly; 241: wire outlet hole. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0038] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to Figures 1 to 10. It should be understood that the following descriptions are merely illustrative embodiments of this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, an embodiment of this application provides a track assembly, including a track 100 and a connecting device 200. The track 100 is configured to mount a lighting fixture. The connecting device 200 includes a connecting end 210, a rotating shaft 230, and a housing 220. The connecting end 210 is rotatably connected to the housing 220 via the rotating shaft 230. The connecting end 210 is connected to the end of the track 100, and the track 100 rotates with the connecting end 210.

[0040] In other words, when the axial angle of the track 100 needs to be adjusted, the track 100 can rotate around the housing 220, which can be fixed in the installation position. This allows the track 100 to rotate relative to the installation position to adjust to a suitable angle, improving the flexibility of the track 100. Furthermore, the angle can be adjusted completely without disassembly, making it convenient and quick. The rotating shaft 230 can be set with a rotation angle and can be maintained at a specified angle. For example, the rotating shaft 230 can be a precision rotating shaft. The rotation angle can be customized according to the rotation requirements of the track 100, for example, it can be set to a rotation angle of ±90 degrees; thus, the track 100 can rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise and 90 degrees clockwise.

[0041] For example, connecting devices 200 are installed at both ends of the track 100. The track 100 is fixed in the installation position by the connecting devices 200. During the rotation of the track 100, the rotating shafts 230 on the two connecting devices 200 rotate synchronously. The rotation of the track 100 realizes the position adjustment of the lamps installed on the track 100.

[0042] Further, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment of this application, the track 100 includes a guide groove 101 and an electrical connection groove 103, the electrical connection groove 103 being configured to be electrically connected to the lamp; the connection end 210 includes a positioning rib 212, the positioning rib 212 being connected to the guide groove 101.

[0043] Specifically, the positioning rib 212 is inserted into the guide groove 101, positioning the connecting end 210 with the track 100 and connecting the positioning rib 212 and the track 100 together, thus fixing the connecting end 210 and the track 100 and improving the stability of the track 100 as it rotates with the connecting end 210. The lamp extends into the power receiving groove 103 and is electrically connected to it. The power receiving groove 103 can be powered independently or through the connecting device 200.

[0044] For example, the guide groove 101 is located on one side of the track 100 and is arranged along the length of the track 100. The opposite side of the guide groove 101 is the electrical connection groove 103.

[0045] Further, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, in another embodiment of this application, the connection end 210 includes a power terminal 213, which is electrically connected to the power receiving groove 103. The power terminal 213 is positioned below the positioning rib 212 and is inserted into the power receiving groove 103, thus electrically connecting to the power receiving groove 103 and supplying power to it. The power terminal 213 is arranged parallel to the positioning rib 212. For example, the first end of the power terminal 213 is quickly connected to the power receiving groove 103, and the second end of the power terminal 213 is connected to a power source.

[0046] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, in an optional embodiment of this application, a conductive sheet 102 is provided in the electrical connection groove 103 along the length direction, and a conductive post 215 is provided in the electrical connection terminal 213, with the conductive post 215 in contact with the conductive sheet 102.

[0047] Specifically, conductive sheets 102 are provided on the bottom plate of the guide groove 101 or the top plate of the electrical connection groove 103. The conductive sheets 102 are parallel to the guide groove 101 and are arranged along the length of the track 100. The conductive sheets 102 are configured to connect to the conductive posts 215 of the electrical connection terminal 213, and are also configured to connect to the contacts of the lamp. For example, there are two conductive sheets 102, one positive and one negative, and the corresponding conductive posts 215 of the electrical connection terminal 213 also have two, one positive and one negative.

[0048] The conductive post 215 of the power terminal 213 is positioned at the top, that is, on the side facing the positioning rib 212. When the power terminal 213 is inserted into the power groove 103, the conductive post 215 is connected to the conductive sheet 102 at the top of the power groove 103.

[0049] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in other embodiments of this application, the connecting end 210 includes an end cap 211, which has a second mounting hole 217. The first end of the rotating shaft 230 is fixedly installed in the second mounting hole 217. The positioning rib 212 and the electrical terminal 213 are both mounted on the end cap 211, and the end cap 211 is rotatably connected to the housing 220 via the rotating shaft 230.

[0050] In addition, a wire through hole 216 is provided on the end cover 211. The wire of the power terminal 213 passes through the wire through hole 216 and is placed inside the housing 220, and then led out from the housing 220. The power terminal 213 can be fixed to the end cover 211 with bolts.

[0051] As shown in Figure 5, a mounting block 214 is provided on the end cover 211. The mounting block 214 and the positioning rib 212 are located on the same side of the end cover 211. A second mounting hole 217 is provided on the other side of the end cover 211, extending into the mounting block 214. The opening of the second mounting hole 217 faces the housing 220. The first end of the rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the second mounting hole 217. The rotating shaft 230 can be connected to the mounting block 214 by bolts. For example, the mounting block 214 is located below the electrical terminal 213.

[0052] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment of this application, the housing 220 is provided with a first mounting hole 224, and the second end of the rotating shaft 230 is limited and installed in the first mounting hole 224.

[0053] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, a first mounting hole 224 is provided on the side of the housing 220 near the end cover 211. The opening of the first mounting hole 224 faces the end cover 211. The second end of the rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the first mounting hole 224. The first mounting hole 224 limits the axial rotation direction of the rotating shaft 230. For example, the first mounting hole 224 is a rectangular hole, and the end of the corresponding rotating shaft 230 is rectangular. The rectangular rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the rectangular first mounting hole 224, which can limit the axial rotation direction. The rotating shaft 230 and the first mounting hole 224 can be interference-fitted to prevent the rotating shaft 230 from shaking in the first mounting hole 224.

[0054] In other words, the rotating shaft 230 includes a first end 231 and a second end 232. The first end 231 of the rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the second mounting hole 217 of the end cover 211 and fixed to the end cover 211. The second end 232 of the rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the first mounting hole 224 of the housing 220 and is positioned relative to the housing 220. The first end 231 and the second end 232 can rotate relative to each other. For example, the first end 231 can rotate ±60 degrees relative to the second end 232, thereby driving the end cover 211 and the housing 220 to rotate ±60 degrees.

[0055] Furthermore, referring to Figures 4 and 6, in an optional embodiment of this application, the housing 220 includes an upper cover 221 and a lower cover 222, which are fastened together to form the housing 220. The lower cover 222 includes a first bolt post 225, and the upper cover 221 includes a second bolt post. The first bolt post 225 and the second bolt post are aligned and connected by a long bolt, thus connecting the upper cover 221 and the lower cover 222. A first mounting hole 224 is provided on the first bolt post 225.

[0056] Regarding the top cover 221 of this application, the top cover 221 includes a wire outlet 241, which is configured to lead out a wire from the power terminal 213 for connection to a power source. Of course, in embodiments of this application, the wire outlet 241 can be configured to install a suspension wire assembly 240, with the wire assembly configured to carry electrical wires. The suspension wire assembly 240 can be installed in other mounting locations such as a ceiling.

[0057] Furthermore, in other embodiments of this application, the housing 220 is provided with a mounting opening 223, which is circular, and the end cap 211 is circular and matches the mounting opening 223. The end cap 211 is installed inside the mounting opening 223. The rotating shaft 230 passes through the mounting opening 223 to connect the housing 220 and the end cap 211.

[0058] For example, a limiting edge is provided on the mounting port 223 of the housing 220, and the end cap 211 is fitted with the limiting edge and placed inside the mounting port 223. During the rotation of the end cap 211 relative to the housing 220, the end cap 211 is always fitted with the limiting edge, thereby making the rotation of the circular end cap 211 more stable. The end face of the corresponding track 100 can also be circular, which can better match the end cap 211.

[0059] Of course, the end cap 211 can also be other shapes, and the mounting port 223 can also be other shapes, such as rectangles, polygons, etc.

[0060] As shown in Figures 7 to 10, in some embodiments of this application, the connecting device 200 includes at least two connecting ends 210, each connecting end 210 being connected to the housing 220 at an angle to each other. For example, the connecting device 200 includes two connecting ends 210, three connecting ends 210, or five connecting ends 210, etc.

[0061] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, in the embodiments of this application, the connecting device 200 includes two connecting ends 210. The two connecting ends 210 can be arranged vertically along the X-axis and Y-axis, or vertically along the X-axis and Z-axis, or oppositely along the X-axis.

[0062] As shown in Figure 10, in another embodiment of this application, the connecting device 200 includes three connecting ends 210, wherein two connecting ends 210 are arranged opposite each other along the X-axis, and the other connecting end 210 is arranged perpendicularly along the Y-axis. Of course, the three connecting ends 210 can also be arranged at equal angles in the plane containing the X-axis.

[0063] Each connection end 210 can be equipped with a track 100, and each track 100 can rotate independently. The rotation angles between the multiple tracks 100 on multiple connection ends 210 can be the same or different, and the rotation process is independent and does not interfere with each other.

[0064] As shown in Figure 3, in an optional embodiment of this application, the connecting device 200 includes four connecting ends 210, with adjacent connecting ends 210 perpendicularly connected to the housing 220. Specifically, the four connecting ends 210 are arranged at equal angles in the plane containing the X-axis. Correspondingly, four mounting ports 223 can be provided in four directions.

[0065] This application also provides a lighting device, including a lamp and a track assembly as described in the above embodiments, wherein the lamp is slidably mounted on a track 100. That is, multiple lamps can be arranged along the length of the track 100, and the multiple lamps can slide to any position along the track 100.

[0066] The track assembly provided in this application connects the end of the track 100 to the connection end 210 of the connecting device 200. The relative rotation between the track 100 and the housing 220 is achieved through the rotating shaft 230, thereby realizing the adjustment of the rotation angle of the track 100 along the axial direction, improving the flexibility of the track 100. It eliminates the need to adjust the angle of the lamps on the track 100 one by one, making the operation simple and the angle adjustment highly accurate.

[0067] Furthermore, the lighting device provided in this application, having the track assembly described above, also possesses the various advantages described above.

[0068] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A track assembly, comprising: A track (100) configured to mount lighting fixtures; A connecting device (200) includes a connecting end (210), a rotating shaft (230), and a housing (220). The connecting end (210) is rotatably connected to the housing (220) via the rotating shaft (230). The connecting end (210) is connected to the end of the track (100), and the track (100) rotates with the connecting end (210).

2. The track (100) assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The track (100) includes a guide groove (101) and an electrical connection groove (103), the electrical connection groove (103) being configured to be electrically connected to the lamp; The connecting end (210) includes a positioning rib (212), which is connected to the guide groove (101).

3. The track (100) assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The connection end (210) includes a power terminal (213), which is electrically connected to the power groove (103).

4. The track (100) assembly according to claim 3, wherein, A conductive sheet (102) is provided along the length direction inside the electrical receiving groove (103), and a conductive post (215) is provided on the electrical receiving terminal (213), and the conductive post (215) is in contact with the conductive sheet (102).

5. The track (100) assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The connecting device (200) includes at least two connecting ends (210), each of which is connected to the housing (220) at an angle to each other.

6. The track (100) assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The connecting device (200) includes four connecting ends (210), which are perpendicularly connected to the housing (220).

7. The track (100) assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The housing (220) is provided with a first mounting hole (224), and the second end (232) of the rotating shaft (230) is limited and installed in the first mounting hole (224).

8. The track (100) assembly according to claim 7, wherein, The connecting end (210) includes an end cap (211), the end cap (211) is provided with a second mounting hole (217), and the first end (231) of the rotating shaft (230) is fixedly installed in the second mounting hole (217).

9. The track (100) assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The housing (220) is provided with a mounting port (223), which is circular. The end cap (211) is circular and matches the mounting port (223). The end cap (211) is installed inside the mounting port (223).

10. A lighting device comprising a luminaire and a track (100) assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the luminaire being slidably mounted on the track (100).

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