Module assembly and track system having same
By using interference fit and sealed connection between modular components and the track, the problem of insufficient waterproof performance of spliced track lights in humid environments is solved, achieving double waterproof protection for the lights and improving service life and reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
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Abstract
Description
Module components and track systems containing them
[0001] Cross-references
[0002] This application claims priority to two Chinese patent applications filed on December 13, 2024, entitled "Module Component and Track System Having the Same" and "Module Component and Track System Having the Same", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field
[0003] This invention relates to the field of lighting technology, and more particularly to a module assembly and a track system having the same. Background Technology
[0004] With the development of industrial automation and intelligence, track lighting, as an important lighting device, has been widely used in various industrial and commercial environments. These environments often place higher demands on the waterproof performance of the lighting fixtures, especially in outdoor or humid environments, where the waterproof performance directly affects their service life and safety.
[0005] However, most modular track lighting fixtures currently on the market lack effective waterproofing mechanisms, which limits their application in specific environments. When used in humid or watery environments, existing modular track lighting fixtures are susceptible to moisture intrusion, causing short circuits, component damage, and other problems, severely impacting the reliability and lifespan of the fixtures. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The present invention provides a module assembly, including: a module housing and a sealing end cap disposed at a first end of the module housing along a longitudinal direction. The sealing end cap includes: an outer end cap configured to be connected to the first end; an inner end cap removably connected to the side of the outer end cap opposite to the first end; and a sealing member sandwiched between the outer end cap and the inner end cap, including a side facing the module housing, the side having a plurality of first ribs; the first ribs being interference-fitted with the inner side of the module housing.
[0007] In one embodiment, the seal includes a connecting portion, a fixing portion disposed at both ends of the connecting portion and extending in opposite directions, and a water-blocking portion. The fixing portion is used to accommodate the inner end cap, and the sides of the connecting portion, the fixing portion, and the water-blocking portion are all provided with a first rib.
[0008] In one embodiment, the connecting part is provided with a plurality of drainage grooves and / or drainage holes.
[0009] In one embodiment, the end of the connecting part connected to the fixing part is provided with a plurality of second protruding ribs.
[0010] In one embodiment, the module further includes a snap-fit component disposed within the module housing. The snap-fit component includes two elastic pressing portions disposed opposite each other. The two elastic pressing portions are partially exposed through the module housing and a first sealing element is provided between the elastic pressing portions and the module housing.
[0011] In one embodiment, the outer end cap includes a first connecting portion disposed away from the first end, the inner end cap has a second connecting portion disposed towards the outer end cap, the sealing member includes a fixing portion, the fixing portion has a mounting groove, the groove wall of the mounting groove has a clearance hole corresponding to the position of the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion passes through the clearance hole and connects to the first connecting portion.
[0012] The present invention also provides a track system, including a track and the above-mentioned module assembly; the module assembly is connected to the track via a snap-fit connector.
[0013] In one embodiment, a water-blocking bracket is further provided between the first ends of two adjacent module components. The water-blocking bracket is snapped into the track and has an interference fit with a sealing end cap provided on the first end of the module component.
[0014] In one embodiment, a track splicing sealing assembly is fitted at the joint of two adjacent tracks.
[0015] In one embodiment, a connecting bracket is provided at the splice of two adjacent tracks, and a third sealing element is fitted on the connecting bracket. The third sealing element is interference-fitted with both tracks. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a track system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the track system in Figure 1;
[0018] Figure 3 is a partial view of the circled area in Figure 2;
[0019] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view at point A in Figure 1;
[0020] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the installation of the track system in Figure 1;
[0021] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the assembly of the track and waterproof end cap in Figure 5;
[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the track shell structure in Figure 5;
[0023] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the track splicing sealing plate in Figure 5;
[0024] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the track splicing seal in Figure 5;
[0025] Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the connecting plate in Figure 5;
[0026] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the module assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the water-blocking bracket in Figure 5;
[0028] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer end cap in Figure 5;
[0029] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the inner end cap in Figure 5;
[0030] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the seal in Figure 5.
[0031] The components in the attached drawings are labeled as follows: Track system 100; Track 200, Track housing 2001, Power supply track 2002, Side wall 2003, First latching part 2004, Second latching part 2005, First arm 2051, Second arm 2052, Third arm 2053, Fourth arm 2054, Track splicing sealing assembly 2006, Track splicing sealing plate 2061, Sealing plate limiting member 2611, Track splicing sealing member 2062, First mating part 2621, Connecting bracket 2007, Third sealing member 2071, Connecting plate 2008, Second mating part 2081, Second end 2009; Module assembly 300, Module housing 3001, Through hole 3011, First limiting member 3012, Power supply 3002, Lever 3003, Elastic pressing part 3004. 31, Hanging part 3032, First sealing element 3004, First end 3005, Light source assembly 3006, Light source housing 3061, Light emitting element 3062, Lens 3063, Second sealing element 3064, Sealing end cap 3007, Outer end cap 3071, First connecting part 3711, Second limiting element 3712, Inner end cap 3072, Second connecting part 3721, Sealing element 3073, First protruding rib 3731, Connecting part 3732, Drainage groove 3733, Fixing part 3734, Mounting groove 3735, Clearance hole 3736, Water blocking part 3737, Slot 3738, Second protruding rib 3739; Waterproof end cap 400, Wire plug 4001, Sealing block 4002; Water blocking bracket 500, Base 5001, Extension plate 5002, Hanger 5003. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0033] It should be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.
[0034] Additionally, it should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0035] Please refer to Figures 1 to 15. An embodiment of the present invention provides a track system 100, including a track 200 and a module assembly 300. The track 200 is mounted on a mounting base, and the module assembly 300 is snap-fitted onto the track 200. The module assembly 300 can be a lamp, camera, electrical accessory, sensor, controller, etc., and is not limited thereto. The track 200 can consist of a single track 200 or can be constructed by splicing together multiple tracks 200.
[0036] In some embodiments, a module assembly 300 is mounted on the track 200.
[0037] In other embodiments, multiple module components 300 are mounted on the track 200, and the module components 300 may be spaced apart or arranged adjacent to each other.
[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5. In this embodiment, the track system 100 consists of two spliced tracks 200, and a module assembly 300 is installed on each track 200. The two module assemblies 300 are arranged adjacent to each other at the splicing point of the two tracks 200. The longitudinal direction is defined as the length extension direction of the track 200. A waterproof end cap 400 is provided on the second end 2009 of the track 200 along the longitudinal direction, and the waterproof end cap 400 is sealed to both the track 200 and the module assembly 300.
[0039] Specifically, the waterproof end cap 400 contains a wire guide plug 4001 and a sealing block 4002. The wire guide plug 4001 guides and secures the wires within the track system 100. The sealing block 4002 is made of a waterproof flexible material, such as rubber or silicone. The sealing block 4002 is at least partially located at the contact point between the track 200 and the module assembly 300 at the second end 2009, and is press-fitted with both the track 200 and the module assembly 300. The sealing block 4002 abuts against the track 200 and the module assembly 300. One side of the sealing block 4002 is compressed by the waterproof end cap 400, and the other side is compressed by the track 200 and the module assembly 300. Under the bidirectional compression, the sealing block 4002 achieves a waterproof seal between the end face of the track 200, the end face of the module, and the waterproof end cap 400.
[0040] Please refer to Figures 2, 5, and 6. The track 200 includes a track housing 2001 and a power-collecting track 2002 fixed inside the track housing 2001. The power-collecting track 2002 is used to supply power to the module assembly 300. A first latching part 2004 and a second latching part 2005 are provided sequentially on the side wall 2003 of the track housing 2001 according to their height. The first latching part 2004 abuts against the power-collecting track 2002, and the second latching part 2005 latches against the module assembly 300.
[0041] Referring to Figures 7 to 9, in this embodiment, the first latching portion 2004 is a recessed groove extending inward from the sidewall 2003. The second latching portion 2005 includes a first arm 2051, a second arm 2052, a third arm 2053, and a fourth arm 2054 arranged sequentially. A first receiving space is formed between the first arm 2051, the second arm 2052, and the sidewall 2003, and a second receiving space is formed between the second arm 2052, the third arm 2053, and the fourth arm 2054.
[0042] A track splicing sealing assembly 2006 is fitted over the outer side of the joint between the two tracks 200, covering the joint to achieve waterproofing on the outside. The track splicing sealing assembly 2006 includes a track splicing sealing plate 2061 and a track splicing sealing element 2062. The track splicing sealing plate 2061 engages with the track 200, and the track splicing sealing element 2062 is sandwiched between the track splicing sealing plate 2061 and the track 200. The track splicing sealing element 2062 is made of a flexible waterproof material. The track splicing sealing element 2062 has a first mating part 2621, the shape of which matches the first engaging part 2004, ensuring a tight fit between the track splicing sealing element 2062 and the track 200. By pressing the track splicing seal 2062 outward through the track 200, and pressing the track splicing seal plate 2061 inward through the track splicing seal 2062, the track 200 achieves a waterproof seal at the splicing point.
[0043] A sealing plate limiting member 2611 is provided at the bottom of the track splicing sealing plate 2061. The sealing plate limiting member 2611 is engaged with the track 200 to achieve the fixation between the track splicing sealing plate 2061 and the track 200.
[0044] In this embodiment, the sealing plate limiting member 2611 includes a first limiting arm and a second limiting arm connected together. The first limiting arm extends horizontally inward from the side of the track splicing sealing plate 2061, and the second limiting arm extends vertically upward from the first limiting arm. The first limiting arm abuts against the first arm 2051, and the second limiting arm abuts against the second arm 2052, thereby achieving the snap-fit fixation between the sealing plate limiting member 2611 and the track 200.
[0045] Please refer to Figure 10. A connecting plate 2008 is also provided between the two tracks 200, and the two tracks 200 are connected by the connecting plate 2008. The overall shape of the connecting plate 2008 matches the track housing 2001, facilitating installation on the track housing 2001. The connecting plate 2008 is installed on the inner side of the track housing 2001 and abuts against the bottom plate of the track housing 2001. The bottom plate of the track housing 2001 faces the mounting base. Furthermore, the connecting plate 2008 is provided with a second mating part 2081, which matches the shape of the first snap-fit part 2004, facilitating the quick assembly of the connecting plate 2008 onto the track 200.
[0046] A connecting plate 2008 is disposed on the inner side of the track 200 and covers the inner joint of the two tracks 200, achieving waterproofing on the inner side of the joint. Specifically, a connecting bracket 2007 is provided on the connecting plate 2008, located at the joint of the two tracks 200. Furthermore, the connecting bracket 2007 abuts against the side of the third arm 2053 facing the bottom plate of the track housing 2001. A third sealing element 2071 is fitted onto the connecting bracket 2007, located at the joint of the two adjacent tracks 200. The third sealing element 2071 is an annular sealing ring. The annular sealing ring presses against the joint of the two tracks 200 and abuts against the third arm 2053 of the track housing 2001. The third sealing element 2071 is interference-fitted with both tracks 200. Specifically, the connecting bracket 2007 presses downward against the third seal 2071, and the third arm 2053 of the track 200 presses upward against the third seal 2071 to achieve a waterproof seal at the joint of the track 200. This design prevents water from entering the track 200 from the inside of the joint. The connecting plate 2008 and the track joint sealing assembly 2006 work together at the joint to provide double waterproof protection.
[0047] Preferably, a rib is provided on the side of the third seal 2071 facing the third arm 2053 to increase the friction between the third arm 2053 and the third seal 2071, further improving the sealing performance of the inner side of the track 200 at the splice and preventing water from entering the track 200 from the splice.
[0048] Please refer to Figures 5 to 11. In this embodiment, the module assembly 300 is a lighting fixture, which can be any type of lighting fixture such as a track light, spotlight, or grille light; no limitation is set here. The module assembly 300 includes a module housing 3001, a sealing end cap 3007, and a light source assembly 3006. The module housing 3001 contains a snap-fit member 3003, a through hole 3011, a first limiting member 3012, and a power supply 3002. The through hole 3011 is formed on the side wall of the module housing 3001. The power supply 3002 is electrically connected to the power supply rail 2002 and is used to supply power to the light source assembly 3006. The module assembly 300 is connected to the rail 200 via the snap-fit member 3003.
[0049] The snap-fit component 3003 includes two opposing elastic pressing portions 3031. Each of the two elastic pressing portions 3031 has a hook-fitting portion 3032 at its top, which snaps into the inner side of the track 200 to achieve a fixed connection between the module assembly 300 and the track 200. Parts of the two elastic pressing portions 3031 pass through through holes 3011 on the module housing 3001 and are exposed outside the module housing 3001 to achieve a fixed connection between the module assembly 300 and the elastic pressing portions 3031.
[0050] A first sealing element 3004 is provided between the elastic pressing part 3031 and the module housing 3001, and the first sealing element 3004 is disposed on the inner side of the module housing 3001. The first sealing element 3004 is a gasket. Preferably, the size of the first sealing element 3004 is slightly smaller than the size of the through hole 3011. By pressing the first sealing element 3004 outward by the elastic pressing part 3031 and pressing the first sealing element 3004 inward by the module housing 3001, a waterproof seal is achieved between the elastic pressing part 3031 and the module housing 3001 at the through hole 3011.
[0051] The light source assembly 3006 is snapped into the module housing 3001. The light source assembly 3006 includes a light source housing 3061 and a light-emitting element 3062 and a lens 3063 disposed within the light source housing 3061. The light-emitting element 3062 is disposed between the module housing 3001 and the lens 3063. A second sealing member 3064 is sandwiched between the light source housing 3061 and the module housing 3001, and the second sealing member 3064 surrounds the outside of the light-emitting element 3062.
[0052] In this embodiment, the light source housing 3061 is provided with a groove for installing the second sealing member 3064. The second sealing member 3064 is compressed by the light source housing 3061 and the module housing 3001 to achieve a waterproof seal between the light source housing 3061 and the module housing 3001.
[0053] Sealing end caps 3007 are disposed at both ends of the module assembly 300 to seal the module assembly 300. The module housing 3001 includes a first end 3005 disposed longitudinally, which is opposite to a second end 2009. The two sealing end caps 3007 located at the first end 3005 are disposed adjacently, and water-blocking brackets 500 are placed on the two sealing end caps 3007. The water-blocking brackets 500 are snapped into the track 200 and are interference-fitted with the second protrusions 3739 on the two sealing end caps 3007. The water-blocking brackets 500 close the gap at the joint of the two module assemblies 300, and the water-blocking brackets 500 and the second protrusions 3739 on the sealing end caps 3007 squeeze each other to prevent water from entering from the joint between the two module assemblies 300.
[0054] Please refer to Figure 12. Specifically, the water-blocking bracket 500 includes a base 5001 and an extension plate 5002 disposed on the base 5001. The extension plate 5002 extends upward from the bottom surface of the base 5001 and abuts against the third arm 2053 of the track housing 2001. The extension plate 5002 is housed within a second receiving space. The extension plate 5002 is disposed at the bottom of the third arm 2053, and the third seal 2071 is disposed on the top surface of the third arm 2053. The extension plate 5002 and the third seal 2071 cover the joint of two adjacent third arms 2053, further strengthening the water-blocking seal at the joint inside the track 200. The base 5001 is also provided with a hanger 5003, which is located above the third arm 2053 of the track housing 2001 and provides a certain limiting function for the water-blocking bracket 500.
[0055] Please refer to Figures 13 to 15. The sealing end cap 3007 located near the splice includes an outer end cap 3071, an inner end cap 3072, and a sealing element 3073. The outer end cap 3071 is configured to connect to the first end 3005 and includes a first connecting portion 3711 disposed away from the first end 3005 and a second limiting member 3712 disposed near the first end 3005. The first connecting portion 3711 is a protruding post. The second limiting member 3712 is disposed corresponding to the first limiting member 3012, and a fixed connection between the outer end cap 3071 and the module housing 3001 is achieved through the abutment of the first limiting member 3012 and the second limiting member 3712. The inner end cap 3072 is removably connected to the side of the outer end cap 3071 away from the first end 3005, and the inner end cap 3072 has a second connecting portion 3721 facing the outer end cap 3071. The second connecting portion 3721 is a protruding post. A sealing element 3073 is sandwiched between the outer end cap 3071 and the inner end cap 3072. The sealing element 3073 has a clearance hole 3736 corresponding to the position of the first connecting portion 3711. The second connecting portion 3721 passes through the clearance hole 3736 and connects to the first connecting portion 3711, thus achieving a fixed connection between the outer end cap 3071, the inner end cap 3072, and the sealing element 3073. Preferably, the other sealing end caps 3007 have the same or similar structure as the sealing end cap 3007 near the splice.
[0056] The seal 3073 includes a side facing the module housing 3001, and a plurality of first ribs 3731 are protruding on the side; the first ribs 3731 are interference-fitted with the inner side of the module housing 3001. The first ribs 3731 are pressed by the two inner side walls 2003 of the module housing 3001, thereby achieving side waterproofing inside the module housing 3001.
[0057] Preferably, a groove 3738 is provided on the top of the seal 3073. The groove 3738 is used to engage with the fourth arm 2054 of the track housing 2001 to enhance the connection stability between the sealing end cap 3007 and the track 200.
[0058] Specifically, the seal 3073 includes a connecting portion 3732, a fixing portion 3734 disposed at both ends of the connecting portion 3732 and extending in opposite directions, and a water-blocking portion 3737. The fixing portion 3734 is provided with a mounting groove 3735 for accommodating the inner end cap 3072, and a clearance hole 3736 is provided on the groove wall of the mounting groove 3735.
[0059] The connecting part 3732, the fixing part 3734 and the water-blocking part 3737 are all provided with first protruding ribs 3731 on their sides. The side waterproofing inside the module housing 3001 is achieved by the mutual compression between the inner side wall 2003 of the module housing 3001 and the first protruding ribs 3731.
[0060] The end of the connecting part 3732 connected to the fixing part 3734 is provided with a plurality of second ribs 3739 protruding from the connecting part 3732. The second ribs 3739 abut against the bottom of the water-blocking bracket 500. By the water-blocking bracket 500 pressing the second ribs 3739, most of the water can be blocked from entering the sealing end cap 3007 from the splice between two adjacent module components 300.
[0061] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the connecting portion 3732 is also provided with a plurality of drainage grooves 3733 or drainage holes. If water accidentally enters the open space between the water-blocking bracket 500 and the sealing end cap 3007, the water will be blocked by the water-blocking portion 3737 and then flow out from the drainage grooves 3733 or drainage holes.
[0062] In other embodiments, the connecting portion 3732 is provided with a plurality of drainage grooves 3733 and drainage holes for draining water located between the water-blocking bracket 500 and the sealing end cap 3007.
[0063] In summary, the sealing element 3073 of the present invention has a first protruding rib 3731 on its side. The first protruding rib 3731 is interference-fitted with the inner side of the module housing 3001, so that the module housing 3001 and the first protruding rib 3731 are in close contact. By pressing the first protruding rib 3731 inward from the side of the module housing 3001, a waterproof seal is achieved between the sealing element 3073 and the side of the module housing 3001. The sealing element 3073 is sandwiched between the outer end cover 3071 and the inner end cover 3072, so that the outer end cover 3071, the sealing element 3073 and the inner end cover 3072 form a compact structure. Furthermore, the outer end cover 3071 presses the sealing element 3073 inward and the inner end cover 3072 presses the sealing element 3073 outward, so that the outer end cover 3071, the sealing element 3073 and the inner end cover 3072 fit tightly together, and the module assembly 300 achieves a waterproof seal at the end.
[0064] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.
Claims
1. A module component, comprising: The module housing (3001) and a sealing end cap (3007) disposed at a first end (3005) of the module housing (3001) along the longitudinal direction, the sealing end cap (3007) comprising: An outer end cap (3071) is configured to connect to the first end (3005); An inner end cap (3072) is removably attached to the side of the outer end cap (3071) opposite to the first end (3005); A sealing element (3073) is sandwiched between the outer end cap (3071) and the inner end cap (3072), and includes a side facing the module housing (3001), the side being provided with a plurality of first ribs (3731); the first ribs (3731) are interference-fitted with the inner side of the module housing (3001).
2. The module assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The sealing element (3073) includes a connecting part (3732), a fixing part (3734) and a water-blocking part (3737) disposed at both ends of the connecting part (3732) and extending in opposite directions. The fixing part (3734) is used to accommodate the inner end cap (3072). The first rib (3731) is provided on the side of the connecting part (3732), the fixing part (3734) and the water-blocking part (3737).
3. The module assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting part (3732) is provided with a plurality of drainage grooves (3733) and / or drainage holes.
4. The module assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The end of the connecting part (3732) connected to the fixing part (3734) is provided with a plurality of second protruding ribs (3739).
5. The module assembly according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a snap-fit member (3003) disposed within the module housing (3001), the snap-fit member (3003) including two elastic pressing portions (3031) disposed opposite to each other; the two elastic pressing portions (3031) are partially exposed through the module housing (3001), wherein a first sealing member (3004) is provided between the elastic pressing portions (3031) and the module housing (3001).
6. The module assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The outer end cap (3071) includes a first connecting portion (3711) disposed away from the first end (3005), the inner end cap (3072) is provided with a second connecting portion (3721) facing the outer end cap (3071), the sealing member (3073) includes a fixing portion (3734), the fixing portion (3734) is provided with a mounting groove (3735), the groove wall of the mounting groove (3735) is provided with a clearance hole (3736) corresponding to the position of the first connecting portion (3711), and the second connecting portion (3721) passes through the clearance hole (3736) and connects to the first connecting portion (3711).
7. A track system comprising a track (200) and at least one module assembly (300) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6; the module assembly (300) being connected to the track (200) via a snap-fit (3003).
8. The orbital system according to claim 7, wherein, It also includes a water-blocking bracket (500) disposed between the first ends (3005) of two adjacent module assemblies (300), the water-blocking bracket (500) being snapped into the track (200) and having an interference fit with a sealing end cap (3007) disposed on the first end (3005) of the module assembly (300).
9. The orbital system according to claim 7, wherein, A track splicing sealing assembly (2006) is fitted at the splicing point of two adjacent tracks (200).
10. The orbital system according to claim 7 or 9, wherein, A connecting bracket (2007) is provided at the splice of two adjacent tracks (200), and a third sealing element (2071) is fitted on the connecting bracket (2007). The third sealing element (2071) is interference-fitted with both tracks (200).