Patent Application
20230160567
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of integrated electronic module groups, and more specifically to a lamp module group or a speaker module group.
At present, LED lamps and speakers can be designed with a module group structure. This structure can facilitate maintenance and save costs. For example, the so-called lamp module group can be formed by integrating a light source and/or speaker and a power supply, which is assembled in a lamp housing to form a lamp. Once the lamp fails to work, the module group is damaged in most of the cases. Then, only the damaged module group needs to be replaced, which saves the cost of the lamp housing. However, in this way, when a module group without a waterproof function is installed in the lamp housing, it should be ensured that the lamp housing can waterproof, so that the LED lamp can meet the requirements of outdoor work.
It is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not restrictive, and it is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain concepts of the disclosure as an introduction to the following complete and extensive detailed description.
Disclosed is an electronic module comprising a first housing defining a housing cavity, the first housing defining a first end and a second end positioned opposite from the first end, the first end defined by a shaft of the first housing, the shaft defining external threading, the first housing defining a housing opening to the housing cavity at the second end; an LED lamp board positioned within the housing cavity, the LED lamp board configured to emit light through the housing opening; a power supply driving module positioned within the housing cavity at least partially between the LED lamp board and the shaft; and a first concentric terminal connected in electrical communication with the power supply driving module, the first concentric terminal extending at least partially through the shaft, the first concentric terminal configured to rotatably connect in electrical communication with a second concentric terminal.
Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an electronic module, the method comprising positioning a power supply driving module in a housing cavity of a first housing, the first housing defining a first end and a second end positioned opposite from the first end, the first end defined by a shaft of the first housing; connecting a first concentric terminal in electrical communication with the power supply driving module; positioning the first concentric terminal at least partially within the shaft; and filling the housing cavity at least partially with potting.
In some aspects, sides of the LED lamp board and the fastener close to the upper open end of the first housing can be provided with a second sealing layer, a reflecting cup can be sleeved above the second sealing layer, a lens can be sleeved at a center of the reflecting cup, and the lens can be configured to be fastened on a light emitting part of the LED lamp board.
In some aspects, a first sealing layer can be provided between the LED lamp board and the power supply driving module, and the first sealing layer can be configured for sealing and fixing the LED lamp board, the power supply driving module, and the wires together in the first housing.
In some aspects, an insulating sheet defining a ring structure can be provided on an inner wall of an end of the first housing close to the shaft, a lower surface of the insulating sheet and an inner bottom of the first housing can be attached to each other, and an upper surface of the insulating sheet can be fixed inside the first housing via the first sealing layer.
In some aspects, the second concentric terminal can comprise: a first insulating casing, a conductive ring, a conductive spring, and a first insulating boss, wherein the second concentric terminal can comprise a columnar structure, a bore can be provided above the first insulating casing, a bottom of the bore can be provided with the first insulating boss, a center of the first insulating boss can be embedded with a conductive post, an inner wall of the bore can be provided with the conductive ring, the conductive spring protruding toward an axial centerline direction of the conductive ring can be provided on an annular inner wall of the conductive ring, an outer wall of the conductive ring can be connected to a wire, and a lower portion of the conductive post can extend downward from a center of the first insulating boss and can be connected to the wire; the conductive ring can be configured to insert the first concentric terminal; a first limiting boss protruding outward can be provided on a circumferential outer wall of an end of the first insulating casing close to the bore, and the first limiting boss and the bore end can face the first concentric terminal, and can be configured to cooperate with the first concentric terminal.
In some aspects, the first concentric terminal can comprise: a second insulating casing, a second insulating boss, an outer conductive sleeve, and a first inner conductive sleeve, wherein the second insulating casing can comprise a columnar structure, a lower surface of the columnar structure can be provided with a bore, a second insulating boss can be provided in the bore, a side of the second insulating boss close to the bore can be provided with a third insulating sleeve, and a diameter of the third insulating sleeve can be smaller than a diameter of the second insulating boss; an outer conductive sleeve can be provided between the third insulating sleeve and the second insulating casing, the first insulating boss and the second insulating boss can be embedded with a second inner conductive sleeve, one end of the second inner conductive sleeve close to a bottom of the groove can be provided with a wire, and the wire can be at one end away from the second inner conductive sleeve penetrates and can extend out of the second insulating casing, a wire can also be connected to an outer wall of the outer conductive sleeve, and the wire at one end away from the outer conductive sleeve can penetrate and extend out of the second insulating casing; and the second inner conductive sleeve can be further embedded with a first inner conductive sleeve, a lower end of the first inner conductive sleeve can be provided with an opening having a circular structure, and the opening can be configured for installing the second concentric terminal; a circumferential outer wall of an end of the second insulating casing close to the opening of a circular groove can be provided with a second limiting boss, the second limiting boss and the second insulating casing can each be configured to be inserted into and fixed in the shaft, an end of the shaft away from the first housing can be further provided with a first limiting groove, and a diameter of a notch of the first limiting groove can be larger than a diameter of a central through hole of the shaft; and the first limiting groove can be configured for embedding the second limiting boss.
In some aspects, a circumferential outer wall of the shaft can be provided with an external thread, the external thread can be configured for installing the second housing, the second housing can comprise a tubular structure, an installing table having a tapered structure can be provided below the tubular structure, an end of the installing table away from the second housing can be provided with a through hole, the through hole can be configured for installing the first limiting boss of the second concentric terminal, a lower surface of the first limiting boss can be connected to an inner bottom surface of the installing table, and an upper surface of the first limiting boss can be provided with a seal.
In some aspects, a circumferential outer wall of an end of the first housing away from the shaft can be provided with an external thread, the external thread can be configured for installing a cover, a center of the cover can be provided with a through installing hole, an inner bottom of one end of the installing hole away from the first housing can be embedded with a sealing lens, a side of the sealing lens away from an inner ground of the installing hole can be provided with a gasket having a ring structure, and the gasket can be sleeved on a circumferential outer wall of an end of the external thread of the first housing.
In some aspects, the cover can be any one selected from the group consisting of a flat lid, a curved lid, a round beveled cover, a vertical lamp cover, a long tube cover, and a square beveled cover.
In some aspects, an end of the second housing away from the first housing can be fixed on a lamp holder, the lamp holder can be fixed on a base by a fixing rod, an inner wall of the lamp holder can be spirally embedded with a cooling pipeline, and both ends of the cooling pipe can extend from an end of the lamp holder close to the fixing rod onto the base; a water storage cavity can be provided in the base, an upper surface of the water storage cavity can be provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet can be connected to a water inlet pipe, the water outlet can be connected to a water outlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe can be connected to two open ends of the cooling pipeline, respectively; one end of the lamp holder close to the second housing can be provided with a ventilation plate, one end of the ventilation plate away from the second housing can be provided with a fan and a water pressure adjusting device, the fan can be provided to be close to the ventilation plate, one end of the water pressure adjusting device can be connected to a driving device, and the other end can be connected to an end of the cooling pipeline close to the water outlet pipe; and a circumferential outer wall of the water storage cavity can be further provided on a water injecting port.
Advantages of the present invention are as follows.
The electronic module group provided by the present invention can optionally achieve heat conduction and heat dissipation, waterproofing, and rotational coaxial connection power extraction by the provided first housing, second housing, first concentric terminal, and second concentric terminal, and can realize the waterproofing between the first housing and the second housing by the first housing causing a second housing where the first concentric terminal and the second concentric terminal can be located to squeeze a seal.
The first housing and the second housing can be connected into one body by a thread, which may conduct the heat of the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board. Specifically, the heat of the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board can be conducted to the second housing where the second concentric terminal can be located through the connection between the first housing and the second housing, thereby achieving the purpose of dissipating the heat of the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board.
By the provided second concentric terminal and first concentric terminal, the coaxial rotational connection can be formed and maintained and power transmission can occur during thread installation of the first housing and the second housing are achieved.
The lamp module group can comprise a structure that can conduct heat, be waterproof, and provide rotational coaxial connection power transmission. Meanwhile, the external thread provided on the first housing, the external thread provided on the shaft, and the first concentric terminal in conjunction with the second concentric terminal can be combined with other accessories or extension accessories to form a variety of lamps, thereby improving the use range of the lamp module group.
During use, the first concentric terminal and the second concentric terminal are each provided with a waterproof structure. The power supply driving module can be filled with glue between the first concentric terminal and the LED lamp board, thereby forming a first sealing layer in the first housing so that the power supply driving module can be completely sealed in the first sealing layer. A side of the LED lamp board away from the power supply driving module can also be fixed in the first housing by a fastener. An upper surface of the fastener can be provided with a second sealing layer. The second sealing layer can be configured to seal a gap between the fastener and the LED lamp board. Thus, the LED lamp board and the first concentric terminal can waterproof the first housing. The power supply driving module, the power terminal of the LED lamp board, and the first concentric terminal can each be enabled to achieve the purpose of waterproofing and modularization. During use, the first concentric terminal and the second concentric terminal can be plugged into each other to achieve electrical conduction, such as power transmission. An end of the second concentric terminal that is positioned away from the first concentric terminal can receive power, so that the electrical conduction, or transmission, of the first concentric terminal can be achieved. The power supply driving module can be energized. After the power supply driving module is energized, the LED lamp board can light.
When the lamp module fails to work, the lamp module group installed in the lamp cover can be directly detached and replaced, thereby reducing the waste caused by the direct replacement of the entire lamp cover. The lamp module group can be sealed and waterproofed by the first sealing layer, the second sealing layer, and the first concentric terminal and second concentric terminal with sealing and waterproofing capability, which can facilitate replacement of the lamp module group after failure. Meanwhile, after the LED lamp fails, the lamp module group can be directly replaced rather than replacing both the lamp housing and the lamp module group together.
The first housing and the second housing can each be made of a metal material. The first housing can tightly contact each of the first concentric terminal, the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board through the first sealing layer, and thus the thermal energy generated by the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board can be conducted through the first housing and the second housing. Therefore, the heat dissipation efficiency of the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board can be improved, the probability of failure of the power supply driving module, and the LED lamp board due to overheating can be reduced, and the service life of the power supply driving module and the LED lamp board can be improved. Meanwhile, the aging of the first concentric terminal, the second concentric terminal, and the wire can be reduced, effectively extending the service life of the lamp module group.
Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the systems, methods, features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.
The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.
Among them, 1—light-emitting diode (hereinafter “LED”) lamp board, 2—power supply driving module, 3—first concentric terminal, 4—first housing, 5—inner rib, 6—shaft, 7—second concentric terminal, 8—fastener, 9—wire, 10—insulating sheet, 11—first sealing layer, 12—second sealing layer, 13—reflecting cup, 14—lens, 15—first insulating casing, 16—conductive ring, 17—conductive spring, 18—first insulating boss, 19—second insulating boss, 20—conductive post, 21—second insulating casing, 22—outer conductive sleeve, 23—first inner conductive sleeve, 24—first limiting boss, 25—second inner conductive sleeve, 26—third insulating sleeve, 27—second limiting boss, 28—first limiting groove, 29—second housing, 30—sealing ring , 31—installing table, 32—gasket, 33—sealing lens, 34—cover, 35—lamp holder, 36—base, 37—fixing rod, 38—cooling pipeline, 39—ventilation plate, 40—first gear, 41—second gear, 42—first rotating shaft, 43—fourth protruding column, 44—fixed disc, 45—first connecting rod, 46—third shaft sleeve, 47—blade, 48—third rotating shaft, 49—motor, 50—fourth rotating shaft, 51—bearing, 52—slideway, 53—sliding rod, 54—first connecting plate, 55—second connecting plate, 56—fourth shaft sleeve, 57—fourth connecting plate, 58—first shaft sleeve, 59—fifth rotating shaft, 60—fifth connecting plate, 61—second connecting rod, 63—third connecting rod, 64—third protruding column, 65—second shaft sleeve, 66—water storage cavity, 67—water outlet, 68—water inlet, 69—water outlet pipe, 70—water inlet pipe, 71—water injecting port, 72—piston pipe, 73—plunger rod, 74—movable plug, 75—first check valve, and 76—second check valve.
Preferred aspects of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred aspects described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and the previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, and, as such, can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.
The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in its best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the present devices, systems, and/or methods described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof.
As used throughout, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an element” can include two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise.
Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances.
As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list. Further, one should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect.
Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are disclosed, that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutations of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the disclosed methods.
Disclosed is an electronic module group and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus. The electronic module group can comprise an LED lamp board and/or a speaker, a power supply driving module, a first concentric terminal, a first housing, and various accessories, which can be attached thereto. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed electronic module group is described in but a few exemplary aspects among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
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The first housing 4 can be a cylindrical structure. The inner rib 5 can be a ring structure, which can be provided on an inner wall of the first housing 4 close to an upper open end. In some aspects, the inner rib 5 can be a convex ring. An upper surface of the inner rib 5 can be installed on, or coupled to, the LED lamp board 1 by the fastener 8. The power supply driving module 2 can be provided below the LED lamp board 1 with a space, or interval, defined between the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1. An output end of the power supply driving module 2 can be connected to a power supply input end of the LED lamp board 1 through the wire 9. An input end of the power supply driving module 2 can be connected to an output end of the first concentric terminal 3 through the wire 9. A lower surface of the first housing 4 can be provided with the shaft 6. The shaft 6 can be a protruding column. The shaft 6 can be a ring structure. The shaft 6 and the first housing 4 can be in communication with each other. One end of the first concentric terminal 3 close to the power supply driving module 2 can be fixed in the first housing 4, and the other end of the first concentric terminal 3 can extend out of an inner cavity of the shaft 6 and can be connected to the second concentric terminal 7. The first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7 can be one aspect of a concentric electrical connector assembly. In the present aspect, the first concentric terminal 3 can be a male concentric terminal, and the second concentric terminal 7 can be a female concentric terminal. In some aspects, the first concentric terminal 3 can be a female concentric terminal, and the second concentric terminal 7 can be a male concentric terminal. An end of the second concentric terminal 7, which can be positioned away from the first concentric terminal 3, can be installed in the second housing 29. The sealing ring 30 can be provided between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29. In some aspects, the sealing ring 30 can be an O-ring. The sealing ring 30 can comprise a material such as rubber, polymer, wax, for example and without limitation.
The lamp module group 100 can be configured to provide heat conduction and heat dissipation, waterproofing, and rotational coaxial connection power transmission by the provided first housing 4, second housing 29, first concentric terminal 3 and second concentric terminal 7. A waterproof seal can be formed between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29 by squeezing the sealing ring 30 between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29. The first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7 can be located between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29.
The first housing 4 and the second housing 29 can be coupled together by a threaded connection, which can conduct the heat of the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1. Specifically, the heat of the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1 can be conducted to the second housing 29 where the second concentric terminal 7 can be located through the connection between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29, thereby dissipating the heat of the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1.
Threaded installation of the second housing 29 on the first housing 4 can form the coaxial rotational connected between the second concentric terminal 7 and first concentric terminal 3, and power can be transmitted between the second concentric terminal 7 and first concentric terminal 3.
The lamp module group 100 can be structurally configured to conduct heat, be waterproof, and transmit power through the rotational coaxial connection. Meanwhile, the external thread provided on the first housing 4, the external thread provided on the shaft 6, and the first concentric terminal 3 in conjunction with the second concentric terminal 7 can be combined with other accessories or extension accessories to form a variety of lamps, for example and without limitation, thereby providing a flexible range of uses for the lamp module group 100.
The first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7 can each be provided with a waterproof structure. The first housing 4 can be filled with glue between the first concentric terminal 3 and the LED lamp board 1, thereby forming the first sealing layer 11 in the first housing 4 so that the power supply driving module 2 can be completely sealed, or embedded, in the first sealing layer 11. A side of the LED lamp board 1 positioned away from the power supply driving module 2 can also be fixed in the first housing 4 by the fastener 8. An upper surface of the fastener 8 can be covered with the second sealing layer 12. The second sealing layer 12 can be configured to seal a gap between the fastener 8 and the LED lamp board 1. Thus, the LED lamp board 1 and the first concentric terminal 3 can be sealed, such as waterproofed, in the first housing 4. The power supply driving module 2, the power terminal of the LED lamp board 1, and the first concentric terminal 3 can be sealed, such as waterproofed, while providing modular capabilities. When in use, the first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7 are plugged into each other to achieve conduction. An end of the second concentric terminal 7 away from the first concentric terminal 3 can be configured to conduct power, so that electricity can be conducted, or transmitted, to the first concentric terminal 3. The power supply driving module 2 can be energized. After the power supply driving module 2 is energized, the LED lamp board 1 can be lit, and the lamp module group 100 can emit light.
When the lamp module 101 fails to work, the lamp module 101 that is installed in the lamp cover can be directly detached and replaced, thereby reducing the waste that would be caused by the direct replacement of the entire lamp cover. Meanwhile, the lamp module 101 can be sealed and/or waterproofed by the first sealing layer 11, the second sealing layer 12, and the first concentric terminal 3 and second concentric terminal 7 which can facilitate easy replacement of the lamp module 101 after failure. Meanwhile, after the LED lamp fails, the lamp module 101 can be directly replaced rather than replacing the lamp housing and the lamp module 101 together.
The lamp module 101 can comprise the first concentric terminal 3, the LED lamp board 1, the power supply driving module 2 and the first housing 4 together, and the lamp module 101 can be configured to electrically connect to the power supply by engaging with the second concentric terminal 7. The lamp module group 100 can comprise the first concentric terminal 3, the LED lamp board 1, the power supply driving module 2, and the second concentric terminal 7 together. The lamp module 101 can receive power through one end of the second concentric terminal 7, which can be connected to a power supply. The first concentric terminal 3 can be connected to the second concentric terminal 7 and can conduct the electricity to the power supply driving module 2, thereby supplying electrical power to the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1.
The first housing 4 and the second housing 29 can each be made of a metal material. The first housing 4 can be in thermal communication with each of the first concentric terminal 3, the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1 through the first sealing layer 11, and the thermal energy generated by the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1 can be conducted through the first housing 4 and the second housing 29. Heat can be conducted away from the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1 and dissipated, which can reduce the probability of failure of the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1 due to overheating, and extend the service life of the power supply driving module 2 and the LED lamp board 1. Meanwhile, the aging of the first concentric terminal 3, the second concentric terminal 7, and the wire 9 can be reduced, effectively extending the service life of the lamp module group 100.
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The second sealing layer 12 can prevent water or mist from entering the LED lamp board 1, such as through one of the holes that receive the fasteners 8 to mount the LED lamp board 1. The reflecting cup 13 can reflect light emitted by the LED lamp board 1 to make the lamp module 101 brighter, and the reflecting cup 13 can cover an upper surface of the LED lamp board 1 to further seal against water and moisture. The lens 14 can focus the LED light, and further waterproof the LED lamp board 1.
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The first sealing layer 11 can seal, or waterproof, the LED lamp board 1 and the power supply driving module 2 in the first housing 4, so that the LED lamp board 1 and the power supply driving module 2 can form one integral member via the first sealing layer 11.
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The insulating sheet 10 can insulate and separate the first sealing layer 11 and the first housing 4. The insulating sheet 10 and/or the first sealing layer 11 can provide isolation and padding between the first housing 4 and the first concentric terminal 3. The first sealing layer 11 can be poured into the first housing 4 as a liquid or gel to fill the first housing 4, and the first sealing layer 11 can dry or cure to form a solid layer.
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The second concentric terminal 7 can be configured for plugging into the first concentric terminal 3 and forming an electrical connection, so that the second concentric terminal 7 conducts power to the the first concentric terminal 3, which conducts the electricity to the power supply driving module 2, and then lights the LED lamp board 1 via the power supply driving module 2.
The conductive spring 17 and the conductive post 20 of the second concentric terminal 7 are configured to receive the first concentric terminal 3. The conductive spring 17 can press the first concentric terminal 3 into a power supply end of the second concentric terminal 7, so that the first concentric terminal 3 can be fully in contact with the conductive post 20. By firmly engaging the first concentric terminal 3 with the second concentric terminal 7, reliable electrical communication can be maintained between the first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7, which can prevent disruptions to the power attributed to poor contact.
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Further, both the first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7 can achieve 360-degree rotation after being plugged, and can further ensure that the power-on state is still maintained during the rotation. Moreover, the twisted disconnection of the wire 9 is avoided during the rotation.
During use, one end of the first inner conductive sleeve 23 of the first concentric terminal 3 can be inserted into the conductive post 20 of the second concentric terminal 7. The other end of the first concentric terminal 3 can be a wire 9 end. The wire 9 at the wire 9 end can be electrically connected to the power supply driving module 2. Meanwhile, the second insulating casing 21, which can be provided at the wire 9 end of the first concentric terminal 3, can be inserted into an inner cavity of the first housing 4 and can be collectively sealed and fixed in the first housing via the first sealing layer 11. One end of the second limiting boss 27 of the first concentric terminal 3 close to the second insulating casing 21 can be closely attached to a groove bottom of a first limiting groove. The second limiting boss 27 can be completely placed in the first limiting groove. Thus, the second insulating casing 21 and the second limiting boss 27 of the first concentric terminal 3 can be completely located in the shaft 6 and the inner cavity of the first housing.
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The second housing 29 can be configured for securing the second concentric terminal 7 and protecting the second concentric terminal 7. The second housing 29 can maintain the connection between the second concentric terminal 7 and the first concentric terminal 3.
During use, an internal thread provided on an inner wall of one end of the second housing 29 away from the installing table 31 can be installed, or engaged, to the external thread of the shaft 6 provided on the first housing 4. The sealing ring 30 can be a ring structure, which can be further provided between the second housing 29 and the shaft 6. The sealing ring 30 can seal a gap between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29 so that the connection can be waterproof. The sealing ring 30 can be compressed between the first housing 4 and the second housing 29 via the shaft 6, which not only enhances the contact between the first concentric terminal 3 and the second concentric terminal 7, but also strengthens the seal and waterproofing of the connection.
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The cover 34 can be made of a metal material. The cover 34 can be connected by using the outer thread of the circumferential outer wall of the end of the first housing 4 away from the first concentric terminal 3. The cover 34 can condense, or focus, light of the LED lamp board 1 and protect the LED lamp board 1, the reflecting cup 13, and the lens 14. The gasket 32 can engage with the cover 34 and the first housing 4 to seal and waterproof the lamp module 101. The sealing lens 33 can be a columnar piece of glass with a section of a T-shaped structure as shown in
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The first housing 4 can be compatible with various specifications of lamp holders 35. The lamp holder 35 can have a chandelier structure that is hung on a roof or a cantilever by a lifting ring, or a ceiling structure that is directly installed on the roof or the cantilever by the fastener 8. Or, the lamp holder 35 can be a floodlight or underwater lamp fixed by the fixing rod 37 and the base 36. When the lamp holder 35 can be used as a floodlight or underwater lamp, the base 36 can fix the lamp holder 35 by the fixing rod 37 to install the lamp module group 100. The cooling pipeline 38 can be provided in the lamp holder 35, and the cooling pipeline 38 can be spirally provided on the inner wall of the lamp holder 35, and therefore the reduction of the temperature in the lamp holder 35 can be achieved. Since the lamp module can be installed between the lamp holder 35 and the cover 34, the purpose of heat conduction and heat dissipation for the lamp module group 100 can be achieved by both the lamp holder 35 and the cover 34. Thus, the cooling pipeline 38 can perform water-cooling circulation through the water storage cavity 66 provided in the base 36. In addition, a fan can be further provided in the lamp holder 35. The fan can blow the ventilation plate 39. The ventilation plate 39 can have a circular plate structure. A surface of the circular plate structure can be provided with a plurality of spaced ventilation holes. The ventilation holes can be beneficial for the wind of the fan to be blown toward an end of the second concentric terminal 7 away from the first concentric terminal 3, and thus the purpose of air cooling the second concentric terminal 7 and the lamp holder 35 can be achieved.
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The sliding rod 53, the fourth connecting plate 57, and the fifth connecting plate 60 each can be provided in parallel to each other. The planes of the fourth connecting plate 57 and the fifth connecting plate 60 can each be provided in parallel to a surface of the fixed disc 44. The third connecting rod 63 can be located between the fixed disc 44 and the fourth connecting plate 57, and the third connecting rod 63 can be provided to be inclined with respect to the planes of the fourth connecting plate 57 and the fixed disc 44.
The water injecting port 71 can be configured to add or discharge water into or from the water storage cavity 66. An open end of the water injecting port 71 can be provided with a sealing plug. When the water needs to be added or discharged, the purpose of adding or discharging the water into or from the water storage cavity 66 can be achieved by removing the sealing plug.
The inside of the lamp holder 35 can be air-cooled by using the fan. The water in the water storage cavity 66 can be adsorbed into the cooling pipeline 38 by the water pressure adjusting device, improving the water flow speed of the cooling pipeline 38, achieving the purpose of accelerating the cooling of the cooling pipeline 38, and further making the water in the cooling pipeline 38 cool the heat of the lamp holder 35, the first housing 4 and the second housing 29. Thus, the service life of the lamp module group 100 can be improved. During operation, the fan can first be started. After the fan is started, the water pressure adjusting device can begin to work. After the water pressure adjusting device is operational, the fan and the water pressure adjusting device can jointly achieve air cooling and water cooling, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling the lamp module group 100.
Its working principle can be as follows: the motor 49 can be connected to a power supply through the wire 9. When the power supply is started, the motor 49 and the lamp module can be separately started. After the motor 49 is started, the fourth rotating shaft 50 can rotate. After the fourth rotating shaft 50 rotates, the first gear 40 can be driven to rotate. The first gear 40 can rotate and can then engages with the second gear 41 to rotate. The second gear 41 can rotate and can then drive the third rotating shaft 48 and the first rotating shaft 42 to rotate. The third rotating shaft 48 can rotate and can then drive the blade 47 to rotate. The blade 47 can rotate to achieve blowing. The wind of the blade 47 can be blown toward the second housing 29 via the ventilation plate 39, so that the purpose of air cooling the second housing 29 can be achieved.
After the first rotating shaft 42 rotates, the first connecting rod 45 can be driven to rotate. The first connecting rod 45 can rotate, allowing the fourth protruding column 43 on the first connecting rod 45 to make a circular motion around the axial centerline of the first rotating shaft 42, thereby driving the third connecting rod 63 fixedly provided on the third shaft sleeve 46 to rotate, and then the third connecting rod 63 can make a circular motion along with it.
An end of the third connecting rod 63 away from the first connecting rod 45 can be rotatably provided on the third protruding column 64. The third protruding column 64, the first connecting plate 54, and the second connecting plate 55 can each be fixedly connected. The other end of the fourth connecting plate 57 can be fixed to the circumferential outer wall of the fifth rotating shaft 59 through the first shaft sleeve 58. Both ends of the fifth rotating shaft 59 can be rotatably provided on the inner wall of the lamp holder 35. Thus, the third connecting rod 63 can allow the first connecting plate 54 and the second connecting plate 55 to swing. The sliding rod 53 can be connected to the first connecting plate 54 and can move back and forth on the slideway 52, and can drive the fifth rotating shaft 59 to rotate back and forth. The fifth rotating shaft 59 can rotate back and forth, and can then drive the second shaft sleeve 65 and the fifth connecting plate 60 to swing back and forth. The fifth connecting plate 60 can swing, and can then drive the second connecting rod 61 in
An end of the second connecting rod 61 away from the fifth connecting plate 60 can be fixedly connected to the plunger rod 73. The plunger rod 73 can also move back and forth, thereby allowing the movable plug 74 to move back and forth in the piston pipe 72. When the movable plug 74 moves back and forth in the piston pipe 72, the air pressure in the piston pipe 72 can change. In
The various components and assemblies disclosed in
Each concentric terminal 3,7 can define an inner connection end 1402 and an outer connection end 1404. Each concentric terminal 3,7 can comprise a magnet 1410, an outer conductive sleeve 1412, an insulating sleeve 1414, an inner conductive sleeve 1416, and an insulative ring 1418. In the present aspect, the outer conductive sleeves 1412 can extend from the inner connection end 1402 to the outer connection end 1404. The outer conductive sleeves 1412 can each define a contact flange 1426 at the inner connection end 1402 of each concentric terminal 3,7. The outer conductive sleeve 1412 and the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of each concentric terminal 3,7 can be coupled to a wire 9 at the outer connection end 1404. In some aspects, the conductive sleeves 1412,1416 can comprise a conductive material, such as metal for example and without limitation.
The inner conductive sleeve 1416 can be positioned at the center of each respective concentric terminal 3,7. The insulating sleeves 1414, the outer conductive sleeves 1412, the magnets 1410, and/or the insulative rings 1418 can define an at least partially annular or tubular shape, for example and without limitation. Each inner conductive sleeve 1416 can be at least partially surrounded by the respective insulating sleeve 1414. Each insulating sleeve 1414 can be at least partially surrounded by the respective outer conductive sleeve 1412. The insulating sleeves 1414 can electrically isolate the inner conductive sleeves 1416 from the outer conductive sleeves 1412. The outer conductive sleeves 1412 can be at least partially surrounded by the magnets 1410 and the insulative rings 1418. The magnets 1410 can be captured, or secured, on the outer conductive sleeves 1412 between the respective insulative rings 1418 and the contact flanges 1426.
Each inner conductive sleeve 1416 can define an inner sleeve cavity 1420. The inner sleeve cavities 1420 can extend into the respective inner conductive sleeves 1416 from the inner connection ends 1402 towards the outer connection ends 1404. In the present aspect, the inner sleeve cavity 1420 of the first concentric terminal 3 can be a bore extending into the inner conductive sleeve 1416 to a conductive base 1428 of the inner conductive sleeve 1416. A spring 1422 can be positioned within the inner sleeve cavity 1420 between the conductive base 1428 and a conductive pin 1424. In the present aspect, the spring 1422 can be a coil spring. The conductive pin 1424 can be captured at the inner connection end 1402 of the first concentric terminal 3, and the conductive pin 1424 can be configured to telescope, or slide, within the inner sleeve cavity 1420, which can compress the spring 1422.
In the present aspect, the inner sleeve cavity 1420 of the second concentric terminal 7 can be a shallow depression, such as a dimple, for example and without limitation. In some aspects, the inner sleeve cavity 1420 can extend further into the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of the second concentric terminal 7, such as to define a bore for example and without limitation. The inner sleeve cavity 1420 can be sized to receive the conductive pin 1424.
The poles of the magnets 1410 can be oriented so that the inner connection end 1402 of the first concentric terminal 3 attracts the inner connection end 1402 of the second concentric terminal 7, and vice versa. The magnets 1410 can draw the inner connection ends 1402 together to place the contact flanges 1426 of the outer conductive sleeves 1412 in facing engagement and in electrical communication, thereby establishing a first electrically conductive pathway through the outer conductive sleeves 1412 and the wires 9 attached thereto.
As the inner connection ends 1402 are drawn together, the conductive pin 1424 can engage the inner sleeve cavity 1420 of the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of the second concentric terminal 7, and the conductive pin 1424 can be depressed into the inner sleeve cavity 1420 of the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of the first concentric terminal 3, thereby compressing the spring 1422. The spring 1422 can exert a biasing force on the conductive pin 1424, which can ensure positive contact between the conductive pin 1424 and the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of the second concentric terminal 7, thereby establishing electrical communication between the conductive pin 1424 and the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of the second concentric terminal 7. The conductive pin 1424 can maintain electrical communication with the inner conductive sleeve 1416 of the first concentric terminal 3 through both direct contact with the inner conductive sleeve 1416 and through indirect contact through the spring 1422, which can be electrically conductive. Accordingly, a second electrically conductive pathway can be established through the inner conductive sleeves 1416 and the wires 9 attached thereto.
The concentric electrical connector assembly 1400 can be rotatable, in that the concentric terminals 3,7 can be rotated relative to one another without disrupting the first electrically conductive pathway or the second electrically conductive pathway.
The concentric electrical connector assembly 1400 can be utilized in place of the concentric terminals 3,7 shown throughout the other drawings, such as to provide power to the lamp module group 100. For example and without limitation, the concentric terminals 3,7 of the present aspect of the concentric electrical connector assembly 1400 can be integrated with the shaft 6 of the first housing 4 (the shaft 6 of the first housing 4 shown in
The first housing 4 can define a housing cavity 1504. The housing cavity 1504 can comprise a lower bore 1506 extending through the shaft 6, a main compartment 1508, and an upper bore 1510. The terms “upper” and “lower” are used with respect to the present viewing orientation and should not be viewed as limiting; for example and without limitation, the lamp module 101 can be used in any orientation. The inner rib 5 can extend radially inward into the housing cavity 1504 between the upper bore 1510 and the main compartment 1508. The upper bore 1510 can define internal threading 1511. The LED lamp board 1 can be supported within the upper bore 1510 atop the inner rib 5. The first retention insert 1512 can be a threaded insert, which can threadedly engage the internal threading 1511. The first retention insert 1512 can be screwed into the upper bore 1510 to secure the LED lamp board 1 to the inner rib 5. In some aspects, the first retention insert 1512 can engage with a lens flange 1615 (shown in
The shaft 6 can define a shaft inner rib 1505 extending into the lower bore 1506. The second retention insert 1516 can comprise one or more hooks 1517. The hooks 1517 can be sized to snap over the shaft inner rib 1505, thereby retaining the second retention insert 1516 within the lower bore 1506. The second retention insert 1516 can engage with the first concentric terminal 3 to secure the first concentric terminal 3 within the shaft 6. In some aspects, the second retention insert 1516 can also provide a seal within the lower bore 1506, which can prevent, water, dust, dirt, or other elements from reaching the main compartment 1508 through the lower bore 1506. In the present aspect, the main compartment 1508 can be filled with a potting, glue, or other filler 1502. Potting can be used to protect the power supply driving module 2 from exposure to moisture, and to electrically isolate the electronics from the first housing 4. Certain glues can be used for the same purpose, as well as to shunt heat away from the LED lamp board 1 and the power supply driving module 2 to the first housing 4. Such glues can comprise additives configured to enhance thermal conductivity. The first housing 4 can comprise a thermally conductive material, such as a metal for example and without limitation. The first housing 4 can act as a heat sink and aid in dissipation of heat, which can lower the operating temperatures of the lamp module group 100 and extend the service life of the electronics therein.
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The lamp module group 100 can be modular, and various accessories and different aspects of the disclosed components can be utilized to configure the lamp module group 100 for different intended uses. For example and without limitation, different aspects of the cover 34 are disclosed between
The lamp module group 100 can also optionally comprise various accessories configured to alter qualities of the light emitted from the lamp module group 100. For example, one or more accessory lenses 1715 can be placed between the lens 14 and the sealing lens 33. The lens holder 1714 can be configured to support the accessory lens 1715, and tightening the cover 34 to the first housing 4 can secure the accessory lens 1715 in place. A variety of accessory lenses 1715 are contemplated, which can, for example and without limitation, alter the color and/or intensity of the light. For example, in some aspects, the accessory lens 1715 can comprise a frosted translucent material configured to dim the light emitted by the lamp module group 100. In some aspects, the accessory lens 1715 can be colored or otherwise tinted to change the color of the light emitted. In some aspects, the accessory lens 1715 can be configured to both dim the light and change its color. In some aspects, multiple accessory lenses 1715 can be utilized together to provide multiple effects. In some aspects, the sealing lens 33 can be configured to alter the light emitted from the lamp module group 100, such as to tint, dim, or scatter the light for example and without limitation.
In some aspects, a diffuser 1716 can be positioned between the lens 14 and the sealing lens 33. The diffuser 1716 can be configured to scatter light emitted from the lamp module group 100. The diffuser 1716 can be omitted or utilized alone or in conjunction with one or more accessory lenses 1715.
In the present aspect, the lamp module group 100 can further comprise a mounting plate 1720. The LED lamp board 1 can be mounted to the mounting plate 1720 (LED lamp board 1 shown mounted to the mounting plate 1720 in
The standoffs 1710 can be positioned between the mounting plate 1720 and the power supply driving module 2, and when secured together, the power supply driving module 2 can be spaced apart from the mounting plate 1720. Spacing the power supply driving module 2 apart from the mounting plate 1720, and the LED lamp board 1 attached thereto, can protect the power supply driving module 2 from heat generated by the LED lamp board 1. In some aspects, the mounting plate 1720 can comprise a thermally conductive material, such as a metal for example and without limitation, which can conduct heat generated by the LED lamp board 1 to the first housing 4. The first housing 4 can act as a heat sink and aid in the dissipation of heat generated by the LED lamp board 1. In some aspects, the mounting plate 1720 can comprise a plastic material. In such aspects, the plastic can have a plastic flammability rating under Underwriters Laboratories standard UL 94, such as HB, V-2, V-1, V-0, 5VB, or 5VA, for example and without limitation.
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The lamp module groups 100 of the aspects of
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The control 1754 can manually actuate the manual dimmer 1752. In the present aspect, the control 1754 can be rotated to adjust the manual dimmer 1752. In some aspects, the control 1754 can be a button or engage with a button of the manual dimmer 1752, such as a momentary switch for example and without limitation, and the control 1754 can be depressed to toggle through various dimming settings, such as based on the number of button presses or how long the button is depressed. In some aspects, the control 1754 can adjust through a different method, such as by sliding the control 1754 along a path.
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As shown, the lens 14 can be mounted within the lens holder 1714.
The outer end 2014 of the lens 14 can define a lens flange 2020 and one or more mounting tabs 2022. The lens holder 1714 can define an outer end 2002 and an inner end 2004. The lens holder 1714 can define one or more mounting catches 2003 at the outer end 2002. The lens flange 2020 can be sized so that the lens flange 2020 can rest on the outer end 2002 of the lens holder 1714 when the inner end 2016 of the lens 14 is inserted into the lens holder 1714 and the lens 14 is mounted to the lens holder 1714. When the lens 14 is mounted to the lens holder 1714, the mounting catch 2003 can slip over the mounting tab 2022 to secure the lens 14 to the lens holder 1714.
The LED 1501 of the LED lamp board 1 can be exposed through a center opening 2030 of the mounting bracket 1730. The mounting bracket 1730 can define a pair of locking slots 2032 and a pair of locking depressions 2034. The inner end 204 can define a pair of locking legs 2006 and a pair of locking tabs 2008. To lock the lens holder 1714 to the mounting bracket 1730, the locking legs 2006 can be inserted through the locking slots 2032, and the lens holder 1714 can be twisted relative to the mounting bracket 1730 to a locked position of the lens holder 1714. The locking slots 2032 and the locking legs 2006 can be shaped so that once the lens holder 1714 is placed in the locked position, the locking legs 2006 cannot be withdrawn through the locking slots 2032, thereby securing the lens holder 1714 to the mounting bracket 1730. In the locked position, the locking tabs 2008 of the lens holder 1714 can engage the locking depressions 2034 of the mounting bracket 1730. Engagement between the locking depressions 2034 and the locking tabs 2008 can bias the lens holder 1714 to remain in the locked position, thereby resisting rotation of the lens holder 1714 back towards an unlocked position wherein the lens holder 1714 can be removed from the mounting bracket 1730 by disengaging the locking legs 2006 from the locking slots 2032.
In practice, the lens 14 can be changed out by rotating the lens holder 1714 to the unlocked position so that the lens 14 and lens holder 1714 can be removed from the mounting bracket 1730. The mounting catches 2003 can then be disengaged from the mounting tabs 2022, such as by prying the mounting catches 2003 over the mounting tabs 2022. The lens 14 can then be removed from the lens holder 1714. A different lens 14 can then be inserted into the lens holder 1714 and secured by engaging the mounting catches 2003 with the mounting tabs 2022. The lens holder 1714, with the lens 14 mounted therein, can then be secured to the mounting bracket 1730 by inserting the locking legs 2006 back into the locking slots 2032, and then rotating the lens holder 1714 from the unlocked position to the locked position. In some aspects, the lens 14 can be mounted in the lens holder 1714 while the lens holder 1714 is secured to the mounting bracket 1730.
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The bollard post 2100 can comprise an accessory housing 2154. The accessory housing 2154 can comprise a main tube 2156, a top threaded insert 2158 defining a threaded bore 2160, and a bottom threaded insert 2162 defining an accessory shaft 2164. The terms “top” and “bottom” are used with respect to the present viewing angle and should not be viewed as limiting; for example and without limitation, the bollard post 2100 can be utilized in any orientation. The bollard post 2100 can comprise a first concentric accessory terminal 2170 and a second concentric accessory terminal 2172. The first concentric accessory terminal 2170 can be received by the threaded bore 2160 of the top threaded insert 2158 to form a power receptacle 2161. The first concentric accessory terminal 2170 can be connected in electrical communication with the second concentric accessory terminal 2172 by a plurality of accessory wires 2179, which in turn can be connected together by electrical connectors 2174, such as wire nuts for example and without limitation. The first concentric accessory terminal 2170 can be secured within the threaded bore 2160. The first concentric accessory terminal 2170 can be a female concentric terminal. The shaft 6 can be screwed into the threaded bore 2160 to electrically connect the first concentric terminal 3 with the first concentric accessory terminal 2170. The second concentric accessory terminal 2172 can be secured within the accessory shaft 2164. The second concentric accessory terminal 2172 can be a male concentric terminal.
The accessory shaft 2164 and the second concentric accessory terminal 2172 can be coupled to a power cable 1810 or a fixed power outlet (not shown) to transmit power through the bollard post 2100 to the lamp module 101. In some aspects, one or more bollard posts 2100 can be coupled to a base comprising a wall cord (not shown), such as to form a lamp. For example, a single bollard post 2100 could be utilized for a desk lamp or other application wherein a shorter height might be desired. Multiple bollard posts 2100 can be coupled together for applications wherein a taller lamp might be desired, such as for a floor lamp. In some aspects, the bollard posts 2100 can define a shape other than being straight. For example and without limitation, the main tube 2156 can be curved to form an elbow, such as a 90-degree or 45-degree elbow for example and without limitation. In some aspects, the main tube 2156 can branch or otherwise diverge, and the bollard post 2100 can be configured to couple to multiple lamp modules 101. For example and without limitation, the main tube can define a tee-shape or wye-shape with separate lamp modules 101 connected to two of the ends.
In the aspect shown, the cover 34 can comprise a base 2128 and a translucent element 2130. In the aspect shown, the translucent element 2130 can be screwed, or threaded, into the base 2128, and a cover gasket 2126 can be positioned between the base 2128 and the translucent element 2130 to form a seal therebetween. The base 2128 can be configured to threadedly engage the housing threads 2104 to mount the cover 34 to the lamp module 101. In the present aspect, the translucent element 2130 can comprise a frosted glass column configured to dim and diffuse light emitted from the lamp module 101.
The covers 34 can be configured to direct light in various directions via one or more openings 2135. The covers 34 of
In the aspects shown, the second housing 29 can be a hanging housing, such as a looped hanging housing 2329 (shown in
The hanging housings 2329,2350 can threadedly engage with the shaft 6 of the first housing 4, with the sealing ring 30 positioned therebetween. Compression of the sealing ring 30 when the hanging housings 2329,2350 are tightened to the shaft 6 can create a seal between the hanging housings 2329,2350 and the shaft 6 of the first housing 4. The sleeved hanging housing 2350 (shown in
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The lamp module groups 100 of
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The shaft 6 can be a tiltable shaft 2406, which can be adjusted for angle relative to the lamp holder 35. As shown in
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When assembled, additional fasteners 8 can secure the power receptacle 2161 within the second housing 29, or lamp holder 35. The first housing 4 of the lamp module 101 can be screwed into the power receptacle 2161 to electrically connect the lamp module 101 with the power cable 1810, thereby providing power to the lamp module 101.
In the aspect shown, the lamp module group 100 can comprise one or more arms 2436, which can be coupled to the base 36, such as with fasteners 8 for example and without limitation. The arm or arms 2436 can engage with the fixing rod 37 and the fixing nut 2437 to support the lamp holder 35. The lamp holder 35 can be tiltable relative to the arm or arms 2436 and the base 36, such as be loosening the fixing nut 2437 relative to the fixing rod 37. The fixing nut 2437 can be tightened on the fixing rod 37 to secure the lamp holder 35 relative to the arm or arms 2436 and the base 36.
When assembled, the power receptacle 2161 can be coupled to the receptacle mount 2540 by fasteners 8. The first housing 4 of the lamp module 101 can be screwed into the power receptacle 2161. The gasket 2532, which can extend around a perimeter of the lamp holder 35, can be placed between the shells 2535,2536, and the sealing lens 2533 can be placed between the shells 2535,2536 at an opening (not shown) of the lamp holder 35. The shells 2535,2536 can then be coupled together with the fasteners 8, thereby sealing the lamp module 101 inside the lamp holder 35.
The shaft mount 2542 can be configured to receive the shaft 6. In the present aspect, the shaft 6 can be a threaded stub-shaft 2506, and the shaft 6 can be threaded into the shaft mount 2542. A power cable (not shown), can extend through the shaft 6 and the shaft mount 2542 to the power receptacle 2161, thereby providing power to the attached lamp module 101.
In the present aspect, the lamp module group 100 can further comprise a stake 2508, which can be configured to stab into a ground surface, such as the earth. The stake 2508 can also define a threaded opening 2509, which can receive a portion of the shaft 6 to couple the lamp holder 35 atop the stake 2508. With the stake 2508 stabbed into the ground surface, the lamp holder 35 can be supported above the ground surface, such as in a garden or landscape setting, for example and without limitation. In some aspects, the lamp module group 100 of
In the aspect shown, the cover 34 can omit the base 2128 (shown in
In the aspect shown, the shroud 2134 can be a two-piece shroud, with an upper shroud 2634 positioned atop a bottom shroud 2635. In the present aspect, the bottom shroud 2635 can be larger than the upper shroud 2634, and the bottom shroud 2635 can extend downwards over at least a portion of the cover 34. The shroud 2134 can be configured to reflect light downwards towards a ground surface.
When assembled, the power receptacle 2161 can be coupled to the receptacle mount 2540 by fasteners 8 (shown removed from the receptacle mount 2540). The first housing 4 of the lamp module 101 can be screwed into the power receptacle 2161. The gasket 2532, which can extend around a perimeter of the lamp holder 35, can be placed between the shells 2735,2736, and the sealing lens 2533 can be placed between the shells 2735,2736 at an opening 2701 of the lamp holder 35. The shells 2735,2736 can then be coupled together with one or more fasteners 8, thereby sealing the lamp module 101 inside the lamp holder 35.
The shaft mount 2542 can be configured to receive the shaft 6. In the present aspect, the shaft 6 can be the threaded stub-shaft 2506, and the shaft 6 can be threaded into the shaft mount 2542. The power cable 1810, can extend through the shaft 6 and the shaft mount 2542 to the power receptacle 2161, thereby providing power to the attached lamp module 101.
In the present aspect, the lamp module group 100 can further comprise a junction box 2702, which can be installed, or roughed in, behind the wall 2700. The shaft 6 can threadedly engaged the junction box 2702 to secure the lamp module group 100 to the wall 2700. The power cable 1810 can be routed through the junction box 2702 behind the wall 2700. In the present aspect, the lamp module 101 is shown facing downwards; however, in other aspects, the lamp module 101 can face a different direction, such as upwards, outwards, or horizontally, for example and without limitation. In some aspects, the wall 2700 can be a different type of surface, such as a ceiling, floor, cabinet top, or other structure.
In the present aspect, a first terminal 2823 can be mounted directly to the power supply driving module 2802. The first mounting plate 2814 can define a first mounting plate opening 2815, and the first terminal 2823 can be received within the first mounting plate opening 2815. Fasteners can secure the power supply driving module 2802 and the first mounting plate 2814.
The power receptacle 2161 can comprise a second mounting plate 2818, a second terminal 2825, a retention ring 2826, and a power cable 2820. The power cable 2820 can comprise two or more wires 9. The power cable 2820 can be connected to the second terminal 2825, and the power cable 2820 can supply power to the second terminal 2825. The second terminal 2825 can be inserted into a second mounting plate opening 2821, and the retention ring 2826 can be inserted into the second mounting plate opening 2821 behind the second terminal 2825 to secure the second terminal 2825 within the second mounting plate opening 2821. In the present aspect, the retention ring 2826 can threadedly engage the second mounting plate opening 2821. In some aspects, the retention ring 2826 can snap into place, be adhered into place, or otherwise secured to the second mounting plate 2818. Fasteners 8 can couple the power receptacle 2161 to the wall 2700, as shown in
The first mounting plate 2814 can define one or more claws 2816. The second mounting plate 2818 can define one or more radial lugs 2822. In some aspects, the radial lugs 2822 can be at least partially helical in shape. The mounting plates 2814,2818 can be configured to connect the lamp module 2801 and the power receptacle 2161 together by engaging the claws 2816 with the radial lugs 2822, which can also position the first terminal 2823 in electrical communication with the second terminal 2825, thereby providing power from the power receptacle 2161 to the lamp module 2801.
The power supply driving module 2802 can be electrically connected to the LED lamp board 2810 by wires 9 within the housing cavity 2901. The LED lamp board 2810 can be inserted through the bottom opening 2905 and mounted to an inner wall 2902 of the first housing 2804. The lenses 14 can be fit over the LEDs 1501, and the LED lamp board 2810 can be coated with a layer of potting, glue, or other filler 1502, which in some aspects can be formulated to conduct, or shunt, heat away from the LED lamp board 2810 to the first housing 2804. The reflector cup 13 can be fit over the lenses 14, and the sealing lens 33 can be adhered to the reflector cup 13 with a sealant 2933, such as silicone, glue, epoxy, or other suitable material.
The power receptacle 2161 can be coupled to the wall 2700 by the fasteners 8, and the power cable 2820 can extend through the wall, such as through a hole or opening. The wires 9 of the power cable 2820 can be connected to a power system (not shown), and the wires 9 can be phase, neutral, ground, positive, negative, or other types of wires for example and without limitation, of the power system. An insulating cover 2926 can be positioned within the retention ring 2826 and between the wall 2700 and the second terminal 2825.
The second terminal 2825 can comprise contact pads 3025. The contact pads 3025 can each be connected in electrical communication with a different wire 9 of the power cable 2820 (wires 9 and power cable 2820 shown in
It is contemplated that the speaker module 3101 can be utilized in place of, or in addition to, various aspects of the lamp module 101 disclosed herein to form various speaker assemblies or combined lamp and speaker assemblies. For example and without limitation, the speaker module 3101 can be suspended by the power cable 1810 (shown in
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For aspects of the electronic module group 100 comprising the speaker 3191, the power supply driving module 2 can be configured to power the speaker 3191, such as to produce a range of frequencies and volumes through the speaker 3191. In some aspects, the power supply driving module 2 or a separate component of the speaker 3191 can be configured to receive signals wirelessly, which can carry instructions to the speaker 3191 to produce certain sounds at certain volumes. In some aspects, the speaker module 3101 can receive instructions through the first concentric terminal 3 rather than wirelessly. For example and without limitation, the instructions can be the notes of a song, voice recording, an audio track to a television show or movie, or other audio file. The speaker 3191 can comprise a basket 3192 and a coil housing 3193, which can comprise and house sound producing elements, such as a magnet, an electromagnetic coil, or other components, for example and without limitation. Instructions from the power supply driving module 2 can be communicated to the coil housing 3193 through wires 9.
In some aspects, the speaker 3191 can be a waterproof speaker. The speaker 3191 and the gasket 32 can cooperate to form a seal and prevent the intrusion of elements, such as water, dust, or dirt, from entering the first housing 4 and reaching the power supply driving module 2. The speaker module 3101 can be waterproof. For example and without limitation, in the present aspect, the speaker module 3101 can be IP65 rated, or better, under IEC standard 60529.
The cover 34 can define a plurality of openings 3134. The openings 3134 can facilitate the projection of sound from the speaker 3191 outwards through the cover 34.
The speaker 3191 can be installed within the first housing 4, and the speaker 3191 can be coupled to the first housing 4 by the fasteners 8. The gasket 32 can be positioned between the first housing 4 and the basket 3192, thereby sealing the main compartment 1508 of the housing cavity 1504. The main compartment 1508 can be at least partially filled with the potting, glue, or other filler 1502. The insulating sheet 10 can be positioned around the first concentric terminal 3 and between the first housing 4 and the potting, glue, or other filler 1502. In the present aspect, the potting, glue, or other filler 1502 can fill the main compartment 1508 up to the coil housing 3193. A diaphragm 3291 and a cone 3292 of the speaker 3191 can be positioned within the basket 3192, and the components, such as coils and magnets, within the coil housing 3193 can vibrate the diaphragm 3291 and the cone 3292 to produce sound.
The power cable 1810 can be coupled to the speaker module 3101 to provide power to the speaker module 3101. The second housing 29 can thread onto the shaft 6, with the sealing ring 30 therebetween, to form a waterproof connection, and the first concentric terminal 3 can electronically connect with the second concentric terminal 7 of the power cable 1810 to supply power to the power supply driving module 2, which in turn can provide power to the speaker 3191.
The catenary mount 3300 can comprise the accessory housing 2154, a top plate 3306, and a wire hook 3304. The wire hook 3304 can be configured to hang on a catenary wire 3390, as shown. The catenary wire 3390 can be a structural wire, or cable, that can be secured between two points. The catenary wire 3390 can be taut or relaxed. A nut 3308 and a fastener 8 can be engaged with the wire hook 3304. The nut 3308 can be threaded onto the wire hook 3304. In the aspect shown, the nut 3308 can be tightened against the catenary wire 3390 to pinch the catenary wire 3390 between the wire hook 3304 and the nut 3308. The fastener 8 can be threaded into the nut 3308. The fastener 8 can extend through the nut 3308 to engage with the wire hook 3304 to rotationally fix the nut 3308 to the wire hook 3304. In some aspects, the fastener 8 can be a set screw. In some aspects, the fastener 8 can be a thumb screw. In some aspects, the fastener 8 can be configured to be tightened with a tool, such as a wrench, socket, screwdriver, or other suitable tool.
The wire hook 3304 can be hingedly coupled to the top plate 3306 by another fastener 8. The top plate 3306 can mount to the accessory housing 2154. An accessory gasket 3302 can be positioned between the top plate 3306 and the accessory housing 2154 and form a seal therebetween.
In the present aspect, the catenary mount 3300 can comprise a plurality of concentric terminals 7,3303,3307. The concentric terminals 7,3303,3307 can be interconnected by a plurality of wires 9 (shown in
The concentric terminal 3303 can be a first accessory concentric terminal 3303, and the concentric terminal 3307 can be a second accessory concentric terminal 3307. In the present aspect, the first accessory concentric terminal 3303 can be a male connector. In the present aspect, the second accessory concentric terminal 3307 can be a female connector. In the present aspect, the accessory concentric terminals 3303,3307 can be larger in size than the second concentric terminal 7. In other aspects, the accessory concentric terminals 3303,3307 can be sized to match the size of the second concentric terminal 7 and the first concentric terminal 3 (shown in
The first accessory concentric terminal 3303 can be positioned within the shaft 6 of the accessory housing 2154. The shaft 6 can extend out of a side of the accessory housing 2154. The second accessory concentric terminal 3307 can be positioned within a second threaded bore, or side threaded bore, 2160, which can be defined opposite from the shaft 6. The shaft 6 and the side threaded bore 2160 can be positioned above the bottom threaded bore 2160 and below the top plate 3306. The second accessory concentric terminal 3307 and the second threaded bore 2160 can define a second power receptacle 2161, which can be a side power receptacle 2161. The sealing ring 30 can be positioned within the side power receptacle 2161.
The power cable 1810 can be coupled to the stem 6, such as by threadedly engaging the second housing 29 with the stem 6. The sealing ring 30 can form a seal between the first accessory concentric terminal 3303 and the power cable 1810. The power cable 1810 can electrically connect to the first accessory concentric terminal 3303 and supply power to the catenary mount 3300, and more specifically to the second concentric terminal 7 and the second accessory concentric terminal 3307. If a module, such as the lamp module 101 or the speaker module 3101, is connected to the second concentric terminal 7, the module can indirectly receive power from the power cable 1810 through the catenary mount 3300.
In some aspects, the side power receptacle 2161 can be sealed, such as with a plug (not shown), and the second accessory concentric terminal 3307 may not electrically connect with any other components. In the aspect shown, the side power receptacle 2161 can be configured to connect with the second power cable 3310. The second power cable 3310 can comprise a male concentric terminal 3313 in the present aspect, and the second power cable 3310 can comprise a second housing 3329, which can be configured as a male second housing 3329. The male concentric terminal 3313 and the male second housing 3329 can be configured to electrically connect with the side power receptacle 2161. In some aspects, multiple catenary mounts 3300 can be mounted on the catenary wire 3390, and the second power cable 3310 can connect to another catenary mount 3300 to provide power to it. Accordingly, a chain of catenary mounts 3300 and modules 101,3101 can be mounted along the catenary wire 3390.
In other aspects, the catenary mount 3300 can comprise any combination of male and female concentric terminals 7,3303,3307. Either power receptacle 2161 can be a shaft 6, or the shaft 6 can be a threaded bore 2160 of a power receptacle 2161.
A plurality of fasteners 8 can couple the top plate 3306 to the accessory housing 2154, and the fasteners 8 can compress the gasket 32 between the top plate 3306 and the accessory housing 2154 to form a seal therebetween. A fastener 8 can hingedly couple the wire hook 3304 to the top plate 3306.
The wire hook 3304 can define hook threading 3408. The wire hook 3304 can also define a wire slot 3404. In the present aspect, the wire slot 3404 can extend through the hook threading 3408 on one side, which can define a top threading portion 3412 above the wire slot 3404 and a bottom threading portion 3410 below where the wire slot 3404 intersects the hook threading 3408. A top notch 3406 of the wire slot 3404 can extend above the top threading portion 3412.
In use, the nut 3308 can be threaded down so that the nut 3308 threadedly engages the bottom threading portion 3410 and is positioned below the wire slot 3404. The catenary wire 3390 (shown in
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It should be emphasized that the above-described aspects are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described aspect(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.
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| 201911420142.2 | Dec 2019 | CN | national |
This application is continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/389,019, filed Jul. 29, 2021, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application ser. No. 16/645,458, filed Jan. 25, 2021, which issued into U.S. Pat. No. 11,162,651 on Nov. 2, 2021, which is the national phase entry of International Application No. PCT/CN2020/070502, filed on Jan. 06, 2020, which is based upon and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201911420142.2, filed on Dec. 31, 2019, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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| Parent | 17389019 | Jul 2021 | US |
| Child | 18100300 | US |
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| Parent | 16645458 | Jan 2021 | US |
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