AU2021104474A4 - A light fixture - Google Patents

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AU2021104474A4
AU2021104474A4 AU2021104474A AU2021104474A AU2021104474A4 AU 2021104474 A4 AU2021104474 A4 AU 2021104474A4 AU 2021104474 A AU2021104474 A AU 2021104474A AU 2021104474 A AU2021104474 A AU 2021104474A AU 2021104474 A4 AU2021104474 A4 AU 2021104474A4
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/02—Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • F21V21/04—Recessed bases
    • F21V21/047—Mounting arrangements with fastening means engaging the inner surface of a hole in a ceiling or wall, e.g. for solid walls or for blind holes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
    • H01R24/62—Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices
    • H01R24/64—Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45

Abstract

A light fixture, including at least one input modular connector adapted to operatively connect to a power source. 5 10 1/2 10 12 22 24 14 18 Figure 1 10 12 22 24 14 18 Figure 2

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A LIGHT FIXTURE
FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates a light fixture. The present invention has particular but not exclusive application for low voltage lighting. The patent specification describes this use but it is by way of example only and the invention is not limited to this use.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Light fixtures are commonly used in indoor or outdoor environment. Typically light fixtures are connected to high voltage power sources via cables. Typically electricians are required to install light fixtures and high voltage cables. Even for low voltage lights, high voltage cables are typically used between the power sources and the light fixtures with a transformer which is typically located before every low voltage light. One problem is that it is difficult and dangerous to install light fixtures and high voltage power cables, especially when light fittings are being changed out or during construction of a building. Another problem is that it can be costly to utilize an electrician to install the light fixtures and high voltage power cables. A further problem is that it can be inefficient to use light fixtures connected to high voltage power sources for low voltage lights.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to overcome or at least alleviate one or more of the above mentioned problems with light fixtures and/or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, the present invention broadly resides in a light fixture, including at least one input modular connector adapted to operatively connect to a power source.
Preferably the at least one input modular connector includes a registered jack (RJ) type interface connection. Preferably the at least one input modular connector includes at least one of a four-position four-conductor (4P4C) connector, a 6P2C connector, a 6P4C connector, a 6P6C connector and/or an 8P8C connector. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted for a RJ9, RJ0, RJ11, RJ12, RJ14, RJ22, RJ25, RJ45, RJ45S, RJ48 and/or RJ61 type connection. In one embodiment, the at least one input modular connector includes at least one female jack. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to a DC power source. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to the DC power source via a cable. Preferably the cable includes at least one modular connector. Preferably the at least one modular connector includes at least one male plug. Preferably the DC power source is a low voltage power source. Preferably the voltage of the DC power source is substantially between 1 Volt to 120 Volt. More preferably the voltage of the DC power source is substantially between 12 Volt to 24 Volt. In one embodiment, the voltage of the DC power source is substantially 24 Volt. In one embodiment, the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to an AC power source. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to the AC power source via a cable. Preferably the cable includes at least one modular connector. Preferably the at least one modular connector includes at least one male plug. Preferably the AC power source is a low voltage power source. Preferably the voltage of the AC power source is substantially between 10 Volt to 50 Volt. More preferably the voltage of the AC power source is substantially between 12 Volt to 24 Volt. In one embodiment, the voltage of the AC power source is substantially 24 Volt. Preferably the light fixture further includes one output modular. Preferably the at least one output modular connector includes a registered jack (RJ) type interface connection. Preferably the at least one output modular connector includes at least one of a four-position four-conductor (4P4C) connector, a 6P2C connector, a 6P4C connector, a 6P6C connector and/or an 8P8C connector. Preferably the at least one output modular connector is adapted for a RJ9, RJ0, RJ11, RJ12, RJ14, RJ22,
RJ25, RJ45, RJ45S, RJ48 and/or RJ61 type connection. In one embodiment, the at least one output modular connector includes at least one female jack. Preferably the at least one output modular connector is adapted to connect to one or more electrical appliance via one or more cable. Preferably each of the one or more cable includes at least one modular connector. Preferably the at least one modular connector includes at least one male plug. Preferably each of the one or more electrical appliance is a low voltage electrical appliance. More preferably each of the one or more electrical appliance is a light fixture as described in this specification. In one embodiment, the one or more electrical appliance includes lights. In one embodiment, each of the one or more electrical appliance is a low voltage DC electrical appliance. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage DC electrical appliance is substantially between 10 Volt to 120 Volt. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage DC electrical appliance is substantially 24 Volt. In another embodiment, each of the one or more electrical appliance is a low voltage AC electrical appliance. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage AC electrical appliance is substantially between 10 Volt to 50 Volt. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage AC electrical appliance is substantially 24 Volt. In another aspect, the present invention broadly resides in a light fixture, including at least one input modular connector adapted to operatively connect to a power source, and at least one output modular connector adapted operatively connect to one or more electrical appliance. Preferably the at least one input modular connector includes a registered jack (RJ) type interface connection. Preferably the at least one input modular connector includes at least one of a four-position four-conductor (4P4C) connector, a 6P2C connector, a 6P4C connector, a 6P6C connector and/or an 8P8C connector. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted for a RJ9, RJ0, RJ11, RJ12, RJ14, RJ22, RJ25, RJ45, RJ45S, RJ48 and/or RJ61 type connection. In one embodiment, the at least one input modular connector includes at least one female jack. Preferably the at least one output modular connector includes a registered jack (RJ) type interface connection. Preferably the at least one output modular connector includes at least one of a four-position four-conductor (4P4C) connector, a 6P2C connector, a 6P4C connector, a 6P6C connector and/or an 8P8C connector. Preferably the at least one output modular connector is adapted for a RJ9, RJ0, RJ11, RJ12, RJ14, RJ22, RJ25, RJ45, RJ45S, RJ48 or RJ61 type connection. In one embodiment, the at least one output modular connector includes at least one female jack. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to a DC power source. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to the DC power source via a cable. Preferably the cable includes at least one modular connector. Preferably the at least one modular connector includes at least one male plug. Preferably the DC power source is a low voltage power source. Preferably the voltage of the DC power source is substantially between 1 Volt to 120 Volt. More preferably the voltage of the DC power source is substantially between 12 Volt to 24 Volt. In one embodiment, the voltage of the DC power source is substantially 24 Volt. In one embodiment, the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to an AC power source. Preferably the at least one input modular connector is adapted to connect to the AC power source via a cable. Preferably the cable includes at least one modular connector. Preferably the at least one modular connector includes at least one male plug. Preferably the AC power source is a low voltage power source. Preferably the voltage of the AC power source is substantially between 10 Volt to 50 Volt. More preferably the voltage of the AC power source is substantially between 12 Volt to 24 Volt. In one embodiment, the voltage of the AC power source is substantially 24 Volt. Preferably the at least one output modular connector is adapted to connect to the one or more electrical appliance via one or more cables. Preferably each of the one or more cables includes at least one modular connector. Preferably the at least one modular connector includes at least one male plug. Preferably each of the one or more electrical appliance is a low voltage electrical appliance. More preferably each of the one or more electrical appliance is a light fixture as described in this specification. In one embodiment, the one or more electrical appliance includes lights.
In one embodiment, each of the one or more electrical appliance is a low voltage DC electrical appliance. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage DC electrical appliance is substantially between 10 Volt to 120 Volt. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage DC electrical appliance is substantially 24 Volt. In another embodiment, each of the one or more electrical appliance is a low voltage AC electrical appliance. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage AC electrical appliance is substantially between 10 Volt to 50 Volt. Preferably the voltage of the low voltage AC electrical appliance is substantially 24 Volt. In further aspect, the present invention broadly resides in a method of installing a light fixture, including the steps of connecting at least one input modular connector of the light fixture to a power source via a cable, and connecting at least one output modular connector of the light fixture to one or more electrical appliance via one or more cables. Preferably the light fixture is a light fixture as described in this specification. The features described with respect to one aspect also apply where applicable to all other aspects of the invention. Furthermore, different combinations of described features are herein described and claimed even when not expressly stated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the present invention can be more readily understood reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention and wherein: Figure 1 is a front view of a light fixture according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a rear view of a light fixture of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a bottom view of a light fixture of Figure 1, and Figure 4 is a front view of a light fixture according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
With reference to Figures 1 to 3, there is shown a light fixture 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The light fixture 10 has an upper portion 12 and a lower portion 14. The light fixture 10 has one input modular connector 16. The input modular connector 16 is an RJ45 type female connector. The light fixture 10 also has an edge portion 18. The edge portion 18 has an opening 20. In use, a light (not shown) located inside the light fixture 10 will emit light from the opening 20. The light fixture 10 also has a pair of retaining arms 22,24. The retaining arms 22,24 are used to retain the light fixture 10 relative to a hole (not shown) of a ceiling (not shown). In use, the input modular connector 16 connects to a 24 Volt DC power source (not shown) via a cable (not shown). The cable has an RJ45 type male plug (not shown) to engage with the input modular connector 16. With reference to Figure 4, there is shown a light fixture 30 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The light fixture 30 has an upper portion 32 and a lower portion 34. The light fixture 30 has one input modular connector 36. The input modular connector 36 is an RJ45 type female connector. The light fixture 30 has an output modular connector 38. The output modular connector 38 is an RJ45 type female connector. The light fixture 30 also has an edge portion 40. The edge portion 40 has an opening (not shown). In use, a light (not shown) located inside the light fixture 30 will emit light from the opening. The light fixture 30 also has a pair of retaining arms 42,44. The retaining arms 42,44 are used to retain the light fixture 30 relative to a hole (not shown) of a ceiling (not shown). In use, the input modular connector 36 connects to a 24 Volt DC power source (not shown) via a cable (not shown). The cable has an RJ45 type male plug (not shown) to engage with the input modular connector 36. In use, the output modular connector 38 connects to a further light fixture (not shown) a cable (not shown). The cable has an RJ45 type male plug (not shown) to engage with the output modular connector 38.
ADVANTAGES An advantage of the preferred embodiment of the light fixture includes that electrical connections can be easily setup using modular connectors. Another advantage of the preferred embodiment of the light fixture includes that it reduces the risk of being injured by high voltage power source and/or cables. A further advantage of the preferred embodiment of the light fixture includes that it reduces or eliminates the need to use electricians.
VARIATIONS While the foregoing has been given by way of illustrative example of this invention, all such and other modifications and variations thereto as would be apparent to persons skilled in the art are deemed to fall within the broad scope and ambit of this invention as is herein set forth. Throughout the description and claims of this specification the word "comprise" and variations of that word such as "comprises" and "comprising", are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

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1. A light fixture, including at least one input modular connector adapted to operatively connect to a power source.
2. A light fixture as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the at least one input modular connectors is a female RJ connector.
3. A light fixture, including at least one input modular connector adapted to operatively connect to a power source, and at least one output modular connector adapted to connect to one or more electrical appliance.
4. A light fixture as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of the at least one input modular connectors is a female RJ connector, and wherein each of the at least one output modular connectors is a female RJ connector.
5. A method of installing a light fixture, including the steps of connecting at least one input modular connector of the light fixture to a power source via a cable, and connecting at least one output modular connector of the light fixture to one or more electrical appliance via one or more cables.
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