EP2505907A1 - Portable electric lamp including a power supply and communication connector - Google Patents

Portable electric lamp including a power supply and communication connector Download PDF

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EP2505907A1
EP2505907A1 EP12354022A EP12354022A EP2505907A1 EP 2505907 A1 EP2505907 A1 EP 2505907A1 EP 12354022 A EP12354022 A EP 12354022A EP 12354022 A EP12354022 A EP 12354022A EP 2505907 A1 EP2505907 A1 EP 2505907A1
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Sébastien Jarzac
Boris Bouffay
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21LLIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
    • F21L4/00Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
    • F21L4/08Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • F21V17/164Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting the parts being subjected to bending, e.g. snap joints

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  • Portable electric lighting lamps are known, the accumulator of which is associated with a power supply and communication connector, of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) type, which can be connected to an external source.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • the lamp can first be recharged, among others from a power outlet, a cigarette lighter, or a solar panel. It can also connect this connector to a computer, so as to adjust different parameters of the lamp, such as its autonomy or its lighting power.
  • the USB connector is usually formed by a socket, which must be connected to the above-mentioned source via an independent connecting cable, to recharge the battery, and set the lighting level. It is therefore it is necessary to always carry the connecting cable with the lamp.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a portable electric lighting lamp, the USB connector can be reliably connected to an external source, regardless of the conditions of use.
  • the invention also aims at providing such a lamp, the connection between the connector and the external source can be implemented conveniently, and without connecting cable.
  • the USB connector is inserted into a housing, which ensures its integrity, whatever the external conditions.
  • the housing is waterproof making the connector insensitive to moisture. It can thus ensure its electrical function, once removed from the housing.
  • the connector is of the male type, and can be plugged directly into a socket of the external source, such as a computer port. This eliminates the use of an external connecting cable, as used in the state of the art.
  • the lamp 1 firstly comprises a front lighting device (not shown), LED type or other appropriate type. With reference in particular to the figure 1 this lamp further comprises a rear support member 10, secured to the front device by laces 100 or fastening straps. As a variant, provision may be made for this front device and this rear support member to be held on the user's head by any other appropriate means, in particular an elastic band of conventional type.
  • the rear support member 10 which can cooperate with a power module 50 as will be seen in what follows, is triangular in shape, with the horizontal base. It is provided with two contact pads 12, intended to improve the comfort of the user.
  • This rear support member 10 is hollowed with a notch 14 for receiving the module 50, which is bordered by a beach 16. The latter is provided, in its middle part, with an elastic tongue 18, adapted to ensure the snap of the module 50, as will be seen below.
  • the upper part of the support member 10 comprises two lateral cheeks 20, on which is mounted a cap 22, which can pivot about a transverse axis A.
  • This cap 22 comprises a closed bottom 24, two side walls 26 also closed, and an outlet 28 arranged opposite the closed bottom 24.
  • the supply module 50 comprises a housing 52, made in two parts, namely a body 54 which is secured to a shell 56, by any appropriate means.
  • This housing 52 defines an interior volume V, in which is housed a rechargeable battery 58, of any type known per se. The latter is connected, in a conventional manner, to the lighting module by a cable 60, partially illustrated on the figure 1 .
  • the accumulator 58 is further associated with a power supply and communication connector 62, of conventional type.
  • a power supply and communication connector 62 of conventional type.
  • the connector 62 protrudes out of the internal volume V via an orifice 64 which is closed off by a seal 66.
  • the latter has a flange 68, which rests against a seat 70 of the housing 52.
  • the body 54 comprises a boss 72, adapted to cooperate by snapping with the tongue 18 of the support member 10.
  • the feed module 50 is disengaged from the support member 10, which corresponds to the arrangement of the figures 2 and 5 .
  • the connector 62 is freely accessible, so that it can be connected to an external source, either for charging, or for programming its parameters, or both simultaneously.
  • the presence of a male USB connector allows to connect directly to a female USB socket of a computer, or an external source without using an additional cable.
  • the module 50 it is first of all to thread the free end of the connector 62 inside the cap 22.
  • This operation is facilitated by the possibility of pivoting the cap, which allows a simplified positioning.
  • the seal 66 comes into contact with the side walls 26 of the latter.
  • the walls 26 are slightly flared, so that their section gradually decreases opposite the outlet 28 of the cap. At the end of the race, as illustrated in figures 3 and 6 the seal is thus compressed against the walls of the cap.
  • the assembly formed by the cap 22 and the feed module 50, is then rotated about the axis A, according to the arrow f1 of the figures 3 and 6 .
  • the boss 72 of the module 50 compresses the tongue 18 of the support member 10, which makes it possible to immobilize the latter with respect to the module 50, by elastic latching.
  • the connector is received in a sealed housing 80, delimited by the bottom 24 and the walls 26 of the cap 22, as well as by the internal volume of the housing 52.
  • the tongue 18 exerts a force f2, which tends pushing the feed module 50 upwards and compressing the seal 66, which further improves the seal.
  • the power supply module 50 When the power supply module 50 is fixed on the support member 10, the user can use the lamp in the usual way. Then, if he wants to either recharge the lamp or change the programming, it switches the module to the opposite of the arrow f2 above, so as to disengage the module 50 relative to the support member 10. Under these conditions, the lamp is again in its configuration of figures 2 and 5 , so that the user can directly access the USB connector 62.
  • FIGS 8 and 9 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the invention, in which the power supply module 150 is remote.
  • the mechanical members similar to those of Figures 1 to 7 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 100.
  • the embodiment of the figures 8 and 9 provides a feed assembly formed of two modules, and not a single module 50 as in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7 . More specifically, this assembly firstly comprises a first module 150, in the interior volume of which is received the accumulator 158. This first module 150 is connected to a second module 150 ', via a cable connection 151, or any equivalent member. Furthermore, this second module 150 'is equipped with the USB connector 162, which protrudes via an orifice, closed off by the seal 166. Finally, the support member 110 is structurally identical to that described above. above.
  • the implementation of the lamp of the figures 8 and 9 involves, as in the first mode, the insertion of the USB connector 162 in the cap 122, then the snap fastening of the module 150 'on the support member 110.
  • the cooperation of this module 150 'with the support member 110 is similar to that intervening between the single module 50 and the support member 10.
  • the module 150 is offset from that 150', in particular to preserve the accumulator to the severe weather conditions.
  • the invention is not limited to the examples described and shown. Thus one can first of all provide that the battery supply assembly is not mounted on the rear support member, but on the contrary on the front lighting device.
  • the front device is for example provided with latching means, similar or equivalent to those described above, which equip the rear support member.
  • the power and communication connector is not of the male type, but of the female type. In both cases, the USB connector is protected in a closed compartment when in the locked position.
  • USB power and communication connector is not USB type, but any other equivalent type appropriate.
  • the figure 10 represents the wiring diagram of the USB connector 62 in the power supply module 50.
  • the USB connector is connected to an electronic card CE located in the module, and comprising a regulator circuit 200 for charging the battery 58, and a processor 201 for adjusting the lamp parameters.
  • the output of the accumulator 58 is connected by power conductors 202 to the lighting module for supplying the lamp.
  • the output of the processor 201 is connected by a data bus 203 to the same lighting module for the operating parameterization of the lamp.
  • the four conductors 202 and 203 are arranged in the same sheath constituting the cable 60 of the figure 1 .

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Abstract

The lamp has a power supply unit provided with a supply and communication connector i.e. male universal serial bus (USB)connector (62), and a fixing lace/strap connecting a front lighting device i.e. LED, to a back support unit (10). The unit has a power supply module (50) that comprises a removable fixing unit i.e. snapping fixing unit, to fix the module to the support unit for defining fixation and separation positions while forming a housing to receive and protect the connector in a fixation position. The support unit has a hollow pivoting cap (22) to receive the connector.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention est relative à une lampe d'éclairage électrique portative, notamment une lampe frontale, comprenant

  • un dispositif d'éclairage avant
  • un ensemble d'alimentation électrique du module d'éclairage, cet ensemble comprenant un accumulateur et un connecteur d'alimentation et de communication, de type Bus Série Universel,
  • un organe d'appui arrière, et
  • des moyens de maintien de la lampe sur la tête d'un utilisateur, reliant le dispositif d'éclairage avant et l'organe d'appui arrière.
The invention relates to a portable electric lighting lamp, in particular a headlamp, comprising
  • front lighting
  • a power supply unit of the lighting module, this assembly comprising an accumulator and a power supply and communication connector, of the Universal Serial Bus type,
  • a rear support member, and
  • means for holding the lamp on the head of a user, connecting the front lighting device and the rear support member.

État de la techniqueState of the art

On connaît des lampes d'éclairage électrique portatives, dont l'accumulateur est associé à un connecteur d'alimentation et de communication, de type USB (Universal Serial Bus), susceptible d'être reliée à une source extérieure. De la sorte, la lampe peut tout d'abord être rechargée, entre autres depuis une prise secteur, un allume-cigare, ou encore un panneau solaire. On peut également relier ce connecteur à un ordinateur, de façon à ajuster différents paramètres de la lampe, tels que notamment son autonomie ou sa puissance d'éclairage.Portable electric lighting lamps are known, the accumulator of which is associated with a power supply and communication connector, of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) type, which can be connected to an external source. In this way, the lamp can first be recharged, among others from a power outlet, a cigarette lighter, or a solar panel. It can also connect this connector to a computer, so as to adjust different parameters of the lamp, such as its autonomy or its lighting power.

Le connecteur USB est formé généralement à une prise femelle, qui doit être reliée à la source précitée via un câble de liaison indépendant, pour assurer la recharge de l'accumulateur, et le paramétrage du niveau d'éclairage. Il est donc nécessaire d'emporter en permanence le câble de liaison avec la lampe.The USB connector is usually formed by a socket, which must be connected to the above-mentioned source via an independent connecting cable, to recharge the battery, and set the lighting level. It is therefore it is necessary to always carry the connecting cable with the lamp.

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

L'objet de l'invention consiste à réaliser une lampe d'éclairage électrique portative, dont le connecteur USB peut être relié de façon fiable à une source extérieure, indépendamment des conditions d'utilisation. L'invention vise également à proposer une telle lampe, dont la liaison entre le connecteur et la source extérieure peut être mise en oeuvre de manière commode, et sans câble de liaison.The object of the invention is to provide a portable electric lighting lamp, the USB connector can be reliably connected to an external source, regardless of the conditions of use. The invention also aims at providing such a lamp, the connection between the connector and the external source can be implemented conveniently, and without connecting cable.

La lampe selon l'invention est caractérisée en ce que :

  • l'ensemble d'alimentation électrique comprend au moins un premier module qui est pourvu du connecteur USB, ledit premier module possédant des moyens de fixation amovible sur l'organe d'appui arrière pour définir des positions respectives de fixation et de désolidarisation, avec formation dans la position de fixation, d'un logement de réception et de protection du connecteur USB,
    l'organe d'appui arrière comporte un élément creux pivotant de réception dudit connecteur.
The lamp according to the invention is characterized in that :
  • the power supply assembly comprises at least a first module which is provided with the USB connector, said first module having removable attachment means on the rear support member to define respective positions of fixing and uncoupling, with formation in the position of attachment, a housing for receiving and protecting the USB connector,
    the rear support member comprises a pivotable hollow element for receiving said connector.

Conformément à l'invention, le connecteur USB est introduit dans un logement, ce qui permet de garantir son intégrité, quelles que soient les conditions extérieures. De préférence, le logement est étanche rendant le connecteur insensible à l'humidité. Il peut ainsi assurer sa fonction électrique, une fois extrait hors du logement.According to the invention, the USB connector is inserted into a housing, which ensures its integrity, whatever the external conditions. Preferably, the housing is waterproof making the connector insensitive to moisture. It can thus ensure its electrical function, once removed from the housing.

Le connecteur est de type mâle, et peut être branché directement sur une prise femelle de la source extérieure, telle qu'un port d'ordinateur. Ceci permet de s'affranchir de l'emploi d'un câble extérieur de liaison, tel qu'utilisé dans l'état de la technique.The connector is of the male type, and can be plugged directly into a socket of the external source, such as a computer port. This eliminates the use of an external connecting cable, as used in the state of the art.

La lampe conforme à l'invention peut comporter tout ou partie des caractéristiques suivantes, prises isolément ou selon toute combinaison techniquement compatible :

  • l'organe d'appui arrière comporte un élément creux possédant un fond et des parois latérales fermées, et le connecteur est bordé par un joint d'étanchéité, le joint étant comprimé contre les parois de l'élément creux, dans la position de fixation.
  • les moyens de fixation amovible sont des moyens de fixation par encliquetage élastique.
  • l'organe d'appui arrière ou le dispositif d'éclairage avant comprend un élément d'encliquetage élastique, apte à repousser le joint d'étanchéité vers l'intérieur de l'élément creux, dans la position de fixation.
  • le connecteur est un connecteur mâle.
  • le premier module est introduit dans une échancrure, ménagée dans l'organe d'appui arrière.
  • l'ensemble d'alimentation électrique est formé par le premier module, qui est pourvu à la fois de l'accumulateur et du connecteur.
  • l'ensemble d'alimentation électrique comprend le premier module, qui est pourvu du connecteur, ainsi qu'un second module, pourvu de l'accumulateur, ces deux modules étant reliés par des moyens de connexion électrique.
The lamp according to the invention may comprise all or some of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically compatible combination:
  • the rear support member comprises a hollow member having a bottom and closed side walls, and the connector is bordered by a seal, the seal being compressed against the walls of the hollow member, in the fixing position .
  • the removable fastening means are elastic snap fastening means.
  • the rear support member or the front lighting device comprises an elastic detent element, able to push the seal towards the inside of the hollow element, in the fixing position.
  • the connector is a male connector.
  • the first module is introduced into a notch, formed in the rear support member.
  • the power supply assembly is formed by the first module, which is provided with both the accumulator and the connector.
  • the power supply assembly comprises the first module, which is provided with the connector, and a second module, provided with the accumulator, these two modules being connected by electrical connection means.

L'invention concerne aussi un ensemble d'alimentation électrique appartenant à une lampe d'éclairage électrique portative, cet ensemble comprenant

  • des moyens de fixation amovible sur l'organe d'appui arrière,
  • un accumulateur et un connecteur d'alimentation et de communication, de type Bus Série Universel (USB),
  • un joint d'étanchéité entourant le connecteur de façon à définir, avec l'organe d'appui arrière, un logement étanche de réception du connecteur, dans la position de fixation.
The invention also relates to a power supply assembly belonging to a portable electric lighting lamp, this assembly comprising
  • detachable fastening means on the rear support member,
  • an accumulator and a power and communication connector, of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) type,
  • a seal surrounding the connector so as to define, with the rear support member, a sealing housing for receiving the connector, in the fixing position.

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D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui va suivre d'un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif et représenté aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une lampe portative selon l'invention,
  • les figures 2 à 4 sont des vues en en coupe longitudinale, illustrant à plus grande échelle un organe d'appui arrière et un module d'alimentation électrique appartenant à cette lampe, dans des positions respectivement extraite, déverrouillée et verrouillée,
  • les figures 5 à 7 sont des vues en perspective de l'organe d'appui arrière et du module d'alimentation électrique, dans les positions respectivement extraite, déverrouillée et verrouillée,
  • les figures 8 et 9 sont des vues en perspective d'une variante de l'invention à module d'alimentation déportée, illustrée dans des positions respectivement extraite et verrouillée,
  • la figure 10 montre le schéma de la carte électronique de commande pour la recharge de l'accumulateur et le paramétrage de la lampe.
Other advantages and features will emerge more clearly from the following description of a particular embodiment of the invention given by way of nonlimiting example and represented in the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable lamp according to the invention,
  • the Figures 2 to 4 are views in longitudinal section, illustrating on a larger scale a rear support member and a power supply module belonging to this lamp, in positions respectively extracted, unlocked and locked,
  • the Figures 5 to 7 are perspective views of the rear support member and the power supply module, respectively in the extracted, unlocked and locked positions,
  • the figures 8 and 9 are perspective views of a variant of the invention with a remote power supply module, illustrated in respectively extracted and locked positions,
  • the figure 10 shows the circuit diagram of the control board for charging the battery and setting the lamp.

Description d'un mode préférentiel de l'inventionDescription of a preferred embodiment of the invention

Dans ce qui suit, les termes « avant », « arrière », « supérieur », « inférieur », « horizontal » et « vertical » sont relatifs à une lampe portée par un utilisateur en position debout, tête droite. La lampe 1 conforme à l'invention comprend tout d'abord un dispositif d'éclairage avant (non représenté), de type LED ou autre type approprié. En référence notamment à la figure 1, cette lampe comprend en outre un organe d'appui arrière 10, solidarisé au dispositif avant par des lacets 100 ou sangles de fixation. A titre de variante, on peut prévoir que ce dispositif avant et cet organe d'appui arrière sont maintenus sur la tête de l'utilisateur par tout autre moyen approprié, notamment un bandeau élastique de type classique.In what follows, the terms "front", "back", "upper", "lower", "horizontal" and "vertical" are relative to a lamp worn by a user in a standing position, head straight. The lamp 1 according to the invention firstly comprises a front lighting device (not shown), LED type or other appropriate type. With reference in particular to the figure 1 this lamp further comprises a rear support member 10, secured to the front device by laces 100 or fastening straps. As a variant, provision may be made for this front device and this rear support member to be held on the user's head by any other appropriate means, in particular an elastic band of conventional type.

Sur les figures 1 à 7, l'organe d'appui arrière 10, qui peut coopérer avec un module d'alimentation 50 comme on le verra dans ce qui suit, est de forme triangulaire, avec la base horizontale. Il est pourvu de deux patins de contact 12, destinés à améliorer le confort de l'utilisateur. Cet organe d'appui arrière 10 est creusé d'une échancrure 14 de réception du module 50, laquelle est bordée par une plage 16. Cette dernière est pourvue, dans sa partie médiane, d'une languette élastique 18, propre à assurer l'encliquetage du module 50, comme on le verra ci-après.On the Figures 1 to 7 , the rear support member 10, which can cooperate with a power module 50 as will be seen in what follows, is triangular in shape, with the horizontal base. It is provided with two contact pads 12, intended to improve the comfort of the user. This rear support member 10 is hollowed with a notch 14 for receiving the module 50, which is bordered by a beach 16. The latter is provided, in its middle part, with an elastic tongue 18, adapted to ensure the snap of the module 50, as will be seen below.

La partie supérieure de l'organe d'appui 10 comporte deux joues latérales 20, sur lesquelles est montée une coiffe 22, laquelle peut pivoter autour d'un axe transversal A. Cette coiffe 22 comprend un fond fermé 24, deux parois latérales 26 également fermées, et un débouché 28 agencé à l'opposé du fond fermé 24.The upper part of the support member 10 comprises two lateral cheeks 20, on which is mounted a cap 22, which can pivot about a transverse axis A. This cap 22 comprises a closed bottom 24, two side walls 26 also closed, and an outlet 28 arranged opposite the closed bottom 24.

Le module d'alimentation 50 comporte un boîtier 52, réalisé en deux parties, à savoir un corps 54 auquel est solidarisée une coque 56, par tout moyen approprié. Ce boîtier 52 délimite un volume intérieur V, dans lequel est logé un accumulateur 58 rechargeable, de tout type connu en soi. Ce dernier est relié, de manière classique, au module d'éclairage par un câble 60, illustré de façon partielle sur la figure 1.The supply module 50 comprises a housing 52, made in two parts, namely a body 54 which is secured to a shell 56, by any appropriate means. This housing 52 defines an interior volume V, in which is housed a rechargeable battery 58, of any type known per se. The latter is connected, in a conventional manner, to the lighting module by a cable 60, partially illustrated on the figure 1 .

L'accumulateur 58 est en outre associé à un connecteur d'alimentation et de communication 62, de type classique. Dans l'exemple illustré il s'agit d'un port mâle USB (Universal Serial Bus, ou Bus Série Universel), étant entendu qu'on peut utiliser tout autre type que USB. Le connecteur 62 fait saillie hors du volume intérieur V, via un orifice 64 qui est obturé par un joint d'étanchéité 66. Ce dernier possède une collerette 68, laquelle repose contre un siège 70 du boîtier 52. Enfin le corps 54 comprend un bossage 72, propre à coopérer par encliquetage avec la languette 18 de l'organe d'appui 10.The accumulator 58 is further associated with a power supply and communication connector 62, of conventional type. In the illustrated example it is a USB port (Universal Serial Bus, or Universal Serial Bus), it being understood that one can use any other type than USB. The connector 62 protrudes out of the internal volume V via an orifice 64 which is closed off by a seal 66. The latter has a flange 68, which rests against a seat 70 of the housing 52. Finally the body 54 comprises a boss 72, adapted to cooperate by snapping with the tongue 18 of the support member 10.

Les différentes phases de la mise en oeuvre de la lampe, décrite ci-dessus, vont maintenant être explicitées dans ce qui suit.The various phases of the implementation of the lamp, described above, will now be explained in what follows.

On suppose tout d'abord que le module d'alimentation 50 est désolidarisé par rapport à l'organe d'appui 10, ce qui correspond à l'agencement des figures 2 et 5. Dans ces conditions, le connecteur 62 est librement accessible, de sorte qu'il peut être raccordé à une source externe, soit en vue de sa charge, soit en vue de la programmation de ses paramètres, ou les deux simultanément. La présence d'un connecteur USB mâle, permet de le raccorder directement à une prise USB femelle d'un ordinateur, ou d'une source extérieure sans faire appel à un câble supplémentaire.It is assumed firstly that the feed module 50 is disengaged from the support member 10, which corresponds to the arrangement of the figures 2 and 5 . Under these conditions, the connector 62 is freely accessible, so that it can be connected to an external source, either for charging, or for programming its parameters, or both simultaneously. The presence of a male USB connector, allows to connect directly to a female USB socket of a computer, or an external source without using an additional cable.

Si l'on souhaite fixer le module 50 sur l'organe d'appui 10, il s'agit tout d'abord d'enfiler l'extrémité libre du connecteur 62 à l'intérieur de la coiffe 22. Cette opération est facilitée grâce à la possibilité de pivotement de la coiffe, ce qui autorise un positionnement simplifié. Au fur et à mesure que l'on rapproche le connecteur USB 62 du fond 24 de la coiffe 22, le joint d'étanchéité 66 vient au contact des parois latérales 26 de cette dernière. De façon avantageuse, les parois 26 sont légèrement évasées, de sorte que leur section diminue progressivement à l'opposé du débouché 28 de la coiffe. En bout de course, comme illustré aux figures 3 et 6, le joint se trouve donc compressé contre les parois de la coiffe.If it is desired to fix the module 50 on the support member 10, it is first of all to thread the free end of the connector 62 inside the cap 22. This operation is facilitated by the possibility of pivoting the cap, which allows a simplified positioning. As the USB connector 62 is brought closer to the bottom 24 of the cap 22, the seal 66 comes into contact with the side walls 26 of the latter. Advantageously, the walls 26 are slightly flared, so that their section gradually decreases opposite the outlet 28 of the cap. At the end of the race, as illustrated in figures 3 and 6 the seal is thus compressed against the walls of the cap.

On fait ensuite pivoter l'ensemble, formé par la coiffe 22 et le module d'alimentation 50, autour de l'axe A, selon la flèche f1 des figures 3 et 6. Au terme de ce mouvement, le bossage 72 du module 50 vient comprimer la languette 18 de l'organe d'appui 10, ce qui permet d'immobiliser ce dernier par rapport au module 50, par encliquetage élastique. Dans cette configuration de verrouillage, illustrée aux figures 4 et 7, le connecteur est reçu dans un logement étanche 80, délimité par le fond 24 et les parois 26 de la coiffe 22, ainsi que par le volume intérieur du boîtier 52. On notera en outre que la languette 18 exerce une force f2, qui tend à repousser le module d'alimentation 50 vers le haut et à compresser le joint 66, ce qui améliore encore l'étanchéité.The assembly, formed by the cap 22 and the feed module 50, is then rotated about the axis A, according to the arrow f1 of the figures 3 and 6 . At the end of this movement, the boss 72 of the module 50 compresses the tongue 18 of the support member 10, which makes it possible to immobilize the latter with respect to the module 50, by elastic latching. In this lock configuration, illustrated in figures 4 and 7 , the connector is received in a sealed housing 80, delimited by the bottom 24 and the walls 26 of the cap 22, as well as by the internal volume of the housing 52. Note further that the tongue 18 exerts a force f2, which tends pushing the feed module 50 upwards and compressing the seal 66, which further improves the seal.

Lorsque le module d'alimentation 50 est fixé sur l'organe d'appui 10, l'utilisateur peut utiliser la lampe de façon habituelle. Puis, s'il souhaite soit recharger la lampe, soit en modifier la programmation, il fait basculer le module à l'opposé de la flèche f2 ci-dessus, de façon à désolidariser le module 50 par rapport à l'organe d'appui 10. Dans ces conditions, la lampe se trouve à nouveau dans sa configuration des figures 2 et 5, de sorte que l'utilisateur peut accéder directement au connecteur USB 62.When the power supply module 50 is fixed on the support member 10, the user can use the lamp in the usual way. Then, if he wants to either recharge the lamp or change the programming, it switches the module to the opposite of the arrow f2 above, so as to disengage the module 50 relative to the support member 10. Under these conditions, the lamp is again in its configuration of figures 2 and 5 , so that the user can directly access the USB connector 62.

Les figures 8 et 9 illustrent une variante de réalisation de l'invention, dans laquelle le module d'alimentation 150 est déporté. Sur ces figures, les organes mécaniques analogues à ceux des figures 1 à 7 y sont affectés des mêmes numéros de référence, augmentés de 100.The figures 8 and 9 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the invention, in which the power supply module 150 is remote. In these figures, the mechanical members similar to those of Figures 1 to 7 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 100.

Le mode de réalisation des figures 8 et 9 prévoit un ensemble d'alimentation formé de deux modules, et non pas d'un module unique 50 comme dans le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 7. De façon plus précise, cet ensemble comprend tout d'abord un premier module 150, dans le volume intérieur duquel est reçu l'accumulateur 158. Ce premier module 150 est relié à un second module 150', par l'intermédiaire d'un câble de connexion 151, ou de tout organe équivalent. Par ailleurs, ce second module 150' est équipé du connecteur USB 162, lequel fait saillie via un orifice, obturé par le joint d'étanchéité 166. Enfin, l'organe d'appui 110 est identique structurellement, à celui 10 décrit ci-dessus.The embodiment of the figures 8 and 9 provides a feed assembly formed of two modules, and not a single module 50 as in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 7 . More specifically, this assembly firstly comprises a first module 150, in the interior volume of which is received the accumulator 158. This first module 150 is connected to a second module 150 ', via a cable connection 151, or any equivalent member. Furthermore, this second module 150 'is equipped with the USB connector 162, which protrudes via an orifice, closed off by the seal 166. Finally, the support member 110 is structurally identical to that described above. above.

La mise en oeuvre de la lampe des figures 8 et 9 fait intervenir, comme dans le premier mode, l'insertion du connecteur USB 162 dans la coiffe 122, puis la fixation par encliquetage du module 150' sur l'organe d'appui 110. En d'autres termes, la coopération de ce module 150' avec l'organe d'appui 110 est similaire, à celle intervenant entre le module unique 50 et l'organe d'appui 10. Le module 150 est déporté par rapport à celui 150', notamment pour préserver l'accumulateur à l'égard de conditions atmosphériques sévères.The implementation of the lamp of the figures 8 and 9 involves, as in the first mode, the insertion of the USB connector 162 in the cap 122, then the snap fastening of the module 150 'on the support member 110. In other words, the cooperation of this module 150 'with the support member 110 is similar to that intervening between the single module 50 and the support member 10. The module 150 is offset from that 150', in particular to preserve the accumulator to the severe weather conditions.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et représentés. Ainsi on peut tout d'abord prévoir que l'ensemble d'alimentation à accumulateur n'est pas monté sur l'organe d'appui arrière, mais au contraire sur le dispositif d'éclairage avant. Dans ce cas ce dispositif avant est par exemple pourvu de moyens d'encliquetage, similaires ou équivalents à ceux décrits ci-dessus, qui équipent l'organe d'appui arrière.The invention is not limited to the examples described and shown. Thus one can first of all provide that the battery supply assembly is not mounted on the rear support member, but on the contrary on the front lighting device. In this case the front device is for example provided with latching means, similar or equivalent to those described above, which equip the rear support member.

De plus on peut prévoir que le connecteur d'alimentation et de communication n'est pas de type mâle, mais au contraire de type femelle. Dans les deux cas, le connecteur USB se trouve à l'abri dans un compartiment fermé, lorsqu'il se trouve dans la position verrouillée.In addition, it can be provided that the power and communication connector is not of the male type, but of the female type. In both cases, the USB connector is protected in a closed compartment when in the locked position.

Enfin on peut prévoir que le connecteur USB d'alimentation et de communication n'est pas de type USB, mais de tout autre type équivalent approprié. On citera par exemple, à titre non limitatif, le type FIREWIRE™ ou autre.Finally we can predict that the USB power and communication connector is not USB type, but any other equivalent type appropriate. For example, without limitation, the type FIREWIRE ™ or other.

La figure 10 représente le schéma électrique de raccordement du connecteur USB 62 dans le module d'alimentation 50. Le connecteur USB est raccordé à une carte électronique CE se trouvant dans le module, et comprenant un circuit régulateur 200 de charge de l'accumulateur 58, et un processeur 201 pour le réglage des paramètres de la lampe. La sortie de l'accumulateur 58 est reliée par des conducteurs de puissance 202 vers le module d'éclairage pour l'alimentation de la lampe. La sortie du processeur 201 est connectée par un bus de données 203 au même module d'éclairage pour le paramétrage de fonctionnement de la lampe. Les quatre conducteurs 202 et 203 sont agencés dans une même gaine constituant le câble 60 de la figure 1.The figure 10 represents the wiring diagram of the USB connector 62 in the power supply module 50. The USB connector is connected to an electronic card CE located in the module, and comprising a regulator circuit 200 for charging the battery 58, and a processor 201 for adjusting the lamp parameters. The output of the accumulator 58 is connected by power conductors 202 to the lighting module for supplying the lamp. The output of the processor 201 is connected by a data bus 203 to the same lighting module for the operating parameterization of the lamp. The four conductors 202 and 203 are arranged in the same sheath constituting the cable 60 of the figure 1 .

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Lampe d'éclairage électrique portative, notamment lampe frontale (1), comprenant - un dispositif d'éclairage avant - un ensemble d'alimentation électrique (50 ; 150, 150') du module d'éclairage, cet ensemble comprenant un accumulateur (58 ; 158) et un connecteur (62 ; 162) d'alimentation et de communication, de type Bus Série Universel (USB), - un organe d'appui arrière (10 ; 110), et - des moyens (100) de maintien de la lampe sur la tête d'un utilisateur, reliant le dispositif d'éclairage avant et l'organe d'appui arrière, caractérisée en ce que - l'ensemble d'alimentation électrique comprend au moins un premier module (50 ; 150'), qui est pourvu du connecteur (62 ; 162), ledit premier module possédant des moyens (72) de fixation amovible sur l'organe d'appui arrière (10 ; 110) pour définir des positions respectives de fixation et de désolidarisation, avec formation d'un logement (80) de réception et de protection du connecteur (62 ; 162), dans la position de fixation, - l'organe d'appui arrière (10 ; 110) comporte un élément creux (22) pivotant pour la réception dudit connecteur. Portable electric lighting lamp, especially a headlamp (1), comprising - front lighting a power supply assembly (50; 150, 150 ') of the lighting module, this assembly comprising an accumulator (58; 158) and a power supply and communication connector (62; Universal (USB), a rear support member (10; 110), and means (100) for holding the lamp on the head of a user, connecting the front lighting device and the rear support member, characterized in that the power supply assembly comprises at least a first module (50; 150 '), which is provided with the connector (62; 162), said first module having means (72) for detachably fixing on the body rear support (10; 110) for defining respective positions of fixing and uncoupling, with forming a housing (80) for receiving and protecting the connector (62; 162) in the fixing position, - The rear support member (10; 110) comprises a hollow element (22) pivoting for receiving said connector. Lampe selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'élément creux (22) en forme de coiffe, possède un fond (24) et des parois latérales (26) fermés, et que ledit connecteur (62) est bordé par un joint d'étanchéité (66 ; 166) lequel est comprimé dans la position de fixation, contre les parois de l'élément creux (22).Lamp according to Claim 1, characterized in that the cap-shaped hollow element (22) has a bottom (24) and closed side walls (26), and said connector (62) is surrounded by a gasket. sealing (66; 166) which is compressed in the fastening position against the walls of the hollow member (22). Lampe selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de fixation amovible sont des moyens de fixation par encliquetage élastique (72).Lamp according to claim 2, characterized in that the removable fastening means are elastic snap-fastening means (72). Lampe selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que l'organe d'appui arrière (10) comprend un élément d'encliquetage élastique (18) apte à repousser le joint d'étanchéité (66) vers l'intérieur de l'élément creux (22), dans la position de fixation.Lamp according to claim 3, characterized in that the rear support member (10) comprises an elastic latching element (18) able to push the seal (66) towards the inside of the hollow element (22), in the fixing position. Lampe selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que le connecteur USB (62, 162) est un connecteur mâle.Lamp according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the USB connector (62, 162) is a male connector. Lampe selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le premier module (50 ; 150') est introduit dans une échancrure (14), ménagée dans l'organe d'appui arrière (10).Lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the first module (50; 150 ') is introduced into a notch (14) formed in the rear support member (10). Lampe selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que l'ensemble d'alimentation électrique est formé par le premier module (50), qui est pourvu à la fois de l'accumulateur (58) et du connecteur (62).Lamp according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the power supply unit is formed by the first module (50), which is provided with both the accumulator (58) and the connector (62). ). Lampe selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que l'ensemble d'alimentation électrique comprend le premier module (150') équipé dudit connecteur (162), ainsi qu'un second module (150) de logement de l'accumulateur (158), ces deux modules étant reliés par des moyens de connexion électrique (151).Lamp according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the power supply assembly comprises the first module (150 ') equipped with said connector (162), and a second module (150) housing the accumulator (158), these two modules being connected by electrical connection means (151). Ensemble d'alimentation électrique (50 ; 150, 150') appartenant à une lampe d'éclairage électrique portative selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, cet ensemble comprenant ; - des moyens (72) de fixation amovible sur l'organe d'appui arrière (10; 110), - un accumulateur (58 ; 158) et un connecteur (62 ; 162) d'alimentation et de communication, de type Bus Série Universel (USB), - un joint d'étanchéité (66 ; 166) entourant ledit connecteur de façon à définir avec l'organe d'appui arrière, un logement étanche (80) de réception dudit connecteur (62 ; 162), dans la position de fixation. A power supply assembly (50; 150; 150 ') belonging to a portable electric lighting lamp according to one of claims 1 to 8, this assembly comprising; means (72) for detachably fixing on the rear support member (10; 110), an accumulator (58; 158) and a power supply and communication connector (62; 162) of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) type, - a seal (66; 166) surrounding said connector so as to define with the rear support member, a sealing housing (80) for receiving said connector (62; 162), in the fixing position.
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