FR3087874A1 - PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM - Google Patents

Description

DESCRIPTION TITLE: PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM The present invention relates to a portable lighting system.

One of the aims of the invention is to provide a portable lighting system which can provide lighting in the absence of an electrical supply network while being easy to use.

To this end, the invention provides a portable lighting system comprising an illumination lamp configured to generate light from electricity, a photovoltaic power supply device configured to convert light into electricity, the light source. 'lighting and the photovoltaic power supply device being separated or separable so as to be able to be arranged at a distance from each other, a power cable for connecting the lighting lamp to the photovoltaic power supply device, and a gripping handle mounted on the illumination lamp to allow transport of the illumination lamp, the gripping handle being mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation relative to the illumination lamp.

The separate illumination lamp and the photovoltaic power supply device make it possible, for example, to arrange the illumination lamp in the dark place where illumination is desired, by arranging the photovoltaic power supply device in a bright place, for example in exposing it to solar radiation.

The swivel grip handle allows different configuration and different uses of the illumination lamp.

According to specific embodiment examples, the portable lighting system comprises one or more of the following optional characteristics, taken individually or in any technically possible combination: - the gripping handle is pivotable at least 180 ° around the axis of rotation , in particular 360 ° around the axis of rotation; - which the axis of rotation is substantially horizontal when the lighting lamp is placed on a horizontal surface; - The gripping handle is provided with a notch for the suspension of the gripping handle from a hooking element; - It comprises a holding device making it possible to retain the gripping handle in one or more determined angular position (s) around the axis of rotation; 2 - the gripping handle has a gripping part intended to be gripped by a user and at least one connecting part, each connecting part connecting the gripping part to the lighting lamp. the handle has two connecting parts, the gripping part extending between the connecting parts, the gripping handle having a general “U” shape, the branches of which are formed by the connecting parts; the lighting lamp has several lighting modes, each lighting mode corresponding to a respective lighting power; - the lighting lamp is provided with a dedicated control button making it possible to o select the desired lighting mode among the lighting modes; - the lighting lamp has an electricity storage device; - the illumination lamp has a charge indicator device configured to provide a visual indication of the state of charge of the electricity storage device; the charge indicator device is inactive by default, the lighting lamp 15 having a charge check button, actuation of which activates the charge indicator device; - the lighting lamp comprises an output socket, for example a USB socket, for connecting an electronic device, such as a mobile electronic device or a personal computer, and supplying this electronic device with electricity to 20 from the illumination lamp. - the lighting lamp has a support part having a bearing surface for placing the lighting lamp and a luminous part from which propagates the light generated by the lighting lamp; and the lighting lamp has at least one light source, the luminous part being an envelope covering each light source and allowing the passage of the light generated by each light source.

The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of non-limiting example and made with reference to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a portable lighting system; - Figure 2 is a schematic side view of a lighting lamp of the portable lighting system of Figure 1, illustrating different positions of a movable handle of the lighting lamp; - Figures 3 to 5 illustrate the lighting lamp in different configurations; 35 and 3 - Figure 6 is a detail view of the illumination lamp illustrating a charge indicating device.

The portable lighting system 2 shown in Figure 1 comprises a lighting lamp 4 configured to generate light and a photovoltaic power supply device 6 configured to generate electricity from light, for example from light. solar radiation.

The lighting lamp 4 and the photovoltaic power supply device 6 are separate or separable, and can be arranged at a distance from each other.

The portable lighting system 2 has a power cable 8 configured to connect the lighting lamp 4 to the photovoltaic power supply device 6 for supplying the lighting lamp 4 with electricity from the device. photovoltaic power supply 6.

The lighting lamp 4 has for example a power socket 10, the power cable 8 having a corresponding power connector 12 for connecting the power cable 8 to the power socket 10 in a removable manner.

The power supply socket 10 is for example a USB socket, a micro-USB socket or a DC socket (or “DC connector” in English, DC being the acronym for “Direct Current”).

As a variant, the power cable 8 is permanently connected to the lighting lamp 20 4.

The power cable 8 is then connected to the lighting lamp 4 without being able to be disconnected from the lighting lamp 4.

The photovoltaic power supply device 6 has for example an output socket 14, the power supply cable 8 having a corresponding output connector 16 for connecting the power supply cable 8 to the output socket 14 of the photovoltaic power supply device 6 in a removable manner. .

The output socket 14 is for example a USB socket, a micro USB socket or a DC socket.

As a variant, the power supply cable 8 is permanently connected to the photovoltaic power supply device 6.

The power supply cable 8 is then connected to the photovoltaic power supply device 6 without being able to be disconnected from the photovoltaic power supply device 6.

The lighting lamp 4 has at least one light source 18.

Each light source 18 is for example an incandescent bulb, a light emitting diode (s) (or LED) bulb or a discharge bulb (for example a neon bulb).

4 The lighting lamp 4 has for example a support part 20 defining a foot and allowing the lighting lamp 4 to be placed on a surface, for example on the floor, on a table or on a shelf.

The support part 20 has a support surface 20A through which the support part 20 can be laid on a horizontal surface.

The illumination lamp 4 is stable when it is placed on a horizontal surface through the support surface 20A of the support part 20.

Each light source 18 is for example mounted on the lamp holder 20 by means of a light source connector 22 making it possible to supply the light source 18 with electricity.

A light source connector 22 is for example a socket connector or a pin connector.

The illumination lamp 4 has a luminous part 24 from which the light generated by the illumination lamp 4 propagates around the illumination lamp 4.

The luminous part 24 is here located on the side of the support part 20 opposite to the bearing surface 20A.

When the lighting lamp 4 is placed on a horizontal surface via the support surface 20A of the support part 20, the light part 24 is located above the support part 20.

The luminous part 24 is for example an envelope covering each source 20 of light 18.

Such an envelope makes it possible to protect each light source 18.

Each light source 18 is received inside the envelope.

The light part 24 is then configured to let the light generated by each light source 18 pass to the outside of the lighting lamp 4.

Optionally, the luminous part 24 is configured to diffuse the light.

Thus, the luminous part 24 acts as a light diffuser.

To do this, the luminous part 24 is for example translucent.

The luminous part 24 is for example made of translucent glass or of translucent plastic, in particular of white translucent glass or of white translucent plastic.

In an exemplary embodiment, the support part 20 and the luminous part 24 assembled together give the lighting lamp 4 the general shape of a parallelepipedal block, preferably with ridges and / or rounded corners.

The portable lighting system 2 has a gripping handle 26 mounted on the lighting lamp 4, more particularly for example on the support part 20, and for example making it possible to grip the lighting lamp 4 for manual transport. .

As illustrated in Figure 2, the grip handle 26 is pivotally mounted (Arrow R) about an axis of rotation A relative to the illumination lamp 4.

The handle is advantageously pivoting over at least 180 ° aubur of the axis of rotation A, in particular 360 ° around the axis of rotation A.

The axis of rotation A is for example substantially horizontal when the lighting lamp 4 is placed by means of its support part 20 on a horizontal surface.

In Figure 2, the gripping handle 26 is shown in several angular positions, here three, an angular transport position (in solid lines) and two other angular positions (respectively in dotted lines and in phantom).

Advantageously, as an option, the lighting lamp 4 comprises a holding device 28 making it possible to retain the gripping handle 26 in one or more angular position (s) around the axis of rotation A.

In an exemplary embodiment, the holding device 28 is configured to hold the gripping handle 26 in one or more angular position (s) by friction, for example between a first friction part integral with the lamp. lighting 4 and a second friction part integral with the gripping handle 26.

The holding device 28 is then a braking device.

The application of a force greater than the static frictional force generated by the holder 28, 20 allows the grip handle 36 to be pivoted to the desired position.

In an exemplary embodiment, the holding device 28 makes it possible to maintain the gripping handle 26 in any angular position around the axis of rotation A, within the limits of the angular movement of the gripping handle 26.

A holding device 28 in the form of a braking device allows such an infinity of angular positions. As a variant, the angular positions are for example discrete and in limited number.

To do this, as illustrated in Figure 2, the holding device 28 has for example one or more pin (s) 30 formed on one of the handle and the lighting lamp 4, and one or more several cavity (s) 32 formed on the other, the insertion of each pin 30 in a cavity 32 making it possible to retain the handle in a determined angular position.

In the example illustrated in Figure 2, the gripping handle 26 is provided with a pin 30 provided to engage in cavities 32 provided on the lighting lamp 4, more particularly here on the support part 20, each cavity 32 corresponding to a respective angular position of the grip 26 with respect to the lighting lamp 4.

6 The gripping handle 26 has, for example, a gripping part 34 intended to be gripped by a user and at least one connecting part 36 connecting the gripping part 34 to the lighting lamp 4.

Each link portion 36 is rotatably mounted on the illumination lamp 4, in particular on the lamp holder 20, around the axis of rotation A.

Preferably, at least in an angular transport position, the grip part 34 is located vertically above the illumination lamp 4, preferably so that the center of gravity of the illumination lamp 4 is vertically. substantially under the grip portion 34.

Thus, the user can grip the grip 26 ergonomically, the weight of the illumination lamp 4 exerting vertically under the grip 26.

It is also possible to suspend the lighting lamp 4 by means of the grip part 34.

Advantageously, the gripping part 34 is provided with a notch 38.

The notch 38 is provided for hooking the gripping part 34 on a catching element, for example a hook, by inserting the catching element into the notch 38.

This prevents the gripping handle 26 from slipping from the hooking element and the lighting lamp 4 from falling.

As illustrated, in an exemplary embodiment, the gripping handle 26 has two connecting parts 36, the gripping part 34 extending between the connecting parts 36, the gripping handle 26 having a general U shape whose branches are formed by the two connecting parts 36.

The gripping handle 26 is mounted on the lighting lamp 4 so that the lighting lamp 4 is partly received between the two connecting parts 36.

Each connecting part 36 has for example its end opposite to the gripping part 34 which is rotatably mounted on the illumination lamp 4, in particular on the lamp holder 20, around the axis of rotation A.

When the gripping handle 26 is rotatably mounted around the lighting lamp 4 through 360 °, the gripping part 34 revolves around the lighting lamp 4 which remains between the two connecting parts 36.

Figures 3 to 5 illustrate the illumination lamp 4 in different configurations, corresponding to different angular positions of the gripping handle 26 around the axis of rotation A and to different possible uses of the illumination lamp 4.

In Figure 3, the illumination lamp 4 is oriented so that the bearing surface 20A is substantially horizontal, facing downwards, the luminous part 24 being above the supporting part 20, and the lower part. grip handle 26 being rotated so that grip part 34 is above illumination lamp 4.

This configuration makes it possible to transport the lighting lamp 4 and to place it resting on a horizontal surface by means of the support surface 20A of the support part 5 20.

Once the lighting lamp 4 is placed on a horizontal surface, it is for example possible to fold down the gripping handle 26 so that it does not obstruct the propagation of the light generated by the lighting lamp 4 to the sides. and up.

In Figure 4, the illumination lamp 4 is oriented so that the bearing surface 20A is substantially vertical, and the gripping handle 26 is pivoted so that the gripping portion 34 is above the handle. support part 20.

The lighting lamp 4 can be hooked by its grip 26 to a hooking element, such as a hook or a nail, fixed on a vertical surface, the bearing surface 20A of the support part 20 being bearing against this vertical surface.

In Figure 5, the illumination lamp 4 is oriented upside down so that the bearing surface 20A is oriented upward, with the illumination portion 24 located under the bearing portion 20, the handle of grip 26 being oriented so that the grip part 34 is located above the illumination lamp 4.

This configuration makes it possible to suspend the lighting lamp 4 from a ceiling, for example from a suspension member, such as a hook, fixed to a ceiling, by means of its grip 26.

Advantageously, in an exemplary embodiment, the lighting lamp 4 has several lighting modes, each lighting mode corresponding to a respective lighting power.

The lighting lamp 4 has for example three lighting modes, namely a first lighting mode with a lighting power of between 40 and 60 Lumens, for example 50 Lumens, a second lighting mode with a power. lighting of between 150 and 190 Lumens, for example 170 Lumens and a third lighting mode with a lighting power of between 250 and 350 Lumens, for example 300 Lumens.

Preferably, the lighting lamp 4 comprises a control button 40 making it possible to select the lighting mode desired by the user.

Advantageously, the lighting lamp 4 has a single control button 40.

The control button 40 is for example a push button, each pressure on the control button making it possible to switch from one lighting mode to the next.

8 As an option, the lighting lamp 4 advantageously has an electricity storage device 42 making it possible to store electrical energy.

Thus, the lighting lamp 4 can operate on the electrical energy stored in its electricity storage device 42, including in the absence of production 5 of electricity by the photovoltaic power supply device 6 or when the latter is not produced. 'is not connected to the lighting lamp 4.

The electricity storage device 42 is for example a battery or an electric accumulator.

Optionally, the portable lighting system 16 is configured for the removable connection of the lighting lamp 4 to an electricity distribution network.

To do this, it comprises for example a power cable (not shown) to connect the lighting lamp 4 to an electricity distribution network.

Connection to an electricity distribution network makes it possible, for example, to recharge the electricity storage device 42 for later use.

Preferably, the portable lighting system 2 is configured for rapid recharging of the electricity storage device 42, by connecting the lighting lamp 4 to the photovoltaic power supply device 6 and / or by connecting to a network. electricity distribution.

Optionally, as illustrated in Figure 6, the illumination lamp 4 preferably has a charge indicator device 60 configured to provide a visual indication of the state of charge of the electricity storage device 42, ie the amount. of electricity available in the electricity storage device 42.

The charge indicator device 60 comprises for example a plurality of diodes 62, the number of lighted diodes being a function of the state of charge of the electricity storage device 42.

Optionally, the charge indicator device 60 is inactive by default, and the lighting lamp 4 has a charge check button 64, the actuation of which triggers the activation of the charge indicator device 60.

The charge check button 64 is for example configured so that the charge indicator device 60 remains active as long as the charge indication button 64 is actuated, and becomes inactive again once the charge check button 64 is released.

The load verification button 64 is for example a push button or a rocking button.

Advantageously, in an exemplary embodiment, the lighting lamp 4 has at least one output socket 44 for connecting an electronic device 46 to the lighting lamp 4 for supplying this electronic device 46 to 9. electricity from light bulb 4.

The output socket 44 is for example a USB socket or a micro-USB socket.

An electronic device 46 connected to the lighting lamp is for example a mobile electronic device such as a mobile telephone, a computer (or “smartphone” in English) or a digital tablet, or a personal computer, in particular a computer. portable staff.

The photovoltaic power supply device 6 comprises for example a photovoltaic panel 50, each photovoltaic panel 50 having a receiving face 52 provided with one or more photovoltaic cell (s) 54, each photovoltaic cell 54 being able to convert from light, especially solar radiation, into electricity.

Each photovoltaic panel 50 is for example of rectangular or square outline.

The length of the photovoltaic panel 50 is for example between 150 and 250 mm, and its width between 100 and 200 mm.

In an exemplary embodiment, the photovoltaic power supply device 6 comprises a single photovoltaic panel 50.

In an exemplary embodiment, the photovoltaic power supply device 6 delivers for example a direct current with a maximum power of 5 Watts, for example 3 Watts, and a maximum voltage of 10V, for example 5V.

The electric cable has, for example, a length of between 1 m and 10 min, for example a length of between 2 m and 5 m, in particular a length of around 3 m.

These values, taken individually or collectively, make it possible to maintain the portable character of the portable lighting system 2 as a whole.

In operation, the lighting lamp 4 is connected to the photovoltaic power supply device 6 by the power cable 8, so that the electricity generated by the photovoltaic power supply device 6 is supplied to the lighting lamp 4, to power each active light source 18 directly and / or to power the electricity storage device 42 of the lighting lamp 4.

When the illumination lamp 4 is provided with an output socket 44, an electronic device 46 can be connected to the lamp for powering the electronic device 46 from the illumination lamp 4.

In the absence of light, for example in the absence of solar radiation (at night for example), the lighting lamp 4 operates on its electricity storage device 42 from which each light source 18 is supplied. active.

The operating time of the lighting lamp 4 on its electricity storage device 42 depends in particular on the type of light source (incandescent bulb, LED bulb, discharge bulb, etc.), on the power of lighting, which is for example a function of a selected lighting mode and of the charge level of the electricity storage device.

In an exemplary embodiment, the autonomy of the lighting lamp 4 extends up to 21 hours.

When the lighting lamp 4 has several lighting modes differing in lighting power, maximum autonomy is obtained for the least powerful lighting mode.

In an example of use, the lighting lamp 4 is for example arranged in a room 52 of a building 54, for example a house, to illuminate this room 52, and the photovoltaic power supply device 6 is arranged in the sun, for example in front of a window of the building 54 or outside, to be exposed to solar radiation.

When an electricity distribution network is available, the lighting lamp 4 is optionally connected to this electricity distribution network for recharging the electricity storage device 42, with a view to subsequent use.

The portable lighting system 2 is easy to use.

It makes it possible to provide lighting and optionally the charging of an electronic device 46 connected to the lighting lamp 4, even in the absence of an electrical supply network, by using solar radiation.

The electricity storage device 42 of the lighting lamp 4 makes it possible to charge the lighting lamp 4 in the presence of solar radiation and to use the lighting lamp 4 subsequently, to provide lighting and optionally the charging of an electronic device connected to the lighting lamp.

The lighting lamp 4 is easily transportable and usable, in particular by using the grip handle 26 provided on the lighting lamp 4.

The gripping handle 26 advantageously makes it possible to suspend the lighting lamp 4 from a fastening element such as a hook.

The lighting system as a whole is portable, i.e. it can be easily carried by one person.

The rotating grip handle allows the grip to be arranged in different positions depending on the desired use.

The possibility of rotating the grip handle 360 ° around the lighting lamp

Claims (15)

CLAIMS 1. A portable lighting system comprising an illumination lamp (4) configured to generate light from electricity, a photovoltaic power supply device (6) configured to convert light to electricity, the illumination lamp ( 4) and the photovoltaic power supply device (6) being separated or separable so as to be able to be arranged at a distance from each other, a power cable (8) for connecting the lighting lamp (4) to the photovoltaic power supply device (6), and a grip handle (26) mounted on the lighting lamp (4) to allow the transport of the lighting lamp (4), the grip handle (26) being pivotally mounted around an axis of rotation (A) relative to the lighting lamp (4). 2. Portable lighting system according to claim 1, wherein the grip handle (26) is pivotable at least 180 ° around the axis of rotation (A), in particular 360 ° around the axis of. rotation (A). A portable lighting system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the axis of rotation (A) is substantially horizontal when the lighting lamp (4) is placed on a horizontal surface. A portable lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the grip handle (26) is provided with a notch (38) for the suspension of the grip handle (26) from a member. hooking up. 5. Portable lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a holding device for retaining the gripping handle in one or more angular position (s) determined (s) around the axis of rotation (A). A portable lighting system according to any preceding claim, wherein the grip handle (26) has a grip portion (34) for gripping by a user and at least one connecting portion (36). , each connecting part (36) connecting the gripping part (34) to the lighting lamp (4). A portable lighting system according to claim 6, wherein the handle has two connecting parts (36), the gripping part (34) extending between the connecting parts (36), the gripping handle (26). ) having a general shape of "U" whose branches are formed by the connecting parts (36). 12 A portable lighting system according to any preceding claim, wherein the lighting lamp (4) has several lighting modes, each lighting mode corresponding to a respective lighting power. 9. A portable lighting system according to claim 8, wherein the lighting lamp (4) is provided with a dedicated control button (40) making it possible to select the desired lighting mode from among the lighting modes. . A portable lighting system according to any preceding claim, wherein the lighting lamp (4) has an electricity storage device (42). 10 A portable lighting system according to claim 10, wherein the lighting lamp (4) has a charge indicator device (60) configured to provide a visual indication of the state of charge of the electricity storage device. (42). A portable lighting system according to claim 11, wherein the charge indicating device (60) is inactive by default, the lighting lamp (4) having a charge check button (64) the actuation of which. activates the charge indicator device (60). 13. Portable lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the lighting lamp (4) comprises at least one output socket (44), for example a USB socket, for connecting a device. electronic device (46), such as a mobile electronic device or a personal computer, and supplying this electronic device (46) with electricity from the illumination lamp (4). 14. A portable lighting system according to any preceding claim, wherein the lighting lamp (4) has a support portion (20) having a bearing surface (20A) for mounting the lighting lamp. (4) and a luminous part (24) from which propagates the light generated by the illumination lamp (4). 15. A portable lighting system according to claim 14, wherein the lighting lamp (4) has at least one light source (18), the light portion (24) being an envelope covering each light source (18). and allowing passage of the light generated by each light source (18).