KR102047687B1 - Communication module and lighting apparatus comprising the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a communication module and a lighting device including the same. More specifically, it is possible to implement a lighting control system that is easy to control individual / group wirelessly without additional wiring work, and displays an operation state and at the same time an initialization command. The present invention relates to a communication module capable of receiving input and changing an operation mode, and a lighting device including the same.

Description

Communication module and lighting apparatus including the same {Communication module and lighting apparatus comprising the same}

The present invention relates to a communication module and a lighting device including the same. More specifically, it is possible to implement a lighting control system that is easy to control individual / group wirelessly without additional wiring work, and displays an operation state and at the same time an initialization command. The present invention relates to a communication module capable of receiving input and changing an operation mode, and a lighting device including the same.

In general, as a light source mainly used for lighting, incandescent lamps, discharge lamps, fluorescent lamps are mainly used, and are used for various purposes such as home, landscape, and industrial purposes.

Resistive light sources, such as incandescent bulbs, have low efficiency and high heat generation problems, and discharge lamps have high price and high voltage problems. Fluorescent lamps may have environmental problems due to mercury use.

In order to solve the shortcomings of these light sources, interest in light emitting diode (LED) lighting has many advantages, such as efficiency, color diversity, and autonomy of design.

 A light emitting diode is a semiconductor device that emits light when a voltage is applied in a forward direction, and has a long life, low power consumption, electrical, optical and physical characteristics suitable for mass production, and is rapidly replacing incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps.

On the other hand, a large building such as a building is provided with a plurality of LED lighting device, and is provided with a light control system for individual / group control of the LED lighting device. The lighting control system manages on / off, state information or power usage of light emitting diodes installed in each floor or a specific area in real time, thereby minimizing waste by finding a place of unnecessary energy.

In addition, the lighting control system includes a controller capable of controlling a plurality of LED lighting devices to manage the facilities of the building and maintenance of the equipment operation, maintenance of the interior lighting environment and the energy consumed thereby.

Conventionally, since a plurality of LED lighting devices are connected to the controller by wire communication method, wiring work is complicated, and when the new lighting control system is constructed as the LED lighting devices are relocated, it is difficult to use the existing wiring as it is. As a result, a problem arises in that additional wiring work is required.

Therefore, there is a need for a communication module having a new structure that can be easily implemented a lighting control system, and easy to control individual / group of LED lighting devices.

The present invention is to solve the problem to provide a communication module and a lighting device including the same that can implement a light control system that is easy to individual / group control wirelessly without additional wiring work.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to solve the problem to provide a communication module and a lighting device including the same that can display an operating state and receive an initialization command and change the operation mode.

In addition, the present invention is to solve the problem to provide a lighting device that can be detachably mounted wireless communication module.

In addition, the present invention is to solve the problem to provide a communication module and a lighting device including the same that can control the on (on), off (dimming) or color temperature wirelessly.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a communication module and a lighting device including the same, which is easy to assemble and install, easy to repair and replace.

In order to solve the above problems, according to an aspect of the present invention, a housing for being detachably inserted into the lighting device; and a circuit board disposed inside the housing; and provided on the circuit board, A wireless communication unit for receiving a control signal and transmitting an operating state of the lighting apparatus; and an operating state display unit provided in the housing, for displaying an operating state and receiving an initialization command; And a control unit for controlling the communication unit and the operation state display unit.

Here, the operation state display unit has a light source mounted on the circuit board and a button unit exposed to the outside of the housing, and detecting the movement of the light guide member and the light guide member for guiding light emitted from the light source to the button unit. It may include a switch for.

In addition, the control unit may display the operation state of the communication module in a cycle of blinking the light source.

In addition, the operation state of the communication module may include an initialization state, a data reception state or a normal operation state.

The light guide member may be slidably moved toward the switch, and the controller may proceed with the initialization of the communication module by determining a time when the light guide member presses the switch.

According to another aspect of the invention, the light emitting unit including a case; and a circuit circuit board disposed inside the case and the LED mounted on the circuit circuit board; and an electric component for supplying power to the LED; And a communication module detachably mounted to the electric component.

The communication module may include a circuit board disposed inside the housing and a wireless communication unit provided on the circuit board and configured to receive a control signal for the lighting device and to transmit an operating state of the lighting device. An operation state display unit for displaying an operation state and receiving an initialization command; And a controller for controlling the wireless communication unit and the operation state display unit.

As described above, the communication module and the lighting apparatus including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention may implement a lighting control system that is easy to control individual / group wirelessly without additional wiring work.

In addition, according to the communication module and the lighting apparatus including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to display the operation state and receive an initialization command and change the operation mode.

In addition, according to the lighting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a separate wireless communication module may be detachably mounted, and wirelessly control on / off, dimming or color temperature. Can be.

In addition, the lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is easy to assemble and install, and easy to repair and replace.

1 is a cross-sectional view showing a lighting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a communication module associated with one embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view of a communication module associated with one embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an operation state of a communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a front view of a communication module associated with one embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an operation state display unit constituting a communication module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 and 8 are views for explaining one mounting state of the communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 and 10 are views for explaining another mounting state of the communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a communication module and a lighting device including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings show exemplary forms of the present invention, which are provided to explain the present invention in more detail, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, irrespective of the reference numerals, the same or corresponding components will be given the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. have.

On the other hand, terms including ordinal numbers such as first or second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are defined by one component from another component. It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing.

The lighting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light emitting unit including a case, a circuit circuit board disposed inside the case, and an LED mounted on the circuit circuit board, and an electric component unit for supplying power to the LED and the electronic apparatus. It includes a communication module detachably mounted to the book.

Here, the communication module is provided in the circuit board and the housing surrounding the circuit board and the circuit board, and provided in the housing and the wireless communication unit for receiving a control signal for the lighting device and transmitting the operating state of the lighting device. And an operation state display unit for displaying an operation state and receiving an initialization command, and a control unit for controlling the wireless communication unit and the operation state display unit.

The lighting device related to the present invention may be a bulb type lighting device, a parabolic aluminized reflector lamp (PAR) type lighting device, or a flat type lighting device. For convenience of description, the flat type lighting device will be described as an example. .

1 is a cross-sectional view showing a lighting device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The lighting device 100 includes a case 101 forming an exterior, a light emitting unit 110 provided inside the case, and an electric component unit 180, 180-1, 180 for supplying power to the light emitting unit 110. -2).

The case 101 has a front surface 101a and a rear surface 101b and a plurality of side surfaces 101c connecting the front surface 101a and the rear surface 101b. At this time, the front portion 101a is provided with a light transmitting unit for emitting the light emitted from the light emitting unit 110 to the outside.

In addition, the front surface 101a and the rear surface 101b may be formed of a resin material or a metal material. In one embodiment, the front surface 101a of the case 101 is formed of a resin material, and the case 101. The rear surface 101b may be formed of a metal material to radiate heat generated from the light emitting unit 110.

The front surface 101a may be configured as a front panel, the rear surface 101b and side surfaces 101c may constitute a rear panel, and the front panel may be detachably mounted to the rear panel. In an embodiment the front panel can be rotatably mounted to the back panel. Accordingly, the light emitting unit 110 and / or the electric unit 180 may be repaired and replaced with the front panel separated from the rear panel.

The light emitting unit 110 includes a substrate 111 disposed inside the case 101 and an LED 112 mounted on the substrate 111 and is disposed in a space between the front panel and the rear panel. The light emitting unit 110 may be disposed in close contact with the rear panel to increase heat transfer characteristics.

In addition, the lighting device 100 may include a diffusion member for diffusing the light emitted from the light emitting unit 110, the lighting device 100 is a case of the light emitted from the light emitting unit (110) It may include a reflective member for reflecting to the front surface (101a) of the 101, the illumination device 100 may include one or more lenses for adjusting the path of the light irradiated from the light emitting unit (110). have.

The electric component unit 180 may supply power to the light emitting unit 110, and may include a converter for converting an AC power source AC into a DC power source DC. In addition, the electronic device 180 may be provided with various circuits for on / off control, dimming control or color temperature control of the light emitting unit 110.

Referring to FIG. 8 (a), the electrical component unit 180 may be located inside the case 101, and specifically, the electrical component unit 180 may cover the front surface 101a of the case 101a. It may be disposed to overlap with the light emitting unit 120 as a reference. In this structure, when the user replaces the electronic device 180, the electronic device 180 may be exposed to the outside in a state in which both the front panel and the light emitting unit 120 of the case 101 are separated.

Unlike this, referring to FIG. 8 (b), the electrical component unit 180-1 may be located inside the case 101, and the light emitting unit 120 and the electrical component unit 180-1 may be disposed in the interior of the case 101. Can be placed side by side. Specifically, the electrical equipment unit 180-1 is disposed to face a partial region of the front surface 101a of the case 101, and the light emitting unit 110 is disposed to face a partial region of the front surface 101a of the case 101. May be In this structure, when the user replaces the electronic device 180, the light emitting unit 110 and the electronic device 180 may be exposed to the outside when only the front panel of the case 101 is removed.

Unlike this, referring to FIG. 8C, the electric component 180-2 may be located outside the case 101. As such, the electric component 180-2 may be provided at various positions according to the environment and appearance design of the lighting apparatus 100.

Meanwhile, reference numeral C denotes a cable connecting the electric parts 180, 180-1, and 180-2 to an external power supply device (not shown).

2 is a block diagram of a communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view of a communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an operating state, FIG. 5 is a front view of a communication module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing an operating state display unit constituting a communication module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The lighting device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a control signal for the lighting device 100 and is equipped with a communication module 200 for transmitting the operating state of the lighting device 100. The communication module 200 is detachably mounted to the lighting device 100 to facilitate repair and replacement, and the communication module 200 wirelessly communicates with the terminal 300 for controlling the lighting device 100. It includes a wireless communication unit 240 for.

Specifically, the communication module 200 receives a control signal for the lighting device 100 transmitted from the terminal 300, the communication module 200 is the operating state of the lighting device 100 to the terminal And transmits to the 300, the user can control the lighting / turn off, illuminance and / or color temperature of the lighting device 100 through the terminal 300, the lighting device (through the terminal 300) The operating status of 100) can be monitored.

In this case, the communication module 200 is electrically connected to the electric component unit 180.

As described above, the electrical component unit 180 supplies power to the light emitting unit 120, and the electrical component unit 180 includes a plurality of components for controlling the on / off and optical characteristics of the lighting device 100. A circuit unit (microcom) is provided, and thus the operating state of the light emitting unit 120 can be controlled.

Hereinafter, the communication module 200 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The communication module 200 includes a circuit board 202, a housing 201 for enclosing a partial region of the circuit board, and a wireless communication unit 240 provided in the circuit board 202.

Specifically, the communication module 200 is provided in the housing 201 to be detachably inserted into the lighting device 100, the circuit board 202 disposed in the housing 201, and the circuit board 202. The wireless communication unit 240 and the housing 201 for receiving a control signal for the lighting device 100 and transmitting the operating state of the lighting device are provided, display the operating state, and receive an initialization command. It may include a control unit 230 for controlling the operation state display unit 220 and the wireless communication unit 240 and the operation state display unit 220 for.

The circuit board 202 may be provided with a plurality of circuit units for performing various functions. For example, an initialization circuit unit 223 and a memory unit 250 for initialization may be provided.

In order to insert FIGS. 3 and 4 into the connector 181 of the electrical component unit 180, a partial region 203 (hereinafter, referred to as a slot region) of the circuit board 202 protrudes out of the housing 201. In addition, a plurality of pins 203-1 through 203-5 are provided in the slot region 203 of the circuit board 202 for receiving power from the connector 181, grounding, or transmitting / receiving data. Can be.

Meanwhile, the electrical component unit 180 may have a casing 182 surrounding various circuit units, and a substrate S for mounting various circuit units may be provided in the casing 182, and the connector 181 may be provided. ) May be provided on one side of the substrate (S). In addition, the connector 181 may protrude out of the casing 182 or may be located inside the casing 182.

Here, when the connector 182 is located inside the casing 182, an opening (not shown) for inserting the communication module 200 should be provided, and the opening faces the connector 181. It is preferably formed in position.

Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment, first to fifth pins 203-1 to 203-5 may be provided in the slot region 203, and each pin is connected to the connector 181. It may be configured to perform functions such as data transmission / reception, PWM output for dimming control, an operation mode input, a power supply, and a ground.

5 and 6, the operation state display unit 210 may include a light source 221 (eg, an LED) mounted on the circuit board 202 and a button unit 225 exposed to the outside of the housing 201. ), A light guide member 224 for guiding light emitted from the light source 221 to the button unit 225, and a switch 226 for detecting movement of the light guide member 224. can do.

In addition, the light guide member 224 and the button unit 225 is formed of a transparent material, when the light source 221 is operated, the light irradiated from the light source 221 is a light guide member 224 and the button It is emitted to the outside along the portion 225.

In this case, the controller 230 may display an operation state of the communication module 200 at a cycle in which the light source 221 blinks, and the user monitors that the light source 221 blinks according to a predetermined rule. The operating state of the module 200 can be checked. In addition, the operation state of the communication module 200 may include an initialization state, a data reception state or a normal operation state.

In one embodiment, the light source 221 may blink in one second intervals to indicate a factory initialization state of the communication module 200, and the light source to indicate a wireless data reception state of the communication module 200. 221 may blink every 0.5 seconds, and the light source 221 may blink every 3 seconds to indicate a normal operating state of the communication module 200.

The light guide member 224 may be provided to be slidably moved toward the switch 226.

Referring to FIG. 6B, when the user presses the button unit 225 exposed to the outside of the housing 201, the light guide member 224 slides toward the switch 226 and the controller The 230 may proceed with the initialization of the communication module 200 by determining the time when the light guide member 224 presses the switch 226.

On the other hand, the initialization of the communication module 200 means that the software (for example, OS) for driving the control unit 230 of the communication module 200 is initialized. As described above, the circuit board 202 is provided with an initialization circuit unit 223, the user may directly operate the button unit 225 to proceed with the initialization of the communication module 200, through the terminal 300 Initialization of the communication module 200 may be performed.

Alternatively, the controller 230 changes the operation mode of the communication module 200 or initializes the communication module 200 based on the time when the light guide member 224 presses the switch 226. You can also proceed.

For example, when the light guide member 224 presses the switch 226 for 1 second or less, the operation mode of the communication module 200 may be changed, and the light guide member 224 may switch the switch ( If the time for pressing 226 is 3 seconds or more, the initialization of the communication module 200 may proceed.

Here, the operation mode of the communication module 200 may include a pulse width modulation (PWM) or a universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART), and control the on / off and dimming of the lighting device 100 through PWM or UART communication. , Or color temperature conversion is possible.

Meanwhile, the first to fifth pins constituting the slot area 203 of the communication module 200 may perform different functions according to the operation state of the communication module 200.

In one embodiment, in a pulse width modulation (PWM) mode of operation, the first pin 203-1 may perform a two-channel PWM output function for dimming control and the second pin 203-2. May perform a 1-channel PWM output function for dimming control, the third pin 203-3 may perform a ground function, and the fourth pin 203-4 may operate a mode input function. The fifth pin 203-5 may perform a power supply function.

Alternatively, in the universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART) communication mode, the first pin 203-1 may perform a UART data reception function, and the second pin 203-2 may perform a UART data transmission function. The third pin 203-3 may perform a grounding function, the fourth pin 203-4 may perform an operation mode input function, and the fifth pin 203-5 may have a power supply function. Can be performed.

On the other hand, the operation mode of the communication module 200 may be determined by the electronic device 180, for this purpose, the electronic device 180 may be provided with a switch for changing the operation mode of the communication module 200. have.

The wireless communication unit 240 may be composed of Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Z-Wav, and the communication module 200 through the wireless communication unit 240. Is provided to enable wireless communication with the terminal 300 for controlling the lighting device (100).

7 and 8 are diagrams for explaining a mounting state of the communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the electronic device 180 may be located inside the case 101 of the lighting device 100, and the electronic device 180 may be connected to the communication module 200. ) Is provided. In this case, the communication module 200 may be connected to the connector 181 of the electrical component unit 180 through the case 101.

In addition, referring to FIG. 7A, the connector 181 may protrude to the outside of the case 101. Referring to FIGS. 7B and 8, the connector 181 may be When the case 101 is disposed inside the case 101, an opening 103 is provided, and the communication module 200 of the electrical component unit 180 is opened through the opening 103 of the case 101. It may be connected to the connector 181.

In particular, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, a plurality of hooks 210 may be provided in the housing 201 of the communication module 200 to be detachably mounted to the case 101.

1 and 7, the communication module 200 may be detachably inserted into the side surface 101c of the case 101.

9 and 10 are views for explaining another mounting state of the communication module related to an embodiment of the present invention.

In addition, referring to FIG. 9 (a), the connector 181 may protrude to the outside of the case 101, and referring to FIGS. 9 b and 10, the connector 181 may include the connector 181. When disposed inside the case 101, the case 101 is provided with an opening 104, and the communication module 200 is connected to the connector of the electrical component unit 180 through the opening 104 of the case 101. 181 may be connected.

In particular, referring to FIGS. 3 and 9, a plurality of hooks 210 may be provided in the housing 201 of the communication module 200 to be detachably mounted to the case 101.

1 and 9, the communication module 200 may be detachably inserted into the rear surface 101b of the case 101.

Until now, when the electronic device 180 is located inside the case 101, the communication module 200 penetrates the side and the rear surface of the case 101 to the connector 181 of the electronic device 108. Although the case of the present invention has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be connected to the connector 181 of the electrical component 108 through the front surface of the case 101.

In addition, when the electronic device 180 is located outside the case 101, the electronic device 180 may have a casing 182 surrounding various circuit parts, and various circuits may be provided inside the casing 182. The board S to be mounted may be provided, and the connector 181 may be provided at one side of the board S. In addition, the connector 181 may protrude out of the casing 182 or may be located inside the casing 182.

Here, when the connector 182 is located inside the casing 182, an opening (not shown) for inserting the communication module 200 should be provided, and the opening faces the connector 181. It is preferably formed in position.

As described above, the communication module and the lighting apparatus including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention may implement a lighting control system that is easy to control individual / group wirelessly without additional wiring work.

In addition, according to the communication module and the lighting apparatus including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to display the operation state and receive an initialization command and change the operation mode.

In addition, according to the lighting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a separate wireless communication module may be detachably mounted, and wirelessly control on / off, dimming or color temperature. Can be.

In addition, the lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is easy to assemble and install, and easy to repair and replace.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are disclosed for purposes of illustration, and those skilled in the art having various ordinary knowledge of the present invention may make various modifications, changes, and additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention. And additions should be considered to be within the scope of the following claims.

100: lighting device
101: case
110: light emitting unit
180: battlefield
200: communication module
220: operating state display unit
300: terminal

Claims (20)

A housing for being detachably inserted into the lighting device;
A circuit board disposed inside the housing;
A wireless communication unit provided on the circuit board, for receiving a control signal for the lighting device and transmitting an operating state of the lighting device;
An operation state display unit provided in the housing to display an operation state and receive an initialization command; And
And a control unit for controlling the communication unit and the operation state display unit.
The circuit board is provided with an initialization circuit unit for initializing software for driving the controller by the initialization command and a memory in which the software is stored.
Further comprising a switch for operating said initialization,
The operation state display unit,
A light source mounted on the circuit board; And
And a light guide member for guiding light emitted from the light source to the button part, having a button part exposed to the outside of the housing,
Communication module for detecting the movement of the light guide member through the switch. delete The method of claim 1,
The control unit is characterized in that the communication module for displaying the operating state of the communication module in a flashing cycle. The method of claim 3, wherein
The operating state of the communication module is a communication module, characterized in that it comprises an initialization state, a data receiving state or a normal operating state. The method of claim 1,
And the optical guide member is provided to be slidably moved toward the switch. The method of claim 5,
The control unit is characterized in that the communication module to initialize the communication module by determining the time for pressing the switch. The method of claim 6,
And the control unit changes the operation mode of the communication module or initializes the communication module based on the time when the light guide member presses the switch. The method of claim 7, wherein
The operating mode of the communication module is a communication module, characterized in that it comprises a pulse width modulation (PWM) or Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter (UART). The method of claim 1,
The communication unit is a communication module, characterized in that it is provided to enable wireless communication with the terminal for controlling the lighting device through Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Z-Wav (Wavw). The method of claim 1,
The optical guide member is a communication module, characterized in that formed of a transparent material. delete case;
A substrate disposed inside the case and an LED mounted on the substrate;
Electric parts for supplying power to the LED; And
It includes a communication module detachably mounted to the electric component,
The communication module may include a circuit board disposed in a separate housing;
A wireless communication unit provided on the circuit board, for receiving a control signal for controlling the LED and transmitting an operating state of the LED;
An operation state display unit provided in the housing to display an operation state and receive an initialization command; And
A control unit for controlling the wireless communication unit and the operation state display unit,
The circuit board is provided with an initialization circuit unit for initializing software for driving the controller by the initialization command and a memory in which the software is stored.
Further comprising a switch for operating said initialization,
The operation state display unit,
A light source mounted on the circuit board; And
And a light guide member for guiding light emitted from the light source to the button part, having a button part exposed to the outside of the housing,
Illumination device, characterized in that for detecting the movement of the light guide member through the switch. The method of claim 12,
The electronic part is provided inside the case,
The electrical component is provided with a connector,
The communication module is a lighting device, characterized in that connected to the connector of the electric part through the case. The method of claim 13,
The housing is provided with a plurality of hooks for detachably mounted to the case. delete The method of claim 12,
The control unit is characterized in that for displaying the operating state of the communication module in a flashing cycle of the light source. The method of claim 12,
The light guide member is provided to be slidably moved toward the switch,
The control unit is characterized in that the initialization of the communication module by determining the time the light guide member presses the switch. The method of claim 17,
And the control unit changes the operation mode of the communication module or initializes the communication module based on the time when the light guide member presses the switch. The method of claim 18,
The operation mode of the communication module is a lighting device comprising a pulse width modulation (PWM) or a universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART). The method of claim 19,
Illumination device, characterized in that the operation mode of the communication module is determined by the electronic device.

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