TWI609152B - Waterproofing lighting device - Google Patents

Description

Waterproof lighting device

The invention relates to a lighting device, in particular to a waterproof lighting device.

Most of the lamps are usually installed on the ceiling, and the chance of getting wet is small. However, such as high-humidity spaces such as bathrooms, aquariums, freezers, or outdoor billboards, it is easy to cause short-circuit or damage to electronic components due to moisture entering the tube. Therefore, in order to waterproof, a waterproof structure is usually provided at the end of the tube.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the structure of a conventional waterproof lamp includes a pipe body 11 , a circuit board 12 disposed in the pipe body 11 , and two end covers 13 a and 13 b sealed on opposite sides of the pipe body 11 . A control unit 14 electrically connected to the circuit board 12, and two heat shrink tubings 15 disposed at the junction of the tube body 11 and the two end caps 13. The end cap 13a and the power lead 141 of the control unit 14 are integrally injection molded.

It can be seen that the existing waterproof light fixture utilizes the arrangement of the two heat shrinkable sleeves 15 to form a completely waterproof structure at the junction of the tubular body 11 and the two end caps 13. However, when a waterproof luminaire has a good waterproof effect, it generally represents that the internal space is airtight, and the inside of the lamp tube is liable to cause a sudden change in pressure due to the temperature rise and fall, thereby causing the lamp to rupture.

Furthermore, if the replacement of the tubular body 11 is to be performed, the heat shrinkable sleeve 15 needs to be cut by a cutter to separate the two end caps 13a and 13b from the tubular body 11, thereby increasing the inconvenience in operation. Sex.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a combination Waterproof and ventilated device with waterproof and breathable features and easy to change components.

The waterproof lighting device of the present invention comprises a lamp tube, a light-emitting unit disposed in the lamp tube, a first blocker unit having a waterproof and breathable property at one end of the lamp tube, and a light blocking device The second blocking unit at the other end of the tube. The second blocking unit includes a sleeve disposed on the lamp tube, a first conductive terminal disposed in the sleeve and electrically connected to the light emitting unit, and a detachably disposed on the sleeve The sleeve is remote from the second conductive terminal on one end of the tube and electrically connectable to the first conductive terminal.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the second blocking unit further includes a collar for blocking the joint between the sleeve and the second conductive terminal.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the second blocking unit further comprises a waterproof gasket disposed on the second conductive terminal, the collar shielding the waterproof gasket.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the first conductive terminal is formed with a flat portion, and the second conductive terminal has a pair of convex portions which should be flat portions, and the flat portion and the protruding portion serve as the first conductive portion A guide for bonding the terminal to the second conductive terminal.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the first blocking unit comprises a body disposed on the lamp tube, and a waterproof gas permeable member disposed on the body, the body having a plurality of through holes at the end, The waterproof gas permeable member is for blocking the through hole.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the body comprises a bottom wall, and a surrounding wall integrally formed by the periphery of the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the surrounding wall are defined together to define a light tube for receiving The accommodating space is located in the accommodating space, and the through holes are formed on the bottom wall at intervals.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the body further comprises an integral extension extending from the bottom wall and located in the accommodating space. a flange that surrounds the through hole.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the waterproof gas permeable member is adhered to the bottom wall and located in the accommodating space.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the material of the waterproof gas permeable member is selected from a non-woven fabric or a polymer material.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the waterproof lighting device further comprises two sleeves for blocking the junction of the lamp tube with the first blocking unit and the second blocking unit.

The utility model has the beneficial effects that the first blocking unit can achieve the waterproof and breathable effect, and the second blocking unit facilitates replacement of the lamp tube or internal parts, and the second blocking unit is also waterproof. effect.

2‧‧‧Light tube

3‧‧‧Lighting unit

4‧‧‧First gear unit

41‧‧‧Ontology

410‧‧‧ accommodating space

411‧‧‧ bottom wall

412‧‧‧ Around the wall

413‧‧‧Flange

414‧‧‧through holes

42‧‧‧Waterproof and breathable parts

5‧‧‧Second gear unit

51‧‧‧ sleeve

52‧‧‧First conductive terminal

521‧‧‧flat

53‧‧‧Second conductive terminal

531‧‧‧Protruding

54‧‧‧Waterproof gasket

55‧‧‧ collar

6‧‧ ‧ film

1 is a side elevational cross-sectional view showing the structure of a conventional waterproof light fixture; FIG. 2 is a side view showing a preferred embodiment of the waterproof lighting device of the present invention; and FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the first blocking unit 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view, which is a supplementary explanatory view of FIG. 3; and FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the structure of the second blocking unit.

The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments. It should be noted that, before the detailed description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

2 is a preferred embodiment of the waterproof lighting device of the present invention, comprising a light tube 2, a light emitting unit 3 disposed in the light tube 2, and a light blocking end of the light tube 2 and having waterproof and breathable a first blocking unit 4 of a nature, and a second blocking block at the other end of the tube 2 Element 5, and two sleeves 6 for blocking the junction of the lamp tube 2 and the first blocking unit 4 and the second blocking unit 5.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the first blocking unit 4 includes a body 41 disposed on the tube 2 , and a waterproof and breathable member 42 disposed on the body 41 . The body 41 includes a bottom wall 411, a surrounding wall 412 integrally formed by the periphery of the bottom wall 411, and a flange 413 integrally formed by the bottom wall 411. The bottom wall 411 and the surrounding wall 412 define an accommodating space 410 for accommodating the lamp tube 2 , and the flange 413 is located in the accommodating space 410 . The bottom wall 411 is formed with a plurality of through holes 414 spaced apart from each other, and the through hole 414 is connected to the outside and the accommodating space 410, and the flange 413 is surrounded by the through hole 414. In this embodiment, the waterproof gas permeable member 42 is disposed on the bottom wall 411 in an adhesive manner, and is located in the accommodating space 410, but is not limited thereto, and may be directly placed on the flange. Within the space surrounded by 413. Further, the material of the waterproof gas permeable member 42 is a non-woven fabric, and may be another polymer material having waterproof and gas permeable properties.

Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 2 , the second blocking unit 5 includes a sleeve 51 disposed on the tube 2 , and a first conductive layer disposed in the sleeve 51 and electrically connected to the light emitting unit 3 . a terminal 52, a second conductive terminal 53 detachably disposed on one end of the sleeve 51 away from the lamp tube 2 and electrically connected to the first conductive terminal 52, and a set of the second conductive terminal 53 disposed at the second conductive terminal 53 The upper waterproof gasket 54 and a collar 55 for blocking the joint between the sleeve 51 and the second conductive terminal 53. When the first conductive terminal 52 is combined with the second conductive terminal 53, the collar 55 shields the waterproof gasket 54.

It should be particularly noted that the first conductive terminal 52 is formed with a flat portion 521, and the second conductive terminal 53 has a pair of convex portions 531 which should be flat portions 521, and the flat portion 521 and the protruding portion 531 serve as the first portion Bonding of a conductive terminal 52 to the second conductive terminal 53 to avoid the first conductive terminal 52 and the second conductive terminal 53 The positive and negative poles may be misconnected.

As can be seen from the above description, the waterproof lighting device of the present invention does have the following advantages:

First, both waterproof and breathable:

The body 41 of the first blocking unit 4 is an integrally formed design, which reduces the problem of moisture infiltration from the assembled gap, and the waterproofing member 42 is disposed on the bottom wall 411 and blocks the through hole 414. The water vapor can be prevented from entering the accommodating space 410, and the heat energy in the accommodating space 410 can be dissipated, thereby being waterproof and breathable.

Second, easy to replace parts:

The sleeve 51 of the second blocking unit 5 and the second conductive terminal 53 are detachably designed. Therefore, if the lamp 2 needs to be replaced, the collar 55 is loosened. The sleeve 51 can be separated from the second conductive terminal 53 to perform the replacement operation of the bulb 2, and the operation is convenient. The second blocking unit 5 has excellent water repellency through the design of the waterproof gasket 54 and the collar 55.

Third, extend the service life and reduce maintenance time:

As described above, the structural design of the first blocking unit 4 and the second blocking unit 5, together with the arrangement of the two sets of membranes 6, provides excellent waterproofness and gas permeability, making the tube 2 difficult. It can be prolonged because it is infiltrated or the hot air cannot be dissipated and damaged. At the same time, it is easy to replace the design of the lamp 2, which can reduce the maintenance time of the device.

In summary, the waterproof lighting device of the present invention is designed to have waterproofness and air permeability through the structural design of the first blocking unit 4 and the second blocking unit 5, and is easy to replace internal parts, thereby prolonging the service life. The maintenance time is reduced, so that the object of the present invention can be achieved.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the invention and the description of the invention are All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

2‧‧‧Light tube

3‧‧‧Lighting unit

4‧‧‧First gear unit

41‧‧‧Ontology

5‧‧‧Second gear unit

51‧‧‧ sleeve

53‧‧‧Second conductive terminal

54‧‧‧Waterproof gasket

55‧‧‧ collar

6‧‧ ‧ film

Claims (10)

A waterproof lighting device comprising: a light tube; a light emitting unit disposed in the light tube; a first blocking unit sealed at one end of the light tube and having waterproof and breathable properties; and a second blocking unit Blocking the other end of the tube, wherein the second blocking unit comprises a sleeve disposed on the tube, a first conductive layer disposed in the sleeve and electrically connected to the light emitting unit a terminal, and a second conductive terminal detachably disposed on the sleeve away from one end of the tube and electrically connectable to the first conductive terminal. The waterproof lighting device of claim 1, wherein the second blocking unit further comprises a collar for blocking the joint between the sleeve and the second conductive terminal. The waterproof lighting device of claim 2, wherein the second blocking unit further comprises a waterproof gasket disposed on the second conductive terminal, the collar shielding the waterproof gasket. The waterproof lighting device of claim 3, wherein the first conductive terminal is formed with a flat portion, and the second conductive terminal has a pair of convex portions that should be flat, the flat portion and the protruding portion The portion serves as a guiding guide for the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal. The waterproof lighting device of claim 1, wherein the first blocking unit comprises a body disposed on the lamp tube, and a waterproof and breathable member disposed on the body, the body having the same a plurality of through holes at the end, A waterproof venting member is used to block the through hole. The waterproof lighting device of claim 5, wherein the body comprises a bottom wall, and a surrounding wall integrally formed by the periphery of the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the surrounding wall are defined together The venting space for accommodating the lamp tube is located in the accommodating space, and the through holes are formed on the bottom wall at intervals. The waterproof lighting device of claim 6, wherein the body further comprises a flange integrally formed by the bottom wall and located in the accommodating space, the flange is surrounding the through hole . The waterproof lighting device of claim 7, wherein the waterproof gas permeable member is adhered to the bottom wall and located in the accommodating space. The waterproof lighting device according to claim 5, wherein the waterproof gas permeable member is made of a non-woven fabric or a polymer material having waterproof and breathable properties. The waterproof lighting device of claim 5, further comprising two sleeves for blocking the junction of the lamp tube and the first blocking unit and the second blocking unit.