TWM448637U - LED module with waterproof structure - Google Patents

Description

LED module with waterproof structure

The present invention relates to an LED (light emitting diode) lamp, and more particularly to an LED module having a waterproof structure.

Lighting fixtures are one of the indispensable tools in people's lives. Ample lighting not only improves the quality of life, but also enables people to engage in various activities more conveniently in different environments. In outdoor situations, lighting fixtures are more It is necessary to withstand various weather changes, and the functions related to waterproofing and dustproof are particularly important. Among the conventional lighting fixtures, the most commonly used is an incandescent light bulb, which is usually equipped with a plastic lamp structure, which is limited in its waterproof and dustproof effect, and its power consumption is also high.

In the U.S. Patent No. 8,093,790, a waterproof LED light bulb is disclosed; in order to make the lighting device more power-saving while achieving the waterproof and dustproof function, an LED is used instead of the incandescent light bulb, and a plurality of waterproof gaskets and a waterproof layer are applied. In the design of its luminaire, it is improved in waterproof and dustproof function, so that the LED bulb can adapt to various severe climates when it is used outdoors without causing a faulty situation. However, the LED waterproof bulb still needs to be loaded in a lamp holder. If the lamp holder is not waterproof and dustproof, the bulb still has the possibility of failure in the environment; in addition, the structure of the bulb is complicated, and the maintenance is not only increased. The difficulty of it also increases its production costs.

For the above reasons, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an LED module having a waterproof structure, which can completely prevent dust particles from entering and can be completely immersed in water, thereby achieving the above-mentioned performance and simplifying the same. The structure of the luminaire reduces the cost of manufacturing and the difficulty of maintenance.

The feature of the present invention is to apply a sealing gasket and a waterproof gasket in the module structure to fix an LED light source in a simple manner and provide waterproof and dustproof functions, and add a power connection at the bottom of the module. Waterproof fixed head, which can achieve IP67 protection level, which can completely prevent dust particles from entering the LED lamp module, and can be used to immerse the module in water depth of 15 cm to 1 meter; The method is straightforward, and its structural design is relatively simple. In addition to saving production costs, it is also easy to disassemble and relatively convenient to repair.

The technical means of the present invention comprises: at least one LED light source; an optical lens, the optical lens is closely provided with a sealing gasket; a fixing device comprising a plurality of first fixing elements, a pressing cover and a base, and a gland The first fixing member can connect and fix the flange to the base, and the outer fixing member can be connected to the base; The waterproof gasket has at least one first opening through which the at least one LED light source passes; a buckle having at least one second opening having the same shape as the at least one LED light source; a power cord, a power cord One end has a waterproof fixed head, anti-proof A second fixing member protrudes from an end surface of the water fixing head.

Wherein, the light source is disposed on the temperature equalizing plate, the waterproof gasket and the buckle are sequentially disposed on the temperature equalizing plate, and the first opening is passed through and fixed by the at least one LED light source, and the power cable is transmitted through the second fixing The component is coupled to the base and electrically connected to the LED light source through a wire.

In the LED module with waterproof structure of the present invention, the flange is provided with a plurality of first perforations corresponding to the plurality of first fixing elements on the outer circumference, and the base is disposed at a position corresponding to the first perforations. a plurality of holes each having a first fixing structure, the base is provided with a second through hole, the second through hole has a second fixing structure, and the waterproof gasket is provided with an average circumference and the same A plurality of third perforations corresponding to a perforation. The first fixing component is a plurality of screws, the first fixing structure is a first internal thread, and the second fixing component is a first protrusion having an external thread, and the second fixing structure is a The second internal thread, through the above structure, can be easily disassembled for maintenance.

The flange of the gland of the present invention extends downward to the base to cover the waterproof gasket so that the waterproof gasket is not exposed to the outside; further, a third opening is recessed around the temperature equalizing plate, so that the wire is second from the base The through hole is electrically connected to the LED light source through the third opening. The optical lens is inserted into the groove of the sealing gasket so that the sealing gasket tightly covers the optical lens, and the buckle and the temperature equalizing plate are smaller than the waterproof gasket. The creation waterproof gasket further includes a second protrusion, the second protrusion can be placed in the sealing gasket to strengthen the combination therebetween, and the LED light source can be partially covered and fixed.

The implementation of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and component symbols, so that those skilled in the art can implement the present specification after studying the present specification.

The first figure shows an exploded perspective view of the LED module 1 with the waterproof structure of the present invention. Referring to the first figure, it mainly includes at least one LED light source 10, and in the preferred embodiment, only one LED light source 10 is used. The detachable type makes the LED module 1 more convenient in assembly and maintenance; an optical lens 31 allows the integrated LED light source to be directly transmitted through the optical lens 31 without secondary optical light distribution, and The illuminance is uniform; a sealing gasket 32 is provided on the periphery of the optical lens 31 to be waterproof and dustproof; and a fixing device for fixing the LED light source 10 and the optical lens 31 includes a plurality of first fixing members 21 and a gland 23 And a base 22, the gland 23 is an annular body capable of exposing the optical lens 31 from the middle thereof and has a flange 230 on the outer side thereof, and the first fixing member 21 can fix the flange 230 and the base 22. A temperature equalizing plate 40 is disposed on the base 22 for quickly transferring the heat radiated from the LED light source 10 from the temperature equalizing plate 40 to the base 22 of a larger area; a waterproof gasket 50 having the LED light source 10 Through the first opening 51, the waterproof gasket 50 is mainly used to fix and protect the LED light source 10, further preventing moisture and dust particles from entering the LED module 1. a fastening piece 60 having at least one second opening 62 slightly smaller than the at least one LED light source 10, the fastening piece 60 further fixing the LED light source 10, and increasing the adhesion between the LED light source 10 and the temperature equalizing plate 40; The wire 70 is used for supplying power to the LED module, and has a waterproof fixing head 71 at one end thereof, and the end surface of the waterproof fixing head 71 protrudes A second fixing element 72 is provided.

The components of the LED module 1 described above are assembled in the following manner: the LED light source 10 is disposed on the temperature equalizing plate 40, and the waterproof gasket 50 and the buckle 60 are sequentially disposed on the temperature equalizing plate 40. The first opening 51 is passed through and fixed by the LED light source 10, and the power line 70 is coupled to the base 22 through the second fixing member 72, and is electrically connected to the LED light source 10 through a wire 701.

As shown in the first figure, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing members 21 are a plurality of screws, and therefore, in order to correspond thereto, the flanges 230 are provided with an average of the first fixings. The plurality of first through holes 231 corresponding to the elements 21, the base 22 is provided with a plurality of holes 220 at positions corresponding to the first through holes 231, the holes respectively having a first fixing structure 2201, and the base is provided with a The second through hole 222 has a second fixing structure 2222. The waterproof gasket 50 has a plurality of third through holes 53 corresponding to the first through holes 231. However, the first fixing component 21 can also be any fixing component capable of fixing the fixing fixture, such as a buckle, a clamp, etc., when other types of fixing components are used, other components of the module can also be used according to the same. Fix the component to make the corresponding change. Next, the gland 23 is placed on the waterproof gasket 50, and the gland 23 and the waterproof gasket 50 are adjusted to align the first perforation 231 and the third perforation 53 with the hole 220 of the base 22, and the first fixing member 21 is passed through. The first through hole 231 and the third through hole 53 are combined with the fixing structure 2201 of the base 22, thereby fixing the LED module 1.

The second figure shows the profile of the LED module 1 of the preferred embodiment after assembly. As shown in the second figure, the flange 231 of the gland 23 extends downward to the base 22 to cover the waterproof gasket 50 so that the waterproof gasket 50 is not exposed to the outside, and the sealing gasket 32 has a groove. The optical lens 31 is fitted into the recess 321 of the sealing gasket 32 so that the sealing gasket 32 closely covers the optical lens 31. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the waterproof gasket 50 further includes a second protrusion 52, and the second protrusion 52 can be placed in the sealing gasket 32 to strengthen the combination therebetween, and can be partially covered and fixed. The LED light source 10, and the cleat 60 may be the same size as the second protrusion 52. The waterproof gasket 50 and the sealing gasket 32 are made of a waterproof material such as silicone rubber. The LED module 1 having the waterproof structure is configured according to the above method, and the LED light source 10 is sealed in the structure by the sealing gasket 32 and the waterproof gasket 50, and further, the waterproof fixing head 71 of the power cord 70 further Protect the wire connections to prevent outside moisture and dust particles from entering the module. The LED module 1 with waterproof structure configured by this method can achieve the protection level of IP67. In other words, the LED module 1 of the present invention can completely prevent the dust particles from entering the module 1, and can Module 1 is immersed in a water depth of 15 cm to 1 m.

In the preferred embodiment, the first fixing members 21 are a plurality of screws, the first fixing structures 2201 are a first internal thread, and the second fixing member 72 is a first protrusion having an external thread. The second fixing structure 2222 is a second internal thread. Further, as shown in the first figure, a third opening 43 is recessed around the temperature equalizing plate 40, so that the electric wire 701 passes through the third through hole 222 of the base. The opening 43 is electrically connected to the LED light source 10, and the light fixture can be accommodated through the above structure Easy assembly and disassembly for easy maintenance. Furthermore, the LED module 1 of the preferred embodiment of the present invention provides the temperature equalizing plate 40 and the buckle 60 that are smaller than the waterproof gasket 50. In addition to facilitating assembly of the module, the buckle 60 can further fix the LED light source. 10 and increase the tightness between it and the temperature equalizing plate 40 to ensure that the temperature equalizing plate 40 effectively dissipates heat.

The temperature equalizing plate 40 and the base 22 are made of a material having a high thermal conductivity. In the preferred embodiment, the material may be an aluminum alloy or a copper alloy. Through the well-conducted material and the configuration of the present invention, the heat radiated from the LED light source 10 can be efficiently transmitted from the small area of the temperature equalizing plate 40 to the large-area base 22, thereby providing a good heat conduction countermeasure. .

The third figure shows a perspective view of the LED module 1 with a waterproof structure. As shown in the third figure, the LED module of the present invention is an independent operation unit, which does not need to rely on a lamp holder or other devices to operate, and has a high waterproof and dustproof function, so it can be applied to a projection lamp and a patio. The lamp, or any other lighting fixture, can be adapted to a variety of severe climates and environments, especially in water, greatly improving the range of applications of the LED module of this creation. By the configuration described in the preferred embodiment, the LED module can be waterproof and dustproof, and at the same time, the structure is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the assembly is easy to disassemble for maintenance.

It can be seen from the above embodiments that the LED module with waterproof structure provided by the present invention has industrial utilization value, but the above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can Other improvements are made in accordance with the above description, but these changes are still within the spirit of this creation and as defined below. In the range of interest.

1‧‧‧LED module

10‧‧‧LED light source

21‧‧‧First fixation element

22‧‧‧Base

220‧‧‧ hole

2201‧‧‧First fixed structure

222‧‧‧Second perforation

2222‧‧‧Second fixed structure

23‧‧‧Gland

230‧‧‧Front

231‧‧‧First perforation

31‧‧‧ optical lens

32‧‧‧Sealing washer

321‧‧‧ Groove

40‧‧‧Homothermal board

43‧‧‧ third opening

50‧‧‧Waterproof gasket

51‧‧‧ first opening

52‧‧‧second protrusion

53‧‧‧ third perforation

60‧‧‧Bucks

62‧‧‧second opening

70‧‧‧Power cord

701‧‧‧Wire

71‧‧‧Waterproof fixed head

72‧‧‧Second fixation element

The first figure is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present creation.

The second figure is an assembled cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the present creation.

The third picture shows a three-dimensional diagram showing the creation.

10‧‧‧LED light source

21‧‧‧First fixation element

22‧‧‧Base

220‧‧‧ hole

2201‧‧‧First fixed structure

222‧‧‧Second perforation

2222‧‧‧Second fixed structure

23‧‧‧Gland

230‧‧‧Front

231‧‧‧First perforation

31‧‧‧ optical lens

32‧‧‧Sealing washer

321‧‧‧ Groove

40‧‧‧Homothermal board

43‧‧‧ third opening

50‧‧‧Waterproof gasket

51‧‧‧ first opening

52‧‧‧second protrusion

53‧‧‧ third perforation

60‧‧‧Bucks

62‧‧‧second opening

70‧‧‧Power cord

701‧‧‧Wire

71‧‧‧Waterproof fixed head

72‧‧‧Second fixation element

Claims (9)

An LED module having a waterproof structure, comprising: at least one LED light source; an optical lens, the optical lens is closely provided with a sealing gasket; a fixing device comprising a plurality of first fixing components, a pressing cover and a base The gland is an annular body capable of exposing the optical lens from the middle thereof and has a flange on the outer side thereof, and the first fixing component can fix the flange to the base; a temperature equalizing plate is disposed on the a waterproof gasket having at least one first opening through which the at least one LED light source passes; a buckle having at least one second opening; a power cord, the One end of the power cord has a waterproof fixing head, and the end surface of the waterproof fixing head protrudes with a second fixing component; wherein the light source is disposed on the temperature equalizing plate, and the waterproof gasket and the buckle are sequentially disposed on The first temperature is passed through and fixed by the at least one LED light source. The power cable is coupled to the base through the second fixing component and electrically connected to the LED light source through a wire. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the flange is provided with an average of a plurality of first perforations corresponding to the plurality of first fixing elements, and the base is A plurality of holes are formed at the corresponding positions of the first through holes, the holes respectively have a first fixing structure, the base is provided with a second through hole, the second through hole has a second fixing structure, and the waterproof The plurality of third perforations corresponding to the first perforations are equally spaced around the spacer. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the flange of the gland extends downward to the base to cover the waterproof gasket. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 2, wherein the first fixing component is a plurality of screws, and the first fixing structure is a first internal thread. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 2, wherein the second fixing component is a first protrusion having an external thread, and the second fixing structure is a second internal thread. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 2, wherein a third opening is recessed around the temperature equalizing plate, so that the electric wire passes through the third opening from the second through hole of the base. Connect to the LED light source. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the sealing gasket has a groove, and the optical lens is enclosed in a groove of the sealing gasket to tightly cover the sealing gasket. The optical lens. The LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein the buckle and the temperature equalization plate are smaller than the waterproof gasket. According to the LED module with waterproof structure according to claim 1, the waterproof gasket further includes a second protrusion, and the second protrusion can be placed in the sealing gasket to strengthen the combination therebetween. And the second protrusion portion partially covers and fixes the LED light source.