WO2020252718A1

WO2020252718A1 - Light-emitting flat cable structure used for maintaining distance between light guide element and signal line

Info

Publication number: WO2020252718A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/091987
Authority: WO
Inventors: 金旭伸
Original assignee: 品威电子国际股份有限公司
Priority date: 2019-06-20
Filing date: 2019-06-20
Publication date: 2020-12-24

Abstract

Disclosed is a light-emitting flat cable structure, comprising a first light-emitting module (150), a plurality of light guide elements (110), a plurality of signal lines (120), a fixing part (140) and a sliding part (130). The fixing part (140) is used for fixing the plurality of light guide elements (110) and the plurality of signal lines (120), and accommodating the first light-emitting module (150). The sliding part (130) is used for fixing a second end of each of the light guide elements and allowing the plurality of signal lines (120) to pass through, and the sliding part (130) can move in an axial direction of the plurality of signal lines (120). Therefore, when the plurality of signal lines (120) need to be bent to match wiring, the distance between the light guide elements (110) and the signal lines (120) can still be maintained, thereby improving the aesthetic properties of the light-emitting flat cable.

Description

Light emitting cable structure for keeping the distance between light guide element and signal line

Technical field

This application relates to the technical field of light-emitting devices, and in particular to a light-emitting cable structure capable of maintaining the distance between a light guide element and a signal line.

Background technique

Electronic products are paying more and more attention to the design of the shape. The traditional cable not only needs to transmit signals, but also needs to use the light source of optical components to produce different visual effects through the combination with optical components, which increases the product's appeal to consumers. The applications of Light Emitting Diode (LED) can be roughly divided into display function and lighting function. In order to meet the visual needs of modern society, LEDs have been widely used in various lighting applications.

technical problem

How to integrate the LED and the cable so that the cable can emit dazzling light during signal transmission is one of the development directions of the industry.

Technical solutions

The purpose of this application is to provide a light-emitting cable structure that can emit light during signal transmission to increase visual effects.

Another object of the present application is to provide a light-emitting cable structure, so that when the cable needs to be bent to match the wiring, the distance between the light guide element and the signal line is maintained to improve the appearance of the light-emitting cable.

In order to achieve the above objective, according to one aspect of the present application, a light-emitting cable structure is provided, which includes a first light-emitting module, a plurality of light guide elements, a plurality of signal lines, a fixing part and a sliding part. The first light emitting module is used to generate light. Each light guide element includes a first end and a second end, and the first end of each light guide element is connected to the first light-emitting module for conducting light generated by the first light-emitting module. The plurality of signal lines are used to transmit power or data signals. The fixing part is used for fixing the plurality of light guide elements and the plurality of signal lines, and accommodating the first light-emitting module. The sliding part is used to fix the second end of each light guide element and make the plurality of signal lines pass through the sliding part, and the sliding part can move along the axis direction of the plurality of signal lines.

In an embodiment, the plurality of light guide elements are arranged in parallel to each other.

In one embodiment, each light guide element is an optical fiber.

In an embodiment, each signal line includes a first terminal, and the fixing portion includes a plurality of fixing holes and a receiving groove. Each first terminal is received in the corresponding fixing hole. The receiving groove is used for receiving the first light emitting module.

In one embodiment, the light-emitting cable structure further includes a first cover, and the first cover includes a first fastening member for fastening the first cover to the fixing Ministry.

In one embodiment, the light-emitting cable structure further includes a connecting portion and a second terminal. Wherein, the connecting portion includes a plurality of connecting holes, and each second terminal is accommodated in the corresponding connecting hole of the connecting portion.

In an embodiment, the first light-emitting module includes a circuit board and a plurality of light-emitting elements. The circuit board includes an external signal connection terminal for connecting an external signal line to conduct a power signal and a control signal. The plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged on the circuit board, and each light-emitting element is connected to the light guide element for generating light according to the power signal and the control signal.

In one embodiment, each light-emitting element is a light-emitting diode.

In an embodiment, the plurality of light-emitting elements control the color, brightness, blinking frequency, and switching time of light according to the power signal and the control signal.

In one embodiment, the light-emitting cable structure further includes a second light-emitting module, and the second end of each light guide element is connected to the second light-emitting module for conducting the second light-emitting module to generate Of light.

In an embodiment, the first light-emitting module and the second light-emitting module emit light simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the sliding portion includes a plurality of through holes and a groove. The plurality of signal lines pass through corresponding through holes. The groove is used to accommodate the second light-emitting module.

In one embodiment, the light-emitting cable structure further includes a second cover, and the second cover includes a second fastening member for fastening the second cover to the sliding Ministry.

In an embodiment, the first side of the fixing member is provided with a plurality of light guide element positioning openings, and the second side of the fixing member is provided with an external signal line positioning opening, and each light guide element passes through the corresponding guide element. The optical element positioning port is used to connect the corresponding light-emitting element, and the external signal line passes through the external signal line positioning port to connect to the external signal connection terminal.

Beneficial effect

Compared with the prior art, the light-emitting cable structure of the present application can emit light during the signal transmission process to increase the visual effect. In addition, a plurality of light guide elements are fixed to the sliding part and the plurality of signal lines pass through the design of the sliding part. Since the sliding part can move along the axis of the plurality of signal lines, the plurality of When a signal line needs to be bent to match the wiring, the distance between the light guide element and the signal line can still be maintained to improve the appearance of the light-emitting cable.

Description of the drawings

In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

1 and 2 are exploded views of the light-emitting cable structure of the preferred embodiment of the present application from two opposite viewing angles.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the signal cable assembled to the fixed part, the sliding part and the connecting part.

FIG. 4 illustrates that the first light-emitting module and the second light-emitting module are respectively installed on the fixed part and the sliding part of FIG. 3.

4 and 5 are perspective views of the light-emitting cable structure of the preferred embodiment of the application viewed from opposite angles.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the light-emitting cable structure of the present application after assembly.

Embodiments of the invention

The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The following embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

In this application, unless expressly stipulated and defined otherwise, the "on" or "under" of the first feature of the second feature may include the first and second features in direct contact, or may include the first and second features Not in direct contact but through other features between them. Moreover, "above", "above" and "above" the second feature of the first feature include the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or it simply means that the level of the first feature is higher than the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" the first feature of the second feature include the first feature directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or it simply means that the level of the first feature is smaller than the second feature.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present application. To simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the application. In addition, the present application may repeat reference numerals and/or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or settings discussed. In addition, this application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may be aware of the application of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIGS. 1 and 2 are exploded views of the light-emitting cable structure 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present application from two opposite viewing angles. The light-emitting cable structure 100 includes a first cover 160, a second cover 170, a first light-emitting module 150, a plurality of light guide elements 110, a plurality of signal lines 120, a fixing portion 140, and a sliding部130 and a connecting portion 190. The plurality of light guide elements 110 are arranged in parallel with each other for transmitting light. The light guide element 110 may be an optical fiber, and may be made of a light-permeable material. The plurality of signal lines 120 are arranged in parallel to each other, and each signal line 120 is used to transmit power or data signals. Each signal line 120 includes a first terminal 121 and a second terminal 122. The first light-emitting module 150 is used to generate light. The light-guiding element 110 includes a first end 111 and a second end 112. The first end 111 of each light-guiding element 110 is connected to the first light-emitting module 150. To turn on the light generated by the first light emitting module 150. The fixing portion 140 is used to fix the plurality of light guide elements 110 and the plurality of signal lines 120. The fixing portion 140 includes a plurality of fixing holes 146 and a receiving groove 142. And the first light emitting module 150 is accommodated in the receiving slot 142. The sliding portion 130 is used to fix the second end 112 of each light guide element 110 and allow the plurality of signal wires 120 to pass through the sliding portion 130. The sliding portion 130 can move along the axial direction of the plurality of signal lines 120. The connecting portion 190 includes a plurality of connecting holes 192, and each second terminal 122 is received in a corresponding connecting hole 192 of the connecting portion 190. The first light-emitting module 150 includes a circuit board 152, a plurality of light-emitting elements 153, a plurality of external signal lines 156 and a plurality of electronic elements 158. The light emitting element 153, the external signal line 156 and the electronic element 158 are all disposed on the circuit board 152. The circuit board 152 includes an external signal connection terminal 155 for connecting an external signal line 156. The external signal line 156 is used to transmit power signals and control signals generated by a controller (not shown) to control the light emitting elements 153 to emit light.

In order to avoid the problem of uneven brightness of the light guide element 110 on the side close to the first light-emitting module 150 and darker on the side far from the first light-emitting module 150, the light-emitting row The line structure 100 also includes a second light emitting module 180. The second light-emitting module 180 is used to generate light, and the second end 112 of each light guide element 110 is connected to the second light-emitting module 180 for conducting the second light-emitting module 180 to generate light Of light. The second light-emitting module 180 includes a circuit board 182, a plurality of light-emitting elements 183, a plurality of external signal lines 186 and a plurality of electronic elements 188. The light emitting element 183, the external signal line 186 and the electronic element 188 are all disposed on the circuit board 182. The circuit board 182 includes an external signal connection terminal 185 for connecting an external signal line 186. The external signal line 186 is used to transmit power signals and control signals generated by a controller (not shown) to control the plurality of light-emitting elements 183 to emit light.

The sliding portion 130 includes a plurality of through holes 136 and a groove 132. After the second terminal 122 of each signal line 120 passes through the corresponding through hole 136, it then penetrates the corresponding connecting hole 192 of the connecting portion 190, so that each second terminal 122 is received in the corresponding connecting portion 190.的连接孔192。 The connection hole 192. The second light emitting module 180 is arranged in the groove 132 of the sliding part 130. The purpose of connecting the first light-emitting module 150 and the second light-emitting module 180 at both ends of the light guide element 110 is to enhance the display quality of the light guide element 110, so the first light-emitting module 150 and The second light-emitting module 180 emits light synchronously. In other words, the first light-emitting module 150 and the second light-emitting module 180 can synchronously control the color, brightness, blinking frequency, and switching time of the light through the power signal and the control signal generated by the same controller. The

light emitting elements

153 and 183 may be light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Please refer to FIGS. 1, 3 and 4. FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the signal line 120 assembled to the fixed portion 140, the sliding portion 130 and the connecting portion 190. FIG. 4 illustrates that the first light-emitting module 150 and the second light-emitting module 180 are respectively mounted on the fixed portion 140 and the sliding portion 130 of FIG. 3. Each light emitting element 153 is connected to the first end 111 of the light guide element 110. The first side 1401 of the fixing portion 140 is provided with a plurality of light guide element positioning openings 141, the second side 1402 of the fixing member 140 is provided with an external signal line positioning opening 143, and the first side of each light guide element 110 One end 111 passes through the corresponding light guide element positioning opening 141 to connect to the corresponding light emitting element 153. The external signal line 156 passes through the external signal line positioning port 142 to connect to the external signal connection terminal 155. Afterwards, the buckle 162 of the first cover 160 is aligned with the buckle 144 of the fixing portion 140, and the first cover 160 is buckled on the fixing portion 140 to protect the first light emitting device. The module 150 is exposed.

In addition, each light-emitting element 183 is connected to the second end 112 of the light guide element 110, and the sliding portion 130 is provided with a plurality of light guide element positioning openings 131 and external signal line positioning openings 133. The second end 112 passes through the corresponding light guide element positioning opening 131 to connect to the corresponding light emitting element 183. The external signal line 186 passes through the external signal line positioning port 132 to connect to the external signal connection terminal 185. The fastener 172 of the second cover 170 is aligned with the fastener 134 of the sliding part 130, and the second cover 170 is fastened on the sliding part 130 to protect the second light emitting device. The module 180 is exposed.

Please refer to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the assembled light-emitting cable structure 100 of the present application. When a plurality of light guide elements 110 are fixed to the sliding portion 130 and the plurality of signal lines 120 pass through the sliding portion 130, the sliding portion 130 can move along the axis of the plurality of signal lines 120, so that the plurality of When the signal line 120 needs to be bent to match the wiring, the distance between the light guide element 110 and the signal line 120 can still be maintained, thereby improving the appearance of the light-emitting cable.

The light-emitting cable structure of the present application can emit light during signal transmission to increase visual effects. In addition, a design in which a plurality of light guide elements are fixed to the sliding part and a plurality of signal lines pass through the sliding part is utilized. Since the sliding part can move along the axis of the plurality of signal lines, the plurality of signal lines When the wire needs to be bent to match the wire, the distance between the light guide element and the signal wire can still be maintained to improve the appearance of the light-emitting cable.

This application has been described by the above-mentioned related embodiments, but the above-mentioned embodiments are only examples for implementing this application. It must be pointed out that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the application. On the contrary, modifications and equivalent arrangements included in the spirit and scope of the claims are all included in the scope of the present application.

Industrial applicability

The subject of this application can be manufactured and used in industry and has industrial applicability.

Claims

A light-emitting cable structure includes:

A first light emitting module for generating light;

A plurality of light guide elements, each light guide element includes a first end and a second end, and the first end of each light guide element is connected to the first light-emitting module for conducting the first light-emitting module to generate The light

Multiple signal lines, used to transmit power or data signals;

A fixing portion for fixing the plurality of light guide elements and the plurality of signal lines, and accommodating the first light-emitting module; and

A sliding part is used for fixing the second end of each light guide element and allowing the plurality of signal lines to pass through the sliding part, and the sliding part can move along the axis direction of the plurality of signal lines.
8. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light guide elements are arranged in parallel to each other.
5. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 1, wherein each light guide element is an optical fiber.
8. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 1, wherein each signal line includes a first terminal, and the fixing portion includes:

A plurality of fixing holes, each first terminal is received in a corresponding fixing hole; and

A receiving slot is used for receiving the first light-emitting module.
5. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 4, further comprising a connecting portion and a second terminal, the connecting portion includes a plurality of connecting holes, and each second terminal is received in a corresponding connecting hole of the connecting portion.
The light-emitting cable structure of claim 4, further comprising a first cover, said first cover comprising a first fastening member for fastening said first cover to said fixing Ministry.
7. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 1, wherein the first light-emitting module comprises:

A circuit board, the circuit board includes an external signal connection terminal for connecting an external signal line to conduct a power signal and a control signal; and

A plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged on the circuit board, and each light-emitting element is connected to the light guide element for generating light according to the power signal and the control signal.
8. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 7, wherein each light-emitting element is a light-emitting diode.
8. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 7, wherein the plurality of light-emitting elements control the color, brightness, blinking frequency, and switching time of light according to the power signal and the control signal.
The light-emitting cable structure according to claim 1, further comprising a second light-emitting module, and the second end of each light guide element is connected to the second light-emitting module for conducting the second light-emitting module to generate Of light.
9. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 10, wherein the first light-emitting module and the second light-emitting module emit light simultaneously.
9. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 10, wherein the sliding portion comprises:

A plurality of through holes for passing the plurality of signal lines through the corresponding through holes; and

A groove for receiving the second light-emitting module.
The light-emitting cable structure of claim 12, further comprising a second cover, said second cover comprising a second fastening member for fastening said second cover to said sliding Ministry.
7. The light-emitting cable structure of claim 7, wherein a plurality of light guide element positioning openings are provided on the first side of the fixing member, and external signal line positioning openings are provided on the second side of the fixing member; The light guide element passes through the corresponding light guide element positioning opening to connect to the corresponding light emitting element, and the external signal line passes through the external signal line positioning opening to connect to the external signal connection terminal.