CN201184507Y - solar powered lantern - Google Patents

Abstract

A solar energy power supply lantern comprises a lantern body, a solar energy conversion device arranged on the lantern body, a light-emitting device and a holding unit, wherein the solar energy conversion device comprises a solar light panel capable of absorbing solar energy and converting the solar energy into electric energy, and an electric storage element capable of storing the electric energy converted by the solar light panel after absorbing the solar energy, the light-emitting device comprises a light source electrically connected with the electric storage element, and a power switch arranged between the electric storage element and the light source, and the power switch can be switched between a closed circuit position and an open circuit position to enable the light source to be switched between a light state and a dark state.

Description

solar powered lantern

【Technical field】

The utility model relates to a lantern, in particular to a lantern powered by solar energy.

【Background technique】

Lanterns are used by the general public during festivals, especially during the Lantern Festival, almost everyone has one. In recent years, more and more governments or private units will also give lanterns to coincide with the holding of festivals to add to the joyful atmosphere of the festival.

Lanterns currently on the market use batteries to supply the power source of the light source when the lantern is held at night. However, when a general non-rechargeable battery is used as a power source, the battery cannot be used for a long time due to the limited capacity of the battery, and the battery is discarded after it is used up, which is likely to cause great pollution to the environment. The rechargeable battery is used as the source of power. Although the battery can be recharged every time the power is exhausted, it can be used after recharging on a specific charging stand and fixed location. Increase energy loss and inconvenience in use. And generally, when using series-connected lanterns in large-scale occasions or temple fairs, a large number of wires need to be connected in series between lanterns for power supply, and a large number of wires will be tangled during storage, which will cause trouble and inconvenience in storage.

Therefore, if the above-mentioned environmental pollution or inconvenience caused by using the existing battery or rechargeable battery as the light source of the lantern light source can be solved, the convenience of using the lantern can be increased, the number of waste batteries and the charging time can be reduced. The resulting energy loss achieves the effects of waste reduction and energy saving.

【Content of utility model】

The purpose of the utility model is to provide a lantern powered by solar energy, which can not only save energy, but also reduce waste batteries.

To achieve the above purpose, the solar powered lantern of the present invention comprises a lantern body, a solar conversion device, a light emitting device, and a carrying unit.

The solar conversion device includes a solar light panel that can absorb solar energy and convert it into electrical energy, and an electric storage element that can store the electrical energy converted by the solar light panel after absorbing solar energy.

The light emitting device includes a light source electrically connected with the storage element, and a switch device arranged between the storage element and the light source.

The lifting unit can be used to support and lift the lantern body.

The efficacy of the solar-powered lantern of the utility model is that: the solar energy conversion device arranged on the lantern body is used to convert solar energy into electric energy and store it as a power source for the lantern to light up, so as to save energy and reduce the number of discarded batteries.

【Description of drawings】

Fig. 1 is a front view illustrating the first preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a front view illustrating a second preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a front view of the solar panel in Fig. 2 with the position set at the top.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the solar panel in FIG. 3 with the position set at the top.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the hanging of the solar-powered lantern in Fig. 2 using a linear lifting unit.

Fig. 6 is a front view illustrating a third preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a front view illustrating the fourth preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a front view illustrating a fifth preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present invention.

【Detailed ways】

The following is a detailed description of the solar powered lantern of the present invention through preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same numerals.

Referring to Fig. 1, a first preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present invention comprises a lantern body 2, a solar conversion device 3, a light emitting device 4, a lifting unit 5, and a power supply for electrical connection between elements 100 of wires.

The lantern body 2 includes a spherical surrounding wall 21, the surrounding wall 21 has an outer wall surface 211 and an inner wall surface 212, and the inner wall surface 212 defines an accommodating space 22, as long as the structure of the surrounding wall can allow the light source to pass through All materials listed above are applicable, and are not limited in their type or composition in this example.

The solar device 3 includes a solar panel 31 that can absorb solar energy and convert it into electrical energy, and an electrical storage element 32 that can store the electrical energy converted by the solar panel 31 after absorbing solar energy. The solar panel 31 is arranged around the On the top of the outer wall 211 , the electrical storage element 32 is electrically connected to the solar panel 31 through the wire 100 .

The light emitting device 4 includes a light source 41 electrically connected to the electric storage element 32 by an electric wire 100, and a light source 41 arranged between the electric storage element 32 and the light source 41 and electrically connected to the electric storage element 32 and the light source 41 respectively. The power switch 42, the light source 41 is arranged in the accommodating space 22, and the power switch 42 can control the circuit to switch between an on position and an off position, so that the light source 41 can switch between the state of emitting light and the state of not emitting light.

The lifting unit 5 is a hollow tubular body for supporting and lifting the lantern body 2, and for accommodating and setting the power storage element 32 and the power switch 42, and the power storage element 32 and the power switch 42 are also It can be respectively arranged on the lantern body 2 or the carrying unit 5 according to requirements. The lifting unit 5 , the light source 41 , and the lantern body 2 are connected with each other by the wire 100 , and are mutually driven, so that the lifting unit 5 can support and lift the lantern body 2 smoothly.

When the sunlight is irradiated on the solar panel 31, it is absorbed by the solar panel 31, and the absorbed solar energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the storage element 32, and can be used when the solar powered lantern is used. By controlling the switching of the power switch 42 in the on-circuit and off-circuit positions, the electric energy stored in the storage element 32 is output or stopped outputting to the light source 41 to control the light source 41 to emit light or not to emit light. When not in use, Or when the power of the power storage element 32 is exhausted, as long as the solar powered lantern is placed under the sun again, the power storage element 32 can be fully charged for reuse through the above-mentioned charging process. The solar powered lantern of the utility model can improve the shortcomings caused by the existing battery or rechargeable battery as the power supply mode, and can indeed achieve the effects of energy saving and waste reduction.

Then referring to Fig. 2, a second preferred embodiment of the solar powered lantern of the present utility model, the shape, structure and related components are similar to the first preferred embodiment, the difference is that the lantern body 2 includes a penetrating The semi-circular lifting parts 23 on opposite sides of the top of the lantern body 2, the power storage element 32 and the power switch 42 are arranged on the lantern body 2, and the lifting unit 5 is not separated from the lantern body 2 and the light source 41. Interlocking with each other, different styles and types can be changed arbitrarily. By passing through the handle 23 to hold the lantern body 2, in addition to maintaining the advantages of energy saving and waste reduction of the solar powered lantern, it can also increase the variety of uses. sex and convenience. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the solar panel 31 can also be installed on the top surface of the lantern body 2 to directly receive sunlight.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the lantern body 2 can also be connected with several lantern bodies 2 at the same time by means of a long-line lifting unit 5, and the left and right ends of the long-line lifting unit 5 are respectively fixed. The fixed parts 200 on both sides of the eaves can not only have the advantages of energy saving and waste reduction of the solar-powered lantern, but also avoid the existing problems of using a large number of wires for power supply between lanterns in series when hanging lanterns in series. Storage inconvenience.

Referring to Fig. 6 , a third preferred embodiment of the solar-powered lantern of the present invention, the overall structure and component arrangement positions are similar to the second preferred embodiment, the difference is that a hook 24 is provided at the bottom of the lantern body 2 , can be used to hang another matching handle 23. The handle 23 can be hung on the fixed hook 300 extending out of the wall, the hook 24 can be used to hang another handle 23, and the other is provided with the solar energy conversion device 3 as in this embodiment. And the lantern body 2 of the light emitting device 4 is hung up and down in series in sequence.

In addition, referring to FIG. 7 , a fourth preferred embodiment of the solar-powered lantern of the present invention, the overall structure and component installation positions are similar to those of the third preferred embodiment, except that the storage element 32 has an output end 321 , available for power output.

The handle 23 can be hung on the fixed hook 300 extending out of the wall, and then the hook 24 is used to cooperate with several other lantern bodies 2 that are not equipped with the solar energy conversion device 3 and the light emitting device 4 to form a series. Then several light sources 41 connected in series with electric wires 100 and electrically connected to the output end 321 are placed in each accommodating space 22 respectively, that is, the light sources and the output end 321 are electrically connected. After the connection, the solar conversion device 3 can be used as a power supply source, and all the light sources can be turned on at the same time, increasing the diversity and convenience of use.

Referring to Fig. 8, a fifth preferred embodiment of the solar-powered lantern of the present invention, the overall structure and the location of the components are similar to the second preferred embodiment, the difference is that the lantern body 2 is a different shape, and the The solar panel 31 can be arranged in different positions in accordance with the shape of the lantern body 2 .

As shown in FIG. 8 , the lantern body 2 includes a cartoon-shaped surrounding wall 21 , a semi-circular handle 23 arranged on opposite sides of the top of the surrounding wall 21 , and a housing above the surrounding wall 21 . part 25, and an insertion part 26 arranged on the side of the surrounding wall 21, the solar panel 31 is arranged in the accommodating part 24, and the insertion part 26 can be used to fit and insert the lifting unit 5 to obtain A solar-powered lantern with a special shape. The solar light panel 31 can change the shape and setting position according to the change of the lantern body 2, so that the utility model solar powered lantern is not limited to the shape of the lantern body 2 or the position where the solar light panel 31 is set, and can be used more widely.

To sum up, the solar powered lantern of the present invention uses a solar panel 31 to absorb solar energy and convert it into electrical energy, and cooperates with a rechargeable storage element 32 to store electricity and supply lantern lighting. electricity. This storage and supply method of converting solar energy into electric energy can not only reduce the waste of energy when the existing rechargeable battery is charged, but also reduce the environmental pollution caused by the discarding of ordinary batteries, so it can indeed achieve the purpose of the utility model.

Claims (5)

1. A solar-powered lantern, comprising a lantern body with an accommodating space, and a lifting unit for supporting and holding the lantern body, characterized in that: The solar powered lantern also includes a solar conversion device, and a light emitting device electrically connected to the solar conversion device, the solar conversion device includes a solar light panel arranged on the lantern body, and an electric storage element electrically connected to the solar light panel , the solar photovoltaic panel can absorb solar energy and then convert it into electrical energy, and the electrical storage element can store the electrical energy converted after the solar photovoltaic panel absorbs solar energy, and the light emitting device includes a light source electrically connected to the electrical storage element, and a The power switch between the energy storage element and the light source can be switched between an on position and an off position. 2 . The solar-powered lantern as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power storage element is disposed on the carrying unit. 3 . 3. The solar-powered lantern according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the power switch is disposed on the carrying unit. 4. The solar-powered lantern as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power switch is disposed on the main body of the lantern. 5. The solar-powered lantern according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the power storage element is disposed on the lantern body.

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