ES1304541U - EASY ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY LUMINAIRE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Luminaire for easy assembly and disassembly that comprises: an optical block (1) that incorporates lighting elements (2) and a frame (3) that integrates said lighting elements, characterized in that it additionally incorporates: a compartment (5) that includes guides longitudinal interiors (7), and which houses below an input connector (8) linked to an external power cable and an output connector (9) linked to an internal cable directed to the lighting elements (2), a removable tray (10) comprising: a plate (11) provided with lateral sides (12) that slide along the interior guides (7) of the compartment (5) for insertion/extraction into/from the compartment (5), an electronics module , mounted on the plate (11), two lower connectors (13) linked to the plate (11), which are part of a power circuit that integrates the electronics module, in which one of them is attachable to the input connector (8) and the other is attachable to the output connector (9), an upper interrupted connection connector (14) linked to the plate (11) that is part of the power circuit, a rotating cover (15) attachable to the compartment (5) between an opening position and a closing position, which incorporates a switching connector (16) that is arranged on the inner face of the rotating lid (15) in such a way that, in the closing position of the lid swivel (15) on the compartment (5) faces the upper connector (14) providing continuity to the power circuit to power the lighting elements, and in the open position of the rotating cover (15) the power to the lighting elements.

Description

DESCRIPTION

EASY ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY LUMINAIRE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a luminaire that is easy to assemble and disassemble, which allows it to be opened and disconnected without danger, to easily extract its electronic components for possible replacement and to separate, by means of a simple sliding system, the optical block from the rest of the luminaire. , without having to disassemble it.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A luminaire usually consists of a housing, a reflector and a light source or light module. Its function is to protect the lamp from humidity, dust and shocks. They are also responsible for providing good light distribution and contrast, to avoid irritating light flashes.

Luminaires have a wide range of different applications. They are used as lighting for homes, schools, factories, sports centers and offices. As each site requires specific lighting characteristics, there are different types of luminaires:

- LED luminaires,

- halogen and PL luminaires,

- tube luminaires,

- ceiling lights,

- wall luminaires,

- floor lights,

- outdoor luminaires, e

- emergency lighting, among others.

All the previous examples of luminaires present a series of drawbacks, which must be resolved. First of all, when installing them, it is necessary to make wiring connections, normally using terminal blocks, for which it is necessary to strip the cables, connect them to the terminal blocks and fix them to them using screws. This is a process long in time and in many cases dangerous, since most of the luminaires are placed at height.

On the other hand, when any part of the luminaire fails, it is necessary to completely dismantle it in order to replace the affected part, with the same type of inconveniences related to process time and work risk.

Therefore, and in view of the previous problems, it is necessary to develop a luminaire that allows connection to be made quickly and safely, as well as to replace its different components effectively.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a luminaire that is easy to assemble and disassemble. Specifically, it is a road, tunnel or projector luminaire, for signaling evacuation routes or as an autonomous solar luminaire, which requires mounting at a height and stopping traffic, which is why the possibility of disassembling only part of the luminaires is of great importance. necessary parts (to avoid unnecessary weight and for staff ergonomics) and to be as fast as possible to reduce costs and downtime for road traffic. The luminaire of the invention makes it possible to solve the problems previously raised.

To this end, the luminaire comprises an optical block that incorporates lighting elements and a frame that integrates said lighting elements. The lighting elements are connected to an external power module or a battery, which powers them.

On the other hand, the luminaire includes a compartment, inside which different electronic components will be arranged, which can be independent of the optical block, which is highly valued when using the luminaire in tunnels. This also allows increasing the size of the optical block without increasing that of said compartment. Alternatively, the optical block can be attachable to the compartment by sliding so that, in this second case, both elements can be joined or separated quickly and easily.

In the event that the optical block and the compartment are attachable, there is a separation chamber between both, since it is important that there is a physical separation between both, as the optical block acts as a heat sink for the LEDs or bulbs, in order to this way to extend the useful life of the electronic components present in the compartment. In addition, the optical block and compartment are completely watertight.

Inside the compartment there is also a removable tray that includes a plate provided with lateral sides that slide along interior guides of the compartment to allow its insertion/extraction into/from the compartment.

The luminaire also includes an electronics module, which includes the battery, if it has one, and other electronic components, such as a driver or a surge protector. The electronics module is mounted on the board, so that if any of its components fail, it can be easily replaced.

The lighting elements and the electronics module are connected to form a power circuit thanks to separate connectors, arranged both in the compartment and in the removable tray.

Finally, the circuit is closed thanks to a rotating cover that can be attached to the compartment, between an open position and a closed position, which incorporates a switching connector that is arranged on the inside of the rotating cover in such a way that, In the closed position of the lid on the compartment, it provides continuity to the power circuit to power the lighting elements. When the rotating lid is placed in the open position, the power to the lighting elements is cut off, leaving the power circuit open.

Therefore, the luminaire of the invention can be opened and disconnected without danger, thanks to the "plug & play" connectors on the rotating cover and the compartment. In addition, it allows the electronic components to be removed for storage using the removable tray. possible replacement.Finally, it manages to separate, through a simple sliding system, the optical block from the rest of the compartment without having to dismantle the entire luminaire.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, in accordance with a preferred example of its practical implementation, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented: Figure 1.- Shows a general view of the luminaire of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a view of the attachable rotating lid.

Figure 3.- Shows a view of the plate inside the compartment.

Figure 4.- Shows a view of the connectors inside the compartment.

Figure 5.- Shows a detailed view of the board with its connectors.

Figure 6.- Shows a section of the compartment.

Figure 7.- Shows a detailed view of the optical block coupling with the compartment.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A preferred embodiment of the easy-to-assemble and disassemble luminaire, object of the present invention, is described below, with the help of Figures 1 to 7.

Figure 1 shows a general view of the luminaire which, as can be seen, comprises two main elements, an optical block (1) and a compartment (5) for electronic components, coupled together.

Thanks to the configuration of the luminaire, shown in Figure 1, the size of the compartment (5) and the optical block (1) can be adapted, growing in width, to adapt to higher powers. Furthermore, by increasing its width, the luminaire has better behavior against vibrations.

Specifically, the optical block (1) comprises lighting elements (2), such as LED lights or bulbs, among others, coupled to a frame (3) that integrates said lighting elements.

For its part, and as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the compartment (5) has an essentially cylindrical configuration. Furthermore, as reflected in Figure 7, the compartment (5) comprises, on an exterior side, longitudinal exterior guides (6). For its part, the frame (3) of the optical block (1) includes fins (17) that slide longitudinally through the external guides (6) of the compartment (5) to facilitate the assembly/disassembly of the optical block (1) on/from the compartment (5).

In one aspect of the invention, shown in the same figure 7, the fins (17) of the optical block (1) are curved.

In one aspect of the invention, also shown in detail in Figure 7, the longitudinal outer guides (6) of the compartment (5) comprise lateral tabs that extend at an angle and a central projection with a dovetail-shaped configuration. For their part, the fins (17) of the optical block are separated by a central opening that can be attached to the projection.

This configuration allows a firm and secure coupling between the compartment (5) and the optical block (1), which facilitates its placement or replacement in case of breakdown, without having to use screwed joints or other types of more complex fixing systems. Thanks to this coupling between the compartment (5) and the optical block (1), their separation is done by lateral sliding, avoiding maintenance problems when there are objects on or under the luminaire.

For its part, the compartment (5) comprises an interior receptacle, open at one end, which is closed by means of a rotating lid (15) attachable to the compartment (5) and which is shown in detail in Figure 2. In a aspect of the invention, the compartment (5) comprises an upper thread and the rotating cover (15) comprises a thread engageable in the upper thread of the compartment (5).

In one aspect of the invention, when the compartment (5) has an essentially cylindrical structure, the rotating cover (15) is one of the bases of said cylinder. In this way, as shown in figure 1, the extraction of the electronic components is lateral. In this way, unlike the opening of other luminaires of the state of the art that are made from above or below, the luminaire of the invention prevents the entry of rain or snow (in the case of upper opening) and favors the work. maintenance at height, which are more complicated when the opening of the luminaire is lower since in this case it is necessary to carry out the maintenance work looking upward with the arms raised, with the possibility of components falling during the process. In addition, there are types of installations, such as tunnels, in which an upward opening is not possible, due to the walls or ceiling. Other facilities have elements nearby architectural objects, such as balconies or trees, which may make it impossible to open upwards or downwards for maintenance.

Additionally, thanks to the thread of the compartment (5) and the rotating lid (15), the opening of the compartment (5) is tool-free and completely safe, because it prevents the operator from contacting any element that has tension, in addition to ensure it is done as quickly as possible.

As shown in Figure 4, the compartment (5) comprises, in the interior receptacle, longitudinal interior guides (7). Additionally, it houses an input connector (8) linked to an external power cable and an output connector (9) linked to an internal cable directed to the lighting elements (2).

On the other hand, in the interior receptacle of the compartment (5) there is a removable tray (10), shown in Figure 5. The removable tray (10) comprises a plate (11) provided with lateral sides (12) that slide through the interior guides (7) of the compartment (5) for insertion/extraction into/from the compartment (5). Furthermore, an electronics module is mounted on the plate (11), which may include, among others, a battery (4) (in the event that the power is supplied by a solar panel), drivers and a surge protector. In this way, the electronic components can be easily removed by sliding on the interior guides (7) for possible replacement.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5, the removable tray (10) comprises lower connectors (13) linked to the plate (11), which are part of a power circuit that integrates the battery (4) or a connection to an external power supply, and the electronic components, in which one of them is attachable to the input connector (8) and the other is attachable to the output connector (9).

Additionally, the removable tray (10) is provided with an upper interrupted connection connector (14) linked to the plate (11) that is part of the power circuit. Finally, and in order to close the power circuit, a switching connector is incorporated in the rotating cover (15), which as described above is attachable in the compartment (5) between an open position and a closed position. (16), represented in Figure 2, which is arranged on the inner face of the rotating lid (15) in such a way that, in the closed position of the rotating lid (15) on the compartment (5) it is facing the upper connector (14), giving continuity to the power circuit to power the lighting elements. In the open position of the rotating cover (15), the power supply to the lighting elements is cut off.

Figure 6 shows a section of the compartment (5), which represents the different elements that make up the power circuit to power the lighting elements.

The connectors of the invention can also be disconnectors or pushbuttons.

Depending on the use, the luminaire may additionally comprise sensor connectors to which different sensors can be attached above, below and on the side, this last point being important to be able to update the luminaire in the future to "Smart City" systems. In this way, it is not necessary for the luminaire to present its final shape from its manufacture, but thanks to the sensor sockets it can be updated automatically.

Additionally, the luminaire may comprise a photovoltaic panel connected to the battery (4), allowing the orientation and inclination of the photovoltaic panel independently of the inclination of the optical block (1). The fact that the luminaire has a tilt-and-turn panel at the top is optimal for making the most of solar radiation without affecting the direction in which it is illuminated.

Claims (9)

1. - Luminaire with easy assembly and disassembly that includes: an optical block (1) that incorporates lighting elements (2) and a frame (3) that integrates said lighting elements, characterized because it additionally incorporates: a compartment (5) that includes longitudinal interior guides (7), and that houses at the bottom an input connector (8) linked to an external power cable and an output connector (9) linked to an internal cable directed to the elements. lighting (2), a removable tray (10) comprising: a plate (11) provided with lateral sides (12) that slide along the interior guides (7) of the compartment (5) for insertion/extraction into/from the compartment (5), an electronics module, mounted on the plate (11), two lower connectors (13) linked to the plate (11), which are part of a power circuit that integrates the electronics module, in which one of them is attachable to the input connector (8) and the other is attachable to the output connector (9), an upper interrupted connection connector (14) linked to the plate (11) that is part of the power circuit, a rotating cover (15) attachable in the compartment (5) between an opening position and a closing position, which incorporates a switching connector (16) that is arranged on the inner face of the rotating cover (15) in such a way which, in the closed position of the rotating lid (15) on the compartment (5) faces the upper connector (14), providing continuity to the power circuit to power the lighting elements, and in the opening position of the lid rotating (15) the power to the lighting elements is cut off. 2. - The luminaire of claim 1, wherein the compartment additionally comprises longitudinal exterior guides (6), and wherein the frame (3) of the optical block (1) additionally comprises fins (17) that slide longitudinally. through the external guides (6) of the compartment (5) to facilitate the assembly/disassembly of the optical block (1) on/from the compartment (5). 3. - The luminaire of claim 2, wherein the longitudinal outer guides (6) of the compartment (5) comprise lateral tabs that extend at an angle and a central projection with a dovetail-shaped configuration and the fins ( 17) are separated by a central opening that can be attached to the projection 4. - The luminaire of claim 2, wherein the fins (17) are curved. 5. - The luminaire of claim 1, wherein the compartment (5) comprises an upper thread and the rotating cover (15) comprises a thread engageable in the upper thread of the compartment (5). 6. - The luminaire of claim 1, wherein the compartment (5) has an essentially cylindrical configuration. 7.- The luminaire of claim 1, wherein the electronics module additionally comprises a battery (4) that powers the lighting elements (2). 8. - The luminaire of claim 1, which additionally comprises sensor connectors intended to receive sensors. 9. - The luminaire of claim 7, which additionally comprises a tilt-and-turn photovoltaic panel connected to the battery (4).