CN210398811U - Mounting bracket and lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to mounting brackets and lighting devices. The mounting bracket is used for being mounted on a mounting wall through buckle connection, and the mounting wall is provided with a hole which comprises a first edge and an opposite second edge; the installing support includes the frame that exposes behind installing the installation wall, and hides the main part in the installation wall, and the inside of main part includes the installation department that is suitable for installing sensing equipment, and the outside of main part includes: the first protruding part protrudes from the first end of the main body and forms an included angle with the inner wall of the frame so as to clamp the first edge with the frame; and a second protrusion protruding from a second end of the body opposite to the first end, adapted to be elastically deformed in a direction parallel to the mounting wall to be detachably engaged on the second edge. The present disclosure also provides a lighting device. The present disclosure provides a mounting bracket capable of easily attaching and detaching a sensing device and capable of adapting to various types of sensing devices, and a lighting apparatus including the same.

Description

Mounting bracket and lighting device

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a mounting bracket. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to lighting devices incorporating the mounting bracket.

Background

Lighting devices are widely used in streets, factories, office spaces, houses, and the like, and power can be effectively saved by managing lighting time and brightness according to predetermined conditions (for example, conditions such as passage of persons, occupation of a space, or natural illumination intensity). Lighting devices with light sources and sensing devices (e.g., light intensity sensors, infrared sensors, or sound sensors, etc.) have been developed.

However, the existing sensing devices can be installed and removed only from the inside of the installation wall, for example, the sensing devices are installed and removed in the wiring space between the ceiling and the floor. This means that the user needs to take the ceiling apart and complete the mounting and dismounting of the sensing device in a narrow and inconvenient space inside the mounting wall. This brings great inconvenience to the disassembly and assembly of the sensing device. Furthermore, during the course of an upgrade of sensing devices, users need to create different categories of mounting holes for new types or replacement sensing devices (e.g., sensors), which greatly increases the complexity of user use.

Therefore, a mounting bracket capable of being adapted to various types of sensing devices, which can easily attach and detach the sensing devices, is required.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The traditional mounting bracket for the sensing equipment is quite complex in dismounting and mounting process, inconvenient for replacement of the sensing equipment and high in use cost of a user. The present invention provides an improved mounting bracket to address or at least partially address the above or other potential problems.

In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a mounting bracket is provided. The mounting bracket is used for being mounted on a mounting wall through buckle connection, and the mounting wall is provided with a hole which comprises a first edge and an opposite second edge; the installing support includes the frame that exposes behind installing the installation wall, and hides the main part in the installation wall, and the inside of main part includes the installation department that is suitable for installing sensing equipment, and the outside of main part includes: the first protruding part protrudes from the first end of the main body and forms an included angle with the inner wall of the frame so as to clamp the first edge with the frame; and a second protrusion protruding from a second end of the body opposite to the first end, adapted to be elastically deformed in a direction parallel to the mounting wall to be detachably engaged on the second edge.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the inside of the main body includes a mounting portion adapted to mount the sensing device, and thus, different types of sensing devices may be mounted within the mounting portion, so that the mounting bracket may be adapted to different types of sensing devices. Also, the user does not need to recreate mounting holes in a ceiling or other mounting wall when replacing or replacing other types of sensing devices. This simplifies the operation process of the user to replace the sensing device and reduces the use cost.

Moreover, according to this disclosed embodiment, utilize the first edge of first protruding portion and frame centre gripping mounting hole, realize the initial positioning of installing support, afterwards, the user only need promote the installing support towards the installation wall, makes the second protruding portion receive leaning on of second edge gradually and take place elastic deformation, and final second protruding portion joint in the second edge can accomplish the installation of installing support. With this arrangement, a user can conveniently complete the removal and installation of the mounting bracket from the front (i.e., exterior) of the mounting wall without having to open the nearby mounting wall (e.g., to remove the ceiling near the sensing device to enable removal from within the ceiling).

In addition, through clamping of the frame and the first protruding part to the first edge and elastic clamping of the second protruding part to the second edge, the movement of the mounting bracket in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction is limited, so that the mounting bracket can be stably fixed on the mounting wall.

In some embodiments, the second protrusion comprises: a first section protruding from the main body in a direction away from the bezel; and a second section connected to an end of the first section remote from the bezel and protruding toward the bezel, the second section being capable of being elastically deformed in a direction parallel to the mounting wall when pressed toward the first section. In this way, the second projecting portion can be easily manufactured, and the elastic deformation required for the second projecting portion can be simply achieved in structure.

In some embodiments, the second section includes a slot adapted to receive the second edge. In this way, the mounting bracket can be firmly clamped on the mounting wall.

In some embodiments, the first protrusion is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to the mounting wall. The included angle between the bezel 101 and the first protrusion 102 can accommodate a wider range of mounting wall thicknesses, extending the range of applications for the mounting bracket.

In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes a first opening for at least partially passing the sensing device therethrough and a vertical wall portion disposed about the first opening. In this way, the positioning and fixing of the sensing device can be more conveniently achieved.

In some embodiments, the inner wall of the bezel further has a notch adjacent to the second protrusion, and the notch is adapted to allow a tool to pass through and press the second protrusion to elastically deform the second protrusion, thereby disengaging the second protrusion from the second edge. When the mounting bracket needs to be detached, a user can conveniently detach the mounting bracket on the front surface (namely the outer part) of the mounting wall by pressing the second protruding part.

In some embodiments, the mounting portion, the first protrusion, and the second protrusion are integrally formed.

In some embodiments, the bezel includes a second opening for at least partial passage of the sensing device. In this way, the manner of fixing the sensing device can be further simplified.

In some embodiments, the bezel and the body are connected together by a snap. Therefore, the manufacturing difficulty of the parts can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the mounting bracket is reduced.

In a second aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a lighting device comprising: a mounting bracket according to the first aspect of the present disclosure, captured between the first edge and the second edge of the mounting wall; a sensing device mounted on the mounting bracket; and a lighting unit disposed on the mounting wall spaced apart from the mounting bracket.

Through the mounting bracket of the first aspect of the present disclosure, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the sensing device and can be adapted to various types of sensing devices, the lighting device of the present disclosure can easily perform the replacement of the sensing device, and is convenient for a user to upgrade the lighting device without additionally changing the existing mounting structure, which reduces the use cost.

It should be understood that the summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of the disclosure, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the disclosure. Other features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following description.

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The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent by describing in more detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings, in which like reference numerals generally represent like parts throughout the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a mounting bracket with a sensing device mounted thereon according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a mounting bracket according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view from another perspective of a mounting bracket according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates another perspective view of a mounting bracket with a sensing device mounted thereon according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 6 shows a schematic view of a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The same or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like elements.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure will now be described with reference to several example embodiments. It should be understood that these examples are described only for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and thereby enable the present disclosure, and are not intended to set forth any limitations on the scope of the technical solutions of the present disclosure.

As used herein, the term "include" and its variants are to be read as open-ended terms meaning "including, but not limited to. The term "based on" will be read as "based at least in part on". The terms "one embodiment" and "an embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "another embodiment" should be understood as "at least one other embodiment". The terms "first," "second," and the like may refer to different or the same object. Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The definitions of the terms are consistent throughout the specification unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a mounting bracket capable of easily detaching and attaching a sensing device and capable of adapting to various types of sensing devices is provided. Some exemplary embodiments of a mounting bracket according to the present disclosure will now be described with reference to fig. 1-6.

As shown in fig. 1-6, the mounting bracket 10 is adapted to be mounted to the mounting wall 30 by a snap-fit connection. The mounting bracket 10 includes a bezel 101 and a main body 109. As shown in fig. 1, after the mounting bracket 10 is mounted to the mounting wall 30, the bezel 101 is exposed and the main body 109 is hidden within the mounting wall 30.

As shown in fig. 2, the inside of the body 109 includes the mounting portion 106, and the outside of the body 109 includes the first protrusion 102 and the second protrusion 103. The first protrusion 102 protrudes from the first end 1091 of the body 109, forming an included angle 120 between the first protrusion 102 and the inner wall of the bezel 101, such that the first protrusion 102 clamps the first rim 301 with the bezel 101.

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the body 109 further includes a second end 1092 disposed opposite the first end 1091. The second protrusion 103 protrudes from the second end 1092 of the body 109. The second protrusion 103 is elastically deformable in a direction parallel to the mounting wall 30 such that the second protrusion 103 can elastically snap onto the second edge 302 or disengage from the second edge 302, i.e. the second protrusion 103 is detachably snapped onto the second edge 302.

When the mounting bracket of the present disclosure is installed, the first edge 301 of the mounting hole 30 is clamped by the first protrusion 102 and the bezel 101, and the initial positioning of the mounting bracket is achieved. Subsequently, the user only needs to push the mounting bracket towards the mounting wall 30, so that the second protrusion 103 is gradually elastically deformed against the second edge 302. Finally, the second protrusion 103 is snapped onto the second edge 103, i.e. the mounting is completed.

With the snap action of the first and second tabs 102, 103 against the two edges of the mounting wall, a user can easily complete removal of the mounting bracket from the front (i.e., exterior) of the mounting wall 30 without having to open the adjacent mounting wall (e.g., without having to disassemble the ceiling adjacent the sensing device to enable removal from within the ceiling). This simplifies the operation of the user to replace the sensing device mounted on the mounting bracket.

Moreover, the snap action of the first and second tabs 102, 103 against the edge of the mounting wall, the vertical and horizontal movement of the mounting bracket is limited, and it is therefore possible to stably secure it to the mounting wall 30.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2-4, the first tab 102 may be elastically deformed in a direction perpendicular to the mounting wall 30. In this way, the included angle 120 between the bezel 101 and the first protrusion 102 can accommodate a wider range of mounting wall 30 thicknesses, extending the range of applications for the mounting bracket.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, second tab 103 may include a first segment 104 and a second segment 105. The first section 104 protrudes from the main body 109 in a direction away from the bezel 101. The second section 105 is connected to an end of the first section 104 remote from the bezel 101 and protrudes towards the bezel 101 but does not contact the bezel 101, thereby forming a second section 105 in the form of a cantilever.

So arranged, when the second section 105 is pressed towards the first section 104 or the second section 105 is pressed by the second edge 302, the second section 105 can be elastically deformed in a direction parallel to the mounting wall 30 so as to snap or disengage from the second edge 302.

In some embodiments, the second section 105 protrudes in an oblique direction toward the bezel 101 but does not contact the bezel 101, thereby forming an oblique, cantilevered form of the second section 105.

By forming the second section 105 in a cantilever form, the manufacturing process of the second projecting portion 103 can be simplified and the cost can be reduced, while realizing a second projecting portion capable of elastic deformation. This will ensure that the user can remove the mounting bracket from the front of the mounting wall 30.

It should of course also be understood that the above described embodiments regarding the structure of the second protrusion 103 are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Any other suitable manner or arrangement is possible. For example, in some embodiments, second protrusion 103 may further include a circular arc transition via which first segment 104 and second segment 105 are connected together to increase the amount of deformation of second segment 105 and improve the strength of the connection between the two segments.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, an end of the second section 105 proximate the bezel 101 may include a slot 121, the slot 121 configured to receive the second edge 302. This allows the second protrusion 103 to snap firmly against the second edge 302, which improves the stability of the mounting bracket.

As shown in fig. 1, 5 and 6, the mounting portion 106 of the interior of the main body 109 is used to mount the sensing device 20.

In some embodiments, the mounting portion 106 may include a first opening 107 and a vertical wall 111. A vertical wall 111 is provided around the first opening 107. When the sensing device 20 is mounted in the body 109, the sensing device 20 passes at least partially through the first opening 107 to sense environmental conditions of the area requiring illumination; at the same time, the vertical wall 111 positions the sensing device 20, preventing the sensing device from moving.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, bezel 101 may include a second opening 110. When the sensing device 20 is mounted in the body 109, the sensing device 20, after passing through the first opening 107, also passes at least partially through the second opening 110 to sense an environmental condition of the illumination area. The positioning and mounting of the sensing device 20 is achieved by the first opening 107, the second opening 110 and the vertical wall 111.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the size of the second opening 110 is smaller than the size of the first opening 107, so that a step is formed between the vertical wall 111 and the bezel 101, and when the sensing device 20 is installed in the main body 109, the sensing device 20 may be blocked by the step to be further positioned in the installation part 106.

So arranged, the user can slightly press or push the sensing device 20 to couple the sensing device 20 and the mounting bracket together with cooperating resilient snap features or other locating features (e.g., locating ribs and locating grooves) on the two. This means that the replacement process by the user will also become very simple when removing or replacing a new type of sensing device.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, a groove may be provided at a position of the bezel 101 corresponding to the free end of the second section 105. Which is intended to receive the free end of the second section 105. As shown in fig. 2 and 6, an inner wall adjacent to the second section 105 at one end of the bezel 101 may be provided with a notch 108, the notch 108 being for a tool to pass through.

In removing the mounting bracket, the user presses the second protrusion 103 (e.g., presses the second section 105) through the notch 108 using a tool outside the mounting wall 30 to elastically deform the second protrusion 103 (e.g., the second section 105) in a direction parallel to the mounting wall 30, thereby disengaging the second protrusion 103 from the second edge 302.

In this way, the user can press the second tab 103 with a tool outside the mounting wall 30 to release the second edge 302 and thereby detach the mounting bracket. This will ease the process of removing the mounting bracket without having to open the adjacent mounting wall.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the bezel 101 and the mounting portion 106 of the body 109 may be coupled together by a snap-fit connection. In this way, the manufacturing process of the frame 101 and the main body 109 can be simplified, the assembly of the frame and the main body can be facilitated, and the manufacturing cost of the mounting bracket 10 is reduced.

It should of course also be understood that the above described embodiments regarding the manner in which the bezel 101 is connected to the main body 109 are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Any other suitable manner or arrangement is possible. For example, in some embodiments, the bezel 101 and the mounting portion 106 of the body 109 may be coupled together by a bolt and nut arrangement, adhesive, welding, soldering, or the like.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2-5, the mounting portion 106, the first protrusion 102, and the second protrusion 103 are integrally formed, i.e., the body 109 is integrally manufactured (e.g., injection molded).

Sensing devices used in embodiments herein include, but are not limited to, light intensity sensors, infrared sensors, wireless control modules, bluetooth, WIFI, Zigbee, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, gas analysis sensors, microwave sensors, or sound sensors.

In applying the mounting bracket of the present disclosure, a hole (e.g., a rectangular hole) is opened on the mounting wall 30, and the hole includes a first edge 301 and an opposite second edge 302, so that the first protrusion 102 and the second protrusion 103 of the mounting bracket can be respectively clamped on the first edge 301 and the second edge 302.

Of course, the shape of the aperture in the mounting wall 30 may be other shapes, such as square, other polygonal shapes, or non-polygonal (e.g., circular, oval, etc.), depending on the particular shape of the sensing device and the mounting bracket structure.

In a second aspect herein, a lighting device is provided. The lighting device includes: according to the mounting bracket 10, the sensing device 20 and the illumination unit 40 of the first aspect of the present disclosure, the sensing device 20 is mounted on the mounting bracket 10.

As shown in fig. 6, the mounting wall 30 is used to secure the mounting bracket and the lighting unit 40. The mounting wall 30 includes a first edge 301 and a second edge 302 disposed opposite to each other, and the mounting bracket is caught between the first edge 301 and the second edge 302. The lighting unit 40 is disposed on the mounting wall 30 spaced apart from the mounting bracket 10. By sensing the environmental conditions sensed by the device 20, parameters such as brightness and lighting time of the lighting unit 40 can be controlled, thereby achieving different lighting conditions and saving power.

With the mounting bracket of the first aspect of the present disclosure, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the sensing device and can be adapted to various types of sensing devices, with the lighting apparatus of the present disclosure, a user can easily replace the sensing device, the user can upgrade the lighting apparatus conveniently, and there is no need to additionally change an existing mounting structure, which reduces the use cost.

It is to be understood that the above detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are merely illustrative of or explaining the principles of the present disclosure and are not limiting of the invention. Therefore, any modification, equivalent replacement, and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Also, it is intended that the appended claims cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the true scope and range of equivalents of the claims.

Claims (10)

1. A mounting bracket for mounting on a mounting wall (30) by means of a snap connection, said mounting wall (30) being perforated and comprising a first edge (301) and an opposite second edge (302), characterized in that said mounting bracket comprises a frame (101) which is exposed after being mounted on said mounting wall (30) and a body (109) which is hidden inside said mounting wall (30),

the interior of the body (109) comprises a mounting portion (106) adapted to mount a sensing device (20), the exterior of the body (109) comprises:

a first protrusion (102) protruding from a first end (1091) of the body (109) and forming an angle (120) with an inner wall of the bezel (101) to clamp the first edge (301) with the bezel (101); and

a second projection (103) projecting from a second end (1092) of the body (109) opposite to the first end (1091), adapted to be elastically deformed in a direction parallel to the mounting wall (30) to be removably snapped onto the second edge (302).

2. The mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein the second protrusion (103) comprises:

a first segment (104) protruding from the main body (109) in a direction away from the bezel (101); and

a second section (105) connected to an end of the first section (104) remote from the rim (101) and protruding towards the rim (101), the second section (105) being elastically deformable in a direction parallel to the mounting wall (30) when pressed towards the first section (104).

3. The mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that the second section (105) comprises a slot (121) adapted to receive the second edge (302).

4. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that the first protrusion (102) is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to the mounting wall (30).

5. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion (106) comprises a first opening (107) and a vertical wall (111) arranged around the first opening (107), the first opening (107) being adapted for at least partially passing the sensing device (20).

6. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein the inner wall of the rim (101) adjacent to the second protrusion (103) further comprises a notch (108) adapted to allow a tool to pass through and press the second protrusion (103) to elastically deform it, thereby disengaging the second protrusion (103) from the second edge (302).

7. The mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein the mounting portion (106), the first protrusion (102), and the second protrusion (103) are integrally formed.

8. The mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that the bezel (101) comprises a second opening (110) for passing the sensing device (20) at least partially through.

9. The mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein the bezel (101) and the main body (109) are snap-fit together.

10. An illumination device, comprising:

the mounting bracket (10) according to any one of claims 1-9, being clamped between the first edge (301) and the second edge (302) of the mounting wall (30);

a sensing device (20) mounted on the mounting bracket (10); and

a lighting unit (40) disposed on the mounting wall (30) spaced apart from the mounting bracket (10).

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