Abstract:
An electronic lamp converter allows a lamp socket of a different specification to be converted into a lamp socket which can be connected to an LED lamp. Through an electronic converter, electronic parameters are converted, wherein the electronic converter is electrically connected with at least a special function unit which enables the LED lamp to have an effect of changing a light source. Therefore, through the special function unit, the LED lamp is provided with functions of light dimming, light blending, color modulation, light induction, supplying uninterruptable power and motion detection.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    a) Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention relates to a lamp converter and more particularly to an electronic lamp converter which is applicable to various types of LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps such that the LED lamps can be provided with a commonality, equipped with an advantage of energy saving and in a mean time provided with an effect of changing a light source. 
         [0003]    b) Description of the Prior Art 
         [0004]    Nowadays energy crisis and environmental pollution are major challenges to be confronted with when building a harmonic society and developing continuously. Therefore, development of new energy sources and renewable energy sources, energy saving and environmental protection have a significant meaning to future development in the world. An ordinary LED lamp is provided with high brightness, a longer lifetime of usage, a smaller size and a high reliability; in addition, it is also environmental friendly. Thus, the LED lamp is mostly used in commercial purposes and civilian illumination, playing a major role in energy saving and environmental protection in application of semi-conductor illumination. In general, many clients or factories have started to replace halogen lamp bulbs with the LED lamps, such that a total electricity consumption can be reduced and a sustainability of illumination can be increased. The LED lamps are generally very expensive on ordinary markets, wherein an element which is used shorter in time is actually an element on a circuit board in a lamp socket, such as an electrolytic capacitor or a low-voltage semi-conductor element. If the lamp socket, which is connected with the LED lamp, is broken, then the entire lamp socket, along with the LED lamp and a heat dissipation module, should be disposed together. This means that the good LED lamp needs to be disposed. Accordingly, it wastes a lot of resources and is not environmental friendly. Furthermore, as functions and color systems of the ordinary LED lamps are fixed and cannot be changed, if the function or coloration of a lamp source needs to be replaced, then the entire set of LED lamp should be replaced. This is not only inferior in practicability but also non-economical. In addition, the entire set of the LED lamp that is disposed, burnt down or no longer useable will further severely contaminate the entire environment. 
         [0005]    On the other hand, when being applied in all kinds of places, most of the ordinary LED lamps are provided with dull coloration. Therefore, to improve an on-site mood, many kinds of LED lamps of various colors should be added and when being used in a different situation, different LED lamps should be fitted at all time. Besides, one cannot use a single LED lamp to perform functions of light dimming, color modulation and color temperature modulation independently. Accordingly, the practicability is not great and using many types of LED lamps will relatively spend more costs. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    The primary object of the present invention is to provide an electronic lamp converter, wherein an LED lamp is electrically connected with a lamp socket which is provided with at least a first connector, assembling with the LED lamp, and a second connector, different from a configuration of the first connector. The lamp socket is accommodated with an electronic converter which can perform conversion of electronic parameters flowing from the second connector to the first connector and add all kinds of special functions that were not available. The electronic converter includes primarily at least an AC (Alternating Current)-to-DC (Direct Current) unit such that when the second connector of the lamp socket is connected with an ordinary lamp socket, the electronic converter can convert the electronic parameters into parameters which can be used by the LED lamp and perform control of the special functions. In addition, the first connector can be connected with LED lamps of various configurations. The aforementioned electronic converter can convert the electronic parameters (voltage, current, etc.) into the electronic parameters that can be used by the LED lamps and for the aforementioned special functions, the electronic converter is primarily connected with a special function unit which can change a light source of the LED lamp, such as light dimming, color modulation and color temperature modulation (described in details below). By the aforementioned technologies, the issues existing in the prior art that if the lamp socket, which is connected with the LED lamp, is broken, then the entire lamp socket, along with the LED lamp and a heat dissipation module, should be disposed together, meaning that the good LED lamp needs to be disposed and thus, it wastes a lot of resources and is not environmental friendly; furthermore, as functions and color systems of the ordinary LED lamps are fixed and cannot be changed, if the function or coloration of a lamp source needs to be replaced, then the entire set of LED lamp should be replaced, which is not only inferior in practicability but also non-economical; whereas, the entire set of the LED lamp that is disposed, burnt down or no longer useable will further severely contaminate the entire environment can be solved, achieving an effect that by operation of the electronic converter in the lamp socket, for all kinds of various connectors, existing non-LED lamp connectors can be replaced by the LED lamps and the special functions can be added in. The present invention is also provided with advantages of energy saving, environmental friendliness and longer lifetime of usage. Furthermore, the lamp socket can be replaced independently without a need for replacing an entire lamp body, thereby achieving an object of longevity of the lamp body. 
         [0007]    To enable a further understanding of the said objectives and the technological methods of the invention herein, the brief description of the drawings below is followed by the detailed description of the preferred embodiments. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]      FIG. 1  shows a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2  shows a cutaway view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3  shows a block diagram of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0011]      FIG. 4  shows a block diagram of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 5  shows a block diagram of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 6  shows a block diagram of a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0014]      FIG. 7  shows a block diagram of a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0015]      FIG. 8  shows a block diagram of a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 9  shows a block diagram of a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0017]      FIG. 10  shows a block diagram of an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 11  shows a block diagram of a ninth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 12  shows a block diagram of a tenth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0020]    Referring to  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , it shows a block diagram and a cutaway view, of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawings, the present invention comprises an LED lamp  10  which provides efficient illumination. The LED lamp  10  is electrically connected with a lamp socket  90  which is provided with at least a first connector  91 , assembling with the LED lamp  10 , and a second connector  92 , different from a configuration of the first connector  91 . The lamp socket  90  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20  which includes at least an AC-to-DC unit  202 . The AC-to-DC unit  202  converts an alternating current (AC) to a direct current (DC) and the electronic converter  20  is electrically connected to a special function unit  21  by which the LED lamp  10  can be provided with an effect of changing a light source. When a user assembles the second connector  92  with a lamp socket of an ordinary specification, the alternating current is modulated through the AC-to-DC unit  202  and is outputted as the direct current which can be loaded by the LED lamp  10 ; that is, through the electronic converter  20 , electronic parameters are converted and the said electronic parameters include voltage, current, etc. In addition, through the first connector  91 , the LED lamp  10  of a different specification can be assembled and through the special function unit  21 , the effect of changing from the original light source is achieved. The second connector  92  can be a connector of a standard specification, such as E 27 , E 26 , E 14 , E 11 , PAR 38 , PAR 30 , PAR 20 , PAR 16 , GU 20 , GU 10 , G 24 , G 23  and B 22 ; whereas, the first connector  91  is the connector that can be assembled with the LED lamp  10 . 
         [0021]    Moreover, the first connector  91  can be a connector of a standard specification, such as MR 16 , MR 11 , AR 111 , PAR 38 , PAR 36 , PAR 30 , GU 10 , JCG 4 , USB (Universal Serial Bus) and a DC power jack. 
         [0022]    Referring to  FIG. 3 , it shows a block diagram of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a lamp socket  90   a  is provided with at least a first connector  91  a, assembling with an LED lamp  10   a , and a second connector  92   a , different from a configuration of the first connector  91   a . The lamp socket  90   a  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   a  and a special function unit  21   a  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   a . The electronic converter  20   a  includes an AC-to-DC unit  202   a  and a DC-to-AC unit  203   a . When the electronic converter  20   a  receives an alternating current from commercial power, the alternating current is modulated to a direct current through conversion of the AC-to-DC unit  202   a , and then is modulated to an alternating current through second conversion of the DC-to-AC unit  203   a . Accordingly, through the lamp socket  90   a , the LED lamp  10   a  of a different specification can operate on an ordinary lamp socket, which is provided with advantages of energy saving, environmental friendliness and a longer lifetime of usage. In addition, there is no need to replace an entire lamp body, thereby achieving an object of extending a lifetime of the lamp body. 
         [0023]    Referring to  FIG. 4 , it shows a block diagram of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a lamp socket  90   b  is provided with at least a first connector  91   b , assembling with an LED lamp  10   b , and a second connector  92   b , different from a configuration of the first connector  91   b . The lamp socket  90   b  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   b  and a special function unit  21   b  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   b . The electronic converter  20   b  includes a DC-to-DC unit  204   b , such that when the electronic converter  20   b  receives a direct current, modulation is conducted through the DC-to-DC unit  204   b  to convert the direct current into a direct current that can be loaded by the LED lamp  10   b . Accordingly, it also achieves effectively the conversion through the first connector  91   b  and the second connector  92   b , which are two different configurations, of the lamp socket  90   b , such that the LED lamp  10   b  can be energized to operate on an ordinary lamp socket, which is different from the configuration of the first connector  91   b.    
         [0024]    Referring to  FIG. 5 , it shows a block diagram of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a lamp socket  90   c  is provided with at least a first connector  91   c , assembling with an LED lamp  10   c , and a second connector  92   c , different from a configuration of the first connector  91   c . The lamp socket  90   c  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   c  and a special function unit  21   c  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   c.  Through the first connector  91   c , plural LED lamps  10   c  can be assembled simultaneously on the lamp socket  90   c  to operate at a same time. The electronic converter  20   c  includes primarily an AC-to-DC unit  202   c , a DC-to-AC unit  203   c , a DC-to-DC unit  204   c  and an AC-to-AC unit  205   c . Accordingly, it also achieves effectively conversion through the first connector  91   c  and the second connector  92   c , which are two different configurations, of the lamp socket  90   c , such that the LED lamp  10   c  can be energized to operate on an ordinary lamp socket which is different from the configuration of the first connector  91   c.    
         [0025]    Referring to  FIG. 6 , it shows a block diagram of a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   d  of a lamp socket  90   d  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   d , whereas the lamp socket  90   d  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   d  and a special function unit  21   d  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   d . The special function unit  21   d  is further provided with a light dimming function and by the special function unit  21   d , brightness of a light source can be converted. When the user is to convert the brightness of the light source, he or she continues to change a switch to conduct adjustment of the brightness at every stage, thereby changing the light source in multi-function and variety. 
         [0026]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , it shows a block diagram of a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   e  of a lamp socket  90   e  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   e , whereas the lamp socket  90   e  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   e  and a special function unit  21   e  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   e . The special function unit  21   e  is further provided with a light blending function and by the special function unit  21   e , conversion of a color temperature of the light source can be performed that a light color of a various configuration can be manifested on the LED lamp  10   e  and coloration of a different color can be changed to for a different situation, which is extremely convenient and versatile. 
         [0027]    Referring to  FIG. 8 , it shows a block diagram of a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   f  of a lamp socket  90   f  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   f , whereas the lamp socket  90   f  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   f  and a special function unit  21   f  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   f . By the special function unit  21   f , a color of the light source can be changed, allowing the LED lamp  10   f  to manifest the light source of a specific color. 
         [0028]    Referring to  FIG. 9 , it shows a block diagram of a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   g  of a lamp socket  90   g  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   g , whereas the lamp socket  90   g  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   g  and a special function unit  21   g  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   g . The special function unit  21   g  is further provided with a light dimming function to adjust brightness of the light source, a light blending function to adjust a color temperature of the lamp and a color modulation function to adjust to a specific color. The special function unit  21   g  is electrically connected with a wireless receiver unit  60   g  which is similarly provided in the lamp socket  90   g . The wireless receiver unit  60   g  receives signals from a remote controller  70   g  to remotely control brightness, a color temperature and a specific color of the LED lamp  10   g , through the wireless signals. After the remote controller  70   g  has emitted signals and the signals have been received by the wireless receiver unit  60   g , signals are transmitted to control the special function unit  21   g  which conducts the light dimming or controls the light blending to change the color temperature or controls the color modulation to manifest a specific color. On the other hand, the LED lamp  10   g  can be also turned on or off through the remote controller  70   g , achieving a great convenience. 
         [0029]    Referring to  FIG. 10 , it shows a block diagram of an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   h  of a lamp socket  90   h  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   h , whereas the lamp socket  90   h  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   h  and a special function unit  21   h  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   h . The special function unit  21   h  is further provided with a light sensor by which brightness of the light source can be inducted to transmit a message to the LED lamp to operate. When sky is dimmer and the light sensor induces that the brightness is not enough, the message is transmitted to the electronic converter  20   h  to simultaneously control the LED lamp  10   h , enabling the LED lamp  10   h  to automatically illuminate when the sky is dim. On the contrary, if the sky is brighter, then the LED lamp  10   h  is turned off. 
         [0030]    Referring to  FIG. 11 , it shows a block diagram of a ninth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   j  of a lamp socket  90   j  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   j , whereas the lamp socket  90   j  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   j  and a special function unit  21   j  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   j . The special function unit  21   j  is further provided with a motion detector. When the motion detector detects movement, a message is transmitted to the electronic converter  20   j  to control simultaneously the LED lamp  10   j . On the contrary, if there is no message of movement, then the LED lamp  10   j  will not operate. 
         [0031]    Referring to  FIG. 12 , it shows a block diagram of a tenth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, a first connector  91   i  of a lamp socket  90   i  is assembled with an LED lamp  10   i , whereas the lamp socket  90   i  is accommodated with an electronic converter  20   i  and a special function unit  21   i  which is electrically connected with the electronic converter  20   i . The special function unit  21   i  is further provided with an uninterruptable power system, allowing the LED lamp  10   i  to continue illumination when power failures. The uninterruptable power system includes at least a battery element  101   i  and a signal receiver element  102   i  which is electrically connected with the battery element  101   i . The signal receiver element  102   i  is used to receive a message of a signal transmitting element  103   i  which is provided at an electric plug  104   i  and is at an on-state. When no electricity is conducted at the electric plug  104   i , the signal transmitting element  103   i  will stop transmitting the message; whereas, when the signal receiver element  102   i  cannot receive the message transmitted from the signal transmitting element  103   i , the signal receiver element  102   i  will activate the battery element  101   i , allowing the battery element  101   i  to continue energizing the LED lamp  10   i . Accordingly, through the uninterruptable power system, necessary electricity will be provided to the LED lamp  10   i  to continue illuminating, when there is no electricity to the second connector  92   i.    
         [0032]    Accordingly, technical keys of the electronic lamp converter, of the present invention, to improve the prior art are that: 
         [0033]      1 . It saves a lot of energy. 
         [0034]      2 . It is provided with the extremely high commonality. 
         [0035]      3 . Through the operation of the electronic converter  20  in the lamp socket  90 , for all kinds of connectors, the LED lamp  10  can be used to replace the existing non-LED lamp  10 , which is also provided with the advantages of energy saving, environmental friendliness and a longer lifetime of usage. Besides, the lamp socket  90  can be replaced independently without a need for replacing the entire lamp body, thereby achieving the object of extending the lifetime of the lamp body. 
         [0036]      4 . Through the light dimming function of the special function unit  21 , the brightness of the light source can be changed by the user. 
         [0037]      5 . Through the light blending function of the special function unit  21 , the color temperature of the light source can be changed by the user. 
         [0038]      6 . Through the color modulation function of the special function unit  21 , the color of the light source can be changed by the user. 
         [0039]      7 . By the remote controller  70   g , the LED lamp  10   g  can be remotely controlled to turn on or off or the brightness, the color temperature or the color can be changed, which is extremely convenient. 
         [0040]      8 . Through the electronic converter  20 , an ordinary illuminating lamp can be converted for use in an automatic illuminating lamp, a burglar-proof automatic illuminating lamp, a projection-type lamp or an emergency illuminating lamp. 
         [0041]      9 . By the light sensor of the special function unit  21   h , the brightness of the light source can be inducted to transmit the message to the electronic converter  20   h  to operate. 
         [0042]      10 . By the motion detector of the special function unit  21 , a movement of a person or an animal can be detected to illuminate. 
         [0043]      11 . Through the uninterruptable power system of the special function unit  21   i , the necessary electricity can be provided to the LED lamp  10   i  to continue illuminating, when there is no electricity to the second connector  92   i.    
         [0044]    It is of course to be understood that the embodiments described herein is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention and that a wide variety of modifications thereto may be effected by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.