Patent ID: 12188627

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the exemplary embodiments described herein may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the exemplary embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure.

The term “comprising” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like. The disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references can mean “at least one”. In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of embodiments of the application, “a plurality of” means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

FIGS.1-13show a decorative lamp according to embodiments of the present invention.

Referring toFIGS.1-8andFIGS.12-13, the decorative lamp includes: a hanging decorative component1for hanging the decorative lamp in the air; a connecting component2connected to the hanging decorative component1, the connecting component2being a flexible component;

and a decorative component3connected to the connecting component2. At least one of the hanging decorative component1, the connecting component2, and the decorative component3is provided with light emitting units23for emitting light.

In this embodiment, by configuring the connecting component2as a flexible component, the connecting component2, the hanging decorative component1and the decorative component3can be folded together during transportation, so as to effectively reduce volume, facilitate transportation and reduce transportation costs. Moreover, when the light emitting units23are emitting light, a lighting effect can be achieved.

In one embodiment, the hanging decorative component1is foldable, so that the hanging decorative component1is folded to further reduce the volume during product transportation.

In one embodiment, the connecting component2is a light string component. The light string component includes a plurality of first light strings21, and at least one part of the first light strings21extends to the hanging decorative component1, so that the hanging decorative component1can also have a lighting effect. Specifically, the hanging decorative component1is a decorative item and can create a scene in conjunction with the lighting effect. For example, when the hanging decorative component1is in a shape of a cloud, in conjunction with the lighting effect, a weather scene can be created. When the hanging decorative component1is in a shape of an animal, in conjunction with the lighting effect, a relaxed and cute scene can be created. A shape of the hanging decorative component1is not limited here.

In one embodiment, the decorative component3and the connecting component2are arranged detachably, thereby further facilitating product transportation and facilitating the production and manufacturing of the decorative lamp.

In one embodiment, annular components4are provided between the decorative component3and the first light strings21. The decorative component3includes: a middle body33, supporting arms31connected to the middle body33, and tape bodies32connected to supporting arms31. Two ends of the tape bodies32are detachably connected. When the tape bodies32are sleeved on the annular components4, the two ends of the tape bodies32are connected. When the two ends of the tape bodies32are separated, the decorative component3can be removed from the circular components4to achieve the disassembly of the decorative component3and the connecting component2. Specifically, a projection of the annular components4can be circular (i.e. circular ring), square, triangle, pentagon, other polygons or irregularly shaped, etc. A shape of the annular components4is not limited here.

In one embodiment, the tape bodies32can be hook and loop fasteners, that is, one surface of the tape bodies32is a hook surface and an opposite surface of the tape bodies32is a loop surface. When the hook and loop fastener tape bodies32are sleeved on the annular components4, at least one part of the loop surface is fitted with the hook surface to achieve a detachable connection between the decorative component3and the connecting component2. Of course, in other embodiments, two ends of the tape bodies32can also be detachably connected by means of buttons, buckles, pins, etc.

In one embodiment, the decorative lamp further includes a control box5. The control box5is internally equipped with a circuit board53and batteries52. The circuit board53is electrically connected to the first light strings21, and the batteries52are electrically connected to the circuit board53. The batteries52are used for supplying power to the circuit board53, and the first light strings21can be controlled to work through the circuit board53, so that the decorative lamp can work independently without the hassle of connecting to an external power source.

In one embodiment, the annular components4are hollow. The annular components4include a first front housing41and a first bottom housing42. The first bottom housing42is connected to the first front housing41to form an annular accommodating cavity45. The annular components4are equipped with a wire inlet hole43and a wire outlet hole44. Both the wire inlet hole43and the wire outlet hole44are in communication with the annular accommodating cavity45. The light string component further includes second light strings22. At least one part of the first light strings21is electrically connected to one of the second light strings22at one end away from the hanging decorative component1. The circuit board53is electrically connected to the second light strings22. A connection where the first light strings21are connected to the second light strings22is positioned in the annular accommodating cavity45. The first light strings21pass through the wire inlet hole43, and the second light strings22pass through the wire outlet hole44. The annular components4are used for covering the connection where the plurality of first light strings21are connected to the second light strings22, thereby improving the aesthetics of the decorative lamp in this embodiment and facilitating an electrical connection of the light string component and the circuit board53.

A plurality of first position limiting columns423are arranged inside the annular accommodating cavity45. The first position limiting columns423are provided with first position limiting openings422. The first light strings21or the second light strings22are placed inside the first position limiting openings422. The first position limiting openings422are used for limiting a position of the light string component, thereby facilitating a connection between the first front housing41and the first bottom housing42.

Specifically, in one embodiment, the first front housing41and the first bottom housing42can be fixed by means of buckles, screws, etc. The connection where the first light strings21are connected to the second light strings22can be waterproofed by means of gluing or wrapping waterproof tape, etc.

In one embodiment, a total number of the annular components4, a total number of the second light strings22, and a total number of the supporting arms31are all two. Each of the supporting arms31is configured corresponding to one of the annular components4, and each of the second light strings22is configured corresponding to one of the annular components4. That is, when the decorative component3is a humanoid doll, the two supporting arms31are the arms. The two arms of the humanoid doll pull the annular components4, in conjunction with the plurality of first light strings21, a scene of the humanoid doll wearing a parachute and landing can be formed. The humanoid doll can be Santa Claus, aviation personnel, etc. Of course, the decorative component3can also be in a form of animals. A specific shape of the decorative component3is not limited here.

In one embodiment, the control box5is provided with a wire532electrically connected to the circuit board53. The wire532is provided with an electrical connector7at one end away from the control box5. The electrical connector7includes a first connection terminal72and a second connection terminal71. The first connection terminal72is electrically connected to the wire532, and the second connection terminal71is used in conjunction with the first connection terminal72. The second light strings22are electrically connected to the second connection terminal71. When the second connection terminal71is used in conjunction with the first connection terminal72, the second connection terminal71is electrically connected to the first connection terminal72.

In one embodiment, the control box5includes a second bottom housing512and a second front housing511. The second front housing511is connected to the second bottom housing512to form a first accommodating cavity510. One side of the second front housing511is rotatably connected to the second bottom housing512, and an opposite side of the second front housing511is detachably connected to the second bottom housing512for the assembly of the circuit board53and the batteries52. The second bottom housing512is provided with a baffle board519, and the first accommodating cavity510is separated by the baffle board519to form a first installation cavity517and a second installation cavity518. The circuit board53is arranged in the first installation cavity517, and the batteries52are arranged in the second installation cavity518. The baffle board519is used for separating the batteries52from the circuit board53.

In one embodiment, the control box5is semitransparent, and the first installation cavity517is equipped with a cover board54above the circuit board53. The cover board54can cover the circuit board53, improving the aesthetics of the control box5. Moreover, the cover board54can limit a position of the circuit board53, improving the compactness of a structure of the control box5.

In one embodiment, the circuit board53is equipped with a function button531. By operating the function button531, the first light strings21and the second light strings22can be turned on and off, and a lighting mode of the first light strings21and the second light strings22can be switched.

The cover board54is equipped with an avoidance hole541at a position corresponding to the function button531, and the second front housing511is equipped with a first via hole5111at a position corresponding to the function button531. The first via hole5111is equipped with a soft rubber element513. The soft rubber element513can undergo deformation under external force, so that when users press the soft rubber element513, the function button531can be pressed, and a waterproof effect can be achieved through the soft rubber element513. A waterproof rubber ring514is arranged between the second bottom housing512and the second front housing511to achieve a waterproof function of the control box5. A wiring hole515is provided on a side wall of the second bottom housing512at a position corresponding to the circuit board53. The wire532passes through the wiring hole515, and the control box5is sealed by using glue or configuring a rubber ring between the wire532and the second bottom housing512.

In one embodiment, the soft rubber element513includes a soft rubber layer5131and a soft rubber enclosure wall5133extending downwards from the soft rubber layer5131. A pressing element of the function button531is placed inside the soft rubber enclosure wall5133. A bottom of the soft rubber enclosure wall5133abuts against the cover board54to tightly press the cover board54. A clamping slot5132is provided on an outer side wall of the soft rubber layer5131, and a side wall of the first via hole5111is placed inside the clamping slot5132, so that the soft rubber element513is fixed at the avoidance hole541of the second front housing511.

In one embodiment, the decorative component3is provided with a placement slot61for placing the control box5. Therefore, when the decorative lamp in this embodiment is hung in the air, the control box5can be placed in the placement slot61to prevent a weight of the control box5from pulling the first light strings21and the second light strings22, and to prevent an unsightly appearance caused by the control box5hanging in the air, thereby improving a visual effect.

In one embodiment, the decorative component3is detachably equipped with a backpack6, and the placement slot61is defined in the backpack6. The backpack6is detachable, providing users with a sense of assembly and increasing an entertainment value of the decorative lamp.

In one embodiment, the backpack6is equipped with two shoulder straps62. The two shoulder straps62are arranged on the supporting arms31, so that when the decorative component3is connected to the connecting component2, the backpack6is assembled onto the decorative component3.

In one embodiment, the control box5is further provided with a hanging hole516, and the control box5can be matched with an external hook15through the hanging hole516, so that the control box5can be suspended and fixed to prevent the control box5from pulling the first light strings21and the second light strings22.

In one embodiment, the hanging decorative component1is in a flat shape.

For example, the hanging decorative component1includes a hollow semicircular arc rod11, a wave-shaped rod12, an arc-shaped rod13, and a plurality of connecting rods14. Two ends of the wave-shaped rod12are respectively connected to and in communication with two ends of the semicircular arc rod11. Both ends of the arc-shaped rod13are connected to and in communication with the semicircular arc rod11. The plurality of connecting rods14are arranged at intervals. Two ends of the connecting rods14are respectively connected to and in communication with the arc-shaped rod13and the wave-shaped rod12. That is, an interior of the hanging decorative component1is in communication, so as to facilitate a distribution of the first light strings21.

Specifically, in order to reduce a total number of the first light strings21, one of the first light strings21is partially placed inside the semicircular arc rod11and distributed along a lengthwise direction of the semicircular arc rod11. One of the first light strings21is partially placed inside the wave-shaped rod12and distributed along a lengthwise direction of the wave-shaped rod12. One of the first light strings21penetrates through a bottom of one of the connecting rods14, passes through the arc-shaped rod13, and then exits from a bottom of another connecting rod14.

In order to form a structure of a parachute and facilitate an electrical connection between the light string component and the circuit board53, one end of the plurality of first light strings21positioned on a left side of a central axis of the hanging decorative component1is electrically connected to one of the second light strings22, and one end of the plurality of first light strings21positioned on a right side of the central axis of the hanging decorative component1is electrically connected to one of the second light strings22.

In one embodiment, a total number of the connecting rods14is four, and two of the first light strings21are partially placed inside the middle two connecting rods14respectively. In other embodiments, the total number of the connecting rods14can also be two, one, three, five, etc., and the total number of the connecting rods14is not limited here.

In one embodiment, the hanging decorative component1includes a first housing body103and a second housing body101. The second housing body101is detachably connected to the first housing body103. It should be understood that the semicircular arc rod11, the wave-shaped rod12, the arc-shaped rod13, and the plurality of connecting rods14together can form the first housing body103, the second housing body101, and connecting housing bodies102.

The hanging decorative component1further includes the connecting housing bodies102. Two ends of the connecting housing bodies102are detachably connected to the first housing body103and the second housing body101respectively, so that when the connecting housing bodies102, the first housing body103, and the second housing body101are separated, the connecting housing bodies102, the first housing body103, and the second housing body101can be folded. A hook15is provided on one of the connecting housing bodies102, and the decorative lamp in this embodiment can be suspended in the air through the hook15.

In one embodiment, the first housing body103is provided with a first fixing block1031on one side close to the connecting housing bodies102, and the second housing body101is provided with a second fixing block1011on one side close to the connecting housing bodies102. The connecting housing bodies102are provided with a first fixing position1021and a second fixing position1022at positions respectively corresponding to the first fixing block1031and the second fixing block1011. The first fixing block1031is placed in the first fixing position1021when the connecting housing bodies102are connected to the first housing body103, and the second fixing block1011is placed in the second fixing position1022when the connecting housing bodies102are connected to the second housing body101, so that the connecting housing bodies102can be detachably connected to the first housing body103and the second housing body101.

In order to facilitate the production and manufacturing of the hanging decorative component1and the assembly of the first light strings21, the first housing body103, the connecting housing bodies102, and the second housing body101all include a third front housing16and a third bottom housing17. The third bottom housing17is connected to the third front housing16to form a second accommodating cavity171.

In one embodiment, the third bottom housing17or the third front housing16is provided with second position limiting columns172on one side near the second accommodating cavity171. The second position limiting columns172are provided with second position limiting openings173for limiting positions of the first light strings21. By using the second position limiting openings173to limit the positions of the first light strings21, the third bottom housing17is connected to the third front housing16.

Specifically, in the above embodiments, a total number of the connecting housing bodies102is three, and the connecting housing bodies102are respectively positioned in a middle of the semicircular arc rod11, the wave-shaped rod12, and the arc-shaped rod13. Of course, in other embodiments, the total number of the connecting housing bodies102can also be one, two, four, etc. Manufacturers can configure according to a shape of the hanging decorative component1, and the total number of the connecting housing bodies102is not limited here.

In one embodiment, a counterbore is provided on the third front housing16, and a stud is provided on the third bottom housing17. The third front housing16is locked onto the stud after a screw passes through the counterbore, thereby achieving connection between the third front housing16and the third bottom housing17. Of course, in other embodiments, the third front housing16can also be fixed to the third bottom housing17through buckles, gluing, and other means.

Referring toFIGS.9-11, in one embodiment, the hanging decorative component1includes a flexible surface9, a plurality of supporting rods91arranged on the flexible surface9, and a fixed component8detachably connected to the flexible surface9. When the fixed component8is connected to the flexible surface9, the supporting rods91are fixed, so that the flexible surface9is unfold. When the fixed component8is not assembled with the flexible surface9, the plurality of supporting rods91draw closer to each other in pace with the folding of the flexible surface9, so that the hanging decorative component1forms an umbrella shape, and the flexible surface9becomes an umbrella surface, so as to achieve the folding of the hanging decorative component1during transportation. In order to achieve a lighting effect of the umbrella, one of the first light strings21is partially distributed along a periphery of the flexible surface9, and each of the remaining first light strings21is partially distributed along one of the supporting rods91. Specifically, the first light strings21can be fixed on a flexible component by gluing, and the flexible component can be made of cloth, rubber, etc.

In one embodiment, the fixed component8includes a base82and a front board81detachably connected to the base82. A hook15is provided on the front board81. A second via hole92is provided on the flexible surface9. The base82is provided with a plurality of position limiting slots83for limiting positions of the supporting rods91. When the fixed component8is assembled to the flexible surface9, the base82is positioned on an inner side of the flexible surface9, and the front board81is positioned on an outer side of the flexible surface9. The base82or the front board81at least partially passes through the second via hole92. That is, the fixed component8can be clamped on the flexible surface9. The plurality of supporting rods91are each placed in one of the position limiting slots83. By fixing the supporting rods91, the flexible surface9is propped apart. When the front board81is separated from the base82, the plurality of supporting rods91can be folded and stacked together.

In one embodiment, a screw hole is defined in the front board81, and a screw rod84is provided on the base82. When the front board81is assembled with the base82, the screw rod84passes through the second via hole92and then is tightened into the screw hole, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the front board81and the base82.

In the above embodiments, the first light strings21and the second light strings22both include two conductive wires and light emitting units23. Two pins of the light emitting units23are welded to the two conductive wires and wrapped in an insulation layer. By gluing at positions of the light emitting units23, connections where the light emitting units23are connected to the conductive wires are wrapped to achieve waterproof effect.

The above description only describes embodiments of the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the present disclosure; various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.