Quickly charger has USB charging-ports for lighting device

• US 10,184,649 B2
• Filed: 09/18/2015
• Issued: 01/22/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Aaron Chien, Hsin-Yi Wang, Te-Ju Chien
• Original Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Inventors: Chien, Tseng-Lu
• Primary Examiner(s): Harris, William N
• Application Number:
  US14/858,538
• Publication Number:
  US 20160097522A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,222 Days
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/003 for task lighting, e.g. for reading or desk work, e.g. angle poise lamps
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/035 the solar unit being integrated within the support for the lighting unit, e.g. within or on a pole
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/02 the elements being transformers, impedances or power supply units, e.g. a transformer with a rectifier
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/00 Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 35/00 Electric light sources using a combination of different types of light generation
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/10 Controlling the light source
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/105 in response to determined parameters
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/16 by timing means
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/175 by remote control
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/19 via wireless transmission
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/20 Responsive to malfunctions or to light source life; for protection
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/40 Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection

Abstract

A light device includes a USB charger, an AC to DC converter, and a DC to DC circuit to provide power to a light source that provides area illumination, at least one USB charging port and optional additional functions.

Claims

1. A light device having a USB charger, including:

an LED light device supplied with power from an AC outlet through AC-to-DC circuitry that is;

(a) built-in the LED light device, or

(b) includes an outside transformer having a plug-wire to connect with an outlet and that is plugged into the LED light device,

wherein the AC-to-DC circuitry converts AC current from the AC outlet into DC current;

at least one USB charging port including at least one USB charger output-end; and

at least one DC-to-DC circuit and/or an integrated circuit included within the LED light device to change a first DC voltage into at least a second DC voltage, wherein the first DC voltage or at least a second DC voltage is supplied to (a) the USB charger output-end and/or (b) a DC light source and/or (c) a DC device selected from (c1) a fan;

(c2) a timepiece;

(c3) a food machine; and

(c4) audio equipment,

wherein the LED light device includes a plurality of LEDs or at least one chip-on-board (COB) LED that provides illumination over an area, in addition to the light device further providing the at least one USB charging port to charge other electric or digital products without data delivery,

wherein a DC working voltage for the LEDs or COB LED is the same or different from a USB charger output-end'"'"'s working voltage of 5-8 volts and is supplied by the at least one DC-to-DC circuit and/or integrated circuit.

2. A light device having a USB charger, including;

an LED light device supplied with power from an AC outlet through AC-to-DC circuitry that is;

(a) built-in the LED light device, or

(b) includes an outside transformer having a plug-wire to connect with an outlet and that is plugged into the LED light device,

wherein the AC-to-DC circuitry converts an AC voltage from the AC outlet into a first DC voltage;

at least one USB charging port including at least one USB charger output-end supplied with a DC voltage of 5-8 volts to charge other electrical or digital products; and

at least one DC-to-DC circuit for providing a at least one DC voltage that is different from the first DC voltage,

wherein;

(i) the first DC voltage is higher than the 5-8 volt DC voltage and is supplied to the DC-to-DC circuit and/or an integrated circuit inside the LED light device to change the first DC voltage into at least one second DC voltage different from the 5-8 volt DC voltage, or

(ii) the first DC voltage is 5-8 volts and is supplied directly or through the DC-to-DC circuit to the at least one USB charger output-end, and

wherein the LED light device includes a plurality of LEDs or at least one chip-on-board (COB) LED that provides illumination over an area, in addition to the light device further providing the at least one USB charging port to charge other electric or digital products without data delivery.

3. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light device includes an outlet-unit or outlet-module that receives a first AC current directly through inner housing conductive parts to supply AC power to other electric or digital products.

4. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light source further includes a DC light source including at least one built-in LED, an electroluminescent (EL) light element, or an organic EL light element.

5. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light device further includes a DC light source including a compact fluorescent (CFL) light, LED bulb, a fluorescent tube, an energy saving bulb, cold cathode tube, a Halogen bulb, or an incandescent bulb.

6. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light device includes a USB module or USB power station having a plurality of USB-ports and outlet-ports to supply a variety of AC or DC currents of different amperages and voltages, and a 120 Volt AC current.

7. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light device has at least one additional function device selected from (a) a time display with a separate battery power source;

(b) an alarm and/or time device having a battery power source;

(c) a lighted mirror for reflecting an image;

(d) a magnifying lens to magnify objects;

(e) a wireless transmitter and receiver;

(f) a controller with APP software or program;

(g) a power station;

(h) a surge protection device;

(i) an overheat protection device;

(j) a short circuit cut-off protector;

(k) a BlueTooth device;

(l) a remote controller;

(m) a motion sensor;

(n) a time delay; and

(o) an infrared controller.

8. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light device has an LED indicator light to show charging status or added functions status.

9. The light device having a USB charger as claimed in claim 2, wherein the DC voltage of 5-8 volts is a 5V DC voltage having a tolerance of +/−

15%.

10. A quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device, comprising:

at least one USB charging port having;

(a) a charging output current of 1.0 A to 5.0 A; and

/or

(b) a 5V or 5.2V DC charging output voltage with integrated circuit control of charging current; and

/or

(c) a desired charging output current selected from one or more of the following;

1.0 A, 1.2 A, 2.1 A, 2.4 A, 3.1 A, 3.6 A, 4.2 A, 4.8 A, 6.6 A, or higher,

wherein the charging output voltage or current is supplied to at least one output end of the at least one charging port to provide a quick charging function and reducing a time to charge another product'"'"'s rechargeable battery without electric signal delivery;

wherein power to the quick USB charging assembly is supplied by AC-to-DC circuitry that is in a housing of the lighting device or included in an outside transformer to convert AC current from the AC outlet into DC power for supply to the at least one USB charging port and/or the lighting device and/or other function devices,

wherein;

(i) a USB output-end'"'"'s output voltage is higher than the 5V or 5.2V DC charging output voltage,

(ii) a DC voltage is supplied by pre-designed circuitry to a DC power light source selected from a built-in LED, screw-in LED bulb, EL light source, and organic EL light source; and

/or

(iii) an AC working current is supplied to at least one AC powered light source selected from a compact fluorescent (CFL) light, LED bulb, a Halogen bulb, or an incandescent bulb,

wherein the at least one USB charging port receive a male plug of a USB wire having male plugs at each end to connect the at least one USB charging port with a USB port of a product-to-be-charged to deliver DC charging current,

wherein the light device has electrical parts and accessories for receiving electrical current sufficient to power at least one component selected from (a) a plurality of LEDs or a plurality of different color LEDs;

(b) another light source;

(c) a time display;

(d) an alarm;

(e) a controller;

(f) a wireless communication device;

(g) a wireless controller;

(h) an infrared photo diode;

(i) an IP cam;

or (j) another electrical device added to the light device,

wherein the at least one USB charging port is a universal type USB charging port adapted to fit different USB plugs to charge different products-to-be-charged, and

the light device has a base for desk, surface, floor, or wall installation, the base having a space or opening to install the at least one USB charging port.

11. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the power to the quick USB charging assembly is supplied by the outside transformer, which has circuit-kits inside to change the AC current to a DC current having a first DC voltage of 6V, 12V, 15V, 18V, or 24V, the quick USB charging assembly further comprising an integrated circuit or circuitry for changing the first DC voltage to a second DC voltage of 5V (+/−

10%) to charge another electrical or digital device having an inner energy storage unit or assembly including rechargeable batteries.

12. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein a power source of the quick USB charging assembly is an AC wall outlet or extension cord or another AC outlet that receives an AC plug and wire and outputs a first AC current, the first AC current being supplied directly to the AC powered light source of the light device, the light device further including an internal transformer, invertor, adaptor, or converter for changing the first AC current to a second DC current, wherein:

(a) the second DC current is a 5V DC current and is supplied directly to the output end of the at least one USB charging port;

(b) the second DC current has a voltage of 6V, 12V, 15V, 18V, or 24V and is supplied directly to a DC power light source;

(c) the second DC voltage is converted by an internal integrated circuit or additional internal circuitry to a third DC current and the third DC current is a 5V DC current supplied to the output end of the at least one USB charging port.

13. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the light device includes at least one LED that offers at least one function selected from illumination, area illumination, a lighted image, a projected image, time display, charging status, date or/and calendar display, temperature display, or message display.

14. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the light device has a non-LED light source to offer illumination and that is selected from at least one of a CFL, incandescent bulb, fluorescent tube, cold cathode tube, neon tube, power saving bulb, or other light bulb.

15. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the light device housing includes a light device'"'"'s base, pole, bar, stationary organizer, compartment, construction, stand, clip base, or other housing space.

16. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the light device includes multiple circuit kits or internal circuitry including a transformer that controls supply of power to the USB charging port and additional function devices including a light source, at least one LED, a time display, a message display, a wireless communication device, an image display a timer, a date/calendar/weather display, a temperature/humidity display, a remote controller, a WiFi controller, an image controller, an IP cam, an infrared controller, or wireless communication controller.

17. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the lighting device is one of desk lamp, floor lamp, wall lamp, outdoor lighting, and nightlight.

18. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the other product-to-be-charged includes at least one of communication equipment, computer equipment, and a consumer electric product having a rechargeable DC energy storage unit or assembly inside the product-to-be-charged.

19. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, the USB charging port is a type-A USB charging port having a minimum of 1.0 A up to 5 Amp or higher charging capacity.

20. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, a USB receiving port of the product-to-be-charged is one of a compact USB, Mini USB, Micro USB receiving port.

21. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, further comprising a desired number of AC to DC circuit-kits outside the light device'"'"'s housing or internal AC-to-DC circuitry with more than one circuit, IC, and/or electric parts to cause the DC current to have said charging output current of 1.0 A, 1.2 A, 2.1 A, 2.4 A 3.1 A, 3.6 A, 4.2 A, 4.8 A, 6.6 A, or higher.

22. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, including a plurality of external circuit kits or internal circuits for adjusting currents for different functions, performance, and effects.

23. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the AC-to-DC circuit is:

(a) built-in the LED light device, or

(c) includes an outside transformer having a plug-wire to connect with an outlet and that is plugged into the LED light device.

24. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the light device includes an outlet-unit or outlet-module that receives at least one conductive prong for supplying AC power to another AC electrical product and that is installed within or on the light device.

25. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the at least one USB charging port and an outlet unit are assembled together to form a USB-module or outlet-module or universal unit or sealed-unit having a desired number of USB charging ports and outlet units with or without ground pins.

26. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 25, wherein the light device has at least one added outlet-unit with surge-protection.

27. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 25, the at least one USB charging port and/or outlet units is provided on a base, pole, bar, stand, stationery-organizer, added housing construction, or clip of the lighting device.

28. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein a light source of the lighting device includes at least one built-in LED, a CFL, a power saving bulb, a separate LED bulb, a fluorescent tube, an LED tube, an EL element, or an organic EL element.

29. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the lighting device further includes additional electric parts and accessories or an integrated circuit to provide functions of a timer, remote controller, dimmer, color changer, remote controller, wireless controller, APP controller, WiFi communication, WiFi controller, motion sensor, switch, master power controller, and/or anti-glare filter.

30. The quick USB charging assembly for a lighting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the lighting device is a floor lamp and the at least one USB charging port is provided on a housing, base, added desk, bar, stand, or pole and a number of outlets are provided on the base or stand to work as a power strip having at least one outlet with surge protection and a wire with an AC-plug that plugs into a wall outlet.