FUNCTIONAL CONTROL ADAPTER FOR LIGHT GENERATING DEVICE

• US 20140021864A1
• Filed: 09/19/2013
• Published: 01/23/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 09/01/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Sheng-Hsin Liao, Wen-Fu Liao, Wen-Yung Liao
• Original Assignee: Wen-Yung Liao
• Inventors: Liao, Wen-Yung, Liao, Wen-Fu, Liao, Sheng-Hsin
• Application Number:
  US14/031,284
• Publication Number:
  US 20140021864A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 315/133
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6658 on printed circuit board H01R13/6666 - H01R13/6691 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6675 with built-in power supply
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6691 with built-in signalling means H01R13/717 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/7175 Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/92 Holders formed as intermediate parts for distributing energy in parallel through two or more counterparts at least one of which is attached to apparatus to be held
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/94 Holders formed as intermediate parts for linking a counter-part to a coupling part
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/945 Holders with built-in electrical component
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/10 Controlling the light source
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/20 Responsive to malfunctions or to light source life; for protection

Abstract

A functional control adapter for light generating devices includes a female portion, a male portion, and a control module. The female portion has an inlet body. The inlet body has a housing member having a first contact module. The male portion has an outlet body connected to the inlet body. A second contact module is disposed on the exterior of the outlet body. The control module is located at the inlet body and connected electrically to the first contact module of the female portion and the second contact module of the male portion. The adapter and the light source are joined separately, thus the lighting device can be dismounted or installed with convenience, and individual parts can be replaced as needed for reducing repair cost.

Claims

1. A functional control adaptor for connecting a light generating device to a power socket, comprising:

a least one female portion having at least one inlet body, wherein the inlet body comprises a housing member having an opening and a first contact module for establishing electrical connection with the light generating device;

a male portion having an outlet body connecting to at least one inlet body, wherein the outlet body comprises a second contact module for establishing electrical connection with the power socket; and

at least one control module electrically connecting the first contact module of the female portion and the second contact module of the male portion;

at least one alarm indicator electrically connecting the control module, wherein the alarm indicator comprises a plurality of visual members arranged around the exterior of the female portion; and

a replaceable battery electrically connecting the control module, wherein the replaceable battery is mounted on the female portion;

wherein when the light generating device is secured to the female portion and both of them are dismantled from the power socket, the light generating device along with the female portion act as a torch.

2. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the first contact module comprises a threaded collar and a contact strip, wherein the threaded collar is formed on the side wall of the housing member, wherein the contact strip is disposed on the bottom surface of the housing member, and wherein the control module is electrically connected to the threaded collar and the contact strip of the first contact module.

3. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the second contact module comprises a threaded collar and a contact strip, wherein the threaded collar is disposed on the exterior of the outlet body, wherein the contact strip is disposed at the flat end of the outlet body;

and wherein the control module is electrically connected to the threaded collar and contact strip of the second contact module.

4. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the control module has a circuit board having electric circuits and chips thereon.

5. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the first contact module has a plurality of electric sockets.

6. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the second contact module has a plurality of electrodes.

7. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the alarm indicator comprises an annular lens covering the visual members for adjusting illumination characteristics.

8. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the alarm indicator comprises an audio member electrically connecting the control module.

9. The adapter according to claim 1, further comprising a switch unit disposed on the female portion and electrically connecting the control module.

10. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the control module is disposed in the female portion of the adaptor.

11. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the control module is disposed in the male portion of the adaptor.

12. A functional control adaptor for connecting a light generating device to a power socket, comprising:

at least one inlet portion having a first contact module;

an outlet portion having a second contact module connecting to at least one inlet portion; and

at least one control module electrically connecting to the first contact module of the inlet portion and the second contact module of the outlet portion;

at least one alarm indicator electrically connecting the control module; and

at least one replaceable battery electrically connecting the control module, wherein the replaceable battery is mounted on the inlet portion;

wherein when at least one light generating device is secured to the inlet portion and both of them are dismantled from the power socket, the light generating device along with the inlet portion act as a torch.

13. The adapter according to claim 12, wherein the alarm indicator comprises a visual member and an audio member electrically connecting the control module, respectively.

14. The adapter according to claim 12, further comprising at least one switch unit disposed on the inlet portion and electrically connecting the control module.

15. The adapter according to claim 12, wherein the control module is disposed in the inlet portion of the adaptor.

16. The adapter according to claim 12, wherein the control module is disposed in the outlet portion of the adaptor.

18. The adapter according to claim 16, further comprising at least one alarm indicator electrically connecting the control module, wherein the alarm indicator is a visual indicator or an audio indicator or a combination thereof.

17. A functional control adaptor for connecting a light generating device to a power socket, comprising:

a female portion having a first contact module; and

at least one control module disposed on the female portion, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the first contact module of the female portion; and

a replaceable battery disposed on the female portion and electrically connecting the control module;

wherein when the light generating device is secured to the female portion and both of them are dismantled from the power socket, the light generating device along with the female portion act as a torch.