MAGNETIC LIGHT SOURCE ADAPTOR AND LIGHT SOURCE THEREFOR

• US 20160079701A1
• Filed: 11/24/2015
• Published: 03/17/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sheng-Hsin Liao
• Original Assignee: Sheng-Hsin Liao
• Inventors: Liao, Sheng-Hsin
• Granted Patent: US 9,413,104 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6205 Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/22 for screw type base, e.g. for lamp
• 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

Abstract

A magnetic light source adaptor includes a main body, a control module and a magnetic unit. The main body has a male portion and a female portion. A first conducting set is disposed within the female portion, whereas a second conducting set is arranged on the male portion. The control module is arranged on the main body and electrically connecting the first and second conducting sets. The magnetic unit attaches to the main body to facilitate positioning of the magnetic light source adaptor. The magnetic light source adaptor and a light source are detachably assembled for easier access under maintenance and replacement.

Claims

1. A magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket, comprising:

a main body, having a female portion and a male portion, wherein an accommodating space is formed in the female portion, a first conducting set is disposed within the female portion, and a second conducting set is disposed on the male portion;

a control module disposed on the main body, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the first conducting set and the second conducting set, wherein the control module with wireless communication capability is configured for wirelessly receiving a control signal transmitted from a handheld device;

a magnetic unit disposed on the main body; and

a battery disposed on the main body, wherein the battery is electrically connected to the control module;

wherein when the light source is secured to the main body in a removable manner and both of them are dismantled from the lamp socket, the light source along with the main body act as a torch.

2. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic unit is fixed on the main body.

3. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the control module has a circuit board, and the magnetic unit is fixed on the circuit board.

4. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic unit is a first magnet.

5. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein at least one signaling device is disposed on the main body for signaling damage, the signaling device emits light or sound, and the signaling device is electrically connected to the control module.

6. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 5, wherein the signaling device is a light-emitting diode, the amount of the signaling device is multiple, and the signaling devices are dotted or ringed around the outer edge of the female portion.

7. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the light source has a first contact point and a second contact point, the first conducting set comprises a first conducting member and a second conducting member, the first contact point and the second contact point are respectively electrically connected to the first conducting member and the second conducting member, a second magnet is disposed on the light source, and the magnetic unit and the second magnet are mutually attracted and fixed to each other.

8. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the light source has a first contact point and a second contact point, the first contact point and the second contact point are magnets, the first conducting set includes a first conducting member and a second conducting member, the first conducting member and the second conducting member are magnets, with the first conducting member and the second conducting member forming the magnetic unit, the first contact point and the second contact point are electrically connected, attracted and fixed respectively to the first conducting member and the second conducting member.

9. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein a sensor, wireless transmission device or switch are disposed on the main body.

10. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein when the main body is assembled to the lamp socket, the second conducting set is electrically connected to the lamp socket.

11. A magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket, comprising:

a main body, wherein an accommodating space is formed within, and a first conducting set and a second conducting set are disposed on the main body;

a control module, disposed on the main body, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the first conducting set and the second conducting set, and wherein the control module with wireless communication capability is configured for wirelessly receiving a control signal transmitted from a handheld device;

a magnetic unit, disposed on the main body; and

a battery disposed on the main body, wherein the battery is electrically connected to the control module;

wherein when the light source is secured to the main body in a removable manner and both of them are dismantled from the lamp socket, the light source along with the main body act as a torch.

12. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein the control module has a circuit board, and the magnetic unit is fixed to the circuit board.

13. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein the magnetic unit is a first magnet.

14. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein at least one signaling device is disposed on the main body for signaling damage, the signaling device emits light or sound, and the signaling device is electrically connected to the control module.

15. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein the light source has a first contact point and a second contact point, the first conducting set comprises a first conducting member and a second conducting member, the first contact point and the second contact point are respectively electrically connected to the first conducting member and the second conducting member, a second magnet is disposed on the light source, and the magnetic unit is attracted and fixed to the second magnet.

16. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein the light source has a first contact point and a second contact point, the first contact point and the second contact point are magnets, the first conducting set comprises a first conducting member and a second conducting member, the first conducting member and the second conducting member are magnets, with the first conducting member and the second conducting member forming the magnetic unit, the first contact point and the second contact point are electrically connected, attracted and fixed respectively to the first conducting member and the second conducting member.

17. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein a sensor, a wireless transmission device, or a switch are disposed on the main body.

18. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein when the main body is assembled to the lamp socket, the second conducting set is electrically connected to the lamp socket.

19. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 11, wherein the light source has a first contact point and a second contact point, wherein a magnet is disposed on the light source.

20. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 19, wherein the light source is of a light bulb type or of a light tube type.

21. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 19, wherein the light source is a light-emitting diode.

22. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 19, wherein the light source is assembled with a threaded cover, a threaded sleeve and a contact plate are disposed on the threaded cover, and the first contact point and the second contact point are electrically connected to the threaded sleeve and contact plate.

23. A magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket, comprising:

a main body, wherein an accommodating space is formed within, a first conducting set and a second conducting set are disposed on the main body, and a battery is disposed on the main body in a removable manner;

a control module, disposed on the main body, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the first conducting set and the second conducting set, and the battery is electrically connected to the control module; and

a magnetic unit, disposed on the main body;

wherein when the light source is secured to the main body in a removable manner and both of them are dismantled from the lamp socket, the light source along with the main body act as a torch.

24. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 23, wherein the control module with wireless communication capability is configured for wirelessly receiving a control signal transmitted from a handheld device.

25. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 24, wherein the control module has a processor and a wireless communication module electrically connected to the processor, the wireless communication module is used to receive the control signal, and the processor is used to process the control signal for controlling the light source to emit a white light, a yellow light, or a red flashing light according to the control signal transmitted from the handheld device.

26. The magnetic light source adaptor for connecting a light source to a lamp socket according to claim 25, wherein the control module has a global positioning system module electrically connected to the processor for determining a geographic location of the main body.