Modular lighting system

• US 9,568,171 B1
• Filed: 07/15/2016
• Issued: 02/14/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: TTP Holdings LLC
• Original Assignee: TTP Holdings LLC
• Inventors: Grider, Christopher, Smith, Derek
• Primary Examiner(s): Truong, Bao Q
• Application Number:
  US15/211,904
• Time in Patent Office: 214 Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/20 Light sources comprising attachment means
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/08 characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/085 Pocket lamps
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/06 Bases for movable standing lamps; Fixing standards to the bases F21V21/08 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0885 for portable lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0965 for portable lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

A modular lighting system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a light pod casing with a pod accessory. Self-alignment of the light pod casing and the pod accessory may provide a secure connection of the light pod casing with the pod accessory. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the light pod casing towards the pod accessory.

Claims

1. A modular lighting system, comprising:

a light pod casing including a protrusion arranged on an attachment face of the light pod casing;

a pod accessory including an aperture configured to receive the protrusion, wherein the pod accessory is removable and interchangeable;

at least one light-emitting diode (LED) fully enclosed inside the modular lighting system; and

a first set of magnets arranged in the light pod casing and a second set of magnets arranged in the pod accessory, the first set of magnets configured to self-align with the second set of magnets and secure the light pod casing against the pod accessory, wherein the modular lighting system operates without being attached to the pod accessory.

2. The modular lighting system of claim 1, wherein polarities of the first set of magnets attract opposite polarities of the second set of magnets pulling the light pod casing against the pod accessory.

3. The modular lighting system of claim 1 further comprising:

a power coupling that provides a power output to the modular lighting system.

4. The modular lighting system of claim 1, wherein connecting the pod accessory to the light pod casing converts the modular lighting system to at least one of the following:

a flashlight, a bike light, a lantern, a head lamp, and an arm.

5. The modular lighting system of claim 1 further comprising:

a first alignment indicator provided on the light pod casing; and

a second alignment indicator provided on the pod accessory, wherein the first alignment indicator aligns with the second alignment indicator, and self-aligns and secures the light pod casing against the pod accessory.

6. The modular lighting system of claim 1 further comprising:

a self-contained battery provided inside the light pod casing, wherein the self-contained battery is rechargeable.

7. The modular lighting system of claim 1, wherein the light pod casing is configured to detach from the pod accessory.

8. A modular lighting system comprising:

a light pod casing including a protrusion arranged on an attachment face of the light pod casing;

at least one removable pod accessory including an aperture configured to receive the protrusion, wherein the at least one removable pod accessory is interchangeable;

at least one light-emitting diode (LED) fully enclosed inside the modular lighting system; and

a plurality of magnets arranged in the light pod casing and in the at least one removable pod accessory, the plurality of magnets configured to self-align and secure the light pod casing with the at least one removable pod accessory, wherein the modular lighting system operates without being attached to a plurality of pod accessories.

9. The modular lighting system claim 8, wherein the plurality of magnets include a first set of magnets arranged in the light pod casing and a second set of magnets arranged in the at least one removable pod accessory, and wherein polarities of the first set of magnets attract opposite polarities of the second set of magnets pulling the light pod casing against the at least one removable pod accessory.

10. The modular lighting system of claim 8 further comprising:

a power coupling that provides a power output to the modular lighting system.

11. The modular lighting system of claim 8, wherein connecting the at least one removable pod accessory to the light pod casing converts the modular lighting system to at least one of the following:

a flashlight, a bike light, a lantern, a head lamp, and an arm.

12. The modular lighting system of claim 8, further comprising:

a first alignment indicator provided on a light pod casing; and

a second alignment indicator provided on the at least one removable pod accessory, wherein the first alignment indicator aligns with the second alignment indicator, and self-aligns and secures the light pod casing against the pod accessory.

13. The modular lighting system of claim 8 further comprising:

a self-contained battery provided inside the light pod casing, wherein the self-contained battery is rechargeable.

14. The modular lighting system of claim 8, wherein the light pod casing is configured to detach from the at least one removable pod accessory.

15. A modular lighting system, comprising:

a first set of magnets having a first polarity and a second polarity provided in a light pod casing; and

a second set of magnets having the first polarity and the second polarity provided in a pod accessory,

wherein the first set of magnets having the first polarity attract the second set of magnets having the second polarity,

wherein the first set of magnets having the second polarity attract the second set of magnets having the first polarity,

wherein the light pod casing self-aligns with the pod accessory via attraction between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets, and

wherein the modular lighting system operates without being attached to the pod accessory.

16. The modular lighting system of claim 15, further comprising:

a protrusion provided on an attachment face of the light pod casing;

an aperture provided inside the pod accessory, the aperture configured to receive the protrusion; and

at least one light-emitting diode (LED) fully enclosed inside the modular lighting system.

17. The modular lighting system of claim 15, wherein the attraction between the plurality of magnets pull the light pod casing against the pod accessory.

18. The modular lighting system of claim 15 further comprising:

a self-contained battery provided inside the light pod casing, wherein the self-contained battery is rechargeable; and

a power coupling that provides a power output to the portable adjustable light system.

19. The modular lighting system of claim 15, wherein the light pod casing is configured to detach from the pod accessory.

20. The modular lighting system of claim 15 further comprising:

a first alignment indicator provided on the light pod casing; and

a second alignment indicator provided on the pod accessory, wherein the first alignment indicator aligns with the second alignment indicator, and self-aligns and secures the light pod casing against the pod accessory.