DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to electrical devices and more particularly, relates to an electrical indicator assembly for indicating optimum light to a user.

BACKGROUND

Electrical indicators indicate the supply of power to operate electrical appliances, for example, bulbs, fans, motors, etc. The electrical indicators are useful in a variety of settings, including industrial controls, home automation systems, and electrical panels. The electrical indicators indicate different statuses, for example, whether the electrical appliances are in an On state or an Off state or whether the power is available on the premises. This can include lights, labels, or other visual electrical indicators. The electrical indicators also help to ensure that the electrical appliances are used safely and correctly, and further, can also help identify potential problems.

Conventionally, the electrical indicators include a light source, a glass cover, and a housing having a plurality of pillars. The light source is horizontally housed within the housing. Further, the housing is covered by the glass cover. However, this configuration of the electrical indicators has limitations, the housing is made of metal and includes the plurality of pillars which increases the overall weight of the electrical indicators. Further, this configuration also increases the manufacturing cost of the electrical indicators.

The light source is connected to the housing with a plurality of components, for example, a rivet, a metal supporter, screws, etc., which increases the overall components of the electrical indicator. Additionally, the glass cover is a transparent cover through which the light source and the related connections are visible. This configuration decreases the aesthetic of the electrical indicators. Further, as the glass cover is transparent, the light provided by the light source is concentrated at only one part of the electrical indicators and thus provides discomfort to the user.

Hence, in view of the above, it is desirable to develop a cost-effective configuration of the electrical indicators that eliminates the above-mentioned problem while maintaining the comfort of the user.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electrical indicator assembly is disclosed. The electrical indicator assembly includes a light source, a housing, and a cover member. The housing includes a convex portion. The light source is disposed within the housing and adapted to generate light to illuminate the electrical indicator assembly. The cover member is adapted to cover the housing and the light source. The cover member receives the light from the light source. The convex portion of the housing faces towards the light source and circumferentially surrounds the light source. The convex portion comprises a layer of reflectors to reflect the light generated by the light source towards the cover member.

The present disclosure ensures a simple configuration of the electrical indicator assembly where the housing has the convex portion which eliminates the requirement of the additional components, thus reducing the overall weight of the electrical indicator assembly. Further, this configuration also reduces the assembly time of the electrical indicator assembly. The convex portion as provided also ensures an equivalent glow of the light. Additionally, the present configuration also ensures a cost-effective structure of the electrical indicator assembly.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates a front view of an electrical indicator assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the electrical indicator assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 3 illustrates a sectional view of the electrical indicator assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, a plurality of components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which invention belongs. The system and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

For example, the term “some” as used herein may be understood as “none” or “one” or “more than one” or “all.” Therefore, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would fall under the definition of “some.” It should be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and therefore, should not be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in any way.

For example, any terms used herein such as, “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and similar grammatical variants do not specify an exact limitation or restriction, and certainly do not exclude the possible addition of a plurality of features or elements, unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of the plurality of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated, for example, by using the limiting language including, but not limited to, “must comprise” or “needs to include.”

Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “plurality of features” or “plurality of elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “plurality of” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be plurality of...” or “plurality of elements is required.”

Unless otherwise defined, all terms and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining plurality of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, plurality of particular features and/or elements described in connection with plurality of embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although plurality of features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.

Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 illustrates a front view of an electrical indicator assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the electrical indicator assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates a sectional view of the electrical indicator assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The present disclosure discloses the electrical indicator assembly 100 that may be employed in premises of houses, corporate buildings, etc., for providing a status of power in the premises or any appliances present in the premises.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the electrical indicator assembly 100 may include but is not limited to, a light source 302, a housing 202, and a cover member 102, details of which are explained in subsequent paragraphs.

In an embodiment, the light source 302 may be disposed in the housing 202. The light source 302 may be adapted to generate light to illuminate the electrical indicator assembly 100. In an embodiment, the light source 302 may be disposed within the housing 202. In such an embodiment, the light source 302 may be orthogonally positioned, within the housing 202, with respect to a convex portion 204 of the housing 202. Further, in an embodiment, the light source 302 may be a neon bulb, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the housing 202 may be adapted to receive the light source 302, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the housing 202 may be formed of a polymeric material, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In such an embodiment, the polymeric material may include, for example, a plastic material, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the housing 202 may include the convex portion 204. In an embodiment, the light source 302 may be positioned in the housing 202 such that the convex portion 204 faces toward the light source 302. The convex portion 204 may be adapted to circumferentially surround the light source 302.

Further, the convex portion 204 may include a layer of reflectors, coated on an inner surface 204a of the convex portion 204, and an elongated cavity 206. The inner surface 204a may be adapted to circumferentially surround the light source 302. The elongated cavity 206 may be formed centrally in the convex portion 204. The elongated cavity 206 may be adapted to support the light source 302 orthogonally with respect to the convex portion 204. Further, the elongated cavity 206 may be adapted to receive a plurality of electrical wires 208 of the light source 302. The plurality of electrical wires 208 may connect with an electrical connection and provide power to the light source 302.

In an embodiment, the light source 302, after receiving the power, generates the light (shown by dotted arrows). Thus, the layer of reflectors, coated on the inner surface 204a, may be adapted to reflect the light (shown by dotted arrows) generated by the light source 302 towards the cover member 102. This configuration ensures an equivalent glow of the light in the electrical indicator assembly 100.

In an embodiment, the cover member 102 may be adapted to cover the housing 202 with the light source 302, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The cover member 102 may be adapted to receive the light from the light source 302. Further, the cover member 102 may have a predetermined thickness in a range of 1.5 mm to 2mm, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. This configuration reduces the intensity of the concentrated light in the electrical indicator assembly 100. In an embodiment, the cover member 102 may have a honeycomb structure to optimally diffuse the reflected light (shown by dotted arrows) from the cover member 102, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

As would be gathered, the present disclosure ensures a simple configuration of the electrical indicator assembly 100 where the housing 202 has the convex portion 204. The convex portion 204 includes the elongated cavity 206 which supports the light source 302 orthogonally with respect to the convex portion 204 within the housing 202. This configuration eliminates the requirement of the additional components, thus reducing the overall weight of the electrical indicator assembly 100. Further, this configuration also reduces the assembly time of the electrical indicator assembly 100. Further, the convex portion 204 includes the layer of reflectors coated on the inner surface 204a, where the inner surface 204a is adapted to circumferentially surround the light source 302. Thus, the layer of reflectors reflects the light generated by the light source 302 towards the cover member 102. This configuration ensures the equivalent glow of the light. Further, the cover member 102 has the honeycomb structure, which optimally diffuses the reflected light from the cover member 102, thus ensuring comfort to a user. Further, the honeycomb structure maintains the aesthetic of the electrical indicator assembly 100. Additionally, the present configuration also ensures a cost-effective structure of the electrical indicator assembly 100.

While specific language has been used to describe the present subject matter, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment.
,CLAIMS:1. An electrical indicator assembly (100) comprising:
a housing (202) having a convex portion (204);
a light source (302) disposed within the housing (202) and adapted to generate light to illuminate the electrical indicator assembly (100); and
a cover member (102) adapted to cover the housing (202) and the light source (302), wherein the cover member (102) receives the light from the light source (302),
wherein the convex portion (204) of the housing (202) faces toward the light source (302) and circumferentially surrounds the light source (302), and the convex portion (204) comprises a layer of reflectors to reflect the light generated by the light source (302) towards the cover member (102).

2. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source (302) is orthogonally positioned, within the housing (202), with respect to the convex portion (204).

3. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the convex portion (204) comprises an elongated cavity (206) to support the light source (302) orthogonally with respect to the convex portion (204).

4. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the elongated cavity (206) is formed centrally in the convex portion (204).

5. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source (302) comprises a plurality of electrical wires (208) receives in an elongated cavity (206) of the convex portion (204), wherein the plurality of electrical wires (208) connects with an electrical connection and provides power to the light source (302).

6. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the layer of reflectors is coated on an inner surface (204a) of the convex portion (204), wherein the inner surface (204a) is adapted to circumferentially surrounds the light source (302).

7. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover member (102) has a predetermined thickness in a range of 1.5 mm to 2mm.

8. The electrical indicator assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover member (102) comprises a honeycomb structure to optimally diffuse the reflected light from the cover member (102).