DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a mounting bracket for a lighting apparatus. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the mounting bracket detachably attached to a housing of the lighting apparatus, capable of mounting a light guide panel.

BACKGROUND

Typically, a spring is used to mount a light guide panel (LGP) assembly within a lighting apparatus. To mount the LGP assembly, the existing housing of the lighting apparatus has a hole to facilitate an insertion and extraction of the spring to mount the LGP assembly with a ceiling. The existing housing allows dust from the spring to infiltrate the housing, potentially compromising the functionality and lifespan of the lighting apparatus. The presence of the hole in the housing requires a regular maintenance to clean out the accumulated dust thereby adding to the maintenance cost and effort. Further, the usage of the spring adds complexity to the assembly process and requires a precise alignment and installation which can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. The spring can also wear out or become less effective with due course of time thereby leading to potential issues with the LGP assembly’s stability and performance.

Furthermore, the existing lighting apparatus is not user-friendly and requires users to be cautious while handling the lighting apparatus to avoid damage to the spring. The combination of the spring and the need for regular maintenance may contribute to higher production and maintenance costs affecting overall affordability of the existing lighting apparatus.

Therefore, there is a requirement for an improved lighting apparatus that addresses the above-mentioned problems of the existing lighting apparatus.

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.

The present disclosure relates to a mounting bracket for mounting a light guide panel (LGP) assembly of a lighting apparatus. The mounting bracket includes a base and a pair of mounting flanges. The base is adapted to be attached to a housing of the lighting apparatus. The pair of mounting flanges extended orthogonally from opposite sides of the base, each of the pair of mounting flanges includes a holding portion. The holding portion caves inwardly towards a center of the mounting bracket and is adapted to slidably mount at least a portion of the LGP assembly on an inner surface of the mounting bracket.

The present disclosure also relates to a housing for a lighting apparatus. The housing includes a pair of side walls, a platform, a mounting bracket. The pair of side walls is disposed parallel to each other. The platform is positioned between the pair of side walls. The mounting bracket is attached to a bottom surface of the platform. The mounting bracket includes a base and a pair of mounting flanges. The base is attached to the bottom surface of the platform. The pair of mounting flanges extended orthogonally from opposite sides of the base, each of the pair of mounting flanges includes a holding portion. The holding portion caves inwardly towards a center of the mounting bracket and is adapted to slidably mount at least a portion of a light guide panel (LGP) assembly.

The present disclosure discloses the mounting bracket within the housing that prevents dust from entering the lighting apparatus as there may not be any requirement for external holes on the housing to mount the LGP assembly. The present disclosure ensures a better performance and longevity of the lighting apparatus. Additionally, the mounting bracket may make an assembly process of attaching and holding the LGP assembly to the housing, easier and more efficient. Furthermore, a maintenance cost of the lighting apparatus also decreases by employing the mounting bracket within the housing thereby saving time and effort. The present disclosure is user-friendly, offers a greater durability, and reduces the likelihood of component failure within the housing.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, 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 disclosure 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 an exploded view of a lighting apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the lighting apparatus mounted to a ceiling depicting a mounting bracket to hold a light guide panel (LGP) assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting bracket, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 4 illustrates a front view of the lighting apparatus having the mounting bracket, according to another 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. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more 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 the 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 this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

The term “some” as used herein is defined as “none, or one, or more than one, or all.” Accordingly, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would all fall under the definition of “some.” The term “some embodiments” may refer to no embodiments or to one embodiment or to several embodiments or to all embodiments. Accordingly, the term “some embodiments” is defined as meaning “no embodiment, or one embodiment, or more than one embodiment, or all embodiments.”

The terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and does not limit, restrict, or reduce the spirit and scope of the claims or their equivalents.

More specifically, any terms used herein such as but not limited to “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and grammatical variants thereof do NOT specify an exact limitation or restriction and certainly do NOT exclude the possible addition of one or more features or elements, unless otherwise stated, and furthermore must NOT be taken to exclude the possible removal of one or more of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated with the limiting language “MUST comprise” or “NEEDS TO include.”

Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, either way, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do NOT preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language such as “there NEEDS to be one or more . . . ” or “one or more element 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 one having an ordinary skill 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 presented in the attached claims. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of illuminating one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the attached claims fulfill the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

Use of the phrases and/or terms such as 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 variants thereof do NOT necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more 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 one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or alternatively in the context of more than one embodiment, or further alternatively 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 be necessarily taken as limiting factors to the attached claims. The attached claims and their legal equivalents can be realized in the context of embodiments other than the ones used as illustrative examples in the description below.

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

The present disclosure relates to a lighting apparatus capable of accommodating a first bracket adapted to attach to a ceiling and a second bracket adapted to be suspended from the ceiling. By incorporating the detachable first bracket and second bracket, the lighting apparatus may be easily customized as per a requirement of a customer. The present disclosure provides a customizable lighting solution without a need for extensive manual labour or specialized components. The present disclosure offers enhanced flexibility, reduces resource wastage, lowers manufacturing costs, simplifies inventory management, and enhances customer satisfaction.

Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of a lighting apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The lighting apparatus100 may include a housing 102. The housing 102 may enclose and protect internal components, such as a light source (not shown), within the lighting apparatus 100. The housing 102 may be manufactured using an extrusion process which may allow for a creation of grooves or channels within the housing 102 thereby eliminating a need for separate parts. The extruded housing 102 may enhance a structural integrity of the housing 102 while providing convenient pathways for wiring or other components thereby streamlining the assembling process and reducing a complexity of the lighting apparatus 100. The housing 102 may be made up of a metal, a plastic, or a combination of both.

The housing 102 for the lighting apparatus 100 may include a pair of side walls 104. The pair of side walls 104 may provide structural support and enclosure for the internal components of the lighting apparatus 100. The pair of side walls 104 may be disposed parallel to each other. The housing 102 may include a platform 106. The platform 106 may be a horizontal slab that may be located between the pair of side walls 104 and may provide a base for the internal components of the lighting apparatus 100, such as a power regulator 108.

The housing 102 may include an end cap 110 that may be attached to an end of the housing 102 to enclose the internal components disposed within the housing 102 and provide a finished look. The end cap 110 may enhance weatherproofing thereby preventing water ingress and protecting the internal components from environmental hazards. The end cap 110 may be detachably attached to the housing 102 thereby allowing for convenient access to the internal components for maintenance or customization.

The housing 102 may also include a pair of sliders 112 that may be disposed longitudinally on an inner surface of the pair of side walls 104. The pair of sliders 112 and the platform 106 may be adapted to detachably attach the end cap 110. Further, the end cap 110 may be fastened orthogonally to a direction of insertion of the end cap 110.

The housing 102 may support the power regulator 108 adapted to mount on the platform 106. The power regulator 108 may regulate the power supply of the light source. The power regulator 108 may convert an input electrical power to an appropriate rated voltage and current of the light source thereby ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Further, the housing 102 may accommodate a mounting bracket 124 to mount a light guide panel assembly 114 ensuring that a light guide panel (LGP) 116 may be properly aligned with the light source and the housing 102. In an embodiment, a first bracket 118 may be used to attach the housing 102 to the ceiling (shown in Figure 2) or another mounting surface. The first bracket 118 may provide a secure and stable mounting thereby ensuring that the lighting apparatus 100 may be properly positioned and supported.

In one example, the light guide panel assembly 114 may include a pair of reflectors 120, a support panel 122, and the LGP 116. The support panel 122 may mount the light source and other internal components associated with the light source such as a control unit or one or more wires. The pair of reflectors 120 may be attached to opposite sides of the support panel 122. The pair of reflectors 120 may redirect or reflect the emitted light from the light source. The LGP 116 may be positioned between the pair of reflectors 120. The LGP 116 may be made from an acrylic or a polycarbonate material. The LGP 116 may have a flat and thin design. The LGP 116 may guide and distribute light emitted from the light source thereby providing a uniform illumination.

Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the lighting apparatus 100 mounted to the ceiling 202 depicting the mounting bracket 124 to hold the light guide panel (LGP) assembly 114, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The housing 102 may include the pair of walls 104 that may extend beyond the platform 106 forming two sections i.e., an upper section 204a and a lower section 204b. The upper section 204a may be located above the platform 106 and may be formed by the extension of the pair of walls 104. The upper section 204a may provide an additional space or functionality within the housing 102 for accommodating components or features of the lighting apparatus 100. The lower section 204b may be located below the platform 106. In an embodiment, the upper section 204a and the lower section 204b may have the pair of sliders 112 disposed on the pair of side walls 104.

In an embodiment, the pair of side walls 104 may be positioned parallel to each other and may have a space in between adapted to receive the first bracket 118 in the upper section 204a for mounting the housing 102 to the ceiling 202 and the mounting bracket 124 in the lower section 204b for attaching the LGP assembly 114 to the platform 106. The pair of sliders 112 disposed in the upper section 204a may be mounted on the first bracket 118. The lower section 204b may be adapted to receive the mounting bracket 124 to mount the LGP assembly 114 therewithin.

Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting bracket 124, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 illustrates a front view of the lighting apparatus 100 having the mounting bracket 124, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

In an illustrated embodiment, the mounting bracket 124 may have a base 302 and a pair of mounting flanges 304 extending orthogonally from opposite sides of the base 302. Each of the pair of mounting flanges may have a first portion 306a, a holding portion 306b, and a second portion 306c. The holding portion 306b may be positioned between the first portion 306a and the second portion 306c. The holding portion 306b may cave inwardly towards a centre of the mounting bracket 124 to form a V-shaped profile that bulges inwardly. Further, a mid-portion of the base 302 may be recessed inwardly to provide additional strength and stability to the mounting bracket 124. The second portion 306c may be inclined at an angle such that a distal end of the second portion 306c may be projected away from the center of the mounting bracket 124 to provide clearance for the LGP assembly.

The mounting bracket 124 may include at least one hole 308 for attaching the mounting bracket 124 to the platform 106 with the help of fasteners 402. In an embodiment, the mounting bracket 124 may be adapted to slidably mount the support panel 122 of the LGP assembly 114. The shape of the mounting bracket 124 may conform to the contours of the support panel 122 such that the holding portion 306b may hold a lower surface of the support panel 122.

The present disclosure discloses the mounting bracket 124 within the housing 102 that prevents dust from entering the lighting apparatus 100 as there may not be any requirement for external holes on the housing 102 to mount the LGP assembly. The present disclosure ensures a better performance and longevity of the lighting apparatus 100. Additionally, the mounting bracket 124 may make an assembly process of attaching and holding the LGP assembly 114 to the housing 102, easier and more efficient. Furthermore, a maintenance cost of the lighting apparatus 100 also decreases by employing the mounting bracket 124 within the housing 102 thereby saving time and effort. The present disclosure is user-friendly, offers a greater durability, and reduces the likelihood of component failure within the housing 102.

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 to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the forgoing 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. A mounting bracket (124) for mounting a light guide panel (LGP) assembly (114) of a lighting apparatus (100) comprising:
a base (302) adapted to be attached to a housing (102) of the lighting apparatus (100); and
a pair of mounting flanges (304) extended orthogonally from opposite sides of the base (302), each of the pair of mounting flanges (304) includes a holding portion (306b),
wherein the holding portion (306b) caves inwardly towards a center of the mounting bracket (124) and is adapted to slidably mount at least a portion of the LGP assembly (114) on an inner surface of the mounting bracket (124).

2. The mounting bracket (124) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the pair of mounting flanges (304) includes a first portion (306a) having an end attached to the base (302), the holding portion (306b) connected to another end of the first portion (306a), and the second portion (306c) attached to the holding portion (306b).

3. The mounting bracket (124) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base (302) is recessed inwardly from a mid-portion.

4. The mounting bracket (124) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base (302) is fastened to a platform (106) of the housing (102) through at least one hole (308).

5. The mounting bracket (124) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holding portion (306b) is adapted to slidably mount a support panel (122) of the LGP assembly (114).

6. The mounting bracket (124) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second portion (306c) is inclined at an angle and projected away from the center of the mounting bracket (124) to provide a clearance for the LGP assembly (114).

7. A housing (102) for a lighting apparatus (100) comprising:
a pair of side walls (104) disposed parallel to each other;
a platform (106) positioned between the pair of side walls (104); and
a mounting bracket (124) attached to a bottom surface of the platform (106), the mounting bracket (124) comprising:
a base (302) attached to the bottom surface of the platform (106); and
a pair of mounting flanges (304) extended orthogonally from opposite sides of the base (302), each of the pair of mounting flanges (304) includes a holding portion (306b),
wherein the holding portion (306b) caves inwardly towards a center of the mounting bracket (124) and is adapted to slidably mount at least a portion of a light guide panel (LGP) assembly (114).

8. The housing (102) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the LGP assembly (114) comprises:
a support panel (122) adapted to hold a light source;
a pair of reflectors (120) attached to opposite sides of the support panel (122), adapted to redirect a light emitted by the light source; and
a light guide panel (116) positioned between the pair of reflectors (120) and adapted to guide the emitted light to provide a uniform illumination.

9. The housing (102) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the mounting bracket (124) is adapted to slidably mount the support panel (122) of the LGP assembly (114).