DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to lighting assemblies, and more particularly to a lighting assembly having a mounting member.

BACKGROUND

Generally, lighting assemblies such as down lights are installed in various places such as residential buildings and commercial buildings. The down lights are directly installed onto a wall or ceiling of the building. An existing down light includes a heat sink, a lens, a reflector, a bracket, a bracket holder, and a metallic plate. Herein, the bracket holder is adapted to support the bracket and the heat sink.

Currently, the metallic plate is employed to support a pair of mounting springs to hold the down light into a cavity in the ceiling or the wall. The implementation of the metallic plate increases the number of components and adds an additional step in the installation of the down light which increases the installation time and effort. This further increases the number of the overall cost associated with the installation of the down light. Moreover, the existing down light includes a separate holder to support the lens, which also increases the time and effort required in the installation and/or assembly of the existing down light.

Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, it is desirable to provide a lighting assembly that can eliminate one or more of the above-mentioned problems associated with the existing art.

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 member for a lighting assembly. The mounting member may include a body and a pair of supporting members. The body may be adapted to secure a lens and a heat sink of the lighting assembly. The pair of supporting members extend from the body. The pair of supporting members may be adapted to hold a pair of brackets and a pair of mounting springs to mount the lighting assembly onto an installation platform.

Further, the present disclosure relates to a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly may include a light source, a lens, a heat sink, and a mounting member. The light source may be adapted to generate an illumination. The lens may be positioned in front of the light source and adapted to transmit the illumination received from the light source. The heat sink may be positioned behind the light source and adapted to dissipate a heat generated during the operation of the light source. The mounting member may be adapted to support the lens and the heat sink. The mounting member may include a body and a pair of supporting members. The body may be adapted to secure a lens and a heat sink of the lighting assembly. The pair of supporting members extend from the body. The pair of supporting members may be adapted to hold a pair of brackets and a pair of mounting springs to mount the lighting assembly onto an installation platform.

The mounting member of the present disclosure facilitates the holding of the mounting springs and the brackets. Thus, the implementation of the mounting member eliminates the usage of a separate metallic plate for holding the mounting springs, which reduces the number of parts and steps involved in the assembly of the lighting assembly. This reduces the time and effort associated with the installation of the lighting assembly, which lowers the overall installation cost. Further, the implementation of the mounting member reduces the overall weight of the lighting assembly, such that the light assembly may be easily handled by an operator during the installation. Moreover, the elimination of the separate metallic plate saves the overall material required for the manufacturing of the mounting member.

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 assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a mounting member of the lighting assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the mounting member of the lighting assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the mounting member of the lighting 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 disclosure 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 disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of a lighting assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 1, the lighting assembly 100 may be installed in residential and commercial buildings to provide illumination. In an embodiment, the lighting assembly 100 may be embodied as a down lighting assembly 100 which may be installed on an installation platform such as a wall or ceiling of the building via a surface mounting. In an embodiment, the multiple lighting assemblies may be installed in a continuous manner, such that continuous illumination may be achieved throughout a certain length of the building.

In an embodiment, the lighting assembly 100 may include, but is not limited to, a light source 102, a lens 104, a lens holder 106, a heat sink 108, a mounting member 110, a pair of brackets 112, a pair of mounting springs 114, a reflector 116, a ceiling ring 118, and a pair of clips 120. The light source 102 may be adapted to generate illumination. In an embodiment, the light source 102 may be embodied as a Chip-On-Board (COB) which includes multiple Light-Emitting Diode (LED) chips mounted on a thermally efficient substrate placed below a uniform phosphor coating. Herein, a COB holder 107 may be adapted to accommodate the COB.

In an embodiment, the heat sink 108 may be positioned behind the light source 102. The heat sink 108 may be adapted to dissipate a heat generated during the operation of the light source 102. Further, the lens 104 may be positioned in front of the light source 102. The lens 104 may be adapted to transmit the illumination received from the light source 102, such that the transmitted illumination may be dispersed through the reflector 116. Herein, the lens holder 106 may be adapted to hold and/or secure the lens 104.

The ceiling ring 118 may be adapted to align with the surface of the ceiling and/or the wall to mount the lighting assembly 100. The ceiling ring 118 may be coupled with the mounting member 110 via the pair brackets 112. Herein, an end of each bracket 112 may be coupled with the mounting member 110 and another end may be coupled with the ceiling ring 118. In an embodiment, each bracket 112 may be coupled with the ceiling ring 118 and the mounting member 110 via a plurality of fasteners 122.

The pair of mounting springs 114 may be adapted to engage with the ceiling and/or the wall to mount the lighting assembly 100. The implementation of mounting springs 114 provides an easy installation/mounting of the lighting assembly 100. Further, the pair of clips 120 may be adapted to facilitate the installation/mounting of the lighting assembly 100 onto the ceiling and/or the wall.

The mounting member 110 may be adapted to support the lens 104 and the heat sink 108. Herein, the implementation of the mounting member 110 may be responsible for the mounting of the pair of brackets 112, the lens 104, and the pair of mounting springs 114 without any metallic plate. Thus, the mounting member 110 makes the assembly of the lighting assembly 100 easy and quick. Constructional and functional details of the mounting member 110 are explained in the subsequent paragraphs with reference to Figures 2-4.

Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting member 110 of the lighting assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates a top view of the mounting member 110 of the lighting assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the mounting member 110 of the lighting assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, the mounting member 110 may be adapted to support the lens 104 and the heat sink 108. In an embodiment, the mounting member 110 may be referred to as the lens 104 and bracket holder, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the mounting member 110 may be formed of Polycarbonate material, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. use of polycarbonate reduces the overall manufacturing cost of the lighting assembly 100 and reduces the overall weight of the lighting assembly 100. In another embodiment, the mounting member 110 may be formed of a metallic material, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The mounting member 110 may include, but is not limited to, a body 124 and a pair of supporting members 126. The body 124 may be adapted to support a pair of brackets 112 and a pair of mounting springs 114 to secure the lens 104 and the heat sink 108 of the lighting assembly 100. The body 124 may be positioned adjacent to the lens 104. In an embodiment, the body 124 may be positioned in front of the lens 104.

The body 124 defines a hollow cavity 128 adapted to facilitate the transmission of the illumination passed through the lens 104. Herein, the body 124 defines a rim 129 formed along an external periphery of the body 124 and adapted to secure the lens 104 of the lighting assembly 100. In a non-limiting embodiment, the body 124 has a cylindrical profile, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the body 124 may have any shape and/or profile.

The pair of supporting members 126 extend from the body 124. In an embodiment, the pair of supporting members 126 extend from the body 124 in a parallel orientation, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The pair of supporting members 126 may be extended from the opposite edges of the body 124. The pair of supporting members 126 may be adapted to hold to mount the lighting assembly 100 onto an installation platform. In an embodiment, each supporting member 126 may include a slot 130 adapted to hold a mounting spring from among the pair of mounting springs 114, for mounting the lighting assembly 100 onto an installation platform.

Herein, each supporting member 126 may include a plurality of first holes 132 formed on the edge of each supporting member 126. Further, each bracket 112 may include a plurality of second holes 134 adapted to be aligned with the plurality of first holes 132, such that the plurality of fasteners 122 is tightened in the plurality of first holes 132 and the second holes 134 to hold the bracket with each supporting member 126. In an embodiment, the plurality of fasteners 122 may be embodied as a plurality of screws 122, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The lighting assembly 100 of the present disclosure includes the mounting member 110 that facilitates the holding of the mounting springs 114 and the brackets 112. Thus, the implementation of the mounting member 110 eliminates the usage of a separate metallic plate for holding the mounting springs 114, which reduces the number of parts and steps involved in the assembly of the lighting assembly 100. This reduces the time and effort associated with the installation of the lighting assembly 100, which lowers the overall installation cost.

Further, the implementation of the mounting member 110 reduces the overall weight of the lighting assembly 100, such that the light assembly may be easily handled by an operator during the installation. Moreover, the elimination of the separate metallic plate saves the overall material required for the manufacturing of the mounting member 110.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one 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.

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 member (110) for a lighting assembly (100), comprising:
a body (124) adapted to secure a lens (104) and a heat sink (108) of the lighting assembly (100); and
a pair of supporting members (126) extending from the body (124) and adapted to hold a pair of brackets (112) and a pair of mounting springs (114) to mount the lighting assembly (100) onto an installation platform.

2. The mounting member (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each supporting member (126) comprises a slot (130) adapted to hold a mounting spring (114) from among the pair of mounting springs (114), for mounting the lighting assembly (100) onto an installation platform.

3. The mounting member (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
each supporting member (126) comprises a plurality of first holes (132) formed on the edge of each supporting member (126); and
each bracket comprises a plurality of second holes (134) adapted to be aligned with the plurality of first holes (132), such that a plurality of fasteners is tightened in the plurality of first holes (132) and the second holes (134) to hold the bracket with each supporting member (126).

4. The mounting member (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body (124) has a cylindrical profile.

5. The mounting member (110) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the body (124) defines a rim (129) formed along an external periphery of the body (124) and adapted to secure the lens (104) of the lighting assembly (100).

6. A lighting assembly (100), comprising:
a light source adapted to generate an illumination;
a lens (104) positioned in front of the light source and adapted to transmit the illumination received from the light source;
a heat sink (108) positioned behind the light source and adapted to dissipate a heat generated during the operation of the light source; and
a mounting member (110) adapted to support the lens (104) and the heat sink (108), the mounting member (110) comprises:
a body (124) adapted to secure the lens (104) and the heat sink (108) of the lighting assembly (100); and
a pair of supporting members (126) extending from the body (124) and adapted to hold a pair of brackets (112) and a pair of mounting springs (114) to mount the lighting assembly (100) onto an installation platform.

7. The lighting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each supporting member (126) comprises a slot (130) adapted to hold a mounting spring (114) from among the pair of mounting springs (114), for mounting the lighting assembly (100) onto an installation platform.

8. The lighting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein:
each supporting member (126) comprises a plurality of first holes (132) formed on the edge of each supporting member (126); and
each bracket comprises a plurality of second holes (134) adapted to be aligned with the plurality of first holes (132), such that a plurality of fasteners is tightened in the plurality of first holes (132) and the second holes (134) to hold the bracket with each supporting member (126).

9. The lighting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the body (124) has a cylindrical profile.

10. The lighting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the body (124) defines a rim (129) formed along an external periphery of the body (124) and adapted to secure the lens (104) of the lighting assembly (100).