Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a light-fitting device and particularly to a ceiling light-fitting device.
Description of Related Art
[002] Innovations in the field of lighting technology have seen remarkable advancements, yet an installation and a maintenance of ceiling lights continue to present challenges. The traditional shape of a bulb, often spherical or cylindrical, has contributed to difficulties in handling and installation. This standard shape necessitates precision in matching a height of the bulb with a holder that leads to frustrations when attempting to align and secure the bulb properly.
[003] Manual adjustments are typically required to rotate the bulb into the designated position within the holder, a process that can be cumbersome and imprecise. Existing practices rely heavily on physical manipulation, and even cause a strain or a discomfort for individuals attempting to install or replace the bulbs, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
[004] Safety concerns loom large in these practices, as individuals often resort to using ladders, scaffolding, or improvised platforms to access ceiling fixtures. Such methods not only pose risks but also lead to inefficiencies, requiring additional time and effort for installation or maintenance. Moreover, the challenges of matching the bulb's height to the holder persist, making the process prone to errors and requiring repeated adjustments.
[005] The prevailing methods for installing and replacing the ceiling bulbs have been rooted in physical dexterity, often disregarding ergonomic considerations and efficiency. These issues highlight the need for innovative solutions that address the complexities and safety concerns associated with traditional lighting fixture maintenance methods.
[006] WO2011013888A1 discloses a ‘Ceiling-embedded type lighting device’. However, the solution proposed by the aforementioned art is high in cost and complexity.
[007] KR101417562B1 discloses an ‘Illumination apparatus’. However, the solution proposed by the aforementioned art is high in cost and complexity.
[008] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced ceiling light-fitting device that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[009] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may provide a ceiling light-fitting device. The device comprising: claws arranged on a proximal end of the device and adapted to grip the ceiling light using an arrangement of a first motor and a gear set. The first motor is adapted to cause an expansion and contraction of the claws upon receiving a first actuation signal from a first switch. The device further comprising: an extender connected to the claws and in an operative arrangement with a second motor that causes a clockwise and an anti-clockwise rotation of the extender upon receiving a second actuation signal from a second switch. The device further comprising: a handle adapted to receive a portion of the extender such that the extender is elongated telescopically to match a required height. The device further comprising: a control unit arranged inside the handle and communicatively connected to the first switch and the second switch. The control unit is configured to: detect a reception of the first actuation signal from the first switch to actuate the first motor; actuate the first motor to enable the claws to grip the ceiling light using the gear set; detect the reception of the second actuation signal from the second switch to actuate the second motor; and actuate the second motor to enable the clockwise and the anti-clockwise rotation of the extender.
[0010] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may further provide a method for an installation and/or an uninstallation of a ceiling light using a ceiling light-fitting device. The method comprising steps of: detecting a reception of a first actuation signal from a first switch to actuate a first motor; actuating the first motor to enable claws to grip the ceiling light using a gear set; detecting a reception of a second actuation signal from a second switch to actuate a second motor; and actuating the second motor to enable a clockwise and an anti-clockwise rotation of an extender.
[0011] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a ceiling light-fitting device.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a ceiling light-fitting device that enhances user convenience.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a ceiling light-fitting device that minimizes physical strain.
[0014] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a ceiling light-fitting device that increases precision and enhances safety.
[0015] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a ceiling light-fitting device that incurs low cost.
[0016] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a ceiling light-fitting device that needs low maintenance.
[0017] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0018] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a ceiling light-fitting device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a control unit of the ceiling light-fitting device, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0022] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for an installation and/or an uninstallation of a ceiling light using the ceiling light-fitting device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0025] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0026] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a ceiling light-fitting device 100 (hereinafter referred to as the device 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the device 100 may be adapted for an installation and/or an uninstallation of a ceiling light. The device 100 may be used for a replacement of the ceiling light that may be mounted beyond an easy-reachable height of a user, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] According to embodiments of the present invention, the ceiling light may be, but not limited to, a tube light, a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL), a sodium lamp, a halogen lamp, an iodide lamp, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ceiling light may be a light bulb. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the ceiling light, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the device 100 may be utilized in facilities such as, but not limited to, a factory, a warehouse, a hall, an auditorium, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any facilities with high ceilings where the device 100 may be utilized, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] According to embodiments of the present invention, the device 100 may comprise claws 102a-102b (hereinafter referred individually to as a first claw 102a and a second claw 102b , and collectively referred to as the claws 102), a first motor 104, a gear set 106a-106d (hereinafter referred individually to as a first linear gear 106a, a second linear gear 106b, a first circular gear 106c, a second circular gear 106d, and collectively referred to as the gear set 106), a first switch 108, an extender 110, a second motor 112, a second switch 114, a handle 116, a control unit 118, and a battery 120.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the claws 102 may be the first claw 102a and the second claw 102b. The claws 102 may be arranged on a proximal end of the device 100. The claws 102 may be adapted to grip the ceiling light using an arrangement of the first motor 104 and the gear set 106, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first motor 104 may be adapted to cause an expansion and contraction of the claws 102 upon receiving a first actuation signal from the first switch 108. The first motor 104 may perform the expansion and contraction of the claws 102 using the gear set 106, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the first motor 104 may be, but not limited to, a servo motor, a Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motor, an Alternating Current (AC) motor, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first motor 104 may be a stepper motor driven using a driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the first motor 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the gear set 106 may comprise the first linear gear 106a, the second linear gear 106b, the first circular gear 106c, and the second circular gear 106d. The first linear gear 106a may be coupled with the first circular gear 106c, and the second linear gear 106b may be coupled with the second circular gear 106d. The coupling may be conducted using a saw tooth interlocking mechanism.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first motor 104 may rotate the first circular gear 106c and the second circular gear 106d. The rotation of the first circular gear 106c and the second circular gear 106d may be induced in the first linear gear 106a and the second linear gear 106b as linear motion. This linear motion in the first linear gear 106a and the second linear gear 106b may enable the claw to grip the ceiling light.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first switch 108 may activated by the user. Upon activation of the first switch 108, the control unit 118 may transmit the first actuation signal to the driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D of the first motor 104, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, upon receipt of the first actuation signal the first motor 104 may cause an expansion and contraction of the claws 102.
[0035] According to embodiments of the present invention, the first switch 108 may be an electronic button such as, but not limited to, a push button, a selector button, a limit button, a proximity button, a pressure button, a speed button, a temperature button, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the electronic button that may be used as the first switch 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the extender 110 may be connected to the claws 102 and in an operative arrangement with the second motor 112. The extender 110 may be elongated telescopically to match a required height for the installation and/or the uninstallation or replacement of the ceiling light, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, that second motor 112 may be adapted to cause a clockwise and an anti-clockwise rotation of the extender 110 upon receiving a second actuation signal from the second switch 114. According to embodiments of the present invention, the second motor 112 may be, but not limited to, the servo motor, the Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motor, the Alternating Current (AC) motor, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second motor 112 may be the stepper motor driven using the driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the second motor 112, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second switch 114 may activated by the user. Upon activation of the second switch 114, the control unit 118 may transmit the second actuation signal to the driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D of the second motor 112, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, upon receipt of the second actuation signal the second motor 112 may cause the clockwise and the anti-clockwise rotation of the extender 110. According to embodiments of the present invention, the second switch 114 may be the electronic button such as, but not limited to, the push button, the selector button, the limit button, the proximity button, the pressure button, the speed button, the temperature button, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the electronic button that may be used as the second switch 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle 116 may be adapted to receive a portion of the extender 110. In another embodiment of the present invention, the handle 116 may be adapted to enable the user to grip the device 100 while in operation. According to embodiments of the present invention, the handle 116 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a rubber material, a wooden material, a ceramic material, a plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the construction of the handle 116, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 118 may be arranged inside the handle 116. In another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 118 may be connected to the first switch 108 and the second switch 114. The control unit 118 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the device 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 118 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 118 may be an Arduino Nano. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the control unit 118 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 118 may further be explained in conjunction with FIG. 2.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 120 may be arranged inside the handle 116 of the device 100. In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 120 may be adapted to supply operational power to the first motor 104, the second motor 112, and the control unit 118. In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 120 may be user-replaceable. In another embodiment of the present invention, the battery 120 may be non-user replaceable.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the operational power may be supplied from a rechargeable battery. In another embodiment of the present invention, the operational power may be supplied from a non-rechargeable battery. According to embodiments of the present invention, the battery 120 for the operational power supply may be of any composition such as, but not limited to, a Nickel-Cadmium battery, a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery, a Zinc-Carbon battery, a Lithium-Ion battery, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the battery 120 for the operational power supply, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0043] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the control unit 118 of the device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 118 may comprise the computer-executable instructions in form of programming modules such as an activation module 200, a data reception module 202, and an actuation module 204.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, the activation module 200 may be configured to activate all the components of the device 100. The activation module 200 may only activate the components of the device 100 when the battery 120 may be able to supply the required operational power to the components of the device 100, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data reception module 202 may be configured to detect a reception of the first actuation signal from the first switch 108 to actuate the first motor 104. Upon detection of the reception of the first actuation signal from the first switch 108, the data reception module 202 may transmit a first actuation signal to the actuation module 204.
[0046] In another embodiment of the present invention, the data reception module 202 may be configured to detect the reception of the second actuation signal from the second switch 114 to actuate the second motor 112. Upon detection of the reception of the second actuation signal from the second switch 114, the data reception module 202 may transmit a second actuation signal to the actuation module 204.
[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the actuation module 204 may be activated upon receipt of the first actuation signal from the data reception module 202. The actuation module 204 may be configured to actuate the first motor 104 to enable the claws 102 to grip the ceiling light using the gear set 106, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0048] In another embodiment of the present invention, the actuation module 204 may be activated upon receipt of the second actuation signal from the data reception module 202. The actuation module 204 may be configured to actuate the second motor 112 to enable the clockwise and the anti-clockwise rotation of the extender 110, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0049] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for the installation and/or the uninstallation of the ceiling light using the device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0050] At step 302, the device 100 may enable the user to elongate the extender 110 telescopically to match the required height.
[0051] At step 304, the device 100 may enable the user to activate the first switch 108.
[0052] At step 306, the device 100 may detect the reception of the first actuation signal from the first switch 108 to actuate the first motor 104. If the reception of the first actuation signal is detected, then the method 300 may proceed to a step 308. Otherwise, the method 300 may revert to the step 304.
[0053] At step 308, the device 100 may actuate the first motor 104 to enable the claws 102 to grip the ceiling light using the gear set 106.
[0054] At step 310, the device 100 may enable the user to activate the second switch 114.
[0055] At step 312, the device 100 may detect the reception of the second actuation signal from the second switch 114 to actuate the second motor 112. If the reception of the second actuation signal is detected, then the method 300 may proceed to a step 314. Otherwise, the method 300 may revert to the step 310.
[0056] At step 314, the device 100 may actuate the second motor 112 to enable the clockwise and the anti-clockwise rotation of the extender 110.
[0057] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0058] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A ceiling light-fitting device (100), characterized in that the device (100) comprising:
claws (102a-102b) arranged on a proximal end on the device (100) and adapted to grip a ceiling light using an arrangement of a first motor (104) and a gear set (106a-106d), wherein the first motor (104) is adapted to cause an expansion and contraction of the claws (102a-102b) upon receiving a first actuation signal from a first switch (108);
an extender (110) connected to the claws (102a-102b) and in an operative arrangement with a second motor (112) that causes a clockwise and an anti-clockwise rotation of the extender (110) upon receiving a second actuation signal from a second switch (114);
a handle (116) adapted to receive a portion of the extender (110) such that the extender (110) is elongated telescopically to match a required height; and
a control unit (118) arranged inside the handle (116) and communicatively connected to the first switch (108) and the second switch (114), and configured to:
detect a reception of the first actuation signal from the first switch (108) to actuate the first motor (104);
actuate the first motor (104) to enable the claws (102a-102b) to grip the ceiling light using the gear set (106a-106d);
detect the reception of the second actuation signal from the second switch (114) to actuate the second motor (112); and
actuate the second motor (112) to enable the clockwise and the anti-clockwise rotation of the extender (110).
2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gear set (106a-106d) comprises linear gears (106a-106b) and circular gears (106c-106d) cross-connected using a saw tooth interlocking mechanism.
3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first motor (104) is a stepper motor driven using a driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D.
4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second motor (112) is a stepper motor driven using the driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D.
5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (118) is an Arduino Nano.
6. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a battery (120) to supply an operational power to the first motor (104), the second motor (112), and the control unit (118).
7. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a handle (116) that is adapted to enable a user to grip the device (100) while in operation.
8. A method (300) for an installation and/or an uninstallation of a ceiling light using a ceiling light-fitting device (100), the method (300) characterized by steps of:
detecting a reception of a first actuation signal from a first switch (108) to actuate a first motor (104);
actuating the first motor (104) to enable claws (102a-102b) to grip the ceiling light using a gear set (106a-106d);
detecting a reception of a second actuation signal from a second switch (114) to actuate a second motor (112); and
actuating the second motor (112) to enable a clockwise and an anti-clockwise rotation of an extender (110).
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first motor (104) is a stepper motor driven using a driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second motor (112) is the stepper motor driven using a driver Integrated Circuit (IC) L293D.
Date: February 20, 2024
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)