DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to the LED light panel fixtures and in particularly relates to the interlocking mechanism of the ceiling LED light pane and other light technology.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In today’s life, every person wants to decorate its office or home by using attractive LED panels or by PVC panel products. They don’t want any type of dump or any cracks on the walls or ceiling. But, currently in all kinds of ceiling panel light structures have side screws to fix the bottom panel to the main module that fitted to ceiling or wall. Often these screw heads are covered with sticker cap or other type of material to hide the screw head from the human eye. These sticker caps are visible that don’t look good.

Apart from these, there are many difficulties for fixing the bottom panel with the main module. There is needed to keep holding the bottom panel while fixing to main module so that one can apply screws. It is very difficult to hold the frame in one hand and to apply screws by another hand. In these screw system, the main issue is handing and this system is very time consuming. More manpower required to give support for huge sizes.

Progress in the field of engineering and manufacturing light emitting diodes (LEDs) has resulted in an increased interest in employing LED ceiling light panels and other decorative wall panels. Particularly, an interest exists in developing LED technology to provide energy efficient and lighting solutions that not only provide utilitarian benefits but that are also aesthetically pleasing.

The existing systems do not provide an effective interlock mechanism between the bottom panel and main module. In addition, the existing systems are difficult to handle while clamping. Therefore, there exists a need to have a better solution for interlocking the ceiling or wall light panels. A need exists for a system that is easy to handle while installing ceiling mounted product making it instant without any additional hardware item like bolt or crew.
The technical advancements disclosed by the present invention overcomes the limitations and disadvantages of existing and convention systems and methods.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to the LED light panel fixtures and in particularly relates to the interlocking mechanism of the ceiling panel product/light.

An object of the present invention is to provide interlock mechanism between bottom panel and main module.

An object of the present invention is to provide system that can easy to handle while installing ceiling mounted product making it instant without any additional hardware item like bolt or screw.

An object of the present invention is to provide system that can work for any type of shape.
According to an embodiment, an ant’s eye view states that view from the floor and bird’s eye view states that view from the ceiling. Base module is defined as the module that attaches with the ceiling and give electric connection to the face panel. Face panel is defined as the module that attaches with the base module and hides all the wire connectivity. In this present invention, base module has pipe kind of folded structure on its outer sides. The material of the base module can be PVC (poly vinyl chloride, PC, aluminum, frp or other material) which is durable. As base module is covered by the face panel that’s why base module has low color affective features. Base module is joined with the ceiling through screws or nuts. There are many holes in the base module for the wire transmission to the light source and one round shape hole is placed at the center of the base module for light source wire connection.

According to an embodiment the face panel is defined as the module that attaches with the base module by interlocking mechanism. In this present invention, face panel has pipe kind of folded structure on its inner side. The material of the face panel can be PVC (poly vinyl chloride, PC, aluminum, frp, alloy, ion, steel or other material) which is lighter in weight and high durability. Only face panel is visible for human eye that’s why face module have many color affective features and various finishes for aesthetics. All the wire is placed in between the gap of base module and face module. There are no holes present in the face module.

In an embodiment, base module and face module can be made of any kind of shape.

According to an embodiment, there are two components in the base module i.e. main module body (box type) and rectangular pipe frame structure (folded structure) where both these components can be made of single piece or two separate units joined together. Main frame is joined with the ceiling and rectangular pipe frame structure is joined with the main frame. There are also two components in the face module i.e. main frame body and rectangular pipe frame structure (folded structure) where both these components can be made of single piece or two separate units joined together. Rectangular pipe frame structure of the face module is connected with the rectangular pipe frame structure of the base module by clamp. Main frame of the face module is visible for human eye. The interlocking clamp is fixed over one of the “pipe kind of structure” of either base module’s or face module’s one on all sides. Interlocking clamp is used for joining the face module with the base module. In this present invention, interlocking mechanism is done by the flip clamp. Flip clamp is very easy to fixed or removed. Flip clamp can be used by unskilled person. The interlocking mechanism works like that a horizontal element bridges between the face module and base module’s body parts (face module and base module are in parallel) in perpendicular direction locking these two with each other. There are two positions while joining the face module to the bottom module i.e. unlocked position and locked position. When clamp is attached with only face module then position is unlocked and when clamp is attached with face module as well as the bottom module then position is turned to locked position to make the face module hold to the base module.

The face module is taken close to the base module and then both the pipe shape structure comes in parallel line (side by side alignment) where it’s possible to flip inter locking clamp from unlocked position to locked position. By this way complete assembly (bottom module with face module) is fitted to the ceiling, where gravitational force plays important role.

In an embodiment, when complete assembly is fitted to wall then those two pipe structures become in parallel line (one over another alignment), in this case the clamps are not holding the product but is only helpful in locking the face module to base module preventing face pane from falling off or coming off - in horizontal front direction restricting this movement. Those two pipe shape structures which are in parallel alignment to each other, one over another are acting as inter lock. Base module is already fitted on wall, when face module is fixed to it then the pipe shaped structure on base module holds the weight of pipe shape structure of face module.

In an exemplary embodiment, similar interlocking mechanism can be obtained by using a push – pin button system with spring or magnet components. In an implementation, the interlock mechanism involves use of a bridge type fixture which is perpendicular to the pipe type structure of product, helping them holding it together.

In an embodiment, there is no loose item in complete assembly. Clamps are already fixed with the face module. Similar interlocking mechanism can be obtained by using even loose /separate/isolated fixture to combine with the pipe shape structure forming a bright structure which is perpendicular to the pipe type structure of product, helping them holding it together.

According to an embodiment, there are two positions while fixing the face panel to the bottom module i.e. unlocked position and locked position. When clamp is attached with only face panel then position is unlocked and when clamp is attached with face panel as well as the bottom module then position is locked. In case of unlocked position, two different module are seen i.e. bottom module and face panel but in case on locked position, one complete assembly is seen.

According to an embodiment, the system comprises of the base module fixed to the ceiling surface includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the base module faces the ceiling surface and the second face opposite to the first face faces a ground. The base module comprises of a plurality of holes positioned at the sides and the centre of the base module for fixing the lighting module, wherein a plurality of wires is passed through the plurality of holes of the base module and connected to the lighting module.

The face panel connected to the base module includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the face panel overlaps the second face of the base module and the second face opposite to the first face faces the ground. The face panel overlaps with the base module by covering the second surface of the base module with the first face of the face panel. the face panel overlaps with the base module by covering the second surface of the base module with the first face of the face panel.

The at least two frames, each positioned on at least one side edge of the base module and the face panel for covering at least one side edge of the base module and the face panel and at least two interlocking clamps fixed to the base module and the face panel for connecting the base module and the face panel, wherein the at least two interlocking clamps operates in a locked positioned and an unlocked position upon rotation of each of the at least two clamps in a predefined direction at a defined angle.

The plurality of interlocking clamps is fixed to the base module and freely moves at least 180 degrees in either clock-wise or anti-clockwise direction. The plurality of interlocking clamps is positioned horizontally at zero degrees during fixation and fixed to the base module by at least one end of the interlocking clamps, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps is positioned substantially vertical from the horizontal position. The plurality of interlocking clamps moves on a direction opposite to the direction of locking the plurality of frames at an angle substantially equal to the angle of locking the plurality of frames.

To further clarify 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 FIGURES

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 shows the views of the base module of the ceiling light panel in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 shows the views of the face panel of the ceiling light panel in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 shows the schematic diagram of the interlocking mechanism of the ceiling light panel in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 shows the schematic diagram of the complete assembly of ceiling light panel in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention; and

Figure 5 illustrates a block diagram of the different components used in the system.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been 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 benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

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.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises...a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

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

The present invention generally relates to the LED light panel fixtures and in particularly relates to the interlocking mechanism for the ceiling LED light panel.

Figure 1 shows the views of the base module 102 of the ceiling light panel. Figure 3a shows the ant eye view of the base module 102 and figure 3b shows the bird eye view of the base module 102. Ant’s eye view states that view from the floor and bird’s eye view states that view from the ceiling. Base module 102 is defined as the module that attaches with the ceiling and give electric connection to the face panel 104. Face panel 104 is defined as the module that attaches with the base module 102 and hides all the wire connectivity. In this present invention, base module 102 has pipe kind of folded structure on its outer sides. The material of the base module 102 can be PVC (poly vinyl chloride, PC, aluminum, frp or other material) which is durable. As base module 102 is covered by the face panel 104 that’s why base module 102 has low color affective features. Base module 102 is joined with the ceiling through screws or nuts. There are many holes in the base module 102 for the wire transmission to the light source and one round shape hole is placed at the center of the base module 102 for light source wire connection.

Figure 2 shows the views of the face panel 104 of the ceiling light panel. Figure 3a shows the ant eye view of the face panel 104 and figure 3b shows the bird eye view of the face panel. Face panel 104 is defined as the module that attaches with the base module 102 by interlocking mechanism. In this present invention, face panel 104 has pipe kind of folded structure on its inner side. The material of the face panel 104 can be PVC (poly vinyl chloride, PC, aluminum, frp, alloy, ion, steel or other material) which is lighter in weight and high durability. Only face panel 104 is visible for human eye that’s why face panel 104 have many color affective features and various finishes for aesthetics. All the wire is placed in between the gap of base module 102 and face panel 104. There are no holes present in the face panel 104.

In an embodiment, base module 102 and face panel 104 can be made of any kind of shape.

Figure 3 shows the schematic diagram of the interlocking mechanism of the ceiling light panel. Figure 3a shows the unlock position of the light panel and figure 3b shows the lock position of the light panel. There are two components in the base module 102 i.e. main module body (box type) and rectangular pipe frame 106 structure (folded structure) where both these components can be made of single piece or two separate units joined together. Main frame 106 is joined with the ceiling and rectangular pipe frame structure is joined with the main frame 106. There are also two components in the face panel 104 i.e. main frame body and rectangular pipe frame 106 structure (folded structure) where both these components can be made of single piece or two separate units joined together. Rectangular pipe frame 106 structure of the face panel 104 is connected with the rectangular pipe frame 106 structure of the base module 102 by clamp 108. Main frame 106 of the face panel 104 is visible for human eye. The interlocking clamp 108 is fixed over one of the “pipe kind of structure” of either base module’s 102 or face panel’s 104 one on all sides. Interlocking clamp 108 is used for joining the face panel 104 with the base module 102. In this present invention, interlocking mechanism is done by the flip clamp 108. Flip clamp 108 is very easy to fixed or removed. Flip clamp 108 can be used by unskilled person. The interlocking mechanism works like that a horizontal element bridges between the face panel and base module’s 102 body parts (face panel 104 and base module 102 are in parallel) in perpendicular direction locking these two with each other. There are two positions while joining the face panel 104 to the bottom module i.e. unlocked position and locked position. When clamp 108 is attached with only face panel 104 then position is unlocked and when clamp 108 is attached with face panel as well as the bottom module then position is turned to locked position to make the face panel 104 hold to the base module 102.

The face panel 104 is taken close to the base module 102 and then both the pipe shape structure comes in parallel line (side by side alignment) where it’s possible to flip inter locking clamp 108 from unlocked position to locked position. By this way complete assembly (bottom module with face panel 104) is fitted to the ceiling, where gravitational force plays important role.

In an embodiment, when complete assembly is fitted to wall then those two pipe structures become in parallel line (one over another alignment), in this case the clamps 108 are not holding the product but is only helpful in locking the face panel 104 to base module 102 preventing face pane from falling off or coming off - in horizontal front direction restricting this movement. Those two pipe shape structures which are in parallel alignment to each other, one over another are acting as inter lock. Base module 102 is already fitted on wall, when face panel 104 is fixed to it then the pipe shaped structure on base module 102 holds the weight of pipe shape structure of face panel 104.

In an exemplary embodiment, similar interlocking mechanism can be obtained by using a push – pin button system with spring or magnet components. In an implementation, the interlock mechanism involves use of a bridge type fixture which is perpendicular to the pipe type structure of product, helping them holding it together.

In an embodiment, there is no loose item in complete assembly. Clamps 108 are already fixed with the face panel 104. Similar interlocking mechanism can be obtained by using even loose /separate/isolated fixture to combine with the pipe shape structure forming a bright structure which is perpendicular to the pipe type structure of product, helping them holding it together.

Figure 4 shows the schematic diagram of the complete assembly of ceiling light panel. Figure 4a shows the schematic diagram of the unlocked light panel and figure 4b shows the schematic diagram of the locked light panel. There are two positions while fixing the face panel 104 to the bottom module i.e. unlocked position and locked position. When clamp 108 is attached with only face panel 104 then position is unlocked and when clamp 108 is attached with face panel 104 as well as the bottom module then position is locked. In case of unlocked position, two different module are seen i.e. bottom module and face panel 104 but in case on locked position, one complete assembly is seen.

Figure 5 illustrates a block diagram of the different components used in the system.
The system comprises of the base module 102 fixed to the ceiling surface includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the base module 102 faces the ceiling surface and the second face opposite to the first face faces a ground. The base module 102 comprises of a plurality of holes positioned at the sides and the centre of the base module 102 for fixing the lighting module, wherein a plurality of wires is passed through the plurality of holes of the base module 102 and connected to the lighting module.

The face panel 104 connected to the base module 102 includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the face panel 104 overlaps the second face of the base module 102 and the second face opposite to the first face faces the ground. The face panel 104 overlaps with the base module 102 by covering the second surface of the base module 102 with the first face of the face panel 104. The face panel 104 overlaps with the base module 102 by covering the second surface of the base module 102 with the first face of the face panel 104.

The at least two frames 106, each positioned on at least one side edge of the base module 102 and the face panel 104 for covering at least one side edge of the base module 102 and the face panel 104 and at least two interlocking clamps 108 fixed to the base module 102 and the face panel for connecting the base module 102 and the face panel 104, wherein the at least two interlocking clamps 108 operates in a locked positioned and an unlocked position upon rotation of each of the at least two clamps 108 in a predefined direction at a defined angle.

The plurality of interlocking clamps 108 is fixed to the base module 102 and freely moves at least 180 degrees in either clock-wise or anti-clockwise direction. The plurality of interlocking clamps 108 is positioned horizontally at zero degrees during fixation and fixed to the base module 102 by at least one end of the interlocking clamps 108, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 is positioned substantially vertical from the horizontal position. The plurality of interlocking clamps 108 moves on a direction opposite to the direction of locking the plurality of frames 106 at an angle substantially equal to the angle of locking the plurality of frames 106.
According to an alternate embodiment, the degree for movement of the clamps 108 to lock or unlock the at least two frames 106 may vary.

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. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or component of any or all the claims.
,CLAIMS:1. A system for fixing a lighting module to a ceiling surface, the system comprises of:
a base module 102 fixed to the ceiling surface includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the base module 102 faces the ceiling surface and the second face opposite to the first face faces a ground;

a face panel 104 connected to the base module 102 includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the face panel 104 overlaps the second face of the base module 102 and the second face opposite to the first face faces the ground;

at least two frames 106, each positioned on at least one side edge of the base module 102 and the face panel 104 for covering at least one side edge of the base module 102 and the face panel 104; and

at least two interlocking clamps 108 fixed to the base module 102 and the face panel 104 for connecting the base module 102 and the face panel, wherein the at least two interlocking clamps 108 operates in a locked positioned and an unlocked position upon rotation of each of the at least two interlocking clamps 108 in a predefined direction at a defined angle.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base module 102 comprises of a plurality of holes positioned at the sides and the centre of the base module 102 for fixing the lighting module, wherein a plurality of wires is passed through the plurality of holes of the base module 102 and connected to the lighting module.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the face panel 104 overlaps with the base module 102 by covering the second surface of the base module 102 with the first face of the face panel 104.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the at least two plurality of frames 106 covers the sides of the base module 102 and the face panel 104, wherein each of the at least two plurality of frames 106 are connected to each other using the interlocking clamps 108.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 is fixed to the base module 102 and freely moves at least 180 degrees in either clock-wise or anti-clockwise direction.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 is positioned horizontally at zero degrees during fixation and fixed to the base module 102 by at least one end of the interlocking clamps, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 is positioned substantially vertical from the horizontal position.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 moves on at least one side along the plurality of interconnected frames 106 at an angle of at least 45 degrees forming an arc in order to lock the plurality of frames 106, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 moves in a first direction for locking the plurality of frames 106.

8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of interlocking clamps 108 moves on a direction opposite to the direction of locking the plurality of frames 106 at an angle substantially equal to the angle of locking the plurality of frames 106.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dimension of the plurality of frames 106 is substantially equal to the dimension of the base module 102 and the face panel 104.