DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a lighting apparatus and more particularly, to a lighting apparatus having a detachable lighting unit.

BACKGROUND

Lighting apparatuses such as emergency battens are quite widely used nowadays. Owing to usually large dimensions of the existing battens, they need large space for installation. Therefore, they cannot be installed in a small space and the user may have to look for alternate options for illuminating such small spaces. While there are smaller lighting apparatuses available for such purposes, they are sold in predefined shapes and the user does not have the flexibility to explore new shapes in the same unit. In case the user wishes to use a different shaped lighting apparatus, the user will have to buy a new lighting apparatus altogether, which of course is a costly proposition.

Moreover, such lighting apparatuses usually include a light source and a driver to control the operation of the light source. Both the light source and the driver form a single integrated unit. Usually, the drivers are more prone to damage, for example, owing to fluctuations in voltage. Therefore, in case of damage to any of the light source or the driver, the entire integrated unit having both the components are to be replaced by a consumer. As a result, the user does not have the option to replace only the damaged component and end up replacing the entire unit only. Moreover, it is inconvenient for the user to replace the component on his/her own, for example, due to complexities associated with constituent wiring connections. Therefore, it would need a skilled labor personnel to repair the lighting apparatus. As a result, an overall operational cost of the existing lighting apparatuses is also high.

SUMMARY

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

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus includes a base component adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface. The base component includes a slot adapted to accommodate a driver unit, and a pair of connector slots formed at a top surface of the base component. The lighting apparatus includes a detachable lighting unit adapted to be mounted on the base component through the pair of connector slots. The lighting unit includes a light source adapted to be connected to the driver unit, a diffuser disposed on the light source to diffuse the light from the light source into the surroundings, a base plate to close the diffuser from bottom such that the light source is housed in the diffuser, and a supporter removably mounted on the diffuser and adapted to be connected to the base component through the pair of connector slots.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a lighting apparatus having a detachable lighting unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the lighting apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a first base part of a base component of the lighting apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a second base part of the base component of the lighting apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a diffuser of the lighting unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a base plate of the lighting unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a supporter of the lighting unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 8 illustrates another perspective view of the lighting apparatus depicting a first light emitting surface and a second light emitting surface, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figure 9 illustrates an example U-shaped profile, an example V-shaped profile, and an example angular U-shaped profile of the lighting unit, 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. 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 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.

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 one or more features or elements, unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of one or more 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 “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 including, but not limited to, “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 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 one or more 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, 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 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.

For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

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

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a lighting apparatus 100 having a detachable lighting unit 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the lighting apparatus 100 depicting various constituent components, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the lighting apparatus 100 may include a base component 104 adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface, and the lighting unit 102 adapted to be mounted on the base component 104. The supporting surface may include, but is not limited to, a wall. In an embodiment, the lighting unit 102 may be snap-fitted into the base component 104, making it easily detachable from the base component 104.

The base component 104 may include a first base part 202 adapted to be mounted on the supporting surface. Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the first base part 202, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the first base part 202 may include a slot 302 to accommodate a driver unit 204. The lighting unit 102 may include, but is not limited to, a light source adapted to be connected to the driver unit 204. The driver unit 204 may be adapted to control the operation of the light source. The light source may include, but is not limited to, at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED). In an embodiment, the lighting unit 102 may include an LED Printed Circuit Board (PCB) having the light source.

In an embodiment, the driver unit 204 may include, but is not limited to, a processor, memory, modules, and data. The modules and the memory may be coupled to the processor. The processor can be a single processing unit or several units, all of which could include multiple computing units. The processor may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the processor is configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions and data stored in the memory.

The memory may include any non-transitory computer-readable medium known in the art including, for example, volatile memory, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) and Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), and/or non-volatile memory, such as Read-Only Memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM, flash memories, hard disks, optical disks, and magnetic tapes.

The modules, amongst other things, include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc., which perform particular tasks or implement data types. The modules may also be implemented as, signal processor(s), state machine(s), logic circuitries, and/or any other device or component that manipulate signals based on operational instructions.

Further, the modules can be implemented in hardware, instructions executed by a processing unit, or by a combination thereof. The processing unit can comprise a computer, a processor, such as the processor, a state machine, a logic array, or any other suitable devices capable of processing instructions. The processing unit can be a general-purpose processor which executes instructions to cause the general-purpose processor to perform the required tasks or, the processing unit can be dedicated to performing the required functions. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the modules may be machine-readable instructions (software) which, when executed by a processor/processing unit, perform any of the described functionalities.

Further, the base component 104 may also include a second base part 206 disposed on the first base part 202. Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the second base part 206, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4, the second base part 206 may include a pair of connector slots 402 formed at a top surface 404. The connector slots 402 may individually be referred to as 402-1 and 402-2. As would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, the number of connector slots 402 may vary in other embodiments, for example, depending on constructional and operational requirements of the lighting apparatus 100. Therefore, in other embodiments, the number of connector slots 402 may be less ore more in other embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the lighting unit 102 may be adapted to be mounted on the base component 104 through the connector slots 402. Further, the lighting unit 102 may include a diffuser 208 disposed on the light source. Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the diffuser 208, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5, the diffuser 208 may be adapted to diffuse the light from the light source into the surroundings.

The lighting unit 102 may also include a base plate 210 adapted to close the diffuser 208 from bottom. Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the base plate 210, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 2, Figure 5, and Figure 6, after the positioning of the base plate 210, the light source may be housed in the diffuser 208.

The lighting unit 102 may further include a supporter 212 removably mounted on the diffuser 208. Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of the supporter 212, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As is illustrated in the Figures 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, the profiles or shapes of the diffuser 208, base plate 210, supporter 212 correspond to each other, to form a desired profile of the lighting apparatus 100. Referring to Figure 2, Figure 5, and Figure 7, the supporter 212 may be adapted to be connected to the base component 104 through the connector slots 402.

Further, the supporter 212 may be mounted on the diffuser 208 forming a first light emitting surface and a second light emitting surface on the diffuser 208. Figure 8 illustrates another perspective view of the lighting apparatus 100 depicting the first light emitting surface 802 and the second light emitting surface 804, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, a plane of the first light emitting surface 802 is perpendicular to a plane of the second light emitting surface 804. As would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, the dimension and positioning of the first light emitting surface 802 and the second light emitting surface 804 may vary in other embodiments, for example, depending on constructional and operational features of the lighting apparatus 100 and the consequent constructional features of the supporter 212. Therefore, in other embodiments, the first light emitting surface 802 and the second light emitting surface 804 may have different construction, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, activation of the first light emitting surface 802 and the second light emitting surface 804 may be controlled through one of a physical actuator and a wirelessly connected application. The application may be installed in a communication device, for example, a smartphone of a user. The user may be able to operate the lighting apparatus 100 through the application. In an embodiment, the lighting apparatus 100 may be adapted to be operated in one of a day lamp mode, a night lamp mode, and a full light mode. In an embodiment, the first light emitting surface 802 may be activated in the day lamp mode. Further, the second light emitting surface 804 may be activated in the night lamp mode. Further, both the first light emitting surface 802 and the second light emitting surface 804 may be activated in the full light mode.

In the present embodiment, the physical actuator may include, but is not limited to, a four-step switch, wherein each step of the switch may be associated with one of the operational modes. The fourth step may be associated with an OFF operational state of the lighting apparatus 100. Further, the lighting apparatus 100 may also be wirelessly operated through the application. Therefore, the user may be able to switch between different operational modes through the application.

In an embodiment, the supporter 212 may be adapted to be pushed and slid along a longitudinal direction of the base component 104 for detaching the lighting unit 102 from the second base part 206. This would allow the user to easily detach the lighting unit 102 from the base component 104, without the need of any skilled labor personnel.

In the illustrated embodiment, the lighting unit 102 has an arcuate profile. It has rectangular shape in a cross section view along with circular shape in a plane view. Therefore, the lighting unit 102 may appear to have a semi-circular profile. The profile curvature of the lighting unit 102 may vary depending on constructional and operational parameters, for example, space constraints and structural integrity consideration. In other embodiments, the lighting unit 102 may have any other profile, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the lighting unit 102 may have one of a U-shaped profile, a V-shaped profile, and an angular U-shaped profile. Figure 9 illustrates an example U-shaped profile 902, an example V-shaped profile 904, and an example angular U-shaped profile 906 of the lighting unit 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the U-shaped profile 902, the diffuser 208, the base plate 210, and the supporter 212 may have U-shaped profiles. Similarly, for the V-shaped profile 904, the diffuser 208, the base plate 210, and the supporter 212 may have V-shaped profiles. Further, for the angular U-shaped profile, the diffuser 208, the base plate 210, and the supporter 212 may have angular U-shaped profiles.

As would be gathered, the lighting apparatus 100 of the present disclosure offers a convenient replacement of the lighting unit 102. First, the driver unit 204 and the light source are individually replaceable. Therefore, in case of damage to either the driver unit 204 or the light source, the user can replace only the damaged part and that too without the need of a skilled labor personnel. The user does not have to replace the entire lighting apparatus. This would also lead to significant reduction in the inconvenience and the operational cost associated with the lighting apparatus 100.

Further, the connection between the lighting unit 102 and the base component 104 is secure and easily removable when needed. Moreover, owing to ease of detachment and attachment of the lighting unit 102, the user can conveniently connect the lighting unit 102 of different shapes to the base component 104. This would allow the user to explore different shaped lighting unit 102 with the same base component 104 without much hassle. This would result in low operational cost of the lighting unit 102. This would further assist in improving the aesthetics of the lighting unit 102. Also, considering that the user would not require the skilled labor for these tasks, the cost associated with maintenance of the lighting apparatus 100 is also reduced. Therefore, the lighting apparatus 100 is compact, cost-effective, operation-effective, and easy to use and maintain.

While specific language has been used to describe the present subject matter, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment.
,CLAIMS:1. A lighting apparatus (100) comprising:
a base component (104) adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface, the base component (104) comprising:
a slot (302) adapted to accommodate a driver unit (204); and
a pair of connector slots (402) formed at a top surface (404) of the base component (104); and
a detachable lighting unit (102) adapted to be mounted on the base component (104) through the pair of connector slots (402), the lighting unit (102) comprising:
a light source adapted to be connected to the driver unit (204);
a diffuser (208) disposed on the light source to diffuse the light from the light source into the surroundings;
a base plate (210) to close the diffuser (208) from bottom such that the light source is housed in the diffuser (208); and
a supporter (212) removably mounted on the diffuser (208) and adapted to be connected to the base component (104) through the pair of connector slots (402).

2. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base component (104) comprising:
a first base part (202) adapted to be mounted on the supporting surface and comprising the slot (302) to accommodate the driver unit (204); and
a second base part (206) disposed on the first base part (202) and comprising the pair of connector slots (402) on the top surface (404).

3. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lighting unit (102) is snap-fitted into the base component (104).

4. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporter (212) is adapted to be pushed and slid along a longitudinal direction of the base component (104) for detaching the lighting unit (102) from the second base part (206).

5. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporter (212) is mounted on the diffuser (208) forming a first light emitting surface (802) and a second light emitting surface (804) on the diffuser (208).

6. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a plane of the first light emitting surface (802) is perpendicular to a plane of the second light emitting surface (804).

7. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein activation of the first light emitting surface (802) and the second light emitting surface (804) is controlled through one of a physical actuator and a wirelessly connected application adapted to be disposed in a communication device.

8. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first light emitting surface (802) is activated in a day lamp mode.

9. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the second light emitting surface (804) is activated in a night lamp mode.

10. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein both the first light emitting surface (802) and the second light emitting surface (804) are activated in a full light mode.

11. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source includes at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED).

12. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detachable lighting unit (102) comprising an LED Printed Circuit Board (PCB) having the light source.

13. The lighting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detachable lighting unit (102) has one of an arcuate profile, a U-shaped profile, and an angular profile.