Illumination for storage units
阅读说明:本技术 用于存储单元的照明 (Illumination for storage units ) 是由 尼古拉斯·H·威尔 迈克尔·G·金泰尔 托马斯·L·卡索夫 本·T·舒尔茨 伊桑·霍弗勒 于 2019-08-23 设计创作,主要内容包括:一种用于照亮存储单元的抽屉的照明组件,存储单元例如是壁橱或者工具箱。照明组件适于通过将照明组件联接在存储单元的可改装的或者集成的特征内的方式而联接到存储单元,以在容纳空间(例如抽屉)被打开时将光引导到或者辐射到存储单元的容纳空间内。照明组件还可以照亮存储单元的正面、侧面、下面或者周围区域。(A lighting assembly for illuminating a drawer of a storage unit, such as a closet or tool box. The lighting assembly is adapted to be coupled to the storage unit by coupling the lighting assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into the receiving space of the storage unit when the receiving space (e.g., drawer) is opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate the front, sides, underside, or surrounding areas of the storage unit.)
1. A lighting assembly for a storage unit having a receiving space with an interior, the lighting assembly comprising:
a light source adapted to be disposed in a recess of a structural feature of the memory cell and to radiate light toward an inside of the accommodating space when the light source is in an on state;
a sensor element operably coupled to the logic board and adapted to output a signal indicative of a sensed event;
a switch operably coupled to the logic board and adapted to be driven in response to the signal.
2. The lighting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the logic board is adapted to place the light source in a conducting state when the switch is actuated and the sensor element outputs a signal indicative of the sensed event.
3. The lighting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the light source is a light emitting diode.
4. The lighting assembly of claim 1, wherein the sensed event is the receiving space moving from a closed state to an open state.
5. The lighting assembly of claim 1, wherein the sensed event is a user approaching the storage unit.
6. A storage unit having a compartment with an interior, the storage unit comprising:
structural features; and
a lighting assembly, comprising:
a light source disposed in the recess of the structural feature, adapted to be in an on-state or an off-state, and adapted to radiate light towards the interior of the compartment when in the on-state;
a sensor element coupled to the storage unit and adapted to output a signal indicative of a sensed event; and the number of the first and second groups,
a switch operably coupled to the illumination assembly and the sensor element and adapted to be actuated based on the sensed event.
7. The storage unit of claim 6 wherein the structural feature is a decorative piece.
8. The storage unit of claim 6, wherein the structural feature comprises a lock.
9. The storage unit of claim 6 wherein the structural feature comprises a cover adapted to diffuse light radiated from the light source.
10. The storage unit of claim 6, wherein the storage unit is a tool storage cabinet and the compartments are drawers.
11. A system adapted to illuminate a receiving space of a storage unit, the system comprising:
a light source disposed in a recess of a structural feature of the memory cell and adapted to radiate light toward an interior of the accommodating space when in an on state;
a controller in operative communication with the light source and the power source, adapted to place the light source in an on state or an off state;
a switch disposed on the storage unit and adapted to be driven to place the light source in an on state or an off state;
a sensor element adapted to output a signal indicative of a sensed event; and
a logic board in operative communication with the controller, the switch, the sensor element, and the power source, adapted to place the light source in a conductive state when the sensor element outputs a signal indicative of the sensed event.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the sensed event is the accommodation space moving from a closed state to an open state.
13. The system of claim 11, wherein the sensor elements are an array of sensor elements and switches disposed on an interior surface of the storage unit.
14. The system of claim 11, wherein the sensed event is a user approaching the storage unit.
15. The system of claim 11, wherein the structural feature is a decorative piece.
16. A method of illuminating an interior of a receiving space of a storage unit, the method comprising:
driving a switch provided on the storage unit;
receiving, by a logic board, a first signal from a sensor element indicative of a sensed event when the receiving space moves from a closed state to an open state or from the open state to the closed state; and
based on the sensed event, outputting, by the logic board, a second signal to cause a controller to change a light source from an off state to an on state or from the on state to the off state, wherein the light source is disposed in a recess of a structural feature of the memory cell.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein receiving the first signal comprises receiving the first signal when a user approaches the storage unit.
18. The method of claim 16, wherein outputting the second signal comprises outputting the second signal when the switch is driven.
19. The method of claim 16, wherein the light source is disposed in the interior of the receiving space.
20. The method of claim 16, wherein the structural feature is a decorative piece.
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a storage unit, and more particularly, to illumination of a housing space and/or surroundings of the storage unit.
Background
Storage units are often used in places where there is light that causes the containment space (e.g., the interior of a drawer) to darken or be difficult to see. To improve visibility, an external light source (e.g., a lamp fixed to the top surface of the storage unit, or a flashlight held by a user) is generally used to illuminate the receiving space. However, this solution is cumbersome and awkward because the lamp provides an obstacle to access to the storage unit, while the flashlight traps the user's hand, which makes the task of removing or removing the object from the filing unit more difficult. In addition, the entire inside of the accommodating space is not properly illuminated due to the limitation of the lamp or a shadow generated due to the presence of a large object (a shadow that casts far from blocking the drawer).
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention generally comprises a lighting assembly integrated with a storage unit, the lighting assembly being adapted to illuminate an accommodation space of the storage unit, such as a closet or a tool box, by directing or radiating light into the accommodation space when the accommodation space is opened. The lighting assembly can be arranged inside the receiving space and/or on a trim part (trim piece) of the storage unit adjacent to the receiving space. The lighting assembly may be controlled using a plurality of switching elements, power supplies, sensors (adapted to detect a drawer opening event or other event, such as the presence of a user), communication devices (communication capabilities), and/or logic control circuitry.
In contrast to prior art solutions, embodiments of the invention described herein include a more sophisticated lighting system in which the integrated lighting assembly better illuminates the accommodation space of the storage unit. In addition, the control of the lighting assembly implemented in this manner facilitates providing more switching options and is easier to manufacture and install, as opposed to prior art solutions.
In one embodiment, the invention generally includes a lighting assembly for a storage unit having a receiving space with an interior. The lighting assembly comprises a light source adapted to be arranged in a recess of a structural feature of the storage unit and to radiate light towards the interior of the receiving space when the light source is in an on-state. The sensor element is operatively coupled to the logic board and adapted to output a signal indicative of a sensed event, and the switch is operatively coupled to the logic board and adapted to be driven in response to the signal to control the on state and the off state of the light source.
In another embodiment, the invention generally includes a storage unit having a compartment with an interior. The storage unit includes a structural feature and an illumination assembly. The lighting assembly comprises a light source disposed in the recess of the structural feature and adapted to be in an on-state or an off-state, when in the on-state, the light source radiating light towards the interior of the compartment. The lighting assembly further comprises: a sensor element coupled to the memory unit and adapted to output a signal indicative of a sensed event; a switch operatively coupled to the lighting assembly and the sensor element and adapted to be driven to control the on-state and the off-state of the light based on the sensed event.
In another embodiment, the invention generally includes a system adapted to illuminate a storage space of a storage unit. The system comprises a light source arranged in a recess of the storage unit adjacent to the structural feature of the receiving space and adapted to radiate light towards the interior of the receiving space when the light source is in an on-state. The controller is in operative communication with the light source and the power supply and is adapted to switch the light source between an on state and an off state. The switch is disposed on the storage unit and is adapted to be driven to operate the light source in an on state or an off state. The sensor element is adapted to output a signal indicative of a sensed event, the logic board is in operative communication with the controller, the switch, the sensor element and the power source, and is adapted to control the light source to be in the on state when the sensor element outputs the signal indicative of the sensed event.
In yet another embodiment, the invention generally includes a method of illuminating an interior of a receiving space of a storage unit. The method comprises the following steps: when the memory cell moves between the off state and the on state, a switch disposed on the memory cell is driven and a first signal indicative of a sensed event is received from the sensor element through the logic board. The method further comprises the following steps: based on the sensed event, outputting, by the logic board, a second signal to cause the controller to change the light source from an off state to an on state or from an on state to an off state, wherein the light source is disposed in a recess of the storage unit adjacent to the structural feature of the receiving space.
Drawings
For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the claimed subject matter, embodiments thereof are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The structure, operation, and many of the advantages of the claimed subject matter will be readily understood and appreciated upon review of the following description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front view of a lighting assembly coupled to a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a partial bottom perspective view of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 coupled to the bottom of a drawer of a storage unit.
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the lighting assembly of FIG. 1 coupled to a side of a drawer of a storage unit.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one example of a trim portion of the storage unit of FIG. 1, the trim portion adapted to be coupled to a lighting assembly.
Fig. 5 is a side view of the ornamental portion of fig. 4.
Fig. 6 is a front view showing an example of the inside of the memory cell of fig. 1.
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the interior of the storage unit shown in fig. 6.
Fig. 8 is another perspective view of the interior of the storage unit shown in fig. 6.
Fig. 9 is a simplified block diagram of one example of a lighting assembly and electronic components.
Fig. 10 is a simplified block diagram of another example of a lighting assembly and electronic components.
Fig. 11 is a simplified block diagram of another example of a lighting assembly and electronic components.
Fig. 12 is a simplified block diagram of another example of a lighting assembly and electronic components.
Detailed Description
While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated. As used herein, the term "present invention" is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather is used merely for explanatory purposes to discuss exemplary embodiments of the invention.
The present invention generally includes a lighting assembly adapted to be coupled to a storage unit by coupling the lighting assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into a receiving space of the storage unit when the receiving space (e.g., drawer) is opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate the front, sides, underside, or surrounding areas of the storage unit.
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As used herein, the term "couple" and functionally equivalent features thereof is not meant to be necessarily limited to a direct mechanical coupling of two or more components. Rather, the term "couple" and its functional equivalents are intended to mean any direct or indirect mechanical, electrical, or chemical coupling between two or more objects, features, workpieces, and/or environmental items. "coupled" is also intended to mean, in certain embodiments, that one object is integrated with another object.
The matter set forth in the foregoing description and accompanying drawings is offered by way of illustration only and not as a limitation. While particular embodiments have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects. The actual scope of protection sought is intended to be defined by the following claims when viewed in their proper perspective based on the prior art.
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