Multifunctional Solar LED Garden Lamp with Detachable Lantern Body

The problem

Most solar garden lights are single-purpose fixtures. They stand in the yard all day and night, but if a storm approaches, they must be stored inside separately, or if you want to move the light to a patio table or take it camping, you cannot because the battery and solar panel are permanently housed together in a small unit. Additionally, fixed solar panels often fail to capture optimal sunlight due to changing angles throughout the day, leading to inefficient charging. Users typically need two different products: a stationary garden stake light and a portable rechargeable lantern, which increases cost and storage space.

The solution

1. Charging Seat Structure: The base consists of a charging seat (1) with a middle matching cavity (3) designed to hold the LED lamp main body (2). A light outlet (4) is positioned on the wall outside the cavity to emit light when the body is docked.
2. Universal Head and Solar Module: One end of the charging seat features a universal head (65). Attached to this is a solar module (5) comprising traction rods (9), springs (66), and rotary joints (10). These joints connect to fixed brackets (11) holding solar cell panels (12).
3. Adjustability Mechanism: The solar panels can be adjusted via the rotary joints within U-shaped grooves (13), allowing the angle of the panels to change relative to the sun. Clamping grooves (14) secure the joint positions.
4. Magnetic Attachment System: The LED body attaches to the seat using a magnetic attraction separation mechanism. This includes bevel gears (15, 16), driving gears (18), and swinging rods (17) inside the seat’s end part.
5. Sensor Integration: An integrated sensor (6) is mounted on the side wall of the charging seat, working with internal power supplies (7) and control boards (8) to manage operation.
6. Dual Functionality: When docked, the device acts as a garden light powered by the solar head. When the swinging rods disengage the magnets, the LED body can be lifted out and used independently as a lantern.

Who it is for

• Outdoor Lighting Brands: Companies looking to differentiate their solar product lines with dual-use functionality (garden + portable).
• Camping and Hiking Gear Retailers: Sellers who can market this as both a campsite perimeter light and a personal tent lantern.
• Emergency Preparedness Suppliers: Distributors offering home backup lighting solutions that charge automatically in the yard but store indoors easily.
• Garden Center Chains: Retailers selling decorative path lights that offer added value through portability and adjustable solar efficiency.

How it works

The main parts

Operating Steps

1. Docking: Insert the LED lamp body (2) into the matching cavity (3) of the charging seat (1). The magnetic attraction device (27) engages with the body’s metal interface.
2. Locking: The swinging rods (17) extend into slots (28) on the universal head/seat interface, stabilized by the bevel gear system (15, 16), ensuring the connection is secure against wind or vibration.
3. Adjustment: Manipulate the rotary joints (10) to tilt the solar panels (12) toward the sun. The spring (66) and traction rod (9) provide tension and support.
4. Charging: Sunlight hits the panels (12), generating current managed by the control board (8) and stored in the power supply (7).
5. Detachment: To use as a lantern, release the mechanical lock (via specific interaction not fully detailed in claims but implied by “separation mechanism”), lift the LED body (2) out of the cavity (3).
6. Portable Use: Carry the detached LED body (2) independently. It operates on its own battery, controlled by the integrated sensor (6) or manual switch.

Applications

Backyard Path Lighting

Users install multiple units along walkways. During the day, the adjustable solar heads maximize charging. At night, they function as standard path lights. If guests arrive, the host can detach several bodies to create ambient lighting on tables or patios without moving the heavy bases.

Camping and Outdoor Events

Campers leave the bases anchored in the ground to charge throughout the day. In the evening, they detach the LED bodies to hang inside tents or carry on hikes. This reduces the weight carried into the campsite initially, as only the lightweight lanterns are moved.

Emergency Home Backup

Homeowners place these in gardens year-round. In case of a power outage, the units are already charged. Residents can quickly grab the LED bodies to illuminate hallways or rooms indoors, then return them to the bases when power is restored for recharging.

Agricultural or Farm Perimeters

Farm managers use these for security lighting around barns or fences. The motion-sensing capability (implied by integrated sensor) saves battery life. Workers can detach a light to inspect livestock or equipment in dark corners, carrying the portable unit back to the station afterward.

Where it is less suitable

• High-Wind Coastal Areas: While the magnetic lock is robust, extremely high winds might stress the adjustable solar head if not properly angled or locked tight.
• Heavy Industrial Sites: The plastic/lightweight construction typical of consumer garden lamps may not withstand harsh industrial environments compared to ruggedized metal fixtures.
• Permanent Indoor Installation: Since the solar component requires sunlight, this device is inefficient if the base is kept indoors permanently; it is designed for outdoor docking.