Reflector, supporting structure for reflector and lighting device

A lighting device comprising:

• a funnel-shaped reflector, the funnel-shaped reflector comprising:
• a plurality of first rods,
• a flexible material attached to the plurality of first rods, and
• a plurality of first connectors, wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is attached to the reflector at a position adjacent to one of the plurality of first rods;
• and
• a supporting structure configured to support at least one light source, the supporting structure comprising:
• at least one socket, and
• a plurality of second rods,
• wherein each of the plurality of second rods has a first end and a second end;
• wherein the first end of each of the plurality of second rods is attached to the at least one socket;
• wherein the second end of each of the plurality of second rods is releasably connected to a corresponding one of the first connectors;
• wherein a position where the second end of the second rod is connected to the first connector is adjustable in a direction of extension of the first rod;
• wherein the supporting structure has a central axis;
• wherein each of the plurality of second rods extend away from the central axis;
• wherein the second ends of the plurality of second rods are distributed around the central axis;
• wherein the second ends of the plurality of second rods are distributed around the central axis;
• wherein the plurality of the second rods includes at least one pivotable rod, and
• wherein the first end of the at least one pivotable rod is hinged to the at least one socket such that the pivotable rod is pivotable relative to the at least one socket in a circumferential direction about the central axis.

A lighting device comprising:

• a funnel-shaped reflector, the funnel-shaped reflector comprising:
• a plurality of first rods,
• a flexible material attached to the plurality of first rods, and
• a plurality of first connectors, wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is attached to the reflector at a position adjacent to one of the plurality of first rods;
• and
• a supporting structure configured to support at least one light source, the supporting structure comprising:
• at least one socket, and
• a plurality of second rods,
• wherein each of the plurality of second rods has a first end and a second end;
• wherein the first end of each of the plurality of second rods is attached to the at least one socket;
• wherein the second end of each of the plurality of second rods is releasably connected to a corresponding one of the first connectors;
• wherein a position where the second end of the second rod is connected to the first connector is adjustable in a direction of extension of the first rod;
• wherein the plurality of second rods are elastically deformed to apply a supporting force to the plurality of first rods of the funnel-shaped reflector;
• and
• wherein the supporting force prevents the reflector from collapsing.

A lighting device comprising:

• a funnel-shaped reflector, the funnel-shaped reflector comprising:
• a plurality of first rods,
• a flexible material attached to the plurality of first rods, and
• a plurality of first connectors, wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is attached to the reflector at a position adjacent to one of the plurality of first rods;
• and
• a supporting structure configured to support at least one light source, the supporting structure comprising:
• at least one socket, and
• a plurality of second rods,
• wherein each of the plurality of second rods has a first end and a second end;
• wherein the first end of each of the plurality of second rods is attached to the at least one socket;
• wherein the second end of each of the plurality of second rods is releasably connected to a corresponding one of the first connectors;
• wherein a position where the second end of the second rod is connected to the first connector is adjustable in a direction of extension of the first rod;
• wherein at least one of the plurality of first connectors comprises a plurality of pockets distributed along at least a portion of one of the first rods;
• and
• wherein the second end of one of the plurality of second rods is inserted into one of the plurality of the pockets.

A lighting device comprising:

• a funnel-shaped reflector, the funnel-shaped reflector comprising:
• a plurality of first rods,
• a flexible material attached to the plurality of first rods, and
• a plurality of first connectors, wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is attached to the reflector at a position adjacent to one of the plurality of first rods;
• and
• a supporting structure configured to support at least one light source, the supporting structure comprising:
• at least one socket, and
• a plurality of second rods,
• wherein each of the plurality of second rods has a first end and a second end;
• wherein the first end of each of the plurality of second rods is attached to the at least one socket;
• wherein the second end of each of the plurality of second rods is releasably connected to a corresponding one of the first connectors;
• wherein a position where the second end of the second rod is connected to the first connector is adjustable in a direction of extension of the first rod;
• wherein the supporting structure includes at least one second connector attached to the second end of one of the second rods,
• wherein the second connector is configured to connect to one of the first connectors;
• wherein the first connector is a hook portion of a hook-and-loop-fastener and the second connector is a loop portion of the hook-and-loop-fastener;
• or
• wherein the first connector is a loop portion of a hook-and-loop-fastener and the second connector is a hook portion of the hook-and-loop-fastener.