JP2003123501A - Lighting system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lighting system capable of having functions to hold and store various structural members in addition to a function as illumination. SOLUTION: In this lighting system provided with a rod-shaped light guiding body 1, one end of the light guiding body 1 is made to face a light source 2, a diffusive reflector 3 to diffusively reflect light is provided on the side of the light guiding body 1, the light irradiated from the light source 2 is guided into the light guiding body 1 to direct it sideward for illumination by the diffusive reflector 3, and a supporting body 4 is formed by fixing one end of the light guiding body 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighting device,
Specifically, the present invention relates to a lighting device that can have other functions such as holding and storing various structural members in addition to the function as lighting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a conventional lighting device is shown in FIG.
As shown in 6, the ceiling (15) of the building (5) such as a building
The light-emitting body was attached to the above, and as this kind of light-emitting body, an elongated, so-called straight tube type fluorescent lamp (24) was adopted. And as such a fluorescent lamp (24), both ends were fixed as shown in the same figure.

[0003]

However, in such an illuminating device, although a fluorescent lamp (24) can be provided to illuminate a portion to be illuminated brightly, a straight tube type adopted as a light-emitting body. Fluorescent light (2
Since 4) is likely to generate heat, as a result, it was necessary to install an irradiation object and various other structural members at a certain distance from the fluorescent lamp (24). Therefore, such a lighting device can only have a function as lighting, and cannot have other functions such as holding and storing various structural members.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to hold various structural members in addition to the function as lighting.
The present invention provides a lighting device that can have other functions such as storage.

[0005]

An illumination device according to claim 1 of the present invention has a rod-shaped light guide (1), and one end of this light guide (1) is used as a light source device (2). A light diffuser plate (3) for diffusing and reflecting light is provided on the side surface of the light guide (1) so as to face the light emitted from the light source device (2) into the light guide (1). It is characterized in that the light is guided and illuminated sideways by the diffuse reflection plate (3), and one end of the light guide (1) is fixed to form a support (4).

An illumination device according to a second aspect of the present invention is an auxiliary support tool (6) for mounting and fixing to a frame (5) of a building or the like at the other end opposite to the one end of the support (4). Is provided.

An illumination device according to a third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a heat ray cutting plate (7) for cutting heat rays in the irradiation direction is provided in the vicinity of the light source device (2).

In the illumination device according to claim 4 of the present invention, the light source device (2) is provided in the same case (9) as the power source device (8) for supplying power to the light source device (2). It is characterized by

The illumination device according to claim 5 of the present invention is characterized in that a cooling fan (10) for blowing air into the case (9) is provided on the side opposite to the irradiation direction of the light source device (2). And

A lighting device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a heat dissipation rib (11) for dissipating heat generated from the light source device (2) and the like is provided on the side of the case (9). And

An illumination device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the support (4) is a handrail (12).

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings according to the embodiments.

FIG. 1A is a sectional view showing an illuminating device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the illuminating device of FIG. 1A. Is. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part showing a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the mounted state according to the first embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a state in which the lighting device of the present invention is attached according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the lighting device of the present invention is attached according to the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the lighting device of the present invention is attached according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a usage state according to the first embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to the second embodiment in the lighting apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to the third embodiment in the lighting apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to the fourth embodiment in the lighting apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 12 shows a fifth embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention.
It is the schematic which showed the use condition which concerns on embodiment of this. Figure 1
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to a sixth embodiment in the lighting device of the present invention. FIG. 14: is the schematic which showed the use condition which concerns on 7th Embodiment in the illuminating device of this invention. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to the eighth embodiment in the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 15, the illuminating device of the present invention has a rod-shaped light guide (1), and one end of this light guide (1) faces the light source device (2). Then, a diffuse reflection plate (3) for diffusing and reflecting light is provided on the side surface of the light guide (1) to guide the light emitted from the light source device (2) into the light guide (1). The light is laterally illuminated by the diffuse reflection plate (3) and one end of the light guide body (1) is fixed to form a support body (4).

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 15, the light guide (1) is rod-shaped and is a so-called light emitter. As the light guide (1), a commonly used optical fiber or light tube is adopted, and as the strength of the light guide (1) itself, a strong material is used. Is. Since the light guide body (1) itself is not energized, it is safe even when used in hot water such as a bathroom or where it is splashed with water.

As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 2, the light source device (2) faces one end of the light guide body (1), so-called the light source device (2) and the light source device (2). It is in such a state that one end of the light guide body (1) faces it. The light source device (2) refers to the light source itself and can emit light. Specifically, as the light source device (2),
A commonly used lamp or the like is used.

The diffuse reflection plate (3) is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b) and FIG. 2, it is provided on the side surface of the light guide (1). This diffuse reflector (3)
Is to diffuse and reflect light. As the diffuse reflection plate (3), for example, a reflection mirror or the like used in ordinary lighting equipment or lighting equipment is adopted. And in this invention, the said light source device (2)
The light radiated from is guided into the light guide body (1) and laterally illuminated by the diffuse reflection plate (3).

The support (4) has the structure shown in FIG.
As shown in (b) and FIG. 2, it is the light guide body (1) itself, which is formed by fixing one end portion of the light guide body (1). For example, when the light source device (2) as shown in the figure is provided in the case (9), one end of the light guide (1) is sandwiched between the end portions (16) of the case (9). It is fixed so that it can be made. And this support (4) is
It holds and supports various structural members. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 and 15, kitchen equipment (17), cloth products (19) such as towels and towels, and clothes (20) are hooked on the support (4). It is something that is held or supported. The support (4) may be of any type as long as it can hold or support various structural members, and as described above, the light guide (1). ) If the material itself has a strong strength, it can be naturally used as the support (4).

According to the present invention, when the light source device (2) is attached by adopting such a configuration, the light source device (2) is attached.
The light is guided from one end of the light guide body (1) facing the light source, and the light is diffusely reflected by the diffuse reflection plate (3),
As a result, the area to be illuminated can be illuminated brightly and the light guide body (1) does not generate heat. Various structural members can be installed. Therefore, by giving the light guide (1) its own strength,
If one end of the light guide body (1) is fixed to form a support body (4), in addition to the function as illumination, other functions such as holding and storing various structural members can be achieved. You can have.

That is, the present invention can have other functions such as holding and storing various structural members in addition to the function as illumination.

As a concrete example, as shown in FIG. 8, when it is used in a kitchen, the light guide (1) is used.
Is used as a kitchen light, and in addition to the function as this lighting, a kitchen utensil (17) such as a frying pan is hooked on the light guide body (1) serving as a support body (4), and various It is possible to have other functions such as holding and storing the structural member. Further, depending on the size of the kitchen and the weight of various structural members, as shown in FIG. 9, the light guide (1) may be lengthened so that many things can be hooked, or as shown in FIG. The light guide body (1) is shortened so that a small amount can be hooked, and the like.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, when it is used in a closet (21), the light guide body (1) is used as a closet light. (20) is a support (4)
It is hooked on the light guide body (1) described above, and can have other functions such as holding and storing various structural members. Since the light guide body (1) does not generate heat, the clothing (20) is of course not damaged by heat. If the closet (21) has a cabinet (18), as shown in FIG.
8) The light guide (1) is fixedly attached under
As shown in FIG. 13, when the ceiling (15) is low, the light guide (1) may be attached and fixed to the ceiling (15).

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the bathroom (2
In the case of being used in 3), the light guide (1) is
It is used as a bathroom light, and in addition to its function as lighting, a cloth product (19) such as a towel is hooked on the light guide body (1) serving as a support body (4), and various structural members are attached. It can have other functions such as holding and storing. As the light guide (1) does not generate heat, cloth products (1) such as towels
In 9), of course, the heat does not hurt.

Similarly, when the light guide body (1) is used as a lighting for production, it is usually used as a lighting device for a task, and a cloth such as a towel that transmits light to the light guide body (1) is used. When the product (19) is hooked, it can also be used as production lighting. Since the light guide body (1) does not generate heat, the cloth product (19) such as a towel is, of course, not damaged by heat.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5, 7, 9, and 11 to 14, the support (4) is attached to a building (5) such as a building at the other end opposite to the one end. When the auxiliary support tool (6) for fixing is provided, in addition to the reliable fixing of one end of the support (4), the support (4)
Since the other end opposite to the one end is attached and fixed to the skeleton (5) such as a building through the auxiliary support tool (6),
The support (4) can be fixed more firmly.

As one end of the support (4), for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 3 etc., a case (9) in which the light source device (2) is provided is used. Ceiling (15) of building (5) such as building as shown by arrow (A)
Or to the wall (14) of the building (5) such as a building as shown by the arrow (B). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the ceiling (1
When the cabinet (18) is provided in 5), the support (4) is directly attached to the cabinet (18).
It does not matter even if it is attached and fixed.

As a concrete mounting and fixing mode of the support (4), for example, as shown in FIG. 4, only one end is attached to the ceiling (15), or both ends are fixed as shown in FIG. It is attached to the ceiling (15), as shown in FIG. 6, only one end is attached to the wall (14), or as shown in FIG. 7, one end is attached to the wall (14) and the other end is attached to the ceiling ( There is a thing such as attaching to 15).

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the light source device (2) is provided with a heat ray cutting plate (7) for cutting heat rays in the irradiation direction near the light source device (2). Even if heat is emitted from the light guide body (1), the heat ray cut plate (7) that cuts the heat ray surely blocks the heat from being transmitted in the irradiation direction to form the support body (4). As it does not generate heat with certainty, it does not heat even if the light guide body (1) serving as the support body (4) is touched by hand, and as a result, it is possible to improve the usability for the user. It is possible.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the light source device (2) is provided in the same case (9) as the power source device (8) for supplying power to the light source device (2). In this case, the light source device (2) and the power source device (8) for supplying power to the light source device (2) are integrally formed. As a result, the light source device (2) is powered. It is very preferable because it is easy to supply, and it looks good in appearance and is housed in the same case (9).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a cooling fan (10) for blowing air into the case (9) is provided on the side opposite to the irradiation direction of the light source device (2). Even if heat is emitted from the light source device (2), it is blown into the case (9) by the cooling fan (10) provided on the side opposite to the irradiation direction of the light source device (2), The case (9) including the light source device (2) is cooled and does not have heat, and the case (9) is not hot to the touch, and as a result, it is convenient for the user. It is something that can be improved.

A ventilation port (13) is provided in the case (9) as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 2 so that the cooling fan (10) can smoothly blow air. Needless to say, it doesn't matter.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, heat dissipation ribs (11) for dissipating heat generated from the light source device (2) and the like are provided on the side of the case (9). Even if heat is emitted from the light source device (2) or the like, the heat is dissipated from the side of the case (9) to the outside of the case (9) by the heat dissipating ribs (11), and the light source device is thus generated. The case (9) including (2) and the like does not have heat, and the case (9) and the like are not hot to the touch, and as a result, the usability for the user can be improved. It is a thing.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 14, when the support (4) is a handrail (12), the light guide (1) serving as the support (4) has a function as illumination. Therefore, while having a function of holding various structural members, it can also have a function as a handrail (12) of the stairs (22), so that it has other functions more reliably. Will be possible.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, a light guide body (1), which is a support body (4), secures a light at the foot of a moving space such as a staircase (22) and assists the movement. It also has the role of the handrail (12), and can ensure higher safety during movement. In addition, since it is not necessary to install a lighting device such as a footlight separately, the wall surface can be made neat. Since the light guide body (1) does not generate heat, it goes without saying that even if the light guide body (1) formed into the handrail (12) is touched with a hand, there is no burn. .

According to the lighting apparatus of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 15, there is a rod-shaped light guide (1), and one end of this light guide (1) faces the light source device (2). However, a diffuse reflection plate (3) for diffusing and reflecting light is provided on the side surface of the light guide body (1) to guide the light emitted from the light source device (2) into the light guide body (1). Since the diffuse reflection plate (3) is used to laterally illuminate and one end of the light guide body (1) is fixed to form a support body (4), when the light source device (2) is attached, The light is guided from one end of the light guide body (1) facing the light source device (2), and the light is diffusely reflected by the diffuse reflection plate (3), so that the area to be illuminated is brightened. In addition to being able to irradiate, since the light guide body (1) does not generate heat, it should be brought into direct contact with this light guide body (1). , It becomes capable of installing the irradiated object or a variety of other structural members. Therefore, if the light guide body (1) itself has strength and one end portion of the light guide body (1) is fixed to form the support body (4), various functions are provided in addition to the function as illumination. It is possible to have other functions such as holding and storing the structural member.

That is, the present invention can have other functions such as holding and storing various structural members, in addition to the function as illumination.

[0039]

According to the lighting device of the first aspect of the present invention, when the light source device (2) is attached, light is emitted from one end of the light guide body (1) facing the light source device (2). In addition to being guided, light is diffusely reflected by the diffuse reflection plate (3), and as a result, the portion to be illuminated can be illuminated brightly, and the light guide body (1) does not generate heat. By directly contacting the light guide (1), it is possible to install an irradiation object and other various structural members. Therefore, by giving the light guide (1) its own strength,
If one end of the light guide body (1) is fixed to form a support body (4), in addition to the function as illumination, other functions such as holding and storing various structural members can be achieved. You can have.

That is, the present invention can have other functions such as holding and storing various structural members, in addition to the function as illumination.

According to the illuminating device of claim 2 of the present invention, in addition to the case of claim 1, in addition to the reliable fixing of one end of the support (4), one end of the support (4) is also provided. Since the other end on the side opposite to is also fixedly attached to the skeleton (5) of a building or the like via the auxiliary support (6), the support (4) can be fixed more firmly. Becomes

According to the lighting device of the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case of the first or second aspect, even if heat is emitted from the light source device (2), a heat ray cut is provided. The light guide body (1), which is surely shielded from heat transfer in the irradiation direction by the plate (7) and serves as the support body (4), does not generate heat reliably, so that the support body ( The light guide body (1) described as 4) is not hot to the touch, and as a result, it is possible to improve the usability for the user.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case of any one of the first to third aspects, the light source device (2) and a power source for supplying power to the light source device (2). The device (8) is integrally formed,
As a result, it is easy to supply power to the light source device (2), and the light source device (2) can be housed in the same case (9) in appearance, which is very preferable.

According to the lighting device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case of the fourth aspect, even if heat is emitted from the light source device (2), the irradiation direction of the light source device (2) is Is blown into the case (9) by the cooling fan (10) provided on the opposite side, and the case (9) including the light source device (2) is cooled and does not have heat. The case (9) and the like are not hot to the touch, and as a result, the usability for the user can be improved.

According to the lighting device of the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case of the fourth or fifth aspect, even if heat is emitted from the light source device (2) or the like, the heat dissipation rib (11) ) From the side of the case (9), the same case (9)
The heat is dissipated to the outside of the case, and the case (9) including the light source device (2) does not have heat, and the case (9) is not hot to the touch, and as a result, ,
The usability for the user can be improved.

According to the illumination device of claim 7 of the present invention, in addition to the case of any one of claims 1 to 6, the light guide body (1) serving as the support body (4) serves as illumination. In addition to the function of holding various structural members, it can also have the function of the handrail (12) of the stairs (22), so that other functions can be more reliably achieved. It becomes possible to have a function.

[Brief description of drawings]

1A is a cross-sectional view showing a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the lighting device shown in FIG.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an essential part showing a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an essential part showing a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an attached state according to the first embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an attached state according to a second embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a state where the lighting device of the present invention is attached according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an attached state according to a fourth embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to the first embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to a second embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to a third embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to a fourth embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a usage state according to a fifth embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a usage state according to a sixth embodiment of the lighting apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing a usage state according to a seventh embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state according to an eighth embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an illumination device according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Light guide 2 Light source device 3 diffuse reflector 4 support 5 body 6 Auxiliary support 7 heat ray cutting board 8 power supply 9 cases 10 Cooling fan 11 Heat dissipation rib 12 handrail

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A rod-shaped light guide, wherein one end of the light guide is exposed to a light source device, and a diffuse reflection plate for diffusing and reflecting light is provided on a side surface of the light guide, and the light source is provided. A lighting device characterized in that the light emitted from the device is guided into the light guide body and is laterally illuminated by the diffuse reflection plate, and one end portion of the light guide body is fixed to serve as a support body. . 2. The illuminating device according to claim 1, wherein an auxiliary supporting member which is attached and fixed to a skeleton such as a building is provided at the other end of the support opposite to the one end. 3. The lighting device according to claim 1, further comprising a heat ray cutting plate that cuts heat rays in the irradiation direction near the light source device. 4. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the light source device is provided in the same case as a power supply device that supplies power to the light source device. 5. The lighting device according to claim 4, wherein a cooling fan for blowing air into the case is provided on the side opposite to the irradiation direction of the light source device. 6. The lighting device according to claim 4, wherein a heat dissipation rib for dissipating heat generated from the light source device or the like is provided on a side of the case. 7. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the support is a handrail.