JP2005222761A - Indicating lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an indicating lamp which is economical with power consumption reduced as compared with conventional indicating lamps (flashing lights), and by which blinking light is easily visible from a direction of 360°, ingress of rainwater inside is prevented, carrying the lamp is easy, and the lamp is quickly recoverable when removing if a plurality of the lamps are installed on a road or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The indicating lamp is constituted by a main body 2 of the indicating lamp, a reflector portion 3 provided at the main body 2 of the indicating lamp, a solid reflective portion 4 vertically provided at the reflector portion 3, a plurality of light emitting diodes 5 provided at a periphery near the solid reflective portion 4 of the reflector portion 3, a blinking means 6 which turns on and off the light emitting diodes 5, and a light transmitting cover 7 provided at the main body 2 of the indicating lamp so that it may cover and seal the reflector portion 3 together with the solid reflective portion 4 which reflects light emitted by the light emitting diodes 5. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an indicator lamp (or flashing lamp) installed at an accident site on a general road or an expressway, a construction site, or the like.

  Traditionally, on accident roads and construction sites on ordinary roads and highways, drivers of the accident car, police, and construction personnel have installed smoke tubes, rotating lights, indicator lights (or flashing lights), and traffic It makes it easy for people and drivers to visually recognize the location from a distance.

  However, if multiple rotating lights and indicator lights (or flashing lights) that have been used in the past are installed on a construction site with a long road and used for a long time or for a long time, the power consumption increases and the running cost increases. There was a problem. Similarly, when a smoke cylinder is installed and used at an accident site or the like, there is a problem that the running cost becomes high. Also, in the case of a rotating lamp, it is difficult to carry it with both hands, and it is necessary to carry one by one to install multiple units at each location, which takes time and effort to install. was there. In addition, when a plurality of rotating lights and indicator lights (or flashing lights) are installed, there is a problem that it takes time to collect them at the time of removal. In addition, when it is installed outdoors on rainy days, there is a problem that rainwater enters inside. Further, there are cases where it is difficult to install the smoke cylinder described above easily and quickly, such as in the case of heavy rain.

In addition, patent documents of prior applications such as indicator lamps related to the present invention will be exemplified.
JP 2000-357404 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-231815

  The present invention has been developed in view of the above problems. The purpose is economical compared to conventional indicator lamps (or flashing lamps), which can reduce power consumption, make it easier to visually recognize the light to be lit from the direction of 360 °, and to the inside. To provide an indicator lamp that can prevent rainwater from entering, can be used without problems on rainy days, is easy to carry, and can be quickly recovered when multiple are installed on a road is there.

  The indicator lamp of the present invention according to claim 1 is an indicator lamp main body, a reflector plate provided on the indicator lamp main body, a three-dimensional reflector provided upright on the reflector plate, and the vicinity of the three-dimensional reflector of the reflector plate A plurality of light emitting diodes provided in the vicinity of the LED, flashing means for turning on and off the light emitting diodes, and a three-dimensional reflecting part for reflecting light emitted from the light emitting diodes, and a reflective plate part so as to be covered and sealed. And a light transmission cover.

  The indicator lamp of the present invention according to claim 2 is an indicator lamp body, a reflector plate provided on one side of the indicator lamp body, and a diameter gradually increasing in the center of the reflector plate from the reflector plate side in the outward direction. A three-dimensional reflecting portion formed in a three-dimensional shape having a curved outer peripheral reflecting surface, a plurality of light emitting diodes provided around the three-dimensional reflecting portion of the reflecting plate portion, and a light emitting diode provided on the display lamp body. A power supply unit and a switch to be blinked, and a light transmission cover fixed to the display lamp main body so as to cover and seal the reflection plate unit together with the three-dimensional reflection unit.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an indicator lamp according to the present invention, wherein the indicator lamp body has a circular shape and the light transmission cover has a bowl shape, and the light transmission cover is fixed to the display lamp body. The outer peripheral side surface of the light transmitting cover other than the above-mentioned part of the upper outer peripheral edge when tilted so that a part of the outer peripheral edge of the indicator lamp body and a part of the upper outer peripheral edge of the light transmitting cover are grounded Is characterized in that the diameter of the indicator lamp body is formed to be larger than the diameter of the upper outer peripheral edge of the light transmission cover so as not to ground.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the indicator lamp according to the second or third aspect, wherein the upper portion of the light transmitting cover is recessed inward, and a grip rod is placed at a position where the recessed portion faces. It is characterized by the configuration provided.

  The indicator lamp of the present invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that in the structure of the indicator lamp according to claim 4, a string is provided on the gripping rod.

  The indicator lamp of the present invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that in the configuration of the indicator lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the indicator lamp body and the light transmission cover are joined via a packing.

Since the indicator lamp of the present invention turns on and off the light emitting diode, it can reduce power consumption during use and can be used more economically than conventional indicator lamps. In addition, the light from the light emitting diode provided on the reflector side is reflected mainly by the three-dimensional reflection part and can be projected to the surroundings so that drivers and passers-by can see the light clearly. Can greatly contribute to safety measures.

  In addition, since the three-dimensional reflecting portion is provided in a three-dimensional shape having an outer peripheral reflecting surface whose diameter gradually increases in the outward direction from the reflecting plate portion side at the center of the reflecting plate portion, the lower portion of the three-dimensional reflecting portion is provided. When the surrounding light emitting diode emits light, the light hits the outer peripheral reflecting surface that gradually expands outward from the reflecting plate portion side and is reflected mainly in the horizontal direction to project light. It is more effective to let the driver and driver know the light more clearly even from a distance, and to inform the construction site at night.

  Even if the light transmission cover side is tilted or dropped so that it is grounded, the diameter of the indicator lamp body is formed larger than the diameter of the upper outer periphery of the light transmission cover, and a part of the upper outer periphery of the light transmission cover Since the outer peripheral side surfaces other than are not grounded, the outer peripheral side surfaces of the light transmissive cover are not wrinkled, and the brightness and light projecting direction of the light-emitting diode that passes through the light transmissive cover are not disturbed.

  In addition, by providing a gripping hook in the hollow portion of the light transmission cover, if the gripping portion is held and carried when carrying, it can be easily carried without dropping.

  In addition, by providing a string on the gripping rod, when installing a plurality of indicator lamps, if each indicator lamp is tied and connected with the string, it can be easily and quickly collected by pulling the string at the time of collection. It is also possible to prevent theft by connecting the indicator lights.

  Further, by joining the indicator lamp main body and the light transmission cover through the packing, it is possible to prevent rainwater from entering inside, and the internal circuit board and the like are not damaged.

  FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 are diagrams relating to an indicator lamp according to an example of the present invention. The indicator lamp 1 includes an indicator lamp body 2, a reflector plate section 3, a three-dimensional reflector section 4, a light emitting diode 5, and a blinking means for the light emitting diode 5. 6 and the light transmission cover 7 and the like. In addition, the indicator lamp 1 of this invention may be called a blinking lamp.

  The indicator lamp 1 will be described in more detail. The indicator lamp main body 2 has a resin-molded circular shape in plan view, and has a circular recess 8 on the inside to the vicinity of the outer peripheral end. A plurality of fitting holes 10 and through holes (not shown) through which screws 11 are inserted at the bottom of each fitting hole 10 are provided at predetermined intervals. The indicator lamp main body 2 has a positioning guide cylinder 12 at the center in the center, and has L-shaped support rods 18 that support the reflector 3 at four locations near the inner periphery of the recess 8. And it has the convex part 13 for grounding on the outer side of the location in which each said fitting hole 10 and through-hole (not shown) were formed. Furthermore, a switch mounting recess 14 having a hole (not shown) for mounting the switch 6a, which is a part of the flashing means 6, is formed on the inner side of the recess 8.

  A holder 15 containing a plurality of batteries 16 is provided in the recess 8 of the indicator lamp body 2, and the terminal of the holder 15 and the terminal of the switch 6a are connected (not shown). In addition, a circuit board 17 that controls blinking of the light-emitting diode 5 is also provided on the back surface of the reflector 3 described later, and is accommodated in the upper part of the recess 8 of the display lamp body 2. Further, a predetermined portion of the circuit board 17 is connected to another terminal of the switch 6a and another terminal of the holder 15 (not shown).

  The reflector 3 is a metal disc that is slightly larger than the concave portion 8 of the indicator lamp main body 2, and has guide ribs 3 b on the back surface side of the outer peripheral end, and is arranged inward at a predetermined interval along the guide ribs 3 b. It has an annular rib (not shown) with separated parts. Furthermore, a plurality of holes 19 for projecting the plurality of light-emitting diodes 5 from the circuit board 17 side are annularly provided at predetermined intervals around the reflector plate 3 and the three-dimensional reflector 4 described later. In addition, a positioning shaft (not shown) that protrudes downward is provided at the center of the reflector 3. The surface 3a of the reflecting plate part 3 is subjected to aluminum vapor deposition or silver plating so that light is more reflected.

  On the back surface of the reflector 3, a circuit board 17 in which the light-emitting diodes 5 are provided in a ring shape with a predetermined interval is fixed with a plurality of screws 20 with the light-emitting diode 5 side facing the reflector 3.

  The three-dimensional reflecting portion 4 is formed in a three-dimensional shape having an outer peripheral reflecting surface 21 whose diameter gradually increases in the outer direction from the reflecting plate portion 3 side at the center of the reflecting plate portion 3, and is an enlarged cylindrical shape having an enlarged opening at the top. In the circular small-diameter lower portion 22, there are cover center placement piece portions 23 (two locations not shown) that protrude horizontally inward at three equally spaced locations, and the outer peripheral reflection surface 21 has aluminum vapor deposition or silver. It is plated. Further, the upper end 21a of the outer peripheral reflecting surface 21 that is curved to have an arcuate cross section of the three-dimensional reflecting portion 4 is located near the upper outer peripheral edge 29 of the light transmitting cover 7 described later. The upper end 21 a of the outer peripheral reflecting surface 21 is located inside the outer peripheral end 3 c of the reflecting plate portion 3. In other words, the outer diameter that forms the upper end 21 a of the three-dimensional reflecting portion 4 is smaller than the outer diameter of the reflecting plate portion 3. Of course, the lower end 21 b of the curved outer peripheral reflecting surface 21 of the three-dimensional reflecting portion 4 is located around the central portion of the reflecting plate portion 3. In addition, in the indicator lamp of this invention, it may be the same as the outer diameter which forms the upper end 21a of the three-dimensional reflection part 4 from the outer diameter of the reflecting plate part 3. FIG. In that case, the size of the light transmission cover 7 is also different from the illustrated example. Further, the curved shape of the outer peripheral reflecting surface 21 is not limited to the illustrated shape, and it is also possible to change the design to other curved shapes.

  A light emitting diode (LED) is a red light emitting LED used in the indicator lamp 1, and is provided on the back side of the circuit board 17 in a ring shape with a predetermined interval. The light emitting diode 5 may emit blue, green, or white light.

  In this example, the blinking means 6 includes the plurality of batteries 16, the holder 15, the switch 6a, and the circuit board 17. The battery 16 may be a rechargeable battery, and the switch 6a and the power source may be provided separately from the indicator lamp 1. Of course, the design of the battery 16 and the holder 15 may be changed so as to be provided on the outer back surface of the indicator lamp body 2.

  The light transmitting cover 7 is a transparent resin-molded bowl-shaped member that covers the reflecting plate portion 3 together with the three-dimensional reflecting portion 4 and is fixed to the display lamp main body 2 with screws 11. A flange 24 is provided on the outer periphery, and a cylindrical portion 25 that fits into the fitting hole 10 of the indicator lamp body 2 is provided on the lower surface side of the flange 24. A female screw (not shown) for screwing the screw 11 is provided in the lower inside of each cylindrical portion 25. Further, the upper part of the light transmission cover 7 has a mortar-shaped dent part 26 recessed inward, and further has a cylindrical part 27 at the center part of the dent part 26, and around the cylindrical part 27, the three-dimensional structure described above is provided. It has the mounting cylinder part 28 mounted in each cover center mounting piece part 23 of the reflection part 4. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, the inclined surface portion 33 facing the hollow portion 26 has a fixing member 34 with a screw hole on which both end portions of a grip rod 31 described later are placed and fixed with screws 32.

  In the illustrated example, the light transmission cover 7 is fitted with the cylindrical portion 25 in each fitting hole 10 of the indicator lamp body 2 and fixed with the screw 11, and a part of the upper outer peripheral edge 29 and the indicator lamp body 2 are fixed. When tilted so that a part of the outer peripheral edge 9 is grounded (for example, when the indicator lamp 1 is accidentally tilted), the outer peripheral side face 30 other than a part of the upper outer peripheral edge 29 is grounded. In order not to attach, the diameter (outer diameter) of the indicator lamp body 2 is formed larger than the diameter (outer diameter) of the upper outer peripheral edge 29.

  In the hollow portion 26 of the light transmitting cover 7, the grip rod 31 is spanned over the fixing member 34 with both screw holes so that the indicator lamp 1 can be easily carried, and both ends are fixed with the screws 21.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an annular groove 38 for fitting the packing 37 is formed in the vicinity of the inner end of the outer peripheral edge 9 of the indicator lamp main body 2. Further, an outer peripheral end piece portion 39 is formed on the outer end portion perpendicularly to the upper direction, and a portion 40 between the annular groove 38 and the outer peripheral end piece portion 39 is lower than the upper end 38a of the annular groove 38 and is recessed. In this way, it is formed flat. Further, the outer peripheral end 24a of the collar 24 of the light transmitting cover 7 is formed so as to protrude slightly downward in the drawing.

  When attaching the light transmission cover 7 to the indicator lamp body 2 incorporating the circuit board 17 or the reflector 3 described above, a packing 37 is fitted into the annular groove 38 of the indicator lamp body 2, and the flange 24 of the light transmission cover 7 is attached thereto. As described above, the light transmission cover 7 is fixed to the display lamp main body 2 with the screw 11 as described above, and the outer peripheral edge 24 a of the flange 24 of the light transmission cover 7 and the outer peripheral edge of the outer peripheral edge 9 of the display lamp main body 2. An annular fitting member 41 made of rubber, for example, having a transverse cross-section is fitted over the entire circumference so as to cover the piece 39 and assembled. By doing in this way, a waterproof effect can be heightened and rain water permeation can be prevented reliably.

  The indicator lamp 1 of the present invention shown in the figure has the above-described configuration. When used, the switch 6a is turned on to turn on each light-emitting diode 5, and the indicator lamp main body 2 side is directed downward. It may be installed at an appropriate location on the construction site. In the case of using a plurality, they may be installed at appropriate intervals or in multiple stages.

  The indicator lamp 1 emits clear red light mainly in the horizontal direction at 360 °. That is, each light emitting diode 5 repeats blinking by emitting red light by turning on the switch 6a in this example by the control circuit of the circuit board 17. At this time, the flashing red light of each light-emitting diode 5 exposed from each hole 19 of the reflector 3 is mainly reflected by the three-dimensional reflector 4 that covers each light-emitting diode 5 together with the reflector 3 like an umbrella. Irradiated to the curved outer peripheral reflecting surface 21 and reflected mainly in the horizontal direction to alert the passerby and driver.

  Further, in the indicator lamp 1 of the present invention, as described above, even if it is installed at an outdoor construction site or accident site in the rain, rainwater is provided with the reflector 3 by the annular fitting member 41 and the packing 37. It can be reliably prevented from entering the inside. Even if rainwater enters from the gap between the annular fitting member 41 and the flange 24 or the outer peripheral edge 9, it collects in the recessed portion 40 on the outer side of the packing 37, and further enters from there into the packing 37. Be blocked. Therefore, it can be installed at a desired outdoor location with peace of mind even on heavy rainy days.

  Moreover, the indicator lamp 1 of this invention is also a thing of the structure which tied the string 35 to the above-mentioned holding rod 31. FIG. This string 35 is made long so that a plurality of indicator lamps 1 can be installed at a desired location at an appropriate interval (of course, they may be installed together in one location). It is assumed that one indicator lamp 1 is provided with a string 35, the other indicator lamp 1 is not provided with a string 35, the one provided with the string 3 is first installed, and thereafter the display without the string 35 is provided. The lamps 1 are installed one after another, and at the time of installation, the string 35 is tied to the grip rod 31 of the indicator lamp 1 that is not provided with the string 35, and each indicator lamp 1 is connected by the string 35. In this way, when each indicator lamp 1 is collected at the end of work, it can be easily collected by pulling the string 35. Further, theft can be prevented by connecting with the string 35.

  In addition, when using the indicator lamp 1 of the present invention, as described above, one is installed at a desired location, a plurality is installed at a desired location with an appropriate interval, or a plurality of stages are provided. They are stacked and installed at a desired location. Furthermore, the display lamp main body 2 on the back side of the two indicator lamps 1 is brought into contact with each other, and the upper part of the light transmission cover 7 of one of the indicator lights 1 is grounded. It may be installed by an arbitrary installation method, such as being installed in a hollow plastic cone made of plastic or installed on a road.

  Further, as described above, the shape of the curved outer peripheral reflection surface 21 of the three-dimensional reflection unit 4 is not limited to the illustrated example, and the design can be changed to any shape as long as the light from the light emitting diode 5 can be reflected outward. Is also free.

  Furthermore, although the illustrated indicator lamp body 2 is circular in plan view, it can be freely formed into a hexagonal shape, an octagonal shape, a quadrilateral shape, or other polygonal shapes, and the indicator lamp main body 2 is formed in such a polygonal shape. This can prevent the indicator lamp 1 from rolling. Of course, the indicator lamp body 2 can be formed in a deformed polygonal shape other than the polygonal shape so that the indicator lamp 1 does not roll, or irregularities can be formed on the outer peripheral portion.

  Further, in addition to providing the grip rod 31 in the recess 26 as shown in the figure, a rib protruding upward is provided at a position facing the upper portion of the light transmission cover 7, and the grip rod 31 is spanned between both ribs. You may make it provide. In this case, when holding the grip rod 31 when carrying the indicator light, the finger does not enter between the grip rod 31 and the recess portion 26, and the finger is rubbed on the surface of the recess portion 26. And can be easily carried around.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the indicator lamp of this invention. It is a perspective view of the indicator lamp of this invention. It is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the indicator lamp of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Indicator lamp 2 Indicator lamp body 3 Reflecting plate part 4 Stereoscopic reflection part 5 Light emitting diode 6 Flashing means 6a Switch 7 Light transmission cover 9 Outer peripheral edge part 16 of indicator lamp body Battery (power supply part)
21 outer peripheral reflection surface 26 hollow portion 29 upper outer peripheral edge 30 of light transmission cover outer peripheral surface portion 31 gripping collar 35 string

Claims (6)

An indicator lamp main body, a reflector plate provided on the indicator lamp main body, a three-dimensional reflector erected on the reflector plate, a plurality of light emitting diodes provided around the stereo reflector of the reflector plate, and light emission A blinking means for turning on and off the diode, and a light transmission cover provided on the display lamp body so as to cover and seal the reflecting plate portion together with the three-dimensional reflection portion for reflecting the light emitted from the light emitting diode. An indicator light. In a three-dimensional shape having an indicator lamp body, a reflector plate provided on one side of the indicator lamp body, and an outer peripheral reflector surface whose diameter gradually increases outward from the reflector plate side at the center of the reflector plate portion. The formed three-dimensional reflection unit, a plurality of light emitting diodes provided around the three-dimensional reflection unit of the reflecting plate unit, a power supply unit and a switch provided on the display lamp body to blink the light emitting diode, and the three-dimensional reflection And a light transmission cover fixed to the display lamp main body so as to be covered and sealed with the reflector. The indicator lamp body has a circular shape and the light transmission cover has a bowl shape. The light transmission cover is fixed to the display lamp body, and a part of the outer periphery of the indicator lamp body and the upper outer periphery of the light transmission cover are provided. The diameter of the indicator lamp body is larger than the diameter of the upper outer peripheral edge of the light transmitting cover so that the outer peripheral side surface of the light transmitting cover other than a part of the upper outer peripheral edge is not grounded when tilted so that a part is grounded. 3. The indicator lamp according to claim 2, wherein the indicator lamp has a large structure. The indicator lamp according to claim 2 or 3, wherein an upper portion of the light transmission cover is recessed inward, and a gripper is provided at a position where the recessed portion faces. The indicator lamp according to claim 4, wherein the grip is provided with a string. 6. A display lamp having a configuration according to claim 1, wherein the display lamp main body and the light transmission cover are joined together through packing.

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