JP2006028895A - Light-emitting sign body - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a long light-emitting sign body which is excellent in visibility and handling ease, and available in place of a conventional long light-emitting sign body called as a construction rope. <P>SOLUTION: According to the structure of the light-emitting sign body, light source rows 3 each formed of a plurality of light-emitting diodes 31 arranged side by side, are arranged on a long sheet-like band body 2 at intervals in a longitudinal direction, and the band body 2 has power source cords 4 arranged at both lengthwise edges thereof, for feeding electric power to the light source rows 3. Further the band body has control sections at locations between the power source cords 4 and the light source rows 3, respectively, for blinking the light source rows 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a light emitting sign for marking a construction site at night on a road where vehicles and pedestrians pass.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various kinds of luminescent signs are used for the purpose of safety of vehicles and pedestrians at night when performing construction such as roads.

  And when marking a construction section and a dangerous location over a comparatively long distance, what is called a light emission marking body called a construction rope is used.

  For example, as shown in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-88890 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-10320, this construction rope is provided with a power cord in a tube made of synthetic resin having translucency and flexibility. And a light source such as a light emitting diode is inserted and disposed along the power cord in the tube with a space between each other, and the light source is blinked by the power supplied from the power cord. It is used by being extended by means such as sequentially hanging on a plurality of columns arranged at predetermined intervals on a road construction site or the like.

  Conventional construction ropes constructed in this way can be installed and stored easily and cheaply compared to the case where a large number of sign bodies such as cones are arranged alone, so construction over a relatively long distance is possible. Used for sections. Further, since it is in the form of a cord, it can be transported and stored in a wound state, which is very convenient.

  However, the construction ropes currently used in the above publications have an inner diameter of about 1 to several centimeters, and a single light source such as a light emitting diode is arranged in the length direction of the rope as a whole. However, there is a problem that visibility is not good because they are not arranged in the radial direction, that is, in the width direction.

In addition, it is usually stored and transported in a wound state, but since it can be unwound when it is simply wound, it must be bundled with a binding tool such as a string, which is inconvenient to handle. In addition, even though the tube is flexible, it requires moderate rigidity, so it becomes bulky when it is wound, and it is bent in the cold region because the tube freezes in winter. There is also a problem that it is difficult and difficult to handle.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-88890 JP-A-6-10320

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a long luminescent indicator that is excellent in visibility and handling in place of a long luminescent indicator called a construction rope that has been conventionally used. is there.

  In the present invention made to solve the above-mentioned problems, a row light source comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes arranged side by side is provided on a strip having a long sheet shape with a distance in the length direction. In addition, a power cord for supplying power to the column light source across the lengthwise ends of the strip is disposed, and the column shape is provided between the power cord of the strip and the column light source. A control unit for blinking the light source is provided.

  Further, in the present invention, the band body is formed of a retroreflective material, and at least one of both end edges in the length direction or both end edges in the width direction of the band body is provided with a detachable fastener. A waterproof power plug is connected to one end of the power cord, and a waterproof connector plug into which the power plug can be inserted is provided at the other end, and the belt is formed by overlapping two sheets. A light emitting diode that forms the column light source is installed on a flexible substrate, and at least one of the light sources that form the entire column light source or each column light source sequentially blinks. Can do.

  According to the present invention, a strip-shaped light source is provided in which a plurality of light emitting diodes are arranged in parallel with a lengthwise interval on a strip having a long sheet shape. Since light emitting diodes can be arranged in the width direction, it is possible to demonstrate extremely good visibility, especially when riding on a vehicle that travels at a high speed where visibility has been a problem in the past. The light emission state can be confirmed with certainty.

  The strip is provided with a power cord for supplying power to the column light source over both ends in the length direction, and each row is arranged between the power cord of the strip and the column light source. By providing a control unit for blinking the light source, it is possible to individually control each column light source, and expensive equipment such as a complicated program or a relay for controlling the blinking of the light source Is also unnecessary. In particular, since the whole is formed of a belt-like sheet, it can be folded into a flat rectangular shape when folded or wound when not in use, so it is more suitable for storage and transportation than conventional cord-like items. .

  Furthermore, when the strip is formed of a retroreflective material, not only the line-shaped light emitters but also the entire strip reflects light, so that it also has a function as a reflective indicator, which increases safety. At the same time, visibility can be ensured even during daytime hours when the light emitter is not turned on.

  Furthermore, a detachable engagement tool is provided on at least one of the lengthwise end edges or the widthwise end edges of the belt body, and a waterproof power plug is connected to one end of the power cord. Are provided with waterproof connector plugs into which the power plugs can be respectively inserted, a plurality of light emitting indicators according to the present invention are connected in the length direction or width direction, and further in the length and width direction. Can be extended and widened.

  Furthermore, when the belt is formed by overlapping two sheets, not only can both sides be used, but a row light source and a power cord are sandwiched and fixed between the stacked sheets. Thus, it can be placed so that it cannot be seen from the outside, so that waterproofness can be imparted by closely adhering other sheets that are good in appearance and excellent in design. In addition, when the light-emitting diodes forming the column light sources are installed on a flexible substrate, the light emission diodes can be handled more flexibly. By adopting a configuration in which at least one of the diodes sequentially blinks, visibility due to the blinking effect can be further improved.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 1 to 4 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention. A luminescent indicator 1 is a belt 2 that has a long sheet shape with a width of 10 cm and a length of about 5 m or 10 m as a whole. A column light source 3 formed by arranging a plurality of light emitting diodes 31 side by side is provided with an interval in the length direction of the band 2.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the band 2 is formed of a retroreflective material having a surface sheet made of polyvinyl chloride or the like, and in the length direction in which one long sheet is folded in half and stacked. Both extending free ends and both free ends in the width direction are fixed to each other by means of adhesive tapes 21, 22, 22 (or welding, bonding, sewing) or the like, and are formed into a bag shape in this embodiment. A power cord 4 for supplying power to the column light sources 3 is disposed along the inner side across the lengthwise direction, and a control unit (not shown) is provided from the power cord 4 to each column light source 3. Accordingly, a power supply for causing the light emitting diode 31 to emit light is supplied, a waterproof power plug 41 is connected to one end of the power cord 4, and a waterproof connector plug 42 into which the power plug 41 can be inserted is provided at the other end. The To have.

  In addition, the row light sources 3 are arranged in the lengthwise direction inside the belt body 2 formed in a bag shape. In particular, the row light sources 3 of the belt body 2 are arranged. The retroreflective material is cut off and a transparent window 23 made of a sheet of transparent nylon or the like is formed in close contact with the installation position, allowing light to be projected to the outside and ensuring waterproofness.

  The row light sources 3 are arranged such that the light emitting diodes are arranged side by side in the width direction of the band 2, and the interior components such as the row light sources 3 and the power cord 4 are as shown in FIG. If it is arranged at a predetermined position before bending, it is easy to manufacture.

  The luminous indicator 1 according to the present embodiment having such a configuration is alternately folded in the length direction as shown in FIG. 4 (a) during storage and transportation, or wound as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Store by turning. Carry. At this time, since the luminescent indicator 1 is formed of a sheet body and only the flexible power cord 4 is provided in the length direction, the whole is a thin rectangular shape without using a binding tool or the like. There is no worry of becoming bulky, it is extremely convenient and requires little storage space. When the light-emitting diode 31 is installed on a flexible substrate, a more flexible feeling can be obtained without a sense of incongruity (not shown).

  For actual use, for example, a plurality of eyelets 5 formed at predetermined intervals along the edge extending in the length direction are locked with, for example, S-shaped hooks at predetermined intervals on the installation site. It is used by extending it by means such as sequentially hooking it to the column.

  According to the present embodiment, since the light emitting diodes 31 of the column light source 3 arranged at predetermined intervals in the length direction of the band 2 are arranged toward the width direction of the band, Unlike construction ropes that are only arranged, very good visibility can be ensured. In particular, when each light emitting diode 31 blinks so as to move, the visual effect is further enhanced by adjusting the blinking control so that each column light source 3 sequentially moves in the length direction. In addition, since the band 2 is formed of a retroreflective material, a reflection effect as a wide surface can be obtained even in the daytime, and reflected light is emitted by irradiation of a headlight or the like at night. As a result, a very large visual effect can be achieved.

  In the present embodiment, the row light sources 3 are arranged on both sides of the belt body 2 so that they can be used regardless of whether they are front or back. For example, people and vehicles pass on both sides of the construction site. In such a case, it is economical to use only one luminescent indicator 1, and it is also economical to adopt a configuration (not shown) in which only one side is blinked as necessary.

  5 and 6 show different embodiments of the present invention, and the overall configuration is almost the same as that of the above-described embodiment, but the one shown in FIG. For example, hooks 6 and 6 such as hook-and-loop fasteners that are detachable from each other are provided at both ends, and the hooks 7 and 7 that are detachable from each other are provided at both ends in the width direction. A plurality of light-emitting indicator bodies 1 and 1 are connected to each other in the length direction or the width direction by using the engagement devices 6 and 6 or the engagement devices 7 and 7 to have a distance and a height. It can correspond to the installation site. When connected in the width direction, the visibility can be particularly improved. When connected in the length direction, the waterproof power plug 41 and the waterproof connector plug 42 of the power cord 4 adjacent to each other can be connected to secure the power supply.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the power cord 4 serves to transmit the power to each of the row light sources 3 and the power to the other light emitting indicators 1 arranged in the length direction as described above. Then, since the power cord can be accommodated in the wide band 2, a configuration in which a plurality of cords are separately accommodated (not shown) may be adopted.

  FIG. 7 shows a different embodiment of the row light source 3 according to the present invention. In the present invention, the light emitting diodes 31 are arranged in parallel so as to cross at right angles to the axis of the strip 2 shown in the above embodiment. For example, a belt body that crosses obliquely with respect to the axis of the belt body 2, that is formed in an X shape, or that has a number of light emitting diodes arranged in parallel in the length direction and the width direction. As long as the light emitting diodes are arranged side by side in a direction crossing the axis of the two longitudinal directions.

  Further, in FIG. 8, the light emitting diodes 31 constituting the column light source 3 are arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions of the belt body 2, and the column light source 3 is formed wide so that the visibility is very good. In addition, since it can be formed into various shapes as in this embodiment, it can be expected to be excellent in design.

  In the present embodiment, the band 2 is formed by stacking two sheets, so that the appearance is good. However, the number of sheets to be used, the material, the thickness, etc. are not particularly limited and are long. The row light source 3 in which the light emitting diodes are arranged in parallel to the long band 2 may be arranged with a predetermined interval in the length direction. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, S-shaped hooks or the like are locked to the eyelets 5 formed at predetermined intervals along the edge extending in the length direction, and the plurality of support columns arranged at predetermined intervals on the installation site are sequentially arranged. However, it has been shown that it has been used by extending it by means such as hooking, but the method of use is not limited to this. It goes without saying that other methods of use are possible, such as fixing with an anchoring device.

The top view which cut off a part which shows an example of embodiment of this invention. The cross-sectional enlarged view which follows the AA line of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows a part of manufacturing procedure about embodiment shown in FIG. The side view which shows the accommodation state about embodiment shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows different embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows further another embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the Example of the column-shaped light source of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the Example from which the row | line | column-shaped light source of this invention differs.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Luminescent sign body, 2 strip | belt body, 3 row | line | column light source, 4 power cord, 5 eyelet, 6,6 engagement tool, 7, 7 engagement tool, 23 translucent window, 31 light emitting diode, 41 waterproof power plug, 42 waterproof Connector plug

Claims (8)

  A row-shaped light source comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged in parallel is provided on a strip having a long sheet shape with a distance in the length direction, and the strip has a lengthwise end. A power cord for supplying power to the column light source is disposed, and a control unit for blinking each column light source is provided between the power cord of the belt and the column light source. Luminescent sign body characterized by that.   The luminescent indicator according to claim 1, wherein the belt is formed of a retroreflective material.   The light emitting indicator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light emitting diodes are arranged in a direction in which the row light source intersects with the longitudinal axis of the belt.   The luminescent indicator according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the row light sources are arranged on both sides of the belt and have a switch capable of blinking at least one of them.   At least one of both end edges in the length direction or both end edges in the width direction of the belt body is provided with a detachable engagement tool, a waterproof power plug is connected to one end of the power cord, and the power source is connected to the other end. The luminescent indicator according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, further comprising a waterproof connector plug into which the plug can be inserted.   The luminescent indicator according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the band is formed by overlapping two sheets.   The light-emitting indicator according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the light-emitting diodes forming the row light sources are installed on a flexible substrate. The luminescent indicator according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein each of the row light sources or at least one of the light emitting diodes forming each row light source sequentially blinks.

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