JP2012142166A - Lamp and lighting system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent trouble that may arise when stress is applied to an outer tube.SOLUTION: A lamp 100 is provided with an outer tube 200, an LED module 300 having a substrate 310 and LEDs 321 mounted on the substrate 310, and a hanging part 520 fitted inside the outer tube 200 for hanging the LED module 300 in the outer tube 200.

Description

  The present invention relates to a lamp and a lighting device using a semiconductor light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED).

  In recent years, semiconductor light emitting devices such as LEDs have been used in various lamps as highly efficient and space-saving light sources.

  An LED lamp using such an LED includes an LED module (light emitting module), and the LED module is configured by sealing an LED mounted on a substrate with a resin. As LED lamps, there are straight tube type LED lamps (straight tube type LED lamps) and light bulb type fluorescent lamps (bulb type LED lamps). In any lamp, a plurality of LEDs are arranged on a substrate. A configured LED module is used. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a conventional straight-tube LED lamp.

JP 2009-043447 A

  By the way, the shape of the straight tube type LED lamp is long. Therefore, the straight tube type LED lamp has a problem that the light emitting module in the straight tube type LED lamp is easily damaged by applying a stress such as bending a straight tube as an outer tube from the outside.

  For example, when a straight tube LED lamp is accidentally dropped on the floor, or when a straight tube LED lamp is attached to a lighting fixture, stress that bends the straight tube LED lamp is applied to the straight tube LED lamp. It is.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as breakage of the light emitting module when the outer tube is stressed and non-lighting caused by the breakage of the light emitting module. An object of the present invention is to provide a lamp and a lighting device that can be prevented.

  In order to achieve the above object, a lamp according to an aspect of the present invention is provided in an outer tube, a light emitting module having a base and a semiconductor light emitting element mounted on the base, the inner tube, And a hanging part for hanging the light emitting module in the outer tube.

  That is, the lamp includes an outer tube, a light emitting module, and a hanging portion that suspends the light emitting module in the outer tube.

  Here, it is assumed that a stress that bends the outer tube is generated in the outer tube. Here, when the stress that bends the outer tube is generated, for example, the lamp is accidentally dropped on the floor or the like.

  In this case, since the light emitting module is suspended in the outer tube, the stress transmitted to the light emitting module among the generated stresses can be significantly suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube.

  Here, a lamp in which a light emitting module is fixed to the inner surface of the outer tube (hereinafter referred to as a module fixing lamp) is taken as an example. Further, it is assumed that a stress that bends the outer tube is generated in the module fixing lamp.

  In this case, in the module fixing lamp, the stress applied to the outer tube is applied to the light emitting module almost as it is. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the light emitting module is damaged by stress. That is, in this case, the problem when stress is applied to the outer tube is a problem that the light emitting module is damaged by the stress and becomes unlit.

  That is, the lamp according to one embodiment of the present invention can suppress the occurrence of defects when stress is applied to the outer tube. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube.

  Preferably, the light emitting module is not in contact with the inner surface of the outer tube.

  Thereby, when stress is applied to the outer tube, the stress transmitted to the light emitting module can be significantly suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube.

  Preferably, the light emitting module is disposed at a central portion of a cross section of the outer tube, which is orthogonal to a tube axis of the outer tube.

  Thereby, when stress is applied to the outer tube, the stress transmitted to the light emitting module can be significantly suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube.

  Preferably, the shape of the hanging portion is a rod shape.

  Preferably, a through hole is formed in the base, and a hole fixing portion that is inserted into the through hole and fixed to the through hole is formed at a tip portion of the hanging portion.

  Preferably, the hanging part is an elastic member having elasticity.

  Thereby, when stress is applied to the outer tube, the stress transmitted to the light emitting module can be significantly suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube.

  Preferably, the base is made of ceramic.

  Thereby, the intensity | strength of a light emitting module can be raised. As a result, even if stress is applied to the light emitting module, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems such as breakage of the light emitting module.

  A lighting device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the above-described lamp.

  By this invention, generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction when stress is added to an outer tube | pipe can be prevented.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a lamp according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the LED module according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the base and the LED module provided in the outer tube. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining each component provided in the outer tube according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the suspension holding unit and the LED module according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the hanging portion. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the illumination device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side view of a suspension holding unit according to Modification A. FIG. FIG. 9 is a view for explaining an LED module according to Modification B. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an LED module according to Modification C. FIG. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the base. FIG. 12 is a view showing a part of the cross section of the outer tube.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof may be omitted.

  It should be noted that the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like of the constituent elements exemplified in the embodiments are appropriately changed depending on the configuration of the apparatus to which the present invention is applied and various conditions. It is not limited to those examples. Moreover, the dimension of each component in each figure may differ from an actual dimension.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a lamp 100 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, the inside of the lamp 100 is shown by cutting out a part of the outer tube 200. The lamp 100 is a straight tube type LED lamp having substantially the same shape as a conventional general straight tube fluorescent lamp using an electrode coil.

  In FIG. 1, the X, Y, and Z directions are orthogonal to each other. The X, Y, and Z directions shown in the following figures are also orthogonal to each other.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a lamp 100 that is a straight tube type LED lamp includes an outer tube 200, two bases 201, a pair of base pins 202, an LED module 300, and a base 400.

  The outer tube 200 is a housing (envelope) for housing the LED module 300 and the base 400. The outer tube 200 is a straight tube that is a straight tube. The outer tube 200 is not limited to a straight tube, and may be a bent tube, for example.

  The outer tube 200 is a long cylindrical body. Openings are formed at both ends of the outer tube 200. Moreover, the cross-sectional shape of the outer tube 200 is an annular shape. The outer tube 200 is a glass tube or a plastic tube having translucency.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the outer tube 200 is a glass tube. The glass tube, for example, silica (SiO ₂₎ consists configured soda lime glass with 70 to 72 [%].

  The outer tube 200 is not limited to a glass tube, and may be a resin tube such as an acrylic tube or a polycarbonate tube.

  The outer tube 200 is a straight tube having the same dimensional standard as a straight tube used for manufacturing a fluorescent lamp specified in JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). Each size of the outer tube 200 is, for example, a length of 1198 [mm], an outer diameter of 30 [mm], and a thickness of 0.7 [mm].

  Moreover, it is preferable that the outer surface or inner surface of the outer tube 200 is subjected to a diffusion treatment. Thereby, the light emitted from the LED module 300 can be diffused. As the diffusion treatment, for example, there is a method of applying silica, calcium carbonate or the like to the inner surface of the outer tube 200.

  Next, the LED module 300 will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view of the LED module 300 according to the first embodiment. The LED module 300 is a COB type (Chip On Board) light emitting module. The LED module 300 is a line light source that emits light in a line shape (line shape).

  Referring to FIG. 2, LED module 300 includes a substrate 310 and a light emitting unit 320.

  The substrate 310 is a long rectangular substrate extending in the tube axis direction of the outer tube 200.

  Note that the cross-sectional shape of the substrate 310 is not limited to a rectangular shape. That is, the shape of the substrate 310 may be a triangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, or the like. That is, the substrate 310 is a long base on which the light emitting unit 320 is provided.

  Hereinafter, the tube axis direction of the outer tube 200 is also simply referred to as a tube axis direction.

  The substrate 310 is a ceramic substrate, for example. That is, the substrate 310 as a base is made of ceramic. The ceramic substrate is made of alumina or translucent aluminum nitride. That is, the substrate 310 as a base has translucency.

  Note that the substrate 310 is not limited to a ceramic substrate, and may be a resin substrate, a glass substrate, a flexible flexible substrate, an aluminum substrate, or the like.

  Here, the length in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 310 is L1, and the length in the short direction is L2. In this case, L1 and L2 are defined by a relational expression of 10 ≦ L1 / L2, for example. That is, L1 is 10 times or more of L2.

  A light emitting unit 320 that emits light is provided on the main surface of the substrate 310. Hereinafter, in this specification, the main surface of the substrate 310 is a surface on which the light emitting unit 320 is provided.

  Specifically, on the main surface of the substrate 310, the light emitting unit 320 is formed up to both end edges in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 310. That is, the light emitting unit 320 is formed without interruption from the end surface of one short side of the substrate 310 to the end surface of the other short side.

  The light emitting unit 320 includes a plurality of LEDs 321 and a sealing member 322.

  The plurality of LEDs 321 are linearly mounted on the main surface of the substrate 310 along the longitudinal direction (tube axis direction) of the substrate 310. That is, the LED 321 as the semiconductor light emitting element is mounted on the substrate 310 as the base. That is, the LED module 300 as a light emitting module has a base and a semiconductor light emitting element mounted on the base.

  The LED 321 is a bare chip that emits monochromatic visible light. Each LED 321 is bonded to the substrate 310 by a die attach material (die bond material). The LED 321 is, for example, a blue LED chip that emits blue light. The blue LED chip is a gallium nitride based semiconductor light emitting element having a center wavelength of 440 nm to 470 nm, which is made of an InGaN based material.

  The plurality of LEDs 321 included in the light emitting unit 320 are electrically connected in series by a wiring 330 described later formed on the surface of the substrate 310. Hereinafter, the plurality of LEDs 321 included in the light emitting unit 320 are collectively referred to as a light emitting unit LED group.

  Note that all of the plurality of LEDs 321 constituting the LED group in the light emitting unit may not be connected in series.

  The sealing member 322 collectively seals all the LEDs 321 mounted on one substrate 310. On the main surface of the substrate 310, the sealing member 322 is formed up to both end edges in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 310. That is, the sealing member 322 is formed without interruption from the end surface of one short side of the substrate 310 to the end surface of the other short side.

  The linear sealing member 322 is formed closer to one long side than a straight line passing through the center of the substrate 310 in the short direction.

  The shape of the sealing member 322 is a substantially semicircular dome shape whose section is convex upward. The sealing member 322 is a phosphor-containing resin containing a phosphor that is a wavelength converter. The sealing member 322 is a wavelength conversion layer that converts the wavelength of light from the LED 321.

  The wavelength conversion layer includes an optical wavelength converter for converting the wavelength of light. In the present embodiment, the sealing member 322 that is a wavelength conversion layer includes a phosphor as an optical wavelength converter.

  Therefore, the sealing member 322 is a phosphor layer containing phosphor fine particles that excite the light of the LED 321. Incidentally, yellow phosphor fine particles are used as the phosphor fine particles, and the phosphor-containing resin is constituted by dispersing this in a silicone resin.

  As an example, the yellow phosphor particles are YAG (yttrium, aluminum, garnet) phosphor materials. The yellow phosphor particles are not limited to YAG phosphor materials, and may be silicate phosphor materials, for example.

  As described above, the light emitting unit 320 includes the plurality of LEDs 321 as blue LED chips and the sealing member 322 containing yellow phosphor particles. Therefore, the yellow phosphor particles are excited by the blue light of the blue LED chip to emit yellow light. As a result, white light is emitted from the light emitting unit 320 by the excited yellow light and the blue light of the blue LED chip.

  The LED module 300 further includes a wiring 330, two electrode terminals 350, and a wire 331.

  The wiring 330 is a metal wiring made of tungsten (W) or copper (Cu). The wiring 330 is patterned on the main surface of the substrate 310.

  Each of the two electrode terminals 350 is electrically connected to the wiring 330.

  The substrate 310 is provided with an electrostatic protection element (not shown). The electrostatic protection element is, for example, a Zener diode. The electrostatic protection element prevents the LED 321 from being destroyed by the reverse polarity static electricity generated on the substrate 310. The electrostatic protection element is electrically connected to the plurality of LEDs 321 by wiring (not shown).

  The electrode terminal 350 is formed on the main surface of the substrate 310. The electrode terminal 350 is a power supply / reception unit (external connection terminal) for receiving DC power from an external power source and supplying DC power to the LED 321. The electrode terminal 350 is electrically connected to the wiring 330.

  For example, when a direct current is supplied from the electrode terminal 350 to the LED 321, the LED 321 emits light, and desired light is emitted from the LED 321.

  In the present embodiment, the two electrode terminals 350 are offset to one long side of the substrate 310 with the sealing member 322 as a reference.

  The wire 331 is an electric wire for electrically connecting the adjacent LED 321 and the wiring 330. The wire 331 is, for example, a gold wire. A p-side electrode and an n-side electrode for supplying current are formed on the upper surface of the LED 321. Each of the p-side electrode and the n-side electrode and the wiring 330 are wire-bonded by a wire 331.

  A plurality of through holes 370 are further formed in the substrate 310 serving as a base. In the present embodiment, three through holes 370 are formed in the substrate 310 as an example.

  The number of through holes 370 formed in the substrate 310 may be one, two, four, or more.

  Next, the base 400 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the base 400 and the LED module 300 provided in the outer tube 200. In addition to the base 400 and the LED module 300, FIG. 3 also shows other components described later.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining each component provided in the outer tube 200 according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the lamp 100 according to the first embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the lamp 100 along the line A-A ′ of FIG. 1.

  FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the lamp 100 taken along line B-B ′ of FIG. In FIG. 4B, the outer tube 200 is not shown for simplification of the drawing.

  Referring to FIGS. 3, 4 (a), and 4 (b), base 400 is disposed inside outer tube 200 and is fixed to outer tube 200. The shape of the base 400 is a long shape extending along the tube axis direction of the outer tube 200. A flat surface portion 431 is formed on one surface (front surface) of the base 400.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the region on the back surface of the base 400 is configured by a curved surface portion having an arc shape configured to match the inner surface shape of the outer tube 200.

  Therefore, the curvature of the outer surface shape of the curved surface portion is the same as the curvature of the inner surface of the outer tube, and in this embodiment, the outer surface shape of the curved surface portion is a circular arc having a curvature (radius) that is half the inner diameter of the outer tube 200. Shape. As shown in FIG. 4A, the base 400 is fixed to the outer tube 200 with an adhesive or the like so that the curved surface portion contacts the inner surface of the outer tube 200.

  The adhesive for fixing the base 400 is, for example, an adhesive made of silicone resin or cement.

  In order to increase the thermal conductivity of the adhesive, inorganic particles may be appropriately mixed in the adhesive. The inorganic particles are metal particles such as silver, copper, or aluminum, or non-metal particles such as alumina, aluminum nitride, silicon carbide, or graphite.

  Note that from the viewpoint of heat dissipation, the adhesive is preferably an adhesive having a thermal conductivity of 1 [W / m · K] or more. From the viewpoint of weight reduction, the adhesive is preferably an adhesive having a specific gravity of 2 or less.

  In the present embodiment, a part of the base 400 and the outer tube 200 are in direct contact, and heat conduction can be performed directly by the contact portion between the outer tube 200 and the base 400. Therefore, the adhesive is an adhesive made of a silicone resin having a specific gravity of 2 or less in order to reduce the weight of the lamp 100.

  The base 400 is made of aluminum, for example.

  Next, the base will be described.

  Two bases 201 are provided at both ends of the outer tube 200. The shape of the base 201 is a shape that closes the opening of the outer tube 200. The shape of the base 201 is, for example, the same shape as the G-type base.

  A pair of base pins 202 are fixed (provided) to the base 201. The base pin 202 is made of a conductive metal.

  In addition, a lighting circuit (not shown) for receiving power and causing the LEDs of the LED module 300 to emit light is installed inside or outside the lamp 100 using one or both of the two caps 201. The lighting circuit can be configured by a rectifier circuit including a diode bridge using four Zener diodes, for example.

  In the lamp 100 according to the present embodiment, power is supplied to the LED module 300 using one of the two caps 201 as an example. In this case, a lighting circuit (not shown) is provided in the one base 201. Also, in this case, the other base 201 of the two bases 201 is used for mounting on a lighting fixture.

  Further, in this case, the one base 201 receives power (AC power) used for light emission of the semiconductor light emitting element (LED 321) from the external commercial AC power source via the base pin 202. That is, AC power is supplied to the one base 201 from the outside. That is, the base pin 202 of the one base 201 is a pin for receiving the AC power from an external commercial AC power source.

  The lighting circuit described above is electrically connected to the LED module 300 so that power can be supplied to the LED module 300.

  In this case, the lighting circuit is electrically connected to the electrode terminal 350 of the LED module 300, which is placed at a location closest to the base 201 that accommodates the lighting circuit, by wiring. In addition, the lighting circuit is a wiring that is electrically connected to the electrode terminal 350 of the LED module 300 that is placed at a position farthest from the base 201 that accommodates the lighting circuit, and is a tube shaft in the outer tube 200. Wirings routed along the direction are connected.

  The power supply to the LED module 300 is not limited to one base, and both the two bases 201 may be used.

  Next, the fixing configuration of the LED module 300 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  The suspension holding part 500 is bonded to the surface of the flat part 431 by an adhesive or the like. The suspension holding unit 500 is a member for suspending the LED module 300 in the outer tube 200. The suspension holding unit 500 is made of a resin such as plastic, for example.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the suspension holding unit 500 and the LED module 300 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 5, the light emitting unit 320 is not shown for simplification of the drawing.

  With reference to FIGS. 3, 4 (a), 4 (b), and 5, the suspension holding unit 500 includes a plane unit 510 and a plurality of suspension units 520. The flat part 510 and the plurality of hanging parts 520 are integrally molded. That is, the flat portion 510 and the plurality of hanging portions 520 are made of a resin such as plastic.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the suspension holding unit 500 includes three suspension units 520. Each hanging portion 520 is provided in the outer tube 200. Each hanging part 520 has a bar shape. In addition, the shape of the hanging part 520 is not limited to a rod shape, and may be another shape (for example, a plate shape).

  The shape of the flat portion 510 is a plate shape. Each hanging portion 520 is connected to the surface of the flat portion 510. Each hanging part 520 suspends the LED module 300 in the outer tube 200.

  The LED module 300 is suspended by each suspension part 520 in the outer tube 200. Specifically, the LED module 300 is suspended by each suspension part 520 so as not to contact the inner surface of the outer tube 200. That is, the LED module 300 as the light emitting module is not in contact with the inner surface of the outer tube 200.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the LED module 300 is disposed at the center of the cross section of the outer tube 200 that is orthogonal to the tube axis of the outer tube 200.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the hanging portion 520. FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the hanging part 520. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the hanging portion 520.

  With reference to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the hanging portion 520 includes engaging portions 520a and 520b. A hole fixing portion 530 is formed at the tip of each of the engaging portions 520a and 520b. That is, the hole fixing portion 530 is formed at the tip portion of the hanging portion 520.

  The hole fixing portion 530 is a portion that is inserted into the through hole 370 of the substrate 310 and fixed to the through hole 370.

  A groove portion 531 is formed in each hole fixing portion 530 of the engaging portions 520a and 520b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the substrate 310 is placed on the flat surface portion 510 of the suspension holding portion 500 so that the tip end portion of the hole fixing portion 530 of each suspension portion 520 is inserted into the through hole 370 of the substrate 310. Hold down. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6C, the engaging portions 520a and 520b are elastically deformed toward the inner side direction (the direction of the arrow) of the hanging portion 520.

  When the substrate 310 is further pressed toward the flat surface portion 510 of the suspension holding portion 500 in a state where the engaging portions 520a and 520b are elastically deformed, the elastically deformed engaging portions 520a and 520b return to their original states. . At this time, the peripheral edge portion of each through hole 370 of the substrate 310 is engaged with the groove portion 531 of the engaging portions 520 a and 520 b corresponding to the through hole 370.

  Thereby, the LED module 300 is fixed to the suspension holding part 500 as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. That is, each hanging part 520 suspends the LED module 300 in the outer tube 200. In other words, each hanging part 520 of the hanging holding part 500 holds the LED module 300 at a predetermined position in the outer tube 200 by hanging the LED module 300.

  Here, it is assumed that a stress that bends the outer tube 200 is generated in the outer tube 200. Here, when the stress that bends the outer tube 200 is generated, for example, the lamp 100 is accidentally dropped on the floor or the like. Moreover, when stress which bends the outer tube | pipe 200 is added, it is a case where this lamp | ramp 100 is attached to a lighting fixture, for example.

  In this case, since the LED module 300 is suspended in the outer tube 200, the stress transmitted to the LED module 300 among the stresses generated in the outer tube 200 can be significantly suppressed.

  Therefore, even when stress is generated in the outer tube 200, for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem that the LED module 300 is damaged and is not lit.

  That is, according to the configuration of the lamp 100 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube 200. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube 200.

  The LED module 300 is not in contact with the inner surface of the outer tube 200. Therefore, even if a stress that bends the outer tube 200 is generated, the stress transmitted from the outer tube 200 to the LED module 300 can be significantly suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube 200.

  Further, the LED module 300 is disposed at the center of the cross section of the outer tube 200 that is orthogonal to the tube axis of the outer tube 200. Therefore, even if a stress that bends the outer tube 200 is generated, the stress transmitted from the outer tube 200 to the LED module 300 can be significantly suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube 200.

  As described above, the substrate 310 as a base is made of ceramic. Thereby, the intensity | strength of the LED module 300 can be raised. As a result, even if stress is applied to the LED module 300, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem such that the LED module 300 is damaged and becomes unlit.

  Further, as described above, the substrate 310 has translucency. Therefore, the amount of light blocked by the substrate 310 among the light emitted from the LED 321 or the reflected light of the light can be significantly reduced. Therefore, the total luminous flux of the lamp 100 can be improved.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a lighting device according to the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an illumination device 600 according to the second embodiment.

  The lighting device 600 includes a lamp 60 and a lighting fixture 610.

  The lighting fixture 610 includes a pair of sockets 611, a fixture main body 612, and a circuit box (not shown).

  The pair of sockets 611 are electrically connected to the lamp 60. The pair of sockets 611 holds the lamp 60. A socket 611 is attached to the instrument main body 612.

  The inner surface 612a of the instrument main body 612 is a reflecting surface that reflects light emitted from the lamp 60 in a predetermined direction (for example, downward).

  The circuit box houses therein a lighting circuit that supplies power to the lamp 60 when the switch (not shown) is on and does not supply power when the switch is off. The lighting fixture 610 is attached to a ceiling or the like via a fixture.

  The lamp 60 is the lamp 100 according to the first embodiment described above.

<Other variations>
Next, modifications of the lamp according to the embodiment of the present invention described above will be described below. Each of the following modifications can also be applied to the lighting device according to the second embodiment.

<Modification A>
Although the hanging part 520 according to the above embodiment is made of a resin such as plastic, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The lamp according to the modified example A is different from the lamp 100 of FIG. 1 in that a hanging holding part 500A is provided instead of the hanging holding part 500. Since the other configuration of the lamp according to modification A is the same as that of lamp 100, detailed description will not be repeated.

  FIG. 8 is a side view of a suspension holding unit 500A according to Modification A. FIG. 8 also shows the base 400 and the LED module 300.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the suspension holding unit 500 </ b> A is different from the suspension holding unit 500 of FIG. 4B in that it includes a plurality of suspension units 540 instead of the plurality of suspension units 520. . The rest of the configuration of the suspension holding unit 500A is the same as that of the suspension holding unit 500, and thus detailed description will not be repeated.

  Each hanging part 540 is an elastic member having elasticity. The hanging part 540 is a spring as an example. Each hanging part 540 is connected to the flat part 510. Each hanging part 540 is connected to one surface of the substrate 310 of the LED module 300.

  The lamp having the above configuration has the same effects as the lamp 100 according to the first embodiment. That is, even if a stress is generated in the outer tube 200, the LED module 300 is suspended in the outer tube 200, so that the stress transmitted to the LED module 300 among the generated stresses is greatly suppressed. be able to. Furthermore, since each suspension part 540 is an elastic member, the stress transmitted to the LED module 300 among the generated stresses can be further greatly suppressed.

  Therefore, even when a stress is generated in the outer tube 200, for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem that the LED module 300 is damaged. That is, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube 200. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems when stress is applied to the outer tube 200.

<Modification B>
In the above embodiment, the outer pipe 200 is configured to route the wiring, but is not limited to this configuration. For example, the wiring may be provided inside the substrate.

  The lamp according to the modified example B is different from the lamp 100 of FIG. 1 in that the LED module 300A is provided instead of the LED module 300. Since the other configuration of the lamp according to Modification B is the same as that of lamp 100, detailed description will not be repeated.

  FIG. 9 is a view for explaining an LED module 300A according to Modification B.

  FIG. 9A is a plan view of the LED module 300A. Note that FIG. 9A does not show an electrostatic protection element or the like provided in the LED module 300A for simplification of the drawing.

  FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the LED module 300A. Specifically, FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the LED module 300A along the line V-V ′ of FIG.

  9A and 9B, the LED module 300A includes a substrate 310A instead of the substrate 310, and two electrode terminals 360, as compared with the LED module 300 of FIG. Furthermore, it differs from the point provided. Since the other configuration of LED module 300A is the same as that of LED module 300, detailed description will not be repeated.

  The substrate 310A is a multilayer substrate configured by stacking a plurality of substrates. The substrate 310A is different from the substrate 310 in that two electrode terminals 360, two vias 361, and wirings 362 are formed. Since the other configuration of substrate 310A is the same as that of substrate 310, detailed description will not be repeated.

  The light emitting unit 320 formed on the main surface of the substrate 310A includes a plurality of LEDs 321 (not shown) and a sealing member 322 (not shown). The plurality of LEDs 321 included in the light emitting unit 320 are electrically connected in series by a wiring (not shown).

  As described above, the plurality of LEDs 321 included in the light emitting unit 320 are referred to as an LED group within the light emitting unit.

  Note that all of the plurality of LEDs 321 constituting the LED group in the light emitting unit may not be connected in series.

  The two LEDs 321 positioned at both ends of the plurality of LEDs 321 constituting the light emitting unit LED group are electrically connected to the two electrode terminals 350, respectively. That is, a plurality of LEDs 321 that are electrically connected are provided between the two electrode terminals 350.

  A wiring 362 is formed inside the substrate 310A. The wiring 362 is a wiring made of copper, for example.

  Two electrode terminals 360 are formed on the main surface of the substrate 310A. Two vias 361 are formed in each of the two electrode terminals 360. Each via 361 is electrically connected to the wiring 362. That is, the two electrode terminals 360 are electrically connected by the via 361 and the wiring 362.

  In the lamp, when one LED module 300A is used, the electrode terminal 350 and the electrode terminal 360 are electrically connected.

  By using the LED module 300A having the above configuration, it is not necessary to route wiring in the outer tube 200 as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the manufacturing process of the lamp according to Modification B can be simplified.

<Modification C>
In the above embodiment, the LED module 300 is a COB type (Chip On Board) in which the LED itself (bare chip) is directly mounted on the substrate 310.

  However, the LED module 300 is a package type in which an LED chip is mounted in a cavity molded with resin or the like, and the inside of the cavity is sealed with a phosphor-containing resin, that is, a surface mount type (SMD). May be.

  Such an SMD type LED module 300B according to Modification C of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an LED module 300B according to Modification C.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the LED module 300B, a plurality of packages 390 are mounted in a straight line on the surface of the substrate 310 in a line.

  The package 390 is made of resin or the like, and the LED 321 is mounted in the cavity. The mounted LED 321 is covered with a sealing member 322. The plurality of packages 390 are electrically connected to each other by a wiring pattern, a wire, or the like.

  As mentioned above, although the lamp | ramp and illuminating device of this invention were demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to these embodiment. The present invention includes various modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Moreover, you may combine each component in several embodiment arbitrarily in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of invention.

  For example, although the lamp according to the above embodiment is configured to use one LED module 300, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of LED modules 300 may be suspended using a plurality of suspension holding units 500. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which suspends several LED module 300 in the one suspension holding | maintenance part 500. FIG.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the plurality of LEDs 321 on the substrate 310 of the LED module 300 are collectively sealed by the common sealing member 322. However, each of the plurality of LEDs 321 may be individually sealed by another sealing member 322.

  In the above embodiment, a single-sided power supply type lamp that is fed from one end of the outer tube has been described, but a double-sided feed type that is fed from both ends of the outer tube may also be used.

  Moreover, although LED was illustrated as a semiconductor light-emitting device in the said embodiment, a semiconductor laser and organic EL (Electro Luminescence) may be sufficient.

  Further, a member for dispersing external stress may be provided between the base and the outer tube 200.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of ribs 250 may be provided between the base 201 and the outer tube 200. The rib 250 is made of, for example, a material that absorbs an external force (stress).

  FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the base 201 along a plane perpendicular to the tube axis direction.

  With the configuration of FIG. 11, for example, when the lamp 100 is attached to a lighting fixture, even if stress is generated in the direction perpendicular to the tube axis direction with respect to the base 201, the stress transmitted to the outer tube 200 is greatly reduced. Can do. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects due to stress, such as damage to the outer tube 200 or the like.

  Moreover, even if the light irradiation side from the light emission part 320 among the inner surfaces of the outer tube | pipe 200 is processed into the shape (for example, uneven | corrugated shape) which can diffuse the light which the light emission part 320 emits like FIG. Good.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a part of a cross section of the outer tube 200 along a plane perpendicular to the tube axis direction. The processing having the shape shown in FIG. 12 may be performed on the entire inner surface of the outer tube 200.

  In the above embodiment, the substrate 310 having a rectangular cross-sectional shape is used. However, a polygonal substrate having a cross-sectional shape other than a square (rectangular) may be used. That is, the shape of the substrate 310 may be a triangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, or the like.

  Moreover, although the nozzle | cap | die 201 which concerns on the said embodiment was comprised from one integrated housing, it is not limited to this. The base 201 according to the above embodiment may be composed of, for example, two housings having a semicircular cross section.

  Further, the outer tube 200 according to the above embodiment may be composed of two housings having a semicircular cross section.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The present invention can be widely used in lamps and lighting devices in which semiconductor light emitting elements such as LEDs are used.

60, 100 Lamp 200 Outer tube 201 Base 202 Base pin 300, 300A, 300B LED module 310, 310A Substrate 320 Light emitting unit 321 LED
330, 362 Wiring 350, 360 Electrode terminal 370 Through hole 400 Base 500, 500A Suspension holding part 520, 540 Suspension part 600 Illumination device

Claims (8)

An outer tube,
A light emitting module having a base and a semiconductor light emitting element mounted on the base;
A lamp provided in the outer tube, and a hanging part for suspending the light emitting module in the outer tube. The lamp according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting module is not in contact with an inner surface of the outer tube. The lamp according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting module is disposed at a central portion of a cross section of the outer tube that is orthogonal to a tube axis of the outer tube. The lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a shape of the hanging portion is a rod shape. A through hole is formed in the base,
The lamp according to claim 4, wherein a hole fixing portion that is inserted into the through hole and fixed to the through hole is formed at a tip portion of the hanging portion. The lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the hanging portion is an elastic member having elasticity. The lamp according to claim 1, wherein the base is made of ceramic. An illuminating device comprising the lamp according to claim 1.

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