JP2012200369A - Showcase - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To be able to make a figure F of any shape look beautiful.SOLUTION: The showcase 100 includes: a base 1; a stage plate 2 that is mounted on an opening 1a on the upper side of the base 1; and a transparent cover 3 that is attached to the upper part of the base 1. External light L1 enters inside through the transparent cover 3, with a part reflected by the stage plate 2, illuminating the figure F from below as reflected light L2. As a result, the entire figure F is uniformly irradiated with the light, effectively eliminating dark parts in a shade, and making a figure F of any shape easy to view.

Description

  The present invention relates to a showcase that displays figures, models, ornaments, and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional collection case. This collection case 500 exhibits a figure F as disclosed in Patent Document 1, and includes a pedestal 501 provided with a plurality of holes on the surface, and a fixed base fixed to the holes of the pedestal 501. 502 and a cover case 503 made of transparent plastic that covers the upper part of the fixed base 502 and the base 501.

  The figure F is mounted on a fixed base 502 that is fixed to the base 501 and is stored in the collection case 500. The fixed base 503 can be attached to a desired location as many as necessary for the plurality of holes of the base 501. The user can see the figure F from the outside through the cover case 503.

JP 2006-6911 A

  In the above-described conventional collection case 500, when light is applied to the figure F from above or from the side of the cover case 503, in the case of the figure F having a complicated shape, the portion facing the lower side of the figure F (for example, the arm of the figure F or There was a problem that the figure F could not be shown cleanly, such as the lower side of the legs). In particular, the problem is conspicuous because a shadow is easily formed under a desk light such as an incandescent lamp.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a showcase that can show a figure F of any shape neatly.

  The showcase of the present invention includes a pedestal on which figures and other objects to be displayed are placed, a stage plate provided with a mirror-like light reflecting surface on the side of the pedestal on which the objects to be displayed are placed, an upper part of the pedestal, and the display And a transparent cover provided so as to surround the object.

  According to this showcase, since the reflection surface is provided on the side of the pedestal on which the display object is placed, the reflected light reflected by the reflection surface hits the display object from below. As a result, since the light is well applied to the portion facing the lower side of the display object, the display object is illuminated uniformly and becomes easy to see. The mirror-like reflecting surface can be composed of an acrylic mirror, a glass mirror, a polished metal plate, or the like. Moreover, the display object is not limited to a figure.

Further, the showcase of the present invention is the display object according to the above invention, wherein the stage plate has a surface with a reflectance different from the surface on the back surface of the reflecting surface, and the display object on the pedestal with the back surface facing up. It can be attached to the side on which it is placed.

  By making the stage plate a reversible structure having surfaces with different reflectivities, the figure can be seen in different ways.

Further, the showcase of the present invention is the above-described invention, wherein the pedestal has a hollow structure, the reflection surface is formed of a half mirror and is provided on the opening side of the pedestal, and illumination means is provided in the pedestal. It is characterized by.

  According to this showcase, the display object is illuminated through a half mirror with a light or the like. Also, the outside light is reflected by the half mirror and illuminates the object to be displayed. Thereby, since the display object is illuminated uniformly, it becomes easy to see the display object.

Further, the showcase of the present invention is a pedestal having a hollow structure on which figures and other display objects are placed, a stage plate having a transmission surface that transmits light provided on a surface of the pedestal on which the exhibition objects are placed, It is characterized by comprising illumination means provided in the pedestal and a transparent cover provided on the pedestal so as to surround the display object.

  In this showcase, since the light of the illumination means illuminates the display object through the transmission surface, the display object is illuminated uniformly and becomes easy to see.

In addition, the showcase of the present invention includes a pedestal having a hollow structure on which a figure or other display object is placed, a stage plate provided with surface light emitting means for emitting light on the side of the pedestal on which the display object is placed, And a transparent cover provided to surround the display object.

If the surface light emitting means is provided on the surface on which the display object is placed as in the present invention, and the surface light emitting means illuminates the display object from the lower side, the display object is uniformly illuminated and easy to see. Become. As surface emitting means, LED (Light Emitting
Examples include a combination of a diode (light source) and a light guide plate, an EL (electro luminescence) panel, and the like.

The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the pedestal has a height of 3 cm or more and 20 cm or less. Thus, by giving the pedestal a predetermined height, the figure is not hidden by surrounding stationery and miscellaneous goods, and the figure can be seen from a low angle.

The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the transparent cover further has a UV cut function. In this way, it is possible to place the showcase in an environment that is exposed to direct sunlight with strong ultraviolet rays.

The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the illumination means is further arranged on the upper side in the transparent cover. Thus, by arranging the illumination means on the upper side in the transparent cover, the display object is illuminated from above by the light of the illumination means, and the exhibition object is illuminated by the light reflected from the bottom or the irradiated light. Become. Thereby, since the display object is illuminated uniformly, it becomes easy to see the display object.

It is a perspective view which shows the showcase which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is an assembly drawing of the showcase shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the showcase shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of a showcase. It is explanatory drawing which shows the showcase which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the showcase shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the showcase shown in FIG. It is a cross-sectional block diagram which shows the showcase which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the conventional collection case.

(Embodiment 1)
1 is a perspective view showing a showcase according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an assembly view of the showcase shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the showcase shown in FIG. The showcase 100 includes a box-shaped pedestal 1 having a hollow structure, a stage plate 2 attached so as to fit into the opening 1a on the upper side of the pedestal 1, and a transparent cover 3 attached so as to cover the upper portion of the pedestal 1. Consists of.

The base 1 is made of an acrylic resin such as black. The pedestal 1 has a high height H so that the figure in the showcase 100 can be easily seen from a low angle. When installed on a desk, stationery, miscellaneous goods, documents, etc. get in the way, making it difficult to see the figure from a low angle. Stationery items such as pens, erasers, and staplers, wallets, cell phones, business card holders, calculators and other miscellaneous goods, and books such as comics and magazines, which are often placed on the desk, have a height of about 3 cm. . On the other hand, it may get in the way if it is too high. For this reason, the height of the base 1 is preferably 3 cm or more and 20 cm or less, and more preferably 5 cm or more and 15 cm or less. By securing this height, the figure can be seen at a low angle without being disturbed by stationery, miscellaneous goods, documents, etc. on the desk. In particular, the height of the desk is usually about 70 cm to 75 cm, and by adding a height of 3 cm or more from here, the figure inside can be viewed while the user is sitting on a chair or sitting on a nearby sofa. Easy to see.

The stage plate 2 includes a mirror-like light reflecting surface, and is made of an acrylic mirror that is lightweight, easy to process, and hard to break. The stage plate 2 may be the mirror surface of the entire surface, or a square-shaped mirror surface with the non-mirror surface near the center of the surface (not shown). The stage plate 2 may have a structure in which a glass mirror is attached to an acrylic resin plate in addition to the acrylic mirror. In this case, since the mirror surface is hardly damaged even when the figure F is placed, a clean mirror surface can be maintained for a long time. Further, the stage plate 2 may be configured by mirror-finishing a metal plate such as stainless steel by buffing or the like. In the case of a metal plate, it is strong and can give a sense of weight to the entire showcase 100, so that a high-class feeling can be obtained.

  The stage plate 2 has a reversible structure and can be attached to the base 1 in an inverted state. The back surface of the mirror surface 2a of the stage plate 2 becomes a floor surface 2b having a normal reflectance or a low reflectance. The floor surface 2b may be made of the acrylic material itself that constitutes the stage plate 2, or may be a low reflection surface to which a cloth or the like is attached in order to suppress reflection and give a high-class feeling. A pattern can also be given to the floor 2b as necessary. Further, a plurality of stage plates 2 may be prepared. In this case, it is preferable that the spare stage plate 2 can be stored inside the pedestal 1 (not shown).

The transparent cover 3 is made of a transparent acrylic resin and has a UV cut function. When using a UV cut acrylic plate, discoloration and deterioration of the figure can be prevented. The transparent cover 3 may be a non-glare plate having a low reflectance with a reflectance of 3% or less. In this case, glare on the surface of the transparent cover 3 and reflection of illumination are reduced, and the figure can be seen well. Further, an acrylic light collector that emits light in response to black light may be used for the transparent cover 3. In this case, the figure can be seen by changing the image by placing it under the black light.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the use state of the showcase. The user places the figure F on the surface of the stage plate 2 of the base 1. The figure F is fixed to the stage plate 2 with double-sided tape or the like, but the fixing method is not limited to this. Next, with the figure F placed on the stage plate 2, the base 1 is covered with the transparent cover 3 and fixed.

  Light L1 from the outside enters the inside through the transparent cover 3, and a part thereof is reflected by the stage plate 2 to illuminate the figure F as reflected light L2 from below. For example, when the showcase 100 is placed on a desk and light such as desk light enters from above or obliquely, the figure F is illuminated through the transparent cover 3 and a portion that cannot be illuminated directly by the light L1 (for example, the figure) The lower side surface of the limb of F) is illuminated by the reflected light L2 reflected by the mirror surface 2a of the stage plate 2. As a result, the entire figure F is uniformly irradiated with light, and even in the case of a complex figure F, the number of places that become shadows and become darker is reduced, and the user can easily see the figure F.

  Further, since the pedestal 1 is raised, the figure F can be seen without being obstructed by miscellaneous goods or documents on the desk. Further, when the transparent cover 3 is made of a UV cut acrylic plate, fading and deterioration due to ultraviolet rays can be prevented, so that the showcase 100 can be placed in a place with strong ultraviolet rays such as a place exposed to direct sunlight.

  When the stage plate 2 is turned upside down, the figure F is removed from the mirror surface 2a, the stage plate 2 is turned upside down and placed on the pedestal 1 with the floor surface 2b up, and the figure F is placed on the floor surface 2b. Install. Since the floor surface 2b is a surface made of an acrylic material, cloth, or the like, it can give a different taste from the mirror surface 2a.

  In addition to the figure F, various objects such as jewels, watches, plastic models, stationery, electronic devices, and the like are objects to be displayed in the showcase 100.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a showcase according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. This showcase 200 is characterized in that the stage plate of the showcase 100 of Embodiment 1 is the half mirror 4 and the lighting device 5 is provided in the internal space 1 b of the base 1. As the half mirror 4, an acrylic mirror is used in which a transparent acrylic plate is subjected to aluminum vapor deposition. The illumination device 5 includes a plurality of LEDs 6, a lighting circuit 7 that turns on the LEDs 6, a power supply 8, and a switch 9 that turns on and off the LEDs 6. The LED 6 is disposed in the vicinity of the upper edge 1 c of the pedestal 1 and is tilted so that the luminous flux of the LED 6 hits the figure F placed on the pedestal 1.

  According to this showcase 200, by placing the figure F on the half mirror 4 of the pedestal 1, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained, and the illumination device 5 can illuminate the figure F through the half mirror 4. Figure F can be actively illuminated from below. For this reason, the entire figure F is uniformly irradiated with light, and even in the case of the figure F having a complicated shape, there are few places that become shadows and become dark, and as a result, the figure F becomes easy to see. In particular, when the figure F is illuminated with a desk light, and the reflected light L2 of the half mirror 4 cannot illuminate the figure F well, illumination by the illumination device 5 is effective. In the above description, the half mirror 4 is used as the transmission surface, but a white acrylic plate may be used.

  Further, instead of the LED 6, an EL that is a surface emitting means may be used. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, EL 11 is attached to upper plate 10 attached to opening 1 a of pedestal 1. In the pedestal 1, a lighting circuit 12 for turning on the EL 11, a power source 13, and a switch 14 for turning on / off the EL 11 are provided. According to such a configuration, the figure F can be illuminated from the lower side of the figure F by causing the EL 11 to emit light. In particular, since EL 11 emits surface light, the figure F can be illuminated uniformly. In addition, EL11 may be provided in the whole upper board 10, and may be provided in a square shape except the center vicinity (illustration omitted).

  In addition to the EL 11, a combination of the direct light guide plate 15 and the LED 16 may be used as the surface light emitting means. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a light guide plate 15 is attached to the opening 1 a of the pedestal 1, and a predetermined number of LEDs 16 are disposed below the light guide plate 15 and inside the pedestal 1. According to such a configuration, the light of the LED 16 enters the light guide plate 15 and is emitted from the upper surface of the base 1. Thereby, the figure F can be illuminated uniformly by the light guide plate 15 emitting surface light. In the above description, the light guide plate 15 is used as the transmission surface, but a white acrylic plate may be used.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram showing a showcase according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. This showcase 300 is characterized in that the upper illumination device 20 that irradiates light from above the figure F is provided on the showcases 100 and 200 of the first or second embodiment. This upper illumination device 20 has a configuration in which an LED 17 is attached to the end of a free arm 18 erected on the end of the base 1. A lighting circuit 7, a power supply 8, and a switch 9 for the LED 17 are provided in the base 1.

  The upper illumination device 20 has the LED 17 disposed above the figure F by the free arm 18, in other words, above the transparent cover 3, so that the figure F is illuminated from above and the light from the LED 17 is transmitted to the stage plate. Reflect at 2 and illuminate Figure F from below. Thereby, the figure F can be illuminated uniformly. In addition, by providing the LED 17 at a position above the figure F, the figure F can be illuminated uniformly with light from the upper illumination device 20 alone.

  Further, when the upper illumination device 20 is provided in the configuration of the second embodiment, the figure F is actively illuminated from above and below, so that the figure F can be illuminated in the dark. Further, when the stage plate 2 is turned upside down and the floor surface 2b having a low reflectivity is turned up, the shadow of the user's preference can be given to the figure F by changing the light irradiation direction by the lighting device 20.

100 Showcase 1 Base 2 Stage plate 3 Transparent cover 4 Half mirror 5 Illumination device F Figure

Claims (8)

A pedestal on which figures and other objects to be displayed are placed;
A stage plate provided with a mirror-like light reflecting surface on the side of the pedestal on which the display object is placed;
A transparent cover provided at the top of the pedestal and surrounding the display object;
A showcase characterized by comprising The stage plate has a surface having a reflectance different from that of the front surface on the back surface of the reflecting surface, and can be attached to the side of the pedestal on which the display object is placed with the back surface facing up. The showcase according to claim 1 or 2. Furthermore, the pedestal has a hollow structure,
The stage plate is a half mirror and provided on the opening side of the hollow base;
The showcase according to claim 1, wherein illumination means is provided in the pedestal. A hollow pedestal on which figures and other objects to be displayed are placed,
A stage plate having a transmission surface that transmits light on the side of the pedestal on which the display object is placed;
Illumination means provided in the pedestal;
A transparent cover provided at the top of the pedestal and surrounding the display object;
A showcase characterized by comprising A hollow pedestal on which figures and other objects to be displayed are placed,
A stage plate provided with surface light emitting means for emitting light on the side of the pedestal on which the display object is placed;
A transparent cover provided at the top of the pedestal and surrounding the display object;
A showcase characterized by comprising Furthermore, the said pedestal has a height of 3 cm or more and 20 cm or less, The showcase as described in any one of Claims 1-5 characterized by the above-mentioned. Furthermore, the said transparent cover is equipped with the UV cut function, The showcase as described in any one of Claims 1-6 characterized by the above-mentioned. The showcase according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an illumination unit disposed on an upper side in the transparent cover.

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