JP2014013782A - Led lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lamp with high safety which eliminates compatibility with other specification lamps, while maintaining the same shape as a conventional fluorescent lamp.SOLUTION: An LED lamp has approximately the same shape as a straight-tube fluorescent lamp and is electrically connected to a power supply circuit, in which the LED lamp is turned on, through a connector provided in a barrel part of a base of the LED lamp.

Description

  The present invention relates to an LED lamp using an LED as a light source.

  Various products have been developed for LED lighting using LEDs as a light source. In particular, a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED having the same shape as that of a straight tube fluorescent lamp and capable of being attached to a lighting device for a straight tube fluorescent lamp has attracted attention in recent years.

  A straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED is mainly composed of a plurality of LEDs mounted on a substrate, a heat sink that dissipates heat generated from the LEDs, a resin cover that diffuses the light of the LEDs, and a base. There are also several LED driving methods. As in Patent Document 1, the power supply supplied from the ballast is converted to DC by a drive circuit built in the lamp and supplied to the LED "existing ballast connection type" Also, as in Patent Document 2, a commercial power supply and a lamp base are directly connected, and a “commercial power supply direct connection type” in which the drive circuit built in the lamp converts to DC and supplies power to the LED. Three types of “external power supply type” are provided as representatives for supplying a DC voltage to a lamp (LED) from a lamp external drive circuit.

  The existing ballast connection type can use the existing lighting fixture as it is, and when using the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED, it is only necessary to replace the lamp. However, the commercial power supply direct connection type and the external power supply type cannot use a seasonal lighting fixture as it is, and wiring work in the lighting fixture is required. The commercial power supply direct connection type and the external power supply type are divided into a type in which electric power is supplied from one side of the lamp and a type in which electric power is supplied from both ends of the lamp.

  Each drive system has its strengths and weaknesses, but the wiring and drive method between the lamp and the luminaire is different for each type, so if it is used incorrectly with a combination of luminaires and lamps of different specifications, Careful attention to safety is required as it may lead to failure of lamps and lighting fixtures.

JP 2010-97942 A Japanese Patent No. 4328379

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly safe lamp that maintains substantially the same shape as a conventional fluorescent lamp and eliminates compatibility with other specification lamps.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the shape of the LED lamp is substantially the same as that of a straight fluorescent lamp, and the LED lamp is electrically connected to the LED lamp via a connector provided on the base of the LED lamp. It is characterized by connecting.

  It is possible to provide a highly safe lamp that maintains substantially the same shape as a conventional fluorescent lamp and eliminates compatibility with other specification lamps.

(A) Whole view of straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED10, (b) The pipe end enlarged view of straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED10. An example of attaching a lighting fixture of a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10. (A) The housing side figure of a connector, (b) The contact side figure of a connector. The structure figure of the lamp cap which has a 2nd connection structure. The socket using the 2nd connection structure and an attachment figure. The structure figure of the nozzle | cap | die with a lock mechanism which has a 2nd connection structure. A three-dimensional view of an L-shaped switching structure. An example of a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED provided with an additional function.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 which is a substitute for a 40 W type straight tube fluorescent lamp (FL40, FLR40, FHF32) according to the present invention. Since the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 is an alternative to the straight tube fluorescent lamp, the basic shape is compatible with the straight tube fluorescent lamp and is substantially the same shape as the straight tube fluorescent lamp. The lighting fixture to which the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 is attached is also compatible with the lighting fixture for the straight tube fluorescent lamp.

  FIG. 1A is an overall view of a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 according to the present invention. The straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 includes a plurality of LEDs 2 arranged on the mounting substrate 1, a heat sink 3, a resin cover 4 that diffuses light, and a base 5. The base 5 is provided at both ends of the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10. The base 5 includes a base pin 12 and a base body portion 13. The base 5 is used for connection with a lighting fixture and has a shape that is structurally compatible with the base for a straight fluorescent lamp of the lighting fixture. In this embodiment, a connector 6 is provided on the base body 13 of one base 5. The heat sink 3 has a role of radiating heat generated from the LED 2. Normally, the mounting substrate 1 and the heat sink 3 are closely connected, but a heat conducting member may be interposed between the mounting substrate 1 and the heat sink 3 in order to further improve heat dissipation. The resin cover 4 has a role of electrically insulating from the outside and diffusing light. For example, polycarbonate is used as a material. Thereby, even if the resin cover 4 is touched, there is no electric shock. The resin cover 4 is preferably made of a milky white resin for diffusing light, but a transparent resin may be used for the purpose of emphasizing brightness. In FIG. 1, a transparent resin is used for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the structure. In this embodiment, the base 5 has a structure that is structurally compatible with the “G13” base, which is a base for exclusive use of a straight tube fluorescent lamp. However, in addition to the bases for direct tube fluorescent lamps such as G5, R17d, Rx17d, etc. Is also applicable. Also, the type of fluorescent lamp is not limited to the 40W type alternative, and can be applied to other types such as 20W and 110W types.

  FIG. 1B shows an enlarged view of the tube end portion of the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10. The connector 6 provided on the base 5 is a two-pin type here, and is electrically connected to the mounting substrate 1 from the connector 6 through the lead wire 11. The base pin 12 provided on the base body 13 of the base 5 is electrically insulated from the connector 6 and the mounting substrate 1. In the present invention, the connector 6 is configured to be disposed only on the base body 13 of the base 5 of the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10, but the bases of both bases 5 of the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 are used as necessary. You may provide the connector 6 in the trunk | drum 13 respectively.

  FIG. 2 is an example of attaching a lighting fixture of the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 in the present invention. Here, a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 instead of a 40 W type straight tube fluorescent lamp will be described as an example. In FIG. 2, the lighting fixture 21 is provided with a socket 22 used for connection to the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10, and a G13 base socket is used in this embodiment. A power supply circuit 23 for driving the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 is installed in the lighting fixture 21 and has a role of supplying electric power to the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 and lighting the lamp. The input of the power supply circuit 23 is connected to an AC, the output is electrically connected to the connector cable 24 directly or indirectly, and the other end of the connector cable 24 is a connector provided in the base 5. 6 is fitted. The cap pin 12 is electrically insulated from the power supply circuit 23. Therefore, when connecting the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 to a lighting fixture, the cap pin 12 is used for the purpose of holding the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10.

  As described above, unlike the conventional fluorescent lamp in which power is directly supplied from the base pin to the lamp, power is supplied through the connector 6 provided on the base 5 and the base pin 12 is electrically insulated. Therefore, it is a completely different method from the product that receives power supply through a conventional cap pin. Therefore, even if the conventional fluorescent lamp or other specification products are provided with the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 of this embodiment, the risk of misuse, such as not lighting up, can be fundamentally avoided, and a highly reliable straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED. Can be provided.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a connector shape in this embodiment.

  FIG. 3 shows a 6-pin type connector shape diagram as a representative example. In FIG. 3, FIG. 3 (a) is a housing side shape view, and FIG. 3 (b) is a contact side shape view. Reference numeral 31 denotes a connector terminal hole, 32 denotes a contact terminal, 33 denotes a connector terminal, and 34 denotes a contact terminal. The connector terminal 33 and the connector terminal hole 31 are fitted to each other. Metals such as are used and are electrically connected when they come into contact. Either the housing side shape or the contact side shape of the connector as described above is provided on the lamp base, the other shape is provided on the connector cable 24 or the illuminator socket, and the lamp is driven by contacting both connectors. .

  In this embodiment, the number of contact terminals is 6 pins. However, since at least 2 terminals are required to drive the LED, it may be 2 pins or more. However, by increasing the number of contact terminals, for example, the LEDs are divided into a plurality of blocks, and partial control is performed by giving different control signals, or variable color dimming is performed by providing LEDs with different light source colors and controlling them separately. be able to.

  As described above, since the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 according to the present invention is fed through the connector 6, for example, the connector shape and the number of pins are defined and used properly for each LED driving method (voltage, current, etc.). Compatibility with the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 can be eliminated.

  LED lighting products using LED light sources can be configured with various power supply specifications depending on LED specifications and arrangement methods. Further, unlike a conventional fluorescent lamp, since it is an electronic control product using a semiconductor, various additional functions can be provided relatively easily. For such various input interfaces, by changing only the connector, compatibility with other specifications can be eliminated, and a safe and high value-added product can be provided.

  FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of a lamp base having a second connection structure in the present embodiment.

  4A to 4C are structural diagrams when the first connection structure is used, and FIGS. 4D to 4F are structural diagrams when the second connection structure is used. 4 (a) and 4 (d) are views of the base as viewed from above. FIG. 4B and FIG. 4E are views of the base viewed from the lateral direction. FIG. 4C and FIG. 4F are views of the base viewed from the front. Also in this embodiment, a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 instead of a 40 W type straight tube fluorescent lamp will be described as an example. The lamp base in the present invention has a second connection structure having a connector 43 in addition to a first connection structure having a base pin 42 such as a G13 base. By switching the connection portion, it is possible to attach to a lighting fixture using either the first connection structure or the second connection structure dedicated socket. FIGS. 4A to 4C are structural diagrams when the first connection structure is used, and FIGS. 4D to 4F are structural diagrams when the second connection structure is used. , The base pin 42, the connector 43, the rotating shaft 44, the base pin storage part 45, and the second connection part 46 are integrated with the lamp base. The cap pin 42 is used for the purpose of structurally holding the lamp, and is electrically insulated from the LEDs arranged in the lamp. Electric power is supplied to the LED via the connector 43. In the present embodiment, the switching structure 41 is L-shaped, but is not limited to this shape. A cap pin 42 and a connector 43 are provided at the L-shaped tip of the switching structure 41, respectively, and the first connection structure and the second connection structure can be switched by rotating around the rotation shaft 44. It becomes possible. The base pin 42 and the connector 43 are in a positional relationship of 90 degrees. When the first connection structure is used, the connector 43 is in a position opposite to the light emitting surface where the LED 2 is located, and a structure in which the connector is disposed on the reflector side when attached to the lighting fixture is desirable. However, for example, in a lighting fixture attached to a wall or the like, it may not always be desirable to provide the connector 43 on the reflecting plate side, and the shape of the switching structure 41 and the connector position may be adjusted as necessary. When the switching structure 41 is rotated around the rotating shaft 44 from the time of using the first connection structure, the base pin 42 is stored in the base pin storage part 45 and at the same time, the second connection part 46 appears at the base end of the base. . A connector 43 is provided at the tip of the second connection portion. When the connector 43 is attached to a lighting fixture, the second connection portion 46 changes to the base pin 42 and has a role of holding the lamp.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a socket using the second connection structure according to the present invention and a socket mounting diagram. FIG. 5A shows a socket diagram using the second connection structure, and FIG. 5B shows a socket mounting diagram. The main structure of the socket is a socket main body 51, a pressing portion 52, a receiving port portion 53, It consists of a connector terminal 54. The socket in the present invention employs a pressing-type socket structure, and an elastic body such as a spring is provided inside the pressing portion 52. For this reason, the pressing portion 52 is retracted when the pressing portion 52 is pushed into the socket body 51 side, and is returned to the original position by the elastic force of the elastic body when released. The receiving portion 53 is a connecting portion with the second connecting portion 46 and has a paired structure with a connector terminal 54 provided in the receiving portion 53 and a connector 43 provided in the base, and performs electrical connection. Play a role. Therefore, when the lamp is attached to the socket, the second connecting portion 46 and the receiving portion 53 can be fitted into the pressing portion 52 and pushed.

  Although not shown in this embodiment, the socket has a direct or indirect electrical connection structure from the connector terminal 54 to the lighting fixture. The socket is installed in the lighting fixture, and the socket is connected to the lighting fixture. The lamp can be driven by electrical connection to the power supply circuit. In this embodiment, G13 is described as an example of the first connection structure. However, other than G13, a straight tube fluorescent lamp base such as G5, R17d, and Rx17d may be used.

  In the present embodiment, only the cap and socket on the inner side of both ends of the lamp have been described. However, the base and socket used in the present embodiment may be used on either end of the lamp or only on one side. In addition, when the base and the socket in this embodiment are used at both ends and the power feeding method from one side is adopted, a device such as structurally omitting one electrical connection portion may be added. In addition, for example, it is also possible to selectively use power supply for LED driving, such as supplying or distributing an electric signal from one connector side and another connector for another purpose.

  FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of a base with a lock mechanism using the second connection structure in the present embodiment. 6A to 6C are structural diagrams when the first connection structure is used, and FIGS. 6D to 6F are structural diagrams when the second connection structure is used. FIG. 6A and FIG. 6D are views of the base viewed from above. FIG. 6B and FIG. 6E are views of the base viewed from the side. FIG. 6C and FIG. 6F are views of the base viewed from the front. 4 that are the same as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. This embodiment is an example in which a lock mechanism is added to the third embodiment. A socket lock mechanism 61 and a base lock mechanism 62 are provided near the center of the L-shaped switching structure 41 in the second connection portion 46. Yes. The socket lock mechanism 61 is provided so that the base is not easily detached from the socket when attached to the socket when the second connection structure is used, and a taper is provided from the tip (connector 43 side) of the switching structure 41. It has a structure that is easy to insert into the socket and hard to come off. In addition, a recess that fits into the socket lock mechanism 61 is provided on the socket side. The base lock mechanism 62 is provided for the purpose of locking so that the base pin 42 or the second connection portion 46 does not easily move when the first connection structure or the second connection structure is used. A recess for fitting with the base lock mechanism 62 is provided at a position where the base lock mechanism 62 is disposed.

  FIG. 7 shows a three-dimensional view of the switching structure 41. As shown in FIG. 7, the socket lock mechanism 61 and the base lock mechanism 62 protrude from the normal L-shaped switching structure 41. For example, when the rotary shaft 44 is pressed, the socket lock mechanism 61 and the base lock mechanism 62 are retracted and unlocked. Then, it can be removed from the socket or the L-shaped switching structure can be rotated. In the present embodiment, the socket lock mechanism 61 and the base lock mechanism 62 have a simple rectangular shape, but other shapes may be used for the purpose of locking. Further, as a method for unlocking, a new releasing mechanism other than the rotating shaft 44 may be provided.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 provided with an additional function in this embodiment. FIG. 8B shows an example using a low profile connector. In FIG. 8, 24 is a connector cable, and 71 is a sensor. FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which the connector cable 24 is attached to the connector 6. Although not shown in the figure, the connector cable is electrically connected to the output of the power supply circuit, and receives power supply from the power supply circuit via the connector cable.

  Connector and connector cable.

  Since the straight tube fluorescent lamp type LED 10 in the present invention is electrically connected to the power supply circuit via the connector cable 24, the interface with the power supply circuit can be easily changed by changing the connector shape and the number of connection pins. It is possible to provide additional functions other than LED driving. FIG. 8 shows an embodiment thereof, and the sensor 71 is provided on the base 5, and the output signal of the sensor 71 is received by the sensor 71 because it is electrically connected to the power supply circuit via the connector cable 24. The electric signal can be fed back to the power supply circuit to control the output of the power supply circuit. Specifically, for example, the sensor 71 represents an illuminance sensor, and can sense the illuminance and automatically control the brightness of the lamp according to the ambient brightness. For example, the sensor 71 indicates a human sensor, and can detect a person and perform ON / OFF of a lamp and illumination control. For example, the sensor 71 indicates an infrared sensor, and the lamp can be turned on and off and the illuminance can be controlled by receiving a remote control signal. For example, the sensor 71 represents a wireless communication receiver, and can receive wireless communication such as WiFi, for example, and can add various functions including an LED driving method. By adding this function, it is possible to realize an intelligent lamp that saves energy while the luminaire and the lamp communicate with each other. In addition, for example, by using a USB terminal as a connector, visible light communication is possible, and data communication can be realized between a device using the product of the present invention and a visible light communication sensor.

  As described above, by electrically connecting the lamp and the power supply circuit via the connector cable, various additional functions can be provided relatively easily only by changing the connector specifications, and a high value-added product can be provided. Can do.

  Since the gap between the lamp and the fixture may be small when the lamp is attached to the lighting fixture, the contact side of the connector cable is a low profile with lead wires provided on the side as shown in FIG. A connector may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the first connection structure (G13 base) is used is shown, but the same additional function can be applied even when the second connection structure is used.

  The present invention is a patent used in the lighting field, particularly in LED lighting.

1 Mounting board 2 LED
3 Heat sink 4 Resin cover 5 Base 6, 43 Connector 11 Lead wire 12, 42 Base pin 21 Lighting fixture 22 Socket 23 Power supply circuit 24 Connector cable 31 Connector terminal hole 32, 34 Contact terminal 33, 54 Connector terminal 41 Switching structure 44 Rotation Shaft 45 Cap pin housing portion 46 Second connection portion 51 Socket body 52 Pressing portion 53 Receiving portion 61 Socket lock mechanism 62 Cap lock mechanism 71 Sensor

Claims (1)

  LED having substantially the same shape as a straight tube fluorescent lamp, wherein the LED lamp and the LED lamp are electrically connected to each other via a connector provided on the base body of the LED lamp. lamp.