JP2014150032A - Illumination device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an illumination device mounted with a radio communication device connecting to a home energy management system and capable of suppressing an influence on illumination.SOLUTION: An illumination device 10 includes an illumination apparatus 11 having a light-emitting part 13 and a non-light-emitting part 28. A lighting control device 16 connected to a home energy management system controls the light-emitting part 13. A radio communication device 43 connecting the lighting control device 16 to the home energy management system is placed in the non-light-emitting part 28 of the illumination apparatus 11.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a lighting device compatible with a home energy management system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a lighting fixture installed in a home, it is necessary to operate operation means such as a wall switch, a drawstring, and a remote controller in order to perform lighting, extinguishing, dimming, and toning. Moreover, if the timer function is set by the operation means, automatic operation such as turning on and off the lighting fixture at a predetermined time is possible. That is, at a place where the lighting fixture is installed, the user operates the operating means to change the operating status of the lighting fixture or to check the operating status of the lighting fixture.

JP 2007-265817 A

  When the user is not at the installation location of the luminaire, the luminaire cannot be operated and the operating status of the luminaire cannot be grasped. Therefore, for example, when the lighting fixture is forgotten to be turned off, there is a problem that wasteful power is consumed and the lifetime of the fixture is shortened.

  In addition, there is a Home Energy Management System (HEMS) that connects household electrical devices via a network, manages the operating status of the electrical devices, and enables control of the electrical devices and confirmation of the operating status from the outside. is there. As for the lighting equipment, by making it compatible with the home energy management system, it is possible to control the lighting equipment and check the operation status even if the user is not at the installation location of the lighting equipment.

  In order to make the lighting equipment compatible with the home energy management system, it is necessary to mount a communication device for connecting to the network of the home energy management system. When using a wireless communication device as a communication device, depending on the method of mounting the wireless communication device on the lighting fixture, the wireless communication device may block light from the lighting fixture, causing shadows on shades, etc. There is a risk of affecting lighting.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a lighting device that is equipped with a wireless communication device connected to a home energy management system and that can suppress the influence on lighting.

  The illuminating device of embodiment is provided with the lighting fixture which has a light emission part and a non-light-emission part. A lighting control device connected to the home energy management system controls the light emitting unit. A wireless communication device that connects the lighting control device to the home energy management system is disposed in the non-light emitting portion of the lighting fixture.

  According to the present invention, the wireless communication device connected to the home energy management system is mounted, and the home energy management system enables the control of the lighting equipment and the confirmation of the operation status, and the wireless communication device is connected to the light emitting section of the lighting equipment. It can be expected to be placed in a non-light emitting part that does not interfere with the irradiation of light, and to suppress the influence on illumination.

It is a perspective view of the illuminating device which shows 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view which expanded a part of illumination device same as the above. It is a perspective view of the illuminating device which shows 2nd Embodiment. It is the perspective view which expanded a part of illumination device same as the above.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The lighting device 10 is a home energy management system (hereinafter referred to as HEMS: Home) that connects electrical devices in the home via a network, manages the operation status of the electrical devices, and enables control of the electrical devices and confirmation of the operation status from the outside. Called Energy Management System).

  The lighting device 10 includes a lighting fixture 11 that is a ceiling light that is attached to a hooking ceiling body installed on a ceiling surface via an adapter.

  The luminaire 11 includes a metal chassis 12 that is a fixture body. A light emitting portion 13 is disposed on the lower surface side of the chassis 12 and a shade 14 is detachably attached. An adapter guide is mounted on the upper surface side of the chassis 12. A chassis cover (not shown) to which 15 is attached is attached, and a lighting control device 16 and the like are accommodated between the chassis cover and the chassis 12.

  The chassis 12 is formed in a disk shape, and an annular mounting surface 20 centering on the center of the chassis 12 is formed on the lower surface. The chassis 12 protrudes downward into the central region of the chassis 12 inside the mounting surface 20. A protruding portion 21 is formed. A flange portion 22 into which the shade 14 is fitted is formed in the peripheral portion of the chassis 12. The protruding portion 21 is formed in a substantially short cylindrical shape from a metal material, and is attached to the chassis 12 so as to cover the lighting control device 16. The side wall of the protruding portion 21 is inclined so as to expand toward the back side, and an opening is formed in the front wall of the protruding portion 21 so as to correspond to the mounting portion (hooking sealing body). .

  An insertion port 23 into which the adapter guide 15 is fitted is formed at the center of the protruding portion 21, and a window hole 24 for nightlight arrangement is formed at a position eccentric to one side with respect to the center of the protruding portion 21. An opening 25 for arranging a wireless communication device is formed at a position eccentric to the other side opposite to the window hole 24.

  A plurality of mounting brackets 26 for rotationally mounting the shade 14 are attached to the peripheral portion of the chassis 12 and have translucency arranged so as to cover the periphery of the shade 14 attached to the chassis 12 An annular frame 27 is attached.

  The central region of the chassis 12 that is on the inner side of the region of the light emitting unit 13 disposed on the mounting surface 20, that is, the projecting portion 21 is a region that does not emit light (more preferably, it does not interfere with light irradiation from the light emitting unit 13). A non-light-emitting portion 28 that is a region).

  Further, the light emitting unit 13 includes a substrate 32 on which a plurality of light emitting elements 31 such as LED elements and EL elements are mounted. The substrates 32 are formed in a semi-annular shape, and the pair of substrates 32 are combined in an annular shape by being disposed on the mounting surface 20 of the chassis 12. The substrate 32 is made of a material such as metal, ceramics, and resin. A wiring pattern is formed on the surface of the substrate 32 via an insulating layer, and a plurality of light emitting elements 31 are mounted on the wiring pattern. In the present embodiment, a surface-mount type SMD package type LED element is used as the light emitting element, and a plurality of LED elements are arranged on the surface of the substrate 32 along the circumferential direction. Further, a reflective surface having high reflectance characteristics is formed on the surface of the substrate 32 so as to cover the wiring pattern.

  On the mounting surface 20 of the chassis 12, a substrate protective cover (not shown) made of a transparent resin that covers the substrate 32 disposed on the mounting surface 20 and has insulating properties is attached. On the board 32, a power supply side connection connector (not shown) is mounted.

  Further, the shade 14 is made of a milky white resin having translucency, the upper surface side is opened, and attachment step portions (not shown) attached to the respective attachment fittings 26 are formed on the inner peripheral edge portion on the upper surface side. The shade 14 attached to the chassis 12 is configured to cover the entire lower surface of the chassis 12.

  The adapter guide 15 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and is detachably attached to the adapter by being fitted into an adapter attached to a hook ceiling installed on the ceiling surface. The adapter guide 15 is provided with a nightlight 35 and a remote control signal changeover switch 36 that are disposed in the window hole 24 of the chassis 12. The night light 35 is a translucent night light cover that covers a light emitting element such as an LED element, and a remote control light receiving unit (not shown) that receives a remote control signal such as infrared light is also disposed in the night light cover. ing. The night light, the remote control receiving unit, the remote control signal changeover switch unit, and the like may be disposed on the circuit board of the lighting control device 16.

  The lighting control device 16 has a circuit board 40 disposed around the adapter guide 15 and held on the chassis cover side, and various electronic components constituting the lighting control device 16 are mounted on the circuit board 40. Has been. Commercial AC power is input to the power input side of the lighting control device 16 via an adapter and a hook ceiling, and the load output side of the lighting control device 16 is connected to the plurality of light emitting elements 31 through the wiring pattern of the substrate 32.

  Further, the lighting control device 16 rectifies and smoothes the commercial AC power, converts the commercial AC power into predetermined DC power, and supplies it to the light emitting element 31. Further, the lighting control device 16 can communicate with the HEMS network, receives control signals from the outside, and controls operations such as lighting, extinguishing, dimming and toning of the light emitting unit 13, and It has a function to send operating conditions.

  A wireless communication device 43 for connecting the lighting control device 16 to a HEMS network (home network) is electrically connected to the lighting control device 16 by a cable or the like. The wireless communication device 43 uses a wireless system conforming to a short-range wireless communication standard such as IEEE 802.15.1, for example, and communicates with a communication device such as a router placed in a room where the lighting fixture 11 is installed. This communicator communicates with the HEMS management server through a modem and an Internet line. By accessing the management server using a portable terminal or a personal computer, it is possible to operate the lighting device 10 and check the operating status.

  The wireless communication device 43 is arranged in the non-light emitting portion 28 in the center of the chassis 12 so as not to block light from the light emitting portion 13. Specifically, it is attached inside a protective cover 44 as a cover that covers the opening 25 and is attached to the lower surface of the chassis 12. As shown in FIG. 2, the wireless communication device 43 disposed in the chassis 12 by the protective cover 44 is disposed in a state in which a part of the wireless communication device 43 protrudes downward from the opening 25 of the chassis 12. The protective cover 44 is made of a resin that has little influence on the wireless communication by the wireless communication device 43. The upper surface is opened to accommodate the wireless communication device 43, and the wireless communication device 43 is attached to the inside by screwing or the like. The part is formed. Around the protective cover 44, when the protective cover 44 is fitted into the opening 25 from the lower surface side of the chassis 12, a flange 45 protrudes so as to abut against the lower surface of the chassis 12 and to be screwed to the chassis 12. Has been. Note that the wireless communication device 43 may be disposed inside the chassis 12 so as to face the opening 25, and the protective cover 44 covering the opening 25 may reduce the protruding amount protruding from the lower surface of the chassis 12.

  In order to install the luminaire 11, the adapter guide 15 of the luminaire 11 with the shade 14 removed in advance is attached to the adapter attached to the ceiling ceiling ceiling. The wiring led out from the adapter is connected to the lighting control device 16, and the hooking ceiling and the lighting control device 16 are electrically connected. Attach the shade 14 to the chassis 12.

  For example, when the wall switch is turned on, commercial AC power is supplied to the lighting control device 16, whereby predetermined lighting power is supplied from the lighting control device 16 to the plurality of light emitting elements 31, and the plurality of light emitting elements 31 are lit. Light generated by the plurality of light emitting elements 31 passes through the protective cover that covers the substrate 32 and enters the shade 14, passes through the shade 14, and is applied to the illumination space. And in this lighting fixture 11, the whole shade 14 shines.

  By operating a remote controller (not shown), a remote control signal such as infrared light is received by the remote control light receiving unit, and the lighting control device 16 controls lighting, extinguishing, dimming, and toning of the light emitting unit 13 according to the remote control signal. .

  Further, for example, by accessing the HEMS management server from a place outside the home with a portable terminal or a personal computer, the operation of the luminaire 11 and the operation status can be confirmed. Therefore, even after going out, it can be confirmed whether or not the lighting fixture 11 has been forgotten to be turned off.

  As described above, the lighting device 10 is equipped with the wireless communication device 43 connected to the HEMS, and the lighting device 11 can be controlled and the operation status can be confirmed by the HEMS.

  Furthermore, since the wireless communication device 43 is disposed in the non-light emitting portion 28 that does not interfere with the irradiation of the light from the light emitting portion 13 of the lighting fixture 11, the wireless communication device 43 blocks the light from the light emitting portion 13 so that the shadow is not affected. Can be prevented from occurring in the shade 14 or the influence on the illumination such as a decrease in the amount of light.

  In addition, since the wireless communication device 43 is disposed in the non-light emitting portion 28 in the central area of the lighting fixture 11, variations in the wireless communication characteristics of the wireless communication device 43 depending on the direction of the lighting fixture 11 can be suppressed.

  In addition, by forming the opening 25 in the chassis 12 and arranging the wireless communication device 43, even when the wireless communication device 43 is disposed on the metal chassis 12 side that is likely to be an obstacle to wireless communication, the wireless communication device 43 Wireless communication performance can be secured. In addition, the size of the wireless communication device 43 protruding to the lower surface side of the chassis 12 can be reduced so that the wireless communication device 43 does not interfere with the irradiation of light from the light emitting unit 13 and the height of the instrument is suppressed from increasing. it can.

  In addition, when the nightlight 35 is disposed in the central area inside the annular light emitting unit 13, the wireless communication apparatus 43 disposed in the same central area may block the light of the nightlight, but the wireless communication apparatus 43 Is arranged on the side opposite to the nightlight 35 side with respect to the center of the luminaire 11, so that the irradiation of light from the nightlight 35 can be prevented.

  Further, by covering the wireless communication device 43 with the protective cover 44 made of resin, it is possible to prevent the charging unit of the wireless communication device 43 from being exposed. In addition, an opening 25 for arranging the wireless communication device 43 is formed in the chassis 12, and the opening 25 is covered with a protective cover 44, so that lighting control is performed from the gap between the opening 25 and the wireless communication device 43. It is possible to prevent a finger from entering the inside of the chassis 12 where the charging unit of the device 16 or the wireless communication device 43 is disposed.

  The protective cover 44 may be used only when the shade 14 is the luminaire 11 that can be attached to and detached from the chassis 12. In the case of the fixed type lighting fixture 11 in which the shade 14 cannot be attached to and detached from the chassis 12, the shade 14 functions as the protective cover 44, and thus the protective cover 44 can be omitted.

  Next, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show a second embodiment. In addition, about the same structure and effect as 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  A substrate 32 constituting the light emitting unit 13 is annularly arranged on the lower surface of the chassis 12, and a central cover 50 as a protective cover is attached to a central area inside the light emitting unit 13. A substrate protective cover (not shown) made of a transparent resin having insulating properties is attached so as to cover the substrate 32 arranged in the chassis 12.

  The center cover 50 is made of an insulating resin, is formed in an annular shape with the center penetrating in the vertical direction, and is substantially U-shaped with a cross-sectional shape opening upward, and an annular space is formed therein. Yes. In addition, the central cover 50 has an opening facing the ceiling body that is hooked at the center. Inside the center cover 50, there is provided an attachment portion for housing the wireless communication device 43 and attaching the wireless communication device 43 by screwing or the like. A light receiving window 50a facing the light receiving portion of the photosensor and a plurality of key-like engagement holes 50b are formed on the front wall of the central cover 50. The central cover 50 configured as described above is attached to the chassis 12. The optical sensor is mounted on the circuit board 40, and is disposed in the space of the central cover 50 so that the light receiving portion thereof faces the light receiving window 50a.

  The shade 14 includes a shade main body 52 having translucency, and a frame 53 arranged around the shade main body 52, and is detachably attached to the chassis 12 by a plurality of attachment fittings 26. A central portion of the shade main body 52 is opened, and a decorative cover 54 that closes the opening is detachably attached to the central cover 50. The decorative cover 54 is formed with a transmission portion that faces the light receiving window 50a of the optical sensor, and a plurality of key-like engagement holes 50b formed on the front wall of the central cover 50 are formed on the back side. A plurality of L-shaped engaging protrusions are formed opposite to each other.

  The wireless communication device 43 is attached to the inside of the resin central cover 50 that is the non-light emitting portion 28, and is connected to the lighting control device 16 attached to the inner surface of the chassis cover with a distance from the rear surface of the chassis 12. Etc. are electrically connected.

  In the lighting fixture 11, when the light emitting unit 13 emits light, the annular portion of the shade main body 52 between the frame 53 and the decorative cover 54 shines.

  Since the wireless communication device 43 for HEMS is disposed in the central cover 50 that is the non-light emitting portion 28 that does not hinder the irradiation of light from the light emitting portion 13 of the luminaire 11, the wireless communication device 43 removes the light from the light emitting portion 13. By blocking the light, there is no effect on lighting such as a shadow on the shade 14 or a reduction in the amount of light.

  Further, since the wireless communication device 43 is disposed in the central cover 50 in the central area of the lighting fixture 11, variations in wireless communication characteristics of the wireless communication device 43 depending on the direction of the lighting fixture 11 can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the wireless communication device 43 is arranged in the resin central cover 50, the wireless communication performance of the wireless communication device 43 is not obstructed as when the wireless communication device 43 is surrounded by metal parts. Can be secured.

  Further, since the wireless communication device 43 is disposed in the resin center cover 50 as a protective cover, it is possible to prevent the charging unit of the wireless communication device 43 from being exposed.

  In the above embodiment, the wireless communication device 43 is disposed in the non-light emitting portion 28 in the center of the lighting fixture 11. However, the place where the wireless communication device 43 is disposed is not limited to the location, for example, the back side of the chassis 12 If the non-light emitting portion is a region that can communicate wirelessly and does not emit light (more preferably, a region that does not hinder the irradiation of light from the light emitting portion 13), such as the peripheral portion of the chassis 12 (upper surface side) , You can place it anywhere.

  Moreover, although the ceiling light is shown as the luminaire 11, the arrangement structure of the wireless communication device 43 as in the present embodiment can be applied when the luminaire is made compatible with HEMS in other luminaire structures.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

10 Lighting equipment
11 Lighting equipment
12 Chassis
13 Light emitter
16 Lighting control device
25 opening
28 Non-light emitting part
35 Nightlight
43 Wireless communication equipment
44 Protective cover as cover

Claims (5)

A lighting fixture having a light emitting portion and a non-light emitting portion;
A lighting control device connected to the home energy management system to control the light emitting part;
A wireless communication device arranged in a non-light emitting part of the lighting fixture and connecting a lighting control device to the home energy management system;
An illumination device comprising: The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device has a light emitting portion arranged in a ring shape, and a non-light emitting portion in which the wireless communication device is placed is provided in a central area inside the light emitting portion. . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lighting apparatus includes a metal chassis, and an opening in which the wireless communication device is disposed is formed in the chassis. A nightlight is placed at a position eccentric from the center of the lighting fixture,
The illuminating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wireless communication device is disposed on a side opposite to the nightlight side with respect to the center of the luminaire. The lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a resin cover that covers the wireless communication device.

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