JP2017123270A - Lighting device and method for mounting construction for lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lighting device that can provide preferable line light and excellent workability, and to provide a method for mounting construction of a lighting device.SOLUTION: A lighting device includes: a lighting device body 10 constituted of a light source unit where multiple light-emitting devices are provided to a substrate formed in an elongated object-shape, which is connected to a connector cable 6, and a housing 2 formed in an elongated object-shape having a line-shaped floodlight opening for emitting light forward, having a prescribed rigidity and integrally holding the light source unit so as to be aligned in a mutual longitudinal direction; and a lighting device body fixture 9 for holding the lighting device body 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a lighting device and a method for installing the lighting device.

  Conventionally, line-shaped lighting devices have been installed on stepped parts such as exterior staircases and deck curtains to illuminate your feet, so that passers-by and users can be prevented from falling by stepping or stroking. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). Moreover, not only as a foot lamp, but also in many cases, an illuminating device is installed to improve the appearance, and a line-shaped illuminating device may also be installed on other exteriors such as a gate wall.

  Further, not only for external use, but also in a line-shaped illuminating device, there is one in which a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) are provided with an LED substrate unit arranged in the longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval. Further, there is a tape-like lighting device (tape light) in which a thin plate-shaped LED substrate unit is inserted and arranged in a hollow tube made of a soft acrylic resin. Such an illuminating device can be directly fixed under a staircase or the like with a sealing material or the like, and can be used as foot lighting or the like relatively easily.

  Moreover, the line-shaped illuminating device is comprised so that it can respond also to the line illumination of a suitably big length by connecting a mutual edge part and connecting several illuminating devices linearly.

JP 2008-059819 A

  However, in the lighting device such as the tape light described above, the LED substrate unit is inserted and arranged in the soft resin hollow tube, so that distortion or the like occurs at the time of installation, and a wave occurs in the light. May end up.

  Further, when a plurality of lighting devices are connected to cope with a long line illumination, the end portions are connected to each other by an end connector provided at an end portion of each lighting device. For this reason, there is a case where light is interrupted slightly at the connecting portion by the end connector, and the continuity of the line illumination is impaired.

  Furthermore, when it is installed in a narrow part such as under a staircase or under a deck, the workability is poor, and it has been strongly desired to make it possible to construct it appropriately even in such a narrow part.

  An object of this invention is to provide the attachment construction method of the illuminating device and illuminating device which can implement | achieve suitable line illumination and the outstanding workability in view of the said situation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following means.

  An illuminating device of the present invention includes an illuminating device body and a plurality of illuminating device mounting jigs, and the illuminating device body includes a plurality of light emitting elements on a substrate formed in a long shape and connects a connector cable. A plurality of light source units, and a housing that has a line-shaped light projection opening for emitting light on the front surface and is formed in a long shape, and holds the light source units together in the longitudinal direction. Each of the lighting device mounting jigs includes a fitting holding portion that holds the lighting device main body by fitting the housing, and is disposed at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the lighting device main body. And

  Further, in the lighting device of the present invention, the lighting device mounting jig is provided so as to connect the fitting holding portion formed of a pair of holding pieces provided to be elastically deformable and the pair of holding pieces, It is preferable that the lighting device mounting jig is provided with a fixing portion for fixing the lighting device mounting jig in a predetermined position, is formed in a U-shaped cross section, and has transparency or translucency.

  The illumination device of the present invention has a light source unit in which a plurality of light emitting elements are provided on a substrate formed in a long shape and a connector cable is connected, and a linear light projection opening for emitting light to the front surface and a long shape. A housing that integrally holds the light source unit in alignment with each other in the longitudinal direction, and an end cap that is attached to an end of the housing, and the housing is disposed in the longitudinal direction. A cable insertion hole for extending the connector cable outward from the back surface is formed on the end side, and the end cap is transparent or translucent.

  The lighting device mounting construction method of the present invention is the above lighting device mounting construction method, wherein the lighting device mounting jig installation step for mounting the plurality of lighting device mounting jigs at predetermined positions, and the lighting device mounting, respectively. Lighting in which a plurality of lighting device bodies are installed while fitting the housing to fitting holding portions of a jig, and abutting transparent or translucent end caps attached to both ends of the lighting device body An apparatus main body installation step and a connector cable connection step of connecting a connector cable of an adjacent lighting device main body on the back side of the lighting device main body are provided.

  In the lighting device and the lighting device mounting method according to the present invention, the light source unit can be integrally accommodated in a housing formed of an aluminum shape, and the lighting device can be configured with appropriate rigidity. When installed, it is not distorted like a tape light, and no wave is generated in the illumination light.

  Moreover, since an illuminating device can be comprised with moderate rigidity, even if it is a case where it installs in a narrow part, such as under a staircase or a deck, it can construct easily.

  In addition, since the cable insertion hole is formed through the end on the back side of the housing, the connector cable (input side connector cable, output side connector cable) connected to the light source unit is connected to the back side of the housing through the cable insertion hole. It can be made to extend to the end side.

  Thus, when a plurality of lighting devices are connected to cope with line illumination of an appropriately large length, one end of one adjacent lighting device and the other end of the other lighting device are abutted, and one lighting It is possible to connect the input side connector cable and the output side connector cable of both lighting devices that extend to the housing back side on one end side of the device and the housing back side on the other end side of the other lighting device.

  Therefore, it is possible to connect the lighting devices without arranging a connector between the ends of the adjacent lighting devices, and there is no interruption between the ends where the lights of both lighting devices are connected. Therefore, it is possible to realize suitable illumination with good appearance.

It is a figure which shows the illuminating device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the illuminating device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a view taken along line X1-X1 in FIG. FIG. 3 is a view taken along line X2-X2 in FIG. 2. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the illuminating device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is an X3-X3 line arrow view of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is an X4-X4 arrow view of FIG. 2. It is the X1-X1 arrow view figure of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the illuminating device attachment jig which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which connected the illuminating device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 10, an exterior lighting device and a lighting device mounting method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  Here, the present embodiment relates to a line-shaped lighting device that is suitable for installation on stepped portions such as external staircases and deck material curtains. Of course, the lighting device according to the present invention may be installed and used on another exterior such as a gate wall. In addition, the use is not necessarily limited to external use.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the illumination device A of the present invention includes an LED substrate unit (light source unit) 1, a housing 2 that holds the LED substrate unit 1, an end cap 3, and an end plate 4. A cable bush 5, a connector cable 6, a sealing material 7, a translucent plate 8, and a lighting device mounting jig 9.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8, the LED substrate unit 1 is attached to the substrate 1 a at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 1 a and a substrate 1 a that is formed in a rectangular strip shape in a long shape. And a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) 1b.

  Further, an input side connector cable 6 and an output side connector cable 6 having a connector 6a attached to the tip are connected to the substrate 1a and thus to the plurality of light emitting elements 1b. It is extended in length.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 to 8, the housing 2 connects the pair of side portions 2 a and the connecting portions 2 c that connect the ends of the pair of side portions 2 a to form the back surface 2 b of the housing 2. And a line-shaped light projection opening 2d for emitting light to the front surface, and a substantially U-shaped cross section. Further, the housing 2 of the present embodiment is an aluminum shape formed by extrusion molding, and is formed with a length substantially equal to that of the LED board unit 1.

  Further, the housing 2 is provided with a pair of side portions 2a at the tip, an outer locking portion 2e protruding inward in the width direction (short direction), and a predetermined position in the height direction. And an inner locking portion 2f that protrudes inward in the width direction.

  Further, the housing 2 is formed with cable insertion holes 2g penetrating from the inner surface to the outer surface (back surface) on both ends in the longitudinal direction of the connecting portion 2c.

  And the illuminating device A of this embodiment is using the light source fixing means, such as the double-sided tape 11, as shown in FIG.5, FIG.7, FIG.8, and the back surface of the LED board unit 1 of the connection part 2c of the housing | casing 2 is used. The LED substrate unit 1 is disposed inside the housing 2 while being fixed to the inner surface and aligned so that one end portion and the other end portion thereof are in substantially the same position.

  3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the housing 2 is engaged with and overlapped with the cable insertion holes 2 g formed on both ends of the housing 2. The cable bush 5 is integrally attached to the back surface 2b of the paper using an adhesive or the like. At the same time, the input-side connector cable 6 and the output-side connector cable 6 connected to the LED board unit 1 are extended to the back surface 2b side of the housing 2 through the cable insertion hole 2g, and the tip side to which the connector 6a is attached has a predetermined length. Now, the cable bush 5 is positioned and held so as to extend outward from the back surface 2b side of the housing 2.

  In this state, both end portions of the housing 2 are closed so as to close the end openings of the housing 2 from the connecting portion 2c of the housing 2 to the pair of inner locking portions 2f provided on the pair of side portions 2a. The end plates 4 are engaged with each other and attached. Then, a sealing material 7 such as a thermosetting silicone resin is put in a portion partitioned by the pair of end plates 4 in the housing 2 to seal the LED substrate unit 1. The sealing material 7 such as a thermosetting silicone resin becomes transparent in a cured state.

  At the stage where the LED substrate unit 1 is integrally sealed in the housing 2, a transparent member 8 made of a transparent member formed in a rectangular shape such as an acrylic plate is attached to the housing 2. At this time, the translucent plate 8 is formed with a length substantially equal to that of the housing 2 and is inserted from one end of the housing 2 between the inner locking portion 2f and the outer locking portion 2e of the pair of side portions 2a. Then, it is slid and attached so as to cover the light projection opening 2d of the housing 2. Further, the end caps 3 are attached to both ends of the housing 2 so that the translucent plate 8 is not displaced. The end cap 3 shall be transparent or translucent.

  As described above, the LED board unit 1, the housing 2, the end cap 3, the end plate 4, the cable bush 5, the connector cable 6, the sealing material 7, and the translucent plate 8 are integrally assembled. The main body 10 is attached to a desired position such as an external staircase or a deck board using a lighting device attachment jig 9.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lighting device mounting jig 9 of the present embodiment is disposed substantially in parallel with a predetermined interval and is provided with a pair of holding pieces 9 a and 9 b (which are elastically deformable). The fitting holding portion 12) and a fixing portion 9c provided so as to connect the rear ends of the pair of holding pieces 9a and 9b and form a flat back surface are formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section. Yes.
The lighting device mounting jig 9 is transparent or translucent.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one holding piece 9a protrudes toward the other holding piece 9b on the leading end side, and the leading end surface moves from the leading end of one holding piece 9a toward the other holding piece 9b side. A locking piece 9d that is gradually inclined to the rear end side of one holding piece 9a is provided. Further, the other holding piece 9b has an engaging convex part 9f that protrudes toward the one holding piece 9a at the intermediate part between the front end and the rear end and fits into the light projecting opening of the housing 2 of the lighting device body 10. Further, a locking piece 9g is provided on the distal end side, which is gradually inclined away from one holding piece toward the distal end.

  Further, a long hole (or slit-shaped) through-hole 9e penetrating from the inner surface to the outer surface (back surface) is formed in the fixing portion 9c.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 8, and 9, the illuminating device mounting jig 9 is configured such that a screw is inserted into a through hole 9 e and a fixed portion 9 c is attached to a mounted portion such as an external staircase or a deck material curtain. It is attached by screwing (lighting device attachment jig installation step). At this time, since the through hole 9e is formed in a long hole shape, the mounting position can be adjusted within the long hole length range.

  And in the illuminating device A of this embodiment, a longitudinal direction exists in the extending direction of a pair of holding piece 9a, 9b between a pair of holding piece 9a, 9b of the illuminating device attachment jig 9 attached to the predetermined position. When the lighting device body 10 (housing 2) is pushed in so as to be orthogonal to each other, the housing 2 of the lighting device body 10 presses the front end surfaces of the locking pieces 9d and 9g of the holding piece 9a, and a pair of holding pieces 9a, 9b is elastically deformed so as to increase the distance between each other.

  While the pair of holding pieces 9a and 9b are elastically deformed, the lighting device body 10 is inserted into a predetermined position between the pair of holding pieces 9a and 9b, and the pressing state of the holding pieces 9a and 9b by the housing 2 is released. Then, the pair of elastically deformed holding pieces 9a and 9b return to their original positions, and the housing 2 of the lighting device body 10 is locked to the locking pieces 9d and 9g of the one holding piece 9a and 9b. Thereby, the illuminating device main body 10 is hold | maintained at the illuminating device attachment jig 9 in a predetermined direction and position (illuminating device main body installation process).

  By connecting the input side connector cable 6 and the output side connector cable 6 of the illuminating device main body 10 thus installed, the plurality of light emitting elements 1b of the LED board unit 1 emit light, and the transparent sealing material 7 and Light is emitted to the outside through the light-transmitting plate 8, and the feet and the like can be suitably illuminated. Moreover, since the illuminating device attachment jig 9 that holds the illuminating device body 10 is transparent or translucent, the light is not interrupted at the portion held by the illuminating device attachment jig 9.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when a plurality of lighting devices A (lighting device main body 10) are connected to cope with line lighting having a suitably large length, each lighting device main body 10 is attached to a lighting device mounting jig. 9 is attached to a predetermined position, and the end cap 3 of one lighting device body 10 and the end cap 3 of the other lighting device body 10 are abutted. Further, the input side connectors of the two illuminating device main bodies 10 that extend to the rear side of the housing on the one end 10a side of the one illuminating device main body 10 and the rear side of the housing on the other end 10b side of the other illuminating device main body 10, respectively. The cable 6 and the output side connector cable 6 are connected on the back side of the lighting device body 10 (connector cable connection step).

  Thereby, the illuminating device main bodies 10 are connected without arranging the connector 6a between the end portions 10a and 10b of the adjacent illuminating device main bodies 10. And since the end cap 3 is transparent or translucent, the continuity of line illumination is ensured without interruption between the end portions 10a and 10b where the lights of both illumination devices A are connected. , Suitable illumination with good appearance can be performed.

  Therefore, in the lighting device A and the mounting method of the lighting device A of the present embodiment, first, the LED board unit (light source unit) 1 is integrally accommodated in the inside of the housing 2 such as an aluminum shape member, and has an appropriate rigidity. The lighting device A (the lighting device main body 10) can be configured, and it is not distorted like a tape light at the time of installation, and no wave is generated in the illumination light.

  Moreover, since the illuminating device A can be comprised with moderate rigidity, even if it is a case where it installs in narrow parts, such as under a staircase or a deck, it can construct easily.

  Furthermore, if the lighting device mounting jig 9 including the fixing portion 9c having the pair of elastically deformable holding pieces 9a and 9b and screwing through holes 9e is used as in the present embodiment, the through holes 9e are inserted. The fixing device 9c is screwed to fix the lighting device mounting jig 9 at a desired position, and the lighting device can be easily inserted by simply inserting it between the pair of holding pieces 9a, 9b of the lighting device mounting jig 9. A can be installed. Thereby, even if it is a case where it installs in a narrow part, such as under a staircase or under a deck, construction can be performed more easily.

  Also, cable insertion holes 2g are formed through both ends of the connecting portion 2c forming the back surface 2b of the housing 2 so that the input side connector cable 6 and the output side connector cable 6 connected to the LED board unit 1 are connected to each cable. It can be extended to the end side on the rear side of the housing through the insertion hole 2g.

  Thereby, when connecting the some illuminating device A and respond | corresponding to the line illumination of a suitably big length, one end part of one adjacent illuminating device and the other end part of the other illuminating device are faced | matched, Connecting the input-side connector cable 6 and the output-side connector cable 6 of both lighting devices that extend to the rear surface side of the housing on one end side of the lighting device and the rear surface side of the housing on the other end side of the other lighting device, respectively. Can do.

  Therefore, it is possible to connect the lighting devices A without arranging the connector 6a between the ends of the adjacent lighting devices A, and the light of both the lighting devices A may be interrupted between the ends. Therefore, the continuity of the line illumination is ensured, and it is possible to realize suitable illumination with good appearance.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of the illuminating device which concerns on this invention, and the installation construction method of a illuminating device was described, this invention is not limited to said one Embodiment, It can change suitably in the range which does not deviate from the meaning. It is.

1 LED board unit (light source unit)
2 Housing 2a Side portion 2b Back surface 2c Connecting portion 2d Light projection opening 2e Outer locking portion 2f Inner locking portion 2g Cable insertion hole 3 End cap 4 End plate 5 Cable bush 6 Connector cable 6a Connector 7 Sealing material 8 Translucent plate 9 Illuminating device mounting jig 9a Holding piece 9b Holding piece 9c Fixing portion 9d Locking piece 9e Through hole 9f Engaging projection 9g Locking piece 10 Illuminating device body 10a One end 10b The other end 11 Double-sided tape 12 Fitting Joint holding part A Lighting device

Claims (4)

A lighting device body and a plurality of lighting device mounting jigs are provided.
The illuminating device main body has a light source unit in which a plurality of light emitting elements are provided on a substrate formed in a long shape and a connector cable is connected, a line-shaped light projection opening for emitting light to the front surface, and a long shape. A housing that is formed and holds the light source unit together in the longitudinal direction,
Each of the plurality of lighting device mounting jigs includes a fitting holding portion that fits the housing and holds the lighting device body, and is disposed at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the lighting device body. A lighting device characterized by the above. The lighting device according to claim 1.
The lighting device mounting jig is provided so as to connect the fitting holding portion formed of a pair of holding pieces provided to be elastically deformable and the pair of holding pieces, and the lighting device mounting jig is placed at a predetermined position. An illuminating device including a fixing portion for fixing and having a U-shaped cross section and having transparency or translucency. A light source unit comprising a plurality of light emitting elements provided on a long substrate and a connector cable connected thereto;
A housing that has a line-shaped light projection opening that emits light on the front surface and is formed in a long shape, and holds the light source unit integrally in the longitudinal direction of each other;
An end cap attached to an end of the housing;
And the case is provided with a cable insertion hole for extending the connector cable from the back side to the outside on the end side in the longitudinal direction,
The lighting device, wherein the end cap is transparent or translucent. An installation method of the lighting device according to claim 1 or 2,
A lighting device mounting jig installation step for mounting the plurality of lighting device mounting jigs at predetermined positions, and
A plurality of the illuminating device main bodies are fitted while fitting the housings to the fitting holding portions of the illuminating device attaching jigs, and abutting transparent or translucent end caps attached to both ends of the illuminating device main body. The lighting device main body installation process,
And a connector cable connecting step for connecting connector cables of adjacent lighting device bodies on the back side of the lighting device body.

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