JP2023181924A - Power supply device, illuminating device, and luminaire - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve wireless performance.SOLUTION: A power supply device E1 comprises a power supply unit, a wireless communication unit C1, and a fitting member 4. The wireless communication unit C1 comprises an antenna part and a wireless circuit part 30. The wireless circuit part 30 performs at least one of transmission or reception of wireless signals using electromagnetic waves as a medium via the antenna part. The fitting member 4 is formed in a long shape, and fitted with the power supply unit. The wireless communication unit C1 comprises a circuit board 32 in which the antenna part and the wireless circuit part 30 are formed, and a case 33 housing the circuit board 32 taking a posture in which a surface in which the antenna part is formed is inclined with respect to a second surface 40B of the fitting member 4. The wireless communication unit C1 is arranged on the side of a fitting surface of the fitting member 4 so as to make the thickness direction of the circuit board 32 intersect with the longitudinal direction of the fitting member 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present disclosure relates to a power supply device, a lighting device, and a lighting fixture, and more particularly relates to a power supply device having a wireless communication function, a lighting device equipped with the power supply device, and a lighting fixture equipped with the lighting device.

As a conventional example, a lighting fixture described in Patent Document 1 will be exemplified. The lighting equipment described in Patent Document 1 (hereinafter referred to as a conventional example) includes an LED module, a lighting circuit that controls lighting of the LED module, and is connected to the lighting circuit and performs wireless communication with other lighting equipment or lighting control equipment. A wireless communication unit.

The wireless communication unit includes a wireless communication unit case fixed to a sheet metal, a wireless communication module board housed in the wireless communication unit case, and an antenna provided on the wireless communication module board. The wireless communication module board is fixed by a board fixing mechanism provided in the wireless communication unit case so as to be parallel to the sheet metal.

In the above conventional example, the wireless communication module board on which the antenna is installed is placed with a spatial distance of 10 mm or more from the sheet metal of the lighting fixture, thereby securing space for radio waves to wrap around the antenna and improving antenna characteristics. are doing.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-134347

By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the metal plate of the device body is placed in front of the antenna provided on the wireless communication module board. Therefore, the radio wave intensity of the radio waves emitted from the antenna and the radio waves arriving at the antenna are absorbed and reflected by the sheet metal, so that the sensitivity (wireless performance) of the front (directly below) of the lighting equipment tends to decrease.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a power supply device, a lighting device, and a lighting fixture that can improve wireless performance.

A power supply device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a power supply unit, a wireless communication unit, and a mounting member. The power supply unit converts input power into power and outputs the converted power to a load. The wireless communication unit includes an antenna section and a wireless circuit section. The antenna section emits electromagnetic waves into space or receives electromagnetic waves from space. The wireless circuit unit performs at least one of transmitting and receiving a wireless signal using the electromagnetic wave as a medium via the antenna unit. The attachment member is formed into a long length, and the power supply unit is attached to the attachment member. The power supply unit is attached to the mounting member on a second surface side opposite to the first surface to which the load is attached. The power supply unit includes a power supply board on which a printed circuit for performing the power conversion is formed, and a power supply case that accommodates the power supply board and is attached to the mounting member. The wireless communication unit includes a circuit board on which the antenna section and the radio circuit section are formed, and the circuit board is held in an attitude in which the surface on which the antenna section is formed is inclined with respect to the second surface of the mounting member. It has a case for accommodating it. The wireless communication unit is arranged on the second surface side of the mounting member so that the thickness direction of the circuit board intersects the longitudinal direction of the mounting member.

A lighting device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a power supply device and a light source serving as the load of the power supply device. The light source is attached to the first surface of the attachment member. The power supply device is attached to a second surface of the mounting member opposite to the first surface.

A lighting fixture according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a lighting device and a fixture body that supports the lighting device.

A lighting fixture according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a lighting device and a fixture body that supports the lighting device. The lighting device includes the power supply device and a light source attached to a mounting member and supplied with power from the power supply device. The power supply device is supported by the instrument body.

The power supply device, lighting device, and lighting fixture of the present disclosure have the effect of improving wireless performance.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lighting fixture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the same lighting fixture as above and a light source unit that is a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of the light source unit same as above. FIG. 4 is a partially omitted perspective view of the power supply device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the wireless communication unit in the power supply device same as above. FIG. 6 is another cross-sectional view of the wireless communication unit same as above. FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a main part of the wireless communication unit same as above. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a wireless communication unit in Modification 1 of the above power supply device. FIG. 9A is a sectional view of a second modification of the above power supply device. FIG. 9B is a sectional view of another structure of modification 2 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view of still another structure of Modification 2 of the power supply device described above. FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of Modification 3 of the above power supply device. FIG. 10B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of another structure of modification 3 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 11A is a plan view of modification 4 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 11B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of Modification 4 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 11C is a cross-sectional view of modification 4 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 11D is another vertical cross-sectional view of Modification 4 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 11E is yet another longitudinal cross-sectional view of Modification 4 of the power supply device as described above. FIG. 12 is a plan view of modification 5 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 13A is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of modification 6 of the above power supply device. FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view of modification 6 of the above power supply device. FIG. 13C is a cross-sectional view of a light source unit including modification 6 of the above power supply device. FIG. 14A is a partially omitted bottom view of Modification Example 7 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 14B is a partially omitted bottom view of Modification Example 7 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 14C is a partially omitted bottom view of Modification Example 7 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 14D is a partially omitted bottom view of Modification Example 7 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 14E is a partially omitted bottom view of Modification Example 7 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 15A is a partially omitted bottom view of Modified Example 8 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 15B is a partially omitted bottom view of Modified Example 8 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 16A is a cross-sectional view of modification 9 of the above power supply device. FIG. 16B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of modification 9 of the above power supply device. FIG. 16C is a cross-sectional view of modification 9 of the above power supply device. FIG. 17A is a cross-sectional view of modification 10 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 17B is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of modification 10 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 18A is a cross-sectional view of modification 11 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 18B is a cross-sectional view of modification 11 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 19A is a sectional view of a case in modification example 12 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 19B is a sectional view of another case in Modification 12 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 20A is a cross-sectional view of modification 13 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 20B is a cross-sectional view of modification 13 of the above power supply device. FIG. 20C is a cross-sectional view of modification 13 of the above power supply device. FIG. 20D is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of modification 13 of the power supply device same as above. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a lighting fixture according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, a power supply device, a lighting device, and a lighting fixture according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, each figure described in the following embodiments is a schematic diagram, and the respective ratios of the sizes and thicknesses of each component do not necessarily reflect the actual size ratios. Note that the configuration described in the embodiments below is only an example of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments, and various changes can be made depending on the design etc. as long as the effects of the present disclosure can be achieved.

(1) Overview The power supply device E1 according to the embodiment includes a power supply unit 2, a wireless communication unit C1, and a mounting member 4 (see FIG. 2).

The power supply unit 2 converts input power into power and outputs it to a load. The load is, for example, a light source for illumination such as an LED. However, the load may be a light source other than an LED, such as an organic electroluminescent element or a laser diode, or may be a light source other than the light source.

The attachment member 4 is formed into a long length, and the power supply unit 2 is attached thereto. The power supply unit 2 is attached to the attachment member 4 on the second surface (40B) side opposite to the first surface 40A to which the load (light source) is attached (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The power supply unit 2 includes a power supply board 25 on which a printed circuit for power conversion is formed, and a power supply case 20 that accommodates the power supply board 25 and is attached to the mounting member 4. Note that the power supply case 20 may be directly attached to the second surface 40B of the attachment member 4. Alternatively, the power supply case 20 may be attached to the "second surface side" by being attached to the side plate 41 that protrudes perpendicularly to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4, as will be described later.

The wireless communication unit C1 includes an antenna section 31 and a radio circuit section 30, a circuit board 32 on which the antenna section 31 and the radio circuit section 30 are formed, and a case 33 that accommodates the circuit board (32).

The antenna section 31 emits electromagnetic waves into space or receives electromagnetic waves from space. The wireless circuit unit 30 performs at least one of transmitting and receiving a wireless signal using electromagnetic waves as a medium via the antenna unit 31. On the circuit board 32, an antenna section 31 and a wireless circuit section 30 are formed. In this embodiment, the electromagnetic waves used by the wireless circuit unit 30 as a medium for wireless signals may be radio waves or may be electromagnetic waves other than radio waves such as infrared light and visible light.

The case 33 accommodates the circuit board 32 with the surface on which the antenna portion 31 is formed inclined with respect to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4 (see FIG. 5). Here, "a posture tilted with respect to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4" means a posture in which the surface of the circuit board 32 on which the antenna portion 31 is formed is not parallel to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4. do. Note that the "tilted posture" also includes a posture in which the surface of the circuit board 32 on which the antenna portion 31 is formed and the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4 are perpendicular.

Here, both the electromagnetic waves emitted from the antenna section 31 and the electromagnetic waves that the antenna section 31 receives from space are strongest in the thickness direction of the circuit board 32. Therefore, by housing the circuit board 32 in the case 33 with the surface on which the antenna section 31 is formed inclined with respect to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4, electromagnetic waves are generated by the mounting member 4 made of a conductor such as metal. can suppress the attenuation. As a result, in the power supply device E1 according to the embodiment, the circuit board 32 is housed in the case 33 with the surface on which the antenna portion 31 is formed parallel to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4. Therefore, it is possible to improve wireless performance. Note that the case 33 may be directly attached to the second surface 40B of the attachment member 4. Alternatively, the case 33 may be attached to the "second surface side" by being attached to the second surface 40B or side plate of the mounting member 4 via a mounting bracket separate from the mounting member 4, as will be described later. .

Further, the wireless communication unit C1 is arranged on the second surface 40B side of the mounting member 4 so that the thickness direction of the circuit board 32 intersects the longitudinal direction of the mounting member 4. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the electromagnetic waves emitted from the antenna section 31 or the electromagnetic waves received by the antenna section 31 from being attenuated by the power supply case 20 . As a result, the power supply device E1 according to the embodiment can improve wireless performance.

Further, the lighting device (light source unit A1) according to the embodiment includes a power supply device E1 according to the embodiment and a light source (LED module 1) serving as a load of the power supply device E1 according to the embodiment. The light source (LED module 1) is attached to the first surface of the attachment member 4. The power supply device E1 is attached to the second surface of the mounting member 4 opposite to the first surface.

Thus, the lighting device according to the embodiment can improve wireless performance.

Furthermore, the lighting fixture B1 according to the embodiment includes the lighting device (light source unit A1) according to the embodiment, and a fixture main body 9 that supports the lighting device (light source unit A1) according to the embodiment.

Thus, the lighting fixture B1 according to the embodiment can improve wireless performance.

(2) Details (2-1) Lighting fixture First, lighting fixture B1 (hereinafter abbreviated as lighting fixture B1) according to the embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lighting fixture B1 includes a lighting device according to the embodiment, that is, a light source unit A1 (hereinafter abbreviated as light source unit A1) and a fixture body 9 that supports the light source unit A1. Be prepared. The light source unit A1 is removably attached to a fixture body 9 that is directly attached to the ceiling. However, the appliance main body 9 may be embedded in the ceiling. Alternatively, the instrument body 9 may be directly attached to the wall or embedded in the wall.

The device main body 9 includes a long box-shaped accommodating section 90 with an open bottom surface, a pair of reflective plates 91 that protrude obliquely upward from the opening edges on both sides along the longitudinal direction of the accommodating section 90, and and a pair of end plates 92 provided at both longitudinal ends of the pair of reflection plates 91 (see FIG. 2). Note that the housing portion 90 and the pair of reflective plates 91 are integrally formed by punching and bending a metal plate.

In the instrument body 9, hanging bolts (not shown) are inserted into at least any two of the plurality of attachment holes 900 provided on the bottom surface of the housing part 90, and nuts (not shown) are inserted into the hanging bolts. (not shown) is tightened to install it on the ceiling. Further, a power supply wire is inserted into any one of the plurality of power supply holes 901 provided on the bottom surface of the accommodating portion 90 . However, when a plurality of lighting fixtures B1 are installed, another power supply line for feed wiring may be inserted into another power supply hole 901.

A terminal block 902 is attached to the bottom surface of the housing section 90. Terminal block 902 is electrically connected to power cable 903. A power connector 904 is provided at the tip of the power cable 903.

Thus, the power wire inserted into the power supply hole 901 of the main body 9 is electrically connected to the terminal block 902, and is connected to the power supply unit 2 of the light source unit A1 via the terminal block 902, the power cable 903, and the power connector 904. electrically connected to.

(2-2) Light Source Unit The light source unit A1 includes an LED module 1, a power supply device E1 according to the embodiment (hereinafter abbreviated as power supply device E1), and a cover 7 (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the mounting member 4, which is a component of the power supply device E1, is also a component of the light source unit A1.

(2-2-1) LED Module The LED module 1 includes a large number of LEDs 10 and a substrate 11. The substrate 11 is formed into a long rectangular plate shape. A large number of LEDs 10 are mounted in the center of the front surface (lower surface) of the board 11 in the lateral direction, and arranged in a row at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the board 11 (see FIG. 2).

(2-2-2) Mounting member The mounting member 4 is formed into a long square horn shape by processing a metal plate (for example, a steel plate). The mounting member 4 includes a long rectangular plate-shaped bottom plate 40 and a pair of side plates 41 that rise upward from both ends of the bottom plate 40 along the longitudinal direction. The LED module 1 is attached to the lower surface (first surface 40A) of the bottom plate 40 by a plurality of claws cut and raised from the bottom plate 40. However, the mounting member 4 may be formed by extrusion molding of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, or may be formed from a material other than a metal plate, for example, a synthetic resin.

(2-2-3) Cover The cover 7 is formed into a semi-cylindrical shape using a transparent synthetic resin such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin (see FIG. 2). Moreover, the cover 7 has a pair of projecting walls 70 that protrude upward along the longitudinal direction. The cover 7 accommodates the mounting member 4 between a pair of projecting walls 70, and has hooks formed at the tips (upper ends) of the pair of side plates 41 of the mounting member 4 at the tips (upper ends) of the pair of projecting walls 70. It is attached to the attachment member 4 by being hooked. Note that the cover 7 may be formed of inorganic glass such as quartz glass.

(2-2-4) Power supply device The power supply device E1 includes a power supply unit 2 and a wireless communication unit C1 (see FIG. 2).

(2-2-4-1) Power Supply Unit The power supply unit 2 includes a lighting circuit 21 and a power supply case 20 that accommodates the lighting circuit 21 (see FIG. 2).

The lighting circuit 21 includes a power supply board 25 made of a printed wiring board in which a wiring conductor is printed on a rectangular insulating board, and a plurality of circuit components 26 mounted on both the front and back surfaces of the power supply board 25. (See Figure 2). In other words, the lighting circuit 21 is composed of a printed circuit.

FIG. 3 shows the circuit configuration of the lighting circuit 21. The lighting circuit 21 includes a power conversion circuit 210, a constant current circuit 211, a control circuit 212, and the like.

The power conversion circuit 210 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit such as a diode bridge, a boost chopper circuit (power factor correction circuit), and the like. The power conversion circuit 210 converts AC power supplied from the external power supply P1 through the power supply terminal section 22 into DC power. The external power supply P1 is, for example, a commercial power system, and supplies AC voltage/AC current with an effective value of 100V or 200V. However, the power conversion circuit 210 may include a switching power supply circuit having a power factor correction function such as a step-down chopper circuit, a buck-boost chopper circuit, or a flyback converter instead of the step-up chopper circuit.

The constant current circuit 211 includes, for example, a step-down chopper circuit (buck converter). The constant current circuit 211 steps down the DC voltage output from the power conversion circuit 210 and applies it to the LED module 1, and also adjusts the DC current flowing through the LED module 1. However, the constant current circuit 211 may include various chopper circuits, series regulators, etc. instead of the step-down chopper circuit.

Control circuit 212 includes, for example, a microcontroller. The control circuit 212 controls the power conversion circuit 210 to maintain the output voltage of the power conversion circuit 210 at a constant DC voltage. Further, the control circuit 212 controls the step-down chopper circuit of the constant current circuit 211 so that the DC current supplied from the constant current circuit 211 to the LED module 1 matches the target value. Note that the control circuit 212 changes the target value of the DC current supplied to the LED module 1 according to the dimming signal received from the wireless communication unit C1 via the signal connector 5.

Here, the power supply terminal section 22 is mounted on one end of the power supply board 25 in the longitudinal direction (see FIG. 2). Note that the power terminal section 22 in the embodiment is a connector to which the power connector 904 is removably connected, but a terminal block to which a conductor of an electric wire is electrically connected may be used instead of the power connector 904. Alternatively, the power terminal portion may be a lead wire drawn out from the lighting circuit 21 and may be connected to the conductor of the power cable 903 by soldering. Note that the configuration of the power terminal section 22 includes configurations other than those described above.

The power supply case 20 has a rectangular bottom wall 200 and a pair of first side walls 201 that protrude downward from both longitudinal ends of the bottom wall 200 along the lateral direction of the bottom wall 200 (FIG. 2). reference). Further, the power supply case 20 has a pair of second side walls 202 that protrude downward from both ends of the bottom wall 200 in the lateral direction along the longitudinal direction of the bottom wall 200 (see FIG. 4). That is, the power supply case 20 is formed into an elongated box shape with an opening 204 in the front (downward) of the bottom wall 200. Further, the power supply case 20 has a fixing piece 203 that projects outward from the tip of one of the second side walls 202 (see FIG. 4). The fixing piece 203 is formed into a square horn shape.

The power supply case 20 accommodates the power supply board 25 so that the bottom wall 200 and the power supply board 25 are substantially parallel (see FIG. 2). The power supply case 20 has a plurality of claws cut and raised from a pair of second side walls 202, and supports the power supply board 25 by being sandwiched between the plurality of claws. Note that the insertion port of the power supply terminal portion 22 projects out of the power supply case 20 through a window hole provided in one first side wall 201.

The power supply unit 2 is attached to the upper surface (second surface) of the attachment member 4 of the light source unit A1 so that the opening 204 of the power supply case 20 faces the attachment member 4 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the power supply case 20 is fixed to the mounting member 4 by screwing one of the second side walls 202 and the fixing piece 203 to each side plate 41 of the mounting member 4 . However, the method of fixing the power supply case 20 to the mounting member 4 is not limited to screwing, and any suitable fixing method such as caulking can be used. Further, in the state where the power supply case 20 is attached to the attachment member 4 , the opening 204 of the power supply case 20 is closed by the bottom plate 40 of the attachment member 4 .

(2-2-4-2) Wireless Communication Unit The wireless communication unit C1 includes a wireless circuit section 30, an antenna section 31, a circuit board 32 on which the radio circuit section 30 and the antenna section 31 are formed, and a circuit board 32. and a case 33 for accommodating it (see FIGS. 3 to 6). The circuit board 32 is made of a printed wiring board in which wiring conductors are printed on a rectangular insulating substrate (see FIGS. 5 and 6). That is, the wireless circuit section 30 is composed of a printed circuit. Note that a plug 51 of the signal connector 5 is mounted on the end of the circuit board 32 (see FIG. 6). The plug 51 is mechanically and electrically connected to a socket 50 mounted on the power supply board 25 of the lighting circuit 21 via a cable. Note that the shape of the circuit board 32 is not limited to a quadrilateral, and includes various shapes such as a polygon other than a quadrangle, a circle, and the like.

The antenna section 31 is configured to emit electromagnetic waves (for example, radio waves in the 920 MHz band or 2.4 GHz band) into space, and to receive electromagnetic waves from space. The antenna section 31 is, for example, a so-called pattern antenna formed of a conductor printed on a circuit board 32. However, the antenna section 31 is not limited to a pattern antenna, and may be a patch antenna (microstrip antenna), a chip antenna, a rod antenna, a film antenna, or the like.

Here, the mounting surface of the circuit board 32 is divided into a region where the antenna section 31 is provided (first region S1) and a region where the wireless circuit section 30 is mounted (second region S2) (Fig. (see 6). The first region S1 and the second region S2 are regions obtained by dividing the mounting surface of the circuit board 32 along the width direction.

The radio circuit section 30 extracts a radio signal from the radio waves received by the antenna section 31 and acquires control information from the radio signal. Furthermore, the wireless circuit unit 30 converts the control information into a dimming signal, and transmits the converted dimming signal to the lighting circuit 21 (control circuit 212) via the signal connector 5.

The lighting circuit 21 causes the LED module 1 to blink (turns on and off) by changing the target value of the DC current supplied from the control circuit 212 to the LED module 1 in accordance with the dimming signal received from the wireless communication unit C1. ) and dimming. Note that when the LED module 1 has multiple types of LEDs with different light colors, the lighting circuit 21 adjusts the light emitted from the LED module 1 ( It is also possible to adjust the color of the illumination light.

The case 33 is formed of synthetic resin such as polycarbonate resin into a box shape with one side open (see FIGS. 4 to 6). However, part or all of the case 33 may be made of metal. Case 33 has five walls 330. The first wall 330A is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view and faces the opening surface. The second wall 330B, the third wall 330C, the fourth wall 330D, and the fifth wall 330E protrude one by one in the same direction from the four sides of the first wall 330A to form a rectangular tube. Note that the second wall 330B and the third wall 330C face each other, and the fourth wall 330D and the fifth wall 330E face each other.

The case 33 includes a support portion 335 that supports at least a portion of the first region S1 of the circuit board 32 within the case 33. The support portion 335 is composed of a pair of protruding walls that stand up from the inner surface of the fifth wall 330E toward the fourth wall 330D (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The pair of projecting walls are formed into a rectangular flat plate shape. The pair of protruding walls face each other in parallel with an interval not smaller than the thickness of the circuit board 32 (see FIG. 5).

Thus, the support portion 335 supports the circuit board 32 such that at least a portion of the first region S1 is sandwiched between the pair of protruding walls. That is, the circuit board 32 supported by the support portion 335 is housed in the case 33 in a state where it is erected against the fifth wall 330E. In other words, the circuit board 32 is housed in the case 33 with the surface on which the antenna portion 31 is formed inclined at an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4. However, the angle of inclination of the circuit board 32 with respect to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4 is not limited to 90 degrees.

Note that the height of the support portion 335 (from the inner surface of the fifth wall 330E to the tip of the projecting wall) is between the end surface of the circuit board 32 supported by the support portion 335 and the inner surface of the fourth wall 330D. (see FIGS. 5 and 6). In other words, the height dimension of the support portion 335 is larger than the distance between the circuit board 32 and the case 33 (the fourth wall 330D thereof) in the height direction of the case 33. Therefore, even if the circuit board 32 moves toward the fourth wall 330D, there is no risk of it coming off the support portion 335. Furthermore, since the support portions 335 support the circuit board 32 by sandwiching it from the thickness direction, damage caused to the circuit board 32 by the support portions 335 can be reduced.

Moreover, the case 33 has three coupling male parts 331, 332, and 333 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The first coupling male part 331 has a rectangular plate-shaped support piece 3310 that protrudes from the open end of the second wall 330B of the case 33, and a triangular prism-shaped protrusion 3311 provided at the tip of the support piece 3310. The second coupling male portion 332 includes a flexible piece provided at the open end of the fourth wall 330D of the case 33, and a triangular prism-shaped protrusion 3321 that projects upward from the upper surface of the rear end of the flexible piece. The third coupling male part 333 has a rectangular plate-shaped support piece 3330 that protrudes from the third wall 330C of the case 33, and a hemispherical protrusion 3331 that protrudes outward from the side surface of the support piece 3330.

On the other hand, the power supply case 20 has three coupling female parts 209A and 209B (only two are shown) (see FIG. 4). The first coupling female part 209A is configured by a peripheral portion of a through hole that penetrates one of the second side walls 202 in the thickness direction. The second coupling female part 209B is formed by a peripheral portion of a through hole penetrating the bottom wall 200. The third coupling female part is constituted by a peripheral portion of a circular through hole penetrating the other second side wall 202.

The protrusion 3311 of the first male coupling part 331 is inserted into the through hole of the first female coupling part 209A and hooked on the peripheral edge of the through hole. The protrusion 3321 of the second male coupling part 332 is inserted into the through hole of the second female coupling part 209B and hooked on the peripheral edge of the through hole. The third male coupling part 333 is inserted into the through hole of the third female coupling part and hooked on the peripheral edge of the through hole. As a result, the case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 is attached to the power supply case 20 of the power supply unit 2 (see FIG. 4). At this time, the opening surface of the case 33 is closed by the power supply case 20.

However, the above-described coupling structure between the power supply case 20 and the case 33 is only an example, and it is also possible to employ other coupling structures.

(2-3) Installation of lighting fixtures Lighting fixture B1 is installed on the ceiling of the room using the following procedure.

First, a power line drawn out from the ceiling is drawn into the accommodating portion 90 through the power hole 901 of the appliance body 9, and then the appliance body 9 is attached to a hanging bolt provided on the ceiling. Then, the power line drawn through the power hole 901 is electrically connected to the terminal block 902.

Next, after the power connector 904 of the power cable 903 is plugged and connected to the power terminal section 22 of the power supply unit 2, the light source unit A1 is attached to the fixture main body 9 so that the power supply unit 2 is accommodated in the accommodation section 90. . Note that the mounting structure of the light source unit A1 to the instrument body 9 is conventionally well known, so detailed explanation and illustration thereof will be omitted.

The lighting fixture B1 is installed on the ceiling by the above procedure.

(2-4) Operation of the lighting fixture The power supply line connected to the terminal block 902 of the fixture body 9 is turned on and off by, for example, a switch installed on the wall of the room (hereinafter referred to as a wall switch). . In other words, the lighting fixture B1 (light source unit A1) is alternately switched between a lit state and an unlit state by operating the wall switch.

In addition, when the lighting fixture B1 (light source unit A1) is energized via a wall switch, the lighting fixture B1 (light source unit A1) blinks and dims (or dims) in response to a wireless signal transmitted from a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as a remote controller) not shown. Remote control of light and color toning is possible.

For example, the remote control receives an operation input from a person and generates control information corresponding to the received operation input. Furthermore, the remote control transmits a wireless signal containing the generated control information. The control information generated by the remote controller includes an instruction to turn on and off the lighting fixture B1 (light source unit A1), an instruction to change the dimming level, and the like.

A wireless signal transmitted from the remote control is received by the wireless communication unit C1 of the light source unit A1. The wireless communication unit C1 converts the control information included in the wireless signal into a dimming signal, and transmits the converted dimming signal to the lighting circuit 21 (control circuit 212) via the signal connector 5. Note that the dimming signal corresponds to an arbitrary value from 0% to 100%, for example, assuming that the light amount at the time of rated lighting of the light source unit A1 is 100%. However, when the control information is an instruction to switch from off to on, the dimming signal is set to 100%, and when the control information is an instruction to switch from on to off, the dimming signal is set to 0%.

The lighting circuit 21 causes the LED module 1 to blink (switch on and off) by changing the target value of the DC current that the control circuit 212 supplies to the LED module 1 in accordance with the dimming signal received from the wireless communication unit C1. ) and dimming (or toning). Note that when the dimming signal is set to 0%, the control circuit 212 turns off the LED module 1 by stopping the power conversion circuit 210 and the constant current circuit 211.

Here, the sensitivity when the antenna section 31 receives and transmits radio waves is highest in the direction (normal direction) perpendicular to the surface (mounting surface) of the circuit board 32 on which the antenna section 31 is formed. In other words, since the wireless communication unit C1 is installed so that the normal direction of the circuit board 32 is almost parallel to the ceiling surface, the receivable range of the wireless signal transmitted from the remote control is parallel to the ceiling surface. It can be expanded in the horizontal direction. Thereby, the light source unit A1 and the lighting fixture B1 can expand the range of remote control (blinking, dimming, and color adjustment) by the remote controller, and can improve usability.

Note that the source of the wireless signal received by the wireless communication unit C1 is not limited to the remote controller described above. For example, a device capable of transmitting a wireless signal using electromagnetic waves such as radio waves as a medium, such as a wall switch, a smartphone, a tablet PC, etc., having a wireless communication function may be used. Alternatively, the wireless communication unit C1 may receive a wireless signal relayed by a relay that relays a wireless signal transmitted from a remote control or the like, or a wireless communication unit with a relay function installed in another lighting device. is also possible. That is, the light source unit A1 and the lighting fixture B1 can expand the range of wireless communication and improve usability.

By the way, since the mounting member 4 of the light source unit A1 is formed of a metal material, the radio signal (radio wave) that electromagnetically passes through the mounting member 4 and reaches the antenna section 31 is attenuated. In particular, it is known that when the distance from the pattern forming surface of the antenna section 31 (the surface of the circuit board 32) to the mounting member 4 (side plate 41) is short, the attenuation of radio signals (radio waves) increases. Therefore, it is desirable that the distance is, for example, 4 mm or more. However, the lower limit of the above-mentioned distance changes depending on the magnitude of the radio wave output of the antenna section 31, the frequency band of the radio waves, the type of material of the mounting member 4, the thickness of the mounting member 4, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the distance D1 from the circuit board 32 of the antenna section 31 to the mounting member 4 (bottom plate 40) is preferably 1 mm or more in order to suppress attenuation of radio signals (radio waves). However, the lower limit value of the distance D1 changes depending on the magnitude of the radio wave output of the antenna section 31, the frequency band of the radio waves, the type of material of the mounting member 4, the thickness of the mounting member 4, and the like.

(2-5) Advantages of Embodiment The electromagnetic waves emitted from the antenna section 31 and the electromagnetic waves received by the antenna section 31 from space are both strongest in the thickness direction of the circuit board 32. Therefore, by housing the circuit board 32 in the case 33 with the surface on which the antenna portion 31 is formed inclined with respect to the second surface 40B (the upper surface of the bottom plate 40) of the mounting member 4, the metal mounting member 4 can suppress attenuation of electromagnetic waves. Furthermore, the wireless communication unit C1 is arranged on the second surface 40B side of the mounting member 4 so that the thickness direction of the circuit board 32 intersects the longitudinal direction of the mounting member 4. Therefore, the metal power supply case 20 can suppress attenuation of electromagnetic waves (radio waves emitted from the antenna section 31 and radio waves received by the antenna section 31 from space).

As a result, the power supply device E1 has better wireless performance than when the circuit board 32 is housed in the case 33 with the surface on which the antenna section 31 is formed parallel to the second surface 40B of the mounting member 4. It is possible to improve the Further, in a state where the lighting fixture B1 is installed on the ceiling, the circuit board 32 is housed in the case 33 in an upright state (inclined at about 90 degrees) with respect to the ceiling surface. Therefore, the lighting fixture B1 (power supply device E1 and light source unit A1) can further improve the wireless performance by horizontally expanding the range in which the antenna section 31 can receive electromagnetic waves (radio waves) of wireless signals. can.

Furthermore, since the case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 is coupled to the power supply case 20 of the power supply unit 2, the power supply device E1 can shorten the wiring for electrically connecting the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1. As a result, the power supply device E1 according to the embodiment can reduce the noise leaking from the wiring and improve the workability of the wiring connection work. Note that since the wiring for electrically connecting the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 can be housed inside the power supply case 20 and the case 33, the wiring can be stored in the mounting member when the light source unit A1 is attached to the fixture body 9. 4 and the instrument main body 9 from being caught between them.

Incidentally, the case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 is coupled to one end in the longitudinal direction of the power supply case 20 formed in the shape of a long box. Therefore, the power supply device E1 can be made smaller in the transverse direction of the power supply case 20, and can be easily combined with a lighting device (light source unit A1) attached to the narrow appliance body 9. Furthermore, since the power supply device E1 accommodates the circuit board 32 in the case 33 so that its thickness direction matches the width direction of the power supply case 20, further miniaturization of the power supply case 20 in the width direction can be achieved. can.

Furthermore, since the circuit board 32 is arranged at the center of the case 33 in the width direction along the width direction of the power supply case 20 (see FIG. 5), the distance between the pair of side plates 41 of the mounting member 4 and the antenna section 31 ( (horizontal distance) becomes almost uniform. As a result, the power supply device E1 can suppress the attenuation of radio waves caused by the pair of side plates 41 and further improve wireless performance.

Incidentally, a holding portion 334 is provided on the outer surface of the fifth wall 330E of the case 33 (see FIG. 6). The holding portion 334 is formed in an L shape and protrudes from the outer surface (the surface facing the mounting member 4) of the fifth wall 330E. The holding part 334 can hold the electric wire L1 (for example, an electric wire for feeding power from the power supply unit 2 to the LED module 1, etc.) by sandwiching it between it and the fifth wall 330E. Thus, since the wireless communication unit C1 holds the electric wire L1 with the holding portion 334 provided in the case 33, it is possible to improve the workability of assembling the light source unit A1. Note that the holding portion 334 may be, for example, a recess formed at the boundary between the second wall 330B or the third wall 330C and the fourth wall 330D (see FIG. 7).

(3) Modifications Next, some modifications of the power supply device E1 and light source unit A1 according to the embodiment will be described. However, the basic configuration of each modified example described below is common to the power supply device E1 and the light source unit A1 according to the embodiment. Therefore, in the description of each modification, the same components as those of the power supply device E1 and light source unit A1 according to the embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and illustrations and descriptions thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

(3-1) Modification example 1
The power supply device E1 of the first modification is characterized in that the circuit board 32 is disposed at one end in the width direction of the case 33 along the lateral direction of the power supply case 20 (see FIG. 8).

In Modified Example 1, the support part 335 that supports the circuit board 32 is a support part 335 that stands up from the inner surface of the fifth wall 330E so as to be parallel to the second wall 330B (or the third wall 330C) of the case 33. It consists of two projecting walls. Note that the projecting wall (supporting portion 335) faces the second wall 330B with an interval not smaller than the thickness of the circuit board 32. The support portion 335 supports the circuit board 32 so that at least a portion of the first region S1 is sandwiched between the projecting wall and the wall (second wall 330B) of the case 33.

The case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 faces the substrate 11 of the LED module 1 with the mounting member 4 in between, and a conductor is formed on the surface (lower surface) of the substrate 11 to electrically connect the plurality of LEDs 10. There is.

Thus, in the power supply device E1 of the first modification, the antenna portion 31 ( A circuit board 32) is arranged. As a result, the power supply device E1 of the first modification can suppress attenuation of radio waves due to the conductor of the LED module 1, and can further improve wireless performance. Note that "one end of the case 33 in the width direction" includes the range from the center of the case 33 in the width direction to the end of the case 33 that is far from the power supply case 20 in the width direction, and includes the range from the center of the case 33 in the width direction to the end of the case 33 in the width direction of the board 11 in the thickness direction of the bottom plate 40. It may be within a range that does not overlap with the region S3 where the wiring conductor is formed.

(3-2) Modification example 2
The power supply device E1 of the second modification is characterized by the structure of the case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1.

The case 33 in the embodiment has an open surface facing the power supply case 20 when the case 33 is attached to the power supply case 20 . In other words, in the power supply device E1 of the embodiment, by blocking the opening surface of the case 33 with the power supply case 20, it is possible to improve workability when housing the circuit board 32 in the case 33 and prevent foreign matter from entering the case 33. Intrusion can be prevented.

On the other hand, in the power supply device E1 of the second modification, for example, the surface of the case 33 facing the mounting member 4 is open, and the surface of the case 33 facing the power supply case 20 has a wall (FIG. 9A reference). Therefore, in a state where the power supply case 20 to which the case 33 is attached is attached to the attachment member 4, the opening surface of the case 33 is closed by the attachment member 4. As a result, the power supply device E1 of the second modification, like the power supply device E1 according to the embodiment, can improve workability when housing the circuit board 32 in the case 33 while preventing foreign matter from entering the case 33. can be prevented.

Note that in the power supply device E1 of the second modification, two surfaces of the case 33 (the surface facing the power supply case 20 and the surface facing the mounting member 4) may be open (see FIG. 9B). Furthermore, the surface of the power supply case 20 facing the case 33 may be open (see FIG. 9C). In the latter case, the case 33 may be attached to the power supply case 20 such that a part of the case 33 fits inside the power supply case 20.

(3-3) Modification example 3
The power supply device E1 of modification 3 is characterized in that the case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 is coupled to one end of the power supply case 20 in the lateral direction (see FIG. 10).

The case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 in Modification 3 is formed into a rectangular parallelepiped shape and accommodates the circuit board 32 therein. However, the bottom surface of the case 33 (the surface facing the mounting member 4) is provided with a hole for wiring. Then, the plug 51 mounted on the circuit board 32 and the connector 213 mounted on the power supply board 25 are electrically connected via the cable 52 inserted through the hole provided on the bottom of the case 33 ( (See FIGS. 10A and 10B).

In the power supply device E1 of Modification Example 3, the cases 33 of the wireless communication units C1 are arranged in the lateral direction of the power supply case 20, so the dimension along the longitudinal direction of the power supply case 20 is smaller than that of the power supply device E1 according to the embodiment. It has the advantage of being able to shorten the time.

(3-4) Modification example 4
The power supply device E1 of modification 4 is characterized in that the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 are attached to the attachment member 4 while being separated from each other along the longitudinal direction of the attachment member 4 (see FIG. 11A).

The wireless communication unit C1 in Modification 4 is attached to the attachment member 4 with the opening surface of the case 33 facing the bottom plate 40 of the attachment member 4 (see FIG. 11B). Alternatively, the wireless communication unit C1 in Modification 4 may be attached to the attachment member 4 with the opening surface of the case 33 facing the side plate 41 of the attachment member 4 (see FIG. 11C).

Furthermore, the case 33 may be attached to the mounting member 4 using a mounting fitting 27 that is separate from the mounting member 4 (see FIG. 11D). The mounting bracket 27 is formed into an L-shape by bending a rectangular metal plate. The mounting bracket 27 is fixed to the bottom plate 40 of the mounting member 4 by an appropriate method such as welding, screwing, caulking, or the like. Then, the case 33 is attached to the mounting bracket 27 by an appropriate method such as adhesion or screwing so that the opening surface is closed by the mounting bracket 27 (see FIG. 11D). Note that the mounting bracket 27 may be formed in a U-shape (see FIG. 11E).

Therefore, in the power supply device E1 of Modification 4, since the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 are attached to the mounting member 4 with the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 separated from each other, the degree of freedom in the layout of the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 is improved. There are advantages.

(3-5) Modification example 5
The power supply device E1 of modification 5 is characterized in that the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 are attached to the attachment member 4 while being separated from each other along the lateral direction of the attachment member 4 (see FIG. 12).

The wireless communication unit C1 in the fifth modification is housed in the case 33 such that the width direction of the circuit board 32 intersects the longitudinal direction of the power supply case 20 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees.

Therefore, like the fourth modification, the power supply device E1 of the fifth modification has the advantage that the degree of freedom in the layout of the power supply unit 2 and the wireless communication unit C1 is improved.

(3-6) Modification example 6
The power supply device E1 of the sixth modification is characterized by the mounting structure of the case 33 of the wireless communication unit C1 to the mounting member 4.

In the power supply device E1 of modification 6, the mounting member 4 has a hole 46 through which a part of the case 33 is inserted. The hole 46 penetrates the bottom plate 40 of the mounting member 4 in a region where the LED module 1 is not present (see FIG. 13B).

The circuit board 32 is formed into a T-shape when viewed from the thickness direction (see FIG. 13A). The case 33 has an accommodating protrusion 34 that protrudes from the fifth wall 330E and accommodates a portion of the circuit board 32. The internal space of the housing protrusion 34 passes through the fifth wall 330E and is connected to the internal space of the case 33.

A portion of the circuit board 32 accommodated in the accommodation protrusion 34 is a leg portion of the T-shape, and includes a first region S1 in which the antenna portion 31 is formed (see FIG. 13A). Note that the circuit board 32 is supported by the case 33 by having the T-shaped leg portions accommodated in the accommodation protrusions 34 .

The case 33 is attached to the bottom plate 40 of the attachment member 4 with the housing protrusion 34 inserted into the hole 46 (see FIGS. 13A and 13B). That is, the antenna section 31 of the wireless communication unit C1 projects below the bottom plate 40 through the hole 46. Note that the accommodation protrusion 34 that projects downward from the bottom plate 40 may be accommodated within the cover 7. However, as shown in FIG. 13C, the housing protrusion 34 that protrudes below the bottom plate 40 may be exposed outside the cover 7.

Therefore, in the power supply device E1 of the sixth modification, the antenna section 31 is inserted through the hole 46 of the mounting member 4 and exposed below the mounting member 4, so that the electromagnetic waves emitted from the antenna section 31 or the antenna section 31 receive the antenna section 31. Electromagnetic waves are less likely to be attenuated by the metal mounting member 4. As a result, the power supply device E1 of the sixth modification can improve the sensitivity (wireless performance) of transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves in the wireless communication unit C1.

(3-7) Modification example 7
The power supply device E1 of modification 7 is characterized in that it has a hole 46 penetrating from the second surface 40B to the first surface 40A at a position facing the antenna portion 31 of the mounting member 4 (see FIG. 14).

The hole 46 is formed in a rectangular shape (see FIGS. 14A-14C). The rectangular hole 46 is formed to have dimensions larger than the thickness and width of the circuit board 32 (see FIG. 14A). However, the rectangular hole 46 may be formed to have dimensions larger than the thickness and smaller than the width of the circuit board 32 (see FIG. 14B). Alternatively, the rectangular hole 46 may be formed so that its longitudinal direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the circuit board 32 (see FIG. 14C).

Further, the hole 46 may be formed in a circular shape (see FIGS. 14D and 14E). There may be one circular hole 46 (see FIG. 14D) or a plurality of circular holes (see FIG. 14E). The diameter of the circular hole 46 is preferably larger than the thickness of the circuit board 32 and smaller than the width of the circuit board 32. Note that the hole 46 may be closed by the substrate 11 of the LED module 1 on the first surface 40A of the mounting member 4. If the substrate 11 is made of an electrically insulating material such as synthetic resin, the radio waves (electromagnetic waves) passing through the hole 46 can pass through the substrate 11 without being attenuated. By blocking the hole 46 with the substrate 11, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the lower surface side of the mounting member 4 through the hole 46.

Therefore, since the power supply device E1 of the seventh modification has the hole 46 passing through the mounting member 4 at a position facing the antenna portion 31 of the mounting member 4, attenuation of electromagnetic waves is suppressed by passing through the hole 46. Ru. As a result, the power supply device E1 of the seventh modification can improve the sensitivity (wireless performance) of transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves in the wireless communication unit C1.

(3-8) Modification example 8
The power supply device E1 of modification 8 is characterized in that it has a hole 46 penetrating from the second surface 40B to the first surface 40A at a position not facing the antenna portion 31 of the mounting member 4 (see FIG. 15).

The hole 46 may be formed in a rectangular shape (see FIG. 15A) or circular (see FIG. 15B). Further, the number of holes 46 may be one (see FIG. 15A) or may be plural (see FIG. 15B). Note that the hole 46 may be closed by the substrate 11 of the LED module 1 on the first surface 40A of the mounting member 4. If the substrate 11 is made of an electrically insulating material such as synthetic resin, the radio waves (electromagnetic waves) passing through the hole 46 can pass through the substrate 11 without being attenuated. By blocking the hole 46 with the substrate 11, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the lower surface side of the mounting member 4 through the hole 46.

Therefore, in the power supply device E1 of the eighth modification, as in the power supply device E1 of the eighth modification, attenuation of electromagnetic waves is suppressed by passing through the hole 46, so that transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves in the wireless communication unit C1 is suppressed. Sensitivity (wireless performance) can be improved. However, since the power supply device E1 of Modification Example 8 has the hole 46 provided in a position that does not face the antenna section 31 of the mounting member 4, the degree of improvement in wireless performance is higher than that of the power supply device E1 of Modification Example 8. may be slightly lower.

(3-9) Modification 9
The power supply device E1 of modification 9 is characterized in that circuit components constituting the antenna section 31 and the wireless circuit section 30 are mounted on both sides of the circuit board 32 of the wireless communication unit C1 (see FIG. 16).

The circuit board 32 of the wireless communication unit C1 in Modification 9 is a double-sided printed wiring board, and a plurality of components 30B including an integrated circuit 30A for wireless communication are mounted on one side (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). Other components are mounted on one side (see FIGS. 16B and 16C). Furthermore, the antenna section 31 is formed on both sides of the circuit board 32 (see FIGS. 16A and 16C). Note that the antenna portions 31 formed on both sides of the circuit board 32 are electrically connected via through holes formed in the circuit board 32. However, the antenna portions 31 formed on both sides of the circuit board 32 may be independent antennas without being electrically connected via a through hole.

Therefore, in the power supply device E1 of Modification 9, by using the circuit board 32 as a double-sided printed wiring board, it is possible to reduce the size of the wireless communication unit C1.

(3-10) Modification 10
The power supply device E1 (wireless communication unit C1) of Modification 10 is characterized in that the case 33 includes a regulating section 336 that regulates movement of the circuit board 32 with respect to the supporting section 335 (see FIGS. 17A and 17B).

Of the pair of protruding walls that constitute the support section 335, the regulating section 336 is a non-mounting surface of the circuit board 32 (the surface of the circuit board 32 on which the antenna section 31 is not formed; hereinafter referred to as the back surface). ) (see FIG. 17A). The regulating portion 336 is formed in a shape such that a triangular pyramid is connected to the front end of a triangular prism, and protrudes toward the back surface of the circuit board 32 from the side surface of the projecting wall. By providing the restricting portion 336, the gap between the pair of protruding walls forming the supporting portion 335 is partially narrowed. Therefore, since the end of the circuit board 32 is press-fitted between the restricting part 336 and the other protruding wall (the protruding wall where the restricting part 336 is not provided), the circuit board 32 supported by the supporting part 335 is Movement is regulated by a regulating section 336. Further, since the front end of the restriction part 336 is formed in a triangular pyramid shape, when the end of the circuit board 32 is inserted, the front end of the circuit board 32 in the insertion direction has the advantage that it is difficult to get caught by the end of the restriction part 336. There is.

Note that the regulating portion 336 may be provided on the side surface of the projecting wall that faces the mounting surface (front surface) of the circuit board 32. In this case, it is preferable that the regulating portion 336 be formed so as to be in contact with a portion of the first region S1 of the circuit board 32 where the antenna portion 31 is not formed. However, if the antenna section 31 in the first region S1 is protected by a resist, the regulating section 336 may be formed so as to be in contact with the part where the antenna section 31 is formed in the first region S1. .

(3-11) Modification example 11
The power supply device E1 (wireless communication unit C1) of Modification 11 is characterized in that the case 33 includes a plurality of support parts 335, each of which can support a circuit board 32 (see FIGS. 18A and 18B). In the wireless communication unit C1 of Modification 11, three sets of projecting walls protrude from the inner surface of the fifth wall 330E. Each pair of protruding walls constitutes one support portion 335. However, the heights of the three sets of projecting walls may all be the same, or the height of at least one set of projecting walls may be different from the height of the projecting walls of the other sets.

The circuit board 32 is supported by one support part 335 selected from the three support parts 335. For example, when the wireless communication unit C1 is arranged between a pair of side plates 41 of the mounting member 4, the circuit board 32 is mounted on the central support 335 so that the distance between each side plate 41 and the circuit board 32 is the largest. (See FIG. 18A). Further, when the side plate 41 of the mounting member 4 is provided only on one side of the bottom plate 40, it is preferable that the support portion 335 furthest from the side plate 41 supports the circuit board 32 (see FIG. 18B).

Therefore, in the power supply device E1 of modification example 11, the position of the circuit board 32 within the case 33 can be changed in accordance with the shape of the mounting member 4 of the light source unit A1, so that it is possible to reduce manufacturing costs by standardizing parts. Can be done.

(3-12) Modification example 12
The power supply device E1 (wireless communication unit C1) of modification 12 is characterized in that it has a lid that closes the opening surface of the case 33.

As shown in FIG. 19A, a lid 338A formed in a flat plate shape is rotatably attached to the peripheral edge of the opening surface of the case 33. After the circuit board 32 is housed in the case 33 from the opening surface, the lid 338A is rotated to a position where it closes the opening surface of the case 33. Note that the lid 338A is preferably fixed to the case 33 at a position that closes the opening surface of the case 33.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 19B, a protruding piece 3380 is provided on a lid 338B formed in a flat plate shape, and the lid 338B is attached to the case 33 by inserting the protruding piece 3380 into the opening surface of the case 33. Note that it is preferable that the lid 338B be fixed to the case 33 while closing the opening surface of the case 33.

Thus, in the power supply device E1 of the twelfth modification, since the opening surface of the case 33 is covered with the lids 338A and 338B, foreign matter can be prevented from entering the case 33 even before it is attached to the power supply case 20.

(3-13) Modification example 13
The lighting device (light source unit A1) of Modification Example 13 is characterized in that it has a hole 340 that connects the inside and outside of the case 33 compared to Modification Example 6 (see FIG. 20).

The hole 340 is provided, for example, on the side surface of the housing protrusion 34 (see FIG. 20A). Note that it is preferable that the antenna portion 31 in the first region S1 of the circuit board 32 be exposed to the outside of the housing protrusion 34 through the hole 340.

Further, the hole 340 may be provided on the bottom surface of the housing protrusion 34 (see FIG. 20B). Furthermore, a part of the circuit board 32 on which the antenna section 31 is formed may protrude outside the housing protrusion 34 through the hole 340 on the bottom surface of the housing protrusion 34 (see FIGS. 20C and 20D).

Therefore, by allowing the electromagnetic waves to pass through the hole 340 of the case 33, attenuation of the electromagnetic waves can be suppressed compared to the case where the electromagnetic waves pass through a wall other than the hole 340. As a result, the light source unit A1 of the thirteenth modification can improve the sensitivity of electromagnetic wave transmission or reception by the wireless communication unit C1. Note that the hole 340 may be covered with a member made of a material (eg, synthetic resin) through which electromagnetic waves can pass. Thereby, the light source unit A1 of the thirteenth modification can prevent foreign matter from entering the case 33.

(4) Another Embodiment In the lighting device (light source unit A1) and lighting fixture B1 according to the embodiment described above, the power supply device E1 is attached to the mounting member 4.

On the other hand, in a lighting device (light source unit A2) and lighting fixture B2 according to another embodiment, the power supply device E1 is attached to the fixture main body 9B, as shown in FIG.

In the lighting device (light source unit A2) and lighting fixture B2 according to another embodiment, the wireless communication unit C1 is also miniaturized similarly to the lighting device (light source unit A1) and lighting fixture B1 according to the above-described embodiment. be able to.

(5) Summary The power supply device (E1) according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a power supply unit (2), a wireless communication unit (C1), and a mounting member (4). The power supply unit (2) converts input power into power and outputs it to the load (LED module 1). The wireless communication unit (C1) includes an antenna section (31) and a wireless circuit section (30). The antenna section (31) emits electromagnetic waves into space or receives electromagnetic waves from space. The radio circuit section (30) performs at least one of transmitting and receiving a radio signal using electromagnetic waves as a medium via the antenna section (31). The attachment member (4) is formed into a long length and the power supply unit (2) is attached thereto. The power supply unit (2) is attached to the mounting member (4) on the second surface (40B) side opposite to the first surface (40A) to which the load is attached. The power supply unit (2) includes a power supply board (25) on which a printed circuit for power conversion is formed, and a power supply case (20) that accommodates the power supply board (25) and is attached to the mounting member (4). . The wireless communication unit (C1) includes a circuit board (32) on which an antenna section (31) and a radio circuit section (30) are formed, and a second surface of a mounting member (4) on which the antenna section (31) is formed. It has a case (33) that accommodates the circuit board (32) in an attitude tilted with respect to the surface (40B). The wireless communication unit (C1) is arranged on the second surface (40B) side of the mounting member (4) so that the thickness direction of the circuit board (32) intersects the longitudinal direction of the mounting member (4).

The power supply device (E1) according to the first aspect can suppress attenuation of electromagnetic waves by the attachment member (4). As a result, the power supply device (E1) according to the first aspect has a circuit board ( 32) is housed in the case (33), the wireless performance can be improved.

The power supply device (E1) according to the second aspect of the present disclosure can be realized in combination with the first aspect. In the power supply device (E1) according to the second aspect, the mounting member (4) preferably has a hole (46) penetrating from the second surface (40B) to the first surface (40A).

In the power supply device (E1) according to the second aspect, attenuation of electromagnetic waves is suppressed by passing through the holes (46), so that wireless performance can be further improved.

The power supply device (E1) according to the third aspect of the present disclosure can be realized in combination with the second aspect. In the power supply device (E1) according to the third aspect, the part of the circuit board (32) that is part of the case (33) and in which the antenna part (31) is formed (first region S1) It is preferable that the part (accommodating projection 34) in which is accommodated protrudes from the first surface (40A) of the mounting member (4) through the hole (46).

In the power supply device (E1) according to the third aspect, the electromagnetic waves emitted from the antenna section (31) or the electromagnetic waves received by the antenna section (31) are difficult to attenuate at the mounting member (4), and the wireless communication unit (C1) It is possible to improve the sensitivity (wireless performance) of transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves.

The power supply device (E1) according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure can be realized in combination with any one of the first to third aspects. In the power supply device (E1) according to the fourth aspect, the power supply case (20) is preferably formed in an elongated box shape. The case (33) is preferably coupled to one longitudinal end of the power supply case (20).

The power supply device (E1) according to the fourth aspect can reduce the size of the power supply case (20) in the lateral direction.

The power supply device (E1) according to the fifth aspect of the present disclosure can be realized in combination with any one of the first to third aspects. In the power supply device (E1) according to the fifth aspect, the power supply case (20) is preferably formed in an elongated box shape. The case (33) is preferably coupled to one end of the power supply case (20) in the lateral direction.

The power supply device (E1) according to the fifth aspect can reduce the length of the power supply case (20) in the longitudinal direction.

The power supply device (E1) according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure can be realized in combination with any one of the first to third aspects. In the power supply device (E1) according to the sixth aspect, the power supply case (20) is preferably formed in an elongated box shape. It is preferable that the case (33) is spaced apart from the power supply case (20) and faces one end of the power supply case (20) in the longitudinal direction.

The power supply device (E1) according to the sixth aspect can reduce the size of the power supply case (20) in the lateral direction.

The power supply device (E1) according to the seventh aspect of the present disclosure can be realized in combination with any one of the first to third aspects. In the power supply device (E1) according to the seventh aspect, the power supply case (20) is preferably formed in an elongated box shape. It is preferable that the case (33) is spaced apart from the power supply case (20) and faces one end of the power supply case (20) in the lateral direction.

The power supply device (E1) according to the seventh aspect can shorten the length of the power supply case (20) in the longitudinal direction.
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A lighting device (light source unit A1) according to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure includes a power source device (E1) according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and a light source (LED module) serving as a load of the power source device (E1). 1). The light source is attached to the first surface of the attachment member (4). The power supply device (E1) is attached to the second surface (40B) side of the attachment member (4) opposite to the first surface.

The lighting device according to the eighth aspect can improve wireless performance.

A lighting device (light source unit A1) according to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure includes a power supply device (E1) according to the third aspect, a light source (LED module 1) serving as a load of the power supply device (E1), and a light-transmitting light source. and a cover (7) attached to the mounting member (4) so as to cover the light source. The light source is attached to the first surface (40A) of the attachment member (4). The power supply device (E1) is attached to the second surface (40B) side of the mounting member (4) opposite to the first surface. A part of the case (33) (accommodating protrusion 34) is exposed outside the cover (7).

The lighting device according to the ninth aspect can further improve wireless performance.

A lighting fixture (B1) according to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure includes the lighting device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, and a fixture body (9) that supports the lighting device.

The lighting fixture (B1) according to the tenth aspect can improve wireless performance.

A lighting fixture (B2) according to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure includes a lighting device (light source unit A2) and a fixture body (9B) that supports the lighting device. The lighting device includes a power supply device (E1) and a light source (LED module 1) attached to a mounting member (4) and supplied with power from the power supply device (E1). The power supply device (E1) is supported by the instrument body (9B).

The lighting fixture (B2) according to the eleventh aspect can improve wireless performance.

A1; A2 Light source unit (lighting device)
B1; B2 Lighting equipment C1 Wireless communication unit E1 Power supply device 1 LED module (light source)
2 Power supply unit 4 Mounting member 9 Apparatus main body 20 Power supply case 25 Power supply board 30 Wireless circuit part 31 Antenna part 32 Circuit board 33 Case 34 Accommodation protrusion 40A First surface 40B Second surface 46 Hole

Claims (11)

A power supply unit that converts input power and outputs it to a load,
a wireless communication unit having an antenna section that emits electromagnetic waves into space or receives electromagnetic waves from space; and a radio circuit section that transmits or receives at least one of radio signals using the electromagnetic waves as a medium via the antenna section;
a mounting member formed in a long length to which the power supply unit is attached;
Equipped with
The power supply unit is attached to the second surface of the mounting member opposite to the first surface to which the load is attached,
The power supply unit includes:
a power supply board on which a printed circuit for performing the power conversion is formed;
a power supply case that accommodates the power supply board and is attached to the mounting member;
has
The wireless communication unit includes:
a circuit board on which the antenna section and the radio circuit section are formed;
a case that accommodates the circuit board in an attitude in which a surface on which the antenna portion is formed is inclined with respect to the second surface of the mounting member;
has
The wireless communication unit is arranged on the second surface side of the mounting member so that the thickness direction of the circuit board intersects the longitudinal direction of the mounting member.
power supply. The mounting member has a hole penetrating from the first surface to the second surface.
The power supply device according to claim 1. The portion of the case that accommodates a portion of the circuit board in which the antenna portion is formed protrudes from the first surface of the mounting member through the hole;
The power supply device according to claim 2. The power supply case is formed in a long box shape,
the case is coupled to one longitudinal end of the power supply case;
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The power supply case is formed in a long box shape,
the case is coupled to one end of the power supply case in the lateral direction;
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The power supply case is formed in a long box shape,
The case is spaced apart from the power supply case and faces one longitudinal end of the power supply case.
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The power supply case is formed in a long box shape,
The case is spaced apart from the power supply case and faces one end of the power supply case in the lateral direction.
The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3;
a light source serving as the load of the power supply device;
Equipped with
the light source is attached to a first surface of the attachment member,
The power supply device is attached to a second surface side of the mounting member opposite to the first surface.
lighting equipment. The power supply device according to claim 3;
a light source serving as the load of the power supply device;
a cover that has translucency and is attached to the mounting member so as to cover the light source;
Equipped with
the light source is attached to a first surface of the attachment member,
The power supply device is attached to a second surface side of the mounting member opposite to the first surface,
the part of the case is exposed outside the cover;
lighting equipment. The lighting device according to claim 8,
a fixture body that supports the lighting device;
Equipped with
lighting equipment. a lighting device;
a fixture body that supports the lighting device;
Equipped with
The lighting device includes:
A power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3;
a light source attached to the mounting member and supplied with power from the power supply device;
Equipped with
The power supply device is supported by the instrument main body,
lighting equipment.

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