JP3007937U - Self-luminous flashing indicator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To facilitate installation on safety equipment and safety equipment. A light emitting diode 10 is mounted on every other surface of a transparent main body case 1 having a polygonal cross section, and a diamond cut 4 for diffusely reflecting the light emitting diode 10 is provided on the outside of each surface of the main body case 1. LE is provided around each light emitting diode 10.
A convex lens 12 that covers the D cover 11 and radiates the light of the light emitting diode 10 far forward to the front end face of the opening of the cover 11.
To arrange. A solar cell 8 is arranged on the upper part of the main body case 1. A lower case 116 for accommodating the storage battery 20 charged by the solar cell 8 is attached to the bottom of the main body case 1.
The lower case 16 is used to insert into the hole or the recess D when the other side of the safety equipment or the safety equipment has the hole or the recess D. At the bottom of the body case 1, the lower case 16
An open-bottom mounting cylinder 23 that covers the outer periphery of is attached detachably so as to extend further below the lower case 16. When the other side of the safety equipment or the safety equipment is convex like the tip C of a color cone or sine pole, the open bottom of the mounting cylinder 23 is fitted into those tips.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention mainly relates to a self-luminous blinking display which is used to protect the position of vehicles and pedestrians by displaying a blinking display at night so that the location of the construction site can be known at a construction site.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As this type of self-luminous blinking display, for example, a light emitting diode is adopted as a light emitting body as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-84423 and Japanese Patent No. 5-226616, and as a power source for this, Some have built-in storage batteries and solar cells to charge them. According to this, since the light emitting diode is used, there is no need to worry about running out of the light bulb. Moreover, since the solar cell is used, it can be easily installed without any troublesome electric wiring work such as using an AC power source. For example, it does not require frequent replacement like dry batteries with a short life.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the conventional self-luminous blinking indicator mentioned above has a structure in which the bottom side of the main body case is formed flat and is simply placed at a predetermined place, so that it can be used at an actual construction site or construction site. If you try to attach this device to a security device or safety equipment such as a color cone, rubber cone, sine pole, cone bar, or other various barricades, guardrails, fences, etc. There was the disadvantage that it was necessary to prepare wire or tape for binding, or a special mounting bracket, and the mounting was troublesome.

The present invention provides a self-luminous blinking indicator that can be easily attached to color cones, rubber cones, sine poles, cone bars, various barricades, guardrails, fences, etc. of safety equipment and safety equipment. The purpose is to

It is another object of the present invention to provide a self-luminous blinking indicator which can improve safety by visually confirming blinking of a light emitting diode even from a distance.

Further, the present invention aims to provide a self-luminous blinking display device capable of further enhancing the blinking display effect at a position such as a construction site by shining the entire peripheral surface of the display device itself. And

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The self-luminous blinking indicator of the present invention has a transparent body case formed in a cylindrical shape with a polygonal cross section, and a plurality of holes provided at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, and a light emitting diode is mounted in each hole. Then, a control circuit board equipped with a blinking circuit of a light emitting diode is housed inside the main body case, and a solar cell is mounted on the upper part of the main body case. Then, a lower case having an outer diameter smaller than the outer dimension of the main body case is attached to the bottom of the main body case, and a storage battery for light-emitting diode power supply, which is charged by the solar cell, is housed inside the lower case. Further, an attachment cylinder having an open bottom that covers the outer periphery of the lower case is detachably attached to the bottom of the main body case so as to extend further below the lower case.

The outer circumference of the light emitting diode is covered with a transparent LED cover in the shape of a conical tube that spreads forward, and a convex lens is arranged on the front end face of the opening of the LED cover.

Diamond cutting is performed on the outside of each surface of the main body case having the polygonal cross section.

[0010]

[Function of the device]

 Since the plurality of light emitting diodes arranged at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction of the main body case can emit light in the direction of 360 degrees, there is no need to particularly determine the directionality when mounting, and the mounting work is easy.

When installing on safety equipment or safety equipment, if the other end of the installation has a convex shape such as the tip of a color cone or sign pole, the open bottom of the mounting cylinder attached to the bottom of the main body case It suffices to cover those tips.

If the mounting partner has holes or recesses, remove the mounting cylinder and insert the lower case into the holes or recesses, and then secure the body case with an outer dimension larger than that of the lower case onto the mounting partner. Can be well placed. That is, the lower case has the function of storing and protecting the storage battery and the function of mounting the unit.

The conical-cylindrical transparent LED cover that spreads forward expands and emits the blinking light of the light emitting diode forward, and radiates the light far forward through the convex lens.

In the main body case, the blinking light of the light emitting diode is transmitted from the peripheral side of the transparent LED cover, is further transmitted through each side of the polygonal cross section of the main body case, and is diffusely reflected at the diamond-cut portion. Then, it diffuses and shines on the entire surface of the case itself.

[0015]

【Example】

 An embodiment of a self-luminous blinking display according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body case 1 is assembled into a cylindrical shape having a polygonal cross section (octagonal cross section in the illustrated example) with a plurality of transparent plastic square plates 2. Two types of square plates 2 are prepared, one with a hole 3 in the center and one without a hole 3. Regardless of the presence or absence of the holes 3, a diamond cut 4 is provided on each outer surface side of all the square plates 2. Has been processed.

When assembling the body case 1, in addition to the above-mentioned two types of square plates 2, a polygonal upper frame 5 made of opaque plastic as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is prepared. On the lower surface of the polygonal upper frame 5, a groove 6 is formed in a polygonal shape in parallel with each side. Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper end of the square plate 2 having the hole 3 and the upper end of the square plate 2 having no hole 3 are alternately fitted into the groove 6 of the upper frame 5, and the adjacent square plate 2 is It is assembled into a cylindrical shape with a polygonal cross section by sequentially adhering the side edges together with an adhesive.

As shown in FIG. 1, a solar cell 8 covered with a photocell cover 7 made of a transparent resin is fixed to the upper surface of the upper frame 5 of the main body case 1 with an adhesive or the like. The upper part of the solar cell 4 is covered with an upper lid 9 for lighting which is made of transparent resin and has a spherical shape. Although it is advantageous that the solar cell 4 can be protected from the outside by the upper lid 9, the upper lid 9 is not always necessary.

In FIG. 1, a plurality of high-intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) 10 are mounted on the outer circumference of the main body case 1 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The light emitting diode 10 is fitted into a transparent LED cover 11 formed in the shape of a conical cylinder that spreads forward and is integrated with the cover 11 with an adhesive, and a convex portion formed of transparent resin on the front end of the LED cover 11. The lens 12 is integrally adhered, and the convex lens 12 and the outer periphery of the front end of the LED cover 11 are fitted and adhered to the hole 3 of the square plate 2 having the hole 3 to be mounted and fixed.

In FIG. 1, the lower end of each square plate 2 of the main body case 1 has a polygonal shape like the upper frame 5, and an opaque lower frame 15 having a groove 14 formed in a polygonal shape on the upper surface thereof. It is fitted and adhered to the groove 14 on the upper surface. Before the lower frame 15 is attached to the lower end of the main body case 1, a control circuit board 13 provided with a blinking circuit of the light emitting diode 10 is attached so as to be surrounded by the groove 14. Accordingly, the lower frame 15 is attached to the lower end of the main body case 1, and at the same time, the control circuit board 13 is housed and arranged inside the main body case 1.

At this time, the light emitting diode 10 and the control circuit board 13 are connected by a lead wire and a connector (not shown), and the solar cell 8 and the control circuit board 13 are connected by a lead wire and a connector. These lead wires are bundled and the lower end of the main body case 1 is fitted and adhered to the groove 14 on the upper surface of the lower frame 15.

In FIG. 1, on the lower surface side of the lower frame 15, an upper end flange 17 and a lower flange 18 of a lower case 16 formed in a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter smaller than the outer size of the main body case 1 are attached by tapping screws 19. Install. At the time of this attachment, first, the storage battery 20 such as a small lead storage battery is inserted and stored in the lower case 16, and the spacer 21 is interposed between the lower case 16 and the storage battery 20 so that the storage battery 20 and the control circuit board 13 are inserted. Connect to and with a lead wire and connector. Thereafter, the lower flange 18 is superposed on the lower surface of the upper end flange 17 of the lower case 16, and the superposed portion is fastened with a tapping screw 19. A ventilation hole 22 is provided at the bottom of the lower case 16 to prevent dew condensation inside the main body case 1 or the lower case 16.

When the storage battery 20 is replaced during actual use, the tapping screw 19 is loosened to remove the lower case 16 from the lower frame 15, and the connector connecting the storage battery 20 and the control circuit board 13 is disconnected. The storage battery 20 can be taken out from the upper part of the case 16 and can be replaced with a new one.

Further, at the bottom portion of the lower frame 15, an open-bottom mounting cylinder 23 having the same outer diameter as the main body case 1 and longer than the lower case 16 covers the outer peripheries of the lower case 16 and the lower flange 18. In addition, it is detachably attached so as to extend further below the lower case 16. This mounting is performed by fitting the upper end of the mounting cylinder 23 to the lower flange 18 and the outer circumference of the upper end flange 18 of the lower case 16 and fastening them with tapping screws 24.

The photocell cover 7, the convex lens 12, the LED cover 11, the main body case 1, the upper frame 5, the lower frame 15, and the lower case 16 are resin molded products, but the other mounting cylinders 23 are standard products. The lower flange 18 is a standard hard vinyl chloride plate, which is a commercially available product.

When using the self-luminous blinking indicator constructed as described above, when attaching it to a safety accessory or safety equipment by using it, as shown in FIG. For example, in the case of a convex shape such as a tip C of a color cone or a sine pole, the mounting cylinder 23 is left attached to the bottom of the main body case 1, and the open bottom of the mounting cylinder 23 is attached to the tip thereof. Just fit it in. In this case, if necessary, make a female screw hole 25 in the peripheral surface on the lower end side of the mounting tube 23 in advance, screw a bolt 26 into the screw hole 25 and tighten it, and press the tip of the screw 26 against the mounting counterpart. To fix. Alternatively, if a screw passage hole is formed in the peripheral surface on the lower end side of the mounting cylinder 23, and a hole is also formed on the mounting partner side and both holes are aligned and fastened with screws, a stronger mounting state can be obtained. It

As shown in FIG. 5, when the mounting partner has a hole or a recess D such as an upper end of a pipe strut such as a barricade or a guardrail, the mounting cylinder 23 is removed from the bottom of the lower frame 15 to remove the lower case. When 16 is inserted into the hole or the recess B, the lower frame 15 having a diameter larger than that of the lower case 16 can be stably placed on the mating side.

In this way, the self-luminous blinking indicator attached to the safety equipment or safety equipment can turn on the light emitting diode 10 at night if the storage battery 20 is charged by the solar cell 4 in the daytime. . The blinking light of the light emitting diode 10 can be expanded and emitted forward by the LED cover 11, and the light having strong directivity can be emitted far forward through the convex lens 12. Therefore, it is possible to know the location of the construction site well from a distance. At the same time, in the main body case 1, not only the square plate 2 having the light emitting diode 10 but also the light emitting diodes 10 on both sides thereof are transmitted through the LED cover 11 through which the blinking light of the light emitting diode 10 is transparent. The light is also transmitted to the square plate 2 not equipped with the diode 10, diffusely reflected by the diamond-cut 4 outer surface of each square plate 2, and diffused. Due to this diffuse lighting effect, the position can be easily confirmed as the position nears the site. Become.

The whole body case 1 can be integrally formed of a transparent plastic material into a cylindrical shape having a polygonal cross section, but it is necessary to form a diamond cut 4 on each side of the polygonal cross section. It is more advantageous to assemble using a plurality of transparent plastic square plates 2 in terms of die processing and cost.

Since the light emitting diodes 10 are mounted on every other surface of the main body case 1 having a polygonal cross section, instead of being mounted on every other surface, the few light emitting diodes 10 uniformly illuminate the entire circumference of the main body case 1. be able to. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the light emitting diode 10 may be attached to a plurality of ridge corners of the main body case 1 having a polygonal cross section at every ridge corner.

The self-luminous blinking indicator of the present invention can be used not only for construction sites such as civil engineering, electricity, gas, and water, but also for indicator lights in prohibited areas such as ski areas and campsites. It goes without saying that it can be applied.

[0031]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, an open bottomed mounting cylinder 23 is attached to the bottom of the main body case 1 so as to cover the outer periphery of the lower case 16 for accommodating the storage battery 20 so as to extend further downward from the lower case 16 and be detachable. Therefore, if the other side of the safety equipment or safety equipment has a convex shape like the tip C of a color cone or sine pole, attach it by inserting the open bottom of the mounting tube 23 into those tips. be able to. Further, since the lower case 16 is formed to have an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the main body case 1, if the mounting partner has a hole or a recess D, the mounting cylinder 23 is removed and then the hole or It can be attached by inserting the lower case 16 into the recess B, which is convenient because it can be easily attached to various safety supplies and safety equipment.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of light emitting diodes 10 are arranged on the outer periphery of the main body case 1 at a predetermined interval, and each of the light emitting diodes 10 has a conical cylindrical LED that expands forward. The cover 11 was covered, and the convex lens 12 was arranged on the front end face of the opening of the cover 11. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitting diode 10 can be emitted in the direction of 360 degrees and can be emitted far ahead, so that the light emitting diode 10 can be emitted from a distance to a driver or a pedestrian at night in a dangerous area such as a construction site or a place with poor visibility. The blinking of can be seen more and the safety can be improved.

Further, according to the present invention, the main body case 1 is formed in a transparent cylindrical shape having a polygonal cross-section, and the diamond cuts 4 are provided on the outer sides of the respective surfaces, so that the light of the light emitting diode 10 can be transmitted to the entire main body case 1. This is advantageous because it can be diffused by being diffusely reflected on the peripheral surface, and the effect of blinking and displaying the location of construction sites can be further enhanced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional front view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the upper frame.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing another example of attachment and use of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention corresponding to FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Body Case 2 Square Plate 3 Hole 4 Diamond Cut 8 Solar Cell 10 Light Emitting Diode 11 LED Cover 12 Convex Lens 13 Control Circuit Board 16 Lower Case 20 Storage Battery 23 Mounting Tube

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A transparent main body case 1 formed in a cylindrical shape having a polygonal cross section, provided with a plurality of holes 3 at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, and mounting a light emitting diode 10 in each hole 3 to form a main body. A control circuit board 13 provided with a blinking circuit of the light emitting diode 10 is housed and arranged inside the case 1, and a solar cell 8 is mounted on the upper part of the main body case 1. A lower case 16 having an outer diameter smaller than the outer dimension is mounted, and a storage battery 20 for light emitting diode power supply, which is charged by the solar cell 8, is housed inside the lower case 13, and at the bottom of the main body case 1. A self-luminous blinking display device characterized in that an attachment cylinder 23 having an open bottom that covers the outer periphery of the lower case 16 is detachably attached so as to extend further downward than the lower case 16. 2. A light emitting diode (10) is covered with a transparent conical tubular LED cover (11) that spreads forward, and a convex lens (1) is provided on the front end face of the opening of the LED cover (11).
2. The self-luminous blinking indicator according to claim 1, wherein 2 are provided. 3. The self-luminous blinking indicator according to claim 2, wherein diamond cuts 4 are provided on the outside of each surface of the main body case 1 having a polygonal cross section. 4. A self-luminous blinking display device according to claim 2, wherein a main body case 1 having a polygonal cross section is formed by laminating a plurality of quadrangular plates 2, and a diamond cut 4 is applied to an outer surface of each quadrangular plate 2. .