JP3434317B2 - Rotation warning light - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rotation warning light to be mounted on an emergency vehicle such as a patrol car, an ambulance vehicle or a road work vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A rotating warning light is mounted on a roof of an emergency vehicle such as a patrol car or a road work vehicle, and circulates a diffused signal to the surroundings to warn other vehicles or pedestrians. .

As such a rotation warning light, for example,
There is a diffuser type shown in FIGS. 11 to 13.

This diffuse type rotation warning light (1) has a rotation light (4) arranged on a base (3) fixed to both sides of a support frame (2) forming the bottom of the rotation warning light. Place the speaker (5) in the center of the support frame (2), and rotate the lamp (4) and speaker.
Arrange a reflector (6) having a plurality of reflective surfaces between (5),
Further, the rotating lamp (4) and the reflecting plate (6) are covered with a transparent globe (7) colored in red, blue, yellow or the like.

Further, in the rotating lamp (4), a lamp (9) serving as a light source such as a halogen lamp is arranged at the center of a reflecting tube (8) having a symmetrical shape such as joining two bowl-shaped bodies. The drive motor (10) arranged on the base (3) has the structure
Has a structure in which the reflecting tube (8) is rotated.

[0006] Then, when the reflector (8) is rotated by the motor (10) at the same time that the lamp (9) is turned on, the luminous flux having the directivity is condensed by the reflector (8) and is a base. (3) Circular irradiation is performed in the horizontal direction of the surroundings, and the luminous flux applied to the reflector (6) is reflected by the reflector (6) and then directed toward the front of the rotation warning light (1). Is irradiated.

The rotation warning lamp (1) of this type can freely change the light distribution characteristic by adjusting the mounting position of the reflector (6) and the angle with respect to the rotating lamp (4).

[0008]

A rotation warning light of the type described above.
In (1), the irradiation light from the lamp (9) is irradiated in the horizontal direction around the base (3 ), and the emission position from the rotation warning lamp (1) is
Since it only moves horizontally between the revolving light (4) and the reflector (6), the movement of the revolving warning light (1) looks very monotonous when viewed from the outside and the visibility is low. There was a problem that it decreased.

[0009]

[0010]

A rotating lamp that circulates and irradiates light emitted from a lamp in a horizontal direction, a reflector disposed on the side of the rotating lamp, and a transparent glow that covers the rotating lamp and the reflector.
Bed and reflective surface is disposed at a position reflecting surface facing the reflector
A first mirror inclining so that the arrow faces upward or downward
And the reflecting surface is arranged above or below the first mirror and
Facing the reflecting surface of the mirror 1 and above the rotating lamp
Has a second mirror extending downward, and the reflection of the reflector
Planes and compound rays illuminated through the first and second mirrors
Rather than direct light emitted from the rotating lamp directly to the outside,
It is designed to irradiate from the upper position or the lower position , and the reflecting plate reflects the irradiation light of the rotating lamp to the outside.
And a second reflecting surface facing the first mirror.
It has a reflection surface and reflects the above-mentioned double reflection light into the above-mentioned direct light and reflection.
Above the single-reflected light emitted through the first reflecting surface of the plate
The irradiation is performed from the step position or the lower step position .

[0011]

As described above , the present invention is directed to direct light and double reflection light.
To a predetermined direction (for example, forward) by rotating the rotating lamp
The second mirror is rotated.
Since it extends above or below the lamp, it is a double reflection light.
Is emitted from the position above or below the direct light,
The output position of the rotation warning light is not only horizontal but also vertical .
Will also move. In addition, the first and second reflective plates
When a reflective surface is provided, the double reflected light is different from the direct light and the single reflected light.
Is emitted from the upper or lower position and the rotation warning light
The emission position moves along the apex of the triangle.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIGS. 1 to 3 show a rotation warning lamp (2
The first embodiment of (0) is shown.

In the figure, (21) is a support frame forming the bottom of the rotation warning light (20), and (22) is a support frame (2
Bases fixed on both sides of (1), (23) is a rotating light arranged on the outside of the base (22), (24) is a speaker arranged in the center of the support frame (21), (25) is a reflector having first and second reflecting surfaces (25a) (25b) arranged on the inner side of the base (22), and the rotating lamp (23) is the same as the conventional one. On the base (22), a lamp (27) serving as a light source such as a halogen lamp is arranged at the center of a reflecting tube (26) having a symmetrical shape such as joining two bowl-shaped bodies. The reflecting cylinder (26) is rotated by the driving motor (28) arranged at the position.

(29) is a revolving light (2) arranged on the base (22).
This is a transparent globe that covers 3) and the reflection plate (25), and this transparent globe (29) is colored red, blue, yellow or the like.

Further, the front part of the transparent globe (29) is bulged toward the front lower direction of the rotation warning light (20), and a mirror housing part for housing first and second mirrors described later. (3
0a) has been formed.

Reference numerals (31) and (32) denote first and second mirrors arranged in the mirror housing portion (30a), respectively.
(31) is arranged in front of the second reflecting surface (25b) of the reflecting plate (25), and the second mirror (32) is arranged below the first mirror (31). The first mirror (31) has its reflecting surface facing downward, and the second mirror (32) has its reflecting surface facing the reflecting surface of the first mirror (31). .

The second reflecting surface (25b) of the reflecting plate (25)
The light flux reflected by the first mirror (31) is reflected downward by the first mirror (31), and is reflected by the first mirror (31) to a second mirror () located below the first mirror (31). 32), is reflected by the second mirror (32) toward the front, and is irradiated toward the front of the transparent globe (29) from the lower part of the mirror storage section (30a) of the transparent globe (29). is there.

If the rotation warning light (20) having the above structure is attached to the roof of an emergency vehicle or a working vehicle, and the reflecting tube (26) of the rotation light (23) is rotated and the lamp is turned on,
Direct light with directivity, which is collected by the reflector (26), is
2) Circular irradiation is performed in the horizontal direction of the surroundings, and the reflector (2
Single-reflected light that has passed through the first reflection surface (25a) of 5) is a rotating lamp (23)
The light is emitted from the side position toward the front of the rotation warning light (20).

Furthermore, when Ru is reflected by the second reflecting surface (25b)
The first mirror, both of which are located in front of the second reflecting surface (25b)
(31) is reflected once downward and the first mirror
The double-reflected light that is reflected forward by the second mirror (32) located below (31) is different from the direct light and the single-reflected light toward the front of the rotation warning light (20) at a lower position. Is irradiated.

As described above, the second reflecting surface (2
By arranging the first mirror (31) in front of 5b) and the second mirror (32) below the first mirror (31), the direct light from the revolving light (23) is directed to the revolving warning light ( Irradiate horizontally around (20)
The single-reflected light is emitted forward from the side position of the rotating lamp (23).
The double-reflected light is directed directly in front of the rotation warning light (20).
And single reflected light and uneven manner <br/> Me which is irradiated from the lower position, the output position from the rotation warning light, when viewed from the front of the rotation warning light (20), the order of A~C in FIG Then, the vertex of the inverted triangle is moved, and it seems that the vertex moves in the vertical direction while moving in the horizontal direction, and the movement becomes complicated, so that the visibility can be significantly improved.

Further, by irradiating the irradiation light toward the front lower direction of the rotation warning light (20), the visibility from the lower direction when the rotation warning light (20) is mounted on the roof of a large vehicle is greatly improved. Can be improved.

In the above embodiment , the second anti-reflection plate (25) is used.
The example in which the reflecting surface (25b) is arranged outside the first reflecting surface (25a) has been described, but the second reflecting surface (25b) is arranged as the first reflecting surface.
It is located inside (25a) and in front of the second reflecting surface (25b).
The first mirror (31) may be arranged on one side .

5 to 7 show a rotation warning light according to the present invention.
It shows a second embodiment of (20), and this embodiment
Mirror storage (30b) formed on the front of the transparent globe (29)
The second mirror (32) to be placed in the mirror storage section (30b) by swelling it upward instead of swelling it downward.
Extend the revolving light (23) diagonally upward from the upper diagonal position.
In addition, it is arranged above the first mirror (31), and the other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.

That is, in this embodiment, a mirror accommodating portion (30b) bulging upward is formed on the front surface of the transparent globe (29), and the second reflecting surface (25b) of the reflecting plate (25) is formed. ) In front of the first mirror (31) with the reflecting surface facing upward , and directly above the first mirror (31) and above the revolving light (23).
A second mirror (32) is arranged above the portion so that the reflecting surface faces the reflecting surface of the first mirror (31).

If the rotation warning light (20) having the above structure is attached to the roof of an emergency vehicle or a work vehicle, the reflecting tube (26) of the rotation light (23) is rotated and the lamp (27) is turned on. Direct light having directivity, which is condensed by the reflecting cylinder (26), is circulated and radiated in the horizontal direction around the base (22), and the first reflecting surface (25a) of the reflecting plate (25) is also provided. ) Is a single reflection light ,
After being reflected by the reflecting surface (25a), it is irradiated toward the front of the rotation warning lamp (20).

Furthermore, it is reflected by the second reflecting surface (25b), and a first mirror located in front of the second reflecting surface (25b)
It is reflected upwards by (31) and then the first mirror
The double-reflected light that is reflected forward by the second mirror (32) located above (31) is different from the direct light and the single-reflected light toward the front of the rotation warning light (20) in the upper position. Is irradiated.

In this way, the second reflecting surface (2
By arranging the first mirror (31) in front of 5b) and the second mirror (32) above the first mirror (31), the direct light from the revolving light (23) becomes a revolving warning light. The single-reflected light is radiated in the horizontal direction around the periphery of (20), and the single reflection light is directed forward from the side position of the rotating lamp (23).
Irradiated, double reflected light is to be irradiated stepped manner towards the front of the rotation warning light (20), exit position from the rotation warning light
However , when viewed from the front of the rotation warning light (20), it seems that the apex of the triangle moves in the order of A to C in FIG. 8 and moves in the vertical direction while moving in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the visibility can be significantly improved.

Further, if the irradiation light can be emitted toward the front upper direction of the rotation warning light (20), the rotation warning light (20) is installed from the upper direction when it is mounted on the roof or the like of a work vehicle used at an airport. The visibility of can be greatly improved.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show a third embodiment of the rotation warning light (20) according to the present invention. This embodiment shows that the rotation warning light (20) is arranged inside the rotation light (23) . 2 reflective surfaces (25
b) The reflecting plate (25) having (25b ') is V-shaped, and when irradiated from the rotating lamp (23) to the second reflecting surface (25b) , it is a simple
The light is emitted toward the front of the rotation warning light (20), and the second
The present invention is applied to a rotation warning lamp (20) of a type that is irradiated toward the rear of the rotation warning lamp (20) when the reflection surface (25b ') is irradiated.

In the case of this embodiment, at the front of the transparent globe (29), a first mirror accommodating portion (30c) bulging toward the front lower direction of the rotation warning light (20) is formed, and In the rear part of the transparent globe (29), a second mirror accommodating part (30d) bulging downward and rearward of the rotation warning light (20) is formed, and a second reflecting surface of the reflecting plate (25) . (25b) In front of and behind (25b '),
The first mirrors (31) (33) are arranged with their reflecting surfaces facing downward, and the second mirrors are arranged below the first mirrors (31) (33).
(32) and (34) are arranged such that the reflecting surface faces the reflecting surfaces of the first mirrors (31) and (33) .

If the rotation warning light (20) having the above structure is attached to the roof of an emergency vehicle or a work vehicle, the reflecting tube (26) of the rotation light (23) is rotated and the lamp (27) is turned on. The direct light , which is condensed by the reflecting cylinder (26) and has directivity, is cyclically irradiated in the horizontal direction around the base (22).

Further, it is reflected by the second reflecting surface (25b) .
The first mirror located in front of the second reflecting surface (25b)
The double-reflected light that is reflected forward through the (31) and the second mirror (32) located below it is lower than the direct light toward the front of the rotation warning light (20). Irradiated in different positions.

Further, it is reflected by the second reflecting surface (25b ') .
The first mirror located behind the second reflecting surface (25b ').
The double-reflected light reflected rearward through the (33) and the second mirror (34) located therebelow is directed toward the rear of the rotation warning light (20) below the direct light. Irradiated in different positions.

Thus, the second reflecting surface (2
The first mirrors (31) and (33) are arranged in front of and behind the 5b) and (25b ') , respectively, and the second mirrors are arranged below the first mirrors (31) and (33) .
By arranging the mirrors (32) and (34) respectively, direct light from the rotating light (23) can be directed toward the horizontal direction around the rotation warning light (20), and at the same time, double reflection light can be emitted. ), The irradiation light from the rotation warning light (20) is seen from the front or rear of the rotation warning light (20), and the emission position moves up and down while moving horizontally. It seems to move in the same direction, and the movement is complicated, so the visibility can be greatly improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the mirror storage portions (30c) (30) (30c) (30) bulging downward are provided on the front and rear portions of the transparent globe (29).
d) is formed, the second mirror below the first mirror (31) (33)
Chromatography (32) (34) is arranged, from the front and rear lower portion of the rotation warning light (20)
The example in which the double-reflected light is irradiated has been described. However, the transparent globe (29) is provided with a mirror housing portion bulging upward at the front portion and the rear portion thereof, and the first mirror (31) ( 33)
Place the second mirror (32) (34) above the
The double-reflected light may be emitted from the upper part of the front and the rear of (0).

[0036]

[0037]

As described above, according to the present invention, the rotating lamp for irradiating the irradiation light from the lamp in the horizontal direction in a cyclic manner, the reflector disposed on the side of the rotating lamp, and the reflection of the reflector. A mirror disposed at a position facing the surface, so that the light beam reflected by the reflection plate is reflected by the mirror out of the passage range of the irradiation light cyclically irradiated from the rotating lamp. Therefore, the irradiation light from the rotation warning light can be moved in the vertical direction while moving in the horizontal direction, and the movement of the irradiation light can be complicated, so that the visibility of the rotation warning light can be significantly improved. .

Further, if the irradiation light from the rotating lamp can be applied to the lower side or the upper side of the transparent globe, the rotation warning lamp can be installed from the lower side when mounted on the roof of a large work vehicle. The visibility of the vehicle can be improved, and the visibility from above when installed on the roof of a work vehicle used at an airport can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a rotation warning light according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the rotation warning light.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the rotation warning light.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an irradiation sequence of irradiation light of the rotation warning lamp.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the rotation warning lamp according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the rotation warning light.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the rotation warning light.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing an irradiation sequence of irradiation light of the rotation warning lamp.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the rotation warning lamp according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the rotation warning light.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing a conventional rotation warning lamp.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the rotation warning light.

FIG. 13 is a plan view of the rotation warning light.

[Explanation of symbols]

20 rotation warning light 23 Revolving light 25 reflector 25a First reflective surface 25b Second reflective surface 27 lamps 31 first mirror 32 second mirror 33 Third Mirror 34 Fourth Mirror

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A rotating lamp that circulates and irradiates light emitted from a lamp in a horizontal direction, a reflector disposed on the side of the rotating lamp, a transparent globe that covers the rotating lamp and the reflector, and a reflector. It is placed at a position facing the reflecting surface and the reflecting surface is above or below
The first mirror and the first mirror, which are inclined obliquely to face
Is placed above or below the mirror and the reflecting surface is the opposite of the first mirror.
It faces the shooting surface and extends above or below the rotating lamp.
And a second mirror, and the first and second reflecting surfaces of the reflecting plate.
And the double-reflected light emitted through the second mirror
Above or below the direct light emitted from the outside
A rotation warning light characterized by being illuminated from a step position . 2. The reflecting plate reflects the irradiation light of the rotating lamp to the outside.
The first reflecting surface that reflects the light and the first reflecting surface that faces the first mirror.
2 and a reflection surface, the double reflection light, the direct light and
From the single reflection light emitted through the first reflection surface of the reflection plate
2. The rotation warning lamp according to claim 1, wherein the rotary warning lamp is also illuminated from the upper position or the lower position .