JP3705523B2 - Linear EL device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device in which convenience is improved by using a linear EL (electroluminescence, hereinafter the same) element. In addition, in this invention, a linear EL element means the EL element formed in the linear form, and a linear form includes the thing from a thin thing like a thread to a thing thick to some extent like a rope, a thread form, a string form Or it shall mean the shape which makes a rod shape etc. and extends long irrespective of linear form or curvilinear form.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A linear EL element is known and is formed by laminating an EL light-emitting layer, a transparent electrode, and a transparent outer coating in this order around a thread-shaped core electrode in order to form a long and flexible linear body as a whole. The EL light emitting layer emits light by energizing between the core electrode and the transparent electrode at one end in the length direction.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, since the linear EL element is linear and flexible, it can be attached to clothes or the like. In this way, visibility is the ability to recognize the surroundings visually at night or the like. It is possible to improve the decorativeness. However, in order to attach such a linear EL element to the attachment counterpart member, it is necessary to twist or bond the periphery with a sewing thread or the like. For this reason, depending on the material of the attachment counterpart member, the attachment may be difficult, or a lot of labor is required for the attachment. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a linear EL device that increases the degree of freedom in mounting without selecting the material of the mounting mating member, and prevents the mounting from being troublesome.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, a linear EL device according to the present invention includes a linear EL element, a linear EL element connected to the periphery of the EL element, protruding in a radial direction or a tangential direction of the linear EL element, and the length of the linear EL element. is provided with a mounting portion of the flexible extending along the direction, the linear EL element is a flexible, and the mounting portion is characterized by substantially the same length der Rukoto and the linear EL element .
[0005]
【The invention's effect】
A flexible linear EL element is attached to an EL connection part which is one end of an attachment part of substantially the same length as this, and the other end of the attachment part protrudes in a radial direction or a tangential direction of the linear EL element. If the attachment counterpart connection portion is attached to the attachment counterpart member with appropriate attachment means such as stitching and engagement, the linear EL element can be easily attached to the surface of the attachment counterpart member.
[0006]
For this reason, there are a wide variety of attachment means to the attachment counterpart member, and the optimum attachment means can be selected according to the material of the attachment counterpart member, the installation location, etc. It can be mounted without being influenced, and the mounting work itself is easy and quick.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment. This linear EL device is composed of a linear EL element 1, and a drive part 2 and an attachment part 3 for attaching the linear EL element 1 to an attachment counterpart member.
[0008]
The linear EL element 1 is a long member formed in various arbitrary thicknesses such as a thread shape or a rope shape in which a core electrode 4, an EL light emitting layer 5, an additional electrode 6, a transparent electrode 7, and a transparent envelope 8 are laminated in this order. It is a known light-emitting body that has flexibility.
[0009]
The drive unit 2 includes a drive power supply 10, a drive circuit 11 including an inverter circuit, and a switch 12. The drive unit 2 connects the output of the drive circuit 11 to the core electrode 4 and the additional electrode 6, and from the drive circuit 11 to the core electrode 4 and the additional electrode 6. By applying a high voltage to the EL, the EL light emitting layer 5 emits light over its entire length.
[0010]
Since the drive unit 2 only needs to be connected to the core electrode 4 and the additional electrode 6 at one end in the length direction of the linear EL element 1, it becomes easy to freely change the length of the linear EL element 1. . Further, AC and DC can be applied as the driving power source 10, for example, a commercially available alkaline battery or button battery of 1.5 V can be used, and the entire driving unit 2 can be downsized to a cassette tape size or smaller.
[0011]
However, the size of the drive power supply 10 becomes larger or smaller depending on the usage time and power consumption of the linear EL element 1 (which increases in proportion to the length of the linear EL element 1). However, as described later, it is portable and compact so that it can be stored in a pocket of clothes or incorporated in an attachment counterpart member.
[0012]
In this embodiment, the mounting portion 3 includes an EL connecting portion 15 that has a bag shape with an inner diameter large enough to insert the linear EL element 1 and a mounting mating side connecting portion 16 that protrudes outward in the radial direction, and is transparent. In addition, the whole is integrally formed using a flexible appropriate synthetic resin, and the length thereof is approximately the same as the length of the linear EL element 1.
[0013]
The EL connecting portion 15 is a portion for attaching the linear EL element 1 to the attaching portion 3, and various other structures having this function can be used as shown in the following second to fifth embodiments. . In addition, at least the EL connecting portion 15 covering the linear EL element 1 needs to be transparent, and the degree of transparency may be such that light emission from the linear EL element 1 can be confirmed from the outside. The coloring is optional.
[0014]
Further, the mounting mating side connecting portion 16 is a portion for connecting the mounting portion 3 to the mounting mating side member which is another article. Again, as shown in the following sixth to thirteenth embodiments, this function is provided. Various other structures can be applied.
[0015]
In the following description, when the linear EL element 1 is integrated with the mounting portion 3 (EL connecting portion 15), the light emitting portion 18 is expressed as a single member as a whole. Express.
[0016]
In the second embodiment shown in part A of FIG. 2, a slit 17 is formed in the length direction so as to form a substantially C-shaped cross section instead of the bag-like structure of the EL connecting part 15, and a linear EL is formed from the slit 17. The element 1 is fitted. In addition, although the attachment other party side connection part 16 is integrally formed with the EL connection part 15, and the whole has flexibility, the hardness is 1st so that the linear EL element 1 can be attached or detached by fitting. It is formed using a material that is relatively harder than the embodiment.
[0017]
B part in the figure is a modified example, in which EL connection parts 15 having a substantially C-shaped cross section are formed on both sides in the width direction of the mounting partner side connecting part 16, and lines are formed on both sides of the mounting partner side connecting part 16. The EL element 1 can be attached.
[0018]
Such a structure in which the pair of EL connecting portions 15 is formed on both sides in the width direction of the mounting mating side connecting portion 16 can be appropriately applied to the first embodiment and the following several embodiments depending on the nature thereof. However, the description is omitted without particularly mentioning it.
[0019]
Further, the width direction of the attachment partner side connecting portion 16 means a direction orthogonal to the length direction, and the length direction means a direction along the length direction when the linear EL element 1 is attached. To do.
[0020]
FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment, in which a tape-shaped member initially having a substantially flat plate-like developed shape is folded in half in the width direction to form a mounting portion 3. A portion 20 is formed, and the linear EL element 1 is inserted therein, and then the left and right leg portions 21 and 21 are overlapped to obtain a structure substantially similar to that of FIG. If it does in this way, positioning of the linear EL element 1 by the curved part 20 will become easy.
[0021]
FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment, in which the portion A in the figure is radially outward from the outer peripheral portion of the transparent envelope 8 constituting the linear EL element 1 and the mounting portion 3 is integrally outward in the radial direction. When viewed from the mounting portion 3, the EL connecting portion 15 also serves as the transparent outer cover 8, and the protruding portion from the transparent outer cover 8 forms the mounting mating side connecting portion 16, so that the entire linear EL element 1 is formed. Is beaded. In the case of this structure, the attachment portion 3 can be integrated with the transparent outer cover 8, so that the attachment portion 3 can be formed during the manufacturing process of the linear EL element 1.
[0022]
4 is an example in which a plurality of attachment mating side connecting portions 16 are formed integrally and radially projecting from the transparent jacket 8, and in addition to a star shape as shown, various shapes such as a cross shape are formed. In any case, the linear EL element 1 at the time of light emission can be made thicker, and the number of places for connection to the mating attachment member increases, so that the degree of freedom of attachment increases.
[0023]
FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment in which one end in the width direction of the mounting portion 3 having a flat plate shape is an EL connecting portion 15 to which the linear EL element 1 is bonded. In this example, the EL connecting portion 15 portion is formed in advance as the curved portion 22, and the linear EL element 1 is bonded by the adhesive 23 therein, and the linear EL element 1 is positioned by the presence of the curved portion 22. Therefore, the attachment of the linear EL element 1 to the EL connecting portion 15 is facilitated. Further, since the outer appearance portion of the linear EL element 1 can be prevented from being covered with the EL connecting portion 15, it becomes brighter when viewed from the outside, and the visibility is improved.
[0024]
6 to 9 show embodiments relating to attachment means for the attachment counterpart side member 16 to the attachment counterpart side member. In these embodiments, examples of the attachment portion 3 shown in FIG. A usage example will be described in which 3 is formed integrally with the transparent outer cover 8 and forms the light emitting portion 18 having a substantially bead shape. However, in place of the structure of the attachment portion 3, other various structures described so far can be appropriately selected and adopted according to the attachment means.
[0025]
The sixth embodiment of FIG. 6 is a ball-like utilization method, in which each end of the attachment counterpart member such as the cloth a and b is overlapped on both sides of the attachment counterpart connection portion 16, and three sewing threads 24 are used. Suture together. As will be described later, this attachment means is the means that is the easiest to use and has a wide range of applications. In addition, when employ | adopting a stitching | suture means, a cloth etc. are not piled up on both sides of the attachment other party connection part 16, but it can also sew together on either one side of right and left.
[0026]
The seventh embodiment of FIG. 7 is an example in which the mounting mating side connecting portion 16 of the mounting portion 3 is overlapped on the mounting mating side member, and this is attached with a tucker needle 25 or the like. , Rivets, nails, screws, etc. can be used, and reliable and quick attachment is possible. Moreover, it can replace with these means and can apply the said stitch | suture and adhesion | attachment.
[0027]
In the eighth embodiment of FIG. 8, an adsorption member 26 such as a magnet or a suction cup is attached in advance to the attachment counterpart side coupling portion 16, and the magnetic metal surface or smooth surface of the attachment counterpart member is utilized using this adsorption member 25. It is to be attached to. It is also possible to attach a double-sided adhesive to the attachment counterpart side connecting portion 16 in advance and attach it to the surface of another article which is an attachment counterpart side member with this double-sided adhesive. In this way, it can be attached relatively easily.
[0028]
In the embodiment of FIG. 9, an attachment hole 27 is provided in the attachment counterpart side coupling portion 16, and the attachment hole 27 is used to connect to a hole or the like of another article 29 using an appropriate locking tool 28 such as an S-shaped ring. It is attached by hanging. In this way, it is optimal when the mounting partner side member cannot employ stitching or adsorption of magnets, etc., and needs to be easily detachable, and even if a special structure is not prepared for the mounting partner side member. Easy to lock.
[0029]
10 to 13 show an example in which the mounting mating side connecting portion 16 is deformed into a special shape. In the tenth embodiment of FIG. 10, the mounting mating side connecting portion 16 is thicker than the EL connecting portion. The U-shaped groove 31 provided here is fitted to the attachment end 32a of the other article 32. Therefore, a molding provided with the linear EL element 1 can be obtained.
[0030]
In the eleventh embodiment of FIG. 11, the attachment portion 3 has a substantially dharma-like cross section similar to that of FIG. 10, but the attachment counterpart side connection portion 16 is a hollow portion 33, and a support member 34 which forms a wire or the like here It can be installed by passing it through. Therefore, it can be neatly attached to a place where a wire or the like for attachment is previously stretched.
[0031]
In the twelfth embodiment of FIG. 12, a tangential mounting leg 35 extending in the tangential direction is integrally formed on the outer peripheral portion of the transparent outer cover 8 of the linear EL element 1, and appropriate mounting means such as a hook-and-loop fastener 36 is provided on the mounting surface. Is an example.
[0032]
However, in place of the hook-and-loop fastener 36, various attachment means described in the sixth to ninth embodiments can be used. In addition, the tangential mounting legs 35 not only project symmetrically left and right across the linear EL element 1, but also project asymmetrically, project only to one side, or alternate left and right along the length direction. It can be appropriately modified such as projecting left and right.
[0033]
In the thirteenth embodiment of FIG. 13, an engagement portion 37 having a substantially arrow shape is provided on the attachment counterpart side coupling portion 16, and this is fitted into a slit 39 formed in another article 38 and attached. This example is advantageous when mounting on the surface of the mounting counterpart member having a cylindrical shape or a rod shape.
[0034]
In addition, instead of the slits 39, engagement holes such as round holes are arranged in a straight line or a staggered pattern to provide a row of engagement holes, while the mounting partner side connecting portion 16 is connected to these engagement holes. It is also possible to form a plurality of independent protrusions such as rods so that they can be engaged individually, and to provide an engagement part similar to the engagement part 37 around the protrusion. Further, it is possible to make one each of the engaging hole and the protruding portion such as a rod that engages with the engaging hole.
[0035]
FIG. 14 and subsequent figures show specific examples of the mating member to which this linear EL device is attached. The specific structure of the linear EL device can be any of the various structures described so far in relation to the counterpart member, either alone or in appropriate combination. 18 is displayed.
[0036]
FIG. 14 shows an example of attachment to ski equipment, in which the light emitting unit 18 is attached to the back, shoulders, and sleeves of the ski wear 40. In this case, if the ball-shaped thing shown to A part of FIG. 4 is used as the light emission part 18 like FIG. 6, it can replace with the conventionally used bead and can use it similarly.
[0037]
The drive unit 2 can be embedded in the pocket 41 of the ski wear 40 or in the ski wear 40, and further accommodated in an appropriate place such as a waist bag (not shown). Furthermore, the light emitting unit 18 can be attached to a glove 42, a hat 43, goggles 44, trousers 45, ski shoes 46, stock 47, skis 48, and the like.
[0038]
For example, in order to attach to the goggles 44, appropriate attachment means such as sandwiching the attachment counterpart side coupling portion 16 of the attachment portion 3 together when the lens 44a is fitted to the frame 44b is possible, and the drive portion 2 can also be provided at an appropriate place such as mounted on the frame 44b or built in the frame 44b.
[0039]
Further, the light emitting unit 18 can be attached to the stock 47 by using the attachment structure shown in FIG. At this time, the drive unit 2 is built in the grip 47a.
[0040]
FIG. 15 shows an example of this. The grip 47a and the stock 47 to which the grip 47a is attached to the outer periphery are formed in a taper shape that is hollow and expands upward, and the side surface of the stock 47 has a slit 50 in the length direction. Is formed.
[0041]
The slit 50 corresponds to the slit 39 in FIG. 13, and the linear EL element 1 is stored in the stock 47 by pushing in the arrow-shaped engaging portion 37 formed in the attachment counterpart side connecting portion 16 in FIG. The mounting portion 3 is attached so as to extend along the side surface length direction, and the upper end portion of the linear EL element 1 enters the hollow portion 51 of the stock 47 through the slit 50 and forms the driving portion 2 via the EL socket 52. It is connected to the substrate 53.
[0042]
A grip 47 a is detachable around the upper end of the stock 47, and extends upward from the slit 50 to the side of the upper end of the stock 47 to which the grip 47 a is attached and is slightly widened to a width that can pass through the substrate 53. A slit 50a is formed, and the substrate 53 is inserted into the hollow portion 51 from the substrate slit 50a without the grip 47a after the linear EL element 1 is connected by the EL socket 52 in the above procedure.
[0043]
The substrate 53 inserted into the hollow portion 51 has a tapered shape in which the stock 47 has a smaller diameter downward, and the width of the slit 50 is narrower than the slit 50a. Therefore, the lower end portion is positioned at a predetermined position. . Therefore, if it is set in advance according to the inner diameter of the stock 47 in the portion where the lower end portion of the substrate 53 is positioned, it is not necessary to provide a special stopper structure inside the stock 47.
[0044]
Thereafter, a grip 47a is attached to the periphery of the upper end of the stock 47, a spring 54 is inserted from an opening 47b formed at the top of the stock 47 and brought into contact with the upper end of the substrate 53, and a button battery is driven thereon. The power supply 10 is turned on and fixed by closing with a lid 47d having a coin groove 47c.
[0045]
The substrate slits 50a are not necessarily provided continuously with the slits 50, and can be provided separately. Further, if consideration is given to sufficiently increasing the length of the linear EL element 1 inserted into the hollow portion 51, the substrate 53 can be inserted from the opening 47b without providing the substrate slit 50a. Furthermore, as described above, the slit 50 can also be changed to a continuous row of engagement holes. In this way, the strength of the stock 47 can be prevented from being lowered.
[0046]
The substrate 52 forms the drive circuit 11, and the electrode 52a formed on the substrate 52 is connected to, for example, the negative (−) electrode of the button-type battery 10 via the spring 54, and the other electrode 52b connects the conductor 52c. The button-type battery 10 is electrically connected to, for example, a positive (+) electrode.
[0047]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the details of the EL socket 52. The EL socket 52 is composed of two halves 52d and 52e that can be freely opened and closed. EL side terminals 55a and 55b are provided, one side is provided with an EL retaining claw 55c that pierces the linear EL element 1, and the other side is provided with an additional electrode force for pressing the additional electrode 6 to the EL side terminal 55a. A compression rib 55d is provided.
[0048]
Fitting portions 57a, 57b and 58a, 58b of the lead wires 56a, 56b are provided on the other longitudinal ends of the half bodies 52d and 52e, and the core wire 56c fitted to the fitting portion 57a is a crimping portion. 57c is electrically connected to the EL side terminal 55a, and a lead wire retaining compression rib 57d is provided in the fitting portion 57b.
[0049]
The fitting portion 58a of the lead wire 56b is provided with a terminal 58c that is electrically connected to the core electrode 4, and is connected to the core wire 56d. The fitting portion 58b has a core electrode forced compression rib 58d and a lead wire retaining compression rib 58e. Is provided.
[0050]
Accordingly, if the linear EL element 1 is sandwiched between the half bodies 52d and 52e and then both are closed, and the engagement protrusion 52f and the engagement recess 52g are engaged, the linear EL element 1 becomes an EL socket. It is easily electrically connected to the substrate 53 via 52, and a cassette-type easy connection becomes possible.
[0051]
In addition, this structure can be applied to various similar articles such as walking sticks for the handicapped and elderly, climbing ice ax, and the presence of the light emitting portion 18 can sufficiently enhance the visibility required for these uses. .
[0052]
The ski 48 can be used for edging around the front end by attaching the light emitting unit 18 at an appropriate position around the front end. At this time, as the attachment portion 3, for example, the attachment counterpart side connection portion 16 having the structure shown in A portion of FIG. 4 can be adhered to the ski 48, or the molding 30 shown in FIG. 10 can be fitted.
[0053]
Further, if a groove is formed on the bottom surface of the ski 48 and the attachment counterpart side connecting portion 16 as shown in FIG. 13 is fitted into the groove, the light emitting portion 18 can be provided on the bottom surface of the ski 48, and Visibility when jumping to can be improved. At this time, the drive unit 2 can be accommodated in an appropriate place such as within the thickness of the ski 48.
[0054]
FIG. 17 shows an example of application to personal belongings. A part A in the figure is an example applied to ski wear or other sportswear, and a ball-shaped light-emitting part 18 is provided using a back turn part or the like. In addition, it is possible to freely form a pattern at any place using the light emitting part 18 having the attachment counterpart side connecting part 16 having another appropriate structure. This is very effective in expanding the degree of design freedom.
[0055]
Furthermore, B part in a figure is an example applied to the bags 60, and the thing of the light emitting part 18 of the said bead-like structure is used as a general bead. In addition, C in the figure is an example applied to basket shoes 61, and D is applied to jogging shoes 62, and is provided in a border shape on the side and the boundary with the sole, etc., and is visually recognized when jumping or running at night. It is designed to enhance sex.
[0056]
FIG. 18 shows an application to the snowboard 63, in which the light emitting section 18 is used for trimming both ends in the length direction. The drive unit 2 is embedded in the snowboard 63 as in the case of the ski 48.
[0057]
In addition, the light emission part 18 can also be attached to the buckle 64, and the slit can be provided in the bottom face of the snowboard 63, and it can also be fitted in this slit. In the case of the snowboard 63, there is an air performance that greatly jumps into the air. At this time, the visibility of the snowboard 63 can be improved.
[0058]
FIG. 19 shows an example of application to marine sports equipment. A portion A in the figure has the light emitting portion 18 attached to the mast 71, sail 72, weather vane flag 73, etc. of the yacht 70. Attachment to the mast 71 is by means such as binding to the mast 71 with a string using the example of FIG. 13 or the attachment holes of FIG.
[0059]
The sail 72 and the flag 73 may be attached to the light emitting portion 18 by stitching or the like instead of the tucker needle 24 in the example of FIG. In any case, the drive unit 2 can be provided on the hull of the yacht 70 or on the mast 71.
[0060]
Part B in the figure is an application to the sailing board 74. The light emitting part 18 can be attached to a place mast 71, a sail 72, and a flag 73 similar to the yacht 70, and further to the surroundings of the boom 75 and the sailing board 74 itself. Installation is also possible.
[0061]
C in the figure is an example of use for diving equipment, and the light emitting unit 18 is provided on the surface of the air cylinder 76, the regulator 77, and the like. In this case, the drive unit 2 can be provided at an appropriate place such as the air cylinder 76. It can also be attached to diving suits and goggles not shown.
[0062]
The air cylinder 76 can be mounted using the magnet shown in FIG. 8. In the case of the regulator 77, the light emitting portion 18 as shown in A part of FIG. 4 is made annular, and the mounting partner side connecting portion 16 is connected to the width portion of the regulator 77. Install by inserting and bonding if necessary. If it does in this way, it will become dark and a moderator will worsen as the water depth becomes deep, but visibility in water can be improved even in such a case.
[0063]
FIG. 20 shows an application example to mountaineering equipment, and A is an example in which the light emitting unit 18 is attached to the flag 80. However, it can be attached to the pole 81. B part is an example twisted into the zile 82, and in this case, the linear EL element 1 part of the light emitting part 18 is brought out on the surface and integrated by twisting the attachment counterpart connecting part 16 with a plurality of stranded wires 83. it can. If it does in this way, the visibility at the time of bad weather and a distress can be improved.
[0064]
FIG. 21 is an application example to furniture, and A part in the figure uses the light emitting part 18 as a continuous bead from the seat part of the single sofa 85 to the backrest part. B part in the figure is the one where the light emitting part 18 is attached to the top part of the backrest part of the chaise lounge 86, and any of these can use the structure of FIG. 6, and in particular, a chair used in a room with relatively dark lighting such as a bar. When it is used, the decorativeness can be effectively enhanced.
[0065]
FIG. 22 shows an application example to a motorcycle and its articles, in which the light emitting portion 18 is attached to the edge portion of the seat 90 and the helmet 91. The helmet 91 can be applied to various shapes such as a full face type and a jet type, and when used for framing a shell or a shield, a molding type as shown in FIG. 10 is preferable.
[0066]
In addition to these, the light emitting unit 18 may be attached to various parts of the vehicle body, for example, the rear cover 92, the grip 93, the tank 94, the step 95, the front fender 96, and the wear 97, the grab 98, the boot 99, and the like. it can. It is also possible to use an in-vehicle power source as a power source. In this way, the visibility of the motorcycle when traveling at night is improved.
[0067]
FIG. 23 shows an application example of an automobile product. As an example, the light emitting unit 18 is applied to the bead on the back surface of the back portion 101 of the seat 100, the upper surface of the seat portion 102, etc., and the structure of FIG. 8 can be used. However, it can be appropriately applied to the edge portion of the headrest 103 or the like, and the decoration effect can be enhanced and the hobby feeling can be improved.
[0068]
As described above, according to the present invention, since the light-emitting portion 18 in which the linear EL element 1 is integrated with the attachment portion 3 is used, it is simple and not restricted by the material, location and structure of the attachment counterpart member. Since the linear EL element 1 can be easily attached and many attachment means can be selected, the degree of freedom in attachment to the attachment counterpart member is remarkably increased.
[0069]
The invention of the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be variously modified. The EL connecting portion 15, the mounting counterpart side connecting portion 16, the mounting means with the mounting counterpart side member, and the like according to the purpose. Combinations can be used as appropriate.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a third embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a sixth embodiment related to a structure for mounting to another article. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a seventh embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an eighth embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a ninth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a tenth embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an eleventh embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a twelfth embodiment. 13 is a diagram showing a thirteenth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of application to ski equipment. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of application to stock. FIG. 16 is a diagram of a socket for connecting a linear EL element and a substrate. Diagram showing structure [Fig. 17] Diagram showing an example of application to personal items [Fig. 18] Diagram showing an example of application to snowboard [Fig. 19] Application to marine sports equipment FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of application to mountain climbing equipment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of application to furniture. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an application example of a motorcycle and its equipment. ] Diagram showing an example of application to automobile supplies [Explanation of symbols]
1: linear EL element, 2: drive unit, 3: mounting unit, 15: EL connecting unit, 16: mounting partner side connecting unit, 18: light emitting unit

Claims (1)

Includes a linear EL element, a flexible attachment portion extending along the length direction of the linear EL element with projecting radially or tangential direction of the connecting vital linear EL element therearound, the line Jo EL element is flexible, and linear EL device wherein the mounting portion is characterized by substantially the same length der Rukoto and the linear EL element.

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