JP4307134B2 - Name tag - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a name tag (plate) for identifying an individual by wearing a plate displaying a name or a photograph, and more specifically, illuminating the display surface so that the display surface can be seen even in a dark place and has a decorative function. It relates to a shining name tag.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, the name tag that is usually used is simply clipped by inserting paper that shows the affiliation, name, photo, etc. necessary to identify the person, and the permit for entering the venue into the case. It was attached to clothes with a safety pin, etc., or was hanging around the neck through a string.
[0003]
The name tag generally used from the above will be described. FIG. 8 is a front view of the name tag. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 20 denotes a display card. The display card 20 has various requirements such as a company name, affiliation, name, photo, mark, pattern, or a permit used when entering or leaving the venue. The matter is printed on paper. The case 21 for inserting the display card 20 is formed with an insertion portion 22 for inserting the display card 20 on one side (upper part in the figure) by welding four sides of two substantially rectangular resin sheets. In addition, a transparent display portion 23 is formed in the case 21 so that display contents can be visually recognized with the display card 20 inserted. Further, a connection hole 26 is formed on one side (upper part in the figure) of the case 21 for attaching a connection part 25 to which a clip 24 used for attaching to clothes or the like is attached.
[0004]
Since the two resin sheets are in close contact with each other, the insertion portion 22 is inserted by opening the insertion portion 22 in order to insert the display card 20.
[0005]
In order to use the name tag having the above-described configuration, the clip 24 may be attached to clothes or may be hung from the neck through a ball chain or string through the connection hole 26.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The above-described name tag can accurately see the items described on the display card in a bright place, but naturally does not perform its function at all in a dark place. Moreover, it is not necessarily satisfied from the viewpoint of decorativeness.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems. The purpose of the present invention is not only in a bright place, but also in a dark place or at night, the display card can be clearly illuminated, and the contents described on the display card can be visually recognized. As such, it provides name tags that are rich in decoration and make the mobile phone feel moist.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the name tag according to the present invention has a display card displaying predetermined items necessary for identification, such as a name and a photo, and a description item of the display card is visually recognized in a state in which the display card is inserted. In a name tag having a transparent display portion that can be formed and a portable means for mounting the case, the case includes an upper case in which a transparent cover is detachably attached, and a lower case in which the upper case is attached. And forming a spherical portion with reflection means on both inner walls on the outer periphery of the upper case, mounting a light source for illuminating the surface of the display card on the base of the spherical portion formed on the upper case, and the upper case between the lower casing, sandwiching a substrate for mounting the display card on the upper surface, between the lower case and the substrate, to form a battery housing portion for accommodating the batteries, to the lower case, a mobile unit communicates It is characterized in that it has provided the member.
[0009]
The light source is composed of at least one of an LED chip, a bean lamp, an EL, and a semiconductor laser element.
[0010]
The reflecting means formed on the inner wall of the spherical portion of the upper case is a white or silver paint film.
[0011]
Further, the reflecting means formed on the inner wall of the spherical portion of the upper case is a metal reflecting film formed by gold or silver plating or vapor deposition.
[0012]
Further, the reflecting means formed on the inner wall of the spherical surface portion of the upper case is a plurality of minute wrinkles or a plurality of minute dot dots.
[0013]
The transparent cover is characterized in that the upper surface is formed into a spherical surface and has a lens function.
[0014]
Further, a microcomputer is mounted in the case, and the lighting / flashing specification of the light source is controlled.
[0015]
Further, the light source is characterized in that a plurality of light sources having different color tones are used and the color of lighting / flashing is changed.
[0016]
In addition, an acceleration sensor or an angular velocity sensor is mounted in the case, and the specification of lighting / flashing of the light source is changed by detecting and reacting to an inclination or an operation.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the name tag in the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are name tags according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a development view of the name tags. 2 is a perspective view of the name tag on the front side, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the name tag on the back side, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the name tag with the transparent cover opened, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the display card in FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the name tag, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a transparent cover and an upper case according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0018]
The configuration of the name tag will be described with reference to FIGS. Reference numeral 1 denotes a case, and the case 1 includes a transparent cover 2, an upper case 3, and a lower case 4. The transparent cover 2 is made of a transparent resin having a substantially rectangular shape. A protrusion 2a is formed at one end of the transparent cover 2, and is attached to the upper case 3 so that the protrusion 2a can be used as a support shaft. . Reference numeral 2b denotes a coil spring which is fitted to the protrusion 2a to moderate the opening and closing of the transparent cover 2. The transparent cover 2 is generally transparent, but may be provided with a color variation by coloring it in a light color that can be seen through in order to increase the decorativeness.
[0019]
The upper case 3 has a substantially rectangular shape, and has an opening 3a formed on both surfaces of the upper transparent cover side and the lower case side by resin molding, and the inner wall on both outer sides (short sides in the figure). A spherical portion 3c is formed by applying a white or silver paint thin film 3b (see FIG. 6) as a reflecting means. As the reflection means, instead of the coating thin film 3b, a gold or silver plating or a metal reflective film by vapor deposition is formed, or a plurality of minute embossments 3d (see FIG. 7) or a plurality of minute dots. The dots may be formed.
[0020]
The lower case 4 is resin-molded in substantially the same shape as the upper case 2, and a clip 5 as a portable means for attaching a name tag to clothes etc. and a connecting member 7 for passing a ball chain 6, a string and the like are provided on the back side. It is fixed. (See Figure 3)
[0021]
A PCB substrate 8 is formed with a notch 8a into which a battery is inserted, and is sandwiched between the upper case 3 and the lower case 4. A pair of battery springs 9 are disposed between the PCB substrate 8 and the lower case 4.
[0022]
A battery 10 serves as a power source and is housed in a battery housing portion formed between the notch 8a of the PCB substrate 8 and the lower case 4.
[0023]
A display card 11 is printed with various necessary items such as a company name, affiliation, name, photo, mark, pattern, or a permit used when entering the venue. Yes. The lighting effect can be increased by giving decorative prints by enlarging the characters and figures on the printed portion of the surface of the display card 11 or making the character portions uneven.
[0024]
Reference numeral 12 denotes an LED chip serving as a light source. As shown in FIG. 6, two LED chips 12 are mounted on the circuit board 13 disposed on the base of the spherical surface portion 3 c formed on the upper case 3 so as to face each other in the horizontal direction. The LED chip 12 is generally white, but it may have a light color variation by enclosing LED chips of two to three colors in one sphere and alternately lighting them with a microcomputer. . As a light source, a bean lamp, an EL, a semiconductor laser element, or the like may be used in addition to the LED chip. Although the LED chip 12 is mounted sideways, it may be mounted upward.
[0025]
The assembly of the name tag having the above-described configuration will be described. First, a battery spring 9 and a PCB substrate 8 are placed between an upper case 3 to which a transparent cover 2 is attached and an LED chip 12 is mounted, and a lower case 4 in which a clip 5 and a connecting member 7 are disposed as carrying means. The upper case 3 and the lower case 4 are fixed with screws. Next, as shown in FIG. 5, after the battery 10 is stored in the battery storage portion formed between the upper case 3 and the lower case 4, the transparent cover 2 is opened and the battery 10 is opened as shown in FIG. 4. Thus, the assembly is completed by inserting the display card 11 onto the PCB substrate 8 and closing the transparent cover 2.
[0026]
The operation and effect of the name tag described above will be described. The LED chip 12 is turned on / off by turning on / off a switch (not shown) disposed on the name tag. By turning on the LED chip 12 in a dark place, as shown in FIG. 6, the emitted light from the LED chip 12 is emitted forward or sideward, and the emitted light to the side is a spherical portion of the upper case 3. Reflected by the coating thin film 3b formed on the inner wall of 3c and synergistically with the light emitted forward, the display surface of the display card 11 is illuminated brightly and uniformly.
[0027]
Therefore, the display content of the display card 11 can be clearly recognized even in a dark place. As described above, a three-dimensional display can be visually recognized by raising the printed characters on the display surface. The transparent cover 2 is colored. In addition, a microcomputer is installed in the case 1 to control how light is emitted, for example, one is blinking and one is lit or alternately lit. In addition, instead of the LED chip 12, LED chips of two to three colors having different colors are encapsulated in one sphere, and the name tag shines, for example, different colors are lit and flashed alternately. Among them, the group of the group can be identified. It can have a bright color variation to further enhance the decoration.
[0028]
The switch ON / OFF operation can be automated by using an illuminance sensor. In addition, the name tag can be more brilliantly produced by detecting the tilt and movement using an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, or the like for the name tag, and changing the manner of light emission in response thereto.
In order to carry the name tag, it is attached to clothes using the clip 5 or hung around the neck or the like using the ball chain 6 or the like. Further, the name tag can be carried vertically or horizontally depending on the position of the connecting member 7 provided on the back surface of the lower case 4.
[0030]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, by forming a convex lens portion 2A on the upper surface side of the transparent cover 2 and having a lens function, the display surface is enlarged and further visible.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a light source is provided in a name tag, and the emitted light is effectively reflected to illuminate the display surface of the display card not only in a bright place but also in a particularly dark place. As a result, the display contents can be easily visually confirmed. By using the color of the transparent cover, the three-dimensional printing of the display card, the color display, the color illumination of the light source, etc., it is possible to provide a name tag that enhances the decorativeness as an accessory and makes the wearer feel moist.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a development view of name tags according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front side of the name tag of FIG.
3 is a perspective view of the back side of the name tag of FIG. 1. FIG.
4 is a perspective view of the name tag in FIG. 2 with a transparent cover opened. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the display card is removed in FIG. 4;
6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the name tag of FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an upper case and a transparent cover according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of a conventional general name tag.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Case 2 Transparent cover 3 Upper cover 3b Reflective means (painted thin film)
3c Spherical surface part 4 Lower cover 5 Clip 6 Ball chain 7 Connecting member 8 PCB board 9 Battery spring 10 Battery 11 Display card 12 LED chip 13 Circuit board

Claims (9)

A display card displaying predetermined items necessary for identification, such as a name and a photo, a case having a transparent display portion in which the display items can be visually recognized in a state where the display card is inserted, and the case is mounted In the name tag having a portable means, the case includes an upper case having a transparent cover attached to be freely opened and closed, and a lower case attached to the upper case. A substrate on which the light source for illuminating the surface of the display card is mounted on the base of the spherical portion formed on the upper case, and the display card is placed on the upper surface between the upper case and the lower case it was sandwiched between the lower case and the substrate, to form a battery housing portion for accommodating the batteries, to the lower case, characterized by being provided a connecting member comprising a portable unit name tag. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein the light source includes at least one of an LED chip, a bean lamp, an EL, and a semiconductor laser element. 2. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein the reflecting means formed on the inner wall of the spherical portion of the upper case is a white or silver paint film. 2. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein the reflecting means formed on the inner wall of the spherical portion of the upper case is a metal reflecting film formed by gold or silver plating or vapor deposition. 2. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein the reflection means formed on the inner wall of the spherical portion of the upper case is a plurality of minute wrinkles or a plurality of minute dot dots. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover is formed with a spherical upper surface and has a lens function. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein a microcomputer is mounted in the case to control lighting / flashing specifications of the light source. 8. The name tag according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of light sources having different color tones are used as the light source, and the lighting and blinking colors are changed. The name tag according to claim 1, wherein an acceleration sensor or an angular velocity sensor is mounted in the case, and the specification of lighting / flashing of the light source is changed by detecting and reacting to an inclination or an operation.

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