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JP4924957B2
JP4924957B2 JP2009187872A JP2009187872A JP4924957B2 JP 4924957 B2 JP4924957 B2 JP 4924957B2 JP 2009187872 A JP2009187872 A JP 2009187872A JP 2009187872 A JP2009187872 A JP 2009187872A JP 4924957 B2 JP4924957 B2 JP 4924957B2
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本発明は、仏壇で使用する電子ローソクに関する。The present invention relates to an electronic candle used at a Buddhist altar.

従来から、仏壇に供える灯明はローソクが用いられていたが、火災や火傷の危険性を伴うものであった。そのため電池を電源として小型電球を点灯させる電気ローソクが提案されていたが、小型電球をある程度の長時間点灯させるために、少なくとも単3電池を用いる必要があり、ローソクや燭台を模した部分内に電池を収納することから、必然的に全体のサイズが大きくなる。このような電気ローソクを一般的な家庭用の小型仏壇の灯明として使用した場合は、どうしてもサイズ的な違和感やスペース上の制約が生じるために普及が進まず、火災や火傷の危険性があるとはいえ、一般的な小径ローソク(φ6〜8mm)を燭台に立てて着火して用いることが一般的であった。しかして昨今、より小型で手軽に扱うことのできるLEDを用いた電子ローソクが種々提案されている。  Traditionally, candles were used as lamps for Buddhist altars, but there was a risk of fire and burns. For this reason, an electric candle that uses a battery as a power source to light a small light bulb has been proposed, but in order to light a small light bulb for a long period of time, it is necessary to use at least AA batteries. Since the battery is accommodated, the overall size inevitably increases. When such an electric candle is used as a light for a small household Buddhist altar, it is inevitably dissipated due to size discomfort and space restrictions, and there is a risk of fire and burns. Nonetheless, it was common to use a general small-diameter candle (φ6-8 mm) standing on a candlestick and igniting. Recently, various electronic candles using LEDs that are smaller and can be handled easily have been proposed.

実開昭63−19369号公報(特許文献1)に開示される「神仏用燈明具」は、ローソクを模した灯具と燭台を模した基台とを別体に形成し、灯具における発光体を低電圧用微細電球あるいはLEDランプとし、基台中に電池を内装し、基台に対し灯具を立姿勢に立設することによって、灯具の発光体を、基台の電池を通電させる構造とした。これにより、ローソクを燭台に立てる動作の如くして、灯具を点灯させて仏壇などに灯明を供えるようにしたものである。  The “Shinki Buddhist luminaire” disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-19369 (Patent Document 1) is formed by separately forming a lamp simulating a candle and a base simulating a candlestick. A low-voltage micro light bulb or LED lamp was used, and a battery was built in the base, and the lamp was erected in a standing position with respect to the base, whereby the light emitter of the lamp was configured to energize the base battery. As a result, the lamp is turned on to provide a lamp to the Buddhist altar as if the candle was placed on a candlestick.

特開2002−170410号公報(特許文献2)に開示される「電子ろうそく」は、燭台に中空状のろうそく本体を起立状態に備え、該ろうそく本体の上端に透光性材料で形成した炎形ケースを備え、該炎形ケース内に発光体を備え、乾電池を電源としてスイッチ機構のオン/オフにより発光体を点灯・消灯させる。前記乾電池とスイッチ機構を燭台内に備え、ろうそく本体の中空部内には前記スイッチ機構と発光体とを接続するリード線を配置した。これにより、ろうそく本体は、その中空部内にリード線を配置できる大きさでよいため、従来例のようにろうそく本体内に乾電池を配置するものに比べて、小径で短く形成でき、電子ろうそく全体を小型に形成することができる。  “Electronic candle” disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-170410 (Patent Document 2) is a flame shape in which a hollow candle body is provided in a standing state on a candlestick and is formed of a translucent material at the upper end of the candle body. A case is provided, and a light emitter is provided in the flame case, and the light emitter is turned on / off by turning on / off the switch mechanism using a dry battery as a power source. The dry battery and the switch mechanism were provided in a candlestick, and a lead wire for connecting the switch mechanism and the light emitter was disposed in the hollow portion of the candle body. As a result, the size of the candle body may be small enough to allow the lead wire to be placed in the hollow portion thereof, so that it can be formed with a smaller diameter and shorter than those in which a dry battery is placed in the candle body as in the conventional example, and the entire electronic candle can be formed. It can be formed small.

特許第4210617号公報(特許文献3)に開示される「電子ろうそく」では、ろうそく本体と上記燭台にて上下連結状空室部を形成し、該空室部の上記ろうそく本体及び上記燭台にわたって乾電池を収納し、上記スイッチ機構を、上記炎形ケースを押圧することにより、上記スイッチ機構をオン/オフ切換え自在に構成するとともに、上記上下連結状空室部の上方部位に設け、上記ろうそく本体は、下端に外鍔状係止突部を有し、該係止突部が上記燭台の内面に形成された段付部に係止して、上記ろうそく本体が上記燭台から抜けるのを防止するように構成し、上記燭台が下端に開閉自在な底蓋を有し、該底蓋の閉鎖状態において乾電池を上記上下連結状空室部に収納・保持可能であって、該底蓋の開放状態において乾電池を出し入れ可能に構成し、上記底蓋は、上記燭台の下端に設けられた一対の対向する孔の一方に係止可能な係止用突片部と、上記一対の対向する孔の他方に弾発的に係止可能な弾発係止部を有する。これにより、ろうそく本体及び上記燭台にわたって乾電池を収納できるので、従来と同一の外観寸法にて1ランク大きいサイズの乾電池を収納でき長時間点灯とコンパクト化を可能とした。また、スイッチ機構を上下連結状空室部の上方すなわち炎形ケースの直下に設けたので、距離が短く押圧力が伝わり易いので確実に発光体のオン/オフを行うことができる。  In the “electronic candle” disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 4210617 (Patent Document 3), a candle body and the candlestick form a vertically connected vacant chamber portion, and a dry battery extends across the candle body and the candlestick in the vacant chamber portion. The switch mechanism is configured so that the switch mechanism can be switched on and off by pressing the flame case, and is provided at an upper part of the upper and lower connected vacant chambers. The lower end has an outer hook-like locking projection, and the locking projection is locked to a stepped portion formed on the inner surface of the candlestick so as to prevent the candle body from coming out of the candlestick. The candlestick has a bottom lid that can be freely opened and closed at the lower end, and in the closed state of the bottom lid, the dry battery can be stored and held in the upper and lower connected vacant chambers, and in the open state of the bottom lid. Battery can be taken in and out And the bottom cover is elastically formed on the other of the pair of opposed holes, and a locking projection piece that can be locked in one of the pair of opposed holes provided at the lower end of the candlestick. It has a lockable bullet locking part. As a result, the dry batteries can be accommodated across the candle body and the candlestick, so that a dry battery of a size larger by one rank can be accommodated with the same external dimensions as before, and lighting and compactness can be achieved for a long time. Further, since the switch mechanism is provided above the upper and lower connected vacant chambers, that is, directly below the flame case, the distance is short and the pressing force is easily transmitted, so that the light emitter can be turned on / off reliably.

実用新案登録第3136358号公報(特許文献4)に開示される「電子ロウソク」は発光体を小型で熱の発生が少なく球切れの無いLEDとして、燭台内底部に小型で薄肉のボタン電池を収納するとともに燭台底部に底蓋を備え、炎形ケースを押圧することで点灯のオン/オフを行うようにした。これにより、特にボタン電池を使用したことで本体の小型化と電池交換やメンテナンスを容易としたものである。  "Electronic candle" disclosed in Utility Model Registration No. 3136358 (Patent Document 4) is a small light emitting body with little heat generation and no broken bulb, and a small and thin button battery is housed in the bottom of the candlestick. In addition, a bottom lid was provided at the bottom of the candlestick, and lighting was turned on / off by pressing the flame case. This facilitates downsizing of the main body, battery replacement, and maintenance by using a button battery in particular.

実開昭63−19369号公報  Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-19369 特開2002−170410号公報  JP 2002-170410 A 特許第4210617号公報  Japanese Patent No. 4210617 実用新案登録第3136358号公報  Utility Model Registration No. 3136358

特許文献1の「神仏用燈明具」は、燈具(ローソク)と基台(燭台)とを別体に形成していることが大きな特徴である。しかしながら、基台(燭台)部分は常時合体させておけば良いが、別体の燈具(ローソク)を収納した場所を失念してしまうことがあり、特に高齢者の使用においては間々あることである。  A major feature of the “light Buddhist luminaire” of Patent Document 1 is that a candle and a base (candlestick) are formed separately. However, the base (candle stand) part can be always united, but the place where the separate fixture (candle) is stored may be forgotten, especially for elderly people. .

特許文献2の「電子ろうそく」は、乾電池とスイッチ機構を燭台内に備え、ろうそく本体の中空部内には、前記スイッチ機構と、発光体とを接続するリード線を、配置してなるため、従来例のようにろうそく本体内に乾電池を配置するものに比べて、小径で短く形成でき、電子ろうそく全体を小型に形成することができる。しかしながら、燭台内に備えた電池は横向きに配置されているので、使用する電池の長さに相応して燭台の電池を収容する部分の径が太くなり、高さに対するバランスが崩れてしまうといった不都合が生じる。特に小型の仏壇に供えた場合は、載置スペースも少ないため他の供物の載置に影響が生じてしまう。例えば、極めて容易に入手可能な単4電池であれば長さは44.5mmであるので、燭台の径もそれに相応して無駄に太くなり、形状バランスが崩れるとともに載置スペースを必要以上に取るといった不都合が生じる。また、この不都合を解消するには、長さが30.2mmの単5電池を用いれば形状バランスも載置スペースも使用範囲内であるが、電池容量が少ないため点灯時間も相応して短くなるといった不都合が生じてしまう。さらに現在は需要が少ないため店頭に無い場合も多く入手しづらい。その他、長さが短いカメラ用のリチウム電池CR123Aや、ボタン型電池を直列に重ねても形状バランス及び載置スペースも不都合はないが、日常使用する電池としては単5電池同様に店頭に無い場合も多く、かつ高価格なので現実的なものではない。また、発光体とスイッチ機構はリード線を用いて接続され、ろうそく本体を押し下げることでスイッチ機構をオン/オフする。リード線はスイッチ機構のオン/オフの上下動に連動するために柔軟性を有し、かつある程度の遊びを持って長さが設定される。しかしながら、日々繰り返されるスイッチ機構のオン/オフ操作の上下動に伴ってリード線も上下動するために、リード線はもとより発光体とリード線を接続するハンダ付部、リード線と基板の接続部に負担がかかり、断線や接続部が外れる可能性が極めて高い。  Since the "electronic candle" of Patent Document 2 includes a dry battery and a switch mechanism in a candlestick, and a lead wire for connecting the switch mechanism and the light emitter is disposed in the hollow portion of the candle body, Compared with the case where a dry battery is arranged in the candle body as in the example, it can be formed with a small diameter and short, and the entire electronic candle can be formed in a small size. However, since the batteries provided in the candlestick are arranged sideways, the diameter of the portion of the candlestick that accommodates the battery becomes thick according to the length of the battery to be used, and the balance with respect to the height is lost. Occurs. In particular, when it is provided on a small Buddhist altar, the placement space for other offerings will be affected due to the small placement space. For example, since the length of a AAA battery that can be obtained very easily is 44.5 mm, the diameter of the candlestick becomes unnecessarily thick, the shape balance is lost, and the mounting space is unnecessarily large. Inconvenience occurs. Moreover, in order to eliminate this inconvenience, when using a 30.2 mm long AAA battery, the shape balance and the mounting space are within the usable range, but since the battery capacity is small, the lighting time is correspondingly shortened. Inconvenience will occur. In addition, it is difficult to obtain a lot even if it is not in stores because of low demand. In addition, there is no inconvenience in shape balance and placement space even if the lithium battery CR123A for cameras with a short length and button-type batteries are stacked in series, but the batteries for daily use are not in stores like AA batteries. It is not realistic because there are many and high prices. The light emitter and the switch mechanism are connected using a lead wire, and the switch mechanism is turned on / off by pushing down the candle body. The lead wire is flexible to interlock with the up / down movement of the switch mechanism, and the length is set with some play. However, since the lead wire also moves up and down as the switch mechanism is repeatedly turned on and off every day, the lead wire and the soldered part that connects the light emitter and the lead wire as well as the lead wire and board connection part The possibility of disconnection and disconnection is extremely high.

特許文献3の「電子ろうそく」は、ろうそく本体と上記燭台にて上下連結状空室部を形成し、該空室部の上記ろうそく本体及び上記燭台にわたって乾電池を収納して、従来と同一の外観寸法にて1ランク大きいサイズの乾電池を収納でき長時間点灯とコンパクト化を可能としたものである。また、1ランク大きいサイズの乾電池とは何かを図面を参照すれば、単3電池(直径14.5mm)、単4電池(直径10.5mm)であることが容易に想定される。これら電池は容易に入手可能な電池として最も適切なものである。前記した単3電池と単4電池を比較してよりコンパクト化を可能とするのは直径が10.5mmである単4電池を用いることが最も望ましい。しかしながら、単4電池の直径10.5mmとろうそく本体の成形肉厚を1mm、リード線1mmとして勘案すれば、ろうそく本体の直径は13.5mmとなる。所謂一般的な小径ローソクは直径6〜8mmであって、直径13.5mmのローソクはその上の段階の太さであるので、前記単4電池を用いたとしても、さほどコンパクトなローソクであるとは言い難い。  The "electronic candle" of Patent Document 3 forms a vertically connected vacant chamber portion with a candle body and the above-mentioned candlestick, and stores a dry battery over the above-mentioned candle body and the above-mentioned candlestick in the vacant space portion, and has the same external appearance as before. It can store dry batteries that are one rank larger in size, enabling long-time lighting and compactness. In addition, referring to the drawings as to what the size of the dry battery is one rank larger, it is easily assumed that the batteries are AA batteries (diameter 14.5 mm) and AAA batteries (diameter 10.5 mm). These batteries are most suitable as readily available batteries. It is most desirable to use an AAA battery having a diameter of 10.5 mm in order to make the AA battery and the AAA battery more compact compared to each other. However, if the diameter of the AAA battery is 10.5 mm, the molding thickness of the candle body is 1 mm, and the lead wire is 1 mm, the diameter of the candle body is 13.5 mm. A so-called general small-sized candle has a diameter of 6 to 8 mm, and a candle having a diameter of 13.5 mm has a thickness of the upper stage. Therefore, even if the AAA battery is used, it is a very compact candle. Is hard to say.

特許文献4の「電子ロウソク」は、ボタン電池を使用したことで本体の小型化と電池交換やメンテナンスを容易としたものである。小型化は確実に実現できるが、ボタン電池は単4電池と比較すると容量が少ないために、長時間の点灯に向かず電池寿命が短いという点が課題である。  The “electronic candle” of Patent Document 4 uses a button battery to facilitate downsizing of the main body and battery replacement and maintenance. Although downsizing can be realized with certainty, the button battery has a smaller capacity than the AAA battery, so that it is not suitable for lighting for a long time and the battery life is short.

そこで本発明は、前記した課題を解消し、容易に入手可能な電池を用いて、小型仏壇に供えるのに好適なコンパクトサイズで、内部配線の疲労や経年劣化による断線がない高耐久で、使い勝手に優れた電子ローソクを提供することを目的とする。  Therefore, the present invention eliminates the above-described problems, uses a battery that is easily available, is a compact size suitable for serving on a small Buddhist altar, and is highly durable and free from disconnection due to fatigue and aging of internal wiring. An object is to provide an excellent electronic candle.

上記の課題は本発明によれば、底面に電池蓋を有するとともに円筒型電池を縦方向に収納する電池収納部と、該電池収納部の上面から上方に延設されるとともに先端に発光体を備えた発光体支持杆と、該電池収納部の外方に、上から下に押し下げ可能に備えたスイッチと発光制御回路とを備えた制御基板とからなる発光ユニットと、
該発光ユニットの発光体を備えた先端から被せて嵌装され、円筒状で下端を開口するとともにフランジ部とストッパー部とを備えたローソク部と、上端に透光性材料からなる炎部とを備え、該ローソク部は、該発光ユニットの電池収納部と、発光体支持杆のそれぞれの太さ(径)に相応して、ローソク部の下部を太径部、上部を細径部として形成するとともに、太径部と細径部の境に段部を形成してなるローソク状カバーと、
該発光ユニットと電池収納部と制御基板、及び該ローソク状カバーの段部が上端よりも突出するようにカバーする筒状で上端と下端を貫通開口するとともに、該ローソク状カバーの太径部が挿通可能な狭窄部を上下方向中程に備えたアウターカバー
とからなり、
該発光ユニットと該ローソク状カバーとは、該発光ユニットの電池収納部周囲と、該ローソク状カバーのフランジ部内側の内周面の段部との間にコイル状のスプリングを嵌装することで、弾性的に上下スライド可能に遊嵌するととともに、該該発光ユニットの制御基板に上から下に押し下げ可能に備えられたスイッチを、該ローソク状カバーの下端に備えられたフランジ部の底面で押し下げ可能とし、
該ローソク状カバーと該アウターカバーとは、該アウターカバーの中程に備えられた狭窄部と該ローソク状カバーの太径部とは略同一径であって、かつ該ローソク状カバーの太径部と狭窄部とが上下スライド可能な隙間を持って遊嵌されるとともに、該ローソク状カバーのストッパー部が、該アウターカバーの狭窄部の下端に当接して、ローソク状カバーの上方への抜けを防止したことで解決される。
According to the present invention, there is provided a battery storage portion having a battery lid on the bottom surface and storing a cylindrical battery in the vertical direction, a light emitting body extending from the top surface of the battery storage portion and having a light emitter at the tip. A light-emitting unit comprising: a light-emitting body support rod provided; a control board provided with a switch and a light-emission control circuit provided on the outside of the battery housing portion so as to be able to be pushed down from above ;
The light emitting unit is fitted and fitted from the tip of the light emitting unit, and has a cylindrical shape with a lower end opened and a flange portion and a stopper portion, and a flame portion made of a translucent material at the upper end. The candle portion is formed with a lower portion of the candle portion as a large diameter portion and an upper portion as a small diameter portion corresponding to the thickness (diameter) of the battery housing portion of the light emitting unit and the light emitter support rod. A candle-shaped cover formed with a step at the boundary between the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion,
The light emitting unit, the battery storage unit, the control board, and a cylindrical shape that covers the stepped portion of the candle-shaped cover so as to protrude from the upper end, the upper end and the lower end are opened through , and the large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover is Outer cover with a stenosis that can be inserted in the middle in the vertical direction
And consist of
The light emitting unit and the candle-shaped cover are formed by fitting a coiled spring between the periphery of the battery housing of the light-emitting unit and the step on the inner peripheral surface inside the flange of the candle-shaped cover. The switch provided on the control board of the light emitting unit so as to be elastically slidable and slidable is pushed down on the bottom surface of the flange portion provided at the lower end of the candle cover. Made possible
The candle-shaped cover and the outer cover have a narrowed portion provided in the middle of the outer cover and a large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover having substantially the same diameter, and a large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover. And the narrowed portion are loosely fitted with a gap that can slide up and down, and the stopper portion of the candle-shaped cover comes into contact with the lower end of the narrowed portion of the outer cover to prevent the candle-shaped cover from being pulled upward. It is solved by preventing it .

本発明によれば、底面に電池蓋を有するとともに円筒型電池を縦方向に収納する電池収納部と、該電池収納部の上面から上方に延設されるとともに先端に発光体を備えた発光体支持杆と、該電池収納部の外方に、上から下に押し下げ可能に備えたスイッチと発光制御回路とを備えた制御基板とからなる発光ユニットと、
該発光ユニットの発光体を備えた先端から被せて嵌装され、円筒状で下端を開口するとともにフランジ部とストッパー部とを備えたローソク部と、上端に透光性材料からなる炎部とを備え、該ローソク部は、該発光ユニットの電池収納部と、発光体支持杆のそれぞれの太さ(径)に相応して、ローソク部の下部を太径部、上部を細径部として形成するとともに、太径部と細径部の境に段部を形成してなるローソク状カバーと、
該発光ユニットと電池収納部と制御基板、及び該ローソク状カバーの段部が上端よりも突出するようにカバーする筒状で上端と下端を貫通開口するとともに、該ローソク状カバーの太径部が挿通可能な狭窄部を上下方向中程に備えたアウターカバー
とからなり、
該発光ユニットと該ローソク状カバーとは、該発光ユニットの電池収納部周囲と、該ローソク状カバーのフランジ部内側の内周面の段部との間にコイル状のスプリングを嵌装することで、弾性的に上下スライド可能に遊嵌するととともに、該該発光ユニットの制御基板に上から下に押し下げ可能に備えられたスイッチを、該ローソク状カバーの下端に備えられたフランジ部の底面で押し下げ可能とし、
該ローソク状カバーと該アウターカバーとは、該アウターカバーの中程に備えられた狭窄部と該ローソク状カバーの太径部とは略同一径であって、かつ該ローソク状カバーの太径部と狭窄部とが上下スライド可能な隙間を持って遊嵌されるとともに、該ローソク状カバーのストッパー部が、該アウターカバーの狭窄部の下端に当接して、ローソク状カバーの上方への抜けを防止して電子ローソクとして構成したので、容易に入手可能な電池を用いて、小型仏壇に供えるのに好適なコンパクトサイズで、内部配線の疲労や経年劣化による断線がない高耐久で、使い勝手に優れた電子ローソクを提供することを可能とした。
According to the present invention, a battery housing portion having a battery lid on the bottom surface and housing a cylindrical battery in the vertical direction, and a light emitting body that extends upward from the top surface of the battery housing portion and has a light emitting body at the tip. A light emitting unit comprising a support rod, and a control board provided with a switch and a light emission control circuit provided on the outside of the battery housing portion so as to be able to be pushed down from above ;
The light emitting unit is fitted and fitted from the tip of the light emitting unit, and has a cylindrical shape with a lower end opened and a flange portion and a stopper portion, and a flame portion made of a translucent material at the upper end. The candle portion is formed with a lower portion of the candle portion as a large diameter portion and an upper portion as a small diameter portion corresponding to the thickness (diameter) of the battery housing portion of the light emitting unit and the light emitter support rod. A candle-shaped cover formed with a step at the boundary between the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion,
The light emitting unit, the battery storage unit, the control board, and a cylindrical shape that covers the stepped portion of the candle-shaped cover so as to protrude from the upper end, the upper end and the lower end are opened through , and the large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover is Outer cover with a stenosis that can be inserted in the middle in the vertical direction
And consist of
The light emitting unit and the candle-shaped cover are formed by fitting a coiled spring between the periphery of the battery housing of the light-emitting unit and the step on the inner peripheral surface inside the flange of the candle-shaped cover. The switch provided on the control board of the light emitting unit so as to be elastically slidable and slidable is pushed down on the bottom surface of the flange portion provided at the lower end of the candle cover. Made possible
The candle-shaped cover and the outer cover have a narrowed portion provided in the middle of the outer cover and a large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover having substantially the same diameter, and a large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover. And the narrowed portion are loosely fitted with a gap that can slide up and down, and the stopper portion of the candle-shaped cover comes into contact with the lower end of the narrowed portion of the outer cover to prevent the candle-shaped cover from being pulled upward. Since it is configured as an electronic candle, it is a compact size suitable for serving on a small Buddhist altar using an easily available battery, high durability without disconnection due to fatigue and aging of internal wiring, and excellent usability It was possible to provide an electronic candle.

本発明の電子ローソクの外観図である。It is an external view of the electronic candle of this invention. 図1におけるA−A線断面図である。It is the sectional view on the AA line in FIG. 発光ユニットの左側面図である。It is a left view of a light emission unit. ローソク状カバーの左側面図である。It is a left view of a candle-shaped cover. 発光ユニットにローソク状カバーを嵌装した状態を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the state which fitted the candle-shaped cover in the light emission unit. 図1のB−B線断面図である。It is the BB sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 組立状態を示す図である。It is a figure which shows an assembly state. 発光ユニットの回路のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of the circuit of a light emission unit. 第3の実施例のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of a 3rd example. 第4の実施例のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of a 4th example. 第4の実施例のブロック図である。It is a block diagram of a 4th example.

発明を実施させるための形態BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

本発明の電子ローソクの第1の実施例について、図面を参照して詳細に説明する。
図1は、本発明の第1の実施例の電子ローソクの外観図であり、(A)は正面図、(B)は底面図である。図2は、図1におけるA−A線断面図である。図1及び図2に示されるように、電子ローソク本体(1)は、発光ユニット(2)とローソク状カバー(3)とアウターカバー(4)とから構成される。
A first embodiment of the electronic candle of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1A and 1B are external views of an electronic candle according to a first embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 1A is a front view and FIG. 1B is a bottom view. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic candle main body (1) includes a light emitting unit (2), a candle-like cover (3), and an outer cover (4).

図3は、発光ユニット(2)の左側面図であり、ABS樹脂などの樹脂素材から形成され、底面に着脱可能に電池蓋(2e)を備えるとともに、円筒型電池(5)を縦方向に収納する電池収納部(2a)と、該電池収納部(2)の上面から上方に延設され、かつ該電池収納部(2)の径よりも細く先端に発光体(2c)を備えた発光体支持杆(2b)とから構成され、該電池収納部(2a)の外方には、スイッチ(2d−1)と、発光制御回路(2d−2)を有する制御基板(2d)を備える。また、前記、円筒型電池(5)、電池収納部(2a)、電池蓋(2e)、発光体(2c)、制御基板(2d)間は、図3に示されるように、発光体(2c)の電極であるリードフレーム(2c−1)及び導電板(2g)を用いて電気的接続を行うので、ビニール被覆されたリード線と比較して、断線が生じず長期にわたって安定した電気的接続が行われ耐久性を維持することが可能である。  FIG. 3 is a left side view of the light emitting unit (2). The light emitting unit (2) is formed of a resin material such as ABS resin, and has a battery cover (2e) detachably attached to the bottom surface, and the cylindrical battery (5) in the vertical direction. A battery housing part (2a) to be housed, and a light emitting device that extends upward from the upper surface of the battery housing part (2) and has a light emitter (2c) at the tip that is narrower than the diameter of the battery housing part (2) A body support rod (2b) is provided, and a control board (2d) having a switch (2d-1) and a light emission control circuit (2d-2) is provided outside the battery housing part (2a). In addition, the space between the cylindrical battery (5), the battery housing (2a), the battery lid (2e), the light emitter (2c), and the control board (2d) is as shown in FIG. The lead frame (2c-1) and the conductive plate (2g), which are the electrodes of), are used for electrical connection, so there is no disconnection compared to the vinyl-coated lead wire, and the electrical connection is stable over a long period of time. It is possible to maintain durability.

発光体(2c)は、長時間の点灯が可能な、低消費電流の砲弾型LEDで、実際のローソクの炎の近似色である黄色または橙色を用いる。円筒型電池(5)は、最も容易に入手可能であって発光体(2c)を長時間点灯するために、充分な容量を有するとともに、電子ローソク本体(1)のコンパクト化に適した、単4電池を1本用いる。また、円筒型電池(5)は縦方向に、電池収納部(2a)に収納されるので、横にして収納した場合のように、不必要に、発光ユニット(2)周囲の径を大きくすることなく、電子ローソク本体(1)のコンパクト化に寄与するものである。制御基板(2d)は、上部にスイッチ(2d−1)と、発光制御回路(2d−2)を備える。スイッチ(2d−1)は、オン/オフのためのプッシュボタンを、上から下に押し下げ可能に制御基板(2d)の上部に備え、発光制御回路(2d−2)は、電源である円筒型電池(5)の電圧を制御して発光体(2c)を、長時間安定して点灯させるために、最も効率の良い電圧を供給するように制御する。図8は、発光ユニット(2)の回路のブロック図である。円筒状電池(5)の電源電圧は、制御基板(2d)のスイッチ(2d−1)がオンになったとき発光制御回路(2d−2)入力され、一定の安定した効率の良い電圧に制御し、発光体(2)を駆動する。  The illuminant (2c) is a low current consumption bullet-type LED that can be lit for a long time, and uses yellow or orange, which is an approximate color of an actual candle flame. The cylindrical battery (5) is the most easily available and has a sufficient capacity to light the light emitter (2c) for a long time, and is suitable for downsizing the electronic candle body (1). One 4 battery is used. In addition, since the cylindrical battery (5) is stored in the battery storage section (2a) in the vertical direction, the diameter around the light emitting unit (2) is unnecessarily increased as in the case of storing the battery horizontally. It contributes to making the electronic candle main body (1) compact. The control board (2d) includes a switch (2d-1) and a light emission control circuit (2d-2) in the upper part. The switch (2d-1) is provided with a push button for turning on / off on the upper part of the control board (2d) so that it can be pushed down from above, and the light emission control circuit (2d-2) is a cylindrical type that is a power source. In order to control the voltage of the battery (5) to light the light emitter (2c) stably for a long time, control is performed so as to supply the most efficient voltage. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a circuit of the light emitting unit (2). The power supply voltage of the cylindrical battery (5) is input to the light emission control circuit (2d-2) when the switch (2d-1) of the control board (2d) is turned on, and is controlled to a constant, stable and efficient voltage. Then, the light emitter (2) is driven.

図4の(A)は、ローソク状カバー(3)の左側面図、(B)は底面図である。発光ユニット(2)と同様に、ABS樹脂などの樹脂素材から白色で形成され、円筒状で下端を開口したローソク部(3b)と、上端に透光性材料からなる炎部(3a)を備えて構成される。また、円筒状の該ローソク部(3b)の長手方向の中間には段部(3b−3)を有する。このように構成された該ローソク状カバー(3)は、発光ユニット(2)に発光体(2c)を備えた先端に下端の開口部から被せて嵌装する。図2の断面図に示されるようにローソク状カバー(3)を発光ユニット(2)に嵌装したときに、発光ユニット(2)の電池収納部(2a)と、発光体支持杆(2b)の、それぞれの太さ(径)に相応して、ローソク部(3b)の下部を太径部(3b−1)、上部を細径部(3b−2)として形成するとともに、その境に段部(3b−3)を形成して備えるとともに、下端にはフランジ部(3b−5)、その上方にはストッパー部(3b−4)を備えて構成した。これにより、ローソク部(3b)上部の細径部(3b−2)を小径ローソクの一般的な太さである直径6〜8mmとすることが容易に可能となる。また、ローソク状カバー(3)は、後述するように、スイッチ(2d−1)をオン/オフするための操作部となる。その際に太径部(3b−1)と細径部(3b−2)の境に段形成された段部(3b−3)は指掛かりとして活用することが可能となり、電子ローソク本体(1)に負担のない確実なスイッチ操作を行うことが可能となる。さらに、炎部(3a)は、内部に発光体(2c)が嵌装されるように中空となっており、透光性材料であることと相まって発光体(2c)が点灯したときに、全体に光がまわって炎の如く発光する。さらに、炎部(3a)は電子ローソク本体(1)の先端部であることから人体への安全性を考慮して、可撓性のある柔軟なエラストマーなどの素材で形成することが望ましい。  4A is a left side view of the candle-shaped cover 3 and FIG. 4B is a bottom view. As with the light emitting unit (2), a candle portion (3b) formed in white from a resin material such as ABS resin and having a cylindrical shape with an opening at the lower end, and a flame portion (3a) made of a translucent material at the upper end are provided. Configured. Moreover, it has a step part (3b-3) in the middle of the longitudinal direction of this cylindrical candle part (3b). The candle-shaped cover (3) configured as described above is fitted on the light-emitting unit (2) with the light-emitting body (2c) provided at the front end from the lower end opening. When the candle cover (3) is fitted to the light emitting unit (2) as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2, the battery housing (2a) of the light emitting unit (2) and the light emitter support rod (2b) According to each thickness (diameter), the lower part of the candle part (3b) is formed as a large diameter part (3b-1), and the upper part is formed as a small diameter part (3b-2), and a step is formed at the boundary. A part (3b-3) was formed and provided, and a flange part (3b-5) was provided at the lower end, and a stopper part (3b-4) was provided above it. Thereby, it becomes possible easily to make the narrow diameter part (3b-2) of the upper part of a candle part (3b) into the diameter of 6-8 mm which is the general thickness of a small diameter candle. The candle-like cover (3) serves as an operation unit for turning on / off the switch (2d-1), as will be described later. At that time, the step portion (3b-3) formed at the boundary between the large diameter portion (3b-1) and the small diameter portion (3b-2) can be used as a finger hook, and the electronic candle main body (1 ), It is possible to perform a reliable switch operation without burden. Further, the flame part (3a) is hollow so that the light emitter (2c) is fitted therein, and when the light emitter (2c) is turned on in combination with the light-transmitting material, The light turns around and emits light like a flame. Furthermore, since the flame part (3a) is the tip part of the electronic candle main body (1), it is desirable that the flame part (3a) is made of a material such as a flexible elastomer in consideration of safety to the human body.

図5は、前記した発光ユニット(2)にローソク状カバー(3)を嵌装した状態を示す図である。発光ユニット(2)と、ローソク状カバー(3)とは、発光ユニット(2)に備えられたスプリング(2h)を介して弾性的に嵌装される。ローソク状カバー(3)の下端に備えたフランジ部(3b−5)は、制御基板(2d)に備えられたスイッチ(2d−1)に当接し、ローソク状カバー(3)の押し下げ操作にともなって、スイッチ(2d−1)を押し下げオンとなり発光体(2c)が点灯する。さらに再び押し下げることでオフとなり発光体(2c)が消灯するように構成する。  FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which a candle-like cover (3) is fitted to the light emitting unit (2). The light emitting unit (2) and the candle-like cover (3) are elastically fitted via a spring (2h) provided in the light emitting unit (2). The flange portion (3b-5) provided at the lower end of the candle-shaped cover (3) is in contact with the switch (2d-1) provided on the control board (2d), and the candle-shaped cover (3) is pushed down. Then, the switch (2d-1) is depressed and turned on, and the light emitter (2c) is lit. Further, the light emitter (2c) is turned off by being pushed down again to turn off.

図6は、図1のB−B線断面図であって、アウターカバー(4)の部分だけを断面で示した。アウターカバー(4)は、ABS樹脂などの樹脂素材から形成され、該発光ユニット(2)の電池収納部(2a)と制御基板(2d)、及び該ローソク状カバー(3)の下方の周囲をカバーするために、筒状で上端と下端を貫通、かつ開口して構成し仏壇の灯明として燭台を意識した外観意匠とした。  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 1 and shows only the outer cover (4) in cross section. The outer cover (4) is formed of a resin material such as ABS resin, and surrounds the battery housing (2a) and the control board (2d) of the light emitting unit (2) and the lower periphery of the candle-shaped cover (3). In order to cover it, it was formed in a cylindrical shape that penetrated and opened at the upper and lower ends, and the appearance design was conscious of the candlestick as a light of the Buddhist altar.

図7は、図5の前記した発光ユニット(2)にローソク状カバー(3)を嵌装した状態に、図6に示したアウターカバー(4)を嵌装して、電子ローソク本体(1)として組み立てた状態を示す図である。アウターカバー(4)を、ローソク状カバー(3)の上端から被せるようにして嵌装する。アウターカバー(4)の中程には狭窄部(4a)が備えられ、ローソク状カバー(3)の太径部(3b−1)が上下スライド可能に遊嵌され、狭窄部(4a)と太径部(3b−1)の長手方向の重なりで、ローソク状カバー(3)の押し下げ操作による左右のガタつきを防止し、確実なスイッチ操作を行うことが可能となる。また、ローソク状カバー(3)は、スプリング(2h)によって常に上方に弾性的に付勢されているが、ストッパー部(3b−4)が、アウターケース(4)の狭窄部(4a)の段に当接して、ローソク状カバー(3)の上方への抜けを防止する。さらに、発光ユニット(2)にはボス(2f)を立設するとともに、アウターカバー(4)にも、該ボス(2f)と相対する位置にボス(4b)を垂設し、図示しないがネジで発光ユニット(2)の底面からボス(2f)を通じてボス(4b)に固定し、電子ローソク本体(1)として組み立てられる。なお、ローソク状カバー(3)のフランジ部とストッパー図(3b−4)には、ボス(4b)を逃げるための切り欠き部(3b−6)を備えた。  FIG. 7 shows an electronic candle main body (1) in which the outer cover (4) shown in FIG. 6 is fitted to the light emitting unit (2) shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the state assembled as. The outer cover (4) is fitted so as to cover the upper end of the candle-shaped cover (3). A narrowed portion (4a) is provided in the middle of the outer cover (4), and the large-diameter portion (3b-1) of the candle-shaped cover (3) is loosely fitted so as to be slidable up and down. The overlap in the longitudinal direction of the diameter portion (3b-1) prevents rattling from the left and right due to the pressing operation of the candle-shaped cover (3), and enables reliable switch operation. The candle-like cover (3) is always elastically biased upward by the spring (2h), but the stopper (3b-4) has a stepped portion (4a) of the outer case (4). The candle cover (3) is prevented from coming off upward. Further, a boss (2f) is erected on the light emitting unit (2), and a boss (4b) is also suspended on the outer cover (4) at a position facing the boss (2f). Then, the light emitting unit (2) is fixed to the boss (4b) through the boss (2f) from the bottom surface and assembled as an electronic candle main body (1). In addition, the flange part and stopper figure (3b-4) of the candle-shaped cover (3) were equipped with the notch part (3b-6) for escaping a boss | hub (4b).

組み立てられた電子ローソク本体(1)は、図1に示されるように、アウターカバー(4)で、ローソク状カバー(3)の、太径部(3b−1)の大部分を覆い隠してなるため、細径部(3b−2)がローソク部として主に視認されることになり、電子ローソク本体(1)が実際にコンパクトであることと合わせて、コンパクト感をさらに強調する効果を奏する。かつローソク状カバー(3)の段部(3b−3)は、アウターカバー(4)の上端部から少し上方に位置しているため、コンパクト感を阻害することなく、スイッチ操作の際の指掛かりとしての使い勝手の向上を実現した。また、アウターカバー(4)の外観意匠は、成型色を黒系色にしたり、表面に金属調化粧を施したりすることによって小型仏壇に供える電子ローソクとして高級感、格調感、厳粛感を容易に呈することが可能である。さらに、アウターカバー(4)の外観意匠は、発光ユニット(2)と、ローソク状カバー(3)の周囲をコンパクトに覆う外観意匠であれば、特に本発明の図面に示した外観意匠や、従来の燭台の外観意匠を意識することなく、モダンな外観意匠とすることで小型仏壇用に供える灯明としての領域を超えた、新たな外観意匠の方向性を見いだすことも可能である。  As shown in FIG. 1, the assembled electronic candle main body (1) is an outer cover (4) that covers most of the large-diameter portion (3 b-1) of the candle-shaped cover (3). Therefore, the narrow diameter portion (3b-2) is mainly visually recognized as a candle portion, and in addition to the fact that the electronic candle main body (1) is actually compact, there is an effect of further enhancing the compactness. And since the step part (3b-3) of the candle-like cover (3) is located slightly above the upper end part of the outer cover (4), it does not impair the compact feeling, and it is a finger hook when operating the switch. As a result, improved usability. In addition, the exterior design of the outer cover (4) is easy to create a sense of luxury, dignity and solemnity as an electronic candle for a small Buddhist altar by making the molding color black or applying a metallic finish on the surface. It is possible to present. Furthermore, if the outer appearance design of the outer cover (4) is an outer appearance design that covers the periphery of the light emitting unit (2) and the candle-like cover (3) in a compact manner, the outer appearance design shown in the drawings of the present invention, Without being conscious of the exterior design of the candlestick, it is also possible to find a new direction of the exterior design that goes beyond the territory as a lamp for small Buddhist altars by making it a modern exterior design.

前記のように構成された電子ローソク本体(1)は、小型仏壇の適宜スペースに供えられ、ローソク状カバー(3)の段部(3b−3)を指掛かりとして持って下方向に押し下げることにより、制御基板(2d)に備えられたスイッチ(2d−1)がオンとなり、発光体(2c)が点灯する。  The electronic candle main body (1) configured as described above is provided in an appropriate space of a small Buddhist altar, and is pushed downward by holding the step (3b-3) of the candle-shaped cover (3) as a finger hook. The switch (2d-1) provided on the control board (2d) is turned on, and the light emitter (2c) is turned on.

以上から、第1の実施例では、容易に入手可能なコンパクトでスリムな単4電池を用いて、小型仏壇に供えるのに好適なコンパクトサイズで長時間の点灯が可能、かつ内部配線の疲労や経年劣化による断線がなく高耐久で、使い勝手に優れた電子ローソクを提供することを可能としたのである。  From the above, in the first embodiment, a compact and slim AAA battery that can be easily obtained can be used for a long time with a compact size suitable for serving on a small Buddhist altar. This made it possible to provide an electronic candle that is highly durable and free from disconnection due to aging.

なお、アウターカバー(4)は、ABS樹脂などの樹脂素材から形成されているが、金属で形成しても良く、その場合は、樹脂で形成したときと比較して、電子ローソク本体(1)の低重心化を実現し、スペースの少ない小型仏壇の中で線香や供物などを供えるときに不用意に触れても転倒しづらく、より安定して、仏壇に載置することができるとともに、金属のもつその重厚感、高級感のある外観をも呈することを可能とした。また、金属の具体的な種類は問わないが、例えば、金、銀、白金などの貴金属を用いれば、その素材を生かして鏡面仕上げや、サンドブラスト仕上げをすることで、仏壇用灯明としての本物の高級感、重厚感、厳粛感を呈することができ、鉄、アルミニウム、亜鉛などの卑金属を用いて、鋳物としたりメッキ、塗装などの後加工仕上げを施したりすることで、多種多様な高級感、重厚感、厳粛感を容易に醸し出すことが可能である。さらに、アウターカバー(4)の外観意匠は発光ユニット(2)とローソク状カバー(3)の周囲をコンパクトに覆う外観意匠であれば、特に本発明の図面に示した外観意匠や、従来の燭台の外観意匠を意識することなく、モダンな外観意匠とすることで小型仏壇用に供える灯明としての領域を超えた、新たな外観意匠の方向性を見いだすことも可能である。  The outer cover (4) is formed of a resin material such as ABS resin, but may be formed of metal. In that case, the electronic candle main body (1) is compared with the case of being formed of resin. The center of gravity is low, and it is hard to fall down even when touching carelessly when offering incense sticks and offerings in a small Buddhist altar with little space, and it can be placed on the Buddhist altar more stably. It is possible to have a profound and luxurious appearance. In addition, there is no limitation on the specific type of metal. For example, if a precious metal such as gold, silver, or platinum is used, the material can be used for mirror finishing or sand blasting to create a genuine lamp for Buddhist altars. It can give a sense of luxury, profoundness, and solemnity. By using a base metal such as iron, aluminum, or zinc, it can be cast, plated, painted, or post-finished to create a wide variety of luxury feelings. It is possible to easily create a profound feeling and solemnity. Further, if the outer design of the outer cover (4) is an outer design that covers the periphery of the light emitting unit (2) and the candle-shaped cover (3) in a compact manner, the outer design shown in the drawings of the present invention, and the conventional candlestick, in particular, It is possible to find a new direction of appearance design that goes beyond the area as a lamp for small Buddhist altars by making it a modern appearance design without being conscious of the appearance design.

また、発光体(2c)の点灯制御をする制御基板(2d)にタイマー回路(2d−3)を追加して備えても良い。図9は、制御基板(2d)にタイマー回路(2d−3)を加えた動作のブロック図である。なお、タイマー回路(2d−3)は公知の回路を用いた。これにより、制御基板(2d)に備えられたスイッチ(2d−1)をオンにして点灯後、一定時間で消灯することができるので、消し忘れによる無駄な電池の消耗の防止と、スイッチをオフにする手間を無くすことを可能とした。なお、消灯するまでの時間は、タイマー回路で予め設定しても、別途後から調整できるように制御基板(2d)上に設定スイッチ(図示せず)してもよく、例えば一般的な線香の燃焼時間に合わせて40分としても、灯明と線香を供えてから10分で消灯するようにしてもよい。  Further, a timer circuit (2d-3) may be added to the control board (2d) that controls the lighting of the light emitter (2c). FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an operation in which a timer circuit (2d-3) is added to the control board (2d). A known circuit was used as the timer circuit (2d-3). As a result, since the switch (2d-1) provided on the control board (2d) is turned on and turned on, it can be turned off after a certain period of time, thus preventing unnecessary battery consumption due to forgetting to turn off and turning off the switch. It was possible to eliminate the trouble of making. The time until the light is turned off may be set in advance by a timer circuit or may be set on a control board (2d) so that it can be adjusted later. Even if it is 40 minutes according to the burning time, it may be turned off in 10 minutes after the lighting and incense.

さらに、発光体(2c)の点灯制御をする制御基板(2d)に、発光揺らぎ回路(2d−4)を追加して備えても良い。図10は、制御基板(2d)に発光揺らぎ回路(2d−4)を加えた動作のブロック図である。なお、発光揺らぎ回路(2d−4)はランダム周期を発生させる公知の回路を用いた。これにより、制御基板(2d)に備えられたスイッチ(2d−1)をオンにして点灯後、ランダム周期により発光体(2c)への供給電圧を変化させることで、あたかも炎が揺らいでいるが如く点灯させることが可能となり、小型仏壇に供えた際の厳粛感をより醸し出すことを可能とした。図11は、該制御基板(2d)に発光揺らぎ回路(2d−4)と、さらにタイマー回路(2d−3)を追加して備えたブロック図である。これにより、あたかも炎が揺らいでいるが如く点灯させると同時に、消し忘れによる無駄な電池消耗の防止と、スイッチをオフにする手間を無くすことを可能とした電子ローソク本体(1)を提供することができる。  Further, a light emission fluctuation circuit (2d-4) may be additionally provided in the control board (2d) that controls the lighting of the light emitter (2c). FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an operation in which the light emission fluctuation circuit (2d-4) is added to the control board (2d). As the light emission fluctuation circuit (2d-4), a known circuit for generating a random period was used. As a result, after the switch (2d-1) provided on the control board (2d) is turned on and turned on, the supply voltage to the light emitter (2c) is changed in a random cycle, as if the flame is shaking. It can be lit like this, making it possible to bring out a solemn feeling when offered to a small Buddhist altar. FIG. 11 is a block diagram in which a light emission fluctuation circuit (2d-4) and a timer circuit (2d-3) are added to the control board (2d). Thus, it is possible to provide an electronic candle main body (1) that can be turned on as if the flame is shaking and at the same time prevent unnecessary battery consumption due to forgetting to turn it off and eliminate the trouble of turning off the switch. Can do.

1 電子ローソク本体
2 発光ユニット
2a 電池収納部
2b 発光体支持杆
2c 発光体
2c−1 リードフレーム
2d 制御基板
2d−1 スイッチ
2d−2 発光制御回路
2d−3 タイマー回路
2d−4 発光揺らぎ回路
2e 電池蓋
2f ボス
2g 導電板
2h スプリング
3 ローソク状カバー
3a 炎部
3b ローソク部
3b−1 太径部
3b−2 細径部
3b−3 段部
3b−4 ストッパー部
3b−5 フランジ部
3b−6 切り欠き部
4 アウターカバー
4a 狭窄部
4b ボス
5 円筒状電池
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic candle main body 2 Light emission unit 2a Battery storage part 2b Light emitter support rod 2c Light emitter 2c-1 Lead frame 2d Control board 2d-1 Switch 2d-2 Light emission control circuit 2d-3 Timer circuit 2d-4 Light emission fluctuation circuit 2e Battery Lid 2f Boss 2g Conductive plate 2h Spring 3 Candle-shaped cover 3a Flame part 3b Candle part 3b-1 Large diameter part 3b-2 Small diameter part 3b-3 Step part 3b-4 Stopper part 3b-5 Flange part 3b-6 Notch Part 4 outer cover 4a constricted part 4b boss 5 cylindrical battery

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底面に電池蓋を有するとともに円筒型電池を縦方向に収納する電池収納部と、該電池収納部の上面から上方に延設されるとともに先端に発光体を備えた発光体支持杆と、該電池収納部の外方に、上から下に押し下げ可能に備えたスイッチと発光制御回路とを備えた制御基板とからなる発光ユニットと、
該発光ユニットの発光体を備えた先端から被せて嵌装され、円筒状で下端を開口するとともにフランジ部とストッパー部とを備えたローソク部と、上端に透光性材料からなる炎部とを備え、該ローソク部は、該発光ユニットの電池収納部と、発光体支持杆のそれぞれの太さ(径)に相応して、ローソク部の下部を太径部、上部を細径部として形成するとともに、太径部と細径部の境に段部を形成してなるローソク状カバーと、
該発光ユニットと電池収納部と制御基板、及び該ローソク状カバーの段部が上端よりも突出するようにカバーする筒状で上端と下端を貫通開口するとともに、該ローソク状カバーの太径部が挿通可能な狭窄部を上下方向中程に備えたアウターカバー
とからなり、
該発光ユニットと該ローソク状カバーとは、該発光ユニットの電池収納部周囲と、該ローソク状カバーのフランジ部内側の内周面の段部との間にコイル状のスプリングを嵌装することで、弾性的に上下スライド可能に遊嵌するととともに、該該発光ユニットの制御基板に上から下に押し下げ可能に備えられたスイッチを、該ローソク状カバーの下端に備えられたフランジ部の底面で押し下げ可能とし、
該ローソク状カバーと該アウターカバーとは、該アウターカバーの中程に備えられた狭窄部と該ローソク状カバーの太径部とは略同一径であって、かつ該ローソク状カバーの太径部と狭窄部とが上下スライド可能な隙間を持って遊嵌されるとともに、該ローソク状カバーのストッパー部が、該アウターカバーの狭窄部の下端に当接して、ローソク状カバーの上方への抜けを防止したことを特徴とする電子ローソク。
A battery housing portion having a battery lid on the bottom and storing a cylindrical battery in the vertical direction; a light emitter support rod extending upward from the top surface of the battery housing portion and having a light emitter at the tip; and the battery A light emitting unit comprising a control board provided with a switch and a light emission control circuit that can be pushed down from the top to the outside of the storage unit,
The light emitting unit is fitted and fitted from the tip of the light emitting unit, and has a cylindrical shape with a lower end opened and a flange portion and a stopper portion, and a flame portion made of a translucent material at the upper end. The candle portion is formed with a lower portion of the candle portion as a large diameter portion and an upper portion as a small diameter portion corresponding to the thickness (diameter) of the battery housing portion of the light emitting unit and the light emitter support rod. A candle-shaped cover formed with a step at the boundary between the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion,
The light emitting unit, the battery storage unit, the control board, and a cylindrical shape that covers the stepped portion of the candle-shaped cover so as to protrude from the upper end, the upper end and the lower end are opened through , and the large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover is Outer cover with a stenosis that can be inserted in the middle in the vertical direction
And consist of
The light emitting unit and the candle-shaped cover are formed by fitting a coiled spring between the periphery of the battery housing of the light-emitting unit and the step on the inner peripheral surface inside the flange of the candle-shaped cover. The switch provided on the control board of the light emitting unit so as to be elastically slidable and slidable is pushed down on the bottom surface of the flange portion provided at the lower end of the candle cover. Made possible
The candle-shaped cover and the outer cover have a narrowed portion provided in the middle of the outer cover and a large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover having substantially the same diameter, and a large-diameter portion of the candle-shaped cover. And the narrowed portion are loosely fitted with a gap that can slide up and down, and the stopper portion of the candle-shaped cover comes into contact with the lower end of the narrowed portion of the outer cover to prevent the candle-shaped cover from being pulled upward. An electronic candle characterized by prevention.
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