JP5779429B2 - Light emitter - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a light emitter that emits light emitted from a light emitting device, and more particularly, to a light emitter provided with a connector portion that can be connected to an external connector.

  Conventionally, in various event venues and concert venues, an effect of enhancing the atmosphere of the venue by emitting a portable light emitter such as a penlight has been performed. The penlight of Patent Document 1 is capable of electrically connecting a pen-shaped main body, a light emitter provided at the front end of the main body, and an external connector provided at the rear end of the main body to an energizing circuit. It has a connector part and a power supply battery mounted inside the main body part. In a state where a cylindrical cap as an external connector is fitted to the connector portion of the penlight, the energization circuit is opened and closed by turning the cap, and the light emitter is turned on and blinks.

  The multi-color penlight of Patent Document 2 is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material in a cylindrical shape, and has a light emitting part having a plurality of light emitting diodes therein, and a grip part that supports a base end part of the light emitting part and has a brightness adjusting part And various color lights are emitted from the light emitting unit by manually operating the brightness adjusting unit.

  The penlight of Patent Document 3 is provided at a light emitting part having a plurality of light emitting diodes, a main body part that supports the light emitting part, a controller part and a battery provided inside the main body part, and a rear end part of the main body part. And a power switch. The controller unit includes a receiving circuit that receives a synchronization signal including light emission pattern data from an external centralized control device by infrared light communication, and a control unit that controls the receiving circuit and the light emitting diode. The external central control device transmits a synchronization signal to the plurality of penlights by infrared light communication, so that the plurality of penlights are lit with the same light emission pattern.

JP 2005-274319 A JP 2009-176697 A JP 2005-63265 A

  In the penlight of Patent Document 1, no switch is provided in the main body of the penlight, and the cap as an external connector connected to the connector portion of the penlight functions as a switch. Each time, for example, it is necessary to turn the cap with the left hand while holding the penlight with the right hand, which is troublesome.

  In the penlights of Patent Documents 2 and 3, when holding a plurality of penlights with one hand at a concert venue or the like, one penlight is sandwiched between fingers to have four penlights with one hand. be able to. However, it is very unstable to have a plurality of penlights in such a state, and it is difficult to hold for a long time and to swing. In addition, it is very troublesome because it is necessary to perform on / off switching operations of the power switches of a plurality of penlights for each penlight.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a light emitter that can be easily switched on / off when the light emitter is used alone or when a plurality of light emitters are used.

The present invention has the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals show an example of the correspondence with the components shown in the drawings for the purpose of promoting the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
A first invention (light emitting device) includes a light emitting portion (3) that emits light emitted from a light emitting device (2) and a main body portion (4, 4A) that supports the light emitting portion (3). (1,1A, 1B), the main body (4,4A), the power supply battery (10), and the power supply circuit (11,31) for supplying power from the power supply battery (10) to the light emitting device (2) A first switch (9, 30) capable of opening and closing the energization circuit (11, 31), and a connector portion (14, 40) capable of electrically connecting the first external connector (13 , 40 ) to the energization circuit. ), A plurality of second external connectors (23) that can be electrically connected to a plurality of energization circuits (11, 31) of the plurality of light emitters (1, 1A, 1B), respectively, and the plurality of light emission An external electric circuit (24) connected in parallel to a plurality of energization circuits (11, 31) of the device (1, 1A, 1B), and a second switch (25) capable of opening and closing the external electric circuit (24) Having the external adapter (21, 35, 42), and when using the light emitter (1, 1A, 1B) alone, the connector portion (14, 40) And the first external connector, and when the plurality of light emitters are used, the connector portions (14, 40) and the second external connector (23) are connected to each other.

According to a second invention, in the first invention, when the first external connector (13 ) is connected to the connector portion (14), the first switch (30) is closed and the connector portion (14) is connected to the first external connector (14) . In the state where one external connector (13 ) is separated, the energizing circuit (31) can be opened and closed by the first switch (30).

A third invention is the third switch (41) in the first invention, wherein the connector part (40) is connected in series with the first switch (9) to the energizing circuit (11), When the second external connector (23) is connected to the connector part (40), the energization circuit (11) is opened and when the second external connector (23) is separated from the connector part (40), the energization circuit (11) A third switch (41) for closing is provided.

According to a fourth invention, in the first invention, the first external connector (13) has a closed circuit (13b) for closing the energization circuit (11, 31).

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a light emitting device (1C) including a light emitting portion (3) that emits light generated by a light emitting device (2) and a main body portion (4) that supports the light emitting portion (3). An energization circuit (46) for supplying power to the light emitting device (2), a fourth switch (47) capable of opening and closing the energization circuit (46), and a first external connector ( 49) And a plurality of second external connectors (23) that can be electrically connected to a plurality of energization circuits (46) of the plurality of light emitters (1C), respectively. An external electric circuit (57) connected in parallel to a plurality of energization circuits (46) of the plurality of light emitters (1C), a power supply battery (58) for supplying power to the external electric circuit (57), and the external An external adapter (54) having a fifth switch (59) capable of opening and closing an electric circuit (57), and when the light emitter (1C) is used alone, the connector (14) and the first switch While connecting with the external connector (49) When using multiple serial emitters of (1C), it is characterized in that said connector portion (14) and said second external connector (23) respectively connected.

According to a sixth invention, in the fifth invention, the first external connector (49) has a power supply battery (52) and feeds power to the energization circuit (46) through the connector portion (14) ( 53).

According to the present invention, in a state of connecting the first external connector to the connector portion, it is possible to open and close the current supply circuit by the first switch, it is possible to perform the lighting of flashing switching of the light emitting device easily. In addition, it is possible to collectively turn on / off the plurality of light emitters with a common second switch, and to easily switch on / off the plurality of light emitters. In addition, a plurality of light emitters can be held and shaken with an external adapter in a stable state for a long time.

It is a front view of the light-emitting device which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a principal part enlarged front view which shows the state which removed the grip part from the main-body part. It is a figure which shows the circuit diagram of the electricity supply circuit of a light-emitting device, and the inside of an external attachment adapter. It is sectional drawing which shows the connector part of a light-emitting device, and the external connector of an external attachment adapter. It is principal part sectional drawing of an external attachment adapter. It is a front view which shows the state which mounted | wore the external adapter with the several light-emitting device. It is a circuit diagram of the external electric circuit of an external adapter. It is a front view of the light-emitting device of Example 2. It is a figure which shows the circuit diagram of the electricity supply circuit of a light-emitting device, and the inside of an external attachment adapter. It is a front view which shows the state which mounted | wore the external adapter with the several light-emitting device. It is a circuit diagram of the external electric circuit of an external adapter. 6 is a front view of a light emitting device of Example 3. FIG. It is a circuit diagram of the electricity supply circuit of a light-emitting device. It is a front view which shows the state which mounted | wore the external adapter with the several light-emitting device. It is a circuit diagram of the external electric circuit of an external adapter. It is a circuit diagram of the electricity supply circuit of the light-emitting device of Example 4, and the circuit diagram of the electric power feeding circuit of an external connector. It is a circuit diagram of the external electric circuit of an external adapter.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the light emitter 1 is configured in a shape imitating ten hands, and a light emitting unit 3 that emits light emitted from a light emitting diode 2 (light emitting device) (see FIG. 3), It has a main body part 4 that supports the light emitting part 3 and a grip part 5 that is detachably attached to the main body part 4, and is used as, for example, a penlight for raising the atmosphere in various event venues and concert venues. It is configured.

  The light emitting unit 3 includes a protective cover 6 that forms a ten-sword blade portion, and a light emitting member 7 having a light guide and a light emitting function accommodated in the protective cover 6. The protective cover 6 is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material in a cylindrical shape extending in a straight shape in the vertical direction, and a base end portion is fitted and fixed to a distal end portion of the main body portion 4. The tip of the protective cover 6 is formed in a hemispherical shape. A large number of small granular portions 6a are formed on the surface of the protective cover 6 in order to improve light diffusibility and design.

  The light emitting member 7 is formed of a transparent or translucent synthetic resin material in the shape of a plate or square bar having a rectangular cross section, and extends straight in the axial direction of the protective cover 6. In order to obtain a light diffusion function (light emission function), the light emitting member 7 is formed with a plurality of concave and convex portions continuously in the longitudinal direction, and a large number of concave and convex portions are arranged at small intervals in the circumferential direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Is formed.

  The main body 4 is formed in a cylindrical shape from a synthetic resin material. A decorative body 8 is fitted and fixed to the distal end portion of the main body 4. An operation portion 9 a of the first switch 9 that can be operated by the player is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the decorative body 8. The decorative body 8 is provided with a decorative piece 8 a (tenth heel part) that protrudes outward, and extends to the outside of the base end side portion of the protective cover 6. A gap is formed between the decorative piece 8 a and the protective cover 6.

As shown in FIG. 3, the light emitting diode 2, the power supply battery 10, an energization circuit 11 for supplying power from the power supply battery 10 to the light emitting diode 2, and the energization circuit 11 can be opened and closed. A first switch 9 and a connector portion 14 capable of electrically connecting the external connector 13 (first external connector) of the external accessory adapter 12 to the energizing circuit 11 are provided.

  The light emitting diode 2 (hereinafter referred to as LED) is composed of a single color (for example, red) high-intensity light emitting diode. The light projected from the LED 2 is introduced into the light emitting member 7 and emitted from the surface of the light emitting member 7, and is emitted from the surface of the protective cover 6.

  The power battery 10 is formed of a button battery, and is attached to a battery storage portion 15 formed at the lower central portion of the main body portion 4. The energization circuit 11, the first switch 9, the connector unit 14, and the external dedicated adapter 12 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pair of engaging protrusions 16 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the lower end portion of the main body portion 4. The pair of engaging protrusions 16 are engaged with a pair of guide grooves 17 formed in the external accessory adapter 12 for positioning when the light emitter 1 is attached to the external accessory adapter 12 and dropping after attachment. It is provided to prevent this. A pair of guide grooves 18 are formed on the left and right sides of the outer peripheral portion of the main body 4. The guide groove 18 includes a first groove 18a that extends straight in the axial direction, a second groove 18b that continues from the tip of the first groove 18a via a bent portion, and an enlarged groove 18c at the tip of the second groove 18b. Have.

  The grip portion 5 is formed of a synthetic resin material in a cylindrical shape, and is externally fitted to the main body portion 4 so as to be detachable. The grip portion 5 is set to be shorter than the vertical length of the main body portion 4. A large number of fine annular grooves are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the grip portion 5 in order to improve grip performance. A pair of engaging protrusions 5 a that engage with the pair of guide grooves 18 of the main body are formed on the left and right sides of the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the grip 5. The engaging protrusion 5 a is formed short at the tip of the grip portion 5.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the grip portion 5 is attached to the main body portion 4, the pair of engaging protrusions 5a are engaged with the pair of guide grooves 18, and the grip portion 5 is moved along the first groove portion 18a. Then, it is moved in the direction of arrow a, and after being locked at the groove end, the grip portion 5 is rotated in the direction of arrow b to engage the engaging protrusion 5a with the second groove portion 18b. When the grip portion 5 is moved in the direction of the arrow c along the second groove portion 18b and the grip portion 5 is rotated in the direction of the arrow d after being locked at the groove end, the engaging protrusion 5a is engaged with the enlarged groove portion 18c. The grip portion 5 is fixed to the main body portion 4.

  Next, the energization circuit 11 and the connector part 14 provided inside the main body part 4 of the light emitter 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the energization circuit 11 includes a power battery 10, a resistor 19, an LED 2, and a first switch 9. In the energization circuit 11, the positive electrode of the power battery 10 is connected to one end of the resistor 19, the other end of the resistor 19 is connected to the anode (anode) of the LED 2, and the cathode (cathode) of the LED 2 is one end of the first switch 9. So that the other end of the first switch 9 and the negative electrode of the power battery 10 are connected to form a closed circuit by being connected to the external connector 13 of the external accessory adapter 12 via the connector portion 14. It is configured.

  The resistor 19 is a current limiting resistor for the LED 2. The first switch 9 is a slide-type switch, and is formed so that the energization circuit 11 can be opened and closed by turning the operation unit 9a up and down while the connector unit 14 is connected to the external connector 13. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the connector portion 14 is provided inside the lower end portion of the main body portion 4. This connector part 14 is a male connector, and is a concave metal pin support 14a fitted and fixed inside the main body part 4, and a pair of pins projecting downward on the pin support 14a. Terminal 14b. The pair of pin terminals 14b extends straight downward from the pin support 14a in parallel with the axial direction of the main body 4. The pin terminal 14b is made of a copper alloy and is plated with silver, tin or the like.

Next, the external accessory adapter 12 will be described.
The external accessory adapter 12 is always attached when the light emitter 1 is used alone. The external accessory adapter 12 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and includes a concave attachment / detachment recess 20 into which the lower end portion of the main body 4 is detachably inserted and an external connector 13 provided inside the attachment / detachment recess 20.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a pair of L-shaped guide grooves 17 that are engaged with the pair of engaging protrusions 16 of the main body 4 are formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion of the detachable recess 20. The L-shaped guide groove 17 includes a first groove portion 17a that extends straight from the upper end of the peripheral wall portion of the detachable concave portion 20 to a middle step portion in the length direction, and a second portion that is bent at a right angle from the tip of the first groove portion 17a and extends slightly. And a groove portion 17b.

  The external connector 13 is a female connector, and the energizing circuit 11 is connected to the connector portion 14 in a state in which the pair of pin terminals 14 b of the connector portion 14 are detachably fitted to each other and the connector portion 14. It has the closed circuit 13b which consists of a conductive piece to close.

  When the lower end portion of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1 is attached to the detachable recess 20 of the external accessory adapter 12, the pair of engaging protrusions 16 of the main body 4 are engaged with the pair of guide grooves 17 to engage with each other. When the protrusion 16 is moved along the first groove portion 17a and the light emitter 1 is rotated after being locked at the groove end, the engagement protrusion 16 is locked at the groove end of the second groove portion 17b. The lower end portion of the main body 4 is fixed to the removable recess 20.

  When the connector part 14 of the main body part 4 is connected to the external connector 13 of the external accessory adapter 12, when the engaging protrusion 16 is locked to the groove end of the first groove part 17a, a pair of pin terminals 14b of the connector part 14 Are inserted into the pair of connection pieces 13a of the external connector 13, respectively, and when the light emitter 1 is rotated, the pair of pin terminals 14b move along the arc holes of the pair of connection pieces 13a, respectively. At the end, the connector is engaged and the connector 14 of the main body 4 and the external connector 13 of the external accessory adapter 12 are electrically connected.

Next, the external adapter 21 to which the plurality of light emitters 1 can be attached and detached will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the external adapter 21 is always mounted when using a plurality of light emitters 1. The external adapter 21 includes an adapter body 22, a plurality of external connectors 23 (second external connectors) , an external electric circuit 24 connected in parallel to the plurality of energization circuits 11 of the plurality of light emitters 1, and the external electric circuit. A second switch 25 that can open and close 24 and a main power switch 26 are provided.

  The adapter main body 22 is made of a synthetic resin material and has a frame shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front. A through-hole opening 27 is formed in the center portion of the adapter main body 22 in the front-rear direction for the player to grip the grip 22 a of the adapter main body 22 with one hand. The opening 27 is set to a size that allows the player to insert one hand by opening in a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The grip portion 22a is provided with an operation portion 25a of the second switch 25 that can be operated by the player. The operation portion of the second switch 25a is provided at a position where it can be operated with the thumb when the player holds the grip portion 22a with the right hand, for example.

  An operation part 26a of the main power switch 26 that can be operated by the player is provided in the middle part of the right side part of the adapter main body part 22. A plurality of (for example, five) attachment / detachment portions 28 that can attach / detach the lower end portion of the main body portion 4 of the light emitter 1 are provided at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction at the upper end portion of the adapter main body portion 22. The detachable portion 28 is formed with a circular recess 28a in plan view. The concave portion 28 is formed so that the lower end portion of the main body portion 4 can be inserted and mounted. A pair of guide grooves (not shown) similar to the guide grooves 17 that can engage with the pair of engaging protrusions 16 of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1 are formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion of the recess 28a. ing.

  An external electric circuit 24 is provided inside the adapter body 22. The external electric circuit 24 includes five external connectors 23, a second switch 25, and a main power switch 26. Five external connectors 23 are connected in parallel to the external electric circuit 24, and a second switch 25 and a main power switch 26 are interposed on a common line 24 a of the external electric circuit 24.

  The second switch 25 is a normally open push switch that closes when the operation unit 25a is pressed. The main power switch 26 is a slide-type switch, and can be opened and closed by turning the operation unit 26a up and down.

  The external connector 23 is a female connector and is provided in the recess 28 a of the detachable portion 28. The external connector 23 has a pair of connection pieces 23a into which a pair of pin terminals 14b of the connector portion 14 are detachably fitted, and the pair of pin terminals 14b are fitted into the connection pieces 23a. The plurality of energization circuits 11 of the plurality of light emitters 1 are connected to the external electric circuit 24 in parallel.

The operational effects of the light emitter 1 described above will be described.
When the light emitter 1 is used alone, the lower end portion of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1 is inserted and attached to the attachment / detachment recess 20 of the external accessory adapter 12. When the player operates the operation portion 9a of the first switch 9 to the ON side in a state where the connector portion 14 and the external connector 13 are electrically connected, the energization circuit 11 is closed by the first switch 9 and becomes energized. The light emitter 1 is turned on. On the other hand, when the player operates the operation portion 9a of the first switch 9 to the off side in a state where the connector portion 14 and the external connector 13 are connected, the energization circuit 11 is opened by the first switch 9 to be in a non-energized state and emit light. The device 1 is turned off. Accordingly, the light emitting device 1 can be easily switched on / off by operating the first switch 9 of the main body 4 with the connector 14 and the external connector 13 connected.

  When a plurality of (for example, three) light emitters 1 are used, the first switch 9 of each light emitter 1 is closed, and the lower end portions of the main body portions 4 of the plurality of light emitters 1 are respectively connected to the external adapter 21. Is inserted into the recess 28a of the attaching / detaching portion 28.

  With the connector portion 14 and the external connector 23 electrically connected, the main power switch 26 of the external adapter 21 is closed, and the player holds the grip portion 22a of the adapter body 21 with one hand. When the operation unit 25a of the second switch 25 is pressed, the external switch 24 and the plurality of energization circuits 11 are energized by the second switch 25, and the plurality of light emitters 1 are turned on simultaneously. Therefore, in a state in which the plurality of light emitters 1 are mounted on the external adapter 21, the plurality of light emitters 1 can be turned on / off collectively by the common second switch 25, and the plurality of light emitters 1 can be turned on / off. Switching off can be easily performed. Further, for example, in various event venues and concert venues, the plurality of light emitters 1 can be held and shaken with the external adapter 21 in a stable state for a long time.

  Next, the light emitting device 1A according to the second embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, the description thereof will be omitted, and only different components will be described. In the second embodiment, the vertical length of the main body 4A of the light emitter 1A is set to be longer than the vertical length of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1 of the first embodiment. Instead of this, a push-type first switch 30 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, an operation part 30 a of the first switch 30 that can be operated by the player is provided on the outer peripheral part of the center part of the lower part of the main body part 4 </ b> A. As shown in FIG. 9, an energization circuit 31 is provided inside the main body 4A of the light emitter 1A. The energization circuit 31 includes the power supply battery 10, the resistor 19, the LED 2, and the first switch 30.

  The first switch 30 is a normally open push switch, and the operation unit 30 a is connected to the main body unit 4 side by the peripheral wall portion of the attachment / detachment recess 34 in a state where the connector portion 14 is connected to the external connector portion 13 of the external accessory adapter 33. It is configured to be pressed and closed. The detachable recess 34 is formed so that the lower end portion of the main body 4A can be inserted and mounted.

Next, the external adapter 35 to which the plurality of light emitters 1A can be attached and detached will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the external adapter 35 includes an adapter main body 36, a plurality of external connectors 23, an external electric circuit 24, a second switch 25, and a main power switch 26.

  In the center portion of the external adapter 35, a through-opening 38 is formed in the front-rear direction for the player to grip the grip portion 36a of the adapter main body 35 with one hand. At the upper end portion of the external adapter 35, a plurality of detachable portions 37 are provided at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction. The detachable portion 37 is provided with a circular recess 37a in plan view. The recess 37a is formed so that the lower end portion of the main body 4A of the light emitter 1A can be inserted and mounted.

The operational effects of the light emitter 1A described above will be described.
When the light emitter 1 </ b> A is used alone, the lower end portion of the main body 4 </ b> A of the light emitter 1 </ b> A is inserted and attached to the attachment / detachment recess 34 of the external accessory adapter 33. In a state where the connector portion 14 and the external connector portion 13 are electrically connected, the operation portion 30a of the first switch 30 is pressed toward the main body portion 4a by the peripheral wall portion of the attachment / detachment recess 34, whereby the first switch 30 is The energization circuit 31 is energized and the light emitter 1A is turned on. Therefore, by attaching the light emitter 1A to the external accessory adapter 33, the light emitter 1A can automatically emit light.

  When a plurality of light emitters 1A are used, the lower end portions of the main body portions 4A of the plurality of light emitters 1A are inserted and mounted in the recesses 37a of the attachment / detachment portion 37 of the external adapter main body 36, respectively. At this time, the operation part 30a of the first switch 30 of each light emitter 1A is pressed toward the main body part 4A by the peripheral wall part of the recess 37a, and the first switch 30 is closed.

  With the connector 14 and the external connector 23 electrically connected, the main power switch 26 of the adapter body 36 is closed, and the player holds the grip 36a of the adapter body 36 with one hand. When the operating portion 25a of the second switch 25 is pressed with the thumb, the second switch 25 is closed, the plurality of energization circuits 31 and the external electric circuit 24 are energized, and the plurality of light emitters 1A are turned on simultaneously. Accordingly, the same effects as those of the first embodiment are obtained.

  Next, the light emitting device 1B according to the third embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, the description thereof will be omitted, and only different components will be described. In the third embodiment, a push-type third switch 41 is provided on the connector portion 40 of the main body portion 4.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the connector unit 40 includes a pair of pin terminals 40 b provided in the pin support 40 a and a third switch 41 disposed between the pair of pin terminals 40 b. Have. The third switch 41 is provided in a state where the operation part 41a protrudes downward from the lower end part of the main body part 4 of the light emitter 1B. The third switch 40 is a normally closed push switch that opens when the operation portion 41a is pressed toward the main body portion 4 side. Third switch 4 1 end is serially connected to one end of the first switch 9, the other end is connected to the negative pole of the power supply battery 10.

Next, the external adapter 42 to which the plurality of light emitters 1B can be attached and detached will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the external adapter 42 includes an adapter main body 43, a plurality of external connectors 23, an external electric circuit 24, a second switch 25, and a main power switch 26.

  In the central portion of the external adapter 42, a penetrating opening 45 is formed in the front-rear direction for the player to grip the grip portion 43a of the adapter main body 43 with one hand. At the upper end portion of the external adapter 43, a plurality of detachable portions 44 are provided at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction. The detachable portion 44 is provided with a circular recess 44a in plan view. The recess 44a is formed so that the lower end portion of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1B can be inserted and mounted.

The operational effects of the light emitter 1B described above will be described.
When the light emitting device 1B is used alone, when the operation portion 9a of the first switch 9 is operated to the ON side, the energization circuit 11 is closed through the third switch 41 in the closed state of the connector portion 40 to be in the energized state. The light emitter 1B is turned on. Therefore, it is not necessary to attach an external attached adapter to the light emitter 1B, and the light emitter 1B can be easily turned on.

  When using a plurality of light emitters 1B, the lower end portions of the main body portions 4B of the plurality of light emitters 1B are respectively connected to the attachment / detachment portions 44 of the adapter main body 43 with the first switch 9 of each light emitter 1B closed. Inserted into the recess 44a. At this time, the operation portion 41a of the third switch 41 of each light emitter 1B is pressed toward the main body portion 4B by the engaging portion of the recess 44a, and the third switch 41 is opened.

  With the connector 40 and the external connector 23 electrically connected, the main power switch 42 of the adapter main body 43 is closed, and the player holds the grip 43a of the adapter main body 43 with one hand. When the operating portion 25a of the second switch 25 is pressed with the thumb, the plurality of energization circuits 11 of the plurality of light emitters 1B and the external electric circuit 24 are energized by the second switch 25, and the plurality of light emitters 1B are simultaneously activated. Light. Accordingly, the same effects as those of the first embodiment are obtained.

  Next, the light emitting device 1C according to the fourth embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Different components will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the external accessory adapter 48 and the external adapter 55 are provided with a power battery.

As shown in FIG. 16, the light emitter 1C includes an energization circuit 46 for supplying power to the LED 2, a fourth switch 47 that can open and close the energization circuit 46, and an external connector 49 (first external connector) of the external accessory adapter 48. And a connector portion 14 for electrical connection.

The energization circuit 46 includes a resistor 19, the LED 2, and a fourth switch 47. In the energization circuit 46, one end of the resistor 19 is connected to the anode (anode) of the LED 2, the cathode (cathode) of the LED 2 is connected to one end of the switch, and is connected to the external connector 49 via the connector portion 14. Thus, the other end of the fourth switch 47 and the other end of the resistor 19 are connected to the connector portion 14 to form a closed circuit.

  The fourth switch 47 is a slide-type switch, and is formed so that the energization circuit 46 can be opened and closed by turning the operation unit up and down with the connector unit 14 connected to the external connector 49. .

Next, the external accessory adapter 48 will be described.
The external accessory adapter 48 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and includes a concave attachment / detachment recess 48a into which the lower end portion of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1C is detachably inserted, and an external connector 49 provided inside the attachment / detachment recess 48a. Have A pair of guide grooves (not shown) similar to the guide grooves 17 are formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the detachable recess 48a.

  The external connector 49 is a female connector, and has a pair of connection pieces 49a to which a pair of pin terminals 14b of the connector portion 14 are detachably fitted, and a power supply battery 50, and the connector portion 14 A power supply circuit 52 that supplies power to the power supply circuit 46 is provided.

Next, the external adapter 54 to which the plurality of light emitters 1C can be attached and detached will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, the external adapter 54 includes an adapter body 55, a plurality of external connectors 56, an external electric circuit 57 connected in parallel to the plurality of energization circuits 46 of the plurality of light emitters 1C, A power battery 58 for supplying power to the circuit 57, a fifth switch 59 capable of opening and closing the external electric circuit 57, and a main power switch 60 are provided.

  The adapter main body 55 includes a plurality of attaching / detaching parts 61, an opening (not shown) and a gripping part (not shown) similar to those of the first embodiment, an operation part of the fifth switch 59, and an operation of the main power switch 60. Are provided. The plurality of attaching / detaching portions 61 are provided at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction at the upper end portion of the adapter main body portion 55. The detachable part 61 is provided with a circular recess 61a in plan view. The recess 61a is formed so that the lower end portion of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1C can be inserted and mounted. A pair of guide grooves (not shown) similar to the guide grooves 17 that can engage with the engaging protrusions (not shown) of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1C are formed on the peripheral wall portion of the recess 61a. .

  An external electric circuit 57 is provided inside the adapter main body 55. As shown in FIG. 17, the external electric circuit 57 includes four external connectors 56, a fifth switch 59, a main power switch 60, and a power battery 58. Five external connectors 23 are connected in parallel to the external electric circuit 57, and a fifth switch 59, a main power switch 60, and a power battery 58 are interposed on a common line 57 a of the external electric circuit 57.

  The fifth switch 59 is a normally open push switch that closes when the operation unit 59a is pressed. The main power switch 60 is a slide-type switch, and can be opened and closed by turning on / off the operation unit up and down. The power battery 58 is composed of three button batteries.

  The external connector 23 is a female connector and is provided in the recess 61 a of the attachment / detachment portion 61. The pair of pin terminals 14b of the connector portion 14 are fitted into the connection piece 23a, and the energization circuits 46 of the plurality of light emitters 1C are connected in parallel to the external electric circuit 57.

The operational effects of the light emitter 1C described above will be described.
When the light emitter 1C is used alone, the lower end portion of the main body 4 of the light emitter 1C is inserted and attached to the attachment / detachment recess 48a of the external accessory adapter 48. In a state where the connector portion 14 and the external connector 49 are electrically connected, when the player operates the operation portion of the fourth switch 47 to the on side, the energization circuit is closed by the fourth switch 47 and the power supply of the external connector 49 is performed. Power is supplied from the circuit 53 to the energizing circuit 46, and the light emitter 1C is turned on. On the other hand, when the player operates the operation part of the fourth switch 47 to the off side in a state where the connector part 14 and the external connector 49 are connected, the energization circuit 46 is opened by the fourth switch and becomes non-energized. 1C is turned off. Therefore, by operating the 4th switch 47 of the main-body part 4, switching of lighting-on / off of the light-emitting device 1C can be performed easily.

  When using a plurality of light emitters 1C, the fourth switch 47 of each light emitter 1C is closed, and the lower end portions of the main body portions 4 of the plurality of light emitters 1C are respectively connected to the attachment / detachment portion 61 of the external adapter 54. Inserted into the recess 61a.

  With the connector 14 and the external connector 23 electrically connected, the main power switch 58 of the adapter body 55 is closed, and the player holds the grip of the external adapter 55 with one hand. When the operation unit 59a of the fifth switch 59 is pressed, the fifth switch 59 is closed, the external electric circuit 57 and the plurality of energization circuits 46 are energized, and the plurality of light emitters 1C are turned on. Therefore, in a state where the plurality of light emitters 1C are attached to the external adapter 54, the plurality of light emitters 1C can be turned on / off collectively by the common fifth switch 59, and the plurality of light emitters 1C can be turned on / off. Switching off can be easily performed. Further, for example, in various event venues and concert venues, the plurality of light emitters 1C can be held and shaken with the external adapter 54 in a stable state for a long time.

The above embodiment may be partially modified as follows.
(1) The light emitting device may be composed of a light emitting diode (organic electroluminescence) made of an organic compound, a miniature light bulb, a special small light bulb, a full color LED capable of emitting multiple colors of color light, or the like. When the light emitting device is configured by a full color LED, a control unit for controlling the full color LED is provided in the main body.

(2) The male connector portion of the main body and the female external connector of the external adapter are not limited to those of the embodiment. For example, a male connector portion provided with a pair of elongated flat terminals may be used.
(3) The number of attaching / detaching portions of the external adapter is not limited to the above embodiment.

(4) The light emitter may be a light emitting toy or a light emitting decorative body having a connector portion connectable to an external connector in addition to a penlight.
(5) In addition, those skilled in the art can implement embodiments in which various modifications are added to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention includes such modifications. It is.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C Light emitter 2 LED
3 Light emitting part 4, 4A Main body part 9, 30 First switch 10, 52, 58 Power supply battery 11, 31, 46 Power supply circuit 13, 23 External connector 13b Closed circuit 14, 40 Connector part 21, 35, 42, 54 External Adapters 24 and 57 External electric circuit 25 2nd switch 41 3rd switch 47 4th switch 53 Feeding circuit 59 5th switch

Claims (6)

In a light emitting device having a light emitting portion that emits light generated by a light emitting device and a main body portion that supports the light emitting portion,
A power supply battery, an energization circuit for supplying power to the light emitting device from the power supply battery, a first switch that can open and close the energization circuit, and a first external connector can be electrically connected to the energization circuit. Connector part ,
A plurality of second external connectors electrically connectable to respective energization circuits of the plurality of light emitters; an external electric circuit connected in parallel to each energization circuit of the plurality of light emitters; and the external electric circuit An external adapter having a second switch that can be opened and closed,
When using the light emitter alone, the connector portion and the first external connector are connected, and when using a plurality of light emitters, the connector portion and the second external connector are respectively connected. A light emitter. When the first or second external connector is connected to the connector portion, the first switch is closed, and when the first or second external connector is separated from the connector portion, the energization circuit can be opened and closed by the first switch. The light-emitting device according to claim 1. A third switch connected to the connector portion in series with the first switch and connected to the energization circuit. When the second external connector is connected to the connector portion, the energization circuit is opened and the connector portion is connected to the second external circuit. The light emitting device according to claim 1, further comprising a third switch for closing the energization circuit in a state where the connector is separated . The light emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the first external connector includes a closed circuit that closes the energization circuit . In a light emitting device having a light emitting portion that emits light generated by a light emitting device and a main body portion that supports the light emitting portion,
The main body is provided with an energizing circuit for supplying power to the light emitting device, a fourth switch capable of opening and closing the energizing circuit, and a connector for electrically connecting the first external connector,
A plurality of second external connectors electrically connectable to respective energization circuits of the plurality of light emitters; an external electric circuit connected in parallel to each energization circuit of the plurality of light emitters; and the external electric circuit An external adapter including a power battery for supplying power to the battery and a fifth switch capable of opening and closing the external electric circuit,
When using the light emitter alone, the connector portion and the first external connector are connected, and when using a plurality of light emitters, the connector portion and the second external connector are respectively connected. light emission device shall be the. The light emitting device according to claim 5, wherein the first external connector includes a power supply circuit that includes a power supply battery and supplies power to the power supply circuit via the connector portion .