JP5909556B2 - Mountable lighting fixture and walking stick - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mountable lighting device (sometimes referred to as a lighting device for a cane) and a walking cane.

At present, it is common for elderly people, people with reduced mobility, and the like to use walking canes or the like as auxiliary means during walking.
A walking stick refers to a walking stick used for walking assistance, and examples thereof include a walking stick, a climbing stick, and a crutch.
In addition to the above walking canes, the walking canes and the like are not walking sticks but are used as auxiliary means for movement (wheelchairs, carts, etc.).
Hereinafter, a person who uses a walking stick or the like is referred to as a user such as a walking stick.

  By the way, when a user such as a cane travels on a dark road, his / her feet are dark and cannot be seen, and there is a risk that the user such as a cane falls over a step or the like. In addition, there is a risk that an occupant of a car or bicycle cannot visually recognize a user such as a cane until just before, and an unexpected accident occurs.

  In order to reduce such a risk, conventionally, a walking cane incorporating a lighting fixture and a walking cane equipped with the lighting fixture are known (for example, see Patent Document 1). FIG. 13 is an enlarged view showing a part of a conventional walking stick 900. As shown in FIG. 13, the conventional walking cane 900 includes a rod-shaped portion 910, a grip portion 920, and a mounting illuminator 901 attached to the rod-shaped portion 910. According to the conventional walking cane 900, it is possible to reduce the risk that the user such as the cane falls by illuminating the feet of the user such as the cane with the light emitted from the lighting device 901. It is possible to make it easier for the passenger to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane and to reduce the risk of an accident.

JP 2001-252117 A

  However, in the conventional walking cane 900, it is necessary to operate the fine switch 903 in order to turn on and off the illumination tool 901. Even if the walking cane 900 includes the illumination tool 901, There is a problem that it is cumbersome and troublesome for a user such as a cane to turn on and off the lighting tool 901.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and is an attached lighting device that is used by being attached to a rod-shaped portion such as a walking cane, and the lighting device can be turned on and off without operating a fine switch. An object of the present invention is to provide a mounting illuminator that can be turned off. Moreover, it aims at providing the walking stick provided with the above attachment-type lighting fixtures.

[1] The mountable lighting device of the present invention includes an attachment portion that can be attached to a rod-shaped portion such as a walking cane, a rotation portion connected to the attachment portion, and the rotation portion connected to the rod-shaped portion. A main body part capable of taking a closed state that folds along an open state and an open state protruding from the rod-like part, a power source part built in the main body part, and the power source part disposed in the main body part An illuminating unit that is lit with electric power from the illuminating unit, and the illuminating unit is in a lighting-enabled state when the main body portion is in a closed state, and is always in an off state when the main body portion is in an open state. .

  According to the mountable lighting device of the present invention, when the main body portion is in a closed state, the main body portion can be turned on, and when the main body portion is in an open state, it is always turned off. It is possible to turn on and off the mounting illuminator by opening and closing.

  In addition, according to the attachment type lighting device of the present invention, when used on a walking cane, etc., the risk of the user such as the can tipping over in light of the feet of the user such as the walking cane as in the case of a conventional walking cane. In addition, it is possible to make it easier for a passenger such as an automobile to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane and to reduce the risk of an accident.

  Note that “when the main body is in the closed state, the lighting is enabled” does not only include that the illumination unit is always in the lighting state when the main body is in the closed state, but will be described in an embodiment described later. As described above, the illumination unit is turned on or off according to a predetermined condition (for example, ambient brightness or use state of the cane) using various sensors or the like (that is, the lighting unit is temporarily turned off depending on the condition). ).

  In the above [1], in order to make the “illuminating part turn on when the main body part is in the closed state and always turn off when the main body part is in the open state” It is preferable to further include an open / close detection mechanism that detects an open / closed state of the main body and switches an electric circuit of the main body. As the open / close detection mechanism as described above, for example, one using a push button (see also [12] and [13] to be described later), provided between the power supply unit and the rotation unit, the rotation of the rotation unit. And a device using a transmission mechanism for switching an electric circuit according to the above, and a device using an optical sensor or a magnetic sensor.

[2] In the mountable lighting device of the present invention, when the main body portion has a plate shape and the axis of the rod-shaped portion to which the attachment portion is attached is the first axis, the main body portion is It is preferable to be configured to project in a direction perpendicular to the first axis when taking the open state.

  By the way, when the walking stick is leaned against the wall when not in use, the walking stick may slip and fall down, which is inconvenient. On the other hand, with the above-described configuration, when the attached lighting fixture is used while attached to a walking cane, the walking fixture can be placed on the desk top by placing the attached lighting fixture on a table top or the like. It is possible to prevent it from falling over (see FIGS. 3, 6, and 10 described later).

  In addition, when installing a mounting-type lighting fixture as mentioned above, since a main-body part needs to take an open state, an illumination part will be in a light extinction state. However, there is no problem because the walking cane is not used and it is considered that it is mainly in the building, and the lighting unit is turned off to reduce power consumption. Is possible.

  In this specification, “vertical” does not only include being completely vertical, but also includes an angular relationship that can be treated as being substantially vertical. Supposing that a straight line intersects with a horizontal plane at an angle of 90 ° is “completely perpendicular”, for example, a straight line intersects with a horizontal plane at an angle of 80 ° to 100 ° is “vertical”. be able to.

  In the above [2], in order to realize that “the main body portion is configured to protrude in a direction perpendicular to the first axis when taking the open state”, the rotating portion can be rotated. It is preferable that a range is set to restrict the main body from opening more than a direction perpendicular to the first axis.

[3] In the mountable illuminator according to the present invention, the mountable illuminator further includes an elastic member that constantly urges a predetermined force against the main body, and the main body is separated from the elastic member. When no force other than the predetermined force is applied, it is preferable to take a closed state.

  By adopting such a configuration, when the walking cane is lifted from a state where the walking cane is hung on the table top or the like, the main body part automatically takes a closed state. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the lighting unit is left, and as a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the illumination unit remains in an extinguished state or an obstacle to walking.

  The "predetermined force" that the elastic member urges against the main body is greater than the weight applied to the mounting illuminator when the mounting illuminator is placed on the top of the desk or the like by the weight of the walking cane. Small is preferable. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to stably place the mounting-type lighting fixture on a table top or the like. In addition, if the predetermined force is too strong, there is a risk of an accident such as injury by pinching a finger in the main body, so by configuring as described above, the “predetermined force” is reduced, Accidents due to the provision of the elastic member can be prevented.

[4] In the mountable illuminator of the present invention, it is preferable that the mountable illuminator further includes a roller portion disposed at a tip portion of the main body portion.

  By the way, in order to prevent the walking stick from falling down by placing the mountable lighting device on the top of the desk or the like, it is basically necessary to use the hand to open the main body. However, with the configuration as described above, it becomes possible to press the roller against the tabletop or the like of the desk so that the main body portion is in the open state, thereby saving the trouble of using the hand to open the main body portion. (See FIG. 10 described later).

[5] In the mounting illuminator of the present invention, the illuminating unit includes one side illuminating unit that illuminates one side of the mounting illuminating unit and the other side illumination that illuminates the other side opposite to the one side. It is preferable that it consists of parts.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to illuminate the two directions on one side and the other side, make it easier for passengers such as automobiles to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane, and further reduce the risk of an accident occurring. Is possible.

[6] In the mounting illuminator of the present invention, the one side illumination unit is configured to emit white light when turned on, and the other side illumination unit is configured to emit red light when turned on. It is preferable.

  By adopting such a configuration, for example, when a mounting type lighting fixture is attached to a walking cane or the like, the one side lighting fixture faces the front side, and the other side lighting fixture faces the rear side, It becomes possible to make the color of illumination different depending on the direction, and to make it easier to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane.

  In said [6], it is preferable that the one side illumination part has a light source part which inject | emits white light. Moreover, it is preferable that the other side illumination part has a light source part which inject | emits red light, or has a red filter which passes a red light component among the light source part which inject | emits white light, and the incident white light.

[7] In the mounting illuminator according to the present invention, the main body has a rotation shaft between a position connected to the rotating part and a position where the lighting part is disposed, It is preferable that the one-side illumination unit and the other-side illumination unit are rotatable so as to be interchanged.

  By adopting such a configuration, the main body portion has a rotation shaft and can rotate, so even after the attachment type lighting fixture is attached to a walking cane or the like, complicated procedures such as replacement or disassembly of the attachment portion can be performed. It is possible to easily switch the positions of the one side illumination unit and the other side illumination unit without stepping on.

  Also, for example, even if there is a difference between the one side illumination part and the other side illumination part as in [6] above, it can be replaced by rotation of the main body part, so that the front and back are reversed due to an attachment error. Can be prevented (see FIG. 7 described later).

[8] In the mounting illuminator according to the present invention, the main body portion may include a part of light directed toward the one side or the other side with respect to both or one of the one side lighting unit and the other side lighting unit. It is preferable to have a light guide unit that guides light to a third side different from the one side and the other side.

  By adopting such a configuration, the position of the user such as the cane becomes easier to understand due to the light guided to the third side, so it is easier to recognize the presence of the user such as the cane to passengers such as automobiles. This makes it possible to further reduce the risk of accidents.

  Examples of the light guide unit include a slit provided on the third side of the illumination unit (a side surface when the illumination unit is on the front side of the main body and a front side when the illumination unit is on the side surface). it can. In the case where the illumination unit includes a transparent cover (translucent plate), a light diffusion plate, and the like, a transparent cover (translucent plate), a light diffusion plate, and the like may enter the slit.

[9] In the mounting illuminator of the present invention, it is preferable that the illuminating unit has a foot light source unit having a different illuminable range for each light source unit.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to illuminate the feet even if the angle between the mounting illuminator (or walking cane or the like) and the ground changes.

  In the case of the above [9], the light source unit for the foot includes a first light source unit and a first light source unit that illuminate the vicinity of the user's foot, such as a walking stick, when a rod-like portion such as a walking stick is perpendicular to the ground. It is more preferable to have a second light source unit that illuminates farther than and a third light source unit that illuminates farther than the second light source unit. By comprising in this way, it becomes possible to illuminate a foot | foot more reliably using a 1st light source part, a 2nd light source part, and a 3rd light source part. In addition, the light source part may use what consists of one light source, and may use what consists of several light sources.

  In addition, as described in [5] above, when the illumination unit includes the one side illumination unit and the other side illumination unit, the illumination unit that illuminates the front side of the user such as a cane (for example, [6] As described, when the one-side illumination unit is configured to emit white light when turned on and the other-side illumination unit is configured to emit red light when turned on, only the one-side illumination unit) Each light source unit has a light source unit for a foot that has a different illuminable range, and an illuminating unit (for example, the other side illuminating unit) that illuminates a user's rear side such as a cane emits light straight toward the rear side. preferable. With such a configuration, the illuminating unit that illuminates the front side of the user such as a cane (for example, one side illuminating unit) illuminates the user's feet and the back side of the user such as the cane. It becomes possible to make it easy to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane from a distance by the lighting unit (for example, the other side lighting unit).

[10] In the mounting illuminator of the present invention, it is preferable that the foot light source unit further includes an optical element for making the illuminable range different for each light source unit constituting the foot light source unit. .

By the way, when trying to put together a main-body part compactly, it is preferable to arrange | position a light source part directly on a planar circuit. However, this makes it difficult to adjust the illuminable range by changing the direction of the light source unit itself.
Therefore, by adopting the configuration as described in [10] above, it is possible to change the direction of light emitted from the light source unit instead of the direction of the light source unit itself. It is possible to achieve both adjustment of the illuminable range (see FIGS. 2, 5, 9, and 11 to be described later).

  Examples of the optical element for adjusting the illuminable range include an optical lens and a lenticular element.

[10] In the mountable illuminator according to the present invention, the mountable illuminator further includes a brightness sensor and a vibration sensor, and the illuminator has the main body portion in a closed state, and the brightness sensor is a predetermined value. It is preferable that the light is turned on when light that is weaker than the brightness of the light is detected and the vibration sensor detects vibration that is stronger than a predetermined intensity.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to turn on and off the mounted lighting fixture without having to go through complicated procedures such as operating fine switches, and when not in use (when the surroundings are bright or walking It is possible to reduce power consumption by turning off the illumination unit when the wand itself is not used.

[12] In the mountable illuminator according to the present invention, the mountable illuminator further includes a first reference portion closer to the mount portion than the rotating portion, and the main body portion is in a closed state of the main body portion. And a second reference part that faces the first reference part, and the second reference part is disposed under a condition that the main body part is closed and the first reference part is in a predetermined position. A detection unit that detects contact or proximity of the first reference unit when both of the conditions are satisfied, and when the detection unit detects contact or proximity of the first reference unit, the second reference unit It is preferable that the reference unit switches the electric circuit of the main body unit so that the lighting unit can be turned on.

  By adopting such a configuration, turning on and off the mounting illuminator by opening and closing the main body itself without operating a fine switch is a combination of the first reference portion and the second reference portion. It can be realized with a relatively simple mechanism.

Since the first reference portion is closer to the attachment portion than the rotating portion, it can be said that the position does not change depending on the opening and closing of the main body portion.
“Contact” means, for example, when a part or all of the first reference part and the detection part are in direct contact (for example, when a contact type button, switch or sensor is used as the detection part).
Also, “proximity” means when a part or all of the first reference unit and the detection unit approach a certain distance (for example, when a switch or sensor using magnetism or electrostatic force is used as the detection unit). I mean. The certain distance depends on the switches and sensors used.

  “Switching the electric circuit of the main body” means, for example, that when the detection unit does not detect the contact or proximity of the first reference unit, the electric circuit between the power supply unit and the illumination unit is disconnected and detected. For example, when the unit detects contact or proximity of the first reference unit, the electric circuit between the power supply unit and the illumination unit can be brought into a connected state.

  The first reference unit may be configured to be movable, or may be configured to be immovable. When the first reference unit is configured to be movable, the first reference unit can be used as a forced turn-off operation unit that turns off the illumination unit regardless of the state of the main body unit. By adopting such a configuration, the illumination unit can be moved by moving the first reference unit from a predetermined position when it is not desired to turn on even if the conditions for turning on the illumination unit are satisfied or when it is desired to reduce power consumption. Can be forcibly turned off.

  The first reference portion and the second reference portion correspond to the above-described “open / close detection mechanism that detects the open / close state of the main body and switches the electric circuit of the main body”.

[13] In the mountable lighting device of the present invention, the detection unit is formed of a push button, and the first reference unit is in contact with the slide plate configured to be slidable and the detection unit. Part.

  With such a configuration, the first reference unit can be used as a forced extinguishing operation unit for turning off the illumination unit regardless of the state of the main body unit, and the condition for lighting the illumination unit is set. When it is not desired to be turned on even if it is satisfied, or when it is desired to reduce power consumption, the illumination unit can be forcibly turned off by moving the first reference unit from a predetermined position.

  In addition, by adopting such a configuration, the first reference portion is provided at a position different from the main body portion. Therefore, when the first reference portion is provided in the main body portion (the forced turn-off operation portion is provided in the main body portion). The design restriction (shape, size, etc.) of the first reference portion can be loosened to make it easier to operate than the case (corresponding to the case).

  The contact portion can determine the shape according to the position, shape, and size of the button switch. The contact portion may have, for example, a protruding shape or a planar shape.

[14] The walking cane of the present invention is a walking cane provided with a rod-shaped portion, a grip portion, and a mounting illuminator attached to the rod-shaped portion, and the mounting illuminator is a walking cane A mounting portion attachable to a rod-shaped portion such as a rotating portion connected to the mounting portion, a closed state connected to the rotating portion and folded along the rod-shaped portion, and protruding from the rod-shaped portion A main body capable of taking an open state; a power source built in the main body; and an illumination unit disposed in the main body and lit by power from the power source. When the main body portion is in a closed state, it is in a lighting enabled state, and when the main body portion is in an open state, it is always in an off state.

  According to the walking cane of the present invention, since the attachment type lighting device of the present invention is provided, when the main body portion is in the closed state, it is in a lightable state, and when the main body portion is in the open state, it is always in the off state. Even if it does not operate, it becomes possible to light and extinguish an attachment type lighting fixture by opening and closing the main-body part itself.

  Further, according to the walking cane of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the risk of the user such as the cane falling down by illuminating the feet of the user such as the cane, as in the case of the conventional walking cane. It is possible to make it easier for a passenger such as a staff member to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane and to reduce the risk of an accident.

  The mounting illuminator described in [14] is, in short, the mounting illuminator described in [1] above. However, in the walking cane of the present invention, the mounting illuminator is the above [2] to [[ 13] It is preferable that it is the attachment type lighting fixture as described in either. By setting it as such a structure, it becomes possible to acquire the effect of the attachment type lighting fixture as described in any of said [2]-[13].

[15] In the walking stick of the present invention, when the axis of the rod-shaped part is the first axis, the grip part has a second axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, and the attachment type The main body portion of the lighting fixture has a plate shape, and is configured to protrude in a direction perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis when the main body portion is in an open state. Preferably it is.

  By adopting such a configuration, the walking cane is fixed so that the grip part of the walking cane is along the edge of the desk or the like, so that the grip part is prevented from protruding from the desk or the like to be in the way. (See FIGS. 6 and 10 described later).

  It is more preferable that the mountable illumination fixture included in the above [15] is the mountable illumination fixture described in the above [5]. By adopting such a configuration, the light of the one side illumination unit and the other side illumination unit is not blocked by the rod-shaped part, so that it is easier to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane to an occupant such as an automobile, It becomes possible to further reduce the risk of accidents.

  “The grip portion has a second axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the first axis” means that the grip portion has a shape that can assume a linear axis (second axis) as a whole. Say.

[16] In the walking cane of the present invention, in the main body portion of the attachment type lighting device, when the length of the rotation portion along the rotation axis is the width of the main body portion, The width is preferably larger than the maximum diameter of the rod-shaped portion.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to easily perform the opening / closing operation by grasping the main body itself.

It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the walking stick 500 concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate hanging the walking stick 500 concerning Embodiment 1 on the top plate 600 of a desk. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the walking stick 502 which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate hanging the walking stick 502 concerning Embodiment 2 on the top plate 600 of a desk. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the attachment type lighting fixture 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the attachment type lighting fixture 4 which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the walking stick 4 which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate hanging the walking stick 504 which concerns on Embodiment 4 on the top plate 600 of a desk. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the attachment type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the detail of the attachment type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. It is a figure which expands and shows a part of conventional walking stick 900. FIG.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an attachment-type lighting device 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1A is a front view of the mounting illuminator 1 in the closed state, FIG. 1B is a top view of the mounting illuminator 1 in the open state, and FIG. 1C is in the closed state. Fig. 1 (d) is a side view of the mounting illuminator 1 taking an open state. In FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D, the one side illumination unit 50 and the other side illumination unit 60 are indicated by solid lines for ease of explanation. A bar-like portion denoted by reference numeral 510 is a part of the walking cane 500 and is not a component of the mountable lighting device 1.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the walking stick 500 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2A is a front view of the walking cane 500, and FIG. 2B is a side view of the walking cane 500. In addition, all the attachment type lighting fixtures 1 in FIG. 2 are closed. In FIG. 2B, a solid arrow indicated by W indicates the direction of light emitted from the light source units 52, 54, and 56 of the one side illumination unit 50, and a broken line arrow indicated by W indicates the one side illumination unit 50. The solid line arrow indicated by R indicates the direction of the light emitted from the light source unit 62 of the other side illumination unit 60.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining that the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment is hung on the top plate 600 of the desk. The table top indicated by reference numeral 600 does not constitute a part of the walking cane 500.

First, the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 1, the attachment type lighting device 1 according to the first embodiment includes an attachment part 10, an elastic member 12 (not shown), a rotation part 14, a main body part 20, and a power supply part 30. And a brightness sensor 40 (not shown), a vibration sensor 42 (not shown), and illumination units 50 and 60.

  The attachment portion 10 is configured to be attachable to a rod-like portion 510 of a walking cane or the like (in the case of Embodiment 1, the walking cane 500). The attachment portion 10 is formed of a so-called universal band, and can correspond to bar-shaped portions having various diameters by having a knurled flexible band and a screw. In addition, as an attachment part, the attachment part of a structure which pinches | interposes a rod-shaped part can also be used.

The elastic member 12 always biases a predetermined force against the main body portion 20. The predetermined force urged by the elastic member 12 is a force that causes the main body portion 20 to take a closed state when no force is applied to the main body portion 20 other than the predetermined force from the elastic member 12. The elastic member 12 is made of, for example, a leaf spring or a coil spring. Although not shown, the elastic member 12 is disposed in the vicinity of the rotation unit 14 or inside the rotation unit 14.
The “predetermined force” that the elastic member 12 urges against the main body portion 20 is the attached illuminator 1 in a state where the attached illuminator 1 is placed on a table top or the like by the weight of the walking cane 500. Less than the weight it takes.

  The rotation unit 14 is connected to the attachment unit 10 and is connected to the main body unit 20. A pivotable range is set in the pivot part 14 to restrict the main body part 20 from opening more than a direction perpendicular to the first axis. In the first embodiment, the rotation unit 14 can rotate within a range of 0 ° to 90 ° with respect to the axis (first axis ax1) of the rod-like portion 510 (FIG. 1C and FIG. 1). See d).).

The main body portion 20 is connected to the rotating portion. The main body 20 is in a closed state (see FIGS. 1A and 1C) that is folded along the rod-shaped portion 510 and an open state that protrudes from the rod-shaped portion 510 (see FIGS. 1B and 1C). d) See also.).
More specifically, the main body portion 20 has a plate-like shape, and when the axis of the rod-like portion 510 to which the attachment portion 10 is attached is defined as the first axis ax1, the first axis when the main body portion 20 takes an open state. It is comprised so that it may protrude in the direction perpendicular | vertical to.

  The main body 20 takes a closed state when no force other than the predetermined force from the elastic member 12 is applied. The main body portion 20 has a protrusion 22 at its distal end for causing the main body portion 20 to take an open state by placing a finger.

  The power supply unit 30 is built in the main body unit 20. As the power source used in the power supply unit 30, various batteries (for example, various general-purpose dry batteries, dedicated nickel / cadmium batteries, lithium ion batteries, etc.) can be used. Among these, considering the size and thickness of the main body 20 and the ease of acquisition and handling, for example, two AAA batteries (either single-use or rechargeable) can be suitably used.

Although not shown, the brightness sensor 40 and the vibration sensor 42 are built in the main body 20.
As the brightness sensor 40, for example, one having a phototransistor or one having a solar cell panel can be used.
As the vibration sensor 42, for example, a sensor having a mechanical vibration sensor, an optical vibration sensor, or a semiconductor vibration sensor can be used.

  The illuminating units 50 and 60 include a one-side illuminating unit 50 that illuminates one side of the mounting illuminator 1 and a second-side illuminating unit 60 that illuminates the other side opposite to the one side. The illumination units 50 and 60 are arranged in the main body unit 20 and are lit by power from the power supply unit 30. The illuminating units 50 and 60 are turned on when the main unit 20 is in the closed state, and are always turned off when the main unit 20 is in the open state. In order to cause the illumination units 50 and 60 to take such a state, the mountable illuminating device 1 detects, for example, an open / close state of the main body unit 20 and switches an electric circuit (not shown) of the main body unit 20. A detection mechanism (not shown) can be further provided. As the open / close detection mechanism, for example, a transmission mechanism that is provided between the power supply unit 30 and the rotation unit 14 and switches an electric circuit (for example, wiring of the power supply unit) according to the movement of the rotation unit 14, The thing using an optical sensor and a magnetic sensor can be mentioned.

  The illumination units 50 and 60 are when the main body unit 20 is in a closed state, the brightness sensor 40 detects light weaker than a predetermined brightness, and the vibration sensor 42 detects vibration stronger than a predetermined intensity (that is, It is lit when the surroundings are dark and the walking stick 500 is actually used).

  Once the lighting units 50 and 60 are turned on, a predetermined time (arbitrary time is set) even when the brightness sensor 40 detects light stronger than a predetermined light intensity (for example, when passing under a streetlight). It can, for example, remain on for 5 minutes.

  For this reason, once the lighting units 50 and 60 are lit, they continue to illuminate for a predetermined time even when the brightness sensor 40 detects light stronger than the predetermined luminous intensity. It is possible to prevent the lighting units 50 and 60 from suddenly turning off when passing through a bright place.

  In addition, after the lighting units 50 and 60 are lit once, even when the vibration sensor 42 detects a vibration that is weaker than a predetermined intensity or when it cannot detect the vibration (for example, when it temporarily stops), The light continues to be lit for a predetermined time (any time can be set, but for example, 5 minutes).

  For this reason, after the lighting unit is lit once, the lighting unit 42 continues to be lit for a predetermined time even when the vibration sensor 42 detects a vibration that is weaker than a predetermined intensity or when the vibration cannot be detected. Even when a person temporarily stops, it is possible to prevent the lighting unit from suddenly turning off.

  The one side illumination unit 50 is configured to emit white light when turned on. The one side illumination unit 50 includes light source units 52, 54, and 56. Various light sources can be used as the light source units 52, 54, and 56. For example, a light emitting diode (LED) can be suitably used because of its small size, high luminance, and low power consumption. The light source units 52, 54, and 56 emit white light.

  In addition, since the light source parts 52, 54, and 56 are directly arranged in a planar circuit, the light from the light source parts 52, 54, and 56 basically goes straight (see the solid line arrow W in FIG. 2B). ). However, the light emitted from the light source units 52, 54, and 56 includes light traveling in a direction other than the optical axis, and the light emitted from the light source units 52, 54, and 56 includes a cover (reference numeral). 2), the light from the illumination unit (one side illumination unit 50) can illuminate the user's feet (FIG. 2B). (See broken line arrow W).

The other side illumination unit 60 is configured to emit red light when turned on. The other side illumination unit 60 includes a light source unit 62. Various light sources can be used as the light source unit 62. For example, a light emitting diode (LED) can be preferably used because of its small size, high luminance, and low power consumption. The light source unit 62 emits red light. In addition, the other side illumination part 60 is good also as having a red filter which allows a red light component to pass among the light source part which inject | emits white light, and the incident white light.
The other side illumination unit 60 faces the bar-shaped portion 510, and a part of the light from the other side illumination unit 60 is blocked by the bar-shaped portion 510. However, since the light not blocked by the rod-shaped portion 510 is directed to the rear side, the function of the other-side illumination unit 60 can be achieved (see the solid line arrow R in FIG. 2B).

  The illuminating unit may include a light guide member (for example, a reflection mirror or an optical fiber) that guides light from the light source unit to the back side of the main body through the side surface. By setting it as such a structure, it becomes possible to make light reach the back side of the walking stick 500 avoiding the main-body part itself and the rod-shaped part 510. FIG.

Next, the walking stick 500 according to the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the walking cane 500 includes a rod-shaped portion 510, a grip portion 520, a stone-projected portion 530, and the mountable lighting device 1 attached to the rod-shaped portion 510. The attachable lighting device 1 is attached to the front side of the walking cane 500. This makes it possible to illuminate the front side using the light source units 52, 54, and 56 of the one side illumination unit 50, and illuminate the rear side using the light source unit 62 of the other side illumination unit 60. It becomes possible.

  When the axis of the rod-shaped portion 510 is the first axis ax1, the grip portion 520 has a second axis ax2 extending in a direction perpendicular to the first axis ax1, and the main body portion 20 of the mountable lighting device 1 is plate-shaped. And when projecting, the main body 20 is configured to project in a direction perpendicular to the first axis ax1 and the second axis ax2 (see FIG. 3).

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3, the walking stick 500 has a flat top surface like the top plate 600 of the desk when the main body 20 of the mountable lighting device 1 is in the open state. Can be hung. In addition, since the predetermined force is always urged | biased by the elastic member 12, the main-body part 20 will automatically take a closed state if the walking stick 500 is picked up from the top plate 600 of a desk.

  In the main body part 20 of the mountable lighting device 1, when the length of the rotation part 14 in the direction along the rotation axis is the width of the main body part 20, the width of the main body part 20 is larger than the maximum diameter of the rod-like part 510. Large (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  Hereinafter, the effects of the mounting illumination tool 1 and the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  According to the mountable illuminating device 1 according to the first embodiment, when the main body portion 20 is in the closed state, the lighting device can be turned on. When the main body portion 20 is in the open state, the light is always turned off. However, it is possible to turn on and off the mounting illuminator by opening and closing the main body itself.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1, by using it by attaching to a walking cane etc., a user, such as a cane, can illuminate the user's feet like a conventional walking cane. It is possible to reduce the risk of falling, and to make it easier for passengers such as automobiles to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane, thereby reducing the risk of an accident.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1, when the main-body part 20 has a plate-shaped shape and the main-body part 20 takes an open state, it protrudes in the direction perpendicular | vertical to a 1st axis | shaft. Therefore, when the attached lighting fixture is attached to a walking cane, the walking cane can be hung on a desk by placing the mounting lighting fixture on the top of the desk. It is possible not to fall down.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1, when making the main-body part 20 take an open state and putting the attachment type lighting fixture 1, it is possible to suppress an electric power consumption by making an illumination part into a light extinction state. Become.

  In addition, according to the mountable illuminator 1 according to the first embodiment, the mountable illuminator 1 further includes the elastic member 12, and the main body 20 is not applied with a force other than a predetermined force from the elastic member 12. If the walking stick is lifted from a state where the walking cane is hung on the top of the desk, etc., the main body will automatically take the closed state, and the main body will remain open. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the illumination unit remains off or an obstacle to walking.

Further, according to the mountable lighting device 1 according to the first embodiment, the “predetermined force” that the elastic member 12 urges against the main body portion 20 causes the weight of the walking cane 500 to place the mountable lighting device 1 on the desk. Since it is smaller than the weight applied to the mountable lighting device 1 when placed on the top plate or the like, the mountable lighting device can be stably placed on the top plate or the like of the desk.
In addition, if the predetermined force is too strong, there is a risk of an accident such as injury by pinching a finger in the main body, so by configuring as described above, the “predetermined force” is reduced, Accidents due to the provision of the elastic member can be prevented.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1, an illumination part is the other side which illuminates the other side opposite to the one side illumination part 50 which illuminates one side of the attachment type lighting fixture 1, and one side. Since it is composed of the side illumination unit 60, it is possible to illuminate the two directions of one side and the other side to make it easier for passengers such as automobiles to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane, and to further reduce the risk of an accident occurring. Is possible.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1, the one side illumination part 50 is comprised so that a white light may be inject | emitted at the time of lighting, and the other side illumination part 60 is comprised so that a red light may be inject | emitted at the time of lighting. Therefore, it becomes possible to make the color of the illumination different depending on the direction and make it easier to recognize the presence of the user such as a cane.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1, the attachment type lighting fixture 1 is equipped with the brightness sensor 40 and the vibration sensor 42, and as for the illumination parts 50 and 60, the main-body part 20 takes a closed state, Since the brightness sensor 40 detects light that is weaker than the predetermined brightness and the vibration sensor 42 detects vibration that is stronger than the predetermined intensity, the light is turned on, so that complicated procedures such as operating fine switches are not required. In addition, it is possible to turn on and off the mounted lighting fixtures, and reduce the power consumption by turning off the lighting unit when not in use (when the surroundings are bright or when the walking stick itself is not used). It becomes possible.

  According to the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment, the walking cane includes the rod-like portion 510, the grip portion 520, and the attachment type lighting device 1, and the attachment type lighting device 1 includes the attachment unit 10, The rotating unit 14, the main body unit 20, the power supply unit 30, and the illumination unit are provided, and the illumination unit is in a lightable state when the main body unit 20 is in the closed state, and is always in the open state when the main body unit 20 is in the open state. Since it is turned off, it can be turned on when the main unit is closed, and is always turned off when the main unit is opened, and it can be attached by opening and closing the main unit itself without operating a fine switch. It becomes possible to turn on and off the lighting fixture.

  Further, according to the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment, similarly to the conventional walking cane, it is possible to reduce the risk that the user such as the cane falls over the feet of the user such as the cane, In addition, it is possible to make it easier for passengers such as automobiles to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane and to reduce the risk of an accident occurring.

  In addition, according to the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment, the width of the main body 20 of the mountable lighting device 1 is larger than the maximum diameter of the rod-shaped portion 510, so that the main body itself is grasped to perform opening / closing operations. It becomes possible to make it easy.

[Embodiment 2]
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the attachment-type lighting device 2 according to the second embodiment. 4A is a front view of the mounting illuminator 2 in the closed state, FIG. 4B is a top view of the mounting illuminator 2 in the open state, and FIG. 4C is in the closed state. Fig. 4 (d) is a side view of the mounting illuminator 2 taking an open state. A bar-like portion denoted by reference numeral 510 is a part of the walking cane 502 and is not a component of the mountable lighting device 2.

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5A is a front view of the walking cane 502, and FIG. 5B is a side view of the walking cane 502. In addition, all the attachment type lighting fixtures 2 in FIG. 5 are closed. In FIG. 5A, a solid line arrow indicated by W indicates the direction of light emitted from the one side illumination unit 80, and a solid line arrow indicated by R indicates the direction of light emitted by the other side illumination unit 100. Is.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining that the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment is hung on the top plate 600 of the desk. The table top indicated by reference numeral 600 does not constitute a part of the walking cane 500.

  The mounting illuminator 2 according to the second embodiment basically has the same configuration as the mounting illuminator 1 according to the first embodiment, but the configuration of the main body and the illuminating unit is according to the first embodiment. Different from ingredient 1. Accordingly, the walking position of the walking stick 502 is different from that of the walking stick 500 according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the attachment-type lighting device 2 and the walking cane 502 will be described focusing on differences from the attachment-type lighting device 1 and the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment.

First, the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 4, the attachment type lighting device 2 includes an attachment part 10, an elastic member 12 (not shown), a rotation part 14, a main body part 70, a power supply part 30, and a brightness sensor 40. (Not shown), a vibration sensor 42 (not shown), and illumination units 80 and 100 are provided.
In the mountable illuminator 2, the components other than the main body 70 and the illuminating units 80 and 100 have the same configuration as the corresponding components of the mountable illuminator 1 according to Embodiment 1, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The main body 70 basically has the same configuration as that of the main body 20 in the first embodiment, but the overall shape is different from the case of the first embodiment because the arrangement of the illumination units is different.

The illumination units 80 and 100 include a one-side illumination unit 80 and an other-side illumination unit 100.
The one-side illumination unit 80 basically has the same configuration as the one-side illumination unit 50 in the first embodiment, but is different in position and components. Specifically, the one side illumination unit 80 is disposed on the side surface of the main body unit 70. The one-side illumination unit 80 further includes optical elements 92, 94, and 96 for making the illuminable range different for each of the light source units 82, 84, and 86. For this reason, it can be said that the one side illumination part 80 has the light source part for foot | bases from which the illumination possible range differs for every light source part 82,84,86. The light source units 82, 84, and 86 emit white light. The one side illumination part 80 illuminates the front of the user such as a cane (see FIG. 5).

The optical element 92 corresponds to the light source unit 82, the optical element 94 corresponds to the light source unit 84, and the optical element 96 corresponds to the light source unit 86. The optical elements 92, 94, and 96 are optical lenses that bend the light from the light source portions 82, 84, and 86 downward.
That is, the one-side illumination unit 80 includes a light source unit 82 that is a first light source unit that illuminates the vicinity of the user's feet, such as a cane, when the rod-like portion 510 of the walking cane 502 is perpendicular to the ground, and the first light source unit. It has the light source part 84 which is the 2nd light source part which illuminates farther, and the light source part 86 which is the 3rd light source part which illuminates farther than the 2nd light source part.

  The other-side illumination unit 100 basically has the same configuration as the one-side illumination unit 80, but is disposed on the side surface opposite to the one-side illumination unit 80, and the light source units 102, 104, and 106 are The difference is that red light is emitted and the optical elements 112, 114, and 116 are optical lenses that advance the light from the light source units 102, 104, and 106 straight. The other side illumination unit 100 illuminates the rear side of the user such as a cane. In addition, the other side illumination part 100 is good also as having a red filter which allows a red light component to pass among the light source part which inject | emits white light, and the incident white light.

  In the mountable lighting device 2 according to the second embodiment, as described in the explanation of the walking cane 502 described later, only the one side illumination unit 80 that illuminates the front side of the user such as a cane is the light source units 82, 84,. Each 86 has a foot light source unit having a different illuminable range, and the other side illumination unit that illuminates the rear side of the user such as a cane emits light straight toward the rear side.

Next, the walking stick 502 according to the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the walking cane 502 includes a rod-shaped portion 510, a grip portion 520, a stone-projected portion 530, and the mountable lighting device 2 attached to the rod-shaped portion 510.

  When the axis of the rod-shaped portion 510 is the first axis ax1, the grip portion 520 has a second axis ax2 extending in a direction perpendicular to the first axis ax1, and the main body portion 70 of the mountable lighting device 2 is plate-shaped. It has a shape and is configured to project in a direction perpendicular to the first axis ax1 and the second axis ax2 when the main body 70 is in the open state (see FIG. 6). That is, unlike the case of the first embodiment, the attachment type lighting device 2 is attached to the side surface of the walking cane 502. Thereby, it becomes possible to illuminate the front side and the rear side by the illumination unit including the one side illumination unit 80 and the other side illumination unit 100 (see FIG. 5A).

  Hereinafter, the effects of the mounting illumination fixture 2 and the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment will be described.

  The mountable illuminator 2 according to the second embodiment is different from the mountable illuminator 1 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the main body and the illuminating unit, but is similar to the mountable illuminator 1 according to the first embodiment. When the unit 70 is in the closed state, it is in a lightable state, and when the main body unit 70 is in the open state, it is always in the off state. Therefore, it is possible to open and close the main body itself without operating a fine switch. It can be turned on and off.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2, since an illuminating part has the light source part for foot | bases from which an illuminable range differs for every light source part, an attachment type lighting fixture (walking cane etc.) and the ground Even if the angle changes, the foot can be illuminated.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2, when the rod-shaped part, such as a walking cane, is perpendicular to the ground, the foot light source unit illuminates the vicinity of the user's foot such as a walking stick. Since the light source unit has the second light source unit that illuminates farther than the first light source unit and the third light source unit that illuminates farther than the second light source unit, the first light source unit, the second light source unit, and the third light source unit It becomes possible to illuminate the foot more reliably using the.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2, only the one side illumination part 80 has the light source part for foot | bases from which the illumination possible range differs for every light source part 82,84,86, and the other side illumination part 100 Illuminates the user's feet with a lighting unit (one side lighting unit) that illuminates the front side of the user such as a cane and the back side of the user such as a cane It is possible to easily recognize the presence of a user such as a cane from a distance by the illumination unit that illuminates (the other side illumination unit).

  Moreover, according to the attachment-type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2, an illuminating part (one side illumination part 80) is an optical element for making the illuminable range different for every light source part which comprises the light source part for feet. 92, 94, and 96, it is possible to change the direction of the light emitted from the light source unit, not the direction of the light source unit itself. As a result, the main body unit can be made compact and the illuminable range can be adjusted. It becomes possible to achieve both.

  In addition, since the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 has the structure similar to the attachment type lighting fixture 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1 except the structure of a main-body part and an illumination part, the attachment type lighting fixture which concerns on Embodiment 1 1 has the corresponding effect as it is.

  The walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment is different from the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment in the mounting position of the mounting type illumination device, but the main body unit 70 is similar to the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment. When it is in the closed state, it can be lit, and when the main body 70 is in the open state, it is always in the off state. Therefore, the mounted illuminator can be turned on and off by opening and closing the main body itself without operating fine switches. It becomes possible to make it.

  Further, according to the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment, the main body 70 has a plate shape, and when the main body 70 is in the open state, the first axis ax1 and the second axis ax2. Because it is configured to protrude in the vertical direction, the walking cane is fixed so that the grip part of the walking cane is along the edge of the desk, etc., and the grip part protrudes from the desk etc. Can be prevented.

  In addition, according to the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment, the light from the one-side illumination unit 80 and the other-side illumination unit 100 is not blocked by the rod-shaped portion 510. It is possible to make it easier to recognize the existence and further reduce the risk of accidents.

  The walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment except for the mounting position of the mountable lighting device. Therefore, the walking cane 500 according to the first embodiment has the same configuration. It has the corresponding effect as it is.

[Embodiment 3]
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the mountable lighting device 3 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 7A is a front view of the mounting illuminator 3 that is in a closed state, and FIG. 7B is the mounting illuminator 3 that is in a closed state, in which the second main body 124 portion is rotated. FIG. 7C to FIG. 7E are views showing a state in which the arrangement of the mountable lighting device 3 is changed by rotating the second main body portion 124. . A bar-like portion denoted by reference numeral 510 is a part of the walking cane, and is not a component of the mountable lighting device 3.

  The mountable illuminator 3 according to the third embodiment basically has the same configuration as the mountable illuminator 2 according to the second embodiment, but the configuration of the main body and the illuminating unit is according to the second embodiment. Different from ingredient 2. Hereinafter, the attachment type illumination tool 3 will be described focusing on differences from the attachment type illumination tool 2 according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, the attachment type lighting device 3 includes an attachment part 10, an elastic member 12 (not shown), a rotation part 14, a main body part 120, a power supply part 30, and a brightness sensor 40. (Not shown), a vibration sensor 42 (not shown), and illumination units 130 and 150 are provided.
In the mountable illuminator 3, the components other than the main body 120 and the illuminators 130 and 150 have the same configuration as the corresponding components of the mountable illuminator 2 according to Embodiment 2, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The illumination units 130 and 150 are composed of one side illumination unit 130 and the other side illumination unit 150.

  The main body 120 has a rotating shaft 126 between a location where it is connected to the rotating portion 14 and a location where the illumination unit is disposed, and the one side illumination unit 130 and the other side illumination unit 150 are switched. (See FIGS. 7C to 7E). More specifically, the main body 120 includes a first main body 122, a second main body 124, a rotating shaft 126, and a fixing mechanism 128.

  The main body 120 is divided between a first main body 122 and a second main body 124, and the first main body 122 and the second main body 124 are connected by a rotation shaft 126. The second main body portion 124 can be rotated by the rotation shaft 126, and the second main body portion 124 is located at an appropriate position (for example, the position where the one side illumination unit 130 faces the front side when attached to the rod-shaped portion 510). The fixing mechanism 128 is configured to be fixed (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).

  The one-side illumination unit 130 is a flat lenticular element 142, 144 instead of an optical lens as an optical element for making the illuminable range different for each of the light source units 132, 134, 136 constituting the foot light source unit. , 146 except for having the same configuration as the one-side illumination unit 80 in the second embodiment. As the lenticular elements 142, 144, and 146, those made of transparent resin and those made of optical glass can be suitably used.

  The other-side illumination unit 150 is the same as the other-side illumination unit 100 in the second embodiment except that the other-side illumination unit 150 includes transparent covers 162, 164, and 166 instead of the optical lens that linearly advances the light from the light source units 152, 154, and 156. It has the composition of. As the transparent covers 162, 164, 166, those made of transparent resin or those made of optical glass can be suitably used. Moreover, the transparent covers 162, 164, 166 may be colored red, for example.

  Hereinafter, the effect of the attachment type lighting fixture 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3 is demonstrated.

  The mountable illuminator 3 according to the third embodiment is different from the mountable illuminator 2 according to the second embodiment in the configuration of the main body and the illuminator, but is similar to the mountable illuminator 2 according to the second embodiment. When the unit 120 is in the closed state, it can be turned on, and when the main unit 120 is in the open state, it is always in the off state. Therefore, it is possible to open and close the main unit itself without operating a fine switch. It can be turned on and off.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3, since the main-body part 120 has the rotating shaft 126 and it can rotate, even after attaching an attachment type lighting fixture to a walking stick etc., of an attachment part. It is possible to easily exchange the positions of the one side illumination unit and the other side illumination unit without following complicated procedures such as replacement and disassembly.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3, even if it is a case where there is a difference in the one side illumination part 130 and the other side illumination part 150, it can replace | exchange by rotation of the main-body part 120, It is possible to prevent a situation where the front and back are reversed due to an error.

  In addition, since the attachment type lighting fixture 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3 has the structure similar to the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 except the structure of a main-body part and an illumination part, the attachment type lighting fixture which concerns on Embodiment 2 2 has the corresponding effect as it is.

[Embodiment 4]
FIG. 8 is a view for explaining the attachment type illumination device 4 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 8A is a top view of the mounting illuminator 4 in the closed state, FIG. 8B is a front view of the mounting illuminator 4 in the open state, and FIG. 8C is in the closed state. FIG. 8D is a side view of the mounting illuminator 4 taking an open state. A bar-like portion denoted by reference numeral 510 is a part of the walking cane 504 and is not a constituent element of the mountable lighting device 4.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the walking stick 504 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 9A is a front view of the walking cane 504, and FIG. 9B is a side view of the walking cane 504. In addition, all the attachment type lighting fixtures 4 in FIG. 9 are a closed state. In FIG. 9A, a solid line arrow indicated by W indicates the direction of light emitted by the one side illumination unit 80, and a solid line arrow indicated by R indicates the direction of light emitted by the other side illumination unit 100. Is.
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining that the walking stick 504 according to the fourth embodiment is hung on the top plate 600 of the desk. FIG. 10A is a view in the middle of hanging the walking stick 504 on the table top 600, and FIG. 10B is a view when the walking stick 504 is set on the table top 600 of the desk. The table top indicated by reference numeral 600 does not constitute a part of the walking cane 500.

  The mounting illuminator 4 according to the fourth embodiment has basically the same configuration as the mounting illuminator 2 according to the second embodiment, but the mounting illuminator according to the second embodiment is further provided with a roller portion. 2 (see FIG. 8). That is, the mountable illuminating device 4 includes a roller unit 172 disposed at the distal end portion of the main body unit 170 in addition to the components included in the mountable illuminating device 4 according to the second embodiment. The reason why the symbols of the main body portion 70 and the main body portion in Embodiment 2 are changed is that the main body portion 170 has a shape suitable for including the roller portion 172.

The walking cane 504 according to the fourth embodiment basically has the same configuration as the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment, but the attachment according to the fourth embodiment rather than the attachment type lighting device 2 according to the second embodiment. The point provided with the type | formula lighting fixture 4 differs (refer FIG. 9).
For this reason, in the walking cane 504, as shown in FIG. 10, the roller portion 172 of the mountable lighting device 4 is pressed against the top plate 600 of the desk so that the main body portion 170 is opened without using the hand. Can be taken.

  Hereinafter, the effect of the attachment type lighting fixture 4 which concerns on Embodiment 4 is demonstrated.

  Although the attachment type lighting fixture 4 which concerns on Embodiment 4 is further different from the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 in the point further provided with a roller part, it is a main-body part similarly to the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. When 170 is in the closed state, it can be lit, and when the main body 170 is in the open state, it is always in the off state. Therefore, the mounted illuminator can be lit by opening and closing the main body itself without operating a fine switch. And can be turned off.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 4 which concerns on Embodiment 4, since the roller part 172 arrange | positioned at the front-end | tip part of the main-body part 170 is provided, a roller is pressed against the top plate etc. of a desk, and the main-body part is taken into an open state. It is possible to eliminate the trouble of using the hand to cause the main body portion to be in the open state.

  In addition, since the attachment type lighting fixture 4 which concerns on Embodiment 4 has the structure similar to the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 except the point further provided with a roller part, the attachment type lighting fixture 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 is shown. Among the effects possessed, the corresponding effect is maintained as it is.

  The walking cane 504 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment in the attachment-type lighting device, but, similarly to the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment, the main body 170 is in a closed state. When it is taken, it can be turned on, and when the main body 170 is in the open state, it is always turned off. Therefore, it is possible to turn on and off the mountable lighting fixture by opening and closing the main body itself without operating a fine switch. It becomes possible.

  The walking cane 504 according to the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the walking cane 502 according to the second embodiment except for the attachment type lighting device. Have.

[Embodiment 5]
FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the mountable illumination device 5 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 11A is a front view of the mounting illuminator 5 in the closed state, FIG. 11B is a top view of the mounting illuminator 5 in the open state, and FIG. 11C is in the closed state. Fig. 11 (d) is a side view of the mounting illuminator 5 taking an open state. A bar-like portion denoted by reference numeral 510 is a part of the walking cane, and is not a component of the mountable lighting device 5. In FIG. 11, the power supply unit 30 is not shown.

  FIG. 12 is a view for explaining details of the mountable lighting device 5 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 12A is a view showing the back side of the main body 180, and FIG. 12B is a view showing a state where the first reference portion 190 is disposed at a predetermined position. c) is a diagram illustrating a state in which the first reference portion 190 is disposed at another position. In FIGS. 12B and 12C, only a part of the attachment portion 11, the rotation portion 15, and the first reference portion 190 are illustrated. 12 (b) and 12 (c) are views as seen from the viewpoint corresponding to FIG. 11 (a), and the components are displayed larger than those in FIGS. 11 (a) and 12 (a). ing. Moreover, the arrow displayed on the side surface of the slide plate 192 in FIGS. 12B and 12C is that the slide plate 192 can be slid by pushing the slide plate 192 in the direction of the arrow. Is expressed.

  The mounting illuminator 5 according to the fifth embodiment has basically the same configuration as the mounting illuminator 3 according to the third embodiment, but includes a configuration of the main body and a first reference unit. This is different from the attachment type lighting fixture 3 according to the above. Hereinafter, the attachment-type lighting device 5 will be described focusing on differences from the attachment-type lighting device 3 according to the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG.11 and FIG.12, the attachment type lighting fixture 5 is the attachment part 11, the elastic member 13, the rotation part 15, the main-body part 180, the power supply part 31 (not shown), and brightness. Sensor 40 (not shown), vibration sensor 42 (not shown), illumination units 131 and 151 (one side illumination unit 131 and other side illumination unit 151), and first reference unit 190. .

  The attachment part 11, the elastic member 13, the rotation part 15, the power supply part 31, the brightness sensor 40, the vibration sensor 42, the one-side illumination part 131, and the other-side illumination part 151 in the attachment-type lighting device 5 are slightly different in shape. Although there are some, the attachment part 10, the elastic member 12, the rotation part 14, the power supply part 30, the brightness sensor 40, the vibration sensor 42, the one-side illumination part 130, and the other-side illumination part 150 in the attachment-type lighting device 3 respectively. Since it has the same function, description is abbreviate | omitted.

The first reference portion 190 is disposed closer to the attachment portion 11 than the rotating portion 15 (see FIGS. 11C and 11D). The first reference portion 190 has a slide plate 192 and a contact portion 194.
The slide plate 192 is configured to be slidable. For this reason, the 1st reference | standard part 190 can be arrange | positioned to a predetermined position (refer FIG.12 (b)) and another position (refer FIG.12 (c)) by the slide movement of the slide board 192. FIG. .
The contact part 194 can contact a detection part 186 (described later). Specifically, the contact part 194 contacts the detection part 186 when both the condition that the main body part 180 takes a closed state and the condition that the first reference part 190 is disposed at a predetermined position are satisfied. Press this. The contact portion 194 has a convex shape that protrudes from the slide plate 192 toward the main body portion 180 side.

  The main body portion 180 includes a first main body portion 122, a second main body portion 124, a rotation shaft 126 and a fixing mechanism 128 corresponding to the first main body portion 122, the second main body portion 124, and the fixing mechanism 128 of the mountable lighting device 3, and a rotation shaft 127 ( And a fixing mechanism 129 (not shown). These also have some shapes that are somewhat different, but since they have the same functions as those of the mountable illuminator 3, description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 11C, 11D, and 12A, the main body 180 has a second reference portion 184 that faces the first reference portion 190 when the main body portion 180 is closed. Also have. In addition, in FIG.11 (c) and FIG.11 (d), although the 2nd reference | standard part 184 itself cannot be visually recognized, the approximate position is displayed with the arrow with a code | symbol.
The second reference portion 184 contacts or approaches the first reference portion 190 when both the condition that the main body portion 180 takes a closed state and the condition that the first reference portion 190 is disposed at a predetermined position are satisfied. It has the detection part 186 which detects. In the first embodiment, the detection unit 186 detects contact of the first reference unit 190. The detection unit 186 includes a push button.
When the detection unit 186 detects the contact of the first reference unit, the second reference unit 184 switches the electric circuit of the main body unit 180 so that the illumination units 131 and 151 can be turned on. As an example of switching the electric circuit of the main body 180, when the detection unit 186 does not detect the contact of the first reference unit, the electric circuit between the power supply unit 31 and the illumination units 131 and 151 is disconnected. An example of the switch mechanism is that the electrical circuit between the power supply unit 31 and the illumination units 131 and 151 is connected when the detection unit 186 detects contact of the first reference unit.

  Since the attachment type lighting fixture according to the fifth embodiment includes the first reference portion 190 and the main body portion 180 includes the second reference portion 184, the open / close detection mechanism illustrated in the first embodiment is not included.

Moreover, the main-body part 180 further has the light guide part 182 as shown to Fig.11 (a) and FIG.11 (b). The light guide unit 182 guides a part of the light directed to the other side of the other side illumination unit 151 to a third side different from the one side and the other side (direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 11A). Shine. The light guide unit 182 includes a rectangular slit formed on the third side of the other side illumination unit 151. A part of the transparent cover in the other side illumination unit 151 enters the slit.
A part of the light emitted from the light sources 153, 155, and 157 (not shown) in the other side illumination unit 151 is reflected in the transparent cover or diffused in the light guide unit 182 (slit). Get in. Since the light that has entered the light guide portion 182 is emitted from the third side, the mounting illuminator 5 at the time of lighting becomes conspicuous when viewed from the side seen from FIG.

  Hereinafter, the effect of the attachment type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5 is demonstrated.

  The mountable illuminator 5 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the mountable illuminator 3 according to the third embodiment in that it includes the configuration of the main body and the first reference portion, but the mountable illuminator 3 according to the third embodiment. Similarly, when the main body portion 180 is in the closed state, it can be turned on, and when the main body portion 180 is in the open state, it is always in the off state. Therefore, the main body portion itself can be opened and closed without operating a fine switch. It becomes possible to turn on and off the mounting type lighting fixture.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5, since the main-body part 180 has the light guide part 182, the position of users, such as a cane, becomes easier to understand by the light guided to the 3rd side. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for passengers such as automobiles to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane and to further reduce the risk of an accident occurring.

  Further, according to the mountable lighting device 5 according to the fifth embodiment, the first reference unit 190 is further provided, the main body unit 180 further includes the second reference unit 184, and the second reference unit 184 includes the detection unit 186. When the detection unit 186 detects the contact of the first reference unit 190, the second reference unit 184 switches the electric circuit of the main body unit 180 so that the illumination units 131 and 151 can be turned on. Even if it does not do, it becomes possible to implement | achieve turning on and off an attachment-type lighting fixture by opening and closing the main-body part itself with the comparatively simple mechanism of the combination of a 1st reference | standard part and a 2nd reference | standard part. .

  Moreover, according to the attachment-type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5, since the detection part 186 consists of a push button and the 1st reference | standard part 190 has the slide board 192 and the contact part 194, a 1st reference | standard part is made into a main body. It can be used as a forced extinguishing operation unit to turn off the lighting unit regardless of the state of the lighting unit. In addition, the illumination unit can be forcibly turned off by moving the first reference unit from a predetermined position.

  Moreover, according to the attachment type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5, since the 1st reference | standard part 190 is provided in the position different from the main-body part 180, when providing a 1st reference | standard part in a main-body part (forced extinction) It is possible to make the shape easier to operate by loosening the design restrictions (shape, size, etc.) of the first reference portion than when the operation portion is provided on the main body.

  In addition, since the attachment type lighting fixture 5 which concerns on Embodiment 5 has the structure similar to the attachment type lighting fixture 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3 except having a structure of a main-body part and a 1st reference | standard part, it is in Embodiment 3. It has the applicable effect as it is among the effects of the attached lighting fixture 3.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on said embodiment, this invention is not limited to said embodiment. The present invention can be carried out in various modes without departing from the spirit thereof, and for example, the following modifications are possible.

(1) The number, material, shape, position, size, and the like of the components of the mounting illuminator and walking cane described in each of the above embodiments are examples, and may be changed within a range not impairing the effects of the present invention. Is possible.

(2) In the attachment type lighting fixture in each said embodiment, it is preferable that a power supply part has a rechargeable battery as a power supply, and an attachment type lighting fixture is further provided with the charging part which can charge a rechargeable battery. By adopting such a configuration, by charging the rechargeable battery in the charging unit, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the lighting unit cannot be turned on due to running out of the battery, as in the case of using a normal dry battery as a power source. It becomes possible.

(3) Moreover, in the case of said (2), it is preferable that a charging part has a solar cell. By setting it as such a structure, it becomes possible to charge a rechargeable battery easily. Moreover, it becomes possible to use a solar cell as a brightness sensor by detecting the electric power which a solar cell generates.

(4) Moreover, in the case of said (2), it is also preferable that a charging part can take in electric power from an external power supply, and can charge a rechargeable battery. With such a configuration, the rechargeable battery can be charged using an external power source regardless of day or night.

(5) It is preferable that the mountable lighting device in each of the above embodiments further includes a speaker capable of producing a buzzer sound. With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the surroundings of the presence of a user such as a cane by sounding a buzzer in an emergency. In this case, in order to sound a buzzer sound, it is preferable that the mountable lighting device further includes a buzzer switch.

(6) Moreover, in the case of said (5), an attachment type lighting fixture is further equipped with the fall detection part which detects the vibration by the fall of a walking cane, and when the fall detection part detects the fall of a walking stick It is preferable to make a buzzer sound from the speaker. With such a configuration, when a user such as a cane falls, the presence of the user such as a cane can be notified to the surroundings. Note that a user such as a cane may not have fallen and only the walking cane may fall, but in this case, the position of the walking cane can be easily grasped by a buzzer sound. For example, the fall detection unit can detect the fall of the walking cane by detecting a certain level of intense vibration. In this case, the vibration sensor may also be used as the fall detection unit.

(7) In each of the above embodiments, the brightness sensor and the vibration sensor are used, but the present invention is not limited to this. A sensor such as a brightness sensor and a vibration sensor may not be provided, and the illumination unit may be turned on and off only in the opened / closed state of the main body.

(8) In the said Embodiment 1-4, it is preferable that an attachment type lighting fixture is further provided with the forced light extinction operation part for making an illumination part into a light extinction state irrespective of the state of a main-body part. With such a configuration, the illumination unit can be turned off by the forced turn-off operation unit when it is not desired to turn it on even if the conditions for turning on the illumination unit are satisfied or when it is desired to reduce power consumption.

(9) In each said embodiment, it is good also as providing the light reflection material arrange | positioned on the surface of an attachment-type lighting fixture. By adopting such a configuration, not only emits light but also reflects light from outside, making it easier for passengers such as automobiles to recognize the presence of a user such as a cane, and the risk of an accident occurring This can be further reduced.

(10) In each of the above embodiments, a non-slip material disposed on the surface of the mountable lighting device may be further provided. By adopting such a configuration, when the cane is hung on the table top or the like, the main body portion of the mountable illuminator becomes less slippery, and the cane can be hung more stably.

(11) In the first embodiment, the contact portion 194 having a convex shape protruding from the slide plate 192 toward the main body portion 180 side is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may use the contact part which has a planar shape. In this case, it is preferable that the first reference portion includes a contact avoiding portion that prevents contact between the button switch and the first reference portion when the first reference portion is disposed at another position. For example, the contact avoiding portion may have a concave shape that retreats from the slide plate toward the side opposite to the main body portion.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... Attached illuminator, 10, 11 ... Attached part, 13 ... Elastic member, 14, 15 ... Rotating part, 20, 70, 120, 170, 180 ... Main part, 22, 72 ... projection part, 30 ... power supply part, 50, 80, 130, 131 ... one side illumination part, 52, 54, 56, 62, 82, 84, 86, 102, 104, 106, 132, 134, 136, 152 , 154, 156 ... light source part, 60, 100, 150, 151 ... other side illumination part, 92, 94, 96, 112, 114, 116, 142, 144, 146 ... optical element, 122, 123 ... first body part , 124, 125 ... second body portion, 126 ... rotating shaft, 128 ... fixing mechanism, 162,164,166 ... transparent cover, 172 ... roller portion, 182 ... light guide portion, 184 ... second reference portion, 186 ... button switch, 90 ... 1st reference part, 192 ... Slide plate, 194 ... Contact part, 500, 502, 504 ... Walking cane, 510 ... Stick-shaped part, 520 ... Grip part, 530 ... Stone bump part, 600 ... Top plate of desk, ax1 ... first axis, ax2 ... second axis

Claims (16)

An attachment that can be attached to a stick-like part such as a walking stick,
A rotating part connected to the mounting part;
A main body that is connected to the rotating part and can take a closed state that is folded along the rod-like portion and an open state that protrudes from the rod-like portion;
A power supply unit built in the main body,
An illumination unit that is disposed in the main body unit and that is lit by electric power from the power source unit;
The illuminating unit is in an illuminable state when the main body portion is in a closed state, and is always in an extinguished state when the main body portion is in an open state. The attachment type lighting fixture of Claim 1 WHEREIN:
The main body has a plate-like shape, and when the axis of the rod-shaped portion to which the attachment is attached is a first axis, the main body is perpendicular to the first axis when the main body is in an open state. It is comprised so that it may protrude in an arbitrary direction, The attachment type lighting fixture characterized by the above-mentioned. The attachment type lighting fixture of Claim 1 or 2 WHEREIN:
The mounting illuminator further includes an elastic member that constantly urges a predetermined force against the main body,
The main body unit is in a closed state when no force is applied other than a predetermined force from the elastic member. In the attachment type lighting fixture in any one of Claims 1-3,
The mounting illuminator further includes a roller portion disposed at a distal end portion of the main body. In the attachment type lighting fixture in any one of Claims 1-4,
The illuminating unit includes a one-side illuminating unit that illuminates one side of the mounting-type illuminating device, and a second-side illuminating unit that illuminates the other side opposite to the one side. . The attachment type lighting fixture of Claim 5 WHEREIN:
The one-side illumination unit is configured to emit white light when turned on,
The said other side illumination part is comprised so that a red light may be inject | emitted at the time of lighting, The attachment type lighting fixture characterized by the above-mentioned. In the attachment type lighting fixture of Claim 5 or 6,
The main body has a rotation axis between a portion connected to the rotating portion and a portion where the illumination unit is disposed, and the one side illumination unit and the other side illumination unit are switched. A mounting-type lighting device characterized by being rotatable as described above. In the attachment type lighting fixture in any one of Claims 5-7,
The main body part guides a part of the light directed toward the one side or the other side to a third side different from the one side and the other side for both or one side of the one side illumination part and the other side illumination part. A mounting type lighting device comprising a light guide portion that emits light. In the attachment type lighting fixture in any one of Claims 1-8,
The illuminating unit includes a foot light source unit that has a different illuminable range for each light source unit. The mountable illuminator according to claim 9,
The light source unit for the foot further includes an optical element for making the illuminable range different for each light source unit constituting the light source unit for the foot. In the attachment type lighting fixture in any one of Claims 1-10,
The mounting illuminator further includes a brightness sensor and a vibration sensor,
The illumination unit is turned on when the main body is in a closed state, the brightness sensor detects light weaker than a predetermined brightness, and the vibration sensor detects vibration stronger than a predetermined intensity. A mounting luminaire featuring. In the attachment type lighting fixture in any one of Claims 1-11,
The mounting-type lighting device further includes a first reference portion on the mounting portion side than the rotating portion,
The main body portion further includes a second reference portion facing the first reference portion when the main body portion takes a closed state,
When the second reference portion satisfies both a condition that the main body portion is in a closed state and a condition that the first reference portion is disposed at a predetermined position, the second reference portion is in contact with the first reference portion or It has a detection unit that detects proximity,
When the detection unit detects contact or proximity of the first reference unit, the second reference unit switches the electric circuit of the main body unit so that the illumination unit can be turned on. Lighting equipment. The mountable illuminator according to claim 12,
The detection unit comprises a push button,
The first reference portion includes a slide plate configured to be slidable and a contact portion that can contact the detection portion. A walking cane comprising a rod-shaped portion, a grip portion, and an attachment-type lighting fixture attached to the rod-shaped portion,
The mounting illuminator includes an attachment portion that can be attached to a rod-shaped portion such as a walking cane, a rotation portion connected to the attachment portion, a connection to the rotation portion, and a fold along the rod-shaped portion. A main body part capable of taking a closed state and an open state protruding from the rod-shaped part, a power source part built in the main body part, and disposed in the main body part, and lit by electric power from the power source part A walking cane comprising: an illuminating unit, wherein the illuminating unit is in a lightable state when the main body portion is in a closed state, and is always in an off state when the main body portion is in an open state. The walking stick according to claim 14,
When the axis of the rod-shaped portion is the first axis,
The grip portion has a second axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the first axis;
The main body of the mountable illuminator has a plate-like shape, and protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis when the main body is in an open state. A walking stick characterized by being configured. The walking stick according to claim 14 or 15,
In the main body portion of the attachment type lighting device, when the length in the direction along the rotation axis of the rotation portion is the width of the main body portion,
A walking stick characterized in that a width of the main body is larger than a maximum diameter of the rod-shaped portion.

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