JP6960213B2 - How to replace straight tube fluorescent lamps with LED lamps and lighting fixtures for LED lamps - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a method of replacing an existing straight tube type fluorescent lamp with an LED lamp and a luminaire for the replaced LED lamp.

Energy saving is being promoted as a measure for the conservation of the global environment, and one of the measures is to use LED lamps for lighting equipment. When a new lighting fixture is installed, it can be installed by using parts for driving the LED lamp from the beginning, so that the LED lamp can be easily used. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of environmental protection, it is required to replace the existing fluorescent lamp with an LED lamp. In particular, it is required to replace the general-purpose straight tube type existing fluorescent lamp with an LED lamp.

As a case where a straight tube type fluorescent lamp is converted into an LED lamp, for example,
(1) Remove all existing lighting fixtures and replace them with new LED lighting fixtures.
(2) Remove the fluorescent lamp, power supply, socket, wiring, etc. of the existing lighting equipment, and modify the mounting base plate and reflector to match the LED lighting equipment, and modify the LED power supply, socket, wiring, etc. Install and install the LED lamp.
(3) Separate the power supply unit for the existing lighting equipment, and attach the LED lamp with built-in power supply using the existing socket.
(4) Install an LED lamp with a built-in power supply that corresponds to the power supply section of the existing lighting equipment without modifying the existing lighting equipment.
It is conceivable to replace it with an LED lamp.

Further, for example, in Patent Document 1, a new real of a lighting device and a lighting device in which an existing straight tube fluorescent lamp is used as a compatible light source and the light source of the lighting device can be easily replaced with another light source such as an LED or an organic EL. A method has been proposed. In the new real method of this lighting device, a fluorescent lamp, a stabilizer for lighting the fluorescent lamp, an instrument main body provided with a lamp socket to which the fluorescent lamp is mounted, and the instrument main body are covered and the lamp socket is inserted. A lighting device provided with a reflecting plate having a through hole, which is composed of a light source of a different type from the fluorescent lamp and is fixed to the reflecting plate instead of the fluorescent lamp, and is attached to the appliance main body. A lighting device comprising: a power supply unit that supplies power for lighting the light source unit, and a harness that is disposed through the through hole and electrically connects the light source unit and the power supply unit. The fluorescent lamp and the lamp socket are removed, the power supply unit is newly installed in the space between the fixture main body and the reflector, and the light source unit is newly installed in the reflector, and the light source unit is newly installed and arranged through the through hole. The harness is used to electrically connect the power supply unit and the light source unit.

Further, in Patent Document 2, when replacing a lighting device using a straight tube fluorescent lamp, the replacement of the lighting device can be completed by replacing only the reflector regardless of the standard of the existing lighting device main body. Lighting devices have been proposed to improve versatility and practicality. This illuminating device includes a reflector that reflects the light of a straight fluorescent lamp and at least a pair of sockets that are provided on both ends of the reflector to support both ends of the straight fluorescent lamp and supply power to the straight fluorescent lamp. A lighting device provided with a ballast for lighting a straight tube fluorescent lamp provided on the back side of the reflector and a terminal capable of connecting the ballast and a power cord, respectively, on the four corner sides of the reflector. It has a structure in which a long hole through which a screw can be inserted is provided.

Further, Patent Document 3 proposes a lighting device capable of completing the replacement of the lighting device by replacing only the housing without removing the main body of the lighting device from a wall-side member such as a ceiling. This lighting device is a housing that holds a straight tube fluorescent lamp attached to the lighting device main body so as to cover the lighting device main body with respect to the lighting device main body mounted on the surface of a wall-side member such as a ceiling. The upper surface of the housing is open in the longitudinal direction, the vertical cross section thereof has a substantially inverted pentagonal shape, and the outer surface is a reflective surface that reflects the light of a straight tube fluorescent lamp. A straight tube fluorescent lamp that protrudes from the inside side of the housing toward the outside surface at both ends of the outside of the bottom plate whose vertical cross section corresponds to the lower two sides of a substantially inverted pentagonal shape. A pair of sockets that support both ends and supply power to the straight tube fluorescent lamp are provided, and inside the housing, a stabilizer that lights the straight tube fluorescent lamp, and a stabilizer and a power cord are connected. A structure with possible terminals is adopted.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-104324 JP-A-2007-157557 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-251482

Each of the above-mentioned methods for converting to an LED lamp has the following problems.
In the method of renewing to the new LED lighting fixture of (1) above, in most cases, the fixture of the embedded structure of the new LED lighting fixture does not match the existing opening for the existing fluorescent lighting fixture, and as a countermeasure. It is necessary to perform processing such as combining decorative boards, and since the processing work is performed on the ceiling surface, the work is performed upward and the workability is poor. In addition, it is difficult to reuse or recycle existing lighting fixtures, and they have to be disposed of. Therefore, contrary to resource saving, the cost of new LED lighting fixtures increases.
In the method of renewing the main part of (2) above, it takes time to remodel and work on site. Therefore, for example, when replacing lighting equipment in an office or the like, other than working hours. Because the work is done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and at night after work is completed, there is a risk of inconvenience in the working environment.
In (3) and (4) above, there is a concern that the LED lamp with built-in power supply will fall due to the heavy weight, and there is a safety problem. For the LED lamp with built-in power supply, JIS has been revised and used. Has come to be banned.

Further, the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 is to install a power supply unit in a space between an instrument main body and a reflector and a light source unit in the reflector after removing the fluorescent lamp and the lamp socket. Since this installation work needs to be performed on-site, as in the cases of (1) and (2) above, it is necessary to work upward and work outside the working hours. Since it takes a long time, there are concerns about the impact on work.

Further, in the lighting equipment disclosed in Patent Document 2, the standard is different, which is originally installed on the ceiling or the like that requires failure or renewal due to the elongated holes provided on each of the four corners of the reflector through which the screws can be inserted. It is possible to attach the lighting device to various existing lighting device main bodies, and it is related to the case of replacing the existing lighting device, and as in the case of (1) above, the existing lighting device can be reused. It cannot be recycled and is disposed of, which is contrary to resource saving.

Further, in the housing of the lighting device disclosed in Reference Document 3, a housing to which a socket suitable for a new straight tube fluorescent lamp to be replaced is attached can be attached to the main body of the lighting device, and the fluorescent lamps can be attached to each other. It is a replacement, not a different type of light source like a fluorescent lamp to an LED lamp, so there is no need to replace the power supply, and the housing to which the compatible socket can be attached is replaced. be.

That is, in the conventional replacement method, when replacing the fluorescent lamp with the LED lamp, it is unavoidable to work outside the working hours, and it takes a long time to work upward because of the replacement work at the site. It was a thing, workability was poor, and replacement work took time.

Therefore, by minimizing the work at the site and incorporating the process at the factory, the work time at the site is short, the upward work time is short, and the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp can be safely worked. It aims to provide replacement methods and lighting fixtures for LED lamps.

As a technical means for achieving the above object, in the method of replacing a straight tube type fluorescent lamp and an LED lamp according to the present invention, a mounting plate is fixed to a ceiling surface or a wall surface, and a power supply for the fluorescent lamp is attached to the mounting plate. A straight tube type fluorescent lamp and an LED lamp are provided with a unit and a socket for a fluorescent lamp, a reflector is attached to the mounting plate, and the straight tube type fluorescent lamp supported by the socket for the fluorescent lamp is replaced with an LED lamp. In the replacement method of Attach the LED lamp socket and remodel it into a reflector for LED lighting, remove the fluorescent lamp and fluorescent lamp socket arranged on the mounting plate, disconnect the fluorescent lamp power supply unit from the power supply, and install the The LED lighting reflector is attached to the plate, the power supply unit for the LED lamp is connected to the power supply, and the LED lamp socket supports the LED lamp.

The reflector used in the existing fluorescent lamp luminaire is modified for the LED lamp luminaire. That is, a power supply unit and a socket for driving the LED lamp are arranged on this reflector. After removing the reflector, the fluorescent lamp is supported by the remaining fluorescent lamp socket, which is used as temporary lighting.

The removed reflector is brought into a factory, etc., and a power supply unit for LED lamps and a socket for LED lamps are attached to remodel it for LED lighting fixtures. In this state, the LED lamp can be turned on by supporting the LED lamp in the LED lamp socket and energizing the LED lamp through the power supply unit for the LED lamp.

The LED lighting reflector modified for the LED lighting is attached to the existing mounting plate. At this time, the fluorescent lamp as the temporary lighting and the socket for the fluorescent lamp are removed. Further, since the mounting plate and the reflector are for connecting the existing structural parts to each other, it is not necessary to process the reflector for LED lighting for mounting on the mounting plate. When the LED lamp power supply unit attached to the LED lighting reflector is connected to a power source such as a commercial power source, the LED lamp socket can be energized. Therefore, the LED lamp is connected to the LED lamp socket. When supported, the LED lamp can be turned on.

Further, in the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the invention of claim 2, the unit-side connector for connecting to the power supply line is connected to the power supply unit for the LED lamp, and the fluorescent lamp is connected. Is removed from the mounting plate, the power supply side connector is connected to the power supply line, the unit side connector and the power supply side connector are connected, and the power supply unit for the LED lamp is connected to the power supply. ..

The power supply unit of the existing fluorescent lamp and the power supply line may be connected via a connector, and if this power supply side connector can be diverted and connected to the unit side connector attached to the LED lamp power supply unit, The power supply side connector can be used. However, when the connector of the power supply unit for the LED lamp is not compatible with the existing power supply side connect, the connector on the power supply side is changed to one compatible with the connector of the power supply unit for the LED lamp.

Further, the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the invention of claim 3 is to remove the fluorescent lamp power supply unit prior to attaching the LED lighting reflector to the mounting plate. It is a feature.

The existing power supply unit for the fluorescent lamp is attached to the mounting plate, but the power supply unit is disconnected from the power supply and is not energized. Therefore, the power supply unit for the fluorescent lamp may be left as it is, but it is removed.

Further, the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the invention of claim 4 is characterized in that a socket insertion hole is formed in the reflector for LED lighting as needed.

If the brightness of the existing fluorescent lamps is insufficient or insufficient, the number of fluorescent lamps and the number of LED lamps may differ. In that case, it is necessary to newly dispose a socket for the LED lamp. A socket insertion hole for arranging this newly installed socket is formed in the reflector for LED lighting.

Further, a mounting plate is fixed to a ceiling surface or a wall surface, a power supply unit for a fluorescent lamp and a socket for a fluorescent lamp are provided on the mounting plate, a reflector is mounted on the mounting plate, and a straight tube is attached to the socket for the fluorescent lamp. In order to replace the luminaire for straight tube type fluorescent lamps, which is supported by type fluorescent lamps, so that it can be used with LED lamps with minimal improvement , the above-mentioned straight tube type fluorescent lamps and LED lamps are used. LED lamp lighting apparatus which is installed by the method exchange is provided with LED power unit and LED lamp socket lamp is processed in LED lighting reflector, the fluorescent lamp socket is removed in the reflection plate The structure is such that the reflector for LED lighting is attached to the attachment plate.

That is, the LED lamp power supply unit and the socket are attached to the reflector of the LED lighting fixture, and these LED lamp power supply units and the socket are electrically connected. This reflector is attached to the mounting plate of the existing lighting fixture for fluorescent lamps.

According to the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the present invention, the reflector of the existing fluorescent lamp luminaire is removed, and the power supply unit and the socket necessary for driving the LED lamp on the reflector. And attach. This processing can be performed by bringing an existing reflector into a factory or the like. During this processing work, the mounting plate, the power supply unit for the fluorescent lamp, the socket, etc. are left behind, so even though there is no reflector, it can be used as temporary lighting by turning on the fluorescent lamp. Can be done.

In addition, since it is sufficient to attach the reflector modified for the LED lamp to the mounting plate in the factory or the like and connect the power supply unit for the LED lamp to the power supply, the replacement work can be completed in a short time, and the replacement work can be completed. Workability is improved by minimizing upward work.

Moreover, since the reflector removed from the existing mounting plate is reattached to the mounting plate after performing the necessary processing, it does not require any processing such as closing the opening so as to surely match the existing opening. ..

Further, according to the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the invention of claim 2, since it is sufficient to connect the connector with the power supply at the site, it can be performed by a simple operation. can.

Further, according to the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the invention of claim 3 , the load applied to the mounting plate can be reduced. In addition, since the LED lamp power supply unit is attached to the reflector, it may be necessary to reinforce the reflector and mounting plate as necessary, but the reinforcement is performed by removing the fluorescent lamp power supply unit. You can eliminate the need.

Further, according to the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the invention of claim 4, even if the number of the fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp is different, the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED The lamp can be easily replaced.

Further, in the LED lamp lighting fixture installed by the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the present invention, most of the existing fluorescent lamp lighting fixture parts can be diverted, and therefore the parts to be disposed of. Can contribute to environmental conservation.

It is an exploded perspective view explaining the state of attaching the luminaire modified for the LED lamp. It is a perspective view which shows the reflector removed from the mounting plate of the existing fluorescent lamp luminaire. It is a perspective view which shows the state which attaches the power supply unit and a socket to the reflector shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows one Embodiment of the LED lamp luminaire which was replaced by the replacement method which concerns on this invention, (a) is the schematic cross-sectional view cut along the width direction, (b) is the longitudinal direction. It is a schematic cross-sectional view cut along. It is a figure which shows the other embodiment of the LED lamp luminaire which was replaced by the replacement method which concerns on this invention, (a) is the schematic cross-sectional view cut along the width direction, (b) is the longitudinal direction. It is a schematic cross-sectional view cut along.

Hereinafter, a method and a replacement structure for replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to the present invention will be described based on the preferred embodiment shown in the illustration.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which a lighting fixture 1 for an LED lamp is attached. The luminaire 1 is mainly composed of a mounting plate 2 fixed to a ceiling surface, a reflector 3 modified for an LED lamp luminaire, and an LED lamp 4. As the mounting plate 2, the one used in the existing lighting fixture for a fluorescent lamp is diverted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the existing reflector 3a of the existing fluorescent lamp lighting fixture is removed. Prior to removing the existing reflector 3a, the fluorescent lamp is removed. The removed existing reflector 3a is carried to a place where processing is performed, such as a factory. After the existing reflector 3a is removed, the mounting plate 2 is left on the ceiling surface 9 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), and the mounting plate 2 has a socket for a fluorescent lamp and a power supply unit 10 for a fluorescent lamp (see FIGS. 4 and 5). (See FIGS. 1, 4, and 5) is attached, and if a fluorescent lamp is connected to and supported by the socket, the fluorescent lamp can be turned on. Therefore, the use as a lighting fixture for a fluorescent lamp can be continued even when the existing reflector 3a is removed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the LED lamp socket 5 and the LED lamp power supply unit 6 are attached to the existing reflector 3a carried into a factory or the like. The existing reflector 3a is formed with a through hole 3b, which is a socket insertion hole through which a fluorescent lamp socket for supporting the fluorescent lamp is inserted, and is attached to the existing mounting plate 2. The socket for use penetrates the through hole 3b and projects to the surface of the existing reflector 3a. When this through hole 3b can be used for the LED lamp socket 5, it is used as it is and is attached to the existing reflector 3a through the LED lamp socket 5. If it cannot be used as it is, perform necessary processing so that the LED lamp socket 5 can be penetrated and attached. Further, when the number of LED lamps 4 different from that of the fluorescent lamp is provided, the through holes 3b are newly processed and formed as necessary. For example, when the two fluorescent lamps are changed to the three LED lamps 4, a new through hole 3b is formed in the center. Alternatively, in the case where two fluorescent lamps are used as one LED lamp 4, and the LED lamp 4 is arranged in the central portion of the existing reflector 3a, it corresponds to the position where the LED lamp 4 is attached. Form a through hole 3b.

The LED lamp power supply unit 6 for driving the LED lamp 4 is attached to the existing reflector 3a, and the LED lamp socket 5 is connected to the existing reflector 3a. Further, the power supply unit 6 is connected to a unit side connector 7 that can be connected to a power supply side connector attached to a power supply line that supplies power from a commercial power source or the like. That is, when the LED lamp 4 is connected to and supported by the LED lamp socket 5 and the power supply unit 6 for the LED lamp is energized, the LED lamp 4 can be turned on. In this state, the existing reflector 3a becomes the modified reflector 3 as a reflector for LED lighting suitable for lighting the LED lamp 4.

By attaching the modified reflector 3 to the mounting plate 2, the lighting fixture 1 for an LED lamp can be installed. A fluorescent lamp power supply unit 10 and a fluorescent lamp socket (not shown) are left on the existing mounting plate 2. Of these, the fluorescent lamp socket may be removed from the mounting plate 2, while the fluorescent lamp power supply unit 10 may be left alone by simply disconnecting it from the power supply. The fluorescent lamp power supply unit 10 may be removed, and if it is removed, the load applied to the mounting plate 2 is reduced, which is preferable. The modified reflector 3 is attached to the attachment plate 2. In this case, since the modified reflector 3 is removed from the mounting plate 2, the structure for mounting is not changed, and the modified reflector 3 can be easily mounted on the mounting plate 2. Further, when the modified reflector 3 is attached, the unit-side connector 7 of the LED lamp power supply unit 6 is connected to the power supply-side connector of the power supply line.

In the state where the modified reflector 3 is attached to the mounting plate 2, as shown in FIG. 4, the fluorescent lamp power supply unit 10 is left on the existing mounting plate 2, and the LED lamp power supply unit 6 and the LED lamp socket are left. The modified reflector 3 to which the 5 is attached is attached. The LED lamp power supply unit 6 is connected to a power supply. Then, if the LED lamp 4 is connected to and supported by the LED lamp socket 5, the LED lamp 4 can be turned on.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the LED lamp power supply unit 6 is attached to the back surface of the modified reflector 3. As shown in FIG. 5, the LED lamp power supply unit 6 can also be attached to a V-shaped portion on the back surface of the modified reflector 3.

According to the method of replacing the straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp and the lighting fixture for the replacement LED lamp according to the present invention, the existing lighting fixture for the fluorescent lamp can be replaced with the lighting fixture for the LED lamp by a simple operation. When remodeling into a lighting fixture for LED lamps, the fluorescent lamp can be turned on, and the number of parts to be disposed of of the lighting fixture for fluorescent lamps can be reduced as much as possible, thus promoting energy saving and resource saving. Contribute to.

1 Lighting fixture for LED lamp 2 Mounting plate 3 Modified reflector (Reflector for LED lighting)
3a Existing reflector
3b Through hole 4 LED lamp 5 LED lamp socket 6 LED lamp power supply unit 7 Unit side connector
10 Power supply unit for fluorescent lamp

Claims (4)

A mounting plate is fixed to a ceiling surface or a wall surface, a power supply unit for a fluorescent lamp and a socket for a fluorescent lamp are provided on the mounting plate, a reflector is attached to the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is supported by the socket for the fluorescent lamp. Replacing a Straight Tube Fluorescent Lamp with an LED Lamp In the method of replacing a straight tube fluorescent lamp with an LED lamp,
The fluorescent lamp and the reflector are removed from the mounting plate,
The fluorescent lamp is attached to the remaining fluorescent lamp socket to provide temporary lighting.
A power supply unit for LED lamps and a socket for LED lamps are attached to the reflector to remodel it into a reflector for LED lighting.
The fluorescent lamp and the fluorescent lamp socket arranged on the mounting plate are removed, and the fluorescent lamp power supply unit is disconnected from the power supply.
The LED lighting reflector is attached to the mounting plate, and the LED lamp power supply unit is connected to the power supply.
A method for replacing a straight tube type fluorescent lamp and an LED lamp, which comprises supporting the LED lamp in the socket for the LED lamp. Connect the unit-side connector for connecting to the power supply line to the power supply unit for the LED lamp.
After removing the fluorescent lamp from the mounting plate, a power supply side connector is connected to the power supply line.
The method for replacing a straight tube type fluorescent lamp and an LED lamp according to claim 1, wherein the unit-side connector and the power supply-side connector are connected to connect the LED lamp power supply unit to the power supply. The straight tube type fluorescent lamp and the LED lamp according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the power supply unit for the fluorescent lamp is removed prior to attaching the LED lighting reflector to the mounting plate. How to replace. The method for replacing a straight tube type fluorescent lamp and an LED lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a socket insertion hole is formed in the reflector for LED lighting as needed. ..

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