JP7130214B2 - Rotating light emitting device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention can be used, for example, as a lantern that is placed in front of a Buddhist altar at the time of Bon Festival or Buddhist memorial service, etc., and when illuminating the surroundings, the pattern projected in the shadow picture style is changed and rotated like a revolving lantern, and at various events. The present invention relates to a rotating light-emitting device that can be used as a lighting device of the above, and also as an illumination advertising device.

Conventionally, as rotating lanterns whose patterns are sequentially rotated and changed like revolving lanterns, for example, double rotating lanterns, lanterns or paper lanterns as described in Patent Document 1, and lanterns as described in Patent Document 2, etc. have been proposed. there is The double-rotating lantern of Patent Document 1 rotates a light-projecting inner cylinder provided with a rotating blade so as to rotate by receiving a warm air flow rising from a lighting fixture of an incandescent lamp used as a lighting lamp. Suppose that the design displayed on the inner cylinder is projected onto the surrounding firebox. In the lantern of Patent Document 2, since the LED used as a lamp does not generate a warm air current, a rotating pedestal for rotating the inner cylinder is provided in the base portion, the inner cylinder is set on this rotating pedestal, and through the rotating pedestal Suppose that by rotating the inner cylinder, it is projected onto the surrounding firebox.

Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 58-079906 Japanese Patent No. 5852283

In the double-rotating lantern and the like according to Patent Document 1, since an incandescent light bulb is used, the generated warm current heats up the surroundings, and depending on the situation, not only is there a risk of fire due to the high temperature, but also there is a danger of fire. Sometimes new incandescent bulbs themselves are no longer offered. In addition, in the lantern of Patent Document 2, safety and long life can be achieved by using an LED as a lighting fixture, but the rotating pedestal configuration for rotating the inner cylinder requires a motor to be incorporated in the base portion, which The size of the base is increased, and the structure is also complicated.

Therefore, the present invention was created in view of the conventional circumstances as described above, and uses light-emitting elements such as LEDs as lighting fixtures to not only ensure safety and long life, but also To simplify the rotating structure of a rotating cylindrical body for projecting a predetermined pattern on a surface, to enable smooth rotation of the light-weight rotating cylindrical body, and to make each member such as a lighting fixture structure, a rotating structure, etc. integrally structured to be compact. An object of the present invention is to provide an oriental lamp and its rotating light-emitting device, which can be easily configured by putting them together and can be used as various kinds of lighting devices and their illumination sources.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a lantern incorporating a rotating light emitting device according to the present invention, for example, is placed in a fire bag 5 placed on the lamp leg 2 of the lamp body 1 and rotated. In a lantern in which a pattern or the like displayed on a peripheral wall 37 of a rotating cylinder 35 is projected onto a fire bag 5, a rotary driving body 15 for rotating the rotating cylinder 35 and a light emitting element 23 such as an LED blinks. A rotating light-emitting device 10 having a light-emitting body 21 provided in a mechanism box 11 is mounted on the lantern leg 2 and is incorporated in the firebox 5. - 特許庁
The rotating light emitting device 10 includes a cylindrical mechanism box 11, a fixed body 12 provided at the bottom of the mechanism box 11 so as to be fixed to the base portion 3 of the lamp leg 2, and a rotary driver provided in the mechanism box 11. 15, a light emitter 21 provided on the upper part of the mechanism box 11 to illuminate the surroundings, and a rotating cylinder supported by a pivot shaft 33 rotated by the rotary drive body 15 so as to cover the light emitter 21. and a body 35 .
The mechanism box 11 can be configured by providing a power source storage section 18 for storing a power source for driving the rotary driver 15 and blinking the light emitter 21 .
The mechanism box 11 can incorporate a switch operation body 25 for operating a switch 19 for turning ON/OFF the driving of the rotary driving body 15 and the blinking of the light emitting body 21 .
The fixed body 12 is fixed to the bottom of the mechanism box 11 and has a male threaded portion 13 protruding from the bottom of the mechanism box 11. The male threaded portion 13 is inserted through the pedestal portion 3 of the lamp leg 2. The fixing screw 14 can be screwed and fixed from below the base portion 3 in a state of being protruded downward from the base portion 3 .
The rotary driving body 15 is configured by arranging a motor 16 fixed to the upper part inside the mechanism box 11 and a power supply storage part 18 fixed to the lower side inside the mechanism box 11 along the vertical direction inside the mechanism box 11. can do.
The light-emitting body 21 can be composed of light-emitting elements 23 such as blinking LEDs arranged in an appropriate number on an element substrate 24 which is appropriately fixed to the upper end of the mechanism box 11 .
The luminous body 21 consists of a translucent cover tube 22 formed in a dome shape and fixed to the upper part of the mechanism box 11, and an LED arranged in the cover tube 22 for illuminating and blinking the entire cover tube 22 from the inside. and a light emitting element 23 such as
The switch operating body 25 has a switch operating end 27 in contact with the switch 19 at its upper portion and a switch pressing end 28 at its lower portion which is inserted into and pulled out of the cylindrical male screw portion 13 of the fixed body 12 . A switch operating arm 26 arranged along the vertical direction and slidable within the mechanism box 11; can be configured with
The rotatable cylinder 35 can be configured by providing a peripheral wall 37 formed of a translucent material on which a pattern or the like is displayed on a cylinder frame 36 arranged at the top. It can be configured to be supported in a state in which it is placed on the upper end of the pivot shaft 33 to cover the light emitter 21 .
A beam portion 38 provided on a cylinder frame portion 36 can be fitted to a knob-like portion at the upper end of a pivot shaft 33 inserted through the cover cylinder 22 to support the rotating cylinder 35 on the pivot shaft 33 .
Further, the rotating light emitting device 10 according to the present invention includes a cylindrical mechanism box 11, a fixed body 12 provided at the lower part of the mechanism box 11 so as to be fixed at an appropriate place, and a rotating body provided in the mechanism box 11. A driving body 15, a light emitting body 21 provided on the upper part of the mechanism box 11 for illuminating the surroundings, and a switch operation body 25 for turning ON/OFF the driving of the rotary driving body 15 and the blinking of the light emitting body 21. Characterized by
The mechanism box 11 can be configured by providing a power source storage section 18 that stores a power source for driving the rotary driver 15 and blinking the light emitter 21 .
A rotary cylinder 35 supported by a pivot shaft 33 rotated by the rotary driver 15 may be provided so as to cover the light emitter 21 .

In the rotating light-emitting device according to the present invention configured as described above, for example, the rotating light-emitting device 10 installed in the fire bag 5 of the lamp body 1 rotates the rotating cylindrical body 35 by driving the rotary driver 15, The light-emitting element 23 of the light-emitting body 21 irradiates the rotating cylinder 35 from inside through the cover cylinder 22, and projects the pattern displayed on the peripheral wall 37 of the rotating cylinder 35 onto the firebox 5 like a somato.
The rotating light-emitting device 10 compactly puts together a rotary drive body 15, a light-emitting body 21, a rotating cylindrical body 35, etc. in relation to a mechanism box 11 so as to irradiate the firebox 5 of the lantern body 1 with a design or the like while rotating it. It is integrated and can be easily attached to, for example, the paper lamp main body 1 by means of a fixing body 12 provided in a mechanism box 11. - 特許庁
In addition, by using the power supply of the power supply storage unit 18 provided in the mechanism box 11, the rotation of the rotary cylindrical body 35 by the rotation driving body 15 and the light emitting body 21 can be performed in the rotary light emitting device 10 itself without using an external power source. to achieve the luminous effect of
The fixed body 12 is firmly attached to the lamp body 1 by a fixing screw 14 which is screwed from below the base portion 3 by inserting a male screw portion 13 protruding from the bottom of the mechanism box 11 into the base portion 3 of the lamp leg 2. Install and fix.
The rotary drive body 15 rotates a pivot shaft 33 inserted through the cover tube 22 by the driving force of the motor 16, and the rotary tube is placed on the pivot shaft 33 and supported by being fitted in the knob-like portion. The body 35 is smoothly rotated, and the patterns and the like displayed on the peripheral wall 37 are projected onto the firebox 5. - 特許庁
The luminous body 21 is a rotary cylinder that is rotated around the mechanism box 11 through a cover cylinder 22 that protects the light emitting element 23 from the external environment, and that emits light from the light emitting element 23 via the translucent cover cylinder 22 . The body 35 is irradiated from the inside, and the pattern or the like displayed on the peripheral wall 37 is projected onto the firebox 5. - 特許庁

Since the present invention is configured as described above, when it is installed in the lantern main body 1, the rotary cylindrical body 35 is rotated by driving the rotary drive body 15 in the rotary light emitting device 10, and the light emitting element 23 in the light emitting body 21 is rotated. illuminates the rotary cylinder 35 from the inside through the cover cylinder 22 by the luminous action of , so that the pattern or the like displayed on the peripheral wall 37 can be projected onto the firebox 5 like a somato. Moreover, in the rotary light emitting device 10, the rotary driving body 15 and the light emitting body 21 are integrally configured in relation to the mechanism box 11, so that they are compactly arranged. It can serve as a rotating projection member in a lighting fixture.

That is, in the present invention, when a design or the like is projected onto the firebox 5 of the lantern main body 1, the rotary driver 15 for rotating the rotary cylinder 35 and the light emitting element 23 such as an LED are used. This is because the rotating light emitting device 10 provided in the mechanism box 11 with the light emitting body 21 for blinking is mounted on the lantern leg 2 and is installed in the fire bag 5, thereby ensuring the safety and long life of the lantern. It is easy to handle, easy to handle, and can be easily fixed to the interior of the lamp body 1, so that convenience is obtained that can create a solemn atmosphere, for example, at the time of a tray, a memorial service, or the like.

The rotating light emitting device 10 includes a mechanism box 11, a fixed body 12 provided at the bottom of the mechanism box 11, a rotary drive body 15 provided in the mechanism box 11, and a mechanism box 11 provided at the top of the mechanism box 11 to illuminate the surroundings. Equipped with a light emitting body 21 and a switch operation body 25 for turning on and off the driving of the rotary driving body 15 and the blinking of the light emitting body 21, it can be attached to the lantern main body 1 and can be used as a lighting source for various lighting fixtures. For example, it can be used at an event site or for advertising lighting. Furthermore, by setting the rotary cylinder 35 rotated and supported by the rotary drive body 15 so as to cover the light emitter 21, a rotating pattern or the like can be projected to make the display more interesting and simple. It can be used as a lighting device and can also be used alone.

The mechanism box 11 is provided with a power supply storage unit 18 for storing a power source for driving the rotary driver 15 and blinking the light emitter 21, so that the rotating light emitting device 10 and the lantern itself incorporating this rotating light emitting device 10 can be produced. It can be used in a so-called cordless manner without using an external power source, and is not limited to places of use or installation. Moreover, since both the rotational driving of the lightweight rotary cylinder 35 and the light emitting action of the light emitting element 23 require a small amount of electric power, the power supply itself can also be used with a small capacity, and cordless use for a long period of time is possible.

The mechanism box 11 incorporates the rotary driving body 15, the power source storage part 18 of the light emitting body 21, and the switch operation body 25 for operating these ON-OFF, so that the rotation driving, light emitting operation, etc. can be easily operated. can do.

A fixed body 12 fixed to the bottom of the mechanism box 11 has a male threaded portion 13 protruding from the bottom of the mechanism box 11 inserted through the pedestal portion 3 of the lantern leg 2 and protruding below the pedestal portion 3. Since the fixing screw 14 is screwed and fixed in this state, not only can it be firmly fixed to the lantern body 1, but also the rotating operation of the rotating cylindrical body 35 by the rotating driving body 15 in the rotating light emitting device 10 can be smoothly performed. can be done.

A light-emitting body 21 provided on the upper part of the mechanism box 11 illuminates the entire cover cylinder 22 from the inside by means of light-emitting elements 23 which are arranged on an element substrate 24 and blink inside the translucent cover cylinder 22. - 特許庁Thus, the rotary cylinder 35 rotating around the cover cylinder 22 can be irradiated through the cover cylinder 22 .

The switch operating body 25 has a switch operating end 27 contacting a switch 19 for turning ON/OFF the rotary drive of the rotary drive body 15 and the light emitting action of the light emitting body 21 on the upper side, and the cylindrical male screw portion 13 of the fixed body 12. A switch operation arm 26 which is arranged along the vertical direction of the mechanism box 11 and slides in the mechanism box 11, and a switch push end 28 of the switch operation arm 26. is provided with a return spring 31 that elastically urges the external threaded portion 13, for example, by pressing the switch pressing end 28 from below the pedestal portion 3 of the lamp leg 2, the rotating cylindrical body 35 can be easily controlled and operated from the outside of the mechanism box 11 .

The rotary cylinder 35 can be made lightweight by providing a peripheral wall 37 on which a design or the like is displayed and formed of a translucent material on a cylinder frame portion 36 disposed on the upper side. By placing it on the upper end of the shaft 33 and supporting it in a state where the light emitter 21 is covered, it rotates in a state surrounding the light emitter 21 as the pivot shaft 33 rotates. A pattern or the like displayed on the peripheral wall 37 can be projected onto 5 .

It should be noted that the reference numerals added in the sections for the means for solving the above problems and the section for the effect of the invention are provided for easy reference to the parts showing the constituent parts described in the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the structures, shapes, etc. indicated by these descriptions, reference numerals, etc. in the drawings.

It is sectional drawing of the whole lantern at the time of incorporating and using it as a lantern, for example which shows one form for implementing this invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the lantern including a cross-sectional view of the rotary light emitting device; It is an exploded perspective view of the same rotating light emitting device.

Hereinafter, one mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 shown in the drawings is a lantern body, and this lantern body 1 is placed on a floor surface or the like as shown in the illustrated example. It consists of a lamp leg 2, a fire bag support frame 6 connected to the lamp leg 2 to support the fire bag 5, a handle 9 connected to the fire bag support frame 6, and the like. The firebox 5 is attached to the lower end of the firebox support frame 6 by, for example, a lower frame 7, and is linked and supported in an extended state by hooking the upper frame 8 on the upper part of the firebox support frame 6, and is illuminated from the inside. It is like this.

A rotating light-emitting device 10 is arranged in the firebox 5 to illuminate the firebox 5 by projecting an appropriate pattern or the like. It is attached to a pedestal portion 3 that fixedly supports the leg portion 4 on the bottom portion.

As shown in the figure, the rotating light emitting device 10 includes a cylindrical mechanism box 11, a fixed body 12 provided at the bottom of the mechanism box 11 so as to be fixed to the pedestal 3, and a rotary driver provided in the mechanism box 11. 15 and a light emitter 21 provided on the upper part of the mechanism box 11 to illuminate the surroundings. 35 are supported.

The mechanism box 11 shown in the figure is formed in a cylindrical shape, and has a box-shaped power supply housing portion 18 for housing a rotary drive body 15, a light emitter 21, and power sources for these, such as dry batteries and rechargeable batteries. , a switch operating body 25 for operating a switch 19 for turning on/off a motor 16 and a light emitting element 23, which will be described later, are housed inside.

Although not shown, it is possible to use an external power source as a power source for the rotary drive member 15 and the light emitting member 21. In the case of using an external power source, cords, cables, etc. connected thereto may be used. A switch can also be placed in the

The fixed body 12 is fixed to the bottom of the mechanism box 11 and formed in a stepped cylindrical shape having a male screw portion 13 protruding from the bottom of the mechanism box 11 . The male threaded portion 13 is protruded below the pedestal portion 3 by being inserted through a fixing hole that is opened, for example, in the center of the pedestal portion 3 of the lamp leg 2, and is placed below the pedestal portion 3 in this protruded state. The mechanism box 11 itself is firmly fixed and held on the pedestal portion 3 in a standing state by screwing the fixing screw 14 from the base portion 3 .

The rotary drive body 15 includes a motor 16 fixed to the upper part of the mechanism box 11, and a power supply storage part 18 provided on the lower side of the mechanism box 11 for accommodating a power supply for the motor 16, such as a dry battery. are arranged along the vertical direction in the mechanism box 11 , and the output shaft 17 of the motor 16 is directed upwardly of the mechanism box 11 . A dry battery or the like in the power supply storage section 18 is replaced by opening and closing a box lid (not shown) provided on the outer peripheral wall of the mechanism box 11 .

In addition, the light-emitting body 21 is formed in a dome shape that gradually narrows as it reaches the top, and is fixed to the upper part of the mechanism box 11. A light-emitting element 23 such as an LED is disposed in the cover tube 22 and is powered by the dry battery or the like. A suitable number of light emitting elements 23 are arranged on, for example, a doughnut-shaped element substrate 24 which is appropriately fixed to the upper end portion of the mechanism box 11 so as to illuminate the entire cover tube 22 from the inside. By placing the light emitting element 23 inside the cover tube 22, the light emitting element 23 is protected from the external environment by the cover tube 22, and by irradiating the outside through the cover tube 22, the irradiation action is softened, As a result, it is possible to give a calm impression to the pattern or the like projected on the firebox 5. - 特許庁

The switch 19 for turning ON/OFF the motor 16 and the light emitting element 23 in these rotary drive bodies 15 can be operated by the switch operation body 25 pushed from below the fixed body 12, for example.

As shown in the figure, this switch operating body 25 is for remotely operating the switch 19 arranged on the upper part of the mechanism box 11 from the lighting leg 2 side. A switch operation end 27 in contact with the switch operating end 27 is provided at the upper portion, and a switch pressing end 28 is provided at the lower portion for insertion into and out of the cylindrical male screw portion 13 of the fixed body 12 . 11 and a return spring 31 that elastically urges the switch pressing end 28 of the switch operating arm 26 to come out from the male screw portion 13. As shown in FIG.

In the illustrated example, the switch operating arm 26 is arranged along the inner surface of the outer peripheral wall of the mechanism box 11 so as to avoid the power supply housing portion 18 arranged at a substantially central position in the mechanism box 11, and the switch is operated. When the pressing end 28 is pressed, the mechanism box 11 is smoothly slid along the vertical direction. The lower portion of the switch operating arm 26 is bent into a crank shape so as to be continuous with the switch pressing end 28 , and a flange-like sliding portion 29 formed at the lower portion is attached to the stepped cylindrical fixed body 12 . By sliding within the large-diameter portion, the switch operating arm 26 itself can be slid smoothly and operated stably.

Since the return spring 31 is interposed in a contracted state between the crank portion directly above the switch pressing end 28 and the bottom surface of the power supply housing portion 18, the switch pressing end 28 can be pressed and returned smoothly. It is like this.

The rotary cylinder 35 has a cylindrical frame portion 36 having a predetermined diameter and a peripheral wall 37 on which a design or the like is displayed. Therefore, it is formed to be lightweight. The rotating cylinder 35 has a beam portion 38 mounted on a cylinder frame portion 36, is integrally connected to the output shaft 17 of the motor 16, and is inserted through the cover cylinder 22 of the light emitter 21. The luminous body 21 is covered and supported by being placed on the bump-shaped portion formed at the upper end of the tilted pivot shaft 33 by the beam portion 38 . In this way, the light-weight rotary cylinder 35 is rotated around the light emitter 21 by the pivot shaft 33 that rotates together with the rotational driving of the rotary drive body 15, and the light emitter 21 positioned inside rotates the rotary cylinder. The pattern or the like projected onto the peripheral wall 37 of the body 35 is projected onto the firebox 5 like a somato.

Further, as shown in the figure, a beam portion 38 provided on the cylinder frame portion 36 is fitted to a knob-shaped portion at the upper end of the pivot shaft 33 inserted through the cover cylinder 22 to support the rotating cylinder 35 on the pivot shaft 33 . By doing so, the rotating cylinder 35 can be reliably rotated substantially in synchronization with the rotation of the pivot shaft 33 . In addition, the pivot shaft 33 is inserted and arranged at a substantially central position of the cover cylinder 22, and by inserting and supporting the cover cylinder 22, it is useful to rotate the pivot shaft 33 stably without shaking.

As the rotating cylinder 35, a conventional cylindrical rotating windmill having a windmill mechanism that is rotated by the warm airflow generated from the heat-generating bulb can be used as it is.

Although not shown, the rotary cylinder 35 is formed so that the cover cylinder 22 of the light emitter 21 is rotated by the rotary drive body 15, for example, by the output shaft 17 of the motor 16, The rotating cylinder 35 can also be supported by the rotating cover cylinder 22 . Furthermore, it is also possible to rotate the rotating cylinder 35 by directly connecting and supporting the output shaft 17.

In this manner, the rotating light emitting device 10 comprising the mechanism box 11, the fixed body 12, the rotary drive body 15, the light emitting body 21, and the rotating cylindrical body 35 is attached and assembled inside the lamp body 1 as shown in the drawing. It can also be attached to lanterns, snow caves, etc., and can also be used as a lighting source in lighting equipment arranged at various event venues, other advertising lighting equipment, interior lighting equipment, or used alone. is also possible. Furthermore, by equipping the mechanism box 11 with a power source, so-called cordless, it can be used even in a place where an external power source cannot be used, and can be used freely without being restricted by the power source.

In order to attach the rotating light emitting device 10 to the lantern body 1, for example, the fire bag 5 in a folded state is placed on the pedestal portion 3 of the lamp leg 2, and the lower frame 7 of the fire bag 5 is attached to the fire bag support frame 6. The fixed body 12 of the rotary light emitting device 10 is inserted through the pedestal portion 3, and the male screw portion 13 is protruded downward. A fixing screw 14 is screwed and fixed to the protruding male screw portion 13 to attach the rotary light emitting device 10 itself to the lamp leg 2. - 特許庁Next, a rotating cylindrical body 35 having a predetermined pattern or the like displayed thereon is placed on the upper end of a pivot shaft 33 protruding from the top of the rotating light emitting device 10, and the upper frame 8 of the extended firebox 5 is attached to the firebox. It is supported and fixed on the upper part of the support frame 6 . After that, by operating the switch pressing end 28 protruding below the fixed body 12, the rotary cylinder 35 is rotated by the rotary drive body 15 which is turned on and off, and the light emitting body 21 blinks, causing the fire bag 5 to reach a predetermined level. The pattern is projected and displayed like a revolving lantern.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Lantern main body 2... Lantern leg 3... Base part 4... Leg part 5... Fire bag 6... Fire bag support frame 7... Lower frame 8... Upper frame 9... Handle part 10... Rotating light emitting device 11... Mechanism box 12 Fixed body 13 Male screw part 14 Fixing screw 15 Rotating body 16 Motor 17 Output shaft 18 Power supply housing part 19 Switch 21 Light emitter 22 Cover cylinder 23 Light emitting element 24 Element base 25 Switch operating body 26 Switch operating arm 27 Switch operating end 28 Switch pressing end 29 Sliding portion 31 Return spring 33 Pivot shaft 35 Rotating cylindrical body 36 Cylindrical frame portion 37 Peripheral wall 38 Beam portion

Claims (4)

A cylindrical mechanism box, a fixed body provided in the lower part of the mechanism box to be fixed to the attached body, a rotary drive provided in the mechanism box, and a mechanism box provided in the upper part to illuminate the surroundings It comprises a luminous body and a switch operation body for turning ON/OFF the driving of the rotary drive body and the blinking of the luminous body . A switch operating arm is arranged along the vertical direction of the mechanism box and slides in the mechanism box. A rotating light-emitting device comprising a return spring that elastically urges the screw portion to come out. The fixed body is fixed to the bottom of the mechanism box and has a male screw portion protruding from the bottom of the mechanism box. 2. A rotary light emitting device according to claim 1, wherein a fixing screw is screwed in from below the object to be attached. The mechanism box is provided with a power source storing part for storing a power supply for driving the rotary driver and blinking the light emitter, and a switch operation body for operating a switch for turning ON/OFF the driving of the rotary driver and the blinking of the light emitter. 3. A rotary light emitting device according to claim 1 or 2, which is built-in. 4. A rotating light-emitting device according to claim 1, further comprising a rotary cylinder supported by a pivot shaft rotated by a rotary driver so as to cover the light-emitting body.

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