JPH04101639U - illuminated storage - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] A fluorescent tube 3, a condensing plate 4 that condenses the light from the fluorescent tube in a single direction, and a plate whose thickness gradually becomes thinner as the distance from the fluorescent tube increases, and a reflective surface is formed. A surface emitting type lighting fixture 1 consisting of a transparent resin reflecting plate 5 on which metal is vapor-deposited is arranged as a top plate and/or a middle plate in a storage. [Effect] It is possible to uniformly illuminate a wide area inside the storage without compromising the storage space.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to an illuminated storage. For more information, see this idea can evenly illuminate the entire interior of the refrigerator without sacrificing storage space. This invention relates to an illuminated storage cabinet useful as a wardrobe or the like.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, clothing, footwear, and other daily necessities are stored when not in use. Various types of storage cabinets are used for this purpose, but in recent years, storage cabinets with lighting equipment inside the cabinet have been used. Storage sheds are increasingly being used. For example, in the case of the wardrobe (A) illustrated in Figure 3, the top plate (B) Lighting equipment (c) has been installed to illuminate the interior of the warehouse and make it easier to identify clothing (d). are doing. In addition, as in the case of the cupboard (E) illustrated in Figure 4, it can be used as a display shelf (F). Use indirect light from behind to create a lighting effect on the displayed tableware (K) There are also known ones that did this. Such indirect lighting is shown in Figure 5, for example. As shown in the diagram, a lighting fixture (c) is installed at the back of the display shelf (f), and its light is directed in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure. As shown, the light is reflected on the back panel (h) to illuminate the inside of the refrigerator.

0003 Of course, in the case of these storage rooms with lighting, there is a limit to the operation of the lighting equipment (c). A light switch is also used to make the lights blink when the door is opened or closed.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in the case of the wardrobe (a) illustrated in Figure 3, the lighting equipment (c) Because it emits spot light, it is impossible to illuminate a wide area inside the refrigerator. It has the disadvantage that it leaves your hands in the dark. In particular, as illustrated in Figure 3, In the case of a wardrobe (a) that has a middle plate (k) on the top, the lighting installed on the top plate (b) The light from the bright fixture (c) is blocked by the middle plate (ke) and cannot illuminate the clothes (d) sufficiently. do not have. In addition, indirect lighting as shown in Figures 4 and 5 is Although it is suitable for storage with a lot of space, it is difficult to store clothes (d) in a crowded place as shown in Figure 3. It is not suitable for a wardrobe (a) that is

[0005] This idea was made in view of the above circumstances, and it It eliminates the drawbacks of storage compartments and illuminates the entire interior with sufficient illumination evenly. The objective is to provide an improved illuminated storage area that can

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

This idea solves the above problem by using a fluorescent tube and the light from the fluorescent tube. A condensing plate that condenses light in a single direction, and a plate thickness that gradually changes as you move away from the fluorescent tube. A surface-emitting type lighting device consisting of a transparent resin reflector plate with metal vapor-deposited on the reflective surface. is arranged as a top plate and/or middle plate inside the refrigerator. Provide storage space.

[0007]

[Effect]

The lighted storage of this invention uses a thin fluorescent tube and this light is reflected in a planar shape. Surface-emitting lighting fixtures combined with reflectors that Since it is installed as a board inside the refrigerator, the entire interior of the refrigerator can be illuminated over a wide area. This eliminates the need to keep your hands in the dark and makes it extremely easy to identify stored items such as clothes. Ru. Moreover, the storage space inside the refrigerator is not lost.

[0008]

【Example】

Below, we will explain this invention in more detail by showing examples along with the attached drawings. I will clarify. Figure 1 shows an example of the surface-emitting type lighting equipment used in the illuminated storage of this invention. FIG. For example, this lighting fixture (1) has a housing that is its framework. A thin fluorescent tube (3) is attached to the edge of the tube (2), and the light emitted by this fluorescent tube is concentrated in one direction. It has a built-in light condensing plate (4) that emits light. It also transmits this focused light and As shown by the arrow in the figure, it also has a reflecting plate (5) that effectively reflects the light in a planar manner. . Note that the light condensing plate (4) may be a metal plate or a molded product with metal vapor-deposited on the reflective surface. I can be there. In addition, the reflector (5) gradually changes as it moves away from the fluorescent tube (3). This is a transparent resin that is thin and has a stepped edge. A metal is vapor-deposited on the edge surface to form a reflective surface (6) that reflects light planarly.

[0009] With this configuration, the light from the fluorescent tube (3) is focused in one direction by the condenser plate (4). The light is transmitted to the bottom of the housing (2) through the reflector (5) and its reflective surface (6). The light is irradiated in a planar manner from an opening (7) provided in the surface. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the illuminated storage of this invention. This example The surface-emitting type lighting fixture (1) illustrated in Fig. 1 is installed on the middle plate (9) of the wardrobe (8). This figure shows the storage room used as a storage facility. With this configuration, the illumination The light from the light fixture (1) is uniformly illuminated throughout the interior of the refrigerator through the opening (7), making it easy to store clothes, etc. Object (10) is never left in the dark.

0010 Moreover, this lighting fixture (1) can also be used as a top plate (11). Note that the switch of the lighting fixture (1) is a limit switch (12) as in the conventional example. ), the lighting can be made to blink according to the opening and closing of the door (13). Of course, this invention is not limited to the above examples; Various details such as shape, type of fluorescent tube, size, brightness, etc. are possible. Needless to say, it is. In addition, the type of storage is not only limited to wardrobes. For example, it can be applied to a shoe box or the like installed in a relatively dark location.

[0011]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained in detail above, with this idea, storage space is not lost. To provide an illuminated storage cabinet that can uniformly illuminate the entire interior of the cabinet.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing an example of a surface-emitting type lighting device used in this invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional illuminated storage.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another example of a conventional illuminated storage.

5 is a sectional view of a main part showing the configuration of indirect lighting used in the storage shown in FIG. 4; FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Lighting equipment 2 Housing 3 Fluorescent tube 4 Condenser tube 5 Reflector 6 Reflective surface 7 Opening 8 Wardrobe 9 Middle plate 10 Storage items 11 Top plate 12 Limit switch 13 Door

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A fluorescent tube, a condensing plate that condenses the light from the fluorescent tube in a single direction, and a transparent resin reflector whose plate thickness gradually becomes thinner as the distance from the fluorescent tube increases and metal is deposited on the reflective surface. 1. An illuminated storage, characterized in that a surface-emitting type lighting fixture consisting of a board is arranged as a top plate and/or a middle plate inside the storage.