JPH04114878A - Fluorescent lamp, luminaire and package thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To permit fluorescent lamps to be unmistakably sold to the customer without removing the lamp shade by a method wherein the same identification symbol is provided on a fluorescent lamp, its lamp shade and the lamp packaging material in an easily identifiable position to identify the type of the lamp in use. CONSTITUTION:A fluorescent lamp having its identification symbol indicated in a predetermined position and a luminaire having the identification symbol of the mating fluorescent lamp indicated in a predetermined position are packaged in the packaging material having the same identification symbol as that of the fluorescent lamp indicated on its surface. When the customer asks for a new fluorescent lamp at a store, the fluorescent lamp requested by the customer is first identified by the symbol indicated on a seal 7 of the lamp shade and the package of such a lamp bearing the same symbol is then picked out. In this way the fluorescent lamp mating with the luminaire can be identified without removing the lamp shade and, since a simple symbol stands for the information to identify the fluorescent lamp requested by the customer, the fluorescent lamp meeting his need can be handed to him without causing him concern that it may be a wrong one.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to fluorescent lamps, lighting fixtures and packages thereof.

Conventional technology As shown in Figure 5(a), conventional fluorescent lamps only have information such as the product number, product name, and number of wands written on the edge of the lamp in letters so small that they cannot be determined at a glance. Therefore, consumers could not easily identify the fluorescent lamp.

In addition, in conventional lighting equipment, instructions on how to handle fluorescent lamps were clearly displayed in a predetermined position, as shown in Figure 5 (b), but consumers were required to provide information specifying which fluorescent lamps should be installed in the lighting equipment. Couldn't get it from the looks of it.

Furthermore, the surface of the fluorescent lamp package is also
), only information that makes it difficult for general consumers to identify fluorescent lamps was specified.

Therefore, when replacing a fluorescent lamp, to check which fluorescent lamp to purchase, if there is a lamp shade, remove the lamp shade, then bring your face close to the fluorescent lamp and check the wattage, product number, etc. You have to go out of your way to check multiple items to identify the fluorescent lamp. In addition, the culprit at the end of the fluorescent lamp may become thin and difficult to see, and depending on how it is installed, the top part of the article may face inside the device, making it difficult to remove the fluorescent lamp. In many cases, information identifying the lamp could not be confirmed.

In addition, the purchase rate of lighting equipment, especially for household use, is currently increased by general consumers who have little knowledge of lighting, and the current fluorescent lamp display based on wattage, etc. It is difficult for general consumers to understand. For example, 1
The dimensions of 5-watt straight arc tubes are standardized according to the JIS standard, so there is no problem purchasing one from any manufacturer, but general consumers with little lighting knowledge may not be aware of the existence of this standard. There are many cases where there is no. Therefore, although fluorescent lamp packaging boxes display the fluorescent lamp wattage (see FIG. 5(C)), when purchasing a fluorescent lamp, a user is left with a feeling of uncertainty as to whether it is the fluorescent lamp that he or she should purchase. In extreme cases, some consumers remove the fluorescent lamp from the lighting fixture, take it to a store, compare it with the actual product, and then purchase.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention As mentioned above, when purchasing fluorescent lamps with current lighting equipment, it takes a lot of time and effort to remove the lampshade or fluorescent lamp, and to check information that specifies the fluorescent lamp to be purchased. Ta. In addition, general consumers have a problem in that they feel uneasy when purchasing fluorescent lamps because they are not familiar with the wattage display.

Therefore, the present invention solves these current problems and allows users to identify the fluorescent lamp to purchase without removing the lampshade.In addition, even consumers with little knowledge of lighting can easily identify the fluorescent lamp without having to remove the lampshade. The purpose is to enable customers to purchase desired fluorescent lamps.

Means for Solving the Problems A fluorescent lamp with a symbol identifying the fluorescent lamp displayed at a predetermined position, a lighting fixture with a symbol identifying the fluorescent lamp to be installed at a predetermined position, and the same symbol provided on the fluorescent lamp. Fluorescent lamps or
Provide packages for packing lighting equipment.

Function: In the present invention, M combination of multiple items to identify a fluorescent lamp (
Wattage (1 dimension, color of light, etc.) is expressed by a symbol, and that symbol is used for fluorescent lamps, the outside of the lighting fixture in which the fluorescent lamp is installed (in a position where it is easy to see, such as a lamp shade), and the fluorescent lamp. Or it is written in a conspicuous location on the packaging material of the lighting equipment. Therefore, when replacing a fluorescent lamp, it is possible to identify the fluorescent lamp to be used without removing the lamp shade or fluorescent lamp.Furthermore, since the information for identifying the fluorescent lamp is a simple symbol, there is no need to worry at the store. You can purchase the desired fluorescent lamp or lighting equipment.

EXAMPLE An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1(a) is a partially enlarged view of a straight tube type fluorescent lamp with a symbol indicating a combination of multiple items (wattage, 2 dimensions, 1 item number, etc.) that specify the fluorescent lamp specified in a predetermined position. Figure 1 (b) shows a display using the symbol specified on the lamp shade of the lighting equipment to identify the fluorescent lamp to be installed.
Figure (e) is an enlarged view of the main part of the packaging material for the fluorescent lamp. 1.5 and 8 are multiple items that specify fluorescent lamps (wattage.

Symbols (RL, D) representing combinations of dimensions, product numbers, etc.
M), this symbol should be larger than the dimensions of a conventional wattage display. 4 and 1o are columns in which the conventional display remains. 2 is a fluorescent lamp, 3 is a fluorescent lamp connector part, 6 is a column for displaying how to handle the fluorescent lamp when it is attached, 7 is a lamp shade sticker, and 9 is a fluorescent lamp packaging material. FIG. 2 shows predetermined positions (11, 12) at which information stickers containing symbols identifying the fluorescent lamp of the present invention are attached to the lamp shade. FIG. 3 shows a table in which fluorescent lamps represented by combinations of conventional wattage indications and lamp shapes (large tube, straight tube, etc.) are converted into symbols.

When a fluorescent lamp can no longer be used, first identify the fluorescent lamp to be purchased using the symbol shown on the sticker 7 of the lamp shade, and purchase a fluorescent lamp with the same symbol 8 at the store. Search for packaging material 9 and purchase it. In this way, when purchasing a fluorescent lamp, you can identify the fluorescent lamp used in the lighting equipment without removing the lamp shade. You can purchase the desired fluorescent lamp without feeling anxious or making a mistake.

In the case of this example, as shown in Figure 3, the combination of wattage display and lamp shape was set using simple symbols. This symbol is useful for identifying fluorescent lamps because it is difficult to determine the shape of the fluorescent lamp by just looking at the symbol.

Furthermore, if you add emitted light color to these setting elements, you can purchase a fluorescent lamp that can be reliably installed without changing the lighting equipment you have been using, and you can enjoy changing lighting effects. In this way, various elements can be added to the setting element, and combinations thereof can be converted into simple symbols.

In addition, even in the case of lighting equipment where the lamp shade does not cover the fluorescent lamp, a simple and large symbol is displayed that allows you to visually identify the fluorescent lamp without having to check multiple items as in the past. , you can safely and reliably purchase the same fluorescent lamp without having to remove or check the fluorescent lamp.

In addition, as shown in Figure 4, if not only the symbol identifying the fluorescent lamp but also the conversion table 13 shown in Figure 3 is marked on the surface of the packaging material for the fluorescent lamp, the correlation between the symbol and the characteristics of the fluorescent lamp can be marked. It will be widely known and familiar to general consumers.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, a symbol identifying the fluorescent lamp being used is written in an easy-to-identify position on the fluorescent lamp, lamp shade, fluorescent lamp packaging material, etc. You can identify the fluorescent lamp to be used without removing the shade or fluorescent lamp. Furthermore, since the symbol identifying the fluorescent lamp is simple and large, it is possible to purchase a fluorescent lamp that can be installed securely without any anxiety.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an enlarged view of the main part showing the display of the symbol identifying the fluorescent lamp in one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a view showing an example of the display position on the same lamp shade, and Fig. 3 is the wattage display and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the present embodiment of the packaging material of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the main parts of a conventional example. 1.5.8... Part showing the combination of multiple items that identify the fluorescent lamp (number of 9 dimensions per unit, product number, etc.), 11, 12... Seal position on the lamp shade . Name of agent: Patent attorney Akira Okaji and two others Figure 1 Figure Figure Figure Figure // shi) Figure

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A fluorescent lamp in which a symbol representing a combination of multiple items identifying the fluorescent lamp is displayed at a predetermined position. (2) Lighting equipment that displays a symbol in a predetermined position to identify the fluorescent lamp to be installed. (3) A package in which the fluorescent lamp according to claim 1 or the lighting fixture according to claim 2 is packaged in a packaging material having the same symbol on the surface as that provided on the fluorescent lamp.