JPH04123703A - Lighting equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To connect adjacent equipment with each other without using a connecting tool by arranging a lamp socket on both adjacent end parts of each equipment main body, and by engaging the engagement piece of the lamp socket and a lamp socket engagement part of the adjacent end part, with each other. CONSTITUTION:When plural equipment main bodies 1 are arranged linearly, an end surface 2 of each main body 1 is connected with each other, and a connection projection 11 of a lamp socket 6 is fitted into a connection recessed part 4 of an end part 3 adjacent to the main body 1, and when an engagement piece 19 of the socket 6 is fitted to an engagement hole 10 of the recessed part 4, the socket 6 is connected between the adjacent end parts 3. In this structure, terminal pins 15a, 15b of the socket 6 are inserted into terminal pin inserting holes 7a, 7b of a connector 5, into which the connection projection 11 on which the pins 15a, 15b are planted, is fitted, and a socket connector part of the socket 6 and the lighting device of the main body 1 are electrically connected with each other through a connector part for lamp socket connection. Terminal pins 16a, 16b of the socket 6 are inserted into terminal pin inserting holes 8a, 8b of the connector 5, and each feed connector part of the end part 3 of each adjacent main body 1 is electrically connected with each other.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a lighting device, and relates to a structure for linearly connecting, for example, trough-shaped appliance bodies.

(Prior Art) In general, when a plurality of appliance bodies, such as a trough-shaped appliance body each having a pair of lamp sockets at both ends, are arranged in a straight line by connecting adjacent ends, each Adjacent end portions of the instrument bodies are connected using a connector, and the adjacent instrument bodies are electrically connected to each other by feed wiring.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the lighting device having the above-mentioned conventional structure, even if the adjacent ends of each fixture body are connected using a connector, due to variations in installation dimensions, etc., the length of the connected fixture bodies There were problems such as a gap being created between the devices, resulting in poor design, and wiring work required to electrically connect adjacent device bodies to each other using feed wiring.

In addition, since the lamp sockets are arranged in series almost continuously at the adjacent ends of each fixture body, the distance between the lamps installed in adjacent fixture bodies increases, and the ends of the lamp tubes may become dark. It's becoming a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a lighting device having a structure in which adjacent end portions of each device main body are connected without any gaps, and wiring can be sent into the tube.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The lighting device of the present invention includes a plurality of fixture bodies arranged in a straight line, and this fixture body has a connector part for connecting a lamp socket and a connector part for connecting a lamp socket at both ends of the front surface, and a connector part for connecting a feed wiring. a power supply connector portion and a lamp socket engaging portion; the lamp socket is disposed across adjacent ends of the appliance main body, and both end surfaces form lamp mounting surfaces on which the lamps are mounted; a power supply connector that connects a socket connector connection part connected to a terminal pin of a lamp mounted on the lamp mounting surface and connected to the lamp socket connection part, and a power supply connector part at an adjacent end of the apparatus main body; The lamp socket is provided with a connecting portion and engaging pieces that are releasably engaged with the lamp socket engaging portions of the adjacent ends of the appliance main body.

(Function) In the lighting device of the present invention, when a plurality of fixture bodies are arranged in a straight line, first, the end of one fixture body is made adjacent to the end of the other fixture body, and then the lamp socket When the lampholder is disposed astride the adjacent ends of each lampholder, and the engagement piece of the lampholder is engaged with the lampholder/socket engagement part of the adjacent end, the lampholder is Soke・
The soto connector connection portion is connected to the lamp socket/soto connection connector portion of the adjacent appliance body, and the power supply connector connection portion of the lamp socket and the power supply connector portion of this adjacent appliance body are electrically connected to each other. Then, the adjacent appliance bodies are connected, and the lamp socket is also connected to the lighting device of the appliance body, and furthermore, the wiring for the adjacent appliance bodies is completed.

Furthermore, since lamps are attached to both end faces of one lamp socket, the distance between lamps between adjacent appliance bodies is reduced.

(Example) An example of the lighting device of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 and 2.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a trough-shaped appliance body, for example, in which a lighting device, a ballast, etc. are housed, and an end surface 2 of this appliance body 1 is formed perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. On the front surface of the end portion 3 of the instrument body 1, elongated connection recesses 4 parallel to the width direction of the instrument body 1 are formed.

A connector 5 is disposed at the bottom of the connecting recess 4, and a conductive piece for connecting the lighting device or the like is disposed inside the connector 5 as a lamp socket connecting connector portion for connecting to the lamp socket 6. A pair of terminal pin insertion holes?
! , 7b, and as a power supply connector part of the instrument main body 1,
A pair of terminal pin insertion holes 8 in which conductive pieces are arranged to electrically connect adjacent device bodies 1 for sending wiring.
a and 8b are provided.

In addition, engagement holes 10 as lamp socket engagement parts are formed in both side parts 9 of the four connecting parts 4, respectively.

The lamp socket 6 has a surface facing the fixture main body 1,
A pair of connecting protrusions 11 are protruded across adjacent end portions 3 of the instrument body 1 to be connected and inserted into the connecting recesses 4 of each end portion 3.

Further, lamp mounting surfaces 13 on which lamps are mounted are formed on both end surfaces 12 of the lamp socket 6, respectively.
Each lamp mounting surface 13 is formed with a terminal pin insertion hole 14 into which a terminal pin of the lamp is inserted.

The connecting protrusion 11 has a pair of terminal pins 15R915b inserted into the terminal pin insertion holes 71.7b of the connecting recess 4, and a terminal pin insertion hole as a power supply connector part, on the lower surface of the connecting recess 4 facing the connector 5. A pair of terminal pins 161°+6b are implanted to be inserted into the holes 8i and 8b, respectively. Then, the negative connecting protrusion 11
The terminal pins 16a, 16b of the other connecting protrusion 11 are sequentially electrically connected to each other inside the socket main body I7 to form a power supply connector connecting portion.

Further, the terminal pins 15a and 15b are respectively connected to conductive pieces disposed inside the terminal pin insertion hole 14 of the lamp mounting surface 13, thereby forming a socket connector connection portion.

Further, on both sides of the lamp socket 6, the connecting protrusions 11 are placed approximately in the center of the sides when the connecting protrusions 11 are connected and inserted into the connecting recesses 4 of each end 3 while straddling the adjacent ends of the main body 1. Engagement piece portions 19 are formed that engage with the engagement holes 10 of each coupling recess 4 in a detachable manner in conjunction with an operating portion 18 that is provided so as to be protrusive and retractable.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

When arranging a plurality of instrument bodies 1 in a straight line, each instrument body 1
The end surfaces 2 of the instrument body 1 are adjacent to each other, and the adjacent end portions 3 of the instrument body 1 are adjacent to each other.
The connecting protrusions 11 of the lamp socket 6 are fitted into the connecting recesses 4 of the lamp socket 6, and the engaging pieces 1 of the lamp socket 6
9 are respectively engaged with the engagement holes 10 of the connecting recess 4.
This lambunoke soto 6 is connected and arranged astride the adjacent end portions 3.

In this state, the terminal pin 15 of the lamp socket 6
a, 15b are these terminal pins 15a, 15
b The terminal pin insertion hole 7a of the connector 5 into which the hZ implanted connecting protrusion 11 is inserted, ? , b, and the socket connector portion of the lamp socket 6 and the lighting device of the appliance main body 1 are electrically connected via the lamp socket connecting connector portion. That is, the terminal pin of the lamp is inserted into the terminal pin insertion hole 14 of the lamp socket 6, and the lamp is mounted on the lamp mounting surface 13 (through this socket connector connection part and the lamp socket socket connector part). It is then electrically connected to the lighting device of the appliance main body 1.

On the other hand, the terminal pin 16a of the lamp socket 6.

16b are terminal pin insertion holes 8a of the connector 5, respectively.

8b to electrically connect the power supply connector portions of the ends 3 of adjacent instrument bodies 1 to each other. That is, the feed wiring for the adjacent appliance main body 1 is performed via the power feeding connector connecting portion of the lamp socket 6.

In this way, according to the above configuration, by simply arranging the lamp socket 6 across the adjacent end portions 3 of the appliance bodies 1, adjacent appliance bodies 1 can be easily connected without using a connecting tool. At the same time, the lamp socket can be connected to the lighting device, and wiring for the adjacent appliance main body 1 can be performed. Furthermore, since positioning work and wiring work for connecting the instrument bodies 1 are not necessary, the work of connecting the instrument bodies 1 can be easily performed.

Further, since no connecting tool is used, the end surfaces 2 of adjacent instrument bodies 1 can be connected by contacting each other without any gaps, resulting in excellent design.

Further, since lamps are attached to both end surfaces 12 of one lamp socket 6, the distance between lamps of adjacent appliance bodies 1 can be reduced in terms of light distribution, and darkness at the ends of the lamp tube can be reduced.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the connector 5 is attached to the instrument body 1.
Although the connecting recess 4 for arranging the connector 5 is formed and the connecting protrusion 11 is formed for the lamp socket 6, the present invention is not limited thereto. A connecting recess is formed, and the terminal pin 15a is inserted into this recess.
, 15b, l1ia.

+6b can also be provided.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, when the appliance bodies are arranged in a straight line, the adjacent appliance bodies can be connected without using a connecting tool by simply arranging the lamp socket across the adjacent ends of the appliance bodies. At the same time, the lamp socket can be connected to the lighting device, and wiring for adjacent appliance bodies can be performed. Furthermore, since positioning work and wiring work for connecting the instrument bodies are not necessary, the work of connecting the instrument bodies can be easily performed.

In addition, since no connectors are used, adjacent instrument bodies can be connected without any gaps.1. Excellent design.

Furthermore, since the lamps are attached to both end faces of the lamp socket, the distance between adjacent lamp bodies can be reduced in terms of light distribution, and darkness at the ends of the lamps can be reduced.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an end of the lighting device of the present invention and a lamp socket, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the relationship between the end of the lighting device and the lamp socket. . 1. Appliance body, 3. End, 6. Lamp socket,
7a, 7b...Terminal pin insertion hole as a connector part for connecting a lamp socket, 8a, 8b...Terminal pin insertion hole as a power supply connector part, 1θ...Engagement hole as a lamp socket engagement part, 13... Lamp mounting surface, 15a,
15h - Terminal pin as socket connector connection part, 16a, 16b... Terminal pin as power supply connector connection part, 19... Engagement piece part. Final plan (

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A plurality of appliance bodies arranged in a straight line are provided, and the appliance body is provided with a lamp socket connecting connector part, a power supply connector part for sending wiring, and a lamp socket engaging part at both front ends. , the lamp socket is disposed across adjacent ends of the fixture main body, has lamp mounting surfaces on both end surfaces to which lamps are mounted, and is connected to terminal pins of lamps mounted on the lamp mounting surfaces. a socket connector connection portion connected to the lamp socket connection portion;
A power supply connector connection portion that connects power supply connector portions at adjacent ends of the appliance body to each other; and an engagement piece portion that removably engages with the lamp socket engagement portions at adjacent ends of the appliance body. A lighting device characterized by being provided with.