JPH06168608A - Member coupling device and member coupling device for luminaire - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To bring a first member and a second member into contact with each other tightly, and to make it hard to generate a clearance between both the members, which is a problem from a view of appearance. CONSTITUTION:A member coupling device couples a first member as a light control member (for example, a globe and a shade or the like) and a second member as a decorative member with a coupler 3, which is arranged along the end surfaces of the first and the second members 1, 2 and respectively fixed to each members 1, 2 by a predetermined fixing means. The coupler 3 has the spring characteristic, and is provided with a folding part 4 along the boundary of the end surfaces of both the members 1, 2 to pressure-contact with both the members 1, 2. With this structure, the first member 1 and the second member 2 are arranged vertically, and the end surfaces of both the members 1, 2 work as a member coupling device positioned in the side surface.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a member connecting device and a member connecting device in a lighting fixture, and is suitable as a device for connecting a light control member such as a glove or a shade to a decorative member in a lighting fixture.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various devices for connecting a light control member and a decorative member have been proposed. Among them, when connecting both members with a connecting member which is arranged over the end faces of both members and fixed to each member by a predetermined fixing means, a thin plate connecting member is used.

[0003]

However, if a force is applied by careless handling, the connector will be irreversibly deformed. If the connecting member is made of a spring material, this adverse effect can be eliminated, but it is difficult for the light control member and the decorative member to come into close contact with each other. In particular, in the case of a lighting fixture in which the light control member and the decorative member are arranged above and below each other and the connecting tool is located on the side surface in a use state, the weight of the lower member causes the lower member to hang down slightly, and between the members. Since it creates a gap that cannot be ignored, it is not suitable for lighting fixtures that emphasize appearance. The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and enables a first member such as a light control member and a second member such as a decorative member to be in close contact with each other, and it is difficult to generate a gap that causes a problem in appearance between both members. With the goal.

[0004]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention is an apparatus in which both members are connected by a connecting member which is arranged over the end faces of a first member and a second member and is fixed to each member by a predetermined fixing means. Thus, the connector has a spring property and is provided with a bent portion along the boundary line on the end faces of both members to constitute a member coupling device configured to press and contact both members. This configuration
The first member and the second member are arranged one above the other, and the end faces of both members are more effective as a member connecting device on the side surface.
Further, as a more specific means, the connecting member extends in both end directions with the bent portion as a boundary, and a folded portion that inserts a convex portion provided on the end surface of the first member into one end and sandwiches the first member. And a screw hole for a screw to be screwed to the second member is provided at the other end to form a member coupling device. Furthermore, the connector extends in both directions with the bent portion as a boundary, and has a hole at one end into which the convex portion provided on the end surface of the first member is inserted, and the convex portion is formed on both sides of the convex portion on the first member. A guide protrusion protruding further than the portion is provided, and a gap between the guide protrusions is slightly larger than the width of the connector, thereby forming a member coupling device. Then, as the member coupling device in the lighting fixture, the light controlling member is suitable for the first member, and the decorative member is suitable for the second member.

[0005]

According to the present invention, since the connector has the spring property and is provided with the bent portion along the boundary line on the end faces of both members so as to press the two members together, the first member and the second member are connected. Do not come into close contact with each other, and there is no gap between the two members, which is a problem in appearance. This is useful for luminaires where appearance is important. In particular, the first member and the second member are arranged one above the other, and the end faces of both members are more effective as a member coupling device on the side surface. That is, it is possible to prevent the lower member from having a tendency to hang down slightly due to the weight of the lower member, resulting in a non-negligible gap between both members. In particular, in the case of a lighting fixture in a use state in which a light control member which is a first member and a decorative member which is a second member are arranged above and below each other and a connecting tool is located on a side surface, the weight of the lower member causes the lower side to be used. It is possible to prevent the member (1) from hanging down slightly and to form a non-negligible gap between both members, which is suitable for a lighting fixture that attaches importance to the appearance.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, the first member 1 which is a light control member (for example, a glove or a shade) and the second member 2 which is a decorative member are arranged over the end faces of the first member 1 and fixed to the respective members 1 and 2 in a predetermined manner. It is a device in which both members 1 and 2 are connected by a connecting tool 3 fixed by means. The connector 3 has a spring property and is provided with a bent portion 4 along the boundary line a on the end faces of the members 1 and 2 so that the members 1 and 2 are pressed against each other.
This configuration is more effective as a member coupling device in which the first member 1 and the second member 2 are arranged one above the other, and the end faces of both members 1 and 2 are on the side surfaces.

Further, as a more concrete means, the connecting member 3
Extend in both directions with the bent portion 4 as a boundary, and at one end, a hole 6 into which the convex portion 5 provided on the end surface of the first member 1 is inserted and a folded portion 7 that sandwiches the first member 1 are provided. A screw hole 9 of a screw 8 screwed into the second member 2 is provided at the end. Furthermore, the connecting member 3 extends in both end directions with the bent portion 4 as a boundary, and a hole 6 into which the convex portion 5 provided on the end surface of the first member 1 is inserted is provided at one end, and the convex portion of the first member 1 is formed. Guide protrusions 10 further protruding from the protrusions 5 are provided on both sides of the portion 5, and the interval between the guide protrusions 10 is configured to be slightly larger than the width of the connector 3.

More specifically, this luminaire is constructed as a wall mounting type, and the vertical surface of the substantially L-shaped mounting plate 11 is mounted on a wall surface (not shown) by appropriate means, and the drawing is complicated on the mounting plate 11. Therefore, although not shown, the first member 1 is attached by an appropriate means. The socket 13 on which the lamp 12 is mounted is mounted on the mounting plate 11.

According to this embodiment, the connector 3 has a spring property and is provided with the bent portion 4 along the boundary line a on the end faces of the members 1 and 2 so that the members 1 and 2 are pressed against each other. Therefore, the first member 1 and the second member 2 are in close contact with each other,
It is possible to prevent a gap between the members 1 and 2 from being a problem in appearance. This is useful for luminaires where appearance is important. In particular, the first member 1 and the second member 2 are arranged above and below each other, and the end faces of both the members 1 and 2 are more effective as a member coupling device having side faces. That is, it can be prevented that the lower member 2 tends to hang down due to the weight of the lower member 2 and a non-negligible gap is formed between the two members 1 and 2. Particularly, in the case of a lighting fixture in a use state in which the light control member 1 which is the first member and the decoration member 2 which is the second member are arranged one above the other and the connector 3 is located on the side surface, the lower decoration member 2 It is possible to prevent the decorative member 2 from hanging down slightly due to the weight of, and to prevent a non-negligible gap between the members 1 and 2 from occurring.

Further, when the guide protrusion 10 further protruding from the protrusion 5 is provided and the distance between the guide protrusions 10 is slightly larger than the width of the connector 3, the hole 6 of the connector 3 is formed.
When the connector 3 is mounted so that the protrusion 5 of the first member 1 is inserted into the first member 1, the guide protrusion 10 serves the guide function of the connector 3 and is easy to assemble.

[0012]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the two members are joined by the connecting members arranged over the end faces of the first member and the second member and fixed to the respective members by the predetermined fixing means, The first member and the second member can be brought into close contact with each other, and the effect of making a gap that is a problem in appearance hardly occur between both members, and is particularly useful as a member coupling device in a lighting fixture.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a side sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

[Figure 2] Rear view

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the same main part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st member (light control member) 2 2nd member (decorative member) 3 Connecting tool a Boundary line 4 Bending part 5 Convex part 6 Hole 7 Folding part 8 Screw 9 Screw hole 10 Guide convex part

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A device in which both members are connected by a connecting member which is arranged over the end faces of the first member and the second member and is fixed to each member by a predetermined fixing means, wherein the connecting member has a spring property. A member coupling device which is configured to have a bent portion along the boundary line on the end faces of both members and to press the two members together. 2. The member coupling device according to claim 1, wherein the first member and the second member are arranged one above the other, and the end faces of both members are side faces. 3. The connecting member extends in both end directions with the bent portion as a boundary, and at one end is provided a hole into which the convex portion provided on the end surface of the first member is inserted and at the same time, a folded portion for sandwiching the first member is provided, The member coupling device according to claim 1, wherein a screw hole for a screw to be screwed into the second member is provided at the other end. 4. The connecting member extends in both end directions with a bent portion as a boundary, and has a hole at one end into which a convex portion provided on an end surface of the first member is inserted, and the first member is provided on both sides of the convex portion. The member coupling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a guide convex portion further protruding from the convex portion is provided, and an interval between both guide convex portions is slightly larger than a width of the connector. 5. The member coupling device for a lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein the first member is a light control member and the second member is a decorative member.