JPH0937823A - Light emitting device for umbrella - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To decrease automobile accidents which are heretofore caused by the absence of good forward visibility in a rainy day by providing the end of a light transparent bar-shaped member with a light emitting means for emitting light, providing its body part with a detaining implement and constituting a circuit for connecting this light emitting means, a battery and a switch. SOLUTION: The light transparent bar-shaped member 6A to be installed on ribs 3 for spreading a sheet 2 on an umbrella is formed of a flexible synthetic resin, such as a polycarbonate or an acryl, resin to a square shape. The body part of this member has the detaining implement 18a for detaining the member to the ribs 3 at the proper point of its lateral surface part. The end of the light transparent bar-shaped member 6A is provided with an LED (light emitting diode) 7a as the light emitting means for casting light. A connector 15a to be energized to the LED 7a is connected Via a lead wire 9. The detaining implement 18a and the ribs 3 are freely movable with each other in the state of widening the free end part of the detaining implement 18a outward and fitting the implement to the ribs 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light emitter for an umbrella, which emits light from the umbrella.

2. Description of the Related Art On a rainy day, when walking along a night road with an umbrella, the field of view may be narrowed by the umbrella, which makes it difficult to see the surroundings, and it may be very dangerous that an automobile or the like does not notice the approach. Especially when the wind is blowing from the front, it is inevitable that the umbrella is tilted forward, and the oncoming vehicle cannot be seen, which is very dangerous. Also on the car side, on a rainy day, the visibility is bad and the windshield is cloudy, the front is not clearly visible, especially if the pedestrian holding an umbrella wears a dark umbrella in a dark clothes Not easy and very dangerous. Therefore, in the past, there has been a technique in which a light bulb is attached to the handle of an umbrella and the light emitted from the bulb makes it visible.
(Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-296510, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-13214) However, the light is a narrow portion, and the light is weak and difficult to see from a long distance, and the light is hidden depending on the tilt of the umbrella, and the visual Sometimes you can't. There are also umbrellas with reflective tape attached, but the headlights of the car are facing downwards, and the umbrella is illuminated very close to it, so it was not very effective in terms of safety.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the safety of pedestrians holding such an umbrella on a conventional rainy day, that is, a motor vehicle and a headlight 2 facing downward.
To enable a person driving a wheeled vehicle to equip a conventional umbrella with a light emitter that enables pedestrians to be fully visually recognized by the light emission of the umbrella even from a long distance, and that the umbrella can be seen even in any tilted state. To do.

According to the present invention, a light emitting device for an umbrella is provided with a light emitting device for emitting light at an end of a light-transmissive rod member and at least one locking device is provided on a body. And a battery and a switch are connected to each other to form a circuit. As another configuration, one end of a plurality of light-transmissive rod-shaped members is axially supported in the radial direction of the annular support portion, and the light-transmissive rod-shaped member is provided. A light emitting means for emitting light at each end thereof and at least one locking tool provided on the body portion to form a circuit for connecting the light emitting means to the battery and the switch. It is formed of a light-transmissive annular member, and one end of a plurality of light-transmissive rod-shaped members is axially supported in the radiation direction of the light-transmissive annular member, and at least one locking member is provided on each body.
One or a plurality of light emitting means for emitting light are provided inside the light transmissive annular member, and the light emitting means is connected to a battery and a switch. Further, a cutaway portion may be formed on at least a part of the annular support portion, and the cutaway portion may be provided so as to be widened on the pillar of the umbrella. Further, the light transmissive member may be constituted by a fluorescent member, and further, blinking means for blinking the light emitting means may be connected to the circuit. A battery can also be used as the battery.

When the light emitting device of the present invention is provided in a conventional umbrella, the light emitting portion emits a linear light in a radial shape, so that a wide portion can be illuminated and can be seen from a long distance. Even if there is, the luminous linear part is not hidden by the umbrella sheet, so it can be recognized without fail. Further, if the light transmissive member is made of a fluorescent member, the brightness is further increased, and it is possible to easily visually recognize it even from a distance at night. Furthermore, if the light emitting means is blinked, a reminder can be prompted.

EXAMPLE 1 FIG. 1 shows Example 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 1 (a) shows the structure of a light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A attached to the bone 3 that stretches the sheet 2 on the umbrella 1. The light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A is formed into a square shape with a flexible synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or acrylic, and a locking tool 18a for locking the bone 3 is provided at an appropriate position on the lateral surface of the body portion. L as the light emitting means 7 for introducing light into the end portion of the sex rod-shaped member 6A
An ED (light emitting diode) 7a is provided, and a connector 15a for energizing the LED 7a is connected via a lead wire 9. FIG. 1B shows a state in which the locking tool 18a is inserted into the bone 3, and the free end portion of the locking tool 18a is expanded outward and fitted into the bone 3. Locking tool 18 in this state
The a and the bone 3 are loosely inserted and can move freely with respect to each other. In this way, the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A is provided in the plural bones 3,
It is provided by being inserted through 3 ..., and is connected to the connector 15b of the drive unit 13 shown in FIG. The driving unit 13 is provided with a battery holder 17 accommodating the battery 8, a switch 10 and a blinking means 11, and is formed into a cylindrical shape. A round bar or the like is inserted by a screw 19 so that the tightening can be performed. In FIG. 1 (c), the drive unit 13 is fixed to the butt 12, and the connector 15a of the eight light-transmitting rod-shaped members 6A is shown.
Is connected to the connector 15b of the drive unit 13 and mounted on the bone 3 by the locking tool 18a. In this state, when the umbrella is opened and closed, the bones 3 and the light-transmissive rod-shaped members 6A are slightly displaced from each other, but as described above, the two float so that the umbrella can be smoothly opened and closed without being caught. . FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A and the support portion 14 attached to the bone 3 of the umbrella 1, and eight light-transmissive rod-shaped members 6A1, 6A2, ... 6 are shown.
A8 and the support portion 14 formed of the light-transmissive annular member 6B,
FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the miniature light bulb 7A which is the light emitting means 7, and FIG.
(B) is an enlarged view of the central portion. The support portion 14 is formed in an annular shape having one cut portion 14c, and eight cut grooves 14a are formed in the radial direction from the center.
Cylindrical lateral holes 14b, 14b are formed on both inner surfaces of a. Next, at the end of the light-transmitting rod-shaped member 6A, the lateral hole 14 is formed.
Protrusions 6Aa and 6Aa that fit with b and 14b are formed, and a notch 6Ab is formed at the center of the end of the light transmissive rod-shaped member 6A. Then, the end of the light-transmitting rod-shaped member 6A is cut into a groove 14
By press-fitting into a, the protrusions 6Aa and 6Aa are bent inward by the gap of the notch 6Ab, and are inserted into the lateral holes 14b and 14b to be fitted, and as shown in FIG. The member 6A pivotally supports the support portion 14 in a rotatable manner. Next, the miniature electric bulb 7A is embedded in the support portion 14 and connected to the lead wires 9 and 9 for passing an electric current, and the ends of the lead wires 9 and 9 are connected to the connector 15a. The drive unit 13 for supplying power to the miniature bulb 7A is provided with a battery holder 17 for accommodating the battery 8, a switch 10 and a blinking means 11, and the drive unit 13 is fitted to the butt 12 and fixed with screws 19. , The connector 15
Connect with b. Then, the cut-off portion 14c of the support portion 14 is expanded and fitted to the upper portion of the column 4, and the locking members 18a are locked to the bones 3 as in the first embodiment. In this configuration, when the circuit shown in FIG. 9 is connected and the switch 10 is turned on, the miniature bulb 7A emits light, and the emitted light is the annular support portion 14
Is formed of the light-transmissive annular member 6B, light is diffused inside the support portion 14 and is also transmitted to the light-transmissive rod-shaped members 6A1, 6A2, ... I will do it. Therefore, the bones 3 that make up the main body of the umbrella 3
1,3-2, ... 3-8 appear to emit linear light from the beginning to the end. This light is difficult to see in the daytime, but can be clearly seen at night. In this configuration, a space may be provided in the support portion 14 and a light bulb socket may be provided in the space so that the miniature light bulb 7A can be replaced when it is cut. When the miniature light bulb 7A is accommodated and the space is closed by a reflector having a mirror surface, it is possible to project light with almost no light attenuation. In addition, a lens may be provided on the front surface of the miniature bulb 7A, and by doing so, light can be condensed in the direct direction and can be efficiently projected. As shown in FIG. 5, the miniature bulb 7A may be, for example, a red miniature bulb 7A.
r, a blue miniature light bulb 7Ab, and a green miniature light bulb 7Ag are respectively installed in the support portion 14 to form a circuit for switching connection as shown in FIG. May be. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, blinking means 1
It is also possible to blink the miniature electric bulb 7A at a predetermined cycle by connecting 1 to the circuit and switching and connecting with the switching switch 10a. If the red miniature bulb 7Ar is made to blink as the color to be blinked here, it is more effective to call attention. In this embodiment, the support portion 14 is fitted to the lower portion of the stone butt 12 without providing the cut-off portion 14c, the drive portion 13 is overlaid thereon and fixed by the screw 19, and as shown in FIG. The permeable rod-shaped member 6A is equipped with a locking tool 18b having an adhesive seal 18b1 on its lower surface at a proper position.
b may be attached to the surface of the sheet 2 and provided on the umbrella. FIG. 2 (e) shows this structure, and in this structure as well, the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A and the sheet 2 float so that the umbrella can be smoothly opened and closed. In this configuration, even if the support portion 14 is provided on the upper portion of the support column 4 (the lower side of the seat 2),
It may be provided on the lower part of the butt 12 (on the upper side of the seat 2).
Further, the positions where the drive units 3 are provided are not limited to the butt 12, but also the support column 4.
It may be provided on the hand grip 5 or may be provided on the support portion 14 as shown in FIG. The drive unit 13 has a waterproof structure that is sealed against rain, and the battery 8 (or the battery may be replaced) can be replaced by opening and closing the lid to be screwed. FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 3A is a bottom view of the structure of this embodiment, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the central portion thereof. And FIG.
FIGS. 3C and 3D show the structure of the support portion 14 and the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A axially supported. An LED (light emitting diode) 7a is embedded as the light emitting means 7 in the end portion of the light transmissive rod-shaped member 6A, and convex portions 6Aa, 6A are provided on both side surfaces thereof.
a is formed, and the electrodes 16 are formed on the end faces of the protrusions 6Aa and 6Aa.
a and 16a are provided, and the LED 7a and the electrodes 16a and 16a are provided.
And are connected by lead wires 9a, 9a. Then, a notch 6Ab is formed at the center of the end of the light transmissive rod-shaped member 6A. Next, the support portion 14 is formed in an annular shape, and cylindrical lateral holes 14b, 14b are formed on both inner side surfaces of the kerf 14a formed at eight locations in the radial direction from the center, and the electrode 16 is formed on the inner end surface thereof.
b and 16b are provided, one of the lead wires 9b and 9b is connected to the electrodes 16b and 16b, and the other is connected to the supporting portion 14.
Are connected to the respective annular lead wires 9c, 9c embedded in. Then, the lead wires 9c, 9c and the connector 15a are connected by the lead wires 9d, 9d. Next, the convex portions 6Aa and 6Aa formed on the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A are formed in the lateral holes 14
Similarly to the second embodiment, the light-transmitting rod-shaped member 6A is rotatably and pivotally supported on the support portion 14 by inserting the light-transmitting rod-shaped member 6A into the b and 14b. Here, the electrodes 16a, 16a and the electrodes 16b, 16
It is in contact with b and is in a conductive state. Then, similarly to the second embodiment, the support portion 14 is fitted to the lower portion of the butt 12, and the driving portion 13 is fitted and overlapped and fixed from above, and the locking tool 18b provided on the light transmissive rod-shaped member 6A. For each sheet 2
It is configured by pasting on. Connector 15 in this state
12 is connected to the drive unit 13 and connected by the circuit shown in FIG. 12, the LEDs 7a1, 7a2, ...
When 0 is turned on, all lights are turned on at the same time, and the linear portion of the sheet 2 emits light in the (fluorescent) color of the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A having a color in advance. As shown in FIG. 13, if the blinking means 11 is connected to the circuit, all the LEDs 7a1, 7a2, ... 7a8 can be simultaneously turned on by the switching switch 10a, and can be blinked at the same time. . As shown in FIG. 4, each LED 7a1, 7a2,
... Separate 7a8 and connect connectors 15a1 and 15a respectively
a2 ... 15a8, each of which is connected to the drive unit 13 by the connector 15b and connected by, for example, a circuit shown in FIG.
D7a1, 7a3, 7a5, 7a7 and LEDs 7a2, 7
It can be made to blink alternately with a4, 7a6, 7a8, and like a roulette, LED7a1 → LED7a
2 → LED7a3 → LED7a4 → LED7a5 → LE
It is possible to turn on D7a6 → LED7a7 → LED7a8 in order or to make them blink.
The LED 7a may be provided with a lens, and may be provided at both the start end and the end of the light transmissive rod-shaped member 6A. By doing so, the amount of light can be further increased and the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A can be made to shine brightly. Further, even if the support portion 14 is provided on the upper portion of the support column 4 (the lower side of the seat 2), the lower portion of the sandstone 12 (the upper side of the seat 2).
May be provided. Further, the position where the drive unit 13 is provided may be provided on the support column 4 or the grip 5 other than the butt 12, and the support unit 14 may be provided.
It may be integrated with. Further, the light emitting means 7 may be constituted by a neon tube, a fluorescent display tube, or the like, in addition to the miniature bulb or LED shown in the embodiment. Alternatively, the light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A may be formed of a flexible member that is bent. The light-transmissive rod-shaped member 6A and the light-transmissive annular member 6B may be constituted by fluorescent members, and the emission brightness can be further increased.

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION By mounting and mounting the light-emitting device for an umbrella of the present invention on a conventional umbrella, since the light-emitting portion of the umbrella emits linearly in a radial shape, it is far from a known luminous umbrella. However, it is easy to see, and even if the umbrella is tilted, the light-emitting linear part is not hidden by the umbrella sheet, so it is always visible. In addition, the light-transmissive member made of a fluorescent member emits light with greater brightness and can be easily visually recognized even from a distance.
Further, the configuration in which the light emitting means is made to blink can prompt the attention. Also in terms of efficiency,
Since the light of the light emitting means can be condensed and projected on the light transmissive member, the light projecting efficiency is very good as compared with the conventional light of a light bulb diffused in all directions. Further, the present invention can be mounted on an umbrella as a replacement and can be used for a longer period than the replacement life of one umbrella according to the present invention. In the present invention having the above-mentioned effects, it is possible to drastically reduce the number of automobile accidents that have conventionally occurred because the front side is not clearly visible on a rainy day. It also has the effect of visually appealing the aesthetic sense.

[Brief description of drawings]

1A is a partial front view of the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a partial perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1C is a partial perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a partial front view of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a partially enlarged central front view of the second embodiment of the present invention. Example 2 of the invention Partial perspective view (e) Partial perspective view of Example 2 of the present invention

(A) Partial front view of Example 3 of the present invention (b) Partial center enlarged front view of Example 3 of the present invention (c) Partial enlarged top view of Example 3 of the present invention (d) Book Example 3 Partially enlarged sectional view of the invention

FIG. 4 is a partial center enlarged top view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a partial center enlarged top view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a partial center enlarged top view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of an umbrella equipped with the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a configuration circuit diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a configuration circuit diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a configuration circuit diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a configuration circuit diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a configuration circuit diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a configuration circuit diagram of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Umbrella 2: Sheet 3: Bone 6: Light-transmissive member 7: Light emitting means 8: Battery 11: Flashing means 13: Drive part 14: Support part 17: Battery holder 18: Locking tool

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A light emitting means (7) for emitting light is provided at an end of a light transmissive rod-shaped member (6A), and a locking tool (1) is provided on a body.
8) At least one light emitting device for an umbrella, which comprises a circuit for connecting the light emitting means (7), the battery (8) and the switch (10). 2. The light-transmitting rod-shaped member (6A1) is provided by axially supporting one end of a plurality of light-transmitting rod-shaped members (6A1) (6A2) ... In the radial direction of the annular support portion (14). (6
A2) ... is provided with a light emitting means (7) for emitting light at each end, and at least one locking tool (18) is provided on the body part, and the light emitting means (7) (7) ... A light emitting device for an umbrella, which comprises a circuit connecting (8) and a switch (10). 3. An annular support portion (14) is formed of a light-transmissive annular member (6B), and a plurality of light-transmissive rod-shaped members (6A1) (6A) are arranged in the radiation direction of the light-transmissive annular member (6B).
2) is provided by axially supporting one end of each of the light-transmitting rod-shaped members (6A1) (6A2) .. One or a plurality of light emitting means (7) for emitting light are provided inside the flexible annular member (6B) to form a circuit for connecting the light emitting means (7), the battery (8) and the switch (10). Umbrella light emitter. 4. The luminous umbrella according to claim 2, wherein at least a part of the annular support portion (14) has a cutout portion (14C). 5. The umbrella light emitter according to claim 1, wherein either or both of the light-transmissive rod-shaped member (6A) and the light-transmissive annular member (6B) are fluorescent members. 6. A blinking means (11) for blinking a light emitting means (7) is connected to the circuit to constitute the circuit.
The light emitter for an umbrella according to 3, 4, or 5.