JPH10172316A - Local lighting apparatus and electric-illumination type flower stand - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a local lighting apparatus and electric-illumination type flower stand which can provide a beautiful flower decoration, hitherto not realized, in a wedding dinner, a display of commodities, etc. SOLUTION: An apparatus main body 2 of a flower pot shape has a flower accommodating space 5 in the interior therein in which flowers A are accommodated is equipped with optical fibers 4 for transmitting light from a light source 3 together with an appropriate decoration given, The apparatus main body 2 is fixed on a top plate (mounting plate) of a table, and a radiation exit 4b at the end of the optical fiber 4 is positioned toward a front position of a sitter (toward a position where the object to be illuminated is located). With this apparatus, the object under illumination becomes brighter to eyes, serving as a guiding light, and an atmosphere can be produced by altering the intensity of light, changing colors of light, etc.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the technical field of a lighting device suitable for use at various parties such as a wedding reception, a display of goods, and a flower stand for decorating flowers.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Some of the above devices illuminate a local area, such as a spotlight. However, the device is exposed when the power supply of the light source is not turned on, and it is essential to devise a way to improve the appearance according to the purpose of use. However, the existence of the device itself could not be eliminated, and there was a limit to decorating the device.

[0003] In addition, a beautiful flower is attached to a party or the like, but when the lighting is turned off and darkened due to the effect of the party, the flower is not visible.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus which can be used not only for simple lighting but also for production of a party.

[0005] A means for this is a local illumination device that attaches an optical fiber for transmitting light from a light source to the device body, and illuminates the irradiation port at the tip of the optical fiber toward the position of the object to be illuminated. There is a feature.

For example, the apparatus main body may be formed of a pot-shaped flower pot having a flower accommodating space inside, and the optical fiber may form a decorative portion of the flower pot.

Further, a fixing means which can be fixed to a placing plate on which an article to be illuminated, a dish or the like is placed, may be formed on the upper surface of the apparatus body. Further, the device body is
It may be configured by a mounting plate on which an illuminated object such as a product or a dish is mounted.

Further, in the light source or in the vicinity thereof,
It is preferable to provide a color changing means for changing the color of the light transmitted by the optical fiber, and to provide an operation means for remotely controlling the power of the color changing means and the light source.

In addition, an optical fiber for transmitting light from a light source is attached to a pot-shaped flower pot having a flower accommodating space inside, and a light irradiating portion of the optical fiber is connected to a flower pot accommodated in the flower pot. It is an illuminated flower stand set at the outer peripheral portion or inside the flower.

Further, a plurality of optical fibers for transmitting light from a light source are attached to a pot-like flower pot having a flower accommodating space inside, and a part of these optical fibers is raised upward. The irradiation port at the tip is set at the outer peripheral portion of the flower housed in the flower pot or inside the flower, and another optical fiber whose middle portion is made to shine on the outer peripheral portion of the optical fiber is hung. It is an illuminated flower stand having a decorative portion formed by being wound in a winding shape.

At this time, it is preferable to form a bifurcated portion for distributing the light left and right at the irradiation port at the tip of the optical fiber in order to prevent interference with the light from the optical fiber wound in a helical shape.

In order to express a more natural feeling when decorating with an optical fiber, the optical fiber may be bundled around a bendable linear core material so that it can be appropriately shaped.

[0013]

According to the configuration of the local illumination device described above, the optical fiber attached to the device main body transmits the light from the light source, and from the irradiation port at the tip to the position of the object to be illuminated. Irradiate light.

Therefore, the position of the object to be illuminated is illuminated,
The object to be illuminated looks bright and serves as a guide, and the O
By performing NOFF switching, light intensity adjustment, color change, and the like, effects such as atmosphere and displayed products can be performed. Moreover,
Since the illumination is performed by an optical fiber, even if the object to be illuminated is food, there is no inconvenience that the quality of the food is deteriorated. Lighting is possible even in a remote place. Moreover, a single light source is economical.

In addition, the optical fiber is not simply directed straight to the position of the object to be illuminated, but is directed in a form that gives an appropriate design feeling. Since the decoration (decoration portion is formed), a design feeling can be given by the shape and light of the optical fiber, and a large decoration effect is exhibited.

Further, when the apparatus main body is composed of a flower pot, decorations corresponding to the flowers housed in the flower pot can be easily and variously made with optical fibers, so that the appearance can be improved even when no illumination is performed. A local lighting device can be obtained. In addition, since the light emitted from the optical fiber is integrated with the flower, a high design feeling can be obtained.

Further, according to the configuration of the illuminated flower stand described above, the light irradiating portion such as the irradiation port at the tip is provided with an outer peripheral portion of the flower housed in the flower pot or an optical fiber positioned inside the flower. The light illuminates the flower or illuminates the flower from the position of the flower. Therefore, the beauty of the flower is particularly important when the lighting is reduced and darkened (at the time of darkness), which is important in the production of special events. It can be expressed in minutes, and a decoration and performance effect that has never been seen before can be obtained.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a use state of a local lighting device 1 suitable for use in a performance at, for example, a wedding reception, and the local lighting device 1 is a flower pot (flowerpot).
An optical fiber 4 for transmitting light from a light source 3 is attached to an apparatus main body 2 having a shape.

As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus main body 2 has a bottomed cylindrical shape, forms a flower accommodating space 5 inside, and is integrally fixed to a table top plate 6 (mounting plate). The part 7 is formed.

The flower accommodating space 5 accommodates the flowers A laid in the container 8 instead of arranging the flowers directly. Also, the fixing part 7
The (fixing means) is formed by mounting a tubular member 9 at the center of the bottom surface 2a of the apparatus main body 2, and a top plate is formed by a flange 9a formed below the cylindrical member 9 and the bottom surface 2a of the apparatus main body 2. 6 is fixed so as to sandwich it. When the top plate 6 is configured to be separable in the plane direction at the center thereof, the notch formed in the center portion of the top plate 6 may be adjusted so as to grab the cylindrical member 9 in the radial direction. When only the hole is formed in the top plate 6, for example, the tubular member 9 may be inserted from below the top plate 6 and screwed into the through hole 2 b of the bottom surface 2 a of the apparatus main body 2. In addition, you may fix using fixing means, such as a screw.

The cylindrical member 9 has a linear support member 10.
A plurality of holders 9b having a U-shaped cross section are formed in order to mount the support member, and the hollow support member 10 having a flexible and posture holding function like a flexible pipe is mounted on these holders 9b. A plurality of the support members 10 are attached so as to radially spread outward from an opening at the upper end of the apparatus main body 2. A plurality of bundled optical fibers 4 are housed inside the support member 10, and another optical fiber 4 that emits light also from the intermediate portion is wound around each support member 10 in a hung state. (Forming the decorative part 4a). In forming the decorative portion 4a, an appropriate member such as a leaf-shaped member may be attached.

The optical fiber 4 accommodated in the supporting member 10
And the irradiation port 4b at the tip of the outer optical fiber 4 which is wound as a decorative part 4a in a helical state.
Are combined into one and directed to the illuminated object arrangement position P. When the mounting plate for fixing the local illumination device is the top plate 6 of the dinner table as shown in the figure, the illuminated object arrangement position P is a position where the food of each occupant is placed. In the case of a display board for displaying commodities such as the above, it is a position where those commodities are placed.

The base end of the above-mentioned all optical fiber 4 is guided downward in the tubular member 9 and the tip is connected to the light source device 11 as shown in FIG. In the light source device 11, as shown, only the light source 3 is housed, or as shown in FIG. 4, a color changing means 12 for coloring light emitted from the light source 3 may be provided. In the color changing means 12, a translucent colored plate 12c for coloring the passing light is mounted on a rotating body 12b which is rotated by the rotation of a motor 12a. Further, in order to enable the power of the color changing means 12 and the light source 3 to be separated from each other, a receiving unit 13 for receiving an operation signal may be provided. In this case, it is particularly effective for the production at the time of candle service at a wedding reception.

The power source may be a commercial power source or a battery. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when the light source 3 is integrally formed in the device main body 2, the local illumination device 1 can be easily moved, and the range of use can be expanded.

In the local illumination device 1 configured as described above,
The optical fiber 4 attached to the apparatus main body 2 transmits light from the light source 3 and irradiates the light from the irradiation port 4b at the distal end toward the illuminated object arrangement position P. In addition, in the optical fiber 4 wound in a helical shape as the decorative portion 4a, the irradiation port 4 at the tip is used.
Light is emitted not only from b but also from the peripheral surface of the intermediate part.

For this reason, the dish at the illuminated object arrangement position P is illuminated, and the dish as the illuminated object looks bright and serves as a guide, and the ON / OFF switching of the light source 3, the light intensity adjustment, the color change, etc. With this, the atmosphere and cooking can be produced. In addition, since the illumination is performed by the optical fiber 4, even if the object to be illuminated is food, there is no inconvenience that the quality of the food is deteriorated.

Further, since the optical fiber 4 is housed in the supporting member 10 which is flexible and has a posture holding function, it can be easily oriented in a desired direction. Furthermore, lighting is possible even in a remote place. In addition, a single light source 3 is economical.

Further, since the device main body 2 is constituted by a flower pot, decorations corresponding to the flowers A to be accommodated in the flower pot can be easily and variably made with the optical fiber 4 or the like. However, an attractive local illumination device 1 can be obtained. In other words, as shown in the figure, by attaching the optical fiber 4 so as to radially spread outward from the opening at the upper end of the flower pot, it is possible to provide a beautiful appearance in which there is a flower other than the flower A housed in the flower housing space 5. Can be obtained. In addition, a linear support member 1 which spreads radially outward.
0, and a part of the optical fiber 4 whose middle part is made to shine is wound around this in a helical manner.
Since a is formed, an image like a plant stem can be given corresponding to the appearance as a flower pot, and a high decorative effect can be exerted regardless of ON / OFF of the light source 3.

Further, since the fixing portion 7 for the top plate 6 on which the object to be illuminated is mounted is formed and integrated with the device main body 2 on which the optical fiber 4 is mounted, the local illuminating device 1 is fixed. It is good and does not fall off from the top 6 unexpectedly, and a reliable and stable action can be expected.

FIG. 6 shows an illuminated flower stand 21 which is suitable for use in a wedding, a party, a show, a funeral, a store, or the like, in which flowers are displayed and the stage is illuminated. A pot-shaped flower pot 22 having a flower accommodating space 5 on the inside is placed on a support 23 having a hollow columnar shape, and a light source device 11 having the light source 3 and the color changing means 12 inside the support 23. Is stored. Then, a plurality of optical fibers 4 for transmitting the light from the light source 3 are mounted inside the flower pot 22, and a part of the plurality of optical fibers 4 is replaced with a pipe-shaped support member 1.
0, and rises upward. When the flower A rises higher than the flower A accommodated as shown in the figure, the tip of the support member 10 is bent downward, and the irradiation port 4b at the tip of the optical fiber 4 is placed in a flower. The position is set at the outer peripheral portion of the flower A housed in the pot 22 and is directed toward the flower A. The support member 10 is formed of a hard material such as steel. Another optical fiber 4
Is designed to emit light from an intermediate portion.
It is wound in a helical shape with respect to 0, and this is used as a decorative portion 4a so as to have an appearance like a vine.

In order to distribute the light from the optical fiber 4 right and left, a Y-shaped irradiation member 24 is attached to the tip of the support member 10 facing the flower A, as shown in FIG. Two irradiation ports 4b, 4b are formed per book. By distributing the light in this manner, even if the tip is curved downward and directed toward the flower A as shown in the figure, the support material 10
Never shine light on For this reason, it is possible to express a natural design without disturbing the beauty of the shining vine formed, and also to make the housed flowers A stand out. When the irradiation port member 15 is formed to be longer with a cuttable synthetic resin so that the irradiation port member 15 can be cut to a desired length as shown by a virtual line in the drawing or the length can be adjusted. Good. Since the irradiation range changes because of the fork, the effect can be made according to the amount, type, situation, and the like of the flower A.

In the above embodiment, the irradiation port 4b at the tip of the optical fiber 4 wound in a helical shape is connected to the supporting material 10b.
The tip 4c of the helical optical fiber 4 may be fixed to the irradiation port member 24 from the back side as shown in FIG. Appearance is good and design value can be enhanced.

According to the illuminated flower stand 21, since the beautiful flowers A housed in the flower pot 22 can be illuminated, when the illumination is reduced and the illumination is reduced, which is important in the production at the event, ), The beauty of the flower A can be fully expressed, and decorative and effect effects that have not been obtained can be obtained. In addition, since the light source device 11 is housed in the support base 23, it can be freely moved and used in various situations.

In the local illumination device 1 and the illuminated flower stand 21, the optical fiber 4 may be directed toward the flower without being stored in the supporting member 10.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 8, the optical fiber 4 is formed by bending a linear core material 2 such as a wire.
It is good to bundle around 5 so that it may not be separated by the packaging material 26 such as a shrink film or tape. If the packaging material 26 is made transparent or translucent, light can be emitted from the intermediate portion. With this configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, vines and the like can be freely formed and naturalness can be produced, so that the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

Further, an irradiation port 4b at the tip of the optical fiber 4
Is not only positioned at the outer periphery and directed away from the flower A, but also, for example, as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to position the light source inside and irradiate light outward. Further, for example, the middle portion of the optical fiber 4 may be illuminated (the middle portion is set as a light irradiation portion), and the inside of the flower A may be stretched so as to exhibit a decorative effect. At this time, the irradiation port 4b at the tip may be opened or closed.

In the present invention, the flower A does not refer to a single organ of the plant but refers to the whole like a prime flower, and the inside of the flower refers to a gap inside the flower.

The light irradiating section of the present invention comprises an irradiation port 4b at the tip.
And the forked portion corresponds to the irradiation port member 24.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of use of a local illumination device.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a main part.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a structure.

FIG. 4 is a structural explanatory view showing another example.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing another example.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing another example.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged front view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a support structure for an optical fiber.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an optical fiber.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing another example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Local illumination device 2 ... Device main body 3 ... Light source 4 ... Optical fiber 4a ... Decorative part 4b ... Irradiation port 5 ... Flower accommodating space 6 ... Top plate (mounting plate) 7 ... Fixed part (fixing means) 10 ... Supporting material DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Discoloration means 13 ... Receiving part 21 ... Illuminated flower stand 22 ... Flower pot 23 ... Support stand 24 ... Irradiation port member 25 ... Core material P ... Illuminated object arrangement position A ... Flower

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A local illumination device in which an optical fiber for transmitting light from a light source is attached to a device main body, and an irradiation port at a tip of the optical fiber is directed toward an object to be illuminated and illuminates the position. 2. The local illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said device main body is constituted by a pot-shaped flower pot having a flower accommodating space inside, and a decorative portion of the flower pot is formed by said optical fiber. 3. The local illuminating device according to claim 1, wherein a fixing means which can be fixed to a mounting plate on which the commodity or dish as the illuminated object is mounted is formed on an upper surface of the device main body. . 4. The local illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said device main body is constituted by a mounting plate on which an object to be illuminated such as a product or a dish is mounted. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a color changing means for changing a color of light transmitted by an optical fiber at or near said light source, and operating means for remotely controlling a power source of said color changing means and said light source. The local illumination device according to claim 4. 6. An optical fiber for transmitting light from a light source is attached to a pot-shaped flower pot having a flower accommodating space inside, and a light irradiating portion of the optical fiber is provided for a flower accommodated in the flower pot. An illuminated flower stand set on the outer periphery or inside the flower. 7. A plurality of optical fibers for transmitting light from a light source are attached to a pot-shaped flower pot having a flower accommodating space inside, and a part of these optical fibers is raised upward, Is set at the outer peripheral portion of the flower housed in the flower pot or inside the flower, and another optical fiber whose middle portion is made to shine around the outer periphery of the optical fiber is wound around the optical fiber. An illuminated flower stand that is wrapped in a shape to form a decorative part. 8. A bifurcated portion for distributing light to the left and right to prevent interference with light from an optical fiber wound in a helical shape at an irradiation port at the tip of the optical fiber.
Illuminated flower stand described. 9. The illuminated flower stand according to claim 6, wherein the optical fibers are bundled around a bendable linear core material so that the optical fibers can be appropriately shaped. .