JPH10214602A - Rapid start type fluorescent lamp and lighting system - Google Patents

Rapid start type fluorescent lamp and lighting system

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JPH10214602A
JPH10214602A JP14019897A JP14019897A JPH10214602A JP H10214602 A JPH10214602 A JP H10214602A JP 14019897 A JP14019897 A JP 14019897A JP 14019897 A JP14019897 A JP 14019897A JP H10214602 A JPH10214602 A JP H10214602A
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Kimiyoshi Nagasawa
公義 長澤
Naoyuki Toda
尚之 戸田
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fluorescent lamp with little deterioration of luminous flux by a method wherein in a tubular light transmissive container with discharge medium sealed in it, a film thickness of a conductive coat at each part of the container in a tube axis direction is specified, and a phosphor coat is provided on its upper layer. SOLUTION: An air-tight tubular light transmissive container 1 with discharge medium containing mercury sealed in it, a pair of electrodes provided on both ends in the container, a transparent and conductive coat which is coated to an inner surface of the container 1 mainly with tin oxide or indium oxide and has a film thickness of not less than 25nm bit less than 60nm at a center portion L/2 of a length L in a tube axis direction of the container 1, and a film thickness of not less than 2nm but less than 25nm at 1/4 position from an end of the container, and a fluorescent substance coat on its upper layer are formed. By making this transparent and conductive coat distributed in thinner film thickness than that on the past, even of a resistance value is increased, the is no obstacle for its activation, and no blackening occurred. In addition, by making the entire coat thin, there is no waste of heat when making the coat, and generation of a part which is not reacted yet can be suppressed.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明はラピッドスタート形
蛍光ランプおよびこのランプを装着した照明装置に関す
る。
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a rapid start type fluorescent lamp and a lighting device equipped with the lamp.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】ラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプは、スイ
ッチオン後即時点灯するように始動性能に優れており、
かつ、点灯管が不要であるところから事務所、デパート
などで汎く用いられている。
2. Description of the Related Art Rapid start fluorescent lamps have excellent starting performance so that they are turned on immediately after switching on.
Further, since a lighting tube is unnecessary, it is widely used in offices, department stores, and the like.

【0003】そして、このラピッドスタート形の蛍光ラ
ンプとして、透光性気密容器の内面に酸化スズなどの透
明導電性被膜を形成することにより始動補助作用をもた
せたものが知られている。
As a rapid start type fluorescent lamp, there is known a lamp having a transparent conductive film such as tin oxide formed on the inner surface of a light-transmitting hermetic container to have a starting assisting function.

【0004】しかしながら、このような構成のラピッド
スタート形蛍光ランプを長時間(1000時間以上)点
灯すると、しばしば管端から10〜30cm位の気密容
器(バルブ)の温度が最も低い部分(通常、管壁最冷部
という。)に暗褐色の帯状斑点(以下、これをEC黒化
という。)が多数発生し、蛍光ランプの外観を著しく損
うとともに光束をも低下させる問題があった。
However, when the rapid start type fluorescent lamp having such a configuration is operated for a long time (1000 hours or more), the temperature of the hermetic container (bulb), which is about 10 to 30 cm from the end of the tube, is usually the lowest (usually the tube). A number of dark brown band-like spots (hereinafter referred to as EC blackening) are generated on the coldest part of the wall, which significantly deteriorates the appearance of the fluorescent lamp and lowers the luminous flux.

【0005】これは、気密容器(バルブ)内部の水銀粒
子と透明導電性被膜との間で微放電が起こり、すなわ
ち、透明導電性被膜と蛍光体被膜とで疑似コンデンサが
構成され、導電体である透明導電性被膜とプラズマ放電
路間に挟まれた蛍光体被膜が絶縁破壊されることに起因
してEC黒化が発生する。
[0005] This is because a micro-discharge occurs between the mercury particles inside the airtight container (bulb) and the transparent conductive film, that is, a pseudo capacitor is composed of the transparent conductive film and the phosphor film, and the conductor is made of a pseudo capacitor. EC blackening occurs due to dielectric breakdown of a phosphor coating sandwiched between a certain transparent conductive coating and a plasma discharge path.

【0006】また、透明導電性被膜の形成は、たとえば
管軸に沿って温度分布を変えた(中央部は低抵抗値とす
るため高温度として膜厚は厚く、端部に向かうにしたが
い高抵抗値とするため中央部より低い温度として膜厚は
薄く形成する。)気密容器(バルブ)の開口端から塩化
スズ溶液を内方に向け噴射し、これを熱分解して所定の
電気抵抗値分布をもった酸化スズを主成分とする被膜を
得ている。
The transparent conductive film is formed by, for example, changing the temperature distribution along the tube axis (the central portion has a low resistance value, so that the temperature is high, the film thickness is large, and the resistance is high toward the end portion. The temperature is lower than that of the central part and the film thickness is made thinner.) The tin chloride solution is sprayed inward from the open end of the hermetic container (valve), and this is thermally decomposed to a predetermined electric resistance value distribution. Thus, a coating containing tin oxide as a main component and having a main component is obtained.

【0007】そして、この透明導電性被膜の形成に際
し、気密容器(バルブ)の温度分布が所定値より低下し
ていると、特に端部側は低温度としているので透明導電
性被膜の一部に未反応部分が生じる。そして、ランプ完
成後、点灯により紫外線が照射されるとこの未反応部分
が導電性をもつようになり、ランプ点灯経過とともに抵
抗値が低下し、EC黒化が発生する。
In forming the transparent conductive film, if the temperature distribution of the airtight container (valve) is lower than a predetermined value, the temperature is particularly low on the end side, so that a part of the transparent conductive film is formed. Unreacted parts occur. Then, when the lamp is irradiated with ultraviolet rays after completion of the lamp, the unreacted portion becomes conductive, the resistance value decreases as the lamp is lit, and EC blackening occurs.

【0008】また、この他蛍光ランプの電極近傍の気密
容器(バルブ)部分の蛍光体被膜において点灯数時間で
黄変や黒化が発生することがある。
[0008] In addition, yellowing or blackening may occur in the phosphor coating of the airtight container (bulb) near the electrode of the fluorescent lamp within a few hours of operation.

【0009】このEC黒化の発生を、気密容器(バル
ブ)の中央部よりも両端部における透明導電性被膜の抵
抗値を高くすることによって、上記蛍光体被膜にかかる
電圧を低減して黒化を抑えることが特公昭45−262
78号公報に記載され知られている。
[0009] The occurrence of this EC blackening can be reduced by increasing the resistance value of the transparent conductive film at both ends of the airtight container (bulb) than at the center, thereby reducing the voltage applied to the phosphor film and blackening. It is possible to suppress
No. 78 is described and known.

【0010】また、特開平7−65796号公報には、
気密容器(バルブ)の各部位における透明導電性被膜の
膜厚(抵抗値)を規制することが記載されている。そし
て、この公報の記載によれば、透明導電性被膜が規制膜
厚値以下であると抵抗値が高まり始動電圧が高くなって
規格値を満足しないとされている。
[0010] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-65796 discloses that
It describes that the thickness (resistance value) of a transparent conductive film in each part of an airtight container (valve) is regulated. According to the description of this publication, when the transparent conductive film is less than the regulated film thickness, the resistance value increases, the starting voltage increases, and the standard value is not satisfied.

【0011】[0011]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、本発明
者等はさらに透明導電性被膜について考察をすすめ、全
域の透明導電性被膜の膜厚をある範囲内に薄くして抵抗
値を高めても実用上の始動に何など障害がなく、また、
黒化の問題ないことを見出だした。
However, the present inventors have further studied a transparent conductive film, and even if the thickness of the transparent conductive film over the entire area is reduced within a certain range to increase the resistance value, the present invention is not practical. There is no obstacle to starting on and
We found that there was no problem with blackening.

【0012】本発明は上述した事情に鑑みなされたもの
で、気密容器(ガラスバルブ)内面に点灯経過にしたが
い生じる黒化や変色の発生を低減し、寿命中における光
束の低下が少なく外見的にも見劣りしないラピッドスタ
ート形蛍光ランプおよびこのランプを装着した照明装置
を提供することを目的とする。
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and reduces the occurrence of blackening or discoloration that occurs as the lighting progresses on the inner surface of an airtight container (glass bulb). It is an object of the present invention to provide a rapid-start fluorescent lamp which is not inferior, and a lighting device equipped with the lamp.

【0013】[0013]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の請求項1に記載
のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプは、水銀を含む放電媒
体を封入した管形の透光性気密容器と、この容器内の両
端に設けられた一対の電極と、酸化スズまたは酸化イン
ジウムを主体として容器内面に被着され、容器の管軸方
向長さLの中央部L/2における膜厚が25nm以上6
0nm未満、容器の端部からL/4の位置における膜厚
が2nm以上25nm未満である透明導電性被膜と、こ
の透明導電性被膜より上層に形成された蛍光体被膜とを
具備していることを特徴とする。
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rapid start type fluorescent lamp having a tubular translucent airtight container in which a discharge medium containing mercury is sealed, and provided at both ends of the container. And a thickness of 25 nm or more at a central portion L / 2 of a length L in the tube axis direction of the container, which is mainly made of tin oxide or indium oxide.
A transparent conductive film having a thickness of less than 0 nm and a film thickness of 2 nm or more and less than 25 nm at a position L / 4 from the end of the container, and a phosphor film formed above the transparent conductive film. It is characterized by.

【0014】透明導電性被膜を従来より薄い膜厚の分布
とすることによって抵抗値が高くなっても、実用上の始
動に何等障害がなく、また、黒化の発生も問題ない。ま
た、全体が薄膜化されると、被膜形成作業時に加熱の無
駄がなく未反応部分の発生を抑制できる。
[0014] Even if the resistance value is increased by forming the transparent conductive film to have a smaller film thickness distribution than before, there is no obstacle to practical start-up, and blackening does not occur. Further, when the whole is made thin, there is no waste of heating during the film forming operation, and the generation of unreacted portions can be suppressed.

【0015】また、上記規制膜厚よりさらに薄膜厚化す
ると始動電圧が上昇し好ましくない。
On the other hand, if the thickness is made thinner than the regulated thickness, the starting voltage is undesirably increased.

【0016】さらに、蛍光体被膜は透明導電性被膜上に
直接塗布形成しても、透明導電性被膜上に高融点金属酸
化物からなる保護被膜を形成し、この保護被膜上に形成
してもよい。
Further, the phosphor coating may be applied directly on the transparent conductive coating or may be formed on the transparent conductive coating by forming a protective coating made of a refractory metal oxide on the transparent conductive coating. Good.

【0017】本発明の請求項2に記載のラピッドスター
ト形蛍光ランプは、水銀を含む放電媒体を封入した管形
の透光性気密容器と、この容器内の両端に設けられた一
対の電極と、酸化スズまたは酸化インジウムを主体とし
て容器内面に被着され、容器の管軸方向長さLの中央部
L/2における膜厚が25nm以上60nm未満、容器
の端部からL/4の位置における膜厚が2nm以上25
nm未満である透明導電性被膜と、この透明導電性被膜
より上層に形成された4μm以下の平均粒径の蛍光体を
10重量%以上20重量%以下含む4μmを超える平均
粒径の蛍光体を主体とした蛍光体被膜とを具備している
ことを特徴とする。
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rapid start type fluorescent lamp comprising: a tubular light-transmitting airtight container in which a discharge medium containing mercury is sealed; and a pair of electrodes provided at both ends in the container. , Mainly composed of tin oxide or indium oxide, is applied to the inner surface of the container, and has a film thickness of 25 nm or more and less than 60 nm at the central portion L / 2 of the length L in the axial direction of the container, and at a position L / 4 from the end of the container. The film thickness is 2 nm or more and 25
a transparent conductive film having a mean particle diameter of less than 4 nm and a fluorescent substance having an average particle diameter of 4 μm or less and formed on an upper layer of the transparent conductive film and containing 10 wt% or more and 20 wt% or less. And a main phosphor coating.

【0018】上記請求項1に記載と同様な作用を奏する
ほか、透明導電性被膜上または透明導電性被膜の上に形
成した金属酸化物被膜上に、4μm以下の小粒径の蛍光
体を混合して蛍光体被膜を形成したので、この小粒径の
蛍光体粒子がこれより大粒径の蛍光体粒子の間の間隙に
入り埋めるようになり、各粒子間の接触面積が増えて結
着力が向上し、蛍光体被膜の亀裂や剥離の発生を防げ
る。また、この結着力の向上した蛍光体被膜は、蛍光体
粒子間に隙間がないので水銀が入り込まず、したがっ
て、蛍光体被膜上に水銀が付着しにくくなるため微放電
の発生がなく黒化が防げる。
In addition to the same effect as described in the first aspect, a phosphor having a small particle size of 4 μm or less is mixed on the transparent conductive film or on the metal oxide film formed on the transparent conductive film. As a result, the phosphor particles having a small particle diameter fill the gaps between the phosphor particles having a larger particle diameter, thereby increasing the contact area between the particles and increasing the binding force. And the occurrence of cracks and peeling of the phosphor film can be prevented. Further, in the phosphor film having the improved binding force, mercury does not enter because there is no gap between the phosphor particles, and therefore, it is difficult for mercury to adhere to the phosphor film, so that there is no generation of slight discharge and blackening occurs. Can be prevented.

【0019】なお、4μm以下の平均粒径の蛍光体が1
0重量%未満であると、結着力が弱くなって被膜に亀裂
や剥離を生じ、水銀の浸透もあり好ましくない。また、
20重量%を超えてもそれほど効果に差がみられなかっ
た。
It should be noted that one phosphor having an average particle size of 4 μm or less
If the amount is less than 0% by weight, the binding force is weakened, and the coating is cracked or peeled off. Also,
Even when the content exceeded 20% by weight, no significant difference was observed in the effect.

【0020】本発明の請求項3に記載のラピッドスター
ト形蛍光ランプは、水銀を含む放電媒体を封入した管形
の透光性気密容器と、この容器内の両端に設けられた一
対の電極と、酸化スズまたは酸化インジウムを主体とし
て容器内面に被着され、容器端部が最高で中央部分に最
低の抵抗値をもって形成された透明導電性被膜と、この
透明導電性被膜より上層に形成された蛍光体被膜とを具
備したものにおいて、上記透明導電性被膜は、容器の管
軸方向長さLを12等分して両端部を除く等分ポジショ
ン1〜11としたとき、それぞれの端部からL/4、L
/6離れた位置(ポジション2,3,9,10)間の抵
抗値が、端部の抵抗値とL/3離れた位置(ポジション
4および8)の抵抗値とを結ぶ直線より高い値となるよ
うに構成されていることを特徴とする。
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rapid start type fluorescent lamp comprising: a tubular translucent airtight container in which a discharge medium containing mercury is sealed; and a pair of electrodes provided at both ends in the container. A transparent conductive film that is mainly formed of tin oxide or indium oxide and adhered to the inner surface of the container, and the container end is formed with the highest resistance at the center and the lowest resistance at the center, and formed above the transparent conductive film. In the one provided with a phosphor coating, the transparent conductive coating is divided into 12 equal parts in the tube axis direction L of the container and divided into equal positions 1 to 11 excluding both ends, from each end. L / 4, L
The resistance value between the positions / 6 away (positions 2, 3, 9, 10) is higher than the straight line connecting the resistance value at the end and the resistance value at positions L / 3 away (positions 4 and 8). It is characterized by being constituted so that it becomes.

【0021】透明導電性被膜を薄い膜厚の分布とするこ
とによって抵抗値が高くなっても、実用上の始動に何等
障害がなく、また、黒化の発生も問題ない。なお、上記
規制膜厚よりさらに薄膜厚化すると始動電圧が上昇し好
ましくない。
Even if the resistance value is increased by forming the transparent conductive film with a thin film thickness distribution, there is no obstacle to practical start-up, and there is no problem of blackening. It is to be noted that if the thickness is further reduced than the regulation thickness, the starting voltage is increased, which is not preferable.

【0022】本発明の請求項4に記載のラピッドスター
ト形蛍光ランプは、透明導電性被膜が、酸化スズまたは
酸化インジウムを主体としてFe・SUS(C・Si・
Mn・P・S・Ni・Cr・Mo・Cu)を添加してあ
ることを特徴とする。
In the rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the transparent conductive film is made of tin oxide or indium oxide and mainly composed of Fe.SUS (C.Si.
(Mn, P, S, Ni, Cr, Mo, Cu).

【0023】Fe・SUS(C・Si・Mn・P・S・
Ni・Cr・Mo・Cu)からなる金属物を添加したこ
とにより、電導の散乱因子としての働きが強くなり、導
電性が上昇するのを防ぎ、透明導電性被膜の抵抗値の低
下が抑制される結果、端部の黒化が発生しなくなる。
Fe.SUS (C.Si.Mn.PS.
Ni, Cr, Mo, Cu), the addition of a metal material enhances the function as a conductive scattering factor, prevents an increase in conductivity, and suppresses a decrease in the resistance of the transparent conductive film. As a result, blackening of the end does not occur.

【0024】なお、添加量は10〜100PPM(1〜
10mg/100cc)の範囲がよく、10PPM未満
であると効果がなく、100PPMを超すと導電性を有
する被膜とならない。
The addition amount is 10 to 100 PPM (1 to 100 PPM).
The range of 10 mg / 100 cc) is good, and if it is less than 10 PPM, there is no effect. If it exceeds 100 PPM, a conductive film is not obtained.

【0025】本発明の請求項5に記載のラピッドスター
ト形蛍光ランプは、透明導電性被膜の容器端部からL/
6離れた位置にかけての抵抗値が100〜1000Ω/
cm2 であることを特徴とする。
In the rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, L / L is measured from the container end of the transparent conductive film.
The resistance value at a distance of 6 away is 100 to 1000 Ω /
cm 2 .

【0026】被膜抵抗値を上記請求項1ないし4に記載
と同様な作用を奏する。
The same effect as described in the first to fourth aspects is exerted on the coating resistance value.

【0027】本発明の請求項6に記載のラピッドスター
ト形蛍光ランプは、透明導電性被膜の容器中央部L/2
における抵抗値が100Ω/cm2 以下であることを特
徴とする。
In the rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the center L / 2 of the transparent conductive coating is provided.
Is 100 Ω / cm 2 or less.

【0028】被膜抵抗値を上記請求項1ないし4に記載
と同様な作用を奏する。
The same effect as described in the first to fourth aspects is exerted on the coating resistance value.

【0029】なお、抵抗値が100Ω/cm2 を超える
ことは被膜の厚さが薄過ぎるため、黒化が発生し易くな
る。
When the resistance exceeds 100 Ω / cm 2 , the thickness of the coating is too thin, so that blackening is liable to occur.

【0030】本発明の請求項7に記載のラピッドスター
ト形蛍光ランプは、透明導電性被膜と蛍光体被膜との間
に金属酸化物からなる保護被膜が形成されていることを
特徴とする。
A rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a protective film made of a metal oxide is formed between a transparent conductive film and a phosphor film.

【0031】透明導電性被膜と蛍光体被膜との間に酸化
アルミニウムなどの金属酸化物被膜からなる高い抵抗値
の保護被膜が形成してあって、これら被膜間の抵抗が大
きくなり、これにより耐電圧が高くなるから絶縁破壊が
生じ難くなり、微放電の発生が抑制され、蛍光体被膜の
劣化や黒化の発生が防止される。
A high-resistance protective film made of a metal oxide film such as aluminum oxide is formed between the transparent conductive film and the phosphor film, and the resistance between these films is increased, thereby increasing the resistance. Since the voltage is increased, dielectric breakdown is less likely to occur, the occurrence of micro discharge is suppressed, and the deterioration and blackening of the phosphor film are prevented.

【0032】本発明の請求項8に記載の照明装置は、本
体と、この本体に装着された請求項1ないし7のいずれ
か一に記載のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプと、上記本
体内に配設され、蛍光ランプを付勢するランプ点灯装置
とを具備していることを特徴とする。
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an illuminating device comprising: a main body; a rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to any one of the first to seventh aspects mounted on the main body; And a lamp lighting device for energizing the fluorescent lamp.

【0033】上記請求項1ないし7に記載の作用を奏す
る蛍光ランプを装着した照明装置は、光源として黒化や
外観に劣化の少ないランプを用いたので、光束低下が少
ない長寿命な照明装置が得られる。
In the lighting device equipped with the fluorescent lamp having the functions described in the first to seventh aspects, a lamp with blackening and little deterioration in appearance is used as a light source. can get.

【0034】[0034]

【発明の実施の形態】本発明の実施の形態を図1および
図2を参照して説明する。図1はラピッドスタート形蛍
光ランプの一部断面正面図、図2は透光性気密容器(ガ
ラスバルブ)および被膜の一部を拡大して示す縦断面図
である。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional front view of a rapid start fluorescent lamp, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a part of a translucent airtight container (glass bulb) and a coating on an enlarged scale.

【0035】図1において、1は直管形のラピッドスタ
ート形蛍光ランプランプであって、2はランプ1を構成
する透光性気密容器(ガラスバルブ)、3は容器(ガラ
スバルブ)の両端部21,21(一端側のみ図示)に設
けられたマウント、31はリード線32,32に継線さ
れたフィラメントコイルからなる電極である。
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a straight tube type rapid-start fluorescent lamp, 2 denotes a light-transmitting airtight container (glass bulb) constituting the lamp 1, and 3 denotes both ends of the container (glass bulb). Mounts provided on 21 and 21 (only one end is shown), and 31 is an electrode composed of a filament coil connected to the lead wires 32 and 32.

【0036】また、4は直管形の透光性気密容器(ガラ
スバルブ)1の内面に塗布形成された酸化スズ(SnO
2 )を主成分とする透明導電性被膜、5は透明導電性被
膜4の上面に重層して塗布形成されたアルミナ(酸化ア
ルミニウムAl2 3 )などの金属酸化物からなる保護
被膜、6はこの保護被膜5の上面に重層して塗布形成さ
れたハロリン酸カルシウム(Ca 10 (PO4 6 (F
Cl)2 Sb、Mn)蛍光体被膜である。
Reference numeral 4 denotes tin oxide (SnO) formed on the inner surface of a straight tube-shaped translucent airtight container (glass bulb) 1.
2 ) a transparent conductive film mainly composed of 5 ), 5 a protective film made of a metal oxide such as alumina (aluminum oxide Al 2 O 3 ), which is formed by coating on the upper surface of the transparent conductive film 4; Calcium halophosphate (Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (F
Cl) 2 Sb, Mn) phosphor coating.

【0037】また、この透光性気密容器(ガラスバル
ブ)2の内部には水銀とアルゴンやクリプトンなどの希
ガスからなる放電媒体が封入され、端部には口金7が取
着されている。
Further, a discharge medium made of mercury and a rare gas such as argon or krypton is sealed in the light-transmitting airtight container (glass bulb) 2, and a base 7 is attached to an end.

【0038】この管形の透光性容器(ガラスバルブ)2
内面へのたとえば酸化スズからなる透明導電性被膜4の
形成は、中央部の温度を端部より約50℃高くなるよう
に加熱しておき、気密容器(ガラスバルブ)2の開口端
からスプレーでたとえば塩化スズ(SnCl2 やSnC
4 )溶液を内方に向け噴射し、これを熱分解して所定
の膜厚さ(電気抵抗値)をもった酸化スズ(SnO2
を主成分とする透明導電性被膜4を得る。このとき、管
形容器(ガラスバルブ)2の温度は、中央部を高く、両
端部は中央部より低く保持されているので、容器(ガラ
スバルブ)2の中央部には約45nmの膜厚で、また、
端部には中央部より薄い約15nmの膜厚の透明導電性
被膜4が形成された。
This tubular light-transmitting container (glass bulb) 2
The transparent conductive film 4 made of, for example, tin oxide is formed on the inner surface so that the temperature at the center is higher than that at the end by about 50 ° C. and sprayed from the open end of the hermetic container (glass bulb) 2. For example, tin chloride (SnCl 2 or SnC
l 4 ) A solution is sprayed inward and is thermally decomposed to obtain tin oxide (SnO 2 ) having a predetermined thickness (electrical resistance).
To obtain a transparent conductive film 4 containing as a main component. At this time, the temperature of the tubular container (glass bulb) 2 is kept high at the central part and both ends are kept lower than the central part, so that the central part of the container (glass bulb) 2 has a film thickness of about 45 nm. ,Also,
A transparent conductive film 4 having a thickness of about 15 nm, which is thinner than the center, was formed at the end.

【0039】なお、この被膜4の形成はスプレー法に限
らず、たとえばジメチルスズジクロライド(CH3 )2
SnCl2 などの有機スズ化合物を加熱して蒸発させ、
その蒸気を管形容器(ガラスバルブ)2内面に吹き付け
て熱分解させて酸化スズを主成分とする透明導電性被膜
4を得るCVD法などであってもよい。また、導電度は
酸化物の還元の度合いにより任意に変えることができ
る。
The formation of the coating film 4 is not limited to the spray method, but may be, for example, dimethyltin dichloride (CH 3) 2
Heating and evaporating an organotin compound such as SnCl 2 ,
The vapor may be sprayed onto the inner surface of the tubular container (glass bulb) 2 to be thermally decomposed to obtain a transparent conductive film 4 containing tin oxide as a main component. The conductivity can be arbitrarily changed depending on the degree of reduction of the oxide.

【0040】この後、管形容器(ガラスバルブ)2内面
の透明導電性被膜4上にアルミナ(Al2 3 )などか
らなる保護被膜5と蛍光体被膜6を形成し、容器(ガラ
スバルブ)2の両端部にマウント3を封着し、内部を排
気し水銀と放電用の希ガスを封入して排気管を封切れば
ランプ1は完成する。
Thereafter, a protective coating 5 made of alumina (Al 2 O 3 ) or the like and a phosphor coating 6 are formed on the transparent conductive coating 4 on the inner surface of the tubular container (glass bulb) 2. The lamp 1 is completed when the mount 3 is sealed at both ends of the lamp 2, the inside is evacuated, mercury and a rare gas for discharge are sealed, and the exhaust pipe is closed.

【0041】そして、通常の点灯装置を有する照明装置
の本体のソケット(図示しない。)にこの蛍光ランプ2
を装着して通電する。この通電により、始動時に陰極電
極となるフィラメントコイル31から放出された熱電子
が透明導電性被膜4を介して陽極電極となるフィラメン
トコイル31へ達することにより放電路が形成され、ラ
ンプ1は即時に点灯し、蛍光体被膜6を介して所定波長
の光が放射される。
Then, the fluorescent lamp 2 is inserted into a socket (not shown) of a main body of a lighting device having a normal lighting device.
Is attached and energized. By this energization, the thermoelectrons emitted from the filament coil 31 serving as the cathode electrode at the time of starting reach the filament coil 31 serving as the anode electrode via the transparent conductive film 4 to form a discharge path. The light is turned on, and light of a predetermined wavelength is emitted through the phosphor coating 6.

【0042】そして、本発明者等の試験によれば、管形
容器(ガラスバルブ)2の内面に形成する透明導電性被
膜4の膜厚は、容器2の管軸方向長さLの中央部L/2
(ポジションa)における膜厚が25nm以上60nm
未満でその抵抗値は100Ω/cm2 以下、容器2の端
部からL/4の(ポジションb)における膜厚が2nm
以上25nm未満であれば黒化が低減でき、また、外観
的にも劣化は認められなかった。因みに、直管ラピッド
スタート形蛍光ランプFLR40Sにおいて、管形容器
(ガラスバルブ)2の全長Lは約1198mm、中央部
L/2の位置aは端部から約599mm、端部からL/
4の位置bは約300mmに在る。
According to the test conducted by the present inventors, the thickness of the transparent conductive film 4 formed on the inner surface of the tubular container (glass bulb) 2 is determined in the central portion of the length L of the container 2 in the tube axis direction. L / 2
The film thickness at (position a) is 25 nm or more and 60 nm
Is less than 100 Ω / cm 2 , and the film thickness at L / 4 (position b) from the end of the container 2 is 2 nm.
When the thickness is less than 25 nm, blackening can be reduced, and no deterioration is observed in appearance. Incidentally, in the straight tube rapid start type fluorescent lamp FLR40S, the overall length L of the tubular container (glass bulb) 2 is about 1198 mm, the position a of the central part L / 2 is about 599 mm from the end, and L / L from the end.
The position b of 4 is at about 300 mm.

【0043】上記の膜厚範囲内のランプ1は透明導電性
被膜4が高抵抗値の薄膜で被膜形成の加熱時に未反応部
分の発生がなく黒化し難く、また、ランプ1点灯に昇温
しても不純ガスの発生が極めて少ないので、容器(ガラ
スバルブ)2に黒化や黄変などの着色が起こらず寿命中
の光束低下率が小さい。また、外観的にも見劣りのない
ランプ1を提供できる。
In the lamp 1 having the above-mentioned thickness range, the transparent conductive film 4 is a thin film having a high resistance value. However, since generation of impurity gas is extremely small, coloring such as blackening or yellowing does not occur in the container (glass bulb) 2 and the luminous flux reduction rate during the life is small. In addition, it is possible to provide the lamp 1 which is not inferior in appearance.

【0044】また、容器(ガラスバルブ)2内面の透明
導電性被膜4上に形成する蛍光体被膜6の蛍光体の粒径
を規制することによっても黒化を低減できた。たとえば
ハロリン酸カルシウム(Ca 10 (PO4 6 (FC
l)2 Sb、Mn)蛍光体を用いて蛍光体被膜6を形成
する場合、たとえば平均粒径が約12.5μmで、平均
粒径が4μm以下のものを10重量%以上、20重量%
以下含んだ蛍光体であると黒化を低減できた。
The blackening could also be reduced by regulating the particle size of the phosphor of the phosphor coating 6 formed on the transparent conductive coating 4 on the inner surface of the container (glass bulb) 2. For example, calcium halophosphate (Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (FC
l) When the phosphor coating 6 is formed by using 2 Sb, Mn) phosphor, for example, those having an average particle diameter of about 12.5 μm and an average particle diameter of 4 μm or less are 10% by weight or more and 20% by weight.
Blackening could be reduced when the phosphor contained the following.

【0045】これは、たとえば平均粒径が約12.5μ
mの蛍光体中に、平均粒径が4μm以下の小粒径の蛍光
体を混合して蛍光体被膜を形成した場合、図3に示すよ
うに、小粒径の蛍光体粒子6S,6S,…がこれより大
粒径の蛍光体粒子6L,6L,…相互間の間隙に入り埋
めるようになり、各粒子6S,6L,…間の接触面積が
増えて結着力が向上し、蛍光体被膜6の被着強度が格段
に向上して亀裂や剥離の発生を防げる。
This is because, for example, the average particle size is about 12.5 μm.
In the case where a phosphor coating is formed by mixing a phosphor having an average particle diameter of 4 μm or less into the phosphor of m, as shown in FIG. 3, the phosphor particles 6S, 6S, Are filled in the gaps between the phosphor particles 6L, 6L,... Having a larger particle diameter, the contact area between the particles 6S, 6L,. The adhesion strength of No. 6 is remarkably improved, and the occurrence of cracks and peeling can be prevented.

【0046】また、この結着力の向上した蛍光体被膜6
は、蛍光体粒子6S,6L,…間に隙間がないので水銀
が入り込まず、したがって、発光特性が向上するととも
に蛍光体被膜6上に水銀が付着し難くなるため微放電の
発生がなく黒化が防げる。
Further, the phosphor film 6 with improved binding force
Have no gaps between the phosphor particles 6S, 6L,... So that mercury does not enter. Therefore, light emission characteristics are improved and mercury is less likely to adhere on the phosphor coating 6, so that no microdischarge occurs and blackening occurs. Can prevent.

【0047】たとえば上記ハロリン酸蛍光体において、
平均粒径が4μm以下のものの混合量を種々変えて点灯
5000時間後の黒化の発生程度を調べたところ図4に
示すような結果を得た。図4において、横軸は平均粒径
が4μm以下のものの混合重量%、縦軸は視感による黒
化の程度であって10点は黒化なしで、点数が低下する
にしたがい黒化発生の程度は甚だしく、8点を下回るも
のは光束低下がと起こるとともに外観的にも目立つもの
である。
For example, in the above halophosphate phosphor,
When the amount of blackening after 5000 hours of lighting was examined by variously changing the mixing amount of those having an average particle size of 4 μm or less, the results shown in FIG. 4 were obtained. In FIG. 4, the abscissa represents the weight percentage of the mixture having an average particle size of 4 μm or less, and the ordinate represents the degree of blackening by visual perception. The degree is remarkable, and if it is less than 8 points, the luminous flux lowers and the appearance is conspicuous.

【0048】この結果から、平均粒径が4μm以下のも
のの混合重量%は、10〜20重量%であれば問題なか
った。なお、混合量が20重量%を超えても効果に差が
みられなかった。
From these results, there was no problem if the mixing weight% of the particles having an average particle diameter of 4 μm or less was 10 to 20% by weight. It should be noted that there was no difference in the effect even when the mixing amount exceeded 20% by weight.

【0049】また、図5に示すようにたとえばハロリン
酸蛍光体で形成した蛍光体被膜61上に、管形容器(ガ
ラスバルブ)2の管軸方向長さLの容器の端部からL/
4の位置の範囲に亘り3波長発光形の蛍光体からなる蛍
光体被膜62を重層形成してもよい。
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a fluorescent film 61 formed of, for example, a halophosphoric acid phosphor is applied onto the tube-shaped container (glass bulb) 2 from the end of the container having a length L in the tube axis direction.
A phosphor coating 62 made of a phosphor of a three-wavelength emission type may be formed in multiple layers over the range of the position 4.

【0050】これは、EC黒化の発生がし易い容器(ガ
ラスバルブ)2端部に、接触帯電傾向が相対的にプラス
の蛍光体を塗布したことにより、この蛍光体が水銀イオ
ンを静電的に反発して電荷の蓄積を低減するため、水銀
粒は中央部に集まる。その結果、EC黒化の発生がし易
い容器(ガラスバルブ)2端部には水銀粒の存在がなく
なり、微放電の発生を抑制して黒化が防止できる。
This is because a fluorescent material having a relatively positive contact charge tendency is applied to the end of a container (glass bulb) 2 where EC blackening is likely to occur. In order to repel the charge and reduce the charge accumulation, the mercury particles gather in the center. As a result, no mercury particles are present at the end of the container (glass bulb) 2 where EC blackening is likely to occur, and the occurrence of minute discharge can be suppressed to prevent blackening.

【0051】また、図6は本発明のラピッドスタート形
蛍光ランプの他の実施の形態を示す。図中、図1と同一
部分には同一の符号を付してその説明は省略する。この
直管ラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプFLR40Sは、全
長L約1198mmの管形容器(ガラスバルブ)2を管
軸方向長さLに12等分(ポジション1〜11)し、一
端たとえば左端より約10cm毎にポジション1,2,
…,…,10,11としたとき、その内面に形成した透
明導電性被膜4の抵抗値分布は図7に示すようになって
いる。
FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the rapid start type fluorescent lamp of the present invention. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. This straight tube rapid start type fluorescent lamp FLR40S divides a tube-shaped container (glass bulb) 2 having a total length L of about 1198 mm into 12 equal parts in the tube axial length L (positions 1 to 11), and one end, for example, about 10 cm from the left end. At positions 1, 2,
.., 10, and 11, the resistance distribution of the transparent conductive film 4 formed on the inner surface thereof is as shown in FIG.

【0052】すなわち、気密容器(バルブ)の端部(ポ
ジション1、11)は、その製造方法により両端の抵抗
値を同じにすることができないが1000KΩ/cm2
以上、端部(ポジション1、11)からL/4(約30
cm)離れた位置(ポジション4および8)間の中間領
域では50〜100KΩ/cm2 程度で、このポジショ
ン4および8間の中央部分に抵抗値の最低値の部分が形
成されている。この抵抗値は従来品と変わらない。そし
て、上記の端部ポジション1から中央部分のポジション
4の間および端部ポジション11から中央部分のポジシ
ョン8の間の中間領域は、このポジション1−4および
ポジション11−8とを結ぶ直線(図中、点線で示
す。)より高い値の抵抗値、すなわち、中央部の最低値
より高い抵抗値を有するよう透明導電性被膜4が形成さ
れている。
In other words, the end portions (positions 1 and 11) of the hermetic container (valve) cannot have the same resistance value at both ends due to the manufacturing method thereof, but have a resistance of 1000 KΩ / cm 2.
From the ends (positions 1 and 11), L / 4 (about 30
cm) in the intermediate region between the positions (positions 4 and 8) apart, about 50 to 100 KΩ / cm 2 , and a portion having the lowest resistance value is formed in the central portion between the positions 4 and 8. This resistance value is not different from the conventional product. An intermediate region between the end position 1 and the center position 4 and between the end position 11 and the center position 8 is a straight line connecting the positions 1-4 and 11-8 (FIG. The transparent conductive film 4 is formed so as to have a higher resistance value, that is, a resistance value higher than the lowest value at the center.

【0053】そして、気密容器(バルブ)において、温
度が最も低い部分である管端から10〜30cm位のポ
ジション2,3,9,10の抵抗値を高めることによっ
て、温度上昇をはかりEC黒化の発生が抑制できた。な
お、従来のランプでは、このポジション1−4およびポ
ジション11−8との間の中間領域の抵抗値が、直線で
結ぶ線よりも中間が垂下した低抵抗値であったことによ
りEC黒化の発生があった。
In the airtight container (valve), the resistance is increased at positions 2, 3, 9, and 10 about 10 to 30 cm from the end of the pipe, which is the lowest temperature part, so that the temperature rise is measured and EC blackening is performed. Was able to be suppressed. In the conventional lamp, the resistance value in the intermediate region between the positions 1-4 and 11-8 is a low resistance value whose middle portion hangs down from the line connecting the straight lines, so that the EC blackening is performed. There was an outbreak.

【0054】また、この種ラピッドスタート形蛍光ラン
プでは、マウント3を構成する放電電極となるフィラメ
ントコイル31を囲んで遮蔽リング32が設けられ、こ
の遮蔽リング32に放電媒体としての水銀合金を設けた
ものがある。この水銀合金は、たとえばGEMEDIS
(商品名)として知られ、基板に水銀とチタンの合金粉
末を被着して形成されたもので、気密容器(バルブ)2
の外部から高周波誘導加熱して水銀を放出させるように
している。この遮蔽リング32は、フィラメントコイル
31に形成した電子放射性物質が蛍光体被膜6へ付着す
るのを抑制するためや上記GEMEDIS(商品名)な
どの水銀の担持の作用をなす。
In this type of rapid start type fluorescent lamp, a shield ring 32 is provided so as to surround a filament coil 31 serving as a discharge electrode constituting the mount 3, and a mercury alloy as a discharge medium is provided on the shield ring 32. There is something. This mercury alloy is, for example, GEMEDIS
Known as (trade name), it is formed by applying an alloy powder of mercury and titanium to a substrate, and is an airtight container (valve) 2
Mercury is emitted by high-frequency induction heating from outside. The shielding ring 32 functions to suppress the electron-emitting substance formed on the filament coil 31 from adhering to the phosphor coating 6 and to carry mercury such as GEMEDIS (trade name).

【0055】そして、上記水銀合金が設けられたフィラ
メントコイル31側近傍の蛍光体被膜には、水銀放出の
際水銀の付着がある。この水銀が付着した部分には電位
が集中するので蛍光体被膜が絶縁破壊してEC黒化が生
じ易い。しかし、この部分(気密容器(バルブ)2の端
部から20cm位の部分にまで)の透明導電性被膜を薄
くして抵抗値を100〜1000KΩ/cm2 程度とす
れば黒化の発生を抑制できた。
The mercury adheres to the phosphor coating near the filament coil 31 provided with the mercury alloy when mercury is released. Since the potential is concentrated on the portion where the mercury is adhered, the phosphor film is apt to be blackened due to dielectric breakdown of the phosphor film. However, when the transparent conductive film in this portion (from the end of the hermetic container (valve) 2 to a portion about 20 cm from the end portion) is thinned to have a resistance of about 100 to 1000 KΩ / cm 2 , the occurrence of blackening is suppressed. did it.

【0056】なお,本発明は上記実施の形態に限定され
ず、たとえば透明導電性被膜を構成する材料は、酸化ス
ズ(SnO2 )に限らず酸化インジウム(InO2 )で
もよく、また、これら材料を主成分としてアンチモンS
bやFe・SUS(C・Si・Mn・P・S・Ni・C
r・Mo・Cu)などを添加したものでもよい。
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the material forming the transparent conductive film is not limited to tin oxide (SnO 2 ), but may be indium oxide (InO 2 ). With antimony S as the main component
b, Fe, SUS (C, Si, Mn, P, S, Ni, C
(r.Mo.Cu) may be added.

【0057】さらに、蛍光体被膜や保護被膜を形成する
材料の種類も限定されない。
Further, the types of materials for forming the phosphor film and the protective film are not limited.

【0058】[0058]

【発明の効果】請求項1および3ないし6の発明によれ
ば、容器(ガラスバルブ)に黒化や黄変などの着色が起
こらず寿命中の光束低下率が小さく、また、始動電圧も
規格内に収まる、外観的にも見劣りのない、実用上何等
支障のないラピッドスタート形のランプを提供すること
ができる。
According to the first and third to sixth aspects of the present invention, the container (glass bulb) is not colored such as blackening or yellowing, the luminous flux reduction rate during the life is small, and the starting voltage is also specified. It is possible to provide a rapid-start-type lamp that fits inside, is not inferior in appearance, and has no practical problem.

【0059】請求項2の発明によれば、上記請求項1に
記載と同様な効果を奏するほか、被着力が強固な蛍光体
被膜が得られ、蛍光体被膜に亀裂や剥離の発生がないと
ともに水銀が付着しにくく微放電の発生がなく黒化を防
止できる。
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the same effects as those of the first aspect, a phosphor film having a strong adherence can be obtained, and cracks and peeling do not occur in the phosphor film. Mercury does not easily adhere to the surface, and there is no generation of minute discharge, so that blackening can be prevented.

【0060】請求項7の発明によれば、保護被膜が形成
してあることによって、耐電圧が高くなり絶縁破壊が生
じ難くなり、微放電の発生が抑制されて蛍光体被膜の劣
化や黒化の発生が防止される。
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the protective film is formed, the withstand voltage is increased, the dielectric breakdown is less likely to occur, and the occurrence of micro discharge is suppressed, and the phosphor film is deteriorated or blackened. Is prevented from occurring.

【0061】請求項8の発明によれば、上記請求項1な
いし請求項7に記載の効果を奏する、光源として黒化や
外観に劣化の少ない蛍光ランプを用いたので、光束低下
が少ない長寿命な照明装置を提供できる。
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a fluorescent lamp having the effects described in the first to seventh aspects and having a blackening and a little deterioration in appearance is used as a light source, so that a long life with little reduction in luminous flux. Lighting device can be provided.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプの実施
の形態を示す正面図である。
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to the present invention.

【図2】図1の蛍光ランプを構成する透光性気密容器
(ガラスバルブ)および被膜の一部を拡大して示す縦断
面図である。
FIG. 2 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing a part of a translucent airtight container (glass bulb) and a film constituting the fluorescent lamp of FIG.

【図3】本発明のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプの透光
性気密容器(ガラスバルブ)に形成された被膜の他の実
施の形態を示す説明図である。
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the coating formed on the translucent airtight container (glass bulb) of the rapid start fluorescent lamp of the present invention.

【図4】平均粒径が4μm以上の蛍光体に平均粒径が4
μm以下の蛍光体を混合した場合の、混合量を種々変え
て点灯5000時間後の黒化の発生程度を調べたところ
のグラフである。
FIG. 4 shows an average particle diameter of 4 μm for a phosphor having an average particle diameter of 4 μm or more.
FIG. 6 is a graph showing the occurrence of blackening after 5000 hours of lighting, with various mixing amounts when phosphors of μm or less are mixed. FIG.

【図5】本発明のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプの透光
性気密容器(ガラスバルブ)に形成された被膜の他の実
施の形態を示す説明図である。
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the coating formed on the translucent airtight container (glass bulb) of the rapid start type fluorescent lamp of the present invention.

【図6】本発明のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプの他の
実施の形態を示す説明図である。
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the rapid start type fluorescent lamp of the present invention.

【図7】図6の蛍光ランプの透光性気密容器(ガラスバ
ルブ)に形成された透明導電性被膜の抵抗値分布を示す
グラフである。
FIG. 7 is a graph showing a resistance value distribution of a transparent conductive film formed on a translucent airtight container (glass bulb) of the fluorescent lamp of FIG. 6;

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1:ラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプ 2:透光性気密容器(ガラスバルブ) 3:マウント 4:透明導電性被膜 5:保護被膜 6:蛍光体被膜 1: Rapid start type fluorescent lamp 2: Translucent airtight container (glass bulb) 3: Mount 4: Transparent conductive film 5: Protective film 6: Phosphor film

Claims (8)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 水銀を含む放電媒体を封入した管形の透
光性気密容器と;この容器内の両端に設けられた一対の
電極と;酸化スズまたは酸化インジウムを主体として容
器内面に被着され、容器の管軸方向長さLの中央部L/
2における膜厚が25nm以上60nm未満、容器の端
部からL/4の位置における膜厚が2nm以上25nm
未満である透明導電性被膜と;この透明導電性被膜より
上層に形成された蛍光体被膜と;を具備していることを
特徴とするラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプ。
1. A tube-shaped translucent airtight container enclosing a discharge medium containing mercury; a pair of electrodes provided at both ends in the container; and a tin oxide or indium oxide as a main component adhered to the inner surface of the container. And the central part L /
2, the film thickness at the position of L / 4 from the edge of the container is 2 nm or more and less than 60 nm.
A rapid-start fluorescent lamp, comprising: a transparent conductive film having a thickness of less than; and a phosphor film formed above the transparent conductive film.
【請求項2】 水銀を含む放電媒体を封入した管形の透
光性気密容器と;この容器内の両端に設けられた一対の
電極と;酸化スズまたは酸化インジウムを主体として容
器内面に被着され、容器の管軸方向長さLの中央部L/
2における膜厚が25nm以上60nm未満、容器の端
部からL/4の位置における膜厚が2nm以上25nm
未満である透明導電性被膜と;この透明導電性被膜より
上層に形成された4μm以下の平均粒径の蛍光体を10
重量%以上20重量%以下含む4μmを超える平均粒径
の蛍光体を主体とした蛍光体被膜と;を具備しているこ
とを特徴とするラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプ。
2. A tube-shaped translucent airtight container enclosing a discharge medium containing mercury; a pair of electrodes provided at both ends in the container; and a tin oxide or indium oxide as a main component adhered to the inner surface of the container. And the central part L /
2, the film thickness at the position of L / 4 from the edge of the container is 2 nm or more and less than 60 nm.
A transparent conductive film having an average particle diameter of 4 μm or less formed above the transparent conductive film.
A phosphor coating mainly comprising a phosphor having an average particle diameter of more than 4 μm containing not less than 20% by weight and not more than 20% by weight.
【請求項3】 水銀を含む放電媒体を封入した管形の透
光性気密容器と;この容器内の両端に設けられた一対の
電極と;酸化スズまたは酸化インジウムを主体として容
器内面に被着され、容器端部が最高で中央部分に最低の
抵抗値をもって形成された透明導電性被膜と;この透明
導電性被膜より上層に形成された蛍光体被膜と;を具備
したものにおいて、 上記透明導電性被膜は、容器の管軸方向長さLを12等
分して両端部を除く等分ポジション1〜11としたと
き、それぞれの端部からL/4、L/6離れた位置(ポ
ジション2,3,9,10)間の抵抗値が、端部の抵抗
値とL/3離れた位置(ポジション4および8)の抵抗
値とを結ぶ直線より高い値となるように構成されている
ことを特徴とするラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプ。
3. A tube-shaped translucent airtight container enclosing a discharge medium containing mercury; a pair of electrodes provided at both ends in the container; and a tin oxide or indium oxide as a main component adhered to the inner surface of the container. A transparent conductive film formed with a container having the highest resistance at the end and a lowest resistance at the center; and a phosphor film formed above the transparent conductive film. When the length L in the tube axis direction of the container is divided into 12 equal portions 1 to 11 excluding both ends, the functional coating is located at positions L / 4 and L / 6 away from the respective ends (position 2). , 3, 9, 10) are higher than a straight line connecting the resistance value at the end and the resistance value at positions L / 3 away (positions 4 and 8). A rapid start type fluorescent lamp characterized by the following.
【請求項4】 透明導電性被膜が、酸化スズまたは酸化
インジウムを主体としてFe・SUS(C・Si・Mn
・P・S・Ni・Cr・Mo・Cu)を添加してあるこ
とを特徴とする請求項1ないし3のいずれか一記載のラ
ピッドスタート形蛍光ランプ。
4. The transparent conductive film is mainly composed of tin oxide or indium oxide and is composed of Fe.SUS (C.Si.Mn).
4. A rapid start type fluorescent lamp according to claim 1, wherein P.S.Ni.Cr.Mo.Cu) is added.
【請求項5】 透明導電性被膜の容器端部からL/6離
れた位置にかけての抵抗値が100〜1000Ω/cm
2 であることを特徴とする請求項1ないし3のいずれか
一に記載のラピッドスタート形蛍光ランプ。
5. The resistance value of the transparent conductive coating from the end of the container to a distance of L / 6 from 100 to 1000 Ω / cm.
Rapid start fluorescent lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is 2.
【請求項6】 透明導電性被膜の容器中央部L/2にお
ける抵抗値が100Ω/cm2 以下であることを特徴と
する請求項1ないし3のいずれか一記載のラピッドスタ
ート形蛍光ランプ。
6. The rapid-start fluorescent lamp according to claim 1, wherein the resistance value of the transparent conductive film at the center L / 2 of the container is 100 Ω / cm 2 or less.
【請求項7】 透明導電性被膜と蛍光体被膜との間に金
属酸化物からなる保護被膜が形成されていることを特徴
とする請求項1ないし4のいずれか一記載のラピッドス
タート形蛍光ランプ。
7. The rapid-start fluorescent lamp according to claim 1, wherein a protective film made of a metal oxide is formed between the transparent conductive film and the phosphor film. .
【請求項8】 本体と;この本体に装着された請求項1
ないし7のいずれか一記載のラピッドスタート形蛍光ラ
ンプと;上記本体内に配設され、蛍光ランプを付勢する
ランプ点灯装置と;を具備していることを特徴とする照
明装置。
8. A main body; and a main body mounted on the main body.
8. A lighting device, comprising: the rapid-start fluorescent lamp according to any one of claims 7 to 7; and a lamp lighting device disposed in the main body to energize the fluorescent lamp.
JP14019897A 1996-11-29 1997-05-29 Rapid start type fluorescent lamp and lighting system Pending JPH10214602A (en)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
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