JPH11134914A - Optical fiber light emitting device, and coaster, sword toy, traffic control indication bar, display light for construction, and emergency stop plate using that optical fiber light emitting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily use a device as a light emitting body for decoration, advertisement and display at a low cost in any place while eliminating a power source equipment by housing a power source device formed of a battery, an inverter lighting device, a switch and a connecting plug in a holder for arrangement, and connecting an optical fiber to the connecting plug through a jack. SOLUTION: A power source device formed of a dry battery 2, a transformer type inverter lighting device 3, a slide switch 4 and a connecting plug 5 is housed in a resin holder 1 for arrangement. Each one end of two linear (cable- like) optical fibers 7 is connected to a jack 6, which is connected to the connecting plug 5, by caulking. Since the light is emitted by electrifying, a power source equipment is eliminated, and heat is not generated in the light emitting body, and water resistance and durability are improved. The device can be easily used in an inside and outside place without generating a breakdown. Shape of the device can be appropriately modified in response to the pattern of a location so as to be used in a desirable condition.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical fiber-light-emitting device which can be used as a luminous body in the fields of decoration, advertisement and display, and an application using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, as a luminous body for decoration, advertisement, and display, an electric light such as a light bulb or a neon tube has been used. However, in this case, considerable power consumption is required, the possibility of breakage is high, heat is involved, water resistance and durability are not excellent, and free deformation processing is not easy.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention focuses on the characteristics of a flexible optical fiber which emits light without heat when energized. The present invention provides an optical fiber light-emitting device that can be widely used as a luminous body for decoration, advertisement, and display easily and economically regardless of the place, and a coaster using the same, and its applied products. The purpose is to:

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a power supply device in which a battery, an inverter lighting device, a switch, and a connection plug are provided in a holder;
The light emitting device is characterized in that an optical fiber of an appropriate number, an appropriate shape and an appropriate length, having one end connected to a jack connected to the connection plug, is formed. The light emitting device is used to form a coaster, a sword toy, a traffic control indicator, a construction indicator, and an emergency stop plate for a vehicle.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of an optical fiber-light emitting device. Reference numeral 1 denotes a resin holder.
1, a power supply device including a dry battery 2, a transformer-type inverter lighting device 3, a slide switch 4, and a connection plug 5 is housed and arranged. Reference numeral 6 denotes a jack connected to the connection plug 5. The jack 6 is connected to one end of two linear (cable) optical fibers 7 by caulking. The number of the optical fibers 7 is arbitrary, and the length and shape thereof are not limited to linear shapes, but arbitrary shapes such as a ring shape and a polygonal shape are prepared. Further, since the optical fiber 7 is flexible, a linear optical fiber having an appropriate length can be freely bent and arbitrarily deformed into any desired shape for use. This dry cell 2
A light emitting device comprising a power supply device such as the above and an optical fiber 7 of an appropriate number and an appropriate shape and a length connected to the power supply device does not require a power supply facility. It can be used in a preferred mode as a luminous body. For example, as an interior decoration of an event such as a Christmas tree or a party, an optical fiber having an appropriate shape is used in accordance with equipment and background, or a linear optical fiber is bent and deformed into an arbitrary shape. To enhance the atmosphere by using it as a luminous element for decoration of houseplants and ceilings, wall surfaces in stores, decoration in showcases, decoration of outdoor entertainment venues,
Furthermore, it can be attached to an outdoor advertising signboard to call attention. It can also be used for decoration of trucks at night. For other display purposes, see FIG.
There is an example shown in FIG. FIG. 9 shows a case where the power supply device is attached to an appropriate position such as a handle of a bicycle, and an optical fiber 17 bent in a square ring is disposed on the back surface of the pedal 8. By illuminating this, safety of bicycle running at night is expected. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the power supply device A is attached to the side surface or inside of the handle of the cane 9 and an appropriate number of ring-shaped ones are connected to the power supply device. The added optical fiber 27 is disposed on the lower side of the handle to emit light, thereby ensuring the walking safety of a person with a physical disability.

[0007] A jack 6 to which an optical fiber 7 is connected is inserted into a connection plug 5 of a power supply device, and a slide switch 4 is connected.
Is operated, the optical fiber 7 emits light continuously or blinking via the inverter lighting device 3.

FIGS. 2 to 4 show examples in which the main part of the light emitting device is applied to a coaster. Reference numeral 10 denotes a resin upper holder, and reference numeral 11 denotes a resin lower holder which is press-fitted to a lower inner peripheral surface thereof. The upper holder 10 has a thin bowl shape in which the peripheral edge of a circular plate is convexly curved downward, and has a central projection 12 and an annular groove 1 surrounding the central projection 12 on the surface thereof.
3 are formed. The central protruding portion 12 has a cylindrical shape, and is provided with a diamond cut on the back surface side of which a large number of fine polyhedral irregularities are formed by cutting. The annular concave groove 13 is formed around the central projection 12 at an appropriate depth in a state surrounding the central projection 12, and the peripheral contour has a square shape obtained by chamfering a corner. In the annular groove 13, a square donut-shaped disposable replacement coaster 14 having an insertion hole through which the central protrusion 12 is inserted at the center is laid.

The lower holder 11 has a cylindrical central ridge 15 projecting from the center of the circular plate, and the surface of the central ridge 15 corresponds to the lower surface of the central projection 12 of the upper holder. A circular groove 16 is formed at the position, and a ring-shaped optical fiber 37 is housed and arranged in the groove 16. Reference numeral 18 denotes the central projection 12 and the optical fiber-3.
7 is a cap interposed between the groove 7 in which the groove 7 is disposed. A battery 2, a turn-in inverter lighting device 3, and a slide switch 4 are housed and arranged around the central ridge 15 of the lower holder 11. -37 is electrically connected. The slide switch 4 has an operation lever portion protruding outside from the wall surface of the central raised portion 15. 19
Is a finger hole formed in the lower holder-11.

When a glass containing alcohol or soft drink is placed on the replacement coaster 14 and the slide switch 4 is operated, the ring-shaped optical fiber 37 emits light continuously or blinking. The light is incident on the diamond cut portion on the back surface of the central projection 12 of the upper holder 10 and is irregularly reflected,
It shines on the liquid and ice in the glass, and the color effect of the lighting creates a beautiful, elegant and mysterious atmosphere. Since the bottom surface of the glass is placed on the replacement coaster and does not directly touch the central projection 12, the surface of the central projection 12 may be wet with water to reduce the lighting effect or cause discomfort. Absent.

FIG. 5 shows an example in which a main part of the light emitting device is applied to a sword toy made of resin. Reference numeral 20 denotes a handle of a resin-made sword toy, and reference numeral 21 denotes a blade. A power unit A including a dry battery 2, an inverter lighting device 3, and a slide switch 4 is housed in the handle 20 so as to be freely inserted and removed. A linear optical fiber 47 electrically connected to the power supply device A is provided in the section 20, and the operation lever of the slide switch 4 projects outside the handle 19. By operating the slide switch 4, the optical fiber 47 emits light continuously or in a blinking state, and the blade portion 21 emits light.
Interest in play increases.

FIG. 6 shows an example in which a main part of the light emitting device is applied to an indicator rod used for traffic control at a construction site on a road. Reference numeral 22 denotes a grip portion of an instruction rod for traffic control made of resin, and reference numeral 23 denotes a rod-shaped instruction portion. A power supply A including a dry battery 2, an inverter lighting device 3, and a slide switch 4 can be freely inserted into and removed from the grip portion 22. Stored and arranged, rod-shaped indicator 2
The optical fiber 57 electrically connected to the power supply A in 3
Is arranged. As the optical fiber 57, a line-shaped portion having a number of ring-shaped portions added to draw the attention of a vehicle or a pedestrian is used. The operation lever portion of the slide switch 4 projects outside from the grip portion 22. By operating the slide switch 4, the optical fiber 57 to which not only the linear part but also the ring part is added continuously or blinks and emits light, so that the instruction of the traffic controller can be more clearly observed. .

FIG. 7 shows an example in which a main part of the light-emitting device is applied to a construction site on a road or a boundary portion of an obstacle and applied to a construction indicator light for preventing accidents. A power supply A including a dry battery 2, an inverter lighting device 3, and a slide switch 4 is housed and disposed in the base 24 of the outer cylinder of the resin construction indicator light so as to be able to enter and exit freely. The optical fiber 67 to be connected is provided inside the outer cylinder 25.
The optical fiber 67 uses a combination of a linear portion and a ring portion. The operation lever of the slide switch 4 projects outside the base 24.
The continuous or blinking light emission of the optical fiber 67 allows the construction site and the presence of obstacles to be more clearly seen.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which a main part of the light emitting device is applied to an emergency stop plate used when an emergency stop is performed due to a vehicle failure. A power supply A comprising a battery 2, an inverter lighting device 3, and a slide switch 4 is mounted at an appropriate position on an emergency stop plate 26 which is a double-contoured triangular sign made of resin. An optical fiber 77 electrically connected to A is housed in the triangular plate 26 in the same triangular shape. The continuous or blinking light emission of the optical fiber 77 allows the passing vehicle to more clearly display the emergency stop state.

[0015]

Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, the above-mentioned various disadvantages of the prior art are solved. The following specific effects are obtained.

In the invention according to claim 1, the holder is provided.
A power supply device such as a battery is provided inside, and light is emitted when an optical fiber is connected to this via a jack and electricity is supplied. Therefore, power supply equipment is unnecessary, and the luminous body does not involve heat and is water resistant. Because of its excellent durability, it can be used easily without any risk of breakage indoors or outdoors. In addition, since the luminous body is flexible and rich in flexibility and the shape can be changed not only in a linear shape but also in various shapes, the connection can be changed. It can be used in any desired form after being appropriately deformed. Furthermore, power consumption is low and it is economical.

In the invention according to the second aspect, the light emitted from the optical fiber irregularly reflected on the liquid or ice in the glass shines, and a beautiful, elegant and mysterious atmosphere is created by the color effect of the illumination. In addition, since the bottom surface of the glass is not placed directly on the portion where the light emitted from the optical fiber is irregularly reflected, and the glass is placed on the replacement coaster, the color effect of the illumination due to the adhesion of water drops. Is damaged,
No unpleasant mood. In addition, since it does not generate heat due to light emission, it can be used safely, can be used easily without a power supply facility, and is of course economical with low power consumption.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to safely and economically provide a light-emitting sword toy that has never been known before.

In the inventions according to claims 4 to 6, the light emitting display different from the conventional light bulb further enhances the attention of the person, and the display function for traffic is further enhanced in combination with the high water resistance and durability. It is possible to provide a traffic control indicator rod, a construction indicator light, and a vehicle emergency stop plate that can be exhibited.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a cross section of a part of an optical fiber-light emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a coaster using an optical fiber light emitting device.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a sword toy using an optical fiber-light emitting device.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a traffic control indicator rod using an optical fiber-light emitting device.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a construction indicator using an optical fiber-light emitting device.

FIG. 8 is a front view of an emergency stop plate using an optical fiber-light emitting device.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a bicycle pedal using the optical fiber light emitting device.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a cane using an optical fiber-light emitting device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holder 2 Battery 3 Inverter lighting device 4 Switch 5 Connection plug 6 Jack 7 Optical fiber 17 Optical fiber 27 Optical fiber 37 Optical fiber 47 Optical fiber 57 Optical fiber 67 Optical fiber 77 Optical fiber Reference Signs List 8 Bicycle Pedal 9 Cane 10 Upper Holder 11 Lower Holder 12 Central Projection 13 Annular Groove 14 Replacement Coaster 15 Center Raised Part 16 Groove 18 Cap 19 Finger Hole 20 Sword Toy Handle 21 Sword Toy Blade part 22 Handle part of traffic control indicator rod 23 Bar-shaped indicator part of traffic control indicator rod 24 Base of outer cylinder of construction indicator light 25 Outer cylinder of construction indicator light 26 Emergency stop plate

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A power supply device in which a battery, an inverter lighting device, a switch, and a connection plug are provided in a holder, and an appropriate number and shape and an appropriate length of one end connected to a jack connected to the connection plug. An optical fiber light emitting device, comprising: an optical fiber. 2. An upper holder comprising: a resin upper holder; and a resin lower holder press-fit to an inner peripheral surface on a lower side thereof.
On its surface, a diamond-cut central protrusion and an annular groove surrounding the periphery are formed, and an annular replacement coaster is accommodated in the annular groove. A ring-shaped optical fiber is disposed in a concave groove formed at a position corresponding to the lower surface of the central protrusion of the upper holder on the surface of the central protrusion, and a battery and an inverter are provided on a peripheral portion surrounding the central protrusion. 1. A coaster using an optical fiber light emitting device, wherein a power supply device comprising a lighting device and a switch is housed and arranged, and the power supply device and the optical fiber are electrically connected. 3. A power supply device comprising a battery, an inverter lighting device and a switch is housed and arranged in a handle portion of a resin sword toy comprising a handle and a bar-shaped blade. A sword toy using an optical fiber-light emitting device, wherein a linear optical fiber connected to the optical fiber is housed and arranged. 4. A power supply device comprising a battery, an inverter lighting device, and a switch is housed and disposed in a grip portion of a resin traffic control indicator rod comprising a grip portion and a rod-shaped indicator portion. An indicator rod for traffic control using an optical fiber-light emitting device, wherein a linear optical fiber electrically connected to the power supply device is housed and arranged. 5. A power supply device comprising a battery, an inverter lighting device, and a switch is housed and arranged in a cylindrical base of a resin construction indicator light having a substantially triangular pyramid-shaped cylindrical body protruding from a base. A construction indicator light using an optical fiber-light emitting device, wherein a linear optical fiber electrically connected to the power supply device is housed and arranged in a cylindrical body. 6. A power supply device comprising a battery, an inverter lighting device, and a switch is disposed at an appropriate position on a triangular resin plate having a double contour. An emergency stop plate for a vehicle using an optical fiber-light emitting device, wherein a linear optical fiber connected to the vehicle is housed and arranged.