JPH11185501A - Decoration lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a decoration lighting device which can make its lighting look like a real bonfire when it is especially made to imitate the bonfire, and which can be effectively used in the case of decorations other than the bonfire. SOLUTION: Mist is generated by a humidifier of a mist generation device, then the generated mist is blown off to a fan 4 from a blow-off nozzle 15 inside of a cup-shaped member 3 and spread by a ventilation of the fun 4, and red light of a red lamp 17 of a light emitting means 5 provided inside of the cup- shaped member 3 is reflected upward by a reflection cover 16, and accordingly a corona-shaped red flame part (F) is formed by means of the spread part of the mist. The red flame part (F) has an appearance of a real flame of bonfire, while it is safe without making a fire actually and thus ensures an environment protection.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a decorative lighting device which exhibits a decorative effect resembling a bonfire without actually firing a fire, for example.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the decoration of a cafeteria or the like, the outside of a building or the interior of a building may be decorated with an actual bonfire or with light or the like that resembles a bonfire. In a room or the like, it is possible to obtain a harmony effect.

[0003]

However, actually trying to decorate such a bonfire by actually burning the fire consumes resources unnecessarily, and at the same time, causes deterioration of the environment and has a safety problem. In the case of simulating a bonfire with light or the like, it cannot express the fluctuation of the flame, etc., and therefore lacks power. At first glance, it is known to be a fake and cannot be used for decoration other than the bonfire.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a decorative lighting device which can make it appear that a real bonfire is burning, especially when the bonfire resembles a bonfire, and which is effective even when used for decoration other than bonfire. And

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a mist generating means for atomizing water is provided, and the generated mist is diffused at the upper portion of the cup-shaped member by the diffusing means. At the same time, colored light was irradiated from the lower light irradiating means toward the fog diffusion portion, and a corona-colored portion was formed on the upper portion of the cup-shaped member by this irradiation.

When the fog is diffused at the upper portion of the cup-shaped member and colored light is irradiated from below, the diffused fog is colored at the upper portion of the cup-shaped member to form a corona-like fantastic coloring portion. You. At this time, the fog generating means has, for example, a particle size of 1
It is effective to use a humidifier or the like that generates mist of 0 μm or less, and for example, a blowing fan or the like can be applied as the diffusion means. For example, if the mist generating portion or the diffusing means is housed in the cup of the cup-shaped member, it cannot be visually recognized from the outside, so that the decorative effect can be enhanced. Further, since the water is atomized and the colored light is irradiated, it is safe and has no adverse effect on the environment. If used in a room or the like, it is effective in preventing indoor drying. Here, any color can be applied as the colored light of the light irradiation means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the light irradiating means is constituted by a colored lamp whose lower surface is covered with a hemispherical reflective cover, and at least a part of the mist is spread on the outer surface of the reflective cover when the mist is diffused by the diffusing means. Was sprayed on. When the fog is diffused as described above, if the fog is sprayed on the outer surface of the reflective cover, the air flow is disturbed to enhance the effect of diffusing the fog, and the reflective cover can prevent the colored lamp from being fogged. The irradiation direction of the colored lamp can be directed upward by the hemispherical reflective cover.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, at least one of the inner surface of the cup-shaped member and the inner surface of the reflection cover has an uneven surface shape. With such an uneven surface shape, light can be diffusely reflected to enhance the coloring effect, and the fluctuation of the flame can be effectively expressed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the colored light is reddish and a bonfire flame is simulated by a corona-colored portion. If the colored light is made red, the corona-colored portion becomes red and a state in which a flame is generated in the cup-shaped member can be exhibited. Since the fluctuations of the flame can be expressed by such means, it is possible to decorate as if it were an actual bonfire.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a solar cell for operating the fog generating means, the diffusing means and the light irradiating means is provided on the inner surface of the cup-shaped member. Such solar cells are
For example, if it is applied outdoors to resemble a torch of a stadium or the like, it is preferable from the viewpoint of environmental protection as clean energy.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a configuration example diagram of the present decorative lighting device, FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 1, and FIG.

The decorative illuminating device 1 according to the present invention is particularly suitable as a decorative illuminating device which resembles a bonfire. As shown in FIG. Is guided upward and blown out from the inside of the cup-shaped member 3, diffused by a fan 4 as a diffusion unit, and irradiated with red light from the light irradiation unit 5 toward the fog diffusion unit. A corona-shaped red flame portion F is formed on the upper portion of the cup-shaped member 3.

At this time, the corona-shaped erythema portion F can be made to appear as if a real fire is being lit, but since it is not actually lit, it is clean and environmentally friendly, and it is indoors. If used in such places, it is possible to prevent indoor drying and the like.

The mist generating device 2 is housed in a case 6 and, in the embodiment, comprises a water tank 7 for storing water and a humidifier 8 for generating mist from the water in the water tank 7. I have. Further, the case 6 is provided with a transformer 10 for operating the humidifier 8 from a general household power supply, and a breaker 11 for preventing electric leakage and the like. And this humidifier 8
As a result, fine mist with a particle size of about 10 μm or less is generated.

The lower end of the cup-shaped member 3 is a case 6.
The support tube 12 is supported by a pipe-shaped support tube 12 which, as shown in FIG. 2, has a mist passage pipe 13 for guiding generated mist upward, a drain pipe 14 described later, and the like. (Not shown) are accommodated. Incidentally, the material of the support cylinder 12 is arbitrary, such as resin, metal, and wood, and the mounting position with respect to the case 6 is also arbitrary.

Further, inside the cup-shaped member 3, a blowing nozzle 15 connected to the mist passage tube 13 and a plurality of light irradiation means 5, 5
The fan 4 is provided, and the upper end of the blowing nozzle 15 is bent in the lateral direction so that fog can be blown toward the fan 4.

The fan 4 is of a waterproof type having a built-in small drive motor. The fan 4 is so formed that the mist blown from the blow-out nozzle 15 can be diffused to the upper portion of the cup-shaped member 3. The fan 4 is mounted obliquely on the inner surface, and a reflection cover 16 of the light irradiation means 5 to be described later faces the air blowing direction of the fan 4 so that the air flow can be disturbed. In addition, this fan 4
An air hole e for sucking air is provided on the back side of the cup-shaped member 3 to which is attached, and a net 18 is provided in the air hole e. Incidentally, the mounting angle of the fan 4 in the embodiment is an inclined posture inclined about 30 degrees from the vertical posture.

The light irradiating means 5 includes a reflective cover 16 having a hemispherical lower surface, and a red lamp 17 in the reflective cover 16 so that light emitted from the red lamp 17 is irradiated upward. As described above, the reflection cover 16 is provided at a position where it interferes with at least a part of the air sent from the fan 4. The mist sent from the fan 4 is diffused by the reflection cover 16 and the mist is prevented from being directly applied to the red lamp 17.

When fog is sprayed on the reflection cover 16, water droplets adhere to the outer surface of the reflection cover 16, and the water droplets drop and accumulate inside the cup-shaped member 3. For this reason, a drain hole 3h is provided near the center of the cup-shaped member 3, and the drain pipe 1
4 are connected. A filter 20 is attached to the drain hole 3h, and the filter 20 has a convex shape in which the upper portion is a convex portion. With such a convex shape, the eyes of the filter 20 are less likely to be blocked by dust, dirt, and the like, and water circulation is easily ensured.

In the decorative lighting device 1 configured as described above, the fan 4 is driven at the same time when the mist generated by the humidifier 8 is blown out from the blowing nozzle 15. Then, the fog blown out from the blow-out buzzle 15 is blown obliquely upward by the fan 4, and a part of the wind is disturbed by the reflection cover 16, so that the fog is uniformly diffused at the upper portion of the cup-shaped member 3.

At this time, when the red lamp 17 of the light irradiating means 5 is turned on, red light is radiated upward by the reflection cover 16 and scattered by the diffused fog.
It is visually recognized as a corona-shaped red flame portion F as shown in FIG. At this time, a state similar to the fluctuation of the flame can be made to appear depending on the diffusion state of the fog, and it can be made to appear as if a real bonfire is burning.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 4, an uneven surface d may be formed on the inner surface of the cup-shaped member 3 to diffusely reflect light. Such uneven surface d, for example, aluminum foil or the like is folded at random to create fine wrinkles,
The aluminum foil can be easily formed by attaching it to the inner surface of the cup-shaped member 3. Such an uneven surface d may be provided on the inner surface of the reflection cover 16.
It may be provided on both of the inner surfaces.

When such a decorative lighting device 1 is applied to an outdoor stadium torch or the like, a solar cell 21 is provided inside the periphery of the cup-shaped member 3 as shown in FIG.
The power supply may operate a fog generator, a diffusion unit, or a light irradiation unit. In this case, a plurality of blowing nozzles 15, a plurality of fans 4, and a light irradiation unit 5 (not shown) are provided according to the size of the cup-shaped member 3. In this case, since clean energy is used, the device can be made more suitable for environmental protection.

Incidentally, the form of the cup-shaped member 3 is as follows.
As shown in FIG. 6, a double cup type may be used. In this case, the inner cup member 3B is provided with a clearance inside the outer cup member 3A, and the joint on the upper surface is connected to the mesh member 22.
The air is introduced into the clearance between the inner and outer cup members 3A and 3B, and the fan 4 is attached to the inner cup member 3B. There is no need to provide an air hole in the member 3A, and the appearance can be improved.
At this time, when forming the uneven surface d on the cup-shaped member 3, it can be provided on the inner surface of the inner cup member 3B.

In the same way, as shown in FIG.
A rigid net 23 such as a wire net is provided with a clearance inside the outer cup member 3A.
May be attached. Also in this case, it is not necessary to form an air hole in the outer cup member 3A, and the appearance can be improved. However, when the concave-convex surface d is formed in the cup-shaped member 3, the mesh 2
A wrinkled aluminum foil or the like can be stuck on the inner surface of 3 as long as it does not hinder the flow of air.

In order to enhance the effect of the present invention, it is more effective to use a sound that bursts when a fire burns, a fragrance of a tree, etc. in combination with the decorative lighting device 1.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Those having substantially the same configuration as those described in the claims of the present invention and exhibiting the same operation and effect belong to the technical scope of the present invention. For example, the red lamp 17 of the light irradiation means 5 may be used as a colored light other than red for decoration other than simulating a bonfire,
Further, the shape of the cup-shaped member 3 is also arbitrary. Further, the water tank 7 is not an indispensable requirement. When the water source is near, the water tank 7 may be directly led to the mist generating device from a faucet of a tap.

[0028]

As described above, in the decorative lighting device according to the present invention, the fog generated by the fog generating means is diffused by the diffusing means, and the diffusing portion is irradiated with colored light to form a cup. Since the corona-shaped colored portion is formed on the upper part of the shaped member, a fantastic colored portion can be formed, and at this time, a safe device can be provided without deteriorating the environment. In addition, when used indoors, it is possible to prevent indoor drying. If the light irradiating means is constituted by a colored lamp whose lower surface is covered with a hemispherical reflective cover and at least a part of the fog is blown to the outer surface of the reflective cover, the air flow is turbulent. As a result, the effect of diffusing the fog is enhanced, and the reflection cover can prevent the colored lamp from being fogged.

Further, if at least one of the inner surface of the cup-shaped member and the inner surface of the reflective cover is formed into an uneven surface shape, the light can be scattered to enhance the coloring effect. Further, if the colored light is reddish and the flame of the bonfire is simulated as in claim 4, a state in which the fire is actually burning in the cup-shaped member can appear, Decoration is possible as if it were a real bonfire. If the solar cell is provided on the inner surface of the cup-shaped member as described in claim 5, it is preferable from the viewpoint of environmental protection because it is clean energy when used for decoration outdoors.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration example diagram of the present decorative lighting device.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which a coloring portion appears.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view in a case where an inner surface of a cup-shaped member is formed into an uneven surface.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view when a solar cell is mounted on the inner surface of a cup-shaped member.

FIG. 6 is a structural example diagram when a cup-shaped member is a double cup.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view when a net such as a wire net is attached inside the cup-shaped member.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 decorative lighting device 2 mist generating device 3 cup-shaped member 4 fan 5 light irradiation means 7 water tank 8
Humidifier, 15: blow-out nozzle, 16: reflective cover, 17
... red lamp, 21 ... solar cell, d ... uneven surface, F ... red flame part.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A fog generating means for atomizing water, a diffusing means for diffusing the generated fog at an upper part of the cup-shaped member, and irradiating a colored light upward from inside the cup-shaped member toward a fog diffusing portion. A decorative illuminating device, comprising: a light irradiating unit that forms a corona-colored portion on the cup-shaped member by irradiating the colored light. 2. The decorative lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the light irradiating means includes a colored lamp whose lower surface is covered with a hemispherical reflective cover, and at least one of the fogs is diffused by the diffusing means. A decorative lighting device, wherein a part is sprayed toward an outer surface of the reflection cover. 3. The decorative lighting device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the inner surface of the cup-shaped member or the inner surface of the reflection cover has an uneven surface shape. 4. The decorative lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the colored light is red, and the corona-colored portion simulates a bonfire flame. Decorative lighting equipment. 5. The decorative lighting device according to claim 4, wherein a solar cell for operating the fog generating means, the diffusing means, and the light irradiating means is provided on the inner surface of the cup-shaped member. .