JPH11244127A - Mat with light emitting function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a mat callable unexpectedness, fresh impression or interest by emitting light in various colors from the surface part or peripheral part of the mat by stepping on the mat by feet, concerning an entrance mat or bath mat. SOLUTION: Pressure-sensivive sensors 3 or pressure sensitive switches are arranged over all the front surface part of the mat base 2 and further, light emitting elements 6 are arranged at the front surface part or peripheral part of the mat base 2. Besides, a control part 8 with a built-in control circuit for battery for detecting signals from the pressure sensitive sensors 3 or pressure sensitive switches or driving the light emitting elements 6 is arranged at one part of the mat base 2 or provided separately. The light emitting element 6 is not especially limited, but when considering safety and current consumption, it is preferable to use a light emitting diode. Further, the arranging method of the light emitting elements 6 is not especially limited, either and they can be directly arranged at the front surface part or peripheral part of the mat base 2 but when optical fibers are used, light can be easily guided to respective parts and further appearance is made beautiful as well.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mat (hereinafter, referred to as a mat) such as an entrance mat or a bath mat, and more particularly to a mat having a light emitting function for emitting light.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a large number of mats have been used in general households, including entrance mats in entrance corridors and bath mats in bathroom dressing rooms. Most of them emphasize the practical aspect, that is, the soft feel when absorbing or stepping on water or dust, and use various designs and materials suitable for the place where they are used. And colors are used.

[0003] In business use, there is a built-in pressure-sensitive sensor or the like inside or below a foot-wiping mat at a doorway of a store, which detects a guest coming in and out and generates a greeting message or a melody. Have been.

[0004]

However, there has been no conventional mat for general household which has a special function because its practicality is emphasized. This is probably because the mats were basically installed on the corridor and part of the floor and were stepped on by foot, so they were not noticeable.

The present invention focuses on the above points, and in the case of mats which have not been so conspicuous conventionally, for example, entrance mats and bath mats, various colors can be obtained from the surface or peripheral portion of the mat by stepping on the mat. The light of
It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat with a light-emitting function that can give unexpectedness, new emotion, or interest.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above-mentioned problems, in the mat with a light emitting function of the present invention, a mat base 2 is provided.
The pressure-sensitive sensor 3 or the pressure-sensitive switch 4 is disposed on the entire surface of the mat substrate 2, and the light-emitting elements 6 and 7 are disposed on the surface and the periphery of the mat base 2. Further, the pressure-sensitive sensor 3
Alternatively, a control circuit 8 for detecting a signal from the pressure-sensitive switch 4 and driving the light-emitting elements 6 and 7 and a control unit 8 including a battery 13 and the like are arranged on a part of the mat base 2 or separately provided.

The light emitting elements 6 and 7 are not particularly limited, but light emitting diodes are preferable in consideration of safety and current consumption. In addition, the method of disposing the light emitting elements 6 and 7 is not particularly limited, and the light emitting elements 6 and 7 may be disposed directly on the surface portion or the peripheral portion of the mat base 2. Can be guided, and the appearance also becomes beautiful.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a mat with a light emitting function of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a circuit configuration diagram in an embodiment of the mat with a light emitting function of the present invention. A sheet-shaped pressure-sensitive sensor 3 is provided on the entire surface of the mat base 2, and a light-emitting element 6 is provided at the center. A signal detection circuit 9 for detecting a signal from the pressure-sensitive sensor 3 and a light-emission drive circuit 11 for driving the light-emitting element 6 and a light-emission drive circuit 11 for controlling them are provided at a part of the corner of the mat base 2. A control circuit 10 and a control unit 8 including a battery 13 and the like are arranged.

A character is designed on the mat body 1, and a hole is formed in the nose 5 portion. Since the light emitting element 6 of the mat base 2 is disposed at a position matching with the hole of the nose 5, the mat body 1 is put on the mat base 2 so that the hole of the nose 5 of the mat body 1 can emit light. become. Then, by stepping on the mat body 1 with a foot, a signal from the pressure-sensitive sensor 3 is transmitted to the control unit 8 and the light-emitting element 6
Is driven to emit light at the nose 5 of the character.

In the above embodiment, the nose 5 of the character emits light. However, any character may be designed or any portion may emit light.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the mat with a light emitting function of the present invention. A pressure-sensitive switch 4 is provided on the entire surface of the mat base 2, and a light-emitting element 7 is provided on the periphery. Also, as in the previous embodiment, the mat base 2
A signal detection circuit 9 for detecting a signal from the pressure-sensitive switch 4, a light emission drive circuit 11 for driving the light emitting element 7, a control circuit 10 for controlling them, and a battery A control unit 8 containing 13 and the like is arranged.

The mat body 1 is designed with a flower pattern. By covering the mat body 1 on the mat base 2, the periphery of the mat becomes a light emitting portion. Then, by stepping on the mat body 1 with a foot, a signal from the pressure-sensitive switch 4 is transmitted to the control unit 8, and the light emitting element 7 is driven to emit light around the mat.

In the above embodiment, the periphery of the mat emits light. However, in combination with the above embodiment, for example, a flower portion may emit light at the same time.

The light emission timing of the light emitting elements 6 and 7 is set such that the light is emitted immediately when the foot is stepped on the mat body 1, or in the case of a foot wiping mat, the pressure sensor 3 or the pressure sensor 3 is used so that the child can wipe the foot firmly. Pressure switch 4
The light emission may be performed after detecting a signal several to several tens of times from the above, or may have any light emission timing or light emission cycle.

In the above two embodiments, the mat base 2
Although the structure in which the mat body 1 is put on the main body is used, it may be an integral structure. Further, the control unit 8 including the control circuit 10 and the battery 13 may be provided separately from the mat base 2.
Further, any design, shape or size, or a voice function that is a well-known technique may be combined.

Further, in addition to an entrance mat and a bath mat for ordinary households, the mat may be combined with a foot-wiping mat at a doorway of a store for business use, or used as a bath mat in a hot spring or the like.

[0017]

As described above, the use of the mat with a light-emitting function of the present invention emits light of various colors than mats which have not been so conspicuous so far, so that visitors, children or youth can be surprised. And a new impression or interest can be given, and the effect of being pleased is achieved.
In addition, when implemented on a foot-wiping mat, if a signal is detected several to ten or more times from a pressure-sensitive sensor or pressure-sensitive switch before emitting light, children who do not want to wipe their feet can An effect of being able to wipe off firmly can also be exerted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a mat with a light emitting function according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the mat with a light emitting function of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of an embodiment of a mat with a light emitting function according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 mat body 2 mat base 3 pressure-sensitive sensor 4 pressure-sensitive switch 5 nose 6 light-emitting element 7 light-emitting element 8 control unit 9 signal detection circuit 10 control circuit 11 light-emitting drive circuit 12 optical fiber 13 battery

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A pressure-sensitive sensor (3) or a pressure-sensitive switch (4) is disposed on the entire surface of a mat base (2).
Further, light-emitting elements (6) and (7) are provided on the surface portion and peripheral portion of the mat base (2) to detect a signal from the pressure-sensitive sensor (3) or the pressure-sensitive switch (4) or emit light. A control circuit (10) for driving the elements (6) and (7) and a control unit (8) containing a battery (13) and the like are arranged on a part of the mat base (2) or separately provided. Features a mat with a light-emitting function. 2. A mat body (1) on which a character or a pattern is designed is put on a mat base (2), and the mat body (1) is stepped on with a foot to remove the mat body from its surface or peripheral portion. 2. The light is emitted.
A mat with a light-emitting function according to item 1. 3. A mat base (2) and a mat body (1) on which a character or a pattern is designed have an integral structure, and light is emitted from a surface portion or a peripheral portion of the mat by stepping on the mat having the integral structure. The mat with the light emitting function according to claim 1, wherein the mat is emitted.