JPWO2006070724A1 - Solar viewing device - Google Patents

Abstract

When attaching a light-emitting device to an object to be mounted in a different form, the number of dedicated parts is reduced as much as possible, and any object to be mounted can be easily attached, and a visual recognition device with excellent productivity is provided. The light emitting device has an annular main body 6 on which a solar power generation unit 7a is fixed to a circular substrate, and an LED light emitting unit 7b is fixed therebetween. The outputs of each cell are connected to obtain a predetermined output voltage and current. The secondary battery 8 and the electronic circuit unit 8a are provided below the substrate. The electronic circuit 8a connects the output of the solar power generation unit 7a to the output terminal of the secondary battery 8 through the charge control circuit, and further connects the output terminal of the secondary battery 8 to the light emitting unit 7b through the switch circuit. Configured. An on-circuit is formed by pulling the switch string 10 attached to the operating piece of the switch circuit in the electronic circuit 8a in an emergency, and the output of the secondary battery 8 is applied to the light emitting portion 7b to emit light.

Description

  The present invention relates to a solar visual recognition apparatus that performs the presence of a person or the like by light emission using sunlight.

  When carrying out outdoor sports such as various marine sports, fishing, mountain climbing, etc., carry emergency emergency items such as flashlights and flame tubes for emergency use, such as flashlights, and use them in case of emergency It is a common practice to wait for relief.

  However, emergency equipment such as flashlights and flame tubes must be stored in luggage such as a rucksack separately from the original equipment for outdoor sports, such as equipment for winter protection when climbing in cold regions. Is generally not used in an emergency where the stored items cannot be taken out.

  For this purpose, for example, the life jacket disclosed in [Patent Document 1] is fixedly provided with a light emitting device in the life jacket for marine sports, etc. It can be made to visually recognize that it is.

JP 2000-247292 A (disclosed in FIG. 1, [0007] to [0009])

  In this case, a light emitting part (strobe light), its power supply battery and control circuit part are attached to the life jacket, and in the event of an emergency, the light emission can be performed manually or automatically, and at the same time, a rescue radio signal is emitted. A wireless device is additionally provided.

  However, since such a visual recognition device is a primary battery such as a dry battery, the battery capacity is appropriate when it is actually used because it naturally consumes the battery when not in use (during storage, etc.). If the battery is a lithium battery, natural consumption is negligible, but the price is high, and conversely, low-cost manganese and alkaline batteries are consumed. Since it is large, it must be checked prior to actual use, which is cumbersome. Although a solar battery is also considered, its configuration is simple and there is nothing suitable for application to an object having a complicated shape.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a solar visualizing device that can be applied to an object of any shape with a simple configuration and is excellent in productivity.

  Another object of the present invention is to reduce the number of dedicated parts as much as possible when attaching a light emitting device constituted by a solar panel, a light emitting diode or the like to a different type of attachment (for example, a helmet, a life jacket, a floating ring, etc.). It is an object of the present invention to provide a solar visualizing device that can be easily attached to any object to be attached and is excellent in productivity.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the solar visual recognition device according to the present invention employs the following characteristic configuration.

(1) A solar power generation unit, a secondary battery to which the output of the solar power generation unit is applied via a charge control circuit, a light emitting unit to which the output of the secondary battery is applied, and power supply to the light emitting unit A solar visual recognition device to which a light emitting device composed of a switch part inserted in the route is attached.
(2) The solar light viewing device according to (1), wherein the light emitting unit includes an LED.
(3) The solar light viewing device according to (1), wherein the light emitting unit includes an EL light emitting element and a booster circuit that boosts the output of the secondary battery to a voltage signal necessary for the EL light emitting element.
(4) The solar visual recognition device according to (1), wherein the switch unit is formed by a normally-off switch, and is configured by connecting an operation string to the on-operation operating unit.
(5) The solar visual recognition device according to (4), wherein the operation string is configured by fixing an intermediate portion with a temporary fixing member.
(6) The solar visual recognition device according to (5), wherein a member that emits light by receiving power supplied from the solar power generation unit or the secondary battery and emitting light is provided at a tip of the operation string.
(7) The solar visual recognition device according to (1), configured to cut off an electrical path connecting the output of the secondary battery to the light emitting unit and connect the output of the primary battery to the light emitting unit.
(8) The solar visual recognition device according to (1), wherein a part of the light emitted from the light emitting unit is configured to be introduced into the solar power generation unit.
(9) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on the clothes.
(10) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a floating ring.
(11) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a buoy.
(12) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a buoy.
(13) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a buoy.
(14) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held in a helmet.
(15) The solar light viewing device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the light emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a headphone.

  The visual recognition device according to the present invention is integrated when a light-emitting device including a solar panel, a rechargeable battery, and a light-emitting diode is attached to an object to be worn in a different form (for example, a helmet, a life jacket, a floating ring, etc.). The light-emitting device currently used can be used as it is, and a dedicated light-emitting device is not used according to the form of the object, so that productivity can be greatly improved.

It is a perspective view for demonstrating the example which attached the light-emitting device by this invention to the life jacket as [Example 1]. It is sectional drawing which shows the detailed structure of the light-emitting device shown in FIG. It is a top view for demonstrating the example which attached the light-emitting device by this invention to the floating ring as [Example 2]. It is a top view for demonstrating the example which attached the light-emitting device by this invention to the buoy apparatus as [Example 3]. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the example which attached the light-emitting device by this invention to the helmet apparatus as [Example 4]. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the example which attached the light-emitting device by this invention to the headphone apparatus as [Example 5]. In the visual recognition apparatus by this invention, it is sectional drawing for demonstrating the example which attached the light-emitting device to the attachment target object so that attachment or detachment was possible.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Life jacket 2 Back part 3 Front part 4 Front part 5 Light-emitting device 6 Main body 7a Solar power generation part 7b Light-emitting part 8 Secondary battery 9 Cover 10 Switch string 11 End part

  An example in which the solar vision device according to the present invention is attached to a life jacket will be described as Example 1 with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The life jacket 1 is composed of a back portion 2 and front portions 3 and 4 folded forward. The life jacket 1 swells to a predetermined thickness by introducing air from an air source (not shown) and floats on the water surface in a worn state. Can be done.

  The light emitting device 5 is fixed to the upper part of the front part 3 (the part corresponding to the shoulder part), and the external shape thereof is a circular thick plate, and as shown in FIG. It has an annular body 6 formed.

  A solar power generation unit 7a is fixed to a circular substrate on the upper portion of the main body 6, and an LED light emitting unit 7b is fixed therebetween.

  The solar power generation unit 7a is formed by arranging small cells arranged at a predetermined interval, and the light emitting unit 7b is arranged between them, but a large element may be used for the solar power generation unit 7a, and the output of each cell is Although not shown, they are electrically connected in series and / or in parallel with connection lines or substrate patterns so as to obtain a predetermined output voltage and current, and the light emitting section 7b also emits a predetermined light. In this way, they are electrically connected by connection lines or substrate patterns.

  A secondary battery 8 made of a lithium ion battery is built in a lower part of the substrate on which the solar power generation unit 7a and the light emitting unit 7b are fixed, and an electronic circuit unit 8a is provided. The electronic circuit 8a connects the output of the solar power generation unit 7a to the output terminal of the secondary battery 8 through the charge control circuit, and further connects the output terminal of the secondary battery 8 to the light emitting unit 7b through the switch circuit. Configured.

  The switch circuit in the electronic circuit 8a is formed of a normally-off type mechanical switch, and an on-circuit is formed by pulling the switch string 10 attached to the operating piece. The output of the secondary battery 8 is the light emitting unit. 7b is applied to emit light, and the light emission form can be set in advance so that continuous light emission, intermittent light emission, and the like are performed.

  The switch string 10 is configured to be taken out to the outside through a waterproof packing in a through hole formed in the peripheral surface of the main body 6.

  The insertion member such as the secondary battery 8 is kept in a watertight state by attaching a waterproof cover 9, and the solar power generation unit 7a and the light emitting unit 7b are also covered with a waterproof transparent resin. And is protected against seawater.

  The light emitting device 5 configured in this manner is fixed to the cloth surface using an adhesive on the upper portion of the front surface portion 3 (the portion corresponding to the shoulder of the human body), and the switch string 10 exposed to the outside is provided from the shoulder portion of the human body. A bag-like holding cloth is arranged at a predetermined interval along the chest, and an end 11 (for example, a spherical shape) made of a phosphorescent resin is attached to the tip of the switch string 10. Yes. The end portion 11 receives power supply from the solar power generation unit 7a and the secondary battery 8 and has a power storage function. The end portion 11 emits light to facilitate the visual recognition of its presence.

  Although the code | symbol is abbreviate | omitted also in the front-surface part 4 of the life jacket 1, the light-emitting device 5 and the switch string 10 are attached similarly (left-right symmetric state).

  When the life jacket 1 is stored, as shown in FIG. 1, the entire body is thinly folded into a flat shape. When the solar power generation unit 7a is exposed to light at this time, the light is converted into electricity, and the electronic circuit 8a is To the secondary battery 8 as a charging current, and the charging is stopped when the secondary battery 8 is fully charged.

  Therefore, the secondary battery 8 is fully charged when placed in an environment where light is present, and is ready for use (light emission) when actually used.

  When the life jacket 1 is worn for sea fishing or the like, the solar power generation unit 7a of the light emitting device 5 located on the shoulder portion faces upward, so that sunlight is incident and the secondary battery 8 is charged as described above. Is made and fully charged.

  Here, when some abnormal situation occurs and it is necessary to check the self position outside, the switch string 10 is pulled by pulling the phosphorescent end 11 with a finger and the switch circuit inside the light emitting device 5 is turned on. Then, the light emitting portion 7b emits light by the power of the secondary battery 8, and its presence can be visually recognized outside.

  An example in which the light emitting device according to the present invention is attached to a floating ring will be described as Example 2 with reference to FIG.

  The float 12 expands to a predetermined thickness by introducing air from an air source (not shown), and can float the human body on the water surface when a person wears clothes.

  In some cases, the float 12 is used only by floating on the surface of the water without being worn on the human body. In this case, a balancer is attached to the float 12 so that the light emitting device is always directed upward. It is desirable to make it.

  Four light emitting devices 14 similar to the light emitting device 5 of [Example 1] are arranged in a cross shape at equal intervals on the main body 13 of the floating ring 12, and a switch string 15 is exposed to the outside, and at the tip thereof. An end 16 made of phosphorescent resin is attached.

  Therefore, in an environment where sunlight is present, the secondary battery is charged, and in some emergency, the switch string 15 is pulled so that the light emitting portion emits light by the power of the secondary battery, and the presence of itself is visually recognized outside. Can do.

  An example in which the light emitting device according to the present invention is attached to a buoy device will be described as Example 3 with reference to FIG.

  The buoy device 17 is made of a material that floats on the surface of the water, for example, styrene resin, and includes a distress radio signal generator (not shown) inside, and a reflective sign 19 is formed on each of the four sides. Has been.

  Furthermore, a light emitting device 20 similar to that described in [Example 1] is fixed to the surface of the buoy device 17, a switch string 21 is pulled out of the buoy device 17, and a product end 22 formed of a phosphorescent resin is provided at the tip. And an intermediate portion of the switch string 21 is held by a holding portion 23 formed of a temporary fixing tape.

  Therefore, in an environment where sunlight is present, the secondary battery is charged, and in some emergency, the temporary fixing by the holding unit 23 is released and the switch string 21 is pulled at the end 22 to emit light by the power of the secondary battery. The part emits light.

  In this way, the presence of the buoy device 17 in the light emitting state can be visually recognized by floating on the water surface.

  An example in which the light emitting device according to the present invention is attached to the helmet device will be described as [Embodiment 4] with reference to FIG.

  A main body 25 of the helmet device 24 is made of a reinforced plastic material, and a heel part 26 for sunshade is formed on the front upper part thereof, and a chin strap 27 is attached on both sides of the lower part, corresponding to the ears of the human body. A sound opening 28 is formed at the site.

  A light emitting device 30 similar to that described in [Example 1] is fixed to the top of the main body 25 of the helmet device 24, a switch string 31 is pulled out of the light emitting device 30, and a product formed of a phosphorescent resin at the tip thereof. An end portion 32 is provided, and an intermediate portion of the switch string 31 is held by a holding portion 33 formed of a temporary fixing tape.

  Therefore, in an environment where sunlight is present, the secondary battery is charged, and in some emergency, the switch cord 31 is pulled by removing the temporary fixing by the holding portion 33 and pulling the end portion 32 with fingers, so that the switch is turned on. The light emitting device 30 emits light by the power of the secondary battery.

  Thus, the presence of the user can be visually recognized by the helmet device 24 in a light-emitting state, and in particular, visibility from above by an aircraft or the like can be improved.

  In this example, light emission by the light emitting device 30 is performed upward, but visibility from other than the upper side can be improved by providing the light emitting device 30 on the side or on the back of the head.

  An example in which the light-emitting device according to the present invention is attached to a headphone device will be described as Example 5 with reference to FIG.

  The light emitting device 35 attached to the right ear housing 34 of the headphone device 38 is the same as that described in [Example 1], and the switch string 36 is pulled out of the light emitting device 35 and the end formed of a phosphorescent resin at the tip. A portion 37 is provided.

  A holder 45 constituting the right ear housing 34 of the headphone device 38 has a speaker not shown in the drawing, and a light emitting device 35 is fixed to the outside thereof.

  One end of the headband 41 is held at the upper end of the holder 45, the other end is held at one end of the adjustment unit 39, one end of the headband 40 is held at the other end, and the other end is the left to which the speaker 43 is attached. It is held in the ear housing 42.

  By changing the lengths of the headbands 40 and 41 by the adjustment unit 39, the left and right housing positions can be adjusted to match the head shape of the wearer, and according to the audio signal applied to the connection cord 44 Sound can be emitted from the speaker 43 to the left ear, and the right ear can also be emitted from the speaker (not shown) of the right ear housing 34 by providing connection lines (not shown) along the headbands 40 and 41. Can do.

  Accordingly, during normal times, voice can be heard by sound output from an audio device such as an MD or CD player, radio receiver or the like, and when there is sunlight, the light emitting device 35 simultaneously with the voice listening. The secondary battery is charged, and light is emitted from the light emitting device 35 by the power of the secondary battery by pulling the switch string 36 at the end 37 in some emergency.

  In each of the above-mentioned [Example 1] to [Example 5], the light emitting device is fixedly provided on the life jacket 1, the floating ring 12, the buoy device 17, the helmet device 24, and the headphone device 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be detachably attached to the target article, which will be described with reference to FIG.

  A first tape 46 formed of Velcro (registered trademark) is fixed to the surface of an attachment object 45 to which a light emitting device similar to that described in [Example 1] is attached, and the main body of the light emitting device facing this. The second tape 47 is fixed to the surface of the cover 9 formed on the lower surface of 6, and the light emitting device is detachably attached to the attachment object 45 by the engagement / disengagement state between the first tape 46 and the second tape 47. be able to.

  In addition, the specific example of the light emitting portion of the light emitting device in each of the above embodiments may be an LED, an EL light emitting element, or any other light emitting element. In the case of an EL light emitting element, a secondary battery Therefore, it is necessary to insert a booster circuit for this purpose.

  Further, in each of [Example 1] to [Example 5], the light emitting device is fixedly provided on the life jacket 1, the floating ring 12, the buoy device 17, the helmet device 24, and the headphone device 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be detachably attached to the target article, which will be described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the light emitting device is configured to emit light by the output of the secondary battery. However, as a preliminary configuration, an electrical path that connects the output of the secondary battery to the light emitting unit is temporarily interrupted, and a dry battery or the like. You may comprise so that the output of the battery box which stored this primary battery can be electrically connected.

  The light emission form by the light emitting unit may be either constantly lit or intermittently lit, and the luminescent color is preferably a stimulating color such as red or blue, and a plurality of colors may be lit alternately. Furthermore, if a part of the light of the light emitting unit is arranged to be incident on the solar power generation unit, the secondary battery is charged secondary even during light emission, so that the light emission possible time is increased. Will do. Actually, by attaching a special wide-angle lens (such as a thin film like a film) to the LED surface of each solar light, the surface area of the light emitting portion is enlarged and it is easy to visually recognize.

Claims (15)

  A solar power generation unit, a secondary battery to which an output of the solar power generation unit is applied via a charge control circuit, a light emitting unit to which an output of the secondary battery is applied, and a power supply path to the light emitting unit A solar visual recognition device, characterized in that a light emitting device comprising an inserted switch part is attached.   The solar light viewing device according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting unit includes an LED.   The solar light emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting unit includes an EL light emitting element and a booster circuit that boosts the output of the secondary battery to a voltage signal necessary for the EL light emitting element. Visual device.   2. The solar visual recognition device according to claim 1, wherein the switch unit is formed of a normally-off switch, and is configured by connecting an operation string to the on-operation operating unit.   The solar visual recognition device according to claim 4, wherein the operation string is configured by fixing an intermediate portion with a temporary fixing member.   6. The solar visual recognition device according to claim 5, wherein a tip of the operation string is provided with a member that receives power supply from the solar power generation unit or the secondary battery and has a power storage function and emits light.   2. The solar visual recognition device according to claim 1, wherein an electric path connecting the output of the secondary battery to the light emitting unit is cut off, and the output of the primary battery can be connected to the light emitting unit. .   The solar visual recognition device according to claim 1, wherein a part of light emitted from the light emitting unit is configured to be introduced into the solar power generation unit.   The solar light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on clothes.   The solar light-emitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a floating ring.   The solar light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a buoy.   The solar light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a buoy.   The solar light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a buoy.   The solar light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a helmet.   The solar light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is fixedly or detachably held on a headphone.

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