KR101691923B1 - Humidity sensitive light emitting type signbord for automatic when outbreak of the fog - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a humidity sensitive light-emitting type signboard automatically operable under fog. The humidity sensitive light-emitting type signboard according to the present invention comprises: a display panel with a signal guiding road information; a case shielding the periphery and rear side of the display panel; a lamp module in which an LED lamp for proving illuminating light inside the case is mounted; a lamp driving module which controls the operation of the lamp module and turns on the LED lamp; a power supply part which supplies power to the lamp driving module; and a humidity detection module which detects the humidity outside the case to provide the humidity to the lamp driving module. The present invention can improve visibility because the LED lamp is automatically turned on under fog or rain.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating in the event of a mist,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a light emitting type signboard, and more particularly, to a light emitting signboard capable of emitting road sign information composed of signs and symbols.

In general, in order to ensure safe and smooth road traffic on all roads such as city roads, national roads, and expressways, road information (road information) is provided on the road side of the road or on the roads A road sign is provided. In this typical road sign, a sign (letter, number, or mark pattern) for guiding road information is manufactured as a reflection sheet and attached to the plate signboard body, so that the road information can be easily guided to the driver.

However, in recent years, a light emitting type signboard has been spreading, which provides illumination to a sign board body so as to improve visibility of road information. In particular, such a light-emitting type signpost provides illumination along the sign of the main body, so that the road information can be clearly displayed.

As described in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1098857 (Dec. 20, 2011), the conventional light-emitting type sign as described above includes a sign portion (sign body) and a light transmitting portion composed of an optical cable and a light Wherein the LED mounting socket provided on the light supply part is formed by fixing a PCB on which an LED is mounted on one side and a latching protrusion supporting a PCB and a light reflecting tube on an intermediate part of the LED mounting socket, The light transmitting portion includes a plurality of optical cables, and the optical cables have a bundle portion that is inserted and fixed in a bundled state in the bundle insertion socket. The bundle insertion socket is formed by pressing one end of the light reflection tube on one side and clamping the locking projection on the other side so that the pipe of the optical cable bundling portion is inserted and fixed. Such conventional light emitting type road signs emit various kinds of sign patterns or signs provided on the sign board through LEDs and optical cables.

However, since the conventional light-emitting type signboard operates only at a set time, especially at night, in order to save energy by using an external power source (power source of a power station), the sign of the sign is visually recognized during daytime or nighttime fog, There is a problem that is very difficult, and seriously, there is a problem that a serious accident occurs because the notice on the sign can not be grasped.

Especially, in recent years, problems such as the occurrence of 70 or 130 collision accidents in bridges have been caused due to failure to grasp precautions of signs installed on the roads due to fog.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1098857 (Registered on Dec. 20, 2011 / Light emitting type signboard using optical cable)

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner capable of automatically emitting illumination light according to an external humidity value sensed by the outside humidity of the case, And to provide a sensitive light emitting type sign. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating in the event of fog which can automatically emit illumination light in the case of fog or rain.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating in the event of fog which can supply power necessary for illumination light by using solar energy.

Further, the detected humidity value is compared with the set humidity value so that the illumination light can be emitted only at the set humidity value. In addition, the humidity sensing member can measure the humidity outside the case, and furthermore, Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of being detachably mounted on a case, as well as being automatically operable when a mist capable of being detachably mounted can be provided.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating when a mist occurs, in which some components are arranged in a laminated state, and in addition, the illumination light can be guided to a desired position.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of a mist capable of removing foreign matter deposited on a humidity-sensing member for sensing humidity.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating when a mist capable of fixing a separate member for removing foreign substances is generated.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a humidity indicator light emitting type display panel capable of automatically operating when a mist occurs, comprising: a cover panel having a sign for guiding road information; A case installed on the cover panel to shield the rim and the rear of the cover panel; A lamp module mounted with an LED lamp for providing illumination light inside the case; A lamp driving module controlling the driving of the lamp module to light the LED lamp; A power supply unit for supplying power to the lamp driving module; And a humidity sensing module for sensing the outside humidity of the case and providing the sensed humidity to the lamp driving module.

The lamp driving module controls driving of the lamp module based on the humidity sensed by the humidity sensing module.

The lamp driving module includes, for example, a power input unit to which power is supplied from the power supply unit; A switching unit for turning on or off the lamp by applying or breaking the power of the power input unit to the lamp module; A driving unit for driving the switching unit according to a signal transmitted from the humidity sensing module; A communication unit for receiving a signal of the humidity sensing module and transmitting the signal to the driving unit; And a driving module substrate on which elements constituting the power input unit, the switching unit, the driving unit, and the communication unit are mounted.

The humidity sensing module may include, for example, a sensor mounted on the outside of the case or the cover panel so as to expose a portion for sensing humidity, and sensing the outside humidity of the case. A comparator for comparing a sensed value sensed by the sensor with a predetermined comparison value to generate a signal for driving the lamp driving module; An interface for transmitting a signal generated by the comparison unit to the lamp driving module; And a sensing module substrate on which elements constituting the sensor, the comparison unit, and the interface unit are mounted.

The sensor is installed, for example, in such a state that at least a part thereof is exposed outside the case provided with the cover panel. And a sensing wire having one end connected to the probe and the other end connected to the sensing module substrate.

The case may be, for example, a frame frame provided on the front side of the cover panel and shielding the side of the cover panel along the rim of the cover panel; And a rear cover installed at the rear of the frame to shield the rear of the frame and to provide a ventilation grill for venting air.

The rear cover may further include a clamp detachably fixing the sensing wire.

The sensing wires need to be divided into a pair.

In such a case, the present invention may include: a stationary connector to which one of the pair of sensing wires is connected and is fixed to the rear cover; And a coupling connector to which the other one of the pair of sensing wires is connected and which is fixed to the frame frame and is coupled to the fixed connector.

The humidity sensing module and the lamp driving module may be composed of respective substrates.

In this case, the present invention provides a substrate storage apparatus comprising: a substrate storage box in which the substrates are stored in a stacked state; An insulating material interposed between the substrates; And a filler filled in the substrate holder and phase-transforming from a liquid phase to a solid phase to integrally fix the substrates and the insulating material embedded in the substrate holder in the substrate holder.

The power supply unit may include, for example, a solar panel installed in the case and collecting solar light to produce electric energy; And a battery for storing electric energy of the solar panel and supplying the electric energy to the power supply unit.

The present invention may further include a lighting guide for guiding the illumination light emitted from the LED lamp of the lamp module to the cover panel.

The lighting guide may include, for example, a plurality of perforation holders formed of a plurality of perforations in the cover panel; A plurality of optical fibers fixed in a penetrating state to the perforation holder and having one end exposed to the surface of the cover panel and the other end extended to the rear of the cover panel; And an optical fiber sleeve for guiding the illumination light of the lamp to the other end of the optical fibers so that the optical fibers are emitted by the other end of the optical fibers.

Meanwhile, the insulating material may be composed of a soft rubber or a sponge, which is installed between the substrates and shields the opposing surfaces of the substrates facing each other while isolating and insulating the substrates.

And the sensor is exposed to the outside of the case through the ventilation grille portion of the rear cover constituting the case.

Further, the case is provided with a shielding plate made of a sheet of Gore-Tex material, which shields the ventilation grill portion of the rear cover and blocks intrusion of insecticide and moisture, by an adhesive or a tape.

In addition, the cut-off plate is provided with a cut-out portion that is partially cut so that the sensor can be passed therethrough.

Therefore, the probe is exposed to the outside of the ventilating grill through the cut-out gap of the cut-out portion provided in the shielding plate.

The humidity sensing module may further include a removal unit that removes foreign matter deposited on the probe surface of the sensor to prevent the surface of the probe from being shielded.

Meanwhile, the removal unit may include a vibration motor that vibrates the probe to separate the foreign matter from the probe through the vibration of the probe.

On the other hand, the removal unit may be constituted by a blowing fan for supplying wind to the probe to separate the foreign matter from the probe.

In addition, the apparatus may further include a fixing clamp for detachably fixing the removal unit to the probe or the sensing wire in unison with the removal unit.

And a hose integral with the blowing fan and guiding the wind force of the blowing fan to the probe.

On the other hand, the removal unit may include a heat ray pattern for providing heat to the probe to evaporate or dissipate the foreign matter, which is formed on the surface of the probe, and remove the foreign matter.

In the humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of fog according to the present invention, the lamp driving module drives the lamp module based on the humidity sensed by the humidity sensing module to emit the LED lamp through the lamp module It is possible to maintain or improve the visibility of symbols that are provided on the cover panel to guide the road information continuously during fog or rainy days so that the driver or the pedestrian can always clearly identify the sign of the cover panel have.

In particular, since the driving unit of the lamp driving module drives the switching unit according to the detection signal of the humidity sensing module, the LED lamp can be operated automatically by interlocking with the humidity sensing module, and the switching unit operates according to the sensed value sensed by the humidity sensing module. The LED lamp can be operated stably according to the detected value.

Since the power is supplied through the battery in which the electric energy generated by the solar panel is stored, it is possible to operate without using the external power source, so that it is possible to prevent energy waste.

In addition, since the humidity detected by the sensor of the humidity sensing module is compared with a predetermined comparative value to generate a signal for driving the lamp driving module, the lamp driving module can be operated only at the set humidity, The LED lamp is automatically turned on and the LED lamp can be turned off automatically when the fog is lifted or the rain stops.

In addition, since the probe of the sensor is connected to the sensing module substrate by the sensing wire, the probe can be easily installed in a state exposed to the case, and the probe can be exposed, so that the external humidity of the case can be easily measured. The sensing wire can be easily fixed to the rear cover as well as the disconnection of the sensing wire can be prevented. Further, even if the sensing wire is configured in the split state, The sensing wires can be easily connected or disconnected because they are connected to each other by the engagement of the connectors.

In addition, since each of the substrates constituting the humidity sensing module and the lamp driving module is insulated with an insulating material and embedded in a substrate storage box, and the stacked substrates are fixed by the pillars, the installation space of the substrate can be reduced, The substrates can be stably fixed.

In addition, when the lighting guide is provided, the illumination light of the LED lamp can be easily guided to the cover panel through the lighting guide, the illumination light of the LED lamp is guided sequentially through the optical fiber sleeve and the optical fibers, So that the illumination light can be easily emitted according to the sign of the cover panel, and the illumination light can be dispersed.

In addition, an insulating material composed of a soft rubber or a sponge is interposed between the substrates to insulate the opposed surfaces of the substrates in a spaced apart state. In addition, since the ventilation grille is provided on the rear cover of the case, In addition, when the ventilation grille portion is provided with a ventilation plate made of a sheet made of gore-tex material, it is possible to prevent the infiltration of moisture and insect through the ventilation grille portion, and furthermore, The probe of the sensor can be exposed to the outside of the case through the incision.

In addition, since the foreign matter deposited on the surface of the probe is removed through the removal unit, it is possible to exclude the element that hinders the humidity sensing function of the probe, and thus the humidity sensing function of the probe can be smoothly and continuously maintained.

On the other hand, when the removal unit is constituted by a vibration motor, the vibration motor provides trembling to the probe, thereby guiding foreign matter stacked on the surface of the probe downwardly, thereby easily and easily separating the foreign matter from the probe.

On the other hand, when the removing unit is constituted by a blowing fan, the blowing fan provides a wind force to the probe to guide the foreign matter stacked on the surface of the probe downward, so that the foreign matter can be easily and easily separated from the probe.

Further, since the vibration motor or the blowing fan is detachably fixed to the probe or the sensing wire so that the vibration motor or the blowing fan can be prevented from being detached or moved, the fixing clamp can smoothly perform the function in the installed state, The position where the motor or the blower fan is installed may be changed.

Further, the hose connected to the blower fan concentrates the wind generated by the blower fan on the probe, so that the foreign matter deposited on the surface of the probe can be smoothly removed.

In addition, it is possible to smoothly remove foreign substances such as moisture and frost, which are formed of moisture generated on the surface of the probe, by providing a hot wire pattern on the probe.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of fog according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a lamp driving module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a humidity sensing module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the installed state of the lamp driving module and the humidity sensing module shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a view showing the configuration of a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of fog according to the first and third embodiments of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a configuration of a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of a mist according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

Hereinafter, referring to the accompanying drawings, a humidity-responsive light-emitting type sign capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of fog according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

1 to 3, a sign board according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cover panel 110, a case 120, a lamp module 130, a lamp driving module 150, a power supply unit 140, And a humidity sensing module (160).

The cover panel 110 may be formed of a thermoplastic plate material such as plastic, acrylic or polycarbonate or a metal plate, and a sheet having a symbol for guiding road information or a sheet cut in a symbol shape is attached to the front side. Such a sheet is preferably composed of a reflective sheet.

The case 120 is a component that shields the rim and rear of the cover panel 110 described above. The case 120 may be configured to include, for example, a frame 121 and a rear cover 123 as shown in FIG.

The rim frame 121 is formed in a hollow ring shape having both sides penetrated as shown in Fig. The frame 121 may be formed of a polygon such as a square, a triangle, or a hexagon, or alternatively, a circle, an ellipse, or a semicircle. For example, the edge frame 121 is manufactured by hollowing a metal plate (for example, aluminum) which is long-extruded in the form of a band to a predetermined length after bending the metal plate into a ring shape, and both ends of the metal plate, And they are connected by welding or the like to form an annular shape.

As shown in Fig. 1, the frame 121 is provided with a fitting groove 121a, which is fixed at the distal end thereof with the rim of the cover panel 110 described above fitted therein, on the inner peripheral surface of the leading end side. As shown in the drawing, the frame 121 is provided with a latching protrusion 121b, which is supported on the inner circumferential surface of the rear end side by hanging a rim of the rear cover 123, which will be described later. The frame 121 may be formed with the metal plate together with the fitting groove 121a and the engaging step 121b when the metal plate is extruded. In this case, the fitting groove 121a and the engaging step 121b are provided along the inner peripheral surface of the frame 121 formed in a ring shape.

The rear cover 123 is formed of a plate material as shown in Fig. 1, and is provided with a grill-shaped ventilation grill portion 121c through which air is communicated. The rear cover 123 may be provided with a shielding plate for shielding the ventilation grill portion 121c to block the chips of insect and moisture. The blocking plate may be formed of, for example, a sheet ST of a Gore-Tex material as shown by a broken line in FIG. 1, and may be fixed to the rear cover 123 with an adhesive, a tape, or the like.

The lamp module 130 includes a PCB substrate on which the LED lamp 131 is mounted, as shown in FIG. The lamp module 130 provides illumination light inside the case 120 through the LED lamp 131. The lamp module 130 may be mounted inside the optical fiber sleeve 100c as described below. The lamp module 130 operates (turns on or off) the LED lamp 131 by a power source input from the power supply unit 140.

The lamp driving module 150 controls driving of the lamp module 130 according to a sensed value sensed by the humidity sensing module 160 to be described later, thereby lighting the LED lamp 131. [ The lamp driving module 150 may include a power input unit 151, a switching unit 153, a driving unit 157, a communication unit 155, and a driving module substrate 159, for example, as shown in FIG.

The power input unit 151 receives power from the power supply unit 140 and provides the power to the switching unit 153.

The switching unit 153 is switched by the driving signal of the driving unit 157 and applies or cuts off the power provided from the power input unit 151 to the lamp module 130 described above. Accordingly, the lamp module 130 turns on or off the LED lamp 131 by the power supplied through the switching unit 153. [

The driving unit 157 generates a driving signal for driving the switching unit 153 based on the signal from the humidity sensing module 160 and provides the driving signal to the switching unit 153. Particularly, the driving unit 157 generates a driving signal and supplies the driving signal to the switching unit 153 when a signal for confirming mist or rain (including snow) is applied from the humidity sensing module 160. That is, the driving unit 157 generates the driving signal when the humidity sensing module 160 receives the "confirmation signal " for confirming the mist or rain, and provides the driving signal to the switching unit 153. [ Alternatively, the driving unit 157 compares the sensed value (humidity value) applied in real time in the humidity sensing module 160 with a predetermined comparison value (fog or rainfall occurrence value) capable of judging fog or rainfall, It is possible to generate the driving signal and provide the driving signal to the switching unit 153. [ At this time, the driving unit 157 adjusts the temperature value and the sensing value (humidity value) applied from the temperature controller (not shown) to a predetermined comparison value (mist or rainfall occurrence temperature value and humidity value) The driving signal may be generated.

The driving unit 157 may generate the driving signal according to the predetermined driving time and provide the driving signal to the switching unit 153, unlike the above. For example, the driving unit 157 generates a driving signal for turning on the LED lamp 131 when the set driving time (e.g., night) starts, and supplies the driving signal to the switching unit 153. When the driving time is completed The driving signal for turning off the LED lamp 131 is supplied to the switching unit 153. Therefore, the LED lamp 131 is lit only at night, and can be turned off during the daytime.

The communication unit 155 receives the signal applied from the humidity sensing module 160 and transmits the signal to the driving unit 157 described above.

The drive module substrate 159 is formed of a PCB substrate as shown in FIG. 4 and includes elements and circuits constituting the power input unit 151, the switching unit 153, the drive unit 157, and the communication unit 155 Respectively. The drive module substrate 159 may be embedded in a substrate storage box 170, which will be described later, as shown.

The power supply unit 140 supplies power to the lamp driving module 150 or the humidity sensing module 160, which will be described later. The power supply unit 140 may be configured to supply power to the power plant, but it is preferable that the power supply unit 140 is configured to supply power using solar energy. For this purpose, the power supply unit 140 may include a solar panel 141 and a battery 143, for example, as shown in FIG.

The solar panel 141 may be separately provided outside the case 120 as shown or may be mounted on the case 120 described above. The battery 143 stores electrical energy produced by the solar panel 141. The battery 143 may be provided separately on the outside of the case 120 or on the inside or outside of the case 120. The battery 143 is preferably installed in the battery compartment as shown.

On the other hand, the humidity sensing module 160 senses the outside humidity of the case 120 and applies a signal according to the sensed humidity to the lamp driving module 150. The humidity sensing module 160 may include a sensor 161, a comparing unit 163, an interface unit 165, and a sensing module substrate 167, for example, as shown in FIG.

1, the sensor 161 is mounted on the outside of the case 120 or the cover panel 110 so as to expose the humidity sensing part, thereby sensing the outside humidity of the case 120. The sensor 161 may be a conventional humidity sensor and can sense the humidity as described above. Alternatively, the sensor 161 may be configured with a normal temperature and humidity sensor to sense the temperature and humidity. Thus, the sensor 161 provides a sensed value for the sensed humidity or temperature and humidity.

The sensor 161 may comprise, for example, a probe 161a and a sensing wire 161b as shown in the figure. 1, the probe 161a is a sensing element mounted at least partially on the outside of the case 120 or the cover panel 110. The probe 161a is configured to detect the outside humidity and temperature / humidity of the case 120 in real time . It is preferable that the probe 161a is exposed to the outside of the case 120 through the ventilation grill portion 121c of the rear cover 123 as shown in the figure and that the ventilation grill portion 121c is provided with the above- A part of the sheet ST can be mounted to be exposed to the outside of the case 120 through a cleaved gap. That is, the probe 161a may be exposed to the outside of the vent grill portion 121c through the cut-out portion C of the sheet ST cut out for penetration as shown in FIG. The probe 161a transmits the sensed sensed value to the driving unit 157 of the lamp driving module 150 or to the comparing unit 163 to be described later.

The sensing wire 161b may be constituted by an electric wire for transmitting the humidity and the temperature and humidity measured by the probe 161a to the comparing unit 163. [ One end of the sensing wire 161b is connected to the sensing module substrate 167 and the other end is connected to the probe 161a. Therefore, the sensing wire 161b transmits the sensing value of the probe 161a to the comparing unit 163. [

The comparing unit 163 compares the sensing value applied from the sensor 161 with the predetermined comparison value (fog or rainfall occurrence value), and if the sensing value corresponds to a predetermined comparison value, the lamp driving module 150 To the lamp driving module 150 through the interface unit 165 to be described later. That is, the comparator 163 transmits the above-mentioned "confirmation signal " for confirming the driving signal for driving the lamp driving module 150 or the mist or rain. At this time, the comparator 163 may apply a driving signal to the driving unit 157 so that the driving unit 157 of the lamp driving module 150 applies the driving signal to the switching unit 153, The switching unit 153 may be operated by directly applying a signal to the switching unit 153. [ Therefore, the lamp driving module 150 can turn on the LED lamp 131 of the lamp module 130 by the driving signal of the comparing unit 163. [

When only the humidity value is applied from the sensor 161, the comparison unit 163 compares the temperature value applied from the temperature sensor (not shown) and the humidity value of the sensor 161 with a preset humidity value It is also possible to generate the driving signal by comparing it with the comparison value (the mist or the rainy season occurrence temperature value and the humidity value).

The interface unit 165 applies the signal generated by the comparison unit 163 to the communication unit 155 of the lamp driving module 150 described above. At this time, the interface unit 165 may apply the above-described driving signal generated in the comparison unit 163, and may otherwise apply the above-described "confirmation signal " generated in the comparison unit 163.

The sensing module substrate 167 is formed of a PCB substrate as shown in FIG. 4, and elements constituting the sensor 161, the comparison unit 163, or the interface unit 165 are mounted. At this time, the sensing module substrate 167 is embedded in the substrate storage box 170, which will be described later.

Meanwhile, the sensing wire 161b can be easily fixed to the rear cover 123 of the case 120 through the clamp 125 as shown in FIG. That is, the case 120 may further include a clamp 125. 1, the clamp 125 may be made of a ring-shaped elastic clamp, which is attached to one side of the rear cover 123 with a screw, an adhesive, a tape or a magnet, and is open at one side. The sensing wire 161b is fitted and fixed to the elastic clamp so that it is easily fixed to the rear cover 123. [

Here, the above-mentioned clamp 125 may be constituted by a double-sided tape for detachably attaching the sensing wire 161b to the rear cover 123. [ In this case, the sensing wire 161b can be easily attached to the rear cover 123. [

In addition, the sensing wires 161b may be divided into a pair as shown in Fig. The sensing wire 161b is connected to a fixed connector 161b-1, one of which is fixed to the rear cover 123 by bolting, and the other is connected to the frame 121 And is connected to a coupling connector 161b-2 fixed to the fixed connector 161b-1 by bolting. At this time, the sensing wire 161b connected to the fixed connector 161b-1 of the pair of sensing wires 161b is connected to the probe 161a of the sensor 161 as shown in the figure. The remaining sensing wires 161b connected to the coupling connector 161b-2 are connected to the above-described sensing module substrate 167 as shown in the figure. The pair of sensing wires 161b are arranged such that when the rear cover 123 is engaged with the frame 121, the fixing connector 161b-1 of the rear cover 123 naturally contacts the engaging connector 161b- Are easily connected integrally to each other as they are coupled to the first connector 161b-2. To this end, the fixed connector 161b-1 and the mating connector 161b-2 should be fixed to face the rear cover 123 and the rim frame 121, respectively.

The light emitting type indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a lighting guide for guiding the illumination light emitted from the LED lamp 131 of the lamp module 130 to the cover panel 110. The lighting guide may include, for example, a perforation holder 100a, an optical fiber 100b, and an optical fiber sleeve 100c as shown in FIG.

The perforation holder 100a is formed on the front surface of the cover panel 110 as shown in FIG. The perforation holder 100a is composed of a plurality as shown. The perforation holder 100a may be provided on the cover panel 110 along the road information eye symbol provided on the cover panel 110. [

As shown in FIG. 1, the optical fiber 100b is inserted and fixed in a state of passing through the perforation holder 100a. The other end of the optical fiber 100b extends to the rear of the cover panel 110 and is inserted into the optical fiber sleeve 100c, . At this time, the optical fibers 100b are composed of a plurality of optical fibers 100b, one end of which is inserted into each of the plurality of perforation holders 100a, and the other end of which is formed in the form of a bundle, and is inserted into an optical fiber sleeve 100c described later. The optical fiber 100b can be inserted into the perforation holder 100a through a socket of a bush type as shown in FIG. The optical fiber 100b guides the illumination light of the LED lamp 131 to the perforation holder 100a and emits illumination light to the surface of the cover panel 110. [

As shown in FIG. 1, the optical fiber sleeve 100c has a plurality of optical fibers 100b inserted therein and fixed thereto by adhesive, and the lamp module 130 is mounted on the other side by adhesion or bolting. The optical fiber sleeve 100c guides the illumination light emitted from the LED lamp 131 of the lamp module 130 to the optical fiber 100b.

Here, the optical fiber sleeve 100c may be configured such that the lamp module 130 and the optical fiber 100b are easily assembled and screwed into a pair of hollow tubes as shown in FIG. In this case, the optical fiber sleeve 100c is integrally formed by screwing the optical fiber 100b having a bundle in one of the pair and the lamp module 130 installed in the other, so that the optical fiber 100b and the lamp The module 130 can be easily mounted.

Meanwhile, the light-emitting type indicator according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include an illuminance sensor for providing external illuminance of the case 120 as shown in FIG. The illuminance sensor is provided on the outside of the case 120 at one end to measure the illuminance of the outside of the case 120. The illuminance sensor transmits the measured illuminance value to the lamp driving module 150 described above. Accordingly, the driving unit 157 of the lamp driving module 150 generates a driving signal for driving the switching unit 153 according to the illuminance value of the illuminance sensor. For example, when the illuminance value of the illuminance sensor corresponds to the predetermined nighttime identification value, the driving unit 157 applies a driving signal for turning on the LED lamp 131 to the switching unit 153, And applies a drive signal for turning off the LED lamp 131 to the switching unit 153 when the predetermined daytime identification value is satisfied. Accordingly, the LED lamp 131 can be lit only at night.

Here, the lamp driving module 150 can always turn on the LED lamp 131 during a day or night mist or raining in the manner described above by the illuminance sensor and the sensor 161 described above.

On the other hand, the above-described case 120 may further include a substrate storage box 170, an insulating material 171 and a filler 172 as shown in FIG.

The substrate holder 170 includes the driving module substrate 159 and the sensing module substrate 167 described above. The substrate holder 170 is fixed to the inside of the above-described case 120 as shown in FIG. The substrate storage box 170 is embedded with the drive module substrate 159 and the detection module substrate 167 in a stacked state as shown in FIG.

The insulating material 171 is sandwiched between the driving module substrate 159 and the sensing module substrate 167 to insulate the driving module substrate 159 and the sensing module substrate 167 as shown in FIG. That is, the insulating material 171 is disposed between the substrates 159 and 167 as shown in FIG. 4, and covers the substrates 159 and 167 while shielding the opposing surfaces of the facing substrates 159 and 167 Isolation is made. The insulating material 171 is made of a soft, nonconductive material such as rubber or sponge.

The filler 172 may be composed of, for example, silicone or urethane which is phase-changed from a liquid phase to a solid phase. The filler 172 is filled in the substrate storage box 170 as shown in FIG. 4 to integrally fix the driving module substrate 159, the sensing module substrate 167, and the insulating material 171. Accordingly, the driving module substrate 159, the sensing module substrate 167, and the insulating material 171 are stably fixed in the substrate holder 170.

The operation of the humidity-responsive light-emitting type indicator capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of fog according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described.

The sensor 161 senses the humidity and the temperature and humidity of the outside of the case 120 as shown in FIG. 1, and controls the comparator 163 described above through the interface 165 as shown in FIG. 3 . The comparator 163 outputs the above-mentioned "confirmation signal" or the above-mentioned "drive signal" to the lamp driving module 150 . At this time, the comparison unit 163 applies the signal to the communication unit 157 of the lamp driving module 150 described above. Accordingly, the lamp driving module 150 turns on the LED lamp 131 of the lamp module 130 by switching the switching unit 153 as described above. Accordingly, the LED lamp 131 illuminates the cover panel 110 through the illumination light, thereby improving the visibility of the road information sign displayed on the cover panel 110. [

However, the comparator 163 applies a signal to the lamp driving module 150 to turn off the LED lamp 131 when it is determined that the sensing value applied from the sensor 161 is not mist or rain. Accordingly, the lamp driving module 150 operates the switching unit 153 again to turn off the LED lamp 131.

Meanwhile, the sleeve 100c guides the illumination light of the LED lamp 131 to the optical fiber 100b as shown in FIG. The optical fiber 100b diverges the illumination light of the LED lamp 131 to the outside of the cover panel 110 through the perforation holder 110a provided in the cover panel 110. [ Accordingly, the optical fiber 100b substantially illuminates the road information sign displayed on the cover panel 110 to improve the visibility.

1, the cover 120 is fixed to the fitting groove 121a of the frame 121 by being inserted into the fitting groove 121a of the frame 121, Since the cover 123 is supported and fixed, it is easily manufactured.

The humidity-responsive light emitting type indicator 100 capable of automatically operating upon occurrence of fog of the present invention further includes a removal unit 200 as a component capable of removing foreign matter deposited on the probe 161a, May be configured in various embodiments. This is described in detail below.

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The removal unit 200 is a component that provides vibration to the above-described probe 161a, and may be constituted by the vibration motor 210 as shown in an enlarged view A of Fig. The vibration motor 210 typically vibrates in a vertical direction when an external signal is input to provide a vibration, and may be composed of, for example, a linear vibration motor.

The vibration motor 210 may be integrally coupled to the probe 161a as shown to directly provide shudder or may be coupled (not shown) to the sensing wire 161b to provide indirect shudder.

Meanwhile, the vibration motor 210 may further include a separate fixed clamp.

The fixing clamp is a constituent element for detachably fixing the vibration motor to the probe or the sensing wire, and may be constituted by a conventional one such as a magnet or an adhesive.

≪ Embodiment 2 >

The removal unit 200 is a component for providing wind force to the above-described probe 161a, and may be constituted by a blowing fan 230 as shown in FIG. The blower fan 230 typically receives an external signal and operates the fan through a power source to provide wind power.

The blowing fan 230 may be coupled to the inside of the case 120 as shown in FIG. The ventilation fan 230 may be fixed to either the frame 121 or the rear cover 123 constituting the case 120 so that wind force can be transmitted to the probe 161a, And may be installed at the lower end of the substrate storage box 170 provided in the apparatus.

Meanwhile, the blowing fan 230 may further include a separate fixing clamp.

The fixing clamp P is a component for fixing the blowing fan 230 to the substrate holder 170 as shown in FIG. 6, and may be configured as a conventional one such as a magnet or an adhesive.

On the other hand, the blowing fan 230 may further include a hose 231 provided separately.

The hose 231 is a component for intensively transmitting wind power generated through the blowing fan 230 to the probe 161a. As shown in FIG. 6, one end of the hose 231 shields a part of the blowing fan 230, and the other end is located outside the probe 161a. Accordingly, the hose 231 can guide the wind generated from the blowing fan 230 and transmit the wind force intensively to the probe 161a.

≪ Third Embodiment >

The removal unit 200 is an element for providing heat to the above-described probe 161a, and may be constituted by a heat ray pattern 250 as shown in an enlarged view B of FIG. The hot wire pattern 250 is a component that generates heat along a pattern of a hot wire through a power source applied when an external signal is input, and is mounted on the surface of the probe 161a as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the hot wire pattern 250 can easily and easily evaporate or dissipate the foreign matter having moisture such as moisture or frost, which is generated on the surface of the probe 161a through the generated heat.

Therefore, the removal unit 200, that is, the vibration motor 210, the blowing fan 230, or the heating wire pattern 250 separates the foreign matter or the like stacked on the probe 161a from the probe 161a, Can always be maintained in the exposed state.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to be illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Change, partial omission, or supplement). In addition, the above-described embodiments may combine some or many of the features with each other. Therefore, the structure and configuration of each component shown in the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by modifications or combinations, and it goes without saying that modifications and combinations of these structures and configurations fall within the scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

100: humidity-responsive light emitting type sign 110: cover panel
120: Case 121: Border frame
123: rear cover 125: clamp
130: Lamp module 131: LED lamp
140: Power supply unit 150: Lamp drive module
151: Power input unit 153:
155: communication unit 157:
159: driving module substrate 160: humidity sensing module
161: sensor 161a: probe
161b: sensing wire 163:
165: interface unit 167: detection module
170: substrate holder 200: removal unit
210: vibration motor 230: blowing fan
231: Hose 250: Heat stroke pattern

Claims (4)

A cover panel provided with a symbol for guiding road information;
A case installed on the cover panel to shield the rim and the rear of the cover panel;
A lamp module mounted with an LED lamp for providing illumination light inside the case;
A lamp driving module controlling the driving of the lamp module to light the LED lamp;
A power supply unit for supplying power to the lamp driving module; And
And a humidity sensing module for sensing the outside humidity of the case and providing the sensed humidity to the lamp driving module,
The lamp driving module includes:
Controls the operation of the lamp module based on the humidity detected by the humidity sensing module,
The lamp driving module includes:
A power input unit for receiving power from the power supply unit;
A switching unit for turning on or off the lamp by applying or breaking the power of the power input unit to the lamp module;
A driving unit for driving the switching unit according to a signal transmitted from the humidity sensing module;
A communication unit for receiving a signal of the humidity sensing module and transmitting the signal to the driving unit; And
And a driving module substrate on which elements constituting the power input unit, the switching unit, the driving unit, and the communication unit are mounted,
The humidity sensing module includes:
A sensor mounted on the outside of the case or the cover panel so as to detect humidity at the outside of the case to sense humidity outside the case;
A comparator for comparing a sensed value sensed by the sensor with a predetermined comparison value to generate a signal for driving the lamp driving module;
An interface for transmitting a signal generated by the comparison unit to the lamp driving module; And
And a sensing module substrate on which elements constituting the sensor, the comparison unit or the interface unit are mounted,
The sensor includes:
A probe mounted on the outer surface of the case provided with the cover panel so that at least a portion thereof is exposed; And
And a sensing wire having one end connected to the probe and the other end connected to the sensing module substrate,
In this case,
A frame frame installed at a front side of the cover panel and shielding the side of the cover panel along a rim of the cover panel;
A rear cover provided behind the frame and having a vent grille for shielding a rear portion of the frame and ventilating the air; And
And a clamp detachably fixing the sensing wire to the rear cover,
Wherein the humidity sensing module and the lamp driving module are constituted by respective substrates,
A substrate holder in which the substrates are stacked and stored;
An insulating material interposed between the substrates; And
And a filler filled in the substrate holder and phase-transforming from a liquid phase to a solid phase to integrally fix the substrates and the insulating material embedded in the substrate holder in the substrate holder,
The insulating material
And a flexible rubber or sponge disposed between the substrates to isolate the substrates from each other while shielding the opposing surfaces of the substrates facing each other,
The sensor includes:
The probe is exposed to the outside of the case through the ventilation grill portion of the rear cover constituting the case,
In this case,
A shielding plate made of a sheet of Gore-Tex material which shields the ventilation grill portion of the rear cover to block intrusion of insecticide and moisture, is provided by an adhesive or a tape,
The blocking plate
A cut-out portion partially cut away to allow the sensor to pass therethrough,
The sensor includes:
The probe is exposed to the outside of the ventilating grille through an incised gap of the incising portion provided on the blocking plate,
The humidity sensing module includes:
And a removal unit for removing foreign matter deposited on the probe surface of the sensor to prevent the surface of the probe from being blocked by the foreign matter,
The sensing wires are divided into a pair,
A fixed connector to which one of the pair of sensing wires is connected and which is fixed to the rear cover; And
And a coupling connector to which the other one of the pair of sensing wires is connected and which is fixed to the frame frame and is coupled to the fixed connector,
Wherein the removal unit comprises:
And a blower fan for supplying wind to the probe to separate the foreign matter from the probe,
And a lighting guide for guiding illumination light emitted from the LED lamp of the lamp module to the cover panel,
The writing guide includes:
A plurality of perforation holders formed of a plurality of perforations in the cover panel; A plurality of optical fibers fixed in a penetrating state to the perforation holder and having one end exposed to the surface of the cover panel and the other end extended to the rear of the cover panel; And an optical fiber sleeve for guiding the illumination light of the lamp to the other end of the optical fibers to emit the optical fibers,
And a stationary clamp integrally formed with the blowing fan to detachably fix the blowing fan to the substrate storage box,
Wherein the removal unit comprises:
And a hose in the form of a hopper integrally formed with the blowing fan and concentrically providing the wind force of the blowing fan to the probe.

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