KR20230029477A - Optical module for aviation obstacle light and light irradiation method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

An optical module for an aviation obstacle light is provided. The optical module includes: a housing; first to third light sources disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing; and lenses for condensing light emitted from the first to third light sources. First to third lights are emitted from each of the first to third light sources. An angle between the first light and the second light passing through the lens and an angle between the second light and the third light passing through the lens may be controlled according to a distance between the first to third light sources. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high-efficiency optical module for an aviation obstacle light.

Description

Optical module for aviation obstacle light and light irradiation method therefor}

The present invention relates to an optical module for aviation obstacle lights and a light irradiation method therefor, and more particularly, to an optical module for aviation obstacle lights in which an angle of light emitted from a light source is controlled and a light irradiation method therefor.

Aviation obstruction lights are used to notify the existence of tall buildings or dangerous objects that may obstruct night aviation, and are mainly installed on transmission towers.

In accordance with Article 83 of the Aviation Act (Installation of Aviation Obstruction Lights, etc.) for safe aircraft operation, buildings and structures with a height of 60m ~ 150m or more must install aviation obstacle lights and Aviation Obstacle Week signs. Buildings or structures over 150m above sea level, overhead lines, cables or overhead lines crossing over 90m over rivers, valleys or highways, but it is impossible to install them, towers supporting the overhead lines and cables, and safety of navigation recognized Towers supporting overhead lines and cables installed around rivers, valleys or highways, objects with a height of 60 m or more above the ground or water surface, such as chimneys, steel towers, pillar-shaped objects, frame-type structures, buildings, and additional installations on structures Aviation obstruction lights should be installed on steel towers, transmission towers, towers supporting overhead lines, mooring devices moored at night and when visibility is less than 5 km during the day, wind turbines, etc.

For example, Korean Patent Registration Publication No. 10-0903803 accommodates all components of an aviation obstacle light in a single housing, thereby simplifying the manufacture and installation of the aviation obstacle light device, as well as providing effects such as cost reduction accordingly. Aviation failure, etc. are disclosed.

In addition, for another example, Korean Utility Model Registration Publication No. 20-0473501 is installed on a structure by placing it on a structure, so the installation work is easy and simple, and the installation work is easy and easy when a worker climbs on top of a high structure and performs installation work. An aviation obstruction light that reduces the risk to workers because it is simple is disclosed.

Patent registration publication 10-0903803 Utility model registration publication 20-0473501

One technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a high-efficiency optical module for aviation obstruction lights and a light irradiation method therefor.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an optical module for aviation obstacle lights with improved light irradiation selectivity (a characteristic of selectively irradiating only a desired area) and a light irradiation method therefor.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a high-brightness optical module for aviation obstacle lights and a light irradiation method therefor.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an aviation obstruction light with improved heat dissipation characteristics.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an optical module for aviation obstacle lights.

According to an embodiment, the optical module for the aviation obstacle light includes a housing, first to third light sources disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing, and lenses condensing light emitted from the first to third light sources. And, the first to third lights are emitted from each of the first to third light sources, and according to the distance between the first to third light sources, between the first light and the second light passing through the lens An angle between the second light and the third light passing through the lens may be controlled.

According to one embodiment, the angle between the first light and the second light passing through the lens is +10°, and the angle between the second light and the third light passing through the lens is -10° may include

According to an embodiment, the second light source is disposed between the first light source and the third light source, and the second light travels in a first direction parallel to the optical axis before and after passing through the lens. The first light proceeds in the first direction before passing through the lens, and after passing through the lens, is refracted by the lens and proceeds in a second direction, which is a right direction of the first direction, and The light may travel in the first direction before passing through the lens, and after passing through the lens, the light may be refracted by the lens and proceed in a third direction, which is a left direction of the first direction.

According to an embodiment, each of the first to third light sources may emit light through a light emitting diode (LED).

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an aviation obstacle light.

According to one embodiment, the aviation obstacle light includes an optical module according to the embodiment and a support module to which the optical module is coupled, wherein a coupling groove is formed at one end of the housing of the optical module, and the support module A first guide groove and a second guide groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the support module and spaced apart from each other, and a coupling line disposed between the first and second guide grooves and inserted into the coupling groove of the housing. can

An optical module for an aviation obstruction light according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, first to third light sources disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing, and lenses condensing light emitted from the first to third light sources. And, the first to third lights are emitted from each of the first to third light sources, and the angle between the first light and the second light passing through the lens is +10 ° based on the second light. and an angle between the second light and the third light passing through the lens may be controlled to -10° based on the second light. Accordingly, a high-efficiency optical module for aviation obstruction lights with improved selectivity of light irradiation (a characteristic of selectively irradiating only a desired area) can be provided.

1 is a perspective view of an optical module for aviation obstacle lights according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 and 4 are views for explaining light irradiation through an optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining a coupling groove formed at one end of an optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 8 are views for explaining various types of lenses included in an optical module according to a first modified example of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining an inner bottom surface of a housing included in an optical module according to a second modified example of the present invention.
10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining an aviation obstacle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a third modified example of the present invention.
15 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a fourth modified example of the present invention.
16 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a fifth modified example of the present invention.
17 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a sixth modified example of the present invention.
18 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a seventh modified example of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed content will be thorough and complete, and the spirit of the present invention will be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art.

In this specification, when an element is referred to as being on another element, it means that it may be directly formed on the other element or a third element may be interposed therebetween. Also, in the drawings, the thicknesses of films and regions are exaggerated for effective explanation of technical content.

In addition, although terms such as first, second, and third are used to describe various elements in various embodiments of the present specification, these elements should not be limited by these terms. Therefore, what is referred to as a first element in one embodiment may be referred to as a second element in another embodiment.

Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiments. In addition, in this specification, 'and/or' is used to mean including at least one of the elements listed before and after.

In the specification, expressions in the singular number include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features, numbers, steps, or components. It should not be construed as excluding the possibility of the presence or addition of elements or combinations thereof.

In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view of an optical module for aviation obstacle lights according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are optical modules according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a view for explaining light irradiation through a module, and FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a coupling groove formed at one end of an optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the optical module 100 for aviation obstacle lights according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 110, first to third light sources 131 disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing, 132 and 133), and a lens 120 condensing the light emitted from the first to third light sources.

According to one embodiment, the housing 110 may have a tapered shape in which a diameter increases from one end to the other end. According to an embodiment, the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 may be disposed on an inner bottom surface of the housing, but may be disposed side by side and spaced apart from each other. Also, the second light source 132 may be disposed between the first light source 131 and the third light source 133 . According to an embodiment, each of the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 may emit light through a light emitting diode (LED).

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , first to third lights L ₁ , L ₂ , and L ₃ may be emitted from the first to third light sources 131 , 132 , and 133 , respectively. That is, the first light L 1 is emitted from the first light source ₁₃₁ , the second light L ₂ is emitted from the second light source 132 , and the third light source 133 emits light. The third light L ₃ may be emitted.

According to an embodiment, the first to third lights (L ₁ , L ₂ , L ₃ ) emitted from the first to third light sources 131 , 132 , and 132 are directed toward the lens 120 , respectively. , The traveling directions of the first to third lights L ₁ , L ₂ , and L ₃ may be parallel to the direction of the optical axis LX.

While the first and third lights L ₁ and L ₃ are refracted by the lens 120 , the second light L ₂ may not be refracted by the lens 120 . Accordingly, the traveling direction of the first and third lights L ₁ and L ₃ is changed as they pass through the lens 120, while the second light L ₂ passes through the lens 120. In spite of this, the direction of progress can be maintained constant. Specifically, as the first light (L ₁ ) passes through the lens 120, the traveling direction of the light is in a first direction (X-axis direction) parallel to the direction of the optical axis (LX) to the right of the first direction. (clockwise direction) may be changed in the second direction (Y-axis direction). Unlike this, the third light (L ₃ ) as it passes through the lens 120, the traveling direction of the light is a third direction (counterclockwise direction) to the left of the first direction (X-axis direction) in the first direction (X-axis direction). It can be changed in the direction (Z-axis direction). Alternatively, the traveling direction of the second light L ₂ may maintain the first direction (X-axis direction) both before passing through the lens 120 and after passing through the lens 120 .

The first to third lights L ₁ , L ₂ , and L ₃ emitted from the first to third light sources 131 , 132 , and 133 pass through the lens 120 to form a focus. After that, it can branch again.

An angle (θ 1 ) between the first light (L ₁ ) and the second light (L ₂ ) diverged from the focal point and an angle between the second light (L ₂ ) and _the third light (L ₃ ) ( θ ₂ is a characteristic of the lens 120 (eg, curvature of the lens), a distance d ₁ between the first light source 131 and the second light source 132, and the second light source ( 132) and the third light source 133 (d ₂ ).

According to an embodiment, an angle (θ ₁ ) between the first light (L ₁ ) and the second light (L ₂ ) may be controlled to +10° based on the second light (L ₂ ). . That is, an angle (θ ₁ ) between the first light (L ₁ ) and the second light (L ₂ ) may be 10° clockwise with respect to the second light (L ₂ ). Alternatively, an angle θ ₂ between the second light L ₂ and the third light L ₃ may be controlled to -10° based on the second light L ₂ . That is, an angle (θ ₂ ) between the second light (L ₂ ) and the third light (L ₃ ) may be 10° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the second light (L ₂ ).

That is, the optical module for aviation obstacle lights according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 110, first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing 110, and the first It includes a lens 120 for condensing the light emitted from the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133, and the first to third light sources from the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 respectively ( L ₁ , L ₂ , L ₃ ) are emitted, and the angle between the first light L ₁ and the second light L ₂ passing through the lens 120 is the second light L ₂ is controlled at +10° based on , and the angle between the second light (L ₂ ) and the third light (L ₃ ) passing through the lens 120 is based on the second light (L ₂ ) It can be controlled at -10°. Accordingly, a high-efficiency optical module for aviation obstruction lights with improved selectivity of light irradiation (a characteristic of selectively irradiating only a desired area) can be provided.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a coupling groove 110h may be formed at one end A of the optical module. In addition, a plurality of holes h ₁ and h ₂ may be formed in the coupling groove 110h. A support module described later may be coupled to the optical module through the coupling groove 110h and the plurality of holes h ₁ and h ₂ of the optical module. A more specific description of the combination of the optical module and the support module will be described later.

In the above, the optical module for aviation obstruction lights according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. Hereinafter, an optical module for aviation obstacle lights according to a modified example of the present invention will be described.

6 to 8 are views for explaining various types of lenses included in an optical module according to a first modified example of the present invention.

6 to 8 , an optical module for an aviation obstacle light according to a first modified example of the present invention includes a housing 110 and first to third light sources 131 and 132 spaced apart from each other inside the housing. , 133), and a lens 120 condensing the light emitted from the first to third light sources. According to an embodiment, the housing 110 and the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 are included in the optical module according to the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 (110) and the first to third light sources 131, 132 and 133. Alternatively, the lens 120 may be different from the lens 120 included in the optical module according to the embodiment.

Specifically, according to a modified example, as shown in FIG. 6 , the lens 120 may have an aspheric lens shape. Unlike this, according to other modified examples, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the lens 120 may have various shapes.

In addition, the angle between the first light (L 1 ) and the second light (L ₂ ) _{passing through the lens 120 is based on the second light (L 2 )} of the optical module according to the first modified example. is controlled to +10°, and the angle between the second light (L ₂ ) and the third light (L ₃ ) passing through the lens 120 is -10 based on the second light (L ₂ ). can be controlled by degrees. Accordingly, a high-efficiency optical module for aviation obstruction lights with improved selectivity of light irradiation (a characteristic of selectively irradiating only a desired area) can be provided.

9 is a view for explaining an inner bottom surface of a housing included in an optical module according to a second modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , an optical module for an aviation obstacle light according to a second modified example of the present invention includes a housing 110 and first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing. , and a lens 120 condensing the light emitted from the first to third light sources. According to an embodiment, the lens 120 and the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 are included in the optical module according to the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 120, and the first to third light sources 131, 132, and 133 may be the same. Alternatively, the housing 110 may be different from the housing 110 included in the optical module according to the embodiment.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 , the inner bottom surface of the housing 110 may have an inclined structure. For example, the inner bottom surface of the housing 110 includes a second region defined as a flat region, a first region defined as an inclined region on one side of the second region, and an inclined region on the other side of the second region. may include a third region defined as a region in which is formed. First to third light sources 131 , 132 , and 133 may be disposed in the first to third regions, respectively. That is, the first light source 131 may be disposed in the first area, the second light source 132 may be disposed in the second area, and the third light source 133 may be disposed in the third area. there is. An inclination angle between the first area and the third area may be controlled in various ways. Accordingly, the angle between the first light (L ₁ ) and the second light (L ₂ ) passing through the lens 120 easily has +10° based on the second light (L ₂ ). Controlled, the angle between the second light (L ₂ ) and the third light (L ₃ ) passing through the lens 120 is easily to have -10° with respect to the second light (L ₂ ). can be controlled

In the above, the optical module for aviation obstruction lights according to modified examples of the present invention has been described. Hereinafter, the aviation obstacle light according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining an aviation obstacle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

10 and 11, the aviation obstruction light according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include an optical module 100, a support module 200, an upper plate 310, and a lower plate 320. . According to an embodiment, the optical module 100 may be the same as the optical module for aviation obstruction lights according to the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 . Accordingly, detailed descriptions are omitted.

The support module 200 extends in the longitudinal direction of the support module 200 and includes first guide grooves 211 and second guide grooves 212 and the first guide grooves 211 and the A coupling line 220 disposed between the second guide grooves 212 may be included. The coupling line 220 may be inserted into the coupling groove 110h of the housing 110 . Accordingly, the optical module 100 and the support module 200 may be coupled.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of holes 220a and 220b may be formed in the coupling line 220 . For example, as shown in FIG. 10 , a first through hole 220a and a second through hole 220b may be formed in the coupling line 220 . The first and second through-holes 220a and 220b may be used for inserting screws for stronger coupling between the optical module 100 and the support module 200 .

According to one embodiment, the support module 200 extends from both sides of the support module 200 in the longitudinal direction of the support module 200 and in the vertical direction of the lower surface 240 of the support module 200. It may include a first sidewall 231 and a second sidewall 232 . Between the first sidewall 231 and the second sidewall 232, the first guide groove 211, the coupling line 220, and the second guide groove 212 may be sequentially disposed. .

The first sidewall 231 and the second sidewall 232 may be divided into an inner side and an outer side, respectively. The inner side of the first sidewall 231 and the second sidewall 232 may be exposed in the direction of the first guide groove 211 , the coupling line 220 , and the second guide groove 212 . there is. Alternatively, the outer sides of the first sidewall 231 and the second sidewall 232 may be portions that face the inner side and are exposed to the outside of the support module 200.

Heat dissipation grooves may be formed on the lower surface 240 of the support module 200 , outside the first sidewall 231 , and outside the second sidewall 232 . As a result, the surface area of the support module 200 is widened, and heat dissipation efficiency of the heat generated from the optical module may be improved.

A structure in which the light module is coupled to the support module 200 may be defined as a light emitting structure LS. As shown in FIG. 11 , the plurality of light emitting structures LS may be disposed between the upper plate 310 and the lower plate 320 . According to an embodiment, the light emitting structure LS disposed between the upper plate 310 and the lower plate 320 rotates in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction with respect to the direction in which the light emitting structure LS extends. can be rotated to Accordingly, light irradiation to a desired area can be easily performed.

12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13 , an aviation obstruction light according to a second embodiment of the present invention may include an optical module 100 and a support module 200 . According to an embodiment, the optical module 100 may be the same as the optical module for aviation obstruction lights according to the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 . Accordingly, detailed descriptions are omitted.

The support module 200 may have a plate shape curved so that the center thereof is convex. A plurality of protrusions 220 may be formed on the support module 200 . The protrusion 220 may be inserted into the coupling groove 110h of the housing 110 . Accordingly, the optical module 100 may be coupled to the support module 200 .

14 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a third modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the cradle may be formed in three stages and the front lens unit may be formed of a lens unit connected as a whole. A plurality of LED chips may be arranged, and the plurality of arranged LED chips may be changed in 4 steps from -40° based on 0° and changed in 4 steps up to +40° based on 0°.

15 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a fourth modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15, one stage has 9 modules with 3 lamps in total, 27 units with 3 lamps each, and 18 module lamps with 54 lamps, and the angle is adjusted to -10° and +10° in units of 10°. of lamps are placed in 5 or 7 modules, so it can be done with only 3 modules.

According to one embodiment, the shape of the 1-hole module, 2-hole module, 3-hole module, and 9-hole module may have a circular or rectangular shape. In addition, the shape of the 1-sphere lens may have an aspherical shape and a three-point high-efficiency shape, and the shape of a 2-sphere lens may have an aspherical shape and a three-point high-efficiency integrated aspherical shape. In addition, both the 1-hole lens and the 2-hole lens may have a module and lens integrated form. The shape of the 3-sphere lens may have an aspherical shape and an integrated high-efficiency shape with three aspherical surfaces, and the shape of a 9-sphere lens may have an aspherical shape and an integrated high-efficiency shape with three aspheric surfaces, but may be bent at an angle of 10 °.

16 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a fifth modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16 , it is made of an integrated lens and can be bent at each angle, and the module may have a circular or rectangular shape.

17 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a sixth modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 17 , a three-hole module may be formed of an integrated lens. A 1-hole module, a 2-hole module, a 3-hole module, and a 9-hole module may all be integrally formed.

18 is a diagram for explaining an aviation obstacle according to a seventh modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 18, a heat dissipation wing may be applied to a high-efficiency lens, a light fixture with one module or a module bent by three may be applied, and a circular module or a square module may be applied.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail using preferred embodiments, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to specific embodiments, and should be interpreted according to the appended claims. In addition, those skilled in the art should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

100: optical module
110: housing
120: lens
131, 132, 133: first to third light sources
200: support module
L ₁ , L ₂ , L ₃ : First to third lights

Claims (5)

housing;
first to third light sources disposed spaced apart from each other inside the housing; and
A lens for condensing the light emitted from the first to third light sources;
First to third lights are emitted from each of the first to third light sources,
An angle between the first light and the second light passing through the lens and an angle between the second light and the third light passing through the lens are controlled according to the distance between the first to third light sources. An optical module for aviation obstruction lights that includes being.
According to claim 1,
The angle between the first light and the second light passing through the lens is controlled to +10° based on the second light, and the angle between the second light and the third light passing through the lens is An optical module for an aviation obstruction light comprising controlling to -10° based on the second light.
According to claim 1,
The second light source is disposed between the first light source and the third light source,
The second light travels in a first direction parallel to the optical axis both before and after passing through the lens;
The first light travels in the first direction before passing through the lens, and after passing through the lens, is refracted by the lens and proceeds in a second direction, which is a right direction of the first direction,
The third light travels in the first direction before passing through the lens, and after passing through the lens, is refracted by the lens and proceeds in a third direction, which is a left direction of the first direction. optical module.
According to claim 1,
The first to third light sources each emit light through a light emitting diode (LED).
an optical module according to claim 1; and
Including a support module to which the optical module is coupled,
The housing of the optical module has a coupling groove formed at one end,
The support module is disposed between first guide grooves and second guide grooves that extend in the longitudinal direction of the support module and are spaced apart from each other, and are coupled between the first and second guide grooves and inserted into the coupling groove of the housing. Aviation obstacles, including lines.

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