WO2002008521A1 - Road marking bright plate and road marking system using the bright plate - Google Patents

Road marking bright plate and road marking system using the bright plate Download PDF

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WO2002008521A1
WO2002008521A1 PCT/IB2001/001312 IB0101312W WO0208521A1 WO 2002008521 A1 WO2002008521 A1 WO 2002008521A1 IB 0101312 W IB0101312 W IB 0101312W WO 0208521 A1 WO0208521 A1 WO 0208521A1
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Takashi Toyoda
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Priority to PCT/JP2001/006615 priority Critical patent/WO2002013169A1/en
Priority to PCT/JP2001/006617 priority patent/WO2002013166A1/en
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F19/00Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
    • G09F19/22Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01FADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/20Use of light guides, e.g. fibre-optic devices
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01FADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/40Arrangements responsive to adverse atmospheric conditions, e.g. to signal icy roads or to automatically illuminate in fog; Arrangements characterised by heating or drying means
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01FADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/50Road surface markings; Kerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users
    • E01F9/576Traffic lines
    • E01F9/582Traffic lines illuminated
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01FADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
    • E01F9/604Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs specially adapted for particular signalling purposes, e.g. for indicating curves, road works or pedestrian crossings
    • E01F9/615Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs specially adapted for particular signalling purposes, e.g. for indicating curves, road works or pedestrian crossings illuminated
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21WINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2111/00Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
    • F21W2111/02Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 for roads, paths or the like

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  • the present invention is applied to a display means for road traffic, and can be easily identified even at intersections, etc., at night, in a situation where visibility is obstructed by heavy fog, heavy rain, snowstorm, or when there is snow on the road surface. Also, the present invention relates to a road surface display luminaire for displaying instruction signs, regulations or warning signs, and other signs necessary for road traffic, and a road surface display system using the same. Conventional technology
  • the display means provided on the road surface such as a striped line indicating a pedestrian crossing, a car, a stop line, a center separation line, or a direction mark, etc. It is made by paint on the road surface. It is also known to provide a projection-like member carrying a reflector for improving visibility at night, especially at the center separation line and direction of travel.
  • the road surface display means using the conventional paint painting has a problem that visibility at night is low, and it is not possible to identify even the installation position when there is submersion, snow cover, or freezing of rain and snow water. Even with a reflector, the effect will be significantly reduced if it is covered with a shield such as snow.
  • the illumination light is emitted from the light diffusion end of the optical fiber, so nighttime visibility is improved.However, the road surface is covered with snow, frozen rainwater, etc. In such a state, sufficient visibility may not be secured. In addition, when visibility is poor due to heavy fog, heavy rain, snowstorm, etc., there is a problem that sufficient visibility cannot be secured and even the presence of a road surface display cannot be confirmed. In addition, fog, rain, snow, water, smoke, and the like surrounding the light diffusion edge are illuminated by the illumination light emitted from the light diffusion edge. However, there is a problem that it is dangerous because it can only be distinguished vaguely over an area wider than the range, and cannot accurately identify the position of the light display pattern or the like.
  • the present inventor has studied to achieve the above object, and as a result, the light introduced into the optical fiber buried in the base constituting the light source is not illumination light but very directional compared to illumination light.
  • a laser beam is emitted from the light diffusion end, and this laser beam has a sharp progression unique to a laser beam.
  • fog, rain, snow, smoke, etc. which are present in the route and hinder visibility, cause a sharp streak of light in the space above the light display pattern under conditions where visibility is obstructed. By doing so, we have found that the light display pattern can be more clearly notified to the observer.
  • the present inventor has proposed that when there is snow cover, rain, snow water freezing, etc.
  • the laser beam used for the road surface display plate develops snow and ice existing on the sharp traveling path peculiar to the laser beam. For this reason, we have found that even if the light display pattern is covered with snow or ice, it can be clearly seen by the observer.
  • the present inventor has proposed that the laser beam used for the road surface display g illuminates the light diffusion edge, thereby clearly displaying the light display pattern formed by the light diffusion edge even in darkness such as at night. Was found to be visible to the observer.
  • the use of a laser eliminates a complicated operation such as replacement of a light bulb or the like due to a cut, so that maintenance and management are further facilitated.
  • a base made of a hard elastic material fixedly installed on a roadbed, a frame member provided on the outer periphery of the base, and a frame embedded in the base and provided on one surface thereof
  • a plurality of optical fibers forming a pattern of a light diffusion end having one end protruding and penetrating the other surface of the base; and a plurality of light filters disposed on one of a side surface and a back surface of the base.
  • An optical fiber converging section for converging and holding the other end of the fiber, and a connector which is installed in the optical fiber converging section and couples a laser light source fiber connected to a laser oscillation device, is introduced from the laser oscillation device.
  • a laser is emitted from the light diffusion end through the optical fiber to form an optical display area on one surface of the base by the pattern of the light diffusion end.
  • Road surface display bright plate Ru is provided.
  • a base made of a hard material fixedly installed on a roadbed, and a light diffusion end pattern embedded in the base and having one end protruding from one surface thereof.
  • a road surface display luminescent plate characterized by forming an optical display region.
  • the laser has a wavelength in an infrared region.
  • the base may have a mark shape indicating a traveling direction of a road surface. Further, the base may have a rectangular plate shape forming a striped line at an intersection. Further, the base may have a rectangular plate shape forming a vehicle stop line at an intersection. Further, the base may have a strip shape constituting a center separation line of a road surface. Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a road surface display system comprising at least one of the above road surface display luminaires.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of a road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • 1 is a rectangular base made of a hard elastic material colored white, yellow, or another color
  • 2 is a frame member
  • 3 is a light diffusion end
  • 4 is an optical fiber converging section
  • 5 is a connector
  • 10 is a connector.
  • It is a road surface display plate.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view illustrating another example of the road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the road surface display luminescent plate 10 includes a base 1 formed of a predetermined pattern made of hard rubber, and a frame member 2 provided around the periphery thereof. One end of a large number of optical fibers protrudes from the surface (surface) of the optical fiber to form a light diffusion end 3. A pattern of luminescent spots is formed on the surface of the substrate 1 by the plurality of light diffusion ends 3.
  • the optical fiber converging portion 4 is formed on the surface and extends to one side thereof to form the optical fiber converging portion 4 at the one side.
  • the optical fiber converging section 4 is provided with a connector 5 for introducing a laser transmitted from a laser oscillation device (not shown), transmitting the laser to the light diffusion end 3 and radiating the light from the light diffusion end 3. .
  • the originating of a predetermined pattern from the pattern of the light diffusing end 3 in bright point distribution to be emitted) 1 zone is formed.
  • the frame member 2 retains the outer shape of the base and facilitates construction on a road surface.
  • the frame member 2 is not necessarily required, and is not necessary when the shape of the material of the base 1 is highly maintainable, or a frame member can be separately used at the time of construction.
  • the size of l0 for road surface display can be determined according to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act.
  • the length L can be 2000 mm and the width W can be 300 mm.
  • the thickness of the base 1 and the thickness of the frame member 2 are not particularly limited, and are appropriately selected depending on the material of the roadbed, the traffic volume, and other conditions.
  • the position of the inner peripheral surface of the frame member 2 with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the base 1 is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected depending on the timber traffic of the roadbed and other conditions.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of a portion A in FIG. 1 or FIG.
  • Light diffusion edges 3 are arranged on the surface of the base 1 at a predetermined interval, that is, at a predetermined pitch in a staggered manner.
  • the rooster array at the light-scattering end 3 is formed in a staggered pattern.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be arranged vertically and horizontally along a straight line, or at an average density. They can be arranged randomly.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of a portion B of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and an optical fiber converging section 4 is provided on one side of the road surface display illuminating plate 10, and the optical fiber converging section 4 is further provided.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of an example of a road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where 6 is an optical fiber and 7 is a support pin.
  • an optical fiber 16 which has a light diffusion end 3 formed on the surface of a road surface display device 10 and penetrates it is laid on the back surface of a road surface display plate 10 to reach an optical fiber converging section 4.
  • You. Connector 5 is respected The laser from the laser oscillation device is transmitted to the light diffusion end 3 via the optical fiber 16.
  • the optical fiber 16 is shown as reaching the optical fiber converging section 4 in a state where it is separated from the back surface of the road surface display illuminating plate 10. It can also be fixed and laid.
  • a plurality of support pins 7 are erected on the back surface of the road surface display luminaire 10, and the road surface display surface 10 is fixed at a predetermined position by being buried in the roadbed at the time of construction.
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a portion C in FIG. 5 and shows a state where the optical fiber 16 is embedded in the base 1.
  • One end of the optical fiber 16 penetrates from the back surface of the base 1 to the front surface side to form a light diffusion end 3 on the front surface.
  • the other end of the optical fiber 6 extending from the back surface of the base 1 reaches the optical fiber converging section 4 as described above.
  • the support pins 7 are directly erected on the back surface of the base 1.
  • the optical fiber is buried in the base 1 vertically through the surface of the base 1, but for example, by burying the optical fiber at a slight angle in the direction facing the vehicle on the road surface to be installed, the laser The direction of light emission can be adjusted.
  • the light-diffusing end 3 has a force to process the tip of the optical fiber 16 into a convex lens shape, and a transparent or translucent member such as a glass drop is attached to the tip to form a convex lens shape, thereby providing directivity of a laser beam. Can be controlled.
  • the cut surface of the optical fiber 16 may be exposed as it is.
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a portion D in FIG.
  • the optical fiber converging section 4 is fixed to the frame member 2, and a connector 5 is fixed to an end thereof.
  • the connector 5 may be embedded in the base 1 when the frame member 2 is not used, or may be left free without being fixed.
  • FIG. 8 is a main part rear view for explaining another structural example of the base in the example of the road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the support pins 7 installed on the back surface of the base 1 are directly erected on the base 1, but in FIG. 8, the support pins 7 are bridged to the frame member 2 via the reinforcing plate 8. It is planted.
  • the force plate 8 is, for example, 18 mm in width and 2 mm in thickness, and the diameter of the support pin 7 is, for example, 1 O mm.It is suitable according to the material of the roadbed, traffic volume and other conditions. It is selected to an appropriate value.
  • the road surface display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above. Next, a road surface display luminaire according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a road surface display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • a road surface display luminescent plate 10 ′ is made of a hard resin, and one end of a large number of optical fibers is projected from one surface (surface) of a base 1 ′ to form a light diffusion end 3.
  • a required pattern of bright spots is formed on the surface of the substrate 1 ′ by the light diffusion ends 3.
  • the other end of the optical fiber 1 is buried in the road surface display surface 10 and extends to one side thereof, and the optical fiber one converging portion 4 is formed on the one side.
  • the optical fiber converging section 4 is provided with a connector 5 for introducing a laser transmitted from a laser oscillation device (not shown), transmitting the laser to the light diffusion end 3 and radiating the same from the light diffusion end 3.
  • a required light emitting region is formed by the bright spot distribution radiated from the pattern of the light diffusion end 3.
  • the road surface display luminescent plate 10 'of this embodiment is integrally formed by pouring a hard resin into the mold while holding a predetermined number of optical fibers 16 at predetermined positions. For this reason, there is an advantage that manufacturing is easier than in the first embodiment.
  • the material of the base 1 ′ is not limited to a hard resin, but may be concrete.
  • FIG. 10 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration example.
  • 1 1 is a surface made of asphalt (concrete and other road surface materials are acceptable)
  • 1 2 is a sidewalk
  • a road surface illuminating plate 10 or 10 ' is arranged on the roadbed in accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, and side frames 13 and 13 are arranged on the two short sides.
  • the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ may be slightly protruded.
  • the laser light source fiber 6, may be laid along the side frames 13 and 13 'or buried therein.
  • FIG. 11 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and illustrates a crosswalk constructed using the road surface display luminaire according to the first and / or second embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial view for explaining a configuration example in further detail.
  • 14 is a signal pole, 15 is a laser oscillator, and D is a signal.
  • the pedestrian crossing has a pole 14 for supporting the traffic light D and a stripe line (so-called zebra zone) constructed using the road surface display luminaire 10 or 10 'according to the present invention.
  • 14 is provided with a laser oscillation device 15.
  • the laser light source fiber 6 ′ extending to the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ is connected to the laser oscillator 15 inside the pole 14 or along the pole.
  • the laser oscillation device 15 oscillates a predetermined laser.
  • the oscillated laser is transmitted to the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ by a bundle of laser light source fibers 6 ′ corresponding to at least the number of the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′.
  • the laser oscillation device 15 is not limited to the one mounted on the pole 14 and may be mounted on a dedicated pole, may be installed on the ground, or may be embedded in the ground. .
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating a laser oscillation device that supplies a laser to the road surface display plate according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
  • 14 is a pole
  • 15 is a laser oscillation device
  • the laser oscillation device 15 is mounted on, for example, a pole 14 that supports a traffic light.
  • the laser oscillation device 15 there is a possibility that the emitted laser beam may hit the human body In some cases, or as needed, a laser that does not affect the human body or that oscillates a laser with very little effect can be used. Regarding safety, it complies with the JISC6802 radiation safety standards for laser products. For example, those having a longer wavelength than the radiation region such as X-rays can be used. For example, lasers in the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and microwave regions can be used, and from the viewpoint of high safety, economy, and low technical effort, lasers in the infrared region are preferably used. Can be.
  • a laser having a wavelength of 500 nm to 100 nm can be mentioned, more preferably a laser having a wavelength of 600 nm to 800 nm, and most preferably.
  • the laser include a laser having a wavelength of 630 nm to 670 nm.
  • the infrared region includes the near infrared region and the far infrared region.
  • a laser in a visible light region having a desired color can be used depending on the installation location and application of the road surface display luminescent plate according to the present embodiment.
  • the output of the laser if the laser may hit the human body, or if necessary, a low-power laser that does not or rarely affect the human body can be used.
  • the types of lasers are particularly limited to solid-state lasers such as ruby lasers, glass lasers, YAG lasers, and semiconductor lasers; liquid lasers; gas lasers such as excimer lasers, anoregon lasers, CO 2 lasers, and He—Ne lasers. Can be used without.
  • solid-state lasers can be preferably used, and for example, YAG lasers and semiconductor lasers can be mentioned as preferable examples.
  • the power for driving the laser oscillation device 15 is supplied from a power line for a traffic light, but is not limited to this.
  • a solar battery, a wind power generator, and other power sources are installed on the pole 14 and a storage battery is provided. It is also possible to drive the laser oscillation device 15 in parallel.
  • the above example describes the configuration of the stripes that make up the pedestrian crossing at intersections, etc. There are 0, center separation line, and mark indicating the course direction, etc., and these can be constructed similarly. In other words, the marks indicating the vehicle stop line, the center separation line, and the direction of the course use a road surface display luminaire with a shape that conforms to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, and are almost the same as the construction of the striped line above It is constructed in.
  • FIG. 13 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and is constructed using the road surface display line according to the first and Z or second embodiments of the present invention, and at the intersection center part.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of the configuration of a right turn instruction pattern installed in the vehicle. This right-turn instruction pattern is based on a road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ arranged at the intersection at the intersection according to the regulations, and each connector 5 installed on the side of the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′. After connecting a laser light source fiber 6 ′ extending from a laser oscillation device (not shown), a road surface material such as asphalt or concrete is filled between each road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ to substantially Work flat.
  • FIG. 1 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and is constructed using the road surface display line according to the first and Z or second embodiments of the present invention, and at the intersection center part.
  • FIG. 3 is a
  • FIG. 14 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the road surface display system includes a stripe line, a vehicle stop line, a center separation line, a course display pattern, and a right turn instruction pattern of a pedestrian crossing forming an intersection.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a road surface display system using the road surface display luminaire according to the first and Z or second aspects of the present invention.
  • A is a stripe line (zebra zone)
  • B is a vehicle stop line
  • C is a center separation line
  • D is a traffic light
  • E is a pedestrian traffic light
  • F is a laser light source
  • fiber G and H are course display patterns
  • I is This is a right turn instruction pattern.
  • the laser is supplied from the box 15 via the optical fiber 1F (6 'in the above embodiment).
  • the description of the construction method is the same as that of the example of the road surface display system described above.
  • the road surface display system according to the third aspect of the present invention is configured as described above, the present invention is not limited to the above example, and the road surface display luminaire according to the first aspect and the Z or the second aspect It is only necessary to use one or more types, one or more types of road surface display plates. Next, the operation of the road surface display bright plate according to the present invention and the operation of the road surface display system using the same will be described in detail.
  • the laser oscillation device 15 oscillates a laser by appropriately supplying electricity from a power supply.
  • the laser oscillated by the laser oscillating device 15 transmits the laser light source fiber 6 ′, and reaches the optical fiber converging section 4 via the connector 5.
  • the laser is transmitted from the optical fiber converging section 4 to the light diffusion end 3 via the optical fiber 16 and is emitted from the light diffusion end 3.
  • the laser beam emitted from the diffusion end 3 first develops a color at the light diffusion end 3 and travels straight through the atmosphere. If there are foreign objects such as ice, fog, rain, snow, smoke, etc. in the direction of the laser beam, the laser beam goes straight by coloring them.
  • intermittent or continuous visible light lines within the range of the sharp traveling path peculiar to the laser beam. Occurs.
  • the number of light streaks varies according to the number of laser beams. Even when the laser beam is in a region other than visible light, the snow and ice in the direction in which the laser beam travels and the floating foreign matter are colored, causing intermittent or continuous streaks of light. Let it. For example, if the laser beam is infrared light, it will produce red light streaks.
  • the light display pattern can be made more visible to the observer.
  • the snow display and ice on the display pattern can generate a sharp streak of light in the range of the laser beam's travel path. Can be clearly seen by an observer.
  • the laser beam used for the road surface display device illuminates the light diffusion edge, the observer can clearly see the light display pattern formed by the light diffusion edge even in darkness such as at night. it can.
  • the light display pattern can be more clearly recognized by the observer. Also, even when there is snow on the road surface, freezing of rain and snow, etc., the light display pattern can be clearly seen by the observer. In addition, even in darkness such as at night, the light display pattern can be clearly recognized by an observer.
  • a laser since a laser is used, complicated work such as replacement of a light bulb or the like by a broken wire is eliminated, and therefore, a road surface display luminaire and a road surface display system that can easily manage yarn taint can be provided. it can.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of a road surface display luminaire according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing another example of the road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of a portion A in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion B in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic side view showing an example of a road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic sectional view of a portion C in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a portion D in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 8 is a main part rear view showing an example of a base constituting the road surface display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a road surface display luminaire according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration example of a crosswalk as an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial view for explaining in further detail a configuration example of a crosswalk as an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 A laser oscillation device for supplying a laser to the road surface display plate according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating three configurations.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration example of a right turn instruction pattern installed at the center of an intersection, which is an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration of various display patterns forming an intersection, which is an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

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A road marking bright plate and a road marking system capable of being used for an observer to accurately visualize a road marking pattern even when the plate is put in the dark, in a bad view, or on the road covered with snow or frozen rain water or snow water, wherein a laser beam is used as a light to be led into an optical fiber buried in a base forming the bright plate, whereby the fog obstructing the view present in a forward moving route is colored by a sharp light specific to the laser beam so as to clearly inform the observer of a light marking pattern even if the view is bad, the fallen snow or ice present in the beam advancing route is colored is colored by the laser beam even when the road is covered with snow or frozen rain water and snow water so that the observer can clearly visualize the light marking pattern, and the laser beam lights the end of a light diffusion so that the observer can clearly visualize the light marking pattern formed at the end of the light diffusion even in the dark such as in the night.

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;; 路面表示用輝板およびこれを用いた路面表示システム 技 術 分 野 A road surface display plate and a road surface display system using the same
本発明は、 道路交通用の表示手段にかかり、 特に交差点等における、 夜間、 あ るいは濃霧や豪雨、 吹雪等により視界が遮られる状況下、 あるいは路面に積雪等 がある場合でも容易に識別可能な、 指示標識、 規制あるいは警告標識その他の道 路交通上必要な表示を行うための路面表示用輝板およびこれを用いた路面表示シ ステムに関する。 従来の技術  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is applied to a display means for road traffic, and can be easily identified even at intersections, etc., at night, in a situation where visibility is obstructed by heavy fog, heavy rain, snowstorm, or when there is snow on the road surface. Also, the present invention relates to a road surface display luminaire for displaying instruction signs, regulations or warning signs, and other signs necessary for road traffic, and a road surface display system using the same. Conventional technology
道路交通のための各種の標識、 表示のうち、 特に横断歩道を示す縞状線ゃ車两 停止線、 中央分離線、 あるいは進路方向指示マークなど、 など、 路面に設ける表 示手段は当該必要とする路面上にペンキ塗装によりなされている。 また、 中央分 離線や進路方向指示には、 特に夜間での視認性を向上するための反射板を担持さ せた突起様部材を設置することも知られている。  Of the various signs and signs for road traffic, the display means provided on the road surface, such as a striped line indicating a pedestrian crossing, a car, a stop line, a center separation line, or a direction mark, etc. It is made by paint on the road surface. It is also known to provide a projection-like member carrying a reflector for improving visibility at night, especially at the center separation line and direction of travel.
なお、 この種の標識や表示は周知であるので、 特に文献を挙げない。 In addition, since this kind of sign and display is well known, no particular reference is given.
上記従来の技術においては、 各種の路面表示手段を主としてペンキ塗装で構成し ているため、 車両等の通行に伴って摩耗、 あるいは損傷し、 交通頻度の大きい路 面では頻繁な塗り替えを要するものであり、 その維持管理に多大の労力と費用が かかるという問題がある。 In the above-mentioned conventional technology, since various road surface display means are mainly composed of paint, they are worn or damaged by the traffic of vehicles and the like, and frequent repainting is required on roads with high traffic frequency. There is a problem that maintenance and management require a lot of labor and cost.
そして、 従来のペンキ塗装による路面表示手段は、 夜間での視認性が低く、 また 水没や積雪、 あるいは雨雪水の凍結等があるとその設置位置さえも識別すること ができないという問題がある。 反射板を備えたものにおいても、 積雪等の遮蔽物 で覆われるとその効果は著しく低下してしまう。 発明が解決しょうとする課題 In addition, the road surface display means using the conventional paint painting has a problem that visibility at night is low, and it is not possible to identify even the installation position when there is submersion, snow cover, or freezing of rain and snow water. Even with a reflector, the effect will be significantly reduced if it is covered with a shield such as snow. Problems to be solved by the invention
特に、 豪雪地帯では、 路面に積雪がある場合に、 信号機のない場所の停止線や 確認用写し 進路指示パターンを識別することは極めて困難であることは経験的に知られてい る。 そこで、 本発明者は、 特願平 8 - 1 8 2 9 8 4号及び特願平 8 - 1 8 2 9 8 5号において、 維持管理が容易で夜間の視認性が良好な路面表示用輝板およびこ れを用いた路面表示システムを開示した。 この路面表示用輝板は、 輝板を構成す る基体に埋設され、 一端を突出させた光拡散端のパターンを形成する多数の光フ アイパーを有し、 光源から導入した照明光を、 前記光ファイバ一を通して光ファ ィパーの光拡散端から出射することにより、 光拡散端のパターンによる光表示を 形成することを特徴とするものである。 Especially in heavy snowfall areas, if there is snow on the road surface, stop lines or check copies at places where there is no traffic light It has been empirically known that it is extremely difficult to identify a course instruction pattern. In view of this, the present inventor has disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Nos. 8-182804 and 8-182985 a road surface display luminaire which is easy to maintain and has good night visibility. A board and a road surface display system using the board have been disclosed. This illuminating plate for road surface display is buried in a base constituting the illuminating plate, has a large number of optical filters that form a pattern of a light diffusion end having one end protruding, and illuminates light introduced from a light source. The light is emitted from the light diffusion end of the optical fiber through the optical fiber to form an optical display by the pattern of the light diffusion end.
この路面表示用輝板によれば、 光フアイパーの光拡散端から照明光が射出するた め、 夜間の視認性は向上したが、 路面に積雪、 雨雪水の凍結等で路面が被覆され ている状態において、 充分な視認性を確保できないおそれがある。 また、 濃霧や 豪雨、 吹雪等のために視界が悪い場合においては、 充分な視認性が確保できず、 路面表示用 の存在さえも確認することができないという問題があった。 また 、 光拡散端のまわりを囲む霧や雨雪水、 煙等は、 光拡散端より射出する照明光に よって照らされるため、 ドライバ一や歩行者等の観察者は、 光表示パターンを、 実際の範囲よりも広い領域にわたって、 ぼんやりと識別できるにとどまり、 光表 示パターン等の正確な位置を識別することができないため、 かえって危険である という問題があった。 このため、 暗闇であっても、 また、 視界が悪い場合であつ ても、 また、 路面に積雪、 雨雪水の凍結等がある場合であっても、 観察者に、 路 面表示パターンを正確に視認させることができる、 維持管理が容易な路面表示手 段が求められていた。 課題を解決するための手段 According to this road surface illuminating plate, the illumination light is emitted from the light diffusion end of the optical fiber, so nighttime visibility is improved.However, the road surface is covered with snow, frozen rainwater, etc. In such a state, sufficient visibility may not be secured. In addition, when visibility is poor due to heavy fog, heavy rain, snowstorm, etc., there is a problem that sufficient visibility cannot be secured and even the presence of a road surface display cannot be confirmed. In addition, fog, rain, snow, water, smoke, and the like surrounding the light diffusion edge are illuminated by the illumination light emitted from the light diffusion edge. However, there is a problem that it is dangerous because it can only be distinguished vaguely over an area wider than the range, and cannot accurately identify the position of the light display pattern or the like. For this reason, even in the dark, when visibility is poor, or when there is snow on the road surface, frozen snow, snow and water, etc., the observer can accurately display the road surface display pattern. There was a need for a road surface display method that can be easily viewed and maintained. Means for solving the problem
本発明者は、 上記目的を達成するために、 検討した結果、 を構成する基体 に埋設された光ファイバ一に導入する光として、 照明光ではなく、 照明光に比べ て、 指向性に非常に優れたレーザビームを用いることにより、 光拡散端からレー ザビームが射出され、 このレーザビームが、 レーザビーム特有のシャープな進行 経路に存在する、 視界を妨げる原因となる霧や雨雪水、 煙等を発色させることが わかり、 視界が妨げられる状況下において、 光表示パターン上の空間に、 シヤー プな光の筋が生じさせることにより、 光表示パターンをよりはっきりと観察者に 知らせることができることを見いだした。 また、 本発明者は、 路面上に積雪、 雨 雪水の凍結等がある場合、 路面表示用輝板に用いられるレーザビームが、 レーザ ビーム特有のシャープな進行経路に存在する積雪や氷を発色させるため、 光表示 パターンが積雪や氷等により覆われている場合でも、 はっきりと観察者に視認さ せることができることを見いだした。 また、 本発明者は、 路面表示用 «gに用い られるレーザビームが、 光拡散端を光らせるため、 これにより、 夜間等の暗闇に おいても、 光拡散端により形成される光表示パターンをはっきりと観察者に視認 させることができることを見いだした。 また、 本発明者は、 レーザを用いること で、 電球等のたま切れによる取り替えといった煩雑な作業がなくなるなど、 維持 管理がさらに容易となることを見いだした。 即ち、 本発明の第 1の態様では、 路 盤に固定して設置される硬質弾性材料からなる基体と、 前記基体の外周に設けた 枠部材と、 前記基体に埋設してその一方の面に一端を突出させた光拡散端のパタ —ンを形成すると共に前記基体の他方の面側に貫通する多数の光フアイパーと、 前記基体の側面または裏面の何れか一方に設置されて前記多数の光フアイパーの 他端を収束保持する光フアイバー収束部と、 前記光ファィバー収束部に設置して 、 レーザ発振装置に連結したレーザ光源ファィパーを結合するコネクタとから構 成され、 前記レーザ発振装置から導入したレーザを、 前記光ファイバ一を通して 前記光拡散端から射出することにより、 前記基体の一方の面に前記光拡散端のパ ターンによる光表示領域を形成することを特徴とする路面表示用輝板が提供され る。 また、 本発明の第 2の態様では、 路盤に固定して設置される硬質材料からな る基体と、 前記基体に埋設してその一方の面に一端を突出させた光拡散端のパタ ーンを形成する多数の光ファィパーと、 前記基体の側面または裏面の何れか一方 に設置されて前記多数の光ファィパーの他端を収束保持する光フアイパー収束部 と、 前記光ファィパー収束部に設置してレーザ発振装置に連結したレーザ光源フ ァィバーを結合するコネクタとから構成され、 前記レーザ発振装置から導入した レーザを、 前記光ファイバ一を通して前記光拡散端から射出することにより、 前 記基体の一方の面に前記光拡散端のパターンによる光表示領域を形成することを 特徴とする路面表示用輝板が提供される。 本発明の第 1及び第 2の態様において 、 前記レーザが、 赤外線領域の波長を有することが好ましい。 また、 本発明の第 1及び第 2の態様において、 前記基体が、 路面の進路方向を指示するマーク形状 を有することもできる。 また、 前記基体が、 交差点の縞状線を構成する矩形板体 形状を有することもできる。 また、 前記基体が、 交差点の車両停止線を構成する 矩形板体形状を有することもできる。 また、 前記基体が、 路面の中央分離線を構 成する短冊形状を有することもできる。 また、 本発明の第 3の態様では、 上記路 面表示用輝板の少なくとも 1つを設置してなることを特徴とする路面表示システ ムが提供される。 発明の実施の形態 The present inventor has studied to achieve the above object, and as a result, the light introduced into the optical fiber buried in the base constituting the light source is not illumination light but very directional compared to illumination light. By using an excellent laser beam, a laser beam is emitted from the light diffusion end, and this laser beam has a sharp progression unique to a laser beam. It can be seen that fog, rain, snow, smoke, etc., which are present in the route and hinder visibility, cause a sharp streak of light in the space above the light display pattern under conditions where visibility is obstructed. By doing so, we have found that the light display pattern can be more clearly notified to the observer. In addition, the present inventor has proposed that when there is snow cover, rain, snow water freezing, etc. on the road surface, the laser beam used for the road surface display plate develops snow and ice existing on the sharp traveling path peculiar to the laser beam. For this reason, we have found that even if the light display pattern is covered with snow or ice, it can be clearly seen by the observer. In addition, the present inventor has proposed that the laser beam used for the road surface display g illuminates the light diffusion edge, thereby clearly displaying the light display pattern formed by the light diffusion edge even in darkness such as at night. Was found to be visible to the observer. In addition, the present inventor has found that the use of a laser eliminates a complicated operation such as replacement of a light bulb or the like due to a cut, so that maintenance and management are further facilitated. That is, in the first embodiment of the present invention, a base made of a hard elastic material fixedly installed on a roadbed, a frame member provided on the outer periphery of the base, and a frame embedded in the base and provided on one surface thereof A plurality of optical fibers forming a pattern of a light diffusion end having one end protruding and penetrating the other surface of the base; and a plurality of light filters disposed on one of a side surface and a back surface of the base. An optical fiber converging section for converging and holding the other end of the fiber, and a connector which is installed in the optical fiber converging section and couples a laser light source fiber connected to a laser oscillation device, is introduced from the laser oscillation device. A laser is emitted from the light diffusion end through the optical fiber to form an optical display area on one surface of the base by the pattern of the light diffusion end. Road surface display bright plate Ru is provided. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a base made of a hard material fixedly installed on a roadbed, and a light diffusion end pattern embedded in the base and having one end protruding from one surface thereof. A plurality of optical fibers, a plurality of optical fiber converging units installed on one of the side surface and the back surface of the base, and converging and holding the other ends of the plurality of optical fiber units; and Laser light source connected to a laser oscillator And a connector for coupling the fiber, and a laser introduced from the laser oscillation device is emitted from the light diffusion end through the optical fiber, so that one surface of the base has a pattern of the light diffusion end. There is provided a road surface display luminescent plate characterized by forming an optical display region. In the first and second aspects of the present invention, it is preferable that the laser has a wavelength in an infrared region. Further, in the first and second aspects of the present invention, the base may have a mark shape indicating a traveling direction of a road surface. Further, the base may have a rectangular plate shape forming a striped line at an intersection. Further, the base may have a rectangular plate shape forming a vehicle stop line at an intersection. Further, the base may have a strip shape constituting a center separation line of a road surface. Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a road surface display system comprising at least one of the above road surface display luminaires. Embodiment of the Invention
以下、 本発明の実施の形態につき実施例の図面を参照して詳細に説明する。 図 1は、 本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板の一例を説明する平面模 式図である。 1は白色あるいは黄色その他の色に着色された硬質弾性材料からな る矩形状の基体、 2は枠部材、 3は光拡散端、 4は光ファイバ一収束部、 5はコ ネクタ、 1 0は路面表示用輝板である。 図 2は、 本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路 面表示用輝板のその他の例を説明する平面模式図である。 1は白色あるいは黄色 その他の色に着色された硬質弾性材料からなる進路指示パターンの形状を有する 基体、 2は枠部材、 3は光拡散端、 4は光ファイバ一収束部、 5はコネクタ、 1 0は路面表示用輝板である。 図 1及び図 2において、 路面表示用輝板 1 0は硬質 ゴムから構成された所定パターンに形成された基体 1と、 その周囲を周回して設 けた枠部材 2を有し、 基体 1の一方の面 (表面) に多数の光ファイバ一の一端を 突出させて光拡散端 3となす。 この多数の光拡散端 3で基体 1の表面に輝点のパ ターンを構成する。 上記光ファイバ一の他端は路面表示用輝板 1 0を貫通して他 面に敷設され、 その一辺側に延在して当該一辺において光ファィバー収束部 4を 形成する。 光ファイバ一収束部 4にはコネクタ 5が設けてあり、 図示しないレー ザ発振装置から伝送されるレーザを導入し、 これを上記光拡散端 3に伝達して当 該光拡散端 3から放射する。 この光拡散端 3のパターンから放射される輝点分布 で所定のパターンの発)1 域が形成される。 枠部材 2は基体の外形を保持すると 共に路面への施工を容易にする。 なお、 枠部材 2は必ずしも必要でなく、 基体 1 の材質の形状維持性が高い場合は不要であり、 あるいは施工時に別途に枠状部材 を用いるようにすることもできる。 路面表示用 l 0のサイズは道路交通法の 規定に合わせて決められるのを可とする。 例えば、 図 1においては、 長さ Lは 2 0 0 0 mm、 幅 Wは 3 0 0 mmとすることができる。 また、 基体 1の厚さ及び枠 部材 2の厚さは特に制限されず、 路盤の材質や交通量その他の条件により適当に 選定される。 また、 基体 1の外周面に対する、 枠部材 2の内周面の位置も、 特に 制限されず、 路盤の材寳ゃ交通量その他の条件により適当に選定される。 図 3は 、 図 1または図 2の A部分の拡大模式図である。 基体 1の表面には光拡散端 3が 所定の間隔すなわち所定のピッチ千鳥状に配列される。 なお、 本実施例では光拡 散端 3の酉己列を千鳥状のパターンとしているが、 これに限るものではなく、 縦横 に直線に沿つて配列してもよいし、 あるいは平均的な密度でランダムに配列する こともできる。 図 4は、 図 1又は図 2の B部分の拡大模式図であって、 路面表示 用輝板 1 0の一辺には光ファイバ一収束部 4が設けてあり、 さらにこの光フアイ パー収束部 4には図示しないレーザ発振装置から伝送されるレーザを導入して上 記光拡散端 3に伝達するためのコネクタ 5が設けてある。 なお、 この光ファイバ 一収束部 4およびコネクタ 5は、 路面表示用麟反1 0の側面から突出して設置さ れているが、 これに代えて当該側面から内部に引っ込んだ位置に設置してもよい 。 図 5は、 本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板の一例の側面模式図であ つて、 6は光ファイバ一、 7は支持ピンである。 同図において、 路面表示用麟反 1 0の表面に光拡散端 3を形成して貫通した光ファイバ一 6は、 路面表示用輝板 1 0の裏面に敷設されて光フアイパー収束部 4に到る。 コネクタ 5力ら尊入され たレーザ発振装置からのレーザは、 光ファイバ一 6を介して、 上記光拡散端 3ま で伝達される。 なお、 同図では光ファイバ一 6を路面表示用輝板 1 0の裏面から 離れた状態で光ファイバ一収束部 4に到るごとく示してあるが、 上記裏面に這わ せて、 あるいは接着剤等で固定して敷設することもできる。 また、 路面表示用輝 板 1 0の裏面には複数の支持ピン 7が植立されており、 施工時に路盤に埋設する ことにより路面表示用麟反 1 0を所定の位置に固定する。 支持ピン 7の直径は例 えば 1 5 mmであり、 路盤の材質や交通量その他の条件により適当に選定される 。 図 6は、 図 5の C部分の拡大断面模式図であって、 基体 1に対する光ファイバ 一 6の埋設状態を示す。 光ファイバ一 6の一端は基体 1の裏面から表面側に貫通 して当該表面において光拡散端 3を形成する。 基体 1の裏面から延びる光フアイ パー 6の他端は、 前記したように光ファイバ一収束部 4に到る。 また、 支持ピン 7は基体 1の裏面に直接植立されている。 基体 1への光ファイバ一の埋設は、 基 体 1の表面に垂直に貫通させているが、 例えば設置する路面の車両と対向する方 向に若干の角度を持たせて埋設することにより、 レーザ光の射出方向を調節する ことができる。 なお、 光拡散端 3は光ファイバ一 6の先端を凸レンズ状に加工す る力、 先端にガラス滴等の透明又は半透明な部材を付着させて凸レンズ状とする ことで、 レーザビームの指向性を制御することができる。 また、 光ファイバ一 6 の切断面をそのまま露呈させてもよレ、。 また、 基体に埋設する部分のみを径大の 導光体とすることも可能である。'図 7は、 図 5の D部分の拡大断面模式図である 。 光ファイバ一収束部 4は枠部材 2に固定され、 その端部にコネクタ 5が固定さ れている。 なお、 コネクタ 5は、 枠部材 2を用いない場合は基体 1に埋設しても よく、 あるいは固定しないでフリーにしておいてもよレ、。 図 8は、 本発明の第 1 の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板の一例における基体の他の構造例を説明する要部 裏面図である。 図 5に示した構造例では、 基体 1の裏面に設置する支持ピン 7は 当該基体 1に直接植立してあるが、 図 8では、 枠部材 2に橋絡する補強板 8を介 して植立している。 捕強板 8は、 例えば幅 1 8 mm、 厚さ 2 mmとし、 支持ピン 7の直径は例えば 1 O mmとする力 路盤の材質や交通量その他の条件により適 当な値に選定される。 本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用麟反は、 以上のよ うに構成される。 次に、 本発明の第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板について、 図面を参照しながら詳細に説明する。 図 9は、 本発明の第 2の態様にかかる路面 表示用麟反の一例を示す断面模式図である。 は白色あるいは黄色等の色に着色 された硬質樹脂からなる基体、 3は光拡散端、 4は光ファイバ一収束部、 5はコ ネクタ、 1 0 'は路面表示用 である。 同図において、 路面表示用輝板 1 0 'は 硬質樹脂から構成され、基体 1 'の一方の面(表面) に多数の光ファイバ一の一端 を突出させて光拡散端 3となす。この多数の光拡散端 3で基体 1 'の表面に輝点の 所要のパターンを構成する。 上記光ファイバ一の他端は路面表示用麟反 1 0に埋 設されてその一辺側に延在し、 当該一辺において光ファイバ一収束部 4を形成す る。 光ファイバ一収束部 4にはコネクタ 5が設けてあり、 図示しないレーザ発振 装置から伝送されるレーザを導入し、 これを上記光拡散端 3に伝達して当該光拡 散端 3から放射する。 この光拡散端 3のパターンから放射される輝点分布で所要 の発光領域が形成される。なお、この実施例の路面表示用輝板 1 0 'は型枠に所定 数の光ファイバ一 6を所定位置に保持した状態で硬質樹脂を流し込むことで一体 的に成形される。 このため、 第 1の態様に比べて製造が容易であるという利点が ある。本発明の第 2の態様において、基体 1 'の材料として硬質樹脂に限るもので はなく、 コンクリートを用いてもよい。 また、 前記第 1の態様と同様の支持ピン を裏面に植立させることもできる。 本発明の第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用麟反 は、 以上のように構成される。 図 1 0は、 本宪明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示 システムの一例であり、 本発明の第 1及び Z又は第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用 輝板を用いて施工した横断歩道の構成例を説明する平面模式図である。 1 1はァ スフアルト (コンクリート、 その他の路面材でも可) からなる路面、 1 2は歩道Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of a road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a rectangular base made of a hard elastic material colored white, yellow, or another color, 2 is a frame member, 3 is a light diffusion end, 4 is an optical fiber converging section, 5 is a connector, and 10 is a connector. It is a road surface display plate. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view illustrating another example of the road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a substrate having a shape of a route indicating pattern made of a hard elastic material colored white or yellow or another color, 2 is a frame member, 3 is a light diffusing end, 4 is a converging portion of an optical fiber, 5 is a connector, 1 Numeral 0 is a road surface display plate. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the road surface display luminescent plate 10 includes a base 1 formed of a predetermined pattern made of hard rubber, and a frame member 2 provided around the periphery thereof. One end of a large number of optical fibers protrudes from the surface (surface) of the optical fiber to form a light diffusion end 3. A pattern of luminescent spots is formed on the surface of the substrate 1 by the plurality of light diffusion ends 3. The other end of the optical fiber passes through the road surface display plate 10 The optical fiber converging portion 4 is formed on the surface and extends to one side thereof to form the optical fiber converging portion 4 at the one side. The optical fiber converging section 4 is provided with a connector 5 for introducing a laser transmitted from a laser oscillation device (not shown), transmitting the laser to the light diffusion end 3 and radiating the light from the light diffusion end 3. . The originating of a predetermined pattern from the pattern of the light diffusing end 3 in bright point distribution to be emitted) 1 zone is formed. The frame member 2 retains the outer shape of the base and facilitates construction on a road surface. Note that the frame member 2 is not necessarily required, and is not necessary when the shape of the material of the base 1 is highly maintainable, or a frame member can be separately used at the time of construction. The size of l0 for road surface display can be determined according to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act. For example, in FIG. 1, the length L can be 2000 mm and the width W can be 300 mm. Further, the thickness of the base 1 and the thickness of the frame member 2 are not particularly limited, and are appropriately selected depending on the material of the roadbed, the traffic volume, and other conditions. Further, the position of the inner peripheral surface of the frame member 2 with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the base 1 is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected depending on the timber traffic of the roadbed and other conditions. FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of a portion A in FIG. 1 or FIG. Light diffusion edges 3 are arranged on the surface of the base 1 at a predetermined interval, that is, at a predetermined pitch in a staggered manner. In the present embodiment, the rooster array at the light-scattering end 3 is formed in a staggered pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be arranged vertically and horizontally along a straight line, or at an average density. They can be arranged randomly. FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of a portion B of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and an optical fiber converging section 4 is provided on one side of the road surface display illuminating plate 10, and the optical fiber converging section 4 is further provided. Is provided with a connector 5 for introducing a laser transmitted from a laser oscillation device (not shown) and transmitting the laser to the light diffusion end 3. The optical fiber converging portion 4 and the connector 5 are provided so as to protrude from the side surface of the road surface display device 10. Alternatively, the optical fiber converging portion 4 and the connector 5 may be installed at a position retracted inside from the side surface. Good. FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of an example of a road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where 6 is an optical fiber and 7 is a support pin. In the figure, an optical fiber 16 which has a light diffusion end 3 formed on the surface of a road surface display device 10 and penetrates it is laid on the back surface of a road surface display plate 10 to reach an optical fiber converging section 4. You. Connector 5 is respected The laser from the laser oscillation device is transmitted to the light diffusion end 3 via the optical fiber 16. In the same figure, the optical fiber 16 is shown as reaching the optical fiber converging section 4 in a state where it is separated from the back surface of the road surface display illuminating plate 10. It can also be fixed and laid. Also, a plurality of support pins 7 are erected on the back surface of the road surface display luminaire 10, and the road surface display surface 10 is fixed at a predetermined position by being buried in the roadbed at the time of construction. The diameter of the support pin 7 is, for example, 15 mm, and is appropriately selected depending on the material of the roadbed, traffic volume, and other conditions. FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a portion C in FIG. 5 and shows a state where the optical fiber 16 is embedded in the base 1. One end of the optical fiber 16 penetrates from the back surface of the base 1 to the front surface side to form a light diffusion end 3 on the front surface. The other end of the optical fiber 6 extending from the back surface of the base 1 reaches the optical fiber converging section 4 as described above. The support pins 7 are directly erected on the back surface of the base 1. The optical fiber is buried in the base 1 vertically through the surface of the base 1, but for example, by burying the optical fiber at a slight angle in the direction facing the vehicle on the road surface to be installed, the laser The direction of light emission can be adjusted. The light-diffusing end 3 has a force to process the tip of the optical fiber 16 into a convex lens shape, and a transparent or translucent member such as a glass drop is attached to the tip to form a convex lens shape, thereby providing directivity of a laser beam. Can be controlled. Alternatively, the cut surface of the optical fiber 16 may be exposed as it is. In addition, it is also possible to use a large-diameter light guide only for the portion embedded in the base. FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a portion D in FIG. The optical fiber converging section 4 is fixed to the frame member 2, and a connector 5 is fixed to an end thereof. The connector 5 may be embedded in the base 1 when the frame member 2 is not used, or may be left free without being fixed. FIG. 8 is a main part rear view for explaining another structural example of the base in the example of the road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the structural example shown in FIG. 5, the support pins 7 installed on the back surface of the base 1 are directly erected on the base 1, but in FIG. 8, the support pins 7 are bridged to the frame member 2 via the reinforcing plate 8. It is planted. The force plate 8 is, for example, 18 mm in width and 2 mm in thickness, and the diameter of the support pin 7 is, for example, 1 O mm.It is suitable according to the material of the roadbed, traffic volume and other conditions. It is selected to an appropriate value. The road surface display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above. Next, a road surface display luminaire according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a road surface display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Is a base made of a hard resin colored white or yellow, etc., 3 is a light diffusion end, 4 is a converging portion of an optical fiber, 5 is a connector, and 10 'is for road surface display. In the figure, a road surface display luminescent plate 10 ′ is made of a hard resin, and one end of a large number of optical fibers is projected from one surface (surface) of a base 1 ′ to form a light diffusion end 3. A required pattern of bright spots is formed on the surface of the substrate 1 ′ by the light diffusion ends 3. The other end of the optical fiber 1 is buried in the road surface display surface 10 and extends to one side thereof, and the optical fiber one converging portion 4 is formed on the one side. The optical fiber converging section 4 is provided with a connector 5 for introducing a laser transmitted from a laser oscillation device (not shown), transmitting the laser to the light diffusion end 3 and radiating the same from the light diffusion end 3. A required light emitting region is formed by the bright spot distribution radiated from the pattern of the light diffusion end 3. The road surface display luminescent plate 10 'of this embodiment is integrally formed by pouring a hard resin into the mold while holding a predetermined number of optical fibers 16 at predetermined positions. For this reason, there is an advantage that manufacturing is easier than in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment of the present invention, the material of the base 1 ′ is not limited to a hard resin, but may be concrete. Further, the same support pins as in the first embodiment can be planted on the back surface. The road surface display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above. FIG. 10 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration example. 1 1 is a surface made of asphalt (concrete and other road surface materials are acceptable), 1 2 is a sidewalk
、 1 3、 1 3,は側枠である。 この横断歩道は、 路盤に路面表示用輝板 1 0または 1 0 'を道路交通法の規定に従って配列し、その短辺側の 2つの側面に、それぞれ 、側枠 1 3及び 1 3,を配置すると共に、 コネクタ 5に図示しないレーザ発振装置 力 延びるレーザ光源ファイバー 6 'を接続した後、各路面表示用麟反1 0または 1 0 'の間にアスファルトまたはコンクリート等の路面材を充填して全体を略々 平坦に施工する。なお、路面表示用輝板 1 0または 1 0 'を若干突出させておくこ とも可能である。 レーザ光源ファィパー 6,は側枠 1 3、 1 3 'に沿つて敷設した り、 その中に埋設してもよい。 また、 横断歩道の幅が広い場所では、 その幅に応 じた長さの路面表示用輝板を用意しておいても良いし、 基準サイズの路面表示用 輝板を幅方向に継ぎ足して設置してもよい。 幅方向に継ぎ足す路面表示用輝板に っレ、ては、 路面表示用輝板の両端に継ぎ足し用のファイバーコネクタを設けたり 、あるいは側枠 1 3,にもレーザ光源ファイバーを敷設することで施工が容易にな る。 さらに、側枠 1 3、 1 3 'を用いない場合は、路面下の適当な部分を通してレ 一ザ光源ファイバー 6 'を敷設する。図 1 1は、本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面 表示システムの一例であり、 本発明の第 1及び/又は第 2の態様にかかる路面表 示用輝板を用いて施工した横断歩道の構成例をさらに詳細に説明する拡大部分図 である。 1 4は信号機のポール、 1 5はレーザ発振装置、 また Dは信号機である 。 同図において、 横断歩道には信号機 Dを支持するポール 1 4と、 本発明による 路面表示用輝板 1 0または 1 0 'を用いて施工した縞線(所謂、ゼブラゾーン) を 有し、 ポール 1 4にレーザ発振装置 1 5を備えている。 路面表示用輝板 1 0また は 1 0 'に延在するレーザ光源ファイバー 6 'は、 ポール 1 4の内部あるいはこの ポールに這わせてレーザ発振装置 1 5に接続している。 レーザ発振装置 1 5では 、 所定のレーザを発振させる。 発振されたレーザは、 少なくとも路面表示用輝板 1 0または 1 0 'の数に応じたレーザ光源ファイバー 6 'の束により、 路面表示用 輝板 1 0または 1 0 'に伝達される。なお、 レーザ発振装置 1 5はポール 1 4に搭 載するものに限らず、 専用のポールに搭載してもよいし、 あるいは地上に設置し てもよいし、 または地中に埋設してもよい。 図 1 2は、 本発明の第 1及び第 2の 態様にかかる路面表示用輝板にレーザを供給するレーザ発振装置について説明す る模式図である。 1 4はポール、 1 5はレーザ発振装置であり、 レーザ発振装置 1 5は、 例えば、 信号機を支持するポール 1 4に搭載される。 レーザ発振装置 1 5としては、 光拡散端 3力 射出されるレーザビームが、 人体に当たる可能性が ある場合や、 その他必要に応じて、 人体に影響を与えない、 または与える恐れが 極めて少ないレーザを発振させるものを使用することができる。 安全性に関して は、 J I S C 6 8 0 2のレーザ製品の放射安全基準に準拠する。 例えば、 X線 等の放射線領域よりも長波長側のものを使用することができる。 例えば、 紫外線 、 可視光線、 赤外線、 マイクロ波領域のレーザを使用することができ、 安全性が 高く、 経済性、 及び技術的労力が少なレヽ観点からは、 赤外線領域のレーザを好ま しく使用することができる。 例えば、 5 0 0 n m〜l 0 0 0 n mの波長を持つレ 一ザを挙げることができ、 更に好ましくは 6 0 0 nm〜8 0 0 n mの波長を持つ レーザを挙げることができ、 最も好ましくは、 6 3 0 n m〜6 7 0 n mの波長を 持つレーザを挙げることができる。 なお、 本明細書において、 赤外線領域には、 近赤外線領域及び遠赤外線領域含むものとする。 また、 本態様にかかる路面表示 用輝板の設置場所、 用途に応じて、 所望の色をもつ可視光線領域のレーザを使用 することもできる。 また、 レーザの出力に関しては、 レーザが人体に当たる可能 性がある場合や、 その他必要に応じて、 人体に影響を与えない、 または与える恐 れが極めて少ない低出力のレーザを使用することができる。 低出力でも充分に路 面表示パターンとしての機能を発揮することができるからである。 但し、 本態様 にかかる路面表示用輝板の設置場所、 用途に応じて、 出力の大きいものも使用す ることができる。 レーザの種類としては、 ルビーレーザ、 ガラスレーザ、 YAG レーザ、 半導体レーザ等の固体レーザ;液体レーザ;エキシマレーザ、 ァノレゴン レーザ、 C O2レーザ、 H e— N e レーザ等の気体レーザ等を、特に制限なく用い ることができる。 特に、 経済性、 安全性の観点からは、 固体レーザを好ましく拳 げることができ、 例えば、 YAGレーザ、 半導体レ一ザ等を好ましい例として挙 げることができる。 また、 レーザ発振装置 1 5を駆動する電源は、 信号機用の電 源ラインから供給されるが、 これに限らず、 ポール 1 4に太陽電池、 風力発電機 、 その他の電源を設置すると共に、 蓄電池を並設して、 これでレーザ発振装置 1 5を駆動するようにすることも可能である。 上記例は、 交差点等の横断歩道を構 成する縞線の構成についての説明であるが、 交差点等には、 この他に車両停止線 0 や中央分離線、 進路方向を指示するマークなどがあり、 これらについても同様に 施工できる。 即ち、 車両停止線や中央分離線、 進路方向を指示するマークは、 道 路交通法の規定に従った形状おょぴサイズの路面表示用輝板を用い、 上記縞線の 施工と略々同様に施工される。 図 1 3は、 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示 システムの一例であり、 本発明の第 1及び Z又は第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用 麟反を用いて施工した、 交差点中央部に設置される右折指示パターンの構成例を 説明する平面模式図である。 この右折指示パターンは、 交差点に、 路盤に路面表 示用輝板 1 0または 1 0 'を規定に従って配列し、 路面表示輝板 1 0または 1 0 ' の側面に設置された、 各コネクタ 5に、 図示しないレーザ発振装置から延びるレ 一ザ光源ファイバー 6 'を接続した後、 各路面表示用輝板 1 0または 1 0 'の間に アスファルトまたはコンクリート等の路面材を充填して全体を略々平坦に施工す る。 図 1 4は、 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示システムの一例であり、 交 差点を形成する横断歩道の縞線、 車両停止線、 中央分離線、 進路表示パターン及 び右折指示パターンに、 本発明の第 1及び Z又は第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用 輝板を用いた、 路面表示システムの平面模式図である。 Aは縞線 (ゼブラゾーン ) 、 Bは車両停止線、 Cは中央分離線、 Dは信号機、 Eは歩行者信号機、 Fはレ 一ザ光源、ファイバー、 G, Hは進路表示パターン、 Iは右折指示パターンである 。 同図において、 縞線 A 車両停止線 B、 中央分離線 C、 進路表示パターン G、 H、 右折指示パターン Iを構成する路面表示用赚には、 信号機 Dのポール 1 4 に搭載されたレーザ発振ボックス 1 5から光ファイバ一 F (前記実施例の 6 ' )を 介してレーザが供給される。 なお、 施工の仕方の説明は、 上述した路面表示シス テムの例と同様である。 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示システムは、 以上 のように構成されるが、 上記例に限定されず、 第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用輝 板及び Z又は第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板を、 1種類又は複数種類、 単数 個又は複数個用いて、 構成されるものであればよレ、。 次に、 本発明にかかる路面 表示用輝板、 及びこれを用いた路面表示システムの作用について、 詳細に説明す る。 レーザ発振装置 1 5は、 適宜、 電源から電気を供給してレーザを発振する。 レーザ発振装置 1 5で努振したレーザは、 レーザ光源ファイバー 6 'を伝達し、 コ ネクタ 5を介して光ファイバ一収束部 4に達する。 次いで、 レーザは、 光フアイ パー収束部 4から光ファイバ一 6を介して光拡散端 3に伝達し、 当該光拡散端 3 から射出される。 拡散端 3から射出されるレーザビームは、 まず、 光拡散端 3を 発色し、 大気中を直進する。 レーザビームの直進方向に、 氷、 霧、 雨雪水、 煙等 の異物が存在すると、 レーザビームはこれらを発色させて直進する。 即ち、 路面 の積雪、 雨雪水の凍結等、 あるいは、 大気中に浮遊する異物の存在に応じて、 レ 一ザビーム特有のシャープな進行経路の範囲で、 断続的または連続的な可視光の 筋が生じる。 この光の筋の数は、 レーザビームの数に応じて変化する。 レーザビ ームが可視光線以外の領域である場合も、 レーザビームの直進する方向に存在す る積雪や氷、 浮遊する異物を発色させ、 断続的または連続的な、 光の銳ぃ筋を生 じさせる。 例えば、 レーザビームが赤外光である場合、 赤い光の筋を生じさせる 。 これにより、 視界が妨げられる状況下においても、 光表示パターン上の空間に 、 レーザビームの進行経路の範囲で、 大気中に浮遊する異物の存在に応じてシャ ープな光の筋が生じることにより、 光表示パターンをよりはつきりと観察者に視 認させることができる。 また、 路面上に積雪、 雨雪水の凍結等がある場合でも、 表示パターン上の積雪や氷に、 レーザビームの進行経路の範囲で、 シャープな光 の筋を生じさせることにより、 光表示パターンをはっきりと観察者に視認させる ことができる。 また、 路面表示用爾反に用いられるレーザビームが、 光拡散端を 光らせるため、 夜間等の暗闇においても、 光拡散端により形成される光表示バタ ーンをはっきりと観察者に視認させることができる。 以上、 : φ:発明の路面表示用 及ぴ路面表示システムについて説明したが、 本発明は上記例示に限定されず 、 本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において、 各種の改良および変更を行ってもよ いことはもちろんである。 発 明 の 効 果 , 13 and 13 are side frames. In this pedestrian crossing, a road surface illuminating plate 10 or 10 'is arranged on the roadbed in accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, and side frames 13 and 13 are arranged on the two short sides. At the same time, after connecting a laser light source fiber 6 ′ (not shown) to the connector 5, the road surface display line 10 or Fill the road surface material such as asphalt or concrete between 10 'and make the whole almost flat. Note that the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ may be slightly protruded. The laser light source fiber 6, may be laid along the side frames 13 and 13 'or buried therein. If the width of the pedestrian crossing is wide, a road surface display luminaire with a length corresponding to the width may be prepared, or a standard size road surface luminaire is added in the width direction and installed. May be. For the road surface display shine plate to be added in the width direction, a fiber connector for addition is provided at both ends of the road display shine plate, or the laser light source fiber is also laid on the side frames 13 and 13. Construction becomes easier. Furthermore, when the side frames 13 and 13 'are not used, a laser light source fiber 6' is laid through an appropriate portion under the road surface. FIG. 11 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and illustrates a crosswalk constructed using the road surface display luminaire according to the first and / or second embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial view for explaining a configuration example in further detail. 14 is a signal pole, 15 is a laser oscillator, and D is a signal. In the figure, the pedestrian crossing has a pole 14 for supporting the traffic light D and a stripe line (so-called zebra zone) constructed using the road surface display luminaire 10 or 10 'according to the present invention. 14 is provided with a laser oscillation device 15. The laser light source fiber 6 ′ extending to the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ is connected to the laser oscillator 15 inside the pole 14 or along the pole. The laser oscillation device 15 oscillates a predetermined laser. The oscillated laser is transmitted to the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ by a bundle of laser light source fibers 6 ′ corresponding to at least the number of the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′. The laser oscillation device 15 is not limited to the one mounted on the pole 14 and may be mounted on a dedicated pole, may be installed on the ground, or may be embedded in the ground. . FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating a laser oscillation device that supplies a laser to the road surface display plate according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention. 14 is a pole, 15 is a laser oscillation device, and the laser oscillation device 15 is mounted on, for example, a pole 14 that supports a traffic light. As the laser oscillation device 15, there is a possibility that the emitted laser beam may hit the human body In some cases, or as needed, a laser that does not affect the human body or that oscillates a laser with very little effect can be used. Regarding safety, it complies with the JISC6802 radiation safety standards for laser products. For example, those having a longer wavelength than the radiation region such as X-rays can be used. For example, lasers in the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and microwave regions can be used, and from the viewpoint of high safety, economy, and low technical effort, lasers in the infrared region are preferably used. Can be. For example, a laser having a wavelength of 500 nm to 100 nm can be mentioned, more preferably a laser having a wavelength of 600 nm to 800 nm, and most preferably. Examples of the laser include a laser having a wavelength of 630 nm to 670 nm. In this specification, the infrared region includes the near infrared region and the far infrared region. Further, a laser in a visible light region having a desired color can be used depending on the installation location and application of the road surface display luminescent plate according to the present embodiment. Regarding the output of the laser, if the laser may hit the human body, or if necessary, a low-power laser that does not or rarely affect the human body can be used. This is because the function as a road surface display pattern can be sufficiently exhibited even with a low output. However, depending on the installation location and application of the road surface display luminaire according to the present embodiment, those having a large output can be used. The types of lasers are particularly limited to solid-state lasers such as ruby lasers, glass lasers, YAG lasers, and semiconductor lasers; liquid lasers; gas lasers such as excimer lasers, anoregon lasers, CO 2 lasers, and He—Ne lasers. Can be used without. In particular, from the viewpoints of economy and safety, solid-state lasers can be preferably used, and for example, YAG lasers and semiconductor lasers can be mentioned as preferable examples. The power for driving the laser oscillation device 15 is supplied from a power line for a traffic light, but is not limited to this. A solar battery, a wind power generator, and other power sources are installed on the pole 14 and a storage battery is provided. It is also possible to drive the laser oscillation device 15 in parallel. The above example describes the configuration of the stripes that make up the pedestrian crossing at intersections, etc. There are 0, center separation line, and mark indicating the course direction, etc., and these can be constructed similarly. In other words, the marks indicating the vehicle stop line, the center separation line, and the direction of the course use a road surface display luminaire with a shape that conforms to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, and are almost the same as the construction of the striped line above It is constructed in. FIG. 13 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and is constructed using the road surface display line according to the first and Z or second embodiments of the present invention, and at the intersection center part. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of the configuration of a right turn instruction pattern installed in the vehicle. This right-turn instruction pattern is based on a road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ arranged at the intersection at the intersection according to the regulations, and each connector 5 installed on the side of the road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′. After connecting a laser light source fiber 6 ′ extending from a laser oscillation device (not shown), a road surface material such as asphalt or concrete is filled between each road surface display plate 10 or 10 ′ to substantially Work flat. FIG. 14 is an example of a road surface display system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The road surface display system includes a stripe line, a vehicle stop line, a center separation line, a course display pattern, and a right turn instruction pattern of a pedestrian crossing forming an intersection. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a road surface display system using the road surface display luminaire according to the first and Z or second aspects of the present invention. A is a stripe line (zebra zone), B is a vehicle stop line, C is a center separation line, D is a traffic light, E is a pedestrian traffic light, F is a laser light source, fiber, G and H are course display patterns, I is This is a right turn instruction pattern. In the same figure, the lasing line A, the vehicle stop line B, the center separation line C, the course display patterns G and H, and the road surface display The laser is supplied from the box 15 via the optical fiber 1F (6 'in the above embodiment). The description of the construction method is the same as that of the example of the road surface display system described above. Although the road surface display system according to the third aspect of the present invention is configured as described above, the present invention is not limited to the above example, and the road surface display luminaire according to the first aspect and the Z or the second aspect It is only necessary to use one or more types, one or more types of road surface display plates. Next, the operation of the road surface display bright plate according to the present invention and the operation of the road surface display system using the same will be described in detail. The laser oscillation device 15 oscillates a laser by appropriately supplying electricity from a power supply. The laser oscillated by the laser oscillating device 15 transmits the laser light source fiber 6 ′, and reaches the optical fiber converging section 4 via the connector 5. Next, the laser is transmitted from the optical fiber converging section 4 to the light diffusion end 3 via the optical fiber 16 and is emitted from the light diffusion end 3. The laser beam emitted from the diffusion end 3 first develops a color at the light diffusion end 3 and travels straight through the atmosphere. If there are foreign objects such as ice, fog, rain, snow, smoke, etc. in the direction of the laser beam, the laser beam goes straight by coloring them. In other words, depending on the snow on the road surface, the freezing of rain and snow water, etc., or the presence of foreign matter floating in the atmosphere, intermittent or continuous visible light lines within the range of the sharp traveling path peculiar to the laser beam. Occurs. The number of light streaks varies according to the number of laser beams. Even when the laser beam is in a region other than visible light, the snow and ice in the direction in which the laser beam travels and the floating foreign matter are colored, causing intermittent or continuous streaks of light. Let it. For example, if the laser beam is infrared light, it will produce red light streaks. As a result, a sharp streak of light is generated in the space on the light display pattern in the range of the travel path of the laser beam in accordance with the presence of foreign matter floating in the atmosphere, even under conditions where visibility is obstructed. Accordingly, the light display pattern can be made more visible to the observer. In addition, even when snow, rain, snow and water freeze on the road surface, the snow display and ice on the display pattern can generate a sharp streak of light in the range of the laser beam's travel path. Can be clearly seen by an observer. Also, since the laser beam used for the road surface display device illuminates the light diffusion edge, the observer can clearly see the light display pattern formed by the light diffusion edge even in darkness such as at night. it can. As described above, the φ: road surface display and road surface display system of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course it is. The invention's effect
以上説明したように、 本発明によれば、 視界が妨げられる状況下においても、 光表示パターンをよりはっきりと観察者に視認させることができる。 また、 路面 上に積雪、 雨雪水の凍結等がある場合でも、 光表示パターンをはっきりと観察者 に視認させることができる。 また、 夜間等の暗闇においても、 光表示パターンを はっきりと観察者に視認させることができる。 また、 本発明によれば、 レーザを 用いるため、 電球等のたま切れによる取り替えといった煩雑な作業がなくなるた め、 糸隹持管理が容易な路面表示用輝板及び路面表示システムを提供することがで きる。 As described above, according to the present invention, even in a situation where visibility is obstructed, The light display pattern can be more clearly recognized by the observer. Also, even when there is snow on the road surface, freezing of rain and snow, etc., the light display pattern can be clearly seen by the observer. In addition, even in darkness such as at night, the light display pattern can be clearly recognized by an observer. In addition, according to the present invention, since a laser is used, complicated work such as replacement of a light bulb or the like by a broken wire is eliminated, and therefore, a road surface display luminaire and a road surface display system that can easily manage yarn taint can be provided. it can.
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【図 1】本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板の一例を示す平面模式 図である。  FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of a road surface display luminaire according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図 2】本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板のその他の例を示す平 面模式図である。  FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing another example of the road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図 3】 図 1又は図 2の A部分の拡大模式図である。  FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of a portion A in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2;
【図 4】 図 1又は図 2の B部分の拡大模式図である。  FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion B in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2;
【図 5】本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板の一例を示す側面模式 図である。  FIG. 5 is a schematic side view showing an example of a road surface display luminaire according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図 6】 図 5の C部分の拡大断面模式図である。  FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic sectional view of a portion C in FIG. 5;
【図 7】 図 5の D部分の拡大断面模式図である。  FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of a portion D in FIG. 5;
【図 8】本発明の第 1の態様にかかる路面表示用 反を構成する基体の一例 を示す要部裏面図である。  FIG. 8 is a main part rear view showing an example of a base constituting the road surface display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図 9】本発明の第 2の態様にかかる路面表示用輝板の一例を示す断面模式 図である。  FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a road surface display luminaire according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図 1 0】 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示システムの一例である横断 歩道の構成例を説明する平面模式図である。  FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration example of a crosswalk as an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図 1 1】 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示システムの一例である横断 歩道の構成例をさらに詳細に説明する拡大部分図である。  FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial view for explaining in further detail a configuration example of a crosswalk as an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図 1 2】 本発明にかかる路面表示用輝板にレーザを供給するレーザ発振装 3 置について説明する模式図である。 [FIG. 12] A laser oscillation device for supplying a laser to the road surface display plate according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating three configurations.
【図 13】 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示システムの一例である交差 点中央部に設置される右折指示パターンの構成例を説明する平面模式図である。  FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration example of a right turn instruction pattern installed at the center of an intersection, which is an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図 14】 本発明の第 3の態様にかかる路面表示システムの一例である交差 点を形成する様々な表示パターンの構成を説明する平面模式図である。  FIG. 14 is a schematic plan view illustrating a configuration of various display patterns forming an intersection, which is an example of a road surface display system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【符号の説明】  [Explanation of symbols]
1, 1' 基体 1, 1 'base
2 枠部材 2 Frame members
3 光拡散端 3 Light diffusion edge
4 光フアイパー収束部 4 Optical fiber focusing section
5 コネクタ 5 Connector
6 光フアイパー 6 Optical fiber
6, レーザ光源ファイバー 6. Laser light source fiber
7 支持ピン 7 Support pins
8 補強板 8 Reinforcement plate
10, 10' 路面表示用輝板  10, 10 'Road surface display screen
11 路面  11 Road surface
12 歩道  12 Sidewalk
13, 13, 側枠  13, 13, side frame
14 ポール  14 pole
15 レーザ発振装置  15 Laser oscillator

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請 求 の 範 囲 The scope of the claims
1、 路盤に固定して設置される硬質弾性材料からなる基体と、 前記基体の外周に 設けた枠部材と、 前記基体に埋設してその一方の面に一端を突出させた光拡散端 のパターンを形成すると共に前記基体の他方の面側に貫通する多数の光ファイバ 一と、 前記基体の側面または裏面の何れか一方に設置されて前記多数の光ファィ パーの他端を収束保持する光ファィパー収束部と、 前記光ファィパー収束部に設 置して、 レーザ発振装置に連結したレーザ光源ファイバーを結合するコネクタと から構成され、 前記レーザ発振装置から導入したレーザを、 前記光ファイバ一を 通して前記光拡散端から射出することにより、 前記基体の一方の面に前記光拡散 端のパターンによる光表示領域を形成することを特徴とする路面表示用輝板。 1. A base made of a hard elastic material fixedly installed on a roadbed, a frame member provided on an outer periphery of the base, and a pattern of a light diffusion end embedded in the base and having one end protruding from one surface thereof. And a plurality of optical fibers that penetrate the other surface of the base, and an optical fiber that is disposed on one of the side surface and the back surface of the base and converges and holds the other end of the plurality of optical fibers. A converging section, and a connector disposed on the optical fiber converging section for coupling a laser light source fiber connected to a laser oscillation device. The laser introduced from the laser oscillation device is passed through the optical fiber. A luminous plate for road surface display, wherein a light display region is formed on one surface of the base by emitting light from the light diffusion end, by a pattern of the light diffusion end.
2、 路盤に固定して設置される硬質材料からなる基体と、 前記基体に埋設してそ の一方の面に一端を突出させた光拡散端のパターンを形成する多数の光ファイバ 一と、 前記基体の側面または裏面の何れか一方に設置されて前記多数の光ファィ パーの他端を収束保持する光ファィパー収束部と、 前記光フアイパー収束部に設 置してレーザ発振装置に連結したレーザ光源ファィバーを結合するコネクタとか ら構成され、 前記レーザ発振装置から導入したレーザを、 前記光ファイバ一を通 して前記光拡散端から射出することにより、 前記基体の一方の面に前記光拡散端 のパターンによる光表示領域を形成することを特徴とする路面表示用輝板。2. a base made of a hard material fixedly installed on a roadbed, and a number of optical fibers embedded in the base to form a light diffusion end pattern having one end protruding on one surface thereof; An optical fiber convergence section provided on one of the side surface and the back surface of the base for converging and holding the other ends of the plurality of optical fibers; and a laser light source provided on the optical fiber convergence section and connected to a laser oscillation device A laser coupled from the laser oscillating device, and emitting the laser from the light diffusion end through the optical fiber, thereby forming a light diffusion end on one surface of the base. A luminous plate for road surface display, wherein an optical display area is formed by a pattern.
3、 前記レーザが、 赤外線領域の波長を有することを特徴とする請求項 1又は 2 に記載の路面表示用輝板。 3. The illuminating plate for road surface display according to claim 1, wherein the laser has a wavelength in an infrared region.
4、 前記基体が、 路面の進路方向を指示するマーク形状を有することを特徴とす る請求項 1力、ら 3の何れかに記載の路面表示用輝板。  4. The road surface display luminaire according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base has a mark shape indicating a traveling direction of the road surface.
5、 前記基体が、 交差点の縞状線を構成する矩形板体形状を有することを特徴と する請求項 1カゝら 3の何れかに記載の路面表示用輝板。  5. The road surface bright plate according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base has a rectangular plate shape forming a striped line at an intersection.
6、 前記基体が、 交差点の車両停止線を構成する矩形板体形状を有することを特 徴とする請求項 1カゝら 3の何れかに記載の路面表示用輝板。  6. The road surface display luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the base has a rectangular plate shape forming a vehicle stop line at an intersection.
7、 前記基体が、 路面の中央分離線を構成する短冊形状を有することを特徴とす る請求項 1から 3の何れかに記載の路面表示用輝板。 7, characterized in that the base has a strip shape constituting a center separation line of a road surface. The road surface display luminaire according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
8、 請求項 4、 5、 6、 7に記載の路面表示用麟反の少なくとも何れか 1っを設 置してなることを特徴とする路面表示システム。  8. A road surface display system comprising at least one of the road surface display devices according to claim 4, 5, 6, or 7.
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