WO2011004782A1

WO2011004782A1 - Illumination device for capturing insects

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Publication number: WO2011004782A1
Application number: PCT/JP2010/061372
Authority: WO
Inventors: 賢治米田
Original assignee: シーシーエス株式会社
Priority date: 2009-07-07
Filing date: 2010-07-05
Publication date: 2011-01-13
Also published as: JPWO2011004782A1

Abstract

Disclosed is an illumination device that can capture insects such as mosquitoes and flies without disturbing the ambiance of a room, making noise, or scattering insect carcasses, while having improved design and decorativeness. The device is provided with an inner wall (11) that forms a first space (S1), LEDs (2) that irradiate light within the first space (S1), a light-emitting surface that emits light received from the LEDs (2), an outer wall (12) that forms a second space (S2) between the inner wall (11) and the outer wall (12), a connection hole (4) that connects the first space (S1) and the second space (S2), a suction mechanism (5) that sucks in air from the first space (S1) into the second space (S2), and an insect storage unit (6) that is positioned below the second space (S2).

Description

Insect lighting

This invention relates to a lighting device for capturing insects, for example, provided in a restaurant, for capturing pests such as mosquitoes and moths.

A luminaire for capturing insects for capturing pests such as mosquitoes and moths has a light source arranged on one open end side of the casing and gathered in the light source inside the casing as described in the prior document 1. In some cases, a rotary fan for sucking insects is incorporated, and a collection bag for collecting the insects sucked by the rotary fan is detachably attached to the other open end of the casing.

However, such lighting equipment for trapping insects has a light source that is bare and lacks design, and has a large shape and a poor appearance. For example, when it is installed in a restaurant room, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is broken. There is a problem.

Further, as described in the prior art document 2, the light source has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped with a front opening, has a worm action, and a plurality of lightning grids arranged in the vicinity of the light source. By applying, there are those that cause electric shock to kill insects that are in contact with or close to the electric shock grid.

However, such an insecticidal device has a problem in that, when an insect is electrocuted, noise is generated due to an electric shock, and dead bodies of insects are scattered due to an electric shock.

JP 2001-231424 A JP 2001-252000 A

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems all at once, improving design and decoration by improving the appearance, not destroying the indoor atmosphere, noise and carcass ( The main goal is to capture mosquitoes, moths and other pests without being partly scattered.

That is, the lighting apparatus for capturing insects according to the present invention includes a first space that opens downward, an inner wall that has a shape that gradually expands downward, and an opening in the vicinity of the opening of the first space. A second space is formed between the LED that irradiates light inside, the light emitting surface that is formed on the inner surface of the inner wall and receives light from the LED, and the inner wall that is provided outside the inner wall. And an outer wall having a shape that gradually expands downward, a communication hole formed in the inner wall and communicating the first space and the second space, and provided at or facing the communication hole. A suction mechanism for sucking air in the first space into the second space; and a bug housing part provided below the second space, and the insect attracted into the first space is Aspirated into the second space and dropped into the insect housing part To.

If this is the case, the inner and outer walls will gradually rotate downward, and the shape will look good because it looks like a design-like lighting when viewed from anywhere in the room, destroying the indoor atmosphere. There is no. In addition, since an LED is used as the light source, the apparatus can be reduced in size and weight, and can be easily handled. In particular, the LED can be easily mounted when suspended from the ceiling. Furthermore, since the light emitting surface emits light emitted from the LED, a light emission amount effective for attracting insects can be obtained with a small amount of light source, and power consumption can be suppressed. In addition, since it can be detachably attached by the fixture, maintenance and equipment replacement can be easily performed. In addition, since the insect is sucked into the second space by the suction mechanism, the insect once sucked can be prevented from escaping out of the second space again.

In order to make it easier to attach to the ceiling or the like, it is preferable to further include a fixture provided at the upper end of the outer wall for detachably attaching the lighting fixture.

Furthermore, in order to prevent insects sucked into the second space from escaping out of the second space and to keep the life of the LEDs longer by cooling the LEDs, the first space and the first space A first vent hole communicating with the second space, having a diameter smaller than the size of the insect sucked into the second space, and allowing the air from the second space to flow upward in the first space. Preferably, it is formed below the inner wall. In such a case, since the first ventilation hole is formed in the vicinity of the opening of the second space, an air flow from the opening of the second space to the suction mechanism is formed, and even a little in the second space. In addition to being able to suck in insects that have entered more reliably, an air flow is formed in the vicinity of the LED, and a cooling effect on the LED is also obtained.

In order to capture insects more effectively, it is desirable that the light emitting surface is formed by applying a phosphor material on the inner surface of the inner wall, and color-converts by receiving light from the LED.

In order to increase the suction force of the suction mechanism to effectively suck the insects in the first space and prevent the insects sucked into the second space from escaping outside the second space, It is desirable that a second ventilation hole having a diameter smaller than the size of the insect sucked into the two spaces is formed in a region of the outer wall above the insect housing portion.

Also, in order to make it easier to attach the lighting fixture and use it in various places, it is desirable that the fixture has a standardized base.

In order to prevent scattering of insect dead bodies more reliably and to make the suction mechanism visible from the opening inconspicuous, and to improve the design and decoration more, the insect attracted to the first space is the second When sucking into the space, it is desirable to provide a plate-shaped insect fragment receiving tray provided below the suction mechanism so as to accommodate insects that have collided with the suction mechanism and dropped.

In order to increase the suction airflow by the suction mechanism by providing a gap between the inner wall and the insect debris tray, and to make it easier to suck insects, the insect debris tray is interposed between the insect debris tray and the inner wall It is desirable that the first member is supported by the support member provided in the first space.

Furthermore, in order to increase the reflection area of the light from the LED to attract insects more effectively and increase the illuminance as illumination, it faces the opening of the first space in the insect debris tray. It is desirable that a light reflecting surface formed by applying a phosphor material on the surface receives light from the LED and performs color conversion.

Further, as a specific aspect of the suction mechanism, one provided with a fan can be considered.

In addition, the insects sucked into the second space are surely killed, the odor generated from the insects is erased, the air in the second space is sterilized, and the air exhausted from the vents into the room is made clean In order to do so, it is desirable to further include an ozone generator for releasing ozone into the second space.

Furthermore, in order to easily remove the insects in the insect accommodating part and to facilitate the maintenance in the second space, it is desirable that the insect accommodating part is provided so as to be removable.

According to the present invention configured as described above, the design and decoration are improved by improving the appearance, the indoor atmosphere is not destroyed, and the noise and dead bodies are not scattered (part of them). Can capture pests such as mosquitoes and moths.

It is a block diagram which shows typically the lighting instrument for insect capture which concerns on this embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Insect lighting fixture 11 ... Inner wall 111 ... Brim part 112 ... 1st ventilation hole 12 ... Outer wall 121 ... 2nd ventilation hole 122 ... Opening part S1 ... 1st space S2 ... 2nd space 2 ... LED
21 ... LED mounting plate 3 ... fixture 4 ... communication hole 5 ... suction mechanism 6 ... insect housing 61 ... housing 62 ... annular plate 7 ... Magnet 8 ... Insect debris tray 9 ... Support member 91 ... Mounting portion 92 ... Support pillar 10 ... Ozone generator

Hereinafter, the lighting apparatus 1 for capturing insects according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, FIG. 1 is a block diagram which shows typically the lighting fixture 1 for insect capturing which concerns on this embodiment.

<1. Device configuration>
The lighting apparatus 1 for catching insects according to the present embodiment is, for example, suspended and fixed on a ceiling in a room and used to capture pests such as mosquitoes and moths. As shown in FIG. 1, the first space S1 is used. The LED 2, the second space S 2, the fixture 3, the communication hole 4, the suction mechanism 5, the insect container 6, the magnet 7, the insect debris tray 8, the support member 9, and the ozone generator. 10.

Hereinafter, each part is demonstrated concretely.
The first space S1 has a rotating body shape that opens vertically downward, and is formed from a bell-shaped inner wall 11 that gradually spreads downward. In addition, the opening is formed with a sufficient size so that pests such as mosquitoes and moths can enter the first space. Furthermore, on the inner surface of the inner wall 11, a light emitting surface that receives light emitted from the LED 2 described later and emits light is formed. Thereby, the lighting instrument 1 for catching insects can obtain a light emission amount sufficient to be used as the lighting apparatus. In addition, the phosphor surface is coated with a phosphor material on the inner surface of the inner wall 11 so as to be converted into blue or purple when receiving light from the LED 2 in order to attract the insects into the first space S1 effectively. Is formed.

Further, the inner wall 11 includes a collar portion 111 having an annular shape formed so as to protrude inward from the center of the opening below the first space S1.

The LED 2 is, for example, a type in which a light emitting element is molded with a bullet-shaped resin, and irradiates the first space S1 with ultraviolet rays effective for attracting the insect, thereby attracting the insect into the first space S1. Is. The LED 2 is provided in the vicinity of the opening of the first space S1. More specifically, they are provided at equal intervals on the LED mounting plate 21 provided over almost the entire circumference of the opening. The LED mounting plate 21 has an annular shape or a partial annular shape, and is attached to the collar portion 111 with a screw, for example.

The second space S2 has a shape of a rotating body that opens vertically downward, and is formed by an inner wall 11 and a bell-shaped outer wall 12 that gradually spreads downward. A communication hole 4 that communicates the first space S <b> 1 and the second space S <b> 2 is formed in the upper portion of the inner wall 11.

At the upper end of the outer wall 12, there is provided a fixture 3 for attaching and fixing the insect-lighting fixture 1 to, for example, a ceiling in a room. In more detail, the fixture 3 which concerns on this embodiment is provided in the upper surface of the ozone generator 10 mentioned later. Moreover, the fixture 3 has a standardized base, and the illuminator 1 for catching insects can be easily removed.

The suction mechanism 5 is provided in the communication hole 4 or facing the communication hole 4 and sucks air in the first space into the second space. Thereby, the insect attracted in the first space is quickly sucked into the second space.

Note that the suction mechanism 5 according to the present embodiment includes a fan in the communication hole 4 formed in the upper portion of the inner wall 11 in order to efficiently send the air in the first space S1 into the second space S2. It is.

The insect accommodating portion 6 is for accommodating an insect that is sucked into the second space S2 and then falls below the second space, and is a container that forms a U-shaped rotating body having an open upper surface. 61 and an annular plate 62 that covers a substantially inner half of the upper surface opening of the container 61, and is provided so as to close almost all the lower opening of the second space S2. In addition, it is made of an opaque material so that the contained insects are not visible from the outside. In addition, the insect accommodating part 6 which concerns on this embodiment is provided in the LED mounting board 21 so that attachment or detachment is possible by the magnet 7 provided in the substantially whole surface of the upper surface of the annular board 61. FIG.

Further, a first vent hole 112 that communicates the first space and the second space and has a diameter smaller than the size of the insect is provided at the lower end of the inner wall 11. Thereby, since the attraction | suction force of the attraction | suction mechanism 5 can be increased, the insect in 1st space S1 can be attracted | sucked effectively in 2nd space S2. Furthermore, since the air sent from the second space S2 to the first space S1 flows through the LED 2 and above the first space S1, the LED 2 is always cooled and can extend its life.

Further, a plurality of second ventilation holes 121 having the same diameter as the first ventilation holes 112 are formed in the outer wall 12 in the region above the insect accommodating portion 6 so as to communicate the second space S2 and the outside. Yes. Thereby, while preventing the insect in 2nd space S2 to escape outside, the suction force of the suction mechanism 5 can further be increased. Further, the vent hole 121 is formed below the outer wall 12 so that the air in the second space S2 flows from the upper side to the lower side. It will be easy to fall.

The insect debris tray 8 is for accommodating the insect that has fallen by colliding with the suction pore 5 when the insect attracted into the first space S1 is sucked into the second space, and is outside the center. Is formed so as to be higher, and is supported slightly above the center of the first space S1 by a support member 9 interposed between the insect debris tray 8 and the inner wall 11. Yes. In addition, a phosphor material is applied to the surface of the insect debris tray 8 facing the opening of the first space, receives light from the LED 2, and is converted into white color for a fluorescent lamp or an indoor light bulb. A light reflecting surface is formed.

Further, the support member 9 is formed of an attachment part 91 attached to the center of the insect fragment receiving tray 8 with a screw and a plurality of rod-like support columns 92 extending from the attachment part 91 toward the upper end of the inner wall 21.

The ozone generator 10 releases ozone into the second space S2, increases the insecticidal effect against insects sucked into the second space S2, and further sterilizes and deodorizes the air in the second space S2. To do. Further, the ozone generator 10 is provided above the suction mechanism 5 so that ozone is efficiently distributed throughout the second space S2. More specifically, the ozone generator 10 is provided above the suction mechanism 5 and in an opening 122 formed in the upper part of the outer wall 12.

<2. Effects of this embodiment>
According to the lighting apparatus 1 for trapping insects according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the design and decoration are improved by improving the appearance, the indoor atmosphere is not destroyed, and noise and dead bodies are scattered ( It is possible to capture pests such as mosquitoes and spiders without a part of them.

<3. Other Modified Embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, although the LED mounting plate of the above embodiment is attached to the collar portion with a screw, it may be attached directly to the inner wall or may be integrated with the inner wall. Further, the attachment mechanism is not limited to a screw, and may be an adhesive or the like.

Further, the suction mechanism of the above embodiment has a fan in the upper opening of the inner wall. However, air in the first space is passed through the communication hole in the second space using a suction function such as a suction pump. You may send it to.

Furthermore, although the insect accommodating part of this embodiment was provided so that attachment or detachment was possible to the LED mounting board with the magnet provided in the substantially whole surface of the upper surface of an annular plate, it is provided so that attachment or detachment with an outer wall or an inner wall is possible, for example with a screw. It may be done.

In addition, some or all of the above-described embodiments and modified embodiments may be combined as appropriate, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. .

The present invention improves design and decoration by improving the appearance, does not break the atmosphere of the room, and prevents harmful insects such as mosquitoes and moths without scattering noise and carcasses (part of them). A lighting apparatus for capturing insects that can be captured can be provided.

Claims

Forming a first space that opens downward, and an inner wall having a shape that gradually expands downward;
An LED provided in the vicinity of the opening of the first space and irradiating light into the first space;
A light emitting surface that is formed on the inner surface of the inner wall and emits light by receiving light from the LED;
An outer wall provided outside the inner wall to form a second space with the inner wall and having a shape gradually expanding downward;
A communication hole formed in the inner wall and communicating the first space and the second space;
A suction mechanism that is provided at or facing the communication hole, and sucks air in the first space into the second space;
An insect container provided below the second space,
A lighting instrument for catching insects that attracts insects attracted into the first space to the second space and drops them into the insect housing part.
The illuminating device for trapping insects according to claim 1, further comprising a fixture provided at an upper end of the outer wall and detachably attached to the luminaire.
The first space communicates with the second space, has a diameter smaller than the size of the insect sucked into the second space, and the air from the second space is moved upward in the first space. The insect-lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein a first vent hole that flows through the bottom is formed below the inner wall.
The illuminating device for capturing insects according to claim 1, wherein a second ventilation hole having a diameter smaller than the size of the insect sucked into the second space is formed in a region of the outer wall above the insect housing portion.
The illuminating device for trapping insects according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting surface is formed by applying a phosphor material on the inner surface of the inner wall, and color-converts by receiving light from the LED.
3. The insect illuminator according to claim 2, wherein the fixture has a standardized base.
When the insect attracted into the first space is sucked into the second space, a plate-shaped insect fragment is provided below the suction mechanism so as to accommodate the insect that has collided with the suction mechanism and dropped. The illuminating device for capturing insects according to claim 1, further comprising a tray.
The illuminating instrument for trapping insects according to claim 7, wherein the insect fragment receiving tray is supported in the first space by a support member provided between the insect fragment receiving tray and an inner wall.
8. The insect trapping device according to claim 7, wherein a light reflecting surface formed by applying a phosphor material to a surface of the insect fragment receiving tray facing the opening of the first space receives the light from the LED and converts the color. lighting equipment.
The insect illuminator according to claim 1, wherein the suction mechanism includes a fan.
The lighting instrument for trapping insects according to claim 1, further comprising an ozone generator that releases ozone into the second space.
The illuminating device for catching insects according to claim 1, wherein the insect housing portion is detachably provided.