WO2013002536A1

WO2013002536A1 - Theater seat guide light

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Publication number: WO2013002536A1
Application number: PCT/KR2012/005041
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jae Wook Jung
Original assignee: Cj Cgv Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2011-06-27
Filing date: 2012-06-26
Publication date: 2013-01-03
Also published as: KR20130000127U

Abstract

The present invention relates to a theater seat guide light installed at a side wall of a seat on an aisle, along which customers move, to help the customers identify their seat numbers, including: a frame fixedly coupled to the side wall of the seat; a display part coupled to the frame to display seat numbers; an LED lamp adapted to radiate light to the display part; and a reflection plate adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp toward the aisle.

Description

THEATER SEAT GUIDE LIGHT

The present invention relates to a theater seat guide light, and more particularly, to a theater seat guide light that is improved in structure, thereby reducing energy consumption, making it convenient to be installed, providing appropriate illumination to the floor on an aisle to help the movements of customers, and adjusting the brightness of light.

Generally, seat guide lights are installed on the side surfaces of aisle seats to help customers identify their seat numbers and move to their seats. However, conventional seat guide lights are installed on the side walls of the aisle seats in such a manner as to be just turned on and off, which is provided only to help customers identify their seat numbers, thereby failing to guide the movements of the customers.

Therefore, there is a definite need for the development of a new seat guide light capable of reducing energy consumption, easily guiding the movements of customers, and adjusting the brightness of light.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a theater seat guide light that is capable of reducing energy consumption, making it convenient to be installed, providing appropriate illumination to the floor on an aisle to help the movements of customers, and adjusting the brightness of light.

To accomplish the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a theater seat guide light installed at a side wall of a seat on an aisle, along which customers move, to help the customers identify their seat numbers, including: a frame fixedly coupled to the side wall of the seat; a display part coupled to the frame to display seat numbers; an LED lamp adapted to radiate light to the display part; and a reflection plate adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp toward the aisle.

According to the present invention, desirably, the theater seat guide light further includes a controller adapted to adjust the brightness of the LED lamp.

According to the present invention, desirably, the frame includes a main frame coupled to the side wall of the seat and insertion portions protruded from the main frame toward the inside of the side wall, the insertion portions having insertion holes formed thereon, and the display part includes a coupling portion having coupling protrusions formed thereon in such a manner as to be detachably coupled to the insertion holes of the insertion portions and a seat number identification portion extended from one end portion of the coupling portion to the outside of the side wall.

According to the present invention, desirably, the seat number identification portion is extended in such a manner as to be slanted downwardly toward the outside of the side wall and has a seat number identification board adapted to transmit the light emitted from the LED lamp therethrough and a coupling opening adapted to be coupled to the seat number identification board.

According to the present invention, desirably, the reflection plate includes an attaching portion to which the LED lamp is attached, a reflection portion adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp, and a connection portion adapted to connect the attaching portion and the reflection portion, the reflection portion being extended to a given angle from the end portion of the connection portion so as to reflect the light toward the floor on the aisle.

According to the present invention, desirably, the reflection portion has a plurality of sub-reflection portions continuously formed thereon, each of the sub-reflection portions having an inclined face formed slantly toward the floor on the aisle and a bent face extended to a bent state from the end portion of the inclined face.

To accomplish the above object, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a theater seat guide light installed at a side wall of a seat on an aisle, along which customers move, to help the customers identify their seat numbers, including: a frame fixedly coupled to the side wall of the seat; a display part coupled to the frame to display seat numbers; an LED lamp adapted to radiate light to the display part; and a controller adapted to adjust the brightness of the LED lamp.

According to the present invention, desirably, the theater seat guide light further includes a reflection plate adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp toward the aisle.

According to the present invention, the theater seat guide light makes use of a high efficiency LED lamp, thereby reducing the energy consumption, and further couples the frame and the display part in a press-fitting manner, thereby making it convenient to perform the coupling.

Additionally, the theater seat guide light of the present invention appropriately illuminates the floor on the aisle, along which the customers move, thereby easily guiding the movements of the customers.

Moreover, the seat number identification part of the theater seat guide light is inclined downwardly toward the aisle, thereby allowing the customers to easily identify their seat numbers.

Further, the theater seat guide light of the present invention adjusts the brightness of the LED lamp, thereby guiding the customers in higher brightness before the movie is played, and then lowers the brightness of the LED lamp, thereby preventing the illumination of the LED lamp from interfering with seeing the movie during the movie is played, so that the customers can see the movie well, without having any interference by the seat guide light, and the energy consumption is reduced through the adjustment of the brightness of the light.

FIG.1 is a perspective view showing a state wherein a theater seat guide light according to the present invention is installed.

FIG.2 is a separate perspective view showing the theater seat guide light according to the present invention.

FIG.3 is a side view showing the main parts of a reflection plate of FIG.2.

FIG.4 is a front view showing the theater seat guide light according to the present invention, wherein a display part is eliminated.

FIG.5 is an exemplary view showing the state wherein the theater seat guide light according to the present invention is really used.

The present invention relates to a theater seat guide light that is disposed on the aisle, along which customers move, to guide them and thus to allow them to easily identify their seat numbers, so that they can be moved to their seats, without any trouble. Hereinafter, an explanation on a theater seat guide light according to the present invention will be given with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG.1 is a perspective view showing a state wherein a theater seat guide light according to the present invention is installed, FIG.2 is a separate perspective view showing the theater seat guide light according to the present invention, FIG.3 is a side view showing the main parts of a reflection plate of FIG.2, FIG.4 is a front view showing the theater seat guide light according to the present invention, wherein a display part is eliminated, and FIG.5 is an exemplary view showing the state wherein the theater seat guide light according to the present invention is really used.

Referring first to FIGS.1 and 2, a theater seat guide light 100 according to the present invention largely includes a frame 10, a display part 20, an LED lamp 30, and a reflection plate 40.

The frame 10 has a hollow shape and is fixedly coupled to a side wall 1 of a seat on the aisle 3. The frame 10 largely includes a main frame 11 and insertion portions 12.

The main frame 11 is a portion coupled to the side wall 1 of the seat. According to the present invention, the side wall 1 of the seat has a recess 2, and the main frame 11 is bolt-coupled to the side wall 1.

The insertion portions 12 are protruded from the main frame 11 toward the inside of the side wall 1. The insertion portions 12 are inserted into the recess 2 formed on the side wall 1. The insertion portions 12 have insertion holes 121 formed thereon, into which the display part 20 as will be discussed later is coupled inserted. As shown in FIG.2, the insertion holes 121 are formed on the left and right insertion portions 12 facing each other.

The display part 20 is coupled to the frame 10 to display seat numbers. The display part 20 largely includes a coupling portion 21 and a seat number identification portion 22, and the LED lamp 30 serves to radiate light toward the display part 20.

The coupling portion 21 is detachably coupled to the insertion holes 121 of the insertion portions 12 and has coupling protrusions 211 formed thereon in such a manner as to be inserted correspondingly into the insertion holes 121.

The seat number identification portion 22 is extended from one end portion of the coupling portion 21 to the outside of the side wall 1, on which the seat numbers are displayed. The seat number identification portion 22 is extended in such a manner as to be slanted downwardly toward the outside of the side wall 1, which allows customers to easily identify their seats.

The seat number identification portion 22 includes a seat number identification board 221 and a coupling opening 222.

The seat number identification board 221 is made of a material capable of transmitting the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 therethrough. In more detail, the seat numbers are indicated on the seat number identification board 221, and the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 is transmitted to the portion on which the seat numbers are indicated, thereby being identified by the customers.

The coupling opening 222, which is formed on the seat number identification portion 22, is coupled to the seat number identification board 221.

The reflection plate 40 is provided to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 toward the aisle 3. According to the present invention, the reflection plate 40 is made of a metal material and has a black-painted surface, which improves the reflection efficiency. In addition to the metal material, of course, the reflection plate 40 may be made of other materials.

The reflection plate 40 largely includes an attaching portion 41, a connection portion 42 and a reflection portion 43.

The attaching portion 41 is a portion to which the LED lamp 30 is attached. Referring to FIGS.2 and 4, the LED lamp 30 is attached on the underside of the attaching portion 41. Of course, the LED lamp 30 can be attached thereon by means of an adhesive, double-sided tape and the like.

The connection portion 42 is a portion extended from one end portion of the attaching portion 41, which connects the attaching portion 41 and the reflection portion 43. According to the present invention, the connection portion 42 is extended from one end portion of the attaching portion 41 in the vertical direction of the attaching portion 41.

The reflection portion 43 is provided to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp 30. Referring to FIG.3, the reflection portion 43 is extended to a given angle from the end portion of the connection portion 42 so as to reflect the light toward the floor on the aisle 3.

The reflection portion 43 has a plurality of sub-reflection portions 44 continuously formed thereon. Each sub-reflection portion 44 is comprised of an inclined face 431 and a bent face 432. Referring to FIG.3, the inclined face 431 is the inclined surface toward the floor on the aisle 3, and the bent face 432 is extended to a bent state from the end portion of the inclined face 431.

The length of the inclined face 431 is substantially longer than that of the bent face 432 (that is, the length bent and extended from the end portion of the inclined face 431) in the direction extended toward the aisle 3. As shown in FIG.3, the continuously arranged sub-reflection portions 44 look like stairs.

According to the present invention, the theater seat guide light 100 further includes a controller 50.

The controller 50 is provided to adjust the brightness of the LED lamp 30. As shown in FIG.4, the controller 50 is located at a given position near the LED lamp 30. Of course, the installation position of the controller 50 is not limited thereto.

Further, the controller 50 serves to turn on and off the LED lamp 30. For example, the controller 50 may be located on a control room where the illumination of the theater is all controlled. Thus, through the controller 50, the brightness of the LED lamp 30 is adjusted and the LED lamp 30 is turned on and off.

According to the present invention, as shown in FIG.5, the theater seat guide light 100 is located on the side wall 1 of the seat on the aisle 3, thereby allowing the seat numbers to be identified and guiding the movements of the customers.

According to the present invention, the theater seat guide light 100 makes use of the LED lamp 30, thereby enhancing the illumination efficiency and reducing the energy consumption, and especially, the brightness of the LED lamp 30 can be adjusted by means of the controller 50, thereby greatly reducing the energy consumption and preventing the illumination of the seat guide light from interfering with seeing a movie.

The coupling protrusions 211 of the display part 20 are detachably press fitted to the insertion holes 121 of the frame 10, thereby making it convenient to perform the coupling and shortening the installation time.

Also, the reflection portion 43 of the reflection plate 40 is inclinedly formed, thereby effectively reflecting the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 toward the floor of the aisle 3, and the reflection portion 43 is formed by continuously disposing the sub-reflection portions 44, thereby optimizing the reflection efficiency and serving as a light for guiding the customers.

Further, the seat number identification portion 22 of the display part 20 is inclined downwardly, thereby allowing the customers observing the seat number identification portion 2 from a higher position than it to easily identify the seat numbers indicated thereon.

In addition, the seat number identification portion 22 of the display part 20 is inclined downwardly, thereby preventing the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 from being distributed upwardly and minimizing the interference caused by the light during a movie is played.

According to the present invention, the theater seat guide light 100 includes the frame 10, the display part 20, the LED lamp 30 and the reflection plate 40 and selectively has the controller 50, and otherwise, the theater seat guide light 100 includes the frame 10, the display part 20, the LED lamp 30 and the controller 50 and selectively has the reflection plate 40.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the particular illustrative embodiments, it is not to be restricted by the embodiments but only by the appended claims. It is to be appreciated that those skilled in the art can change or modify the embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

A theater seat guide light installed at a side wall 1 of a seat on an aisle, along which customers move, to help the customers identify their seat numbers, comprising:

a frame 10 fixedly coupled to the side wall 1 of the seat;

a display part 20 coupled to the frame 10 to display seat numbers;

an LED lamp 30 adapted to radiate light to the display part 20; and

a reflection plate 30 adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 toward the aisle.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 1, further comprising a controller 50 adapted to adjust the brightness of the LED lamp 30.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 1, wherein the frame 10 comprises a main frame 11 coupled to the side wall 1 of the seat and insertion portions 12 protruded from the main frame 11 toward the inside of the side wall 1, the insertion portions 12 having insertion holes 121 formed thereon, and the display part 20 comprises a coupling portion 21 having coupling protrusions 211 formed thereon in such a manner as to be detachably coupled correspondingly to the insertion holes 121 of the insertion portions 12 and a seat number identification portion 22 extended from one end portion of the coupling portion 21 to the outside of the side wall 1.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 3, wherein the seat number identification portion 22 is extended in such a manner as to be slanted downwardly toward the outside of the side wall 1 and has a seat number identification board 221 adapted to transmit the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 therethrough and a coupling opening 222 adapted to be coupled to the seat number identification board 221.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 1, wherein the reflection plate 40 comprises an attaching portion 41 to which the LED lamp 30 is attached, a reflection portion 43 adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp 30, and a connection portion 42 adapted to connect the attaching portion 41 and the reflection portion 43, the reflection portion 43 being extended to a given angle from the end portion of the connection portion 42 so as to reflect the light toward the floor on the aisle.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 5, wherein the reflection portion 43 has a plurality of sub-reflection portions 44 continuously formed thereon, each of the sub-reflection portions 44 having an inclined face 431 formed slantly toward the floor on the aisle and a bent face 432 extended to a bent state from the end portion of the inclined face 431.
A theater seat guide light installed at a side wall 1 of a seat on an aisle, along which customers move, to help the customers identify their seat numbers, comprising:

a frame 10 fixedly coupled to the side wall 1 of the seat;

a display part 20 coupled to the frame 10 to display seat numbers;

an LED lamp 30 adapted to radiate light to the display part 20; and

a controller 50 adapted to adjust the brightness of the LED lamp 30.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 7, further comprising a reflection plate 40 adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 toward the aisle.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 7, wherein the frame 10 comprises a main frame 11 coupled to the side wall 1 of the seat and insertion portions 12 protruded from the main frame 11 toward the inside of the side wall 1, the insertion portions 12 having insertion holes 121 formed thereon, and the display part 20 comprises a coupling portion 21 having coupling protrusions 211 formed thereon in such a manner as to be detachably coupled correspondingly to the insertion holes 121 of the insertion portions 12 and a seat number identification portion 22 extended from one end portion of the coupling portion 21 to the outside of the side wall 1.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 9, wherein the seat number identification portion 22 is extended in such a manner as to be slanted downwardly toward the outside of the side wall 1 and has a seat number identification board 221 adapted to transmit the light emitted from the LED lamp 30 therethrough and a coupling opening 222 adapted to be coupled to the seat number identification board 221.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 8, wherein the reflection plate 40 comprises an attaching portion 41 to which the LED lamp 30 is attached, a reflection portion 43 adapted to reflect the light emitted from the LED lamp 30, and a connection portion 42 adapted to connect the attaching portion 41 and the reflection portion 43, the reflection portion 43 being extended to a given angle from the end portion of the connection portion 42 so as to reflect the light toward the floor on the aisle.
The theater seat guide light according to claim 11, wherein the reflection portion 43 has a plurality of sub-reflection portions 44 continuously formed thereon, each of the sub-reflection portions 44 having an inclined face 431 formed slantly toward the floor on the aisle and a bent face 432 extended to a bent state from the end portion of the inclined face 431.