JPH0287403A - Guide lamp fixture - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent shades of a lamp image and lighting parts from reflecting on an indication panel by mounting a straight tube type lamp approx. in the center of a fixture body, and mounting the lighting parts at the outsides of the two ends. CONSTITUTION:A lamp 33 fitted in sockets 31, 32 is arranged approx. in the center in the direction fore and aft of a space 35 bounded by the upper and lower members 11, 12 of the fixture body 10 and the left and right case frame members 16, 17 and also approx. in the center in the direction up and down. A terminal table 42 is arranged within the upper member 11 with no protrusion made at indication panels 38, 39. Facing the outer end face, a stabilizer 45 in connection with this terminal table 42 is accommodated and fixed within one of the frame members 16 of the fixture body 10. A major part of a battery 46 is arranged within this case frame member 16 and a lower member 12, while in the other frame member 17, a lightup circuit unit base board 48, on which lighting parts such as inspection switch 47 are mounted, is accommodated and fixed in such a way as to face the outer end face. As a major part of the lighting parts is arranged outside the effective indicating face of the indication panels 38, 39, there is no fear of shades of these parts reflecting on the indication panels 38, 39 even though a thin construction is incorporated where the spacing is narrow.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Object of the Invention) (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a guide light fixture, and the present invention relates to a guide light fixture, and the present invention relates to a guide light fixture, and the present invention relates to a guide light fixture.
Do 1.

(Prior Art) As a guide light fixture provided with a translucent display panel facing the lamp, for example, a guide light fixture described in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-76386 is widely known. . This conventional guide light equipment, for example, has a translucent display panel arranged opposite to a straight tube fluorescent lamp installed inside the equipment body,
The lighting components such as a ballast were placed inside the main body of this device (the structure was being explored).
Increasing the distance between the rung and the display panel to prevent the lamp image from appearing or unevenness, and to prevent lighting components such as ballasts and batteries installed inside the device from appearing as shadows. There is a problem in that the thickness of the device becomes thick and the product quality is poor.

This type of guide light fixture does not need to stand out very much in normal times, but rather tends to spoil the interior decoration, so there is a demand for miniaturization. On the other hand, for guide light equipment, the size of the display surface (minimum dimensions are stipulated by law, and miniaturization requires thinning of the width direction. However, the above-mentioned conventional guide light equipment If you simply make it thinner, as mentioned above, the space between the lamp and the display panel will become narrower, causing a lamp image to appear and uneven brightness.Furthermore, lighting components such as ballasts and batteries will affect the display panel. A problem arises that appears as follows.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) When the instep of the above-mentioned conventional guide light equipment is made thinner, a lamp image appears on the display panel, uneven brightness occurs, and the stable The lighting parts such as the ballast and batteries appear as a shadow on the display panel, and since the lighting parts such as the ballast are incorporated into the main body of the device, it takes time to assemble the device, and inspection and repair of the lighting parts is also difficult. This has to be done inside the instrument itself, which poses a problem of poor workability.

The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and eliminates the appearance of a lamp image on the display panel and uneven brightness, and furthermore, allows lighting components such as ballasts and batteries to be easily displayed. A straight tube lamp can be placed close to the display panel without creating a shadow on the panel.
Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a guide light fixture that can improve the workability of assembling lighting parts, facilitate inspection and repair, ensure safety, and be formed into a thin shape.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The guide light device of the present invention includes a device body formed into a substantially mouth-shaped frame member with a light-transmitting opening at least on the front surface, and a direct-light device built into the device body. Tube lamp and this ii! comprising a translucent display panel attached to the device body facing the tubular lamp, and a lighting component including a ballast attached to the i5 fixture for lighting the straight tube lamp; The straight tube lamp is disposed approximately at the center of the instrument body in the I9 direction and the height direction, and lighting components including the ballast are attached to both ends of the instrument body facing outward. That is.

(Function) In the guide light fixture of the present invention, the straight tube lamp is placed approximately at the center of the fixture body, so even if the distance between the lamp and the display panel is small, the image of the lamp will appear on the display panel. In addition to preventing brightness unevenness from occurring,
Lighting components such as ballasts placed inside the device body do not appear as shadows on the display panel, allowing the entire device to be made thin, and the lighting components such as ballasts are placed facing outward at both ends of the device body. Since it is attached to the lamp, it is easy to assemble the lighting parts, and inspections and repairs can be done from outside the appliance body.
Work efficiency is improved, and especially in devices having display panels on both sides, displays can be displayed evenly on both sides, and the lamp casts an even shadow on the image display panel, allowing for long-term use.

(Embodiment) The configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a guide light fixture main body, and as shown in FIG. and a case frame member 1 in which connecting pieces 13 and 14 formed by bending the left and right ends of the lower side members 11 and 12 to the upper and lower ends, respectively, are connected with screws 15, and the outer side is open.
6.17 is formed into a rectangular frame shape approximately in the shape of an opening. Engagement grooves 18 and 19 are formed opposite to each other along the opposing inner edges of the upper and lower side members 11 and 12, respectively. Further, a rectangular power supply wire connection window hole 20 is formed approximately at the center of the upper surface of the upper side member 11, and large diameter portions 21 are formed at one end on both sides of the window hole 2o.
For mounting, a hole 22 is formed. Further, left and right regulation holes 23 are formed in both sides of the one case frame member 16 in parallel to each other in the vertical direction, and left and right regulation holes 24 are formed in the upper surface of the other case frame member 17 in parallel to the front part. It is formed.

Further, 25 and 26 are covers on both sides of the case frame member 16.
．． 17 from both ends, and in a state that covers each case frame member 16, 17, the surface of each cover 25° 26 and the upper and lower side members 11, 12 of the instrument main body 10.
The outer surface of the surface is the surface of the road. Further, on the inner surface of each of the covers 25.26, there are provided elastic engagement protrusions 27.28 that removably engage with the regulation holes 23.24 of the case frame member 16.17, respectively. When the cover 25.26 is slid toward the outer end of the case frame member 16.17, the cover 25.26 is moved against the case frame member 16.26.
In order to prevent the saw bar 25.26 from coming off from the case frame member 16.17, the range of movement wJ is regulated by the engagement between the engagement protrusion 27° 28 and the regulating hole 23.24. A battery insertion hole 29 is opened in the lower part of the case frame member 16 so that the outer end opening surfaces of the case frame members 16 and 17 are not exposed unnecessarily.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a pair of straight tube fluorescent lamp sockets 31, 32 are provided oppositely on the inner surfaces of both case frame members 16, 17 of the device main body 10. Both end base portions 34, 34 of a straight tube fluorescent lamp 33 are detachably attached to the lamp brackets 31, 32. And this lamp socket 31.32 has 5A
The mounted lamp 33 is located approximately at the center in the longitudinal direction, which is the thickness direction, of the space 35 formed by the upper and lower side members 11.12 of the instrument main body 10 and the left and right case frame members 16.17, and approximately in the vertical direction. It is arranged in the center position.

In addition, there are light-transmitting openings 36° 37 on the front and rear surfaces of the instrument main body 10.
are each a translucent display panel 3 attached removably.
It was blocked off on 8.39. This display panel 38.3
') is a retaining groove 18. whose upper and lower edges are formed facing the upper and lower side members 11, 12 of the instrument body 10.
19, and as shown in FIG. 27. Move the display panel 38.39 to the movement range regulated by engagement with 28. In this state, insert the upper edge of the display panel 38.39 into the engagement groove 1.
8 and then drop the lower edges of the display panels 38 and 39 into the engagement grooves 19, the upper and lower edges of the display panels 38 and 39 are engaged and held in the upper and lower engagement grooves 18 and 19. , is arranged opposite to the lamp 33 attached to the lamp socket 31, 32.

The display panels 38 and 39 have a thickness of about 2 m, which is twice the thickness of conventional display panels, and are made of acrylic resin with a flame retardant material such as hydrogenated compound. The display panels 38 and 39 are made of a flame-retardant acrylic resin plate with added materials, and displays 40 such as letters and figures are printed on the outer surfaces of the display panels 38 and 39. Furthermore, this display panel 3
8.39 is formed in a milky white color.

Further, the inner surface of the display panel 38, 39 facing the lamp 33 is densely packed in the portion facing the light emitting portion of the lamp 33, as shown in FIG. The driver 1 is printed with a white pigment-containing ink whose density is gradually coarsened as it moves away from the side and in the direction orthogonal to the tube axis direction of the lamp 33.
- A pattern 41 is formed. The dots of this dot pattern 41 are all of the same size, for example, 0.6 m in diameter, and the density of the parts near the light emitting part of the lamp 33 is dense, and the density is gradually coarsened as they move away from each other, so that the brightness can be adjusted. I'm trying to eliminate unevenness.

Reference numeral 42 denotes a terminal block, in which a wire connection hole 43 is formed in the window hole 20 for connecting a commercial wire, which is formed approximately in the center of the upper side member 11 of the device main body 10, and the IS wire connection portion 44 is exposed. This terminal block 42 is attached to the inner surface of the portion 4A11 and is disposed within the upper side member 11 so that it does not protrude from the display panel 38-39 surface.

In addition, a stabilizer 545 connected to the terminal block 42 is housed and installed in the case frame member 16 of -1) of the device main body 10 facing the outer end surface, and the frontage of the outer end surface of the case frame member 16 is This ballast 45 is not exposed by the cover 25 covering the surface.

Furthermore, a battery 46 serving as an emergency lighting power source is inserted into the battery insertion hole 29 from the lower part of the case frame member 16 along the inside of the lower side member 12, and most of the battery 46 is inserted into the case frame member. 1G and within the lower side member 12, so that it does not protrude greatly from the display panel 38 and 39 surfaces of Iyi.

In addition, an inspection switch 4 is provided in the other case frame member 17.
Lighting circuit conit board 48 with lighting components such as 1 attached
is housed and attached toward the outer end surface, and the lighting circuit unit board 48 is not exposed by the cover 26 that covers the opening surface of the outer end surface of the case frame member 17.

In this way, most of the lighting components such as the terminal block 42, ballast 45, battery 46, inspection switch 41, and lighting circuit unit board 48 are arranged facing outside the effective display surface of the display panel 38, 39. There is.

Reference numeral 49 denotes a box-shaped mounting bracket for attaching the appliance main body 10 to the ceiling surface 50, and this mounting is done by using bolts 51 protruding from the lower surface of the four brackets. A nut 52 inserted through the large diameter portion 21 at one end formed in the tool body 10 and screwed onto the bolt 51 is locked in the hole 22 for installation. Also, this U bracket 4
9 is attached to the ceiling surface 50 with bolts 53 and nuts 54 or tap screws 55.

Note that an irradiation port 56 for irradiating downward is formed in the center of the lower side member 12 of the instrument main body 10, and a light-transmitting plate (not shown) is provided in the irradiation port 56.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

To install the fixture, first attach the metal fittings 49 to the ceiling surface 50 using bolts 53 and slotted screws [-54 or tap screws 55].
The power wire 51 drawn out from the through hole 60 in the ceiling surface 50 is connected to the connection window hole 20 on the top surface of the appliance body 10.
The electric wire 51 is connected by inserting it into the electric wire connection hole 43 of the electric wire connection part 44 of the terminal block 42 exposed at the terminal block 42 . Then, the bolt 51 is inserted through the large-diameter portion 21 and locked into the mounting hole 22 with a nut 52. Then the lamp socket 31.3
2 are connected to both end base portions 34 of the lamp 33, respectively.

Then, as shown in FIG.
4 and the elastic engagement protrusions 27.28, grasp both ends of the display panel 38.39, and insert and engage the upper edge into the engagement protrusions i18. The lower edge of the panel 38.39 falls into the retaining groove 19, and the upper and lower edges of the display panel 38.39 are engaged and held in the upper and lower engaging grooves 18.19.

When the fluorescent lamp 33 is turned on, this lamp 33
The display panels 38 and 39 arranged opposite to the lamp 33 and the display panel 3 are made of flame-retardant acrylic resin with a light-diffusing pattern and have a light-permeable base.
8. '39 Even if the distance between the display panel 38 and
．． 39 is yellowed by the ultraviolet rays contained in the light irradiated from the lance 33, the heat of the lamp 33, or the ballast 4.
Safety is ensured by preventing thermal deformation due to heat dissipation from lighting components such as No. 5, and by preventing the fire from spreading due to its flame retardant properties even in the event of a fire. In addition, since the display panels 38 and 39 have a light diffusing pattern, the lamp image will not fade and the quality will not deteriorate, and the run 133 and the display panels 38 and 39 may be in contact with each other, and the entire fixture can be made thinner and smaller, and its volume can be reduced.

Furthermore, since the display panels 38 and 39 are made of flame-retardant acrylic resin, they have superior heat resistance and yellowing resistance compared to other synthetic resins such as vinyl chloride resin, and their flame retardance can be easily increased. be.

In addition, on the inner surface of the display panel 38.3') facing the thin 133, the filling density of the portion facing the light emitting portion of the rung 33 is set to be dense, and the tube end side of this lamp 33 and The lamp 3 pattern 41 was printed using white ink with a density that gradually became coarser as it moved away from the lamp 3 in a direction perpendicular to the tube axis direction.
The transmittance increases as the end of the tube 3 and the side of the lamp 33 move away in the perpendicular direction, and the culm near the part facing the run 133 is diffused, suppressing light transmission. 11
This, combined with the fact that the lamp 33 is disposed approximately at the center of the device body 10 in the thickness and height directions, allows the brightness of the entire display panel to be approximately equalized even if the display panel 38, 39 is close to the lamp 33. It can be made into wisdom. In addition, the lamp 33 is placed approximately at the center of the device body 10 in the height direction, and the lighting components are placed at both ends of the device body 10, so that the height dimension can be adjusted to meet the minimum dimension of the display surface standard. It can be a dimension.

In addition, the power supply wire was connected to the terminal block 42 on the top surface of the device body 10 without being wired inside the device body, so even if the display panels 38, 39 are made of thin 1M construction with narrow intervals, the display panels 38, 39 The shadow of the power supply wire 57 is not reflected in the image.

Furthermore, most of the lighting components such as the terminal block 42, ballast 45, battery 4G, inspection switch 47, and lighting circuit unit board 48 are arranged facing outside the effective display surface of the display panel 38, 39. , display panel 38.39
Even if the display panel has a thin structure with narrow intervals,
The shadows of these parts cannot be seen on the screen.

Furthermore, lighting components such as the stabilization fi 45, inspection switch 47, and lighting circuit unit board 48 are mounted toward the outside of the case frame members 16 and 17 at both ends of the instrument body 10, so they are easier to assemble than a structure in which they are assembled into the instrument body. Easy to inspect and repair.

In addition, when inspecting or repairing the ballast 45 and the lighting circuit board 48, move the covers 25 and 26 outward and open the hole 23°2 of the case frame member 16.17.
4, remove the engagement with the elastic engagement protrusions 27.28 against the elastic force, remove the cover 25.26 from the case frame member 16.17, and inspect from the opening surface of the outer end surface of the case frame member 16.17. , carry out repairs.

Also, when replacing the run 133 or the battery 46,
As shown in FIG. 7, the covers 25 and 26 are moved outwardly to the movement range that is regulated by the engagement between the regulation holes 23 and 24 of the case frame member IG and 17 and the elastic engagement protrusions 27 and 28. The display panel 38.39 is moved, gripping and lifting both ends of the display panel 38.39, the upper edge is slid above the engagement groove 18, the lower edge is removed from the engagement groove 19, and then the upper edge of this display panel 38.39 is moved. from the engagement groove 18, and remove the lamp 33 or battery 46 from the engagement groove 18.
exchange.

Next, specific dimensions of this embodiment will be explained.

In the 10W straight tube fluorescent lamp 33, the maximum outer diameter of the tube portion is 25.5 mm, and the lamp 33 and display panel 38.
The interval E is, for example, 8 times, such that 25.5/2≧Es+. The thickness of the display panel 38.39 is 2 mtn, and the size of the effective surface of this panel 33.39 is 3 m (30 m), and the length of the lamp 33 in the axial direction is 3 (30 m).
The height in the axial and orthogonal direction is 124 mm, and the lamp 3
The length of the light emitting section of No. 3 is 330 m.

In addition, in the 20W straight tube fluorescent lamp 33, the maximum outside diameter of the tube portion is 32.5. Then, the lamp 33 and the display panel 38°3
9 (7) between riAEc example, tc32.5/2m≧[Em
Tonal J: Sea urchin, for example 51M. The size of the effective surface of this display panel 38.3'll is as follows: the length in the axial direction of the lamp 33 is 600 m, the height in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the lamp 33 is 200 m, and the length of the light emitting part of the lamp 33 is 600 m. is 560m.

In addition, in conventional guide lights, the distance between the lamp and the display panel is 2
0-25 mm, and the dimension in the thickness direction of the fixture is about 80 to 85mm. In this example, for IOW and 20W fluorescent lamp fixtures, the dimension in the thickness direction of the fixture is about 49mm, and this interval is about 49mm. If the size exceeds the maximum outer diameter dimension of 172 mm, the thin image will disappear and the product quality will be poor.

Further, in the embodiment described above, a configuration in which display panels 38 and 39 are provided on both surfaces has been described, but a configuration in which a display panel is provided only on one surface and the other surface is covered with a back plate may also be used.

Further, the tube portion of the lamp 33 is not limited to a circular shape, but a lamp having an oblate circular cross section can also be used.Furthermore, the lamp is not limited to a trend lamp, and various types of lamps can be used.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, the straight tube lamp is disposed approximately at the center of the appliance body in the thickness direction and height direction, and the lighting components including the ballast are attached to both ends of the appliance body facing outward. Even if the distance between the straight tube lamp and the display panel is reduced to make the entire device thinner, the lamp image will not appear on the display panel or uneven brightness will occur. The lighting parts are built into both ends of the fixture body,
The shadows of the lighting parts do not appear on the display panel, and the lighting parts are mounted outward at both ends of the instrument body, making assembly easier.In addition, the inspection 4 raccoon can be placed inside the tube, giving the instrument a slim appearance. C It is possible to improve marketability, and since the straight tube lamp is installed approximately at the center of the fixture body in the height direction, and the lighting parts are attached to both ends of the fixture body, the height dimension of the fixture body is reduced. Since the display surface can be made the minimum dimension of the standard, and the lamp is placed in the center of the device body in the thickness direction, the display can be displayed evenly on both sides, especially in devices with display panels on both sides. The influence of the lamp on the display panel is also uniform, allowing for clear use. Furthermore, since the device is formed thin, it requires less packaging container and inventory space, and has the effect of being easy to carry.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a guide light fixture showing an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a partially cutaway front view with the display panel removed, Figure 3 is a perspective view with the display panel removed, and Figure 4 is a partially cutaway view showing the installation. Figure 5 is a partially cutaway side view of the same as above, Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the same as above with the metal fittings attached, and Figure 7 shows the state of removing the display panel as above. The perspective view and FIG. 8 are rear views of the same display panel. 10... Apparatus main body, 11.12... Member as frame member, 16.17... Frame member, 33... Fluorescent lamp, 38
゜39...display panel, 45...ballast.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A device body formed into a substantially square shape with a frame member having at least a light-transmitting opening on the front surface, a straight tube lamp built into the device body, and a device facing the straight tube lamp. The lamp includes a translucent display panel attached to the appliance body, and a lighting component including a ballast attached to the appliance body to light the straight tube lamp, and the straight tube lamp is connected to the appliance body. A guide light fixture, characterized in that the lighting components including the ballast are attached to both ends of the fixture body facing outward.