JPH03190073A - Lighting equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate assembly of a lighting equipment by electrically connecting a lamp socket on the surface of a reflector to a lighting device on the rear surface thereof via a connection unit. CONSTITUTION:The substrate 47 of a connection unit 41 is inserted under pressure into a connection port 37 of a connection frame 38 of a lighting device 31. A contact 48 and a terminal 39 are brought into contact with each other under pressure so that the unit 41 is electrically connected to the device 31. Additionally, a lock piece 49 is disposed in a lock hole 35 inside of a fixture frame 36 so that the unit 41 is mechanically connected to the device 31. The unit 41 and the device 31 are fastened to a reflector 1 with fixture screws, and consequently, the substrate 45 of the socket connector 43 of the unit 41 is projected toward the lower surface side through the respective windows 11 of the reflector 1. On the lower surface side, corresponding terminals 26 inside the connection hole 25 of a lamp socket are brought into contact under pressure with the contacts 46 of the substrate 45, so that the unit 41 is electrically connected to the socket. Furthermore, the unit 41 is fastened to the lamp socket with the reflector 1 held therebetween. Therefore, a wiring work using an electric wire is unnecessary, and assembly can be facilitated.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a lighting fixture for a single-ended discharge lamp.

(Prior Art) In a conventional lighting fixture for a single-cap discharge lamp, a lamp socket and a lighting device are fixed to the lower surface of the fixture body, and a reflector plate is further fixed to the lower face of the fixture body. A single-end discharge lamp is connected to a lamp socket that protrudes downward from the plate.

Further, when fixing the lamp socket and the lighting device to the fixture body, the lamp socket and the lighting device are electrically connected using electric wires.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, in conventional lighting fixtures for single-end discharge lamps, the lamp socket and the lighting device are fixed to the lower surface of the fixture body, and the lamp socket and the lighting device are fixed to the lower surface of the fixture body. It was necessary to fix the plate, and with such a structure, the height of the device inevitably increased, making it impossible to make the device thinner.

Further, when fixing the lamp socket and the lighting device to the fixture body, it is necessary to electrically connect the lamp socket and the lighting device with electric wires, which requires time and effort in wiring.

The present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is possible to reduce the thickness of the fixture, and it is possible to easily assemble the fixture by eliminating the need for wiring with electric wires between the lamp socket and the lighting device. The purpose is to provide lighting equipment.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention includes a reflector, a lamp socket disposed on the front side of the reflector to which a single-end discharge lamp is connected, and a lamp socket disposed on the back side of the reflector. The lighting device includes a lighting device for lighting a single-ended discharge lamp, and a connection unit for electrically connecting the lighting device and a lamp socket, and the lamp socket has a connecting portion that enables direct electrical connection to the connection unit. and the lighting device is provided with a connecting portion that can be directly electrically connected to the wiring unit, and the wiring unit further includes a socket that is directly electrically connected to the connecting portion of the lamp socket. A lighting device connection portion is provided which is electrically connected directly to the connection portion and the connection portion of the lighting device.

(Function) In the present invention, a lamp socket is disposed on the surface of the reflector, a lighting device is disposed on the back of the reflector, and the lamp socket and the lighting device are electrically connected by a wiring unit. This eliminates the need for an independent chassis separate from the reflector, making the fixture thinner, and by directly electrically connecting the wiring unit to the lamp socket and lighting device, eliminating the need for wiring with electric wires, making the fixture thinner. To make assembly easier.

(Embodiment) Hereinafter, the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

The figure shows a two-lamp type lighting fixture in which two single-ended discharge lamps are arranged in parallel, ■ is a reflector plate, and this reflector plate 1 is
a flat reflective surface portion 2 whose lower surface is configured as a reflective surface;
A flange portion 3 rising from the peripheral edge of this reflective surface portion 2 is formed by press molding, and the reflective surface portion 2
A storage space 4 is formed on the upper surface. In addition, mounting recesses 5 are formed in the center near both ends of the reflective surface portion 2 of the reflecting plate 1, and each of the mounting recesses 5 has a mounting hole 6 that slightly protrudes from the upper surface of the reflective surface portion 2. A mounting base part 9 having a mounting hole 8 is formed so as to protrude from the upper surfaces of the mounting base part 7 and the reflective surface part 2 by the height of the flange part 3, and a lid body is fitted and mounted inside the mounting recess 5. It can be closed at 10. Further, both sides of the mounting recess 5 at one end of the reflector 1 are configured as socket mounting positions for mounting a lamp socket 21 (to be described later), and each socket mounting position is formed with a horizontally long window hole 11 and a mounting hole 12. is formed.

A lamp socket 21 to which a single-end discharge lamp 15 is connected is attached to each socket attachment position of the reflector 1. First, the single-cap type discharge lamp 15 consists of a cap part 16 and a lamp tube part 17, and four connecting pins 18 protrude from the end surface of the cap part 16, and holding protrusions 19 protrude from both sides. has been done. The lamp socket 21 to which this single-ended metal discharge lamp 15 is connected is,
A socket connection part 22 to which the end face of the base part 16 is joined and the connection pin 18 is inserted and connected, and this socket connection part 22
and a socket holding part 23 that fits and holds the base part 16 in a state connected to the socket, and the socket connecting part 22 has a connecting pin 1.
A connection hole (not shown) into which 8 is inserted and connected is formed. In addition, a lamp socket 21 facing the window hole 11 of the reflector 1
A connecting portion 24 is provided on the mounting surface of the connecting portion 24 to be directly electrically connected to a wiring unit 41, which will be described later.
4, a plurality of terminals 26 are provided along the inner edge of the slit-shaped connection port 25, and each terminal 26 is disposed inside each connection hole of the socket connection portion 22 and connected to each connection pin 18. is electrically connected to each contact plate to which it is connected. Note that this lamp socket 21 has a mounting screw 27.
is inserted into the mounting hole 12 of the reflection plate 1 and screwed onto the wiring unit 41, whereby the tightening is fixed.

Further, a lighting device 31 is disposed on the upper surface side of the reflector 1. This lighting device 31 has a cylindrical case 32 that houses electrical components constituting an inverter lighting circuit, and a connecting part 33 that is directly electrically connected to a wiring unit 41, which will be described later, is attached to one end of the case 32. A power terminal block 34 is attached to the other end. This connection part 33 is formed with a mounting frame 36 having locking holes 35 on both sides, a connection frame 38 having a slit-shaped connection port 37 inside this mounting frame 36, and an inner edge of this connection port 37. A plurality of terminals 39 connected to a built-in inverter lighting circuit are provided along the line. The power terminal block 34 also has a connection hole (not shown) for inserting and connecting the power line 40, and a self-container that prevents the power line 40 inserted into the connection hole from being pulled out in an electrically connected state. A locking terminal is provided.

Reference numeral 41 denotes a wiring unit, and a case 42 is formed into a substantially U-shape, and a socket connection part 43 connected to the connection part 24 of the lamp socket 21 is provided on the lower surface of both ends of the case 42. A lighting device connection section 44 connected to the connection section 33 of the lighting device 31 is provided. This socket connection part 43 is connected to the lamp socket 21
A board 45 that is press-fitted into the connection port 25 of the connection portion 24 is provided protrudingly, and contacts 46 that are connected to the terminals 26 in the connection port 25 are provided along the edges of the board 45. On the other hand, the lighting device connection part 44 is provided with a protruding board 47 that is press-fitted into the connection port 37 of the connection frame 38 of the lighting device 31.
A contact 48 connected to the terminal 39 in the connection port 37 is provided along the edge of the board 47, and a lighting device 3 is provided on both sides of the board 47.
A locking claw 49 that locks into the locking hole 35 of the first mounting frame 36 is provided in a protruding manner. Each contact 46 of each socket connection part 43 and each contact 48 of the corresponding lighting device connection part 44 are electrically connected.

The lower surface of the case 42 joined to the upper surface of the reflector 1 is provided with a mounting hole 50 into which the mounting screw 27 is screwed through the lamp socket 21 and the mounting hole 12 of the reflector 1. A fitting recess 51 fitted into one of the mounting base parts 7 is provided with a mounting hole 53 into which a mounting screw 52 is screwed through the mounting hole 6 of the mounting base part 7.

In addition, 55 is a socket cover that can hide the lamp sockets 21 attached to the reflector plate 1, and a single-end discharge lamp 15 connected to each lamp socket 21 is inserted through the side thereof, as shown in FIG. A notch 56 is provided, and a plurality of locking claws 57 protruding from the edge are inserted and locked into locking holes 58 provided in the reflector 1 to be attached.

A lamp holder 61 is attached to the other end of the reflector 1 facing each lamp socket 21 with a mounting screw.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

First, to assemble the appliance, the lighting device connection section 44 of the wiring unit 41 is coupled to the connection section 33 of the lighting device 31, and electrical and mechanical connections are made through direct connection. That is, by press-fitting the board 47 of the wiring unit 41 into the connection port 37 of the connection frame 38 of the lighting device 31, and bringing each contact 48 of the board 47 into pressure contact with the corresponding terminal 39 in the connection port 37, The wiring unit 41 and the lighting device 31 are electrically connected, and each locking piece 49 of the wiring unit 41 is inserted inside the mounting frame 36 of the lighting device 31, and each locking piece 49 is inserted into the mounting frame 36. By locking into the locking hole 35, the wiring unit 41 and the lighting device 31 are mechanically connected.

Next, the wiring unit 41 and the lighting device 31 are placed on the upper surface of the reflecting plate 1, and the mounting screw 52 is screwed into the mounting hole 53 of the wiring unit 41 through the mounting hole 6 from the mounting recess 5 on one end side of the reflecting plate 1. , while tightening and fixing one end of the lighting device 31 to the reflector plate 1 together with the wiring unit 41, and inserting the mounting screw 52 into the mounting hole 6 from the mounting recess 5 on the other end side of the reflector plate 1.
The other end of the lighting device 31 is screwed onto the power supply terminal block 34 of the lighting device 31 through the screw, and the other end of the lighting device 31 is tightened and fixed to the reflector plate 1. Note that by attaching the wiring unit 41 to the top surface of the reflector 1,
The substrate 45 of each socket connection part 43 of the wiring unit 41 projects to the lower surface side of the reflector 1 through each window hole 11 of the reflector 1 .

Next, the lamp sockets 21 are attached to the respective socket attachment positions on the lower surface of the reflector plate 1. At this time, the board 45 of the connection unit 41 protruding through the window hole 11 is press-fitted into the connection hole 25 of the connection part 24 of the lamp socket 21, and each contact 46 of the board 45 and each corresponding terminal in the connection port 25 are pressed. 2
6, the connection unit 41 and the lamp socket 21 are electrically connected.

Furthermore, the mounting screw 27 is inserted into the mounting hole 5 of the wiring unit 41 through the mounting hole 12 of the lamp socket 21 and the reflector 1.
θ and insert the lamp socket 2 with the reflector 1 in between.
1 and the wiring unit 41 are tightened and fixed.

In this way, the lamp socket 21 disposed on the lower surface of the reflector 1 and the lighting device 31 disposed on the upper surface of the reflector 1 can be directly electrically connected by the wiring unit 41, and wiring processing using electric wires can be performed. This makes it possible to easily assemble the instrument.

Next, when installing the fixture on a mounting surface 65 such as a ceiling, connect the power wire 40 to the power terminal block 34 of the lighting device 31, store the power wire 40 in the storage space 4, and attach the reflector 1 to the mounting surface. 65, and the mounting screws 66 are screwed into the mounting surface 65 from each mounting recess 5 through the mounting hole 8, and the reflection plate 1 is directly tightened and fixed to the mounting surface 65.

Next, the lid body 1G is attached to each mounting recess 5 and closed.
Further, the base portion 16 of the single-end discharge lamp 15 is attached to the lamp socket 21, the lamp tube portion 17 is attached to the lamp holder 61, and the socket cover 55 is attached to cover the lamp socket 21.

The lighting fixture configured in this manner has the lamp socket 21 and the lighting device 31 attached to the reflector 1, eliminating the need for an independent chassis separate from the reflector 1, and the inverter type lighting device 31. By employing this method, the device can be made thin, and the device can be easily assembled without the need for wiring with electric wires as described above.

Next, an embodiment of a two-lamp type lighting fixture in which two single-ended discharge lamps 15 are arranged in series is shown in FIGS. 5 to 8.

The reflecting plate 1 of this embodiment has a reflecting surface portion 2 formed in an elongated manner.
and a flange portion 3 bent upward from both sides of the reflective surface portion 2. At the center of the reflective surface portion 2, there is a socket mounting position where the lamp socket 21 is mounted oppositely, and at this socket mounting position there is a window. Mounting holes 12 are formed at both ends of the hole 11 and the window hole 11, and mounting recesses 5 are formed at both ends. A mounting base portion 9 that projects and has a mounting hole 8 is formed.

Further, a lamp holder 61 is attached near both ends of the reflective surface portion 2 of the reflector plate 1 with mounting screws 62, and
End plates 71 are attached to both ends of the reflecting plate 1, respectively.

Further, in the lighting device 31 , a mounting piece 72 is formed protruding from the power supply terminal block 34 , into which a mounting screw 62 for mounting one lamp holder 61 to the reflection plate 1 is inserted through the reflection plate 1 and screwed.

Further, the wiring unit 41 is provided with a socket connection part 43 with a pair of boards 45 protruding from the bottom surface of the box-shaped case 42, and mounting holes 50 are provided in the edges of both ends of the socket connection part 43. On the other hand, the substrate 4 is attached to one end surface of the mousse 42.
A lighting device connection portion 44 having a protruding portion 7 is provided.

Further, the socket cover 55 is formed in a rectangular shape, and has cutout portions 56 formed on both end faces into which the single-ended discharge lamp 15 is inserted.

To assemble this appliance, first, the lighting device connection section 44 of the wiring unit 41 and the connection section 33 of the lighting device 31 are connected to each other.
The wiring unit 41 and the lighting device 31 are placed on the upper surface of the reflector 1, and the pair of lamp sockets 21 are placed at socket mounting positions on the lower surface of the reflector 1. At this time, the pair of substrates 45 of the socket connection portion 43 of the wiring unit 41 are made to protrude downward from the window hole 11 of the reflection plate 1, and each lamp socket 21 is directly electrically connected to each substrate 45 and arranged.

In addition, the mounting screws 27 are passed through the mounting holes 12 of each lamp socket 21 and the reflector 1 into the mounting holes 5 of the wiring unit 41.
0 and insert the lamp socket 2 with the reflector 1 in between.
1 and the wiring unit 41 are tightened and fixed.

Further, each lamp holder 61 is fixed to the lower surface of the reflecting plate 1 with a mounting screw 62. At this time, the mounting screw 62 of one lamp holder 61 is screwed onto the mounting piece 72 of the power terminal block 34 of the lighting device 31, and the outer end of the lighting device 31 is connected to the reflector plate 1.
Fixed to.

On the other hand, when installing the fixture on a mounting surface 65 such as a ceiling, the power wire 40 is inserted and connected to the connection hole 341 of the power terminal block 34 of the lighting device 31, and the power wire 40 is stored in the storage space 4 and the reflector 1 to the mounting surface 65, and the mounting screw 66
are screwed onto the mounting surface 65 from each mounting recess 5 through the mounting hole 8, and the reflection plate 1 is directly tightened and fixed to the mounting surface 65.

Next, a lid lO is attached to each mounting recess 5 to close it.
Further, the cap portion 16 of the single-ended discharge run 1150 is attached to each lamp socket 21, the lamp tube portion 17 is attached to the lamp holder 61, and the socket cover 55 is attached to cover the lamp socket 21.

Also, in the lighting fixture configured in this manner, the fixture can be easily assembled without the need for wiring with electric wires, and the lighting fixture can be made thinner.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, by arranging the lamp socket on the front surface of the reflector plate, disposing the lighting device on the back surface of the reflector plate, and electrically connecting the lamp socket and the lighting device with a wiring unit, This eliminates the need for a separate chassis separate from the reflector, allowing the device to be made thinner.Also, by directly electrically connecting the wiring unit to the lamp socket and lighting device, there is no need for wiring with electric wires. , the instrument can be easily assembled.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention in an exploded state, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the lighting device seen from the back side, Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the lighting device in use, and Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the state in use,
5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the lighting device of the present invention in an exploded state, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the lighting device seen from the back side, FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a portion of the lighting device in use, and FIG. The figure is a perspective view of the device in use. 1... Reflector, 15... Single-ended discharge lamp, 21...
Lamp socket, 24...Connection part, 31...Lighting device,
33...Connection part, 41...Wire connection unit, 43...Socket connection part, 44...Lighting device connection part.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A reflector, a lamp socket disposed on the front side of the reflector to which the single-cap discharge lamp is connected, and a lighting device disposed on the back of the reflector for lighting the single-cap discharge lamp. and a wiring unit that electrically connects the lighting device and the lamp socket, the lamp socket is provided with a connection part that allows for direct electrical connection to the wiring unit, and the lighting device is provided with a connection part that enables direct electrical connection to the wiring unit. A connection part that enables direct electrical connection is provided, and the connection unit is directly electrically connected to a socket connection part that is directly electrically connected to the connection part of the lamp socket and to a connection part of the lighting device. A lighting fixture characterized by being provided with a lighting device connection part.