JPH10326516A - Reflecting plate assembly for fluorescent lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reflecting plate assembly for a fluorescent lamp, in which fixture and adjustment are easy with simple handling. SOLUTION: A reflecting plate assembly for a fluorescent lamp comprises a reflecting plate 2 for increasing illuminance and a fixing tool 3 for fixing the reflecting plate 2 to a tubular portion of the fluorescent lamp. The fixing tool 3 includes a first boss 12 having a head and a neck, a second boss 13 less in height than the boss 12, and a holder 11 for engaging the tubular portion of the fluorescent lamp for fixture. The reflecting plate 2 includes a first hole 22 having an inserting portion for inserting the head of the first boss 12 and a holding portion for holding the fixing tool in engagement with the neck, and a second hole 23 for receiving the second boss 13 when the first boss 12 is inserted into the first hole 22 and is moved to be engaged with the neck so as to fix the fixing tool to the reflecting plate.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp, and more particularly to a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp which can be easily attached to a fluorescent lamp tube.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Fluorescent lamps have higher luminous efficiency than incandescent lamps and are widely used in various applications and places. Some lighting fixtures using fluorescent lamps have a reflector on the opposite side to the irradiation direction to increase the illuminance.However, the reflectors provided on these lighting fixtures are limited by design and cost. The reflection efficiency is not sufficient, and the light emitted by the fluorescent lamp is not used effectively.

[0003] In recent years, a reflector provided on a lighting fixture itself has been used for the purpose of effectively using light emitted from a fluorescent lamp to increase the illuminance of an irradiation surface, saving electricity bills and reducing the number of lighting fixtures. A reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp to be mounted between a fluorescent lamp and a fluorescent lamp has been proposed. When attaching these reflector assemblies to a lighting fixture, the reflector is fixed by winding a strip-shaped fixture around the tube of the fluorescent lamp and screwing the upper part of the fixture to the reflector with screws. You.

[0004] Since the diameter and length of the fluorescent lamp vary depending on the wattage, it is necessary to attach the fixtures to the reflector in advance, and to install the reflectors corresponding to each wattage at appropriate positions. Since it is necessary to prepare an assembly, it takes time and effort to assemble the product, and the space for display is increased. Furthermore, it is inconvenient for the purchaser because it is necessary to check in advance the wattage, diameter, length, and the like of the fluorescent lamp to be mounted at the time of purchase. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a plurality of fixtures for one reflector, and attach an appropriate fixture to an appropriate position corresponding to a fluorescent lamp to which the reflector is to be attached after purchase. Is preferred.

[0005]

Since the reflector assembly needs to be attached to a narrow portion between the reflector and the fluorescent lamp provided on the luminaire itself, a screw is used from the back of the reflector using a normal tool. There is not enough space to fasten and the installation work is difficult.

[0006] In addition, since lighting fixtures using fluorescent lamps are usually installed on a wall surface and are often installed at a high position such as a ceiling, it is risky for the purchaser to attach the reflector assembly himself. As a result, the shop is often requested to be installed by a dealer.

[0007] Difficulty of such mounting and adjustment work is not only inconvenient for the purchaser, but also increases the burden on the dealer, which leads to an increase in the cost of the product itself. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp which can be attached and adjusted by a purchaser and is easy to handle. .

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a reflector assembly to be attached to a lighting device using a fluorescent lamp, which has a plurality of bends along a longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp to increase illuminance. And a fixture for attaching the reflector to the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp, the fixture having a first boss having a head and a neck, and a second boss having a height lower than the boss. And a holder portion for fitting and fixing the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp, wherein the reflector is an insertion portion provided to insert the head of the first boss. And a first hole having a holding portion that engages with a neck portion of the first boss to hold the mounting tool, and inserts the first boss into the first hole and then moves to move the neck portion. When the second boss is engaged with the holding portion, the mounting fixture is received by the reflection plate. It is achieved by a fluorescent lamp reflector assembly of the first aspect of the present invention which is characterized in that it comprises a second hole provided in order to fix.

[0010] The engagement portion and the holder portion of the attachment may be separate members, and may be configured to be fixed by fitting.

In this case, it is preferable that the engaging portion is made of plastic and the holder is made of metal.

The two first bosses and the two first bosses are
When the second boss provided between the two first bosses is provided in a line, and the reflector has two first holes corresponding to the two first bosses, The reflector can be firmly fixed to a fluorescent lamp having a large size.

The arrangement of the first holes and the second holes is in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp or in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp, depending on the size of the reflector and the structure of the lighting equipment to be mounted. It is good to be lined up in a row.

By forming the first boss into a shape in which the lower part of the cylinder is cut in parallel, the sectional modulus of the boss can be increased and the strength of the neck can be increased.

An object of the present invention is to provide a reflector assembly to be attached to a lighting fixture using a fluorescent lamp, the reflector having a plurality of bends along the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp for increasing illuminance; And a fixture for attaching the reflection plate to a tube portion of the fluorescent lamp, wherein the fixture is fitted with and fixed to an engagement portion including two bosses having a head and a neck, and a tube portion of the fluorescent lamp. And a holder portion for inserting the head portion of the boss, and a hole having a holding portion for holding the fixture by engaging with a neck portion of the boss. The boss is inserted into the insertion portion, and the attachment is rotated so as to engage the neck with the holding portion to fix the attachment to the reflection plate. The second invention of the present application, characterized in that It is achieved by a fluorescent lamp reflector assembly.

[0016] The engaging portion and the holder portion of the attachment may be separate members, and may be configured to be fixed by fitting.

In this case, it is preferable that the engaging portion is made of plastic and the holder is made of metal.

The two holes of the reflection plate are preferably provided on the same circumference.

By forming the boss in a shape in which the lower part of the cylinder is cut in parallel, the sectional modulus of the boss can be increased and the strength of the neck can be increased.

[0020]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the present invention; In the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first invention of the present application. A reflector assembly 1 for a fluorescent lamp according to the present invention includes a reflector 2 having a plurality of bends along a longitudinal direction of a fluorescent lamp designed to increase illuminance by effectively using light emitted from the fluorescent lamp; In order to attach the reflector to the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp, the reflector comprises two fixtures 3 fixed to the reflector through holes provided on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the reflector.

FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a state where the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp shown in FIG. 1A is attached to a fluorescent lamp. By installing the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the present invention in this way, the illuminance can be increased by 50% to 100%, and the cost of electricity and the number of lighting fixtures can be reduced.

FIG. 2 is a view showing details of the fixture and the reflector in the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp of FIG. FIGS. 2A and 2B are a top view and a front view, respectively, of the fixture 3.
As shown in the figure, the fixture 3 includes an engaging portion 10 for fixing the fixture to the reflector 2 and a holder 11 for inserting the fluorescent lamp from below and fixing the fixture to the lighting fixture. The first boss 1 having a head and a neck having two parallel surfaces having a shape obtained by shaving the lower part of a cylinder is provided on the engagement portion 10.
2 and two cylindrical second bosses 1 lower than the first boss
Thirty-one are provided in a line.

FIG. 2C is a partially enlarged view of the upper surface of the reflector. As shown in the figure, two first holes 22 for the first boss and two second holes 22 corresponding to the three bosses provided on the engagement portion of the fixture 3 are provided on both sides of the reflection plate 2, respectively. And one pair of second holes 23 for bosses, and two pairs of holes provided in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp. The reason why two sets of holes are provided is that the position at which the fixture is fixed can be appropriately selected according to the length of the fluorescent lamp, the diameter of the tube, and the shape of the lighting fixture. The first hole 22 is formed in a part of the circular insertion portion for inserting the head of the first boss, and the first hole 22 is engaged with the neck portion of the first boss to hold the fixture. An elliptical holding portion having a small width is provided.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining the fixing of the fixture 3 to the reflection plate 2. When attaching the fixture 3 to the reflector 2, the heads of the two first bosses 12 are inserted into the insertion portions of the two first holes, respectively, and the neck of the first boss 12 is inserted into the first hole. Slide the fitting to engage with the retaining part of. When the entire neck portion of the first boss 12 is moved to a position where it engages with the holding portion of the first hole, the second boss 13 is received in the second hole 23 and functions as a stopper,
The fixture is fixed to the reflector.

Hereinafter, a modification of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first invention of the present application will be described.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a first modification of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first invention of the present application. FIG.
4A and 4B are a top view and a front view, respectively, of the fixture 3, and FIG. 4C is a partially enlarged view of the top surface of the reflector. In this modification, three bosses 12 and 13 provided on the engaging portion 10 of the fixture 3 are rotated by 90 degrees with respect to the holder as compared with the above-described embodiment, and the shape of the holder 11 is also fluorescent. The lamp is configured to be inserted from the side.
A set of holes for attaching the holder is provided in a line along the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp, offset from the center of the reflector 2. With this configuration, the reflector can be attached even when the space between the reflector 2 and the lighting fixture is narrower than in the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a second modification of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first invention of the present application. FIG.
5A and 5B are a top view and a front view, respectively, of the fixture 3, and FIG. 5C is a partially enlarged view of the top surface of the reflector. This modified example is a first modification of the first embodiment provided on the engagement portion 10 of the fixture 3.
The first hole 22 and the second hole 23 provided in the reflection plate 2 corresponding to the two bosses are arranged in a line in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp. . The shape of the holder 11 is substantially the same as that of the first modification. With such a configuration, when the diameter of the fluorescent lamp is small and the attached reflector is small, the shape of the fixture is simplified, and the number of holes provided in the reflector is reduced to achieve a simpler configuration. I have.

Hereinafter, the structure of the attachment will be described. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining a configuration example of the attachment 3. The fixture of FIG. 6 has the same shape as the fixture shown in FIG. 5, and the fixture of FIG. 7 has the same shape as the fixture shown in FIG.

In the above embodiment and modified examples,
Although the members of the attachment 3 are not particularly described, the engagement portion 10 and the holder portion 11 may be formed of different members made of different materials. 6 (a) and 7
Since the engaging portion 10 shown in (a) has a complicated shape having two types of bosses, it is preferable that the engaging portion 10 be made of a material that can be easily molded by a mold or the like, for example, plastic. FIG.
The holder 11 shown in FIG. 7B and FIG. 7B is made of a material, for example, metal, which has little thermal deformation because it directly touches the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp and has no problem in strength even when the fluorescent lamp is repeatedly attached and detached. Is good.

The plate-like portion provided on the upper portion of the holder portion 11 shown in FIGS. 6B and 7B is positioned below the engaging portion 10 shown in FIGS. 6A and 7A. And is fitted and fixed to each other to function as a mounting portion. The fitting portion may be provided with a mechanism that makes it hard to come out once inserted.

Referring to the drawings, an embodiment of a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the second invention of the present application will be described in detail. The same components as those of the fluorescent lamp reflector assembly of the first invention are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and description thereof is omitted.

The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the second invention is, like the above-mentioned reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first invention, to increase the illuminance by effectively utilizing the light emitted from the fluorescent lamp. A reflector having a plurality of bends along the longitudinal direction of the designed fluorescent lamp, and a reflector provided through holes provided on both longitudinal sides of the reflector to attach the reflector to a tube portion of the fluorescent lamp. And two fixed fixtures.

FIG. 8 is a view showing the details of the fixture and the reflector in the embodiment of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the second invention. FIGS. 8A and 8B are a top view and a front view of the fixture 3, respectively. As shown in the figure, the fixture 3 includes an engaging portion 10 for fixing the fixture to the reflector 2 and a holder 11 for inserting the fluorescent lamp from below and fixing the fixture to the lighting fixture. The engaging portion 10 is provided with two bosses 12 each having a head portion and a neck portion having two parallel surfaces formed by shaving the lower part of a cylinder. The shape of the boss 12 is substantially the same as that of the first boss in the embodiment of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp of the first invention described above, but the angle between the two parallel surfaces of the neck and the engaging portion 10 is set. Are different.

FIG. 8C is a partially enlarged view of the upper surface of the reflection plate. As shown in the figure, two holes 22 are provided on both sides of the reflection plate 2 in correspondence with the two bosses provided on the engagement portion of the fixture 3. Each of the holes 22 is formed in an arc shape on a circular insertion portion for inserting the head of the boss, and on a circumference having a diameter smaller than a straight line connecting the two holes with a width smaller than that of the insertion portion. And a retaining portion for engaging and retaining the fixture.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining the fixing of the fixture 3 to the reflection plate 2. When attaching the fixture 3 to the reflection plate 2, the heads of the two bosses 12 are inserted into the insertion portions of the two holes respectively, and the fixtures are so arranged that the neck of the boss 12 engages with the holding portion of the hole 22. Rotate to fix to the reflector. By inserting the fluorescent lamp into the holder 11, rotation of the fixture is restricted and the fixture is stably fixed to the reflector.

As described above, the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the second invention of the present application is structured such that the mounting fixture is rotated after the head of the boss is inserted into the insertion portion of the hole, and the boss is fixed to the reflector. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment of the assembly of the reflector for a fluorescent lamp of the first invention in the configuration of the joint portion of the fixture and the shape of the corresponding hole in the reflector.

As to the structure of the fixture in the assembly of the reflector for a fluorescent lamp according to the second aspect of the present invention, similarly to the assembly of the reflector for a fluorescent lamp according to the first aspect of the invention, the engaging portion 10 and the holder 11 are provided.
May be made of different members and fixed by fitting. In this case, it is preferable that the engaging portion 10 is made of plastic and the holder portion 11 is made of metal.

In the above-described embodiment of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the boss 1
The shape of No. 2 is a shape obtained by shaving the lower part of the cylinder with two parallel surfaces. Should be fine. The shape of the hole provided in the reflector and the shape of the boss 13 in the assembly of the reflector for a fluorescent lamp of the first invention are not limited to the shapes shown here.

[0040]

According to the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first aspect of the present invention, the shape of the two types of bosses of the fixture and the corresponding two types of holes provided in the reflector is improved. After inserting the head of one boss into the hole and moving it so that the two types of bosses are engaged with the corresponding holes and fixed, other parts such as screws or other tools or tools are used to fix the reflector. There is no need to use it, and the reflector can be easily attached to the lighting equipment. Since there is no difficulty or danger in the mounting operation, the purchaser himself can easily mount the reflector. In addition, it is possible to easily remove the reflector without any difficulty or danger.

In the case where the mounting member is composed of two members and is configured to be fixed by fitting, by forming the engaging portion and the holder portion with an appropriate material corresponding to each function. The required strength can be obtained while facilitating the manufacture of the mounting fixture. In this case, if the engaging portion is made of plastic, the manufacturing is facilitated by molding, and if the holder portion is made of metal, necessary heat resistance and strength can be obtained.

When two first bosses are provided at the engagement portion and one second boss is provided therebetween, the reflector can be firmly fixed even when the diameter of the fluorescent lamp is large. .

The arrangement of the first holes and the second holes is determined according to the size of the reflector and the structure of the lighting equipment to be mounted, in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp or in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp. It is good to be lined up in a row.

By forming the first boss into a shape in which the lower part of the cylinder is cut in parallel, the sectional modulus of the boss can be increased and the strength of the neck can be increased.

According to the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp of the second invention of the present application, the two bosses of the fixture and the corresponding two holes provided in the reflector are devised so that the heads of the bosses are fixed. After inserting into the insertion part of each hole, it was rotated to engage and fix the two bosses with the engagement part of the corresponding hole, so other parts such as screws and other tools and tools were used to fix the reflector. There is no need to use it, and the reflector can be easily attached to the lighting equipment. Since there is no difficulty or danger in the mounting operation, the purchaser himself can easily mount the reflector. In addition, it is possible to easily remove the reflector without any difficulty or danger.

In the case where the mounting member is composed of two members and is configured to be fixed by fitting, by forming the engaging portion and the holder portion with appropriate materials corresponding to the respective functions. The required strength can be obtained while facilitating the manufacture of the mounting fixture. In this case, if the engaging portion is made of plastic, the manufacturing is facilitated by molding, and if the holder portion is made of metal, necessary heat resistance and strength can be obtained.

The two holes of the reflection plate are preferably provided on the same circumference.

By forming the boss into a shape in which the lower part of the cylinder is cut in parallel, the section modulus of the boss can be increased and the strength of the neck can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an embodiment of a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the first invention of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a view showing details of a fixture and a reflector of the reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining fixation of the attachment 3 to the reflection plate 2;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a first modified example of a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a second modification of the assembly of the reflector for a fluorescent lamp.

FIG. 6 is a first diagram for describing a configuration example of a mounting tool 3;

FIG. 7 is a second diagram for describing a configuration example of the attachment 3;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing details of a fixture and a reflector in an embodiment of a reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to the second invention of the present application.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining fixing of the fixture 3 to the reflector 2 in the assembly of the reflector for a fluorescent lamp in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 reflector assembly for fluorescent lamp 2 reflector 3 mounting fixture 10 engaging part 11 holder part 12 first boss 13 second boss 22 first hole 23 second hole

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A reflector assembly for mounting to a lighting fixture using a fluorescent lamp, the reflector having a plurality of bends along a longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp for increasing illuminance, and the reflector And a fitting for attaching a first boss having a head and a neck, and a second boss having a height lower than the boss; A holder portion for fitting and fixing the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp, wherein the reflection plate is provided with an insertion portion provided for inserting a head of the first boss and a neck portion of the first boss. A first hole having a holding portion that engages to hold the mounting tool, and the first boss is inserted into the first hole and then moved to engage the neck with the holding portion. The second
And a second hole provided for receiving the boss and fixing the mounting member to the reflection plate. 2. The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion and the holder portion of the fixture are formed of different members, and are fixed by fitting. 3. The reflector assembly according to claim 2, wherein the engaging portion is made of plastic, and the holder is made of metal. 4. The engaging portion of the mounting tool is provided with two first bosses and a second boss provided between the two first bosses in a line. The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising two of the first holes corresponding to the two first bosses. 5. The first hole and the second hole of the reflection plate,
The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reflector is provided in a line in a longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp to be attached or in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first boss has a shape in which a lower portion of a column is cut in parallel, an upper portion forms the head portion, and the lower portion forms the neck portion. 6. The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to claim 5. 7. A reflector assembly for mounting to a lighting fixture using a fluorescent lamp, the reflector having a plurality of bends along a longitudinal direction of the fluorescent lamp for increasing illuminance, and the reflector And a fitting for attaching the fluorescent lamp tube to the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp, the fitting portion including two bosses having a head and a neck, and a holder for fitting and fixing the tube portion of the fluorescent lamp. And the reflector has two holes having an insertion portion provided to insert the head of the boss and a holding portion engaging with the neck of the boss to hold the fixture. The boss is inserted into the insertion portion, and the fitting is rotated so as to engage the neck with the holding portion to fix the fitting to the reflector. Characteristic reflector assembly for fluorescent lamps. 8. The fluorescent light reflector assembly according to claim 7, wherein said engaging portion and said holder portion of said fixture are formed of different members, respectively, and are fixed by fitting. 9. The reflector assembly according to claim 8, wherein the engaging portion is made of plastic, and the holder is made of metal. 10. The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to claim 7, wherein the two holes of the reflector are provided on the same circumference. 11. The boss according to claim 7, wherein a lower portion of the column is cut in parallel, the upper portion forms the head portion, and the lower portion forms the neck portion.
The reflector assembly for a fluorescent lamp according to any one of the above.