WO2012032404A2 - Élément guide de lumière, article mis en forme l'utilisant et corps plat pourvu d'un émetteur de lumière pour guide de lumière - Google Patents

Élément guide de lumière, article mis en forme l'utilisant et corps plat pourvu d'un émetteur de lumière pour guide de lumière Download PDF

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WO2012032404A2
WO2012032404A2 PCT/IB2011/002107 IB2011002107W WO2012032404A2 WO 2012032404 A2 WO2012032404 A2 WO 2012032404A2 IB 2011002107 W IB2011002107 W IB 2011002107W WO 2012032404 A2 WO2012032404 A2 WO 2012032404A2
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    • G02B6/0008—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings specially adapted for lighting devices or systems the light guides being of the fibre type the light being emitted at the end of the fibre
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  • the present invention relates to a light guide member, a model using the light guide member, and a translucent or semi-transparent plate-like body including a light guide light emitting element.
  • Patent Document 1 what is described in Patent Document 1 is known as a decorative figurine.
  • this decorative figurine has a pseudo firefly light emitter 1 simulating a firefly form, a dedicated light source 2 for emitting light from the tail portion of the pseudo firefly light emitter 1, and a base end portion 3a.
  • the optical fiber 3 is coupled to the light source 2 and the tip 3b is embedded in the body of the pseudo firefly light emitter 1, and the artificial plant branch and leaf 4 is wound around the optical fiber 3 by tape and coupled.
  • the optical fiber 3 constitutes a trunk of a pseudo plant.
  • natural leaves and leaves may be used.
  • the dedicated light source 2 when the dedicated light source 2 is turned on, the light of the dedicated light source 2 that is guided to the optical fiber 3 and reaches the tail portion of the pseudo firefly light emitter 1 in the vicinity of the distal end portion 3b of the optical fiber 3 and the vicinity of the distal end portion. It leaks to the outside of the pseudo firefly light emitter 1 from the side surface.
  • the natural firefly that pertains to the branches and leaves of the plant gives a fantastic impression or presence as if it were actually emitting light from the tail.
  • Patent Document 2 a woven fabric knitted with a plurality of side-emitting optical fibers is sintered and integrated in a state of being sandwiched between two transparent glass plates, and the panel body A surface light emitting panel that realizes planar illumination by bundling a base end portion of an optical fiber protruding from the side end surface of the panel body and coupling it to a dedicated light source is disclosed. Further, Patent Document 3 discloses that an optical fiber is embedded in a concrete opaque panel plate, a light emitter is caused to emit light from an electromotive force generated by a solar cell from a base end portion of the optical fiber, and the generated light is guided by the optical fiber.
  • Patent Document 4 discloses a fluorescent light emitting panel in which a fluorescent optical fiber is embedded in a plastic transparent panel plate, a side surface of the embedded optical fiber is a light receiving surface, and a tip portion is a light emitting surface.
  • the optical fiber extending outward from the characteristic part of the figurine body may be damaged by careless handling.
  • a pattern and a characteristic part are often expressed by opaque colored glass.
  • colored glass of various colors is also used when expressing the flower core of a plant.
  • This kind of glass figurine like other items, has a yin yang feeling (brightness and shading) appropriate to the changes in the brightness of ambient lighting, the intensity of natural light, and the direction of the arrival of light. Can do.
  • the light decoration panel apparatus of patent document 3 is an idea to add the function to let light pass to the inherently opaque concrete panel board, the glass plate etc. which already have the function to let light pass through
  • the transparent panel board has an unrelated idea.
  • the fluorescent optical fiber embedded in the transparent panel described in Patent Document 4 is a side-receiving optical fiber, and a side-emitting type that emits colored fluorescence from all side surfaces along the length direction of the optical fiber. Since it is also an optical fiber, it is substantially a panel plate with a fluorescent pattern, and the colorless transparency of the transparent panel plate is lost accordingly.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and uses a light guide member capable of creating a beautiful appearance of a modeled object according to the brightness and arrival direction of external light including indoor illumination light and natural light, and the same.
  • the first object is to provide a modeled object.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a plate-like body including a light guide light emitting element that can enhance the function and aesthetics of the transparent plate-like body without impairing the original transparency of the transparent plate-like body.
  • a first configuration of the present invention relates to a shaped object having a predetermined characteristic part, and propagates light incident from the outside along a predetermined path in the body of the shaped object.
  • One or a plurality of light guide members are embedded so as to be emitted again as impression light that enhances the impression of the predetermined characteristic portion.
  • the second configuration of the present invention relates to a translucent or semi-transparent plate-like body having a front surface and a back surface facing each other with a thick portion interposed therebetween, and the meat from the front surface side or the back surface side.
  • the light incident on the thick part is propagated along a predetermined path through the thick part, and is emitted to the outside from the front side or the back side as functional light or impression light that enhances the function or aesthetics of the plate-like body.
  • One or a plurality of light guide members for this purpose are embedded in the plate-like body.
  • the aesthetic appearance is dynamically changed according to the brightness and direction of arrival of external light including ambient illumination light and natural light (positional orientation relationship between the shaped object of the present invention and the light source). be able to.
  • the light guide member is embedded in the modeled object, the appearance beauty of the modeled object is not impaired, and handling during installation and transportation is easy.
  • the light guide member is embedded in the plate-like body, the appearance beauty of the transparent plate-like body is not impaired and the handling becomes easy. Further, even if a dedicated light source is not used, external light is picked up and shines, which is suitable for power saving.
  • impression light design light
  • Functional light such as enhanced display light can be emitted to the outside.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled object (owl figurine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled object (owl figurine) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and an appearance of a modeled object (owl figurine) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled object (tree owl figurine) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (Kyoryu figurine) according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled object (owl figurine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (elephant figurine) according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view and a side view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled article (automobile figurine) according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (reindeer figurine) according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (ray figurine) according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (Tenomushi figurine) according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (flower figurine) according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (strawberry figurine) according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (snail figurine) according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (owl figurine) according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and appearance of an ornament (tree owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the LED light source unit is mounted on the figurine (tree owl figurine).
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the structure of a window glass (transparent plate-like body) provided with an aesthetic light emitting element or functional light emitting element having a light guide structure according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a view showing a configuration of a window glass (transparent plate-like body) having an aesthetic light emitting element or a functional light emitting element having a light guide structure according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the operation of the window glass.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the operation of the window glass.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration in which the LED light source unit is mounted on the LED mounting portion in the window glass.
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a window glass (transparent plate-like body) provided with an aesthetic light emitting element or a functional light emitting element having a light guide structure according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 22 is a view showing the operation of the window glass.
  • FIG. 23 is for explaining the first related technique.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the second related technique.
  • the modeled object of the present invention can be widely applied to a fictional or real animal, plant, natural object, building, vehicle, or decorative modeled object imitating these parts (for example, the head of an animal). Further, a decorative shaped object in which an animal or the like is imitated as a part of the whole is also a shaped object that is an object of the present invention.
  • the present invention is not limited to the decorative modeled object imitating the animal or the like, and can be applied to various modeled articles including practical products.
  • the decorative modeled object is not limited to a complete three-dimensional modeled object, but is a concept that includes a plate-shaped modeled object as well as a relief-shaped modeled object.
  • the plate-like body of the present invention can be applied to a window glass for buildings and automobiles, and can also be applied to, for example, a door glass for a shelf / cupboard, a table glass, and the like. Furthermore, the present invention can be widely applied to partition plates, interior plates, and decorative plates.
  • Embodiment 1 The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
  • a modeled object according to an embodiment of the present invention is a light-transmitting material imitating an imaginary or real animal, plant, natural object, building, or vehicle (hereinafter, also simply referred to as an animal) having a predetermined characteristic part.
  • a predetermined curved path is drawn in the body of the above-mentioned molded body as a light-emitting element for enhancing the aesthetics of a translucent molded body (hereinafter also simply referred to as a transparent molded body) and a characteristic part such as an animal. And a single or a plurality of light guide members embedded therein.
  • the light guide member includes a light incident end face for allowing light from the outside to enter, a light guide part for forming a predetermined curved path, and a light emitting part for emitting impression light. It is preferably embedded in the body of the molded body without protruding from the contour surface.
  • the light incident end face of the light guide member is disposed at a part (for example, upward or downward) that easily captures external light, and the light emitting unit is disposed as a component of a predetermined characteristic part such as an animal.
  • the characteristic part can be illuminated from the inside.
  • the position and direction of the light incident end face and the light emitting part are specified, the length and the curve shape of the light guide part are determined.
  • impression light design light
  • the external light incident from the light incident end face is guided to the light guide part, and from the light emitting part, impression light (design light) that aesthetically impresses a predetermined characteristic part of a modeled object that simulates an animal, Alternatively, it is emitted to the outside as display marker light that enhances the display marker function.
  • the light emitting portion is not limited to the end face from which light is emitted, but also includes a side surface that emits desired light (having a predetermined length) according to a demand for aesthetic functions.
  • the “characteristic portion” refers to an appearance portion that a person who creates a modeled object wants to express among the portions that are inherently or inherently provided by an animal or the like.
  • An animal eye or a flower part of a plant can be cited as a suitable characteristic part, but is not limited thereto.
  • animal corners, fur and feather patterns, plant stems, ears and leaves can be characteristic parts.
  • the external light includes, for example, natural light and illumination light from various light sources such as indoor lighting, but is not limited thereto, and includes, for example, reflected light from a secondary light source such as a mirror body.
  • the present invention does not exclude a dedicated light source as an external light source.
  • the light incident end face of the light guide member is not always arranged to face upward, but is preferably arranged in the direction of arrival of external light as much as possible. Similarly, it is preferable that the light emitting end face is arranged toward the viewer side in consideration of the viewer's line of sight and viewing direction. In general, since the direction of arrival of external light is different from the visually recognized direction, in principle, the optical axis direction of the light incident end face of the light guide member does not match the optical axis direction of the light outgoing end face.
  • the article color of the modeled object (the object that stimulates the human retina by the light reflected and scattered at the surface of the received external light) Properties) and the transmitted light from the back side that passes through the front side, and brighter impression light can be emitted from the light exit end face, so that certain features such as animals shine in dimly lit or bright rooms. You can make it.
  • the transparent molded body and the light guide member are both transparent, the light guide member embedded in the body of the transparent molded body cannot be easily identified from the transparent molded body. Absent.
  • the refractive index difference between the transparent molded body and the light guide member is made as small as possible, the surface of the transparent molded body is made a frosted surface, an uneven surface, a lens surface, or a wave surface, or is colored or patterned. If the device is devised, the transparent aesthetics of the model can be further enhanced. In this way, the isolated shine of the feature portion, which is different from the shine due to light reflection at the feature portion, causes a mysterious aesthetic to the viewer.
  • the refractive index difference between the transparent molded body and the light guide member (core part) is arbitrary, but is preferably set to 0.4 or less, and more preferably 0.2 or less. Further, an antireflection film may be applied to the light guide member.
  • a step index type optical fiber or a graded index type optical fiber, or a side emission type optical fiber having one or a plurality of light emitting portions (light emitting side surfaces) on the side surface is used. It can mention, but it is not limited to these.
  • a normal optical fiber consisting of a core part and a clad part an optical fiber consisting only of a core part having a refractive index higher than that of the molded material may be used.
  • a flat waveguide may be used, and a wave plate or various curved plate waveguides may be used.
  • the material for the transparent molded body examples include, but are not limited to, known various glass materials and various plastic materials including low melting point glass and crystal glass.
  • the light guide member optical fiber
  • well-known various glass materials and various plastic materials can be preferably exemplified, but not limited thereto.
  • the combination of the material of the transparent molded body and the light guide member is not limited to a combination of homogeneous materials, and may be a combination of different materials.
  • the light guide member has a high melting point or softening point (at least in the core portion) relative to the material of the transparent molded body so that the light guide member does not melt and break in the molten transparent molded body. Is preferably used.
  • a glass optical fiber for example, an optical fiber having a thickness of 10 ⁇ m to 10 mm may be bundled in a predetermined cross-sectional shape to obtain a light emitting end face.
  • a single line may be used.
  • a plastic optical fiber for example, a single wire having a thickness of 50 ⁇ m to 20 mm can be preferably used, but if necessary, it is bundled into a predetermined cross-sectional shape.
  • the individual optical fibers may be directed in different directions.
  • the light exit end face of the light guide member is dotted, granular, true circular, semicircular, elliptical, semielliptical, rectangular, triangular, cylindrical,
  • the shape may be a star shape or a three-month shape, and the shape may be irregular and disordered.
  • the modeled object of this embodiment is produced as follows, for example.
  • a desired curve shape for example, a C shape or an L shape
  • an optical fiber having a predetermined size is given to an optical fiber having a predetermined size to create a light guide member.
  • both end faces of the light guide member (optical fiber) are preferably polished in advance.
  • the pair of right and left light guide members are arranged in a space region in which a predetermined characteristic part is formed in a mold for forming a modeled object.
  • the light incident end face of the light guide member is arranged at a predetermined position in the spatial region in the direction of the expected external light arrival, and the light emitting surface is arranged in a predetermined region in the spatial region. It arrange
  • a transparent bond of the same quality as the transparent molding material or higher melting point or softening point than that of the transparent molding material.
  • the pair of right and left light guide members may be fixed in such a manner that the positional relationship and the overall appearance are maintained, and thereafter, the whole coupling member may be disposed in the mold.
  • the light guide member is used as the melting temperature or softening temperature of the material of the transparent molded body or a temperature in the vicinity thereof (when using a bonding member) Is preferably preheated to a temperature at which the coupling member does not melt or soften.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and an external shape of a modeled object (owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the owl figurine 7 in this example includes a transparent molded body 8 that simulates an owl, and a pair of left and right optical fibers (light guide members) embedded in the head of the transparent molded body 8 as aesthetic light emitting elements. 9).
  • Each optical fiber 9 includes a light incident end face 9a arranged in an upper or obliquely upward manner within the upper head of the owl figurine 7, a light guide portion 9b curved in a C shape or an L shape, and an owl. It is comprised from the light emission end surface 9c arrange
  • the shape of the optical fiber is not limited to the C shape or the L shape, and may be any curved shape as long as it extends from the upper head of the owl figurine 7 to the portion of the pupil 10 of the front face.
  • positioned is not restricted to the upper head of the owl figurine 7, but is arbitrary as long as it is a site
  • the light emission end face 9c is arranged inside the outline of the pupil 10 projecting in a hemispherical shape so as to face the front of the front face portion of the owl figurine 7, and constitutes a part of the pupil 10. .
  • the hemispherical pupil 10 has a function of diverging the impression light Lo by the lens action, widening the viewing angle, and making the pupil 10 look larger.
  • the external light Li incident from the light incident / exit end face 9a is guided to the light guide portion 9b and is emitted again as the impression light Lo from the light incident / exit end face 9c, which causes aesthetics to the viewer. be able to.
  • the viewer can see the brightness Lo of the pupil 10 of the owl figurine 7 from the front side of the owl figurine 7, but since the owl figurine 7 is a transparent body, the shine Lo cannot be seen from behind. It can cause a strange aesthetic to the viewer.
  • the reason is that the light emission end face 9c faces the front side outward of the owl figurine 7, so that the impression light Lo is emitted from the light emission end face 9c outwardly from the front side.
  • the light is reflected by the light emitting end face 9c and travels to the rear side. However, the light toward the rear side does not escape to the back surface side of the owl object 7 and returns to the light incident end surface 9a via the light guide portion 9b due to the waveguide characteristic of the optical fiber 9.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and an appearance of a modeled object (owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the owl figurine 11 includes a transparent molded body 12 simulating an owl, and a pair of left and right optical fibers 13 embedded in the body of the transparent molded body 12 as light guide members (if there is a coupling member, if any). The same in the example).
  • the optical fiber 13 of this embodiment has a flat light-incident end portion 13a having a light entrance end surface 13a and a light guide portion 13b that is curved in a C-shape or an L-shape, for example.
  • the light emitting end face 13c of this example constitutes the surface contour of the owl figurine 11 as shown in FIG.
  • the light incident end face 13a is an aspect facing upward on the upper head of the transparent molded body 12
  • the light exit end face 13c is an aspect forming the contour surface of the pupil 14 on the face front of the transparent molded body 12, respectively.
  • the light incident end face 13a has a wide opening, the incident amount of the external light Li can be increased, and thus the pupil 14 of the owl figurine 11 can be made to shine more strongly.
  • the light emission end face 13c is hemispherical or substantially spherical, the impression light Lo can be diffused, and therefore the pupil 14 of the owl figurine 11 can be made to shine greatly. If the cross-sectional area of the light incident end face is made larger than that of the light exit end face, the luminance of the pupil 14 can be further increased. Further, the light incident end surface 13a is not limited to a flat surface, and may be a curved lens surface.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and an external appearance of a modeled object (owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the owl figurine 15 of this embodiment has a light emitting end face 17c arranged at the site of the pupil 18 in a transparent molded body 16 simulating an owl, and a light guide portion 17b By hanging down toward B, the light incident end face 17a is arranged in a downward direction, and an optical fiber (light guide member) 17 is embedded. Therefore, according to the configuration of this example, the pupil 18 can be illuminated when the light incident end face 17a receives external light coming from below.
  • the owl figurine 15 of this example is placed on a light scattering stage ST or the like that emits scattered light Ls upward. It is good to put on.
  • a suitable light scattering stage ST for example, a transparent thick glass plate having a light scattering reflective surface on the lower surface or inside, or a light diffusive or light transmissive plate receiving illumination light from the back surface side. It is suitable to be placed on a table or the like.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled object (tree owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the tree owl figurine 19 includes a transparent molded body 20 simulating a plurality of owls arranged on the tree, and six transparent luminescent elements embedded in the body of the transparent molded body 20 as aesthetic light emitting elements. It is comprised from the optical fiber 21 (light guide member).
  • the transparent molded body 20 includes a tree molded body 20a imitating a tree and an owl molded body 20b imitating three owls.
  • the optical fiber 21 includes a light incident end face 21a (a base end portion of the optical fiber 21) disposed at the side end portion 22 of the tree molded body 20a and light extending from the inside of the tree molded body 20a to the inside of the owl molded body 20b. It comprises a guide portion 21b and a light emitting end face 21c (tip portion of the optical fiber 21) disposed at the site of the pupil 23 of the owl molded body 20b.
  • each light The external light Li incident from the incident end face 21a is guided to each light guide portion 21b and is emitted again as the impression light Lo from the light emitting end face 21c of each owl molded body 20b, so that the owl molded body 20b simulating an owl. Eye 23 looks shining.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (Kyoryu figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the Kyo-Ryu figurine 25 is constructed by embedding a pair of left and right optical fibers 27 in a transparent molded body 26 simulating the shape of Kyo-Ryu.
  • the light incident end face 27a (the optical fiber base end) is disposed upward at the back portion of the Kyo-Ryu figurine 25, and the light exit end face 27c (optical fiber tip) is the site of the pupil 28 of the Kyo-Ryu figurine 25 or its part. It is arranged in the vicinity.
  • the light incident end face 27a may be disposed on the head as appropriate using a short optical fiber.
  • external light Li such as room illumination light illuminates the back of the Kyoryu figurine 25
  • the external light Li incident from the light incident end surface 27a is guided to the light guide portion 27b, and the light emitting end surface Since the light is emitted again from 27c as the impression light Lo
  • the pupil 28 of the Kyoryu figurine 25 shines sharply. Therefore, it can cause aesthetics to the viewer.
  • the light incident end face 27a is not limited to the back of the Kyo-Ryu figurine 25, and may be arranged at any site as long as it is a site capable of receiving external light. For example, it is arranged at the head of the Kyo-Ryu figurine 25. May be.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (elephant figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the elephant figurine 29 is constructed by embedding a pair of left and right long optical fibers 31 as aesthetic light emitting elements in the head and nose of a transparent molded body 30 simulating an elephant, as shown in FIG. ing.
  • the light incident end face 31a (optical fiber base end) is disposed at a nose tip 32 portion facing obliquely above the elephant figurine 29, and the light guide portion 31b is embedded in a long nose to emit light.
  • An end face 31 c (optical fiber tip) is disposed at the site of the pupil 33.
  • the nose tip 32 (light incident end portion 31a) can be directed to the arrival direction of the external light Li.
  • the external light Li can be taken in efficiently according to the lighting conditions.
  • the light incident portion 34a of the optical fiber 34 is provided in the head 37 of the transparent molded body 36 constituting the image figurine 35. May be.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view and a side view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled article (automobile figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • the automobile figurine 38 is constructed by embedding two optical fibers 40 in a transparent molded body 39 imitating the shape of an automobile, and is a light incident end face that is an optical fiber base end portion.
  • 40 a is arranged on the ceiling part of the car figurine 38, and the light emitting end face 40 c which is the front end part is arranged at the site of the headlight 41.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (reindeer figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the reindeer figurine 42 includes a transparent molded body 43 simulating a reindeer and an optical merging optical fiber 45 that substantially constitutes a branched corner 44 of the reindeer figurine 42.
  • each optical fiber 45 includes a plurality of light incident end faces (base ends of the optical fibers 45) 45a and a plurality of lights connected to the respective light incident end faces 45a in accordance with the branched corners 44. It comprises a guide portion 45b and a single light emitting portion 45c after these light guide portions 45b are merged and combined into one.
  • the light emitting portion 45c is disposed at a portion of the pupil 46 of the transparent molded body 43 imitating a reindeer.
  • the external light Li such as ambient illumination light illuminates the branched corner 44
  • the external light Li incident from each light incident end face 45a is combined and strengthened at the confluence to enhance the light guide portion. Since the light is emitted to the outside as strong impression light Lo from the light emitting portion 45c, the pupil 46 of the reindeer figurine 42 can be brightly shined. Therefore, it can cause aesthetics to the viewer.
  • a side-emission type optical fiber is used as the optical converging type optical fiber 45 so that light leaks along the corner portion 44, a more fantastic corner portion 44 can be produced. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which replaces with the structure whose optical fiber itself is a corner
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (ray object) including a light guide light emitting element according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • a modeled object ray object
  • a light guide light emitting element according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • a pair of left and right optical fibers 49 are embedded in a transparent molded body 48 simulating a ray, and a light incident end face 49a is arranged upward on the back,
  • the emitting portion 49 c is disposed at the site of the pupil 50 of the ray placement object 47.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (Tenomushi insect figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • a ladybug figurine 51 includes three U-shaped optical fibers 53 used as bidirectional optical transmission lines in a transparent molded body 52 simulating a ladybug. Is embedded and configured.
  • One light incident / exit end face 53a of the optical fiber 53 is arranged in an outward direction on the spot pattern formation site on the right side of the ladybug, and the other light entrance / exit end face 53c faces outward on the spot pattern formation part on the left side of the ladybug. It is arranged in the form of.
  • the external light Li incident from the light incident / exit end face 53a on the right side in the figure is guided to the light guide portion 53b, and the light incident / exit end face on the left side in the figure. Since it is emitted again as the impression light Lo from 53c, the beauty of the spotted pattern on the left side in the figure can be enhanced.
  • the external light Li that has entered from the light incident / exit end face 53c on the left side in the figure is guided to the light guide portion 53b and is emitted again as impression light Lo from the light incident / exit end face 53a on the right side in the figure.
  • the appearance of the spotted pattern can be enhanced.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (flower figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • the flower figurine 54 is configured by embedding a plurality of optical fibers 56 as aesthetic light-emitting elements in a transparent molded body 55 simulating flowers.
  • the light guide portion 56b extends from the pedestal 57 through the body of the flower axis K of the flower figurine 54 to the hemispherical or substantially spherical floral core S, which is the center of the petal, or the vicinity thereof.
  • the light incident end face 56a (optical fiber base end) is disposed downward in the body of the pedestal 57, and the light exit end face 56c (optical fiber distal end) is disposed on the hemispherical or substantially spherical flower core S.
  • the impression light Lo is emitted.
  • the light emitting end face 56c itself may constitute the hemispherical or substantially spherical floral core S or a part thereof.
  • a side-emission type optical fiber is used as the optical fiber 56 so that light leaks from the flower axis K, a different aesthetics can be caused.
  • a detachable planting hole may be provided in the pedestal 57 so that the number of flowers can be increased or decreased as necessary. Since the light incident part 56a is arranged downward, the flower object 54 is preferably placed on a light-transmitting placing table that receives illumination light from the back side.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (strawberry figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the strawberry figurine 58 in this example is composed of a transparent molded body 59 that imitates a strawberry and a large number of U-shaped fine optical fibers 60 that are randomly embedded in the transparent molded body 59 (same as above).
  • the light guide portion 60b in this example plays a role as a bidirectional optical transmission line, and both end surfaces of each optical fiber 60 are both arranged outward as light incident / exit end surfaces 60a and 60c.
  • a light spot of the crushed pattern 61 is formed ((b) in the figure).
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (snail figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • this snail figurine 62 is composed of a transparent molded body 63 simulating a snail and a pair of left and right optical fibers 64 embedded as aesthetic light emitting elements in the body of the transparent molded body 63.
  • Each optical fiber 64 includes a light incident end face 64a, a light guide portion 64b, and a light exit end face 64c, and guides the external light Li received by the back of the snail (light incident end face 64a) to the centerpiece 65.
  • the impression light Lo is emitted from the light incident end face 64a to shine the eyeball 65 that has come out in a match shape of the snail figurine.
  • the tip shaft portion 64d of the light guide portion 64b jumps out of the transparent molded body 63 to form a match-like eye 66 of a snail figurine, thereby constituting an aesthetic appearance.
  • the distal end shaft portion 64d of the light guide portion 64b protrudes from the transparent molded body 63, and is not an extraneous object that impairs the aesthetic appearance.
  • the difference between the snail figurine 62 in FIG. 13 (a) and the snail figurine 67 in FIG. 13 (b) is only in the direction of receiving the external light Li.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a modeled object (owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the owl figurine 68 in this example includes a transparent molded body 69 simulating an owl, and a ring-shaped optical fiber 70 embedded as an aesthetic light emitting element in the head of the transparent molded body 69.
  • the ring-shaped optical fiber 70 is formed, for example, by covering the outer periphery of a transparent core material 71 made of glass (or plastic) with a thin optical fiber bundle 72, and a light incident end face 70 a, for example, C-shaped or Both the light guide portion 70b curved in an L shape and the light emitting end surface 70c are formed in a ring shape.
  • a transparent core material 71 made of glass (or plastic) for example, C-shaped or Both the light guide portion 70b curved in an L shape and the light emitting end surface 70c are formed in a ring shape.
  • the shape of the annular optical fiber 70 is not limited to a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon, but may be a semicircle or a semi-ellipse. In short, any shape can be used as long as an aesthetic appearance can be expressed. Further, the portion of the pupil corresponding to the central portion of the annular light emitting end face 70c may be colored 73 as shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration and appearance of a modeled object (tree owl figurine) including a light guide light emitting element according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 16 shows the modeled object ( It is a fragmentary sectional view which shows the state by which the LED light source unit is mounted
  • the tree owl figurine 73 of this example is greatly different from the configuration of the fourth embodiment (FIG. 4) in that an LED light source unit 74 as a dedicated light source is provided. Therefore, in FIGS. 15 and 16, the same components as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or omitted.
  • the side end portion 22 of the tree molded body 20 a where the base end portions (light incident end surfaces 21 a) of the six optical fibers 21 converge is an LED mounting portion 75.
  • the LED light source unit 74 which is a dedicated light source equipped with one or a plurality of LEDs 76 and equipped with a battery, is detachably mounted. In addition, you may make it use not only a battery-mounted exclusive light source but a cord type exclusive light source.
  • the LED mounting portion 75 forms a semi-cylindrical convex portion (positioning means) in accordance with the shape of the tree molded body 20a.
  • the LED light source unit 74 is provided with a semi-cylindrical recess that can be fitted to the LED mounting portion 75.
  • the LED light source unit 74 having the above configuration is fitted and mounted on the LED mounting portion 75, when the LED 76 on the LED light source unit 74 side is turned on, as shown in FIG. 16, the output of the LED 76 incident from each light incident end face 21a.
  • Light is guided to the six light guide portions 21b and emitted as the impression light Lo from the light emission end face 21c of each owl molded body 20b, and the pupil 23 of each owl molded body 20b simulating an owl shines.
  • the LED light source unit 74 includes an LED or a color LED set arranged corresponding to each optical fiber 21, and a drive circuit that dynamically controls light emission (flashing, color) of each LED or color LED set. If it is set as the structure provided, the brightness of each pupil 23 can be controlled dynamically.
  • a drive circuit that dynamically controls light emission (flashing, color) of each LED or color LED set. If it is set as the structure provided, the brightness of each pupil 23 can be controlled dynamically.
  • a computer circuit with a built-in program that dynamically produces light emission under program control can be cited.
  • a timer is attached to the LED light source unit 74 and the blinking or color change of the LED or the color LED set is controlled based on the time signal from the timer, 6 provided in the tree owl figurine 73 is provided.
  • the tree owl figurine 73 can be provided with a time display function by changing the brightness (flashing) of the two pupils 23 and the combination of the intensity thereof. Moreover, the brightness of each pupil 23 can be dynamically produced according to the music and time, and a pupil 23 (light emitting end face) is configured by combining a plurality of optical fibers, and each component ( If each optical fiber) is controlled individually, it is possible to produce pupils with various facial expressions (shapes).
  • a suitable method of mounting the LED light source unit 74 on the LED mounting portion there can be mentioned a screwing method and a sticking method using an adhesive material in addition to the above-described fitting method.
  • a plate-like body according to an embodiment of the present invention is a translucent or semi-transparent window plate (hereinafter simply referred to as a transparent plate) having a front surface and a back surface facing each other across a thick portion.
  • One or a plurality of light guides comprising a light incident end face for entering light, a light guide part for forming a predetermined path over the thick part, and a light emitting part for emitting the light.
  • the member is embedded and configured as a aesthetic light-emitting element or a functional light-emitting element without protruding from any of the front surface, the back surface, and each side surface of the transparent plate-like body.
  • the exposed or protruded portion is not an extraneous object that impairs the beauty, and is necessary for beauty or function. In such cases, such a transparent plate is within the scope of the present invention.
  • the light incident end face of the light guide member is disposed at a part where external light is easily taken in, the light emitting part is disposed as a component of a predetermined characteristic part, and the light guide part is light incident.
  • the length and the curve shape are determined along the position of the end face and the light emitting portion and the desired pattern.
  • the light emitting portion is not limited to the end face from which light is emitted, but also includes a side surface that emits desired light (having a predetermined length) according to a demand for aesthetic functions.
  • the portion where the light emitting portion is arranged or wired is also referred to as “predetermined characteristic portion” expressed on the transparent plate-like body.
  • the light incident on the light incident end surface from the front surface side or the back surface side of the transparent plate-shaped body includes, for example, natural light and illumination light from various illumination light sources including indoor illumination lamps, but is not limited thereto, for example, In addition, reflected light from a secondary light source such as a mirror body is also included.
  • output light based on a control signal from a dedicated light source.
  • the light incident end face of the light guide member be arranged in the direction of arrival of external light as much as possible.
  • the light emitting end face is arranged toward the viewer side in consideration of the viewer's line of sight and viewing direction.
  • the directions of the light incident end face and the light exit end face can be arbitrarily set in principle.
  • the optical axis direction of the light incident end face of the light guide member does not match the optical axis direction of the light exit end face.
  • the article color of the transparent plate-shaped body (stimulates the human retina by the light reflected and scattered from the surface of the received external light) Compared with the back transmitted light that enters from the back side of the transparent plate and enters the front side, the impression light or display light that is much brighter can be emitted from a predetermined characteristic part (light emitting part), so it is dim A predetermined characteristic portion provided on the transparent plate-like body can be shined both indoors and in a bright room.
  • the transparent plate-like body and the light guide member are both transparent, the light guide member embedded in the transparent plate-like body cannot be easily distinguished from the transparent plate-like body. Will not be damaged.
  • the difference in refractive index between the transparent plate-shaped body and the light guide member is made as small as possible, the surface of the transparent plate-shaped body is made a frosted surface, an uneven surface, a lens surface, or a wave surface, or is colored or patterned. If the device is devised, the transparent aesthetics of the transparent plate-like body can be further enhanced. In this way, the isolated shine of the feature portion, which is different from the shine due to light reflection at the feature portion, causes a mysterious aesthetic to the viewer.
  • the refractive index difference between the transparent plate-like body and the light guide member (core portion) is arbitrary, but is preferably set to 0.4 or less, and more preferably 0.2 or less. .
  • an antireflection film may be applied to the light guide member.
  • a step index type optical fiber or a graded index type optical fiber, or a side emission type optical fiber having one or a plurality of light emitting portions (light emitting side surfaces) on the side surface is used. It can mention, but it is not limited to these.
  • an optical fiber consisting only of a core part having a refractive index higher than that of the molded material may be used.
  • a flat waveguide may be used, and a wave plate or various curved plate waveguides may be used.
  • the material for the transparent plate-like material include, but are not limited to, known various glass materials and various plastic materials including low melting point glass and crystal glass.
  • the light guide member optical fiber
  • well-known various glass materials and various plastic materials can be preferably exemplified, but not limited thereto.
  • the combination of the material of the transparent plate-like body and the light guide member is not limited to the combination of the same quality materials, but may be the combination of different materials.
  • the light guide member has a high melting point or softening point (at least in the core portion) relative to the material of the transparent plate so that the light guide member does not melt and break in the molten transparent plate. It is preferable to use a guide member.
  • a glass optical fiber for example, an optical fiber having a thickness of 10 ⁇ m to 10 mm may be bundled in a predetermined cross-sectional shape to obtain a light emitting end face. A single line may be used.
  • the light guide member for example, a single wire having a thickness of 50 ⁇ m to 20 mm can be preferably used, but if necessary, it is bundled into a predetermined cross-sectional shape.
  • the light exit end face of the light guide member is dotted, granular, true circular, semicircular, elliptical, semielliptical, rectangular, triangular, cylindrical,
  • the shape may be a star shape or a three-month shape, and the shape may be irregular and disordered.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the light emitting end face and the cross-sectional shape of the light incident end face may be different.
  • the core diameter may be reduced for a transparent plate-like body that wants to achieve fine or delicate shine as an impression point or a design point, or a transparent plate-like body that wants to realize a display point or identification point with high resolution.
  • a transparent plate-like body that wants to achieve fine or delicate shine as an impression point or a design point, or a transparent plate-like body that wants to realize a display point or identification point with high resolution.
  • the transparent plate-like body of the present invention can be suitably applied not only to a single-layer plate-like body but also to a laminated plate-like body and a multilayer plate-like body (for example, multilayer glass).
  • the transparent plate-like body of the present invention includes a semi-transparent plate-like body
  • the frosted glass is also a transparent plate-like body.
  • the transparent plate-like body is not limited to a flat plate-like body, and includes a curved plate-like body.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a window glass (transparent plate-like body) provided with an aesthetic light emitting element or a functional light emitting element having a light guide structure according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the window glass 77 of this example is schematically constituted by a transparent plate-like glass 78 and a plurality of side-emitting optical fibers 79 embedded in the plate-like glass 78.
  • a plurality of optical fibers 79 are embedded in a thick portion of the plate-like glass 78 (without protruding from the front surface, back surface, and each side surface of the window glass) in a vegetation pattern that blows in the wind.
  • the base end portion of the optical fiber 79 is focused on the lower end portion of the window glass 77 as a light receiving portion, and, as shown in FIG. Are arranged in a line.
  • external light Li such as room illumination light that has entered from the light incident end surface 79a is reflected from the side surface (light emitting portion) of the light guide portion 79b bent into an arcuate shape. )
  • the linear or scattered impression light (design light) Lo is emitted to the outside. Therefore, the window glass 77 displays a variety of linear beauty (vegetation that blows in the wind).
  • the light incident end face 79a is shielded, the external light Li is not incident, so that the vegetation scattered in the wind disappears and returns to the normal transparent window glass 77.
  • an LED illumination lamp or a desk lamp (not shown) is brought close to the row of light incident end faces 79a of the optical fiber 79, for example, as an external illumination light source, or when a spotlight is applied, these output lights Li are Since it enters from the light incident end face 79a and is emitted from the arcuate side surface while propagating through the light guide part 79b, the light guide part 79b looks as if it is shining like a plant stalk.
  • a light shielding sheet or the like is attached to the outdoor side of the window glass 77 on the side opposite to the indoor side to which the output light (external light Li) of the external illumination light source is applied. You may do it. Moreover, you may make it contact
  • the light emitting end surface 79c which is the front end surface of the optical fiber 79
  • the front end portion of the plant appears to shine brightly.
  • the beauty can be expressed with glass 77.
  • the optical fiber 79 of this embodiment is associated with various patterns and shapes, for example, in association with a print pattern or a cutting pattern by baking, it is embedded in the window glass 77 with excellent light decoration. Can be obtained.
  • the number of optical fibers to be embedded can be increased or decreased as necessary.
  • a plastic material may be used instead of the glass material if necessary.
  • each of the optical fibers 79 is preliminarily provided with, for example, a wind-curved curved shape by heat and pressure treatment, and then, among the constituent materials of the optical fiber 79, at least a temperature condition lower than the softening point of the core material.
  • an optical fiber 79 having a curved shape is embedded in the glass sheet in process, which is melted or softened, and then the glass sheet is cooled to complete the window glass 77.
  • the optical fiber 79 is preheated to the temperature at the time of melting or softening the sheet glass or to the vicinity thereof. Is preferred.
  • the above configuration and manufacturing method can also be applied to a transparent plate-like body such as a translucent or semi-translucent plastic. It should be noted that it is not easy to bend the light incident end face 79a (light emitting end face 79c) with respect to the guide portion 79b in a manner that fits in a thin transparent plate-like body.
  • the curved region between the guide portion 79b and the light incident end surface 79a can be solved by making the diameter smaller than other linear regions. This is because it is relatively easy to bend the small-diameter region, and light does not interfere with propagation within the small-diameter optical fiber.
  • a method may be employed in which the thickness of the window glass (transparent plate-like body) 77 at the portion where the light incident end face 79c is arranged is made somewhat thick.
  • FIG. 18 is a view showing the structure of a window glass (plate-like body) having an aesthetic light emitting element or a functional light emitting element having a light guide structure according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG.
  • the window glass 80 of this example is functionally attached to the first and second main surfaces (front and back surfaces) opposed to each other, the thick part 81, and the thick part 81 as shown in FIG. And a plurality of optical fibers 82 embedded as elements or aesthetic light emitting elements.
  • the optical fiber 82 is embedded in such a manner that the light guide portion 82b extends in the vertical direction along the front and back surfaces, and the incident end face 82a faces the surface or is flush with the surface, and the light emitting end face.
  • the 82c desires the front or back surface (FIG. (C), (d)), or desires the upper side surface in the figure ((b)), or is arranged in a manner flush with the front or back surface, respectively.
  • the light emitted from the light emitting end face 82c having the configuration shown in FIG. 5B is not used for the aesthetic formation of this example.
  • an optical fiber 82 that can output impression light with high luminance only from the light emitting end face 82c may be used. Instead of this, or in addition to this, linear impression light from a side surface having a length.
  • a side-emitting optical fiber that can output the above may be used.
  • a side-emission type optical fiber that emits impression light only in a desired length region can be used, or a side-emission type optical fiber that emits impression light in a scattered manner at predetermined intervals. Can also be used.
  • a side radiation function for example, a transparent window as shown in FIG. A linear aurora LL can be expressed in the glass 80. If the plurality of light incident portions 82a and the LED elements are associated one-to-one and blinking is changed in time series or in order by program control, the inside of the transparent window glass 80 A linear aurora LL that changes from moment to moment can be expressed (FIG. 19).
  • the LED mounting part 83 can be provided, and the LED light source unit 84 can be detachably attached to the LED mounting part 83 with an adhesive tape or the like.
  • a positioning convex part (or concave part) is provided on the window glass (LED mounting part 83) side so that the row of each incident end face can receive LED light at a suitable position
  • a positioning concave portion (or convex portion) on the LED light source unit 84 side.
  • the LED light source unit 84 is desirably thin and light, and in a state where the LED light source unit 84 is attached to the LED mounting portion 83, each incident end face 82a, each LED of the LED light source unit 84, and However, it is comprised so that it may become the arrangement
  • each incident end face 82a is positioned at a suitable position where it can receive LED light.
  • the LED light source unit 84 includes a detachable battery or a solar cell.
  • the LED light source unit 84 may include one or a plurality of color LEDs or a full color LED set. Further, the combination of the incident end face (light receiving surface) of the optical fiber 82 and the LED may be one-to-one, M-to-one, or one-to-N (M and N are natural numbers of 2 or more).
  • the LED light source unit 84 includes an LED or a color LED set arranged corresponding to each optical fiber 82, and a drive circuit that dynamically controls light emission (flashing, color) of each LED or color LED set.
  • emitted from the optical fiber 82 can be controlled dynamically.
  • a computer circuit with a built-in program that dynamically produces light emission under program control can be cited.
  • the LED light source unit 84 or the LED mounting unit 83 includes a timer, and functions as a clock if the LED or the full color LED set is controlled to be turned on / off or changed in color based on an output signal from the timer. You can also That is, it is possible to realize a window clock in which a clock pattern of characters and patterns is embedded in the window glass.
  • the impression light Lo can be configured to be emitted only to the indoor side and not to the outside of the room.
  • the pattern can be seen, it can be configured so that it is not visible from the outdoor side and only a sense of transparency is felt.
  • the optical fiber it is possible to display different characters and patterns to be displayed to those who are indoors and characters and patterns to be displayed to those who are outdoors. With such a circuit configuration, it is possible to produce a moving image in accordance with the music title and time. Further, if light is emitted only from the light emitting part at the tip of the optical fiber, dot display is possible, and not only images such as symbols and patterns but also character numerical value information can be displayed.
  • the LED light source unit 84 and the LED mounting portion 83 are attached as means for mounting the LED light source unit 84 to the LED mounting portion 83.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. Screwing, pinching or fitting may be used.
  • the number of optical fibers 82 to be embedded is not limited to a plurality, and may be one.
  • FIG. 21 is a view showing a configuration of a window glass (transparent plate-like body) provided with an aesthetic light emitting element or a functional light emitting element having a light guide structure according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the window glass 85 of this example is composed of first and second main surfaces (front and back surfaces) facing each other and a thick portion as shown in FIG. 5A, and a plurality of optical fibers 86 function. Embedded as a aesthetic or aesthetic light emitting element.
  • the optical fiber 86 is embedded in such a manner that the light guide portion 86b extends upward while undulating along the front and back surfaces.
  • the incident end face 86a faces the surface or is flush with the surface
  • the light exit end face 86c desires the front or back face, or is placed so as to be flush with the front or back face.
  • the upper wavy line portion in FIG. 21 (a) of the light guide portion 86b of the optical fiber 86 is provided with a side radiation function, for example, as shown in FIG.
  • the aurora LL undulating in the transparent window glass 85 can be expressed.
  • the part other than the predetermined characteristic part and the light incident end face (for example, a pedestal or the like) or the contour surface may be made of a light-impermeable material, and may be a light-impermeable contour surface by a colorant. May be.
  • the present invention is not limited to an integrally molded shaped article. Moreover, even if it is the structure which the light-incidence end surface side of a light guide light emitting element protrudes from a molded article (molded object) unless the beauty
  • a desired curved shape or a bent shape is given to one or a plurality of light guide members in advance, and at least the core portion of the constituent materials of the light guide member is provided.
  • the light guide member that retains the curved shape is embedded in a light-transmitting or semi-light-transmitting material that is melted or softened under a temperature condition lower than the softening point.
  • the semi-translucent material is cooled to manufacture the shaped article.
  • the plate-like body of the present invention includes an LED mounting portion for detachably mounting the LED light source unit on one surface or the other surface of the front and back surfaces, and the LED mounting portion includes the light guides described above.
  • the one end portion of the member is disposed in such a manner that it can receive LED light opposite to the corresponding LED constituting the LED light source unit.
  • the LED light source unit is screwed, fitted, or affixed to the LED mounting portion in such a manner that the LED corresponding to the one end portion of each light guide member faces each other. Positioning means for wearing is provided.
  • the LED light source unit or the LED mounting portion includes a computer circuit with a built-in program for program-controlling on / off or color change of the color LED or full color LED.
  • the plate-like body of the present invention includes a drive circuit in which the LED light source unit or the LED mounting portion dynamically controls lighting / extinction or color change of the color LED or full color LED.
  • the plate-like body of the present invention has a configuration in which the LED light source unit or the LED mounting portion includes a timer, and controls lighting / extinction or color change of the color LED or full-color LED based on an output signal from the timer. It has become.
  • the first configuration of the present invention can be applied not only to a shaped object including a light guide light emitting element but also to a shaped object having a display function, for example.
  • the present invention is not limited to decorative figurines, and can be applied to accessories such as strap charms, accessories, accessories with magnets, and the like. Moreover, it is applicable not only to decorative items but also to practical items.
  • the second configuration of the present invention can be applied to a plate-like body such as a window glass for buildings or automobiles, for example.

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La présente invention porte sur une amélioration apportée à l'esthétique d'articles mis en forme et modelés sous forme d'animaux et analogue. Des fibres optiques (éléments guides de lumière) (9) sont incorporées dans le corps d'un bibelot moulé transparent type chouette (7), lesdites fibres optiques (9) faisant briller les yeux du bibelot moulé type chouette (7) et permettant des variations de l'intensité de lumière émise (Lo) en réponse à une variation de la quantité de lumière extérieure incidente (Li) ou de la relation position/orientation avec une source lumineuse externe.
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