JP2001076531A - Luminaire - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make the whole luminaire lightweight by reducing the weight of a luminaire body. SOLUTION: This luminaire is provided with a luminaire body 1 made of a nonconductive resin molding, a lamp socket 2 removably fitted with a fluorescent lamp, an electronic ballast 3 fitted to the luminaire body 1 and feeding electric power to the fluorescent lamp via the lamp socket 2 to light it, a reflector 4 arranged between the fluorescent lamp and luminaire body 1 to cover the electronic ballast 3, and a translucent cover (globe) 5 fitted to the luminaire body 1 to cover the fluorescent lamp and reflector 4. The whole luminaire can be made lightweight by forming the luminaire body 1 with a resin molding having a specific gravity smaller than that of a sheet metal to reduce its weight.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、照明器具に関する
ものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighting fixture.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来の照明器具は、共に板金製である器
具本体並びに反射板、ランプソケット、電子式安定器等
によって構成されていた。2. Description of the Related Art A conventional luminaire includes a luminaire body made of sheet metal, a reflector, a lamp socket, an electronic ballast, and the like.

【０００３】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記従来の照明器具で
は、器具本体の強度を板金の板厚によって確保していた
ため、板厚を薄くするには限界があり器具全体の重量を
減少して軽量化を図ることは困難であった。In the above-mentioned conventional luminaire, the strength of the luminaire main body is ensured by the thickness of the metal plate. It was difficult to achieve this.

【０００４】本発明は上記問題に鑑みて為されたもので
あり、その目的とするところは、器具本体の重量を減少
させて器具全体の軽量化が図れる照明器具を提供するこ
とにある。The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a lighting fixture in which the weight of the fixture main body can be reduced to reduce the weight of the entire fixture.

【０００５】[0005]

【課題を解決するための手段】請求項１の発明は、上記
目的を達成するために、非導電性の樹脂成形品から成る
器具本体と、蛍光ランプが着脱自在に装着されるランプ
ソケットと、器具本体に取り付けられ、ランプソケット
を介して蛍光ランプに電力を供給して点灯させる電子式
安定器と、電子式安定器を覆うように蛍光ランプと器具
本体との間に配置される反射板とを備えたことを特徴と
し、器具本体を板金に比較して比重の小さい樹脂成形品
とすることで重量を減少させて器具全体の軽量化が図れ
る。According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus body comprising a non-conductive resin molded article, a lamp socket to which a fluorescent lamp is detachably mounted, and An electronic ballast that is attached to the appliance body and supplies power to the fluorescent lamp through a lamp socket to light the lamp, and a reflector disposed between the fluorescent lamp and the appliance body so as to cover the electronic ballast. By using a resin molded product whose specific gravity is smaller than that of a sheet metal, the weight of the device can be reduced and the weight of the entire device can be reduced.

【０００６】請求項２の発明は、請求項１の発明におい
て、電子式安定器の周囲を囲む立壁を器具本体に設けた
ことを特徴とし、請求項１の発明の作用に加えて、立壁
によって電子式安定器の充電部を保護することができる
とともに器具本体の剛性を向上させることができる。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, an upright wall surrounding the periphery of the electronic ballast is provided on the apparatus main body. The charged portion of the electronic ballast can be protected and the rigidity of the appliance body can be improved.

【０００７】請求項３の発明は、請求項１の発明におい
て、透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を覆うように
器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、器具本体の周
縁近傍にカバーの取付位置を規制する周壁を設けるとと
もにカバーを器具本体の取付位置に案内するテーパ面を
周壁に形成したことを特徴とし、請求項１の発明の作用
に加えて、器具本体にカバーを取り付ける際に周壁に形
成されたテーパ面でカバーが器具本体の取付位置に案内
されるため、取付作業が容易になる。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover which is attached to the instrument body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflection plate, and which is attached near the periphery of the instrument body. A peripheral wall for regulating the position is provided, and a tapered surface for guiding the cover to the mounting position of the instrument body is formed on the peripheral wall, and in addition to the operation of the invention of claim 1, the peripheral wall is attached when the cover is attached to the instrument body. Since the cover is guided to the mounting position of the instrument body by the tapered surface formed in the above, the mounting operation is facilitated.

【０００８】請求項４の発明は、請求項１の発明におい
て、透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を覆うように
器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、カバーを器具
本体の取付位置に案内するテーパ面を端面に有するガイ
ドリブを周壁と略直交するように器具本体に突設したこ
とを特徴とし、請求項１の発明の作用に加えて、器具本
体の剛性を向上させることができるとともに、器具本体
にカバーを取り付ける際にガイドリブのテーパ面でカバ
ーが器具本体の取付位置に案内されるため、取付作業が
容易になる。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover which is attached to the instrument main body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflecting plate, and guides the cover to a mounting position of the instrument main body. A guide rib having a tapered surface on its end face is projected from the instrument body so as to be substantially orthogonal to the peripheral wall. In addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the rigidity of the instrument body can be improved, When the cover is attached to the instrument body, the cover is guided to the attachment position of the instrument body by the tapered surface of the guide rib, so that the attaching operation is facilitated.

【０００９】請求項５の発明は、請求項１〜４の何れか
の発明において、プリント配線板から成る回路基板並び
に回路基板上に実装される回路部品により電子式安定器
を構成し、この回路基板を器具本体から離間して支持す
る支持部を器具本体に一体に設けたことを特徴とし、請
求項１〜４の何れかの発明の作用に加えて、支持部によ
り器具本体と電子式安定器との間の絶縁距離が確保でき
るとともに、支持部を器具本体に一体に設けているた
め、従来例のように非導電性の支持部を板金製の器具本
体に取り付ける構造に比較して部品点数の削減が図れ
る。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic ballast according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the electronic ballast comprises a circuit board formed of a printed wiring board and circuit components mounted on the circuit board. A supporting portion for supporting the substrate at a distance from the device main body is provided integrally with the device main body, and in addition to the operation of any of the inventions according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the device main body and the electronic stability are supported by the supporting portion. Since the insulation distance between the device and the container can be ensured, and the support portion is provided integrally with the device main body, the parts are compared with the structure in which the non-conductive support portion is attached to the sheet metal device main body as in the conventional example. Points can be reduced.

【００１０】請求項６の発明は、請求項１〜５の何れか
の発明において、透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板
を覆うように器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、
このカバーを器具本体に取り付ける際にカバーを取付位
置に案内するガイド部を器具本体に一体に形成したこと
を特徴とし、請求項１〜５の何れかの発明の作用に加え
て、ガイド部によって器具本体へのカバーの取付作業が
容易になるとともに、別部材のガイド部を器具本体に取
り付ける構造に比較して部品点数の削減が図れる。A sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, further comprises a cover which is attached to the fixture body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflecting plate having a light transmitting property.
A guide portion for guiding the cover to the mounting position when the cover is attached to the instrument body is formed integrally with the instrument body, and in addition to the operation of any one of claims 1 to 5, the guide portion The work of attaching the cover to the instrument body is facilitated, and the number of parts can be reduced as compared with a structure in which the guide portion of another member is attached to the instrument body.

【００１１】請求項７の発明は、請求項１〜６の何れか
の発明において、外部からのリモコン信号に応じて電子
式安定器を制御して蛍光灯を点灯、消灯させるリモコン
制御手段を備えるとともにリモコン信号を受信する受信
部を器具本体に取り付けたことを特徴とし、請求項１〜
６の何れかの発明の作用に加えて、蛍光ランプの点灯、
消灯を遠隔操作することができ、使い勝手の向上が図れ
る。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a remote control control means for controlling an electronic ballast in accordance with an external remote control signal to turn on and off the fluorescent lamp. A receiving unit for receiving a remote control signal is attached to the appliance body.
In addition to the function of any one of the inventions, the lighting of the fluorescent lamp,
Lighting can be remotely controlled, improving usability.

【００１２】請求項８の発明は、請求項１〜７の何れか
の発明において、成形時に形成されるランナーを器具本
体に有することを特徴とし、請求項１〜７の何れかの発
明の作用に加えて、輸送時にはランナーの付いたまま器
具本体を梱包し、施工時にはランナーを器具本体から切
り離せばよく、器具本体の成形時に形成されるランナー
を梱包材に利用することができて、別途梱包材を用いる
必要がないためにコストの削減が図れる。According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, a runner formed at the time of molding is provided in the tool main body. In addition, the instrument body can be packed with the runner attached during transportation, and the runner can be separated from the instrument body at the time of construction. Since there is no need to use materials, costs can be reduced.

【００１３】[0013]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、図１〜図１３を参照して本
発明の実施形態を詳細に説明する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS.

【００１４】本実施形態の照明器具は天井取付型であっ
て、非導電性の樹脂成形品から成る器具本体１と、蛍光
ランプＬａが着脱自在に装着されるランプソケット２
と、器具本体１に取り付けられ、ランプソケット２を介
して蛍光ランプに電力を供給して点灯させる電子式安定
器３と、電子式安定器３を覆うように蛍光ランプＬａと
器具本体１との間に配置される反射板４と、透光性を有
し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板４を覆うように器具本体１に
取り付けられるカバー（グローブ）５とを備えている。The lighting fixture of this embodiment is of a ceiling-mounted type, and comprises a fixture body 1 made of a non-conductive resin molded article and a lamp socket 2 to which a fluorescent lamp La is detachably mounted.
And an electronic ballast 3 attached to the fixture body 1 and supplying power to the fluorescent lamp through the lamp socket 2 to light the fluorescent lamp, and a fluorescent lamp La and the fixture body 1 covering the electronic ballast 3. There is provided a reflecting plate 4 disposed between them, and a cover (glove) 5 which is attached to the instrument main body 1 so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflecting plate 4 having translucency.

【００１５】図６に示すように蛍光ランプＬａは環形の
ものであって、定格出力並びに管径が異なる大小２種類
の蛍光ランプ（例えば、ＦＣＬ４０／３８とＦＣＬ３２
／３０など）が用いられる。As shown in FIG. 6, the fluorescent lamp La is of an annular shape, and has two types of fluorescent lamps (for example, FCL40 / 38 and FCL32) having different rated outputs and different tube diameters.
/ 30).

【００１６】また、電子式安定器３は、商用電源を整流
する整流器やインバータ回路等を具備して低周波の商用
電源を高周波に変換して蛍光ランプＬａを高周波点灯さ
せる従来周知の構成を有し、プリント配線板から成る略
コ字形の回路基板６上に上記インバータ回路等を構成す
る回路部品が実装されて構成されている。ここで、この
回路基板６上には上記インバータ回路の構成部品以外
に、ランプソケット２と、常夜灯たる豆球３０が抜き差
し自在に装着される豆球ソケット７と、電子式安定器３
から蛍光ランプＬａへの電源供給を入切して点灯、消灯
するためのスイッチ８と、後述する取付アダプタ１０に
電気的に接続して商用電源からの電力供給を受けるため
に先端にプラグ９ａが付設された電源線９とが実装され
ている。The electronic ballast 3 includes a rectifier for rectifying a commercial power supply, an inverter circuit, and the like, and has a conventionally well-known configuration for converting a low-frequency commercial power supply to a high frequency and lighting the fluorescent lamp La at a high frequency. The circuit components constituting the inverter circuit and the like are mounted on a substantially U-shaped circuit board 6 made of a printed wiring board. Here, in addition to the components of the inverter circuit, on the circuit board 6, a lamp socket 2, a bean ball socket 7 into which a bean ball 30 as a night light is detachably mounted, and an electronic ballast 3
A switch 8 for turning the power supply to the fluorescent lamp La on and off to turn on and off the light, and a plug 9a at the tip for electrically connecting to a mounting adapter 10 described later and receiving power supply from a commercial power supply. The attached power line 9 is mounted.

【００１７】取付アダプタ１０は略円筒形の本体１０ａ
と、本体１０ａの上面に設けられ、天井に配設された引
掛シーリング３１や埋込ローゼット等の配線器具（図示
せず）に取り付けて機械的な結合と電気的な接続が同時
に行われる配線器具接続部１０ｂと、本体１０ａの外周
面から進退自在に突出して器具本体１の係合突部１１ａ
（後述する）に係脱自在に係止する一対の係止片１０ｃ
と、本体１０ａの下面からスライド自在に突出し各係止
片１０ｃを進退させる一対の操作つまみ１０ｄと、本体
１０ａの下面略中央に設けられて電源線９のプラグ９ａ
が接続されるコネクタ１０ｅとを具備している。而し
て、引掛シーリング３１に取り付けた取付アダプタ１０
に器具本体１を機械的に固定するとともに、取付アダプ
タ１０のコネクタ１０ｅに接続された電源線９を通して
電子式安定器３等に商用電源の供給が行われる。The mounting adapter 10 has a substantially cylindrical main body 10a.
And a wiring device provided on the upper surface of the main body 10a and mounted on a wiring device (not shown) such as a hooking ceiling 31 or a buried rosette provided on the ceiling to perform mechanical coupling and electrical connection at the same time. The connecting portion 10b and the engaging protrusion 11a of the instrument main body 1 projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the main body 10a so as to be able to advance and retreat freely
A pair of locking pieces 10c that are removably locked to (described later).
A pair of operation knobs 10d which slide freely from the lower surface of the main body 10a to advance and retreat the locking pieces 10c; and a plug 9a of the power supply line 9 which is provided substantially at the center of the lower surface of the main body 10a.
And a connector 10e to which is connected. Thus, the mounting adapter 10 attached to the hooking ceiling 31
The instrument main body 1 is mechanically fixed to the electronic ballast 3 and commercial power is supplied to the electronic ballast 3 and the like through the power supply line 9 connected to the connector 10e of the mounting adapter 10.

【００１８】器具本体１は、非導電性の合成樹脂（例え
ば、ポリカーボネイトのような熱可塑性樹脂等）により
略中央に円形の開口部１ａを有する略円盤状に形成さ
れ、表裏両面に略放射状並びに略同心円状に補強用のリ
ブ１ｂが立設されるとともに周縁端には全周に渡って周
壁１ｃが立設されている。また、器具本体１の開口部１
ａ周縁の下面側には、取付アダプタ１０が挿入され且つ
固定される合成樹脂製の円筒部１１が結合される。ここ
で、円筒部１１の上部内周面には全周に渡って係合突部
１１ａが突設されており、器具本体１の上面側から開口
部１ａを通して取付アダプタ１０を挿入し、挿入時に本
体１０ａ内に退避させていた一対の係止片１０ｃを進出
させて円筒部１１の係合突部１１ａに係合することによ
り、器具本体１が取付アダプタ１０に機械的に結合され
て固定される。そして、円筒部１１内に露出する取付ア
ダプタ１０下面のコネクタ１０ｅに電源線９の先端に付
設されているプラグ９ａを差し込み接続すれば、電源線
９が取付アダプタ１０を介して引掛シーリング３１等の
配線器具に接続されて商用電源が供給される。なお、取
付アダプタ１０の操作つまみ１０ｄを操作して係止片１
０ｃを本体１０ａ内に退避させれば、係合突部１１ａと
係止片１０ｃとの係合状態を解除して器具本体１を取付
アダプタ１０から取り外すことができる。The apparatus main body 1 is formed of a non-conductive synthetic resin (for example, a thermoplastic resin such as polycarbonate) into a substantially disk shape having a circular opening 1a at a substantially center, and has substantially radially arranged front and rear surfaces. A reinforcing rib 1b is erected substantially concentrically, and a peripheral wall 1c is erected at the peripheral edge over the entire circumference. The opening 1 of the instrument body 1
A cylindrical portion 11 made of synthetic resin into which the mounting adapter 10 is inserted and fixed is connected to the lower surface side of the peripheral edge a. Here, an engaging projection 11a is provided to protrude over the entire inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 11, and the mounting adapter 10 is inserted from the upper surface side of the instrument body 1 through the opening 1a. The tool body 1 is mechanically connected to the mounting adapter 10 and fixed by making the pair of locking pieces 10c retracted into the body 10a advance and engage with the engaging protrusions 11a of the cylindrical portion 11. You. Then, if the plug 9a attached to the end of the power supply line 9 is inserted and connected to the connector 10e on the lower surface of the mounting adapter 10 exposed in the cylindrical portion 11, the power supply line 9 is connected to the hooking ceiling 31 and the like via the mounting adapter 10. Commercial power is supplied by connecting to the wiring equipment. By operating the operation knob 10d of the mounting adapter 10, the locking piece 1 is operated.
By retracting Oc into the main body 10a, the engagement state between the engaging projection 11a and the locking piece 10c is released, and the instrument main body 1 can be removed from the mounting adapter 10.

【００１９】また、円筒部１１の下端縁には略Ｌ形の取
付片１１ｂが一体に突設されている。この取付片１１ｂ
の下面には、図示しないリモコン発信器から送信される
リモコン信号（赤外線や電波等を無線媒体とする信号）
を受信する受信部１２ａ並びに受信部１２ａの受信信号
に応じて電子式安定器３を制御して蛍光ランプＬａを点
灯、消灯させるリモコン制御部（図示せず）を合成樹脂
製のケース１２ｂ内に収納して成るリモコンブロック１
２が取り付けられる。なお、このような受信部１２ａ並
びにリモコン制御部の回路構成は従来周知であるから、
図示並びに詳しい説明は省略する。ここで、ケース１２
ｂの下面には受光部１２ａにリモコン信号を導くための
受光窓１２ｃが設けてある。また、リモコンブロック１
２からはフラットケーブル１２ｄが引き出されており、
このフラットケーブル１２ｄを回路基板６上に実装され
たコネクタ１３に接続することによって、上記リモコン
制御部と回路基板６上の電子式安定器３等が電気的に接
続され、回路基板６側からリモコンブロック１２への電
源供給とリモコンブロック１２から回路基板６側への信
号伝送がフラットケーブル１２ｄを通して行われる。A substantially L-shaped mounting piece 11b is integrally formed on the lower edge of the cylindrical portion 11 so as to protrude therefrom. This mounting piece 11b
A remote control signal (a signal using infrared or radio waves as a wireless medium) transmitted from a remote control transmitter (not shown)
Receiving section 12a and a remote control section (not shown) for controlling the electronic ballast 3 to turn on and off the fluorescent lamp La in accordance with a signal received by the receiving section 12a, in a case 12b made of synthetic resin. Remote control block 1 that is stored
2 is attached. Since the circuit configurations of the receiving unit 12a and the remote control unit are conventionally known,
Illustration and detailed description are omitted. Here, case 12
A light receiving window 12c for guiding a remote control signal to the light receiving section 12a is provided on the lower surface of the light receiving section 12b. Also, remote control block 1
2, a flat cable 12d is drawn out,
By connecting the flat cable 12d to the connector 13 mounted on the circuit board 6, the remote controller control section and the electronic ballast 3 on the circuit board 6 are electrically connected. Power supply to the block 12 and signal transmission from the remote control block 12 to the circuit board 6 are performed through the flat cable 12d.

【００２０】また、器具本体１下面には回路基板６を器
具本体１から離間して支持する複数の支持部１４と、回
路基板６を器具本体１に仮止めするための係止爪１５ａ
を有する仮止め部１５と、回路基板６に設けた複数のね
じ挿通孔６ａに挿通される固定ねじ（図示せず）がそれ
ぞれ螺合するボス部１６とが一体に突設されており、仮
止め部１５によって仮止めされた回路基板６のねじ挿通
孔６ａに固定ねじを挿通してボス部１６に螺合すること
によって、回路基板６が器具本体１から離間した状態で
固定される。このように支持部１４により器具本体１と
回路基板６（回路基板６上に構成された電子式安定器
３）との間の絶縁距離が確保できるとともに、支持部１
４を器具本体１に一体に設けているため、従来例のよう
に非導電性の支持部を板金製の器具本体に取り付ける構
造に比較して部品点数の削減が図れるという利点があ
る。A plurality of supporting portions 14 for supporting the circuit board 6 at a distance from the instrument body 1 and locking claws 15a for temporarily fixing the circuit board 6 to the instrument body 1 are provided on the lower surface of the instrument body 1.
And a boss 16 to which a fixing screw (not shown) inserted into a plurality of screw insertion holes 6a provided in the circuit board 6 is screwed together. By inserting a fixing screw into the screw insertion hole 6 a of the circuit board 6 temporarily fixed by the stopper 15 and screwing it into the boss 16, the circuit board 6 is fixed in a state separated from the appliance body 1. In this manner, the support portion 14 can ensure an insulation distance between the instrument body 1 and the circuit board 6 (the electronic ballast 3 formed on the circuit board 6), and can support the support portion 1.
Since the device 4 is provided integrally with the device main body 1, there is an advantage that the number of components can be reduced as compared with a conventional structure in which a non-conductive support portion is attached to a device main body made of sheet metal.

【００２１】ところで、図７に示すように回路基板６の
周囲を囲む立壁２７を器具本体１の下面に設けても良
い。而して、立壁２７によって回路基板６上に構成され
た電子式安定器３の充電部を保護することができるとと
もに、器具本体１の厚みを増すことなく、すなわち重量
を増すこと無しに器具本体１の剛性を向上させることが
できる。By the way, as shown in FIG. 7, an upright wall 27 surrounding the periphery of the circuit board 6 may be provided on the lower surface of the instrument body 1. Thus, the charged portion of the electronic ballast 3 formed on the circuit board 6 can be protected by the upright wall 27, and without increasing the thickness of the tool body 1, that is, without increasing the weight. 1 can be improved.

【００２２】また、器具本体１の上面には、図１及び図
６に示すように弾性を有する線材によって略Ｖ形に形成
されたスイッチレバー１７が、器具本体１の外側に突出
し且つ両端を支点として回動自在に取着されており、こ
のスイッチレバー１７の先端部分にはリング部１７ａが
形成されている。ここで、器具本体１には下面側に突出
する突台部１９が突設されており、この突台部１９には
後述する紐体１８が挿通されるスリット１９ａが設けて
ある。而して、回路基板６上に実装されているスイッチ
８の操作子８ａに紐体１８の一端を結束し、この紐体１
８の他端側を突台部１９のスリット１９ａを通してスイ
ッチレバー１７のリング部１７ａに挿通することによっ
て、紐体１８を器具本体１の外側に引き出すように支持
している。よって、紐体１８を引っ張る度にスイッチ８
がオンオフして電子式安定器３からの電源供給を入切し
て蛍光ランプＬａを点灯、消灯することができる。な
お、スイッチ８により蛍光ランプＬａの入切が不要で有
れば、スイッチレバー１７を回動させて器具本体１の上
面側に倒し込み、スイッチレバー１７を器具本体１の外
に突出させないようにする。On the upper surface of the instrument body 1, a switch lever 17, which is formed in a substantially V shape by an elastic wire as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. The switch lever 17 has a ring portion 17a formed at the tip thereof. Here, a projecting portion 19 protruding from the lower surface side is protruded from the instrument main body 1, and the projecting portion 19 is provided with a slit 19 a through which a cord 18 described later is inserted. Thus, one end of the cord 18 is bound to the operator 8a of the switch 8 mounted on the circuit board 6, and the cord 1
The other end of 8 is inserted through the slit 19a of the protruding portion 19 into the ring portion 17a of the switch lever 17, thereby supporting the cord body 18 so as to be pulled out of the instrument body 1. Therefore, every time the string body 18 is pulled, the switch 8
To turn on / off the power supply from the electronic ballast 3 to turn on / off the fluorescent lamp La. If it is not necessary to switch the fluorescent lamp La on and off by the switch 8, the switch lever 17 is rotated to fall down onto the upper surface side of the instrument body 1 so that the switch lever 17 does not protrude out of the instrument body 1. I do.

【００２３】一方、反射板４は板状の金属部材によって
略椀形に形成され、その開口端周縁には全周に渡って外
鍔４ａが突設されている。また、反射板４の平坦な底面
には、円筒部１１内に位置する取付アダプタ１０を露出
する略円形の露出孔４ｂが略中央に設けられ、その両側
にはリモコンブロック１２が挿通される挿通孔４ｃ並び
に豆球ソケット７に装着される豆球３０が挿通される挿
通孔４ｄが設けてある。また、反射板４の斜面には蛍光
ランプＬａを支持する一対の支持ばね２０が取着されて
おり、底面を挟んで支持ばね２０と対向する位置の周面
にランプソケット２が挿通される挿通溝４ｅが設けてあ
る。On the other hand, the reflecting plate 4 is formed in a substantially bowl shape by a plate-shaped metal member, and an outer flange 4a is provided to protrude over the entire periphery of the opening end. A substantially circular exposure hole 4b for exposing the mounting adapter 10 located in the cylindrical portion 11 is provided substantially at the center of the flat bottom surface of the reflection plate 4, and a remote control block 12 is inserted on both sides thereof. The hole 4c and the insertion hole 4d through which the bean ball 30 attached to the bean ball socket 7 is inserted are provided. A pair of support springs 20 for supporting the fluorescent lamps La are attached to the slopes of the reflection plate 4, and the lamp socket 2 is inserted into the peripheral surface at a position facing the support spring 20 across the bottom surface. A groove 4e is provided.

【００２４】而して、回路基板６，円筒部１１並びに突
台部１９を内部に収め且つ外鍔４ａを器具本体１の下面
に当接させるようにして反射板４を器具本体１に取り付
ければ、回路基板６に実装されたランプソケット２が挿
通溝４ｅから反射板４の外に突出し、ランプソケット２
に装着される蛍光ランプＬａと器具本体１との間に反射
板４が配置されることになる。ここで、器具本体１の外
鍔４ａと当接する部位には、長孔状の放熱孔２１が複数
（本実施形態では６個）設けてあり、蛍光ランプＬａか
ら受ける熱や回路基板６上に実装された回路部品から発
する熱を反射板４を通じて放熱孔２１から放熱させるこ
とができる。なお、反射板４はねじ並びにかしめによっ
て器具本体１に固定される。If the reflector 4 is attached to the instrument body 1 such that the circuit board 6, the cylindrical portion 11 and the protruding base 19 are housed inside and the outer flange 4a is brought into contact with the lower surface of the instrument body 1. The lamp socket 2 mounted on the circuit board 6 projects out of the reflection plate 4 from the insertion groove 4e, and the lamp socket 2
The reflector 4 is arranged between the fluorescent lamp La mounted on the device and the main body 1. Here, a plurality of (six in the present embodiment) elongated heat radiation holes 21 are provided in a portion of the appliance body 1 which comes into contact with the outer flange 4a. The heat generated from the mounted circuit components can be radiated from the heat radiation holes 21 through the reflection plate 4. The reflection plate 4 is fixed to the instrument body 1 by screws and caulking.

【００２５】一方、カバー５はアクリル樹脂のような透
光性を有する合成樹脂によって上面に略円形の開口を有
する略ドーム状に形成されている。開口の周縁からは全
周に渡って周壁５ａが立設されるとともに、周壁５ａの
先端からは外向きに突出するフランジ部５ｂが形成され
ている。また、周壁５ａの内周面には、平面視略山形で
周壁５ａの高さよりも若干小さな厚み寸法を有する係止
爪５ｃが略等間隔に複数個（本実施形態では６個）突設
されている。On the other hand, the cover 5 is formed in a substantially dome shape having a substantially circular opening on the upper surface thereof by a light-transmitting synthetic resin such as an acrylic resin. A peripheral wall 5a stands upright from the periphery of the opening over the entire periphery, and a flange 5b protruding outward from the tip of the peripheral wall 5a is formed. On the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 5a, a plurality (six in the present embodiment) of locking claws 5c having a substantially mountain shape in a plan view and having a thickness slightly smaller than the height of the peripheral wall 5a are provided at substantially equal intervals. ing.

【００２６】これに対して、器具本体１の下面周縁近傍
にはカバー５の係止爪５ｃが係脱自在に係止固定される
複数個（本実施形態では３個）の固定部２２が器具本体
１の周方向に沿って略等間隔に器具本体１から一体に突
設されている。これらの固定部２２は、断面形状が略Ｌ
形で外側に開口するとともに器具本体１下面との間の隙
間が大きい方の挿入部２２ａ並びに上記隙間が小さい方
の係止部２２ｂから成り、挿入部２２ａにおける周方向
に沿った一端側が開口している。On the other hand, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of fixing portions 22 are provided near the periphery of the lower surface of the instrument main body 1 to which the engaging claws 5c of the cover 5 are detachably engaged and fixed. It protrudes integrally from the instrument body 1 at substantially equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the body 1. These fixing portions 22 have a substantially L-shaped cross section.
It is formed of an insertion portion 22a having a larger gap with the lower surface of the instrument body 1 and an engagement portion 22b having a smaller gap with the lower end of the insertion portion 22a. ing.

【００２７】而して、カバー５の開口内に蛍光ランプＬ
ａや反射板４等が収まり且つ器具本体１の周壁１ｃ内側
にフランジ部５ｂが収まるように器具本体１の下面側に
カバー５を押し付け、さらにその状態からカバー５を回
動させれば、カバー５の係止爪５ｃが固定部２２の挿入
部２２ａを通して係止部２２ｂに挿入係止されるため、
カバー５が器具本体１の下面に取り付けられる。また、
カバー５を取付時と反対方向に回動させれば、係止爪５
ｃが固定部２２から抜けてカバー５を器具本体１から取
り外すことができる。ここで、器具本体１の周壁１ｃ
は、カバー５の水平方向への移動を規制する役割ととと
もに器具本体１の反りを防止する役割を担っている。な
お、器具本体１の周壁１ｃを透光性を有する材料で形成
すれば、器具本体１とカバー５の嵌合箇所が周壁１ｃを
通して外から視認できるために取付の作業性を向上させ
ることができる。The fluorescent lamp L is provided in the opening of the cover 5.
If the cover 5 is pressed against the lower surface of the instrument body 1 so that the a and the reflection plate 4 and the like are accommodated and the flange portion 5b is accommodated inside the peripheral wall 1c of the instrument body 1, and the cover 5 is rotated from that state, the cover 5, the locking claw 5c is inserted and locked in the locking portion 22b through the insertion portion 22a of the fixed portion 22,
The cover 5 is attached to the lower surface of the instrument body 1. Also,
If the cover 5 is rotated in the opposite direction to the mounting, the locking claw 5
c can be removed from the fixing portion 22 and the cover 5 can be removed from the instrument body 1. Here, the peripheral wall 1c of the appliance body 1
Plays a role of restricting the horizontal movement of the cover 5 and a role of preventing the instrument body 1 from warping. If the peripheral wall 1c of the appliance main body 1 is formed of a material having a light-transmitting property, the fitting portion between the appliance main body 1 and the cover 5 can be visually recognized from the outside through the peripheral wall 1c, so that the mounting workability can be improved. .

【００２８】ここで、図８に示すようにカバー５を器具
本体１に取り付ける際にカバー５を取付位置に案内する
ガイド部材２３′を器具本体１の下面に取着してもよ
く、ガイド部材２３′の先端部に形成された傾斜面にカ
バー５の周壁５ａを当接させることでガイド部材２３′
と器具本体１の周壁１ｃとの間の取付位置にカバー５の
フランジ部５ｂを案内することができる。なお、本発明
では器具本体１が合成樹脂の成形品であるから、図９に
示すように上記ガイド部材２３′をガイド部２３として
器具本体１に一体に形成することができ、別部材のガイ
ド部材２３′を器具本体１に取り付ける構造に比較して
部品点数の削減が図れるという利点がある。Here, as shown in FIG. 8, when the cover 5 is attached to the instrument body 1, a guide member 23 'for guiding the cover 5 to the attachment position may be attached to the lower surface of the instrument body 1. The peripheral wall 5a of the cover 5 is brought into contact with the inclined surface formed at the distal end of the guide member 23 'to thereby guide the guide member 23'.
The flange portion 5b of the cover 5 can be guided to a mounting position between the housing 5 and the peripheral wall 1c of the instrument body 1. In the present invention, since the tool body 1 is a molded product of a synthetic resin, the guide member 23 'can be formed integrally with the tool body 1 as the guide portion 23 as shown in FIG. There is an advantage that the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the structure in which the member 23 'is attached to the instrument body 1.

【００２９】あるいはガイド部２３を設ける代わりに、
図１０に示すように周壁１ｃを器具本体１の下面に対し
て外側に傾斜させてテーパ面を形成すれば、このテーパ
面にフランジ部５ｂの端部が当接してカバー５が器具本
体１の取付位置に案内されるため、ガイド部２３を設け
ることなく器具本体１へのカバー５の取付性を向上させ
ることができる。なお、器具本体１の下面に対する周壁
１ｃの傾斜角度（テーパ面の角度）は、器具本体１の樹
脂成形時に本来必要な金型の抜き勾配（約２度）よりも
十分に大きい角度とすればよい。Alternatively, instead of providing the guide portion 23,
As shown in FIG. 10, if the peripheral wall 1 c is inclined outward with respect to the lower surface of the instrument body 1 to form a tapered surface, the end of the flange portion 5 b contacts the tapered surface and the cover 5 is attached to the instrument body 1. Since the guide is guided to the attachment position, the attachment of the cover 5 to the instrument body 1 can be improved without providing the guide portion 23. The inclination angle (the angle of the tapered surface) of the peripheral wall 1c with respect to the lower surface of the appliance body 1 is set to be an angle sufficiently larger than the draft angle (about 2 degrees) of the mold originally required at the time of resin molding of the appliance body 1. Good.

【００３０】また、図１１に示すようにカバー５を器具
本体１の取付位置に案内するテーパ面２４ａを端面に有
するガイドリブ２４を周壁１ｃと略直交するように器具
本体１に突設しても良い。このようにすれば、器具本体
１にカバー５を取り付ける際にガイドリブ２４のテーパ
面２４ａでカバー５が器具本体１の取付位置に案内され
るために取付作業が容易になるとともに、ガイドリブ２
４によって器具本体１の剛性を向上させることができる
という利点がある。なお、器具本体１が樹脂成形品であ
ることから、上記ガイドリブ２４を器具本体１に一体形
成することが可能であり、従来の板金製の器具本体とは
異なって別部材を追加すること無しに上記作用効果を奏
することが可能である。Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a guide rib 24 having an end surface having a tapered surface 24a for guiding the cover 5 to the mounting position of the instrument body 1 may be protruded from the instrument body 1 so as to be substantially orthogonal to the peripheral wall 1c. good. With this configuration, when the cover 5 is attached to the instrument body 1, the cover 5 is guided to the attachment position of the instrument body 1 by the tapered surface 24 a of the guide rib 24, thereby facilitating the attachment operation and the guide rib 2.
4 has the advantage that the rigidity of the instrument body 1 can be improved. In addition, since the tool main body 1 is a resin molded product, the guide rib 24 can be integrally formed with the tool main body 1, and unlike the conventional sheet metal tool main body, without adding another member. The above operation and effect can be obtained.

【００３１】上述のように器具本体１を板金に比較して
比重の小さい樹脂成形品とすることによって、重量を減
少させて器具全体の軽量化が図れるとともに、器具本体
を板金製とした場合に別途必要となる他の多くの部品、
例えば器具本体１と回路基板６との間の絶縁距離を確保
するための支持部１４や回路基板６を仮止めするための
仮止め部１５、カバー５を固定するための固定部２２、
リモコンブロック１２を固定するための取付片１１ｂな
どが器具本体１に一体化あるいは複合化することがで
き、部品点数の削減による組立工程の簡素化とコストダ
ウンが図れるという利点がある。As described above, by making the appliance main body 1 a resin molded product having a smaller specific gravity as compared with sheet metal, the weight can be reduced and the whole appliance can be reduced in weight. Many other parts that are needed separately,
For example, a support portion 14 for securing an insulation distance between the instrument body 1 and the circuit board 6, a temporary fixing portion 15 for temporarily fixing the circuit board 6, a fixing portion 22 for fixing the cover 5,
The mounting piece 11b for fixing the remote control block 12 and the like can be integrated or combined with the instrument main body 1, and there is an advantage that the number of parts can be reduced to simplify the assembly process and reduce the cost.

【００３２】ところで、図１２に示すように器具本体１
の成形時に形成されるランナー２５を外装箱２６に合わ
せた形状並びに寸法とし、このランナー２５を残したま
ま器具本体１に回路基板６や反射板５などを組み立てて
そのまま外装箱２６に入れれば、ランナー２５によって
外装箱２６内で器具本体１の移動を規制できる。すなわ
ち、輸送時にはランナー２５の付いたまま器具本体１を
梱包し、施工時にはランナー２５を器具本体１から切り
離せばよく、器具本体１の成形時に形成されるランナー
２５を梱包材に利用することができて、ごみとなる新た
なパットのような梱包材を別途用いる必要がないために
コストの削減が図れる。また、図１３に示すようにラン
ナー２５′の形状を略Ｌ形に形成しておき、外装箱２６
内に設けた支持部（図示せず）に各ランナー２５′の先
端を突き刺して固定するようにしても良い。なお、器具
本体１に残したランナー２５を組み立てラインにおける
搬送用のチャックに利用することも可能であり、このよ
うにすれば次工程への搬送に必要なベッドなどの設備が
不要となるという利点がある。By the way, as shown in FIG.
When the runner 25 formed at the time of molding is formed in the shape and dimensions corresponding to the outer box 26, the circuit board 6 and the reflector 5 are assembled on the instrument body 1 while the runner 25 is left, and then put into the outer box 26 as it is. The movement of the instrument body 1 in the outer box 26 can be regulated by the runner 25. That is, the instrument body 1 is packed with the runner 25 attached during transportation, and the runner 25 may be cut off from the instrument body 1 during construction, and the runner 25 formed at the time of molding the instrument body 1 can be used as a packing material. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately use a packing material such as a new pad that becomes garbage, the cost can be reduced. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the shape of the runner 25 'is
The tip of each runner 25 'may be pierced and fixed to a support (not shown) provided therein. The runner 25 left in the tool body 1 can also be used as a transport chuck in an assembly line, which eliminates the need for beds and other equipment required for transport to the next process. There is.

【００３３】[0033]

【発明の効果】請求項１の発明は、非導電性の樹脂成形
品から成る器具本体と、蛍光ランプが着脱自在に装着さ
れるランプソケットと、器具本体に取り付けられ、ラン
プソケットを介して蛍光ランプに電力を供給して点灯さ
せる電子式安定器と、電子式安定器を覆うように蛍光ラ
ンプと器具本体との間に配置される反射板とを備えたの
で、器具本体を板金に比較して比重の小さい樹脂成形品
とすることで重量を減少させて器具全体の軽量化が図れ
るという効果がある。According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus main body made of a non-conductive resin molded article, a lamp socket to which a fluorescent lamp is detachably mounted, and a fluorescent lamp mounted on the apparatus main body via the lamp socket. An electronic ballast that supplies power to the lamp to light it up and a reflector placed between the fluorescent lamp and the instrument body to cover the electronic ballast are provided. By using a resin molded product having a small specific gravity, there is an effect that the weight can be reduced and the weight of the entire instrument can be reduced.

【００３４】請求項２の発明は、請求項１の発明におい
て、電子式安定器の周囲を囲む立壁を器具本体に設けた
ので、請求項１の発明の効果に加えて、立壁によって電
子式安定器の充電部を保護することができるとともに器
具本体の剛性を向上させることができるという効果があ
る。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, an upright wall surrounding the electronic ballast is provided on the instrument main body. There is an effect that the charging portion of the device can be protected and the rigidity of the device main body can be improved.

【００３５】請求項３の発明は、請求項１の発明におい
て、透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を覆うように
器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、器具本体の周
縁近傍にカバーの取付位置を規制する周壁を設けるとと
もにカバーを器具本体の取付位置に案内するテーパ面を
周壁に形成したので、請求項１の発明の効果に加えて、
器具本体にカバーを取り付ける際に周壁に形成されたテ
ーパ面でカバーが器具本体の取付位置に案内されるた
め、取付作業が容易になるという効果がある。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover which is attached to the instrument body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflection plate, and which is attached near the periphery of the instrument body. Since the peripheral wall for regulating the position is provided and the tapered surface for guiding the cover to the mounting position of the instrument body is formed on the peripheral wall, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1,
When the cover is attached to the instrument body, the cover is guided to the attachment position of the instrument body by the tapered surface formed on the peripheral wall, so that there is an effect that the attaching operation becomes easy.

【００３６】請求項４の発明は、請求項１の発明におい
て、透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を覆うように
器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、カバーを器具
本体の取付位置に案内するテーパ面を端面に有するガイ
ドリブを周壁と略直交するように器具本体に突設したの
で、請求項１の発明の効果に加えて、器具本体の剛性を
向上させることができるとともに、器具本体にカバーを
取り付ける際にガイドリブのテーパ面でカバーが器具本
体の取付位置に案内されるため、取付作業が容易になる
という効果がある。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover which is attached to the apparatus main body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflection plate, and guides the cover to the mounting position of the apparatus main body. Since the guide rib having a tapered surface on the end face is protruded from the instrument main body so as to be substantially perpendicular to the peripheral wall, the rigidity of the instrument main body can be improved in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention. When the cover is attached, the cover is guided to the attachment position of the instrument body by the tapered surface of the guide rib, so that there is an effect that the attachment work becomes easy.

【００３７】請求項５の発明は、請求項１〜４の何れか
の発明において、プリント配線板から成る回路基板並び
に回路基板上に実装される回路部品により電子式安定器
を構成し、この回路基板を器具本体から離間して支持す
る支持部を器具本体に一体に設けたので、請求項１〜４
の何れかの発明の効果に加えて、支持部により器具本体
と電子式安定器との間の絶縁距離が確保できるととも
に、支持部を器具本体に一体に設けているため、従来例
のように非導電性の支持部を板金製の器具本体に取り付
ける構造に比較して部品点数の削減が図れるという効果
がある。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic ballast according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the electronic ballast comprises a circuit board formed of a printed wiring board and circuit components mounted on the circuit board. A supporting portion for supporting the substrate at a distance from the device main body is provided integrally with the device main body.
In addition to the effects of any of the inventions described above, the insulating distance between the instrument body and the electronic ballast can be ensured by the support portion, and the support portion is provided integrally with the instrument body, as in the conventional example. There is an effect that the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the structure in which the non-conductive support portion is attached to the sheet metal device main body.

【００３８】請求項６の発明は、請求項１〜５の何れか
の発明において、透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板
を覆うように器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、
このカバーを器具本体に取り付ける際にカバーを取付位
置に案内するガイド部を器具本体に一体に形成したの
で、請求項１〜５の何れかの発明の効果に加えて、ガイ
ド部によって器具本体へのカバーの取付作業が容易にな
るとともに、別部材のガイド部を器具本体に取り付ける
構造に比較して部品点数の削減が図れるという効果があ
る。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a cover which is attached to the apparatus main body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflecting plate having translucency,
Since the guide portion for guiding the cover to the mounting position when the cover is attached to the instrument body is formed integrally with the instrument body, in addition to the effects of any one of the first to fifth aspects, the guide section allows the instrument body to be attached. This facilitates the work of attaching the cover, and reduces the number of parts as compared with the structure in which the guide part of another member is attached to the instrument body.

【００３９】請求項７の発明は、請求項１〜６の何れか
の発明において、外部からのリモコン信号に応じて電子
式安定器を制御して蛍光灯を点灯、消灯させるリモコン
制御手段を備えるとともにリモコン信号を受信する受信
部を器具本体に取り付けたので、請求項１〜６の何れか
の発明の効果に加えて、蛍光ランプの点灯、消灯を遠隔
操作することができ、使い勝手の向上が図れるという効
果がある。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, there is provided remote control means for controlling an electronic ballast in accordance with an external remote control signal to turn on and off the fluorescent lamp. In addition, since the receiving unit for receiving the remote control signal is attached to the apparatus main body, in addition to the effects of any one of the first to sixth aspects, the turning on and off of the fluorescent lamp can be remotely controlled, thereby improving the usability. There is an effect that can be achieved.

【００４０】請求項８の発明は、請求項１〜７の何れか
の発明において、成形時に形成されるランナーを器具本
体に有するので、請求項１〜７の何れかの発明の効果に
加えて、輸送時にはランナーの付いたまま器具本体を梱
包し、施工時にはランナーを器具本体から切り離せばよ
く、器具本体の成形時に形成されるランナーを梱包材に
利用することができて、別途梱包材を用いる必要がない
ためにコストの削減が図れるという効果がある。According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the runner formed at the time of molding is provided in the tool body. When transporting, the instrument body is packed with the runner attached, and at the time of construction, the runner may be separated from the instrument body. There is an effect that cost can be reduced because there is no need.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図１】本発明の実施形態を示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

【図２】同上における器具本体の上面図である。FIG. 2 is a top view of the instrument main body in the above.

【図３】同上における器具本体の側面断面図である。FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the device main body in the above.

【図４】同上における器具本体の下面図である。FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the instrument main body in the above.

【図５】同上における器具本体の一部破断した側面図で
ある。FIG. 5 is a side view, partially broken away, of the instrument body in the above.

【図６】同上の組立説明図である。FIG. 6 is an explanatory view for assembling the same.

【図７】同上における器具本体の他の構成を示す斜視図
である。FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another configuration of the instrument main body in the above.

【図８】同上における他の構成の要部断面図である。FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a principal part of another configuration of the above.

【図９】同上における器具本体の他の構成を示す斜視図
である。FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another configuration of the instrument main body in the above.

【図１０】同上における別の構成の要部断面図である。FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a main part of another configuration of the above.

【図１１】同上における他の構成の器具本体を示す一部
省略した斜視図である。FIG. 11 is a partially omitted perspective view showing the instrument main body having another configuration in the above.

【図１２】同上における他の構成の梱包方法を説明する
説明図である。FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a packing method of another configuration of the above.

【図１３】同上における他の構成の梱包方法を説明する
説明図である。FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a packing method of another configuration of the above.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１ 器具本体 ２ ランプソケット ３ 電子安定器 ４ 反射板 ５ カバー ６ 回路基板 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Instrument main body 2 Lamp socket 3 Electronic ballast 4 Reflector 5 Cover 6 Circuit board

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 坂下 由浩 大阪府門真市大字門真1048番地松下電工株 式会社内 Ｆターム(参考） 3K011 EA05 3K014 AA03 EA04  ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshihiro Sakashita 1048 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka Matsushita Electric Works F-term (reference) 3K011 EA05 3K014 AA03 EA04

Claims (8)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 非導電性の樹脂成形品から成る器具本体
と、蛍光ランプが着脱自在に装着されるランプソケット
と、器具本体に取り付けられ、ランプソケットを介して
蛍光ランプに電力を供給して点灯させる電子式安定器
と、電子式安定器を覆うように蛍光ランプと器具本体と
の間に配置される反射板とを備えたことを特徴とする照
明器具。1. An apparatus main body made of a non-conductive resin molded article, a lamp socket to which a fluorescent lamp is detachably mounted, and mounted on the apparatus main body to supply electric power to the fluorescent lamp via the lamp socket. A lighting fixture comprising: an electronic ballast to be turned on; and a reflector disposed between the fluorescent lamp and the fixture body so as to cover the electronic ballast. 【請求項２】 電子式安定器の周囲を囲む立壁を器具本
体に設けたことを特徴とする請求項１記載の照明器具。2. The lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein an upright wall surrounding the periphery of the electronic ballast is provided on the fixture main body. 【請求項３】 透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を
覆うように器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、器
具本体の周縁近傍にカバーの取付位置を規制する周壁を
設けるとともにカバーを器具本体の取付位置に案内する
テーパ面を周壁に形成したことを特徴とする請求項１記
載の照明器具。3. A light-transmitting fluorescent lamp and a cover attached to the instrument body so as to cover the reflecting plate, a peripheral wall for restricting the mounting position of the cover is provided near the periphery of the instrument body, and the cover is attached to the instrument body. The lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein a tapered surface for guiding to the mounting position is formed on the peripheral wall. 【請求項４】 透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を
覆うように器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、カ
バーを器具本体の取付位置に案内するテーパ面を端面に
有するガイドリブを周壁と略直交するように器具本体に
突設したことを特徴とする請求項１記載の照明器具。4. A guide rib having a translucent and attached to the instrument body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflection plate, and a guide rib having an end surface having a tapered surface for guiding the cover to the attachment position of the instrument body is substantially equivalent to the peripheral wall. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device protrudes from the device main body so as to be orthogonal. 【請求項５】 プリント配線板から成る回路基板並びに
回路基板上に実装される回路部品により電子式安定器を
構成し、この回路基板を器具本体から離間して支持する
支持部を器具本体に一体に設けたことを特徴とする請求
項１〜４の何れかに記載の照明器具。5. An electronic ballast comprising a circuit board comprising a printed wiring board and circuit components mounted on the circuit board, and a supporting portion for supporting the circuit board at a distance from the instrument body is integrated with the instrument body. The lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lighting device is provided. 【請求項６】 透光性を有し蛍光ランプ並びに反射板を
覆うように器具本体に取り付けられるカバーを備え、こ
のカバーを器具本体に取り付ける際にカバーを取付位置
に案内するガイド部を器具本体に一体に形成したことを
特徴とする請求項１〜５の何れかに記載の照明器具。6. A cover which is attached to the instrument body so as to cover the fluorescent lamp and the reflection plate and has a light-transmitting property, and a guide portion for guiding the cover to the attachment position when attaching the cover to the instrument body is provided on the instrument body. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device is formed integrally with the lighting device. 【請求項７】 外部からのリモコン信号に応じて電子式
安定器を制御して蛍光灯を点灯、消灯させるリモコン制
御手段を備えるとともにリモコン信号を受信する受信部
を器具本体に取り付けたことを特徴とする請求項１〜６
の何れかに記載の照明器具。7. A remote control device for controlling an electronic ballast in accordance with an external remote control signal to turn on and off a fluorescent lamp, and a receiving unit for receiving a remote control signal is attached to the instrument body. Claims 1 to 6
The lighting fixture according to any one of the above. 【請求項８】 成形時に形成されるランナーを器具本体
に有することを特徴とする請求項１〜７の何れかに記載
の照明器具。8. The lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein a runner formed at the time of molding is provided in the fixture main body.