JP2002141022A - Light emitting vessel for high pressure discharge lamp - Google Patents
Light emitting vessel for high pressure discharge lampInfo
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Description
【0001】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、高圧ナトリウムラ
ンプやメタルハライドランプ等の高圧放電灯に使用する
透光性セラミックスから成る発光容器に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light-emitting container made of a translucent ceramic used for a high-pressure discharge lamp such as a high-pressure sodium lamp or a metal halide lamp.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】放電発光空間が円筒状に形成された透光
性セラミックスから成る発光容器を使用した放電灯はセ
ラメタ放電灯として広く利用されている。このような発
光容器は図5(a),(b)に示すような構造、即ち放
電発光空間を形成する円筒形の胴部10を中央に有し、
その左右端部が環状の閉塞材11により閉塞されると共
にキャピラリ管12が閉塞材11の略中央に互いに対向
する向きで接続された構造を成し、放電発光空間に発光
物質や始動ガスを封入した後、キャピラリ管12に電極
を挿入すると共に封止して放電灯を形成している。そし
て、これら胴部10、閉塞板11、キャピラリ管12等
の各部は夫々別体で成形した後、連結一体化して発光容
器を形成していた。2. Description of the Related Art A discharge lamp using a light-emitting container made of a translucent ceramic having a discharge light-emitting space formed in a cylindrical shape is widely used as a ceramic discharge lamp. Such a light-emitting container has a structure as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, that is, a cylindrical body 10 that forms a discharge light-emitting space at the center.
The left and right ends thereof are closed by an annular closing member 11, and a capillary tube 12 is connected to a substantially center of the closing member 11 in a direction facing each other, and a light emitting substance and a starting gas are sealed in the discharge light emitting space. After that, the electrodes are inserted into the capillary tube 12 and sealed to form a discharge lamp. The body 10, the closing plate 11, the capillary tube 12, and the like are formed separately, and then connected and integrated to form a light emitting container.
【0003】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記円筒形状の放電発
光空間を有する発光容器は、円筒隅部の温度が点灯中最
も低くなるため、その部位に腐食性物質である発光物質
が溜まりやすく、結果として点灯方向に対する光色変化
を少なくしているが、発光物質が溜まりやすいことで、
隅部の腐蝕の進行が進みやすく、この部分の腐蝕がラン
プ寿命を決定している。また、このような円筒形状放電
空間を有する発光容器は、複数の部品を組み立てて、焼
成時の収縮作用により接合する製法を採る場合があるた
め、図5(a)の部分拡大図に示すように接合部にくさ
び形の空隙13ができ易く、特に胴部10の隅部に発生
する空隙13には、発光物質が入り込みやすく、腐蝕を
起こして長寿命化への阻害要因となっていた。更に、こ
のようなくさび形状の空隙は応力集中を起こしやすく、
点灯中発生する熱応力により長寿命化への阻害要因とな
ることもあった。In the luminous vessel having the above-mentioned cylindrical discharge luminous space, since the temperature at the corner of the cylinder becomes lowest during lighting, the luminous substance, which is a corrosive substance, easily accumulates in that part. Although the light color change with respect to the lighting direction is reduced as the light emitting material is easily accumulated,
The progress of the corrosion in the corners is easy to progress, and the corrosion in this portion determines the lamp life. Further, a light emitting container having such a cylindrical discharge space may adopt a manufacturing method of assembling a plurality of parts and joining them by a shrinkage action during firing, as shown in a partially enlarged view of FIG. In addition, a wedge-shaped space 13 is easily formed at the joint, and the light-emitting substance easily enters the space 13 generated particularly at the corner of the body portion 10, causing corrosion and becoming a hindrance factor for prolonging the service life. Furthermore, such wedge-shaped voids tend to cause stress concentration,
In some cases, thermal stress generated during lighting may be a hindrance to prolonging the service life.
【0004】また、胴部10と両端閉塞材11との圧着
に際しては、上記図5(a)に示すように胴部の中央付
近に向けてなだらかに細く成ったり、図5(b)に示す
ように胴部中央付近は一定の径を保持するが、放電発光
空間隅部で径が変化して太くなったりして、何れの場合
も胴部中央の内径D5は必ず端部の内径D6に比べて細
くなっていた。このことは、点灯中の放電アークと胴部
との距離は材料強度の制約により、ある一定値を保つ必
要があるため、アークと胴部中央付近を基準に発光部の
内径を設定した場合、端部の内径は必要以上に大きな径
となっていたことを示し、最冷点温度も当然低いものと
なっていた。そのため、発光物質も溜まりやすく、腐蝕
の進行が早まり寿命を長くできない原因となっていた。[0005] When the body 10 is pressed against the both-end closing member 11, the body 10 is gently tapered toward the center of the body as shown in FIG. 5 (a), or as shown in FIG. 5 (b). As described above, the center of the body maintains a constant diameter, but the diameter changes at the corner of the discharge light emitting space and becomes thicker. In any case, the inner diameter D5 at the center of the body always becomes the inner diameter D6 at the end. It was thinner than that. This means that the distance between the discharge arc and the body during lighting must be kept at a certain value due to the limitation of the material strength.Therefore, when the inner diameter of the light emitting unit is set based on the arc and the vicinity of the center of the body, The inner diameter of the end portion was larger than necessary, and the coldest point temperature was naturally low. For this reason, the luminescent substance easily accumulates, and the progress of corrosion is accelerated, so that the life cannot be extended.
【0005】更に、発光容器の直線透過率は表面粗さR
aに依存するため、できるだけRaが小さい方が有利で
ある。ところが発光容器表面のうち、内表面の表面粗さ
は研磨により制御可能であるが、工程が複雑となり合理
的ではない。また、研磨することでハライドに対して、
例えば添加物として混入したアルミナより弱いとされて
いるMgOやLa2O3等が内表面上に現れてしまうた
め、良好な放電特性を維持する点で不利であった。Further, the linear transmittance of the luminous container is determined by the surface roughness R.
Since it depends on a, it is advantageous that Ra is as small as possible. However, the surface roughness of the inner surface of the light emitting container surface can be controlled by polishing, but the process is complicated and is not rational. Also, by polishing, against halide,
For example, MgO and La 2 O 3, which are considered weaker than the alumina mixed as an additive, appear on the inner surface, which is disadvantageous in maintaining good discharge characteristics.
【0006】そこで、本発明は上記問題点に鑑み、放電
発光空間が円筒形状であってもランプ寿命を延ばすこと
を可能とする高圧放電灯用発光容器を提供することを課
題とする。In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a light emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp which can extend the life of the lamp even when the discharge light emitting space has a cylindrical shape.
【0007】[0007]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するた
め、請求項1の発明は、双方の胴部と閉塞部との境界部
のうち、少なくとも一方の境界部の胴部肉厚を、放電発
光空間中央付近の肉厚に対して、1.2から2.0の比
で連続的に厚くしたことを特徴とする。この構成によ
り、放電空間隅部に発光物質が溜まっても所定の腐蝕減
量に至るまでの時間を長くでき、ランプ寿命が伸びる。In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention according to claim 1 is to reduce the wall thickness of at least one of the boundary portions between the two trunk portions and the closing portion by discharging. The thickness is continuously increased at a ratio of 1.2 to 2.0 with respect to the thickness near the center of the light emitting space. With this configuration, even if the luminescent material is accumulated in the corners of the discharge space, the time until the corrosion is reduced can be lengthened, and the lamp life is extended.
【0008】請求項2の発明は、胴部の端部付近の径と
胴部中央部の径の比が0.8以上1.0未満であること
を特徴とする。こうすることで、放電空間隅部と中心と
の距離を必要以上に遠ざける必要が無くなるため、最冷
点温度が必要以上に下がることがなく、効率等、発光特
性が向上する。The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the ratio of the diameter near the end of the trunk to the diameter at the center of the trunk is 0.8 or more and less than 1.0. By doing so, it is not necessary to keep the distance between the corner and the center of the discharge space more than necessary, so that the coldest point temperature does not decrease more than necessary, and the light emission characteristics such as efficiency are improved.
【0009】請求項3の発明は、胴部の内表面の表面粗
さRaが0.01μmから0.4μmであり、且つ前記
胴部の表面付近の添加物濃度が肉厚中央部付近の添加物
濃度の2分の1以下であることを特徴とする。こうする
ことで、胴部の透光性を良好なものにすることができる
し、ハライドとの反応も抑制され、良好な放電特性を維
持できる。特に表面粗さRaは0.01μmから0.1
μmがより好ましい。According to a third aspect of the present invention, the surface roughness Ra of the inner surface of the body is 0.01 μm to 0.4 μm, and the concentration of the additive near the surface of the body is increased near the center of the thickness. It is characterized in that it is not more than half of the substance concentration. This makes it possible to improve the translucency of the body, suppress the reaction with halide, and maintain good discharge characteristics. In particular, the surface roughness Ra is from 0.01 μm to 0.1
μm is more preferred.
【0010】請求項4の発明は、双方の胴部と閉塞部と
の境界部のうち、少なくとも一方の境界部の胴部肉厚
を、放電発光空間中央付近の肉厚に対して、1.2から
2.0の比で連続的に厚くし、且つ胴部の端部付近の径
と胴部中央部の径の比が0.8以上1.0未満であるこ
とを特徴とする。この構成により、放電発光空間隅部に
発光物質が溜まっても所定の腐蝕減量に至るまでの時間
を長くできるし、放電空間隅部と中心との距離を必要以
上に遠ざける必要が無くなるため、最冷点温度が必要以
上に下がることがなく、ランプ寿命を更に伸ばすことが
でき、また、効率等、発光特性が向上する。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the thickness of at least one of the boundaries between the body and the closing portion is set to be 1: 1 with respect to the thickness near the center of the discharge light emitting space. The thickness is continuously increased at a ratio of 2 to 2.0, and the ratio of the diameter near the end of the trunk to the diameter at the center of the trunk is 0.8 or more and less than 1.0. With this configuration, even if the luminescent material is accumulated in the corner of the discharge light emitting space, it is possible to lengthen the time until the corrosion is reduced to a predetermined value, and it is not necessary to keep the distance between the corner and the center of the discharge space longer than necessary. The cold spot temperature is not lowered unnecessarily, the lamp life can be further extended, and the light emission characteristics such as efficiency are improved.
【0011】請求項5の発明は、請求項1,2又は4の
何れかの発明において、胴部の内表面の表面粗さRaが
0.01μmから0.4μmであり、且つ前記胴部の表
面の添加物濃度が肉厚中央部付近の添加物濃度の2分の
1以下であることを特徴とする。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first, second and fourth aspects, the inner surface of the body has a surface roughness Ra of 0.01 μm to 0.4 μm, and The additive concentration on the surface is not more than half the additive concentration near the center of the wall thickness.
【0012】請求項6の発明は、請求項3又は5の発明
において、添加物がSc2O3、MgO、ZrO2、Y
2O3、及びランタノイド系希土類酸化物の少なくとも
1種類以上からなることを特徴とする。こうすること
で、アルミナに代表されるセラミック母相の異常粒成長
を抑制でき、均一な粒成長を生起できる。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the third or fifth aspect, the additive is Sc 2 O 3 , MgO, ZrO 2 , Y.
It is characterized by comprising at least one kind of 2 O 3 and a lanthanoid-based rare earth oxide. By doing so, abnormal grain growth of the ceramic matrix represented by alumina can be suppressed, and uniform grain growth can be generated.
【0013】[0013]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明を具体化した実施の
形態を、図面に基づいて詳細に説明する。図1は本発明
に係る高圧放電灯用発光容器の第1の例を示す断面説明
図であり、中央に放電発光空間を形成する円筒形状の胴
部1を有し、その両端は環状の閉塞部2,2で閉塞さ
れ、閉塞部2の中央から胴部1に平行に、且つ互いに対
向するように細径のキャピラリ部3,3が突接されてい
る。このキャピラリ部3は先端に放電電極を設けた棒状
の電極導体(図示せず)を挿入し、封止固定するための
ものである。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a first example of a luminous vessel for a high-pressure discharge lamp according to the present invention. The luminous vessel has a cylindrical body 1 forming a discharge luminous space at the center, and both ends are annularly closed. Capillaries 3 and 3 having small diameters project from the center of the closure 2 in parallel with the body 1 and face each other. The capillary portion 3 is for inserting and sticking and fixing a rod-shaped electrode conductor (not shown) having a discharge electrode at the tip.
【0014】これら各部材は、アルミナを主成分として
添加物として例えばMgOを添加して別々に成形され、
組み立てて焼成することで一体に、そして透光性を有す
るよう形成され、各部の寸法の一例を示すと、胴部1の
外径D1が11.6mm、内径D2が9.4mm、長さ
L1が19mm、閉塞部の厚みW1が3mm、そして発
光管の全長L2が47mmである。また、内表面を含め
て表面粗さRaは0.2μmで形成されている。また、
胴部1の放電発光空間の主要部分は略同一肉厚で形成さ
れ、拡大図に示すように、放電発光空間隅部となる閉塞
部2との境界部の胴部1の内面は肉厚変化部4としてテ
ーパ部4aが設けられ、閉塞板2に向けて直線状に連続
して肉厚を増すように形成されている。尚、アルミナに
添加する添加物は、MgO以外にSc2O3、Zr
O2、Y2O3、或いはランタノイド系希土類酸化物で
も良く、またそれらを組み合わせて添加しても良い。Each of these members is formed separately by adding, for example, MgO as an additive with alumina as a main component.
By assembling and firing, it is formed integrally and has translucency. As an example of the dimensions of each part, the outer diameter D1 of the body part 1 is 11.6 mm, the inner diameter D2 is 9.4 mm, and the length L1 Is 19 mm, the thickness W1 of the closed portion is 3 mm, and the total length L2 of the arc tube is 47 mm. Further, the surface roughness Ra including the inner surface is formed at 0.2 μm. Also,
The main portion of the discharge light emitting space of the body portion 1 is formed with substantially the same thickness, and as shown in the enlarged view, the inner surface of the body portion 1 at the boundary between the discharge light emitting space and the closed portion 2 which is a corner of the discharge light emitting space changes in thickness. A tapered portion 4 a is provided as the portion 4, and is formed so as to continuously increase in thickness linearly toward the closing plate 2. Incidentally, the additive to be added to the alumina, Sc 2 O 3 in addition to MgO, Zr
O 2 , Y 2 O 3 , or a lanthanoid-based rare earth oxide may be used, or a combination thereof may be added.
【0015】このように、添加物を加えることで、アル
ミナを主成分とするセラミック母相の異常粒成長を抑制
して均一な粒成長を生起でき、直線透過率を上げること
ができる。但し、表面粗さRaは0.01μmから0.
4μmの範囲が透光性及び強度の点で好ましい。また、
焼成工程で、発光容器表面付近の添加物を拡散或いは飛
散させて、表面の添加物濃度を肉厚内部に比べて2分の
1以下にできる。そうすることで、焼成後に発光容器表
面の添加物濃度が増加することがなくなる。従って、発
光物質であるハライドとの反応も抑制さでき、良好な放
電特性を維持できる。As described above, by adding the additive, abnormal grain growth of the ceramic matrix mainly composed of alumina can be suppressed, uniform grain growth can be generated, and linear transmittance can be increased. However, the surface roughness Ra is 0.01 μm to 0.1 μm.
The range of 4 μm is preferred in terms of light transmission and strength. Also,
In the firing step, the additive near the surface of the light-emitting container is diffused or scattered, so that the concentration of the additive on the surface can be reduced to half or less of the inside of the wall thickness. By doing so, the concentration of the additive on the surface of the light emitting container after firing does not increase. Therefore, the reaction with the halide, which is a light emitting substance, can be suppressed, and good discharge characteristics can be maintained.
【0016】また、腐蝕し易い胴部の放電発光空間隅部
を厚肉化することで、くさび状の空隙が発生したとして
も所定の腐蝕減量に至るまでの時間を伸ばすことがで
き、ランプ寿命を延ばすことができるし、結果として放
電発光空間隅部が放電アークに近づくため最冷点温度が
必要以上に下がることが無くなり、腐蝕の進行を抑制で
きる。尚、この厚みの変化は、急激に変化させると応力
集中を引き起こすので連続的に変化させる必要がある。
また、発光効率の点から厚さに上限があり、発光部中央
部付近の肉厚に対して1.2倍から2.0倍程度の厚み
の変化が好ましい。Further, by increasing the thickness of the corners of the discharge light emitting space of the body which is susceptible to corrosion, even if wedge-shaped voids are generated, it is possible to extend the time required until the corrosion is reduced to a predetermined value. And, as a result, the corner of the discharge luminous space approaches the discharge arc, so that the coldest point temperature does not drop unnecessarily, and the progress of corrosion can be suppressed. It should be noted that the change in the thickness must be changed continuously because a sudden change causes a stress concentration.
Further, there is an upper limit to the thickness in terms of luminous efficiency, and a change in thickness of about 1.2 to 2.0 times the thickness near the center of the light emitting portion is preferable.
【0017】図2は本発明の第2の例を示す発光容器の
断面説明図であり、放電発光空間の一方の隅部のみ胴部
を厚肉化している(尚、図1と同一部位には同一の符号
を付してあり、以下の図面も同様とする。)。また、こ
の場合、発光容器を胴部1と一方の閉塞部2及びキャピ
ラリ部3とを一体化した成形体と、他方のキャピラリ部
3と閉塞板2を一体化した成形体との2部材を組み合わ
せて作製し、肉厚変化部4はテーパ部4aを設けて徐々
に厚肉化した後、厚肉を一定にした肉厚一定部4bを設
けて形成している。また、材質や添加物等は上記実施の
形態と同様となっている。発光容器を立設して使用する
場合は、放電空間の下端部に発光物質が溜まりやすい。
そのため、このように下方となる胴部1の一方の端部の
肉厚のみ厚くするだけでも放電灯の寿命増には効果的で
ある。また、厚肉化はこの図2の如く単純なテーパ面で
なくとも良い。そして、このような2部材を組み立てて
作製することもできる。FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a luminous vessel showing a second embodiment of the present invention, in which only one corner of the discharge luminous space is thickened at the body (in the same part as FIG. 1). Are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the same applies to the following drawings.) Further, in this case, the light emitting container is made up of two members: a molded body in which the body 1 and one of the closing portions 2 and the capillary portion 3 are integrated, and a molded body in which the other capillary portion 3 and the closing plate 2 are integrated. The thickness changing portion 4 is formed by providing a tapered portion 4a and gradually increasing the thickness, and then providing a constant thickness portion 4b having a constant thickness. The materials and additives are the same as in the above embodiment. When the luminous container is used upright, the luminous substance easily accumulates at the lower end of the discharge space.
Therefore, it is effective to increase the life of the discharge lamp only by increasing the thickness of one end of the body portion 1 that is located below. Further, the thickening is not limited to a simple tapered surface as shown in FIG. And it is also possible to assemble and produce such two members.
【0018】図3は、本発明の発光容器の第3の例を示
し、2部材により組み立てて作製した発光容器の他の例
であり、胴部1の中央付近で2分割した形状の成形体を
突き合わせて一体化した場合を示している。そして、胴
部1の端部の内径D4を中央部の内径D3より小さく、
例えば0.95倍として形成し、中央部付近を膨らませ
てある。このように中央で分割して、同一形状の2部材
から形成しても良く、そうすることで、胴部1の中央部
を容易に膨らませる(胴部端部を窄ませる)ことができ
る。また、このように形成しても上記実施の形態と同様
の効果を得ることができるし、この成形体によれば、胴
部1と閉塞部2の双方の境界部にくさび状の空隙が発生
することが無くなるし、放電発光空間の隅部が必要以上
に放電アークから離れることも無くなり、最冷点温度が
必要以上に下がることが無く、安定した寿命増及び発光
特性向上が期待できる。FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the luminous container of the present invention, which is another example of a luminous container produced by assembling with two members. Are matched and integrated. And, the inner diameter D4 at the end of the body 1 is smaller than the inner diameter D3 at the center,
For example, it is formed as 0.95 times, and the area near the center is expanded. In this manner, the central portion may be divided and formed from two members having the same shape, and by doing so, the central portion of the trunk portion 1 can be easily expanded (the end portion of the trunk portion is narrowed). Further, even if formed in this way, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and according to this molded article, a wedge-shaped void is generated at the boundary between both the body 1 and the closing part 2. In addition, the corners of the discharge light emitting space do not unnecessarily separate from the discharge arc, the cold spot temperature does not unnecessarily decrease, and stable life expectancy and emission characteristics can be expected.
【0019】また、胴部1の端部付近の内径D4は中央
付近の内径D3に対して0.8倍より小さいと点灯方向
に対する色変化が大きくなってしまうため好ましくな
く、また1倍以上では胴部の端部に熱応力が集中してク
ラックの発生頻度が上がるため好ましくない。従って、
端部の内径D4を中央部の内径D3に対して0.8倍か
ら1倍未満とするのが良く、更に好ましくは0.9倍か
ら0.97倍以下とするとすると効果的である。If the inner diameter D4 near the end of the body 1 is smaller than 0.8 times the inner diameter D3 near the center, the color change in the lighting direction becomes large. Thermal stress is concentrated on the end of the body, and the frequency of cracks increases, which is not preferable. Therefore,
The inner diameter D4 at the end is preferably 0.8 to less than 1 times the inner diameter D3 at the center, more preferably 0.9 to 0.97 times or less.
【0020】図4は本発明の第4の例を示し、胴部1、
閉塞部2、キャピラリ部3の全体を一体成形して作製し
た場合を示している。各部の材質等は上記実施の形態と
同様であり、ここでは肉厚変化部4を曲面を加えて緩や
かに変化させて連続的に厚くしている。また、上記図3
と同様に、胴部端部を窄ませて形成してある。このよう
な形状の一体成形は、上記第1から第3の実施の形態に
比較して容易に胴部、閉塞部、キャピラリ部間に界面な
く成形することができる。これは、第1から第3の実施
の形態にあっては、当該界面を生起させないために、各
部の組成のみならず全体含水率や部分含水率等にも微妙
な調整が必要となることによる。尚、調整の関係上、界
面が生じる場合もあるが、界面への熱応力の集中や発光
物質の攻撃を防ぐため、焼成工程中での焼き嵌めを強く
したりするなどの処理が必要となる。一体成形では界面
無く成形できるため、調整や処理を必要とせず、界面の
存在する場合のある第1から第3の実施の形態に比較し
て長寿命化等の観点からより好ましい。FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The figure shows a case where the entirety of the closing part 2 and the capillary part 3 is integrally molded. The material and the like of each part are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and here, the thickness changing part 4 is gradually increased by adding a curved surface to continuously increase the thickness. In addition, FIG.
Similarly to the above, the end of the trunk is formed so as to be narrowed. The integral molding of such a shape can be easily performed without any interface between the trunk, the closed part, and the capillary as compared with the first to third embodiments. This is because in the first to third embodiments, in order not to cause the interface, delicate adjustment is necessary not only for the composition of each part but also for the entire water content and the partial water content. . In addition, due to the adjustment, an interface may be generated. However, in order to prevent concentration of thermal stress on the interface and attack of the luminescent substance, it is necessary to perform processing such as strengthening shrink fitting in the firing process. . Integral molding can be performed without an interface, so that no adjustment or treatment is required, and it is more preferable from the viewpoint of extending the life as compared with the first to third embodiments in which an interface may exist.
【0021】そして、ロストワックス法、更にロストワ
ックス法に凍結成型法、射出成形法、或いはゲル化成型
法を適用することで、この一体化成形を容易に行うこと
ができ、一体形成すれば、くさび型の空隙が発生するこ
とがなく、安定した長寿命化を図ることもできる。ま
た、一体成形することで、胴部1の端部付近の径と中央
付近の径の比も任意に設定することができ、更に、胴部
内表面の表面粗さRaを0.01〜0.4μmの範囲と
することも容易に達成できる。The integral molding can be easily performed by applying the freeze molding method, the injection molding method, or the gel molding method to the lost wax method, and further to the lost wax method. No wedge-shaped voids are generated, and a stable and long life can be achieved. In addition, by integrally molding, the ratio of the diameter near the end of the body 1 to the diameter near the center can be arbitrarily set, and the surface roughness Ra of the inner surface of the body 1 is set to 0.01 to 0.1. A range of 4 μm can be easily achieved.
【0022】このように、放電発光空間隅部にあたる閉
塞部との境界部の胴部内面を、段部が発生しないように
連続した変化で厚肉化すれば、高圧放電灯の寿命を延長
するのに効果的であり、変化のさせ方は直線で変化させ
ても、曲線で変化させても良い。また、胴部端部を窄ま
せることでも放電発光空間隅部を不要に放電アークより
遠ざける必要が無くなるので、ランプ寿命を延ばすこと
ができる。As described above, the life of the high-pressure discharge lamp can be extended by increasing the thickness of the inner surface of the body at the boundary between the discharge light emitting space and the closed portion, which is the corner of the discharge light emitting space, so that no step is formed. This is effective, and the changing method may be changed by a straight line or a curve. Also, by narrowing the end of the body, it is not necessary to unnecessarily keep the discharge light emitting space corner away from the discharge arc, so that the lamp life can be extended.
【0023】[0023]
【発明の効果】以上詳述したように、本発明によれば、
高圧放電灯の寿命を延長できる。As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
The life of the high pressure discharge lamp can be extended.
【図1】本発明の実施の形態の第1の例を示す高圧放電
灯用発光容器の断面説明図と部分拡大図である。FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional explanatory view and a partially enlarged view of a light emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp showing a first example of an embodiment of the present invention.
【図2】本発明の第2の例を示す高圧放電灯用発光容器
の断面説明図と部分拡大図である。FIG. 2 is an explanatory sectional view and a partially enlarged view of a light emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp showing a second example of the present invention.
【図3】本発明の第3の例を示す高圧放電灯用発光容器
の断面説明図と部分拡大図である。FIG. 3 is an explanatory cross-sectional view and a partially enlarged view of a light emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp showing a third example of the present invention.
【図4】本発明の第4の例を示す高圧放電灯用発光容器
の断面説明図と部分拡大図である。FIG. 4 is an explanatory cross-sectional view and a partially enlarged view of a light emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp showing a fourth example of the present invention.
【図5】(a),(b)共に従来の円筒状放電発光空間
を有する高圧放電灯用発光容器の断面説明図である。5 (a) and 5 (b) are cross-sectional views of a conventional high pressure discharge lamp luminous vessel having a cylindrical discharge luminous space.
1・・胴部、2・・閉塞部、3・・キャピラリ部、4・
・肉厚変化部、4a・・テーパ部。1 .... trunk, 2 .... closed part, 3 .... capillary part, 4.
・ Thickness change part, 4a ... taper part.
Claims (6)
と、該胴部両端を夫々閉塞する環状の閉塞部と、双方の
閉塞部の略中央位置から互いに対向するよう外方に突出
して放電電極を挿入固定するキャピラリ部とを有し、透
光性セラミックスからなる高圧放電灯用発光容器であっ
て、双方の胴部と閉塞部との境界部のうち、少なくとも
一方の境界部の胴部肉厚を、放電発光空間中央付近の肉
厚に対して、1.2から2.0の比で連続的に厚くした
ことを特徴とする高圧放電灯用発光容器。1. A cylindrical body that forms a discharge light emitting space, an annular closing part that closes both ends of the body, and an outwardly protruding part that faces each other from a substantially central position of both the closing parts. A high pressure discharge lamp luminous vessel comprising a translucent ceramic, comprising: a capillary portion into which the discharge electrode is inserted and fixed; and a luminous vessel for at least one of the boundary portions between the two trunk portions and the closing portion. A luminous vessel for a high-pressure discharge lamp, wherein the thickness of the part is continuously increased at a ratio of 1.2 to 2.0 with respect to the thickness near the center of the discharge luminous space.
と、該胴部両端を夫々閉塞する環状の閉塞部と、双方の
閉塞部の略中央位置から互いに対向するよう外方に突出
して放電電極を挿入固定するキャピラリ部とを有し、透
光性セラミックスからなる高圧放電灯用発光容器であっ
て、前記胴部の端部付近の内径と胴部中央部の内径の比
が0.8以上1未満であることを特徴とする高圧放電灯
用発光容器。2. A cylindrical body forming a discharge light emitting space, an annular closing part closing both ends of the body, and projecting outward from substantially center positions of both closing parts so as to face each other. A light-emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp, comprising a capillary portion into which a discharge electrode is inserted and fixed, and made of a translucent ceramic, wherein the ratio of the inner diameter near the end of the body to the inner diameter at the center of the body is 0. A light-emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp, wherein the light-emitting container is at least 8 and less than 1.
と、該胴部両端を夫々閉塞する環状の閉塞部と、双方の
閉塞部の略中央位置から互いに対向するよう外方に突出
して放電電極を挿入固定するキャピラリ部とを有し、透
光性セラミックスからなる高圧放電灯用発光容器であっ
て、前記胴部の内表面の表面粗さRaが0.01μmか
ら0.4μmであり、且つ前記胴部の内表面付近の添加
物濃度が肉厚中央部付近の添加物濃度の2分の1以下で
あることを特徴とする高圧放電灯用発光容器。3. A cylindrical body forming a discharge light emitting space, an annular closing part closing both ends of the body, and projecting outward so as to face each other from a substantially central position of both the closing parts. A light-emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp, comprising a capillary portion for inserting and fixing a discharge electrode, the light-emitting container being made of a translucent ceramic, wherein the inner surface of the body has a surface roughness Ra of 0.01 μm to 0.4 μm. A light-emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp, wherein the concentration of the additive near the inner surface of the body is not more than half the concentration of the additive near the center of the thickness.
と、該胴部両端を夫々閉塞する環状の閉塞部と、双方の
閉塞部の略中央位置から互いに対向するよう外方に突出
して放電電極を挿入固定するキャピラリ部とを有し、透
光性セラミックスからなる高圧放電灯用発光容器であっ
て、双方の胴部と閉塞部との境界部のうち、少なくとも
一方の境界部の胴部肉厚を、放電発光空間中央付近の肉
厚に対して、1.2から2.0の比で連続的に厚くし、
且つ胴部の端部付近の径と胴部中央部の径の比が0.8
以上1.0未満であることを特徴とする高圧放電灯用発
光容器。4. A cylindrical body forming a discharge light emitting space, an annular closing part closing both ends of the body, and projecting outward from substantially center positions of both closing parts so as to face each other. A high pressure discharge lamp luminous vessel comprising a translucent ceramic, comprising: a capillary portion into which the discharge electrode is inserted and fixed; and a luminous vessel for at least one of the boundary portions between the two trunk portions and the closing portion. The part thickness is continuously increased at a ratio of 1.2 to 2.0 with respect to the thickness near the center of the discharge light emitting space,
And the ratio of the diameter near the end of the torso to the diameter at the center of the torso is 0.8
A light-emitting container for a high-pressure discharge lamp, which is not less than 1.0.
μmから0.4μmであり、且つ前記胴部の表面の添加
物濃度が肉厚中央部付近の添加物濃度の2分の1以下で
あることを特徴とする請求項1,2又は4の何れかに記
載の高圧放電灯用発光容器。5. The inner surface of the body has a surface roughness Ra of 0.01.
The additive concentration on the surface of the body is not more than half of the additive concentration near the center of the wall thickness in a range from μm to 0.4 μm. A light emitting container for a high pressure discharge lamp according to any one of the above.
O2、Y2O3、及びランタノイド系希土類酸化物の少
なくとも1種類以上からなることを特徴とする請求項3
又は5に記載の高圧放電灯用発光容器。6. The additive is Sc 2 O 3 , MgO, Zr.
O 2, Y 2 O 3, and claim 3, characterized in that it consists of at least one type of lanthanoid-based rare earth oxide
Or the luminous container for high pressure discharge lamps described in 5.
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