Light stick with visual signage

Abstract

A warning light capable of displaying a visual sign is disclosed. The warning light capable of displaying a visual sign according to the present invention comprises: a display unit comprising a left panel and a right panel rotatably coupled to the left and right sides of a central panel so as to be folded to the front and rear sides of the central panel, respectively, and displaying a predetermined visual sign; a support unit provided at the bottom of the central panel, which is held by a user or mounted upright on the ground, and has a battery provided inside to provide control power to the display unit; a distance adjustment unit provided between the display unit and the support unit, which is extended or retracted in multiple stages and operates to vary the distance between the display unit and the support unit; and a control unit provided at the top of the support unit, which locks or unlocks the extension operation of the distance adjustment unit and controls the visual sign displayed by the display unit to be provided in various modes.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a warning light capable of visual indication, and more specifically, to a warning light that, in addition to the existing simple light-emitting function, can display a wider variety of visual indications while being mounted on the ground and adjustable in length. Background Technology

[0002] Flashing batons are used as essential visual signaling devices in various environments, such as traffic control, construction sites, and emergency rescue.

[0003] A general warning light stick is configured to provide a specific color or flashing signal using an LED light source, such as in Korean Patent No. 10-0812565 (Registration Date: March 5, 2008), and has the advantage of being easy to manufacture and use due to its simple structure.

[0004] However, existing warning batons have limitations in that they offer low information transmission capabilities due to their simple flashing method and limited color expression, as well as restricted functions that can be operated according to user needs.

[0005] In addition, since existing warning batons are generally manufactured in the shape of a rod of a fixed length and size, it is impossible to adjust them to an appropriate size according to the user environment, which presents a problem in that it is difficult to transmit signals appropriately and quickly to people located at a distance.

[0006] In addition, existing warning lights often lack stability when mounted on the floor or ground, requiring them to be held directly by hand. This can increase user fatigue during prolonged use and may reduce the efficiency of signal operations.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for research and development on a new concept of warning light stick that can provide various visual signage effects depending on the usage environment, is adjustable in length or size, and can be stably mounted on the floor or ground when necessary. Prior art literature

[0008] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-0812565 (Registration Date: March 5, 2008) The problem to be solved

[0009] The objective of the present invention is to provide a warning light stick capable of providing various visual sign effects depending on the usage environment, while enabling appropriate and rapid signal transmission to people located at a distance through length or size adjustment, and allowing for stable mounting on the floor or ground for the convenience of the user. means of solving the problem

[0010] The above objective is achieved by a warning light capable of displaying a visual sign, characterized by comprising: a display unit comprising a left panel and a right panel rotatably coupled to the left and right sides of the central panel so as to be folded to the front and rear sides of the central panel, respectively, for displaying a predetermined visual sign; a support unit provided at the bottom of the central panel, which is held by a user or mounted upright on the ground, and has a battery provided inside to provide control power to the display unit; a distance adjustment unit provided between the display unit and the support unit, which is extended or retracted in multiple stages and operates to vary the distance between the display unit and the support unit; and a control unit provided at the top of the support unit, which locks or unlocks the extension operation of the distance adjustment unit and controls the visual sign displayed by the display unit to be provided in various modes.

[0011] The above display unit forms a single flat panel plane when the left panel and the right panel are both unfolded with respect to the central panel, and a plurality of light source elements emitting multicolored light directed toward one or both directions of the panel plane may be arranged in alignment on the central panel, the left panel, and the right panel.

[0012] The support member may include: a body divided into at least three rod members to form the outer shape of the support member; a hinge assembly that rotates each of the rod members upward at a predetermined angle so that the support member is mounted on the ground; and a battery disposed inside the body to provide control power to the display member.

[0013] The control unit may include a power button for turning on and off the control power provided to the display unit; a single-color mode button for controlling the display unit to emit light or flash with a light intensity adjusted to a predetermined single color; and a siren button for controlling a speaker mounted on the control unit to generate a warning sound.

[0014] The control unit may include a retractable control button installed on at least one side of the control unit, which unlocks the distance adjustment unit so that it is pulled out upon pressing, and locks the distance adjustment unit stored in multiple stages so that it is prevented from being pulled out.

[0015] The above control unit may include a communication module that wirelessly communicates with the mobile terminal to receive various visual signs input from an external mobile terminal and display them on the display unit. Effects of the invention

[0016] According to the present invention, a display unit comprising a left panel and a right panel rotatably coupled to the left and right sides of the central panel so as to be folded to the front and rear sides of the central panel, respectively, can display various predetermined visual signs according to the usage environment. A battery providing control power to the display unit is provided on the inside, and a support unit provided at the bottom of the central panel can be grasped by a user or mounted upright on the ground. A control unit provided at the top of the support unit is configured to provide the visual signs displayed by the display unit in various modes. As a result, the user can efficiently perform various signal operations with high utility in accordance with various environments, appropriate and rapid work signals can be transmitted to people located at a distance, and the user's fatigue is reduced during long-term use. Additionally, individual guidance or signal operations can be performed in parallel with the warning light mounted on the ground or floor. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a warning light capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a warning light capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a usage diagram showing the state in which the display part of a warning light stick capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention is unfolded and mounted on the ground. FIG. 4 is a usage diagram showing the extended state of the distance adjustment unit according to the present invention in FIG. 3. Figure 5 is an operating state diagram showing the extension and retraction operation of the distance adjustment unit in stages based on the cross-sectional view along the AA cutting line of Figure 1. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in describing the present invention, descriptions of already known functions or configurations will be omitted in order to clarify the gist of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a warning light capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a warning light capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a usage state diagram showing the display part of the warning light capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state and mounted on the ground, FIG. 4 is a usage state diagram showing the distance adjustment part according to the present invention in FIG. 3 in an extended state, FIG. 5 is an operation state diagram showing the extension and retraction operation of the distance adjustment part in steps based on a cross-sectional view along the AA cutting line of FIG. 1.

[0021] In the description of the invention and claims, terms such as up (up), down (down), left and right (side or lateral), front (front, front), and back (back, rear) that designate directions are determined based on the relative positions between drawings and configurations for the convenience of explanation, rather than for the purpose of limiting rights. The three axes may rotate to correspond to each other and change, and unless otherwise specifically defined, they shall be followed.

[0023] The warning light stick (100) capable of visual signage according to the present invention is an invention devised to efficiently perform various signaling tasks with high versatility in various environments, to appropriately and quickly transmit work signals to people located at a distance, to reduce user fatigue when used for a long time, and to allow individual guidance or signaling tasks to be performed in parallel with the warning light stick (100) mounted on the ground or floor.

[0024] In order to specifically implement the function or operation described above, a warning light (100) capable of visual indication according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a display part (110), a support part (120), a distance adjustment part (130), and a control part (140), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0025] Below, each of the aforementioned components will be explained in detail.

[0026] First, the display unit (110) is a component provided to replace or improve upon the single-color emitting headlamp of a conventional warning light, and to display not only single-color emitting light but also various predetermined visual indicators (VD).

[0027] This display unit (110) may be configured to include a central panel (112), a left panel (114), and a right panel (116), as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in order to effectively display various visual signs (VD) (signage), such as characters, various symbols, or marks related to guidance or work details, along with monochromatic light emission, on a wide plane.

[0028] At this time, the central panel (112) is a component that is positioned in a straight line with the support member (120) to be described later and displays a part of the visual sign (VD).

[0029] And the left panel (114) and the right panel (116) are hinged (119) to the left and right sides of the central panel (112) so as to be folded to the front and rear sides of the central panel (112), respectively, and are components that display the remaining parts of the visual sign (VD).

[0030] Here, when the left panel (114) and the right panel (116) are all unfolded based on the central panel (112) described above, they form a flat panel plane, that is, an extended display section (110), together with the central panel (112), thereby displaying the entire visual sign (VD) as shown in FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4.

[0031] In the aforementioned central panel (112), left panel (114), and right panel (116), a plurality of light source elements (118), i.e., RGB LEDs, which emit multicolored light directed toward one or both directions of the panel plane forming the extended display section (110), are arranged in a row to display characters, various symbols, or marks.

[0032] Of course, the central panel (112), left panel (114), and right panel (116) may be installed such that a flat panel display, such as a commercially available LCD display or LED display for high resolution, is oriented in one direction or both directions of the panel plane.

[0033] The support member (120) is a component that is provided on the underside of the central panel (112) described above, with a battery (126) providing control power to the display member (110) described above provided on the inside, and is held by a user or mounted upright on the ground.

[0034] In order to specifically implement the above-described function or operation, this support member (120) may be configured to include a body (122), a hinge assembly (124), and a battery (126), etc., as shown in FIG. 2.

[0035] The body (122) is a component that is held by the user or mounted upright on the ground.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 2, this body (122) is arranged to surround the outer surface of the battery (126) described later, in which at least three rod members (122a) are positioned in the center, thereby forming the outer shape of the support member (120) described above.

[0037] A hinge assembly (124) may be provided at the upper end of the rod member (122a) described above as a component that rotates the rod member (122a) described above in an up-and-down direction within a certain range so that gripping by a user and mounting on the ground are each selectively achieved through variable shape deformation of the body (122) described above.

[0038] These hinge assembly members (124) perform the operation of rotating the rod members (122a) described above upward at a predetermined angle for ground mounting of the support member (120), as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0039] Conversely, the hinge assembly (124) performs the operation of rotating the rod members (122a) downwards to facilitate the user's gripping of the support member (120) through mutual joining with the rod members (122a) as shown in FIG. 1.

[0040] The battery (126) is a component that provides or supplies a predetermined control power to the display unit (110) so that a visual indicator (VD) on the display unit (110) described above is displayed by the control unit (140) described later.

[0041] This battery (126) can be electrically connected to the display unit (110) described above via the control unit (140) described later, while positioned inside the body (122) described above as shown in FIG. 2.

[0042] The battery (126) described above can be manufactured as a commercially available lithium-based secondary battery that can be repeatedly reused through charging and made lightweight and compact when discharged by the application of control power to the display unit (110), etc.

[0043] The distance adjustment unit (130) is a component provided between the aforementioned display unit (110) and the support unit (120) to vary the distance between the aforementioned display unit (110) and the support unit (120) so that guidance or work matters can be appropriately and quickly conveyed to people located at a distance.

[0044] For the implementation of the function or operation described above, this distance adjustment part (130) may be formed as a foldable structure that is extended and retracted in multiple stages from the inner side of the support part (120) described above, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5.

[0045] Specifically, the distance adjustment unit (130) may include a first tubular body (132) having a tubular shape, wherein one end is slidably inserted and installed in the center of the support unit (120) and the other end is coupled to the bottom of the display unit (110) and is withdrawn toward the display unit (110) or stored inside the support unit (120) within a certain range.

[0046] Furthermore, the distance adjustment unit (130) may be configured to further include a second tube (134) in the shape of a tube, in which one end is slidably inserted into the first tube (132) described above and the other end is coupled to the bottom of the display unit (110) so as to be withdrawn toward the display unit (110) or retracted in the opposite direction within a certain range, in order to vary the length or distance more widely.

[0047] The distance adjustment unit (130) described above may be formed to guide the operation of the display unit (110) described above rotating in forward and reverse directions with the longitudinal direction of the support unit (120) as an axis, while the support unit (120) is mounted on the ground as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 for convenience of use.

[0048] The control unit (140) is a component that is mechanically connected to the distance control unit (130) described above to lock or unlock the extension operation of the distance control unit (130), and is electrically connected to the battery (126) and the display unit (110) to control the operation so that the visual indicator (VD) displayed by the display unit (110) is provided in various modes, and can be coupled to the upper part of the support unit (120) described above.

[0049] This control unit (140) can be manufactured in the form of a module that integrates an information processing unit, such as an MCU (micro controller unit), microcomputer, Arduino, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), etc., which can be programmed with various specific electrical controls, a power button (142), a single color mode button (144), a siren button (146), and a communication module (149) connected thereto to perform respective control operations, and a retractable control button (148) mechanically connected to the distance control unit (130).

[0050] Here, the power button (142) may be a component provided on the outer surface of the control unit (140) to turn on or off the control power provided to the display unit (110) described above, that is, to turn off or on the operation of the warning light stick (100) according to the present invention.

[0051] And the single color mode button (144) may be a component provided on the outer surface of the control unit (140) to control the display unit (110) described above to emit light or blink with a light intensity adjusted to a predetermined single color.

[0052] This single-color mode button (144) can perform various control operations such as turning on / off single-color light emission, changing a single color (red, green, yellow, etc.), switching to a flashing mode, and changing the brightness emitted outward, i.e., the amount of light, in steps.

[0053] The siren button (146) may be a component provided on one outer surface of the control unit (140) to control the speaker mounted on the control unit (140) to generate a warning sound.

[0054] This siren button (146) can also perform various control operations for the warning sound, such as turning the warning sound on and off, setting various warning sounds, and adjusting the volume, by classifying the pressing method into long press, continuous pressing, or single press.

[0055] The communication module (149) is a component that wirelessly communicates with a mobile terminal to receive various visual signs (VD) input from an external mobile terminal held by a user, etc., and to display them on the display unit (110) described above.

[0056] Specifically, this communication module (149) may be a 424 MHz module, a 900 MHz module, or a Bluetooth module implemented so that data can be transmitted and received wirelessly between a control unit (140) and a mobile terminal such as a user within a short-range communication range.

[0057] The communication module (149) described above receives text, various symbols, or marks related to various instructions or work matters entered through an app installed on a mobile terminal while individually connected to a single user as well as multiple users, and then transmits the corresponding visual indicator (VD) to the controller.

[0058] As a result, the controller can control the operation of the aforementioned display unit (110) and battery (126) to display a visual sign (VD) input by a user, etc., as shown in FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4.

[0059] Additionally, the extension control button (148) can be installed on at least one side of the control unit (140) as a component that unlocks the distance adjustment unit (130) described above to be pulled out and locks the distance adjustment unit (130) stored in multiple stages to prevent pulling out.

[0060] In order to specifically implement the function or operation as described above, the extension control button (148) may be formed to include a locking projection and a locking groove as shown in FIG. 5.

[0061] The locking projection is a component provided on the inside of the controller to rotate within a predetermined range in conjunction with the pressing and return operation of the extension control button (148).

[0062] And the locking groove is a groove-shaped component formed on one side of the outer surface of the distance adjustment part (130) so as to form a locking coupling or detach from a locking projection that rotates according to the operation of the extension control button (148).

[0063] The locking projection described above is inserted into the locking groove when the extension control button (148) is not pressed, as in FIG. 5 (a), thereby performing the operation of suppressing or locking the extension of the distance adjustment part (130).

[0064] Conversely, when the extension control button (148) is pressed as in Fig. 5 (b), the locking projection rotates in one direction in conjunction with the extension control button (148) and disengages from the locking groove, thereby performing the operation of allowing or unlocking the extension of the distance adjustment part (130) as shown in Fig. 5 (c).

[0065] As described above, with the warning light stick (100) according to the present invention, the user can efficiently perform various signaling tasks with high utility in various environments, and appropriate and rapid work signals can be transmitted to people located at a distance, and the user's fatigue is reduced when using it for a long time, and individual guidance or signaling tasks can be efficiently performed separately from the warning light stick (100) mounted on the ground or floor.

[0067] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and can be modified and varied in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention, and the modified embodiments should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0068] 100: Flashing light capable of visual indication 110: Display unit 112: Central Panel 114: Left panel 116: Right panel 118: Light source element 119: Hinge VD: Visual Sign 120: Support 122: Body 122a: Rod member 124: Hinge assembly 126: Battery 130: Distance adjustment unit 132: First body 134: Second tube 140: Control section 142: Power button 144: Single color mode button 146: Siren Button 148: Extension control button 149: Communication module

Claims

Claim 1 A warning light capable of displaying a visual sign, comprising: a display unit comprising a left panel and a right panel rotatably coupled to the left and right sides of the central panel so as to be folded to the front and rear sides of the central panel, respectively, for displaying a predetermined visual sign; a support unit provided below the central panel, which is grasped by a user or mounted upright on the ground, and has a battery provided inside to provide control power to the display unit; a distance adjustment unit provided between the display unit and the support unit, which is extended or retracted in multiple stages and operates to vary the distance between the display unit and the support unit; and a control unit provided at the upper end of the support unit, which locks or unlocks the extension operation of the distance adjustment unit and controls the visual sign displayed by the display unit to be provided in various modes. Claim 2 A warning light capable of visual indication according to claim 1, wherein the display unit forms a single flat panel plane when the left panel and the right panel are both unfolded with respect to the central panel, and a plurality of light source elements emitting multicolored light directed toward one or both directions of the panel plane are arranged in alignment on the central panel, the left panel, and the right panel. Claim 3 A warning light capable of visual indication according to claim 1, wherein the support member comprises: a body divided into at least three rod members to form the outer shape of the support member; a hinge assembly that rotates each of the rod members upward at a predetermined angle so as to mount the support member on the ground; and a battery disposed inside the body to provide control power to the display member. Claim 4 A warning light capable of visual indication according to claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises: a power button for turning on and off the control power provided to the display unit; a single-color mode button for controlling the display unit to emit light or flash with a light intensity adjusted to a predetermined single color; and a siren button for controlling a speaker mounted on the control unit to generate a warning sound. Claim 5 A warning light capable of visual indication according to claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises a retractable control button installed on at least one side of the control unit that unlocks the distance adjustment unit so that it is pulled out upon pressing, and locks the distance adjustment unit stored in multiple stages so that it is pulled out. Claim 6 A warning light capable of displaying visual signs according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a communication module that wirelessly communicates with the mobile terminal to receive various visual signs input from an external mobile terminal and display them on the display unit.

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