Luminaire

The lighting fixture's innovative housing design with separate power supply holes for regular and emergency power lines addresses wiring complexity, facilitating easier and more efficient routing of power lines within the device body.

JP2025019245AActive Publication Date: 2025-02-06PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024205229
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2025-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2040-03-05

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Technical Problem

In lighting fixtures with separate emergency power sources, the presence of two power supply holes for regular and emergency power lines complicates the wiring process due to their proximity within the device body.

Method used

The lighting fixture design includes a housing portion that supports two light source units with separate power supply holes for regular and emergency power lines, positioned to facilitate easier routing and minimize interference, using a configuration that allows for independent and optimized placement of power supply lines.

Benefits of technology

This design simplifies the wiring process by reducing complexity and interference between power supply lines, enhancing the operational efficiency of routing within the fixture body.

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Abstract

To facilitate wire drawing work in an appliance body.SOLUTION: A luminaire 1 comprises a regular light source unit 3, an emergency light source unit 4, and an appliance body 2. The appliance body 2 comprises a housing part 20 housing at least a portion of each of the regular light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4. The appliance body 2 supports the regular light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 while they are arranged and housed. The housing part 20 comprises a first power supply hole 203 into which a first power supply line 5 for supplying power to the regular light source unit 3 is introduced from the outside of the appliance body 2, and a second power supply hole 204 into which a second power supply line 6 for supplying power to the emergency light source unit 4 is introduced from the outside of the appliance body 2. The second power supply hole 204 is provided at a place corresponding to the emergency light source unit 4 in the housing part 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a lighting fixture, and more particularly to a lighting fixture including two light source units. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, lighting fixtures that provide both normal lighting and emergency lighting and that incorporate a storage battery as an emergency power source have been provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Meanwhile, in buildings such as high-rise office buildings and large commercial facilities, a large number of lighting fixtures are installed for emergency lighting. For this reason, the lighting fixtures installed in such buildings provide emergency lighting by being powered by an emergency power source installed in the building, instead of by a storage battery built into the lighting fixture body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-88433 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In a lighting fixture in which an emergency power supply is installed outside the fixture body as described above, a power line for the normal power supply, through which normal power for normal lighting is supplied, and a power line for the emergency power supply, through which emergency power is supplied, are drawn into the fixture body. In other words, the fixture body needs a power hole through which the power line for the normal power supply is drawn, and a power hole through which the power line for the emergency power supply is drawn. However, if these two types of power holes are provided near the center of a long fixture body, the work of routing the two types of power lines drawn into the fixture body may become complicated.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a lighting fixture that can facilitate the task of routing wiring within the fixture body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A lighting fixture according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a first light source unit, a second light source unit, and a fixture body that supports the first light source unit and the second light source unit. The fixture body has a storage section that stores at least a portion of each of the first light source unit and the second light source unit. The fixture body supports the first light source unit and the second light source unit in a state where they are stored side by side. The storage section has a first power supply hole through which a first power supply line for supplying power to the first light source unit is introduced from outside the fixture body, and a second power supply hole through which a second power supply line for supplying power to the second light source unit is introduced from outside the fixture body. The second power supply hole is provided in a portion of the storage section that corresponds to the second light source unit. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The lighting fixture of the present disclosure has the advantage of making it easier to route wiring within the fixture body. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a lighting fixture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] 2A, 2B, and 2C are top, bottom, and side views of the lighting fixture of the same. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the emergency light source unit in the lighting fixture. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the emergency light source unit as viewed from below. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the emergency light source unit as viewed from above. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a top view of the emergency light source unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a side view of the emergency light source unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side view of the emergency light source unit. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a side view of the emergency light source unit. [Figure 10] Fig. 10A is a bottom view of the above lighting fixture with a part omitted, showing a state in which a normal light source unit and an emergency light source unit are removed. Fig. 10B is a bottom view of the above lighting fixture with a part omitted. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a lighting fixture according to the first modification. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a side view of the lighting fixture according to the first modification. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a lighting fixture according to the second modification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] A lighting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, each figure described in the following embodiment is a schematic diagram, and the ratio of the size and thickness of each component does not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratio. Note that the configuration described in the following embodiment is merely an example of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiment, and various modifications are possible depending on the design, etc., as long as the effects of the present disclosure can be achieved.

[0011] (1. Overview of lighting fixture configuration) A lighting fixture 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter, abbreviated as lighting fixture 1) is a so-called separately powered emergency lighting fixture that is installed in a building such as a high-rise building or a large commercial facility and provides emergency lighting by receiving power from an emergency power source installed in the building. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the front-rear, up-down, and left-right directions indicated by arrows in Fig. 1 are defined as the front-rear, up-down, and left-right directions of the lighting fixture 1 and its components.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lighting fixture 1 includes a fixture body 2, a normal light source unit 3, and an emergency light source unit 4.

[0013] The normal light source unit 3 is turned on by normal power supplied from a normal power source such as a commercial power system, and is turned off when the supply of normal power is stopped (power outage). The normal light source unit 3 is supplied with normal power from the normal power source via the first power line 5.

[0014] The emergency light source unit 4 is turned on by emergency power supplied from the emergency power source, and is turned off when the supply of emergency power is stopped. The emergency power source has a DC power supply device with a storage battery and / or a private power generation device. The emergency light source unit 4 is supplied with emergency power from the emergency power source via a second power supply line 6. However, the second power supply line 6 is composed of a so-called fire-resistant electric wire.

[0015] The fixture body 2 is installed on the ceiling of each room, conference room, and corridor of the building. The fixture body 2 supports the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4. The fixture body 2 has a first power supply hole 203 for introducing the first power supply line 5 from the outside, and a second power supply hole 204 for introducing the second power supply line 6 from the outside.

[0016] (2. Structure of the device body) The device main body 2 includes a storage section 20, a pair of inclined sections 21, and an attachment section (a hook hole 207 and a receiving metal fitting 23 described later). The storage section 20 is formed in a long box shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction and the bottom surface open. The storage section 20 has a bottom plate 200, a pair of first side plates 201, and a pair of second side plates 202. The bottom plate 200 is formed in a long rectangular shape. The pair of first side plates 201 are each formed in a long rectangular shape. Each of the first side plates 201 protrudes from an end (front end and rear end) along the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate 200 along the thickness direction (downward) of the bottom plate 200. Each of the pair of second side plates 202 is formed in an inverted trapezoid shape. Each of the second side plates 202 protrudes from an end (left end and right end) along the lateral direction of the bottom plate 200 along the thickness direction (downward) of the bottom plate 200.

[0017] Each of the pair of inclined portions 21 is formed in a long rectangular shape. One inclined portion 21 protrudes obliquely upward from one end (front end) along the longitudinal direction of the storage portion 20. The other inclined portion 21 protrudes obliquely upward from the other end (rear end) along the longitudinal direction of the storage portion 20. In addition, both ends (left end and right end) of each inclined portion 21 in the longitudinal direction are connected to the oblique sides of each second side plate 202.

[0018] A first power supply hole 203 is provided in the center of the length of the bottom plate 200 (see Figs. 1 and 2A). The first power supply hole 203 is a round hole, and is located in the center of the length of the bottom plate 200 in the short direction. A power supply terminal block 24 is attached near the first power supply hole 203 on the lower surface of the bottom plate 200 (see Fig. 1). The power supply terminal block 24 is electrically connected to the first power supply line 5 introduced from the first power supply hole 203. Three electric wires 240 including a ground wire are drawn out from the power supply terminal block 24. Furthermore, a plug connector 241 is electrically connected to the ends of these three electric wires 240.

[0019] In addition, four bolt holes 205 are provided in the bottom plate 200. The four bolt holes 205 are circular holes, with two provided in front of and two provided behind the first power supply hole 203. Of these four bolt holes 205, one mounting bolt embedded in the ceiling is inserted into each of two bolt holes 205 that are equidistant from the first power supply hole 203. Then, nuts are tightened onto these two mounting bolts, whereby the fixture main body 2 is attached to the ceiling (ceiling material).

[0020] In addition, a second power supply hole 204 is provided at the right end portion of the bottom plate 200. The second power supply hole 204 is a circular hole, and is located toward the rear of the right end portion of the bottom plate 200 (see FIGS. 1 and 2A). A bushing 206 is attached to the edge of the second power supply hole 204 in the bottom plate 200. The bushing 206 is formed in an annular shape from an electrically insulating material such as synthetic rubber. The bushing 206 protects the second power supply line 6 (the covering thereof) introduced from the second power supply hole 204 from the edge of the second power supply hole 204 in the bottom plate 200.

[0021] A pair of hanging holes 207 are provided in the front first side plate 201 (see FIG. 1). Each hanging hole 207 is a rectangular hole and is provided near the bottom plate 200 with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the first side plate 201.

[0022] A pair of receiving fittings 23 are attached to the underside of the bottom plate 200 near the first rear side plate 201 (see FIG. 1). Each receiving fitting 23 is located outside the hook hole 207 in the longitudinal direction of the first side plate 201.

[0023] (3. Configuration of regular light source unit) The regular light source unit 3 includes a regular light source, a mounting member 30 to which the regular light source is attached, a light-transmitting cover 31 that covers the regular light source, and a power supply device 34 that lights up the regular light source (see FIG. 1). The regular light source has a long board and a number of LEDs (light emitting diodes) mounted on the surface of the board. The mounting member 30 is formed into a long rectangular gutter shape from a metal material. The mounting member 30 has a bottom wall formed into a long rectangular plate shape and a pair of side walls 300 that rise upward from both ends in the short direction (left and right direction) of the bottom wall. The regular light source is attached to the lower surface of the bottom wall of the mounting member 30. The power supply device 34 converts regular power (AC power) supplied via the power terminal block 24, the electric wire 240, and the plug connector 241 into DC power. The power supply device 34 is attached to the upper surface of the bottom wall of the mounting member 30. The utility light source and the power supply unit 34 are electrically connected by an electric wire inserted through a through hole provided in the bottom wall. The utility light source is turned on by receiving DC power from the power supply unit 34 via the electric wire.

[0024] The light-transmitting cover 31 is made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin, and is formed in a long box shape with an open top. The bottom surface of the light-transmitting cover 31 is formed in a curved shape that gently protrudes downward from both ends toward the center in the short side direction (front-rear direction). The synthetic resin material forming the light-transmitting cover 31 contains a diffusing material. That is, the light emitted from the regular light source is diffused when passing through the light-transmitting cover 31.

[0025] The mounting member 30 also includes a pair of hook fittings 32 and a pair of hook springs 33. The tip of each of the pair of hook fittings 32 is formed into a hook shape. The hook-shaped tip portions of the pair of hook fittings 32 are provided near both ends in the longitudinal direction of the mounting member 30 so as to climb over the front side wall 300. The pair of hook springs 33 are formed of torsion coil springs. Each hook spring 33 is provided near both the left and right ends at the rear end of the mounting member 30.

[0026] The regular light source unit 3 is detachably attached to the fixture body 2 by hooking the pair of hooking fittings 32 one by one to the pair of hooking holes 207 of the fixture body 2 and hooking the pair of hooking springs 33 one by one to the pair of receiving fittings 23 of the fixture body 2. The regular light source unit 3 is attached to the fixture body 2 such that the part other than the light-transmitting cover 31 is housed in the housing section 20 of the fixture body 2 and the light-transmitting cover 31 protrudes from the opening of the housing section 20 (the lower surface of the housing section 20) (see FIG. 2B). Specifically, the pair of side walls 300 of the mounting member 30, the power supply unit 34, and the like are housed in the housing section 20.

[0027] (4. Configuration of emergency light source unit) As shown in FIGS. 3 to 9, the emergency light source unit 4 has an emergency LED module 40, a lighting circuit block 41, a terminal block 42, a cover 43, a mounting plate 44, and a pressing piece 45.

[0028] (4-1. Emergency LED module configuration) The emergency LED module 40 includes an LED 400, an LED holder 401, a lens 402, a lens holder 403, and a heat sink 404 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The LED 400 is, for example, a packaged white LED for lighting.

[0029] The heat sink 404 is formed in a flat plate shape from a material that is a good conductor of heat, such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy (see FIG. 4). An LED holder 401 that supports the LEDs 400 is screwed to the lower surface of the heat sink 404. However, it is preferable to place a thermally conductive sheet between the LEDs 400 and the heat sink 404. Thus, the heat generated by the LEDs 400 is conducted to the heat sink 404 via the thermally conductive sheet.

[0030] Lens 402 controls the distribution of light emitted from LED 400. Lens 402 is attached to the lower surface of heat sink 404 by lens holder 403 so as to cover LED 400 (see FIG. 4). Lens holder 403 is fixed to heat sink 404 by screws.

[0031] (4-2. Configuration of the lighting circuit block) The lighting circuit block 41 has a lighting circuit 410, a case 411, a first output wire 412 for input, and a second output wire 413 for output (see FIGS. 4 to 8).

[0032] The lighting circuit 410 includes a rectifier circuit, a converter circuit, a control circuit, a control power supply circuit, and the like. The lighting circuit 410 is configured with a printed circuit. The first output wire 412 and the second output wire 413 each include two electric wires, a positive electric wire and a negative electric wire. One end of the first output wire 412 is electrically connected to an input terminal of the lighting circuit 410, and one end of the second output wire 413 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the lighting circuit 410. The other end of the first output wire 412 is electrically connected to a terminal block 42 described later. The other end of the second output wire 413 is electrically connected to the emergency LED module 40. Thus, the DC power (DC current) output from the lighting circuit 410 is supplied to the emergency LED module 40 via the second output wire 413.

[0033] Case 411 is formed in a box shape from an electrically insulating synthetic resin material. A lighting circuit 410 is housed inside case 411 (see FIG. 4). A first output wire 412 is led out of case 411 through a first opening 414 provided in a side surface of case 411 (see FIG. 7). A second output wire 413 is led out of case 411 through a second opening 415 provided in a side surface of case 411 (see FIG. 8).

[0034] (4-3. Terminal block configuration) The terminal block 42 is, for example, a screwless terminal block. This type of screwless terminal block (also called a quick-connect terminal block) has a housing 420 formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. Two pairs of primary side (power supply side) insertion holes (first insertion holes 421) and two pairs of secondary side (load side) insertion holes (second insertion holes 422) are provided on the front (rear) of the housing 420. The terminal block 42 can complete an electrical connection with a conductor simply by inserting a conductor (e.g., a copper solid wire) into each insertion hole. Each conductor of the first output wire 412 is inserted into the second insertion hole 422 of the terminal block 42 (see FIG. 8). Each conductor of the second power supply line 6 is inserted into the first insertion hole 421 of the terminal block 42.

[0035] (4-4. Configuration of mounting plate and pressing piece) The mounting plate 44 has a fixed plate 440, a side plate 441, and a pair of support plates 442 (see Figs. 4 and 5). The fixed plate 440, the side plate 441, and the pair of support plates 442 are each formed in a rectangular shape. The side plate 441 protrudes upward from one end (right end) of the fixed plate 440 in the longitudinal direction. A locking hole 443 consisting of a square hole is provided at the upper end of the side plate 441 in the center in the vertical direction (see Fig. 5).

[0036] The pair of support plates 442 protrude upward from both ends (front end and rear end) of the fixing plate 440 in the longitudinal direction. Each support plate 442 has a fixing hole 444 consisting of a rectangular hole and a vertical groove 445. The fixing hole 444 is provided at the left end of each support plate 442. The vertical groove 445 is provided at the right end of each support plate 442 along the up-down direction. The upper end of the vertical groove 445 is open (see FIG. 5).

[0037] The pressing piece 45 has an L-shaped main piece 450, a screw fastening piece 451 protruding from one longitudinal end of the main piece 450, and a V-shaped locking piece 452 protruding from the other longitudinal end of the main piece 450.

[0038] The emergency LED module 40 is attached to the mounting plate 44 by being screwed to the lower surface of the fixing plate 440 (see FIG. 4).

[0039] The lighting circuit block 41 is attached to the mounting plate 44 by a pair of support plates 442 and a pressing piece 45. Two fixing claws 416 and a long protruding portion 417 are provided on both upper and lower side surfaces of the case 411 of the lighting circuit block 41. The lighting circuit block 41 is positioned with respect to the mounting plate 44 by inserting each of the protruding portions 417 of the case 411 into two vertical grooves 445 of each of the support plates 442. Furthermore, the two fixing claws 416 provided on the case 411 of the lighting circuit block 41 are inserted into the fixing holes 444 of each of the support plates 442, one by one. Furthermore, the pressing piece 45 is attached to the upper surface of the fixing plate 440 of the mounting plate 44 so that the upper surface of the case 411 of the lighting circuit block 41 is pressed by the main piece 450 (see FIG. 6). More specifically, the screw fastening piece 451 of the pressing piece 45 is screwed to the fixed plate 440, and the locking piece 452 of the pressing piece 45 is locked to the edge of the locking hole 443 of the side plate 441 (see FIGS. 7 to 9).

[0040] (4-5. Cover composition) The cover 43 has a cover body 430 and an attachment piece 431 formed integrally with the cover body 430 (see Figs. 4 and 5). The cover body 430 and the attachment piece 431 are integrally formed from a non-combustible material such as metal (e.g., aluminum die casting).

[0041] The cover body 430 is formed in a box shape with an open top, and covers and protects the emergency LED module 40, the lighting circuit block 41, and the terminal block 42. The bottom surface of the cover body 430 is formed in a curved shape that protrudes gently downward from both ends toward the center in the short side direction (front-rear direction) like the light-transmitting cover 31 of the normal light source unit 3 (see Figs. 4 and 9). A recess 4300 is formed in the bottom surface of the cover body 430. The recess 4300 is formed in an oval shape when viewed from below (see Fig. 3). A hole 4301 penetrates the center (bottom) of the recess 4300. The hole 4301 is formed in a shape (circle) that allows a part of the lens 402 of the emergency LED module 40 to be inserted therethrough.

[0042] On the upper surface of the cover body 430, there are provided a plurality of bosses 4302, a fixing portion 432 to which the terminal block 42 is fixed, and a pair of hook portions 433 (see FIG. 5). Each boss 4302 is formed in a cylindrical shape. A screw hole is provided in each boss 4302. Thus, the mounting plate 44 is attached to the cover body 430 by screwing the mounting plate 44 to the plurality of bosses 4302 (see FIG. 6).

[0043] The fixing portion 432 protrudes upward from the left end portion at the front end of the upper surface of the cover body 430 (see FIG. 5). The fixing portion 432 is formed in a flat plate shape. A circular screw insertion hole 4320 is provided at the upper portion of the fixing portion 432. Thus, a screw 4321 inserted into the screw insertion hole 4320 is screwed into a hole provided in the rear surface (front surface) of the housing 420, whereby the housing 420 of the terminal block 42 is fixed to the rear surface of the fixing portion 432 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

[0044] Each of the pair of hook portions 433 is formed in an L shape (see FIGS. 7 and 8). Each hook portion 433 protrudes upward from both the upper and lower ends of the left end of the upper surface of the cover body 430 so as to leave a gap between the upper end of the left end of the cover body 430 and the hook portion 433 (see FIGS. 7 and 8).

[0045] The mounting piece 431 has a first protruding piece 4311 protruding upward from the upper left end of the cover body 430, and a second protruding piece 4312 protruding leftward from the center in the front-rear direction at the upper end of the first protruding piece 4311 (see FIG. 5). Also, the second protruding piece 4312 is provided with a screw insertion hole.

[0046] (4-6. Emergency light source unit mounting structure) The emergency light source unit 4 is attached to the fixture body 2 using the attachment piece 431 and a pair of hooks 433. The pair of hooks 433 are hooked to a flat protruding piece 208 provided in the storage section 20 of the fixture body 2. The protruding piece 208 protrudes inward (leftward) from the lower end of the right end of the storage section 20 (see FIG. 1). The attachment piece 431 is screwed to the bottom plate 200 by screwing a fixing screw 46 inserted into a screw insertion hole of the second protruding piece 4312 into a screw hole 209 (see FIG. 1) provided in the right end portion of the bottom plate 200 of the storage section 20.

[0047] (5. Modifications of the Lighting Fixture According to the Embodiment) (5-1. Variation 1) The lighting fixture 1A according to the first modification differs from the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment in the configuration of the fixture body 2A. The lighting fixture 1A according to the first modification (hereinafter, abbreviated as lighting fixture 1A) is a so-called recessed lighting fixture that is installed on a ceiling by recessing the fixture body 2A into a recessed hole provided in a double ceiling such as a system ceiling. However, in the lighting fixture 1A, the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 are the same as the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 of the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment. Therefore, a description of the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 will be omitted.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12, the fixture body 2A has a storage section 20A, a reflector unit 25, and a frame body 26. The storage section 20A has almost the same configuration as the storage section 20 in the fixture body 2 of the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment, except that both ends in the longitudinal direction are open. That is, the storage section 20A is formed in a long box shape. Note that a first power supply hole and a second power supply hole are provided in a bottom plate 200 of the storage section 20A at the same positions as the storage section 20 of the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment.

[0049] The reflector unit 25 has a pair of first reflectors 251 and a pair of second reflectors 252. The pair of first reflectors 251 is formed in a long rectangular flat plate shape having approximately the same dimension as the longitudinal length dimension of the bottom plate 200. One of the first reflectors 251 is provided so as to incline downward and forward from the lower end of the front first side plate. The other of the first reflectors 251 is provided so as to incline downward and backward from the lower end of the rear first side plate. The pair of second reflectors 252 is formed in a trapezoidal shape. The front end of one of the second reflectors 252 is connected to the left end of the front first reflector 251, and the rear end is connected to the left end of the rear first reflector 251. The front end of the other of the second reflectors 252 is connected to the right end of the front first reflector 251. The rear end of the other second reflector 252 is joined to the right end of the rear first reflector 251. In other words, the reflector unit 25 is formed in the shape of a long rectangular frustum with open top and bottom surfaces.

[0050] The frame 26 is formed in a long rectangular frame shape and is joined to the lower end of the reflecting plate unit 25 (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

[0051] In the fixture body 2A configured as described above, the accommodation section 20A and the reflector unit 25 are inserted into a rectangular embedding hole provided in a ceiling plate, and the fixture body 2A (bottom plate 200 of the accommodation section 20A) is attached to a mounting bolt hanging down from a ceiling slab. The frame 26 is configured to abut against the underside (ceiling surface) of the ceiling material from below, and to close the gap between the edge of the embedding hole in the ceiling material and the reflector unit 25.

[0052] Here, in the fixture body 2A, the side plate 441 of the mounting plate 44 of the emergency light source unit 4 faces the opening 27 at one end in the longitudinal direction of the storage section 20A along the longitudinal direction of the storage section 20A (see FIG. 12). In other words, the side plate 441 of the emergency light source unit 4 blocks most of the opening 27 of the storage section 20A, thereby suppressing the intrusion of foreign matter such as dust into the storage section 20A.

[0053] (5-2. Variation 2) The lighting fixture 1B according to the modified example 2 differs from the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment in the configuration of the fixture body 2B. The lighting fixture 1B according to the modified example 2 (hereinafter, abbreviated as lighting fixture 1B) is a so-called direct-attach type lighting fixture that is directly attached to a ceiling material using mounting bolts, like the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment. However, in the lighting fixture 1B, the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 are the same as the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 of the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment. Therefore, a description of the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 will be omitted.

[0054] The fixture body 2B has a storage section 20B and a pair of reflectors 28 (see FIG. 13). The storage section 20B has a configuration substantially common to the storage section 20 in the fixture body 2 of the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment. That is, the storage section 20B is formed in a long box shape. Note that a first power supply hole and a second power supply hole are provided in the bottom plate of the storage section 20B at positions similar to those of the storage section 20 of the lighting fixture 1 according to the embodiment.

[0055] Each of the pair of reflecting plates 28 is formed in a long rectangular shape. Each of the reflecting plates 28 protrudes from the lower ends of a pair of side plates aligned in the longitudinal direction of the storage section 20B so as to incline downward and outward.

[0056] The fixture body 2B configured as described above is directly attached to the ceiling board by attaching the receiving portion 20B to a mounting bolt embedded in the ceiling board.

[0057] (6. Features of the lighting fixture according to the embodiment) In lighting fixture 1 (including lighting fixtures 1A and 1B of modifications 1 and 2; the same applies below), fixture body 2 supports normal light source unit 3 and emergency light source unit 4 in a state of being accommodated and lined up along the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of storage section 20. Storage section 20 has second power supply hole 204 into which second power supply line 6 for supplying emergency power to emergency light source unit 4 is drawn. Second power supply hole 204 is provided in a portion of storage section 20 corresponding to emergency light source unit 4.

[0058] Here, "the portion of the storage section 20 corresponding to the emergency light source unit 4" refers to, for example, the portion of the storage section 20 that is closer to the emergency light source unit 4 than the mounting portion for mounting the normal light source unit 3 (the hook hole 207 provided in the first side panel 201 and the receiving bracket 23 attached to the bottom panel 200) (see Figure 10A).

[0059] Therefore, the lighting fixture 1 makes it easier to route the wiring (second power line 6) within the fixture body 2, compared to when the second power supply hole 204 is provided in a location that does not correspond to the emergency light source unit 4, for example, in the center of the longitudinal direction of the storage section 20.

[0060] In addition, it is preferable that the second power supply hole 204 is provided in a portion of the storage section 20 that overlaps with the emergency light source unit 4 when viewed from the front (below) of each of the normal light source unit 3 and the emergency light source unit 4 (see Figures 10A and 10B).

[0061] Thus, in the lighting fixture 1, the second power supply line 6 can be prevented from interfering with the regular light source unit 3, as compared with a case in which the second power supply hole 204 is provided in a portion of the housing section 20 that overlaps with the regular light source unit 3 when viewed from below. As a result, the lighting fixture 1 can further facilitate the installation of the wiring (second power supply line 6) within the fixture body 2.

[0062] Furthermore, the lighting device 1 is provided with the second power supply hole 204 at a position near one end (near the rear end) along the width direction (front-rear direction) intersecting with the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the housing section 20. Therefore, a space is generated in front of the second power supply hole 204 in the housing section 20, making it easier to arrange the second power supply wire 6 in the space. As a result, the lighting device 1 can further facilitate the work of routing the wiring (second power supply wire 6) inside the device body 2.

[0063] Here, in the lighting fixture 1, the terminal block 42 of the emergency light source unit 4 is disposed at the end opposite (front side) to the second power supply hole 204 in the width direction (front-rear direction) of the accommodation section 20 (see Figs. 1 and 10A). Therefore, in the lighting fixture 1, the distance between the second power supply hole 204 and the terminal block 42 can be made larger than when the terminal block 42 is disposed at the end on the same side (rear side) as the second power supply hole 204 in the width direction of the accommodation section 20. As a result, the lighting fixture 1 can further facilitate the wiring (second power supply line 6) within the fixture body 2.

[0064] Furthermore, in the lighting fixture 1, the terminal block 42 is arranged in the width direction of the accommodating section 20 such that the multiple first insertion holes 421 into which the second power supply wires 6 are inserted face the second power supply hole 204. Here, "facing the multiple first insertion holes 421 with the second power supply hole 204" means that, in the width direction of the accommodating section 20, the front surface of the housing 420 of the terminal block 42 faces the rear of the accommodating section 20 where the second power supply hole 204 is provided.

[0065] Thus, by arranging the first plug holes 421 facing the second power supply holes 204, the lighting device 1 can reduce the surplus length of the second power supply wire 6 required in the housing section 20, as compared to a case in which the first plug holes 421 face downward. As a result, the lighting device 1 can reduce the space required for accommodating the surplus length of the second power supply wire 6 in the housing section 20, and prevent the device body 2 from becoming larger.

[0066] Meanwhile, the first power supply hole 203 into which the first power supply wire 5 is introduced and the second power supply hole 204 into which the second power supply wire 6 is introduced are provided independently in the fixture body 2 of the lighting fixture 1. Therefore, the lighting fixture 1 can further facilitate the work of routing the first power supply wire 5 and the second power supply wire 6 inside the fixture body 2, compared to a case in which a single hole is shared as the first power supply hole 203 and the second power supply hole 204.

[0067] (7. Summary) The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first light source unit (normal light source unit 3), a second light source unit (emergency light source unit 4), and a fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) that supports the first light source unit and the second light source unit. The fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) has a storage section (20; 20A; 20B) formed in a long box shape, and an attachment section (hook hole 207, receiving metal fitting 23) provided in the storage section (20; 20A; 20B). The storage section (20; 20A; 20B) stores at least a part of each of the first light source unit and the second light source unit. The attachment section attaches the first light source unit in a detachable manner. The fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) supports the first light source unit and the second light source unit in a state of being stored and aligned along the longitudinal direction of the storage section (20; 20A; 20B). The accommodation section (20; 20A; 20B) has one or more power supply holes (first power supply hole 203 or second power supply hole 204) into which a power supply line (first power supply line 5 or second power supply line 6) for supplying power to at least one of the first light source unit and the second light source unit is drawn. The power supply hole (second power supply hole 204 into which the second power supply line 6 is drawn in the case where a plurality of power supply holes are provided) is provided in a portion of the accommodation section (20; 20A; 20B) corresponding to the second light source unit.

[0068] In the lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) of the first aspect, a power supply hole is provided in a portion of the storage section (20; 20A; 20B) corresponding to the second light source unit, thereby facilitating the work of routing the wiring (second power supply line 6) within the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B).

[0069] A lighting device (1; 1A; 1B) according to a second aspect of the present disclosure can be realized by combining it with the first aspect. In the lighting device (1; 1A; 1B) according to the second aspect, it is preferable that the power supply hole is provided in a portion of the housing portion (20; 20A; 20B) closer to the second light source unit than the attachment portion.

[0070] The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) of the second aspect can further facilitate the work of routing the wiring (second power line 6) within the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) by shortening the distance from the power supply hole to the second light source unit.

[0071] A lighting device (1; 1A; 1B) according to a third aspect of the present disclosure can be realized by combining with the first or second aspect. In the lighting device (1; 1A; 1B) according to the third aspect, the power supply hole is preferably provided in a portion of the housing (20; 20A; 20B) that overlaps with the second light source unit when viewed from the front of each of the first light source unit and the second light source unit.

[0072] The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) of the third aspect can further facilitate the work of routing the wiring (second power supply line 6) within the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) by preventing the power supply line from interfering with the second light source unit.

[0073] A lighting device (1; 1A; 1B) according to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure can be realized by combining with any one of the first to third aspects. In the lighting device (1; 1A; 1B) according to the fourth aspect, the power supply hole is preferably provided in a portion near one end along a width direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the storage section (20; 20A; 20B).

[0074] The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) of the fourth aspect can further facilitate the work of routing the wiring (second power line 6) within the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) by expanding the space around the power supply hole in the storage section (20; 20A; 20B).

[0075] A lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure can be realized by combining it with the fourth aspect. In the lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the fifth aspect, the second light source unit preferably has a light source (emergency LED module 40) and a lighting circuit (410) that lights the light source using power supplied via the power line. The second light source unit preferably has an output wire (412) for inputting power to the lighting circuit (410) and a terminal block (42) to which the power line is electrically connected. The terminal block (42) is preferably disposed at an end opposite to the power supply hole in the width direction of the housing portion (20; 20A; 20B).

[0076] The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the fifth aspect can ensure a greater distance between the power supply hole and the terminal block (42) in the width direction of the housing portion (20; 20A; 20B) compared to a case in which the terminal block (42) is disposed at the end on the same side as the power supply hole. As a result, the lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the fifth aspect can further facilitate the installation of the wiring (second power supply line 6) within the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B).

[0077] A lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure can be realized by combining it with the fifth aspect. In the lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the sixth aspect, the terminal block (42) preferably has a plurality of first insertion holes (421) into which the power lines (second power lines 6) are inserted, and a plurality of second insertion holes (422) into which the output lines (412) are inserted. The terminal block (42) is preferably arranged in the width direction of the housing section (20; 20A; 20B) so that the plurality of first insertion holes (421) face the power hole.

[0078] The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the sixth aspect can reduce the excess length of the power supply line required in the housing section (20; 20A; 20B). As a result, the lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the sixth aspect can reduce the space required for housing the excess length of the wiring (second power supply line 6) in the housing section (20; 20A; 20B), thereby preventing the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) from becoming larger.

[0079] A lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure can be realized by combining it with any of the first to sixth aspects. In the lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) according to the seventh aspect, the power supply hole preferably includes a first power supply hole (203) into which a first power supply line (5) for supplying normal power to the first light source unit is introduced. The power supply hole preferably further includes a second power supply hole (204) into which a second power supply line (6) for supplying emergency power to the second light source unit is introduced.

[0080] The lighting fixture (1; 1A; 1B) of the seventh aspect can facilitate the work of routing the first power supply wire (5) and the second power supply wire (6) within the fixture body (2; 2A; 2B) compared to a case in which a single hole is used as the first power supply hole (203) and the second power supply hole (204). [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1, 1A, 1B Lighting fixtures 2, 2A, 2B Equipment body 3 Regular light source unit (first light source unit) 4 Emergency light source unit (second light source unit) 5 1st power line 6 2nd power line (power line) 20, 20A, 20B Receptacle 23 Bracket (mounting part) 40 Emergency LED module (light source) 42 Terminal block 203 1st power hole 204 2nd power hole (power hole) 207 Hook hole (mounting part) 410 Lighting circuit 412 First outlet line (Outlet line) 421 1st insertion hole 422 2nd insertion hole

Claims

1. A first light source unit; A second light source unit; A fixture body supporting the first light source unit and the second light source unit; Equipped with The fixture body has a housing portion that houses at least a part of each of the first light source unit and the second light source unit, The fixture body supports the first light source unit and the second light source unit in a state in which the first light source unit and the second light source unit are housed side by side, The housing portion has a first power supply hole through which a first power supply line for supplying power to the first light source unit is introduced from outside the fixture body, and a second power supply hole through which a second power supply line for supplying power to the second light source unit is introduced from outside the fixture body, the second power supply hole is provided in a portion of the housing portion corresponding to the second light source unit; Lighting fixtures.

2. The second light source unit includes a light source, a lighting circuit that lights up the light source using power supplied through the second power supply line, an electric wire for inputting the power to the lighting circuit, and a terminal block to which the second power supply line is electrically connected.

2. A lighting device according to claim 1.

3. the terminal block has a plurality of first insertion holes into which the second power lines are inserted and a plurality of second insertion holes into which the electric wires are inserted; The terminal block is arranged so that the first insertion holes face the second power supply hole.

3. A lighting device according to claim 2.

4. the terminal block is arranged such that the first insertion holes face the second power supply hole in a width direction intersecting with a longitudinal direction of the housing portion, 4. A lighting device according to claim 3.

5. The second light source unit is detachably supported by the fixture body. A lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. the second power supply hole is provided in a portion of the housing portion that overlaps with the second light source unit when viewed from a front direction of each of the first light source unit and the second light source unit, 6. A lighting device according to claim 5.

7. The second light source unit is turned on by emergency power supplied via the second power supply line. A lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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