Installation structure for decoration body, and decoration body

Abstract

To provide an installation structure which has higher versatility allowing a decoration body to be easily installed, regardless of size, shape and material of a ceiling fixture fitted to a ceiling, and also to provide a decoration body .SOLUTION: In an installation structure for installing a decoration body to a ceiling fixture, an insertion part 34 forming a fitting piece 31 which are separated into three or more portions is inserted into a space between a ceiling fixture 10 and a ceiling surface 13. The fitting piece 31 is held in a ring-shaped fashion at the periphery of the ceiling fixture 10 by a stripe body 40 or a narrow body serving as holding means. A fitting part 22 serving as decoration body is easily fitted to a fitted part 35 equipped at the fitting piece or the holding means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a highly versatile mounting structure and decorative body that can easily mount a decorative body to a ceiling fixture attached to a ceiling.

[0002] Specifically, the present invention relates to a mounting structure in which a plurality of mounting pieces made of thin plates are inserted between the flange of a ceiling fixture such as a downlight or ventilation fan attached to the ceiling and the ceiling surface, and then a decorative body is attached to the mounting pieces. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mounting structure and decorative body that allow the decorative body to be easily attached and detached without removing the ceiling fixture.

[0003] Specifically, the decorative body is not limited to translucent resin pieces that scatter light and improve the lighting environment, colored films that transmit light and improve the seasonal feel, etc. Also, it may be a film that hides ventilation equipment so as not to spoil the atmosphere of a room that is decorated according to a particular taste, such as a theme park or a ninja house. [Background technology]

[0004] There is a technology to improve the decorativeness of a downlight that is embedded in a ceiling surface and illuminates the area directly below the ceiling fixture. Patent Document 1 discloses a technology to detachably attach an auxiliary lighting device to the decorative frame of a downlight. The auxiliary lighting device described in Patent Document 1 includes a light-emitting means, a translucent cover, and a fastener made of a thin plate with a U-shaped cross section, and one end of the fastener is inserted into the gap between a hole in the decorative frame and the ceiling surface.

[0005] The other end of the fastener is then inserted into a slit-shaped hole formed on the outer edge of the cover, and the cover having the light-emitting means is attached to the decorative frame. The two end pieces of the thin plate with a U-shaped cross section are inserted into the gap between the ceiling surface and the downlight and into the hole in the cover, and the light-emitting means is then connected to the power source.

[0006] This technology requires placing the cover on the downlight and aligning it, and then inserting a U-shaped thin plate from the side of the cover into the hole and the gap. This makes the work complicated and requires power supply work, so it has the problem of being non-versatile and cannot be applied to downlights and other devices with different shapes.

[0007] Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for easily changing the design of a downlight by changing the shape and size of the flange of the downlight. According to this technique, the design is changed by inserting the peripheral insertion part of a support member made of a thin plate formed in a ring or arc shape into the gap between the flange and the ceiling surface, and overlapping the decorative member on the flange of the downlight by engaging the pin of the decorative member with the hole formed in the support member.

[0008] According to the technology described in Patent Document 2, the design of a downlight can be easily changed by simply engaging the pin of the decorative member with the hole of the support member. However, it is necessary to attach a support member that matches the size and shape of the downlight to the downlight in advance, which means that it is not versatile and there is also a possibility that the pin of the engagement part will not come off when removing the attached decorative member, which may damage the downlight body.

[0009] It is also said that the ring-shaped support member may be attached to the flange of an existing downlight by magnetic force, but if the flange of the existing downlight is made of aluminum die-cast, resin, etc., the support member cannot be attached by magnetic force, which poses the problem of lack of versatility.

[0010] Patent Document 3 discloses a technology for a lighting device with a decorative frame attached. The lighting device has a decorative frame attached to cover the flange around the periphery of a downlight lighting fixture. The decorative frame has a recess for storing the flange, and the flange of the downlight is stored in the recess. A retaining member made of an elongated metal piece is rotated from three points on the inside of the periphery of the recess to engage with the flange.

[0011] According to this technology, the downlight must be moved away from the ceiling surface to an extent that work can be performed, the holding member must be rotated to lock it in place, and the downlight must be backfilled into the ceiling. This makes the work difficult, and requires that a decorative frame suited to the size and shape of the downlight be fitted, resulting in a lack of versatility.

[0012] The inventors of the present application have conducted extensive research into a highly versatile mounting structure and decorative body that allows the decorative body to be easily attached to a ceiling fixture without removing an already installed ceiling fixture such as a downlight, and regardless of the size, shape, or material of the ceiling fixture, and have come up with the invention of the present application. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0013] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-107699 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2017-98116 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2017-98015 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0014] The problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a versatile mounting structure and decorative body that can easily mount a decorative body to a ceiling fixture, regardless of the shape, size, or material of the ceiling fixture, without having to remove the ceiling fixture that is already installed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] The first invention of the present invention is an attachment structure for attaching a decorative body to a ceiling fixture, comprising three or more separated attachment pieces, a holding means for maintaining the attachment state of the attachment pieces, and an attachment means for the decorative body, wherein the decorative body has an attachment portion, and at least one of the attachment pieces and the holding means is provided with an attachment portion, the attachment piece is formed by bending a thin plate and has an engagement portion formed by the tip of the thin plate and a locking portion for engaging the holding means, and functions as the attachment portion to which the decorative body is attached, the attachment pieces are arranged in a ring shape distributed around the ceiling fixture by fitting the engagement portion into the gap between the ceiling surface and the ceiling fixture, the holding means is at least one of a strip-like body or a narrow body, the holding means is engaged with the locking portion to hold the attachment piece in a ring shape around the ceiling fixture, and the attachment means attaches the attachment portion to the attachment portion.

[0016] The ceiling fixture to which the present invention is applied is not limited to a lighting fixture, but may be a ventilation fixture, an air conditioner, an audio fixture, etc. The decorative body may be a resin body or a metal body that scatters light, or a cloth body that transmits light, and is not limited thereto. The mounting piece is made of a thin plate, and the tip of the thin plate is inserted and fitted into the gap between the ceiling surface and the ceiling fixture.

[0017] The tip of the attachment piece, which is made of a separate thin plate, can be inserted into the gap between the ceiling surface and the ceiling fixture to fit it in, so there is no need to remove the ceiling fixture and it can be easily fitted in. Since the attachment piece is separated into three or more pieces, it can be easily fitted in by simply inserting them in a ring shape at approximately equal intervals around the ceiling fixture.

[0018] After fitting the attachment piece, the string-like body or narrow body is hooked onto the locking portion of the attachment piece to hold the attachment piece so that it does not shift radially outward and fall off. The string-like body forming the holding means is not limited to a circular silicone rubber cord, but may be a cable tie, a ring-shaped cord made of non-elastic nylon cord, etc. (see Figure 1). In the case of a non-elastic cord, it is sufficient to provide a lock to prevent the end from loosening.

[0019] The narrow body forming the holding means may be, but is not limited to, a ring-shaped thin plate. The mounting pieces may be bent to form convex portions in the inner diameter direction, and the narrow body may be hooked on the convex portions of each of the mounting pieces arranged in the ring to hold the mounting pieces so that they do not fall off (see FIG. 3). If the narrow body is a rubber ring-shaped body containing magnetic metal powder or a magnetic metal, the holding means itself can function as the mounting means.

[0020] The decorative body has annular attachment parts corresponding to the attachment parts of the attachment pieces. The number of attachment parts and the number of attachment parts do not have to be the same. There only needs to be enough attachment parts and attachment parts to support the weight of the decorative body. Either the attachment parts or the attachment parts are preferably neodymium magnets that generate strong magnetic force. The attachment parts are preferably formed on the indoor side of the flange of the ceiling fixture, but are not limited thereto.

[0021] If the mounting part of the decorative body is brought close to the part to be attached of the attachment piece, and the position of the mounting part is not aligned with the position of the part to be attached, the position of the attachment piece can be adjusted without the attachment piece falling off. The part to be attached and the attachment part are adjusted to be aligned with each other, and the decorative body is attached to the ceiling fixture via the attachment piece by means of attachment such as magnetism, locking, or hanging.

[0022] According to the first aspect of the present invention, even if the spacing between the fitted mounting pieces is not uniform, the position can be easily adjusted, it can be applied to ceiling fixtures of different shapes, sizes, and materials, it is versatile, the decorative body can be easily replaced according to the season, and it has the unprecedented effect of providing an attachment structure for a decorative body that has a high effect on creating an indoor environment.

[0023] The second invention of the present invention is a mounting structure of the first invention, characterized in that the strip-like body is either a circular silicone rubber cord or a circular cord having a locking means.

[0024] According to the second invention, the stripe-like body is a ring-shaped silicone rubber cord or a ring-shaped cord with a locking means. The material of the ring-shaped cord is not limited to nylon resin, cotton, etc. According to the second invention, it is easy to hook the holding means to the locking portion, and once hooked, it is difficult to come off.

[0025] The third invention of the present invention is the mounting structure of the first invention, characterized in that the narrow body is made of a magnetic material and functions as the mounted part. According to the third invention, since the narrow body forming the holding means is made of a magnetic material, it is possible to have the narrow body function not only as a holding means but also as a mounting means that allows the ornament to be easily mounted.

[0026] A fourth invention of the present invention is an attachment structure of the first to third inventions, characterized in that the attachment means is any one of an attracting means, a hanging means, and an engaging means, the attracting means attracts the attached part and the attachment part by magnetic force, the hanging means suspends the attachment part on the attached part by a string attached to the attachment part, and the engaging means engages the attachment part with the attached part by an engaging piece provided on at least either the attached part or the attachment part.

[0027] According to the fourth invention, the attachment means for attaching the attachment part of the ornament to the attachment part formed by at least one of the attachment piece or the holding means is any one of the attracting means, the hanging means, and the engaging means. The attracting means may attract by magnetic force, the hanging means may hang by a string, and the engaging means may engage with the engaging piece to attach the ornament to the attachment piece or the holding means. According to the fourth invention, the ornament can be easily changed, and for example, seasonal decorations can be created according to the season.

[0028] The fifth invention of the present invention is a mounting structure of the first to third inventions, characterized in that the thin plate is bent to include two opposing surfaces, one of the two surfaces is the fitting portion and the other of the two surfaces is the mounting receiving portion, and the fitting portion is provided with a locking portion for locking the strip-like body.

[0029] "So as to include two opposing surfaces" means that opposing surfaces are formed with a cross-sectional shape that is U-shaped. For example, one surface is the tip of a thin plate that forms a fitting portion that is inserted into the gap between the ceiling surface and the ceiling fixture, and the other surface forms a surface having a mounting portion. The portion connecting one surface and the other surface does not have to be a vertical surface, and may be a curved surface.

[0030] According to the fifth invention, the locking portion for locking the rib-like body is formed in the fitting portion formed by the tip end of the thin plate, thereby achieving the effect that the rib-like body can be locked in the locking portion and the entire mounting structure can be made small and not bulky.

[0031] The sixth invention of the present invention is a mounting structure of the first to third inventions, characterized in that the thin plate has a locking portion that is bent and hanging down from the fitting portion, and further has a mounting portion that is bent and extends in the outer diameter direction.

[0032] According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the portion bent and hanging down from the fitting portion is the locking portion, and the portion forward of the locking portion is bent in the outward direction to form the mounted portion, and the thin plate is bent so that the cross section has a Z-shape. If the only purpose is to lock the strip, there is no need to drill holes for the strip, and the structure can be simplified.

[0033] In addition, even if the planar shape of the decorative object is larger than the ceiling fixture, it is possible to attach the decorative object to the mounting portion formed by the thin plate extending in the outer diameter direction. This allows for a simple and versatile mounting structure.

[0034] The seventh invention of the present invention is a mounting structure of the first to third inventions, characterized in that the thin plate is made of an easily bendable thin metal plate, has a bendable portion connected to the fitting portion, is bent downward at any position of the bendable portion to form a bent portion, a locking portion is formed in the bent portion and is curved convexly in the inner diameter direction, and the tip of the locking portion is the mounted portion.

[0035] According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the thin plate is an easily bendable thin metal plate, the fitting portion can be inserted into the gap between the ceiling fixture and the ceiling surface, and then the thin plate can be bent to match the height and width of the flange portion around the ceiling fixture. It is also easy to form the mounting portion by bending the thin metal plate convexly in the inward radial direction and folding back the end portion in the outward or inward radial direction.

[0036] The part bent convexly in the inner diameter direction can be used as a place to hook the holding means. According to the seventh invention, the mounting piece can be attached to a ceiling fixture so as to fit the ceiling fixture, which not only provides high versatility but also makes it easy to hook the holding means to the middle part, making the installation work easy.

[0037] The eighth aspect of the present invention is a decorative body comprising the mounting structure according to any one of the first to third aspects. According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the decorative body can be mounted on any ceiling fixture regardless of its size and shape, and can provide a high decorative effect, for example, by creating an indoor environment according to the season. Effect of the Invention

[0038] According to the first invention, even if the intervals between the fitted mounting pieces are not uniform, the position can be easily adjusted, it can be applied to ceiling fixtures of different shapes, sizes, and materials, it is versatile, the decorative body can be easily replaced according to the season, and it has the unprecedented effect of being able to provide a mounting structure for a decorative body that has a high effect on creating an indoor environment. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the holding means can be easily hooked onto the locking portion, and once hooked, it is difficult for it to come off.

[0039] According to the third aspect of the invention, the narrow body can function not only as a holding means but also as an attachment means for easily attaching the ornament. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the decorative body can be easily changed, and for example, it is possible to create a decoration that reflects the season. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the overall size of the mounting structure.

[0040] According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a mounting structure that is simple and has more versatility can be achieved. According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the mounting piece can be attached to a ceiling fixture so as to fit the ceiling fixture, which not only provides high versatility but also makes it easy to hook the holding means onto the middle portion, thereby facilitating the mounting operation. According to the eighth invention, it is possible to provide a decorative body that can be attached to any size or shape of ceiling fixture and can produce a high decorative effect, for example, by creating an indoor environment according to the season. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0041] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram (Example 1) showing an overhead view of the mounting structure to be attached to a ceiling fixture and the decorative body. [Diagram 2] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram (Example 2) of a mounting structure in which the mounted portion is bent in the outer diameter direction. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram (Example 3) of a mounting structure in which the holding means is made of a narrow body. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram (Example 4) of a mounting structure in which the mounting piece is made of an easily bendable thin metal plate. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a mounting structure in which the mounting means is a hanging means (Example 5). [Figure 6] An example (Example 6) in which the decorative body is made of a film body that enhances the seasonal feel. [Figure 7] An example (Example 6) in which the decorative body is made of a light scattering body contained in a light-transmitting container. [Figure 8]An example (Example 6) in which the decorative body is made of light scattering bodies strung together. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0042] In a mounting structure for mounting a decorative body to a ceiling fixture, an attachment part consisting of three or more separated mounting pieces is inserted into the gap between the ceiling fixture and the ceiling surface, and the mounting pieces are held in a ring shape around the ceiling fixture by a rib-like body or a narrow body that constitutes a holding means.The mounting part that constitutes the decorative body can be easily attached to the mounting part provided on the mounting piece or the holding means by magnetic force or the like. EXAMPLES

[0043] In the first embodiment, a mounting structure 1 for mounting a decorative body to a ceiling fixture via a mounting structure will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1(A) shows a top view explaining the mounting structure 1. Fig. 1(B) shows a top view of a state in which a decorative body 20 is mounted on a ceiling fixture 10.

[0044] In the first embodiment, a downlight having an annular flange 11 on the indoor side will be described as an example of the ceiling fixture 10. The downlight comprises a fixture body 12 (see FIG. 2(B)) to be embedded in the ceiling, the annular flange 11 in contact with the ceiling surface, and a light emitting means such as an LED. The fixture body 12 includes a housing for the light emitting means, a power supply, etc.

[0045] The mounting piece 31 constituting the mounting structure 1 is separated into three or more pieces. The fitting portion 34 of the mounting piece 31 made of a thin metal plate that is a magnetic metal is fitted into the gap 14 (see FIG. 2(B)) between the ceiling fixture 10 and the ceiling surface 13, and then held in place by a silicon rubber string 41, and the mounting structure 1 is such that the decorative body 20 is attached to the mounting piece 31 using the magnetic force generated by the magnet 21 fixed to the decorative body 20 as the mounting means.

[0046] The number of mounting pieces 31 is not limited as long as it is three or more, and may be four or more depending on the size and shape of the ceiling fixture 10 and the weight of the decorative object. Each mounting piece 31 is bent into a U-shape with two faces facing each other so that the thin plate is parallel to the ceiling surface 13.

[0047] Of the two opposing surfaces, the upper surface 32 serves as a fitting portion 34 that is inserted into the gap 14 (see FIG. 2(B)) between the ceiling fixture 10 and the ceiling surface 13, and the lower surface 33 serves as a mounting portion 35 to which the mounting portion 22 is attached (see FIG. 1(A)). Since a single thin plate is cut and bent to form the fitting portion 34, a pair of locking portions 36, and the mounting portion 35, the lower surface 33 that functions as the mounting portion 35 is narrow, but the width of the mounting portion 35 is not limited.

[0048] The fitting portion 34, which is fitted into the gap formed by the upper surface 32 between the flange 11 of the downlight and the ceiling surface 13, is a crescent-shaped member curved convexly in the outward radial direction and extending in the circumferential direction along the flange 11 of the downlight. The mounting portion 35 forming the lower surface 33 has a narrow tongue bent below the center of the fitting portion 34, so that the flange 11 of the downlight is sandwiched between the fitting portion 34 and the mounting portion 35. A pair of locking portions 36 for hooking a strip-like body are provided on both sides of the mounting portion 35.

[0049] The pair of locking parts 36 are formed on both sides of the attachment piece 31, sandwiching the attachment receiving part 35 located in the center of the attachment piece. The shape of each locking part 36 is not limited as long as it prevents the silicone rubber string 41 hooked on the attachment piece from falling off. For example, the locking part 36 may be curved to form a "J" shape, or the "J" may be closed to form a ring, and it is sufficient if the silicone rubber string 41 forming the strip-like body 40 can be locked.

[0050] A strip 40 made of a silicon rubber string 41 is hooked onto a pair of locking portions 36 formed below the crescent-shaped fitting portion 34, and each mounting piece 31 is pulled inward toward the center of the downlight, so that the fitting state of the mounting pieces 31 does not loosen and the mounting pieces 31 are difficult to come off. Also, fitting is easy because it is sufficient to insert one end of the crescent-shaped fitting portion 31 into the gap and then insert and fit the entire fitting portion into the gap 14 between the flange 11 of the downlight and the ceiling.

[0051] The silicon rubber cord 41 is made into a ring-shaped strip 40, and is hooked to the locking parts 36 of each mounting piece, pulling each mounting piece 31 inwardly and contracting it, preventing the individual mounting pieces 31 from falling off separately and functioning as a holding means 42 that holds the mounting pieces 31 in the attached state. The silicon rubber cord 41 is hooked to a pair of locking parts 36 of each mounting piece, and surrounds the light projecting part 15 that is the light emitting means of the downlight.

[0052] If the silicone rubber string 41 is arranged so as not to cover the light projecting portion 15 of the light emitting means (see FIG. 1(A)), the light projecting function is not impeded. If the silicone rubber string 41 is arranged around the flange portion 11, the silicone rubber string 41 does not spoil the aesthetic appearance when looking up. On the other hand, if the silicone rubber string 41 is arranged on the underside of the flange portion 11, it is easy to check the state in which the attachment piece 31 is attached by the silicone rubber string 41.

[0053] The thickness of the thin plate constituting the mounting piece 31 is not limited, but for example, a metal thin plate with a thickness of about 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm is preferable because it is easy to bend. The material of the thin plate is not limited to being made of magnetic metal only, but may be an alloy containing a magnetic metal such as SUS430. In addition, it may be a composite material in which a resin layer is laminated on the surface of a magnetic metal.

[0054] The mounting piece 31 may be made of a metal that is not attracted to a magnet, such as copper or aluminum, or may be molded from a resin. In these cases, a magnet or magnetic metal may be fixed to the mounting portion 35 to function as an attracting means.

[0055] In the first embodiment, the strip-like body 40 forming the retaining means is a circular silicone rubber cord 41, so even if the ceiling fixture 10 is of a different size or shape, the mounting piece 31 can be attached to the ceiling fixture 10 by stretching the silicone rubber cord 41. Therefore, the same mounting piece can be commonly used for ceiling fixtures 10 of various shapes, making the mounting structure 1 highly versatile.

[0056] Of the attracting means for attracting the mounting portion 22 and the mounted portion 35 by magnetic force, the magnet 21 may be a magnet with strong magnetic force such as a neodymium magnet or a samarium cobalt magnet, and the mounted portion 35 may be made of a magnetic metal.

[0057] If the decorative body 20 is, for example, a ring-shaped body made of a translucent resin, the illumination light from the light emitting means enters the ring-shaped body made of resin and is reflected, refracted, and scattered according to the curved shape of the ring-shaped body, producing a new illumination effect. The surface of the ring-shaped body may be provided with a thin film by painting or metal deposition to give it a metallic glossy surface finish. In addition, a resin plate with low translucency may be placed in the central hole of the ring-shaped body to soften the illumination light.

[0058] Here, we will briefly explain the procedure for attaching the decorative body 20 to the downlight. First, a flat, thin tool such as a spatula is inserted between the flange 11 of the downlight and the ceiling surface 13, so that part of the downlight is slightly raised above the ceiling surface 13 (see FIG. 1(A)).

[0059] After one end of the fitting portion 34 is inserted, the whole is fitted into the gap 14 between the flange portion 11 and the ceiling surface 13, and the downlight is returned to its original position so that the fitting portion 34 is sandwiched between the flange portion 11 and the ceiling surface 13. Then, the holding means 42 consisting of silicon rubber strings 41 is engaged with the engagement portions 36 of each mounting piece, so that the mounting pieces 31 are pulled toward the center of the downlight.

[0060] Incidentally, if the engaging portion 36 is made into a ring shape and the silicone rubber cord 41 is passed through the ring-shaped engaging portion 36 so as to previously integrate the silicone rubber cord 41 and the mounting piece 31 into one piece, then the mounting pieces 31 can be fitted one by one in order while stretching the silicone rubber cord 41.

[0061] If the position of the attached part 35 is not opposite the position of the mounting part 22 fixed to the decorative body, the mounting piece 31 can be shifted along the outer periphery of the flange part 11 to adjust the position of the attached part 35 to a position facing the mounting part 22. Finally, the mounting part 22 is attracted to the attached part 35 by magnetic force, and the decorative body 20 is attached to the downlight.

[0062] As described above, the attachment piece 31 for attaching the decorative body 20 can be attached by simply lifting the ceiling fixture 10 such as a downlight slightly from the ceiling without removing it from the ceiling. Furthermore, since the decorative body 20 is attached by a magnetic attraction means, the decorative body 20 can be easily and safely attached and replaced even when working while standing on a chair, stepladder, etc. EXAMPLES

[0063] In the second embodiment, a mounting structure 2 including a mounting piece 31 formed by bending a thin plate so that its cross section is in a "Z" shape will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2(A) shows a perspective view of the mounting piece 31 seen from the outer diameter direction. Fig. 2(B) and Fig. 2(C) show the mounting structure 2 and the ceiling fixture 10 in vertical cross section. In the following embodiments, parts having the same functions as those in the configuration described in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted.

[0064] The mounting structure 2 comprises four separated mounting pieces 31, a holding means 42 consisting of a strip-like body 40 such as a circular silicon rubber string 41, and a mounting means consisting of a magnetic attraction means. The mounting pieces 31 are made by punching and bending a thin plate made of an easily bendable magnetic metal into a "T" shape in a plan view.

[0065] More specifically, the mounting piece 31, which has a "T" shaped planar shape, comprises an insert portion 34 which extends in a crescent shape along the flange of the downlight, a narrow, elongated piece which protrudes from the centre of the insert portion, a bent portion which forms a silicone rubber engaging portion 36, and a portion to be attached 35 (see Figure 2(A)).

[0066] The fastening portion 36 is formed by bending the elongated piece vertically so that the strip 40 can be hooked, and the mounted portion 35 is formed by simply bending the tip of the fastening portion 36 horizontally toward the outer diameter, resulting in the mounting piece 31 having a structure that can be easily processed while fitting. Since it can be easily bent and mounted while fitting, it can be easily mounted even if the decorative body is not the same size as the ceiling fixture.

[0067] The procedure for mounting the mounting piece 31 and the retaining means 42 is the same as that of the mounting structure 1, first, a part of the downlight is slightly raised above the ceiling surface 13 (see FIG. 2(B)), and the fitting portion 34 of the mounting piece 31 is inserted into the gap 14 (see FIG. 2(B)). Next, the mounting piece is bent to form locking portions 36, and the silicone rubber string 41 is hooked in order (see FIG. 2(C)), to hold the mounting piece 31 in the mounted state.

[0068] The decorative body 20 with the magnet 21 fixed thereto is then attracted by magnetic force to and attached to the attachment portion 35. With the attachment structure 2, it is easy to make the decorative body 20 have a larger diameter than the downlight, making it easy to diversify the design of downlights, which tend to become monotonous.

[0069] If the decorative body is a circular plate made of a non-translucent wood board or the like, and the locking part 36 is set at a height that allows light to leak out, the illumination light will leak into the surroundings from the gap between the circular plate and the flange, creating indirect lighting that creates a soft lighting environment. If the circular plate is a frosted glass-like dimming plate, even if it is an existing downlight that does not have an illuminance adjustment function, a soft lighting environment can be created without replacing the light-emitting means. EXAMPLES

[0070] In the third embodiment, a mounting structure 3 in which the mounting piece 31 is an easily bendable thin metal plate and the holding means 42 is a narrow body 61 that also functions as the mounted portion 34 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the procedure for mounting the mounting piece 31 and the narrow body 61 to the ceiling fixture 10 by changing the bending form of the mounting piece 31.

[0071] Fig. 3(A) shows the state before the attachment piece 31 is inserted into the gap 14, and Fig. 3(B) shows the state in which the attachment piece 31 is bent to match the thickness of the flange portion 11. Fig. 3(C) shows the state in which the attachment piece 31 is bent using the annular narrow body 61 as a guide to form the locking portion 36, and Fig. 3(D) shows the state in which the attachment piece 31 is bent in the outer radial direction so that the narrow body 61 is embraced by the locking portion 36. Fig. 3(E) shows the state in which the ornament 20 is attached to the narrow body 61 by magnetic force.

[0072] In the mounting structure 3 as well, the mounting means serves as an attracting means that attracts the mounting portion 22 and the mounted portion 35 formed by the narrow body 61 by magnetic force. The holding means 42 consists of the narrow body 61 made of a magnetic material, and also functions as the mounted portion 35. Here, the narrow body 61 made of a magnetic material may be an annular thin plate made of a magnetic metal, a rubber annular body having magnetic metal powder mixed therein, or the like. Since the entire narrow body functions as the mounted portion 35, it is not necessary to adjust the position of the mounted portion 35 so that it faces the mounting portion 22.

[0073] The mounting piece 31 is made of an easily bendable thin metal plate, and is provided with a bendable portion 63 connected to the fitting portion 62. The shape of the mounting piece is not limited and may be a "T" shape or a narrow rectangular body, as in the first or second embodiment. After the fitting portion 62 at the end is inserted into the gap, the bendable portion 63 is bent to fit the size, shape, flange thickness, etc. of the ceiling fixture (see each drawing in FIG. 3). It is only necessary to change the bending position of the bendable portion to fit the size and shape of the ceiling fixture 10, and a highly versatile mounting structure can be achieved.

[0074] In addition, since the narrow body 61 hooked onto the engaging portion 36 functions as the mounted portion 35, the mounting piece 31 does not have to function as the mounted portion 35, and may be made of a metal other than a magnetic metal or a resin. For example, the material of the mounting piece 31 may be copper, brass, tin, etc., which are more flexible and easier to bend than iron, stainless steel, etc.

[0075] Here, the procedure for bending the mounting piece 31 will be briefly described with reference to Fig. 3. First, the tip of the mounting piece 31 is bent to form a fitting portion 62, which is inserted into the gap 14 between the ceiling fixture and the ceiling surface (see Fig. 3(A)). Next, to match the thickness of the flange portion 11, the tip of the mounting piece is bent toward the inner diameter so that the bendable portion 63 of the mounting piece contacts the indoor surface side of the flange portion 11 (see Fig. 3(B)). For each mounting piece 31, the fitting portion 62 is inserted into the gap 14, and the bendable portion 63 is bent toward the inner diameter side, and each mounting piece 31 is attached to form a ring.

[0076] The thin body 61 is placed so that its center position coincides with that of the downlight, and the tip of the bendable portion 63 of the mounting piece 31 facing the inner diameter side is folded down along the inner edge of the thin body 61 (see FIG. 3(C)). After folding down, the bendable portion 63 is folded back so as to contact the underside of the thin body 61, so that the mounting piece 31 embraces the thin body 61, and the thin body 61 functions as the holding means 42 that holds the position of the mounting piece 31 (see FIG. 3(D)). From this state, the magnet 21 that constitutes the mounting portion 22 of the decorative body is attracted by magnetic force to any position on the thin body 61, and the decorative body is attached to the ceiling fixture 10 (see FIG. 3(E)). EXAMPLES

[0077] In Example 4, a mounting structure 4 in which a mounting piece 70 is made of an easily bendable thin metal plate and a looped string 73 is hooked onto a locking portion 71 that is curved convexly in the inward radial direction to form a holding means 42 for holding the mounting piece 70 in the mounted state will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the procedure for mounting the mounting piece 70 and the looped string 73 having a detent means, for example a cable tie, to a ceiling fixture by changing the bending form of the mounting piece 70.

[0078] Fig. 4(A) shows the state before the mounting piece 70 is inserted into the gap 14, Fig. 4(B) shows the state in which the mounting piece 70 is bent to fit the flange 11 of the downlight, and Fig. 4(C) shows the state in which the mounting piece is bent to fit the thickness of the flange 11. Fig. 4(D) shows the state in which a looped string having a locking means is hooked onto the locking portion.

[0079] The mounting structure 4 also uses a magnetic attraction means as the mounting means. Here, an example is shown in which a magnet is provided in the mounting portion 22, and a magnetic metal 72 is placed on a folded mounting piece 70 as the mounted portion (see FIG. 4(D)). The magnetic metal 72 may be simply attached to the mounting piece by double-sided tape, adhesive, or the like. The holding means 42 may be a looped string 73 having a locking means, such as a plastic cable tie, but is not limited to this.

[0080] The mounting piece, like the mounting structure 3, is made of an easily bendable thin metal plate, and includes a bendable portion 74 connected to the fitting portion 34 (see FIG. 4). The bendable portion 74 is bent in advance so that its cross section has an "N" shape, forming a bent portion including a locking portion 71. The bent portion, the portion forward of the locking portion 71, forms the mounted portion 35.

[0081] Here, the bent portion is bent to match the thickness of flange 11 so as to contact the indoor side of flange 11, thereby causing locking portion 71 to be curved convexly in the direction of the inner diameter of the ceiling fixture (see Figs. 4(B) and 4(C)). From this state, looped string 73 made of a cable tie or the like forming a muscle is hooked onto locking portion 71 of each mounting piece and then tightened to tie it in place so that it does not come loose (see Fig. 4(D)). Needless to say, there are no limitations on the shape of the muscle and the locking means. EXAMPLES

[0082] In the fifth embodiment, an attachment structure 5 in which the attachment means is a hanging means will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the attachment structure 5 in a state in which a string 80 attached to the attachment portion of the decorative body (not shown) is hung from a "J"-shaped hanging portion 81 forming the attachment portion 35. The attachment pieces 82 each comprise a fitting portion 34, a pair of locking portions 36, and a hanging means. The hanging means comprises a pair of "J"-shaped hanging portions 81 that function as the attachment portion, and the string 80 attached to the attachment portion of the decorative body.

[0083] The hanging part 81 is formed by bending a part of the metal sheet forming the attachment piece into a "J" shape, similar to the locking part 36. Although not shown in the figure, the manner in which the string is attached to the attachment part is not limited, and for example, the attachment part may be a hook or a ring-shaped part through which the string is passed. EXAMPLES

[0084] In Example 6, specific examples of decorative bodies will be described with reference to Figs. 6 to 8. Fig. 6 shows an example in which the decorative body is made of a film body 91. Fig. 7 shows an example in which the decorative body is made of a light-transmitting container 92 containing light scattering bodies. Fig. 8 shows an example in which the decorative body is made of light scattering bodies 93 strung together.

[0085] If the ceiling fixture is a downlight, the decorative membrane 91 may be made of a light-transmitting cloth, washi paper, or other material, and may be provided with a color, pattern, or design that creates a seasonal feel. For example, if the membrane is for the Boys' Festival, it may be decorated with an iris leaf design in early summer colors (see Fig. 6).

[0086] In addition, the decorative body may be a blackout curtain that surrounds the ceiling equipment, such as a ventilation device or an air conditioner. For example, if it is applied to a facility with a particular taste, such as a ninja house, it is easy to make the ceiling equipment inconspicuous without impairing its function, and the taste of the facility can be maintained. The membrane can also be made to sway with ventilation.

[0087] The light scattering body 93 forming the decoration may be crystal glass, beads, natural stones, imitation gemstones, etc. (see FIG. 7). The light-transmitting container 92 forming the decoration may be a light-transmitting container made of acrylic resin, etc. When this decoration is attached to a lighting fixture, the illumination light changes to the color of the light scattering body while being reflected and diffused, easily producing a brilliant light production effect. For example, it is suitable for temporary decoration for seasonal events, home parties, etc.

[0088] The string of light scattering beads 94 that constitute the ornament is made of a ring made of magnetic metal and a string of crystal glass beads or the like (see FIG. 8) are hung on it. If this ornament is attached to a ceiling fixture such as a lighting fixture, a gorgeous decorative effect like a chandelier can be obtained.

[0089] (others) In this embodiment, for ease of understanding, a downlight has been specifically described as an example of a ceiling fixture, but the ceiling fixture is not limited to a downlight and may be a ventilation fixture, an air conditioning fixture, an audio fixture, etc. Although the engaging means constituting the mounting means is not shown in the figure, the mounting part can be engaged with the mounted part by an engaging piece provided on at least one of the mounted part 35 or the mounting part 22 (see FIG. 1(A)). The bending form of the bendable portion is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that the position and number of bends may be changed to distance the decorative body from the ceiling surface. The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered as limiting. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above description but is indicated by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0090] 1,2,3,4,5...Mounting structure, 10...ceiling fixture, 11... flange, 12... fixture body, 13...ceiling surface, 14...gap, 15...light projecting part, 20...decorative body, 21...magnet, 22...attachment part, 31... Mounting piece, 32... Top surface, 33... Bottom surface, 34... Fitting part, 35... Mounting part, 36: locking portion, 40: strip, 41: silicone rubber cord, 42: holding means, 61...Narrow body, 62...Fitting part, 63...Bendable part, 70: attachment piece, 71: locking portion, 72: magnetic metal, 73: loop string, 74: bendable portion, 80: string, 81: hanging part, 82: attachment piece, 91...Membrane body, 92...Translucent container, 93,94...Light scattering body

Claims

1. A mounting structure for mounting a decorative body to a ceiling fixture, A mounting structure including three or more separated mounting pieces, a holding means for holding the mounting pieces in a mounted state, and a mounting means for the ornament, The ornament has an attachment part, and at least one of the attachment piece and the holding means is provided with an attachment part; The attachment piece is formed by bending a thin plate, and has a fitting portion formed by the tip of the thin plate and a locking portion for locking the holding means, and functions as the attachment portion to which the ornament is attached; The mounting pieces are disposed in a circular pattern around the ceiling fixture with the fitting portions fitted into the gaps between the ceiling surface and the ceiling fixture, The holding means is at least one of a strip or a narrow body, The holding means is engaged with the locking portion to hold the mounting piece in a ring shape around the ceiling fixture, The mounting means mounts the mounting part to the mounted part. A mounting structure characterized by:

2. The stripe is either a circular silicone rubber cord or a circular cord having a locking means.

2. The mounting structure according to claim 1.

3. The narrow body is made of a magnetic material and functions as the mounting portion.

2. The mounting structure according to claim 1.

4. The mounting means is any one of a pulling means, a hanging means, and an engagement means, the attracting means attracts the mounted portion and the mounting portion by magnetic force; The hanging means hangs the mounting part on the mounted part by a string attached to the mounting part, The engaging means engages the mounting part with the mounting portion by an engaging piece provided on at least one of the mounting portion and the mounting part. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The thin plate is bent to include two opposing surfaces; One of the two surfaces is the fitting portion, and the other of the two surfaces is the mounting portion, The fitting portion is provided with a locking portion for locking the strip-like body. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. The thin plate includes a locking portion that is bent and suspended from the fitting portion, and further includes a mounting portion that is bent and extends in an outer radial direction. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. The thin plate is made of an easily bendable thin metal plate, A bendable portion is provided connected to the fitting portion, The bendable portion is bent downward at any position to form a bent portion, The bent portion is formed with a locking portion that is curved convexly in an inward radial direction, The end of the locking portion is the mounting portion. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

8. A decorative object, The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is provided. A decorative object characterized by the above.

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