Signpost

Abstract

To provide a signpost such that patterns of panels can be changed.SOLUTION: A signpost 1 comprises a plurality of panels 7, ..., transmitting light, a frame body holding the plurality of panels 7, ..., in a three-dimensional shape, and an LED module 62 serving as a light source irradiating the panels 7, ..., from inside, and the plurality of panels 7, ..., are replaceable. The frame body consists of a lower box 3 as a lower structure, triangular columns 6, 6, 6 as a plurality of column bodies installed on the lower box 3, and an upper box 5 as an upper structure installed on the plurality of triangular columns 6, 6, 6, and the plurality of panels 7, ..., are each installed between mutually adjacent two triangular columns 6, 6 slidably in a vertical direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a signpost used in event venues and hotels.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, signposts have been used in event venues, hotels, etc. This signpost is also called a lantern signboard and is a type of traditional signboard seen in Japan. The lantern signboard has the shape of a lantern, and characters and designs are drawn inside it. As a result, even at night, it is lit up, making it easy to understand the existence and operation of the store or facility.

[0003] Conventionally, the lanterns placed in front of Japanese restaurants have patterns and store names representing the store drawn on them, serving as a landmark indicating the location of the store and also being used for store promotion. In addition, a light source is incorporated inside, and it is also used as a landmark indicating the opening / closing of the store by lighting / extinguishing the light (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the conventional signpost including the lantern of Patent Document 1, since the panel receiving illumination from the back is fixed, it was not possible to change the pattern by replacing the panel.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a signpost capable of changing the pattern of the panel.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the signpost of the present invention is a signpost comprising a plurality of panels that transmit light, a frame that holds the plurality of panels in a three-dimensional shape, and a light source that irradiates the panels from the inside, wherein the plurality of panels are configured to be replaceable.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] As described above, the signpost of the present invention is a signpost comprising a plurality of panels that transmit light, a frame that holds the plurality of panels in a three-dimensional shape, and a light source that irradiates the panels from the inside, wherein the plurality of panels are configured to be replaceable. With a signpost having such a configuration, the panels can be easily replaced to change the pattern.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the components described in the following examples are illustrative, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention thereto.

Examples

[0011] (Configuration) First, the overall configuration of the signpost 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the signpost 1 of the present invention includes a square plate-shaped base 2 in plan view, a lower box 3 as a lower structure installed on the base 2, an acrylic panel 4 installed on the lower box 3, and an upper box 5 as an upper structure.

[0012] The base 2 is formed in a square plate shape on a plane and is fixed to the floor by bolts 21, ···, or can roll (travel) on the floor via casters 22, ··· (see the right-side view of FIG. 1. Base 2A).

[0013] The lower box 3 as the lower structure is provided with ventilation holes to promote the heat dissipation (waste heat) of the electrical equipment installed inside. That is, the lower box 3 incorporates a power supply device such as a power supply unit and a battery, and a circuit board for controlling the color tone and blinking of an LED module 62 as a light source described later.

[0014] The upper box 5 as the upper structure is placed and fixed on three triangular columns 6, 6, 6 as described later. However, it is preferable that the upper box 5 can be easily removed / attached to the three triangular columns 6, 6, 6 for easy replacement of the patterned panel (7).

[0015] And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2(a), inside three acrylic panels 4, 4, 4 as diffusion plates, three patterned panels 7, 7, 7 are installed substantially parallel to the acrylic panels 4, 4, 4. More specifically, in this embodiment, a frame is constituted by the lower box 3 as the lower structure, three triangular columns 6, 6, 6, and the upper box 5 as the upper structure. And each of the three panels 7, 7, 7 is fitted and installed slidably in the vertical direction between two adjacent triangular columns 6, 6.

[0016] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(b), on the lower box 3 as the lower structure, three triangular columns 6, 6, 6 are erected at the positions of the vertices of an equilateral triangle. On the outer surfaces of these three triangular columns 6, 6, 6, a translucent acrylic panel 4 as a diffusion plate for diffusing light is adhesively fixed between adjacent triangular columns 6.

[0017] And on the column body 60 with a regular triangular cross-section, which is the main body of the triangular prism 6, a pair of parallel ribs 61, 61 are installed near both ends of one side facing inward, and an LED module 62 as a light source is installed at the center of one side facing inward.

[0018] That is, the pair of ribs 61, 61 parallel to each other are attached at an inclination of 60 degrees or 120 degrees in the direction of the adjacent triangular prism 6. And since the interval between the pair of ribs 61, 61 is formed to be substantially the same as that of the pattern panel 7, the pattern panel 7 can be held so as to be slidable.

[0019] Also, since the LED module 62 is installed facing the opposing panel 7, if the directivity angle is 60 degrees, the entire range of the directivity angle can be irradiated onto the opposing panel 7, so that efficient lighting can be achieved.

[0020] And the pattern panel 7 of this embodiment has a pattern part 72 with a pattern drawn inside the upper, lower, left, and right frame parts 71 as shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(c). As described above, in the case of the signpost 1 of this embodiment, by preparing a plurality of patterns of (pattern) panels 7,... in advance, the panel 7 can be easily removed / attached by sliding it up and down.

[0021] That is, the pattern part 72 is drawn (constructed) inside the frame part 71 by, for example, a thin metal rod member (wire member) and is adapted to transmit light. Note that the pattern part 72 may be made of synthetic resin.

[0022] (Function and Effect) Next, the functions and effects of the signpost 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0023] (1) As described above, the signpost 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of panels 7 that transmit light, a frame that holds the plurality of panels 7 in a three-dimensional shape, and an LED module 62 as a light source that irradiates the panels 7 from the inside. The plurality of panels 7 are configured to be replaceable. With such a signpost 1, the panel 7 can be easily replaced to change the pattern.

[0024] (2) Further, the frame is composed of a lower box 3 as a lower structure, triangular columns 6, 6, 6 as a plurality of columns installed on the lower box 3, and an upper box 5 as an upper structure installed on the plurality of triangular columns 6, 6, 6. The plurality of panels 7 are installed slidably in the vertical direction between two adjacent triangular columns 6, 6. Therefore, with a simple configuration, the frame can be configured to form the three-dimensional signpost 1.

[0025] (3) Furthermore, on the side surface of the column body 60 of the triangular column 6 as a plurality of column bodies, a pair of parallel ribs 61, 61 that sandwich the edge of the panel 7 extend in the vertical direction. Therefore, the panel 7 can be slidably held with a very simple configuration.

[0026] (4) Also, it includes triangular columns 6, 6, 6 as three columns erected at the vertices of an equilateral triangle on the lower box 3 as a lower structure, and three panels 7, 7, 7 installed between the three triangular columns 6, 6, 6. Therefore, with the minimum number of columns (6) and panels (7), a three-dimensional shape can be constructed without waste.

[0027] (5) Further, an LED module 62 as a light source is installed on the column body in a direction to irradiate the panel 7 arranged opposite to the triangular column 6 as the column body. Therefore, the directional light of the LED module 62 can be efficiently utilized, and the shadow of the LED module 62 can be prevented from being projected onto the panel 7.

[0028] (6) Further, outside the plurality of panels 7, ···, acrylic panels 4, ··· as a plurality of diffusion plates for diffusing the light transmitted through the plurality of panels 7, ··· are further provided. Therefore, the light transmitted through the panel 7 with a pattern can be diffused to brighten the surroundings, and the light can be projected in a state where the outline of the panel 7 is blurred.

[0029] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0030] For example, although not described in the embodiment, it is of course possible to further add a written explanation by characters to the pattern part 72 of the panel 7 with a pattern. Furthermore, the pattern / pattern of the panel 7 is not limited to a pattern with a Japanese pattern, and a Western-style pattern can also be adopted.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0031] 1: Signpost 2: Base 21: Bolt 2A: Base 22: Caster 3: Lower box (lower structure) 4: Acrylic panel (diffusion plate) 5: Upper box (upper structure) 6: Triangular prism (column body) 60: Column body 61: Rib 62: LED module 7: Panel 71: Frame part 72: Pattern part

Claims

1. A plurality of panels that transmit light, A frame that holds the plurality of panels in a three-dimensional shape, A light source that irradiates the panels from the inside, and a signpost comprising: A signpost in which the plurality of panels are configured to be replaceable.

2. The frame is composed of a lower structure, a plurality of the columns installed on the lower structure, and an upper structure installed on the plurality of the columns, and The plurality of panels are installed slidably in the vertical direction between two adjacent ones of the columns. The signpost according to Claim 1.

3. On the side surfaces of the plurality of columns, a pair of parallel ribs that sandwich the edge of the panel extend in the vertical direction. The signpost according to Claim 2.

4. Comprising three of the columns erected at the vertices of an equilateral triangle on the lower structure, and three of the panels installed between the three of the columns. The signpost according to Claim 2 or Claim 3.

5. An LED module as the light source is installed on the column in a direction that irradiates the panel arranged to face the column. The signpost according to Claim 4.

6. Outside the plurality of panels, the signpost according to Claim 5 further comprises a plurality of diffusion plates that diffuse the light transmitted through the plurality of panels.

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