Light emission method for electronically illuminated buddhist implements

Abstract

To solve the problems in which: conventional electronically illuminated Buddhist implements, such as electronic candles and electronic incense sticks, were adversely affected by the size of a power battery, which hindered them from harmonizing with compact and modern Buddhist altars or pet memorial altars; they could not meet the needs of a new lifestyle in which users wish to freely select from a wide range of traditional Buddhist implement shapes or stylish vessels and use them as candle holders, incense holders, or other Buddhist implement stands.SOLUTION: Provided is a method for emitting light from an LED of an electronically illuminated Buddhist implement by wireless power transfer. A main unit is configured from a power-transmitting base equipped with an electromagnetic induction wireless power transfer system and the electronically illuminated Buddhist implement. By equipping the power-transmitting base with an auxiliary transmitting coil or an auxiliary transmitting adapter, it becomes possible to use vessels made of any material, such as metal, ceramics, glass or resin, as Buddhist implement stands.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement used in a Buddhist altar, and in particular to a method for wirelessly illuminating electroluminescent Buddhist altar implements such as simulated candles (electronic candles) and simulated incense sticks (electronic incense sticks) that use light sources such as LEDs. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, many electronic Buddhist altar accessories, such as electronic candles and electronic incense sticks that use light sources such as incandescent bulbs and LEDs, have been proposed and are widely accepted and used by users because they are safe and easy to use and do not require the use of fire. First, prior art related to electronic candles will be shown in Patent Documents 1 to 4. Electronic candles such as those shown in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open Publication No. 59-129104 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2001-291598 (Patent Document 2) are a type that is used by placing them directly in a candle holder instead of a lit candle, and a battery is stored inside a tube that resembles a candle. For this reason, the size (diameter) of an electronic candle, even when using a small AA battery, is roughly 14 mm in diameter, the tube is 0.5 mm thick, and the battery storage gap is 0.5 mm, making it a thick candle with a total diameter of about 16 mm. However, this size is not inconvenient when used in large Buddhist altars, the main hall of a temple, or the altar of a funeral home, and so it is still commonly used today.

[0003] Furthermore, electronic candles such as those shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-293856 (Patent Document 3) and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-29128 (Patent Document 4) are types in which a fake candle imitation and a candle holder are integrated, with batteries stored inside the fake candle and candle holder, and are designed to be small so that they can be used comfortably on a typical household Buddhist altar. For example, Patent Document 4 was invented by the inventor of the present application with the aim of further miniaturizing conventional electronic candles, and uses AAA batteries, which are the most easily available, small, low-cost, and easy to handle, and aims to further miniaturize the candle-imitating tube by reducing its diameter to about the same as that of currently mainstream small flame-lit candles and by reducing the overall height. In more detail, as shown in Figure 2 of the publication, the lower part of the candle-like tube is made thick because it serves as part of the space for the AAA battery along with the candle holder, but the upper part is only used to pass the wire to the LED, so it has a significantly smaller diameter and fits within the diameter range of a small candle (within approximately 10 mm), while also reducing the overall height of the electronic candle, making it possible to provide an electronic candle that blends in with a small Buddhist altar.

[0004] Another example of a conventional electronic candle is the electronic candle shown in Figure 11. This electronic candle was invented by the inventor himself. This electronic candle is constructed by separately constructing a simulated candle and a controller equipped with a power supply and lighting circuit, and the simulated candle and the controller are electrically connected by a cable. This allows the size of the simulated candle to be the same as the currently mainstream small candles that light flames, making it significantly smaller than conventional electronic candles and enabling the provision of an electronic candle that blends in with today's smaller, more modern Buddhist altars. In addition, the artificial candle is equipped with a power switch to turn on the light-emitting part, so it can be easily turned on even if the controller is placed somewhere other than the Buddhist altar, making it possible to keep the interior of the altar neat and tidy. Also, the bottom of the electronic candle has a hole for inserting it into a fire holder, just like a small candle that is lit, so it can be used in a candle holder, as well as in other containers, by placing a separately prepared fire holder in the container. Furthermore, it can also be used in other containers without a fire holder, giving users greater freedom to choose their favorite candle holder.

[0005] Next, regarding prior art related to electronic incense, the electronic incense disclosed in JP 2008-229069 A (Patent Document 5) is accepted and used by many users because it is safe and easy to use, as it does not use an open flame like an electronic candle, does not produce smoke, and does not deteriorate over long-term storage. As shown in Claim 1 and Figures 1 and 2 of the publication, Patent Document 5 comprises an incense holder-shaped base, a power supply unit disposed inside the base and a light-emitting device that emits light when a voltage output from the power supply is applied, a light-emitting body that emits light from the light-emitting device at its tip, and an incense-emitting body holder with a hole formed to guide the light from the light-emitting device.

[0006] Furthermore, the electronic incense stick disclosed in JP 2002-272592 A (Patent Document 6) was invented to solve the problems that the incense stick holder and the imitation incense stick are integrated, which makes it impossible to use commercially available incense stick holders, resulting in high costs, and the lack of flexibility in usage, making it difficult to use, as described in the problem to be solved by the invention of Patent Document 6. For this reason, Patent Document 6 is configured with a base equipped with a power supply and imitation incense sticks placed on the base, making it possible to place it on a commercially available incense stick stand (incense stick holder). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 59-129104 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-291598 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-293856 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-29128 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-229069 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-272592 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The electronic candle shown in Patent Document 4 uses AAA batteries, which are the most readily available, smallest, and lowest-cost. The diameter of the imitation candle is as small as that of currently popular small candles, and the overall height is low. However, given current trends in Buddhist altars, even smaller and more modern designs are desirable. Furthermore, with the electronic candles shown in Patent Documents 3 and 4, the candle-like part and the candle holder are integrated, so the candle must be placed on the altar as is, preventing users from using their own preferred candle holder. While the electronic candles shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2 allow users to use their own preferred candle holders, their size limits make them unsuitable for use with household Buddhist altars, let alone today's smaller, more modern Buddhist altars. To make such an electronic candle the same size as a small candle, the size of the battery used inevitably has a significant impact on the diameter of the candle-like part, so it is not possible to use easily available and low-cost AA, AAA, or button batteries. Another power source would be a pin-type lithium battery with a diameter of about 4 to 5 mm, but this is not a practical solution due to its high cost and the need for a separate charger. Even if a small capacitor were used as a power source, this would also require a separate charger, making it an unrealistic solution.

[0009] The electronic candle shown in Figure 11 has been made even smaller by configuring the artificial candle and the controller equipped with the power supply and lighting circuitry as separate units. However, the connecting cable extending from the artificial candle is extremely cumbersome when used in today's small, modern Buddhist altars.

[0010] Furthermore, in the electronic incense disclosed in Patent Document 5, as shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the publication, the incense holder-shaped base and the pseudo incense set on the base are inseparably integrated, and therefore there are similar issues as in Patent Documents 3 and 4, such as not being able to use commercially available incense holders, resulting in high costs, and there being no flexibility in the way it can be used, making it difficult to use.

[0011] Furthermore, the electronic incense disclosed in Patent Document 6 has a base instead of an incense holder (incense holder), and the base can be placed on a commercially available incense holder. However, as shown in Figure 3 of the publication, a battery, which serves as the power source, is stored inside the base, so the base itself must be sized according to the power battery. This creates size constraints when selecting a commercially available incense holder or a container other than an incense holder, and there are also difficulties in making the incense smaller in the first place.

[0012] As described above, the electronic candles shown in Patent Documents 1 to 4 and the electronic incense sticks shown in Patent Documents 5 and 6 all have the problem that the size of the power battery used to light the light-emitting element such as an LED significantly affects the size of the electronic candle or electronic incense stick, making them completely incompatible with the current trend of smaller, more modern Buddhist altars and pet altars. They also have the problem of not being able to accommodate new lifestyles in which people want to choose from a wide range of traditional Buddhist altar shapes and other tasteful containers for candle holders and incense stick holders. The electronic candle shown in Figure 11, which was invented by the inventor himself, has been made smaller, but still has the problem of the cumbersome presence of cables. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop small, safe, easy-to-use electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar tools that will harmonize with these new Buddhist altars and be suited to new lifestyles. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] According to claim 1, the above problem is solved by a method for lighting the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement by wireless power supply, in which the main body is composed of a power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement.

[0014] According to claim 2, the above problem is solved by a method for illuminating the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement by wireless power supply, in which the main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, the power transmission base is equipped with the wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit that drives the wireless power supply system and a power transmission coil, and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is equipped with a receiving coil of the wireless power supply system, a light-emitting control circuit, and an LED that is the light-emitting part.

[0015] According to claim 3, the above problem is solved by a method for illuminating the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement by wireless power supply, in which the main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, and the power transmission base is also equipped with a power-on sensor that detects a human body and turns on the power of the power transmission base, and a timer circuit that automatically turns off the power after a certain time has passed since the power was turned on.

[0016] According to claim 4, the above problem is solved by a method for illuminating the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement by wireless power supply, in which the main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, and the power transmission base is equipped with a power-on sensor that detects a human body and turns on the power of the power transmission base, a timer circuit that automatically turns off the power after a certain time has passed since the power was turned on, and an illumination fluctuation circuit that irregularly changes between bright and dark like a flickering flame.

[0017] According to claim 5, the above problem is solved by a method for illuminating the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement by wireless power supply, wherein the main body is composed of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement and the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system, the power transmission base is equipped with the wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit and power transmission coil that drive the wireless power supply system, the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is equipped with a receiving coil of the wireless power supply system, a light emission control circuit and an LED that is a light-emitting part, and the receiving coil of the wireless power supply system equipped in the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is positioned below the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement so that it is in close proximity to the transmitting coil equipped in the power transmission base.

[0018] According to claim 6, the above problem is solved by a method for illuminating the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement by wireless power supply, wherein the main body is composed of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist implement and a power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system, the power transmission base is equipped with the wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit that drives the wireless power supply system and a power transmission coil, and the power transmission base is equipped with an extended power transmission coil that is either detachable from or integral with the power transmission base, the extended power transmission coil is arranged coaxially and parallel to the extended power transmission coil of the extended power transmission base as if the extended power transmission coil had been moved directly upward, and the extended power transmission coil is equipped with a means for adjusting the vertical distance between the extended power transmission coil and the power transmission base.

[0019] According to claim 7, the above problem is solved by a method for illuminating the LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessory by wireless power supply, the main body being composed of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist accessory and the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system, the power transmission base being equipped with the wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit for driving the wireless power supply system and a power transmission coil, and an extended power transmission adapter being separate from the power transmission base, the extended power transmission adapter being equipped with an adapter base placed on the power transmission coil of the power transmission base, an extended power receiving coil being placed directly above the power transmission coil of the power transmission base similar to the adapter base, an extended power transmission coil being provided coaxially and parallel to the power transmission coil of the power transmission base as if the power transmission coil had been moved directly upward, The problem is solved by providing the extension power transmitting coil with means for adjusting the vertical distance between the extension power transmitting coil and the power transmitting base. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] In the method for lighting an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory of the present invention, claims 1 and 2 state that the LED of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory can be lighted by wireless power supply using electromagnetic induction simply by placing the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory together with the altar accessory stand on the power transmission base, eliminating the need to provide a power source such as a battery in the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory itself, reducing the number of internal parts of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory itself, and improving design freedom in terms of size, etc. Furthermore, with electromagnetic induction wireless power supply, if the material of the altar accessory stand is other than metal, such as ceramics, glass, or resin, the magnetic field can penetrate and the LED of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory can be lighted without any problems, so users can choose from a wide range of altar accessory stands of their choice and use them, making it possible to provide electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory that is small, safe, simple, and easy to use.

[0021] In claim 3, a power-on sensor that detects a human body and turns on the power of the power transmission base and a timer circuit that automatically turns off the power after a certain time has passed since the power was turned on are both provided, so that when praying at the Buddhist altar, the power can be turned on and the LED of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment can be illuminated simply by touching a predetermined position on the power transmission base with a finger or by approaching the altar (approaching the power transmission base).The power is then automatically turned off after a certain time has passed since the power was turned on and the LED of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment is turned off, eliminating the user's need to manually turn it on and off, and making it possible to provide an extremely user-friendly electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment that can prevent forgetting to turn off the LED and wasting power.

[0022] In claim 4, the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is equipped with a light-emitting fluctuating circuit that irregularly changes brightness and darkness like a flickering flame, in combination with the light-emitting control circuit, making it possible to create a simulated, but actual, flame.

[0023] In claim 5, the receiving coil of the wireless power supply system provided in the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment is positioned below the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment so that it is in close proximity to the transmitting coil provided in the transmitting base.This allows the magnetic field generated by the transmitting coil to be efficiently supplied to the receiving coil, making it possible for the LED of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment to be efficiently powered and illuminated even if it is located in a high position.

[0024] In claim 6, an extended power transmission coil is provided, either detachable or integral with the power transmission base, and the extended power transmission coil is arranged coaxially and parallel to the extended power transmission coil of the power transmission base, as if the extended power transmission coil had been moved upward as is, and the extended power transmission coil is provided with a means for adjusting the vertical distance between the extended power transmission coil and the power transmission base.Therefore, by appropriately bending and stretching the vertical distance between the extended power transmission coil and the power transmission base using the means for adjusting the vertical distance (flexible tube) between the extended power transmission coil and the power transmission base so that it is positioned above the upper edge of the metal Buddhist altar stand, it becomes possible to efficiently supply power wirelessly to the receiving coil of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar stand even when using the metal Buddhist altar stand that has been used previously, and it becomes possible to use Buddhist altar stands made of any material.

[0025] In claim 7, an extended power transmission adapter is provided separately from the power transmission base, and the extended power transmission adapter comprises an adapter base that is placed on the power transmission coil of the power transmission base, an extended power receiving coil that is placed directly above the power transmission coil of the power transmission base like the adapter base, and an extended power transmission coil that is arranged coaxially and parallel to the approximately power transmission coil of the approximately power transmission base as if the approximately power transmission coil had been moved upward as is, and the extended power transmission coil is provided with a means for adjusting the vertical distance between it and the power transmission base.Therefore, by appropriately bending and stretching the vertical distance adjustment means (flexible tube) between it and the power transmission base and adjusting it so that it is positioned above the upper edge of a metal Buddhist altar stand, it becomes possible to efficiently supply power wirelessly to the power receiving coil of an electroluminescent Buddhist altar stand even when using a metal Buddhist altar stand that has been used in the past, and it becomes possible to use Buddhist altar stands made of any material. In addition, when using only a Buddhist altar stand made of a material that transmits magnetic fields, such as ceramics, glass, or resin, the extended power transmission adapter is unnecessary, and the power transmission base itself is formed of a simple, simple plate-like housing, so the beauty of the power transmission base itself is not marred. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] 1 is a front external view showing an outline of a light emitting method for the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 1. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing how the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 1 is used. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing how the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 1 is used. FIG. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are an external view and a cross-sectional view of an electronic candle, which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are an external view and a cross-sectional view of an electronic incense stick, which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a transmission base and an electronic candle. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a front external view showing an outline of the light emitting method of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 2. [Figure 8] 10 is a diagram showing how the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 2 is used. FIG. [Figure 9]FIG. 10 is a front external view showing an outline of the light emitting method of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 3. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing how the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of Example 3 is used. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a conventional example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] The light emitting method for an electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement of the present invention relates to a method for making an electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement (such as an electronic candle or pseudo-electronic incense stick) using an LED emit light by wirelessly feeding power thereto using an electromagnetic induction method using a magnetic field. [Example]

[0028] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a front external view showing an overview of the light-emitting method of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment of the first embodiment, Fig. 2 is an exploded view showing a usage mode of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment of the first embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a usage mode of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment of the first embodiment. First, the main body (1) is broadly composed of a power transmission base (2) and an electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment (3). Note that the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment (3) is illustrated as a representative example of Buddhist altar equipment used in a Buddhist altar, with the lamp being an electronic candle (3a) that is a pseudo-candle and the incense being a stick-shaped pseudo-incense stick (3b). However, other examples of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment (3) include an electronic lamp dish that simulates a lamp dish in which a wick is immersed and lit, electronic incense that simulates incense in a triangular cone shape, an electronic lantern, an electronic bonfire, and any other type of electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment that has a light-emitting part. This applies to all pseudo-type and innovative types of electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment. Furthermore, although the power transmission base (2) of the main body (1) has been described and illustrated as being used inside a Buddhist altar, the power transmission base (2) may also be built into or installed in the shelf of the Buddhist altar in advance. Furthermore, the light-emitting method of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment is designed to blend in best with a small, modern Buddhist altar, but it may also be applied to lamps used in all religious facilities such as shrines, temples, and churches, as well as other facilities and places that require lamps.

[0029] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory (3) is placed on a power transmission coil (2a-2) provided on a power transmission base (2) via a Buddhist altar accessory stand (4) such as a candle holder or incense holder. The power transmission base (2) is equipped with a wireless power transfer system (2a) and its associated drive control circuit (2a-1) and power transmission coil (2a-2). It also includes a power supply unit (2b) for driving the wireless power transfer system (2a), a power-on sensor (2c) for turning on the power of the power transmission base (2), and a timer circuit (2d) for automatically turning off the power after a certain period of time. The ultimate goal of the power transmission base (2) configured in this way is to wirelessly light up the LEDs of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessories (3), so it only needs to be driven with the minimum necessary power consumption, making it extremely energy-efficient.

[0030] First, we will explain the wireless power transfer system (2a) installed inside the power transmission base (2). Wireless power transfer technology is now being used in a wide variety of products. For example, smartphones, earphones, and electric toothbrushes can be charged without a cable simply by placing them on a charger base or in a case. The inventors of this application conducted extensive research to resolve the issues of conventional electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessories such as electronic candles. As a result, they focused on wireless power transfer methods. By using wireless power transfer to illuminate the LEDs in electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessories such as electronic candles and electronic incense, they have achieved a novel lighting method for electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessories that is compact, safe, easy to use, and suitable for modern Buddhist altars and pet altars, and that is suited to new lifestyles. The wireless power transfer method used in this application is a conventional electromagnetic induction method using a magnetic field (high-frequency electromagnetic coupling method, magnetic field resonance method). The electromagnetic induction method uses two coils, a transmitting coil and a receiving coil, to transfer power to the other coil. The power supply process involves first passing electricity through the transmitting coil, which generates a magnetic field. This magnetic field is then received by the receiving coil, causing an induced current to flow, which can charge a charging device or light up an LED. The power transmission coil (2a-2) shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is a circular, hollow, donut-shaped coil. As will be described later, the receiving coil (3a-4) shown in the external view and cross-sectional view of the electronic candle, which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory, in Fig. 4 and the receiving coils (3a-4) (3b-5) shown in the external view and cross-sectional view of the electronic incense, which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory, in Fig. 5 are of the type in which the coil is wound around a bobbin. Some have a diameter of 10 mm or less, making them particularly suitable for fitting inside the cylindrical part of the electronic candle (3a). The power receiving coil (3b-6) in FIG. 5 is a circular, hollow, donut-shaped coil wound coil, similar to the power transmitting coil (2a-2). In this regard, the type of power transmitting coil and power receiving coil to be used may be selected appropriately depending on the type of electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement (3).

[0031] Next, the power supply unit (2b) provided inside the power transmission base (2) will be described. The power supply unit (2b) is provided to supply power to the wireless power transfer system (2a), driving the drive control circuit (2b-1) to supply the necessary power to the power transmission coil (2a-2), which then wirelessly transfers power to the power receiving coil (3a-4) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory (3). The power source itself, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, is supplied by AAA or AA batteries housed in a battery housing (2b-1) provided in the power transmission base (2), or by inserting an AC adapter plug into a USB jack or DC jack (not shown) provided on an inconspicuous location, such as the rear side of the power transmission base (2). In the figure, the battery storage section (2b-1) of the power transmission base (2) is shown in a shape that looks as if it can store a battery, so that the external appearance is easy to understand. However, the battery storage section (2b-1) may simply be provided inside the flat, plate-shaped power transmission base (2), or the power transmission base (2) may not have a battery storage section (2b-1) inside, and power may be obtained only from a USB jack or a DC jack.

[0032] Next, the power-on sensor (2c) provided inside the power transmission base (2) will be described. The power-on sensor (2c) is a so-called human presence sensor that detects a finger touch or the proximity of a human body. For example, the touch switch (2c-1) marked with a switch mark in Figures 1 to 3 is a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance. In this case, the power is turned on by detecting a change in capacitance when the touch switch (2c-1) is touched with a finger. Other human presence sensors include infrared sensors that detect infrared rays emitted by the human body to control the power on, and microwave Doppler sensors that detect human body movement, breathing, heartbeat, etc., to control the power on. In the present invention, any sensor that detects the human body can be used, regardless of its type or method. By using such a human body sensor, the power of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory of the present invention can be turned on, i.e., the electronic candle (3a) or electronic incense (3b) can be illuminated, simply by touching the touch switch (2c-1) on the power transmission base (2) or by approaching the altar during prayer.

[0033] Next, we will explain the timer circuit (2d) installed inside the power transmission base (2). The timer circuit (2d) is a circuit that automatically turns off the power after a certain time has passed since the power was turned on by the power-on sensor (2c). This eliminates the need to turn off the power after praying at the altar, preventing forgetting to turn it off and wasting power. By combining the timer circuit (2d) and the power-on sensor (2c) in this way, we have achieved a method of illuminating an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessory that is extremely easy to use.

[0034] The electronic candle (3a) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory (3) will now be described. Figure 4 shows an external view and a cross-sectional view of the electronic candle, which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory. The electronic candle (3a), which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory (3) shown in Figure 4, has an external appearance formed by a flame portion (3a-1) and a cylindrical portion (3a-2), and a fire hole (3a-3) on the bottom for setting it on a Buddhist altar accessory stand (4). Inside, it is equipped with a wireless power supply system receiving coil (3a-4), an LED (3a-5), and a light emission fluctuation circuit (3a-6). The receiving coil (3a-4) of the electronic candle (3a) is a type in which the coil is wound on a bobbin, and some of them have a diameter of 10 mm or less, so they are a suitable choice for fitting inside the cylindrical portion (3a-2). The electronic candle (3a) configured in this way receives the magnetic field generated by the power transmission coil (2a-2) of the power transmission base (2) at the power receiving coil (3a-4), and is wirelessly powered by the light emission control circuit (3a-5). The light emission fluctuation circuit (3a-6) adds a fluctuation output, and performs lighting control to irregularly repeat light and dark like a flickering flame, causing the LED (3a-5) to emit light. The receiving coil (3a-4) is provided below the electronic candle (3a) (below the cylindrical portion (3a-2) in Figure 4) so ​​as to be positioned close to the transmitting coil (2a-2) of the transmitting base (2), so that the receiving coil (3a-4) can efficiently receive the magnetic field generated by the transmitting coil (2a-2) and receive power, causing the LED (3a-5) to emit light.Even if the electronic candle (3a) itself is set to be long and the height position of the LED (3a-5) becomes high, the LED can emit light without any effect.

[0035] The electronic incense (3b) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment (3) will be described. Figure 5 shows an external view and a cross-sectional view of the electronic incense, which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment. The electronic incense (3b), which is an electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment (3) shown in Figure 3, has an external appearance formed by a light guide (3b-1), a light emitting part (3b-2), and a base (3b-3) as an incense stick. The base (3b-3) has an insertion hole (3b-4) for setting the light guide (3b-1) as an incense stick, and inside is provided a power receiving coil (3a-5) of a wireless power supply system, another power receiving coil (3a-6), and an LED (3b-7). In FIG. 3, the receiving coil (3a-5) is a type in which a coil is wound around a bobbin, and the receiving coil (3a-6) is a type in which a coil is wound around a hollow circular donut shape. Either of these can be selected appropriately depending on the size and shape of the base (3b-3) and matching with the transmitting coil (2a-2). In addition, the receiving coils (3b-5) and (3b-6) are provided below the electronic incense stick (3b) (below the base (3b-3) in Figure 5) so that they are positioned in close proximity to the transmitting coil (2a-2) of the power transmitting base (2) in the same way as the electronic candle (3a), so that they can efficiently receive the magnetic field generated by the transmitting coil (2a-2) and supply power to the LED (3a-7), causing it to emit light.Even if the electronic incense stick (3b) itself is set to be long and the height position of the LED (3a-7) is increased, the LED can emit light without any effect.

[0036] Figure 6 is a block diagram of the power transmission base and electronic candle, showing the circuit configurations in the power transmission base (2) and the electronic candle (3a). The block diagram of the electronic incense (3b) is omitted because the only difference is whether or not the light fluctuation circuit (3a-6) in the electronic candle (3a) is present.

[0037] The method of using the main body (1) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement configured as described above will be explained again using the exploded view of FIG. 2 showing how the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement is used and the view of FIG. 3 showing how the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement is used. First, the electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement (3), which is an electronic candle (3a) or electronic incense (3b), is placed on the circular portion of the power transmission coil (2a-2) of the power transmission base (2). The electroluminescent Buddhist altar implement (3) will emit light without any problems if placed directly on the power transmission base (2), but this would not provide a proper appearance as a Buddhist altar implement, so it is placed via a Buddhist altar implement stand (4). Also, while FIGS. 2 and 3 show the electronic candle (3a) on the left side and the electronic incense (3b) on the right side, there is no problem with placing the electronic candles (3a) on both the left and right sides. Furthermore, if the Buddhist altar stand (4) is made of ceramic, glass, or resin, the magnetic field from the power transmission coil (2a-2) can pass through without any problems and supply power to the power receiving coil (3a-5). Therefore, users can freely choose ceramic, glass, or resin containers that suit their preferences and tastes. While the illustration shows a pair of power transmission coils (2a-2) on the power transmission base (2) on the left and right sides, allowing for two electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar objects (3) to be placed on it, various types are also acceptable, such as a compact type with only one power transmission coil (2a-2) or a type with three power transmission coils (2a-2) that allows for electronic candles (3a) on both sides and electronic incense (3b) in the center. This allows multiple electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar objects to be placed in any layout desired within the Buddhist altar.

[0038] When using the main body (1) of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar accessory installed on the Buddhist altar, if the power-on sensor (2c) is a capacitive touch switch (2c-1), touching the illustrated portion of the touch switch (2c-1) with your fingertip turns on the power, causing the electronic candle (3a) and electronic incense (3b) to light up, and after a certain time has passed (around the time when prayers are finished), the timer circuit (2d) automatically turns off the power. Also, if the power-on sensor (2c) is an infrared sensor or microwave Doppler sensor, as described above, when you approach the altar, it will detect a human body and turn on the power, causing the electronic candle (3a) and electronic incense (3b) to light up, and after a certain time has passed (around the time when prayers are finished), the timer circuit (2d) automatically turns off the power. In this way, you can visit the Buddhist altar by simply touching the main body (1) or approaching the altar without touching the main body (1) at all. In addition, the Buddhist altar stand (4) can be freely changed to suit your preference, so you can have several of your favorite vessels on hand and easily change them according to your mood or the season. [Example]

[0039] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 7 and 8. Figure 7 is a front external view showing an outline of the light-emitting method of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment of the second embodiment, and Figure 8 is a diagram showing how to use the electroluminescent Buddhist altar equipment of the second embodiment. The basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, so differences will be mainly described.

[0040] In the second embodiment, when a metal Buddhist altar holder (4a) such as a candle holder or incense holder is placed on the power transmission base (2) of the first embodiment, the magnetic field generated by the power transmission coil (2a-2) is shielded by the metal Buddhist altar holder (4a), making it impossible to supply power to the power receiving coils (3a-4), (3b-5), and (3b-6) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar holder (3), and the LEDs (3a-7) and (3b-7) do not emit light. The second embodiment was invented to solve this problem.

[0041] In the second embodiment, the power transmission base (2) is provided with an extension power transmission coil (2a-3) that is either detachable or integral with the power transmission base (2). The extension power transmission coil (2a-3) is arranged coaxially and parallel to the power transmission coil (2a-2) of the power transmission base (2) as if the power transmission coil (2a-2) had been moved upward, and the extension power transmission coil (2a-3) is provided with means (2a-4) for adjusting the vertical distance between the extension power transmission coil (2) and the power transmission base (2). In Figures 7 and 8, the vertical distance adjustment means (2a-4) uses a flexible tube that can be bent and stretched, and an electric wire is inserted inside. The vertical distance between the extended power transmission coil (2a-3) and the power transmission base (2) can be adjusted by the flexible tube that serves as the vertical distance adjustment means (2a-4). Therefore, when the metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) is placed in a predetermined position on the power transmission base (2), the flexible tube that serves as the vertical distance adjustment means (2a-4) can be bent and stretched appropriately so that the extended power transmission coil (2a-3) is positioned slightly above the upper edge of the metal Buddhist altar stand (4a). This allows efficient wireless power supply to the power receiving coils (3a-6), (3b-5), and (3b-6) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar stand (3) above the metal Buddhist altar stand (4a), causing the LEDs (3a-7) and (3b-7) to light up. This made it possible to use Buddhist altar stands made of any material. The extension power transmitting coil (2a-3) can be detachably provided on the power transmitting base (2) by providing a connector (2a-5) on the power transmitting base (2) and on the end of the flexible tube, which is the vertical distance adjustment means (2a-4), on the side of the power transmitting base (2). On the other hand, the extension power transmitting coil (2a-3) can be detachably connected to the power transmitting base (2) by the connector (2a-5) via a flexible tube (2a-4) that is integral with the power transmitting base (2) and can be freely bent and stretched, without providing a connector (2a-5). The extension power transmitting coil (2a-3) may also be directly integrated with the power transmitting base (2) without using the connector (2a-5).

[0042] In addition, the extension power transmission coil (2a-3) may be driven together with the power transmission coil (2a-2) of the power transmission base (2), or when the extension power transmission coil (2a-3) is connected to the power transmission base (2), the driving of the power transmission coil (2a-2) may be automatically stopped and only the extension power transmission coil (2a-3) may be driven.

[0043] As explained above, by adding the extension power transmission coil (2a-3) of Example 2 to the power transmission base (2), it is possible to easily accommodate the desire to continue using the metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) that has been used previously. This provides a method for lighting electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment, allowing users who do not need the metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) to freely choose a display that suits their preferences and tastes without using the extension power transmission coil (2a-3). [Example]

[0044] A third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 9 and Fig. 10. Fig. 9 is an external view of a power transmission adapter of the third embodiment, and Fig. 10 is a view showing how the power transmission adapter of the third embodiment is used. The basic configuration of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, so differences will be mainly described.

[0045] In Example 3, similar to Example 2, when a metal Buddhist altar holder (4a) such as a candle holder or incense holder is placed on the power transmission base (2) of Example 1, the magnetic field generated by the power transmission coil (2a-2) is shielded by the metal Buddhist altar holder (4a), making it impossible to supply power to the power receiving coils (3a-4), (3b-5), and (3b-6) of the electroluminescent Buddhist altar holder (3), and the LEDs (3a-7), (3b-7) may not emit light. This problem is solved in Example 2 by providing an extension power transmission coil (2a-3) that is either detachable or integrated with the power transmission base (2). However, if only Buddhist altar accessories stands (4) made of magnetically permeable materials such as ceramics, glass, or resin are used, which do not require the use of the extension power transmission coil (2a-3), the presence of the extension power transmission coil (2a-3) itself and the connector for connecting it is unnecessary, which would detract from the aesthetic appearance of the power transmission base (2).The third embodiment aims to provide an effect of enabling the electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessories (3) to emit light even when a metal Buddhist altar accessories stand (4a) is used, and to provide a method for illuminating an electroluminescent Buddhist altar accessory that is suitable as a Buddhist altar accessory without detracting from the elegance and dignity of the power transmission base (2) when used with a Buddhist altar.

[0046] In the third embodiment, an extension power transmission adapter (21) is provided separately from the power transmission base (2). As shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10, the extension power transmission adapter (21) is placed on the power transmission coil (2a-2) of the power transmission base (2) and includes an extension power transmission coil (21c) that is placed coaxially with and parallel to the power transmission coil (2a-2) of the power transmission base (2) as if the power transmission coil (2a-2) had been moved upward, and the extension power transmission coil includes a vertical distance adjustment means (21d) for adjusting the distance between the extension power transmission coil and the power transmission base.

[0047] The adapter base (21a) of the extended power transmitting adapter (21) is equipped with an extended power receiving coil (21b) and serves as a base for stably placing it on the front surface of the power transmitting base (2), and power is supplied wirelessly to the extended power receiving coil (21b) from the power transmitting coil (2a-2) located directly below. The supplied power is then passed through an electric wire inside a flexible tube, which serves as the vertical spacing adjustment means (21d), to generate a magnetic field again in the upper extended power transmitting coil (21c), which then efficiently supplies power wirelessly to the power receiving coils (3a-4), (3b-5), and (3b-6) of the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment (3), causing the LEDs (3a-7) and (3b-7) to light up.

[0048] Figure 10 shows, as an example, a state in which an extended power transmission adapter (21) is placed on the power transmission coil (2a-2) on the right side of the power transmission base (2), and a metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) is placed on the adapter base (21a) of the extended power transmission adapter (21). The extension power transmission coil (21c) can adjust the vertical distance between the extension power transmission coil (21c) and the power transmission base (2) by using a flexible tube, which is the vertical distance adjustment means (21d). Therefore, when a metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) is placed on the adapter base (21a) of the extension power transmission adapter (21) placed in a predetermined position on the power transmission base (2), By appropriately bending and stretching the flexible tube that serves as the vertical spacing adjustment means (21d) so that the extended power transmission coil (21c) is positioned slightly above the upper edge of the metal altar object stand (4a), it is possible to efficiently supply wireless power to the power receiving coils (3a-6), (3b-5), and (3b-6) of the electroluminescent altar object (3) above the metal altar object stand (4a), causing the LEDs (3a-7) and (3b-7) to light up. This makes it possible to use altar object stands made of any material. Adapter base (21a)

[0049] As explained above, by adding the extended power transmission adapter (21) of the third embodiment to the power transmission base (2), it is possible to easily accommodate the desire to continue using the metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) that has been used previously. When using a Buddhist altar stand (4) made of a material that is not a metal Buddhist altar stand (4a) but is permeable to magnetic fields, such as ceramics, glass, or resin, the extended power transmission adapter (21) is unnecessary in the first place, thus eliminating the problem of significantly impairing the aesthetic appearance of the power transmission base (2). This provides a method for lighting electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar objects that maintains the elegance and dignity of the power transmission base (2) when used with a Buddhist altar, while also allowing the user to freely select a vessel that suits their preferences and taste. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1 Main unit 2 Transmission-based 2a Wireless power supply system 2a-1 Drive control circuit 2a-2 Transmission coil 2a-3 Extended transmitting coil 2a-4 Vertical interval adjustment means 2a-5 connector 2b Power supply section 2b-1 Battery compartment 2c Power On Sensor 2c-1 Touch switch 2d timer circuit 21 Extended Power Transmission Adapter 21a adapter base 21b Extended receiving coil 21c Extended Transmit Coil 21d Vertical interval adjustment means 3. Electronically luminous Buddhist altar equipment 3a Electronic candle 3a-1 Flame part 3a-2 Cylinder part 3a-3 Fire Hole 3a-4 Receiving coil 3a-5 Flame part 3a-6 Light-emission fluctuation circuit 3a-7 LED 3a-8 Fire stand 3b electronic incense stick 3b-1 Light guide 3b-2 Light-emitting part 3b-3 Base 3b-4 Insertion hole 3b-5 Receiving coil 3b-6 Receiving coil 3b-7 LED 4 Buddhist altar stand 4a Metal Buddhist altar stand

Claims

1. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, A method for lighting an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, characterized in that the main body is composed of a power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement.

2. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, The method for lighting an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement as described in claim 1, characterized in that the main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, the power transmission base is equipped with a wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit and a power transmission coil that drive the wireless power supply system, and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is equipped with a receiving coil of the wireless power supply system, a light-emitting control circuit, and an LED that is the light-emitting part.

3. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, A method for illuminating an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement as described in either claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, and the power transmission base is also equipped with a power-on sensor that detects a human body and turns on the power of the power transmission base, and a timer circuit that automatically turns off the power after a certain period of time has passed since the power was turned on.

4. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, A method for illuminating an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement as described in any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, and the power transmission base is equipped with a power-on sensor that detects a human body and turns on the power of the power transmission base, a timer circuit that automatically turns off the power after a certain period of time has passed since the power was turned on, and a light-emitting fluctuation circuit that irregularly changes between bright and dark like a flickering flame.

5. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, The main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, the power transmission base is equipped with the wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit and power transmission coil that drive the wireless power supply system, the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is equipped with a receiving coil of the wireless power supply system, a light emission control circuit and an LED that is a light-emitting unit, and the receiving coil of the wireless power supply system equipped in the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement is positioned below the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement so that it is in close proximity to the transmitting coil equipped in the power transmission base.

6. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, A method for illuminating an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement as described in any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the main body is composed of a power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, the power transmission base is equipped with a wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit and power transmission coil that drive the wireless power supply system, and an extension power transmission coil that is either detachable from or integral with the power transmission base, the extension power transmission coil is arranged coaxially and parallel to the extension power transmission coil of the transmission base as if it had been moved upward as is, and the extension power transmission coil is equipped with a means for adjusting the vertical distance between it and the power transmission base.

7. A method for wirelessly powering an LED of an electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar implement, The main body is composed of the power transmission base equipped with an electromagnetic induction type wireless power supply system and the electronic light-emitting Buddhist altar equipment, and the power transmission base is equipped with a wireless power supply system and a drive control circuit and power transmission coil that drive the wireless power supply system, and an extended power transmission adapter separate from the power transmission base, and the extended power transmission adapter is equipped with an adapter base placed on top of the power transmission coil of the power transmission base, an extended power receiving coil that is arranged directly above the power transmission coil of the power transmission base, similar to the adapter base, and an extended power transmission coil that is arranged coaxially and parallel to the extended power transmission coil of the extended power transmission base as if the extended power transmission coil had been moved directly upward, and the extended power transmission coil is equipped with a means for adjusting the vertical distance between the extended power transmission coil and the power transmission base,

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