Light-emitting device for assisting fish capture

Abstract

To provide a waterproof light emitting tool capable of securing waterproofness of a closed space of a casing even when a light emitting mode in a light emitting part is changed.SOLUTION: A waterproof light-emitting device 1 includes a housing 3 in which a closed space 13 is formed, a switch 5 provided in the housing 3 such that an operated part 15 is located outside the closed space 13 of the housing 3, a power supply installation part 7 provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3 and in which a power supply 17 is installed, a light-emitting part 9 provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3 and configured to emit light by power supplied from the power supply 17 provided in the power supply installation part 7, and a control part 11 configured to change a light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting part 9 according to an operation of the switch 5 on the operated part 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a light emitting device for assisting in catching fish, in which the operated portion of the switch is provided on the outside of the housing. [Background technology]

[0002] A fish-attracting light 301 as shown in Fig. 17 is known in the prior art. The fish-attracting light 301 has a housing 307 made up of an upper member 303 and a lower member 305. A closed space 309 is formed inside the housing 307.

[0003] 17(a), the closed space 309 is formed by threading the female thread portion of the upper member 303 and the male thread portion of the lower member 305 together. A sealing member 317 such as an O-ring is provided at the joint between the upper member 303 and the lower member 305. A light emitting unit 311, a battery (power source) 313, and a control board 315 are provided in the closed space 309 of the housing 307.

[0004] 17(a), the female thread portion of upper member 303 and the male thread portion of lower member 305 are completely threaded together (completely threaded state). As a result, sealing member 317 is sandwiched between annular end surface 319 of upper member 303 and annular end surface 321 of lower member 305, preventing water and the like from entering closed space 309 of housing 307. In addition, in the state shown in FIG. 17(a), light-emitting portion 311 emits light (lights up, blinks, etc.) using power supplied from battery 313.

[0005] 17(b), the female thread portion of the upper member 303 and the male thread portion of the lower member 305 are in the middle of being screwed together. As a result, the annular end surface 319 of the upper member 303 is separated from the sealing member 317. Also, in the state shown in FIG. 17(b), the control board 315 is separated from the terminals of the battery 313, and power is not supplied from the battery 313, causing the light-emitting unit 311 to turn off.

[0006] That is, in the conventional fish-attracting light 301, the power supply to the fish-attracting light 301 is turned on and off by appropriately rotating the upper member 303 relative to the lower member 305, and the light-emitting part 311 is turned on and off.

[0007] Here, Patent Document 1 is cited as an example of a document relating to the prior art. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-4741 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] Incidentally, in the conventional fish-attracting light 301, when the power is turned off, as shown in Figure 17(b), the annular end face 319 of the upper member 303 separates from the sealing member 317, and there is a risk that water or the like may enter the closed space 309 of the housing 307 through the small gap between the threads of the female screw portion of the upper member 303 and the threads of the male screw portion of the lower member 305.

[0010] Furthermore, since the fish-attracting light 301 is not used in a state where it functions as a float in the state shown in Figure 17(b), it would seem that no particular problems would arise as long as waterproofing is ensured in the state shown in Figure 17(a) and water or the like can be prevented from entering the closed space 309 of the housing 307.

[0011] However, in actual use of the fish-attracting light 301, it is often the case that the fish-attracting light 301 in the state shown in Fig. 17(a) is pulled out of the water, and with a small amount of water on the outer surface of the casing 307, the fish-attracting light 301 is turned off in the state shown in Fig. 17(b). This poses a problem in that water or the like may enter the closed space 309 of the casing 307.

[0012] The above problem occurs not only when the power is turned on and off, but also when changing the light emission pattern of the light emitting unit 311. The light emission pattern of the light emitting unit 311 is also changed by appropriately repeating the state shown in Fig. 17(a) and the state shown in Fig. 17(b).

[0013] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a waterproof light-emitting device that can ensure waterproofing of the closed space of the housing even when the light-emitting mode (light-emitting pattern including on and off) of the light-emitting part is changed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] A light-emitting device for assisting capture of fish according to an aspect of the present invention includes a housing in which a closed space is formed, a switch provided on the housing so that an operated part is located outside the closed space of the housing, a power supply installation part provided in the closed space of the housing and in which a power source is installed, a light-emitting part provided in the closed space of the housing and emitting light using power supplied from a power source provided in the power supply installation part, and a control part that changes the light emission pattern of the light-emitting part in response to operation of the operated part of the switch, the switch is configured with a switch component that is rotatable relative to the housing and engages with the housing outside the closed space of the housing, the operated part of the switch is configured with a part of the switch component, the switch component is formed in an annular shape, The switch component engages with the housing so as to rotate around the central axis of the ring of the switch component, the housing being composed of an upper member and a lower member, the housing being formed by installing the lower member on the upper member, the length dimension of the upper member in the vertical direction being greater than the length dimension of the lower member in the vertical direction, a switch component installation portion where the switch component is installed is formed at the joint between the upper member and the lower member, the light-emitting portion is provided inside the upper member, a battery is installed inside the light-emitting portion, and a weight is provided inside the lower member.

[0015] A fish-catching auxiliary light-emitting device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a housing in which a closed space is formed, a switch provided on the housing so that the operated part is located outside the closed space of the housing, a power supply installation part provided in the closed space of the housing and in which a power source is installed, a light-emitting part provided in the closed space of the housing and emitting light using power supplied from the power source provided in the power supply installation part, and a control part that changes the light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting part in accordance with operation of the operated part of the switch, wherein the switch is configured to have a switch component that engages with the housing outside the closed space of the housing so as to be able to move freely relative to the housing, the operated part of the switch is configured to be a part of the switch component, the housing is configured to be formed by installing the cover member on the light-emitting device main body part, the cover member is provided on the cover member so that the switch component engages with the guide part, [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a waterproof light-emitting device that can ensure waterproofing of the closed space of the housing even when the light-emitting mode (light-emitting pattern including on and off) of the light-emitting unit is changed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a fish-attracting light according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a view taken along the arrow II in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a view taken along the arrow III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a view taken along the arrow IV in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a VV cross section in FIG. [Figure 6]2 is a diagram showing a state in which an outer member constituting an upper member of the housing is removed from the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which a switch component is removed from the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which an inner member constituting an upper member of the housing is removed from the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which the lower member of the housing is removed from the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fishing light according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 11 is a view taken along the arrow XI in FIG. 10. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a view taken along the arrow XII in FIG. [Figure 13] 13 is a view taken along the arrow XIII in FIG. 10. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIV-XIV in FIG. [Figure 15] 11 is a diagram showing the state in which the upper member of the housing is removed from the fishing light shown in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which a switch component is removed from the fishing light shown in FIG. 15. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fish-attracting light according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 18 is a diagram showing a state in which a cover member is removed from the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 17. FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which a switch component is removed from the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 18. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional fish-attracting light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] [First embodiment] As shown in Figures 1 to 9, the waterproof light-emitting device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a housing 3, a switch (waterproof switch) 5, a power supply installation unit 7, a light-emitting unit 9, and a control unit 11.

[0019] For example, a light emitting device to assist in catching fish can be used as the waterproof light emitting device 1. Furthermore, a fish attracting light (electric fish attracting light; fish attracting light) or a light emitting float (electric float) can be used as a light emitting device to assist in catching fish.

[0020] A fishing light is a light used to attract fish during night fishing. It is submerged in water and attracts the target fish and the plankton that serves as food for these fish, making it easier to catch the target fish.

[0021] Luminous floats are primarily used for night fishing; they are attached to the fishing line to keep the hook at a constant depth and their movement allows the user to see if there is a fish bite. Examples of luminous floats include those attached to fishing nets and floated on the water surface to locate the net underwater, those floated on the water surface to measure the direction and speed of the water current, and those floated on the surface of liquid in a tank or the like to determine the remaining amount of liquid. Figures 1 to 9 show a fish-attracting light as the waterproof luminous device 1.

[0022] In the housing 3, a closed space (a closed space surrounded by the flesh) 13 is formed inside this flesh. The switch 5 is provided with an operated part 15. The operated part 15 is provided on the housing 3 so as to be located outside (outside) the closed space 13 of the housing 3, separated by the flesh of the housing 3. Furthermore, the operated part 15 appears to form, for example, a part of the outer surface of the housing 3.

[0023] The power supply installation unit 7 is provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3. A power supply (for example, a cell or battery) 17 is installed in the power supply installation unit 7. Naturally, the battery 17 installed in the power supply installation unit 7 is also installed in the closed space 13 of the housing 3.

[0024] The light emitting unit 9 is also provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3. The light emitting unit 9 emits light using power supplied from a battery 17 provided in the power supply installation unit 7. The control unit 11 changes the light emission pattern of the light emitting unit 9 in response to the operation of the switch 5 on the operated unit 15.

[0025] The airtightness of the closed space 13 of the housing 3 is ensured whether the operated unit 15 is operated by a person or not. In other words, regardless of whether the operated unit 15 is operated or not, the closed space 13 of the housing 3 is closed, and the waterproofness of the closed space 13 of the housing 3 is maintained.

[0026] Examples of light-emitting patterns of the light-emitting unit 9 include changes in the light-emitting color of the light-emitting unit 9, flashing patterns of the light-emitting unit 9, continuous turning-off of the light-emitting unit 9, continuous lighting of the light-emitting unit 9 in one color, and the intensity (luminosity) of the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 9. When the light-emitting unit 9 is continuously turned off, the waterproof light-emitting device 1 appears to be powered off. The reason for using the expression "the waterproof light-emitting device 1 appears to be powered off" rather than "the waterproof light-emitting device 1 is powered off" is that even though the light-emitting unit 9 appears to be continuously powered off, the magnetic sensor 19 actually detects the magnetic force of the magnet 21 at predetermined short time intervals. Details of the magnetic sensor 19 and the magnet 21 will be described later. When the waterproof light-emitting device 1 appears to be powered off, it consumes very little power.

[0027] The switch 5 is configured with a switch component 23 that engages with the housing 3 outside the closed space 13 of the housing 3 so as to be movable or rotatable relative to the housing 3. The operated portion 15 of the switch 5 is configured as a part of the switch component 23. In the waterproof light-emitting device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, the switch component 23 is rotatable relative to the housing 3.

[0028] The switch component 23 is formed in an annular (for example, circular) shape, and is engaged with the housing 3 so as to rotate around the central axis of the annulus.

[0029] Furthermore, the switch 5 is configured to include an elastic body (for example, a compression coil spring) 25 (see FIGS. 15 and 16). Note that the illustration of the compression coil spring 25 is omitted in FIGS. 1 to 9. When the operated portion 15 is not operated (when no force is applied to the operated portion 15), the biasing force of the compression coil spring 25 moves the switch component 23 to the initial position (operated position; reference position) shown in FIG.

[0030] When the operated portion 15 is operated (when a force that generates a predetermined rotation moment of the operated portion 15 is applied), the compression coil spring 25 is compressed and elastically deformed, causing the switch component 23 to rotate to the operating position relative to the housing 3. The rotation direction of the switch component 23 at this time is shown by the arrow in FIG.

[0031] When the operation on the operated part 15 is stopped (when the specified force applied to the operated part 15 is removed), the switch component 23 is configured to return to its initial position due to the spring force (restoring force) of the compression coil spring 25.

[0032] The housing 3 is configured to include a first member (upper member) 27 and a second member (lower member) 29. The lower member 29 is integrally installed with the upper member 27 to form the housing 3 (closed space 13). The switch component 23 engages only with the upper member 27.

[0033] The switch 5 is further configured to include a magnet (for example, a permanent magnet) 21 and a magnetic sensor 19. This makes the switch 5 a so-called magnetic switch. The magnet 21 is embedded in the switch component 23, for example, and is thereby provided integrally with the switch component 23. The magnet 21, together with the switch component 23, is located outside the closed space 13 of the housing 3.

[0034] The magnetic sensor 19 is provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3 and detects the magnetic force of the magnet 21 that passes through the flesh of the housing 3. The magnetic sensor 19 is configured with a coil, a Hall element, or the like.

[0035] When the switch component 23 rotates relative to the housing 3, the position of the magnet 21 relative to the magnetic sensor 19 changes, so that the magnetic sensor 19 detects the magnetic force of the magnet 21 or the magnetic sensor 19 does not detect the magnetic force of the magnet 21.

[0036] The control unit 11 changes the light emission pattern of the light emitting unit 9 depending on whether the magnetic sensor 19 detects or does not detect a magnetic force.

[0037] Here, the waterproof light emitting device 1 will be described in more detail.

[0038] The lower member 29 of the housing 3 is made of, for example, synthetic resin and is formed in a tall, bowl-like shape (a long, narrow bowl whose height is greater than its inner and outer diameters). A female screw portion 31 and a sealant abutment portion 33 are formed at the upper end of the inner surface of the lower member 29. The sealant abutment portion 33 is located above the female screw portion 31. The upper end surface of the lower member 29 (the end surface at the opening) forms a sealant abutment portion 35 that is separate from the sealant abutment portion 33.

[0039] The upper member 27 of the housing 3 is configured to include an inner member 37 and an outer member 39. The inner member 37 and the outer member 39 are made of a synthetic resin or the like that transmits the light emitted by the light emitting unit 9.

[0040] The inner member 37 is configured to include a cylindrical inner tube portion 41 with a bottom, a first flange portion 43, a cylindrical outer tube portion 45, and a second flange portion 47. The inner tube portion 41 has a bottom plate portion located on the upper side and an opening portion located on the lower side.

[0041] The first flange 43 is provided at the lower end of the inner cylinder 41 and extends outward from the opening of the inner cylinder 41. The outer cylinder 45 rises upward from the outer periphery of the first flange 43. The height dimension of the outer cylinder 45 is smaller than the height dimension of the inner cylinder 41.

[0042] The second flange 47 is provided at the upper end of the outer cylindrical portion 45 and extends outward from the opening of the outer cylindrical portion 45 .

[0043] A male thread portion 49, a first seal material mounting portion 51, and a second seal material mounting portion 53 are formed on the outer surface of the outer tube portion 45. The first seal material mounting portion 51 is located above the male thread portion 49, and the second seal material mounting portion 53 is located above the first seal material mounting portion 51. The lower surface of the second flange portion 47 forms a seal material abutment portion 55.

[0044] The female screw portion 31 of the lower member 29 and the male screw portion 49 of the inner member 37 of the upper member 27 are threadedly engaged with each other, so that the lower member 29 and the inner member 37 are integrated together, and the inner member 37 and the lower member 29 form a closed space 13.

[0045] The waterproof luminous device 1 is also provided with an annular first sealant 57 and an annular second sealant 59. The first sealant 57 is installed in the first sealant installation portion 51 and abuts against the sealant abutting portion 33 of the lower member 29. The second sealant 59 is installed in the second sealant installation portion 53 and abuts against the sealant abutting portion 35 of the lower member 29 and the sealant abutting portion 55 of the inner member 37.

[0046] The seal members 57 and 59 double-seal the joint between the lower member 29 and the inner member 37 of the upper member 27. The seal members 57 and 59 are made up of, for example, O-rings.

[0047] The outer portion of the outer member 39 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a diameter that gradually decreases toward the top. Furthermore, the upper portion of the inner tubular portion 41 of the inner member 37 fits inside the cylindrical inner portion of the outer member 39, so that the outer member 39 is integrated with the inner member 37, and the cylindrical inner portion of the outer member 39 covers the upper portion of the inner tubular portion 41 of the inner member 37. The outer and inner portions of the outer member 39 are joined to each other at their upper ends.

[0048] When the inner member 37 and outer member 39 of the upper member 27 are installed on the lower member 29, a ring-shaped switch component installation portion 61 is formed on the outside (outer periphery) of the inner tube portion 41 between the upper end (upper surface) of the second flange portion 47 of the inner member 37 and the lower end (lower surface) of the outer member 39.

[0049] The switch component 23 mounted on the switch component mounting portion 61 is configured to rotate relative to the housing 3, with the central axis of the housing 3 serving as the center of rotation. The central axis of the housing 3 and the central axis of the annular switch component 23 are aligned. The switch component 23 is made of, for example, synthetic resin.

[0050] The operated portion 15 is configured, for example, by a protrusion formed on a part of the outer periphery of the annular switch component 23. The outer shape of the housing 3 in which the switch component 23 is installed is spheroidal (prolate spheroidal).

[0051] The power supply installation section (battery installation section) 7 is provided inside the lower member 29, i.e., in the lower portion of the closed space 13. The light emitting section 9 is made up of, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and is arranged inside the inner cylinder section 41 at an upper portion of the inner cylinder section 41 of the inner member 37. Light emitted by the light emitting section 9 passes through the inner cylinder section 41 and the outer member 39 and emerges outside the housing 3.

[0052] The magnet 21 is embedded in a part of the circumference of the annular switch component 23. The magnetic sensor 19 is installed inside the inner cylindrical portion 41 of the inner member 37 (closed space 13).

[0053] When the operated part 15 is not operated, the magnetic sensor 19 detects the magnetic force of the magnet 21, and when the operated part 15 is operated, the magnetic sensor 19 does not detect the magnetic force of the magnet 21.

[0054] In addition, when the operated part 15 is not operated, the magnetic sensor 19 may not detect the magnetic force of the magnet 21, and when the operated part 15 is operated, the magnetic sensor 19 may detect the magnetic force of the magnet 21.

[0055] 1 to 9 as described above, the compression coil spring 25 is installed at the switch component installation portion 61 with its central axis bent in an arc shape, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. One end of the compression coil spring 25 abuts against a spring abutment portion (not shown) of the inner cylindrical portion 41 of the inner member 37, and the other end of the compression coil spring 25 abuts against a spring abutment portion (not shown) of the switch component 23. As a result, when the switch component 23 rotates with respect to the housing 3, the above-mentioned biasing force is generated.

[0056] The control unit 11 is provided on a board (control board) 65 that is installed in the closed space 13 below the inner cylindrical portion 41 of the upper member 27.

[0057] Next, the operation of the waterproof light-emitting device 1 will be described.

[0058] In the initial state, the power supply of the waterproof light emitting device 1 is turned off (it appears as if the power supply of the waterproof light emitting device 1 is turned off).

[0059] In the initial state, the switch component 23 is rotated from the reference position in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig. 1 etc. for a predetermined time t1, and then returned to the reference position to turn on the power to the waterproof light-emitting device 1. In this state, the light-emitting unit 9 emits light in, for example, a predetermined color.

[0060] Next, the switch component 23 is rotated from the reference position in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig. 1 etc. for a predetermined time t2, and then returned to the reference position, thereby changing the light emission pattern (flashing or color) of the waterproof light-emitting device 1. For example, the time t2 is set to be shorter than the time t1.

[0061] When the waterproof light emitting device 1 is to be turned off, the switch component 23 is rotated from the reference position in the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 1 etc. for a predetermined time t1, and then returned to the reference position.

[0062] The waterproof light-emitting device 1 is configured to include a housing 3 in which a closed space 13 is formed, a switch 5 provided in the housing 3 so that the operated part 15 is positioned outside the closed space 13 of the housing 3, a power supply installation part 7 provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3 and in which a battery 17 is installed, a light-emitting part 9 that emits light using power supplied from the battery 17 provided in the power supply installation part 7 provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3, and a control part 11 that changes the light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting part 9 in response to operation of the switch 5 on the operated part 15.

[0063] This ensures that the closed space 13 of the housing 3 remains airtight even when the operated unit 15 is operated, and even when the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting unit 9 (light-emitting pattern including on and off) is changed, the waterproofness of the closed space 13 of the housing 3 is not compromised, preventing water and the like from entering the closed space 13 of the housing 3.

[0064] Furthermore, in the waterproof light emitting device 1, the switch 5 is configured to include a switch component 23 that is rotatably engaged with the housing 3 outside the closed space 13 of the housing 3, and the operated portion 15 of the switch 5 is configured as part of the switch component 23. This ensures that the switch component 23 (operated portion 15 of the switch 5) is reliably separated from the closed space 13 of the housing 3, and the waterproofness of the closed space 13 of the housing 3 can be ensured with a simple configuration.

[0065] Furthermore, in the waterproof light emitting device 1, the switch component 23 is formed in an annular shape, and the switch component 23 engages with the housing 3 so as to rotate around the central axis of the annulus. This simplifies the installation structure of the switch component 23 in the housing 3, and further improves the operability of the operated part 15.

[0066] Furthermore, in the waterproof light emitting device 1, the switch 5 is configured to include a compression coil spring 25, and when the operated part 15 is not being operated, the switch component 23 is configured to be in the initial position by the biasing force of the compression coil spring 25. This allows the light emitting part 9 of the waterproof light emitting device 1 to be reliably turned off.

[0067] That is, the switch component 23 does not easily move from the initial position due to the biasing force of the compression coil spring 25. If the light emitting part 9 of the waterproof light emitting device 1 is turned off when the switch component 23 is in the initial position, this turned off state can be reliably maintained.

[0068] For example, even if the waterproof light-emitting device 1 with the light-emitting part 9 turned off is stored in a case (not shown) or a bag, the switch component 23 is reliably maintained in the initial position, and the light-emitting part 9 will not emit light in the case for some reason and continue to be lit, thereby wasting the battery 17.

[0069] In contrast, with a conventional fish-attracting light 301, if the fish-attracting light 301 is stored in a case or the like in the state shown in Figure 20(b), the upper member 303 may rotate relative to the lower member 305 for some reason, resulting in the state shown in Figure 20(a), and the light-emitting part 311 may continue to emit light unnecessarily.

[0070] Furthermore, in the waterproof light emitting device 1, the housing 3 is configured to include an upper member 27 and a lower member 29, and the lower member 29 is integrally installed on the upper member 27 to form the housing 3 (closed space 13), and the switch component 23 is engaged with the upper member 27. As a result, the switch component 23 is installed avoiding the area where the upper member 27 and the lower member 29 are engaged with each other, and the waterproofness of the closed space 13 of the housing 3 can be more reliably ensured with a simple configuration.

[0071] Furthermore, in the waterproof light emitting device 1, the switch 5 is configured to include a magnet 21 provided in the switch component 23 and a magnetic sensor 19 that is provided in the closed space 13 of the housing 3 and detects the magnetic force of the magnet 21. This eliminates the need for mechanical contacts, improving the durability of the switch 5.

[0072] In the above description, the compression coil spring 25 is used to assist the rotation of the switch component 23 and change the light emission pattern of the light-emitting unit 9, but the light emission pattern of the light-emitting unit 9 may also be changed by making the switch component 23 perform a latch-type operation.

[0073] Latching operation is an operation in which the switch component 23 can maintain its position when it is in the operated position (reference position), and can also maintain its position when it is in the operating position. This operation can be achieved, for example, by using a ball plunger to press the switch component 23 in the operated position, and by using another ball plunger to press the switch component 23 in the operating position.

[0074] Furthermore, the switch 5 may be a push-button type waterproof switch.

[0075] Second Embodiment The waterproof luminous device 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a different shape from the waterproof luminous device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, but is generally configured in the same manner as the waterproof luminous device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Similar to the waterproof light emitting device 1, the waterproof light emitting device 1a is also configured to include a housing 3, a switch (waterproof switch) 5, a power supply installation section 7, a light emitting section 9, and a control section 11 (see Figs. 10 to 16). Components configured similarly to the waterproof light emitting device 1 shown in Figs. 1 to 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals in Figs. 10 to 16.

[0077] In the waterproof light emitting device 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the housing 3 is configured to include an upper member 27 and a lower member 29, and the switch component installation portion 61 is configured by the upper member 27 and the lower member 29. In other words, the switch component installation portion 61 is formed at the joint between the upper member 27 and the lower member 29.

[0078] In addition, in the waterproof light emitting tool 1a, a weight 63 is provided inside the lower member 29, and a battery 17 is provided in the center of the upper member 27.

[0079] Third Embodiment A waterproof light emitting device 1b according to a third embodiment of the present invention differs from the waterproof light emitting devices 1 and 1a in that a switch component 73 of a switch 5 is engaged with the housing 3 so as to be movable relative to the housing 3 (linearly movable), but is otherwise configured similarly to the waterproof light emitting devices 1 and 1a. The housing 3 is configured to include a cover member 71 and an outer skin of a light emitting device main body 79.

[0080] To explain further, the cover member 71 of the waterproof light-emitting device 1b is detachable from the light-emitting device main body 79. Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the cover member 71 is provided with a guide portion (long, thin guide groove) 85. The switch component 73 is engaged with and guided by the guide portion 85, and is able to move linearly a predetermined distance relative to the housing 3. In other words, the switch component 73 is able to move linearly upward from the state shown in FIG. 17 or 18 until it abuts against a stopper 77. The stopper 77 is provided integrally with the cover member 71.

[0081] A magnet 83 (see Figure 19) is provided integrally with the switch component 73. An elastic body (compression coil spring) 75 biases the switch component 73 downward. A magnetic sensor 87 is provided integrally with the light emitting device main body 79. A light emitting section (e.g., an LED) 81 is also provided integrally with the light emitting device main body 79. The cover member 71 is configured to transmit at least a portion of the light emitted by the light emitting section 81.

[0082] When the switch component 73 moves relative to the housing 3, the position of the magnet 83 relative to the magnetic sensor 87 changes, so that the magnetic sensor 87 detects the magnetic force of the magnet 83 or the magnetic sensor 87 does not detect the magnetic force of the magnet 83. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 1, 1a Waterproof lighting fixture 3. Housing 5 Switch 7 Power supply installation section 9, 81 Light-emitting part 11 Control section 13 Closed space 15 Operated part 17 Power supply (battery) 19, 87 Magnetic sensors 21, 83 Magnet 23, 73 Switch components 25, 75 Elastic body (compression coil spring) 27 First member (upper member) 29 Second member (lower member)

Claims

[Claim 1] a housing in which a closed space is formed; a switch provided on the housing such that an operated portion is located outside the closed space of the housing; a power supply installation section provided in the closed space of the housing and in which a power supply is installed; a light-emitting unit provided in the closed space of the housing and configured to emit light using power supplied from a power supply provided in the power supply installation unit; a control unit that changes a light emission pattern of the light emitting unit in response to an operation of the switch on the operated unit; The switch is configured to include a switch component member that is engaged with the housing outside the closed space of the housing and is movable relative to the housing, The operated portion of the switch is formed by a part of the switch component, The housing is composed of a cover member and an outer skin of the light emitting device main body, The cover member is installed on the light emitting device main body to form the housing, The cover member is provided with a guide portion with which the switch component engages, and the switch component engaged with the guide portion is configured to move linearly outside the closed space of the housing, thereby providing an auxiliary light-emitting device for capturing fish.

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