Illumination structure

Abstract

This technology enables the creation of three-dimensional illuminations using light in locations where there are no fixed structures on the land. [Solution] The system comprises a frame structure 10 consisting of a temporary framework that is removable and installed at the installation site 30, and LED lighting means 20 arranged along the framework that constitutes the frame structure 10. With this configuration, the frame structure 10 can be installed at the installation site 30 where there are no fixed structures on the ground, and the LED lighting means 20 can be arranged along the framework, making it possible to create a three-dimensional illumination using light in a place where there are no fixed structures on the ground. Since the frame structure 10 is removable, it can be removed from the installation site 30 after the event is over and returned to the state before the event. The frame structure 10 is lightweight and easy to transport because it consists of a framework, and it can be installed at the installation site 30, for example, in a place where heavy objects cannot be placed, thus having a wide range of applications. Furthermore, when installed outdoors, it is well-ventilated and has excellent wind resistance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an illumination structure that realizes three-dimensional decoration by light in a place where there are no fixtures on the ground.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, illuminations with light-emitting decorations such as light bulbs have been widely carried out on buildings and structures.

[0003] The applicant of the present application is aware of the following Patent Documents 1 and 2 as prior art documents related to such illuminations.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0005] The above Patent Document 1 has the following description. 〔On the first page of the publication, in the upper left column, from the 20th line to the first line in the lower left column〕 An embodiment of this invention is shown in FIG. 1. This example is an example applicable to a bridge. An optical fiber 1 is laid along a suspension cable 2 that is a location for optical decoration purposes. An external light-emitting portion 7 (described in detail later) is formed continuously or intermittently on the optical fiber 1, and light from a light source 3 is introduced into the optical fiber 1 from both ends. 4 is a bridge girder, 5 is a pier, and 6 is a water surface. The optical fiber 1 may be a single large-diameter one or a bundle of a large number of single optical fiber lines. According to this method, by emitting light from each external light-emitting portion 7 of the optical fiber 1, three-dimensional decoration by light can be performed along the suspension cable 2. In this case, since the optical fiber 1 is used and no lamp is used, there is no problem of lamp burnout. Therefore, even when installed at a high place such as the suspension cable 2, there is no problem of maintenance. Furthermore, since it uses optical fiber 1, which does not require lamps or sockets and is lighter than electrical wires, the overall weight can be reduced. As a result, the weight burden on the bridge structure is reduced. In this embodiment, the optical fiber 1 is attached to the suspension cable 2 of the bridge, but it may also be attached to the steel frame of the bridge or other structures thereof.

[0006] The above-mentioned Patent Document 2 contains the following description:

[0005] [Examples of the invention] Referring to the attached drawings, one embodiment of the present invention will be described, where 1 is a steel tower, and the steel tower is Light-emitting fiber 2 is attached to each truss section that makes up the structure. 3 is the pylon 1 This is a laser beam emitter installed at the summit.

[0006] The ends of the light-emitting fiber 2 and the laser light emitter 3 are not shown in the diagram, but laser - An optical transmitter is installed, and when it transmits, the light-emitting fiber 2 It emits light, and laser light is emitted from the laser light emitter 3. By transmitting at night, tower 1 will be illuminated.

[0008] [Effects of the invention] As explained above, this invention involves attaching light-emitting fibers to each truss section of the transmission tower. Furthermore, by emitting laser light from the top, it becomes possible to decorate the transmission tower. This makes it possible to provide landscape-oriented transmission towers that address environmental issues, and their practical value The value is enormous. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 describes a method in which an optical fiber 1 is laid along a suspension cable 2 that is intended to be used for light decoration, and illumination is performed by the bridge. The above-mentioned Patent Document 2 describes a method in which light-emitting fibers 2 are attached to each truss section that constitutes the transmission tower 1, so that the transmission tower 1 can be used for illumination. Thus, conventional technology involves attaching optical fibers to fixed structures such as bridges and transmission towers to create illuminations.

[0008] However, the technologies described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 require fixed structures on the ground, such as bridges or transmission towers, to which optical fibers are attached, in order to perform illumination. Therefore, illumination cannot be performed in places where there are no fixed structures on the ground, such as large flat areas.

[0009] This invention was made with the following objectives in order to solve the above problems. This provides an illumination structure that can create three-dimensional illuminations using light in locations where there are no fixed structures on the ground. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The illumination structure described in claim 1 employs the following configuration to achieve the above objective. A frame structure consisting of a temporary framework that is installed at the installation site in a removable manner, The system includes LED lighting means arranged along the framework that constitutes the above-mentioned frame structure.

[0011] The illumination structure described in claim 2 adopts the following configuration in addition to the configuration described in claim 1. The above-mentioned framework structure is constructed primarily using scaffolding pipes.

[0012] The illumination structure described in claim 3 adopts the following configuration in addition to the configuration described in claim 1. The above LED lighting means includes tube lights.

[0013] The illumination structure according to claim 4 employs the following structure in addition to the structure described in any one of claims 1 to 3. The installation location is the main tower base where the stone wall remains, and the framework structure is installed in a hole storage area surrounded by the stone wall.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] The illumination structure according to claim 1 includes a framework structure body composed of a temporary framework detachably installed at the installation location, and LED lighting means arranged along the framework constituting the framework structure body. With such a configuration, the framework structure body can be installed at an installation location where there are no fixtures on the land, and the LED lighting means can be arranged along the framework, enabling three-dimensional illumination by light at a location where there are no fixtures on the land. Since the framework structure body is removable, it can be removed from the installation location after an event or the like and restored to the state before the event. Since the framework structure body is composed of a framework, it is lightweight and easy to transport, and can be installed even at a location where, for example, heavy objects cannot be placed, so the scope of application is wide. Since the framework structure body is composed of a framework, wind can easily pass through when installed outdoors, and it also has excellent wind resistance performance.

[0015] The illumination structure according to claim 2 is such that the framework structure body is mainly assembled and configured using single pipes for scaffolding. Single pipes for scaffolding are widely used for construction and are easy to prepare, and can be reused as scaffolding after being removed. Thus, it is not only advantageous in terms of cost but also contributes to the realization of a recycling-oriented society.

[0016] The illumination structure according to claim 3 includes a tube light as the LED lighting means. The tube lights described above consist of an LED unit inserted inside a flexible tube. Because the LED unit is covered by the tube, it offers excellent waterproofing and durability, making it suitable for outdoor illumination. Since the tube lights are positioned along the framework that makes up the structure, it is possible to create the effect that the framework itself is lit up.

[0017] The illumination structure described in claim 4 is installed on a castle tower base where stone walls remain, and the framework structure is installed in a cellar area surrounded by the stone walls. Safety can be ensured by avoiding stone walls with low load-bearing capacity and installing the framework structure in the load-bearing cellar area. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] This figure shows an embodiment of the illumination structure of the present invention, with the framework structure installed at the installation site. [Figure 2] This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the illumination structure of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a tube light, which is a first example of an LED lighting means. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a ball light, which is a second example of an LED lighting means. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0019] Next, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described.

[0020] Figures 1 to 3 illustrate embodiments of an illumination structure to which the present invention is applied. The following embodiments describe an example in which the present invention is applied to illumination on a castle tower base where stone walls remain.

[0021] Figure 1 shows the frame structure 10 installed at installation site 30. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the illumination structure of the present invention. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a tube light, which is an example of an LED lighting means 20.

[0022] [Overall structure] This illumination structure comprises a frame structure 10 and LED lighting means 20. The frame structure 10 consists of a temporary frame that is removable when installed at the installation site 30. The LED lighting means 20 is arranged along the frame that constitutes the frame structure 10.

[0023] In this example, the installation location 30 is the castle tower base where the stone wall 31 remains. The framework structure 10 is installed in the cellar area 32 surrounded by the stone wall 31. The cellar area 32 is a flat area that is one level lower than the surrounding stone wall 31, and was originally an area where a basement was built and on top of which the castle tower was constructed.

[0024] [Frame structure 10] The above-mentioned frame structure 10 is constructed primarily by assembling single pipes 11 used for scaffolding.

[0025] The single pipe 11 mentioned above is a steel pipe commonly used as scaffolding material at construction sites, and for example, one with a diameter of 48.6 mm can be used. Two types are commonly available: one with a wall thickness of 2.4 mm and another with a wall thickness of 1.8 mm. The wall thickness can be determined according to various conditions such as the size of the frame structure 10 to be assembled and the installation location.

[0026] The above-mentioned single pipes 11 are assembled, for example, using pipe clamps (not shown) to form the above-mentioned frame structure 10. In the illustrated example, the above-mentioned frame structure 10 is used for illumination on the castle tower base, and is therefore assembled in a form that mimics the shape of a castle tower.

[0027] Of the above-mentioned framework structure 10, the portion enclosed by the above-mentioned stone wall 31 and not visible from below the stone wall is the scaffolding 12. The scaffolding 12 is a temporary structure that exists to support the load of the upper illumination section 13, and the above-mentioned LED lighting means 20 is not attached to it. The scaffolding 12 can be constructed by combining, for example, steel materials such as H-beams and I-beams, steel pipes such as single pipes, steel trusses, wood, concrete blocks, jacks, etc., as needed.

[0028] [LED lighting means 20] Figure 3 shows a tube light 20A that can be used as a first example of the LED lighting means 20 described above.

[0029] The tube light 20A described above is a lighting fixture in which a strip-shaped LED light-emitting body 22, in which numerous LED bodies 22A are arranged at regular intervals on a strip-shaped member 23, is inserted into a translucent tube 21. The translucent tube 21 is made of, for example, a transparent or milky white translucent resin. The wiring to the LED bodies 22A is printed on the strip-shaped member 23. The tube light 20A can be placed, for example, along the ridge or eaves of the framework structure 10 that mimics a castle tower, to create an illumination effect that makes the castle tower appear lit up. Furthermore, the tube light 20A can be controlled to emit light in various colors, such as red, blue, yellow, green, pink, orange, and white, to create an illumination effect with changing colors.

[0030] Figure 4 shows a ball light 20B, which can be used as a second example of the LED lighting means 20.

[0031] The ball light 20B described above consists of numerous ball-shaped LED units 22B arranged at regular intervals on a string-like member 24. The wiring to the LED units 22B is routed through the string-like member 23. The ball light 20B can be arranged diagonally in a straight line on the frame structure 10, and by sequentially flashing the LED units 22B arranged in a line from diagonally above to diagonally below, an illumination effect resembling a shooting star can be created.

[0032] The light emission control of the tube light 20A and the blinking control of the ball light 20B described above can be performed by control means not shown.

[0033] [Effects of the Embodiment]

[0034] The illumination structure of the above embodiment provides the following effects.

[0035] The illumination structure of the above embodiment comprises a frame structure 10 consisting of a temporary framework that is removablely installed at the installation site 30, and LED lighting means 20 arranged along the framework that constitutes the frame structure 10. With this configuration, the frame structure 10 can be installed in an installation location 30 that has no fixed structures on the ground, and the LED lighting means 20 can be arranged along the frame, thereby realizing three-dimensional illumination with light in a location that has no fixed structures on the ground. Furthermore, since the frame structure 10 is removable, it can be removed from the installation location 30 after the event is over and returned to its pre-event state. In addition, because the frame structure 10 consists of a frame, it is lightweight and easy to transport, and can be installed in locations 30 that cannot support heavy objects, thus having a wide range of applications. Moreover, because the frame structure 10 consists of a frame, it is able to pass through easily when installed outdoors, for example, and has excellent wind resistance.

[0036] The illumination structure of the above embodiment is constructed by assembling the frame structure 10 mainly using scaffolding pipes 11. Scaffolding pipes (size 11) are widely used in construction, making them easy to prepare, and can be reused for scaffolding after removal. Thus, they are not only cost-effective but also contribute to the realization of a circular economy.

[0037] The illumination structure of the above embodiment includes a tube light 20A as the LED lighting means 20. The above tube light consists of an LED unit 22A inserted inside a flexible tube. Because the LED unit 22A is covered by the tube, it has excellent waterproofing and durability, making it suitable for outdoor illumination. Since the above tube light 20A is arranged along the framework that makes up the above frame structure 10, it is possible to create the effect that the framework structure 10 itself is lit up.

[0038] In the above embodiment of the illumination structure, the installation location 30 is a castle tower base where the stone wall 31 remains, and the framework structure 10 is installed in the cellar area 32 surrounded by the stone wall 31. Safety can be ensured by avoiding the stone wall 31, which has a low load-bearing capacity, and installing the frame structure 10 in the storage area 32, which has a higher load-bearing capacity.

[0039] [Variation] Although the above describes particularly preferred embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments and can be implemented in various forms, and the present invention is intended to encompass various modifications. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 10: Framing structure 11: Single pipe 12: Shoring 13: Illumination Department 20:LED lighting means 20A: Tube Light 20B: Ball Light 21: Translucent tube 22: Strip-shaped LED light emitter 22A: LED unit 22B: LED unit 23: Strip-shaped member 24: String-like member 30: Installation location 31: Ishigaki 32: Cave Area

Claims

1. A frame structure consisting of a temporary framework that is installed at the installation site in a removable manner, The structure includes LED lighting means arranged along the framework that constitutes the above-mentioned frame structure. An illumination structure characterized by the following.

2. The above-mentioned frame structure is constructed primarily using scaffolding pipes. The illumination structure according to claim 1.

3. The above LED lighting means includes a tube light. The illumination structure according to claim 1.

4. The above-mentioned installation location is the castle tower base where the stone walls remain, and the above-mentioned framework structure is installed in the cellar area surrounded by the aforementioned stone walls. The illumination structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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