Lighting system

Abstract

We provide small, lightweight, and easily removable lighting fixtures and belts. [Solution] This lighting system consists of a front-facing light fixture, a rear-facing light fixture, and fasteners attached to a mounting belt, allowing it to be detachably retrofitted to the human body, such as shoes, arms, or heads. The front-facing and rear-facing light fixtures have a waterproof structure, and both fixtures have sufficient strength to withstand impacts. They also have at least one light source, and the illumination is sufficient to illuminate the area in front. The front-facing light fixture is electronically controlled and has a power control switch for operating the lighting and a lighting control switch, with the lighting control switch having two control modes: on and off.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting system, which comprises a lighting device provided on an article of footwear. In particular, the present invention relates to a lighting fixture attached to the toe and heel portions of a shoe (used as a general term for footwear) and to the application of a belt for attaching said lighting fixture.

Background Art

[0002] When walking on a dark road wearing existing shoes, it is a common practice to use a lighting fixture to illuminate the feet, but it becomes difficult to use a lighting fixture when the hands are occupied.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0003]

Patent Literature 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The illuminated fastener described above (corresponding to the lighting system of the present invention) fixes posted materials such as posters, photographs, and postcards to a wall surface, and illuminates the posted materials by directly irradiating light thereon, so that the posted materials can be visually recognized even in a dark place, and is a compact and lightweight illuminated fastener.

[0005] A recessed groove is formed around the upper inner circumferential wall of a cylindrical body on which lighting components are arranged, and a flange formed around the lower end of a cylindrical cap with a top cover is fitted into the groove. A small hole is drilled in the upper circumferential wall of the cylindrical body, a rectangular opening is formed in the lower circumferential wall of the cylindrical body, and an opening / closing lid is attached to the opening. A circular recess is drilled in the outer bottom surface of the cylindrical body, and a permanent magnet is embedded in the recess. A printed circuit board is mounted in the center of the inside of the cylindrical body, an alternate switch and a high-brightness LED are mounted on the upper surface of the printed circuit board, the head of the light-emitting part of the LED is inserted into the small hole, two button-type batteries are placed on the bottom surface inside the cylindrical body, and electrode members that contact the button-type batteries are attached to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board.

[0006] However, to use this illuminated fastener for walking at night, a separate mounting device must be prepared.

[0007] Furthermore, while several types of shoes with built-in lighting systems are available, there are no shoes on the market that incorporate lighting fixtures that are removable, have the fixtures positioned at the toe, and provide sufficient illumination to light up the road surface. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The inventor has invented a lighting system in which a front-facing light fixture, a rear-facing light fixture, and a fastening clip are attached to a mounting belt, and which can be detachably retrofitted to the human body, such as shoes, arms, or heads. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] By adding them later, existing shoes can be used, and they can accommodate various sizes. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a lighting system, which is an example of the present invention, consisting of a lighting fixture and mounting belt that are retrofitted to shoes. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of an advanced lighting fixture. [Figure 3]It is a perspective view of a rear lighting fixture. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of a mounting belt alone. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view of a metal fitting attached to a mounting belt and a method of using the same. [Figure 6] It is a partial perspective view of a shoe incorporating a leading end lighting fixture. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view of a part of a shoe incorporating a rear lighting fixture.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0011] 100 Leading end lighting fixture 110 Light source 120 Operation switch 130 Built-in battery 140 Electronic control component 200 Rear lighting fixture 210 Light source 1 220 Light source 2 230 Light source 3 240 Operation switch 1 250 Built-in battery 1 260 Electronic control component 1 300 Mounting belt 310 Non-shrinkable belt material 320 Shrinkable belt material 330 Non-shrinkable belt material 400 Fitting attached to mounting belt (stop fitting) 500 Double-sided adhesive tape

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. In the lighting system of the present invention, the leading end lighting fixture 100, the rear lighting fixture 200, and the stop fitting 400 are mounted on the mounting belt 300, and can be retrofitted in a detachable manner to a human body such as a shoe, an arm, or a head.

[0013] Fig. 1 shows an overall perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. A tip luminaire 100, a rear luminaire 200, and a stopper 400 serving as a fitting attached to the mounting belt are set on the mounting belt 300.

[0014] Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the tip luminaire 100. The case of the tip luminaire 100 has a waterproof function and is structured to allow the mounting belt 300 to pass therethrough. A battery replacement function is provided outside the case for replacing an internal battery.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention provides a lighting system in which the tip luminaire 100 and the rear luminaire 200 each have a waterproof structure, both of the luminaires have sufficient strength to withstand impact, include at least one light source 210, and have an illuminance that sufficiently illuminates the front area.

[0016] Further, the tip luminaire adopts an electronic control method, and includes a power control switch 120 for operating lighting and a lighting control switch 240, and the lighting control switch 240 has two control modes: turning on and turning off.

[0017] The light sources 1 to 3 are three light sources of different colors, and have an illuminance that sufficiently illuminates the rear area. The lighting control switch 240 has two control modes: continuous lighting and cyclic lighting.

[0018] The cyclic lighting control method is a method of sequentially lighting the three light sources 1 to 3 of different colors, and only one light source is lit at a time.

[0019] The mounting belt 300 has strength for bringing both the luminaires 100 and 200 into close contact with a human body, a water-absorption resistant function, and appropriate shrinkage performance.

[0020] The mounting belt 300, with the tip luminaire 100 or the rear luminaire 200 pre-assembled therein for newly manufactured shoes, has a mechanism that, after the mounting belt 300 is attached to a human body part such as a shoe, an arm, or a head, cuts the mounting belt 300 to an optimal length and then fixes the cut portion.

[0021] Furthermore, it contains an electronic control component 140, light sources 1 to 3, and operating switches 120 and 240. The top of the light source has a light-transmitting function, and the operating switches 120 and 240 can be operated from outside the case.

[0022] The dimensions of the tip lighting fixture 100 are 30 mm in length, 60 mm in width, and 15 mm in thickness. Since the tip of a shoe is curved, one side in the longitudinal direction is curved.

[0023] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the rear lighting fixture 200. The case of the rear lighting fixture 200 is waterproof and has a structure through which the mounting belt 300 passes. The case of the rear lighting fixture 200 has a battery replacement function on the outside for replacing the internal battery 130.

[0024] The device contains 260 electronic control components, three light sources, and one operating switch. The top of each light source has a light-transmitting function, and the operating switch 240 can be operated from outside the case.

[0025] In this example, the three light sources consist of a red LED, a blue LED, and a yellow LED.

[0026] The control switch has three functions: off, on, and cycle lighting. The on function illuminates all three light sources simultaneously, while the cycle lighting function illuminates one of the three light sources sequentially. The off function turns off all light sources.

[0027] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the mounting belt 300. In this embodiment, nylon fiber is used as the non-stretchable belt material 310, and a synthetic rubber belt is used as the stretchable belt material 320. In this embodiment, the length of the non-stretchable belt material 310 is 100 mm, the length of the stretchable belt material 320 is 50 mm, and the length of the non-stretchable belt material 330 is 900 mm, with a width of 20 mm. The mounting belt attachment fittings (fasteners) 400 are made of metal fittings, but they may also be made of plastic.

[0028] Figure 5 shows the method for ending the attachment belt 300 to the shoe. The end of the belt is wrapped around a belt length adjuster 400, which is a plastic metal fitting resembling a buckle, and the attachment belt 400, which is made of an elastic belt material 320 and a non-elastic belt material 310, allows the length of the belt to be adjusted via this buckle 400. The attachment belt 300 is made of a rubber material belt and a plastic fitting that has strength, water-repellent properties and appropriate shrinkage performance in order to securely attach the lighting fixtures 100 and 200 to the shoe.

[0029] The plastic metal fitting 400 has the function of securing the lighting fixtures 100 and 200 to the shoe and the function of handling the belt after cutting off any excess length.

[0030] Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the present invention. The diagram shows the tip lighting fixture 100 incorporated into a newly made shoe, with the internal battery 130, internal control components 140, and operating switch 120 installed at the tip and operated from the outside.

[0031] Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the present invention. This figure shows the rear lighting fixture 200 incorporated into a newly manufactured shoe, with the internal battery 250, internal control components 260, and operating switch 240 installed in the heel area and operated externally. [Industrial applicability]

[0032] Front-mounted lighting is effective for securing evacuation routes during nighttime disasters, ensuring safety during nighttime mountain climbing, and for walking on dark roads in areas with poor power supply. Rear-mounted lighting is effective when walking in a line.

[0033] To illuminate the road surface with sufficient brightness, LED lighting fixtures will be used as the light source feasible with current technological capabilities. The light source used may change as technology advances.

[0034] The reason for providing separate power switches for the front and rear lighting fixtures is to allow for individual use.

[0035] The lighting system according to the present invention, particularly the retrofitted lighting fixture, allows for safe movement without occupying hands during power outages or in areas without light, and the rear lighting fixture allows the user to signal their location to people following from behind, making it suitable for large-scale evacuations.

[0036] This is very effective for use in darkness, such as during nighttime mountain climbing or in areas with few streetlights. To solve this problem, a belt with lighting fixtures attached to the toe and back of the shoe (an example of a lighting system) was added to the shoe. The toe-mounted lighting fixture, an example of the lighting system of this invention, has sufficient illumination to light up dark paths.

[0037] The rear lighting fixture has three different colored light sources so that it can follow the person in front even in darkness or fog. The three colors illuminate sequentially, ensuring that people coming from behind can reliably follow the person in front. The light sources have a sufficient brightness of 80 lumens.

[0038] The mounting belt has mechanisms to secure the front and rear lighting fixtures, such as hooks, snaps, or other known common fasteners, and has a moderate degree of elasticity to ensure a snug fit to the shoe. The mounting belt is made longer than the entire circumference of the shoe, but once attached to the shoe, the excess is secured at the connection point and the excess is cut off.

[0039] By attaching a light fixture to the shoe itself, it becomes possible to walk safely on dark roads without needing a separate light source.

Claims

1. A lighting system in which a front-facing light fixture, a rear-facing light fixture, and a fastening mechanism are attached to a mounting belt, allowing for detachable retrofitting to the human body, such as shoes, arms, or heads.

2. The lighting system according to claim 1, wherein the front-facing lighting fixture and the rear-facing lighting fixture have a waterproof structure, both fixtures have sufficient strength to withstand impact, and each fixture has at least one light source with an illuminance sufficient to illuminate the area in front.

3. The lighting system according to claim 2, wherein the tip illuminator is electronically controlled and has a power control switch for operating the lighting and a lighting control switch, and the lighting control switch has two types of control methods: on and off.

4. The lighting system according to claim 2, wherein the light source has three different color light sources, and the illuminance is sufficient to illuminate the area behind.

5. The lighting control switch has two control methods: continuous lighting and cycle lighting, according to claim 3.

6. The lighting system according to claim 4, wherein the control method for the cycle lighting is a method of sequentially lighting up three light sources of different colors, with only one light source lit at a time.

7. The lighting system according to claim 1, wherein the mounting belt has the strength to ensure that both lighting fixtures are in close contact with the human body, the function of not absorbing water, and appropriate shrinkage performance.

8. The lighting system according to claim 1, wherein the aforementioned front-facing lighting fixture or the aforementioned rear-facing lighting fixture is pre-installed in a newly manufactured shoe.

9. The lighting system according to claim 1, wherein the mounting belt has a mechanism for fixing the cut portion after the belt has been cut to an optimal length after being attached to a human body such as a shoe, arm, or head.

Images