Connection structure for shade

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a connection structure for connecting a shade (umbrella) used for a lighting fixture with a completely new idea that has never existed before. 【Solution means】 Insert the socket 33 of the suspension member 30 through the opening 21 of the shade 20, and lock the locking member 22 attached to the shade 20 to the notch-shaped locking portions 36, 36 of the connector main body 35 from which the connector lid body 38 has been removed in advance. Then, by bringing the connector lid body 38 into contact with the connector main body 35 by screwing, the locking member 22 locked within the connector main body 35 is sandwiched and fixed between the connector main body 35 and the connector lid body 38.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connection structure for connecting a shade (umbrella) used for a lighting fixture.

Background Art

[0002] As a connection structure for connecting a shade (umbrella) to a pendant light suspended from the ceiling, for example, there are those disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] On the other hand, the inventor of the present application has, as a glass artist, widely produced works ranging from art works to everyday items, and under the concept of "wanting to create something whose beauty is completed rather than being used", has created works with a delicate presence, warmth, and excellent practicality. It was in such creative activities that the present invention was completed with a completely new idea that had never existed before.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The first invention of the present application is a connection structure for connecting a shade used in a lighting fixture, which includes a locking member attached to the shade so as to horizontally span above an opening provided for inserting a socket into which a light bulb is inserted, and a connector provided between a wiring cord and the socket. The connector has a connector body provided with a locking portion for locking the locking member, and a connector lid that abuts against the connector body so as to sandwich the locking portion. The connection structure for the shade is characterized in that the shade is connected by abutting the connector lid against the connector body with the locking member locked to the locking portion. The second invention is a connection structure for a shade according to the first invention, characterized in that the locking member attaches its end portion to the shade. The third invention is a connection structure for a shade according to the first or second invention, characterized in that the connector lid abuts against the connector body by screwing.

Advantages of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, the following effects are achieved. (1) First, since the locking member attached to the shade is sandwiched by the connector lid in a state of being locked to the locking portion of the connector body connected to the socket into which the light bulb is inserted, the locking member is firmly fixed by the connector, and reliable connection of the shade can be realized. (2) Also, since this connection structure does not depend on the design of the shade, it does not restrict the design of the shade and contributes to the creation of a shade with an excellent design. (3) Further, the shade can be easily removed and cleaned, and it has extremely high practicality as an interior design. (4) In other words, in the connection structure for the shade of the present application, the shade is completely separated from the electrical components including the socket into which the light bulb is inserted and the cord. Although it consists of two large parts in terms of manufacturing, due to its excellent structural design, the connection part of the two parts is not visible from the outside and appears as if it is integrated, which has an extremely excellent effect.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, as a lighting fixture, a pendant light suspended from the ceiling will be described as an example. However, the lighting fixture used in the present invention is not limited to a pendant light and can also be used for other lighting fixtures such as a floor lamp or a table lamp.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows the components constituting the "connection structure for a shade" of the present invention. The left diagram of FIG. 1 shows a shade connected to a pendant light. The shade 20 has an opening 21 provided for inserting the pendant light into the shade. And the ends 24, 24 of a U-shaped locking member 22 having two legs are attached to the shade 20 so as to horizontally span above the opening 21. Note that the shade 20 is not limited to a U-shaped one having two legs and may have one leg or three or more legs.

[0010] The right diagram of FIG. 1 shows a hanging member for hanging a pendant light from the ceiling. The hanging member 30 includes a fixture 31 for attaching to the ceiling, a cord 32, and a socket 33 into which a light bulb (not shown) is inserted, and a connector 34 is provided between the cord 32 and the socket 33. The connector 34 consists of a connector body 35 and a connector cover 38 (although not shown, other members such as a spacer may be interposed between the connector body 35 and the connector cover 38). The material of this connector 34 is not particularly limited, but for example, it is preferably made of copper manufactured in Japan from a design perspective.

[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates the structural content of the "connection structure for a shade" of the present invention. First, as shown in the left figure of FIG. 2, insert the socket 33 of the hanging member 30 through the opening 21 of the shade 20, and fit the locking member 22 of the shade 20 into the notch-shaped locking portions 36, 36 of the connector body 35 from which the connector cover 38 has been removed in advance, thereby locking the locking member 22 to the connector body 35. At this time, a curved portion 23 is formed in a part of the locking member 22 to avoid a hole for the cord 32.

[0012] Then, as shown in the right figure of FIG. 2, by bringing the connector cover 38 into contact with the connector body 35 by screwing, the locking member 22 locked within the connector body 35 is sandwiched and fixed between the connector body 35 and the connector cover 38. Thereby, a connection structure 10 for connecting a shade to a pendant light suspended from the ceiling is completed.

[0013] Note that the connector cover 38 is provided with perforations 39, 39 (see FIG. 2). And as shown in FIG. 3, by inserting and rotating a rod-shaped auxiliary tool 40 into the perforations 39, 39, the connector cover 38 can be easily tightened or removed.

Industrial Applicability

[0014] The invention of the present application can be widely used as a connection structure for connecting a shade (umbrella) for lighting fixtures, such as pendant lights suspended from the ceiling, floor lamps, or table lamps, regardless of their types.

Explanation of Signs

[0015] 10 Connection structure for shade 20 Shade 21 Opening 22 Locking member 23 Curved portion 24 Both ends 30 Hanging member 31 Fitting 32 Cord 33 Socket 34 Connector 35 Connector body 36 Locking portion 38 Connector cover 39 Perforation 40 Auxiliary tool

Claims

**Claim 1** A connection structure for connecting a shade used in a lighting fixture, a locking member attached to the shade so as to horizontally span above an opening provided for inserting a socket into which a light bulb is inserted into the shade, and a connector provided between a wiring cord and the socket, and the connector has a connector main body provided with a locking portion for locking the locking member, and a connector lid body that abuts against the connector main body so as to sandwich the locking portion, and the shade is connected by screwing the connector lid body against the connector main body in a state where the locking member is locked to the locking portion. A connection structure for a shade, characterized in that. **Claim 2** The connection structure for a shade according to claim 1, wherein the locking member has an end portion attached to the shade.

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