JP2012187188A - Light-emitting shelf device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To avoid circuits or the like of electronic parts for emitting light from a shelf to be seen from outside.SOLUTION: The light-emitting shelf device includes: a shelf plate for mounting articles and having a light guiding panel, a light source and a member for supporting a power receiving part; a member receiving the shelf plate having a power receiving connection part where driving electric power is input and a power sending connection part where input driving power is output to the shelf plate; and a supporting member for supporting the shelf plate and having a holding part for sending electricity attached to the power receiving connection part of the shelf plate and a circuit connected to the electricity sending part for supplying driving power and embedded inside.

Description

  The present invention relates to a light-emitting shelf device provided with a shelf plate that emits light.

  Conventionally, regarding a light-emitting shelf device that illuminates various articles from the entire shelf surface, a light-emitting body that constitutes a lighting fixture is disposed in a storage space of the light-emitting body, and light from the light-emitting body is transmitted from the rear end of the shelf board body through a slit. There is a configuration for guiding to a light guide plate (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, regarding a light emitting face plate that is an element constituting a fixture such as a shelf, there is a configuration in which the illumination light source is away from the product or user side and the illumination light is deflected in a desired direction for irradiation (see, for example, Patent Document 2). .)

JP 2005-137729 A JP 2005-245547 A

  However, in the configuration as described above, there is a problem that the aesthetic appearance is impaired because the wiring or the like, which is an electrical component that causes the shelf board to emit light, is visible from the outside.

  In view of the above-described technical problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a light-emitting shelf device that can prevent a wiring or the like that is an electrical component that causes a shelf board to emit light from the outside.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a light-emitting shelf device according to the present invention supports a shelf plate including a light receiving plate on which an article is placed, a light source, and a power receiving holding member provided with a power receiving unit, and the shelf plate. A shelf receiving member having a power receiving connecting portion to which driving power is input and a power transmitting connecting portion for outputting the input driving power to the shelf, and supporting the shelf receiving member, the shelf receiving member of the shelf receiving member And a power transmission unit that contacts the power reception connection unit, and a support member that includes the power transmission holding unit that is connected to the power transmission unit and that is provided with wiring that is embedded in the power transmission unit.

  According to the light-emitting shelf device according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the wiring, which is an electrical component that emits light from the shelf board, from being visually recognized from the outside.

It is a perspective view which shows the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows a part of light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a perspective view which shows a part of light emission shelf apparatus, (b) is a cross section of a part of light emission shelf apparatus. It is a perspective view shown by. It is sectional drawing which shows a part of light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention from a side surface. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the power transmission holding | maintenance part with which this support member is equipped with respect to the support member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is attached, (a) is power transmission holding | maintenance to a support member. The perspective view which shows the state which the part has not yet attached, (b) is the perspective view which shows the state in the middle of the power transmission holding part being attached to the support member, (c) is the power transmission holding part completely attached to the support member It is a perspective view which shows the state performed. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the end of a shelf receiving member is inserted in the hole of the supporting member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a shelf in the hole of a supporting member. The perspective view which shows the state in which the end of the receiving member is not yet inserted, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state in the middle of inserting the end of the shelf receiving member in the hole of a supporting member, (c) is a supporting member It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the end of the shelf receiving member was completely inserted in this hole. It is a perspective view which shows the state which mounts a shelf board in the shelf receiver which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a shelf still mounted in a shelf receiver The perspective view which shows the state which is not carried out, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state by which the shelf board was completely mounted in the shelf board receiving member. It is a perspective view which shows the shelf board provided with the light-guide plate which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a perspective view which shows a shelf board from upper direction, (b) is a shelf board. It is a perspective view shown from the bottom. It is a perspective view which shows one power receiving part provided in the power receiving holding member of the shelf board which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the downward direction. It is a perspective view which shows the some power receiving part provided in the power receiving holding member of the shelf board which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the downward direction. It is a perspective view which shows the shelf provided with the light-guide plate in which the concave pattern which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention was formed. It is sectional drawing which shows the shelf provided with the light-guide plate in which the concave pattern which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention was formed from the side. It is sectional drawing which shows the shelf provided with the light guide plate on which the milk half board and transparent plate which comprise the light emission shelf apparatus which concern on the 1st Embodiment of this invention were laminated | stacked from a side surface. It is a perspective view which shows the shelf board receiving member which comprised the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and provided one power receiving connection part and the power transmission connection part. It is a perspective view which shows the shelf receiving member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and provided the some power receiving connection part and the power transmission connection part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows the shelf board receiving member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the shelf board receiver insulated using the insulating member except the power receiving connection part and the power transmission connection part. The perspective view which shows a member, (b) is a perspective view which shows the shelf board receiving member which electrically connected the power receiving connection part and the power transmission connection part using the embedded wiring. It is a perspective view which shows the supporting member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the supporting member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention in a cross section. It is a perspective view which shows the power transmission holding | maintenance part provided with one power transmission part with which the supporting member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped, (a) is a power transmission holding | maintenance part from one side. The perspective view shown, (b) is a perspective view which shows the power transmission holding | maintenance part from the other which opposed one side of the side, (c) is a perspective view which shows a power transmission holding | maintenance part from the downward direction. It is a perspective view which shows the power transmission holding | maintenance part provided with the several power transmission part with which the supporting member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped, (a) is a power transmission holding | maintenance part from one side. The perspective view shown, (b) is a perspective view which shows the power transmission holding | maintenance part from the other which opposed one side of the side. A light-emitting shelf device having a power conversion unit in which a concave pattern for emitting diffused light is formed on a shelf plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention and power supplied from the outside is converted into drive power corresponding to the light source It is a perspective view shown. It is a perspective view which shows the light emission shelf apparatus provided with a pair of supporting member which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in a cross section. It is a perspective view which shows the shelf provided with the light-guide plate which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the shelf provided with the light-guide plate in which the concave pattern which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention was formed. Electric power provided with a pair of support members according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention and having a concave pattern for emitting diffused light on the shelf plate, and further converting electric power supplied from the outside into driving electric power corresponding to the light source It is a perspective view which shows the light emission shelf apparatus which has a conversion part.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to a light-emitting shelf device of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the light emission shelf apparatus of this invention is not limited to the following description, In the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it can change suitably.

  Moreover, in the following description, the light emission shelf apparatus 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated first, referring FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. Next, a light-emitting shelf device 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Next, a light-emitting shelf device 3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Next, a light-emitting shelf device 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, a description will be given of a method of manufacturing a light guide plate provided on a shelf plate constituting the light emitting shelf device 1 to the light emitting shelf device 4 according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention. Finally, the structure and main effects of the light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention will be described for each claim.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.

  The light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a shelf board 10, a shelf board receiving member 20, and a support member 30, as shown in FIGS. In the description of the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, first, the assembly of the components constituting the light-emitting shelf device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, and then FIGS. The specification of each structural member which comprises the light emission shelf apparatus 1 is demonstrated referring FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (c), the power transmission holding unit 31 is attached to the hole 30 a of the support member 30 with respect to the assembly of the constituent members constituting the light emitting shelf device 1. Specifically, first, as illustrated in FIG. 4A, the wiring 31 b of the power transmission holding unit 31 is inserted into the hole 30 a of the support member 30. Next, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, the power transmission holding unit 31 is inserted into the hole 30 a of the support member 30. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4C, the power transmission holding unit 31 is completely inserted into the hole 30 a of the support member 30 and attached to the support member 30. In addition, for example, the grip 31c formed in a cylindrical shape protruding from one end of the power transmission holding unit 31 is held by a fingertip, and the power transmission holding unit 31 is inserted into the hole 30a of the support member 30.

  Moreover, regarding the assembly of the respective constituent members constituting the light-emitting shelf device 1, one end of the shelf board receiving member 20 is inserted into the hole 30 b of the support member 30 as shown in cross-sectional views in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c). It is attached. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows a state where one end of the shelf receiving member 20 is not yet inserted into the hole 30b of the support member 30. Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the shelf board receiving member 20 is tilted and inserted into the hole 30 b of the support member 30. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, one end of the shelf receiving member 20 is completely inserted into the hole 30 b of the support member 30 and urged to the power transmission holding portion 31. It is attached.

  Similarly, regarding the assembly of the respective constituent members constituting the light-emitting shelf device 1, the shelf board 10 is placed on the shelf board receiving member 20 as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). Specifically, FIG. 6A shows a state where the shelf board 10 is not yet placed on the shelf board receiving member 20. Next, from a state shown in FIG. 6A, a power transmission connecting portion 20b described later of the shelf board receiving member 20 is inserted into a power receiving holding member 13 described later of the shelf board 10 as shown in FIG. 6B. As a result, the shelf board 10 is placed on the shelf board receiving member 20.

  Regarding the specifications of the shelf board 10 constituting the light emitting shelf apparatus 1, as shown in FIG. 7, the shelf board 10 includes a light receiving plate 13 on which an article is placed, a light source 11, and a power receiving holding member 13 provided with a power receiving unit 13a. I have. Here, the light source 11 makes light incident inside the light guide plate 12. As such a light source 11, for example, a surface-mount type light emitting diode (LED) is used. The light source 11 includes a light emitting element 11a made of, for example, an LED, a substrate 11b made of, for example, a glass epoxy board on which the light emitting element 11a is mounted, and a holding member 11c made of, for example, aluminum for housing the board 11b. Here, the light emitting element 11a is formed of, for example, an LED having a light emitting color of white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, or purple, or a combination of these colors. A plurality of such light emitting elements 11a are arranged at a predetermined interval, for example. Moreover, you may comprise the light emitting element 11a with LED which emits the light of an ultraviolet region or an infrared region. Similarly, the light emitting element 11a is not limited to the LED, and may be formed of, for example, an organic light emitting diode, a fluorescent tube, a cold cathode tube, or a neon tube.

  Moreover, regarding the specifications of the shelf board 10 constituting the light-emitting shelf apparatus 1, the light guide plate 12 is adjacent to the light source 11, and faces the light of the light source 11 incident from the side surface to the one principal surface 12a and the one principal surface 12a. The light exits from the other main surface 12c. Here, the light guide plate 12 is made of, for example, a transparent acrylic resin plate. The light guide plate 12 is not limited to a transparent resin plate, and a colored resin plate may be used. Further, as the light guide plate 12, for example, a resin plate to which a fine particle diffusion member that emits diffused light when irradiated with visible light may be used. Similarly, for the light guide plate 12, for example, a resin plate coated or added with a fluorescent agent that emits fluorescence when irradiated with light in the ultraviolet region or visible region may be used. Further, a silicone coating agent or a glass coating agent (not shown) having functions such as waterproof, antifouling, and dustproof is applied to one main surface 12a of the light guide plate 12 and the other main surface 12c facing the one main surface 12a. Alternatively, a transparent resin (not shown) having functions such as waterproof, antifouling, and dustproof may be coated.

  Similarly, regarding the specifications of the shelf board 10 constituting the light-emitting shelf apparatus 1, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the power receiving holding member 13 is driven by power transmitted from a power transmission connecting portion 20b of a shelf board receiving member 20 described later. Electric power is supplied to the light source 11. Such a power reception holding member 13 is formed in a rectangular shape having a recess and is provided adjacent to the light source 11. In addition, a power receiving unit 13 a is provided in the recess of the power receiving holding member 13 and abuts on the power transmission connecting unit 20 b of the shelf board receiving member 20. Specifically, the power receiving unit 13a is a metal having electrical conductivity, and is formed in a bent or bent leaf spring shape. Here, when the power receiving portion 13a is energized from the power transmission connecting portion 20b that is a plate-like electrode provided on the shelf plate receiving member 20 and formed on the upper surface of the trapezoidal trapezoidal protrusion, the power receiving portion 13a is bent by a predetermined amount. Still in state. Here, two or more power reception holding members 13 are arranged on the shelf board 10. Specifically, for example, the power reception holding member 13 illustrated in FIG. 8 includes anode or cathode power reception units 13 a and two or more are disposed on the shelf board 10. Similarly, for example, the power reception holding member 14 illustrated in FIG. 9 is a modification of the power reception holding member 13, and includes one or more power reception units 14 a for anode and cathode, and one or more power reception holding members 14 are disposed on the shelf board 10.

  Here, regarding the application example of the specification of the shelf board 10 constituting the light-emitting shelf apparatus 1, the shelf board 40 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 emits diffused light from one or more surfaces of the light guide plate 42 provided in the shelf board 40. Let it emit. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, concave patterns 42 b and 42 d that are emitted as diffused light emitted from a light source are formed on one main surface 42 a and the other main surface 42 c of the light guide plate 42. Yes. Such patterns 42b and 42d are formed in a matrix at intervals of 1 mm to 6 mm, for example. The sizes of the concave pattern 42b and the pattern 42d formed on the light guide plate 42 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are exaggerated in order to facilitate understanding of the invention. Here, most of the diffused light generated by the plurality of patterns 42b formed on the one main surface 42a of the light guide plate 42 is emitted from the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 as substantially uniform surface-emitting light. Similarly, most of the diffused light generated by the plurality of patterns 42d formed on the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 is emitted from one main surface 42a of the light guide plate 42 as substantially uniform surface-emitting light. The light guide plate 42 is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, a concave pattern 42d may be formed only on the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42. Although not shown, a convex pattern may be formed only on one main surface 42a of the light guide plate 42.

  Here, regarding the application example of the specifications of the shelf board 10 and the shelf board 40 constituting the light emitting shelf apparatus 1, the shelf board 50 shown in FIG. 12 is arranged on the light guide plate 42 provided on the shelf board 50 and the milk half board 54. And a transparent plate 55 are laminated. Specifically, the milk half plate 54 is made of, for example, polycarbonate added with a diffusing material feeler, and is emitted from concave patterns 42b and 42d formed on one main surface 42a and the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42. The diffused light is further diffused. The transparent plate 55 is made of an acrylic plate, for example, and protects the milk half plate 54. For example, the milk half plate 54 and the transparent plate 55 may be stacked only on one main surface 42 a of the light guide plate 42. Similarly, for example, only the transparent plate 55 may be laminated on the one main surface 42a and the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 to protect the light guide plate 42.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the shelf board receiving member 20 supports the shelf board 10 and receives the power receiving connection portion 20 a to which driving power is inputted and the input. The power transmission connection part 20b which outputs the drive electric power to the shelf board 10 is provided. Such a shelf receiving member 20 is made of, for example, an iron alloy such as steel, and is formed in a plate shape in which side surfaces are combined with an L shape. Moreover, as shown to Fig.15 (a), the shelf board receiving member 20 is set as the structure insulated using the insulating member 20c which consists of plastics except the power receiving connection part 20a and the power transmission connection part 20b. Moreover, as shown to Fig.15 (a), it is good also as a structure which forms the shelf board receiving member 20 with a reinforced plastics, and uses the embedded wiring 20d to conduct | electrically_connect the power receiving connection part 20a and the power transmission connection part 20b. Here, the power receiving connection portion 20a of the shelf plate receiving member 20 is composed of a plate-like electrode formed on the upper surface of the trapezoidal trapezoidal protrusion, and biases the power transmitting portion 31a of the power transmission holding portion 31 of the support member 30 described later. To do. Similarly, the power transmission connecting portion 20b of the shelf receiving member 20 is composed of a plate-like electrode formed on the upper surface of the trapezoidal trapezoidal projection, similar to the power receiving connecting portion 20a. The power receiving unit 13a of the member 13 is urged. Further, the shelf receiving member 20 shown in FIG. 13 includes a power receiving connection portion 20 a or a power transmission connection portion 20 b for anode or cathode, and two or more are provided on the support member 30. Similarly, the shelf board receiving member 21 shown in FIG. 14 includes anode and cathode power receiving connection portions 21 a and power transmission connection portions 21 b, and one or more are disposed on the support member 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the support member 30 supports the shelf board receiving member 20 and is connected to the power receiving connection portion 20 a of the shelf board receiving member 20 with respect to the specifications of the support member 30 constituting the light emitting shelf device 1. The power transmission unit 31a is in contact with the power transmission unit 31a. The power transmission holding unit 31 is provided with a wiring 31b that is connected to the power transmission unit 31a and supplies driving power and is embedded therein. Here, as shown in FIG. 17, for example, the support member 30 is provided with a hole 30b to which the shelf board receiving member 20 is attached. Such a support member 30 is made of, for example, aluminum, is formed in an L shape, and has a space through which the wiring 31b of the power transmission holding unit 31 is passed. Further, the support member 30 is formed with a hole 30a to which the power transmission holding unit 31 is attached. In addition, the front-end | tip of the power transmission holding | maintenance part 31 is moored in the retaining hole 30c formed in the other of the hole 30a.

  Further, regarding the specification of the support member 30 constituting the light-emitting shelf device 1, as shown in FIG. 18, the power transmission holding portion 31 of the support member 30 is made of, for example, plastics and formed in a plate shape. Further, the power transmission holding unit 31 is provided with a power transmission unit 31 a that abuts on the power receiving connection unit 20 a of the shelf board receiving member 20. Here, the power transmission unit 31a of the power transmission holding unit 31 is made of, for example, a terminal, and is formed of, for example, a metal having electrical conductivity, and is bent or bent into a leaf spring shape. Here, when the power transmission unit 31a of the power transmission holding unit 31 is energized from the power reception connection unit 20a of the shelf board receiving member 20, the power transmission unit 31a stops in a state where the power transmission unit 31a is curved by a predetermined amount. The power transmission unit 31a of the power transmission holding unit 31 is electrically connected to the wiring 31b, and the wiring 31b is connected to an external power source. Here, the power transmission holding unit 31 of the support member 30 shown in FIG. 18 includes an anode or cathode power transmission unit 31a corresponding to the power reception holding member 13 shown in FIG. Note that a handle 31 c that protrudes from one end of the power transmission holding unit 31 and has a cylindrical shape is used when the power transmission holding unit 31 is held by a fingertip. Similarly, the power transmission holding portion 32 of the support member 30 shown in FIG. 19 includes anode and cathode power transmission portions 32a corresponding to the power reception holding member 14 shown in FIG. The pair of anode and cathode power transmission units 32a of the power transmission holding unit 32 is electrically connected to the pair of anode and cathode wirings 32b, and the wiring 32b is connected to an external power source. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate 33 is made of, for example, aluminum, is formed in a plate shape, and is provided on top of the four support members 30. Although not shown, for example, a glass door or the like may be provided.

  Here, regarding the distribution of the driving power in the light-emitting shelf device 1, the energization paths in the shelf board 10, the shelf board receiving member 20, and the support member 30 will be described. First, the drive power supplied from the outside is relayed to the power transmission unit 31 a via the wiring 31 b of the power transmission holding unit 31 provided in the support member 30. Next, the drive power relayed to the power transmission unit 31a of the power transmission holding unit 31 is transmitted to the power transmission connection unit 20b via the power reception connection unit 20a of the shelf board receiving member 20 in contact with the power transmission unit 31a. . Further, the drive power transmitted to the power transmission connection portion 20b of the shelf board receiving member 20 is transmitted through the power reception portion 13a of the power reception holding member 13 of the shelf board 10 in contact with the power transmission connection portion 20b. 11 and the light source 11 emits light. Here, the power transmission unit 31a of the support member 30 is formed, for example, in a plate spring shape, and abuts on the power receiving connection unit 20a of the shelf receiving member 20 formed of a plate-like electrode formed on the upper surface of the trapezoid trapezoidal protrusion. . Similarly, the power transmission connecting portion 20b of the shelf board receiving member 20 is composed of a plate-like electrode formed on the upper surface of the trapezoidal trapezoidal projection, and is formed in a plate spring shape and is a power receiving portion of the power receiving holding member 13 of the shelf board 10. 13a abuts.

  Further, the distribution of the driving power in the light-emitting shelf device 1 is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, the shelf plate formed in a leaf spring shape on the power transmission unit 31a of the support member 30 formed of a plate-like electrode. The power receiving connection portion 20a of the receiving member 20 may be configured to abut. Similarly, for example, the power receiving portion 13a of the power receiving holding member 13 of the shelf plate 10 made of plate-like electrodes may be brought into contact with the power transmission connecting portion 20b of the shelf plate receiving member 20 formed in a plate spring shape. good. The electrode is not limited to a refracted or curved leaf spring, and may be, for example, a spring-like spring wound spirally at a predetermined pitch. Furthermore, the electrode is not limited to the configuration in which the plate-like electrode pattern is formed on the upper surface of the trapezoidal trapezoidal shape. For example, the electrode pattern may be formed on the surface of the truncated cone shape. Moreover, you may comprise an electrode with a terminal. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides the connector for power transmission in each structural member, connects this connector, and transmits drive electric power.

  As mentioned above, according to the light emission shelf apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, it can prevent that the wiring etc. which are the electrical components which light-emit the shelf board 10 are visually recognized from the outside.

  Further, according to the light emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, the shelf board 10 is repeatedly attached to and detached from the shelf board receiving member 20 by a simple structure that is detachably supported by the shelf board receiving member 20. Can be used.

  Furthermore, according to the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, the shelf board receiving member 20 is repeatedly attached to and detached from the support member 30 with a simple structure that is detachably attached to the hole of the support member 30. Can be used.

  Moreover, according to the light-emitting shelf apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, it is set as the structure which equips independently the electrode for anodes or for cathodes, for example about the power reception connection part and power transmission connection part of the shelf board receiving member 20. FIG. In addition, since it can be configured to include an anode electrode and a cathode electrode in parallel, it is excellent in expandability.

  Furthermore, according to the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, the diffused light generated in the plurality of patterns 42b formed on the one main surface 42a of the light guide plate 42 of the shelf plate 40 shown in FIGS. Most of the light is emitted from the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 as substantially uniform surface-emitting light. Similarly, most of the diffused light generated by the plurality of patterns 42d formed on the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 of the shelf plate 40 is substantially uniform from the main surface 42a of the light guide plate 42 as surface emitting light. Emitted. Therefore, for example, the article placed on the light guide plate 42 of the shelf board 40 can be illuminated from below or above with substantially uniform surface-emitting light composed of diffused light.

 Furthermore, according to the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, the shelf plate 50 shown in FIG. 12 has the milk half plate 54 and the transparent plate 55 laminated on the light guide plate 42 provided in the shelf plate 50. ing. Therefore, the diffused light emitted from the concave pattern 42b and the pattern 42d formed on the one main surface 42a and the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 can be further diffused. Moreover, the milk half plate 54 can be protected by the transparent plate 55. For example, the milk half plate 54 and the transparent plate 55 may be stacked only on one main surface 42 a of the light guide plate 42. Similarly, for example, only the transparent plate 55 may be laminated on the one main surface 42a and the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 to protect the light guide plate 42.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the light-emitting shelf device 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  Note that the light-emitting shelf device 2 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is connected to the wiring 31b of the power transmission holding unit 31 of the support member 30 as shown in FIG. It has the characteristic that it has the power conversion part 60 which converts into corresponding drive power. Other configurations according to the second embodiment are the same as the configurations described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  The light emitting shelf device 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention corresponds to an application example of the light emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. The power converter 60 converts the supplied power into drive power corresponding to the light source 11. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the power conversion unit 60 is disposed, for example, below the support member 30. Such a power conversion unit 60 includes, for example, a predetermined voltage value and a current value in accordance with the specifications of the light source 41 provided on the shelf board 40 according to the specification of the light source 41 provided on the shelf board 40. Generate drive power. In addition, the dimming control means 60 a provided in the power conversion unit 60 adjusts the current value and pulse width of the current applied to the light source 41 provided in the shelf plate 40, thereby changing the amount of light emitted from the shelf plate 40. Let Similarly, the light emission color switching means 60b provided in the power conversion unit 60 selectively supplies drive power to a plurality of light sources 41 with different emission wavelengths provided in the shelf plate 40 and emits them from the shelf plate 40. The wavelength of the emitted light is varied from white to red, for example.

  As described above, according to the light-emitting shelf device 2 according to the second embodiment, for example, as in the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, wiring and the like that are electrical components that cause the shelf board 40 to emit light are visually recognized from the outside. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the light-emitting shelf device 2 according to the second embodiment, the power conversion unit 60 uses the power of the light source 41 included in the shelf board 40 from, for example, AC 100V power supplied from a power outlet of a facility or the like. In accordance with the specifications, it is possible to generate drive power composed of a predetermined voltage value and current value. Further, the dimming control means 60 a provided in the power conversion unit 60 of the light-emitting shelf device 2 adjusts the current value and pulse width of the current applied to the light source 41 provided on the shelf plate 40, and emits from the shelf plate 40. The amount of light emitted can be varied. Similarly, for example, the driving power is selectively supplied to a plurality of light sources 41 with different emission wavelengths provided in the shelf board 40 by the emission color switching means 60b provided in the power conversion unit 60 of the light emitting shelf device 2. And the wavelength of the light radiate | emitted from the shelf board 40 can be changed from white to red, for example.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24.

  The light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that a pair of support members 90 are provided as shown in FIG. In addition, the configuration according to the third embodiment is the same as the configuration described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the third embodiment, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  The light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a shelf board 70, a shelf board receiving member 80, and a support member 90, as shown in FIGS. Here, the shelf board 70, the shelf board receiving member 80, and the support member 90 are constituent members corresponding to the shelf board 10, the shelf board receiving member 20, and the support member 30 of the light emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment. However, the shape is different. Specifically, the shelf plate 70 includes a light guide plate 72 and a light source 71, but a power reception holding member 73 is provided only on the light source 71 side. Further, the shelf receiving member 80 is formed in a rectangular shape as compared with the shelf receiving member 20 in order to hold the light guide plate 72 and the light source 71 together. The support member 90 is composed of a pair, and a pair of leg members 93 for self-supporting are provided below the pair of support members 90. Further, a plurality of connecting members 94 for connecting the upper and lower portions of the pair of support members 90 are provided.

  Here, regarding the application example of the specification of the shelf board 70 that constitutes the light-emitting shelf apparatus 3, the shelf board 100 illustrated in FIG. 24 emits diffused light from one or more surfaces of the light guide plate 102 provided in the shelf board 100. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, a concave pattern 102b to be emitted as diffused light emitted from a light source or a pattern 102d (not shown) is formed on one main surface 102a or another main surface 102c of the light guide plate 102. ing. Such a pattern 102b and a pattern 102d (not shown) are formed in a matrix at intervals of 1 mm to 6 mm, for example. Here, most of the diffused light generated by the plurality of patterns 102b formed on the one main surface 102a of the light guide plate 102 is emitted from the other main surface 102c of the light guide plate 102 as substantially uniform surface-emitting light. Similarly, most of the diffused light generated by a plurality of patterns 102d (not shown) formed on the other main surface 102c of the light guide plate 102 is emitted from one main surface 102a of the light guide plate 102 as substantially uniform surface emitting light. Is done. The light guide plate 102 is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, a concave pattern 102d may be formed only on the other main surface 102c of the light guide plate 102. Although not shown, a convex pattern may be formed only on one main surface 102a of the light guide plate 102.

  As described above, according to the light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment, as in the light-emitting shelf device 1 according to the first embodiment, wiring and the like that are electrical components that cause the shelf board 70 to emit light are visually recognized from the outside. This can be prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment, for example, the light-emitting shelf device 1 is not limited to the form in which the support members 30 are provided at the four corners, as in the light-emitting shelf apparatus 1. By doing so, the article can be easily placed or taken out.

  Furthermore, according to the light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment, most of the diffused light generated in the plurality of patterns 102b formed on the one main surface 102a of the light guide plate 102 of the shelf plate 100 is substantially uniform. The light is emitted from the other main surface 102c of the light guide plate 102 as surface light. Similarly, most of the diffused light generated by a plurality of patterns 102d (not shown) formed on the other main surface 102c of the light guide plate 102 of the shelf plate 100 is mainly emitted from the light guide plate 102 as substantially uniform surface emitting light. The light is emitted from the surface 102a. Therefore, for example, the article placed on the light guide plate 102 of the shelf plate 100 can be illuminated from below or above with substantially uniform surface-emitting light composed of diffused light.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the light-emitting shelf device 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 25, the light-emitting shelf device 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is connected to the wiring of the support member 90, and converts the power supplied from the outside into the driving power corresponding to the light source 71. It has the characteristic that it has the power conversion part 110 which performs. In addition, the configuration according to the fourth embodiment is the same as the configuration described in the third embodiment. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, a configuration different from the third embodiment will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the light-emitting shelf device 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention corresponds to a modification of the light-emitting shelf device 2 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 25, the power conversion unit 110 is disposed below the support member 90. Such a power conversion unit 110 includes, for example, a predetermined voltage value and a current value according to the specifications of the light source 101 provided in the shelf board 100 from the AC 100V power supplied from the outlet power source of the facility or the like. Generate drive power. Further, the dimming control means 110a provided in the power conversion unit 110 adjusts the current value and pulse width of the current applied to the light source 101 provided in the shelf plate 100, thereby changing the amount of light emitted from the shelf plate 100. Let Similarly, the light emission color switching means 110b provided in the power conversion unit 110 selectively supplies driving power to the plurality of light sources 101 having different emission wavelengths provided in the shelf plate 100, and from the shelf plate 100. The wavelength of the emitted light is varied from white to red, for example.

  As described above, according to the light-emitting shelf device 4 according to the fourth embodiment, as in the light-emitting shelf device 3 according to the third embodiment, wirings and the like that are electrical components that cause the shelf board 100 to emit light are visually recognized from the outside. This can be prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the light emitting shelf device 4 according to the fourth embodiment, the power conversion unit 110 uses, for example, the power of the light source 101 provided in the shelf board 100 from the AC 100V power supplied from the outlet power source of the facility or the like. In accordance with the specifications, it is possible to generate drive power composed of a predetermined voltage value and current value. Further, the dimming control means 110 a provided in the power conversion unit 110 of the light-emitting shelf device 4 adjusts the current value and pulse width of the current applied to the light source 101 provided on the shelf plate 100 and emits the light from the shelf plate 100. The amount of light emitted can be varied. Similarly, for example, the driving power is selectively supplied to the plurality of light sources 101 having different emission wavelengths provided in the shelf board 100 by the emission color switching unit 110b provided in the power conversion unit 110 of the light emitting shelf device 4. And the wavelength of the light radiate | emitted from the shelf board 100 can be varied from white to red, for example.

  Moreover, about the manufacturing method of the light guide plate 42 and the light guide plate 102 with which the shelf board 40 and the shelf board 100 which comprise the light emission shelf apparatus 1 thru | or the light emission shelf apparatus 4 which concern on 1st thru | or 4th embodiment of this invention were equipped, This will be specifically described.

  For example, ultrasonic processing, heating processing, cutting processing, laser processing, molding processing, and silk printing processing can be used as a method for manufacturing the light guide plate 42 and the light guide plate 102 provided in the shelf plate 40 and the shelf plate 100. . Hereinafter, each manufacturing method will be described. In ultrasonic processing, the main surface of the light guide plate is partially melted by using ultrasonic vibration of an ultrasonic processing horn brought into contact with the main surface of the light guide plate, thereby forming a concave pattern on the main surface. Form. In the heating process, the main surface of the light guide plate is partially melted using the heat of the processing tool brought into contact with the main surface of the light guide plate, thereby forming a concave pattern on the main surface. Similarly, in the cutting process, a concave pattern is formed on the main surface by partially scraping off the main surface of the light guide plate using a cutting tool that is rotated or biased while being in contact with the main surface of the light guide plate. To do. Similarly, in laser processing, the main surface of the light guide plate is partially melted by using the heat of the laser light condensed on the main surface of the light guide plate, thereby forming a concave pattern on the main surface. Similarly, in the molding process, a shape reflecting the outer shape of the light guide plate to be molded is formed inside the mold, and for example, a mold softened by heating is injected into the mold mounted on the injection molding machine. Then, the resin is cooled to form a concave pattern, a convex pattern, or a concave and convex pattern on the main surface of the light guide plate.

Further, regarding the manufacturing method of the light guide plate 42 and the light guide plate 102 provided in the shelf plate 40 and the shelf plate 100, in silk printing, a plate having a predetermined hole is brought into contact with the main surface of the light guide plate, A curable resin is attached to the main surface through the holes, and the main surface is partially covered with the resin to form a convex pattern on the main surface.
Moreover, you may add the fine particle-shaped diffusion member which emits diffused light, for example to resin which is the base material of the light-guide plate used for a shaping | molding process or a silk printing process. Similarly, for example, a resin that is a base material of a light guide plate that performs the above-described ultrasonic processing, heating processing, cutting processing, or laser processing may be added with a particulate diffusion member that emits diffused light. Note that the light guide plate may be formed by a combination of the above-described ultrasonic processing, heating processing, cutting processing, laser processing, molding processing, and silk printing processing. Specifically, for example, after forming only the outer shape of the light guide plate by molding, a concave pattern may be formed on the main surface of the light guide plate by ultrasonic processing, for example. Similarly, after only the outer shape of the light guide plate is formed by molding, for example, a convex pattern may be formed on the main surface of the light guide plate by silk printing, for example.

  Finally, the configuration and main effects of the light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to the first to fourth embodiments according to the present invention will be described specifically for each claim.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to claim 1 include shelf plates 10, 40, 70, or 100 including a light receiving plate on which an article is placed, a light source, and a power receiving holding member provided with a power receiving unit, and a shelf plate A shelf board support that supports 10, 40, 70, or 100 and includes a power receiving connection portion to which driving power is input and a power transmission connection portion that outputs the input driving power to the shelf plates 10, 40, 70, or 100. The member 20 or 80 and the shelf receiving member 20 or 80 are supported, the power transmission unit abutting on the power receiving connection portion of the shelf plate receiving member 20 or 80, and the drive power connected to the power transmission unit is supplied and embedded therein It has the support member 30 or 90 provided with the power transmission holding | maintenance part which provided the wiring used.

  According to the light emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in claim 1, it is possible to prevent the wiring, which is an electrical component that causes the shelf plates 10, 40, 70, or 100 to emit light, from being visually recognized from the outside. it can.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to claim 2 are dependent on claim 1, and the shelf boards 10, 40, 70, or 100 are detachably supported by the shelf board receiving member 20 or 80. It is a feature.

  According to the light emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in claim 2, the shelf plate 10, 40, 70, or 100 is repeatedly attached to or detached from the shelf plate receiving member 20 or 80 with a simple structure. Can be used.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to a third aspect are dependent on the first aspect, and the shelf board receiving member 20 or 80 is detachably attached to the support member 30 or 90.

  According to the light emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in the third aspect, the shelf receiving member 20 or 80 can be repeatedly attached to and detached from the support member 30 or 90.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to claim 4 are dependent on claim 1, and the shelf board receiving member 20 or 80 is inserted into a hole formed at one end of the shelf board receiving member in the support member 30 or 90. It is characterized by being attached.

  According to the light emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in the fourth aspect, the shelf board receiving member 20 or 80 can be repeatedly inserted into the support member 30 or 90 with a simple structure.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to a fifth aspect are dependent on the first aspect, and the light irradiated from the light source 11 or 71 is diffused light on one or more surfaces of the light guide plate 42 or 102 of the shelf board 40 or 100. A concave or convex pattern to be emitted is formed.

  According to the light emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in claim 5, for example, most of the diffused light generated in the plurality of patterns 42 b formed on the one main surface 42 a of the light guide plate 42 of the shelf plate 40 is The light is emitted from the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 as substantially uniform surface emitting light. Similarly, most of the diffused light generated by the plurality of patterns 42d formed on the other main surface 42c of the light guide plate 42 of the shelf plate 40 is substantially uniform from the main surface 42a of the light guide plate 42 as surface emitting light. Emitted. Therefore, for example, the article placed on the light guide plate 42 of the shelf board 40 can be illuminated from below or above.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to a sixth aspect are dependent on the fifth aspect, and the concave or convex pattern is formed of a dot shape, a linear shape, or a combination thereof.

  According to the light emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in claim 6, the article placed on the light guide plate 42 or 102 of the shelf plate 40 or 100 is illuminated from below or above with a predetermined light intensity distribution. be able to.

  The light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 according to claim 7 are dependent on claim 1, and the shelf board receiving member 20 or 80 includes at least one power receiving connection portion and one power transmission connecting portion. .

  According to the light-emitting shelf devices 1 to 4 described in claim 7, the power receiving connection portion and the power transmission connection portion of the shelf board receiving member 20 or 80 are independently provided with anode or cathode electrodes, for example. In addition, since the anode and cathode electrodes can be provided in parallel, the expandability is excellent.

  The light-emitting shelf device 2 or 4 according to claim 8 is dependent on claim 1, is connected to the wiring of the power transmission holding portion of the support member 30 or 90, and converts the power supplied from the outside into drive power corresponding to the light source. It further has a power conversion unit 60 or 110 for conversion.

According to such a light-emitting shelf device 2 or 4 according to claim 8, by the power conversion unit 60 or 110, for example,
From a predetermined voltage value and current value according to the specification of the light source 41 provided on the shelf board 40 or the specification of the light source 71 provided on the shelf board 70 from the AC 100V power supplied from the outlet power source of the facility or the like. Drive power can be generated.

  The light-emitting shelf device 2 or 4 according to claim 9 is dependent on claim 8, and the power conversion unit 60 or 110 includes the light sources 11, 41, 71, and 100 provided in the shelf plates 10, 40, 70, or 100. Or a dimming color switching means 60b or 110b for switching the emission color of the light source 11, 41, 71, or 101 provided in the shelf board 10, 40, 70, or 100, which adjusts the amount of light 101. Alternatively, it is characterized by comprising a light control unit 60a or 110a and a light emission color switching unit 60b or 110b.

  According to such a light-emitting shelf device 2 or 4 according to claim 9, for example, the light source 41 provided on the shelf plate 40 by the dimming control means 60 a provided in the power conversion unit 60 of the light-emitting shelf device 2. The amount of light emitted from the shelf plate 40 can be varied by adjusting the current value and pulse width of the current applied to the shelf plate 40. Similarly, for example, the driving power is selectively supplied to a plurality of light sources 41 with different emission wavelengths provided in the shelf board 40 by the emission color switching means 60b provided in the power conversion unit 60 of the light emitting shelf device 2. And the wavelength of the light radiate | emitted from the shelf board 40 can be changed from white to red, for example.

1, 2, 3, 4 Light emitting shelf device 10, 40, 50, 70, 100 Shelf plate 11, 41, 71, 101 Light source 11a, 41a, 71a, 101a Light emitting element 11b, 41b, 71b, 101b Substrate 11c, 41c, 71c, 101c Holding members 12, 42, 72, 102 Light guide plates 12a, 42a, 102a One main surface 12c, 42c 102c Other main surfaces 42b, 42d, 102b, 102d Patterns 13, 14, 43, 73 Power receiving holding members 13a, 14a , 43a, 73a Power receiving portion 54 Milk half plate 55 Transparent plates 20, 21, 80 Shelf plate receiving members 20a, 21a, 80a Power receiving connecting portions 20b, 21b, 80b Power transmitting connecting portion 20c Insulating member 20d Wiring 30, 90 Support member 30a, 30b, 90a, 90b Holes 30c, 90c Fastening holes 31, 32, 91 Power transmission holding portions 31a, 32a, 1a power transmission unit 31b, 32b, 91b wiring 31c, 32c, 91c grip hand 33 upper 93 leg member 94 connecting member 60,110 power converting unit 60a, 110a dimming control section 60b, 110b emission color switching means

Claims (9)

A light guide plate for placing an article, a light source, and a shelf board provided with a power reception holding member provided with a power reception unit;
A shelf receiving member that includes the power receiving connection that supports the shelf and receives the drive power and the power transmission connection that outputs the input drive power to the shelf,
A power transmission holding section that supports the shelf board receiving member and is provided with a power transmission section that is in contact with the power reception connection section of the shelf board receiving member and a wiring that is connected to the power transmission section and that is embedded in the power supply section. And a support member provided with a light emitting shelf device. The light-emitting shelf device according to claim 1, wherein the shelf board is detachably supported by the shelf board receiving member. The light-emitting shelf device according to claim 1, wherein the shelf board receiving member is detachably attached to the support member. The light-emitting shelf device according to claim 1, wherein the shelf receiving member is attached by inserting one end of the shelf receiving member into a hole formed in the support member. The light emitting shelf device according to claim 1, wherein a concave or convex pattern for emitting light emitted from the light source as diffused light is formed on one surface or more of the light guide plate of the shelf plate. . The light-emitting shelf device according to claim 5, wherein the concave or convex pattern includes a dot shape, a line shape, or a combination thereof. The light-emitting shelf device according to claim 1, wherein the shelf board receiving member includes at least one of the power receiving connection portion and the power transmission connection portion. The light emitting device according to claim 1, further comprising a power conversion unit that is connected to the wiring of the power transmission holding unit of the support member and converts electric power supplied from the outside into driving power corresponding to the light source. Shelf equipment. The power conversion unit is a dimming control unit that adjusts the light amount of the light source provided on the shelf, a light emission color switching unit that switches a light emission color of the light source provided on the shelf, or the dimming control unit. The light-emitting shelf device according to claim 8, further comprising: a light emission color switching unit.