JPH027121B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a collapsible electric light shade structure that can be easily assembled and disassembled by a user.

(Prior Art) Conventional light shade structures for decorative electric lights have a structure that cannot be disassembled once the parts are assembled. Such structures occupy a large amount of space during transportation and also increase transportation costs. Also, although some recent electric lantern structures can be dismantled when desired, dismantling is not easy or convenient.

This is because the components are generally secured together by screws, which always require the use of hand tools for screwing and unscrewing.
In addition, the ordinary lampshade structures for decorative lamps are generally all of the type of single lampshade, and the light rays passing through the lampshade are unpleasant to the eyes when a person faces the lighting device and looks at it. It was designed to be extremely strong.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The conventional techniques have various problems as described above. The main object of the present invention is to provide a collapsible lampshade structure that can be easily and conveniently assembled and disassembled by a user without using screws.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a collapsible lampshade structure having a double lampshade structure that softens the light rays passing through the lampshade before touching the human eye.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a collapsible light shade structure in which the outer light shade has disposable decorative pieces that can be easily replaced to update the appearance of the light shade as desired. It is in.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The foldable electric lantern structure of the present invention is constructed as follows in order to solve the above problems.

spaced equidistantly around the outer circumference of the upper and lower members, comprising an upper member, a lower member, and an internal lampshade having a flexible fabric extending therebetween and defining a space for the light source; The upper and lower members include a number of lugs that are respectively disposed and extend away from the respective centers of the upper and lower members.

The outer lampshade has a plurality of frame members and a plurality of decorative pieces made of transparent material, said frame members being arranged at equal distances from said inner lampshade and having a polygonal shape. said decorative pieces being removably mounted on each of said frame members, said frame members having top, bottom, left and right side portions; .

A plurality of coupling means are provided between the lugs and the forward and bottom sides of the frame member to removably couple the inner and outer light shades to each other.

(Function) Connects the numerous lugs provided on the outer circumferences of the upper and lower members that make up the internal electric lantern, and the top and bottom sides of the numerous frame members that make up the external electric lantern. There is a coupling means for connecting the inner electric light shade and the outer electric light shade to each other so that they can be detached from each other, so that the electric light shade structure can be freely assembled and dismantled by operating the coupling means. be.

The numerous frame members of the external electric lantern can be freely combined or disassembled into adjacent ones one after another by operating the connecting members, and decorative pieces can also be attached to each of the frame members by operating the connecting members. Can be installed and removed.

(Embodiment) FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

Generally speaking, the hybrid lampshade structure of the present invention comprises an internal lampshade 10, an external lampshade 20 having a plurality of frame members 21 to which decorative pieces 22 are attached, and an internal and external lampshade 10. Dentogasa 10,20
It is composed of a number of coupling elements 30 provided between them.

More specifically, the internal electric light shade 10 has an upper annular member 11, a lower annular member 12, and a flexible shade cloth 13 stretched between them (indicated by dotted lines). In the center of the upper annular member 11, a fixing member 14 is provided, which is fixedly connected to the upper annular member 11 by a link member 15 and can be used as a means for attaching a light bulb (not shown) of a lighting device. Loop-shaped lug 11a, 1
2a are upper and lower annular members 11 and 1, respectively;
are placed equidistantly around the outer circumference of 2. These lugs 11a, 12a extend away from the center of each annular member 11, 12, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the external lampshade 20 is composed of four frame members 21, preferably of circular cross section. The frame member 21 is formed into a rectangular shape having four sides: a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side. Furthermore, each coupling element 30
is an integral member formed by an arched portion 31 and a rod portion 32 connected at one end to the midpoint of the outer rim of the arched portion 31. At the end of the arched section 31 and at the other end of the rod section 32, a tightening section 33 is provided, which is suitable for connecting the corresponding lugs 11a, 12a to the top or bottom side of the frame member 21. Alternatively, the coupling element 30 may include two separate components instead of said integral member. That is, both the arched portion 31 and the bar portion 32 are formed individually, and the other end of the clamping portion 3 is received in a recessed hole (not shown) formed at the midpoint of the outer rim of the arched portion 31.
The two are connected to each other by connecting a connecting piece (not shown) formed at one end of the rod portion 32 having a diameter of 3. Clip members 34 are provided to further secure frame members 21 to each other. As is clear from FIG. 2, each clip member 34 is integrally formed with a pair of continuous grooves 34a, each groove having a size that corresponds to the diameter of the frame member 21 on one side. The clip member 34 is provided with an inclined surface 34b at its expandable end to facilitate coupling of adjacent sides of two adjacent frame members 21 to each other.

After the inner and outer lampshades 10, 20 are connected to each other as described above, a rectangular decorative piece 22 is attached to the front face of each frame member 21. The decorative piece 22 is made of a transparent material, has a decorative pattern such as a figure or a landscape on its surface, and has a number of holes 22a near its four edges, as shown in FIG. They are located at equal distances along the line. The decorative piece 22 is replaceably attached to the frame member 21 by a connecting member 23. As shown in FIG. 4, the coupling member 23 is a thin member, and a coupling protrusion 23a and a recess 23b are formed at both ends thereof, respectively. The coupling protrusion 23a has a slightly larger diameter than the recessed hole 23b, so that a firm coupling is ensured between them, and when an appropriate release force is applied, the protrusion (protrusion) is released from the latter (concave 23b). The dimensions are such that 23a) can be released.

During assembly, the decorative piece 22 is first placed in the frame member 21, and one connecting member 2
3, the coupling protrusions 23a are aligned in a line and the holes 2
2a and placed on the decorative piece 22 so that its recessed hole 23b lies just beyond the border of the frame member 21. Then, using another coupling member 23, connect the coupling member 23 from the rear so that its coupling protrusion 23a is coupled to the recessed hole 23b of the member 23, and the recessed hole 23b is connected to the coupling member 23 from behind. 23 so that it is aligned with the hole adjacent to the hole already occupied by 23. By repeatedly connecting the connecting members 23 one after another in this manner, the decorative piece 22 is properly and removably mounted on the frame member 21.

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the invention. The difference between the second embodiment and the embodiment of FIG. 1 lies mainly in the form of the connecting element. Corresponding parts use the same symbols. In this embodiment, the coupling member 30a is a rod member, and a hole 31 for receiving a rod 24, preferably fixed at the midpoint of the top or bottom side of the frame member 21, has a hole 31 therein (of said rod). ) is integrally formed at one end, and a connecting member 32a for the connecting lug 11a or 12a is integrally formed at the other end. The above-mentioned connecting element 30a allows the inner lampshade 10 and the outer lampshade 20 to be firmly fixed to each other, and then, in the same manner as described above, the lamp device is completed as shown in FIG. 7. Therefore, the decorative piece 22 can be attached to the corresponding frame member 21 by means of the connecting member 23 .

Instead of the configuration shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the external lampshade 20, consisting of the frame member 21 and the decorative piece 22, can be made into any desired and suitable polygonal shape. For example, as shown in Fig. 8, the external electric lantern 20 can be shaped like a pyramid with the head (tip) cut off, or it can be made into a hexahedral shape as shown in Fig. 9. You can also do that.
From these drawings, the frame member 21 and the decorative piece 22 attached thereto are shown in FIG. It will be appreciated that any suitable shape may be used, such as rectangular, trapezoidal or oval as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, respectively. The coupling elements 30 and 30a shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 can also be applied to similar collapsible lampshades according to the invention. That is, the coupling element 30a of FIG. 6 is connected to the upper annular member 1.
1 and the top side of the corresponding frame member 21, the connecting element 30 of FIG. It is also possible to use the apparatus as clearly shown in the third embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention has the following effects compared to the conventional lampshade structure.

The lampshade structure of the present invention is configured to be foldable, significantly reducing the packing space required during transportation, thereby reducing shipping costs.

All components consist of prefabricated parts and are attached to each other by means of joints and without screws, which facilitates assembly and disassembly and is suitable for do-it-yourself (DIY) fans. .

The invention has a dual lampshade that is useful for softening the light rays passing through the lampshade without significantly affecting the illumination of the lamp system.

The outer lampshade has decorative pieces that can be attached when it is desired to improve or change the appearance of the entire lamp installation.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 is a perspective view showing the overall arrangement of the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the clip member shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a decorative piece and frame shown in FIG. 1. A plan view showing the connection arrangement between members, FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 1 showing the complete device of the first embodiment of the invention; FIG. 6 is an overall view of the second embodiment of the invention. Perspective views showing the arrangement, Figures 7, 8, 9 and 1
FIG. 0 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 6 showing various forms of an external lampshade according to the invention, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the overall arrangement of a third embodiment of the invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Electric lantern, 11... Upper annular member as an upper member, 11a, 12a... Lug, 12...
a lower annular member as a lower member, 13... a hat cloth;
20... Electric lantern, 21... Frame member, 22...
... Decorative piece, 30... Connecting element as a connecting means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A collapsible electric lantern structure comprising: (1) a foldable electric lantern structure; an internal light shade having an upper member, a lower member and a flexible fabric extending therebetween defining a space for a light source, each spaced equidistantly around the outer circumference of the upper and lower members; The upper and lower members include a number of lugs arranged and extending away from the respective centers of the upper and lower members. The outer lampshade has a plurality of frame members and a plurality of decorative pieces made of transparent material, said frame members being arranged at equal distances from said inner lampshade and having a polygonal shape. said decorative pieces being removably mounted on each of said frame members, said frame members having top, bottom, left and right side portions; . A plurality of coupling means are provided between the lugs and the top and bottom sides of the frame member to removably couple the inner and outer light shades to each other. 2. Each of said connecting means clamps an arched part and a bar part connected at one end to the midpoint of the outer rim of said arched part and extending in a direction away from the center of curvature of said arched part; contains a part,
the fastening portion is formed at an end of the arched portion and the other end of the bar portion and is suitable for coupling to the corresponding leg and the top and bottom sides of the frame member; A foldable electric lantern structure according to claim 1. 3. Each of said coupling means comprises an arched member and a rod member, said arched member being formed at its distal end with a clamping portion suitable for coupling to said top and bottom sides of said frame member. and the bar member is formed at one end with a fastening portion suitable for coupling with the corresponding leg and at the other end formed at the midpoint of the outer rim of the arcuate member. A collapsible lampshade structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that it is formed with an extension portion adapted to be coupled to the recess. 4. Each said coupling means comprises a rod portion, a fastening portion formed at one end of said rod portion and adapted to be coupled to said corresponding lug, and a fastening portion formed at the other end of said rod portion and adapted to connect said respective frame member. 2. A collapsible lampshade structure as claimed in claim 1, which has recesses on the top and bottom sides suitable for receiving the rod members provided thereon. 5. According to any one of claims 1 to 4, each of the right and left sides includes a plurality of clip members suitable for coupling to the left and right sides of the pair of adjacent frame members adjacent to each other. The foldable electric lantern structure described. 6. Each of the above-mentioned decorative pieces has a large number of holes provided along its edge and equidistantly spaced from each other, and a plurality of coupling protrusions and recesses at each end. a connecting member, the decorative pieces extending between the hole of the decorative piece and the border of the frame member and connected one after another by a connecting protrusion and a recessed hole; A collapsible electric light shade structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is attached to the frame member by a connecting member.