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DE102014111085A1 - Illumination assembly and lighting device using the same - Google Patents
Illumination assembly and lighting device using the same
DE102014111085A1
DE102014111085A1 DE102014111085.4A DE102014111085A DE102014111085A1 DE 102014111085 A1 DE102014111085 A1 DE 102014111085A1 DE 102014111085 A DE102014111085 A DE 102014111085A DE 102014111085 A1 DE102014111085 A1 DE 102014111085A1
DE102014111085.4A
c/o Panasonic Corporation Hiramatu Akinori
c/o Panasonic Corporation Ido Shigeru
c/o Panasonic Corporation Hasegawa Junichi
c/o Panasonic Corporation Kido Hiroshi
2013-08-20 Priority to JP2013170667A priority Critical patent/JP2015041430A/en
2013-08-20 Priority to JP2013-170668 priority
2013-08-20 Priority to JP2013170668A priority patent/JP2015041431A/en
2013-08-20 Priority to JP2013-170667 priority
2014-08-05 Application filed by Panasonic Corp filed Critical Panasonic Corp
2015-02-26 Publication of DE102014111085A1 publication Critical patent/DE102014111085A1/en
A controller has a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is to generate a PWM signal having a duty ratio to be changed according to a luminance for a light-emitting element and having a constant amplitude. The second mode is to generate a PAM signal having a constant duty cycle and having an amplitude to be changed according to the luminance level for the light emitting element. The controller is configured to apply one of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode to a control terminal of a switching element when the luminance level is a predetermined luminance level or above. The controller is configured to apply the other of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode to the control terminal of the switching element when the luminance level is below the predetermined level.
The invention relates generally to lighting assemblies and lighting apparatus using the same, and more particularly to a lighting assembly having a dimming function and a lighting apparatus using the same.
For example disclosed JP2006-511078A (hereinafter referred to as "Document 1") a power pack configured to provide electrical power to an LED module (light emitting diode module). This power pack contains a series connection of a diode and a control switch and a controller. This series connection is connected to both ends of a DC power supply. The controller is configured to output a double PWM signal (Pulse Width Modulation Pulse Width Modulation) to the control switch. In addition, a series connection of an inductor and the LED module is connected to both ends of the diode.
The controller includes a pulse width modulator into which a current reference signal from a current source, a detection current, and a high frequency sawtooth wave signal are input. The pulse width modulator is configured to output a high frequency PWM signal to an input portion of an AND gate. In the other input part of the AND gate, a low-frequency PWM signal is input. The AND gate is configured to output the double PWM signal obtained by combining the high-frequency PWM signal and the low-frequency PWM signal. The double PWM signal is input through an amplifier to a gate electrode of the control switch.
In this power pack, it is possible to change the intensity of the light to be output from the LED module by changing a low-frequency component of the double-PWM signal to be outputted from the controller to the control switch.
Incidentally, the luminance of an LED is generally higher than that of an incandescent lamp or a fluorescent lamp. If the LED is energized by the same luminous flux as the incandescent lamp or the fluorescent lamp, a user can notice that the LED is brighter than the incandescent lamp or the fluorescent lamp. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the luminous flux by suppressing a drive current for the LED so that the apparent brightness of the LED coincides with the brightness of the incandescent lamp or the fluorescent lamp.
In the case of a lighting device containing one or more LEDs, for example, where a rated current is 350 mA, it is necessary to set a lower limit of the current to be less than or equal to several microamps to several milliamperes. However, it is difficult to carry out an extremely small current control as described above in a so-called burst light method of controlling light, so that a load current flows intermittently through the LED module as in the power pack in the above-mentioned document 1.
In addition, when a fade control is performed on the LED, it is necessary to control the drive current for the LED to a rated current value over a wide range of an extremely small current value to uniformly change the brightness of the LED.
For example, when the rated current for the LED is 350 mA, it is necessary to adjust the driving current in a range of 100 μA to 350 mA, and accordingly, the driving current should be controlled at the resolution of about 1/1000. For this reason, it is difficult to uniformly change the brightness of the LED in the case of the power pack in the above-mentioned document 1.
An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting device which can energize a light emitting element having a lower (lower) luminous level and uniformly change the brightness of the light emitting element over a large area, and a lighting device using the same.
A lighting assembly according to an aspect of the present invention includes a DC power supply, a switching element, and a controller. The DC power supply is configured to provide a DC voltage at output ends thereof. The switching element is connected in series with at least one light emitting element to the output ends of the DC power supply. The switching element includes a control terminal to which a control signal is applied to adjust a current flowing through the at least one light emitting element. The controller is configured to generate when a dimming instruction signal of setting a luminance level for the at least one light emitting element is received, the control signal and applying the control signal to the control terminal of the switching element. The controller has a first one Mode and a second mode. The first mode is to generate a PWM signal having a duty cycle to be changed according to the luminous level and having a constant amplitude. The second mode is to generate a PAM signal having a constant duty cycle and having an amplitude to be changed according to the luminous level. The controller is configured to apply one of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode as the control signal to the control terminal of the switching element when the luminous degree is a predetermined degree or more. The controller is configured to apply the other of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode as the control signal to the control terminal of the switching element when the luminance level is below the predetermined level.
A lighting apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes the above-mentioned lighting assembly and a light-emitting part having the at least one light-emitting element. The light-emitting part is energized by electrical power supplied by the lighting assembly.
The figures show one or more implementations according to the present teachings, by way of example only, not limitations. In the figures, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements.
1 Fig. 12 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a lighting device according to a first embodiment;
2 FIG. 15 is a graph illustrating a relationship between a gate voltage and a load current in the lighting device according to the first embodiment; FIG.
3 Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for the operation of the lighting device according to the first embodiment;
4 Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for another operation of the lighting device according to the first embodiment;
5A to 5D FIG. 12 is circuit diagrams partially illustrating a DC power supply used for the lighting device according to the first embodiment; FIG.
6 FIG. 15 is a graph illustrating a relationship between a gate voltage and a load current in a lighting device according to a second embodiment; FIG.
7 Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for the operation of the lighting assembly according to the second embodiment;
8th Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for a further operation of the lighting assembly according to the second embodiment;
9 Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for the operation of a lighting device according to a third embodiment;
10 Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for a further operation of the lighting assembly according to the third embodiment;
11 Fig. 12 is an explanatory drawing for the operation of a lighting device according to a fourth embodiment;
12 FIG. 4 is an explanatory drawing for a further operation of the lighting assembly according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. and
13 FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a lighting apparatus in an installed state using the lighting assembly according to any one of the first to fourth embodiments. FIG.
Embodiments of a lighting assembly and a lighting apparatus using the same will be described below with reference to drawings.
1 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a lighting assembly 1 according to the present embodiment represents. This lighting assembly 1 contains a DC power supply 11 , a power adjustment part 12 and a dimming controller 13 , The lighting assembly 1 is configured to energize a light-emitting part 3 with a luminous degree according to a dimming signal S1 (dimming instruction signal) from a dimmer 2 is issued.
The light-emitting part 3 contains several LEDs 31 (light emitting elements) connected in series (in 1 four LEDs). The light-emitting part 3 is a transistor Q2 (switching element) and a resistor R1 at output ends of the DC power supply 11 connected. The number of the light-emitting part 3 forming LEDs 31 can be one, two, three, five or more. The light-emitting part 3 can through the paralleled LEDs 31 be formed.
The DC power supply 11 is to an AC power source 10 is connected and configured, one from the AC power source 10 converted AC voltage into a DC voltage to convert. The DC power supply 11 includes a so-called diode bridge DB1 formed by four diodes, and a smoothing capacitor C1 is connected to output ends of the diode bridge DB1. In the DC power supply 11 is a series circuit formed by a transistor Q1 and a primary winding n1 of a transformer Tr1, connected to the output ends of the diode bridge DB1. Furthermore, in the DC power supply 11 a diode D1 is connected to one end of a secondary winding n2 of the transformer Tr1, and a smoothing capacitor C2 is connected to both ends of the secondary winding n2.
In the DC power supply 11 According to the present embodiment, an N-channel type MOSFET is used as the transistor Q1, and a driving circuit 111 is connected to a gate terminal of the transistor Q1. The turning on / off of the transistor Q1 is performed by one of the drive circuit 111 output PWM signal controlled. In the DC power supply 11 For example, a DC voltage generated at both ends of the smoothing capacitor C2 is an output voltage of the DC power supply 11 ,
The current adjustment part 12 contains a first Stromjustierteil 123 , a second power adjustment part 122 , the transistor Q2 and the resistor R1. The first power adjustment part 123 is a so-called totem pole output circuit which is configured by switching a transistor Q3 in series with a transistor Q4, wherein the transistor Q3 is a P-channel type MOSFET and the transistor Q4 is an N-channel type MOSFET ,
A source terminal of the transistor Q3 is connected to an output end of an operational amplifier 122b the second Stromjustierteils 122 connected, and a source terminal of the transistor Q4 is connected to a negative electrode of a DC voltage source 122a the second Stromjustierteils 122 connected. Gate terminals of transistors Q3 and Q4 are connected to the dimming controller 13 connected. The turning on / off of the transistors Q3 and Q4 is done by one of the dimming controllers 13 output PWM signal S3 controlled. In addition, a connection point of the transistors Q3 and Q4 is connected to a gate terminal (control terminal) of the transistor Q2.
The second power adjustment part 122 contains the DC voltage source 122a , their output voltage according to one of the dimming controller 13 can change output control signal S2. A positive electrode of the DC voltage source 121 is connected to a non-inverted input terminal of the operational amplifier 122b connected. The negative electrode of the DC voltage source 122a is with a negative electrode of the DC power supply 11 connected. A connection point of the transistor Q2 and the resistor R1 is to an inverted input terminal of the operational amplifier 122b connected.
Here, in the present embodiment, an N-channel type MOSFET is used as the transistor Q2, and an output end of the first current adjusting part 123 (the connection point of the transistors Q3 and Q4) is connected to the gate of the transistor Q2. In the transistor Q2, its impedance becomes in accordance with the size of one of the first Stromjustierteil 123 output voltage is changed, and accordingly, it is possible to reduce the magnitude of a current passing through the light-emitting part 3 flows, adjust.
When the dimming signal S1 from the dimmer 2 is received, the dimming controller generates 13 the control signal S2 and the PWM signal S3 corresponding to the dimming signal S1 and then outputs the control signal S2 to the second Stromjustierteil 122 and outputs the PWM signal S3 to the first current adjustment part 123 out. The dimming signal S1 is a signal indicating the magnitude of a load current caused by the light-emitting part 3 to flow, namely the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 , In the present embodiment, the current adjusting part is used 12 and the dimming controller 13 as a controller, and the dimming controller 13 serves as a luminous degree determining part.
Next is the operation of the lighting assembly 1 with reference to the 2 to 4 described.
2 FIG. 15 is a graph showing a relationship between a gate voltage v1 of the transistor Q2 in the current adjusting part 12 and one through the light emitting part 3 represents flowing load current i1. From this graph, it can be seen that the gate voltage v1 is constant in a range where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12", and the gate voltage v1 is reduced with a reduction of the load current i1 in a range where a value of the load current i1 is less than "i12".
A and B in 3 each show a gate signal S4, which is sent to the transistor Q4, while the dimming control by the first Stromjustierteil 123 is carried out. When a value of the load current i1 is "i11" as in A of 3 As shown, the duty ratio (t1 / T1) of the gate signal S4 is large. When a value of the load current i1 is "i12"(<i11) as in B of FIG 3 As shown, the duty ratio (t1 / T1) of the gate signal S4 is small. In this way, the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 can be changed by the duty cycle in the gate signal S4 is changed according to the size of the load current i1. In the drawing, a time period t1 and a time period t2 denote an on-period and an off-period, respectively, and a time period T1 denotes the sum of the time periods t1 and t2.
4 shows the gate signal S4 sent to the transistor Q4 while the dimming control by the second current adjusting part 122 is carried out. In this case, the size of the light emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 is changed by changing the size of the gate voltage v1 (an amplitude vm) of the transistor Q2 according to the control signal S2, and therefore it is possible to increase the brightness of the light emitting part 3 to change.
In the present embodiment, this is in each of A and B of 3 shown gate signal S4 equal to a PWM signal having a duty cycle to be changed according to the luminous intensity and has a constant amplitude. On the other hand, that is in 4 shown gate signal S4 equivalent to a PAM signal (PAM - Pulse Amplitude Modulation Impulse Amplitude Modulation), which has a constant duty cycle and has an amplitude to be changed according to the luminous level.
When the luminous degree according to that of the dimmer 2 outputted dimming signal S1 agrees with a full degree of illumination, the output voltage of the DC power supply 11 to a rated voltage for the light-emitting part 3 is set, and accordingly, a value of the light-emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 "i11", and the light emitting part 3 is fully energized.
This condition becomes when a user the dimmer 2 pressed to the light emitting part 3 to dimming, the luminous degree according to that of the dimmer 2 output dimming signal S1 low. When receiving the dimming signal S1 from the dimmer 2 generates the dimming controller 13 the PWM signal S3 for reducing the duty ratio of the transistor Q2 and outputs the PWM signal S3 to the first Stromjustierteil 123 out. In a region where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12" and less than "i11", the control signal S2 corresponding to the second current adjustment part becomes 122 is output, set at the full lighting equal to the control signal S2.
Receiving the PWM signal S3 from the dimming controller 13 causes the first Stromjustierteil 123 the turning on / off of the transistors Q3 and Q4 according to the PWM signal S3. Accordingly, the duty ratio of the transistor Q2 becomes lower, and then the duty by the light emitting part becomes lower 3 flowing load current i1 less and therefore decreases the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 from. The above-mentioned operation is performed within the range where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12" and less than "i11".
If the user next the dimmer 2 pressed to the light emitting part 3 To dim more, the luminous intensity becomes according to that of the dimmer 2 output dimming signal S1 lower. When receiving the dimming signal S1 from the dimmer 2 gives the dimming controller 13 the PWM signal S3 to the first Stromjustierteil 123 out. In this case, however, gives the dimming controller 13 the PWM signal S3 to cause a value of the load current i1 to coincide with "i12". The dimming controller 13 further generates the control signal S2 for reducing the gate voltage v1 of the transistor Q2, and supplies the control signal S2 to the second current adjusting part 122 out.
Upon receipt of the control signal S2 from the dimming controller 13 adjusts the second current adjustment part 122 the DC voltage source 122a such that its output voltage coincides with a value of the gate voltage v1 according to this control signal S2. Accordingly, the light emitted by the light emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 less and therefore decreases the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 from.
In the present embodiment, when a value of the load current i1 is "i12", the luminous degree is defined as a predetermined degree. This predetermined degree is a lower limit of the luminance, and the lower limit is set by the first current adjustment part 123 set. In the present embodiment, the operation performed in a region where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12" is defined as a first mode, and the operation performed in a region where a value of the Load current i1 is less than "i12" is defined as a second mode.
As above, if the luminous level is greater than or equal to the predetermined degree, the lighting assembly will result 1 the dimming control with the first Stromjustierteil 123 by. When the luminous level is below the predetermined level, the lighting assembly leads 1 the dimming control with the second current adjustment part 122 in addition to the dimming control with the first current adjusting part 123 by, namely a combination of two dimming controls. That's why it's possible the LEDs 31 with a lower (lower) luminous intensity and the brightness of the LEDs 31 to change evenly over a large area.
In the present embodiment, the output voltage of the diode bridge DB1 is lowered by a flyback converter using the transformer Tr1 to connect to the light emitting part 3 to be created. Instead of the flyback converter, a boosting breaker circuit may be used 112 used as in 5A shown.
Alternatively, instead of the flyback converter, a boosting or buck converter circuit 113 used as in 5B shown a buck converter circuit 114 can be used as in 5C or a pass-through converter circuit 115 can be used as in 5D shown as an example. In any case, the same effect can be obtained by the Stromjustierteil 12 between the light-emitting part 3 and such a circuit is provided.
In the present embodiment, the case where the LED is used as the light-emitting element will be described, but the light-emitting element is not limited to the LED. For example, an organic EL element or a laser diode (LD) may be used as the light-emitting element.
As described above, the lighting assembly includes 1 according to the present embodiment, the DC power supply 11 , the transistor Q2 (switching element), the controller (Stromjustierteil 12 and dimming controller 13 ). The DC power supply 11 is configured to provide a DC voltage at its output ends. Transistor Q2 is in series with the LEDs 31 (At least one light emitting element) to the output ends of the DC power supply 11 connected. Transistor Q2 includes the gate (control terminal) to which a control signal is applied, one through the LEDs 31 to adjust the flowing current. The controller is configured, upon receipt of the dimming signal S1 (dimming instruction signal), to set the luminous level for the LEDs 31 generate the control signal and apply it to the gate of transistor Q2. The controller has the first mode and the second mode. The first mode is to generate a PWM signal having a duty ratio to be changed according to the luminous level and having a constant amplitude. The second mode is to generate a PAM signal having a constant duty cycle and having an amplitude to be changed according to the luminous level. The controller is configured to apply one of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode as the control signal to the gate terminal of the transistor Q2 when the luminance is the predetermined degree or above. The controller is configured to apply the other one of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode as the control signal to the gate terminal of the transistor Q2 when the luminance level is below the predetermined level.
Preferably included in the above-mentioned lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, the controller includes the dimming controller 13 (Luminosity determining part) and the current adjusting part 12 , The dimming controller 13 is configured to determine whether the luminance level is greater than or equal to, or not greater than or equal to the predetermined degree. The current adjustment part 12 is configured to apply the PWM signal in the first mode to the gate terminal of the transistor Q2 to that through the LEDs 31 to adjust flowing current when passing through the dimming controller 13 is determined that the luminous degree is greater than or equal to the predetermined degree. The current adjustment part 12 is configured to apply the PAM signal in the second mode to the gate of transistor Q2, through the LEDs 31 to adjust flowing current when passing through the dimming controller 13 it is determined that the luminous level is below the predetermined degree.
It is preferable in the above-mentioned lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, the predetermined degree is a lower limit of the luminance, and the lower limit is set by the current adjusting part 12 set in the first mode.
A lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, with reference to FIGS 6 to 8th described. Because the circuit configuration of the lighting assembly 1 similar to that of the first embodiment, its explanation is omitted here basically, and if necessary, with reference to 1 described.
As in 1 shown contains the lighting assembly 1 according to the present embodiment, a DC power supply 11 , a power adjustment part 12 and a dimming controller 13 , The lighting assembly 1 is configured, a light-emitting part 3 with a luminous intensity according to one of a dimmer 2 operated dimming signal S1 to operate.
Next is the operation of the lighting assembly 1 with reference to the 6 to 8th described.
6 FIG. 15 is a graph showing a relationship between a gate voltage v1 of a transistor Q2 in the current adjusting part 12 and one through the light emitting part 3 represents flowing load current i1. From this graph, it can be seen that the gate voltage v1 is operated with a reduction of the load current i1 in a range where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12", and the gate voltage v1 is constant in a range where a value of the load current i1 is less than "i12".
A and B in 7 each show a gate signal S4 which is sent to the transistor Q2 while the dimming control by the second current adjusting part 122 is carried out. When a value of the load current i1 is "i11" as in A of 7 As shown, a value of an amplitude vm of the gate signal S4 is large. When a value of the load current i1 is "i12"(<i11) as in B of FIG 7 As shown, a value of the amplitude vm of the gate signal S4 is small. In this way it is possible to increase the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 by changing the amplitude vm of the gate signal S4 according to the magnitude of the load current i1.
8th shows a gate signal 54 which is sent to the transistor Q2 while the dimming control by the first current adjusting part 123 is carried out. In this case, the size of the light emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 changed by the duty cycle (t1 / T1) of the transistor Q2 is changed in accordance with the PWM signal S3. Therefore, it is possible to increase the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 to change.
In the present embodiment, each of A and B of FIG 7 Gate signal S4 shown a PAM signal having a constant duty cycle and has an amplitude to be changed according to the luminous level, and the in 8th The gate signal S4 shown is a PWM signal having a duty ratio to be changed according to the luminous degree and having a constant amplitude.
This condition becomes when a user the dimmer 2 pressed to the light emitting part 3 to dimming, the luminous level according to that of dimmer 2 output dimming signal S1 low. When receiving the dimming signal S1 from the dimmer 2 generates the dimming controller 13 a control signal S2 for reducing the gate voltage v1 of the transistor Q2, and supplies the control signal S2 to the second current adjusting part 122 out. In a region where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12" and less than "i11", the PWM signal S3 corresponding to the first current adjuster becomes 123 is output, set at full illumination equal to the PWM signal S3.
Upon receipt of the control signal S2 from the dimming controller 13 adjusts the second current adjustment part 122 the DC voltage source 122a such that its output voltage coincides with a value of the gate voltage v1 according to this control signal S2. Accordingly, the light emitted by the light emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 less and therefore decreases the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 from. The above-mentioned operation is performed within the range where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12" and less than "i11".
If the user next the dimmer 2 pressed to the light emitting part 3 To dim more, the luminous intensity becomes according to that of the dimmer 2 output dimming signal S1 lower. When receiving the dimming signal S1 from the dimmer 2 gives the dimming controller 13 the control signal S2 to the second Stromjustierteil 122 out. In this case, however, gives the dimming controller 13 the control signal S2 to cause a value of the load current i1 to coincide with "i12". The dimming controller 13 further generates the PWM signal S3 for reducing the duty ratio of the transistor Q2, and supplies the PWM signal S3 to the first current adjusting part 123 out.
Receiving the PWM signal S3 from the dimming controller 13 causes the first Stromjustierteil 123 the turning on / off of the transistors Q3 and Q4 according to this PWM signal S3. Accordingly, the duty ratio of the transistor Q2 becomes lower, and then the duty by the light emitting part becomes lower 3 flowing load current i1 less and therefore decreases the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 from.
In the present embodiment, when a value of the load current i1 is "i12", the luminous degree is defined as a predetermined degree. In the present embodiment, the operation performed in a region where a value of the load current i1 is greater than or equal to "i12" is defined as a second mode, and the operation performed in a region where a value of the Load current i1 is less than "i12" is defined as a first mode.
As above, if the luminous level is greater than or equal to the predetermined degree, the lighting assembly will result 1 the dimming control with the second current adjustment part 122 by. If the Luminosity is below the predetermined degree, leads the lighting assembly 1 the dimming control with the first Stromjustierteil 123 in addition to the dimming control with the second current adjusting part 122 by, namely a combination of two dimming controls. That's why it's possible the LEDs 31 with a lower (lower) luminous level and the brightness of the LEDs 31 to change evenly over a large area.
In addition, in the present embodiment, instead of a flyback converter employing a transformer Tr1, any one of in FIG 5A to 5D shown circuits are used. In any case, the same effect can be obtained by the Stromjustierteil 12 between the light-emitting part 3 and such a circuit is provided. Furthermore, also in the present embodiment, the light-emitting element is not limited to the LED. For example, an organic EL element or a laser diode (LD) may be used as the light-emitting element.
Preferably included in the above-mentioned lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, the controller includes the dimming controller 13 (Luminosity determining part) and the current adjusting part 12 , The dimming controller 13 is configured to determine whether the luminance level is greater than or equal to, or not greater than or equal to the predetermined degree. The current adjustment part 12 is configured to apply the PAM signal in the second mode to the gate of transistor Q2, through the LEDs 31 to adjust flowing current when passing through the dimming controller 13 is determined that the luminous degree is greater than or equal to the predetermined degree. The current adjustment part 12 is configured to apply the PWM signal in the first mode to the gate terminal of the transistor Q2 to that through the LEDs 31 to adjust flowing current when passing through the dimming controller 13 it is determined that the luminous level is below the predetermined degree.
A lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, with reference to FIGS 9 and 10 described. Because the circuit configuration of the lighting assembly 1 similar to that of the first embodiment, its explanation is omitted here basically, and if necessary, with reference to 1 described.
As in 1 shown contains the lighting assembly 1 according to the present embodiment, a DC power supply 11 , a power adjustment part 12 and a dimming controller 13 , The lighting assembly 1 is configured, a light-emitting part 3 with a luminous intensity according to one of a dimmer 2 supplied dimming signal S1 to energize.
A and B in 9 each show a gate signal S4, which is sent to a transistor Q2, while the dimming control by a first Stromjustierteil 123 is carried out. 10 shows a gate signal S4 which is sent to the transistor Q2, while the dimming control by a second Stromjustierteil 122 is carried out. By turning on / off the transistor Q2 by those gate signals S4, one has through the light emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 a square waveform.
When the load current i1 has the rectangular waveform, there is a possibility that no noise occurs at a rise time and a fall time of the load current i1, and the noise may cause problems depending on the purpose. In view of this, in the present embodiment, a time period T2 is provided to suppress the noise (see 9 and 10 ). The time period T2 is for performing frequency modulation on the rise time of the gate signal S4 (control signal).
A frequency of the gate signal S4 during the time period T2 is set to be higher than that of the normal gate signal S4 for turning on / off the transistor Q2. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a peak of the noise occurring at the rise time of the gate signal S4.
In the present embodiment, when the luminous degree is greater than or equal to a predetermined degree, the lighting assembly leads 1 the dimming control with the first Stromjustierteil 123 by. When the luminous level is below the predetermined level, the lighting assembly leads 1 the dimming control with the second current adjustment part 122 in addition to the dimming control with the first current adjusting part, namely a combination of two dimming controls. That's why it's possible the LEDs 31 with a lower (lower) luminous level and the brightness of the LEDs 31 to change evenly over a large area.
In addition, in the present embodiment, instead of a flyback converter employing a transformer Tr1, any one of in FIG 5A to 5D shown circuits are used. In any case, the same effect can be obtained by the Stromjustierteil 12 between the light-emitting part 3 and such a circuit is provided. Furthermore, also in the present embodiment, the light-emitting element is not limited to the LED. For example, an organic EL element or a Laser diode (LD) can be used as the light-emitting element.
In the present embodiment, the time period T2 is provided at the rise time of the gate signal S4. However, the time period T2 may be provided at least one of the rise time and the fall time of the gate signal S4. That is, a position to which the time period T2 is provided is not limited to the rise time in the present embodiment.
Preferred is as the above-mentioned lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, the first current adjusting part 123 configured to set a time period of performing the frequency modulation on at least one of the rise time and the fall time of the control signal to be output to the transistor Q2.
A lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, with reference to FIGS 11 and 12 described. Because the circuit configuration of the lighting assembly 1 similar to that of the first embodiment, its explanation is omitted here basically, and if necessary, with reference to 1 described.
A and B in 11 each show a gate signal S4, which is sent to a transistor Q2, while the dimming control by a second Stromjustierteil 122 is carried out. 12 shows a gate signal S4 sent to the transistor Q2 while the dimming control is performed by a first current adjusting part 123 is carried out. By turning on / off the transistor Q2 by those gate signals S4, one has through the light emitting part 3 flowing load current i1 a square waveform.
When the load current i1 has the rectangular waveform, there is a possibility that no noise occurs at a rise time and a fall time of the load current i1, and the noise may cause problems depending on the purpose. In view of this, in the present embodiment, a time period T2 is provided to suppress the noise (see 11 and 12 ). The time period T2 is for performing frequency modulation on the rise time of the gate signal S4 (control signal).
In the present embodiment, when the luminous degree is greater than or equal to a predetermined degree, the lighting assembly leads 1 the dimming control with the second current adjustment part 122 by. When the luminous level is below the predetermined level, the lighting assembly leads 1 the dimming control with the first Stromjustierteil 123 in addition to the dimming control with the second current adjusting part 122 by, namely a combination of two dimming controls. That's why it's possible the LEDs 31 with a lower (lower) luminous level and the brightness of the LEDs 31 to change evenly over a large area.
In addition, in the present embodiment, instead of a flyback converter employing a transformer Tr1, any one of in FIG 5A to 5D shown circuits are used. In any case, the same effect can be obtained by the Stromjustierteil 12 between the light-emitting part and such a circuit. Furthermore, also in the present embodiment, the light-emitting element is not limited to the LED. For example, an organic EL element or a laser diode (LD) may be used as the light-emitting element.
Preferred is as the above-mentioned lighting assembly 1 According to the present embodiment, the first current adjusting part 123 configured to set the time period T2 of performing the frequency modulation to at least one of the rise time and the fall time of the control signal to be output to the transistor Q2.
A lighting device 7 According to the present embodiment is under with reference to 13 described. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting device 7 in an installed state according to the present embodiment. This lighting device 7 contains the lighting assembly 1 according to one of the above-mentioned first to fourth embodiments; a light emitting part 3 and a main body 4 the device. The lighting assembly 1 is via a cable with a dimmer 2 connected and is configured to energize the light-emitting part 3 with a luminous level according to a dimming signal S1, that of the dimmer 2 is issued.
The main body 4 For example, an aluminum injection molded product is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape and a surface thereof (a bottom surface in FIG 13 ) it is open. The main body 4 is through an embedded hole 100a that in a ceiling material 100 is provided, embedded in a ceiling. The main body 4 takes a substrate 32 on, on which several LEDs 31 are mounted (in 13 three LEDs). At an opening end of the main body 4 is a light scattering plate 33 attached to the LEDs 31 to scatter emitted light. In the present embodiment, the substrate form 32 on which the LEDs 31 are mounted, and the light scattering plate 33 the light emitting part 3 ,
As in 13 are shown in the lighting device 7 according to the present embodiment, the lighting assembly 1 and the light emitting part 3 receiving main body 4 installed at a certain interval. The light-emitting part 3 is with the lighting assembly 1 electrically through power lines 5 connected via a connector 6 connected to each other. When the lighting assembly 1 should be installed so that it is away from the main body 4 is separated, therefore, the main body needs 4 only the light emitting part 3 take up. Therefore, it is possible the height dimension of the main body 4 reduce the flexibility and installation flexibility of the lighting assembly 1 continue to improve.
As above, it is possible the lighting device 7 to provide the light emitting part 3 with a lower (lower) luminous level, and the brightness of the light-emitting part 3 to evenly change over a large area by the lighting assembly 1 is used according to one of the first to fourth embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the lighting assembly becomes 1 installed so that they are from the main body 4 is disconnected. The lighting assembly 1 but can be integral with the main body 4 be installed. In the present embodiment, the wired dimmer becomes 2 used. However, a wireless dimmer may be used, which may be powered by infrared rays, electric waves or the like with the lighting assembly 1 can communicate. That is, the dimmer 2 is not limited to the wired type in the present embodiment.
As described above, the lighting device includes 7 according to the present embodiment, the lighting assembly 1 and the light-emitting part 3 with at least one LED 31 (light-emitting element). The light-emitting part 3 gets through from the lighting assembly 1 delivered electrical power supplied.
While the above is considered to be the best mode and / or other examples, it should be understood that various modifications can be made hereto, and that the subject matter disclosed herein can be implemented in various forms and examples and that it can be embodied in numerous ways Applications can be applied, of which only a few have been described. The following claims are intended to cover any and all modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.
JP 2006-511078 A [0002]
Lighting assembly ( 1 ), comprising: a DC power supply ( 11 ) configured to supply a DC voltage to output ends thereof; a switching element (Q2) connected in series with at least one light-emitting element (Q2) 31 ) to the output ends of the DC power supply ( 11 ), wherein the switching element (Q2) contains a control terminal, to which a control signal is applied for adjusting one by the at least one light-emitting element ( 31 ) flowing current; and a controller configured to generate when a dimming instruction signal (S1) of setting a luminance level for the at least one light emitting element (FIG. 31 ), the control signal, and applying the control signal to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2), the controller having a first mode and a second mode, wherein the first mode is to generate a PWM signal that is in accordance with the luminous level having a duty cycle to be changed, and having a constant amplitude, the second mode being to generate a PAM signal having a constant duty cycle and having an amplitude to be changed according to the luminance level, the controller being configured to apply one of the PWM Signals in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode as the control signal to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2) when the luminous degree is a predetermined degree or more, the controller is configured to apply the other of the PWM signal in the first mode and the PAM signal in the second mode as the control signal to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2) when the Leu chtgrad is below the predetermined degree.
Lighting assembly ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the controller comprises: a luminance degree determination part ( 13 ) configured to determine whether the luminance level is greater than or equal to, or not greater than or equal to the predetermined degree; and a current adjustment part ( 12 ) configured to apply the PWM signal in the first mode to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2) for adjusting the current through the at least one light emitting element (Q2). 31 ) flowing current, when by the luminous degree determining part ( 13 ) is determined that the luminous intensity is greater than or equal to the predetermined degree, wherein the Stromjustierteil ( 12 ) is configured to apply the PAM signal in the second mode to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2) for adjusting by the at least one light-emitting element ( 31 ) flowing current, when by the luminous degree determining part ( 13 ) determines that the luminous intensity is below the predetermined degree.
Lighting assembly ( 1 ) according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined degree is a lower limit of the luminous level, the lower limit being determined by the current adjusting part (10). 12 ) is set in the first mode.
Lighting assembly ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the controller comprises a luminance degree determination part (16). 13 ) configured to determine whether the luminance level is greater than or equal to, or not greater than or equal to the predetermined degree; and a current adjustment part ( 12 ) configured to apply the PAM signal in the second mode to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2) for adjusting by the at least one light emitting element (12) 31 ) flowing current, when by the luminous degree determining part ( 13 ) is determined that the luminous intensity is greater than or equal to the predetermined degree, wherein the Stromjustierteil ( 12 ) is configured to apply the PWM signal in the first mode to the control terminal of the switching element (Q2) for adjusting by the at least one light-emitting element ( 31 ) flowing current, when by the luminous degree determining part ( 13 ) determines that the luminous intensity is below the predetermined degree.
Lighting device ( 7 ), comprising: the lighting assembly ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4 and a light-emitting part ( 3 ) with the at least one light-emitting element ( 31 ), wherein the light-emitting part ( 3 ) by the lighting assembly ( 1 ) supplied electrical current is supplied.
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