DE102011112185A1 - Fluid-stabilized barer structure of display for providing object e.g. football to game machine, has retainer whose partial area has object in contact region to partly project object into retainer in which contact region is contacted - Google Patents

Abstract

The fluid-stabilized barer structure (1) has a retainer (9) for receiving the object (6). The retainer has a partial area that comprises the object in appropriate contact region (10) so that the object is partly projected into the retainer. The contact region is made to contact in the retainer to define the stable position of the barer structure.

Description

The present invention relates to a fluid-stabilized body.

Such fluid-stabilized bodies are, for example, inflatable objects, such as balls, swimming or swimming animals or dinghies or life rafts. These articles are formed of one or more chambers, most of which are filled with a gas (eg, air) that is under a higher pressure than the surrounding atmosphere. By the compressed gas, the chambers are filled bulging, so that the flexible outer surfaces are stretched and the body assumes its desired shape. The filled chambers are sealed by means of suitable closures.

In the leisure and play area, there are also relatively large-sized, inflatable structures known as so-called inflatables, which can be climbed and climbed on.

There are also embodiments in which such inflatable body serve as advertising space or are designed as oversized advertising products (eg, oversized beverage cans), which are then provided with the appropriate product labels. In such bodies, the required internal pressure is maintained by the body is constantly or periodically filled via a connected fan with air. Thus, a relatively low pressure is sufficient to keep the body in shape. At the same time, the bodies remain which and form no risk of injury. This is an important feature that makes such bodies suitable sports advertising media. Such bodies can also be placed in the immediate vicinity of the game, without any danger to players or athletes, who come in case of possible collisions with these bodies in touch (football games, hockey games running events, etc.).

In many team games, a ball or similar game device (eg a puck) is moved by opposing teams. In the professional sports sector, intensive advertising is common in such games (eg advertising on the wall, advertising carpets on the playing field, oversized product dummies outside the field of play). In this case, inflatable bodies can also be placed relatively close to the game, as of these, as already mentioned above, no danger to the players or players.

Particularly interesting and valuable are those advertising media or advertising spaces that are repeated and highlighted in television broadcasts (eg cap or collar advertising, helmet imprints or jersey advertising). However, such advertising messages may be overshadowed and mitigated by the athlete's personality.

It is therefore desirable to bring isolated advertising messages into the picture, which can be shown together with the stationary game device, for example. In many ball sports, the ball is brought back into play regularly at a defined location (in football, for example, at the goal). The ball could be presented on a pedestal with an advertising message, as it sometimes happens in international competitions at the beginning of the game. However, such platforms are rigid and dangerous in the vicinity of the game and can therefore z. B. next to a football goal not be used.

Normal fluid-stabilizable or inflatable bodies are not usable, since they usually have an outer shell of more or less convex outer surfaces, which are not suitable to keep a round ball or other object in a defined position.

It is therefore the object to provide inflatable body, which are able to take any, especially spherical body stable and to keep in a defined position and position.

This object is achieved by the present invention. In this case, the receptacle has a contact region which at least partially corresponds to the object, so that the recorded object projects partially into this receptacle, thereby touching the contact area (being positioned by the latter) and thus assuming a stable position and defined position relative to the body in the receptacle.

In the case of a ball, for example, the ball sole (a lower ball section) projects into the receptacle; the contact area receives the ball in the ball section or above this sole and below the ball equator and thus keeps it stable at least three points; in another embodiment also along an approximately annular line extending between the upper end of the sole region and the equatorial region.

The contact region can also have a shell-shaped shape which corresponds approximately to the spherical segment, which then receives the ball like a spoon.

In a further development, the contact area comprises an edge contour, which is the transition of an outer area of the body to an inner area Area of the body connects. The outer region forms at least partially the shape of the body; So corresponds in part to an outer surface area of the shell. In contrast, the inner region defines a recess, which is adapted to the shape of the object to be picked up. It is particularly adapted to a (convex) outer surface area of the object, which can then protrude into this design.

In a further development, the outer surfaces of the body (the outer shell) are formed of a flexible, largely pliable material. Thus, there is no risk of injury from the body, even close to the playing field. He rather acts as a protective pillow. Suitable materials are for. As PVC fabrics, which are coated on one or both sides, nylon and polyester fabric, spinnaker or Ripstoptextilien or other airtight or airtight coated fabrics.

In a further embodiment, the receptacle has a reinforcement that defines the contact region. Such a reinforcement stabilizes the geometry of the contact region responsible for the positioning of the article and enables stable recording even with very flexible materials and low internal pressure.

Such a reinforcement can be formed of one or more elements, with far reaching, rigid struts, plates, discs, rods, rods, shells and body can be used, which are largely rigid but yet so flexible elastic formed that they neither a Risk of injury may still damage the outer shell of the body or the object to be recorded. Suitable materials for reinforcements are z. B: plastics, plastic sheets, acrylic sheets; Wood, wood-based materials; Light metals, light metal plates, iron and sheets; Wire mesh and perforated plates; Honeycomb panels, sandwich panels; Cardboard, corrugated cardboard; Foam, rigid foams such as polystyrene; PVC / nylon / polyester fabrics, multilayered and sewn; Fiber mats designed as fleece or fabric.

In one embodiment, which is particularly suitable for receiving a ball, the edge contour forms a closed ring, which is particularly suitable to receive a spherical ball.

In this case, in one embodiment, the outer region surrounding the edge contour forms a plane which extends essentially horizontally and surrounds the edge contour. In such an embodiment, the ball then hangs in a small depression on this plane and is thus clearly visible and accessible from all sides. At the same time, the layer can serve to display advertising information.

In one embodiment, the receptacle for the male object, here the sole region of the ball, defined by the inner region which extends from the edge contour inwardly into the body and there against the action of the pressurized fluid, for. B. compressed air is held by means of a fixation in position. Thus, this inner region can be formed from a flexible, membrane-like material, without the risk that this inner region is pushed out of the body by the internal pressure.

In one embodiment, the fixation takes place via a connection of this inner region with an outer surface of the body. In this case, for example, the tip of a funnel-shaped or cone-shaped inwardly projecting portion is internally connected to the outer shell of the body. B. glued and / or sewn).

There are also embodiments in which this connection takes place via intermediate elements, which are formed as the interior of the body passing through bands or tabs to stabilize the inclusion in the interior of the body. In such an embodiment, the inner region can then be designed to be very material-saving or to be made very small in comparison to the interior of the body. Pliable ligaments or straps do not hinder the folding of the body.

In another embodiment, the fixation can also take place via one or more form elements which define the shape of the inner region. Such a form element can be formed, for example, from foam elements or corset-like wire mesh, shell or Rippenlementen that hold the inner region in the desired position.

There are also embodiments in which the contact region is formed from a further fluid-stabilizable body-an inflatable chamber-or an inflatable element is arranged in the contact region. This may be, for example, an inflatable cuff or stabilizing chambers, which may also be provided to stabilize the inner region extending from the edge contour. Such chambers can either be in communication with the body and thus have the same internal pressure. But they can also be formed as independent chambers, which are filled for example with a higher pressure and / or another fluid. (eg with a liquid or another gas).

The invention further relates to a display for providing an article comprising a fluid-stabilizable body.

There are versions in which the display itself or the contained fluid-stabilizable body is printed. A columnar display can then, for example, be modeled on a beverage can and show all the information and labels that the actual product also has.

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are explained below with reference to the drawings, in which:

1 a schematic perspective view of a body according to the invention with a recorded object;

2 the in 1 represented body without the recorded object;

3 a semi-transparent side view of the arrangement 1 ;

4 a longitudinal section through the body according to the invention and

5a C further embodiments of a body according to the invention.

1 shows an embodiment of a fluid-stabilized body according to the invention, here as an inflatable cylinder 1 or pillar is formed. The cylinder 1 has an outer shell 2 on, which is formed of a flexible, gas-tight coated fabric or a film. The outer shell 2 comprises a disc-shaped bottom element 3 (please refer 3 . 4 and 5 ) and a cylindrical jacket 4 , A ceiling pane perforated in the middle 5 making a pickup for an object that is here as a ball 6 or ball is formed. ceiling slice 5 , cylindrical jacket 4 and floor element 3 are at their edges 7 . 8th sewn or welded together largely gas-tight.

The ceiling pane 5 is in the middle with a recess 9 provided, whose inner edge 10 forms a contact area, the ball shown 6 in her sole area 11 receives annularly.

From the inner edge 10 extends a conical grommet 12 down to the inside of the outer shell 2 , The spout 12 forms an inner, outwardly facing area, the recess 9 defined, namely the conical interior of the recess 12 , in the sole 11 the ball 6 protrudes.

The interior 13 of the body 1 is filled with a fluid (air, gas, liquid) that is under a higher pressure than the environment of the body 1 , This internal pressure brings the outer shell 2 of the body 1 into its cylindrical, columnar shape. To build up the internal pressure, a pump (not shown) is provided, which houses the interior 13 of the body 1 constantly supplied with compressed air. Alternatively, the interior is closed after filling with a valve.

The ceiling pane 5 defines a horizontally extending, flat area from which the sphere 6 it stands out in the recess 9 a stable position and defined position mm body 1 occupies.

The ceiling pane 5 is with a perforated reinforcement disc 14 provided, which keeps the ceiling pane largely even at higher internal pressure. Optionally, the floor element 3 be provided with such a reinforcing disk.

The conical shell 12 is at its lower end with a ribbon 15 provide this over two more tabs 16 with the bottom edge 8th connected is. This will prevent the conical shell 12 , which is made of a flexible material under the effect of internal pressure everts outwards. ( 4 ).

In another embodiment, this shell 12 also be stiffened or strengthened accordingly or formed from a molded element that at internal pressure without connection to the bottom element 3 maintains its inwardly projecting shape.

There are also versions where the reinforcing disc 14 and the conical shell 12 are formed from one element and together form a reinforcement.

5 shows further embodiments of fluid-stabilizable body. In illustration (a) the body has 101 , analogous to that in the 1 - 4 illustrated embodiment is another recording. The recording is here by an annular (toric) inflatable chamber 110 educated. The recess thus formed 109 is at the bottom of the ring 110 to the interior of the body 101 out with a membrane 112 locked. The ring 110 takes the here also spherical shaped object shown 6 in a stable position and defined position to the body 101 on. In other versions, this ring 110 also be self-supporting, for example, made of foam or with a foam filling.

The illustration (b) shows an embodiment in which a ring 110b is arranged with rechtzeckigem cross section on the possibly reinforced top of the body and so a ring bearing for the object 6 forms. The ring 110b can also be designed removable or interchangeable in such an embodiment. Depending on the shape of the object 6 There are also versions in which the recording is designed as a multipoint bearing (in a ball, for example, as a three-point bearing 110c in 5c ) is trained. The receptacle can also be removable or exchangeable.

The cylindrical, columnar bodies described here 1 . 101 can also other geometric shapes, for example, cone / truncated cone hemisphere, pyramid / truncated pyramid, cuboid or cubes or certain product forms such as can, bottle, barrel or even combined forms of combined forms.

There are also versions in which several shots are provided.

The illustrated body 1 . 101 are suitable as an advertising display to present in particular a game device such as a ball in connection with an advertising message. For this purpose, the outer shell of the body can be printed or provided with interchangeable product or promotional information. For better presentation, such a display can also be illuminated from the inside. There are also embodiments in which such a display is designed as an oversized product imitation

Claims (14)

Fluid-stabilizable body ( 1 ; 101 ) with a recording ( 9 ; 109 ) for an object ( 6 ), the recording ( 9 ; 109 ) an at least partially the subject ( 6 ) corresponding contact area ( 10 ; 110 ), so that the recorded object ( 6 ) partly in the picture ( 9 ; 109 ), while the contact area ( 10 ; 110 ) and in the recording ( 9 ; 109 ) a stable position and defined position to the body ( 1 ; 101 ) occupies. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 1, wherein the contact region has an edge contour ( 10 ) comprising an outer area ( 2 ) with an inner area ( 12 ) of the body ( 1 ; 101 ), the outer area ( 2 ) determines at least partially the shape of the body, and the inner area ( 12 ) a recess ( 9 ), which is adapted to the shape of the object to be recorded. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 1 or 2, the outer surfaces of which are formed from a flexible, largely pliable material. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the receptacle ( 9 ; 109 ) a reinforcement defining the contact area ( 14 ; 114 ) having. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 4, in which the reinforcement ( 14 ; 114 ) has one of the following elements: substantially rigid (flexurally elastic) struts, plates, discs, rods, rods, shells and bodies. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to one of claims 2 to 5, in which the edge contour ( 10 ) forms a closed ring. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 6, wherein the outer region ( 2 ) surrounds the edge contour and a horizontally extending, flat area ( 5 ). Body ( 1 ) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the inner region ( 12 ) from the edge contour 10 ) proceeding inwards into the body ( 1 ) and is held there against the action of a pressurized fluid (compressed air) by means of a fixation in its position. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 8, in which the inner region ( 12 ) is formed from a flexible material and the fixation via a connection ( 15 . 16 ) of the inner area ( 12 ) takes place with an outer surface of the body. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 9, wherein the connection of the inner region with the outer surface of the body via intermediate elements, in particular tapes ( 15 ) or tabs ( 16 ), he follows. Body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein the fixing takes place via a shaping element which defines the shape of the inner region. Body ( 101 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the contact region comprises a further fluid-stabilizable body, in particular an inflatable chamber ( 110 ), having. Display for providing an object, in particular a game device, such as a ball, which has a fluid-stabilizable body ( 1 ; 101 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 13. Display according to claim 13, wherein the fluid-stabilizable body ( 1 ; 101 ) is provided with a printed image.

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