DE19918448A1 - Inflatable object like an air mattress, for holding objects safely in a recess has a device with Velcro(TM), tapes with clasps or compression plate lock-ups to fasten objects in the recess also integrating loudspeakers to play music. - Google Patents

Abstract

A recess (1) is set into an available air chamber, preferably a head part, to be sealed against splash water and made water tight. A device with Velcro, tapes with clasps or compression plate lock-ups fastens objects in this recess to prevent them falling out. One or more loudspeakers are integrated into one more of the air chambers, preferably a head part. Sealed feeder wires run into the recess that also seals in portable CD and minicassette players.

Description

The invention associated with this application relates to inflatable articles that used by humans as a base for sitting or lying, in particular air mattresses, inflatable loungers or inflatable loungers, or inflatable armchair.

The external structure of the aforementioned items is essentially the same, apart from the external shape:

• - The materials used are plastics or textiles coated with plastics used.
• - The body consists of one or usually several inflatable air chambers.

Objects of the aforementioned type, in particular air mattresses often used to relax outdoors. This can be done in your own garden happen, or around other people. Become very common Air mattresses in outdoor pools, on lakes, by the sea or on other berths used where many people can be found in a small space.

Furthermore, air mattresses or similar inflatable items become very popular often used in water. As a rule, this also serves to relax and or to have fun.

Often, in the aforementioned way of using such inflatable objects, especially air mattresses, including music, or the desire to be able to listen to music. To the environment and the not to disturb other people, e.g. B. on the beach, are very common Mini cassette players, radios, mini CD players or the like are used.  

The placement of such electronic devices may be problematic. So far, it has only been possible to move them towards the floor next to you lay. This can often lead to damage to the device if, for. B. sand can get into or into the device, or the device can get more direct for too long Is exposed to sunlight. It is not uncommon for devices that lying next to the user on the floor by people walking around carelessly damaged, e.g. B. by accidentally stepping on it. Still is it is not uncommon for devices lying next to the user to be damaged or to be willfully even be stolen.

Another problem arises in the transmission of the music. Usually either headphones or "earplugs" are used to listen to the music. These are connected to the device with a cable and thus restrict the Freedom of movement of the user strongly and are often even uncomfortable wear. Furthermore, headphones or "earplugs" have been shown to damage this Heard beyond average.

When using air mattresses or similar inflatable objects in the So far it has not been possible to use water without much effort such as a mini cassette player, mini CD player or a radio can. Damage to the devices due to the ingress of water is in the Rule the episode.

The invention specified in the protection claims is based on the problem to create an inflatable object, in particular an air mattress, which the Accommodation of commercially available music playback devices, in particular from Mini cassette players, portable CD players, radios etc., so that allows use without wearing headphones and the device in style and Way protects that it is neither by dust, sand, water or other exterior Influences is damaged.  

This problem is solved with the features listed in the claims, namely that

• - at least in one of the existing air chambers - preferably in the head part - a recess is embedded, which is to be sealed at least so that it is in front Splash water is protected, but preferably sealed watertight can be,
• - In this recess at least one device of any kind for the attachment of objects is present - preferably here Velcro closures, straps with buckles or snap closures too use - so z. B. when in use or when wearing Objects cannot fall out,
• - One or at least in one of the air chambers - preferably in the head part Several speakers are integrated, one of these speakers or several supply cables are led into the recess in such a way that the transition points from the outside to the inside of the air mattress completely are sealed,
• - The loudspeakers of one present in at least one air chamber protective material are coated, so that in direct or indirect Shocks and / or shocks no direct contact of the Loudspeaker - especially the membrane - with a different material can come about. A plastic is preferably closed use,
• - The (jacketed) speakers by spacers of any kind - Preferably by connecting webs made of the same material as that Air mattress itself - when the air mattress is inflated in the Positioned and held in the center of the affected air chamber thereby protecting damaging contact with external influences and to maintain lying comfort so that you can  Do not use the air mattress with the built-in speakers immediately feels
• - The ends of the speaker connection cables in a waterproof, in the Hold a suitable container of any kind, with the Transition points are sealed so that no water in the container can penetrate
• - The container has an opening through which it is commercially available Music players (mini cassette players, portable CD players or the like) and to the existing loudspeaker connection are to be connected, this opening by a closure of any kind and how to seal it watertight,
• - The container consists of a flexible material - at least partially - so that an operation of the inserted music playback devices - at least partially - is possible
• - The container on the outside of a device of any kind contains that with the fastening technology available in the recess matches,
• - The speaker connection cable with a commercially available Connection plug - preferably with a 3.5 mm jack plug - for Connection to existing music playback devices (preferably radios or mini-cassette players) is provided,

solved.

The manufacture of the air mattress as such and its sealing affects the stand the technology and is therefore not explained in detail.

An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and will described below as follows:

Fig. 1 shows an air mattress, in the head part of a recess ( 1 ) is embedded. This recess ( 1 ) is also shown in Fig. 2 as a sectional drawing.

Fig. 3 shows a sectional drawing of an air mattress, in the head part of a speaker ( 2 ) is integrated. The above-mentioned loudspeaker ( 2 ) is shown in a casing in FIG. 4, the casing here being made of a spherical plastic grid.

Fig. 5 shows the position of the recess ( 1 ) and the loudspeaker ( 2 ) in the head part of an air mattress, here also the loudspeaker cable ( 4 ) provided with a commercially available 3.5 mm jack plug. The loudspeaker cable is guided from the inside of the air mattress into the recess ( 1 ) by means of a sealed bushing ( 5 ).

Fig. 6 shows a detailed view of a container that here from a frame ( 6 ), which is preferably made of a hard plastic, on the underside of which a bag made of a tear-resistant and transparent film is attached in a watertight manner. The container is to be closed at the top of the frame by means of a lid ( 8 ), so that it can be closed watertight by a seal ( 9 ) surrounding the frame or the lid.

The speaker cable ( 4 ) is guided into the container at a suitable location, preferably in the frame, from the outside into the interior of the container.

Fig. 7 illustrates a sectional view of the head part of an air mattress is, a speaker is coated in the interior of which is held by means of connecting webs (10) in the inflated state of the air mattress at a distance to the outer shell.

By the aforementioned invention, a use z. B. one Mini cassette player, which is located inside the container, in particular also possible when the air mattress is used in the water. The bag on the underside of the container enables operation of the key buttons without taking the device out of its protective case must be what a possible damage to the device by sand or Counteracts water.

Claims (10)

1. Air mattress, characterized in that at least in one of the existing air chambers - preferably in the head part - a recess is made, which is to be sealed at least so that it is protected from splashing water, but can preferably be closed watertight. 2. Air mattress according to protection claim 1, characterized in that in this recess at least one device of any kind for the Attachment of objects is present - preferably here Velcro fasteners, straps with buckles or press fasteners to use -, z. B. when using or carrying the inserted objects can fall out. 3. Air mattress according to the previous protection claims, characterized in that at least in one of the air chambers - preferably in the head part - one or more Speakers are integrated, with one or more of these speakers Supply cables are routed into the recess so that the transition points are completely sealed from the outside to the inside of the air mattress.   4. Air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the speakers present in at least one air chamber are encased by a protective material, so that in the event of direct or indirect impacts and / or vibrations, no direct contact of the speaker - in particular the membrane - with another material can come about.
A plastic is preferably to be used here. 5. air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the (jacketed) speakers by spacers of any kind - preferably by connecting webs made of the same material as that Air mattress itself - when the air mattress is inflated in the middle of the affected air chamber is positioned and held to thereby create a to protect damaging contact with external influences and around the To maintain lying comfort so that when using the air mattress does not immediately feel the integrated loudspeaker (s). 6. Air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the ends of the speaker cord into a waterproof, recessed carry suitable container of any kind, with the transition points are sealed in such a way that no water can penetrate into the container.   7. Air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the container has an opening through which commercially available music players (Mini cassette players, portable CD players, etc.) and to the speaker connection are to be connected, this opening through a closure of any kind is to be sealed watertight. 8. Air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the container consists of a flexible material - at least partially - so that operation of the inserted music playback devices - at least in part - is possible. 9. Air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the container on the outside contains a device of any kind, which corresponds to the fastening technology available in the recess. 10. Air mattress according to the preceding protection claims, characterized in that the loudspeaker connection cables with a standard connector - preferably with a 3.5 mm jack plug - for connection to existing ones Music players (preferably radios or mini cassette players) is provided.