EP0112503A1 - Device for producing a shower of sparks - Google Patents

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EP0112503A1
EP0112503A1 EP83111782A EP83111782A EP0112503A1 EP 0112503 A1 EP0112503 A1 EP 0112503A1 EP 83111782 A EP83111782 A EP 83111782A EP 83111782 A EP83111782 A EP 83111782A EP 0112503 A1 EP0112503 A1 EP 0112503A1
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  • the invention is in the field of illumination and relates in particular to a device for generating a spark shower.
  • sparklers are known for generating sparks, which consist of a light set containing iron or steel powder, which is applied to metal wire with adhesives, with which the sparklers are attached to the Christmas tree.
  • sparklers have several disadvantages, they require handling fire near the light fire-catching Christmas tree relatively long time to light and burn relatively quickly, so that it is practically impossible to look at the Christmas tree with several sparklers burning at the same time. Due to the high level of heating during the burning process, if the sparklers fall off, the floors and furnishings can be damaged, and room burns and burns can occur if they occur shortly after they have burned down. Because of these dangers, sparklers should only be lit by or in the presence of adults, as children are often startled by the sudden spraying of the candles and may drop the match, etc.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a simple arrangement for generating a spark spray, which produces the effect of the sparklers, but without their dangers and which can be operated for a long time at any time, is reusable for each year and largely harmless to the Is user and operator.
  • the device for generating a spark spray consists of an electric motor, on the axis of which at least one friction wheel is arranged, which of at least a flint is applied continuously or intermittently.
  • the flint or flints are advantageously arranged interchangeably in at least one flint holder which is articulated in an oscillating manner with respect to the friction wheel.
  • the flint holder (s) are articulated with their oscillation frequency with weight or spring pressure.
  • Two flint holders are advantageously provided, which act like forceps on the friction wheel or the friction wheels.
  • the visual effect of the spark spray can be enhanced if rotational bodies with faceted mirror surfaces are provided above and / or below the friction wheel.
  • the flint holder can also be provided with faceted mirror surfaces.
  • the device according to the invention has a simple structure and a permanent function, so that sparks can be generated without risk for a duration that exceeds the burning time of a sparkler many times over.
  • the wearing parts like the flint, easily exchangeable, so that the device can be used again and again and for its operation a commercially available battery or the connection to a normal bell transformer or other other low voltage sources, such as an accumulator or the like, is sufficient.
  • two guides 7 are provided, which are not absolutely necessary, however, if the flint holder 4 with the flints 9 vibrates radially onto the friction wheel in another way 10 directed is ensured.
  • the friction wheel 10 is rotated, the flints arranged in a radial plane cause a swinging contact with them due to the dead weight of the pendulum arm with the flint and sparking rain occurs as long as the electric motor 6 is connected to a power source via the connecting cable 11 and the flint 9 which can be easily replaced, have not yet been used up.
  • a cladding with bell-shaped parts that support faceted mirror surfaces can further enhance the visual effect of sparking rain.
  • the device according to the invention can be used in window dressing as well as at Christmas and New Year celebrations and makes the use of fireworks for the generation of sparks unnecessary.

Abstract

The device comprises a vertically mounted electric motor (5). Arranged on the vertically downwardly directed axle (12) of said electric motor is at least one friction wheel (10) to which at least one sparking block (9) is applied permanently or intermittently, the sparking block(s) (9) being arranged so as to be replaceable in at least one sparking block holder (4) which is connected in a swinging manner relative to the friction wheel (10), the oscillation frequency being adjustable by means of weight or spring pressure and preferably two sparking block holders (4) being provided which apply diametrically opposed sparking blocks (9) to the friction wheel (10) or the friction wheels in the manner of a pair of tongs. Rotation bodies with faceted reflecting surfaces below and/or above the friction wheel (10) and faceted reflecting surfaces on the oscillating sparking block holders (4) visually reinforce the effect of the shower of sparks. <IMAGE>

Description

Technisches GebietTechnical field

Die Erfindung liegt auf dem Gebiet der Illumination und betrifft insbesondere eine Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Funkensprühregens.The invention is in the field of illumination and relates in particular to a device for generating a spark shower.

Zugrundel iegender Stand der TechnikState of the art on the basis

Zur Erzeugung von Funkensprühregen sind die sogenannten Wunderkerzen bekannt, die aus einem eisen-oder stahlpulverhaltigen Leuchtsatz bestehen, der mit Klebstoffen auf Metalldraht aufgebracht wird, mit welchem die Wunderkerzen am Christbaum angebracht werden.The so-called sparklers are known for generating sparks, which consist of a light set containing iron or steel powder, which is applied to metal wire with adhesives, with which the sparklers are attached to the Christmas tree.

Diese Wunderkerzen haben jedoch verschiedene Nachteile, sie erfordern den Umgang mit Feuer in der Nähe des leicht feuerfangenden Christbaumes, benötigen relativ lange Zeit zum Anzünden und brennen relativ schnell ab, so daß es praktisch nicht möglich ist, den Weihnachtsbaum mit mehreren gleichzeitig brennenden Wunderkerzen zu betrachten. Durch die hohe Erhitzung beim Abbrennen kann es, wenn die Wunderkerzen her-abfallen, zu Schaden an Böden und an der Einrichtung, zu Zimmerbrainden und Verbrennungen kommen, wenn man diese anlangt, kurz nachdem sie abgebrannt sind. Wegen dieser Gefahren sollten die Wunderkerzen nur von erwachsenen Personen oder in deren Gegenwart angezündet werden, da Kinder oft durch das plötzliche Sprühen der Kerzen erschrecken und eventuell das Zündholz fallenlassen usw.However, these sparklers have several disadvantages, they require handling fire near the light fire-catching Christmas tree relatively long time to light and burn relatively quickly, so that it is practically impossible to look at the Christmas tree with several sparklers burning at the same time. Due to the high level of heating during the burning process, if the sparklers fall off, the floors and furnishings can be damaged, and room burns and burns can occur if they occur shortly after they have burned down. Because of these dangers, sparklers should only be lit by or in the presence of adults, as children are often startled by the sudden spraying of the candles and may drop the match, etc.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine einfache Eintrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Funkensprühregens anzugeben, die den Effekt der Wunderkerzen hervorruft, aber ohne deren Gefahren und die jederzeit auch für längere Zeit in Betrieb genommen werden kann, wiederverwendbar für jedes Jahr ist und weitgehend ungefährlich für den Benutzer und Betreiber ist.The invention has for its object to provide a simple arrangement for generating a spark spray, which produces the effect of the sparklers, but without their dangers and which can be operated for a long time at any time, is reusable for each year and largely harmless to the Is user and operator.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, daß die Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Funkensprühregens aus einem Elektromotor besteht, auf dessen Achse mindestens ein Reibrad angeordnet ist, das von zumindest einem Zündstein dauernd oder intermittierend beaufschlagt ist.This is achieved according to the invention in that the device for generating a spark spray consists of an electric motor, on the axis of which at least one friction wheel is arranged, which of at least a flint is applied continuously or intermittently.

Vorteilhaft sind der oder die Zündsteine auswechselbar in mindestens einem Zündsteinhalter angeordnet, der in Bezug auf das Reibrad pendelnd angelenkt ist.The flint or flints are advantageously arranged interchangeably in at least one flint holder which is articulated in an oscillating manner with respect to the friction wheel.

Dabei ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, daß der oder die Zündsteinhalter mit Gewicht- oder Federdruck in ihrer Schwingfrequenz einstellbar angelenkt sind.It is preferably provided that the flint holder (s) are articulated with their oscillation frequency with weight or spring pressure.

Vorteilhaft sind zwei Zündsteinhalter vorgesehen, die zangenartig das Reibrad oder die Reibräder beaufschlagen.Two flint holders are advantageously provided, which act like forceps on the friction wheel or the friction wheels.

Die visuelle Wirkung des Funkensprühregens läßt sich verstärken, wenn oberhalb und/oder unterhalb des Reibrades Rotationskörper mit facettenförmigen Spiegelflächen vorgesehen sind.The visual effect of the spark spray can be enhanced if rotational bodies with faceted mirror surfaces are provided above and / or below the friction wheel.

Es können auch die Zündsteinhalter mit facettenartigen Spiegelflächen versehen sein.The flint holder can also be provided with faceted mirror surfaces.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung besitzt einen einfachen Aufbau und eine dauerhafte Funktion, so daß Funkensprühregen von einer Dauer gefahrlos erzeugt werden können, die die Brenndauer einer Wunderkerze um ein Vielfaches übersteigt. Dabei sind die verschleißenden Teile, wie die Zündsteine, leicht auswechselbar, so daß die Vorrichtung immer wieder verwendbar ist und für deren Betreiben genügt eine handelsübliche Batterie oder der Anschluß an einen normalen Klingeltransformator oder andere sonstige Niederspannungsquellen, wie einen Akkumulator oder dergleichen.The device according to the invention has a simple structure and a permanent function, so that sparks can be generated without risk for a duration that exceeds the burning time of a sparkler many times over. The wearing parts, like the flint, easily exchangeable, so that the device can be used again and again and for its operation a commercially available battery or the connection to a normal bell transformer or other other low voltage sources, such as an accumulator or the like, is sufficient.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Die Erfindung wird nun anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert.The invention will now be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawings.

In den Zeichnungen zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Vorderansicht
  • Fig. 2 eine schematische Seitenansicht und
  • Fig. 3 eine Ansicht von unten.
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  • Fig. 1 is a schematic front view
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic side view
  • Fig. 3 is a bottom view.

Bester Weg zur Ausführung der ErfindungBest way to carry out the invention

Ein vertikal gehalterter Elektromotor 6 mit vertikal nach unten gerichteter Welle 12, die ein Reibrad 10 trägt, ist in einer Traghülse 5 mit vorstehenden Zungen über einen Bügel 1 mit Tragöse 2 gehaltert, der unterhalb der Tragöse 2 mit einer festen Querachse 3 versehen ist, an der als Schwingarme ausgebildete Zündsteinhalter 4 pendelnd aufgehängt sind, die an ihrem freien Ende 8 radial auf das Reibrad 10 gerichtete Zündste ine 9 tragen. Zur Führung der Züridsteinhalter und dam i t, zur Sicherung eines exakten Kontaktes der Zündsteine mit dem' Reibrad 10 sind zwei Führungen 7 vorgesehen, die jedoch nicht unbedingt erforderlich sind, wenn auf andere Weise eine Schwingung der Zündsteinhalter 4 mit den Zündsteinen 9 radial auf das Reibrad 10 zu gerichtet sichergestellt wird. Bei Drehung des Reibrades 10 wird infolge der in einer Radialebene pendelnd angeordneten Zündsteine ein pendelnder Kontakt mit diesen aufgrund des Eigengewichtes des Pendelarmes mit dem Zündstein hervorgerufen und es entsteht ein Funkenspruhregen, solange der Elektromotor 6 über das Anschlußkabel 11 mit einer Stromquelle verbunden ist und die Zündsteine 9 die leicht ausgewechselt werden können, noch nicht verbraucht sind. Durch eine Verkleidung mit glockenförmigen Teilen, die facettenförmige Spiegelflächen tragen, kann der optische Effekt der Funkensprühregenerzeugung noch weiter vestärkt werden.A vertically held electric motor 6 with a vertically downward shaft 12, which carries a friction wheel 10, is held in a support sleeve 5 with protruding tongues via a bracket 1 with a lifting eye 2, which is provided below the lifting eye 2 with a fixed transverse axis 3 the flint holder 4, which is designed as a swinging arm, is suspended in a pendulous manner, which at its free end 8 radially on the friction wheel Wear 10 directed igniters 9. To guide the Züridsteinhalter and dam it, to ensure an exact contact of the flints with the 'friction wheel 10, two guides 7 are provided, which are not absolutely necessary, however, if the flint holder 4 with the flints 9 vibrates radially onto the friction wheel in another way 10 directed is ensured. When the friction wheel 10 is rotated, the flints arranged in a radial plane cause a swinging contact with them due to the dead weight of the pendulum arm with the flint and sparking rain occurs as long as the electric motor 6 is connected to a power source via the connecting cable 11 and the flint 9 which can be easily replaced, have not yet been used up. A cladding with bell-shaped parts that support faceted mirror surfaces can further enhance the visual effect of sparking rain.

Gewerbliche Verwertb arkeitCommercial usability

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann bei der Schaufensterdekoration sowie bei Weihnachts- und Neujahrfeiern zum Einsatz gelangen und macht die Verwendung von Feuerwerkskörpern für die Funkensprühregenerzeugung entbehrlich.The device according to the invention can be used in window dressing as well as at Christmas and New Year celebrations and makes the use of fireworks for the generation of sparks unnecessary.

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1. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Funkensprühregens, gekennzeichnet durch einen Elektromotor (6), auf dessen Achse (12) mindestens ein Reibrad (10) angeordnet ist, das von zumindest einem Zündstein (9) dauernd oder intermittierend beaufschlagt ist.1. Device for generating a spark spray, characterized by an electric motor (6), on the axis (12) of which at least one friction wheel (10) is arranged, which is acted upon by at least one flint (9) continuously or intermittently. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der oder die Zündsteine (9) auswechselbar im freien Ende (8) mindestens eines Zündsteinhalters (4) angeordnet sind, der in Bezug auf das Re i brad (10) pendelnd angelenkt ist.2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the or the flints (9) are interchangeably arranged in the free end (8) of at least one flint holder (4) which is articulated in relation to the Re i brad (10). 3. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der oder die Zündsteinhalter (4) mit Gewicht- oder Federdruck in ihrer Schwingfrequenz einstellbar pendelnd angelenkt sind.3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or the flint holder (4) are pivotally articulated in their oscillating frequency with weight or spring pressure. 4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwei Zündsteinhalter (4) vorgesehen sind, die zangenartig das Reibrad (10) oder die Reibräd.er mit diametral aufeinander zugerichteten Zündsteinen (9) beaufschlagen.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two flint holders (4) are provided which act like pliers on the friction wheel (10) or the friction wheels with diametrically directed flint stones (9). 5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unterhalb und/oder oberhalb des Reibrades Rotationskörper mit facettenförmigen Spiegelflächen vorgesehen sind. '5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that below and / or rotary bodies with faceted mirror surfaces are provided above the friction wheel. ' 6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zündsteinhalter (4) mit facettenförmigen Spiegelflächen versehen sind.6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flint holder (4) are provided with faceted mirror surfaces.
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US1589087A (en) * 1926-06-15 Reflecting sparkler
DE444454C (en) * 1924-01-08 1927-05-21 Henri Guerard Device for generating neon advertising u. The like. By means of sparks by means of one or more with one or more rotating grinding wheels (emery wheels, etc.) cooperating friction bodies made of steel o.
US1957687A (en) * 1933-01-25 1934-05-08 Arnold Carl Toy with spark producing device
US2076658A (en) * 1935-08-08 1937-04-13 Marx Louis Sparkling yo-yo toy
US2167249A (en) * 1937-10-01 1939-07-25 Marx & Co Louis Sparking toy

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1589087A (en) * 1926-06-15 Reflecting sparkler
DE444454C (en) * 1924-01-08 1927-05-21 Henri Guerard Device for generating neon advertising u. The like. By means of sparks by means of one or more with one or more rotating grinding wheels (emery wheels, etc.) cooperating friction bodies made of steel o.
US1957687A (en) * 1933-01-25 1934-05-08 Arnold Carl Toy with spark producing device
US2076658A (en) * 1935-08-08 1937-04-13 Marx Louis Sparkling yo-yo toy
US2167249A (en) * 1937-10-01 1939-07-25 Marx & Co Louis Sparking toy

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