EP0120965A1 - Vanne pour ballon faisant du bruit - Google Patents

Vanne pour ballon faisant du bruit

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EP0120965A1
EP0120965A1 EP83903651A EP83903651A EP0120965A1 EP 0120965 A1 EP0120965 A1 EP 0120965A1 EP 83903651 A EP83903651 A EP 83903651A EP 83903651 A EP83903651 A EP 83903651A EP 0120965 A1 EP0120965 A1 EP 0120965A1
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Prior art keywords
valve
casing
balloon
valve body
reed
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EP0120965A4 (fr
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John Licinio Basevi
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10—Balloons
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H5/00—Musical or noise- producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10—Balloons
    • A63H2027/1041—Holding or sealing means, e.g. handling rods, clamps or plugs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10—Balloons
    • A63H2027/1058—Balloons associated with light or sound
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10—Balloons
    • A63H2027/1083—Valves or nozzles

Definitions

  • This invention relates to the field of noise making apparatus for placement in the wall of an inflatable body, check valves for inflating such bodies, and in particular to a noise making valve for removable use with toy balloons.
  • the present invention improves over devices such as those of the prior art in a number of ways.
  • a more-effective valve seal, and protection of the reed add to the dependability of operation.
  • a flared trumpet shape at the downstream end of the valve casing is operative as a stable base member, and is also much too large to be inhaled or swallowed. Nevertheless, the user can inflate the balloon directly through the valve casing, stand the balloon on a surface or attach, the balloon to a string or stick, cause emission of a noise, and in other respects enjoy all the advantages which might be sought from toy balloons, at ⁇ _i_nimal expense and inconvenience.
  • a valve for insertion in the neck of a toy balloon comprising a casing having a balloon-engagable end and a user-accessible end, the casing defining an air flow path and having an internal annular surface defining seat; a valve body disposed in the casing and movable between a closed position in which the valve bpdy is disposed against the valve seat to seal the flow path, and an open position in which the valve body is moved away from the valve seat to open the flow path, the valve body being biased by gas pressure in the balloon to the closed position when the balloon is inflated; and, a resonant reed mounted in the casing and operable to emit a noise in response to gas flow.
  • the casing is preferably flared at the user-accessible end to form a trumpet of sufficient size to form a stable base, the trumpet being too big to be swallowed even if the valve is suddenly ejected.
  • a membrane substantially closes the user-accessible end of the casing, the membrane having at least one opening to gas flow and the membrane being manually depressable to thereby lift the valve body from the valve seat. Tabs protect the balloon-engagable end of the casing, housing the reed, the tabs and membrane together concealing and protecting the internal workings. Promotional indicia can be conveniently printed on the inside face of the membrane if made transparent.
  • a viscous, non-drying seal compound residing in an annular groove at the valve seat provides an absolute gaseous seal at the relatively low pressures encountered.
  • Fig. 1 is a side elevation view of an eirbodiment of the valve apparatus according the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view of the valve unit of Fig. 1, shown fitted into a balloon and operative to expel air from the balloon.
  • Fig. 3 is a side elevation view of the valve of the invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a side elevation view from the opposite side as in Fig. 3.
  • Fig. 5 is a section view taken along lines 5-5 in Fig. 3.
  • Fig. 6 is a partial section view in accordance with Fig. 5 showing the area of the valve seat in detail.
  • Fig. 7 is a top plan view of the apparatus of the invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a section view taken along line A-A in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 9 is a bottom plan view of the apparatus of the invention.
  • Fig. 10 is a bottom plan view of the apparatus having the bottom membrane removed.
  • Fig. 11 is a section view taken along lines B-B in Fig. 1 showing the attachment of the resilient reed member.
  • Fig. 12 is a section view taken along lines C-C in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 13 is a sectional view of an alternative eirbodiment of the device, as installed in a balloon.
  • Fig. 14 is a partial section view of the device of the invention, as attached to a stick.
  • Fig. 15 is an elevation view of the device according to Fig. 1, installed in a balloon.
  • Fig. 16 is a section view of a part of the valve casing, showing an intermediate step of manufacture.
  • Fig. 17 is a section view of an alternative embodiment of the valve body of the invention.
  • Fig. 18 is an elevation view of the valve according to Fig. 17.
  • Fig. 19 is a section view taken along lines 19-19 in Fig. 17.
  • Fig. 20 is a section view taken along lines 20-20 in Fig. 18.
  • Fig. 21 is an elevation view of the valve, the balloon being shown in section.
  • Fig. 22 is a sectional view illustrating installation of the device of the invention.
  • Fig. 23 is a perspective view of the device of the invention.
  • Fig. 24 is a perspective view of the device as installed, and attached to a carrying string.
  • Fig. 25 is a side elevation view of an alternative a ⁇ x_x_Lirnent of the invention.
  • Fig. 26 is a sectional view illustrating installation of the device according to Fig. 22.
  • Fig. 27 is a detail sectional view of the device according to the eiribodiment of Fig. 22.
  • Fig. 28 is a side elevation from the right with respect to Fig. 27.
  • Fig. 29 is a side elevation showing the completed attachment of balloon and valve of Fig. 25.
  • Fig. 30 is a side elevation showing an intermediate step in the attachment of Fig. 29.
  • the device of the invention as shown generally in Fig. 1, comprises a casing 30 having an intermediate enlarged portion 32 to be enclosed within the neck of a balloon, and a flaring trumpet portion 36 extending beyond the neck of the balloon.
  • a retaining mechanism comprising hook 40, which interacts with the external contour of the casing enlargement 32, prevents complete ejection of the device in the event of over-inflation or slippage.
  • the device includes a retaining cleat 46 for attachment to a string and transversely-threaded flange 48 for attachment to a stick.
  • bent over tabs 56 prevent access to the internal portions of the device from the balloon side; and, covering membrane 54 prevents access from the user side.
  • the device may be installed on a deflated balloon, whereupon the user employs the valve of the device as a check valve to pass air or gas such as helium to inflate the balloon, and to hold the air or gas against the resilient pressure of the stretched balloon material.
  • the device can also be installed to an already-inflated balloon, however, it will be appreciated that steps must be taken to prevent the escape of air or gas during installation.
  • the device When installed on an inflated balloon, the device may be operated to allow controlled release of the air or gas, and emission of a noise.
  • Figure 2 also depicts the valve in the open position, that is, while expelling air from balloon 100 through the device of the invention.
  • Balloon 100 is retained on the device of the invention by neck 104 of balloon 100 enclosing the enlarged portion 32 of casing 30.
  • Neck portion 104 including the rolled edge 102 of the balloon, exerts sufficient pressure radially inwards to preclude axial movement of the substantially cylindrical casing 30 with respect to balloon 100. Such axial movement would otherwise cause casing 30 to be ejected from neck 104 of balloon 100.
  • a generally axial flow of air from balloon 100 through casing 30 causes noise due to the vibration of resonant reed 60, placed to partially occlude the air flow path.
  • Reed 60 is mounted to the casing only at one edge 62, the resonant frequency of reed 60 being determined by the weight, material, and dimensions of the reed and its connection 62.
  • the reed is a relatively delicate portion of the device, which can be made inoperative if displaced from its mounting at an area of restricted cross section, and accordingly, tabs 56 are provided to prevent easy access to reed 60.
  • Casing 30 is preferably formed in two parts, snap fitted together, thereby making it impossible to remove or eject the movable valve body 70.
  • the upper reed-enclosing position 34 has a downwardly extending flange having an abrupt transition at its edge, over which an upwardly-extending flange of enlarge ent 32 resiliently locks, the extreme edge of the upward flange engaging the transition of the downward flange.
  • Valve body 70 is therefore securely locked between reed enclosing section 34 and enlarged section 32 upon assembly.
  • Valve body 70 is movable between an upward position as shown in Fig. 2, resting against spacers 64, and a downward position in which valve body 70 sealably engages casing 30, to prevent the escape of air from balloon 100. Valve body 70 is depressed into its upward position manually, preferably by pressing the central position of slotted membrane 54.
  • the external dimensions of the apparatus are chosen to provide a sufficient enlargement 32 to engage securely the neck of the balloon.
  • the portion of largest diameter, namely, the opening of the trumpet 36 of casing 30 is chosen to be substantially larger than could be inhaled or swallowed by a child, at least 32 millimeters.
  • hook 40 and string cleat 46 are made thick enough, that with due regard to the material from which the unit is made (eg, hard plastic) , these protruding portions will not easily break off.
  • Threaded flange 48 (shown in Fig. 1) is of substantially the same thickness as hood 40 and cleat 46.
  • valve body 70 Before installation or during actual inflation, as shown in Fig. 5, valve body 70 may rest against spacers 64, the valve being open to air flow. After inflation, the pressure of air within balloon 100, downward against valve body 70, biases the valve into a closed position. It will be appreciated that when the valve body 70 rests against spacers 64, air may pass between the spacers, around the valve body and out of the unit through the trumpet portion.
  • Valve body 70 is comprised of a circular portion 76 for sealing the valve, and attached dcxv ⁇ _wardly-e ⁇ ctending legs 72, angularly spaced to allow air
  • valve body preferably includes three such legs 72, forming a generally-cylindrical but open-to-air flow body.
  • valve body 70 When the valve of the device is closed, valve body 70 rests against casing 30, sealing the axial opening against passage of gas or air.
  • Valve seat 82 is comprised of an annular groove 84, in which viscous, non-drying seal material 86 is disposed.
  • groove 84 forms a receptacle for the sealing material 86.
  • reed 60 When the device of the invention is removed from the balloon, reed 60 is visible, but protected by tabs 56. Three tabs 56 are shown in Fig. 7. The number allows sufficiently close placement of tabs 56 to prevent any substantial damage to reed 60 due to insertion of fingers, pencils, or other commonly-available objects.
  • membrane 54 substantially covers the opening formed by trumpet 36.
  • a central area 112 of membrane 54 is integrally attached to the remainder of the membrane only near the edges of the trumpet, and only at portions of membrane 54 which are deformable upwards by means of peripheral slots 114, adjacent edge 116, which portion is actually attached to trumpet 36.
  • Slots 110, which define central depressable portion 112 also divide the remdning portions of membrane 54, to allow passage of air.
  • Membrane 54 may be of any air-permeable material, provided a sufficient resilience is allowed for depression of valve body 70, and also provided that the air flow from a deflating balloon can be a(_xx ⁇ r ⁇ odated.
  • resilient screen material, or other permeable material, or perforated material having a centrally movable portion would suffice.
  • trumpet 36 ends in a edge portion 116, to which membrane 54 may be easily attached, for exampie by glue or heat sealing.
  • threaded hole 48 provided for attachment to a stick, likewise has a peripheral portion which can be glued directly to membrane 54.
  • a ridge 44 may be provided in the contour of trumpet 36, for additional strength.
  • Fig. 11 shows the spacers 64 and reed 60 from below
  • Fig. 12 shows the reed from above.
  • reed 60 need only be a movably-attached flap substantially blocking the air passage along the axis of the valve unit. It is presently preferred that reed 60 be an integral part of the reed enclosure portion 34 of casing 30, folded over at a relatively-tMn connection 62, whereby reed 60 is resiliently- ⁇ nounted.
  • Passage of air around reed 60 causes the reed to vibrate between a more open position in which air flow presses it downwards, and a more closed position in which air flow becomes restricted, thereby decreasing the pressure and continuing vibration of the reed in its orifice.
  • FIG. 13 An alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Fig. 13.
  • an extending annular flange 120 attached to casing 30 adjacent hook 40, provides further safety against accidental ejection of the balloon valve.
  • casing 30 In order to be ejected from balloon 100, casing 30 must be displaced axially, allowing balloon 100 to slip axially backwards.
  • any such axial movement must be accompanied by a radial outward movemeit of the enlarged edge 102 of balloon 100. This movement is exactly what is ' restricted by hook 40, thereby making the embodiment of Fig. 13 particularly safe against ejection.
  • the basic e ⁇ ibodiment, shown in Fig. 15, likewise employs hook 40 to prevent complete ejection by holding edge 102 of balloon 100 against movement. Even if the device is partially ejected from balloon 100, hook 40 will retain at least a portion of edge 102, such that the user is not in danger of inhaling or swallowing the device.
  • casing 30 in particular trumpet 36
  • casing 30 is provided with a threaded hole 48, for interaction with a balloon-holding stick 50, and also with a cleat 46, to be attached to a string.
  • stick 50 is preferably attached to threaded hole 48 by means of an additional 10 threaded end 52 for stick 50. End 52 and stick 50 may be attached by gluing.
  • reed 60 is preferably made as an integral part of the reed enclosing portion 34 of casing 30, and is attached thereto by means of a relatively small connecting portion 62.
  • This portion is more easily molded if tabs 56 are bent over after molding, as shown in Fig. 16.
  • tabs 56 can normally be deformed into protective position by heating and bending them inwards.
  • a similar operation can be employed if desired to displace the body of reed 60 slightly from the orifice in reed enclosure member 34 in which the reed vibrates.
  • valve body 124 unlike valve body 70, employs a plurality of light weight connection members 126 between the circular valve portion 76 and the portion of valve body 124 which is manually depressable by the user.
  • valve body 124 operates much the same as valve body 70 in that a flanged edge 78 cooperates with a c ⁇ nplementarily shaped valve seat having an annular groove and viscous non-drying material.
  • the leg portions 126 leave an open area for air flow and can even be used to surround a transversely-disposed pin (not shown) , making further captive of valve body 124.
  • FIG. 21 A comparison of Figs. 21 and 22 illustrates the partial ejection of the device from balloon 100. Even when air pressure within balloon 100 becomes sufficient to force enlarged portion 32 of casing 30 through the opening defined by the balloon neck, hook 40 nevertheless retains at least a portion of balloon 100, and especially rolled edge 102, which remains confined between hook 40 and enlargement 32.
  • the overall device as shown in perspective in Figs. 23 and 24.
  • the external dimensions must be large enough to preclude inhalation or swallowing.
  • the device can otherwise be dimensioned in accordance with the expected size of balloons, the only requirement being that the balloon neck be stretched substantially in order to provide sufficient pressure over enlarged portion 32 to prevent ejection of the device.
  • hook 40 will prevent full ejection, reliable operation requires that such, ejection be an infrequent occurrence in any event.
  • the flanged portion forming string cleat 46, hook 40 and threaded stick-engaging member 48 are all preferably placed along the same diameter to assist in the molding operation.
  • Enlarged portion 32 preferably snap fits over the reed-enclosing portion 34 of casing 30, very positively connecting the casing parts 32, 34 around valve body 70. In this manner, not only are the reed and valve body safe from damage, but they cannot be broken off or removed and swallowed.
  • the device of the invention is, of course, equally applicable to helium balloons.
  • An endless ribbon 130 of stretchable plastic material forms a loop which may be simply passed over string cleat 46.
  • the slightly off-axis placement of cleat 46 is such that the larger portion of cleat 46 easily retains the string, against the tendency of the balloon to rise.
  • FIGs. 25-30 An alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figs. 25-30.
  • Hook 134 having a thin and resilient, end portion, is closely disposed against enlarged portion 32 of casing 30.
  • the spacing between hook 134 and casing 32 is quite small, and hook 134 must be actually deformed in order to force edge 102 of balloon 110 into the engaged area between hook 134 and casing 30.
  • casing 30 is preferably provided with an indented area against which hook 134 is closely disposed.
  • Fig. 27 illustrates the close positioning of hook 134 and casing 30 in detail.
  • a downwardly-extending edge 136 of casing 30, together with the outside contour of annular groove 84 of valve seat 82 defines a pocket in case 30 in which the end of hook 134 is disposed.
  • Hook 134 is nevertheless deformable, whereby edge 102 may be forced into cavity 138 defined by hook 134 in casing 30.
  • Edge 136 of casing 30 is preferably slightly lower than the protruding edge of hook 134, as shown in Fig. 28.
  • Figs. 29 and 30 show the engagement of the balloon by teh entire casing, and by the hook 134, respectively, in a manner similar to Figs. 21 and 22.
  • the device of the invention is preferably molded from plastic and is both durable and inexpensive. With the exception of membrane 54, all parts of the device are preferably injection molded in plastic. Membrane 54 may be a transparent or substantially transparent plastic sheet, and is preferably provided with promotional indicia on the inward or outward facing side thereof. For example, advertising mat ⁇ erials, cartoon characters or the.like may be provided on membrane 54, - possibly including some indicia for the depressable portion such as the bulbous nose of clown or the like.
  • the device of the invention is safe due to the balloon-retention hook, valve body captive design and protective tabs.
  • the device is also dimensioned such that it cannot be inhaled or swallowed.
  • the device is nevertheless quite dependable, and also inexpensive.

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Abstract

Une vanne faisant du bruit pour un ballon jouet (100) comprend un boîtier (30) renfermant un corps de vanne mobile (70) et une anche résonnante (60) située en amont du corps de vanne. Une membrane perforée (54) obturant pratiquement l'extrémité du boîtier opposée au ballon peut être abaissée afin de soulever le corps de vanne de son siège (82), provoquant ainsi l'émission d'un son. Le corps de vanne est contenu dans le boîtier, et l'anche est protégée par des pattes repliées (56), si bien qu'aucune partie de la vanne ne peut être déplacée par l'utilisateur. Parmi les caractéristiques de sûreté, on trouve également une forme de trompette élargie (36) ainsi qu'une restriction empêchant l'éjection soudaine de la vanne du ballon.
EP19830903651 1982-10-05 1983-09-30 Vanne pour ballon faisant du bruit. Withdrawn EP0120965A4 (fr)

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