EP0495906B1 - Holding device for inflatable balloons - Google Patents

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EP0495906B1
EP0495906B1 EP90916205A EP90916205A EP0495906B1 EP 0495906 B1 EP0495906 B1 EP 0495906B1 EP 90916205 A EP90916205 A EP 90916205A EP 90916205 A EP90916205 A EP 90916205A EP 0495906 B1 EP0495906 B1 EP 0495906B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/02—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
    • F21V3/023—Chinese lanterns; Balloons
    • 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
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10—Balloons
    • A63H2027/1008—Anchoring means or weights
    • 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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S9/00—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply
    • F21S9/02—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention relates to a mounting device of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.
  • a variety of support devices or support measures for inflatable balloons are known.
  • the filler neck of the balloon is tied off after inflation by means of a cord or the like, and the cord simultaneously forms the holding device for the balloon. This tying must be done with great care if it is to be ensured that the airtight seal of the balloon is maintained in the long term.
  • a holding device which consists of a rod, to the end of which is attached to the end of the balloon, a wire spiral widening in a funnel shape toward the balloon, or a spring, to which the filler neck of the balloon is attached.
  • a rod to the end of which is attached to the end of the balloon
  • a wire spiral widening in a funnel shape toward the balloon or a spring, to which the filler neck of the balloon is attached.
  • separate disconnection measures are usually required for the airtight closure of the balloon.
  • a lighting device for inflatable balloons is known from DE-U1 87 11380, in which the lighting device can either be inserted into the filler neck of an inflatable balloon or sealed into a recess in the balloon can be used. In both cases, the lighting devices must then in turn be provided with filler necks in order to enable the balloon to be filled. For this purpose, it is necessary that these lighting devices form an airtight unit as such, which results in a complicated structure with a comparatively high weight. Furthermore, the handling of these lighting devices, in particular their attachment to the balloon, is difficult.
  • DE-U1 89 05 690 Another lighting device for inflatable balloons is known from DE-U1 89 05 690, which has the shape of a shell, the open edge of which can be fastened to the balloon envelope outside the area of the filler neck with the aid of adhesives with the aid of fastening approaches or a circumferential flange.
  • this requires separate closing of the filler neck.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a mounting device of the type mentioned, which is simple to use for airtight sealing of the balloon with a simple structure and low weight and enables lighting of the balloon.
  • the configuration of the mounting device according to the invention does not require separate clamping devices or knotting of the filler neck, so that it is very easy to use. After inflation, the filler neck of the balloon is simply pulled into the groove extending in the peripheral wall of the shell and then into the clamping device, which clamps off and seals the filler neck.
  • the simple design of the holding device which can be attached very quickly and easily to the balloon envelope, results in a significantly simplified production and improved usability, the holding device being able to be removed from a balloon very quickly after use and reused.
  • the shell of the holding device forms the reflector of an illumination device for the balloon, a lamp holder being arranged on the bottom of the shell.
  • a holding cord or a holding rod can be attached to the bottom of the shell in a simple manner, as is also customary with balloons.
  • the lamp holder on the bottom of the shell is preferably formed in a cylindrical extension.
  • the holding cord or the holding rod is arranged on the cylindrical extension.
  • the simple design of the lighting device which can be used with a large number of different designs of incandescent lamps and which can be attached very quickly and easily to the balloon envelope, results in a significantly simplified production and improved usability, since the lighting device can be quickly removed from a balloon after use can be removed and reused.
  • the lighting device itself with an energy source, for example a button cell, or the lighting device or a large number of lighting devices can be supplied from a common energy source, which may be special Lighting effects such as flashing or the like can impress on the individual lighting devices.
  • a filter or diffuser can also be used in the reflector.
  • FIG. 1 shows the general type of attachment of an embodiment of the holding device to a balloon envelope.
  • the embodiment of the holding device as a holding part has a shell 2, which in the embodiment shown has a frustoconical peripheral wall, but could also be designed in the form of a spherical segment or the like.
  • the shell 2 according to FIGS. 2 and 3 is provided with a groove 6 extending from its larger peripheral edge, into which the filler neck 3 of the balloon 1 can be inserted.
  • the groove 6 ends in an extension 7, and the filler neck 3 drawn into this extension 7 at the end of the groove 6 then extends to a clamping device in the form of a wall extending radially from the outer circumference of the shell 2 4, which has a tapered clamping groove 4a.
  • the free end of the filler neck 3 is fixed in this clamping groove 4a and sealed airtight.
  • the groove 6 could, like the groove 4a of the clamping device 4, be tapered at its end, so that the filler neck is additionally clamped by pulling into this tapered area and thus sealed and clamped.
  • This configuration of the holding device makes it possible to fix this holding device to the balloon 1 with the aid of the filler neck 3, without any further measures being required for the airtight closure of the filler neck.
  • the shell 2 can advantageously simultaneously form the reflector 2 of an illumination device for the balloon.
  • the shell 2 is on its bottom facing away from the balloon through a cylindrical extension 8 extended, which receives a lamp holder 5 with a light bulb 5a.
  • the cylindrical extension 8 can either be formed in one piece with the shell 2 or as a part that is separate from it and lockable with it.
  • this extension 8 is provided with ventilation openings in the form of openings 8a and the lamp holder 5 can be kept at a distance from it by means of beads or cams formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical extension 8.
  • a tether 20 can be attached to the bottom of the cylindrical extension 8. If this cylindrical extension 8 is not provided, this retaining cord would of course be attached to the bottom of the shell 2.
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3 essentially by a different design of the groove and the lighting elements.
  • the groove 6 'in the peripheral wall of the shell 2' forming a reflector extends from the edge 2a of the shell 2 'which lies against the balloon envelope 1 in use and extends in a substantially helical manner in the peripheral wall of the shell 2' in the direction the edge adjacent to the lamp holder 8 '.
  • the clamping device 4 is, for example, offset by a circumferential angle of approximately 90 degrees from the end of the groove 6 'on the circumferential wall of the shell 2'.
  • the lamp socket 8 ' is also formed in this embodiment by an essentially cylindrical extension of the tapered end of the shell 2'.
  • the lamp holder 8 has an essentially cylindrical recess for receiving the base (30) of the incandescent lamp, and in the recess there is a circumferential contact 21, 23, 24 resting on its inner wall and a center contact 26, 27 extending radially into the recess .
  • the peripheral contact is formed by a strip-shaped, electrically conductive and elastic element which bears against the inner wall of the recess and has a radially inwardly projecting bend 23 which is intended for engagement with the peripheral surface of the base of the incandescent lamp.
  • the peripheral contact 21, 23, 24 and the center contact 26, 27 are fastened by bending their free ends 28 and 29 around the edge of the cylindrical extension facing away from the shell 2 'and have non-bent connecting parts 31 and 36, respectively.
  • a holding rod 30 is provided which is expanded at its upper end in a manner adapted to the cylindrical extension 8 or has a corresponding extension 9.
  • the holding rod 30 could in turn be fastened directly to the bottom of the shell 2 if illumination of the balloon was not desired, and in this case the cylindrical extension 8 could be designed with a smaller inner diameter and be plugged directly onto a wooden rod, for example.
  • the rod 30 can be provided in its end facing away from the balloon with a battery box 31 according to FIG. 7, in which batteries 32 and a switch 33 for switching on and off a cylinder extension 8 are arranged Light bulb are arranged.
  • the cylindrical extension 8 can be designed to hold a small battery, for example in the form of a button cell 11, which feeds the light bulb arranged in the lamp holder 5, so that there is a self-contained lighting device.
  • a holding cord 20 or a holding rod can be attached to the extension, as indicated, or such fastening means can be completely omitted, e.g. with free-flying balloons.
  • the shell 2 can be made of very light, preferably elastic material, with no restrictions with regard to the shape and size of the shell.

Abstract

A holding device for inflatable balloons or the like, which have a balloon envelope and a filler neck, comprises a holding part with disconnection devices for airtight disconnection of the filler neck of the balloon after the latter is inflated. The holding part is shaped like a bowl (2; 2') which opens toward the balloon (1), and the disconnection devices comprise a groove (6, 7;, 6', 7') which is formed in and penetrates the peripheral wall of the bowl (2; 2'). The groove, which starts from the edge (2a) of the bowl (2; 2') that rests against the balloon envelope during use, is designed to receive the filler neck (3) of the balloon (1). A clamping device (4) for the end of the filler neck (3) of the balloon (1) is arranged on the outside of the peripheral wall of the bowl (2; 2').

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Halterungsvorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art.The invention relates to a mounting device of the type mentioned in the preamble of claim 1.

Es ist eine Vielzahl von Halterungsvorrichtungen oder Halterungsmaßnahmen für aufblasbare Ballone bekannt. Bei der einfachsten Form wird der Füllstutzen des Ballons nach dem Aufblasen mit Hilfe einer Schnur oder dergleichen abgebunden und die Schnur bildet gleichzeitig die Halterungsvorrichtung für den Ballon. Dieses Abbinden muß mit großer Sorgfalt erfolgen, wenn sichergestellt werden soll, daß längerfristig ein luftdichter Abschluß des Ballons aufrechterhalten wird. Weiterhin ist es bekannt, den Füllstutzen eines Ballons selbst zu verknoten, um den luftdichten Abschluß herzustellen. Alle diese Maßnahmen sind zeitaufwendig und auch von ästhetischen Aussehen nicht unbedingt befriedigend.A variety of support devices or support measures for inflatable balloons are known. In the simplest form, the filler neck of the balloon is tied off after inflation by means of a cord or the like, and the cord simultaneously forms the holding device for the balloon. This tying must be done with great care if it is to be ensured that the airtight seal of the balloon is maintained in the long term. Furthermore, it is known to knot the filler neck of a balloon itself in order to produce the airtight seal. All of these measures are time-consuming and not necessarily satisfactory in terms of aesthetic appearance either.

Es ist weiterhin eine Halterungsvorrichtung bekannt, die aus einem Stab besteht, an dessen dem Ballon zugewandten Ende eine sich zum Ballon hin trichterförmig erweiternde Drahtwendel oder eine Feder befestigt ist, an der der Füllstutzen des Ballons befestigt wird. Auch hierbei sind zumeist getrennte Abklemmaßnahmen zum luftdichten Verschluß des Ballons erforderlich.Furthermore, a holding device is known, which consists of a rod, to the end of which is attached to the end of the balloon, a wire spiral widening in a funnel shape toward the balloon, or a spring, to which the filler neck of the balloon is attached. Here, too, separate disconnection measures are usually required for the airtight closure of the balloon.

Aus dem DE-U1 87 11380 ist eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung für aufblasbare Ballone bekannt, bei denen die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung entweder in den Füllstutzen eines aufblasbaren Ballons einschiebbar ist oder abgedichtet in eine Aussparung des Ballons einsetzbar ist. In beiden Fällen müssen die Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen dann ihrerseits mit Füllstutzen versehen werden, um ein Füllen des Ballons zu ermöglichen. Hierzu ist es erforderlich, daß diese Beleuchtungseinrichtungen als solche eine luftdichte Einheit bilden, die einen komplizierten Aufbau mit vergleichsweise hohem Gewicht ergibt. Weiterhin ist die Handhabung dieser Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, insbesondere ihre Befestigung an dem Ballon, schwierig.A lighting device for inflatable balloons is known from DE-U1 87 11380, in which the lighting device can either be inserted into the filler neck of an inflatable balloon or sealed into a recess in the balloon can be used. In both cases, the lighting devices must then in turn be provided with filler necks in order to enable the balloon to be filled. For this purpose, it is necessary that these lighting devices form an airtight unit as such, which results in a complicated structure with a comparatively high weight. Furthermore, the handling of these lighting devices, in particular their attachment to the balloon, is difficult.

Aus dem DE-U1 89 05 690 ist eine weitere Beleuchtungsvorrichtung für aufblasbare Ballone bekannt, die die Form einer Schale aufweist, deren offener Rand mit Hilfe von Befestigungsansätzen oder einem umlaufenden Flansch an der Ballonhülle außerhalb des Bereiches des Füllstutzens mit Hilfe von Klebemitteln befestigbar ist. Hierbei ist jedoch ein getrenntes Verschließen des Füllstutzens erforderlich.Another lighting device for inflatable balloons is known from DE-U1 89 05 690, which has the shape of a shell, the open edge of which can be fastened to the balloon envelope outside the area of the filler neck with the aid of adhesives with the aid of fastening approaches or a circumferential flange. However, this requires separate closing of the filler neck.

Aus der US-A-3 411 778 ist schließlich eine Halterungsvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art für Ballone an einem Wurfziel bekannt, wobei die Halterungsvorrichtung die Form eines sich nach außen erweiternden zylindrischen Stabilisators aufweist, dessen vorderes Ende an dem eigentlichen Wurfziel befestigt ist und der einen sich von der Hinterkante der Halterungsvorrichtung aus nach vorne erstreckenden Schlitz zum Hindurchziehen des Füllstutzens des Ballons aufweist, der um das vordere Ende dieses Stabilisators herumgewickelt und festgelegt wird. Ein einwandfreies Abdichten des Füllstutzens durch das Herumwickeln des Füllstutzens um das vordere Ende der Halterungsvorrichtung ist hierbei nicht zu erzielen und es ergibt sich ein unbefriedigendes ästhetisches Aussehen. Weiterhin ist nicht zu erkennen, wie hierbei eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung vorgesehen werden könnte.Finally, from US-A-3 411 778 a holder of the type mentioned for balloons on a target is known, the holder having the shape of an outwardly widening cylindrical stabilizer, the front end of which is attached to the actual target and one has a forwardly extending slot from the rear edge of the cradle for drawing the filler neck of the balloon, which is wrapped and secured around the front end of this stabilizer. A perfect sealing of the filler neck by wrapping the filler neck around the front end of the mounting device cannot be achieved here and there is an unsatisfactory aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, it cannot be seen how an illumination device could be provided here.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Halterungsvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die bei einfachem Aufbau und geringem Gewicht eine einfache Handhabung zum luftdichten Veschließen des Ballons aufweist und eine Beleuchtung des Ballons ermöglicht.The invention has for its object to provide a mounting device of the type mentioned, which is simple to use for airtight sealing of the balloon with a simple structure and low weight and enables lighting of the balloon.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This task is carried out in the characterizing part of the Features specified claim 1 solved.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Advantageous refinements and developments of the invention result from the subclaims.

Die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung der Halterungsvorrichtung benötigt keine getrennten Abklemmeinrichtungen oder ein Verknoten des Füllstutzens, sodaß sich eine sehr einfache Handhabung ergibt. Der Füllstutzen des Ballons wird nach dem Aufblasen einfach in die sich in der Umfangswand der Schale erstreckende Nut und dann in die Klemmvorrichtung hineingezogen, die den Füllstutzen abklemmt und abdichtet.The configuration of the mounting device according to the invention does not require separate clamping devices or knotting of the filler neck, so that it is very easy to use. After inflation, the filler neck of the balloon is simply pulled into the groove extending in the peripheral wall of the shell and then into the clamping device, which clamps off and seals the filler neck.

Durch die einfache Ausgestaltung der Halterungsvorrichtung, die sehr schnell und leicht an der Ballonhülle anbringbar ist, ergibt sich eine wesentlich vereinfachte Herstellung und verbesserte Anwendbarkeit, wobei die Halterungsvorrichtung nach Gebrauch sehr schnell von einem Ballon entfernt und erneut verwendet werden kann. Die Schale der Halterungsvorrichtung bildet den Reflektor einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung für den Ballon, wobei eine Lampenfassung am Boden der Schale angeordnet ist.The simple design of the holding device, which can be attached very quickly and easily to the balloon envelope, results in a significantly simplified production and improved usability, the holding device being able to be removed from a balloon very quickly after use and reused. The shell of the holding device forms the reflector of an illumination device for the balloon, a lamp holder being arranged on the bottom of the shell.

Am Boden der Schale kann in einfacher Weise eine Halteschnur oder ein Haltestab angebracht sein, wie dies auch sonst bei Ballonen üblich ist.A holding cord or a holding rod can be attached to the bottom of the shell in a simple manner, as is also customary with balloons.

Die Lampenfassung am Boden der Schale ist vorzugsweise in einer zylindrischen Verlängerung ausgebildet wird. In diesem Fall wird die Halteschnur bzw. der Haltestab an der zylindrischen Verlängerung angeordnet.The lamp holder on the bottom of the shell is preferably formed in a cylindrical extension. In this case, the holding cord or the holding rod is arranged on the cylindrical extension.

Es wurde festgestellt, daß es ohne weiteres möglich ist, eine gleichmäßige Beleuchtung eines Ballons dadurch zu erreichen, daß die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung lediglich an der Außenseite der Ballonhülle befestigt wird, sodaß sich eine wesentliche Vereinfachung der Befestigungseinrichtungen an dem Ballon ergibt und die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung nicht mehr als luftdichte Einheit ausgebildet sein muß. Weiterhin ergeben sich keinerlei Beschränkungen hinsichtlich der Form und Abmessungen der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung, da diese nicht an die Abmessungen von Teilen, wie zum Beispiel des Füllstutzens, des Ballons angepaßt werden muß.It has been found that it is easily possible to achieve uniform illumination of a balloon by merely attaching the lighting device to the outside of the balloon envelope, so that the fastening devices on the balloon are considerably simplified and the lighting device is no longer airtight Unit must be trained. Furthermore, there are no restrictions on the shape and dimensions of the Lighting device, since this does not have to be adapted to the dimensions of parts, such as the filler neck, of the balloon.

Durch die einfache Ausgestaltung der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung, die mit einer Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Bauformen von Glühlampen verwendbar ist und die sehr schnell und leicht an der Ballonhülle anbringbar ist, ergibt sich eine wesentlich vereinfachte Herstellung und verbesserte Anwendbarkeit, da die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung nach Gebrauch sehr schnell von einem Ballon entfernt und wiederverwendet werden kann.The simple design of the lighting device, which can be used with a large number of different designs of incandescent lamps and which can be attached very quickly and easily to the balloon envelope, results in a significantly simplified production and improved usability, since the lighting device can be quickly removed from a balloon after use can be removed and reused.

Weiterhin ist es möglich, die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung selbst mit einer Energiequelle, beispielsweise einer Knopfzelle zu versehen, oder die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung oder eine Vielzahl von Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen können aus einer gemeinsamen Energiequelle gespeist werden, die ggf. spezielle Beleuchtungseffekte, wie Blinken oder dergleichen auf die einzelnen Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen aufprägen kann. Zur Erzielung unterschiedlicher Lichteffekte kann weiterhin eine Filter- oder Streuscheibe in den Reflektor eingesetzt werden.Furthermore, it is possible to provide the lighting device itself with an energy source, for example a button cell, or the lighting device or a large number of lighting devices can be supplied from a common energy source, which may be special Lighting effects such as flashing or the like can impress on the individual lighting devices. To achieve different lighting effects, a filter or diffuser can also be used in the reflector.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden im folgenden anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert.Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings.

In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung eines Teils eines Ballons mit einer daran befestigten Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung,
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung nach Fig.1,
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eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung nach Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
eine schematische Darstellung eines Teils eines Ballons mit einer daran befestigten abgeänderten Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung,
Fig. 5
eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung nach Fig.4,
Fig. 6
eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung nach Fig. 4 und 5
Fig. 7
eine der Fig. 1 entsprechende Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung,
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eine Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung.
The drawing shows:
Fig. 1
1 shows a schematic representation of a part of a balloon with an attached embodiment of the holding device,
Fig. 2
2 shows a side view of the embodiment of the mounting device according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 3
3 shows a plan view of the embodiment of the mounting device according to FIG. 2,
Fig. 4
1 shows a schematic representation of a part of a balloon with a modified embodiment of the holding device attached to it,
Fig. 5
3 shows a side view of the embodiment of the mounting device according to FIG. 4,
Fig. 6
a plan view of the embodiment of the mounting device according to FIGS. 4 and 5
Fig. 7
1 corresponding representation of a further embodiment of the mounting device,
Fig. 8
a view of another embodiment of the mounting device.

Im folgenden wird zunächst auf die Figur 1 Bezug genommen, die die allgemeine Art der Anbringung einer Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung an einer Ballonhülle zeigt.In the following, reference is first made to FIG. 1, which shows the general type of attachment of an embodiment of the holding device to a balloon envelope.

Wie dies aus Fig. 1 zu erkennen ist, weist die Ausführungsform der Halterungsvorrichtung als Halteteil eine Schale 2 auf, die bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform eine kegelstumpfförmige Umfangswand aufweist, jedoch auch in Form eines Kugelsegmentes oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein könnte.As can be seen from FIG. 1, the embodiment of the holding device as a holding part has a shell 2, which in the embodiment shown has a frustoconical peripheral wall, but could also be designed in the form of a spherical segment or the like.

Die Schale 2 gemäß den Figuren 2 und 3 ist mit einer von ihrer größeren Umfangskante ausgehenden Nut 6 versehen, in die der Füllstutzen 3 des Ballons 1 einschiebbar ist.The shell 2 according to FIGS. 2 and 3 is provided with a groove 6 extending from its larger peripheral edge, into which the filler neck 3 of the balloon 1 can be inserted.

Bei den in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsformen endet die Nut 6 in einer Erweiterung 7, und der in diese Erweiterung 7 am Ende der Nut 6 eingezogene Füllstutzen 3 erstreckt sich dann zu einer Klemmvorrichtung in Form einer sich radial von dem Außenumfang der Schale 2 fort erstreckenden Wand 4, die eine sich verjüngende Klemmnut 4a aufweist. In dieser Klemmnut 4a wird das freie Ende des Füllstutzens 3 festgelegt und luftdicht verschlossen.In the embodiments shown in the drawings, the groove 6 ends in an extension 7, and the filler neck 3 drawn into this extension 7 at the end of the groove 6 then extends to a clamping device in the form of a wall extending radially from the outer circumference of the shell 2 4, which has a tapered clamping groove 4a. The free end of the filler neck 3 is fixed in this clamping groove 4a and sealed airtight.

Die Nut 6 könnte ebenso wie die Nut 4a der Klemmvorrichtung 4 an ihrem Ende verjüngt ausgebildet sein, sodaß der Füllstutzen durch Einziehen in diesen verjüngten Bereich zusätzlich abgeklemmt und damit abgedichtet und festgeklemmt wird.The groove 6 could, like the groove 4a of the clamping device 4, be tapered at its end, so that the filler neck is additionally clamped by pulling into this tapered area and thus sealed and clamped.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung der Halterungsvorrichtung ist es möglich, diese Halterungsvorrichtung mit Hilfe des Füllstutzens 3 an dem Ballon 1 festzulegen, ohne daß irgendwelche weiteren Maßnahmen zum luftdichten Verschließen des Füllstutzens erforderlich sind.This configuration of the holding device makes it possible to fix this holding device to the balloon 1 with the aid of the filler neck 3, without any further measures being required for the airtight closure of the filler neck.

Die Schale 2 kann in vorteilhafter Weise gleichzeitig den Reflektor 2 einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung für den Ballon bilden. In diesem Fall ist die Schale 2 an ihrem von dem Ballon abgewandten Boden durch eine zylindrische Verlängerung 8 verlängert, die eine Lampenfassung 5 mit einer Glühbirne 5a aufnimmt. Die zylindrische Verlängerung 8 kann entweder einstückig mit der Schale 2 oder als von dieser getrenntes und mit dieser verriegelbares Teil ausgebildet sein. Um thermische Probleme aufgrund der Erwärmung der Glübirne 5a zu vermeiden, ist dieser Ansatz 8 mit Belüftungsöffnungen in Form von Durchbrechungen 8a versehen und die Lampenfassung 5 kann mit Hilfe von auf der Innenwand der zylindrischen Verlängerung 8 ausgebildeten Wülsten oder Nocken von dieser auf Abstand gehalten werden.The shell 2 can advantageously simultaneously form the reflector 2 of an illumination device for the balloon. In this case, the shell 2 is on its bottom facing away from the balloon through a cylindrical extension 8 extended, which receives a lamp holder 5 with a light bulb 5a. The cylindrical extension 8 can either be formed in one piece with the shell 2 or as a part that is separate from it and lockable with it. In order to avoid thermal problems due to the heating of the bulb 5a, this extension 8 is provided with ventilation openings in the form of openings 8a and the lamp holder 5 can be kept at a distance from it by means of beads or cams formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical extension 8.

Wie dies in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist, kann am Boden der zylindrischen Verlängerung 8 eine Halteschnur 20 befestigt werden. Falls dieser zylindrische Ansatz 8 nicht vorgesehen ist, wäre diese Halterungsschnur selbstverständlich am Boden der Schale 2 befestigt.As shown in Fig. 1, a tether 20 can be attached to the bottom of the cylindrical extension 8. If this cylindrical extension 8 is not provided, this retaining cord would of course be attached to the bottom of the shell 2.

Die in den Figuren 4 bis 6 dargestellte Ausführungsform der kombinierten Halterungs- und Beleuchtungsvorrichtung unterscheidet sich von der Ausführungsform nach den Figuren 1 bis 3 im wesentlichen durch eine andere Ausgestaltung der Nut und der Beleuchtungselemente.The embodiment of the combined mounting and lighting device shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3 essentially by a different design of the groove and the lighting elements.

Bei dieser Ausführungsform geht die Nut 6' in der Umfangswand des einen Reflektor bildenden Schale 2' von der bei Benutzung an der Ballonhülle 1 anliegenden Kante 2a der Schale 2' aus und erstreckt sich im wesentlichen schraubenlinienförmig in der Umfangswand der Schale 2' in Richtung auf die der Lampenfassung 8' benachbarte Kante.In this embodiment, the groove 6 'in the peripheral wall of the shell 2' forming a reflector extends from the edge 2a of the shell 2 'which lies against the balloon envelope 1 in use and extends in a substantially helical manner in the peripheral wall of the shell 2' in the direction the edge adjacent to the lamp holder 8 '.

Die Nut 6' kann sich hierbei über einen Umfangswinkel von etwa 90 Grad in der Umfangswand der Schale 2' erstrecken, wobei sich die Breite der Nut 6' ausgehend von der Kante 2a wiederum zur Einklemmung des Füllstutzens (3) verringern kann oder in der dargestellten Weise in einer Erweiterung 7' endet.The groove 6 'can extend over a circumferential angle of approximately 90 degrees in the circumferential wall of the shell 2', the width of the groove 6 'starting from the edge 2a in turn being able to reduce the clamping of the filler neck (3) or in the illustrated Way ends in an extension 7 '.

Auf der Außenseite der Umfangswand der Schale 2' ist wiederum die Klemmvorrichtung 4 für das Ende des Füllstutzens 3 des Ballons 1 angeordnet, wie dies anhand der Fig. 1 bis 3 beschrieben wurde.On the outside of the peripheral wall of the shell 2 'is again the clamping device 4 for the end of the filler neck 3 of the Balloons 1 arranged, as has been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

Die Klemmvorrichtung 4 ist beispielsweise um einen Umfangswinkel von etwa 90 Grad gegenüber dem Ende der Nut 6' versetzt an der Umfangswand der Schale 2' angeordnet.The clamping device 4 is, for example, offset by a circumferential angle of approximately 90 degrees from the end of the groove 6 'on the circumferential wall of the shell 2'.

Die Lampenfassung 8' ist auch bei dieser Ausführungsform durch eine im wesentlichen zylindrische Verlängerung des verjüngten Endes der Schale 2' gebildet.The lamp socket 8 'is also formed in this embodiment by an essentially cylindrical extension of the tapered end of the shell 2'.

Die Lampenfassung 8' weist eine im wesentlichen zylindrische Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme des Sockels (30) der Glühlampe auf, und in der Ausnehmung ist ein an deren Innenwand anliegender Umfangskontakt 21,23,24 und ein sich radial in die Ausnehmung erstreckender Mittenkontakt 26,27 angeordnet. Der Umfangskontakt ist durch ein streifenförmiges, an der Innenwandung der Ausnehmung anliegendes elektrisch leitendes und elastisches Element gebildet ist, das eine radial nach innen vorspringende Abbiegung 23 aufweist, die für einen Eingriff mit der Umfangsfläche des Sockels der Glühlampe bestimmt ist. Der Umfangskontakt 21,23,24 und der Mittenkontakt 26,27 sind durch Umbiegen ihres freien Endes 28 bzw. 29 um die von der Schale 2' abgewandte Kante der zylindrischen Verlängerung herum befestigt und weisen nicht abgebogene Anschlußteile 31 bzw.36 auf.The lamp holder 8 'has an essentially cylindrical recess for receiving the base (30) of the incandescent lamp, and in the recess there is a circumferential contact 21, 23, 24 resting on its inner wall and a center contact 26, 27 extending radially into the recess . The peripheral contact is formed by a strip-shaped, electrically conductive and elastic element which bears against the inner wall of the recess and has a radially inwardly projecting bend 23 which is intended for engagement with the peripheral surface of the base of the incandescent lamp. The peripheral contact 21, 23, 24 and the center contact 26, 27 are fastened by bending their free ends 28 and 29 around the edge of the cylindrical extension facing away from the shell 2 'and have non-bent connecting parts 31 and 36, respectively.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 7 ist ein Haltestab 30 vorgesehen, der an seinem oberen Ende in einer an die zylindrische Verlängerung 8 angepaßten Weise erweitert ist oder einen entsprechenden Ansatz 9 aufweist. Auch in diesem Fall könnte wiederum der Haltestab 30 direkt am Boden der Schale 2 befestigt sein, falls eine Beleuchtung des Ballons nicht gewünscht wird, und in diesem Fall könnte die zylindrische Verlängerung 8 mit geringerem Innendurchmesser ausgebildet sein und direkt beispielsweise auf einen Holzstab aufsteckbar sein.In the embodiment according to FIG. 7, a holding rod 30 is provided which is expanded at its upper end in a manner adapted to the cylindrical extension 8 or has a corresponding extension 9. In this case, too, the holding rod 30 could in turn be fastened directly to the bottom of the shell 2 if illumination of the balloon was not desired, and in this case the cylindrical extension 8 could be designed with a smaller inner diameter and be plugged directly onto a wooden rod, for example.

Bei Ausgestaltung der Halterungsvorrichtung als Teil einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung kann der Stab 30 in seinem von dem Ballon abgewandten Ende mit einem Batteriekasten 31 gemäß Fig. 7 versehen sein, in dem Batterien 32 und ein Schalter 33 zum Ein- und Ausschalten einer in der zylindrischen Verlängerung 8 angeordneten Glühbirne angeordnet sind.When the holding device is designed as part of a lighting device, the rod 30 can be provided in its end facing away from the balloon with a battery box 31 according to FIG. 7, in which batteries 32 and a switch 33 for switching on and off a cylinder extension 8 are arranged Light bulb are arranged.

Weiterhin kann gemäß Figur 8 in die zylindrische Verlängerung 8 zur Aufnahme einer kleinen Batterie, beispielsweise in Form einer Knopfzelle 11 ausgebildet sein, die die in der Lampenfassung 5 angeordnete Glühbirne speist, sodaß sich eine in sich abgeschlossene Beleuchtungsvorrichtung ergibt. Auch in diesem Fall kann an der Verlängerung eine Halteschnur 20 oder ein Haltestab angebracht werden, wie dies angedeutet ist, oder derartige Befestigungsmittel können völlig fortgelassen werden, z.B. bei freifliegenden Ballonen.Furthermore, according to FIG. 8, the cylindrical extension 8 can be designed to hold a small battery, for example in the form of a button cell 11, which feeds the light bulb arranged in the lamp holder 5, so that there is a self-contained lighting device. In this case too, a holding cord 20 or a holding rod can be attached to the extension, as indicated, or such fastening means can be completely omitted, e.g. with free-flying balloons.

Bei allem Ausführungsformen kann die Schale 2 aus sehr leichtem, vorzugsweise elastischem Material ausgebildet sein, wobei hinsichtlich der Form und Größe des Schale keine Beschränkungen bestehen.In all embodiments, the shell 2 can be made of very light, preferably elastic material, with no restrictions with regard to the shape and size of the shell.

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  1. A holding device for inflatable balloons (1) which have a balloon envelope and a filling connection (3), with a holding part which has the shape of a bowl (2; 2') which is open towards the balloon (1) and which is provided with clamping means (4, 6, 7; 4, 6', 7') for the airtight clamping off of the filling connection ()3) of the balloon (1) after its inflation, the clamping means comprising a groove (6, 7: 6', 7') formed in the circumferential wall of the bowl (2; 2') and passing through said circumferential wall, the groove starting from the edge (2a) of the bowl (2, 2') which rests against the balloon envelope upon use and being intended to receive the filling connection (3) of the balloon (1), and a clamping device (4) for the end of the filling connection (3) of the balloon (1) which device is arranged on the outside of the circumferential wall of the bowl (2; 2'),
    characterized by the fact that the bowl (2; 2') forms the reflector of an illuminating device for the balloon (1) which includes a lamp socket arranged on the bottom of the bowl (2; 2'), and that the clamping device (4) is formed by a wall (4) which extends in radial direction away from the circumferential wall of the bowl (2; 2') and has a tapering clamping groove (4a) for the filling connection (3).
  2. A holding device according to claim 1 of 2,
    characterized by the fact that the groove (6) extends to the bottom of the bowl (2) facing away from the balloon (1) in direction substantially perpendicular to the edge (2a).
  3. A holding device according to claim 1,
    characterized by the fact that the groove (6') extends to the bottom of the bowl (2') facing away from the balloon (1) extending substantially helically in the circumferential wall starting from the edge (2a).
  4. A holding device according to claim 3,
    characterized by the fact that the groove (6') extends over a circumferential angle of about 90° in the circumferential wall of the bowl (2').
  5. A holding device according to one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterized by fact that the width of the groove (6; 6'), starting from the edge (2a) decreases for the clamping of the filling connection.
  6. A holding device according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized by the fact that the clamping device (4) is arranged on the circumferential wall of the bowl (2; 2') at a circumferential angle of about 90° from the end of the groove (6, 7; 6', 7').
  7. A holding device according to any of claims 1 to 6,
    characterized by the fact that the circumferential wall of the bowl (2; 2') has a frustoconical shape and that its large end rests against the balloon envelope upon use.
  8. A holding device according to any of claims 1 to 7,
    characterized by the fact that a holding rope (20) for the fastening of the balloon is arranged on the bottom of the bowl.
  9. A holding device according to any of the claims 1 to 8,
    characterized by the fact that a holding bar (30) for the balloon can be fastened to the bottom of the bowl.
  10. A holding device accordig to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized by the fact that the lamp socket arranged on the bottom of the bowl (2; 2') is held in a substantially cylindrical extension (8; 8') of the bottom of the bowl (2; 2').
  11. A holding device according to claim 11,
    characterized by the fact that the holding bar (30) is fastened to the cylindrical extension (8) of the bottom of the bowl (2).
  12. A holding device according to claim 11,
    characterized by the fact that a battery case (31) for the feeding of the illuminating device is arranged on the end of the holding bar (30) facing away from the bowl (2).
  13. A holding device according to claim 10,
    characterized by the fact that a battery mount (11) is arranged on the lower end of the cylindrical extension (8).
  14. A holding device according to any of claims 10 to 13,
    characterized by the fact that the cylindrical extension of the bottom of the bowl has vent openings (8a).
  15. A holding device according to any of claims 10 to 14,
    characterized by the fact that the lamp socket has a substantially cylindrical recess in the extension (8; 8') in order to receive the base (30) of the incandescent bulb; that a circumferential contact (21, 23, 24) resting against the inner wall of the recess and a center contact (26, 27) extending radially into the recess are arranged in the recess; that the circumferential contact is formed by a strip-shaped electrically conductive elastic element resting against the inner wall of the substantially cylindrical recess, said element having a radially inwardly protruding bend (23) which is intended for engagement with the circumferential surface of the base of the incandescent bulb; and that the circumferential contact (21, 23, 24) and the center contact (26, 27) are fastened by bending their free end around at least the edge of the cylindrical extension which faces away from the bowl (2').
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