EP1577606A1 - Illuminated balloon with improved self-inflating envelope - Google Patents

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EP1577606A1
EP1577606A1 EP05354010A EP05354010A EP1577606A1 EP 1577606 A1 EP1577606 A1 EP 1577606A1 EP 05354010 A EP05354010 A EP 05354010A EP 05354010 A EP05354010 A EP 05354010A EP 1577606 A1 EP1577606 A1 EP 1577606A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S6/00—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing
    • F21S6/004—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing with a lamp housing in direct contact with the floor or ground
    • 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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S6/00—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing
    • F21S6/005—Lighting devices intended to be free-standing with a lamp housing maintained at a distance from the floor or ground via a support, e.g. standing lamp for ambient lighting
    • 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
    • A63H2027/1033—Inflation devices or methods for inflating 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
    • A63H2027/1058—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
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • 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
    • F21V25/00—Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices
    • F21V25/10—Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices coming into action when lighting device is overloaded, e.g. thermal switch
    • 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
    • F21V3/026—Chinese lanterns; Balloons being inflatable

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  • the invention relates to an illuminating balloon with an inflatable envelope enclosing a lighting system having at least one light bulb, means of with an integrated fan to draw in the external air for injection into the inside of the envelope by keeping it in the inflated state, a support means of the bulb and fan assembly, and means for supplying energy electric.
  • a balloon can be used for various lighting applications for outside or inside.
  • FR-A-2 754 040 discloses an illuminating balloon with a fabric envelope self-inflating flexible by means of a built-in booster.
  • the envelope contains a high-power light bulb protected by a metal grille.
  • the grid is extended to the top of the envelope, and prevents the contact of the envelope with the bulb, especially in case of deflation. Grid is formed by rigid metal wires angularly distributed around the bulb. In case of accidental explosion of the electric bulb, for example in the event of a sudden shock or surge not detected by the switchgear protection of the electrical cabinet, the debris of the bulb can pierce the envelope, and cause damage in the external environment. The presence of the grid also creates areas of shadows in the field lighting emitted by the balloon.
  • the base of the envelope is equipped with a flange of adaptable mounting by means of assembly on a support plate of the control block.
  • US 6527418 discloses a lighting device consisting of a bulb housed in a protective tube, in which circulates a flow of air cooling from a fan.
  • the set can be suspended in an inflatable structure.
  • DE 8506181 relates to an inflatable balloon having basically a orifice in which is introduced the lighting unit.
  • the latter has a transparent envelope enclosing the bulb, and includes a tip for allow the injection of air through holes. There is no fan, and the light bulb remains positioned in the lower part of the balloon.
  • the object of the invention consists in producing an illuminating balloon having an envelope self-inflating easily interchangeable, and to obtain a field optimum lighting without any shadows, as well as total safety in case of accidental explosion of the electric bulb.
  • the device according to the invention is characterized in that the bulb and fan is capped by a transparent or translucent plastic bowl, constituting both an explosion-proof insulating screen, and an air deflector of blowing allowing both the cooling of the bulb (22) and the inflation of the casing (11), the bowl (25) having passage orifices (28) for circulation air to the internal volume of the casing (11) to ensure said inflation.
  • the passage orifices are preferably arranged in the upper part of the bowl to ensure inflation of the envelope from above.
  • the bowl contains at the base an open bottom delimited by an annular flange engaging with a support surface of the support plate.
  • the envelope comprises an opening circular bearing on the annular rim of the bowl under the action of pressure internal generated in the envelope during inflation.
  • the envelope is thus simply placed on the rim, and is attached to the top of the bowl by an organ of fixing, for example a simple screw or nut.
  • the envelope is secured to a support plate by fixing means.
  • the transparent plastic material of the bowl is made of polycarbonate, which allows to generate a uniform lighting field and free of shadows.
  • the bowl has a form of revolution extending over the entire height of the balloon.
  • a safety thermostat is housed in the envelope to interrupt automatically power the bulb when the fan stops.
  • an illuminating balloon 11 comprises an inflatable envelope 11 enclosing a lighting system 12, and automatic inflation means 13 intended to suck the external air to inject it inside the envelope 11 in the now in the swollen state.
  • the envelope 11 is made from a flexible plastic fabric, and presented as for example, an elliptical or spherical shape obtained by assembling several sectors of cut fabric, usually sewn together.
  • the base of the envelope 11 comprises a circular opening 14 allowing the introduction of the lighting system 12, and inflation means 13.
  • the inflating means 13 comprise a fan 15 or aspirator having a suction port 16 in connection with the outside, and a discharge port 17 in communication with the inside of the envelope 11.
  • the fan 15 is mounted on the inner wall of a metal plate 18, whose periphery is equipped with a annular bearing surface having a diameter slightly greater than that of the opening 14 of the envelope 11.
  • the plate 18 is provided with at least one hole 20 to allow the extraction of external air and the crossing of the conductors connected to an external power source.
  • An attachment device 21 is also fixed to the outer face of the plate 18 for the fitting of a outside mast of balloon support 10.
  • the lighting system 12 comprises at least one 22 electric bulb housed in an insulating bushing 23 mounted on a rail 24 above 15.
  • the bulb assembly 22 and fan 15 is capped by a bowl 25 of molded plastic material of small thickness.
  • the material of the bowl 25 may be based on polycarbonate or any other plastic material transparent or translucent.
  • the bowl 25 has a substantially frustoconical shape, having basically a bottom opening defined by an annular flange 26 which is in engagement with the support surface 19 of the plate 18.
  • the upper part of the bowl 25 is extended to the top of the envelope 11 by being attached by a fastener 27.
  • the bowl 25 is provided with several through holes 28 allowing the evacuation of the air blowing from the fan 15 for inflating the envelope 11 of the balloon 10.
  • the passage holes 28 are preferably provided in the upper part of the bowl 25, so as to ensure the inflation of the envelope 11 from the top.
  • the envelope 11 is simply placed around the bowl 25, and its circular opening 14 bears on the rim 26 in there being plated by the internal pressure prevailing in the casing 11 during inflation.
  • the rim 26 may advantageously have a frustoconical profile to favor the sealing effect with the opening 14 during inflation.
  • the only point of mechanical attachment of the envelope 11 is at the top thanks to the fixing member 27 which connects it to the upper end of the bowl 25.
  • the organ of fixing 27 can be a simple screw or nut, easily accessible during the disassembly of the envelope 11.
  • the envelope 11 is arranged around the 25, and comprises a circular opening 14 secured to the rim 26 annular bowl 25 by fixing means. These are constituted as for example by screws (not shown) passing through holes 30 formed in the plate 18 ( Figure 2).
  • a safety thermostat 29 is provided to control the temperature inside the 10 balloon, and automatically interrupt the power supply of the bulb 22 in case accidental shutdown of the fan 15.
  • the polycarbonate material of the bowl 25 preferably contains protective chemicals that make it insensitive to ultraviolet radiation.
  • the transparency of the bowl 25 is not altered in time, and allows to obtain a uniform lighting field and free of shadows.
  • the presence of the bowl 25 of molded plastic material provides a double function of explosion-proof insulating screen in case of accidental explosion of the bulb 22, and air deflector blowing for inflation of the envelope 11 from the top.
  • the lighting system 12 comprises several bulbs 22 electric, for example four, housed in insulating bushings 23 inside of the bowl 25.
  • the volume of the envelope 11 and the bowl 25 is larger than those of Figure 1 with single bulb.

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  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
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The lamp consists of at least one electric light bulb (22) inside an inflatable transparent envelope (11) with an inflation system (13) including a fan (15), and a power supply. The bulb and fan assembly are surrounded by a transparent or translucent plastic cover (25) that acts as a flameproof insulating screen and an deflector for incoming air that cools the bulb(s) and inflates the envelope through apertures (28). The apertures are located at the upper end of the cover so that the balloon is inflated through the top, and the base of the cover has an open rim (26) that engages with a thrust surface on a support. A thermostat cuts off the power supply to the bulb(s) if the fan stops working.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention est relative à un ballon éclairant à enveloppe gonflable renfermant un système d'éclairage ayant au moins une ampoule électrique, des moyens de gonflage dotés d'un ventilateur intégré destiné à aspirer l'air externe pour l'injecter à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe en la maintenant dans l'état gonflé, un moyen de support de l'ensemble ampoule et ventilateur, et des moyens d'alimentation en énergie électrique. Un tel ballon peut être utilisé pour diverses applications d'éclairage pour l'extérieur ou l'intérieur.The invention relates to an illuminating balloon with an inflatable envelope enclosing a lighting system having at least one light bulb, means of with an integrated fan to draw in the external air for injection into the inside of the envelope by keeping it in the inflated state, a support means of the bulb and fan assembly, and means for supplying energy electric. Such a balloon can be used for various lighting applications for outside or inside.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Le document FR-A-2 754 040 décrit un ballon éclairant à enveloppe en tissu souple autogonflante au moyen d'un surpresseur intégré. L'enveloppe renferme une ampoule électrique de forte puissance protégée par une grille métallique. La grille est prolongée jusqu'au sommet de l'enveloppe, et empêche la venue en contact de l'enveloppe avec l'ampoule, notamment en cas de dégonflage. La grille est formée par des fils métalliques rigides répartis angulairement autour de l'ampoule. En cas d'explosion accidentelle de l'ampoule électrique, par exemple lors d'un choc ou d'une surtension brusque non détectée par l'appareillage de protection de l'armoire électrique, les débris de l'ampoule peuvent percer l'enveloppe, et occasionner des dégâts dans l'environnement extérieur. La présence de la grille crée également des zones d'ombres dans le champ d'éclairage émis par le ballon. La base de l'enveloppe est équipée d'une bride de fixation adaptable par des moyens d'assemblage sur une platine de support du bloc de commande. FR-A-2 754 040 discloses an illuminating balloon with a fabric envelope self-inflating flexible by means of a built-in booster. The envelope contains a high-power light bulb protected by a metal grille. The grid is extended to the top of the envelope, and prevents the contact of the envelope with the bulb, especially in case of deflation. Grid is formed by rigid metal wires angularly distributed around the bulb. In case of accidental explosion of the electric bulb, for example in the event of a sudden shock or surge not detected by the switchgear protection of the electrical cabinet, the debris of the bulb can pierce the envelope, and cause damage in the external environment. The presence of the grid also creates areas of shadows in the field lighting emitted by the balloon. The base of the envelope is equipped with a flange of adaptable mounting by means of assembly on a support plate of the control block.

Le document US 6527418 mentionne un dispositif d'éclairage composé d'une ampoule logée dans un tube de protection, dans lequel circule un écoulement d'air de refroidissement en provenance d'un ventilateur. L'ensemble peut être suspendu dans une structure gonflable.US 6527418 discloses a lighting device consisting of a bulb housed in a protective tube, in which circulates a flow of air cooling from a fan. The set can be suspended in an inflatable structure.

Le document DE 8506181 se rapporte à un ballon gonflable ayant à la base un orifice dans lequel est introduite l'unité d'éclairage. Cette dernière comporte une enveloppe transparente renfermant l'ampoule, et comprend un embout pour autoriser l'injection d'air à travers des trous. Il n'y a pas de ventilateur, et l'ampoule reste positionnée dans la partie basse du ballon.DE 8506181 relates to an inflatable balloon having basically a orifice in which is introduced the lighting unit. The latter has a transparent envelope enclosing the bulb, and includes a tip for allow the injection of air through holes. There is no fan, and the light bulb remains positioned in the lower part of the balloon.

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

L'objet de l'invention consiste à réaliser un ballon éclairant ayant une enveloppe autogonflable facilement interchangeable, et permettant d'obtenir un champ d'éclairage optimum exempt de toutes zones d'ombres, ainsi qu'une sécurité totale en cas d'explosion accidentelle de l'ampoule électrique.The object of the invention consists in producing an illuminating balloon having an envelope self-inflating easily interchangeable, and to obtain a field optimum lighting without any shadows, as well as total safety in case of accidental explosion of the electric bulb.

Le dispositif selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble ampoule et ventilateur est coiffé par un bol en matière plastique transparente ou translucide, constituant à la fois un écran isolant antidéflagrant, et un déflecteur de l'air de soufflage permettant à la fois le refroidissement de l'ampoule (22) et le gonflage de l'enveloppe (11), le bol (25) ayant des orifices de passage (28) pour la circulation de l'air vers le volume interne de l'enveloppe (11) pour assurer ledit gonflage.The device according to the invention is characterized in that the bulb and fan is capped by a transparent or translucent plastic bowl, constituting both an explosion-proof insulating screen, and an air deflector of blowing allowing both the cooling of the bulb (22) and the inflation of the casing (11), the bowl (25) having passage orifices (28) for circulation air to the internal volume of the casing (11) to ensure said inflation.

Les orifices de passage sont de préférence disposés dans la partie supérieure du bol pour assurer le gonflage de l'enveloppe par le haut. Le bol comporte à la base un fond ouvert délimité par un rebord annulaire venant en engagement avec une surface d'appui de la platine de support.The passage orifices are preferably arranged in the upper part of the bowl to ensure inflation of the envelope from above. The bowl contains at the base an open bottom delimited by an annular flange engaging with a support surface of the support plate.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, l'enveloppe comprend une ouverture circulaire prenant appui sur le rebord annulaire du bol sous l'action de la pression interne générée dans l'enveloppe lors du gonflage. L'enveloppe est ainsi simplement posée sur le rebord, et est fixée au sommet du bol par un organe de fixation, par exemple une simple vis ou écrou.According to a first embodiment, the envelope comprises an opening circular bearing on the annular rim of the bowl under the action of pressure internal generated in the envelope during inflation. The envelope is thus simply placed on the rim, and is attached to the top of the bowl by an organ of fixing, for example a simple screw or nut.

Pour démonter l'enveloppe, il suffit d'enlever l'organe de fixation à la partie supérieure, et de tirer l'enveloppe vers le haut. L'ampoule peut rester allumée durant cette opération de remplacement de l'enveloppe.To disassemble the envelope, simply remove the fastener to the part upper, and pull the envelope up. The bulb can stay lit during this operation of replacing the envelope.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, l'enveloppe est solidarisée sur une platine de support par des moyens de fixation.According to a second embodiment, the envelope is secured to a support plate by fixing means.

Le matériau plastique transparent du bol est à base de polycarbonate, ce qui permet de générer un champ d'éclairage uniforme et exempt de zones d'ombres.The transparent plastic material of the bowl is made of polycarbonate, which allows to generate a uniform lighting field and free of shadows.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, le bol possède une forme de révolution s'étendant sur toute la hauteur du ballon.According to a characteristic of the invention, the bowl has a form of revolution extending over the entire height of the balloon.

Un thermostat de sécurité est logé dans l'enveloppe pour interrompre automatiquement l'alimentation de l'ampoule en cas d'arrêt du ventilateur.A safety thermostat is housed in the envelope to interrupt automatically power the bulb when the fan stops.

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D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et représenté aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective partiellement arrachée d'un ballon éclairant selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 montre une vue à échelle agrandie d'un détail de réalisation de la figure 1, et illustrant la platine de support à la base du ballon ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en élévation du ballon de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne 4-4 de la figure 3 ;
  • la figure 5 montre une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation avec un système d'éclairage à quatre ampoules, l'enveloppe gonflable étant partiellement arrachée de moitié ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe du ballon de la figure 5.
Other advantages and features will emerge more clearly from the following description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example, and represented in the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of an illuminating balloon according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of an embodiment of Figure 1, and illustrating the support plate at the base of the balloon;
  • Figure 3 shows an elevational view of the balloon of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view along the line 4-4 of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment with a lighting system with four bulbs, the inflatable envelope being partially torn off half;
  • FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the balloon of FIG.

Description d'un mode de réalisation préférentiel.Description of a Preferred Embodiment

Sur les figures 1 à 4, un ballon 10 éclairant comporte une enveloppe 11 gonflable renfermant un système d'éclairage 12, et des moyens de gonflage 13 automatique destinés à aspirer l'air externe pour l'injecter à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe 11 en la maintenant dans l'état gonflé.In FIGS. 1 to 4, an illuminating balloon 11 comprises an inflatable envelope 11 enclosing a lighting system 12, and automatic inflation means 13 intended to suck the external air to inject it inside the envelope 11 in the now in the swollen state.

L'enveloppe 11 est réalisée à partir d'un tissu plastique souple, et présente à titre d'exemple, une forme elliptique ou sphérique obtenue par assemblage de plusieurs secteurs de tissu découpés, généralement cousus entre eux. La base de l'enveloppe 11 comprend une ouverture 14 circulaire autorisant l'introduction du système d'éclairage 12, et des moyens de gonflage 13.The envelope 11 is made from a flexible plastic fabric, and presented as for example, an elliptical or spherical shape obtained by assembling several sectors of cut fabric, usually sewn together. The base of the envelope 11 comprises a circular opening 14 allowing the introduction of the lighting system 12, and inflation means 13.

Les moyens de gonflage 13 comportent un ventilateur 15 ou aspirateur ayant un orifice d'aspiration 16 en liaison avec l'extérieur, et un orifice de refoulement 17 en communication avec l'intérieur de l'enveloppe 11. Le ventilateur 15 est monté sur la paroi interne d'une platine 18 métallique, dont la périphérie est équipée d'une surface d'appui 19 annulaire ayant un diamètre légèrement supérieur à celui de l'ouverture 14 de l'enveloppe 11. La platine 18 est pourvue d'au moins un trou 20 pour autoriser l'aspiration de l'air externe et la traversée des conducteurs d'alimentation connectés à une source d'énergie extérieure. Un dispositif d'attache 21 est également fixé à la face externe de la platine 18 pour l'emmanchement d'un mât extérieur de support du ballon 10.The inflating means 13 comprise a fan 15 or aspirator having a suction port 16 in connection with the outside, and a discharge port 17 in communication with the inside of the envelope 11. The fan 15 is mounted on the inner wall of a metal plate 18, whose periphery is equipped with a annular bearing surface having a diameter slightly greater than that of the opening 14 of the envelope 11. The plate 18 is provided with at least one hole 20 to allow the extraction of external air and the crossing of the conductors connected to an external power source. An attachment device 21 is also fixed to the outer face of the plate 18 for the fitting of a outside mast of balloon support 10.

A l'intérieur de l'enveloppe 11, le système d'éclairage 12 comporte au moins une ampoule 22 électrique logée dans une douille 23 isolante montée sur un rail 24 au-dessus du ventilateur 15. L'ensemble ampoule 22 et ventilateur 15 est coiffé par un bol 25 en matière plastique moulée de faible épaisseur. Le matériau du bol 25 peut être à base de polycarbonate ou de toute autre matière plastique transparente ou translucide.Inside the envelope 11, the lighting system 12 comprises at least one 22 electric bulb housed in an insulating bushing 23 mounted on a rail 24 above 15. The bulb assembly 22 and fan 15 is capped by a bowl 25 of molded plastic material of small thickness. The material of the bowl 25 may be based on polycarbonate or any other plastic material transparent or translucent.

Le bol 25 possède une forme sensiblement tronconique, ayant à la base un fond ouvert délimité par un rebord 26 annulaire, lequel est en engagement avec la surface d'appui 19 de la platine 18. La partie supérieure du bol 25 se prolonge jusqu'au sommet de l'enveloppe 11 en y étant attachée par un organe de fixation 27.The bowl 25 has a substantially frustoconical shape, having basically a bottom opening defined by an annular flange 26 which is in engagement with the support surface 19 of the plate 18. The upper part of the bowl 25 is extended to the top of the envelope 11 by being attached by a fastener 27.

Le bol 25 est doté de plusieurs orifices de passage 28 permettant l'évacuation de l'air de soufflage en provenance du ventilateur 15 pour le gonflage de l'enveloppe 11 du ballon 10. Les orifices de passage 28 sont prévus de préférence dans la partie supérieure du bol 25, de manière à assurer le gonflage de l'enveloppe 11 depuis le haut.The bowl 25 is provided with several through holes 28 allowing the evacuation of the air blowing from the fan 15 for inflating the envelope 11 of the balloon 10. The passage holes 28 are preferably provided in the upper part of the bowl 25, so as to ensure the inflation of the envelope 11 from the top.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, l'enveloppe 11 est simplement posée autour du bol 25, et son ouverture 14 circulaire prend appui sur le rebord 26 en y étant plaquée par la pression interne régnant dans l'enveloppe 11 lors du gonflage. Le rebord 26 peut avantageusement présenter un profil tronconique pour favoriser l'effet d'étanchéité avec l'ouverture 14 lors du gonflage.According to a first embodiment, the envelope 11 is simply placed around the bowl 25, and its circular opening 14 bears on the rim 26 in there being plated by the internal pressure prevailing in the casing 11 during inflation. The rim 26 may advantageously have a frustoconical profile to favor the sealing effect with the opening 14 during inflation.

Le seul point d'attache mécanique de l'enveloppe 11 se trouve au sommet grâce à l'organe de fixation 27 qui la relie à l'extrémité supérieure du bol 25. L'organe de fixation 27 peut être une simple vis ou écrou, facilement accessible lors du démontage de l'enveloppe 11.The only point of mechanical attachment of the envelope 11 is at the top thanks to the fixing member 27 which connects it to the upper end of the bowl 25. The organ of fixing 27 can be a simple screw or nut, easily accessible during the disassembly of the envelope 11.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, l'enveloppe 11 est agencée autour du bol 25, et comprend une ouverture 14 circulaire solidarisée sur le rebord 26 annulaire du bol 25 par des moyens de fixation. Ces derniers sont constitués à titre d'exemple par des vis (non représentées) traversant des trous 30 ménagés dans la platine 18 (figure 2). According to a second embodiment, the envelope 11 is arranged around the 25, and comprises a circular opening 14 secured to the rim 26 annular bowl 25 by fixing means. These are constituted as for example by screws (not shown) passing through holes 30 formed in the plate 18 (Figure 2).

Un thermostat 29 de sécurité est prévu pour contrôler la température à l'intérieur du ballon 10, et interrompre automatiquement l'alimentation de l'ampoule 22 en cas d'arrêt accidentel du ventilateur 15.A safety thermostat 29 is provided to control the temperature inside the 10 balloon, and automatically interrupt the power supply of the bulb 22 in case accidental shutdown of the fan 15.

Le matériau en polycarbonate du bol 25 renferme de préférence des agents chimiques protecteurs qui le rendent insensible au rayonnement ultra-violet. La transparence du bol 25 n'est pas altérée dans le temps, et permet d'obtenir un champ d'éclairage uniforme et exempt de zones d'ombres.The polycarbonate material of the bowl 25 preferably contains protective chemicals that make it insensitive to ultraviolet radiation. The transparency of the bowl 25 is not altered in time, and allows to obtain a uniform lighting field and free of shadows.

La présence du bol 25 en matière plastique moulée procure d'autre part une double fonction d'écran isolant antidéflagrant en cas d'explosion accidentelle de l'ampoule 22, et de déflecteur de l'air de soufflage pour le gonflage de l'enveloppe 11 par le haut.The presence of the bowl 25 of molded plastic material on the other hand provides a double function of explosion-proof insulating screen in case of accidental explosion of the bulb 22, and air deflector blowing for inflation of the envelope 11 from the top.

Pour démonter l'enveloppe 11, il suffit d'enlever l'organe de fixation 27, et de tirer l'enveloppe 11 vers le haut, après un dévissage préalable des vis de fixation au niveau de la platine 18. L'ouverture 14 de l'enveloppe 11 quitte le rebord 26, et permet l'échappement total de l'air emprisonné dans l'enveloppe 11. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'arrêter l'alimentation de l'ampoule 22 et du ventilateur 15 durant ce démontage de l'enveloppe 11. L'ampoule 22 peut donc rester allumée durant cette opération de remplacement de l'enveloppe 11 qui est très rapide.To disassemble the casing 11, simply remove the fastener 27, and pull the casing 11 upwards, after a prior unscrewing of the fixing screws to the the level of the plate 18. The opening 14 of the envelope 11 leaves the flange 26, and allows the total escape of air trapped in the envelope 11. It is not necessary to stop the supply of the bulb 22 and the fan 15 during this disassembly of the envelope 11. The bulb 22 can therefore remain on during this operation of replacing the envelope 11 which is very fast.

En fonction du volume de l'enveloppe 11, on peut utiliser des ampoules de différentes puissances allant jusqu'à 2000W, et de différentes tensions.Depending on the volume of the envelope 11, it is possible to use bulbs of different powers up to 2000W, and different voltages.

Sur les figures 5 et 6, le système d'éclairage 12 comporte plusieurs ampoules 22 électriques, par exemple quatre, logées dans des douilles 23 isolantes à l'intérieur du bol 25. Le volume de l'enveloppe 11 et du bol 25 est plus grand que ceux de la figure 1 à ampoule unique.In FIGS. 5 and 6, the lighting system 12 comprises several bulbs 22 electric, for example four, housed in insulating bushings 23 inside of the bowl 25. The volume of the envelope 11 and the bowl 25 is larger than those of Figure 1 with single bulb.

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Ballon éclairant à enveloppe (11) gonflable renfermant un système d'éclairage (12) ayant au moins une ampoule (22) électrique, des moyens de gonflage (13) dotés d'un ventilateur (15) intégré destiné à aspirer l'air externe pour l'injecter à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe (11) en la maintenant dans un état gonflé, un moyen de support de l'ensemble ampoule (22) et ventilateur (15), et des moyens d'alimentation en énergie électrique,
caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble ampoule (22) et ventilateur (15) est coiffé par un bol (25) en matière plastique transparente ou translucide, constituant un écran isolant antidéflagrant, et un déflecteur de l'air de soufflage permettant à la fois le refroidissement de l'ampoule (22) et le gonflage de l'enveloppe (11), le bol (25) ayant des orifices de passage (28) pour la circulation de l'air vers le volume interne de l'enveloppe (11) pour assurer ledit gonflage.Illuminated inflatable balloon (11) enclosing a lighting system (12) having at least one electric bulb (22), inflating means (13) having an integrated fan (15) for sucking in external air for injecting it into the envelope (11) while maintaining it in an inflated state, a means for supporting the bulb (22) and fan (15) assembly, and means for supplying electrical energy ,
characterized in that the bulb (22) and fan (15) assembly is capped by a transparent or translucent plastic bowl (25), constituting an explosion-proof insulating screen, and a blast air deflector allowing at the same time cooling the bulb (22) and inflating the casing (11), the bowl (25) having passage openings (28) for the flow of air to the inner volume of the casing (11); ) to ensure said inflation. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les orifices de passage (28) sont disposés dans la partie supérieure du bol (25) pour assurer le gonflage de l'enveloppe (11) par le haut.Illuminating balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that the passage orifices (28) are arranged in the upper part of the bowl (25) to inflate the envelope (11) from above. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bol (25) comporte à la base un fond ouvert délimité par un rebord (26) annulaire venant en engagement avec une surface d'appui (19) du moyen de support.Illuminating balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that the bowl (25) has at its base an open bottom delimited by an annular flange (26) engaging with a bearing surface (19) of the support means. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la partie supérieure du bol (25) est attachée à l'enveloppe (11) au moyen d'un organe de fixation (27) démontable.Illuminating balloon according to claim 3, characterized in that the upper part of the bowl (25) is attached to the casing (11) by means of a detachable fixing member (27). Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe (11) est posée autour du bol (25), et comprend une ouverture (14) circulaire prenant appui sur le rebord (26) annulaire du bol (25) sous l'action de ladite pression interne, le rebord (26) du bol (25) comprenant un profil tronconique coopérant avec l'ouverture (14) circulaire de l'enveloppe (11) pour favoriser l'étanchéité lors du gonflage.Illuminating balloon according to claim 3, characterized in that the envelope (11) is placed around the bowl (25), and comprises a circular opening (14) bearing on the annular rim (26) of the bowl (25) under the action of said internal pressure, the rim (26) of the bowl (25) comprising a frustoconical profile cooperating with the opening (14) of the circular casing (11) to promote sealing during inflation. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe (11) est posée autour du bol (25), et comprend une ouverture (14) circulaire solidarisée sur le rebord (26) annulaire du bol (25) par des moyens de fixation.Illuminating balloon according to claim 3, characterized in that the envelope (11) is placed around the bowl (25), and comprises a circular opening (14) secured to the annular rim (26) of the bowl (25) by means of fixation. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de support de l'ensemble ampoule (22) et ventilateur (15) comprend une platine (18) ayant un diamètre supérieur à celui de l'ouverture (14) de l'enveloppe (11), et pourvue de trous (20) pour autoriser l'aspiration de l'air externe et la traversée des conducteurs d'alimentation.Lighting balloon according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the means for supporting the bulb (22) and fan (15) assembly comprises a plate (18) having a diameter greater than that of the opening (14) of the envelope (11), and provided with holes (20) to allow the aspiration of external air and the crossing of the supply conductors. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le matériau plastique du bol (25) est à base de polycarbonate.Illuminating balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that the plastic material of the bowl (25) is based on polycarbonate. Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bol (25) possède une forme de révolution s'étendant sur toute la hauteur du ballon (10).Illuminating balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that the bowl (25) has a shape of revolution extending over the entire height of the balloon (10). Ballon éclairant selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'un thermostat (29) de sécurité est logé dans l'enveloppe (11) pour interrompre automatiquement l'alimentation de l'ampoule en cas d'arrêt du ventilateur (15).Illuminating balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that a safety thermostat (29) is housed in the casing (11) to automatically interrupt the supply of the bulb when the fan (15) stops.
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