EP1594111B9 - Inflatable article for supporter - Google Patents

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EP1594111B9
EP1594111B9 EP20050007597 EP05007597A EP1594111B9 EP 1594111 B9 EP1594111 B9 EP 1594111B9 EP 20050007597 EP20050007597 EP 20050007597 EP 05007597 A EP05007597 A EP 05007597A EP 1594111 B9 EP1594111 B9 EP 1594111B9
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  • the invention relates to an inflatable fan article with an inflatable plastic cover and a tray for inserting the hand of a person.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a novel merchandise article with which an increased advertising effect can be achieved, whereby the production costs are not increased.
  • the promotional item in particular its outline, the shape of a jersey, in particular a short-sleeved jersey on.
  • Such jerseys can be designed with corresponding representations of jerseys of known sports teams, bringing a correspondingly high advertising effect achieved for the respective team.
  • the player name can also be included on the tricot-shaped merchandise article.
  • the jersey-shaped fan article can also or additionally be provided with a specific advertising information, so that it serves as an advertising medium for a specific product or a specific company.
  • the inflatable fan article has the advantage that it immediately when needed, for. B. unrolled in the stadium and can be inflated.
  • the rolled-up fan article requires little space for transport and is also characterized by its low weight.
  • the fan article can be used as a seat cushion and as a floating device and has a very high Streuwerbe bin through this variety of uses.
  • the merchandise article may be configured such that the plastic cover bulges in regions like a pillow, in particular in the longitudinal direction. These pillow-like bulges also have the visual advantage that the jersey shape of the Fanelles is supported.
  • the rigidity of the fan article is particularly advantageous if the fan article is used for waving or serves as a seat pad or swimming device.
  • heat-treated lines or linear regions can be provided on the upper and / or lower side of the plastic casing, which lead to constriction in this region in the inflated state of the fan article.
  • the heat-treated lines may be, in particular, lines shrunk by heat.
  • the lines are not as elastic or stretchable as the rest of the plastic sheath, so that the pillow-like bulges described in the last paragraph can form.
  • the fan article can also have at least partially separated air chambers in a variant.
  • the air chambers also ensure a certain stability of the inflatable fan article, which is particularly advantageous if the fan article is used for waving or serves as a seat pad or swimming device.
  • a single valve is sufficient to inflate and the air can flow into all the air chambers.
  • the air chambers may extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the Fanelless, which is also advantageous for the overall stability of the fan article.
  • the longitudinal air chambers prevent unwanted kinking of the fan article when waving.
  • the fan article may have at least three bulges extending in the longitudinal direction or air chambers, wherein the two outer bulges or air chambers include the sleeves of the jersey.
  • the fan article may be formed symmetrically with respect to its longitudinal axis, so that a uniform air distribution and uniform stability is ensured.
  • the symmetrical shape of advantage when using the fan article as a floating device, the symmetrical shape of advantage.
  • the top and / or bottom of the tray for insertion of a hand may advantageously comprise a plurality of mutually parallel air chambers, said air chambers are narrower than the bulges or air chambers of the fan article itself.
  • the air chambers of the hand compartment may conveniently also simultaneously the entire fan article are inflated by appropriate joints between all areas are provided.
  • the narrow air chambers of the compartment serve to stabilize it, especially when a hand is inserted and prevent such. B. an undesirable kinking while waving the merchandise.
  • the air chambers of the subject are advantageously as well as the Buckling or the air chambers of the fan article itself arranged parallel to each other and / or extending in the longitudinal direction.
  • the compartment is arranged for insertion of a hand in the central region or in the middle bulge or air chamber. This supports the required stiffness of the inflated fan article. In addition, this maintains the symmetrical configuration described above.
  • the fan article can be printed with advantage, so that it can be provided with appropriate advertising information or jersey designs or the like.
  • the fan article can also z. B. be colored in the club colors of a particular club, so that large areas do not need to be printed in a separate step.
  • the inflatable plastic cover may be made of polyvinylchloride (PVC), especially as a soft PVC, which is characterized by its air and waterproof properties, its printability and other technical advantages.
  • PVC polyvinylchloride
  • Other elastic plastics can be used.
  • the fan article can be at least 30 cm long, in particular at least 40 cm long, and at least 30 cm wide, in particular at least 40 cm wide. In particular, he can accept the size of a children's jersey.
  • the plastic shell has a top and bottom, which are colored differently.
  • Dyed means that an already individually colored foil is already assumed during the production process of the fan article.
  • the upper side is red, for example and the underside eg colored blue.
  • each top or bottom are colored with several colors, for example, each page has a different color pattern.
  • the individual coloring for example, the upper side of the fan article can be provided with the national colors of a state or the like, so that the country colors can be shown by simply turning the hand.
  • the bottom can then be colored differently and is formed, for example, monochrome or it can also have multiple color areas such as color stripes. Already during the production process of the film, these can be colored with appropriate color strips. But it is also possible that the film is printed in a country-specific design (eg diamond pattern).
  • the differently colored top and bottom can be welded together at least partially.
  • the tray for inserting the hand can be formed by a bag, which is also welded between the top and bottom.
  • the bag is expediently already prepared before the manufacturing process and can be inserted between the differently colored films, so that the three parts are then welded together.
  • Reference numeral 1 denotes the fan article in its entirety.
  • the merchandise article 1 comprises an inflatable plastic cover 2 and a compartment 3 for inserting the hand of a person.
  • the inflation nozzle is provided with reference numeral 4.
  • the fan article 1, in particular its outline, has the shape of a jersey, namely a short-sleeved jersey. Such a jersey can with a corresponding representation of a jersey known teams, z. B. football or ice hockey teams are designed.
  • Fan Article 1 can be unrolled and inflated and used in the manner of a glove.
  • the fan article 1 can be used to wave and cheer on the appropriate team.
  • the fan article 1 can be used as a seat pad or as an auxiliary or play device while swimming.
  • the fan article 1 can of course also with any information, eg. As advertising information, be provided, what the large surface of the plastic sleeve 2 offers especially.
  • the plastic shell 2 arches in regions, in particular in the longitudinal direction, like a pillow. These bulges 5, 5 'provide for a stabilization of the inflated fan article 1. With the arrangement of the bulges 5, 5' in the longitudinal direction of the fan article 1 receives, for example, when waving with an inserted into the tray 3 sufficient stability and rigidity.
  • heat-treated lines 10 Due to the effect of heat, these lines 10 are slightly shrunk and / or changed in their elasticity such that they do not expand like the untreated plastic shell 2. The arrangement of such heat-treated lines 10 is an easy way to create the bulges 5, 5 '.
  • the fan article 1 may also have at least partially separated air chambers.
  • the air chambers may, as well as the bulges 5, 5 'shown in the figure, extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the fan article 1.
  • the embodiment with the air chambers is not shown in the drawing figures.
  • the fan article 1 has three bulges 5, 5 'running in the longitudinal direction, the sleeves 6 being integrated into the respective outer air chambers 5.
  • the triple division also supports the tricot-like appearance of Fanumbles. 1
  • the tray 3 for inserting a hand is arranged in the middle region or the middle bulge 5 ', so that the mirror-symmetrical design of the fan article 1 is maintained.
  • the mirror-symmetric design of the fan article counteracts a one-sided buckling.
  • the upper 7 'and underside 8' of the compartment 3 for insertion of a hand each have a plurality of parallel to each other air chambers 9.
  • the air chambers 9 are compared to the bulges 5, 5 'formed narrower and together form a padded and stable support surface for the inserted hand.
  • the fan article is printable according to a jersey of a known team or with advertising information and the like, and thus represents a promotional item with a special advertising effect.
  • the fan article 1 can also z. B. be colored in the club colors of a particular club, so that large areas do not need to be printed separately.
  • the inflatable plastic cover 2 is made of PVC and is thus air and water impermeable and well printable.
  • Soft PVC is also characterized by its elastic properties.
  • the plastic sleeve 2 may have a top and bottom 8, each colored differently, e.g. the top is colored with the colors of the flag of a country and the bottom has a different coloration.
  • the differently colored upper and lower sides 8 are welded together at least in some areas.
  • the tray 3 for inserting the hand is formed by a bag, which is welded between top and bottom 8 8. In the outer area of the bag, top and bottom 8 are welded together by an intermediate foil.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen aufblasbaren Fanartikel mit einer aufblasbaren Kunststoffhülle sowie einem Fach zum Einführen der Hand einer Person.The invention relates to an inflatable fan article with an inflatable plastic cover and a tray for inserting the hand of a person.

Es sind bereits aufblasbare Fanartikel bekannt, deren Form einer ausgestreckten Hand in Übergröße entspricht. Das Fach zum Einführen der Hand einer Person ist sozusagen in der Handfläche des Fanartikels angeordnet, so dass die Hand einer Person von unten in den Fanartikel einführbar ist. Ein solcher Fanartikel ist besonders in großen Sportstadien beliebt, um damit mittels Winken auf sich aufmerksam zu machen ( US-A-4 486 975 ).There are already known inflatable fan merchandise whose shape corresponds to an outstretched hand in oversize. The tray for inserting a person's hand is arranged, as it were, in the palm of the fan article, so that a person's hand can be introduced from below into the fan article. Such a fan article is particularly popular in large sports stadiums, in order to draw attention to it by means of waving ( US-A-4,486,975 ).

Es ist auch bekannt, eine sogenannte Fan-Hand aus Schaumstoff herzustellen, welche gleichzeitig als bequeme Sitzunterlage verwendet werden kann. Weisen solche Schaumstoff-Fanartikel eine gewisse Größe auf, so ist auch ein entsprechend großer Stauraum beim Transport erforderlich ( US-A-2003/074819 ).It is also known to produce a so-called fan hand made of foam, which can be used simultaneously as a comfortable seat pad. If such foam merchandise articles have a certain size, a correspondingly large storage space is required during transport ( US-A-2003/074819 ).

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, einen neuartigen Fanartikel zur Verfügung zu stellen, mit welchem ein erhöhter Werbeeffekt erzielbar ist, wobei die Herstellungskosten nicht erhöht werden.The object of the present invention is to provide a novel merchandise article with which an increased advertising effect can be achieved, whereby the production costs are not increased.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die gesamte Lehre des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen 2 - 13.This object is achieved by the entire teaching of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims 2-13.

Erfindungsgemäß weist der Werbeartikel, insbesondere dessen Umriss, die Form eines Trikots, insbesondere eines kurzärmligen Trikots, auf. Derartige Trikots können mit entsprechenden Darstellungen von Trikots bekannter Sportmannschaften gestaltet werden, womit ein entsprechend hoher Werbeeffekt für die jeweilige Mannschaft erreicht wird. Gegebenenfalls kann auch der Spielername auf dem trikotförmigen Fanartikel einbezogen werden. Der trikotförmige Fanartikel kann aber auch oder zusätzlich mit einer bestimmten Werbeinformation versehen sein, so dass er als Werbeträger für ein bestimmtes Produkt oder eine bestimmte Firma dient. Der aufblasbare Fanartikel hat den Vorteil, dass er unmittelbar bei Bedarf, z. B. im Stadion entrollt und aufgeblasen werden kann. Der zusammengerollte Fanartikel benötigt für den Transport nur wenig Platz und zeichnet sich außerdem durch sein geringes Gewicht aus. Darüber hinaus ist der Fanartikel als Sitzkissen sowie als Schwimmgerät verwendbar und hat durch diese vielfältigen Verwendungsmöglichkeiten einen sehr hohen Streuwerbeeffekt.According to the invention, the promotional item, in particular its outline, the shape of a jersey, in particular a short-sleeved jersey on. Such jerseys can be designed with corresponding representations of jerseys of known sports teams, bringing a correspondingly high advertising effect achieved for the respective team. If necessary, the player name can also be included on the tricot-shaped merchandise article. The jersey-shaped fan article can also or additionally be provided with a specific advertising information, so that it serves as an advertising medium for a specific product or a specific company. The inflatable fan article has the advantage that it immediately when needed, for. B. unrolled in the stadium and can be inflated. The rolled-up fan article requires little space for transport and is also characterized by its low weight. In addition, the fan article can be used as a seat cushion and as a floating device and has a very high Streuwerbeeffekt through this variety of uses.

Der Fanartikel kann derart ausgestaltet sein, dass sich die Kunststoffhülle bereichsweise, insbesondere in Längsrichtung kissenartig aufwölbt. Diese kissenartigen Aufwölbungen haben außerdem den optischen Vorteil, dass die Trikotform des Fanartikels unterstützt wird. Die Steifigkeit des Fanartikels ist besonders dann von Vorteil, wenn der Fanartikel zum Winken verwendet wird oder als Sitzunterlage oder Schwimmgerät dient.The merchandise article may be configured such that the plastic cover bulges in regions like a pillow, in particular in the longitudinal direction. These pillow-like bulges also have the visual advantage that the jersey shape of the Fanartikels is supported. The rigidity of the fan article is particularly advantageous if the fan article is used for waving or serves as a seat pad or swimming device.

Mit besonderem Vorteil können auf der Ober- und/oder Unterseite der Kunststoffhülle in Längsrichtung verlaufende, wärmebehandelte Linien oder linienförmige Bereiche vorgesehen sein, die zur Einschnürung in diesem Bereich im aufgeblasenen Zustand des Fanartikels führen. Die wärmebehandelten Linien können insbesondere durch Wärmeeinwirkung geschrumpfte Linien sein. Die Linien sind nicht so elastisch bzw. dehnbar wie die restliche Kunststoffhülle, so dass sich die im letzten Absatz beschriebenen kissenartigen Aufwölbungen ausbilden können.With particular advantage, longitudinally extending, heat-treated lines or linear regions can be provided on the upper and / or lower side of the plastic casing, which lead to constriction in this region in the inflated state of the fan article. The heat-treated lines may be, in particular, lines shrunk by heat. The lines are not as elastic or stretchable as the rest of the plastic sheath, so that the pillow-like bulges described in the last paragraph can form.

Der Fanartikel kann aber auch in einer Ausführungsvariante zumindest teilweise voneinander abgetrennte Luftkammern aufweisen. Die Luftkammern gewährleisten ebenso eine gewisse Stabilität des aufblasbaren Fanartikels, welche insbesondere dann von Vorteil ist, wenn der Fanartikel zum Winken verwendet wird oder als Sitzunterlage oder Schwimmgerät dient. Indem die Luftkammern nur teilweise voneinander abgetrennt sind, genügt ein einziges Ventil zum Aufblasen und die Luft kann in alle Luftkammern strömen.However, the fan article can also have at least partially separated air chambers in a variant. The air chambers also ensure a certain stability of the inflatable fan article, which is particularly advantageous if the fan article is used for waving or serves as a seat pad or swimming device. By the air chambers are only partially separated from each other, a single valve is sufficient to inflate and the air can flow into all the air chambers.

Die Luftkammern können im wesentlichen in Längsrichtung des Fanartikels verlaufen, was ebenfalls für die gesamte Stabilität des Fanartikels vorteilhaft ist. Außerdem verhindern die in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Luftkammern ein unerwünschtes Abknicken des Fanartikels beim Winken.The air chambers may extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the Fanartikels, which is also advantageous for the overall stability of the fan article. In addition, the longitudinal air chambers prevent unwanted kinking of the fan article when waving.

Vorteilhafterweise kann der Fanartikel mindestens drei in Längsrichtung verlaufende Aufwölbungen bzw. Luftkammern aufweisen, wobei die beiden äußeren Aufwölbungen bzw. Luftkammern die Ärmel des Trikots beinhalten. Insbesondere kann der Fanartikel bezüglich seiner Längsachse symmetrisch ausgebildet sein, so dass eine gleichmäßige Luftverteilung sowie gleichmäßige Stabilität gewährleistet ist. Vor allem bei Verwendung des Fanartikels als Schwimmgerät ist die symmetrische Formgebung von Vorteil.Advantageously, the fan article may have at least three bulges extending in the longitudinal direction or air chambers, wherein the two outer bulges or air chambers include the sleeves of the jersey. In particular, the fan article may be formed symmetrically with respect to its longitudinal axis, so that a uniform air distribution and uniform stability is ensured. Especially when using the fan article as a floating device, the symmetrical shape of advantage.

Die Ober- und/oder Unterseite des Fachs zum Einführen einer Hand kann vorteilhafterweise eine Mehrzahl von parallel zueinander verlaufender Luftkammern aufweisen, wobei diese Luftkammern schmäler sind als die Aufwölbungen bzw. Luftkammern des Fanartikels selbst. Die Luftkammern des Hand-Fachs können zweckmäßigerweise auch gleichzeitig mit dem gesamten Fanartikel aufgeblasen werden, indem entsprechende Verbindungsstellen zwischen allen Bereichen vorgesehen sind. Die schmalen Luftkammern des Fachs dienen dessen Stabilisierung, insbesondere wenn eine Hand eingeführt ist und verhindern so z. B. ein unerwünschtes Umknicken beim Winken mit dem Fanartikel. Die Luftkammern des Fachs sind vorteilhafterweise wie auch die Aufwölbungen bzw. die Luftkammern des Fanartikels selbst parallel zueinander und/oder in Längsrichtung verlaufend angeordnet.The top and / or bottom of the tray for insertion of a hand may advantageously comprise a plurality of mutually parallel air chambers, said air chambers are narrower than the bulges or air chambers of the fan article itself. The air chambers of the hand compartment may conveniently also simultaneously the entire fan article are inflated by appropriate joints between all areas are provided. The narrow air chambers of the compartment serve to stabilize it, especially when a hand is inserted and prevent such. B. an undesirable kinking while waving the merchandise. The air chambers of the subject are advantageously as well as the Buckling or the air chambers of the fan article itself arranged parallel to each other and / or extending in the longitudinal direction.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Fach zum Einführen einer Hand im Mittelbereich oder in der mittleren Aufwölbung bzw. Luftkammer angeordnet. Damit wird die erforderliche Steifigkeit des aufgeblasenen Fanartikels unterstützt. Außerdem wird dadurch die oben beschriebene symmetrische Ausgestaltung beibehalten.Conveniently, the compartment is arranged for insertion of a hand in the central region or in the middle bulge or air chamber. This supports the required stiffness of the inflated fan article. In addition, this maintains the symmetrical configuration described above.

Der Fanartikel kann mit Vorteil bedruckbar sein, so dass er mit entsprechenden Werbeinformationen oder Trikotgestaltungen oder dergleichen versehen werden kann.The fan article can be printed with advantage, so that it can be provided with appropriate advertising information or jersey designs or the like.

Der Fanartikel kann auch z. B. in den Vereinsfarben eines bestimmten Vereins eingefärbt sein, so dass große Flächen nicht in einem gesonderten Schritt bedruckt werden müssen.The fan article can also z. B. be colored in the club colors of a particular club, so that large areas do not need to be printed in a separate step.

Die aufblasbare Kunststoffhülle kann aus Polyvinylchlorid (PVC), insbesondere als weichem PVC, bestehen, welches sich durch seine luft- und wasserdichten Eigenschaften, seiner Bedruckbarkeit und anderen technischen Vorteilen auszeichnet. Auch andere elastische Kunststoffe können verwendet werden.The inflatable plastic cover may be made of polyvinylchloride (PVC), especially as a soft PVC, which is characterized by its air and waterproof properties, its printability and other technical advantages. Other elastic plastics can be used.

Damit der Fanartikel in einem Stadion gut sichtbar ist, kann er mindestens 30 cm lang, insbesondere mindestens 40 cm lang, und mindestens 30 cm breit, insbesondere mindestens 40 cm breit, sein. Insbesondere kann er die Größe eines Kinder-Trikots annehmen.So that the fan article is clearly visible in a stadium, it can be at least 30 cm long, in particular at least 40 cm long, and at least 30 cm wide, in particular at least 40 cm wide. In particular, he can accept the size of a children's jersey.

Erfindungsgemäß ist es ferner vorgesehen, dass die Kunststoffhülle eine Ober- und Unterseite aufweist, die jeweils unterschiedlich eingefärbt sind. Eingefärbt bedeutet, dass bereits beim Herstellungsvorgang des Fanartikels von einer bereits individuell eingefärbten Folie ausgegangen wird. Dabei ist die Oberseite z.B. rot und die Unterseite z.B. blau eingefärbt. Es kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, dass jeweils Ober- bzw. Unterseite mit mehreren Farben eingefärbt sind, wobei z.B. jede Seite ein unterschiedliches Farbmuster aufweist. Mittels der individuellen Einfärbung kann z.B. die Oberseite des Fanartikels mit den Landesfarben eines Staates oder dergleichen versehen werden, so dass durch einfaches Drehen der Hand die Landesfarben jeweils gezeigt werden können. Die Unterseite kann dann anders eingefärbt sein und ist z.B. einfarbig ausgebildet oder sie kann auch mehrere Farbenbereiche z.B. Farbstreifen aufweisen. Bereits beim Herstellungsvorgang der Folie kann diese mit entsprechenden Farbstreifen eingefärbt werden. Es ist aber auch möglich, dass die Folie in einem landesspezifischen Design bedruckt wird (z.B. Rautenmuster).According to the invention, it is further provided that the plastic shell has a top and bottom, which are colored differently. Dyed means that an already individually colored foil is already assumed during the production process of the fan article. The upper side is red, for example and the underside eg colored blue. But it can also be provided that each top or bottom are colored with several colors, for example, each page has a different color pattern. By means of the individual coloring, for example, the upper side of the fan article can be provided with the national colors of a state or the like, so that the country colors can be shown by simply turning the hand. The bottom can then be colored differently and is formed, for example, monochrome or it can also have multiple color areas such as color stripes. Already during the production process of the film, these can be colored with appropriate color strips. But it is also possible that the film is printed in a country-specific design (eg diamond pattern).

Die unterschiedlich eingefärbte Ober- und Unterseite können zumindest bereichsweise miteinander verschweißt sein. Das Fach zum Einführen der Hand kann durch einen Sack gebildet werden, der auch zwischen Ober- und Unterseite eingeschweißt ist. Der Sack ist zweckmäßigerweise vor dem Herstellungsvorgang bereits vorbereitet und kann zwischen die unterschiedlich eingefärbten Folien eingelegt werden, so dass die drei Teile dann miteinander verschweißt werden.The differently colored top and bottom can be welded together at least partially. The tray for inserting the hand can be formed by a bag, which is also welded between the top and bottom. The bag is expediently already prepared before the manufacturing process and can be inserted between the differently colored films, so that the three parts are then welded together.

Die Erfindung ist anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß den Zeichnungsfiguren näher erläutert. Diese zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht auf den Fanartikel sowie
Fig. 2
eine Unteransicht des Fanartikels gemäß Figur 1 in Blickrichtung II.
The invention is explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment according to the drawing figures. These show:
Fig. 1
a top view of the fan article as well
Fig. 2
a bottom view of the fan article according to FIG. 1 in the direction II.

Bezugsziffer 1 kennzeichnet den Fanartikel in seiner Gesamtheit. Der Fanartikel 1 umfasst eine aufblasbare Kunststoffhülle 2 sowie ein Fach 3 zum Einführen der Hand einer Person. Der Aufblasstutzen ist mit Bezugsziffer 4 versehen. Der Fanartikel 1, insbesondere dessen Umriss, weist die Form eines Trikots, nämlich eines kurzärmligen Trikots auf. Ein solches Trikot kann mit einer entsprechenden Darstellung eines Trikots bekannter Mannschaften, z. B. Fußball- oder Eishockeymannschaften gestaltet werden. In Stadion kann der Fanartikel 1 entrollt und aufgeblasen werden und nach Art eines Handschuhs verwendet werden. Der Fanartikel 1 kann zum Winken und Anfeuern der entsprechenden Mannschaft benutzt werden. Ferner kann der Fanartikel 1 als Sitzunterlage oder als Hilfs- oder Spielgerät beim Schwimmen verwendet werden. Der Fanartikel 1 kann natürlich auch mit beliebigen Informationen, z. B. Werbeinformationen, versehen werden, wozu sich die große Fläche der Kunststoffhülle 2 besonders anbietet.Reference numeral 1 denotes the fan article in its entirety. The merchandise article 1 comprises an inflatable plastic cover 2 and a compartment 3 for inserting the hand of a person. The inflation nozzle is provided with reference numeral 4. The fan article 1, in particular its outline, has the shape of a jersey, namely a short-sleeved jersey. Such a jersey can with a corresponding representation of a jersey known teams, z. B. football or ice hockey teams are designed. In the stadium Fan Article 1 can be unrolled and inflated and used in the manner of a glove. The fan article 1 can be used to wave and cheer on the appropriate team. Furthermore, the fan article 1 can be used as a seat pad or as an auxiliary or play device while swimming. The fan article 1 can of course also with any information, eg. As advertising information, be provided, what the large surface of the plastic sleeve 2 offers especially.

Die Kunststoffhülle 2 wölbt sich bereichsweise, insbesondere in Längsrichtung, kissenartig auf. Diese Aufwölbungen 5, 5' sorgen für eine Stabilisierung des aufgeblasenen Fanartikels 1. Mit der Anordnung der Aufwölbungen 5, 5' in Längsrichtung erhält der Fanartikel 1 zum Beispiel beim Winken mit einer in das Fach 3 eingeführten Hand eine ausreichende Stabilität und Steifigkeit.The plastic shell 2 arches in regions, in particular in the longitudinal direction, like a pillow. These bulges 5, 5 'provide for a stabilization of the inflated fan article 1. With the arrangement of the bulges 5, 5' in the longitudinal direction of the fan article 1 receives, for example, when waving with an inserted into the tray 3 sufficient stability and rigidity.

Zur Einschnürung der Kunststoffhülle 2 zwischen den Aufwölbungen 5, 5' sind sowohl auf der Ober- 7 als auch auf der Unterseite 8 der Kunststoffhülle 2 in Längsrichtung verlaufende, wärmebehandelte Linien 10 vorgesehen. Durch die Wärmeeinwirkung sind diese Linien 10 leicht geschrumpft und/oder in ihrer Elastizität derart verändert, dass sie sich nicht wie die unbehandelte Kunststoffhülle 2 ausdehnen. Die Anordnung derartiger wärmebehandelter Linien 10 ist eine einfache Möglichkeit, um die Aufwölbungen 5, 5' zu schaffen.To constrict the plastic sheath 2 between the bulges 5, 5 'are provided both on the top 7 and on the bottom 8 of the plastic sheath 2 extending in the longitudinal direction, heat-treated lines 10. Due to the effect of heat, these lines 10 are slightly shrunk and / or changed in their elasticity such that they do not expand like the untreated plastic shell 2. The arrangement of such heat-treated lines 10 is an easy way to create the bulges 5, 5 '.

Statt der Aufwölbungen 5, 5' kann der Fanartikel 1 auch zumindest teilweise voneinander abgetrennte Luftkammern aufweisen. Die Luftkammern können dabei wie auch die in der Zeichnungsfigur dargestellten Aufwölbungen 5, 5' in Wesentlichen in Längsrichtung des Fanartikels 1 verlaufen. Die Ausführungsvariante mit den Luftkammern ist jedoch in den Zeichnungsfiguren nicht dargestellt.Instead of the bulges 5, 5 ', the fan article 1 may also have at least partially separated air chambers. The air chambers may, as well as the bulges 5, 5 'shown in the figure, extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the fan article 1. However, the embodiment with the air chambers is not shown in the drawing figures.

Der Fanartikel 1 weist drei in Längsrichtung verlaufende Aufwölbungen 5, 5' auf, wobei die Ärmel 6 in die jeweiligen äußeren Luftkammern 5 integriert sind. Die Dreifachteilung unterstützt außerdem die trikotförmige Optik des Fanartikels 1.The fan article 1 has three bulges 5, 5 'running in the longitudinal direction, the sleeves 6 being integrated into the respective outer air chambers 5. The triple division also supports the tricot-like appearance of Fanartikels. 1

Das Fach 3 zum Einführen einer Hand ist im Mittelbereich bzw. der mittleren Aufwölbung 5' angeordnet, so dass die spiegelsymmetrische Gestaltung des Fanartikels 1 erhalten bleibt. Die spiegelsymmetrische Gestaltung des Fanartikels wirkt einem einseitigen Einknicken entgegen.The tray 3 for inserting a hand is arranged in the middle region or the middle bulge 5 ', so that the mirror-symmetrical design of the fan article 1 is maintained. The mirror-symmetric design of the fan article counteracts a one-sided buckling.

Die Ober- 7' sowie Unterseite 8' des Fachs 3 zum Einführen einer Hand weist jeweils eine Mehrzahl von parallel zueinander verlaufender Luftkammern 9 auf. Die Luftkammern 9 sind im Vergleich zu den Aufwölbungen 5, 5' schmäler ausgebildet und bilden zusammen eine gepolsterte und stabile Auflagefläche für die eingeführte Hand. Die Luftkammern 9 sind ebenso wie auch die Aufwölbungen 5, 5' parallel zueinander angeordnet und verlaufen in Längsrichtung des Trikots.The upper 7 'and underside 8' of the compartment 3 for insertion of a hand each have a plurality of parallel to each other air chambers 9. The air chambers 9 are compared to the bulges 5, 5 'formed narrower and together form a padded and stable support surface for the inserted hand. The air chambers 9 as well as the bulges 5, 5 'are arranged parallel to each other and extend in the longitudinal direction of the jersey.

Wie oben bereits erwähnt, ist der Fanartikel entsprechend eines Trikots einer bekannten Mannschaft oder auch mit Werbeinformationen und dergleichen bedruckbar und stellt damit einen Werbeartikel mit besonderer Werbewirkung dar.As already mentioned above, the fan article is printable according to a jersey of a known team or with advertising information and the like, and thus represents a promotional item with a special advertising effect.

Der Fanartikel 1 kann aber auch z. B. in den Vereinsfarben eines bestimmten Vereins eingefärbt sein, so dass große Flächen nicht gesondert bedruckt werden müssen.The fan article 1 can also z. B. be colored in the club colors of a particular club, so that large areas do not need to be printed separately.

Die aufblasbare Kunststoffhülle 2 besteht aus PVC und ist dadurch luft- und wassserundurchlässig und gut bedruckbar. Weich-PVC zeichnet sich außerdem durch seine elastischen Eigenschaften aus.The inflatable plastic cover 2 is made of PVC and is thus air and water impermeable and well printable. Soft PVC is also characterized by its elastic properties.

Die Kunststoffhülle 2 kann eine Ober- 7 und Unterseite 8 aufweisen, die jeweils unterschiedlich eingefärbt sind, wobei z.B. die Oberseite mit den Farben der Flagge eines Landes eingefärbt ist und die Unterseite eine andere Einfärbung aufweist. Die unterschiedlich eingefärbte Ober- 7 und Unterseite 8 werden zumindest bereichsweise miteinander verschweißt.The plastic sleeve 2 may have a top and bottom 8, each colored differently, e.g. the top is colored with the colors of the flag of a country and the bottom has a different coloration. The differently colored upper and lower sides 8 are welded together at least in some areas.

Das Fach 3 zum Einführen der Hand wird durch einen Sack gebildet, der zwischen Ober- 7 und Unterseite 8 eingeschweißt ist. Im Außenbereich des Sacks werden Ober- 7 und Unterseite 8 durch eine Zwischenfolie miteinander verschweißt.The tray 3 for inserting the hand is formed by a bag, which is welded between top and bottom 8 8. In the outer area of the bag, top and bottom 8 are welded together by an intermediate foil.

BEZUGSZEICHENREFERENCE NUMBERS

1)1)
FanartikelMemorabilia
2)2)
KunststoffhüllePlastic sheath
3)3)
Fachsubject
4)4)
Aufblasstutzeninflating nozzle
5)5)
Aufwölbungupheaval
5')5 ')
Aufwölbungupheaval
6)6)
Ärmelsleeve
7)7)
Oberseitetop
7')7 ')
Oberseitetop
8)8th)
Unterseitebottom
8')8th')
Unterseitebottom
9)9)
Luftkammerair chamber
10)10)
Linienlines
11)11)
Mittelbereichthe central region

Claims (13)

  1. Inflatable article (1) for a supporter, comprising an inflatable plastic sheath (2), which has an upper side (7) and an underside (8), and comprising a compartment (3) for the insertion of a person's hand, characterized in that the article (1) for a supporter, in particular its outline, has the form of a jersey, in particular a short-sleeved jersey, the upper side (7') and/or the underside (8') of the compartment (3) having a plurality of air chambers (9) running parallel to one another.
  2. Article for a supporter according to Claim 1, characterized in that the plastic sheath (2) is made to bulge in certain regions, in particular in the longitudinal direction, in the manner of a cushion.
  3. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that longitudinally running heat-treated lines (10) or linear regions for constriction are provided on the upper side (7) and/or the underside (8) of the plastic sheath (2).
  4. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the article (1) for a supporter has air chambers that are at least partially divided off from one another.
  5. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the air chambers run substantially in the longitudinal direction of the article (1) for a supporter.
  6. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the article (1) for a supporter has at least three longitudinally running bulges (5, 5') or air chambers.
  7. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compartment (3) for the insertion of a hand is arranged in the middle region (11) or in the central bulge (5') or air chamber.
  8. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the article (1) for a supporter is able to accept print.
  9. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the article (1) for a supporter is coloured, for example in the club colours of a specific club.
  10. Article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inflatable plastic sheath (2) consists of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  11. Inflatable article (1) for a supporter comprising an inflatable plastic sheath (2) and a compartment (3) for the insertion of a person's hand, according to one of the preceding Claims 1-11, characterized in that the upper side (7) and the underside (8) of the plastic sheath (2) are each differently coloured.
  12. Inflatable article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper side (7) and the underside (8) of the plastic sheath (2) are sealed together, at least in certain regions.
  13. Inflatable article for a supporter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compartment for the insertion of the hand is formed by a bag which is sealed in between the upper side (7) and the underside (8).
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