EP1836436B1 - Device for producing irregular light reflections - Google Patents

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EP1836436B1
EP1836436B1 EP05849166A EP05849166A EP1836436B1 EP 1836436 B1 EP1836436 B1 EP 1836436B1 EP 05849166 A EP05849166 A EP 05849166A EP 05849166 A EP05849166 A EP 05849166A EP 1836436 B1 EP1836436 B1 EP 1836436B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44F—SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F1/00—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
    • B44F1/02—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects produced by reflected light, e.g. matt surfaces, lustrous surfaces
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S10/00—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
    • F21S10/06—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect flashing, e.g. with rotating reflector or light source
    • 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
    • F21V14/00—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
    • F21V14/04—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
    • 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
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/02—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
    • 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
    • F21V7/00—Reflectors for light sources
    • F21V7/0008—Reflectors for light sources providing for indirect lighting
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00

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  • the invention relates to an apparatus for generating light reflections with the features of claim 1.
  • a device is used with a light source and with a stand, to which a translucent projection screen is attached and on which a mobile is arranged, which bandages between the light source and the projection screen. "Movements of the mobile are transmitted from the light source to the projection screen.
  • DE 298 05 667 U1 is about a "flashing light with a flashlamp and a control of the flashlamp, characterized in that a well-known Light pipe system is arranged in front of the flash lamp, wherein the light pipe system consists of a housing and a film ... ", while in DE 298 23 609 U1 "The light tube system consists of a flexible housing.” Can be generated regular and irregular flashes of light.
  • the US 5,864,417 discloses a decorative lamp with two reflecting swashplates, ie rotating disks whose axis of rotation makes periodic pivoting movements, with light being projected over both swashplates onto a wall.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a mechanically operating apparatus for generating, in particular irregular, light reflections, which is based on non-continuous processes.
  • the mechanical apparatus described in the invention advantageously produces irregular reflections of light with moving, rotating and reflective wobble bodies which, under the influence of gravity and centrifugal force, move on a threaded bar and are returned to their original position they are not continuous processes.
  • This apparatus can be used where, for economic and / or optical reasons, it seeks to attract and increase the attention of a viewer due to the irregularity of the light reflections, e.g. at the time of becoming as a light installation, Leuscht Eisen, Singhfand, design articles, Welberism, art object, sculpture, toys, billboard, etc.
  • the Appatatur allows the observer to observe the tumbling bodies which are exposed and which reflect on their surface natural or artificial light. Further, in the apparatus, the wobble bodies are returned to their initial position on the threaded rod. It also possesses the possibility of interaction of the observer during transport operations of the wobble bodies, e.g. by the delivery mechanism can be switched on, off or interrupted, which can further increase the attention of the viewer, because in addition a game stimulus arises.
  • the viewing of the apparatus is attractive and relaxing, because the movements of the tumbling bodies and thus the generated light reflections are irregular and unpredictable.
  • At least one luminaire is provided, which is mounted in such a way that its light, in particular during the downward movement, is reflected by the surface of the tumbling body.
  • the light reflections are amplified.
  • the wobble body has a disc shape or another symmetrical shape.
  • the apparatus may be such that the tumbling body is first held by a holding device in the starting position and after leaving the starting position initially free falling and then staggering and rotating around the pole.
  • the rod which in turn can perform movements, may have a straight, gebobed, circular and / or wavy shape over its entire length or on parts and / or rigid or elastic.
  • rods and swash bodies of different dimensions and colors promotes the appeal of the Appatatur for the viewer.
  • the device interacts with the rod such that the sword is excited to vibrate at least at the beginning of the downward movement.
  • the sword is excited to vibrate at least at the beginning of the downward movement.
  • the rod and / or the tumbling body can be made of metal, plastic and / or wood and, for example, also be part of everyday objects or promotional items.
  • the device is designed such that the wobble body is brought along the rod in a downward movement substantially oppositely directed upward movement of the starting position.
  • the device is designed such that the rod is rotated about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the rod.
  • the rotation can be effected substantially by 180 °.
  • the threaded rod with wobble bodies is pendulum-mounted, so that the rod performs a pendulum motion when stimulated thereto, or it is e.g. mounted on a rotationally symmetrical body, with a mandrel arranged in the center of the body.
  • the rod causes a tumbling motion when it is stimulated to do so.
  • the tumbling bodies are thereby brought by hand to their original position. It is also possible in each case to use a plurality of different rods with tumbling bodies.
  • FIG. 1 to 8 each show an embodiment of the apparatus for producing irregular light reflections according to the invention in a schematic, partially sectioned side view
  • swash plates 11 serving as reflectors swash plates 11 - shown are three swash plates of the same dimensions - first in the rest position on a base 12.
  • a conveyor mechanism for the swash plates 11 is arranged by a motor 14 or by hand, which not shown, is driven.
  • an elastic conveyor belt 15 runs continuously over two deflection rollers 16a and 16b.
  • a lifting fork 17 is mounted, which receives the discs 11 and transported on a threaded rod 18 upwards.
  • a stop 19 At the upper end of the rod 18 is a stop 19 which limits the conveying path for the swash plates 11 upwards.
  • the swash plates 11 leave the lifting fork 17, which allow the elastic properties of the conveyor belt 15 and the rods 18.
  • the reference numeral 11a a further disc is shown in its initial position.
  • the swash plates 11 move, first a short distance freely falling and then due to the gravitational and centrifugal force in a rotating tumbling motion along the cut into the rod 18 thread down until they resume their resting position on the base 12, where they subsequently from the Lifting fork is taken up again, so that the sequence is repeated.
  • the speed of the conveyor belt 15 corresponds approximately to the axial speed at which the swash plates 11 move downwards.
  • the elastic rod 18 wild deflected by the lifting fork 17 in the deflection of the deflection disc 16a and excited to vibrate, so that the movement of the swash plates 11 along the rod 18, an additional irregular swinging motion is over-stored.
  • generated light rays 21 At the reflecting surfaces of the swash plates 11 are thus by natural or artificial light, such as a halogen lamp 20 or more halogen lamps, generated light rays 21 according to the invention reflects irregular. This can attract and increase the attention of a viewer of the light reflections.
  • the in the Fig. 1 shown apparatus can be varied and duplicated in their individual components, for example, on a common base plate several differently sized rods 18, along which different sized swash plates 11 move, and conveyor mechanisms side by side, one behind the other or one above the other. This increases the number of irregular light reflections.
  • the generated tumbling motion of the swash plates 11 is created by the fact that this with the circumference of the bore d (see Fig. 2 ) due to the gravitational and centrifugal force after a short drop distance of the swash plates 11 roll along the rod 18 on the thread when they have left the lifting fork 17, wherein they also produce a typical for the equipment rolling noise. It is the use of different materials, such as metal, plastic or wood and their combination, for the rod 18 and the swash plates 11 possible, as well as different shapes and colors
  • the conveyor belt 15 may be made of different elastic, flexible or rigid materials and eg be designed as a timing belt, V-belt, conveyor chain and also accept a variety of shapes and colors.
  • the outer periphery of the swash plates 11 may take other symmetrical forms except a circular shape.
  • the apparatus eg as a sculpture, light installation, design article or art object a variety of colors and shapes of the elements used are conceivable.
  • the delivery mechanism for the swash plates 11, switched off or interrupted which can further increase the viewer's attention, because in addition a playfulness arises.
  • the threaded rod 18, on which the swash plates 11 move downwardly due to gravity and centrifugal force is mounted on a crank 32 supported in a ball bearing 33.
  • the driver finger 34 on the shaft of the Abtriebsmoters 35 takes the finger 36 of the crank 32 with.
  • the two fingers 34 and 36 are not connected to each other, and the motor 35 can rotate in both directions.
  • the crank 32 and the rod 18 - it may, for example, several different rods are arranged with swash plates on the crank 32 - is dimensioned in such a way that it is perpendicular to the starting position, as in Fig.
  • the swash plates 11 formed as reflectors move in a tumbling motion along the cut into the rod 18 downwards until they reach the stop 31 due to the gravitational and centrifugal force.
  • the natural light or the artificial light for example, from a halogen lamp 20 or more halogen lamps, from the swash plates 11 is reflected irregularly, resulting in the already associated with Fig. 1 and 2 effects described
  • Fig. 1 described questions of material selection and duplication of the components used.
  • the parts the apparatus according to the drawing 3. are mounted on a base plate 37.
  • the drive can also be done by hand with a crank, not shown.
  • the rod 18 may for example also assume a slightly curved or slightly wavy shape.
  • Fig. 4 shows a further embodiment of the invention.
  • the rod 18, on which the three swash plates 11 move along the thread is arranged on a crank 42, which is fixedly connected to the shaft 43 of the drive motor 44.
  • the crank rotates from the initial position shown in Figure 4 by about 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so fast that the swash plates remain in the illustrated starting position due to the centrifugal force
  • the engine for example by a Photocell 45 controlled, stopped or by a limitation of the rotation sector. Now move the swash plates 11 after a short fall distance in circular movements down to the stop 41 and thereby generate a rolling noise.
  • the rod 18 vibrates, so that the axial movement of the superimposed on an irregular vibration, resulting in irregular light reflections.
  • the motor 44 for example controlled by an adjustable time relay, again runs at such a high speed that the swash plates 11 remain on the stop 41 due to the centrifugal force.
  • the motor 44 for example, controlled by a light barrier 45 or a limitation of the rotation sector is stopped again, and the swash plates 11 move back to their original position. Then the procedure described above is repeated as often as desired.
  • the motor 44 and the photocell 45 are fixedly connected to the base plate 46, and a natural or artificial light source in the form of a lamp 20 or more lights emits the light which is reflected irregularly on the swash plates 11.
  • a natural or artificial light source in the form of a lamp 20 or more lights emits the light which is reflected irregularly on the swash plates 11.
  • the motor 44 may turn in another, not described embodiment, also by about +/- 180 degrees, so that the desired effect of irregular light reflection on the swash plates 11 occurs, Instead of the motor 44, the drive can also by hand with a not shown crank done.
  • Fig. 5 shows a toy or a sculpture where the swash plates 11 can be moved through a lifting tube 51 along the threaded rod 18 to the stop 52. Upon reaching the stop 52, the lift tube 51 is released and falls back onto the bottom plate 53 connected to the rod 18. The swash plates 11 then move along the rod 18 and produce the desired light reflections and rolling noise when natural light is incident.
  • the bottom plate 53 which may be, for example, also mobile or as a swash plate, any number of such threaded rods of different dimensions may be arranged side by side, behind or one above the other, for example, may also have a slightly circular or slightly wavy shape.
  • Fig. 6 shown example of a toy or sculpture, for example, three rods 18 are arranged with swash plates 11 and lifting tube 61 in a frame consisting of the stop 62, the spacers 63, the bottom plate 64 with the feet 65.
  • the swash plates 11 are successively lifted up to the stop 62, then move after releasing the siphon tube 61 different downwards and produce the desired irregular light reflections upon the incidence of light.
  • Fig. 7 is shown another example of a children's toy or a sculpture.
  • the threaded rod 18 is in a frame arranged, which consists of a stop 71, a bottom plate 72 with feet 73 and spacers 74.
  • the swash plates 11 are raised by a lift tube 75, which is connected via a thread 76 with a pull ring 77 and a receptacle 78 with the lifting tube 75 by hand to the stop 71, and the lift tube 75 is returned to the starting position.
  • the thread 76 can - for example when used as an eye-catching motor, for example by means of a winding and Abwickelvorrichung be actuated or by a train and Entlatungsvorides with a right and left rotating motor, which is not shown in the drawing.
  • the swash plates 11 then move along the rod 18 and produce the desired irregular light effects and noises when light is incident.
  • the rod 18 may assume, for example, a slightly curved or slightly wavy shape, and there may be a plurality of rods 18 of different dimensions are juxtaposed and several frames side by side, behind and one above the other.
  • FIG. 8 An additional example of a toy is in Fig. 8 shown.
  • the threaded rods 18 and the swash plates 11 are releasably or firmly connected to holding plates 81 and 82, for example screwed.
  • the swash plates 11 are set in motion, producing irregular light reflections upon incidence of light.

Abstract

An apparatus to generate irregular light reflection comprises at least one swaying body having a reflective upper surface and a winding rod (18) on which the body can move downwards under gravity or centrifugal forces to give light reflection. A unit (14) moves the reflector to the start position and there is a lamp (20).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Apparatur zur Erzeugung von Lichtreflexen mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to an apparatus for generating light reflections with the features of claim 1.

Stand der Technik.State of the art.

Die Erfindung tangiert verschiedene Offenlegungsschriften und Gebrauchsmuster, die nachfolgend anfgeführt sind :The invention relates to various publications and utility patents, which are listed below:

Die Erzeugung unregelmäßiger Lichteffekte wird in DE 199 28 076 A1 beschrieben. Verwendet wird eine Vorrichtung mit einer Lichtquelle und mit einem Ständer, an dem eine durchscheinende Projektionswand befestigt ist und an dem ein Mobile angeordnet ist, das sich zwischen der Lichtquelle und der Projektionswand bandet" Bewegungen des Mobiles werden von der Lichtquelle auf die Projektionswand Übertragen.The generation of irregular lighting effects is in DE 199 28 076 A1 described. A device is used with a light source and with a stand, to which a translucent projection screen is attached and on which a mobile is arranged, which bandages between the light source and the projection screen. "Movements of the mobile are transmitted from the light source to the projection screen.

Zweck des lichttechnischen Objekts entsprechend DE 3922661A1 ist, " die Erzeugung zufallsbedingter, sich kaum jemals wiederholender abstrakter farbiger Bilder zu ermöglichen" deren Konturen sich laufend ändern und die auf einer Mattscheibe abgebildet werden.Purpose of the lighting object accordingly DE 3922661A1 is "to enable the creation of random, hardly ever repeating abstract colored images" whose contours are constantly changing and which are mapped on a screen.

In DE 298 05 667 U1 geht es um eine" Blitzleuchte mit einer Blitzlampe und einer Steuerung der Blitzlampe, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein bekanntes Lichtrohrsystem vor der Blitzlampe angeordnet ist, wobei das Lichtrohrsystem aus einem Gehäuse und aus einer Folie besteht ...", während in DE 298 23 609 U1 "das Lichtrohrsysystem aus einem flexiblen Gehäuse besteht." Erzeugt werden können regelmäßige und unregelmäßige Lichtblitze.In DE 298 05 667 U1 is about a "flashing light with a flashlamp and a control of the flashlamp, characterized in that a well-known Light pipe system is arranged in front of the flash lamp, wherein the light pipe system consists of a housing and a film ... ", while in DE 298 23 609 U1 "The light tube system consists of a flexible housing." Can be generated regular and irregular flashes of light.

In einer Lichteffektanlage, wie sie in DE 35 17 852 A1 beschrieben ist, " wird ein Laserstrahl von einer Lichtquelle nacheinander auf verschiedene, in einem Saal verteilt angeordnete, z.B. Spiegelkugeln, Drebspiegel, Spektralgitter oder dergleichen gegeben." Es können regelmäßige und unregelmäßige Lichtreflexe erzeugt werden.In a light effect system, as in DE 35 17 852 A1 is described, "a laser beam from a light source successively on different, distributed in a hall arranged, for example, mirror balls, Drebspiegel, Spektralgitter or the like." Regular and irregular light reflections can be generated.

Die US 5 864 417 offenbart eine Dekorationsleuchte mit zwei reflektierenden Taumelscheiben, d.h. rotierende Scheiben, deren Rotationsachse periodische Schwenkbewegungen macht, wobei Licht über beide Taumelscheiben auf eine Wand projiziert wird.The US 5,864,417 discloses a decorative lamp with two reflecting swashplates, ie rotating disks whose axis of rotation makes periodic pivoting movements, with light being projected over both swashplates onto a wall.

Auf mechanische Art erzeugte unregelmäßige Lichteffekte, zufallsbedingte, abstrakte farbige Bilder und Lichtreflexe unterliegen einer schnellen Gewöhnung durch den Betrachter, weil es sich dabei um kontinuierliche Abläufe handeltIrregular lighting effects generated by mechanical means, random, abstract colored images and light reflections are subject to a fast habituation by the viewer, because these are continuous processes

aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine mechanisch arbeitende Apparatur zur Erzeugung von, insbesondere unregelmäßigen, Lichtreflexen zu schaffen, die auf nicht kontinuierlichen Abläufen beruht.The object of the invention is to provide a mechanically operating apparatus for generating, in particular irregular, light reflections, which is based on non-continuous processes.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Erfindungsgemäße Apparatur zur Erzeugung von, insbesondere unregelmäßigen, Lichtreflexen mit

  • wenigstens einem Taumelkörper, dessen Oberfläche wenigstens teilweise lichtreflektierend ausgestaltet ist,
  • wenigstens einer mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stange, auf der sich der Taumelköper von einer Ausgangslage aus aufgrund der Schwer- und Zentrifugalkraft in einer Abwärtsbewegung bewegen kann und dabei Lichtreflexe erzeugt,
  • einer Vorrichtung mittels der der Taumelkörper in die Ausgangslage gebracht wird,
  • einer Lichtquelle in der Form von natürlichem Licht oder mindestens einer Leuchte, die derart angebracht ist, dass deren Licht durch die Oberfläche des Taumelkörpers reflektiert wird.
Inventive apparatus for generating, in particular irregular, light reflections with
  • at least one wobble body whose surface is at least partially light-reflecting,
  • at least one threaded rod on which the wobble body can move from a starting position due to the gravitational and centrifugal forces in a downward movement and thereby generates light reflections,
  • a device by means of which the wobble body is brought into the starting position,
  • a light source in the form of natural light or at least one Luminaire mounted so that its light is reflected by the surface of the tumbling body.

Die in der Erfindung beschriebene mechanisch arbeitende Apparatur erzeugt vorteilhafterweise unregelmäßige Lichtreflexe mit sich bewegenden, rotierenden und als Reflektoren dienenden Taumelkörpern, welche sich unter dem Einfluss der Schwer- und Zentrifugalkraft auf einer mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stange bewegen und wieder in ihre Ausgangsposition zurückgeführt werden, sodass es sich um nicht kontinuierliche Abläufe handelt.The mechanical apparatus described in the invention advantageously produces irregular reflections of light with moving, rotating and reflective wobble bodies which, under the influence of gravity and centrifugal force, move on a threaded bar and are returned to their original position they are not continuous processes.

Diese Apparatur kann dort verwendet werden, wo es aus wirtschaftlichen und/oder optischen Gründen angestrebt wird, die Aufmerksamkeit eines Betrachters durch die Unregelmäßigkeit der Lichtreflexe auf sich zu ziehen und zu erhöhen, z.B. bei der Verwerdung als Lichtinstallation, Leuschtkörper, Blickfand, Designartikel, Welbeartikel, Kunstobjekt, Skulptur, Spielzeug, Reklameträger u.ä.This apparatus can be used where, for economic and / or optical reasons, it seeks to attract and increase the attention of a viewer due to the irregularity of the light reflections, e.g. at the time of becoming as a light installation, Leuschtkörper, Blickfand, design articles, Welbeartikel, art object, sculpture, toys, billboard, etc.

Die Appatatur ermöglicht es dem Betrachter, die offen liegenden und an ihrer Oberfläche natürliches oder künstliches Licht reflektierenden Taumelkörper zu beobachten. Ferner werden bei der Apparatur die Taumelkörper in ihre ausgangsposition auf der mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stange zurückgeführt. Es besbeht bei entsprechender technischer der Erfindung auch die Möglichkeit der Interaktion des Betrachters bei Transportvorgängen der Taumelkörper, z.B. indem der Fördermechanismus zu-, abgeschaltet oder unterbrochen werden kann, was die aufmerksamkeit des Betrachters weiter erhöhen kann, weil zusätzlich ein Spielreiz entsteht. Das Betrachten der Apparatur ist attraktiv und wirkt entspannend, weil die Bewegungsabläufe der Taumelkörper und damit die erzeugten Lichtreflexe unregelmäßige und nicht vorhersehbar sind.The Appatatur allows the observer to observe the tumbling bodies which are exposed and which reflect on their surface natural or artificial light. Further, in the apparatus, the wobble bodies are returned to their initial position on the threaded rod. It also possesses the possibility of interaction of the observer during transport operations of the wobble bodies, e.g. by the delivery mechanism can be switched on, off or interrupted, which can further increase the attention of the viewer, because in addition a game stimulus arises. The viewing of the apparatus is attractive and relaxing, because the movements of the tumbling bodies and thus the generated light reflections are irregular and unpredictable.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist wenigstens eine Leuchte vorgesehen, die derart angebracht ist, dass deren Licht, insbesondere während der Abwärtsbewegung, durch die Oberfläche des Taumelkörpers reflektiert wird. In dieser Ausgestaltung des Erfindung werden die Lichtreflexe verstärkt.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one luminaire is provided, which is mounted in such a way that its light, in particular during the downward movement, is reflected by the surface of the tumbling body. In this embodiment of the invention, the light reflections are amplified.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Taumelköper eine Scheibenform oder eine andere symmetrische Form aufweist.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the wobble body has a disc shape or another symmetrical shape.

Weiterhin ist vorgesehen, dass sich bei der Apparatur der Taumelkörper wenigstens während eines Teils der Abwärtsbewegung taumelnd und rotierend bewegt Dabei kann die Apparatur derart beschaffen sein, dass der Taumelkörper durch eine Haltevorrichtung zunächst in der Ausgangslage gehalten wird und sich nach Verlassen der Ausgangslage zunächst frei fallend und dann um die Stange taumelnd und rotierend bewegt.Furthermore, it is provided that in the apparatus of the tumbling body at least during a portion of the downward movement tumbling and rotating moves The apparatus may be such that the tumbling body is first held by a holding device in the starting position and after leaving the starting position initially free falling and then staggering and rotating around the pole.

Die Stange die ihrerseits auch Bewegungen ausführen kann, kann auf ihrer ganzen Länge oder auf Teilstücken eine gerade, gebobene, kreisförmige und/oder wellige Form aufweisen und/oder starr oder elastisch ausgestaltet ist.The rod which in turn can perform movements, may have a straight, gebobed, circular and / or wavy shape over its entire length or on parts and / or rigid or elastic.

Die Verwendung von Stangen und Taumelkörpern unterschiedlicher Dimensionen und Farben fördert die Attraktivität der Appatatur für den Betrachter.The use of rods and swash bodies of different dimensions and colors promotes the appeal of the Appatatur for the viewer.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wechselwirkt die Vorrichtung derart mit der Stange, dass die S1ange wenigstens zu Beginn der Abwärtsbewegung zu einer Schwingung angeregt wird. Durch diese Schwingung der Stange werden die Taumelkörper relativ schnell in ihre Taumelbewegung gebrachtIn a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the device interacts with the rod such that the sword is excited to vibrate at least at the beginning of the downward movement. By this vibration of the rod, the tumbling bodies are relatively quickly brought into their tumbling motion

Die Stange und/oder die Taumelkörper können aus Metall, Kunststoff und/oder Holz hergestellt und z.B. auch Teil von Gebrauchsgegenständen oder Reklameartikeln sein.The rod and / or the tumbling body can be made of metal, plastic and / or wood and, for example, also be part of everyday objects or promotional items.

In einer Variante der Erfindung ist die Vorrichtung derart ausgestaltet, dass der Taumelkörper entlang der Stange in einer der Abwärtsbewegung im Wesentlichen entgegen gerichteten Aufwärtsbewegung die Ausgangslage gebracht wird.In a variant of the invention, the device is designed such that the wobble body is brought along the rod in a downward movement substantially oppositely directed upward movement of the starting position.

In einer anderen Variante der Erfindung ist die Vorrichtung derart ausgestaltet, dass die Stange um eine senkrecht zur Stange liegende Drehachse gedrehet wird. Hierbei kann die Drehung im Wesentlichen um 180° erfolgen.In another variant of the invention, the device is designed such that the rod is rotated about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the rod. In this case, the rotation can be effected substantially by 180 °.

In weiteren Varianten der Erfindung ist die mit einem Gewinde versehene Stange mit Taumelkörpen als Pendel augeführt, sodass die Stange eine Pendelbewegung ausführt, wenn sie dazu angeregt wird, oder sie ist z.B. auf einem rotationssymmetrischen Körper, mit einem im Zentrum des Körpers angeordneten Dorn, angebracht In diesem Falle führt auch die Stange eine Taumelbewegung aus, wenn sie dazu angeregt wird. Die Taumelkörper werden dabei von Hand in ihre Ausgangslage gebracht Es können jeweils auch mehrere unterschiedliche Stangen mit Taumelkörpern verwendet werden.In other variants of the invention, the threaded rod with wobble bodies is pendulum-mounted, so that the rod performs a pendulum motion when stimulated thereto, or it is e.g. mounted on a rotationally symmetrical body, with a mandrel arranged in the center of the body. In this case, too, the rod causes a tumbling motion when it is stimulated to do so. The tumbling bodies are thereby brought by hand to their original position. It is also possible in each case to use a plurality of different rods with tumbling bodies.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen und der folgenden Beschreibung zu entnehmen, in der die Erfindung anhand der Zeichnungen mit Fig. 1 bis 8 erläutert wird.Further advantages, features and details of the invention are described in the subclaims and the following description, in which the invention with reference to the drawings Fig. 1 to 8 is explained.

Zeichnungendrawings

Die Zeichnungen mit Fig. 1 bis 8 zeigen in schematischer, teilweise geschnittener Seitenansicht jeweils ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Apparatur zur Erzeugung von unregelmäßigen Lichtreflexen gemäß der ErfindungThe drawings with Fig. 1 to 8 each show an embodiment of the apparatus for producing irregular light reflections according to the invention in a schematic, partially sectioned side view

Beschreibungdescription

In den folgenden Ausführungsbeispielen wird die Erfindung beispielhaft erläutert.In the following exemplary embodiments, the invention is explained by way of example.

Bei der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Apparatur befinden sich die als Reflektoren dienenden Taumelscheiben 11 - gezeigt sind drei Taumelscheiben gleicher Abmessungen - zunächst in der Ruheposition auf einem Sockel 12. Auf einer Grundplatte 13 ist ein Fördermechanismus für die Taumelscheiben 11 angeordnet, der durch einen Motor 14 oder von Hand, was nicht dargestellt ist, angetrieben wird. Bei diesem Fördermechanismus läuft ein elastisches Förderband 15 kontinuierlich über zwei Umlenkrollen, 16a und 16b. An dem Transportband 15 ist eine Hebegabel 17 angebracht, die die Scheiben 11 aufnimmt und auf einer mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stange 18 aufwärts transportiert. Am oberen Ende der Stange 18 befindet sich ein Anschlag 19, der den Förderweg für die Taumelscheiben 11 nach oben begrenzt. Hier verlassen die Taumelscheiben 11 die Hebegabel 17, was die elastischen Eigenschaften des Transportbandes 15 und die Stangen 18 zulassen. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 11a ist eine weitere Scheibe in ihrer Ausgangslage dargestellt. Die Taumelscheiben 11 bewegen sich, zunächst ein kurzes Stück frei fallend und dann aufgrund der Schwer- und Zentrifugalkraft in einer rotierenden Taumelbewegung, entlang dem in die Stange 18 eingeschnittenen Gewinde abwärts bis sie wieder auf dem Sockel 12 ihre Ruheposition einnehmen, wo sie nachfolgend von der Hebegabel wieder aufgenommen werder, sodass sich der Ablauf wiederholt. Die Geschwindigkeit des Transportbandes 15 entspricht in etwa der axialen Geschwindigkeit, mit der sich die Taumelscheiben 11 abwärts, bewegen. Die elastische Stange 18 wild durch die Hebegabel 17 bei dem Umlenkvorgang an der Umlenkscheibe 16a ausgelenkt und zu Schwingungen angeregt, sodass der Bewegung der Taumelscheiben 11 entlang der Stange 18 eine zusätzliche unregelmäßige Schwingbewegung übelagert wird. An den reflektierenden Oberflächen der Taumelscheiben 11 werden damit durch natürliches oder künstliches Licht, z.B. eine Halogenleuchte 20 oder mehrere Halogenleuchten, erzeugte Lichtstrahlen 21 entsprechend der Erfindung unregelmäßige reflektiert. Das kann die Aufmerksamkeit eines Betrachters der Lichtreflexe auf sich ziehen und erhöhen.At the in Fig. 1 shown apparatus are serving as reflectors swash plates 11 - shown are three swash plates of the same dimensions - first in the rest position on a base 12. On a base plate 13, a conveyor mechanism for the swash plates 11 is arranged by a motor 14 or by hand, which not shown, is driven. In this conveying mechanism, an elastic conveyor belt 15 runs continuously over two deflection rollers 16a and 16b. On the conveyor belt 15, a lifting fork 17 is mounted, which receives the discs 11 and transported on a threaded rod 18 upwards. At the upper end of the rod 18 is a stop 19 which limits the conveying path for the swash plates 11 upwards. Here, the swash plates 11 leave the lifting fork 17, which allow the elastic properties of the conveyor belt 15 and the rods 18. By the reference numeral 11a, a further disc is shown in its initial position. The swash plates 11 move, first a short distance freely falling and then due to the gravitational and centrifugal force in a rotating tumbling motion along the cut into the rod 18 thread down until they resume their resting position on the base 12, where they subsequently from the Lifting fork is taken up again, so that the sequence is repeated. The speed of the conveyor belt 15 corresponds approximately to the axial speed at which the swash plates 11 move downwards. The elastic rod 18 wild deflected by the lifting fork 17 in the deflection of the deflection disc 16a and excited to vibrate, so that the movement of the swash plates 11 along the rod 18, an additional irregular swinging motion is over-stored. At the reflecting surfaces of the swash plates 11 are thus by natural or artificial light, such as a halogen lamp 20 or more halogen lamps, generated light rays 21 according to the invention reflects irregular. This can attract and increase the attention of a viewer of the light reflections.

Die in der Fig. 1 dargestellte Apparatur kann in ihren einzelnen Komponenten variiert und vervielfältigt werden, z.B. können auf einer gemeinsamen Grundplatte mehrere unterschiedlich dimensionierte Stangen 18, entlang denen sich unterschiedlich dimensionerte Taumelscheiben 11 bewegen, und Fördermechanismen nebeneinander, hintereinander oder übereinander angebracht sein. Das erhöht die Anzahl der unregelmäßigen Lichtreflexe.The in the Fig. 1 shown apparatus can be varied and duplicated in their individual components, for example, on a common base plate several differently sized rods 18, along which different sized swash plates 11 move, and conveyor mechanisms side by side, one behind the other or one above the other. This increases the number of irregular light reflections.

Die erzeugte Taumelbewegung der Taumelscheiben 11 entsteht dadurch, dass diese mit dem Umfang der Bohrung d (siehe Fig. 2) aufgrund der Schwer- und Zentrifugalkraft nach einer kurzen Fallstrecke der Taumelscheiben 11 entlang der Stange 18 auf deren Gewinde abrollen, wenn sie die Hebegabel 17 verlassen haben, wobei sie auch ein für die Apparatur typisches Abrollgeräusch erzeugen. Es ist der Einsatz unterschiedlicher Materialien, z.B. Metall, Kunststoff oder Holz und deren Kombination, für die Stange 18 und die Taumelscheiben 11 möglich, ebenso wie unterschiedliche Form- und Farbgebungen Das Förderband 15 kann aus unterschiedlichen elastischen, biegsamen oder starren Materialien hergestellt sein und z.B. als Zahnriemen, Keilriemen, Förderkette ausgeführt sein und ebenfalls unterschiedlichste Formen und Farben annehmen. Der äußere Umfang der Taumelscheiben 11 kann außer einer Kreisform auch andere symmetrische Formen annehmen. Bei Verwendung der Apparatur z.B. als Skulptur, Lichtinstallation, Designartikel oder Kunstobjekt sind verschiedenste Farben und Formen der eingesetzten Elemente denkbar. Bei entsprechender technischer Ausgestaltung der Apparatur besteht die Möglichkeit der Interaktion durch den Betrachter, indem z.B. der Fördermechanismus für die Taumelscheiben 11 zu-, abgeschaltet oder unterbrochen werden kann, was die Aufmerksamkeit des Betrachters weiter erhöhen kann, weil zusätzlich ein Spielreiz entsteht.The generated tumbling motion of the swash plates 11 is created by the fact that this with the circumference of the bore d (see Fig. 2 ) due to the gravitational and centrifugal force after a short drop distance of the swash plates 11 roll along the rod 18 on the thread when they have left the lifting fork 17, wherein they also produce a typical for the equipment rolling noise. It is the use of different materials, such as metal, plastic or wood and their combination, for the rod 18 and the swash plates 11 possible, as well as different shapes and colors The conveyor belt 15 may be made of different elastic, flexible or rigid materials and eg be designed as a timing belt, V-belt, conveyor chain and also accept a variety of shapes and colors. The outer periphery of the swash plates 11 may take other symmetrical forms except a circular shape. When using the apparatus eg as a sculpture, light installation, design article or art object a variety of colors and shapes of the elements used are conceivable. With appropriate technical design of the apparatus, there is the possibility of interaction by the viewer by, for example, the delivery mechanism for the swash plates 11, switched off or interrupted, which can further increase the viewer's attention, because in addition a playfulness arises.

In der Fig. 3, die ein anderes Ausführungsbeispiel der Apparatur zeigt, ist die mit einem Gewinde versehene Stange 18, auf der sich die Taumelscheiben 11 aufgrund der Schwer- und Zentrifugalkraft abwärts bewegen, auf einer Kurbel 32 angeordnet, welche in einem Kugellager 33 gelagert ist. Der Mitnehmerfinger 34 auf der Welle des Autriebsmoters 35 nimmt den Finger 36 der Kurbel 32 mit. Die beiden Finger 34 und 36 sind nicht miteinander verbunden, und der Motor 35 kann in beiden Richtungen drehen. Die Kurbel 32 und die Stange 18 - es können z.B. auch mehrere unterschiedliche Stangen mit Taumelscheibenauf der Kurbel 32 angeordnet sein - wird in ihren Dimensionen so ausgelegt, dass sie in der Ausgangslage senkrecht steht, wie es in Fig. 3 gezeigt ist Die 11 befinden sich dann in der unteren Ruheposition Bei Drehung des Mitnahmefingers 34 von etwa 0 auf etwa 180 Grad rutschen die Taumelscheiben 11 ohne Taumelbewegung bis zum Anschlag 31 entlang der Stange 18 und erzeugen dabei auch ein Gleitgeräusch. Beim überschreiten der etwa 180 Grad löst sich der Finger 36 aufgrund der Austarierung der Kurbel 32 vom Mitnehmerfinger 34, der mit konstanter Drehzahl weiterläuft. Der Finger 36 eilt dem Mitnehmerfinger 34 aufgrund der Schwerkraft kurzzeitig mit höherer Drehzahl voraus, nachfolgend pendelt die Kurbel 32 zunächst um ihren Ausgangszustand, in welchem sie anschließend wieder zum STillstand kommt. Während der Pendelbewegung der Kurbel 32 bewegen sich die als Reflektoren ausgebildeten Taumelscheiben 11 aufgrund der Schwer- und Zentrifugalkraft in einer Taumelbewegung entlang dem in die Stange 18 eingeschnittenen Gewinde nach unten, bis den Anschlag 31 erreichen. Während der Bewegung der Taumelscheiben 11 wird das natürliche Licht oder das künstliche Licht, z.B. von einer Halogenleuchte 20 oder mehreren Halogenleuchten, von den Taumelscheiben 11 unregelmäßig reflektiert, was zu den bereits im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 1 und 2 beschriebenen Effekten führtIn the Fig. 3 showing another embodiment of the apparatus, the threaded rod 18, on which the swash plates 11 move downwardly due to gravity and centrifugal force, is mounted on a crank 32 supported in a ball bearing 33. The driver finger 34 on the shaft of the Abtriebsmoters 35 takes the finger 36 of the crank 32 with. The two fingers 34 and 36 are not connected to each other, and the motor 35 can rotate in both directions. The crank 32 and the rod 18 - it may, for example, several different rods are arranged with swash plates on the crank 32 - is dimensioned in such a way that it is perpendicular to the starting position, as in Fig. 3 The 11 are then in the lower rest position Upon rotation of the driving finger 34 from about 0 to about 180 degrees, the swash plates 11 slide without tumbling movement to the stop 31 along the rod 18 and thereby also generate a sliding noise. When exceeding the approximately 180 degrees, the finger 36 releases due to the balancing of the crank 32 from the driver finger 34, which continues to run at a constant speed. The finger 36 rushes ahead of the entrainment finger 34 due to gravity for a short time at a higher speed, subsequently the crank 32 initially oscillates around its initial state, in which it subsequently comes to standstill again. During the pendulum movement of the crank 32, the swash plates 11 formed as reflectors move in a tumbling motion along the cut into the rod 18 downwards until they reach the stop 31 due to the gravitational and centrifugal force. During the movement of the swash plates 11, the natural light or the artificial light, for example, from a halogen lamp 20 or more halogen lamps, from the swash plates 11 is reflected irregularly, resulting in the already associated with Fig. 1 and 2 effects described

Ebenfalls gelten hier die im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 1 beschriebenen Fragen der Materialauswahl und Vervielfältigung der verwendeten Komponenten. Die Teile der Apparatur nach der Zeichnung 3. sind auf einer Grundplatte 37 montiert. Anstelle des Motors 35 kann der Antrieb auch von Hand mit einer nicht gezeigten Kurbel erfolgen. Die Stange 18 kann z.B. auch eine leicht gebogene oder leicht wellige Form annehmen.Also apply here in connection with Fig. 1 described questions of material selection and duplication of the components used. The parts the apparatus according to the drawing 3. are mounted on a base plate 37. Instead of the motor 35, the drive can also be done by hand with a crank, not shown. The rod 18 may for example also assume a slightly curved or slightly wavy shape.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine weitere Ausführung der Erfindung. Die Stange 18, auf der sich die drei Taumelscheiben 11 entlang dem Gewinde bewegen, ist auf einer Kurbel 42 angeordnet, die fest mit der Welle 43 des Antriebsmotors 44 verbunden ist. Die Kurbel dreht sich von der in Zeichnung 4 dargestellten Ansgangsposition aus um etwa 180 Grad im oder gegen den Uhrzeigersinn so schnell, dass die Taumelscheiben aufgrund der Zentrifugalkraft in der dargestellten Ausgangslage verharren Wenn die etwa 180 Grad erreicht sind, wird der Motor, z.B. durch eine Lichtschranke 45 gesteuert, angehalten oder durch eine Begrenzung des Umdrehungssektors. Nun bewegen sich die Taumelscheiben 11 nach einer kurzen Fallstrecke in kreisenden Bewegungen abwärts auf den Anschlag 41 zu und erzeugen dabei auch ein Abrollgeräusch. Beim Einsatz von elastischem Stangenmaterial schwingt die Stange 18, sodass der axialen Bewegung der eine unregelmäßige Schwingung überlagert, ist, was zu unregelmäßigen Lichtreflexionen führt. Wenn alle Taumelscheiben 11 am Anschlag 41 angekommen sind, läuft der Motor 44, z.B. durch ein einstellbares Zeitrelais gesteuert, wieder mit so hoher Drehzahl an, dass die Taumelscheiben 11 aufgrund der Zentrifugalkraft am Anschlag 41 verharren. Nach einer Drehung von etwa 180 Grad wird der Motor 44, z.B. gesteuert durch eine Lichtschranke 45 oder eine Begrenzung des Umdrehungssektors wieder angehalten, und die Taumelscheiben 11 bewegen sich in ihre Ausgangslage zurück. Dann wiederholt sich der oben beschriebene Ablauf beliebig häufig. Der Motor 44 und die Lichtschranke 45 sind mit der Grundplatte 46 fest verbunden, und eine natürlich oder eine künstliche Lichtquelle in Form einer Leuchte 20 oder mehrerer Leuchten sendet das Licht aus, das an den Taumelscheiben 11 unregelmäßig reflektiert wird. Natürlich können beliebig viele der hier beschriebenen Stangen oder Aggregate neben-, über- oder hintereinander angeordnet werden und die Stangen können z.B. auch eine leicht gebogene oder leicht wellenförmige Form und unterschiedliche Dimensionen annehmen. Der Motor 44 kann bei einer weiteren, hier nicht näher beschriebenen Ausführung, auch um etwa +/- 180 Grad drehen, damit der gewünschte Effekt der unregelmäßigen Lichtreflexion an den Taumelscheiben 11 auftritt, Anstelle des Motors 44 kann der Antrieb auch von Hand mit einer nicht gezeigten Kurbel erfolgen. Fig. 4 shows a further embodiment of the invention. The rod 18, on which the three swash plates 11 move along the thread, is arranged on a crank 42, which is fixedly connected to the shaft 43 of the drive motor 44. The crank rotates from the initial position shown in Figure 4 by about 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so fast that the swash plates remain in the illustrated starting position due to the centrifugal force When about 180 degrees are reached, the engine, for example by a Photocell 45 controlled, stopped or by a limitation of the rotation sector. Now move the swash plates 11 after a short fall distance in circular movements down to the stop 41 and thereby generate a rolling noise. When using elastic rod material, the rod 18 vibrates, so that the axial movement of the superimposed on an irregular vibration, resulting in irregular light reflections. When all the swash plates 11 have arrived at the stop 41, the motor 44, for example controlled by an adjustable time relay, again runs at such a high speed that the swash plates 11 remain on the stop 41 due to the centrifugal force. After a rotation of about 180 degrees, the motor 44, for example, controlled by a light barrier 45 or a limitation of the rotation sector is stopped again, and the swash plates 11 move back to their original position. Then the procedure described above is repeated as often as desired. The motor 44 and the photocell 45 are fixedly connected to the base plate 46, and a natural or artificial light source in the form of a lamp 20 or more lights emits the light which is reflected irregularly on the swash plates 11. Of course, as many of the bars or units described here can be used alongside, can be arranged above or behind each other and the rods can for example also assume a slightly curved or slightly wavy shape and different dimensions. The motor 44 may turn in another, not described embodiment, also by about +/- 180 degrees, so that the desired effect of irregular light reflection on the swash plates 11 occurs, Instead of the motor 44, the drive can also by hand with a not shown crank done.

Fig. 5 zeigt z.B. ein Spielzeug oder eine Skulptur, wo die Taumelscheiben 11 durch ein Heberöhrchen 51 entlang der mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stange 18 bis zum Anschlag 52 bewegt werden können. Beim Erreichen des Anschlags 52 wird das Heberöhrchen 51 losgelassen und fällt auf die mit der Stange 18 verbundene Bodenplatte 53 zurück. Die Taumelscheiben 11 bewegen sich dann entlang der Stange 18 und erzeugen beim Einfall von natürlichem Licht die gewünschten Lichtreflexe und Abrollgeräusche. Auf der Bodenplatte 53, die z.B. auch fahrbar oder als Taumelscheibe ausgeführt sein kann, können beliebig viele solcher mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stangen unterschiedlicher Dimensionen neben-, hinter-oder übereinander angeordnet sein, die z.B. auch eine leicht kreisförmige oder leicht wellenförmige Form haben können. Fig. 5 for example, shows a toy or a sculpture where the swash plates 11 can be moved through a lifting tube 51 along the threaded rod 18 to the stop 52. Upon reaching the stop 52, the lift tube 51 is released and falls back onto the bottom plate 53 connected to the rod 18. The swash plates 11 then move along the rod 18 and produce the desired light reflections and rolling noise when natural light is incident. On the bottom plate 53, which may be, for example, also mobile or as a swash plate, any number of such threaded rods of different dimensions may be arranged side by side, behind or one above the other, for example, may also have a slightly circular or slightly wavy shape.

Bei einem weiteren in Fig. 6 gezeigten Beispiel eines Spielzeugs oder einer Skulptur sind z.B. drei Stangen 18 mit Taumelscheiben 11 und Heberöhrchen 61 in einem Rahmen geordnet, der aus dem Anschlag 62, den Distanzteilen 63, der Bodenplatte 64 mit den Füßen 65 besteht. Mit Hilfe der Heberöhrchen 61 werden die Taumelscheiben 11 nacheinander bis an den Anschlag 62 gehoben, bewegen sich dann nach dem Loslassen der Heberöhrchen 61 unterschiedlich abwärts und erzeugen beim Einfall von Licht die gewünschten unregelmäßigen Lichtreflexe.At another in Fig. 6 shown example of a toy or sculpture, for example, three rods 18 are arranged with swash plates 11 and lifting tube 61 in a frame consisting of the stop 62, the spacers 63, the bottom plate 64 with the feet 65. With the help of the siphon tube 61, the swash plates 11 are successively lifted up to the stop 62, then move after releasing the siphon tube 61 different downwards and produce the desired irregular light reflections upon the incidence of light.

In Fig. 7 ist esn weiteres Beispiel eines Kinderspielzeugs oder einer Skulptur gezeigt. Die mit einem Gewinde versehene Stange 18 ist in einem Rahmen angeordnet, der aus einem Anschlag 71, einer Bodenplatte 72 mit Füssen 73 und Distanzteilen 74 besteht. Die Taumelscheiben 11 werden über ein Heberöhrchen 75, das über einen Faden 76 mit einem Ziehring 77 und eine Aufnahme 78 mit dem Heboröhrchen 75 verbunden ist, von Hand bis an den Anschlag 71 angehoben, und das Heberöhrchen 75 wird wieder in die Ausgangslage zurückgeführt. Der Faden 76 kann - z.B. bei der Verwendung als Blickfangauch motorisch z.B. mittels einer Auf- und Abwickelvorrichung betätigt werden oder durch eine Zug-und Entlatungsvorrichtung mit einem rechts und links drehenden Motor, was in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt ist. Die Taumelscheiben 11 bewegen sich dann entlang der Stange 18 und erzeugen beim Einfall von Licht die gewünschten unregelmäßigen Lichteffekte und Geräusche. Auch hier kann die Stange 18 z.B. eine leicht gebogene oder leicht wellenförmige Form annehmen, und es können mehrere Stangen 18 unterschiedlicher Dimensionen nebeneinander angeordnet werden und mehrere Rahmen neben-, hinter-und übereinander.In Fig. 7 is shown another example of a children's toy or a sculpture. The threaded rod 18 is in a frame arranged, which consists of a stop 71, a bottom plate 72 with feet 73 and spacers 74. The swash plates 11 are raised by a lift tube 75, which is connected via a thread 76 with a pull ring 77 and a receptacle 78 with the lifting tube 75 by hand to the stop 71, and the lift tube 75 is returned to the starting position. The thread 76 can - for example when used as an eye-catching motor, for example by means of a winding and Abwickelvorrichung be actuated or by a train and Entlatungsvorrichtung with a right and left rotating motor, which is not shown in the drawing. The swash plates 11 then move along the rod 18 and produce the desired irregular light effects and noises when light is incident. Again, the rod 18 may assume, for example, a slightly curved or slightly wavy shape, and there may be a plurality of rods 18 of different dimensions are juxtaposed and several frames side by side, behind and one above the other.

Ein zusätzliches Beispiel eines Spielzeugs ist in Fig. 8 dargestellt. Die mit einem Gewinde versehenen Stangen 18 und den Taumelscheiben 11 sind mit Halteplatten 81 und 82 lösbar oder fest verbunden, z.B. verschraubt. Durch Drehung der Apparatur von Hand um etwa 180 Grad werden die Taumelscheiben 11 in Bewegung gesetzt und erzeugen dabei unregelmäßige Lichtreflexe bei Einfall von Licht.An additional example of a toy is in Fig. 8 shown. The threaded rods 18 and the swash plates 11 are releasably or firmly connected to holding plates 81 and 82, for example screwed. By rotating the apparatus by about 180 degrees by hand, the swash plates 11 are set in motion, producing irregular light reflections upon incidence of light.

Claims (17)

  1. Device for producing, in particular irregular light reflections with
    - at least one wobbling body (11) whose at least one surface part is embodied in such a way that it is light reflecting
    - one threaded bar (18), on which the wobbling body is downwardly displaceable from an initial position thereof by gravity and centrfugal forces and thereby producing light reflections,
    - a mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) which returns the wobbling body in the initial position thereof and
    - and a light source in the form of natural light or at least one lamp (20) which is constructed in such a way that the light thereof is reflected from the surface of the wobbling body (11).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one lamp (20) is constructed in such a way that the light thereof during movement downwards of the wobbling body (11) is reflected by the surface thereof.
  3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the wobbling body (11) has a form of a disk or another symmetrical form.
  4. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the wobbling body (11) moves at least during a part of the motion downwards wobbling and rotating, whereas in particular it is intended that
    the wobbling body (11) moves after leaving the initial position at first free falling ad then wobbling and rotating around the bar (18).
  5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bar (18)
    - shows on the whole length thereof or on parts a straight, bended and/or wavy form and
    - is built elasticly or nonelasticly.
  6. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bar (18) performs a movement, in particular an oscillating or wobbling movement.
  7. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) operates alternating such with the bar (18) that the bar is initiated to an oscillation at least at the beginning of the movement downwards.
  8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bar (18) and/or the wobbling bodies (11) are made of metal, polymer and/or wood.
  9. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) transportes the wobbling body (11) along the bar (18) in an upwards motion, mainly directed contrary to the movement downwards.
  10. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) rotates the bar (18) around an axle oriented upright to the bar, whereas in particular it is intended that the rotation occurs mainly around approximately 180 degree.
  11. Device according to claim 1 to 10, characterized in that
    - the wobbling bodies (11) are located on a base (12) in their rest position,
    - the bar (18) has a stopper (19), and
    - the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) is costructed in such a way that
    - a lifting fork (17) transportes the wobbling bodies (11) up to the stopper (19) and puts the elastically built bar (18) into an oscillation, when the wobbling bodies (11) are leaving the lifting fork (17), or
    - a lifting fork (17) transportes the wobbling bodies (11) up to the stopper (19) and the bar (18) is built elastically,
    - the lifting fork (17) is connected with a transport band (15) fixed or removable, in particular screwed together, and is conducted over deflect reels (16a and 16b), one thereof is driven by a motor (14) and
    - the transport band (15) is manufactured from elastic, flexible and/or unflexible materials,
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - the transport band (15) is constructed as drive belt, v-belt, chain and can be built in differentiest formes, and
    - the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) and the bar (18) are connected fixed or removable with a bottom-plate (13), or
    - several different bars (18) each with several different wobbling disks (11) and transport mechanismes for the wobbling disks (14,17,16a,16b, 15) each in different forms are arranged side by side, in a row or superposed on a bottom-plate.
  12. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that
    - the bar (18) has a stopper (31), and
    - the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) is such constructed that
    - the bar (18) is mounted on a crank (32) which is seated in a ball bearing (33), and at one side carries a finger (36) that is not connected with the pick up finger (34) of a motor (35),
    - the crank (32) is designed such in its dimensiones that it rotates ahead the revolution speed of the motor (35) due to the gravitation forces, when the wobbling disks (11) are located near the stopper (31), and then are oscillating irregular around its starting position, and
    - the motor (35) can rotate in or against clockwise direction,
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - on the crank (32) are arranged several bars (18) with wobbling disks (11) side by side, in a row or superposed, which have different dimensions and forms, in particular slightly bended or slightly waved forms, or
    - instead of the motor (35) a handdriven crank can be used, and
    - the motor (35) and the adapter for the ball bearing (33) are connected with a bottom-plate.
  13. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that
    - the bar (18) has a stopper (41)
    - the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) is such constructed that
    - the bar (18) is mounted on a crank (42) which is connected with the driveshaft (43) of a motor (44),
    - the motor (44) rotates in or against clockwise direction with such high speed of revolution from about 0 degree to about 180 degree that the wobbling disks (11) rest in their position due to the centrifugal forces, and
    - the motor (44), in particular controlled by a light barrier (45) or a limitation of the revolution sector, will be stopped in the revolution positions about 0 degree and about 180 degree, and the downtime of the motor (44) until the restart for example by means of a time relais is such adjusted that the wobbling disks (11) can move along the whole length of the bar (18) or parts thereof,
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - on the crank (32) are arranged different bars (18) with wobbling disks (11) side by side, in a row or superposed, which have different dimensions and forms, in particular slightly bended or slightly waved forms, or
    - instead of the motor (35) a handdriven crank can be used, and
    - the motor (44) and the light barrier (45), or the limitation of revolution are connected with the bottom-plate (46).
  14. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that
    - the bar (18) has a stopper (52),
    - the bar (18) is fixed on a bottom-plate (53) that can be designed movable or as a wobbling body, and
    - the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) is such constructed that the wobbling disks (11) can be elevated with of small lifting tube (51) by hand,
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - several bars (18) with wobbling disks (11) which have the same or different dimensions and forms, in particular slightly bended or slightly waved forms, with wobbling disks (11) and small lifting tubes (51) are fixed on a bottom-plate side by side, in a row or superposed.
  15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the mechanism (14, 17,16a,16b, 15) is such constructed that
    - the bars (18) and the wobbling disks (11) and the small lifting tubes (61) operated by hand are assembled in a frame, and
    - the frame is built of a stopper (62), a bottom-plate (64) with stands (65) and distance parts (63) which are connected with each other,
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - several frames with several equal or different bars (18) with wobbling disks (11) and small lifting tubes (61) are arranged side by side, in a row or superposed.
  16. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) is such constructed that
    - the bar (18) and the wobbling disks (11) and a small lifting tube (75) operated by hand is assembled in a frame that has a stopper (71), a bottom-plate (72) with standers (73) and distance parts (74), and
    - the small lifting tube is connected with an adapter (78) and can be moved by a filament (76) with drawing ring (77) up to the stopper (71), or
    - the small lifting tube is connected with an adapter (78) and can be moved with a filament (76) by a motor, for example using a construction for winding up and winding of or a construction generating traction or removal with a motor rotating right or left up to the stopper (71),
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - several frames with several equal or different bars (18) with wobbling disks (11) and small lifting tubes (75) with adapters (78), filament (76) and eyelet (77) are arranged side by side, in a row or superposed.
  17. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that
    - the bars (18) with the wobbling disks (11) are connected by means of holding plates (81,82), and
    - the mechanism (14,17,16a,16b, 15) is such constructed that the wobbling disks (11) can be moved with a rotation of the construction over about 180 degree in the initial position,
    whereas in particular it is intended that
    - several bars (18) which have different dimensions and forms, in particular slightly bended or slightly waved forms, with wobbling disks (11) and holding plates (81,82) are arranged side by side, in a row or superposed.
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