EP1845812A1 - Electroluminescent emblem - Google Patents

Electroluminescent emblem

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EP1845812A1
EP1845812A1 EP06705955A EP06705955A EP1845812A1 EP 1845812 A1 EP1845812 A1 EP 1845812A1 EP 06705955 A EP06705955 A EP 06705955A EP 06705955 A EP06705955 A EP 06705955A EP 1845812 A1 EP1845812 A1 EP 1845812A1
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Friedrich Hermann MÄNNEL
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/20—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts
    • G09F13/22—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts electroluminescent
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/01—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with reflective or luminous safety means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
    • G09F21/02—Mobile visual advertising by a carrier person or animal

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  • the invention relates to an electroluminescent emblem, such as fire brigade or police badge, preferably for attachment to safety clothing.
  • the said German utility model proposes a use of light-emitting capacitors in conjunction with a voltage supply of 100 to 150 volts DC, which is designed encapsulated in the course of explosion protection.
  • the light-emitting capacitors are arranged on a flexible module, that the entire light assembly is somewhat flexible and thus the risk of damage to this capsule is low.
  • the proposed light assembly is provided with reflective foil that scatters the light of the light capacitors in the on state, but also throws back light incident on the light assembly.
  • DE 20 2004 011 734 Ul describes a safety garment which has pockets for a lighting arrangement described above. In this case, the lighting arrangement which is detachably connected to the safety clothing in this way can be operated with a portable voltage source.
  • the light of an in-bag light assembly penetrates the outer pocket surface, which is designed as a foil, so that a displayed by the light assembly lettering is read from the outside.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an electroluminescent emblem which increases the safety of the wearer of safety clothing equipped with this electroluminescent emblem, and improves the wearing comfort of such protective clothing.
  • the electroluminescent emblem of the invention solves this problem by means of at least one flexible gel accumulator, the or provides an operating voltage in the range of preferably at least approximately 6 volts or -stellen.
  • New light capacitors are able to develop their full luminosity with a voltage of at least approximately 1.5 volts.
  • inverters With the help of inverters, however, it is also possible to transform the tension high.
  • the advantage of the present invention is therefore on the one hand, the very low operating voltage, which is not threatening for people.
  • the flexible gel accumulator (s) can be accommodated in a variety of ways in the safety clothing.
  • the emblem and the gel accumulator or accumulators form a unit, preferably moisture-proof and electrically insulated.
  • the supply problem and the sealing are completely eliminated in this solution.
  • only one unit needs to be
  • the gel accumulator / s adapts / adapts to the padding of the safety garment so that its presence neither adds nor visually discerns its presence.
  • a device such as a socket or a charging cable for electrical Bonding of the gel batteries with a charger for electrically charging the gel accumulator, preferably visible, be attached. This can also be done by an electrically conductive Velcro or loop tape, z. on the back of the emblem, done.
  • a mechanical connection can be made using Velcro fasteners or press studs. But both can also serve as an electrically conductive connection of the gel accumulator with the light-emitting capacitors.
  • Another way of electrical connection is the contactless power transmission by induction.
  • a part of the surface of the emblem is coated with a reflective film.
  • a reflective film In this way, a luminous effect of the emblem when exposed to light is achieved by reflection without energizing the light-emitting capacitors.
  • a transparent film can be used, which has a prism-shaped surface on the inner side. The light impinging on this film from inside or outside is scattered and directed to the outside and thus enhances the luminous effect of the emblem.
  • this switch or button is a film switch which is mounted behind a, preferably reflective, film of the emblem.
  • this switch or button is triggered by pressure on the emblem, so that no optically demarcated switch on the emblem is visible.
  • the light-emitting capacitors can be controlled in different operating modes. As such come, for example, a steady light, but also flashing in different sequence patterns and blink sequences in question.
  • solar cells incorporated into the clothing.
  • Such solar cells are available in the form of films and can charge the gel battery when wearing the safety clothing during the day, so that in the dark again energy for the operation of the light capacitors is available.
  • the light-emitting capacitors have a specific structure, namely for the representation of lettering, signals or characters.
  • traffic signs such as a hazard statement
  • a sequence of different characters can be achieved with advantage by the specific operation of individual light-emitting capacitors. It is also possible to switch the signaled meaning of the emblem.
  • the light-emitting capacitors are designed for this purpose in different colors, so that more distinctive signals and characters can be formed from them.
  • Fig. 1 the back of a safety vest with inventive emblem in a schematic representation
  • Fig. 2 an inventive emblem in a schematic detail.
  • Fig. 1 shows a safety vest 2, which is provided with an emblem 1 which bears the inscription "police.”
  • the embroiderer 1 is affixed to the back of the safety vest 2 in the upper area and is of large-area design, so that perception is also less pronounced
  • the power supply of the emblem 1 is ensured by two gel accumulators 4, 4 ', which are incorporated in the lower part of the safety vest 2 in a kidney belt and thus are not visible from the outside.They are quasi part of a padded kidney gong, which is symmetrical
  • the electrically conductive connection 5 between the two gel accumulators 4, 4 'and the emblem 1 is sewn into the material of the safety vest 2 and therefore also not visible to the observer from the outside
  • the electrical contact over which the emblem 1 is energized is behind the preferably with the aid of a Velcro not shown here with the safety vest 2 associated emblem 1 and transmits a voltage required for normal operation of the emblem using an inductive method.
  • one or more GeI accumulators 4, 4 'can also be integrated into the emblem.
  • FIG. 2 shows a detailed representation of the emblem 1, as can be combined with the safety vest 2 shown in FIG. 1, for example.
  • a reflective film 8 overlaps the entire emblem 1, so that the existing scattered light contributes as much as possible to the perceptibility of the wearer.
  • Illuminating capacitors 3 are applied under this foil 8 in such a way that they form characters, in the example the lettering "police” as well as a warning sign in accordance with the Highway Code
  • the two parts lettering and warning signs can be switched on separately so that greater attention is paid to the emblem 1
  • the warning sign may flash while the logo is lit in continuous operation Signal color red executed.
  • the lettering is in the example, however, held in blue.
  • the emblem 1 also has a switch or button 9, via which the function of the emblem is controllable.
  • a switch or button 9 via which the function of the emblem is controllable.
  • it is a membrane key that changes the operating mode at each pressure.
  • both parts of the emblem are switched on with continuous light, by a further pressure on the button 9 of the mode described above with continuous light for the warning sign and flashing light for the lettering.
  • a third pressure on the button 9 the emblem 1 is switched off again.
  • the button 9 is designed so that it is only slightly raised raised in the surface of the film 8. It is thus easy to feel, but not visible to the distant viewer.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an electroluminescent emblem. Such emblems have long been known and are used in road traffic under conditions of poor visibility in order to be seen in time. So far, voltages in the range of 100 to 150 volt have been necessary to operate said emblems, which presents a risk hazard for the wearer of the emblem but also a risk in an explosion hazard area. The aim of the invention is therefore to provide an electroluminescent emblem that increases the safety of the wearer of safety clothing equipped therewith and that is comfortable to wear. For this purpose, the inventive emblem (1) comprises a flexible gel accumulator (4) having an operating voltage of 6 volt which can be accommodated in the safety clothing (2) in various ways and manner and operates the novel panel lights (3). Ideally, the gel accumulator(s) (4) and the electroluminescent emblem form a self-contained unit that is preferably moisture-proof and electrically insulating. The invention also relates to use of the inventive emblem in safety clothing.

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ELEKTROLUMINESZIERENDES EMBLEM ELECTROLUMINESCENT EMBLEM
Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektrolumineszierendes Emblem, wie Feuerwehr- oder Polizeiabzeichen, vorzugsweise zur Befestigung an Sicherheitsbekleidung.The invention relates to an electroluminescent emblem, such as fire brigade or police badge, preferably for attachment to safety clothing.
Solche Embleme sind bereits seit langem bekannt und werden von Einsatzkräften und Diensten häufig benutzt , um bei schlechter Sicht wie beispielsweise bei Dunkelheit, Regen oder Nebel vor allem im Bereich des Straßenverkehrs rechtzeitig wahrgenommen werden zu können. Ähnlich wie zuvor reflektierende und phosphoreszierende Zeichen an Kleidung und Uniformen getragen wurden kann der Leuchteffekt, wie aus der DE 20 2004 013 832 Ul vorbekannt ist , unter Zuhilfenahme der Elektrolumineszenz deutlich verstärkt werden.Such emblems have long been known and are often used by emergency services and services in order to be able to be perceived in good time in poor visibility such as in the dark, rain or fog, especially in the field of road traffic. Similar as previously reflective and phosphorescent signs were worn on clothes and uniforms, the luminous effect, as is already known from DE 20 2004 013 832 Ul, be significantly enhanced with the aid of electroluminescence.
Das genannte deutsche Gebrauchsmuster schlägt eine Verwendung von Leuchtkondensatoren in Verbindung mit einer Spannungs- Versorgung von 100 bis 150 Volt Gleichspannung vor, die im Zuge des Explosionsschutzes gekapselt ausgeführt ist . Die Leuchtkondensatoren sind dabei so auf einem biegsamen Modul angeordnet , dass die gesamte Leuchtanordnung gewissermaßen flexibel ist und somit die Gefahr einer Beschädigung dieser Kapsel nur gering ist .The said German utility model proposes a use of light-emitting capacitors in conjunction with a voltage supply of 100 to 150 volts DC, which is designed encapsulated in the course of explosion protection. The light-emitting capacitors are arranged on a flexible module, that the entire light assembly is somewhat flexible and thus the risk of damage to this capsule is low.
Zur Unterstützung der Leuchtkraft und zur Aufrechterhaltung der Funktion als Warnhinweis im abgeschalteten Zustand ist die vorgeschlagene Leuchtanordnung mit reflektierender Folie versehen, die im eingeschalteten Zustand das Licht der Leuchtkondensatoren streut , aber auch auf die Leuchtanordnung einfallendes Licht zurückwirft . Darüber hinaus beschreibt die DE 20 2004 011 734 Ul ein Sicherheitsbekleidungsstück, welches Taschen für eine oben beschriebene Leuchtanordnung aufweist . Dabei ist die auf diese Weise lösbar mit der Sicherheitsbekleidung verbundene Leuchtanordnung mit einer tragbaren Spannungsquelle betreibbar . Das Licht einer in der Tasche befindlichen Leuchtanordnung durchdringt die außen liegende Taschenfläche, die als Folie ausgeführt ist, so dass ein von der Leuchtanordnung dargestellter Schriftzug von außen lesbar ist .To support the luminosity and to maintain the function as a warning in the off state, the proposed light assembly is provided with reflective foil that scatters the light of the light capacitors in the on state, but also throws back light incident on the light assembly. In addition, DE 20 2004 011 734 Ul describes a safety garment which has pockets for a lighting arrangement described above. In this case, the lighting arrangement which is detachably connected to the safety clothing in this way can be operated with a portable voltage source. The light of an in-bag light assembly penetrates the outer pocket surface, which is designed as a foil, so that a displayed by the light assembly lettering is read from the outside.
Das Problem der hohen Spannungen im Bereich möglicherweise explosiver Umgebungen wird im Stand der Technik nach wie vor nicht zufrieden stellend gelöst . Auch ist das Tragen von über 100 Volt direkt am Körper als Gefahrenquelle nicht zu ver- nachlässigen .The problem of high voltages in potentially explosive environments is still not satisfactorily solved in the prior art. Also, the wearing of over 100 volts directly on the body as a source of danger is not negligible.
Vor dem Hintergrund des vorstehend beschriebenen Standes der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zu Grunde, ein elektrolumineszierendes Emblem zu schaffen, das die Sicher- heit des Trägers von mit diesem elektrolumineszierenden Emblem ausgestatteter Sicherheitsbekleidung erhöht, und den Tragekomfort solcher Sicherheitsbekleidung verbessert .Against the background of the prior art described above, the object of the invention is to provide an electroluminescent emblem which increases the safety of the wearer of safety clothing equipped with this electroluminescent emblem, and improves the wearing comfort of such protective clothing.
Das erfindungsgemäße elektrolumineszierende Emblem löst diese Aufgabe mittels wenigstens eines flexiblen Gel-Akkumulators , der bzw. die eine Betriebsspannung im Bereich von vorzugsweise zumindest annähernd 6 Volt bereitstellt bzw. -stellen. Neue Leuchtkondensatoren sind in der Lage, mit einer Spannung von zumindest annähernd 1 , 5 Volt ihre volle Leuchtkraft zu entfalten . Mithilfe von Invertern ist es allerdings auch möglich, die Spannung hoch zu transformieren . Der Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung ist also einerseits die sehr niedrige Betriebsspannung, die für Menschen nicht bedrohlich ist . Andererseits kann bzw. können der/die flexible/n Gel-Akkumulator/en auf verschiedenste Art und Weise in der Sicherheitsbekleidung untergebracht werden.The electroluminescent emblem of the invention solves this problem by means of at least one flexible gel accumulator, the or provides an operating voltage in the range of preferably at least approximately 6 volts or -stellen. New light capacitors are able to develop their full luminosity with a voltage of at least approximately 1.5 volts. With the help of inverters, however, it is also possible to transform the tension high. The advantage of the present invention is therefore on the one hand, the very low operating voltage, which is not threatening for people. On the other hand, the flexible gel accumulator (s) can be accommodated in a variety of ways in the safety clothing.
5 In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung bilden das Emblem und der oder die Gel-Akkumulatoren eine, vorzugsweise feuchtigkeitsdicht und elektrisch isoliert, abgeschlossene Einheit . Die Zu- leitungsproblematik und der Abdichtung entfällt bei dieser Lösung vollständig. Außerdem muss nur eine Einheit abgedich-In an advantageous embodiment, the emblem and the gel accumulator or accumulators form a unit, preferably moisture-proof and electrically insulated. The supply problem and the sealing are completely eliminated in this solution. In addition, only one unit needs to be
10 tet werden und nicht mit Emblem und einer ggf . entfernten SpannungsVersorgung zwei Einheiten. Überdies trägt diese Variante am besten dem Erfordernis des passiven Explosionsschutzes Rechnung, der im Bereich von Feuerwehr- und Polizeieinsätzen unverzichtbar ist .10 tet and not with emblem and a possibly. remote power supply two units. Moreover, this variant best meets the requirement of passive explosion protection, which is indispensable in the field of fire brigade and police operations.
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Mit Vorteil passt/passen sich der/die Gel-Akkumulator/en an die Polsterung der Sicherheitsbekleidung an, so dass sein Vorhandensein weder eine zusätzliche Belastung darstellt, noch optisch wahrnehmbar ist .Advantageously, the gel accumulator / s adapts / adapts to the padding of the safety garment so that its presence neither adds nor visually discerns its presence.
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Eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zu den Leuchtkondensatoren, welche sich im Emblem befinden, kann innerhalb der Nähte und zwischen den Stofflagen der Sicherheitsbekleidung verborgen werden. Dieses Problem entfällt selbstredend bei der Aus-An electrically conductive connection to the light-emitting capacitors, which are located in the emblem, can be hidden within the seams and between the fabric layers of the safety clothing. This problem is of course eliminated when
25 führung des Emblems mit integrierter SpannungsVersorgung.25 management of the emblem with integrated power supply.
Außerdem kann durch die Polsterung eine Beschädigung des Ge-Akkumulators und/oder des Emblems weitgehend vermieden werden, da Stöße und Risse mit von der Polsterung aufgefangen 30 werden.In addition, by the padding damage to the Ge accumulator and / or the emblem can be largely avoided, since shocks and cracks are collected from the padding 30.
Nach außen sollte allenfalls eine Vorrichtung wie beispielsweise eine Buchse oder ein Ladekabel zur elektrischen Ver- bindung des Gel-Akkus mit einem Ladegerät zur elektrischen Aufladung des Gel-Akkumulators , vorzugsweise sichtbar, angebracht sein . Dies kann auch durch ein elektrisch leitendes Klett- oder Flauschband, z .B . auf der Rückseite des Emblems , geschehen.At most, a device such as a socket or a charging cable for electrical Bonding of the gel batteries with a charger for electrically charging the gel accumulator, preferably visible, be attached. This can also be done by an electrically conductive Velcro or loop tape, z. on the back of the emblem, done.
Um das Emblem abzunehmen oder auszutauschen, insbesondere wenn darauf ein Personenname oder eine Einheit geschrieben ist , ist es vorteilhafterweise lösbar mit der Sicherheits- bekleidung verbunden . Die Lösbarkeit dieser Verbindung kann sowohl die elektrische als auch die mechanische Verbindung betreffen . Eine mechanische Verbindung ist beispielsweise mithilfe von Klettverbindungen oder Druckknöpfen herstellbar . Beide können aber auch als elektrisch leitende Verbindung des Gel-Akkumulators mit den Leuchtkondensatoren dienen. Eine weitere Möglichkeit der elektrischen Verbindung stellt die kontaktlose Stromübertragung mittels Induktion dar .In order to remove or replace the emblem, in particular if a personal name or a unit is written on it, it is advantageously detachably connected to the safety clothing. The solubility of this compound can affect both the electrical and the mechanical connection. For example, a mechanical connection can be made using Velcro fasteners or press studs. But both can also serve as an electrically conductive connection of the gel accumulator with the light-emitting capacitors. Another way of electrical connection is the contactless power transmission by induction.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist ein Teil der Oberfläche des Emblems mit einer reflektierenden Folie überzogen. Auf diese Weise wird durch Reflexion auch ohne Bestromung der Leuchtkondensatoren eine Leuchtwirkung des Emblems bei Lichteinstrahlung erzielt . Dabei kann eine transparente Folie verwendet werden, die auf der innen liegenden Seite eine prismen- förmige Oberfläche aufweist . Das auf diese Folie von innen oder außen auftreffende Licht wird gestreut und nach außen geleitet und verstärkt somit die Leuchtwirkung des Emblems .In an advantageous embodiment, a part of the surface of the emblem is coated with a reflective film. In this way, a luminous effect of the emblem when exposed to light is achieved by reflection without energizing the light-emitting capacitors. In this case, a transparent film can be used, which has a prism-shaped surface on the inner side. The light impinging on this film from inside or outside is scattered and directed to the outside and thus enhances the luminous effect of the emblem.
Um den Betrieb des Emblems zu steuern und gegebenenfalls Strom zu sparen, hat es sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die elektrisch leitende Verbindung der Leuchtkondensatoren mit dem Gel-Akkumulator mittels eines außerhalb des Emblems betätigbaren Schalters oder Tasters trennbar ist . In besonders vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung handelt es sich bei diesem Schalter oder Taster um einen Folienschalter, der hinter einer, vorzugsweise reflektierenden, Folie des Emblems angebracht ist .In order to control the operation of the emblem and possibly save power, it has proven to be advantageous if the electrically conductive connection of the light-emitting capacitors with the gel accumulator is separable by means of a switch or push-button operable outside the emblem. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, this switch or button is a film switch which is mounted behind a, preferably reflective, film of the emblem.
In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist dieser Schalter oder Taster durch Druck auf das Emblem auslösbar, so dass kein optisch abgegrenzter Schalter auf dem Emblem sichtbar ist .In a further advantageous embodiment of this switch or button is triggered by pressure on the emblem, so that no optically demarcated switch on the emblem is visible.
Für die Sichtbarkeit des Emblems ist es außerdem förderlich, wenn die Leuchtkondensatoren in unterschiedlichen Betriebsmodi ansteuerbar sind. Als solche kommen beispielsweise ein Dauerleuchten, aber auch Blinken in verschiedenen Ablaufmustern und Blinkfolgen in Frage.For the visibility of the emblem, it is also beneficial if the light-emitting capacitors can be controlled in different operating modes. As such come, for example, a steady light, but also flashing in different sequence patterns and blink sequences in question.
Eine lohnenswerte Alternative zur externen Aufladung können in die Kleidung eingearbeitete Solarzellen sein. Solche Solarzellen sind in Form von Folien verfügbar und können den Gel-Akku beim Tragen der Sicherheitsbekleidung am Tage aufladen, so dass bei Dunkelheit wieder Energie für den Betrieb der Leuchtkondensatoren zur Verfügung steht .A worthwhile alternative to external charging may be solar cells incorporated into the clothing. Such solar cells are available in the form of films and can charge the gel battery when wearing the safety clothing during the day, so that in the dark again energy for the operation of the light capacitors is available.
Einen weiteren Vorteil stellt es dar, wenn die Leuchtkondensatoren einen bestimmten Aufbau haben, nämlich zur Darstellung von Schriftzügen, Signalen oder Zeichen. Insbesondere Verkehrszeichen, wie ein Gefahrenhinweis , könnten so für j edermann von weitem sichtbar an der Sicherheitsbekleidung angebracht sein . Auch eine Abfolge unterschiedlicher Zeichen kann mit Vorteil durch das gezielte Betreiben einzelner Leuchtkondensatoren erreicht werden . Auch ein Umschalten der signalisierten Bedeutung des Emblems ist somit möglich. In besonders vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung sind die Leuchtkondensatoren dafür in verschiedenen Farben ausgeführt, so dass sich mehr unterscheidungskräftige Signale und Zeichen aus ihnen bilden lassen.Another advantage is when the light-emitting capacitors have a specific structure, namely for the representation of lettering, signals or characters. In particular, traffic signs, such as a hazard statement, could be so attached to the safety clothing visible to anyone from afar. A sequence of different characters can be achieved with advantage by the specific operation of individual light-emitting capacitors. It is also possible to switch the signaled meaning of the emblem. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the light-emitting capacitors are designed for this purpose in different colors, so that more distinctive signals and characters can be formed from them.
Die vorstehende Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand zweier Zeichnungen in Ausführungsbeispielen näher beschrieben .The above invention will be described below with reference to two drawings in exemplary embodiments.
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Fig. 1 : die Rückseite einer Sicherheitsweste mit erfindungsgemäßem Emblem in einer schematischen Darstellung undFig. 1: the back of a safety vest with inventive emblem in a schematic representation and
Fig . 2 : ein erfindungsgemäßes Emblem in einer schematischen Detaildarstellung.Fig. 2: an inventive emblem in a schematic detail.
Fig . 1 zeigt eine Sicherheitsweste 2 , welche mit einem Emblem 1 versehen ist, das die Aufschrift „Polizei" trägt . Das Emb- lern 1 ist im oberen Bereich auf dem Rücken der Sicherheitsweste 2 weithin sichtbar angebracht und großflächig ausgestaltet, damit eine Wahrnehmung auch bei schlechter Sicht möglich ist . Die SpannungsVersorgung des Emblems 1 wird über zwei Gel-Akkumulatoren 4 , 4 ' gewährleistet, welche im unteren Bereich der Sicherheitsweste 2 in einen Nierengurt eingearbeitet und somit von außen nicht sichtbar sind. Sie sind quasi Teil eines gepolsterten Nierengurts , der symmetrisch ausgestaltet ist , so dass der Träger der Sicherheitsweste durch die Gel-Akkumulatoren 4 , 4 ' nicht beeinträchtigt wird. Die elektrisch leitende Verbindung 5 zwischen den beiden Gel- Akkumulatoren 4 , 4 ' und dem Emblem 1 ist in das Material der Sicherheitsweste 2 eingenäht und somit ebenfalls für den Betrachter von außen nicht sichtbar . Der elektrische Kontakt, über den das Emblem 1 bestromt wird, befindet sich hinter dem vorzugsweise mithilfe eines hier nicht näher dargestellten Klettbandes mit der Sicherheitsweste 2 verbundenen Emblem 1 und überträgt eine für den bestimmungsgemäßen Betrieb des Emblems benötigte Spannung mithilfe eines induktiven Ver- fahrens .Fig. 1 shows a safety vest 2, which is provided with an emblem 1 which bears the inscription "police." The embroiderer 1 is affixed to the back of the safety vest 2 in the upper area and is of large-area design, so that perception is also less pronounced The power supply of the emblem 1 is ensured by two gel accumulators 4, 4 ', which are incorporated in the lower part of the safety vest 2 in a kidney belt and thus are not visible from the outside.They are quasi part of a padded kidney gong, which is symmetrical The electrically conductive connection 5 between the two gel accumulators 4, 4 'and the emblem 1 is sewn into the material of the safety vest 2 and therefore also not visible to the observer from the outside The electrical contact over which the emblem 1 is energized, is behind the preferably with the aid of a Velcro not shown here with the safety vest 2 associated emblem 1 and transmits a voltage required for normal operation of the emblem using an inductive method.
Alternativ zu der im Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigten Variante können im Rahmen der Erfindung ein oder mehrere GeI- Akkumulatoren 4 , 4 ' auch in das Emblem integriert sein. Die Vorteile dieser Ausführung sind bereist vorstehend erläutert worden .As an alternative to the variant shown in the exemplary embodiment, within the scope of the invention, one or more GeI accumulators 4, 4 'can also be integrated into the emblem. The advantages of this embodiment have been discussed above.
Auch ein elektrisch leitendes Klettband zur Herstellung der elektrisch leitenden Verbindung 5 ist an dieser Stelle denk- bar .An electrically conductive Velcro strip for producing the electrically conductive connection 5 is also conceivable here.
Die Einzelheiten des Emblems 1 sind in der nachfolgend beschriebenen Fig. 2 im Detail dargestellt .The details of the emblem 1 are shown in detail in FIG. 2 described below.
Fig. 2 zeigt eine Detaildarstellung des Emblems 1 , wie es beispielsweise mit der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Sicherheitsweste 2 kombinierbar ist . Eine reflektierende Folie 8 übergreift das gesamte Emblem 1 , so dass das vorhandene Streulicht möglichst weitgehend zur Wahrnehmbarkeit des Trägers beiträgt . Unter dieser Folie 8 sind Leuchtkondensatoren 3 so aufgebracht , dass sie Zeichen formen, im Beispiel den Schriftzug „Polizei " sowie ein Warnzeichen gemäß Straßenverkehrsordnung. Die beiden Teile Schriftzug und Warnzeichen sind getrennt von einander einschaltbar, so dass eine größere Aufmerksamkeit auf das Emblem 1 erreicht wird. Es kann beispielsweise das Warnzeichen blinken, während der Schriftzug im Dauerbetrieb leuchtet . Außerdem ist das Warnzeichen in der Signalfarbe Rot ausgeführt . Der Schriftzug sei im Beispiel hingegen in Blau gehalten.FIG. 2 shows a detailed representation of the emblem 1, as can be combined with the safety vest 2 shown in FIG. 1, for example. A reflective film 8 overlaps the entire emblem 1, so that the existing scattered light contributes as much as possible to the perceptibility of the wearer. Illuminating capacitors 3 are applied under this foil 8 in such a way that they form characters, in the example the lettering "police" as well as a warning sign in accordance with the Highway Code The two parts lettering and warning signs can be switched on separately so that greater attention is paid to the emblem 1 For example, the warning sign may flash while the logo is lit in continuous operation Signal color red executed. The lettering is in the example, however, held in blue.
Das Emblem 1 weist zudem einen Schalter oder Taster 9 auf , über den die Funktion des Emblems steuerbar ist . Im Ausführungsbeispiel handelt es sich um einen Folientaster, der bei j edem Druck den Betriebsmodus wechselt . Durch einzelnen Druck werden beide Teile des Emblems mit Dauerlicht eingeschaltet , durch einen weiteren Druck auf den Taster 9 der oben beschriebene Modus mit Dauerlicht für das Warnzeichen und Blinklicht für den Schriftzug . Durch einen dritten Druck auf den Taster 9 wird das Emblem 1 wieder abgeschaltet . Der Taster 9 ist dabei so ausgeführt , dass er nur leicht erhaben in die Fläche der Folie 8 eingebunden ist . Er ist somit leicht zu ertasten, j edoch nicht sichtbar für den etwas entfernt stehenden Betrachter . The emblem 1 also has a switch or button 9, via which the function of the emblem is controllable. In the exemplary embodiment, it is a membrane key that changes the operating mode at each pressure. By single pressure both parts of the emblem are switched on with continuous light, by a further pressure on the button 9 of the mode described above with continuous light for the warning sign and flashing light for the lettering. By a third pressure on the button 9, the emblem 1 is switched off again. The button 9 is designed so that it is only slightly raised raised in the surface of the film 8. It is thus easy to feel, but not visible to the distant viewer.
B E Z U G S Z E I C H E N L I S T EE N G L I S H E S T E
Emblememblem
Sicherheitsbekleidungsafety Clothing
Leuchtkondensatorlight condenser
Gel-AkkumulatorGel accumulator
Verbindungconnection
Klettbandvelcro
Druckknopfpush-button
Foliefoil
Schalter/Taster Switch button

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1. Elektrolumineszierend.es Emblem, wie Feuerwehr- oder PoIi- zeiabzeichen, vorzugsweise zur Befestigung an Sicherheitsbekleidung (2 ) , welches einen oder mehrere Leuchtkondensatoren (3 ) enthält, die über eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung (5) mit zumindest einem Akkumulator zur SpannungsVersorgung verbunden sind, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, dass der/die Akkumulator/en ein flexibel ausgeführter Gel-Akkumulator (4) ist/sind, welcher vorzugsweise in die Sicherheitsbekleidung (2 ) integriert ist, und der eine Betriebsspannung von vorzugsweise zumindest annähernd 6 Volt bereitstellt, wobei die Leuchtkonden- satoren (3 ) vorzugsweise im Bereich von 1 , 5 Volt betreibbar sind.1. An electroluminescent emblem, such as fire brigade or police badge, preferably for attachment to safety clothing (2), which contains one or more light capacitors (3) which are connected via an electrically conductive connection (5) to at least one rechargeable battery for power supply characterized in that the accumulator (s) is / are a flexibly configured gel accumulator (4) which is preferably integrated in the safety clothing (2) and which provides an operating voltage of preferably at least approximately 6 volts, wherein the luminous capacitors (3) are preferably operable in the range of 1, 5 volts.
2. Emblem nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der/die Gel-Akkumulator/en ( 4 ) in das elektrolumineszie- rende Emblem (1 ) integriert ist/sind.2. Emblem according to claim 1, characterized in that the gel accumulator (s) (4) is integrated in the electroluminescent emblem (1).
3. Emblem nach Anspruch 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass das Emblem (1 ) und der/die Gel-Akkumulator/en (4) eine, vorzugsweise feuchtigkeitsdicht und elektrisch isoliert, ab- geschlossene Einheit bilden.3. emblem according to claim 2, characterized in that the emblem (1) and / the gel accumulator / s (4) one, preferably moisture-tight and electrically isolated, form a closed unit.
4. Emblem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass das Emblem ( 1 ) und/oder der/die Gel- Akkumulator/en (4) in einer Polsterung der Sicherheits- bekleidung (2 ) formschlüssig integriert ist/sind. 4. emblem according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the emblem (1) and / or the / gel accumulator / s (4) in a padding of the safety clothing (2) is positively integrated / are.
5. Emblem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektrisch leitende Verbindung ( 5 ) zwischen den Leuchtkondensatoren (3 ) und dem/den Gel- Akkumulator/en ( 4) lösbar ist .5. Emblem according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the electrically conductive connection (5) between the light-emitting capacitors (3) and the / the gel accumulator / s (4) is releasable.
6. Emblem nach Anspruch 5 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass die elektrisch leitende Verbindung ( 5) in Form einer Steckverbindung, insbesondere unter Verwendung eines elektrisch leitenden Druckknopfs (7 ) , gestaltet ist .6. emblem according to claim 5, characterized in that the electrically conductive connection (5) in the form of a plug connection, in particular using an electrically conductive push-button (7) is designed.
7. Emblem nach Anspruch 5 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektrisch leitende Verbindung (5 ) unter Verwendung eines elektrisch leitenden Klettbandes oder Flauschbandes gestaltet ist .7. emblem according to claim 5, characterized in that the electrically conductive connection (5) is designed using an electrically conductive Velcro strip or loop tape.
8. Emblem nach Anspruch 5 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass die elektrische Verbindung (5 ) , zumindest im Bereich der Anbringung des Emblems (1 ) an der Sicherheitsbekleidung8. emblem according to claim 5, characterized in that the electrical connection (5), at least in the field of attachment of the emblem (1) on the safety clothing
(2 ) , kontaktlos , insbesondere unter Verwendung einer in- duktiven Übertragung, gestaltet ist .(2), contactless, in particular using a inductive transmission, is designed.
9. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Emblem (1) , vorzugsweise mittels Druckknöpfen (7 ) und/oder einem Klettband ( 6) an der Si- cherheitsbekleidung (2 ) , lösbar befestigt ist .9. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the emblem (1), preferably by means of push buttons (7) and / or a Velcro strip (6) on the safety clothing (2), releasably secured.
10. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Teil seiner Oberfläche aus transparenter Folie ( 8 ) besteht , wobei diese auf der in- nerhalb des Emblems (1) liegenden Seite eine vorzugsweise prismenförmige Oberfläche aufweist . 10. emblem according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a part of its surface consists of transparent film (8), said on the within the emblem (1) lying side has a preferably prismatic surface.
11. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektrisch leitende Verbindung ( 5) zwischen Leuchtkondensatoren (3 ) und GeI-11. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrically conductive connection (5) between light capacitors (3) and GeI-
Akkumulator/en (4) mittels eines Schalters oder Tasters (9 ) trennbar ist .Accumulator (4) by means of a switch or button (9) is separable.
12. Emblem nach Anspruch 11 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass der Schalter oder Taster (9 ) so in das Emblem (1 ) eingearbeitet ist , dass er durch Druck auf das Emblem (1 ) auslösbar ist .12. emblem according to claim 11, characterized in that the switch or button (9) is incorporated in the emblem (1) that it can be triggered by pressure on the emblem (1).
13. Emblem nach Anspruch 12 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schalter oder Taster (9 ) ein, vorzugsweise reflektierender, Folientaster ist .13. emblem according to claim 12, characterized in that the switch or button (9) is a, preferably reflective, membrane switch.
14. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass bei der Beleuchtung des Emblems (1 ) verschiedene Betriebsmodi , wie insbesondere Dauerlicht, pulsierendes Licht und/oder verschiedene Blinkfolgen, ■ wählbar sind.14. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the illumination of the emblem (1) different modes of operation, in particular continuous light, pulsating light and / or different flashing sequences, ■ are selectable.
15. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der/die Gel-Akkumulator/en (4) einen Ladeanschluss zur elektrischen Aufladung, vorzugsweise mittels eines Ladegeräts , aufweist bzw. aufweisen.15. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the / the gel accumulator / s (4) has a charging connection for electrical charging, preferably by means of a charger, or have.
16. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sicherheitsbekleidung (2 ) zur Aufladung des/der Gel-Akkumulator/en ( 4) mit Solarzellen, vorzugsweise in Form von Foliensolarzellen, versehen ist .16. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective clothing (2) for charging the / the gel accumulator / s (4) with solar cells, preferably in the form of foil solar cells provided.
17. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtkondensatoren (3 ) einen Schriftzug und/oder ein Signal und/oder ein Zeichen, insbesondere ein Verkehrszeichen, darstellen.17. emblem according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light-emitting capacitors (3) a Lettering and / or a signal and / or a sign, in particular a traffic sign represent.
18. Emblem nach Anspruch 17 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtkondensatoren (3 ) mehrere Signale darstellen, welche, vorzugsweise zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten, separat beleuchtbar sind.18. Emblem according to claim 17, characterized in that the light-emitting capacitors (3) represent a plurality of signals, which are illuminated separately, preferably at different times.
19. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtkondensatoren (3 ) in mehreren Farben ausgeführt sind.19. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light-emitting capacitors (3) are designed in several colors.
20. Emblem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass den Leuchtkondensatoren ein Inverter so zugeordnet ist, dass mittels des Inverters die an den Leuchtkondensatoren anliegende Spannung an diese ange- passt wird. 20. Emblem according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting capacitors, an inverter is assigned so that by means of the inverter, the voltage applied to the light-emitting capacitors is adapted to this.
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