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EP1845812B1
EP1845812B1 EP06705955A EP06705955A EP1845812B1 EP 1845812 B1 EP1845812 B1 EP 1845812B1 EP 06705955 A EP06705955 A EP 06705955A EP 06705955 A EP06705955 A EP 06705955A EP 1845812 B1 EP1845812 B1 EP 1845812B1
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
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    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
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  • a switch or button (9) separable and the light-emitting capacitors is associated with an inverter.
  • Such an emblem is in principle, although not from the field of safety clothing but from the packaging sector, from the US 2003/048635 A1 known.
  • the said German utility model proposes a use of light capacitors in conjunction with a power 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.
  • the lighting arrangement which is detachably connected to the safety clothing in this way is provided with a portable voltage source operated.
  • 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 a safety clothing which offers the respective wearer more safety and improved wearing comfort.
  • the safety clothing of the invention solves this problem by an electroluminescent emblem is attached to it, which 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 thus on the one hand the very low operating voltage, which is not threatening for humans.
  • the flexible gel accumulator (s) can be accommodated in a variety of ways in the safety clothing.
  • the switching element provided for switching on and off is triggered without contact, ie, for example, by means of inductive coupling, the switching operation. This ensures that the sparking possible when opening and closing electrical contacts, which can be life-threatening in potentially explosive environments, is excluded.
  • the emblem and the gel accumulator or accumulators form a unit, preferably moisture-proof and electrically insulated.
  • the supply problem and the seal is completely eliminated in this solution.
  • only one unit must be sealed and not with emblem and a possibly remote power supply two units.
  • this variant best meets the requirement of passive explosion protection, which is indispensable in the field of fire brigade and police operations.
  • 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 jack or a charging cable for the electrical connection of the gel battery with a charger for electrically charging the gel accumulator, preferably visible, be attached.
  • a charger for electrically charging the gel accumulator, preferably visible.
  • This can also be achieved by an electrically conductive velcro or loop tape, e.g. 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.
  • a part of the surface of the emblem is coated with a reflective film.
  • a reflective film can be used on the inside has a prismatic surface. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 shows a safety vest 2, which is provided with an emblem 1, which bears the words "police".
  • the emblem 1 is in the upper area on the back of Safety vest 2 is installed and visible over a large area, so that a perception is possible even in poor visibility.
  • 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 virtually part of a padded kidney belt, which is designed symmetrically so that the wearer of the safety vest is not affected by the gel accumulators 4, 4 '.
  • 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 thus also not visible to the viewer from the outside.
  • the electrical contact, through which the emblem 1 is energized, is located behind the emblem connected to the safety vest 2, preferably by means of a Velcro strip not shown here, and transmits a voltage required for the intended operation of the emblem by means of an inductive method.
  • one or more gel accumulators 4, 4 'can also be integrated into the emblem.
  • Fig. 2 shows a detailed representation of the emblem 1, as for example, with the in Fig. 1 shown safety vest 2 can be combined.
  • 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.
  • Under this slide 8 light capacitors 3 are applied so that they form characters, in the example the words "police” and a warning sign according to Highway Code.
  • the two parts lettering and warning signs can be switched on separately, so that a greater attention to the emblem 1 is achieved.
  • the warning sign may flash while the lettering is lit in continuous operation.
  • the warning sign is executed in the signal color red.
  • 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 is a membrane switch, which changes the operating mode with 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.
  • the button 9 is designed so that it is only slightly raised raised in the surface of the film 8. He 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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Sicherheitsbekleidung (2) mit zumindest einem än dieser Sicherheitsbekleidung befestigten elektrolumineszierenden Emblem, wie Feuerwehr- oder Polizeiabzeichen, welches einen oder mehrere Leuchtkondensatoren (3) enthält, die über eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung (5) mit zumindest einem Akkumulator zur Spannungsversorgung verbunden sind, wobei dieser zumindest eine Akkumulator ein flexibel ausgeführter Gel-Akkumulator (4) ist, welcher vorzugsweise in die Sicherheitsbekleidung (2) integriert ist und der eine Betriebsspannung - von vorzugsweise zumindest annähernd 6 Volt - bereitstellt, wobei die Leuchtkondensatoren (3) vorzugsweise im Bereich von 1,5 Volt betreibbar sind, wobei die elektrisch leitende Verbindung (5) zwischen den Leuchtkondensatoren (3) und dem Gel-Akkumulator (4) bedarfsweise mittels eines Schalters oder Tasters (9) trennbar und den Leuchtkondensatoren ein Inverter zugeordnet ist.Safety clothing (2) with at least one of these safety clothing attached electroluminescent emblem, such as fire brigade or police badge containing one or more light capacitors (3), which are connected via an electrically conductive connection (5) with at least one accumulator for power supply, said at least one accumulator is a flexibly configured gel accumulator (4), which is preferably integrated into the safety clothing (2) and which provides an operating voltage of preferably at least approximately 6 volts, wherein the light capacitors (3) are preferably in the range of 1, 5 volts are operable, wherein the electrically conductive connection (5) between the light-emitting capacitors (3) and the gel accumulator (4), if necessary, by means of a switch or button (9) separable and the light-emitting capacitors is associated with an inverter.

Ein solches Emblem ist grundsätzlich, wenn auch nicht aus dem Bereich der Sicherheitsbekleidung sondern aus dem Verpackungsbereich, aus der US 2003/048635 A1 bekannt.Such an emblem is in principle, although not from the field of safety clothing but from the packaging sector, from the US 2003/048635 A1 known.

Auch im übrigen sind derartige Embleme 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 U1 vorbekannt ist, unter Zuhilfenahme der Elektrolumineszenz deutlich verstärkt werden.Moreover, 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 to previously reflective and phosphorescent signs worn on clothes and uniforms, the lighting effect, as shown in the DE 20 2004 013 832 U1 is previously known to be significantly enhanced with the aid of electroluminescence.

Das genannte deutsche Gebrauchsmuster schlägt eine Verwendung von Leuchtkondensatoren in Verbindung mit einer Spannungsversorgung 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 capacitors in conjunction with a power 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.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.

Darüber hinaus beschreibt die DE 20 2004 011 734 U1 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.In addition, the describes DE 20 2004 011 734 U1 a safety garment having pockets for a light assembly as described above. In this case, the lighting arrangement which is detachably connected to the safety clothing in this way is provided with a portable voltage source operated. 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.

In Verbindung mit Bekleidung ist ein solches luminiszierendes Emblem, wenn auch nicht zu Sicherheitszwecken, sondern eher als modisches Accessoire, aus der US-Patentschrift US 4,709,307 vorbekannt.In connection with clothing is such a luminescent emblem, although not for security purposes, but rather as a fashion accessory, from the US patent US 4,709,307 previously known.

Das Problem der hohen Spannungen im Bereich möglicherweise explosiver Umgebungen wird im Stand der Technik nach wie vor nicht zufriedenstellend gelöst. Auch ist das Tragen von über 100 Volt direkt am Körper als Gefahrenquelle nicht zu vernachlässigen.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, eine Sicherheitsbekleidung zu schaffen, die dem jeweiligen Träger mehr Sicherheit und einen verbesserten Tragekomfort bietet.Against the background of the prior art described above, the object of the invention is to provide a safety clothing which offers the respective wearer more safety and improved wearing comfort.

Die erfindungsgemäße Sicherheitsbekleidung löst diese Aufgabe, indem an ihr ein elektrolumineszierendes Emblem befestigt ist, das 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. Dem erwähnten Sicherheitsaspekt trägt das neuartige Emblem ferner dadurch Rechnung, dass das zum An- und Ausschalten vorgesehene Schaltelement kontaktlos, also beispielsweise mittels induktiver Einkopplung, den Schaltvorgang auslöst. Hierdurch ist sichergestellt, dass die beim Öffnen und Schließen von elektrischen Kontakten mögliche Funkenbildung, die in explosionsgefährdeter Umgebung lebensbedrohlich sein kann, ausgeschlossen ist.The safety clothing of the invention solves this problem by an electroluminescent emblem is attached to it, which 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 thus on the one hand the very low operating voltage, which is not threatening for humans. On the other hand, the flexible gel accumulator (s) can be accommodated in a variety of ways in the safety clothing. The above-mentioned safety aspect is further borne out by the novel emblem in that the switching element provided for switching on and off is triggered without contact, ie, for example, by means of inductive coupling, the switching operation. This ensures that the sparking possible when opening and closing electrical contacts, which can be life-threatening in potentially explosive environments, is excluded.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung bilden das Emblem und der oder die Gel-Akkumulatoren eine, vorzugsweise feuchtigkeitsdicht und elektrisch isoliert, abgeschlossene Einheit. Die Zuleitungsproblematik und der Abdichtung entfällt bei dieser Lösung vollständig. Außerdem muss nur eine Einheit abgedichtet 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.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 seal is completely eliminated in this solution. In addition, only one unit must be sealed 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.

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.

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 Ausführung des Emblems mit integrierter Spannungsversorgung.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. Of course, this problem does not apply the execution 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 werden.In addition, damage to the Ge accumulator and / or the emblem can be largely avoided by the padding, as shocks and cracks are absorbed by the padding.

Nach außen sollte allenfalls eine Vorrichtung wie beispielsweise eine Buchse oder ein Ladekabel zur elektrischen Verbindung 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.To the outside should at most a device such as a jack or a charging cable for the electrical connection of the gel battery with a charger for electrically charging the gel accumulator, preferably visible, be attached. This can also be achieved by an electrically conductive velcro or loop tape, e.g. 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 Sicherheitsbekleidung 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.In order to remove or replace the emblem, in particular when a personal name or a unit is written on it, it is advantageously detachably connected to the safety garment. 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.

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 prismenförmige 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 on the inside has a prismatic surface. 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 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 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 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 jedermann 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.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 visibly attached to the safety clothing for 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 besonders vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung sind die Leuchtkondensatoren dafür in verschiedenen Farben ausgeführt, so dass sich mehr unterscheidungskräftige Signale und Zeichen aus ihnen bilden lassen.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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an emblem as a detail of the safety clothing according to the invention in a schematic detail representation.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Sicherheitsweste 2, welche mit einem Emblem 1 versehen ist, das die Aufschrift "Polizei" trägt. Das Emblem 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 Verfahrens. Fig. 1 shows a safety vest 2, which is provided with an emblem 1, which bears the words "police". The emblem 1 is in the upper area on the back of Safety vest 2 is installed and visible over a large area, so that a perception is possible even in poor visibility. 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 virtually part of a padded kidney belt, which is designed symmetrically so that the wearer of the safety vest is not affected by the gel accumulators 4, 4 '. 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 thus also not visible to the viewer from the outside. The electrical contact, through which the emblem 1 is energized, is located behind the emblem connected to the safety vest 2, preferably by means of a Velcro strip not shown here, and transmits a voltage required for the intended operation of the emblem by means of an inductive method.

Alternativ zu der im Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigten Variante können im Rahmen der Erfindung ein oder mehrere Gel-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 gel 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 denkbar.An electrically conductive Velcro strip for producing the electrically conductive connection 5 is conceivable at this point.

Die Einzelheiten des Emblems 1 sind in der nachfolgend beschriebenen Fig. 2 im Detail dargestellt.The details of the emblem 1 are as described below Fig. 2 shown in detail.

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 for example, with the in Fig. 1 shown safety vest 2 can be combined. 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. Under this slide 8 light capacitors 3 are applied so that they form characters, in the example the words "police" and a warning sign according to Highway Code. The two parts lettering and warning signs can be switched on separately, so that a greater attention to the emblem 1 is achieved. For example, the warning sign may flash while the lettering is lit in continuous operation. In addition, the warning sign is executed in the signal color red. 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 jedem 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, jedoch 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 embodiment, it is a membrane switch, which changes the operating mode with 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. He is thus easy to feel, but not visible to the distant viewer.

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  1. Protective clothing (2), comprising at least one electroluminescent emblem which is fastened to said protective clothing such as a badge for firefighters or policemen, which emblem comprises one or several light-emitting capacitors (3) which are connected via an electrically conducting connection (5) with at least one storage battery for power supply, with said at least one storage battery being a flexibly arranged gel storage battery (4) which is preferably integrated in the protective clothing (2) and which provides an operating voltage of preferably at least approximately 6 volt, with the light-emitting capacitors (3) preferably being operated in a region of 1.5 volt, with the electrically conducting connection (5) between the light-emitting capacitors (3) and the gel storage battery (4) being disconnectible as required by means of a switch or pushbutton (9) and the light-emitting capacitors being associated with an inverter, characterized in that the inverter is used to adjust the voltage applied to the light-emitting capacitors to the same and the electrically conducting connection (5) between the light-emitting capacitors (3) and the gel storage battery or batteries (4) is detachable and is arranged at least in the region of the attachment of the emblem (1) to the protective clothing (2) in a contactless manner, especially by using inductive transmission.
  2. Protective clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the gel storage battery or batteries (4) is/are integrated in the electroluminescent emblem (1).
  3. Protective clothing according to claim 2, characterized in that the emblem (1) and the gel storage battery or batteries (4) form an enclosed unit, preferably in a moisture-proof and electrically insulated way.
  4. Protective clothing according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the emblem (1) and/or the gel storage battery or batteries (4) are integrated in an interlocking manner in padding of the protective clothing (2).
  5. Protective clothing according to claim 4, characterized in that the electrically conducting connection (5) is arranged in form of a plug-in connection, especially by using an electrically conducting press button (7).
  6. Protective clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrically conducting connection (5) is arranged by using an electrically conducting Velcro strip or knit loop.
  7. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the emblem (1) is detachably fastened to the protective clothing (2), preferably by means of press buttons (7) and/or a Velcro strip (6).
  8. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a part of its surface consists of a transparent film (8), with the same having a preferably prism-shaped surface on the side disposed within the emblem (1).
  9. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switch or pushbutton (9) is incorporated in the emblem (1) in such a way that it can be triggered by pressing the emblem (1).
  10. Protective clothing according to claim 9, characterized in that the switch or pushbutton (9) is a membrane key which is preferably reflective.
  11. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that various operating modes such as especially permanent light, pulsating light and/or different sequences of blinking can be chosen in the illumination of the emblem (1).
  12. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gel storage battery or batteries (4) comprises/comprise a charging connection for electric charging, preferably by means of a charger.
  13. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective clothing (2) is provided for charging the gel storage battery or batteries (4) with solar cells, preferably in form of thin-film solar cells.
  14. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light-emitting capacitors (3) represent a logo and/or a signal and/or a sign, especially a traffic sign.
  15. Protective clothing according to claim 14, characterized in that the light-emitting capacitors (3) represent several signals which can be illuminated separately, preferably at different times.
  16. Protective clothing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light-emitting capacitors (3) are arranged in several colors.
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