EP3860737A1

EP3860737A1 - Accessory of light-sabre type

Info

Publication number: EP3860737A1
Application number: EP19802237.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Laurent Faivre; Jasmine MARCHETTI
Original assignee: Groupe LDLC SA
Current assignee: Groupe LDLC SA
Priority date: 2018-10-03
Filing date: 2019-09-26
Publication date: 2021-08-11
Anticipated expiration: 2039-09-26
Also published as: US11484810B2; FR3086870A1; EP3860737B1; US20220001291A1; CA3114042A1; FR3086870B1; WO2020070415A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an accessory of light-sabre type (1) comprising: – a tubular blade (2) comprising a tube (5) comprising a proximal end (5₁) and a distal end (5₂); - a handle (3) comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, into which handle there is inserted a control unit controlling at least one source of illumination of the tubular blade (2), and - a system for the removable attachment of the tubular blade (2) to the handle (3) via its proximal end (5₁), which system is made up of an end-piece pushed into the proximal end (5₁) of the tube (5) and of a clamping ring engaged so as to be pushed over the end piece and fixed to the first end of the handle. According to the invention, the end-piece is fixed to the outside of the tube (5) and comprises a shoulder able to come into abutment against the first end of the sleeve and the sleeve comprises, starting from its first end, a well in which the end-piece is engaged as far as its shoulder, the clamping ring being engaged from the distal end (5₂) of the tube (5) so as to be pushed on to the end-piece.

Description

SABER LASER TYPE ACCESSORY

The present invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type.

Some fictional characters use an accessory called “lightsaber” as their weapon of choice, which includes a light blade and a handle. A lightsaber is handled like a conventional sword, but emits light and / or sounds during the fight.

Numerous lightsaber type accessories have been marketed, whether for playing, for artistic performances, or for collecting. These accessories are usually formed of a cylindrical handle on which is mounted a tubular blade. One or more LEDs emit light so as to illuminate the tubular strip.

A first problem associated with these lightsaber type accessories is the large size of the tubular blade, which makes it difficult to transport lightsaber type accessories. It is therefore preferable to be able to assemble and disassemble the tubular blade on the handle. Usually, the tubular blade is fixed using one or more screws blocking the tubular blade on the handle. This fixing means requires the use of tools to ensure assembly and disassembly. In addition, due to the positioning of the screws, the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade on the handle is complex. In addition, maintaining the tubular blade in position on the handle depends on the quality of the fixing system and, sometimes, may be insufficient in the event of an impact in particular.

In the state of the art, it is also known from US Pat. No. 4,231,077 an accessory of the lightsaber type comprising a handle on which is fixed with a clamping ring, a nozzle on which is fitted by deformation, a tubular blade. It follows that this blade can tear from the handle when using the accessory. In addition, this assembly does not allow rigid support of the tubular blade.

In this context, a first embodiment of the invention aims to solve these drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the first embodiment of the invention provides an accessory of the lightsaber type comprising a removable fixing system for the tubular blade on the handle allowing not only an easy assembly and disassembly, but also a robust fixing of the tubular blade to the handle. For this, the lightsaber type accessory according to this first embodiment of the invention comprises:

- a tubular strip comprising a tube comprising a proximal end and a distal end;

- A handle comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, into which is inserted a control unit of at least one light source of the tubular strip;

- a removable fixing system of the tubular blade on the handle by its proximal end, composed of a fitting fitted at the proximal end of the tube and a clamping ring engaged to be fitted on the fitting and fixed to the first end of the sleeve.

According to the invention, the endpiece is fixed to the outside of the tube and has a shoulder capable of abutting against the first end of the sleeve and in that the sleeve comprises, from its first end, a well in which the 'tip is engaged to its shoulder, the clamping ring being engaged from the distal end of the tube to be fitted on the tip.

The accessory according to the first embodiment of the invention advantageously has one or the other of these characteristics, alone or in combination:

- The nozzle has at its free end a stop bottom for the tube extended at right angles by a return inserted inside the tube, allowing the tube to be held in position;

- the return of the nozzle ensures the maintenance of a light diffusion and conduction system inserted inside the tube;

- The clamping ring has a projecting part relative to the sleeve, the profile of which is arranged to serve as a blade guard.

A second problem associated with the lightsabers of the prior art relates to the mounting in the handle of the electronic system making it possible to illuminate the tubular blade and / or to emit sounds according to the detected movements and shocks to the lightsaber. Indeed, in the prior art, the LED or LEDs are lit by the application of a pressure on a button projecting from the handle. Usually, this button is connected to an electronic system by electrical wires. The sounds are conventionally emitted thanks to a loudspeaker placed in the handle, and also connected to the electronic system by electric wires. Also, mounting the electronic system in the handle can be complex. In addition, it is important that this electronic system does not move in the handle so that it is not damaged in the event of an impact. Finally, batteries are used to power the electronic system, it is therefore preferable to reduce the size of the electronic system in the handle, in order to be able to increase the capacity of the batteries and then improve the autonomy of the lightsabers.

In this context, a second embodiment of the invention aims to remedy these drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the second embodiment of the invention provides an accessory of the lightsaber type in which a handle includes a control block allowing the electronic system to be held in position, preferably in a limited space, as well as easy mounting. For this, the lightsaber type accessory according to this second embodiment of the invention comprises:

- a tubular strip comprising a tube comprising a proximal end and a distal end;

- a handle comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, into which is inserted a control block of at least one light source of the tubular strip, the control block comprising a cylindrical support cooperating with the internal surface of the sleeve, the cylindrical support holding in position an electronic system provided with a button for controlling the light source, said control button being guided in translation by the cylindrical support and positioned opposite an orifice formed in the sleeve. The accessory according to the second embodiment of the invention advantageously has one or the other of these characteristics, alone or in combination:

- the lightsaber type accessory comprises a system for blocking in translation and in rotation the cylindrical support in the sleeve;

- the cylindrical support is composed of a box provided with an assembly structure to hold the electronic system in position, and from which extends a tubular barrel internally delimiting a receiving housing, open at the end opposite to the case, for receiving batteries;

- a pommel is fixed to the second end of the sleeve, the pommel comprising a loudspeaker and an electronic card supporting a loudspeaker control circuit;

- the electronic system is equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer to detect movements of the handle, the control button being connected to a control circuit of the light source to activate the light source according to the movements detected;

- the electronic system is in the form of several electronic cards mounted superimposed;

- the lightsaber type accessory includes an electrical supply circuit comprising a connection strip carried from the outside of the barrel and extending from one end to the other of the control unit, a terminal at the bottom of the housing barrel and a circular terminal at opposite end, to establish electrical contact with the batteries; and

- the control button controls the operation of the loudspeaker.

Furthermore, it would be advantageous to be able to emit sound on an audio device, such as an enclosure or a headset, according to the movements and shocks undergone by the lightsaber type accessory. It would also be advantageous to be able to modify the nature of the sounds emitted and / or the color diffused in the blade according to the wishes of the user, for example via an application on a smartphone or a tablet.

In this context, a third embodiment of the invention proposes an accessory of the lightsaber type comprising a component Bluetooth transmitter allowing communication with a device communicating remotely. For this, the lightsaber type accessory according to this third embodiment of the invention comprises:

- a tubular strip comprising a tube comprising a proximal end and a distal end,

- a handle comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, into which is inserted a control block of at least one light source of the tubular strip, the control block comprising an electronic system comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component allowing communication with a device communicating remotely,

The accessory according to this third embodiment of the invention advantageously has one or the other of these characteristics, alone or in combination:

- An opening is made in the sleeve facing the Bluetooth transmitter component to promote the passage of waves;

- the electronic system comprises an electronic motherboard equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer, fixed by snap-fastening to the cylindrical support, supporting on one side a connector assembled with a complementary connector carried by another electronic card supporting the control button , and on the other side assembled by snap-fastening to an electronic card comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component.

Various other characteristics will emerge from the description given below with reference to the appended drawings which show, by way of nonlimiting examples, embodiments of the subject of the invention.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the invention. Figures 2A and 2B are a perspective view of the mounting of the removable blade attachment system on the handle of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the first embodiment of the invention.

Figure 3 is a sectional view of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the invention.

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of a stack of the various elements of a control unit of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the invention.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a stack of the various elements of a control unit of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the invention.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of a housing of an accessory of the lightsaber type according to the invention.

As illustrated in the Figures, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 comprising a tubular blade 2 fixed on a handle 3 and comprising at least one light source 4.

Whatever the embodiment, the lightsaber type accessory 1 comprises at least one light source 4, positioned either in the handle 3 or along the tubular blade 2. By way of example sources of lighting suitable in the context of the invention include LEDs which are commonly used in the field.

Whatever the embodiment, the tubular blade 2 comprises a tube 5, having a proximal end 5i and a distal end 5 ₂ (Fig. 1).

Preferably, the tube 5 is translucent or even transparent. Alternatively, the tube 5 can be loaded with diffusing dye (s).

Advantageously, the tube 5 has a thickness of between 2 mm and 3 mm. y

By way of example, the tube 5 can be made of polycarbonate. Polycarbonate has the advantage of being mechanically resistant, of absorbing UV rays, of being easy to extradite and of being light.

According to a particular embodiment, the tube 5 is made of polycarbonate and has a thickness of between 2 mm and 3 mm.

Whatever the embodiment, the tubular strip 2 also comprises a closure plug 6 fixed to the distal end 5 ₂ of the tube 5. The tube 5 is then closed at its distal end 5 ₂ by said closure plug 6. Preferably, the closure plug 6 is produced in a similar manner to the tube 5 (that is to say the same material).

Whatever the embodiment, the tubular blade 2 of the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention can advantageously be illuminated by the light source or sources 4, preferably as a function of the movements of said accessory. In this case, the tube 5 preferably comprises a light diffusion and conduction system (not shown in the figures) so that the light is uniform right through the tubular strip 2. As examples of system conduction and diffusion, there may be mentioned plastic films, which can in particular be positioned on the internal wall 5 ₃ of the tube 5. Any light conduction and diffusion system known in the state of the art may be suitable in the part of the invention.

Whatever the embodiment of the invention, the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention has a handle 3 comprising a sleeve 7, having a first end 7 ₁ and a second end 7 ₂ . As illustrated in FIG. 1, the sleeve 7 can be cylindrical in shape and have grooves. This example is not limiting, and other forms of sleeve may be suitable in the context of the invention. The sleeve 7 can be perforated.

Advantageously, whatever the embodiment of the invention, the handle 3 also includes a pommel 8 fixed to the second end 7 ₂ of the sleeve 7. The pommel 8 can be fixed to the second end 7 ₂ of the sleeve 7 by any means type of fixation known in the state of art, you! than screwing or fixing bayonet type. Preferably, the knob 8 is screwed to the sleeve 7 by its second end 2 2 by virtue of the presence of threading or tapping (not shown in the figures).

The knob 8 can be cylindrical in shape, te! as illustrated in Fig. 1. This example is not limiting and another form could be envisaged.

Whatever the embodiment of the invention, the handle 3 comprises a control unit 9 of the light source or sources 4 of the tubular strip 2. The control unit 9 makes it possible to control the source or sources of lighting 4 and, if necessary, a speaker present in the handle 3.

Removable fastening system

According to a first embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the lightsaber type accessory i comprises a removable fixing system 10 for the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3. The removable nature of the fixing system 10 facilitates the mounting and dismounting of the tubular blade 2 on the sleeve 3 because no tools are necessary. In addition, the removable fixing system 10 according to this embodiment is robust and allows as many assemblies and disassembly of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 as desired.

According to this embodiment, the removable fixing system 10 is composed of an end piece 11 and a clamping ring 12.

The tip 11 is fitted to the proximal end 5 * of the tube 5 on the outside of the tip. More specifically, as illustrated in FIG, 3, the end piece 11 has a first end 11i provided with a shoulder 13 directed towards the outside. The shoulder 13 abuts against the first end 7 * of the sleeve 7, so that the first end 11j of the end piece 11 and the first end 7i of the sleeve are adjacent. Thus, when the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11 is in abutment on the first end 7i of the sleeve 7, the end piece 11 and consequently a part of the tubular blade 2 is engaged inside the sleeve 7. More specifically , the nozzle 11 is engaged up to its shoulder, inside a well 7p delimited inside the sleeve 7 between the first end 7i of the sleeve 7 and the light source 4. This well 7p is open on one side, outwards from the first end 7 ± of the sleeve and on the other side, towards the light source 4. The end piece 11 is fixed to the tube 5, preferably by gluing. The end piece 11 is fixed to the tube 5 by a complete permanent or non-removable connection.

Preferably, according to this first embodiment, the endpiece 11 further comprises a second Hz end, or free end, comprising a stop bottom 14 for the tube 5 which is extended at right angles by a return 15 to the inside the tube 5. This profile of the end piece 11 allows the tube 5, and possibly the light diffusion and conduction system to be held in position when it is present, even when the tubular blade 2 is mounted or dismounted of the handle 3, and even in the event of an impact to the light saber type accessory 1. In fact, the tube 5 is provided from its free end and over a determined length, externally, with the end piece 11 and internally of the return 15. When the tubular blade 2 is mounted on the handle 3, the second end II2 of the end piece 11 is located near the light source 4.

When mounting the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 thanks to the removable fixing system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the clamping ring 12 is engaged from the distal end 5 ₂ of the tube 5 to be fitted on the end piece 11 and fixed to the first end 7i of the sleeve 7. The end piece 11 is then fixed in translation by the clamping ring 12.

More specifically, the clamping ring 12 has a first end 12j, a second end 12 ₂ and an abutment surface 123. The clamping ring 12 is then fitted onto the end piece 11 so that the abutment surface 12 ₃ of the clamping ring 12 is in abutment against the shoulder 13 of the end fitting 11. The shoulder 13 of the end fitting 11 is then in contact on one side with the abutment surface 12 ₃ of the clamping ring 12 and the other side with the first end 7 _X of the sleeve 7. Thus, the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11 makes it possible to block in translation Se tube 5 relative to the sleeve 7. Preferably, the clamping ring 12 is fixed to the sleeve 7 by screwing or by engagement in pins, coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11, which then makes it possible to make the sleeve 7 and the ring integral tightening 12.

According to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3, the clamping ring 12 is screwed at the first end 7i of the sleeve 7 while coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11. The clamping ring 12 is screwed on the first end 7i of the sleeve 7 thanks to a thread or tapping.

According to an embodiment not shown, the clamping ring 12 is fixed by a bayonet type fixing system to the first end 7i of the sleeve 7 while coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11. According to this mode two embodiments located on the clamping ring 12 are each engaged in a stud located on the sleeve 7.

Preferably, the clamping ring 12 is screwed onto the first end 7i of the sleeve 7 by means of a thread or tapping at one of its ends.

When dismantling the tubular blade 2, the clamping ring is unscrewed.

According to this embodiment, the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 thanks to the removable fixing system 10 is easy, and requires no tools.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the clamping ring 12 has a projecting part 12 ₄ at its free end, in the form of a frustoconical part: depending on the profile and the selected dimensions of the projecting part 12 of the clamping ring 12, the latter may advantageously also serve as a blade guard.

Control block

According to a second embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 7, the control unit 9 comprises at least one light source 4, and preferably a single light source 4, and a cylindrical support

16. As shown in Fig. 3, the control unit 9 comprises a light source 4. An optical element 17 abutting the cylindrical support 16 promotes the conduction of light in the direction of the tubular strip 2. For example, it can have a directed rounded profile to tube 5.

By way of example of lighting sources 4 suitable in the context of the invention, mention may be made of LEDs which are commonly used in the field. However, LEDs have the disadvantage of generating heat when in use. Consequently, the light source 4 is advantageously surrounded laterally by a heat conducting element 18, that is to say a radiator, in order to dissipate it, for example made of aluminum.

According to the second embodiment illustrated in Figs. 3 to 7, the control unit 9 comprises a cylindrical support 16 formed by two half-shells 16i and 16 ₂ assembled together by snap-fastening. This example is not limiting, and it could for example be envisaged to use a cylindrical support 16 formed in one piece in two articulated parts and closed by snap-fastening or by gluing, or else by two or more of two closed parts by gluing or snap-fastening.

According to this second embodiment of the invention, the cylindrical support 16 cooperates with the internal surface 7 ₃ of the sleeve 7, that is to say that the cylindrical support 16 follows the internal surface 7 ₃ of the sleeve 7. Thus, the cylindrical support 16 does not move transversely in the sleeve 7, and in particular in the event of an impact. In addition, according to an advantageous embodiment, a blocking system 19 makes it possible to block in translation and in rotation the cylindrical support 16 in the sleeve 7. By way of example of a blocking system 19, the sleeve 7 may include lugs 19i able to be housed in complementary holes 19 ₂ formed in the sleeve 7. Other blocking systems known to those skilled in the art can be used in the context of the invention.

According to the second embodiment of the invention, the cylindrical support 16 is formed of a housing 20 from which extends a barrel tubular 21. The tubular barrel 21 is then in the extension of the housing 20.

According to this second embodiment, the tubular barrel 21 internally delimits a receiving housing 22 open at the end opposite to the housing 20, which makes it possible to receive a battery, and in particular batteries 23, necessary for the operation of the accessory. lightsaber type 1. The two ends of the housing 22 are connected to an electrical supply circuit via terminals 25, as detailed below. In the context of the invention, this housing 22 is large enough to receive several batteries 23 placed end to end, which guarantees good autonomy for the lightsaber type accessory 1.

According to this second embodiment, the cylindrical support 16 allows an electronic system 26 to be kept in position. For this, the housing 20 of the cylindrical support 16 comprises an assembly structure

27 which allows the electronic system 26 to be held in position. Preferably, the assembly structure 27 is a latching system.

According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 comprises an electronic card supporting a control circuit for the light source 4.

According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 comprises a control button 28 of at least one light source 4. The control button 28 is supported by the control block 9 and controls the operation of the light source 4.

The control button 28 is engaged in a through hole 16 ₃ of the cylindrical support 16. Thus, the control button 28 is guided in translation by the cylindrical support 16, through the through hole 16 ₃ .

In the non-active position, the control button 28 is preferably flush, that is to say non-protruding, on the outer surface of the cylindrical support 16, so that the control block 9 can be easily inserted into the sleeve 7, without tools.

Alternatively, it is also possible that the command button

28 or projecting from the cylindrical support 16 in the non-active position. In this In this case, the control button 28 has a retraction capacity allowing easy insertion of the control block 9 into the sleeve 7.

According to this second embodiment, the control button 28 comprises a button 29 on which the user can exert pressure, and a switching element 30 placed below the button 29.

The button 29 has a projecting crown 29i at its base to serve as a stop. Thus, the key 29 is retained at the output by the cylindrical support 16, the projecting crown 29 * coming into contact with the cylindrical support 16. In the example illustrated, the key 29 is of rounded shape. This form is however not limiting.

The switching element 30 comprises contact pads 31 directed towards the inside of the cylindrical support. In the example illustrated, the switching element 30 comprises three contact pads, but this example is not limiting.

When a pressure is exerted on the key 29, it comes to bear on the switching element 30. Thus, this pressure is transmitted to the switching element 30, and therefore to the contact pads 31 which make it possible to establish electrical contact with the electronic system 26 supporting a control circuit for the light source 4.

In addition, according to this embodiment, the sleeve 7 has an orifice 32 formed so as to be able to be positioned opposite the passage hole I6 ₃ and the control button 28 during assembly. Thus, the control button 28 is guided in translation in the cylindrical support 16, and is accessible to the user via the orifice 32.

According to this second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 is also equipped with a gyroscope (not shown in the figures) and an accelerometer (not shown in the figures). Thus, the electronic system 26 is capable of detecting movements made with the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention.

Advantageously, the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention emits sounds and / or modifies the lighting of the tubular strip 2 as a function of the detected movements. For this, the control button 28 is connected, via contact pads 31, on one side, to the control circuit of the light source 4, and on the other side, when the lightsaber comprises a loudspeaker 33, to the circuit of loudspeaker control 33. In this case, the control button 28 controls the operation of the light source 4 and / or the loudspeaker 33. In the illustrated embodiment, the knob 8 comprises a loudspeaker speaker 33 and an electronic card supporting a speaker control circuit 33.

According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 can be in the form of several electronic cards 34i, 34 ₂ , 34 ₃ superimposed and held in position in the cylindrical support 16, and more precisely in the housing 20, thanks to to the assembly structure 27. According to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the electronic system 26 is in the form of three electronic cards 34i, 34 ₂ and 34 ₃ superimposed in the housing 20. It could nevertheless be envisaged to superimpose a different number of electronic cards. Their number depends in particular on the volume required for the housing 22 for receiving the batteries 23 and on the size of the cylindrical support 16.

According to this illustrated embodiment, the electronic system 26 may comprise an electronic mother board 34i which is fixed by an assembly structure 27, for example by snap-fastening, to the cylindrical support 16. The electronic mother board 34i also includes a connector 35 allowing its assembly with a complementary connector 36 carried by an electronic card 34 ₂ supporting the control button. This assembly of the mother electronic card 34i and of the electronic card 34 ₂ supporting the control button allows not only an electrical contact but also the holding in position of the latter.

This assembly of the various superimposed electronic cards has the advantage of allowing easy assembly, in particular because of the absence of electrical wires. This assembly is also robust over time, and ensures satisfactory electrical contact. The various electronic cards 34i, 34 ₂ , 34 ₃ are well maintained in position, so that they do not get damaged in the event of an impact sustained by the saber-type accessory. laser 1. In addition, this stack of different electronic cards 34 _x , 34 ₂ , 34 ₃ saves space, allowing to have a housing 22 for receiving batteries 23 larger.

Although not illustrated, the electronic system 26 may be in the form of a single electronic card supporting a control button 28, a control circuit for the light source or sources 4, a gyroscope and an accelerometer. This embodiment is nevertheless not preferred for sizing reasons.

According to the second embodiment of the invention, the control unit 9 also includes an electrical supply circuit. This electrical supply circuit comprises the batteries 23, a connection strip 37 carried from the outside of the tubular barrel 21 of the cylindrical support 16 and extending from one end to the other of the control unit 9, a first terminal 25i at the bottom of the housing 22 of the tubular barrel 21 (positive terminal) and a second terminal 25 ₂ at the opposite end (negative terminal), circular in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, to establish electrical contact with the batteries 23. A contact pad 31 of the control button 28 supplies power to the circuit when pressure is exerted on the button 29 of the control button 28. This contact pad 31 acts like a switch. When pressure is applied to the button 29 of the control button 28, the contact pads 31 establish electrical contact with the supply circuit and with the electronic system 26.

In the case where the sleeve 7 is perforated, the connection strip 37 is visible from the outside of the handle 3.

Communication with a device communicating remotely

According to a third embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39. Such a component makes it possible to communicate with a device communicating remotely, such as a speaker or an audio headset, or even a smartphone or a tablet. Thus, according to this particular embodiment, it is possible to emit sounds through the device communicating remotely, instead of the loudspeaker 33 present in the knob 8, as a function of the movements of the light saber type accessory 1. This embodiment also makes it possible to communicate with a smartphone or a tablet for example, via a dedicated application, then allowing the user to choose and modify the sounds emitted and the lighting of the tubular blade 2.

According to this third embodiment, the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 can be a component of the “Classic Bluetooth” type which allows the emission of sounds on an audio device communicating remotely (a speaker or a headset for example), or a component of the type "Bluetooth Low Energy" which allows a bidirectional exchange (transmitter and receiver component) with a smartphone or a tablet for example, or a component of the "Classic Bluetooth" type and a component of the "Bluetooth Low Energy" type, or component of the " Dual Mode ”which allows both a“ Classic Bluetooth ”type exchange and a“ Bluetooth Low Energy ”type exchange (transmitter and receiver component) to not only emit sounds on an audio device communicating remotely but also communicate with a device communicating remotely te! than a smartphone or a tablet for example (transmitter and receiver component). According to a preferred embodiment, the Bluetooth transmitter component is a “Dual Mode” type component, then allowing the emission of sounds on an audio device communicating remotely and bi-directional communication with a device communicating remotely, such as '' a smartphone or a tablet, allowing to modify the sounds and / or the lighting. According to this embodiment, the communication with the audio device on the one hand and with the smartphone or the tablet on the other hand, can take place simultaneously or one after the other. Advantageously, this Bluetooth transmitter component 39 can be carried by an electronic card. Preferably, the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is positioned so as to be close to the internal surface 7 ₃ of the sleeve 7.

Advantageously, according to this third embodiment, the sleeve 7 comprises an opening 40 facing the Bluetooth transmitter component 39. Such an opening 40 is advantageous because it facilitates the passage of waves. In this case, it is preferable for the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 to be positioned as close as possible to this opening 40.

According to an advantageous embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the opening 40 is positioned diametrically opposite the orifice 32 formed in the sleeve 7.

When the electronic system 26 is in the form of several electronic cards, one of them may be an electronic card 34 ₃ supporting the Bluetooth transmitter component 39, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7.

Although not illustrated, the electronic system 26 can be in the form of a single electronic card supporting a control button 28, a control circuit for the light source (s) 4, a gyroscope and an accelerometer, and a Bluetooth transmitter component 39. This embodiment is however not preferred for reasons of space.

Although not preferred, the Bluetooth transmitter component according to this third embodiment could be replaced by another transmitter component, and possibly transmitter and receiver, allowing communication with a device communicating remotely, such as a WIFI component.

In the context of the invention, an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 according to the invention can optionally combine the embodiments previously described on the removable fixing system 10, on the control unit 9 and on the communication with a communicating device. remotely.

For example, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having the removable fixing system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control block known from the state of the art, and not comprising Bluetooth transmitter component.

For example, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, a system for fixing the tubular blade 2 to the handle 3 known in the state of the art, and comprising no Bluetooth transmitter component.

For example, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having a removable fixing system and a control unit known from the state of the art, and comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention. 'invention.

For example, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having the removable fixing system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit known from the state of the art, and comprises a component Bluetooth transmitter 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.

For example, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, a system for fixing the tubular blade 2 to the handle 3 known in the state of the art, and comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.

For example, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having the removable fixing system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, and does not including no Bluetooth transmitter component.

Preferably, the invention relates to an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 having the removable fixing system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, and comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.

According to this preferred embodiment and illustrated in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the electronic system 26 is in the form of several electronic cards 34i, 34 ₂ , 34 ₃ superimposed, and in particular three electronic cards 34i, 34 ₂ and 34 ₃ superimposed in the example illustrated, in the housing 20 : a 34 _x electronic motherboard equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer, an electronic card 34 ₂ supporting a control button 28, and an electronic card 34s comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component 39. The motherboard 34i is snap-fastened to the cylindrical support 16. The motherboard 34i also includes a connector 35 enabling it to be assembled with a complementary connector 36 carried by the board 34 _z supporting the control button 28. This assembly of the 34i mother board and 34 _{2 board} supporting the control button not only allows electrical contact but also maintains the latter in position. In the illustrated embodiment, the control button 28 comprises three contact pads 31, making it possible respectively to establish an electrical contact, when the control button 28 is actuated, with the electronic motherboard 34i, with the control circuit. of the light source (s) 4, and with a terminal 25 of the electrical supply circuit. Finally, the electronic card 34 ₃ comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is assembled to the mother electronic card 34i by snap-fastening. According to this embodiment, the electronic cards are advantageously assembled together before fixing the mother electronic card 34i to the cylindrical support 16. The stacking order of the different electronic cards is given by way of example, but is not not limiting. Nevertheless, the electronic card 34 ₃ comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is preferably positioned as close as possible to the internal surface 7 ₃ of the sleeve 7, and in particular opposite the opening 40 formed in the sleeve 7, to facilitate the passage of waves.

Claims

I - Lightsaber type accessory (1) comprising:

- a tubular strip (2) comprising a tube (5) comprising a proximal end (Si) and a distal end (S2);

- a handle (3) comprising a sleeve (7) with a first end (7i) and a second end (72), into which is inserted a control unit (9) of at least one light source (4) the tubular blade (2), and

- a removable fixing system (10) of the tubular blade (2) on the handle (3) by its proximal end (5i), composed of a nozzle (11) fitted at the proximal end (Si) of the tube ( 5) and a clamping ring (12) engaged to be fitted onto the end piece (11) and fixed to the first end (7i) of the sleeve (7), characterized in that the end piece (11) is fixed on the outside of the tube (5) and has a shoulder (13) capable of abutting against the first end (7j) of the sleeve and in that the sleeve (7) comprises from its first end (7i), a well (7p) in which the endpiece is engaged up to its shoulder (13), the clamping ring (12) being engaged from the distal end (§2) of the tube (5) to be fitted on the end piece (11).

2 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 1, wherein the end piece (11) has at its free end (11 ₂ ) a stop bottom (14) for the tube (5) extended at right angles by a return (15) inserted inside the tube (5), allowing the tube (5) to be held in position.

3 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 2, according to which the return (15) of the endpiece (11) ensures the maintenance of a light diffusion and conduction system inserted inside the tube (5).

4 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the clamping ring (12) has a projecting part (12 ₄ ) relative to the sleeve (7), the profile of which is arranged for serve as a blade guard.

5 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the control unit (9) comprises a cylindrical support (16) cooperating with the internal surface (7 ₃ ) of the sleeve (7), the cylindrical support (16) holding in position an electronic system (26) provided with a control button (28) of the source d lighting (4), said control button (28) being guided in translation by the cylindrical support (16) and positioned opposite an orifice (32) formed in the sleeve (7).

6 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 5, comprising a locking system (19) in translation and in rotation of the cylindrical support (16) in the sleeve (7).

7 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 5 or 6, in which the cylindrical support (16) is composed of a housing (20) provided with an assembly structure (27) for hold in position the electronic system (26), and from which extends a tubular barrel (21) internally delimiting a housing (22) for reception, open at the end opposite the housing (20), for receiving batteries ( 23).

8 - lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein a knob (8) fixed to the second end (7 ₂ ) of the sleeve (7) comprises a speaker (33) and an electronic card supporting a loudspeaker control circuit (33).

9 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 8, in which the electronic system (26) is equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer for detecting movements of the handle (3), the control button (28) being connected to a control circuit of the light source (4) to activate the light source (4) according to the detected movements.

10 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the electronic system (26) comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component (39) allowing communication with a device communicating remotely.

11 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 10, in which an opening (40) is formed in the sleeve (7) facing the Bluetooth transmitter component (39) to promote the passage of waves . 12 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 11, in which the electronic system (26) is in the form of several electronic cards (34i, 34 ₂ , 34 ₃ ) mounted superimposed.

13 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to claim 12, in which the electronic system (26) comprises an electronic motherboard (34i) equipped with the gyroscope and the accelerometer, fixed by snap-fastening to the cylindrical support, supporting on one side a connector (35) assembled with a complementary connector (36) carried by an electronic card (34 ₂ ) supporting the control button (28), and on the other side assembled by snap-fastening to an electronic card ( 34 ₃ ) comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component (39).

14 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 13, comprising an electrical supply circuit comprising a connection strip (37) carried by the outside of the tubular barrel (21) and s' extending from one end to the other of the control unit (9), a first terminal (25i) at the bottom of the housing (22) of the tubular barrel (21) and a second terminal (25 ₂ ) at opposite end, to establish electrical contact with the batteries (23).

15 - Lightsaber type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 14, in which the control button (28) controls the operation of the loudspeaker (33).