GR20190100542A - Illuminated elastic fabric hair band - Google Patents

Abstract

The object of the present invention is a hair elastic fabric band which can be illuminated internally by means of light elements (1). Due to the light-transmitting fabric housing (2), it becomes visible in low light or in dark conditions. Each internal light element (1) has its own power source-batteries (5) and a switch (10) which allows the user to autonomously turn on / off the light in relation to the rest. Also, each light element (1) can be moved ,independently, in relation to the other lights and, thus, be placed by the user in a suitable point so that the lengthening and shortening of the band is not impeded, the final product being visible, when illuminated.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Title

Illuminated fabric hair band

Technical field

The present invention relates to a hair elastic with a fabric cover which has internal light elements which can be activated (illuminated) / deactivated autonomously and at the will of the user.

State of the art

Fabric-wrapped hair elastics (also known in the trade as "hair bands") are known, which consist internally of an elastic element tied in the shape of a ring (O - "omicron") and are externally surrounded by a torus-shaped fabric. The fabric sheath is usually sufficiently longer than the inner elastic element to allow it to be stretched to the elongation limit of that element. A consequence of the longer length of the outer fabric sheath is that it exhibits irregular folds in the resting state of the elastic element.

Advantages of the invention

The aim of this invention is to create a fabric hair band which can be illuminated internally by means of luminous elements. The combination of the use of luminous elements and light-transmitting fabric casing makes both the same and the person wearing it particularly visible in low-light conditions or in the dark.

This fabric elastic retains the properties of a standard fabric hair elastic, ie it can be lengthened and shortened, but in addition the user can interact by lighting it up at will as it has light-up elements inside with on/off switches.

Among the advantages of this invention is that the internal light elements are independent of each other and can therefore be individually illuminated independently. Also, each light element can be moved independently in relation to the other(s) and thus placed by the user in a suitable place so that on the one hand it does not obstruct and on the other hand it is more visible when it is activated (illuminated).

Disclosure of the invention

The subject of the present invention is a textile hair band which can be illuminated internally by means of autonomous light elements (1) and due to the light-permeable textile casing (2) become visible in low light conditions or in the dark.

The composition of the fabric can be based on the following materials: cotton, viscose, lycra, polyester. In any case, the material must be light permeable to allow the passage of the light emitted by the internal light elements (1) when they are activated. The aesthetics of the fabric and the design do not play such a role in terms of light transmission, while what usually matters is the weight of the fabric and its weave. It is suggested that the weight of the fabric is not more than 160g/m<2> (grams per square meter - GSM) and that the weave is not too dense to allow light to pass through.

The cut of the fabric is such that after sewing the final product has a toroidal shape. As the fabric is by its nature a flexible material the final product shows irregular folds something which is desirable since it should be able to be lengthened and shortened according to the user.

Inside the toroidal shape of the outer fabric casing (2) there is an opening hole (3) through which it is possible to extract the light elements (1) to replace their batteries (5). The hole (3) can be closed and opened through the use of a self-adhesive "gratz" type or through a pin.

The elastic element (4) inside the fabric casing (2) is tied in the shape of a ring (O - "omicron") and allows its lengthening and shortening.

An illuminated hair band is desirable to include two or more internal luminous elements (1) depending always on the light transmittance of the outer fabric casing (2). A less light-transmitting fabric makes sense to require more light elements (1).

In order to better understand the invention, an embodiment will be described given by way of non-limiting example.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the illuminated hair elastic which carries three (3) internal luminous elements (1) and in which the inner elastic element (4) at rest and the outer fabric casing (2) showing irregular folds can be distinguished . Inside the toroid shape is visible the opening hole (3) through which the light elements (1) can be extracted if desired.

Figure 2 shows a top view of the illuminated hair band with three (3) internal light elements (1).

Figure 3 shows a light element (1) in a perspective view in order to better understand both its construction and operation.

Each light element (1) consists of batteries (5), an LED diode (7), a flexible metal plate (9) and a switch (10). The above elements are assembled in the correct position by a transparent plastic casing (8) which is translucent in order to allow the passage of the light emitted by the LED diode (7).

Figure 4 shows the light element (1) in a different perspective view.

The batteries (5) are of the microcell type and are arranged and connected in such a way that the total voltage they provide is at least 3V. Figures 3,4 illustrate a method of creating such a light element (1) with two batteries (5) type AG3 / LR41 1.5 Volt which cumulatively provide 3V for the correct operation of the LED diode (7). It is desirable that the batteries (5) are alkaline to provide longer life. If necessary, the light element (1) can be taken out through the opening hole (3) and after opening its plastic casing (8), its batteries (5) can be replaced (figure 7).

The LED diode (7) preferably emits white light as this overall makes the final product more visible when the light elements (1) are activated inside the fabric casing (2). The LED diode (7) must have as little energy consumption as possible to contribute to the longer life of the batteries (5). In figures 3,4, which illustrate a method of creating such a light element (1), a LED diode (7) of size 5mm, voltage 3V, color temperature 6000K-6500K (white light) and brightness Min 20150 mcd / Max 35000 mcd has been used. .

Of the two terminals (6) of the diode, one is permanently in contact with one pole of a battery (5), while the second can come into contact with the flexible metal plate (9) to create a closed circuit. Figure 5 illustrates the electrical circuit on which the operation of the LED diode is based.

The plastic housing (8) of the light element (1) has a simple switch (10) which can be moved back and forth to cause the light element (1) to be turned on / off. In the off position - back position - (Figure 6A) the switch (10) does not press the metal plate (9) and therefore the electrical circuit is open so the LED diode (7) does not flow current. This means that the LED diode (7) is off in this case. In the activation position - forward position - (Figure 6B) the switch (10) presses the flexible plate (9) and forces it to contact one of the two terminals (6) of the diode. As a result, the circuit closes and the LED diode (7) is supplied with current, so it emits light.

The switch (10) of the plastic housing (8) of the light element (1) protrudes in such a way that the user can, grasping it above the fabric housing (2), feel it and move it in order to activate / turn off the light element

(1);

The metal plate (9) is in contact with one of the poles of the batteries (5) and is flexible so that by moving the switch (10) it can activate the LED diode (7).

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a light element (1) from which the upper part has been removed from the outer plastic casing (8) in order to replace its batteries (5).

Due to the fact that these are separate light elements (1) where each one has its own power source (- batteries (5)) each of them can be activated independently according to the user's preferences. Also due to the fact that the light elements (1) are not connected to each other by any cable and neither are they tied to the inner elastic element (4) or the outer fabric casing (2), they can therefore move freely. This has the purpose, on the one hand, of not making it difficult for the user when lengthening - shortening, and on the other hand, of

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Claims (7)

1. Fabric hair band characterized by the fact that it has internal luminous elements (1) which can be turned on / off autonomously and placed in such a place that the product is visible in low light conditions and in the dark. 2. Illuminated textile hair band according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that a different number of internal light elements (1) have been used. 3. Illuminated textile hair band according to any one of claims 1, 2 characterized by the fact that a different number and types of batteries (5) have been used for the internal light element (1). Illuminated textile hair band according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized by the fact that a different type of LED diodes (7) has been used for the internal light element (1). Illuminated fabric hair band according to any one of claims 1 to 4 characterized by the fact that a different material has been used for the fabric casing (2). Illuminated textile hair elastic according to any one of claims 1 to 5 characterized by the fact that a different internal elastic element (4) has been used. 7. Illuminated fabric hair elastic according to any one of claims 1 to 6 characterized by the fact that a different way of closing the opening hole (3) has been used.