JP3824714B2 - Plug structure - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a plug structure of a product that is used by enclosing a fluid therein, such as a balloon or a life-saving device, and in particular, a luminous body such as a phosphorescent body can be fed into a balloon or the like together with a gas. It relates to a stopper structure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Balloons, ad balloons, floats, rubber boats, balls, life preservers, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “fluid-filled objects” if necessary) are used with fluid (hydrogen, helium, air, liquid, etc.) enclosed inside In order to enhance the decoration effect and advertising effect, the color and shape of the outer surface may be characterized.
[0003]
For example, life-saving devices used in emergencies must be confirmed even at night or from a distance, so patterns and colors that tend to remain in impression, such as red, yellow, orange, and fluorescent colors, are used.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the present invention]
However, such a coloring has a problem that it is clearly and surely recognized only in a bright environment and is not easily recognized in a dark environment such as a night without illumination. This is especially true for items that require urgency, such as lifesaving devices.
[0005]
Furthermore, there is a problem that the degree of clarity and vividness of the outer peripheral surface of the fluid-filled object decreases as the usage time elapses due to rubbing or light damage of the fluid-filled object.
[0006]
Therefore, in the present invention, by placing a luminous body that emits light in vivid colors in a fluid-filled object, the visibility in a dark environment is improved and the decoration effect can be maintained for a long time. Objective.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve this, the present invention uses a plug structure having the following configuration.
(1) In a stopper structure used in a state where it is attached to an opening of a fluid-filled object such as a balloon or a life-saving device,
An input section through which a sealing fluid is sent from the outside;
An internal space that is a portion following the input unit and in which a light emitter is stored;
An output section that acts as an outlet of the internal space when the luminous body housed in the internal space enters the fluid-filled object together with the fluid;
In a state where the fluid is not sent to the input unit, the output unit is blocked to prevent leakage of the light emitter from the internal space, and the output is based on the pressure of the fluid sent to the input unit. A cover member for releasing the closed state of the part;
Is provided.
(2) In a stopper structure used in a state of being attached to an opening of a fluid-filled object such as a balloon or a life-saving device,
An input section through which a sealing fluid is sent from the outside;
An internal space in which a light emitting body and a pressure-sensitive adhesive for making it viscous are housed in a portion following the input section;
An output section that acts as an outlet of the internal space when the luminous body housed in the internal space enters the fluid-filled object together with the fluid;
Is provided.
(3) In the above (1) and (2),
A check valve is provided at the input section.
(4) In the above (1) to (3),
The input portion is provided with a sealing lid.
(5) In the above (1) to (4),
Using a phosphorescent body as the luminous body,
A light source for the phosphor and a switch for selectively operating the light source are provided.
[0008]
As described above, according to the present invention, a light emitter such as a phosphorescent body is placed in a plug structure attached to an opening of a fluid-filled object, and the light-emitting body is also fed into the fluid-filled object when fluid is supplied to the fluid-filled object. It is something that can be done.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, a balloon is used as an example of a fluid-filled object.
[0010]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a cross-section of the stopper structure, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in the middle of sealing the gas in the balloon, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state after the gas is sealed in the balloon.
[0011]
In these figures,
1 is a plug structure 1 a, an input part 1 b of the plug structure 1, an output part 1 c of the plug structure 1, a check valve 1 d provided in the input part 1 a, an inner space 1 e for housing a light emitter, and a balloon attachment The concave portion 1f is a cap 1g for the input portion 1a, the thread holding portion 1h, the convex portion 2 for attaching the hose, and the light emitter 3 is a thin film (cover member) made of a soft material such as vinyl resin.
4 is a balloon (fluid-filled object)
5, a thread 6 for binding the balloon 4 to the stopper structure 1, a gas enclosing hose 7, an enclosing gas (fluid)
Respectively.
[0012]
The light emitter 2 has a property of emitting light by itself, for example,
・ Use phosphors with a short light emission time, phosphorescent materials with a long light emission time, and luminous bodies with a long light emission time. The luminous body is a phosphor or phosphorescent substance added with a radioisotope.
[0013]
As phosphor and phosphorescent material,
-Naturally produced minerals such as calcite, olivine, fluorite, and artificial pigments such as ZnS, CaS or alkaline earth metal sulfides mixed with Group I or Group V metals as activation impurities.
[0014]
The input portion 1a of the internal space 1d of the stopper structure 1 has a check valve 1c, and a thin film 3 is attached to the outer surface of the output portion 1b of the internal space 1d, so that it enters the internal space 1d. The luminous body 2 does not leak out in the non-use state of FIG.
[0015]
Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the balloon 4 and the hose 6 are provided in the stopper structure 1, that is, the opening of the balloon 4 is attached to the recess 1e with the thread 5, and the hose 6 is fitted to the protrusion 1h. By sending the gas from the hose 6 in the direction of the arrow in the state, the luminous body 2 housed in the internal space 1d is also carried into the balloon 4.
[0016]
At this time, due to the pressure of the gas 7,
-The check valve 1c provided in the input part 1a is opened,
The film 3 adhered to the output unit 1b is blown away.
[0017]
Instead of adhering the film 3 to the output portion 1b, a valve structure may be provided at the output port, a string or a rubber band containing a wire may be used in place of the balloon-attaching thread 5, The peripheral surface of the stopper structure 1 may be adhered or welded to the fluid-filled object (balloon 4) without using the thread 5.
[0018]
The check valve 1c prevents the gas 7 filled in the balloon 4 from leaking from the input unit 1a. Further, by attaching the cap 1f to the input portion 1a (with the hose 6 removed), the prevention of the leakage can be made more reliable.
[0019]
The stopper structure 1 is created by molding, for example, a synthetic resin. If various light emitters are mixed and molded at the time of creation, the stopper structure 1 itself can emit light in addition to the inside of the balloon 4.
[0020]
4 to 6 are explanatory views when a phosphorescent body is used as the light emitter, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the plug structure ((a) is a plan view, (b) is a longitudinal sectional view, and (c) is a bottom view). FIGS. 5 and 5 show the time when the light source of the balloon is turned on after the completion of gas filling, and FIG. 6 shows the time when the balloon emits light after the completion of gas filling.
[0021]
The new components are the powdered phosphor 21, the adhesive 22, the light source 31 for the phosphor 21, the power source 32 for the light source 31, and the switch 33 for the light source 31. The other components are shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. The reference number is used as it is. For example, baby oil is used as the adhesive 22.
[0022]
In this embodiment, even in a dark environment where natural light cannot be obtained, the user can arbitrarily operate the switch 33 to operate the light source 31 to place the phosphor 21 in the phosphorescence state, that is, the light emission state. it can.
[0023]
Further, the internal space 1d of the plug structure 1 also contains an adhesive 22 in addition to the powdered phosphor 21 and when the plug structure 1 is not in use (a state in which gas is not yet sent to the input unit 1a). Even if this is reversed, for example, the degree of leakage of the phosphor 21 that is in a viscous state due to the adhesive 22 from the output unit 1b is small, so that the film 3 for preventing leakage is stuck on the output unit 1b. It may be omitted.
[0024]
Next, when the balloon 4 and the hose 6 are attached to the plug structure 1 and then the gas is sent to the input unit 1a, the phosphor 21 and the adhesive 22 stored in the internal space 1d enter the balloon 4, The phosphor 21 is attached to the inner surface of the balloon 4 mainly by the adhesive action of the adhesive 22 (as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6). Needless to say, each action of the pressure-sensitive adhesive 22 can be applied to other light emitters.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
In this way, the present invention puts various light emitters in a plug structure to be used by attaching to various fluid-filled objects such as balloons, ad balloons, floats, rubber boats, balls and life preservers, and When a balloon or the like is attached and gas is sealed therein, the illuminant also enters, so the position / movement display function and decoration / advertisement function of the fluid-filled object can be made more effective. it can. This is particularly effective under dark conditions such as at night.
[0026]
In addition, since these light emitters are present inside the fluid-filled object, the function can be maintained as it is even if the outer peripheral surface of the object is rubbed or lightly damaged due to the passage of time or the like.
[0027]
In addition, by using a phosphorescent body as the luminous body and selecting the timing of starting the phosphorescence thereto, the user can arbitrarily adjust the timing for causing the fluid-filled object to emit light.
[0028]
In addition, the adhesive is stored in the stopper structure together with the light emitter, and when used, both of them enter the fluid-filled object, that is, the light emitter, which can be said to be in a viscous state, is stored and moved. It is possible to omit attaching a cover member for preventing leakage to the output part, and to adhere most of the light emitter to the inner peripheral surface of the fluid-filled object, thereby improving the light emission efficiency to the outside.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a cross-sectional state of a stopper structure.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in the middle of gas being sealed in a balloon.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state after gas is sealed in a balloon.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a cross-sectional state ((a) is a plan view, (b) is a longitudinal sectional view, and (c) is a bottom view) of a plug structure using a phosphorescent material.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing when the light source of the balloon is turned on after gas filling is completed when a phosphorescent body is used.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a light emission state of a balloon after gas filling is completed when a phosphorescent body is used.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Plug structure 1a ... Input part 1b ... Output part 1c ... Check valve 1d ... Internal space 1e ... Step part 1f ... Cap 1g ... Threading part 2 ... Light emitter 3 ..Film (cover member)
4 ... Balloon (fluid-filled object)
5 ... Thread 6 ... Hose 7 ... Gas (fluid)
21 .. Phosphorescent material 22 .. Adhesive 31.. Light source 32 for phosphorescent material.. Power supply 33.

Claims (5)

In the stopper structure used in the state of being attached to the opening of a fluid-filled object such as a balloon or life-saving device,
An input section through which a sealing fluid is sent from the outside;
An internal space that is a portion following the input unit and in which a light emitter is stored;
An output section that acts as an outlet of the internal space when the luminous body housed in the internal space enters the fluid-filled object together with the fluid;
In a state where the fluid is not sent to the input unit, the output unit is blocked to prevent leakage of the light emitter from the internal space, and the output is based on the pressure of the fluid sent to the input unit. A cover member for releasing the closed state of the part ;
Stopper structure comprising the. In the stopper structure used in the state of being attached to the opening of a fluid-filled object such as a balloon or life-saving device,
An input section through which a sealing fluid is sent from the outside;
An internal space in which a light emitting body and a pressure-sensitive adhesive for making it viscous are housed in a portion following the input section;
An output section that acts as an outlet of the internal space when the luminous body housed in the internal space enters the fluid-filled object together with the fluid;
Stopper structure comprising the. Provided a check valve in the input unit,
3. The plug structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: Provided a lid for sealing the input unit,
The stopper structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Using a phosphorescent body as the luminous body,
Added a light source for the phosphor, and a switch for selectively operating the light source,
5. The stopper structure according to claim 1, wherein

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