WO2007090947A1 - Optical firing device for a toy - Google Patents

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WO2007090947A1
WO2007090947A1 PCT/FR2007/000193 FR2007000193W WO2007090947A1 WO 2007090947 A1 WO2007090947 A1 WO 2007090947A1 FR 2007000193 W FR2007000193 W FR 2007000193W WO 2007090947 A1 WO2007090947 A1 WO 2007090947A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B26/00—Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements
    • G02B26/08—Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
    • G02B26/0816—Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light by means of one or more reflecting elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F41J5/02—Photo-electric hit-detector systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F41J5/08—Infra-red hit-indicating systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F41J5/12—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems for indicating the distance by which a bullet misses the target
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/02—Shooting or hurling games
    • A63F9/0291—Shooting or hurling games with a simulated projectile, e.g. an image on a screen

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  • the present invention relates to a device for creating a visual effect by simulating in particular the firing of a toy or to improve the visual effect of a shot in the context of a game in which the protagonists clash in particular through to an optical system.
  • Most shooting games intended for sale to the general public are based on an infrared system.
  • This device has the advantage of being functional at a low price but it has no visual effect to the user; the infrared light being invisible.
  • More advanced games such as laser games offer their players the possibility of using a device with a visual effect.
  • the shot represented by a laser beam, becomes visible under certain conditions.
  • This technique has the disadvantage of requiring the presence of smoke to make the laser beam visible.
  • the device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage. It comprises in fact a controlled light source including collimated and control means imprinting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam in sotie of the device and it creates on a surface, at least at times, a visible light spot that follows, seen from above, a substantially rectilinear trajectory either from a position closer to said device to a more distant position corresponding to the point of arrival of the shot, or in the opposite direction. The user can then follow the trajectory of his shot, represented by the displacement of a light spot on a surface (the ground for example).
  • a controlled mechanism has the role of driving the controlled collimated light source, or reflective elements the light beam from the collimated source controlled, so as to create the visible light spot and make it follow the desired path.
  • the device may include a mask for limiting the angular path of the light beam outside the device.
  • the device creates a visual effect intended to simulate the firing of a toy, it is characterized in that it comprises control means imparting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam of a controlled light source including collimated output of the device periodically to create on a surface by projection, at least by moment, a visible light spot which follows, seen from above, a substantially rectilinear trajectory from a position closer to said device to a more distant position corresponding to the point the arrival of the shot or vice versa.
  • US 5957562 and US 3266014 differ from the present invention in that they are not shooting game devices.
  • the document EP 0262543 differs from the present invention in that the device described does not comprise control means imparting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam of the controlled light source.
  • the controlled light source may be integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the controlled light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
  • the controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
  • the controlled light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the pivoting element can be returned to its rest position by at least one spring.
  • the device may comprise a mask for limiting the angular path of the light beam emanating from the device according to the invention.
  • the controlled collimated light source may consist of a laser.
  • the collimated light source controlled may consist of a laser associated with an optical system for expanding or shrinking the diameter of the light beam.
  • the controlled collimated light source may consist of a light emitting diode (LED) associated with an optical system for creating a collimated light beam.
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the controlled collimated light source may consist of a bulb associated with an optical system for creating a collimated light beam.
  • the collimated light beam can be deflected using one or more reflecting surfaces to change the position of the collimated light source controlled within the entire device constituting the invention for the purpose of responding to spatial constraints.
  • the controlled collimated light source may be integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the collimated light source controlled can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the controlled collimated light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
  • the collimated light source controlled can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
  • the controlled light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
  • the controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
  • One or more springs may be provided to bring the device according to the invention back to its rest position.
  • the angular path of the light beam outside the device can be limited by a mask.
  • the accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.
  • FIG 1 shows the device according to the invention.
  • Figures 2 and 3 show variants of this device.
  • the device comprises a controlled collimated light source (10).
  • a controlled mechanism (20) drives the controlled collimated light source (10) in a rotational movement.
  • the collimated light beam (11) at times creates on a surface (40) a light spot (13) which is visible without requiring the presence of smoke.
  • the movement of the controlled collimated light source (10) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40).
  • the visible light spot (13) travels a rectilinear trajectory either from a position closer to the device to a more distant position.
  • a mask (50) limits the path of the light spot (13) to the outside of the device according to the invention.
  • the controlled collimated light source (10) consists of a laser module (14). It is rotated by a controlled mechanism (20) consisting of a motor (21), pulleys (27) and a belt (28).
  • the light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source terminates at times on the inner surface of the mask (50). In this case, the light spot is not visible outside the device. At other times the collimated light beam (11) resulted on a surface (40) outside the device. In this case, a light spot (13) is visible.
  • the movement of the controlled collimated light source (10) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40) from a position closer to the device to a more distant position.
  • the device comprises a controlled collimated light source (10).
  • One or more reflecting surfaces (30) are for deflecting the collimated light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source (10).
  • a controlled mechanism (20) drives the reflective surfaces (30).
  • the deflected collimated light beam (12) creates on a surface (40) a light spot (13) that is visible without requiring the presence of smoke.
  • the movement of the reflective surfaces (30) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40).
  • a mask (50) limits the path of the light spot (13) to the outside of the device according to the invention.
  • the controlled collimated light source (10) consists of a laser module (14).
  • the light beam (11) from it terminates at least occasionally on one of the reflecting surfaces (30). These are integral with their support (26) which is rotated about an axis (25) by a controlled mechanism (20) consisting of a motor (21), pulleys (27) and a belt (28).
  • a controlled mechanism (20) consisting of a motor (21), pulleys (27) and a belt (28).
  • the movement of the reflecting surface (30) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40) from a position closer to the device to a more distant position.
  • a mask (50) limits the path of the light spot (13) to the outside of the device according to the invention.
  • (10) consists of a light-emitting diode (15) associated with an optical device composed of lenses (16) for collimating the light from the LED (15) and a reflecting surface (17) to optimize the light orientation of the light beam (11).
  • the reflecting surface (30) for deflecting the light beam (11) is integral with a metal support (26) pivoting about an axis of rotation (25).
  • a spring (23) tends to return the electromechanical device (20) to its rest position: In the absence of excitation of the electromagnet (22), the spring (23) brings the support (26) against the stop ( 24). In order to create the desired visual effect, the LED (15) and the electromagnet (22) are simultaneously powered.
  • the electromagnetic force generated by the excitation of the electromagnet (22) drives the metal support (26) and the reflecting surface (30) integral with it.
  • the displacement of the reflecting surface (30) causes the deviation of the light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source (10).
  • the light beam thus deflected (12) creates, at least at times, on a surface (40) a light spot (13) which moves from a position closer to the device to a more distant position. In the absence of power supply, the device returns to its rest position.
  • the reflecting surfaces (30) can be driven in their movement by a motor (21) via a mechanical gear system or a chain drive system.
  • the controlled collimated light source (10) may consist of a bulb associated with a reflecting device.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended to create a visual effect representing the shooting of a toy.
  • it may be a remotely controlled tank.

Abstract

Device for creating a visual effect intended to simulate the firing of a toy or to improve the visual effect of firing within the context of an optical firing game. The invention relates to a device for improving or creating a visual effect, simulating firing, but visible without requiring the presence of smoke. It consists of a controlled collimated light source (10) and it creates, on its surface (40), at least for a moment, a visible light spot (13) which follows, seen from above, a straight path either from a position closer to said device towards a further position, or in the opposite direction. A controlled mechanism (20) causes the controlled collimated light source (10) or one or more reflecting elements (30) to move the spot (13). A mask (50) may be provided for limiting the angular travel of the light beam (11) or of the deflected light beam (12). The device according to the invention is particularly intended for creating a visual effect in which the firing by a remotely controlled tank is represented.

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DISPOSΓΓIF DE TIR OPTIQUE POUR JOUET OPTICAL SHOOTING DEVICE FOR TOY
La présente invention concerne un dispositif permettant de créer un effet visuel en simulant notamment le tir d'un jouet ou permettant d'améliorer l'effet visuel d'un tir dans le cadre d'un jeu dans lequel les protagonistes s'affrontent notamment grâce à un système optique. La plupart des jeux de tir destinés à être vendus au grand public sont basés sur un système à infrarouge. Ce dispositif présente l'avantage d'être fonctionnel à un prix modique mais il ne présente aucun effet visuel à l'utilisateur ; la lumière infrarouge étant invisible.The present invention relates to a device for creating a visual effect by simulating in particular the firing of a toy or to improve the visual effect of a shot in the context of a game in which the protagonists clash in particular through to an optical system. Most shooting games intended for sale to the general public are based on an infrared system. This device has the advantage of being functional at a low price but it has no visual effect to the user; the infrared light being invisible.
Des jeux plus évolués tels que les jeux laser offrent à leurs joueurs la possibilité d'utiliser un dispositif présentant un effet visuel. Le tir, représenté par un rayon laser, devient visible dans certaines conditions. Cette technique présente l'inconvénient de nécessiter la présence de fumée afin de rendre le rayon laser visible.More advanced games such as laser games offer their players the possibility of using a device with a visual effect. The shot, represented by a laser beam, becomes visible under certain conditions. This technique has the disadvantage of requiring the presence of smoke to make the laser beam visible.
Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient. Il comporte en effet une source lumineuse commandée notamment collimatée et des moyens de commande imprimant une variation angulaire de la direction incidente du faisceau lumineux en sotie du dispositif et il crée sur une surface, au moins par moment, un spot de lumière visible qui suit, vue de dessus, une trajectoire sensiblement rectiligne soit depuis une position plus proche dudit dispositif vers une position plus lointaine correspondant au point d'arrivé du tir, soit dans le sens opposé. L'utilisateur peut alors suivre la trajectoire de son tir, représenté par le déplacement d'un spot lumineux sur une surface (le sol par exemple). Un mécanisme commandé a pour rôle d'entraîner la source lumineuse collimatée commandée, ou des éléments réfléchissants le faisceau de lumière issu de cette source collimatée commandée, de manière à créer le spot lumineux visible et lui faire suivre la trajectoire souhaitée. Le dispositif peut comprendre un masque permettant de limiter le parcours angulaire du faisceau de lumière à l'extérieur du dispositif. Le dispositif crée un effet visuel destiné à simuler le tir d'un jouet, il est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de commande imprimant une variation angulaire de la direction incidente du faisceau lumineux d'une source lumineuse commandée notamment collimatée en sortie du dispositif de façon périodique afin de créer sur une surface par projection, au moins par moment, un spot de lumière visible qui suit, vue de dessus, une trajectoire sensiblement rectiligne depuis une position plus proche dudit dispositif vers une position plus lointaine correspondant au point d'arrivé du tir ou inversement.The device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage. It comprises in fact a controlled light source including collimated and control means imprinting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam in sotie of the device and it creates on a surface, at least at times, a visible light spot that follows, seen from above, a substantially rectilinear trajectory either from a position closer to said device to a more distant position corresponding to the point of arrival of the shot, or in the opposite direction. The user can then follow the trajectory of his shot, represented by the displacement of a light spot on a surface (the ground for example). A controlled mechanism has the role of driving the controlled collimated light source, or reflective elements the light beam from the collimated source controlled, so as to create the visible light spot and make it follow the desired path. The device may include a mask for limiting the angular path of the light beam outside the device. The device creates a visual effect intended to simulate the firing of a toy, it is characterized in that it comprises control means imparting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam of a controlled light source including collimated output of the device periodically to create on a surface by projection, at least by moment, a visible light spot which follows, seen from above, a substantially rectilinear trajectory from a position closer to said device to a more distant position corresponding to the point the arrival of the shot or vice versa.
Les documents US 5957562 et US 3266014 diffèrent de la présente invention en ce qu'ils ne sont pas des dispositifs de jeu de tir.US 5957562 and US 3266014 differ from the present invention in that they are not shooting game devices.
Le document EP 0262543 diffère de la présente invention en ce que Ie dispositif décrit ne comporte pas de moyen de commande imprimant une variation angulaire de la direction incidente du faisceau lumineux de la source lumineuse commandée. La source lumineuse commandée peut être solidaire d'un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The document EP 0262543 differs from the present invention in that the device described does not comprise control means imparting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam of the controlled light source. The controlled light source may be integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être fixe et le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci peut être dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant solidaire d'un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par au moins un électroaimant commandé.The controlled light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être fixe et le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci peut être dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par au moins un électroaimant commandé.The controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The controlled light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être fixe et que le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci peut être dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
L'élément pivotant peut être rappelé dans sa position de repos par au moins un ressort. Le dispositif peut comporter un masque destiné à limiter le parcours angulaire du faisceau lumineux émanant du dispositif selon l'invention.The pivoting element can be returned to its rest position by at least one spring. The device may comprise a mask for limiting the angular path of the light beam emanating from the device according to the invention.
Selon des modes particulier de réalisation : - La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être constituée d'un laser.According to particular embodiments: the controlled collimated light source may consist of a laser.
La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être constituée d'un laser associé à un système optique permettant d'élargir ou de rétrécir le diamètre du rayon lumineux. La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être constituée d'une diode électroluminescente (DEL) associée à un système optique permettant de créer un faisceau de lumière collimaté.The collimated light source controlled may consist of a laser associated with an optical system for expanding or shrinking the diameter of the light beam. The controlled collimated light source may consist of a light emitting diode (LED) associated with an optical system for creating a collimated light beam.
La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être constituée d'une ampoule associée à un système optique permettant de créer un faisceau de lumière collimaté. Le faisceau de lumière collimaté peut être dévié à l'aide d'une ou plusieurs surfaces réfléchissantes afin de modifier la position de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée à l'intérieur de l'ensemble du dispositif constituant l'invention dans le but de répondre à des contraintes spatiales.The controlled collimated light source may consist of a bulb associated with an optical system for creating a collimated light beam. The collimated light beam can be deflected using one or more reflecting surfaces to change the position of the collimated light source controlled within the entire device constituting the invention for the purpose of responding to spatial constraints.
- La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être solidaire d'un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The controlled collimated light source may be integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor.
La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être fixe et le rayon lumineux issus de celle-ci peut être déviée par au moins un élément réfléchissant solidaire d'un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé. La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par au moins un électroaimant commandé.The collimated light source controlled can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a rotary element coupled to a controlled motor. The controlled collimated light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
La source lumineuse collimatée commandée peut être fixe et le rayon lumineux issus de celle-ci peut être déviée par au moins un élément réfléchissant solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par au moins un électroaimant commandé.The collimated light source controlled can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by at least one controlled electromagnet.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The controlled light source may be integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
La source lumineuse commandée peut être fixe et que le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci peut être dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement par un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.The controlled light source can be fixed and the light beam from it can be deflected by at least one reflecting element integral with a member pivotally driven by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
Un ou plusieurs ressorts peuvent être prévus pour ramener le dispositif selon l'invention dans sa position de repos.One or more springs may be provided to bring the device according to the invention back to its rest position.
Le parcours angulaire du faisceau lumineux à l'extérieur du dispositif peut être limité par un masque. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention.The angular path of the light beam outside the device can be limited by a mask. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.
La figure 1 représente le dispositif selon l'invention. Les figures 2 et 3 représente des variantes de ce dispositif.Figure 1 shows the device according to the invention. Figures 2 and 3 show variants of this device.
En référence à la figure 1, le dispositif comporte une source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10). Un mécanisme commandé (20) entraîne la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) dans un mouvement de rotation. Le faisceau de lumière collimaté (11) crée par moment sur une surface (40) un spot de lumière (13) qui est visible sans nécessiter la présence de fumée. Le mouvement de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) engendre le déplacement du spot lumineux (13) sur la surface (40). Le spot lumineux visible (13) parcours une trajectoire rectiligne soit depuis une position plus proche du dispositif vers une position plus lointaine. Un masque (50) permet de limiter le parcours du spot lumineux (13) à l'extérieur du dispositif selon l'invention.With reference to FIG. 1, the device comprises a controlled collimated light source (10). A controlled mechanism (20) drives the controlled collimated light source (10) in a rotational movement. The collimated light beam (11) at times creates on a surface (40) a light spot (13) which is visible without requiring the presence of smoke. The movement of the controlled collimated light source (10) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40). The visible light spot (13) travels a rectilinear trajectory either from a position closer to the device to a more distant position. A mask (50) limits the path of the light spot (13) to the outside of the device according to the invention.
Dans la forme de réalisation selon cette figure, la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) est constituée d'un module laser (14). Celui-ci est entraîné en rotation par un mécanisme commandé (20) composé d'un moteur (21), de poulies (27) et d'une courroie (28). Le faisceau de lumière (11) issu de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée aboutit par moments sur la surface interne du masque (50). Dans ce cas de figure, le spot lumineux n'est pas visible à l'extérieur du dispositif. A d'autres moments le faisceau de lumière collimaté (11) abouti sur une surface (40) à l'extérieur du dispositif. Dans ce cas, un spot lumineux (13) est visible. Le mouvement de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) engendre le déplacement du spot lumineux (13) sur la surface (40) depuis une position plus proche du dispositif vers une position plus lointaine. En référence aux figures 2 et 3, le dispositif comporte une source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10). Une ou plusieurs surfaces réfléchissantes (30) sont destinées à dévier le faisceau de lumière collimatée (11) issu de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10). Un mécanisme commandé (20) entraîne les surfaces réfléchissantes (30). Le faisceau de lumière collimaté dévié (12) crée sur une surface (40) un spot de lumière (13) qui est visible sans nécessiter la présence de fumée. Le mouvement des surfaces réfléchissantes (30) engendre le déplacement du spot lumineux (13) sur la surface (40). Un masque (50) permet de limiter le parcours du spot lumineux (13) à l'extérieur du dispositif selon l'invention.In the embodiment according to this figure, the controlled collimated light source (10) consists of a laser module (14). It is rotated by a controlled mechanism (20) consisting of a motor (21), pulleys (27) and a belt (28). The light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source terminates at times on the inner surface of the mask (50). In this case, the light spot is not visible outside the device. At other times the collimated light beam (11) resulted on a surface (40) outside the device. In this case, a light spot (13) is visible. The movement of the controlled collimated light source (10) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40) from a position closer to the device to a more distant position. With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the device comprises a controlled collimated light source (10). One or more reflecting surfaces (30) are for deflecting the collimated light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source (10). A controlled mechanism (20) drives the reflective surfaces (30). The deflected collimated light beam (12) creates on a surface (40) a light spot (13) that is visible without requiring the presence of smoke. The movement of the reflective surfaces (30) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40). A mask (50) limits the path of the light spot (13) to the outside of the device according to the invention.
Dans la forme de réalisation selon la figure 2, la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) est constituée d'un module laser (14). Le faisceau de lumière (11) issu de celle-ci aboutit au moins par moments sur une des surfaces réfléchissantes (30). Celles-ci sont solidaires de leur support (26) qui est entraîné en rotation autour d'un axe (25) par un mécanisme commandé (20) composé d'un moteur (21), de poulies (27) et d'une courroie (28). Quand le faisceau de lumière collimaté (11) issu de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) est dévié par une surface réfléchissante (30), un faisceau de lumière dévié (12) crée, au moins par moments, un spot lumineux (13) sur une surface (40). Le mouvement de la surface réfléchissante (30) engendre un déplacement du spot lumineux (13) sur la surface (40) depuis une position plus proche du dispositif vers une position plus lointaine. Un masque (50) permet de limiter le parcours du spot lumineux (13) à l'extérieur du dispositif selon l'invention. Dans la forme de réalisation selon la figure 3, la source lumineuse collimatée commandéeIn the embodiment according to FIG. 2, the controlled collimated light source (10) consists of a laser module (14). The light beam (11) from it terminates at least occasionally on one of the reflecting surfaces (30). These are integral with their support (26) which is rotated about an axis (25) by a controlled mechanism (20) consisting of a motor (21), pulleys (27) and a belt (28). When the collimated light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source (10) is deflected by a reflecting surface (30), a deflected beam of light (12) creates, at least at times, a light spot (13) on a surface (40). The movement of the reflecting surface (30) causes the light spot (13) to move on the surface (40) from a position closer to the device to a more distant position. A mask (50) limits the path of the light spot (13) to the outside of the device according to the invention. In the embodiment according to FIG. 3, the collimated light source controlled
(10) est constituée d'une diode électroluminescente (15) associée à un dispositif optique composé de lentilles (16) permettant de collimater la lumière issue de la DEL (15) et d'une surface réfléchissante (17) permettant d'optimiser l'orientation du faisceau lumineux (11). La surface réfléchissante (30) destinée à dévier le faisceau de lumière (11) est solidaire d'un support (26) métallique pivotant autour d'un axe de rotation (25). Un ressort (23) tend à ramener le dispositif électromécanique (20) dans sa position de repos : En l'absence d'excitation de l' électroaimant (22), le ressort (23) ramène le support (26) contre la butée (24). Afin de créer l'effet visuel escompté, la DEL (15) et l' électroaimant (22) sont alimentés simultanément. La force électromagnétique engendrée par l'excitation de l' électroaimant (22) entraîne le support (26) métallique et la surface réfléchissante (30) qui lui est solidaire. Le déplacement de la surface réfléchissante (30) entraîne la déviation du faisceau de lumière (11) issu de la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10). Le faisceau de lumière ainsi dévié (12) crée, au moins par moments, sur une surface (40) un spot lumineux (13) qui se déplace depuis une position plus proche du dispositif vers une position plus lointaine. En l'absence d'alimentation électrique, le dispositif revient dans sa position de repos. Selon une variante non illustrée, les surfaces réfléchissantes (30) peuvent être entraînées dans leur mouvement par un moteur (21) via un système mécanique d'engrenage ou un système d'entraînement par chaîne.(10) consists of a light-emitting diode (15) associated with an optical device composed of lenses (16) for collimating the light from the LED (15) and a reflecting surface (17) to optimize the light orientation of the light beam (11). The reflecting surface (30) for deflecting the light beam (11) is integral with a metal support (26) pivoting about an axis of rotation (25). A spring (23) tends to return the electromechanical device (20) to its rest position: In the absence of excitation of the electromagnet (22), the spring (23) brings the support (26) against the stop ( 24). In order to create the desired visual effect, the LED (15) and the electromagnet (22) are simultaneously powered. The electromagnetic force generated by the excitation of the electromagnet (22) drives the metal support (26) and the reflecting surface (30) integral with it. The displacement of the reflecting surface (30) causes the deviation of the light beam (11) from the controlled collimated light source (10). The light beam thus deflected (12) creates, at least at times, on a surface (40) a light spot (13) which moves from a position closer to the device to a more distant position. In the absence of power supply, the device returns to its rest position. According to a variant not shown, the reflecting surfaces (30) can be driven in their movement by a motor (21) via a mechanical gear system or a chain drive system.
Selon une variante non illustrée, la source lumineuse collimatée commandée (10) peut être constituée d'une ampoule associée à un dispositif réfléchissant.According to a variant not illustrated, the controlled collimated light source (10) may consist of a bulb associated with a reflecting device.
Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à créer un effet visuel représentant le tir d'un jouet. A titre d'exemple non limitatif, il peut s'agir d'un char télécommandé. The device according to the invention is particularly intended to create a visual effect representing the shooting of a toy. As a non-limiting example, it may be a remotely controlled tank.

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1) Dispositif de jeu de tir créant un effet visuel caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de commande imprimant une variation angulaire de la direction incidente du faisceau lumineux d'une source lumineuse commandée notamment collimatée (10) en sortie du dispositif de façon périodique afin de créer sur une surface (40) par projection, au moins par moment, un spot de lumière visible (13) qui suit, vue de dessus, une trajectoire rectiligne depuis une position plus proche dudit dispositif vers une position plus lointaine ou inversement. 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse commandée (10) est solidaire d'un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé (21).1) shooting game device creating a visual effect characterized in that it comprises control means imprinting an angular variation of the incident direction of the light beam of a controlled light source including collimated (10) at the output of the device so periodically to create on a surface (40) by projection, at least by moment, a visible light spot (13) which follows, seen from above, a rectilinear trajectory from a position closer to said device to a more distant position or vice versa . 2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the controlled light source (10) is integral with a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor (21).
3) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse commandée (10) est fixe et que le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci (11) est dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant (30) solidaire d'un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé (21). 4) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse commandée (10) est solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement (26) par au moins un électroaimant commandé (22).3) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the controlled light source (10) is fixed and the light beam from it (11) is deflected by at least one reflecting element (30) integral with a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor (21). 4) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the controlled light source (10) is integral with a pivotally driven member (26) by at least one controlled electromagnet (22).
5) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse commandée (10) est fixe et que le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci (11) est dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant (30) solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement (26) par au moins un électroaimant commandé (22).5) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the controlled light source (10) is fixed and that the light beam from it (11) is deflected by at least one reflecting element (30) integral with a driven element pivoting (26) by at least one controlled electromagnet (22).
6) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse commandée (10) est solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement (26) par un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé. 7) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse commandée (10) est fixe et que le rayon lumineux issu de celle-ci (11) est dévié par au moins un élément réfléchissant (30) solidaire d'un élément entraîné en pivotement (26) par un élément rotatif couplé à un moteur commandé.6) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the controlled light source (10) is integral with a pivotally driven member (26) by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor. 7) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the controlled light source (10) is fixed and the light beam from it (11) is deflected by at least one reflecting element (30) integral with a driven element pivoting (26) by a rotary member coupled to a controlled motor.
8) Dispositif selon la revendication 4 ou la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que l'élément pivotant est rappelé dans sa position de repos par au moins un ressort (23).8) Device according to claim 4 or claim 5 characterized in that the pivoting member is returned to its rest position by at least one spring (23).
9) Dispositif selon la revendication 6 ou la revendication 7 caractérisé en ce que l'élément pivotant est rappelé dans sa position de repos par au moins un ressort (23).9) Device according to claim 6 or claim 7 characterized in that the pivoting element is returned to its rest position by at least one spring (23).
10) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un masque (50) destiné à limiter le parcours angulaire du faisceau lumineux émanant du dispositif selon l'invention. 10) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a mask (50) for limiting the angular path of the light beam emanating from the device according to the invention.
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