WO2008101721A1

WO2008101721A1 - Illuminated object

Info

Publication number: WO2008101721A1
Application number: PCT/EP2008/001433
Authority: WO
Inventors: Adele Rödle
Original assignee: Roedle Adele
Priority date: 2007-02-23
Filing date: 2008-02-22
Publication date: 2008-08-28
Also published as: EP2126458A1; DE202007004141U1

Abstract

The invention relates to an illuminated object, such as a flag, a banner, a crest, a standard, or the like, comprising at least one surface to be illuminated by at least one, preferably electrically operable, lighting means, which completely or partially illuminates the surface to be illuminated. The invention is characterized in that light emitting diodes (LEDs), thin film transistors (TFTs) and/or microlamps are provided as the lighting means. The invention also provides a lighting means and a supply and/or transport device for said lighting means.

Description

"Illuminated object"

The invention relates to an illuminated object such as a flag, a banner, a crest, a standard or the like consisting of at least one surface to be illuminated with at least one preferably electrically operable light source, which illuminates the surface to be illuminated in whole or in part.

The invention also relates to a luminous means for an object to be illuminated and to a supply or transport device for at least one luminous means.

Such illuminated objects are known. You will be in front Buildings, public facilities, club homes, company premises or the like, for example, set up and illuminated accordingly at night. The illumination source or the lighting means is in the form of headlights, spotlights, etc. outside the illuminated object. During the day, such outside lighting means can be very disturbing. It is also quite energy-consuming to operate such large spotlights at night. The effort to set up these lights is also significant. Furthermore, it is not possible to illuminate illuminated objects, for example, which are flexible or transparent such as posters, flags, banners or the like, during a movement, for example.

Based on this prior art, the invention has set itself the task of eliminating the disadvantages known from the prior art.

The object of the invention is achieved by an illuminated object, such as a flag, banner, crest, standard or the like, comprising at least one surface to be illuminated with at least one preferably electrically operable light source, which illuminates the surface to be illuminated in whole or in part, wherein the Illuminant is arranged in or on the surface to be illuminated and as light emitting diodes (LEDs), thin-film transistors (TFSs) and / or micro-lamps are provided. Thus it is now possible for flags, flags, banners, coats of arms, standards, banners, posters or the like to be illuminated in such a way that surfaces to be illuminated on them are correspondingly displayed in the form of areal illustrations but also in the form of specific figures or three-dimensional images , Due to the arrangement of the light source in or on the surface to be illuminated, it is also given that one of disturbing radiators or light sources that must be placed outside the illuminated object is now released. The invention thus solves all known in the prior art disadvantages. It also has the advantage that you can make an illumination of the surfaces to be illuminated or pictured there figures very rich in contrast and thus vivid. For example, the message to be conveyed with the illuminated object can also be transmitted better to the viewer.

By the invention it is further given that the illuminated object is no longer bound to a particular location as before. Rather, it is now possible by the invention, illuminated objects illuminated even if they are themselves movable or are arranged on a corresponding means of transport. It is thus possible to arrange such illuminated objects on vehicles, such as cars, trucks, on buses, on ships, etc. and to illuminate accordingly. The bulbs are either integrated directly in the surface to be illuminated or arranged on the side facing away from the viewer or as with a corresponding embodiment of the invention between the layers of a two- or multi-layer surface to be illuminated. It is also possible according to the invention to provide the lamp or lamps on the side facing the viewer.

An advantageous development, according to which the surface to be illuminated is formed in two or more layers, is characterized in particular by the fact that the luminous means can be invisibly arranged inside the illuminated object, for example a flag or a banner, and is not visible during the day. The area to be illuminated, however, must be viewed the same from both sides, for example, and thus be clearly visible from all sides. For example, if a flag, a banner or a standard is formed in two or more layers and the corresponding the bulbs are arranged, light effects can be achieved, which can not be achieved with an externally applied radiation. In this respect, it makes sense, for example, to equip the sails of sailing ships accordingly, in order to be able to achieve appropriate effects in the evening or at night. You can then also a corresponding message or the coat of arms of the sailing club or the like on the sail map and make it visible in the evening.

A variant of the invention accordingly proposes that the at least one lighting means is arranged between the outer layers or between the outer tracks of the surface to be illuminated. The previously described effects are achieved in the same way.

It is advantageous if the surface to be illuminated is formed from a transparent or translucent, preferably flexible material. Thereby it is given that, on the one hand, the light of the bulbs can, of course, very well penetrate the transparent material in the case of switching on the illumination. Not only transparent - transparent - material is provided for the object, but it is also very well translucent - so translucent - material. With transparent material, the bulbs themselves can be seen from the outside. This has an additional visual effect. For example, the bulbs illuminate more strongly than the surroundings and the surfaces thus appear as if they were dotted. When arranging the lamps between translucent material, the material is scattering and the surface is uniformly illuminated. Alternatively, in the area of the lighting means, the material may be transparent and otherwise translucent or even opaque. The transparent areas look like windows. In particular, the transparent as well as the translucent and the un- transparent material can be colorless. However, a better visual effect is achieved if the material is colored. The entire illuminated area can in this case have a uniform color. However, the surface can also be divided into sections of different colors.

Due to the flexibility of the material, it is for example given flags, flags, that they still remain flexible, although between the flags, for example, the light source is arranged. As a result, also very beautiful effects occur when, for example, the bulbs are turned on and there is a movement of the surface to be illuminated in wind.

Accordingly, an advantageous development of the invention is that the surface to be illuminated consists of at least two interconnected panels and the light source is provided between the at least two panels. Of course, you can also provide multiple layers of fabric panels and then provide appropriate differently arranged bulbs there. This can be achieved, for example, appropriate lighting effects by switching the different layers of the lamps differently on and off.

Not only cloth, that is, a woven or knitted fabric, is provided as a material for the illuminated object, and this woven or knitted fabric may be made of threads of natural material such as wool or cotton and the like, as well as artificial material such as synthetic threads. The material may according to a further embodiment also consist of a flexible plastic film.

It is advantageous if as additional bulbs Glimmoder bulbs, fairy lights, filaments, illuminated areas or Luminescent cords, light or light bands, electric lutnzenzzenzkabel or the like are provided. A combination of different bulbs is covered by the invention as well as the equipment with only one of the previously listed bulbs. Due to the different possibilities of the bulbs, such as light-emitting diodes, you can highlight certain coats of arms, which are present for example on flags, with light effects. Of course you can not only provide the bulbs in the normal light of a light bulb, but also with colored effects. In particular, the use of luminescent illuminants leads to a design variety that was previously known in the art nowhere.

The invention is also distinguished by the fact that either a DC voltage source or an AC voltage source is provided as the voltage source. With different circuits, it is of course possible to provide both a DC voltage and an AC voltage circuit and to switch both independently. The voltage source can be provided either as an accumulator, as a battery or as a plug connection to a fixed network source or a voltage source of a network. Of course, as a voltage source, a small generator or a generator of a motor vehicle, a ship or a truck can be used. Of course, it is also possible to tap the usual 220-volt voltage sources of the electrical grid accordingly, if the bulbs are designed for it.

The power supply or the voltage source is possible according to the invention both as an integral part of the illuminated object in one embodiment. However, it is also possible to provide the power supply or the voltage source outside and then to to provide speaking connecting means on the illuminated object. This may be a moisture-proof socket, for example. Of course, it is also possible to provide a cable with a corresponding cable coupling.

An advantageous development of the invention is also characterized in that a solar panel is provided as a voltage source, which is preferably formed from photovoltaic elements. According to the invention, it is also provided to use as the voltage source an awning consisting of photovoltaic elements. This awning has the advantage that it can be conveniently attached to a house or on a frame so that it can be optimally positioned with respect to the radiation of the sun's rays. Such an awning can also fold back well after the intended use and stow away relatively space.

As already mentioned, the illuminated object according to the invention is characterized in that both a stationary and a movable embodiment of the invention is included.

The invention also proposes that symbols, figures, coats of arms or the like contained in the surface to be illuminated are illuminated separately and / or individually such that they are at least highlighted by the remaining surface to be illuminated.

With the lighting means, in particular the filaments or lighting strings, the symbols, figures, coats of arms and the like contained on the surface can be framed so that their contour is particularly emphasized.

It is of particular advantage if a control is provided for the lamp or lamps, by means of which certain Ef- Fekt on the surface to be illuminated can be adjusted or controlled. It is thus possible to illuminate corresponding parts of surfaces differently and thereby to make corresponding color changes or to emphasize certain figures at different distances. For example, according to the invention, it is possible to equip an eagle depicted on a flag in such a way that, for example, it is displayed once as a sitting symbol and once as a flying symbol. Even movable objects can be represented by illuminants on the illuminated object according to the invention. All that is required is the use of an appropriate controller, which must be programmed or set for the respective application.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the control causes not only a uniform illumination of the entire surface or by changing the current intensity and / or the resistance and / or the voltage, a dimming of the light. In this way, the illuminated area appears brighter once and darker. In another embodiment, the controller will flash or flicker so that it attracts the viewer's attention. A lightning attracts even more attention.

The use of the illuminated object according to the invention is very versatile. For example, the illuminated object is designed as a banner, as a poster, as a flag, as a flag, as a standard, as a coat of arms, as a ribbon, as a scarf, as a sail or as a banner. The purpose of the illuminated object according to the invention is extremely universal.

A development of the invention proposes that the illuminated object is surrounded by a frame. Thus, it is given that, for example, a flag, even if no wind is present, can be shown stretched. By the bulbs can then be generated on the so-tense flag a corresponding illumination, for example, gives the impression that the flag is moved. It is of course also possible to design the flag so that, for example, flags of different countries are displayed one after the other on a single surface. Such an embodiment is also included in the invention.

According to a variant, the invention also proposes that the light source or bulbs are sewn, glued or otherwise secured between at least two outer webs or layers.

As illuminated objects not only flags, banners, coats of arms, standards and the like are provided, but it can also be the covering of a screen provided with the bulbs. For this purpose, the covering of the screen preferably consists of at least two layers, between which the lighting means are arranged.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the power supply may be arranged in the form of a battery or a rechargeable battery in the floor of the screen. Such a covering is provided in sun umbrellas and umbrellas, the covering of the umbrellas is so far impermeable to water, that the power supply is protected against a short circuit. Not only the covering of a screen is to be provided as an illuminated object, but also the covering of a tent or the roof of a pavilion or the wall of a screen are made as an illuminated surface. Other embodiments provide curtains, curtains or even awnings as illuminated object form.

It is also advantageous if the illuminated object itself characterized in that the lighting means is rod-shaped, so that it can be arranged as a light rod on the object to be illuminated or in the vicinity thereof. Of course, such a rod-shaped light bulbs can also be used separately as a light stick by a power supply is arranged there directly. For this purpose, corresponding containers are advantageously provided on the rod-shaped luminous means or can be fastened there. For this purpose, appropriate cutting or connecting points are provided, by means of which the lighting means can be connected to the power supply. However, it is also possible to connect several such rod-shaped bulbs to a longer rod-shaped structure.

Accordingly, the lighting means is designed such that the light-emitting diodes are arranged on at least one strip, wherein the strip as a so-called "string" flexible or as a "stick" is not flexible or fixed, for example, formed of a hard plastic material. This makes it possible to make a structure both straight and curved as a light source. Furthermore, it is also possible to design these lamps flexibly and to arrange them accordingly on the object to be illuminated. The range of design options by the inventive design of the bulbs is extremely extensive.

A further embodiment of the illuminated object according to the invention is characterized in that the strip is surrounded by a cylindrical or in a square cross-section casing or protective cover, which consists of a transparent material. As a result, the lamp is protected from the weather, especially from moisture, so that even in humid or rainy weather, a use is possible.

As already mentioned, it is according to an advantageous variant - -

the invention possible that the power supply or voltage source is directly attachable to the light source. This is the case, for example, in the case of rod-shaped light sources, where a container for a battery or rechargeable battery is provided in extension of the rod, via which the light source is supplied with current. Thus, this light source can also be used as a light stick and can be used not only on objects to be illuminated, but also otherwise, by then serving as a source of illumination.

According to the invention, it has been found that it is advantageous if an adapter is provided by means of which at least two lighting means can be connected to one another. This adapter can, for example, by means of a screw with the light, such as a light stick are connected and the next light source is screwed back to the adapter with a corresponding thread, so that longer and / or differently shaped structures arise from bulbs. Thus, the creative effect when using the inventive solution is still significantly increased. Of course, it is also possible to form the adapter as a node for at least four bulbs and / or provide the node as a star-shaped, cross-shaped, square or triangular configuration to connect the lamps accordingly. This can then be provided star-shaped, square, triangular or cross-shaped lights. The advantage of this embodiment is that you can decorate the bulbs for other applications with other adapters, so that the variety of uses is quite high. Of course, the adapter can also be provided with plug connections.

The invention also proposes that at the lamp and / or the adapter connecting and / or fastening means are provided for attachment to objects to be illuminated, which are formed for example as a screw, clamp, clamp, clip, band, clamp or the like. This can then be a light bulbs easily attach to an object to be illuminated or in the vicinity.

The invention also provides a luminous means, in particular for an object to be illuminated, as described above, which is characterized in that light-emitting diodes (LEDs), thin-film transistors and / or micro-lamps are provided as the element for the luminous element and the element formed from a plurality of juxtaposed, preferably provided on relationship to a string or stick diodes, transistors or micro-lamps, in particular as a glowing stick is formed. Of course, such a luminous means can preferably be used on the objects to be illuminated, as described above. However, it is also possible, this illuminant, regardless of the previously described, to be illuminated objects in the form of flags, banners, coats of arms, standards or the like, as a light source for example tents, accommodations in which no power supply is available, or just as a light source to use for emergencies. For this purpose, it is to be provided according to the embodiments described above, of course, with an appropriate power supply in the form of a rechargeable battery or a solar cell in the form of a solar panel or -gegeis. Then this light source can readily be used for other purposes, for example in rooms or places that are not sufficiently lit. Here, for example, it is also thought to use this light bulbs in garages or workshops, there to provide certain, not well-lit room components then with sufficient light.

Such a light source can be used easily in an emergency, just by being used when it is needed. This is of course beneficial if the power supply is always kept in a sufficient state of charge. This is ensured, for example, by voltage-sustaining devices or state-of-charge monitoring devices which then recharge when there is insufficient current or voltage. These can be network-connected as well as non-network-operated, for example by solar systems or solar cells. Particularly suitable are so-called solar panels or solar sails.

For example, to be independent of objects to be illuminated or independent of certain local conditions, the invention additionally provides a storage or transport device for at least one light source available. This storage or transport device is characterized in that in her wengistens a voltage source or power supply in the form of a rechargeable battery, a charger, preferably a solar-powered charger, connection cable and / or adapter for connecting the power source and / or connecting at least two lamps and / / or for connecting at least one lighting means with a voltage or power supply finds place. This makes it possible, in addition to a use in illuminated objects, as described above, to achieve independent use and in particular an extension of the application area.

Thus, this storage and transport device can now also be used where it can be kept, for example, as an emergency kit for power outages. It can also be easily provided in emergency operations when the power supply via the grid or emergency generators is not possible, as is often the case when, for example, earthquakes or natural disasters have taken place and the persons concerned are usually only available via airways , Then one can also use these airways to obtain the corresponding storage and transport devices. provide them with the light sources to provide people at least with electricity and light.

It is advantageous if the charger is provided as a solar-powered charger and a lid of the storage or transport device is designed as a solar panel. This solar panel is designed as a lid so that it protects the solar panel in the transport state, by pointing inwards, ie pointing into the supply or transport container. For the application, however, it is so unfolded and pivoted that it is then on the top of the storage and transport device. This is intended to ensure that the cycle-time or rotation of the at least one accumulator can be charged by means of the solar-powered charger. It is therefore such, for example, designed as a suitcase container so that it is at least cycle wise in the sun or arranges so that the sun's rays are there and supply the solar panel accordingly.

It is furthermore advantageous if, alternatively or in addition to the solar-powered charger, a mains charger and / or a state of charge monitoring device or a voltage maintenance device for the accumulator is provided. This ensures that sufficient power is actually available in the event of use in order to bridge a certain period of time before sufficient voltage or current is then made available again by the solar system in order to supply the connected power supply units. As a result, the power supply via the solar powered devices as a solar panel or solar sail can also be greater than is required for example for the light source.

Thus, an advantageous development of the invention, that the device as a suitcase, especially as an emergency kit is intended to contain at least the following content:

Solar panel or solar sail in the form of a sunshade as part of a solar power supply and for the power supply of at least one charger, accumulator as a power supply,

Display device, such as indicator lights for the state of charge of the accumulator

Illuminant, in particular as described above, radio and / or television set, in particular designed as a small appliance,

Fastening material or fastening means, remote control for the operation of radio, television and / or lighting, replacement battery and / or accumulator.

The invention is characterized according to a development also by the fact that the storage and / or transport device the different purposes appropriate container, preferably suitcases as an emergency case, suitcase with content for leisure and sports or for use in the catering, provides.

The figure will be further described below with reference to embodiments and figures.

Show it:

1a to 2b different embodiments of the

Invention in different views as a schematic representation.

Fig. 3 to 9 further variants and details of

Invention and 10 and 11 storage or transport device and solar sails according to the invention.

Fig. Ia shows an object to be illuminated according to the invention, wherein the surface to be illuminated 1 is rectangular and is here shown as an example divided into three different levels. In the area to be illuminated are the bulbs 2. In the illustrated variant, the bulbs 2 are connected in series. They are connected to the voltage source 3. Of course, it is possible to switch the lamps in parallel or individually to control.

It is also possible according to the invention to provide several voltage sources 3. As a voltage source 3 is both a DC voltage source and an AC voltage source possible. The surface to be illuminated 1 is transparent in the illustrated variant, and the light sources 2 are located behind the surface of the surface 1 to be illuminated or between the two outer layers of the surface 1. According to the invention, it is possible to connect the light sources 2 either directly to to provide the surface 1 or behind the surface to be illuminated 1 and then form them transparent. According to the invention, it is also possible to arrange the lighting means between two or more tracks of the surface 1 to be illuminated in order to be able to obtain more complex lighting effects here. It is thus possible to provide the luminous means 2 in the different paths at different distances or with corresponding symbols or figures, respectively. These can then also be controlled differently from the voltage source 3.

Fig. Ib shows the embodiment of Fig. Ia in a top view as a sectional view. In FIGS. 2a and 2b, a flat luminous means 2 is provided in the surface 1 to be illuminated. The voltage source or power supply again bears the reference numeral 3. Also in the illustration according to FIG. 2, the luminous means 2 is arranged between two outer tracks of the surface 1 to be illuminated.

Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of an illuminated object according to the invention. With the reference numeral 1, the surface to be illuminated is also shown here. On a rod 4, a light source 2 is provided. The rod 4 may for example be provided directly as a rod-shaped lamp 2 and be connected to the voltage source or power supply. Of course, it is also possible to provide the voltage source or power supply in this rod-shaped, for example, as a handle.

4 shows a designed as a screen, to be illuminated object, wherein on the rod 4 above or in the protective region of the umbrella fabric 5, a light source 2 is provided. The arrangement of the bulb 2 on the rod 4 is only one of many possible variants. 4 therefore represents only one embodiment of many possibilities.

FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment or a detail of the invention. Here an adapter 6 is presented, to which illuminants not shown here can be fastened. The adapter 6 has connecting means 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/4 at which the bulbs, not shown, are attached. This can be for example a screw or plug connection. On the rod 4, for example the rod of a flag or a parasol, the adapter 6 is fastened by means of a fastening means 7. FIG. 6 likewise shows an adapter 6, as presented in FIG. 5. The only difference is that a battery shaft 8 or a shaft for an accumulator is provided here at the adapter 6, ie the power supply can then be accommodated in this battery shaft 8 immediately.

FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment or components of the invention. The reference numeral 9 denotes a solar panel. At this solar panel an adapter 6 with housing or battery shaft 8 is provided. Schematically, an accumulator 10 is indicated. Right on the solar panel 9, a flashlight 15 is presented. The light-emitting means 2 is schematically indicated here in the form of three segments designed as a light-emitting rod. By the reference numeral 11, a remote control is shown, which serves for example for switching on and off of the lighting means, or for switching on and off of not shown here, further completion elements.

8 shows one of various possible variants of the embodiment of the adapter 6. This adapter is here cross-shaped and also has connecting means 6/1 to 6/4. The bulbs 2 are attached to the connecting means, so that a cross-shaped formation is formed. This can create very decorative effects for objects to be illuminated.

Fig. 9 shows a detail of an arrangement of a luminous means 2 according to the invention in a screen. The umbrella cover is again provided with the reference numeral 5. The rod or stand bears the reference numeral 4. In this case, the adapter 6 is fixed to the rod 4 so that the umbrella cover simultaneously protects the lamp and the adapter. 10 shows schematically a storage and / or transport device 14 for at least one light source according to the invention. In this case, two connection points or interfaces are provided on the supply or transport device 14, via which, for example, a power supply from the network or, as also shown, a power supply via a solar sail 12 can take place. The solar sail 12 is located on a holder 13, which is preferably collapsible, of course. In the transport state then the solar sail 12 as well as the holder 13 is folded and inserted into the storage or transport device 14. In this storage and transport device, which may preferably also be designed as a suitcase, in particular as an emergency case, may be arranged

the solar panel 9, preferably pivotable, such that it is in the transport state on the inside of the container, a charger, an accumulator as a power supply, a display device, such as indicator lights for the state of charge of the battery, light emitting means 2 according to the invention,

Radio and / or television set, in particular designed as a small appliance,

Fixing material or fastening means 7, cables or extensions, remote control, replacement battery and / or accumulator.

It is of course possible, as previously described, to design this case for different purposes, namely as a suitcase with content for leisure and sports or camping, or as a suitcase for use in the catering or, as already described, as an emergency kit. 11 shows a further embodiment of a solar sail 12, which is inserted only by way of example and should by no means have a limiting effect. Solar sails can be used in a variety of configurations. The invention is not limited to a specific embodiment.

In summary, it can be stated that the invention is suitable for the illumination of objects to be illuminated. However, in the course of the development of the technical fundamentals, a further field of application has emerged in that the storage capacity of the accumulators or batteries had to be matched to the consumption of the illumination means, for example the LED strips. Of course, the charging capacity of the solar panel 9 had to be adjusted accordingly. This would mean that a self-employed lighting means is also part of this development.

This lighting device is very well suited as an independent from the mains lighting system. Each of the current and future components of this lighting system uses the same connections or adapters, so that this system is correspondingly expandable and is particularly uncomplicated for spare parts deliveries.

The LED bars or bars are encapsulated crystal clear, thus waterproof and accordingly provided with adapters or connecting means they are also extendable. Of course, these LED bars or bars are also provided in different colors.

All the individual parts of a corresponding lighting system and also suitable supplementary elements are arranged in a stable container, for example an aluminum case. The solar panel 9 is preferably in the lid of the suitcase provided and secured with a hinge so that it can be placed depending on the required angle of incidence of the sunlight. Of course, it is also pivotable by the hinge so that it can not be damaged in the transport case, by it is then pivoted inward.

Inside the case, the individual components such as the charging device for the batteries or accumulators may be provided. The case is transportable in the closed state, can be opened practically anywhere and is ready to use, without any cable connections to bulbs.

The duration of use is between 8 and 12 hours, so that this case can also be used in disaster situations without any problems. Of course, it is also possible to charge the batteries or batteries via a mains-powered charger or to keep it at a corresponding state of charge. The lighting system independent of the electricity network can be summarized as follows.

Electrical energy is provided by a solar panel or awning. The panel or sail can be set up anywhere, mounted or suspended as a "stand-alone panel" and can therefore be used on a mobile or stationary basis. It can be used wherever there is sunlight or partial sunbathing. Part of this system is also an integrated charging station with a corresponding battery or battery pack. At the same time, this lighting system, which is independent of the power grid, is both stationary and suitable for mobile use. For mobile use the solar panel or solar sail is used for the power supply. The charging station or the charger can not only one accumulator but several charge. Of course, it is also possible to station corresponding charging stations with greater capabilities stationarily at a location where several such lighting systems are in use. The bulbs, as described, can still provide sufficient light with the help of the relatively low power consumption. In particular, no light cone is produced in the light provided, as is the case with conventional flashlights, for example. Rather, a uniform illumination of a certain area is the result of the use of the lighting means according to the invention. The lighting fixtures can be composed, for example, from the light sources accordingly, so that different configurations are possible. Here the design variety is extremely high. As already mentioned, it is of course possible to provide in the emergency case various attachment options such as clamps, brackets, magnets, plates, screws or the like, by means of which the bulbs can be easily attached. Of course, suitable connectors are provided by means of which the lamps are connected to each other. It is also possible to provide appropriate extension cables in order to connect the bulbs in more remote places. The bulbs according to the invention can be fixed to walls, ceilings, columns, beams, rods or panels or the like. It is advantageous in this case if an inserted battery without power supply cable is provided on the lighting means in a specific embodiment, so that independent operation is possible. The lamps are preferably made of LED strips, these are in tubes made of a transparent material, such as acrylic. The areas of use for the light source according to the invention are:

- Emergency lighting in

- Apartments ;

- farms; - public spaces, especially in developing or remote areas,

- on pastures,

- a disaster response or the

- protection of accident or construction sites or also, as described above,

- For lighting flags, sails, banners and the like.

Of course, it is also possible to create appropriate advertising and design effects by umbrellas, patio roofs, roofs of market stalls, tents, awnings, caravans or boats are equipped with it.

The preceding embodiments and descriptions are by no means limitative. Rather, it is given that all embodiments can be combined with each other universally, so that a considerable further field of application can be covered by the invention, as could be described previously.

The claims now filed with the application and later are attempts to formulate without prejudice to the attainment of further protection.

If, on closer examination, in particular also of the relevant prior art, it appears that one or the other feature is beneficial for the purpose of the invention, but not of decisive importance, it is of course already desired to formulate such a feature , in particular in the main claim, no longer having.

It should further be noted that the embodiments and variants of the invention described in the various embodiments and shown in the figures are arbitrary with each other can be combined. Here, one or more features are arbitrarily interchangeable. These feature combinations are also disclosed.

The references cited in the dependent claims indicate the further development of the subject matter of the main claim by the features of the respective subclaim. However, these are not to be understood as a waiver of obtaining independent, objective protection for the features of the dependent claims.

Features that have hitherto been disclosed only in the description can be claimed in the course of the method as of essential importance to the invention, for example to delineate the prior art.

Features which have been disclosed only in the description, or also individual features of claims comprising a plurality of features, may at any time be included in the first claim for distinction from the prior art, even if such features are associated with others Characteristics were mentioned or achieve particularly favorable results in connection with other features.

Claims

claims;

1. Illuminated object, such as a flag, banner, crest, standard or the like, comprising at least one surface to be illuminated with at least one preferably electrically operable light source, which illuminates the surface to be illuminated in whole or in part, wherein the light source (2) in or is arranged on the surface (1) to be illuminated and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), thin-film transistors (TFTs) and / or micro-lamps are provided as light sources.

2. Illuminated object according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface to be illuminated (1) is formed in two or more layers and / or arranged that at least one light source (2) between the outer layers or between the outer tracks of the surface (1) to be illuminated is.

3. Illuminated object according to one or both of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface (1) to be illuminated is formed from a transparent or translucent, preferably flexible material and / or the surface (1) to be illuminated consists of at least two interconnected fabric webs and the lighting means (2) is provided between the two panels.

4. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that there are provided as additional lighting means (2) glow or incandescent lamps, fairy lights, filaments, luminous surfaces or luminescent cords, light or luminous bands, electroluminescent cables or the like.

5. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that as a voltage source (3) a DC or AC voltage source is provided and / or the power supply or the voltage source (3) is arranged in or on the object to be illuminated and / or as a voltage source, a battery, an accumulator, a small generator or a mains connection is provided via cable.

6. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a solar panel (9) is provided as a voltage source, which is preferably formed from photovoltaic elements and / or as a voltage source, a solar sail (12) consisting of photovoltaic elements, is provided.

7. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by a stationary or mobile training.

8. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the surface (1) to be illuminated symbols, figures, coats of arms or the like are separately and / or individually illuminated, such that they are highlighted by the remaining surface to be illuminated ,

9. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a control for the one or more lamps (2) is provided, by means of which certain effects on the surface (1) to be illuminated are adjustable or controllable and / or the control as Effect is a uniform or uneven illumination and / or flashing and / or flashing and / or a dimmer circuit and / or flickering of the or the lighting means (2) is able to produce.

10. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the illuminated object is designed as a banner, poster, flag, flag, standard, coats of arms, as a band, scarf, sail or banner.

11. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the illuminated object is surrounded by a frame and / or the illuminated object as part of a screen, in particular a sun or umbrella, or part of a tent, a gazebo or a screen or as a curtain, curtain or awning is formed.

12. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding Going claims, characterized in that the one or more lighting means (2) sewn between at least two outer webs or layers, glued or otherwise secured.

13. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting means (2) is rod-shaped and / or the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged on at least one bar, wherein the bar as a string flexible or not as a stick flexible, eg made of a hard plastic material.

14. Illuminated object according to claim 13, characterized in that the strip is surrounded by a cylindrical or in cross-section square sheathing or protective sheath, which is formed of a transparent material.

15. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the lighting means (2) the power supply or voltage source is attached directly, e.g. in rod-shaped lamps (2) in extension of the rod, preferably in a housing adapted thereto.

16. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that an adapter (6) is provided, by means of which at least two lighting means (2) are connectable to each other and / or the adapter (6) as a node for at least four light sources ( 2) is formed and / or designed as a node adapter (6) has a star-shaped, cross-shaped, square or triangular design to include light sources (2) accordingly.

17. Illuminated object according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that connecting means and / or connecting means (6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6 / 4) are provided for attachment to the object to be illuminated, which are formed for example as a screw, clamp, clip, band or clamp.

18. Illuminant, in particular for an object to be illuminated, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that light-emitting diodes (LEDs), thin-film transistors and / or micro-lamps are provided as element for the luminous means (2) and the Element formed of a plurality of juxtaposed, preferably provided on or on a string or stick diodes, transistors or micro-lamps, in particular designed as a glowing rod.

19, storage or transport device for at least one light source according to claim 18, characterized in that in the storage and transport device (14) at least one voltage source or power supply in the form of a rechargeable battery (10), a charger, preferably a solar-powered charger, connection - Cable and / or adapter for connection of the voltage source and / or for connecting at least two bulbs.

20. storage or transport device according to claim 19, characterized in that the charger is provided as a solar-powered charger and a lid of the storage and transport device is designed as a solar panel (9) which is in particular hinged and pivotally attached to the device, in such a way that the at least one rechargeable battery is charged by means of the solar-powered charging device in cycles or in rotation. - -

21, storage or transport device according to one or more of the preceding claims 19 and 20, characterized in that alternatively or in addition to the solar-powered charger, a mains charger and / or a Ladestandsstandüberwachungseinrichtung or voltage-holding device is provided for the accumulator.

22, storage device or transport device according to one or more of the preceding claims 19 to 21, characterized in that the device is provided as a suitcase, in particular emergency case, which is able to accommodate at least the following content:

Solar panel (9) or solar sail (12) in the form of a sunshade as part of a solar power supply and for powering at least one charger;

Accumulator (10) as a power supply;

Display device, such as e.g. Indicator lights for the state of charge of the accumulator;

Illuminant (2), in particular according to claim 18;

Radio and / or television set, in particular designed as small appliances;

Fastening material or fastening means;

Remote control (11);

Spare battery and / or accumulator

23. Supply and / or transport device after one or several of the preceding claims 19 to 22, characterized in that for different purposes appropriate containers, preferably suitcases are provided as emergency cases, suitcases with contents for leisure and sports or for use in the catering.