DE102019107803B3 - Silicone protection for a drinking vessel - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a silicone protection (1) for a drinking vessel (7), the silicone protection (1) having a peripheral edge area (3) with an upper opening (1.1) for an area of the drinking vessel (7) protruding from the upper opening (1.1). and the silicone protection (1) has an LED module (2) according to the invention.

Description

The invention relates to a silicone protection for a drinking vessel, especially for babies and toddlers according to the preamble of the first claim.

The state of the art is a US patent application US 5,662,406A from 1996, which is a fixed light unit on the bottom of a baby bottle. For this purpose, a two-part housing is provided. The two housing parts can be screwed together. The light element, the light source, the main switch and the power supply are connected to the underside of a cover of the first housing part connected to the bottle part and are thus located in the second housing part, which is arranged at the end and are covered by this. The light element, the light source, the main switch and the power supply are not designed as a structural unit and cannot be removed from the housing as a unit. Furthermore, the housing can only be attached to a specific type of bottle using molded elements.

There is also a product on the US market, a product from heavenlyhalobabybottleaccessories, which can be attached to bottles with Velcro and which then illuminates the bottle.

Out US 2007/0193908 A1 a drinking bottle with a protection having lighting elements is known, the protection having a peripheral edge area with an upper opening for an area of the drinking bottle protruding from the opening. With this solution, the baby bottle is wrapped in a cover. This envelope can have lighting elements.

Out CN 1 09 350 535 A a luminous baby bottle is known, with which additional music can be output. The lighting effect is achieved by a light strip that is attached to the circumference.

A baby bottle with side light strips is in US 10 004 665 B2 described.

However, the self-illuminating elements (here stripes) have a temporary light duration of usually only 5-6 hours.

Protection of the bottle against breakage if it falls is not guaranteed.

From the publication US 2018/010 785 A1 is known bottle holder device with a removable LED light source, the device holding a bottle such that light illuminates a lower part of the bottle, whereby the device effects visual lighting effects and a romantic
To create an atmosphere for drinking alcohol. For this purpose, a lighting module is inserted from below into a prefabricated recess in the floor. The production of this recess means an additional outlay on equipment and production technology. The lighting module is manufactured in a standard size so that it can be used in bottle holder bodies of different sizes. Therefore, a bottle holder body must be made for each bottle size, which is also disadvantageous.

Coasters made of glass, acrylic glass or metal are also known, in which one or more LEDs are integrated. However, these are not suitable for safely holding a baby bottle or a drinking vessel for a baby or toddler.

From the publication EP 2 708 220 A2 a baby bottle cover made of silicone is known. This has a cylindrical sleeve made of an elastomeric material for receiving a baby bottle with an upper opening for an upper end region of a baby bottle protruding from the sleeve and a cutout which extends downwards from the edge of the upper opening and can be opened for inserting and removing a baby bottle
is and has at least one closable and openable closure means which fixes the cutout in the closed position in the closed position and releases the cutout in the open state so that it can be opened. However, this is not designed to be illuminated.

A soft suction bottle cover for liquid baby and toddler food is from the publication DE 297 18 321 U1 known. This consists, for example, of silicone, is designed in the form of a sleeve and can be pulled onto the vial separately. The sleeve can be open on one side and serve as an envelope.

The two aforementioned solutions have the disadvantage that lighting is not provided with them.

The object of the invention is to develop a silicone protection for a drinking vessel such as a bottle, a glass, a mug or a cup, in particular for babies and toddlers, which is suitable for the safe holding of the drinking vessel and on almost every drinking vessel, in particular almost everyone Baby & toddler bottle can be retrofitted and with which the drinking vessel can be lit or illuminated.

This object is achieved with the features of the first claim. Advantageous refinements result from the subclaims.

The silicone protection according to the invention for a drinking vessel has a peripheral edge area with an upper opening for an area of the drinking vessel protruding from the upper opening and a bottom area and is combined with an LED module, the LED module being disc-shaped and above the bottom area in the Silicone protection is inserted or inserted and the edge area made of silicone is so elastic that it can be expanded from an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the LED module and the outer diameter of the drinking vessel to a diameter that accommodates the LED Module guaranteed and which is larger than the outer diameter of the drinking vessel.

When switched on, the LED module emits light onto the drinking vessel that is firmly seated in it, so that its position can also be determined reliably in the dark.
The edge area is advantageously closed on the circumference and surrounds the LED module.

The silicone protection is preferably provided with a bottom area adjoining the edge area opposite the upper opening, the edge area and / or the bottom area being detachably or non-detachably connected to the LED module.

The LED module is preferably provided with an on / off switch on its underside facing the floor area, via which the LEDs can be switched on and off. It is also possible to provide a twilight switch, via which the LEDs can be switched on when it gets dark. A built-in timer can be used to select the duration of the LEDs (e.g. 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours).

The bottom area in the area of the on / off switch advantageously has an opening through which the switch can be actuated.

The edge region has a circumferential region which is initially essentially cylindrical at the bottom in a first partial region and has an inner diameter. This is followed by a second partial area above, which reduces from the inside diameter to an inside diameter in the area of the upper opening.
At the bottom, the floor area adjoins the first section. The first partial area encloses the LED module on the circumference and the bottom area at least partially surrounds the LED module.

The first section is advantageously provided with an opening in the area of a connection socket of the LED module in order to ensure that the batteries of the LED module are charged.

The LED module has at least one light-emitting element, in particular an LED, on its circumference and / or on its upper side pointing in the direction of the upper opening, the LED module being transparent at least in the region of the light-emitting element (s) in order to ensure that this The light emitted by the LEDs also exits the LED module.

With the solution according to the invention, a simple possibility of illuminating a drinking vessel is created, the silicone protection designed for this remaining on the drinking vessel when the drinking vessel is picked up by a person.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to drawings.

• 1 einen Silikonschutz zur Aufnahme einer Babyflasche mit einem LED-Modul und einem Randbereich, in dem die Babyflasche kraftschlüssig befestigbar ist,
• 2 die Ansicht des LED-Moduls von oben mit dem Logo „bumpli“,
• 3 das LED-Modul in einer 3D-Ansicht von unten mit dem Ein- / Ausschalter sowie dem Eingang zum Micro USB Ladeeingang,
• 4 das LED-Modul mit dem damit lösbar verbundenen Randbereich,
• 5 in dem Randbereich fest sitzendes LED-Modul und darüber unterer Umfangsbereich einer Flasche, z.B. einer Babyflasche,
• 6 eine dreidimensionale Schnittdarstellung des Randbereiches.

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• 1 a silicone protection for holding a baby bottle with an LED module and an edge area in which the baby bottle can be non-positively attached,
• 2nd the view of the LED module from above with the logo "bumpli",
• 3rd the LED module in a 3D view from below with the on / off switch and the input to the micro USB charging input,
• 4th the LED module with the edge area releasably connected to it,
• 5 LED module firmly seated in the edge area and above it the lower peripheral area of a bottle, for example a baby bottle,
• 6 a three-dimensional sectional view of the edge area.

In the 1 is a universal silicone protection 1 shown which is an LED module 2nd and an edge area 3rd having. The LED module 2nd is with the edge area made of silicone 3rd in particular firmly but releasably connected, since it is in the elastic edge area 3rd stuck with its outer diameter.
Alternatively, the LED module 2nd and edge area 3rd also be inextricably linked.

The separate representation of the LED module 2nd from the direction of its top 2a shows 2nd and from the bottom direction 2 B 3rd . The LED module has a disk-shaped housing, not separately designated. On the top 2a there is an optional logo here - here "bumpli" and there are several LEDs 2.2 into the LED module 2nd integrated, which are only hinted at here. The top 2a is at least in the area of LEDs 2.2 designed to be transparent or open, so that the light from the LEDs shines from the LED module when switched on. On the bottom 2 B is the on / off switch 5 for the LEDs 2.2 intended.
There is a connection socket in the side area 4th For example in the form of a micro USB charging input for charging the battery (not shown).
According to a variant not shown, several LEDs or an LED strip can also be on the peripheral area of the LED module 2nd be arranged.

In the LED module 2nd is at least one electronics module 2.1 integrated into the 2nd and 3rd is indicated by dashed lines and which at least one or more LEDs 2.2 includes that over the switch 5 , which is preferred on the bottom 2 B located, can be switched on and off. In the LED module 2nd is in the electronics module 2.1 at least one rechargeable battery (not shown) integrated, on which the LEDs 2.2 are connected. In the side of the LED module 2nd is a connection socket 4th intended for charging the battery.
The LED module 2nd is preferably housing-shaped and in the form of a disc. The diameter of the LED module 2nd is preferably 60 to 70 mm, particularly preferably 65 mm and its height preferably 5 to 10 mm, particularly preferably 8 mm.
4th shows a schematic diagram of the silicone protection 1 with the top opening 1.1 , which is at the edge 3rd a floor area 3.2 that connects up to below the bottom 2 B of the LED module 2nd takes hold. In the edge area 3rd is in the area of the connection socket 4th of the LED module 2nd a tab 6 Present that can be opened to connect a charging cable (not shown) to the connector 4th to connect. After removing the charging cable, the tab can 6 be closed again liquid-tight.
According to an exemplary embodiment, not shown, an opening in the edge region can also be used instead of a tab 3rd be present through which the connection socket 4th is accessible. Then it is possible to directly on the LED module 2nd a tab for closing the connection socket 4th to provide.

In 4th is the one in the LED module 2nd seated electronic assembly 2.1 indicated with a dotted line.

In 5 is the lower end of a drinking vessel 7 , here a baby bottle, which is firmly in the silicone protection 1 sits.
Instead of a drinking vessel in the form of a baby bottle, another type of drinking vessel, for example another commercially available bottle, a glass, a mug or a cup, could be equipped with the silicone protection.
From the top opening 1.1 protrudes the drinking vessel 7 out which one with its lower area in the silicone protection 1 is introduced.
For this purpose, the part of the edge area pointing upwards 3rd and thus the top opening 1.1 of silicone protection 1 elastically expanded and over the unspecified outer diameter of the drinking vessel 7 pulled, which then creates the drinking vessel 7 (here the baby bottle but also a glass, mug and the like) firmly in the upward-facing edge area 3rd sits after it springs back.

The bottom of the drinking vessel, not shown 7 is then due to the LED module 2nd on or is only slightly spaced from it. The silicone protection 1 is now firm and cannot be lost with the drinking vessel 7 connected.

Will those in the LED module 2nd seated LEDs switched on, they give light to the drinking vessel 7 and its content. The LED module 2nd is also made of silicone or plastic and is designed to be translucent for the light of the one or more LEDs at least on the side pointing upwards towards the bottle and possibly also in its edge region.
Even if the drinking vessel is not designed to be translucent, light is emitted via the silicone protection, in particular via its edge area.

According to the 4th and 5 are the border area 3rd and the floor area 3.2 formed in one piece and with the LED module 2nd preferably firmly or captively connected.

In 6 is the border area 3rd shown separately. It has a peripheral area 3.1 on that first in a first section 3.1a is essentially cylindrical and has an inner diameter D1 having. In the first section 3.1a is a breakthrough 8th available. Which addresses the first section 3.1a second sub-area adjoining upwards 3.1b reduces to an inner diameter D2 .
At the bottom of the first section 3.1a the floor area closes 3.2 which has a central opening here 9 having.
The inside diameter D1 of the first wall area 3.1a is preferably 60 to 70 mm, particularly preferably 65 mm and corresponds to the outside diameter of the LED module, not shown here 2nd .
The height H1 of the section 3.1a is also adjusted to the height of the LED module and is starting from the floor area 3.2 preferably 5 to 10 mm, particularly preferably 8 mm.
The inside diameter D2 of the second section 3.1b is preferably 53 to 60 mm, particularly preferably 56.00 mm and the height H2 of the second section 3.1b preferably 20 to 30 mm, particularly preferably 25 mm.

The total height H is preferably between 25 and 50 mm.

The wall thickness s of the edge area made of silicone 3rd and the floor area 3.2 is preferably 1 to 3 mm, particularly preferably 2 mm.

For example in 6 shown edge area 3rd the LED module is made of silicone 2nd from above through the top opening 1.1 with the diameter D2 inserted, which can expand accordingly and the on-off switch of the disc-shaped LED module 2nd points downwards and in the assembled / inserted state in the area of the opening 9 of the floor area 3.2 located. The connection socket 4th of the LED module 2nd is then in the area of the breakthrough 8th .
The LED module 2nd is thus on the circumference and on its underside of the silicone material of the wall area 3rd almost completely covered.

It is also possible that the edge area 3rd in its floor area 3.2 is designed consistently and the on-off switch of the LED module 2nd by pressing on the floor area 3.2 , which is located under the on / off switch, can be operated.

After inserting the LED module 2nd in the edge area 3rd the LED module sits 2nd captive in it, since the second section 3.1b reduced in diameter upwards.

Now, for example, the baby bottle can be in the edge area 3rd used until their bottle bottom on the LED module 2nd is present or is only slightly spaced from it (see 5 ).

There is also the possibility to permanently connect the edge area and the LED module, e.g. by welding or gluing.

The silicone protection 1 envelops the lower end of the drinking vessel 7 and lights up when it is switched on.
The silicone protection 1 can on the drinking vessel 7 remain and be rinsed with water or cleaned in the dishwasher, for example, if the LED module 2nd is waterproof and the connection socket 4th is also sealed watertight.

The silicone protection according to the invention 1 protects the drinking vessel when it falls down, because of the weight of the silicone protection 1 with the LED module 2nd first hits in this area. The LED module also donates 2nd a pleasant light, which enables the drinking vessel to be safely picked up and put down again in the dark and provides an orientation aid.

Transparent silicone is preferably used so that the light emitted via the LEDs penetrates through the edge area and a decoration of the bottle, the glass or another drinking vessel is still visible through the edge area.

It is the first universal "silicone bumper" which, thanks to the use of the integrated LED module, fits almost every baby &children's bottle bottom and thus turns the bottle into a night light. The universal use is possible for the simple reason that over 90% of the baby &children's bottles on the market have a bottom diameter of approx. 60 - 75 mm.
The correct “shore hardness” 40a of the silicone in the edge area and the resulting elasticity of the material enable universal use. The LED module is equipped with a strong rechargeable battery and has a total diameter of preferably 60 to 70 mm, in particular 65 mm and a height of 5 to 15 mm, preferably 8 mm.
For example, 3 dimming functions can be set in the floor using the ON / OFF button: 25%, 50% and 100% The battery life at full light intensity should be over 12 Hours.

According to studies, the preferred warm white light, which the LED chips emit with light values of 2600 - 2800 Kelvin, has a particularly calming and relaxing effect and stimulates the production of serotonin, which has a positive effect on the margin-intestinal mood and the tension of the Regulates blood vessels.

With this invention, the child can find his bottle in the dark in the future.
The LED module is rechargeable.
The solution according to the invention makes drinking child's play, replaces the commonly used night light and makes drinking through the child's bottle an exciting and soothing experience.

It is beautiful to look at and the broken light gives the child a special light.

The child will probably want to drink more through a water bottle that is always visible. Our product has made the use of commercially available night lamps for your child redundant.
Thanks to the latest LED technology and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, the product is state of the art. Due to the strong battery in this small design, you have a very long lighting time of over 12 hours at full light intensity. The cover, which carries the LED module, is made of food-safe silicone. You have a nice accessory for your baby / toddler bottles.
The name of the product "Bumpli" has already been registered as a trademark.

The novel silicone protection provides light at night, which provides orientation and offers effective impact protection when the bottle falls down, which prevents the bottle from breaking.

The silicone protection is not only suitable for baby and toddler bottles, but also for athletes, e.g. Cyclists, hikers, mountaineers and other groups of people who have to recognize the position of the bottle when it is dark.

This is particularly important for older people who have placed their glass, a mug or a bottle, for example next to the bed, on a table or other storage space to have a drink at night. Thanks to the now illuminated vessel, the position of the vessel can be recognized even when it is otherwise dark in the room, and it can be safely picked up and put down again. This prevents the glass or bottle from falling. The grip when touching the container with the silicone protection is also better, which is also an advantage for older people.

Claims (8)

Silicone (1), characterized for a drinking vessel (7), wherein the protective silicone has a peripheral edge region (3) having an upper opening (1.1) for projecting out of the upper opening (1.1) region of the drinking vessel (7) and a bottom portion characterized that the silicone protection (1) has an LED module (2), that the LED module (2) is disc-shaped and inserted above the base area (3.2) in the silicone protection (1) and that the edge area (3 ) is so elastic that it can be expanded from an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the LED module (2) and the outer diameter of the drinking vessel (7) to a diameter that ensures that the LED module (2) is held and which is larger than the outer diameter of the drinking vessel (7). Silicone protection after Claim 1 , characterized in that the peripheral area (3) is closed on the circumference and surrounds the LED module (2). Silicone protection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the silicone protection (1) has a bottom area (3.2) adjoining the edge area (3) opposite the upper opening (1.1) and that the edge area (3) and / or the bottom area ( 3.2) is releasably or non-releasably connected to the LED module (2). Silicone protection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the LED module (2) has an on / off switch (5) on its underside (2b) pointing in the direction of the base region (3.2). Silicone protection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom region (3.2) has a lower opening (9) in the region of the on / off switch (5). Silicone protection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge region (3) has a peripheral region (3.1) which is first of all essentially cylindrical in a first partial region (3.1a) and has an inner diameter (D1), - that a second partial region (3.1b) adjoining the first partial region (3.1a) upwards is reduced from the inner diameter (D1) to an inner diameter (D2) in the region of the upper opening (1.1) - that the first partial region (3.1 a) the floor area (3.2) connects and - that the first partial area (3.1a) surrounds the LED module (2) on the circumference and the floor area (3.2) at least partially surrounds the LED module (2) on the underside (2b). Silicone protection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first partial area (3.1a) has an opening (8) in the area of a connection socket (4) of the LED module (2). Silicone protection according to one of the Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the LED module (2) has at least one lighting element, in particular an LED (2.2), on its circumference and / or on its upper side (2a) pointing in the direction of the upper opening (1.1) and that the LED module (2) is transparent at least in the area of the light element (s) (2.2).

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