Plastic bottle closure with integrated sound / music and / or LED lighting system, triggered by safety clip (clasp) and / or foil

Abstract

Bottle closure made of plastic and comprising a main body with a shaft and a mushroom-shaped upper part (head) as well as a hollow body inside and is closed by means of a closure cap arranged on the head, which has at least one opening or at least one hole on the upper side, wherein a device for generating acoustic signals, sound, music, noises and / or optical signals (LED, RGB or similar) is arranged inside the hollow space, which device can be activated when the bottle is opened by removing a safety clip (clip) and / or by removing a cover or shrink film in order to emit acoustic and / or optical (light) signals.

Description

[0001] From DE 20 2023 000447 U1, a plastic bottle closure is known which has an internal cavity and can accommodate a device for generating sound, speech, and / or light effects (LED). However, this known plastic closure does not use a locking clip or a cover or shrink film as a release mechanism. Instead, activation in known solutions typically occurs via mechanical switches or motion sensors when the closure is pulled out or turned.

[0002] Furthermore, plastic caps are known to be used on sparkling wine and champagne bottles, which serve as protective caps, but are always closed and have no openings for targeted sound or light emission.

[0003] A closure with a cap with a targeted opening in combination with a switch mechanism controlled by the lever or the foil is not known from the prior art.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to further develop a plastic bottle cap in such a way that the integrated sound / music and / or LED lighting device is reliably, unambiguously, and reproducibly activated when the bottle is opened, through interaction with the locking clip or a cover film (e.g., shrink film). The locking clip and / or a cover film or shrink film can thus be used as a technical trigger.

[0005] The problem is solved by a plastic bottle stopper with the following features: a main body with a stem and a mushroom-shaped top (head), a hollow body in the head and stem area, and a cap attached to the head, which has at least one opening or hole on its top. Inside the hollow is a device consisting of: a power source (battery, rechargeable battery, solar cell, or inductive charging unit), a control board with a chip and LED (also RGB), a switch, and a loudspeaker located directly below the cap. A perforated cover is provided over the loudspeaker, allowing the sound to escape through the opening in the cap.

[0006] The device's switch is deactivated and activated by the locking clip (safety bar) to emit acoustic and / or visual signals. The safety clip commonly used on sparkling wine bottles has a small indentation / protrusion in the center. When mechanically attached to the cap with the hole / opening, this indentation is positioned so that it presses against the cover over the speaker, which is located directly below the cap, thus mechanically deactivating a switch within the device. Only when the clip is removed is the switch released and the device activated, emitting acoustic signals (tone, music, speech, noises) and / or visual signals (LED, RGB light, flashing sequences).

[0007] Alternatively or additionally, removing a protective film or shrink film can also cause activation that surrounds the bail, the cap and the entire bottle closure.

[0008] Examples include: 1. Standard version: Plastic bottle cap with a cavity in the head and stem area. The speaker, with a cover and opening, is located in the head. The LED is positioned to the side or above, so that light is visibly emitted. 2. Safety latch release: The safety latch has a small indentation in its center. When closed, this indentation presses the cover onto the switch, disabling the device. Removing the latch releases the pressure on the switch and reactivates the device. 3. Foil release: A shrink film surrounding the lever and / or the cap and / or the closure is removed, and the switch is activated by the release of pressure and / or the entry of light. 4. Combination version: Both the lever and the foil must be removed before the shutter is pulled. This ensures maximum safety against accidental activation.

[0009] The advantages of this invention are: First-time use of the clasp (agraffe) as a technical trigger mechanism for sound and light effects. Secure integration of the electronics within the hollow plastic cork. Sound quality is preserved through an opening in the cap and a perforated cover / film. Variable design: the device can be used permanently or detachably. Suitable for marketing / event applications with music, speech, sounds, and light. Users can record their own speech or music if a chip with storage and recording functions and a microphone is integrated into the device. Reference symbol list 1 plastic bottle stopper 2 Head (top) 3 shaft 4 Cavity in the upper part and shaft 5 holes / perforation 6 speakers 7 switches (On / Off) 8 Control board with chip and LED 9 Power source 10 safety clips 11. Recess in the middle of the bracket QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 20 2023 000447 U1

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Claims

[1] Bottle closure made of plastic, comprising a main body with a stem and mushroom-shaped top (head) and a hollow body inside, and closed by means of a cap arranged on the head which has at least one opening or at least one hole on the top, wherein inside the hollow a device for generating acoustic signals, sound, music, noises and / or optical signals (LED, RGB or similar) is arranged, which can be activated when the bottle is opened by removing a locking clip and / or by removing a cover or shrink film in order to emit acoustic and / or optical (light) signals. [2] Bottle closure according to claim 1, characterized by that the cavity extends both in the head and in the shaft of the breechblock. [3] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that immediately below the end cap a cover with openings / perforations is provided above the loudspeaker, which allows the sound to escape through the opening of the end cap and mechanically protects the loudspeaker. [4] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the device includes a power source, a control board with a chip, at least one lighting unit (LED, RGB or similar), a switch and a speaker. [5] Bottle closure according to claim 4, characterized by that the loudspeaker is located in the upper head area. [6] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the locking clip (agraffe) acts mechanically on the cover and / or the switch when in the attached position, so that the device is deactivated, and that activation occurs when the clip is removed. [7] Bottle closure according to claim 6, characterized by that the locking lever has a depression or protrusion in its central zone which, when placed on the locking cap, presses the cover onto the switch underneath. [8] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a protective or shrink film surrounding the bottle cap and / or the bail is provided, the removal of which triggers or assists the activation of the device. [9] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the device is arranged in the cavity in a fixed or detachable manner. [10] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the device is programmable, pre-programmed or talkable and has a recording unit with a microphone for recording speech or music. [11] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the device is time-controllable, so that the acoustic and / or optical signals can be delayed, time-limited or played back in sequences. [12] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cap has one or more central openings arranged and designed in such a way that the sound quality is not significantly affected and the light emission is visible. [13] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the power source is designed as a battery, accumulator, solar cell or inductive charging unit. [14] Bottle closure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that in addition to the standard locking lever with recess, alternative lever designs are provided which also ensure the operation of the switch.

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