Plaque with case for champagne bottles

Abstract

Plaque for sparkling wine or champagne bottles, characterized in that it has a curved base surface for resting on the cork head and an elevation arranged above in the form of a housing with an interior space for accommodating a functional element or module.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a capsule for sparkling wine or champagne bottles, which, instead of a conventional cap, comprises a housing with an interior space arranged above the cork. The capsule according to the invention has a domed base that conforms to the cork head and supports a housing above it, into the interior of which functional elements or modules such as electronics for light or sound effects, loudspeakers, communication or storage modules, or decorative elements can be integrated. The top of the housing can optionally also be domed and be fixed or removable. The housing can be made of metal, plastic, or combinations thereof, with the plastic being transparent or translucent.Attachment is achieved via a modified clasp with extended legs, a raised outer ring, optionally reinforced wire cross-section, and interlocking notches that interact with corresponding features / grooves on the housing. Alternatively, rings or clips can be used. The modules are activated automatically upon removal of the bottle foil (cover film or shrink wrap), via sensors, or wirelessly using a smartphone. This enables a novel functional integration within the tag, providing both visual and acoustic effects when the bottle is opened. The invention allows for new marketing and collector functions while simultaneously maintaining the safety and fixation function.

[0002] Known plaques are made of thin metal and are always slightly curved to fit the shape of the cork cap. They are secured by a wire clip on the outer edge and serve purely decorative and protective functions. Their use for technical modules or functional elements is not currently known.

[0003] The aim is to create a plaque that, in addition to its known features, provides a housing with an interior in which various functional elements or modules can be integrated without compromising the stability of the bottle seal.

[0004] The task is solved by a plaque with the following features: - Plaque body with a domed base for a form-fitting fit on the cork head, - raised structure / housing with interior space arranged above, - Interior space for accommodating functional elements or modules such as electronics, lighting, sound, communication, storage, sensors or decorative elements - Material: metal, plastic or combination; Plastic transparent or translucent, - Attachment via adapted bracket (extended legs, higher outer ring, reinforced wire, detents in combination with plaque housing), - alternative fastening: ring, clamp or clip, - Activation by removing the foil, via switches or wirelessly via smartphone, - Safety and locking function remains fully intact.

[0005] The advantages of this invention are: - compatible with standard bottles, - secure fixing despite increased construction height, - diverse activation options (mechanical, sensory, digital), - flexible design options in terms of material and technology, - new marketing and collector potential. Reference symbol list 1 cork 2 Housing / Plate 3 Case back (curved) 4. Top of the housing (possibly domed, fixed or removable) 5 safety bars (clips) 9 Interior 10 Electronic module (light / sound)

Claims

[1] Label for sparkling wine or champagne bottles, characterized by that it has a curved base for resting on the cork head and a raised area above it in the form of a housing with an interior for receiving a functional element or module. [2] Plaque according to claim 1, characterized by that the functional element or module is an electronic module, in particular for generating light or sound effects, or a communication, storage or sensor module. [3] Plaque according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by that it is made of metal, plastic or a combination of these materials, whereby plastic can also be transparent or translucent. [4] System consisting of plaque and fastening device, characterized by that the fastener encompasses the outer edge, presses down on the cork head, and releases the protrusion. [5] System according to claim 4, characterized bythat the fastening device is a wire structure (clasp) that is longer than a standard bracket. [6] System according to claim 5, characterized by , that the extension affects the legs of the bracket in order to accommodate the additional height of the plaque. [7] System according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by , that the upper outer ring of the bracket is raised or adjusted to rest above the case. [8] System according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized by that the bracket is reinforced for stabilization, in particular by a larger wire cross-section or modified bends. [9] System according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized by that the bracket is positively connected to the plaque or the housing via detents or notches. [10] System according to claim 9, characterized bythat the plaque housing itself has corresponding design elements such as grooves, slots, depressions or protrusions into which the bracket can snap or engage. [11] System according to any one of claims 4 to 10, characterized by that the fastening device is an alternative fixing device such as a ring, clamp or clip. [12] System according to any one of claims 4 to 11, characterized by that the fixing and safety function of the bottle seal remains unchanged. [13] Plaque according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the activation of the functional element or module is effected by removing the bottle foil (capsule) which is placed over the bottle closure and / or the bail and / or the bottle neck in order to emit acoustic and / or optical (light) signals. [14] Plaque according to claim 13, characterized by that the bottle foil (capsule) is opaque. [15] Plaque according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by that the bottle foil (capsule) is made of metal or plastic. [16] Plaque according to claims 13 to 15, characterized by that activation is carried out via a light sensor, microswitch, pressure sensor, magnetic contact, reed contact or another suitable switching element. [17] System according to one of claims 13 or 16, characterized by , that activation occurs automatically, without requiring any additional user intervention. [18] Plaque according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the activation of the functional elements or modules can also be done wirelessly via a smartphone or mobile device using Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN or similar standards. [19] Plaque according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the activation of the functional elements or modules occurs when certain brightness or movement thresholds are reached. [20] Plaque according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the housing is also curved on its upper side, resulting in improved stability, light diffusion and acoustic effect. [21] Plaque according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the housing is fixed or detachable at its upper side. [22] Plaque according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the housing has speaker openings, perforated grilles or holes that allow sound to escape to the outside. [23] Plaque according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the interior of the case allows for the inclusion of any inserts, including decorative elements.

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