Autonomous lighting device for bottles, vessels and other containers

Abstract

Autonomous lighting device, characterized in that it has a certain number of LED lighting elements powered by a power source, and has an external sound transducer and a microcontroller configured to control the illuminance of its LED lighting elements.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present invention falls within the technical field of lighting devices for decorative purposes, especially those designed to produce light effects that are synchronized or time-controlled with acoustic stimuli. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The prior art includes numerous devices designed for lighting synchronized with ambient noise. Besides patent CN108925022A, which describes a lighting control system that responds to sound signals depending on their characteristics, other inventions such as CN104105261A, CN203734892U, and CN205336603U describe devices that integrate lighting synchronized with external stimuli. Additionally, patents CN107155240A, WO2009065424A1, CN217335965U, and CN117222081A describe methods for controlling lighting by sound. Document ES1064353U describes a decorative device with variable light intensity. However, current solutions are not specifically designed for use on bottles, vessels, or other containers made of transparent or translucent material.Likewise, they do not address a compact, autonomous, hermetic and low-consumption configuration in the manufacturing process that combines aesthetics and functionality in the manner proposed in the present invention. PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The invention consists of a lighting device whose light can be variable depending on the perceived sound or over time, which can be quickly and safely coupled to a bottle, a vessel or a device in order to illuminate the vessel in a decorative manner and thus achieve an attractive sensation of the illuminated product.

[0004] For this purpose, the device consists of a hermetic and transparent capsule designed to house an electronic circuit board. The circuit board features a variable number of LEDs of any color and includes the necessary components to generate specific illumination. The illumination can vary depending on the characteristics of the perceived ambient sound or independently of the ambient sound over time. The different operating modes can be selected using a button.

[0005] The capsule's size varies depending on the shape of the bottle, vessel, or container, and its design allows it to be attached to the lower part of the bottle, vessel, or container (for example, at the bottle's inlet). The capsule has an adhesive area for secure attachment to the container. The electronics include a sound transducer (for example, a microphone or a piezoelectric transducer) connected to the outside via openings in the capsule, enabling the detection of ambient sound. It also features a button on its underside for selecting the operating mode. Power is supplied by batteries or rechargeable batteries.

[0006] To achieve the various operating modes, the electronics have the necessary elements (for example, microcontrollers, signal conditioning amplifiers, filters, transistors, voltage regulators).

[0007] The lighting mode, which adjusts based on perceived sound, will be able to produce lighting synchronized with the rhythm of the music. The time-varying lighting mode will be able to create periodic changes in illuminance over time.

[0008] The application of this device focuses on bottles, vessels and containers of any kind and in any situation, where the vessels are transparent or translucent and in conditions with little ambient light (bars, discotheques, nighttime events, banquet halls) where the best behavior could be demonstrated.

[0009] This device not only solves a problem, but also significantly improves the user's perception of a product and facilitates its manufacture and attachment to certain bottles, vessels and containers, in addition to providing a precise and attractive rhythmic light effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] To supplement the description and to contribute to a better understanding of the features of the invention, a series of figures are added to the present description as an integral part thereof, in which the following are shown for illustrative purposes and without limitation: - Fig. 1: Schematic top view of the electronic circuit board showing the proposed arrangement of a specific number of LED lighting elements. - Fig. 2: Schematic bottom view of the electronics board showing the internal arrangement of the microphone, battery and button. - Fig. 3: 3D view of the device mounted in the capsule. - Fig. 4: Bottom view of the capsule, showing the arrangement of the outer button and the openings for the converter. - Fig. 5: Possible coupling at the bottle puncture. PREFERRED FORM OF EXECUTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] As can be seen from the figures, the device that is the subject of the present invention, in the preferred embodiment shown, comprises a hermetic capsule formed from a base (7) and a cover (6). These two parts (6) and (7) form the capsule and can be assembled by means of a clip system or by insertion into a groove with adhesive to maintain the seal. The capsule can assume any shape, depending on the shape of the bottle, vessel, or container to which it is to be applied, for example, the puncture of a bottle (10). The electronic circuit board (1) is placed inside the capsule and is screwed in place through holes in the board and onto supports in the base (7) of the capsule.The electronics contain on its upper side a certain number of LED light elements (2) as well as the remaining components necessary for the correct operation of the circuit (microcontroller, signal conditioning amplifier, filters, transistors, voltage regulator). On the lower side are arranged the battery (5), the sound transducer, for example, the microphone (3), and a diaphragm button (4). The microphone is positioned over the area with perforations (9) in the base (7) to allow sound to enter. The microphone housing is sealed before the cover (6) is closed to prevent liquid from entering through the perforations (9) and thus maintain the capsule's seal. The base (7) has a sealed extension (8) to allow the button on the electronic circuit board (1) to be operated from the outside of the base (7).Once the capsule is closed, it can be placed in the puncture of the bottle (10) using adhesive tape.

[0012] The device can be switched on by pressing the extension (8), which activates the lighting mode based on the perceived sound. In this mode, the bottle illuminates to the rhythm of the music, creating a dynamic and attractive lighting effect. Pressing the extension (8) again changes the mode, activating the lighting mode that varies over time, ideal for maintaining illumination in environments without music. A final press of the extension (8) switches the device off.

[0013] In the described preferred embodiment, the cover (6) of the capsule is made of transparent plastic, and together with the base (7) the capsule can be waterproof and thus resistant to liquids and moisture.

[0014] This embodiment has been described by way of example. However, the device has broad applicability in the nightlife industry, being suitable for use in bars, discotheques, ballrooms, and at any event, offering a decorative solution that combines technology and aesthetics and can be adapted to a wide variety of applicable elements. It is understood that the numerous variations that can be designed depending on the bottles, vessels, and / or containers used in the application are included within the scope of protection of the invention, which is defined by the following claims. 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] CN 108925022A

[0002] CN 104105261A

[0002] CN 203734892

[0002] CN 205336603U

[0002] CN 107155240A

[0002] WO 2009065424A1

[0002] CN 217335965

[0002] CN 117222081A

[0002] ES 1064353U

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Claims

[1] Autonomous lighting device, characterized by that it has a certain number of LED lighting elements powered by a power source, and has an external sound transducer and a microcontroller configured to control the illuminance of its LED lighting elements. [2] Autonomous lighting device according to claim 1, characterized by that it includes a hermetic casing. [3] Autonomous lighting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that it has a battery for its operation. [4] Autonomous lighting device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized by that it has a microcontroller configured with an operating mode that generates a periodic variation in the brightness of the LED lighting elements of the device over time. [5] Autonomous lighting device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized bythat it has a microcontroller configured with an operating mode that generates a variation in the brightness of the device's LED lighting elements depending on the sound received by the transducer. [6] Autonomous lighting device according to claim 5, characterized by that it has a microcontroller configured to keep the variation in brightness of the device's LED elements synchronized with the rhythm of the music. [7] Autonomous lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that it has a button that allows switching between the different operating modes of the device. [8] Autonomous lighting device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized by that it has a capsule with a shape that allows it to be inserted into the puncture of a specific bottle. [9] Autonomous lighting device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized by that it has a capsule with a shape that allows it to be inserted into the lower recess of a particular vessel or container.

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