TRANSPARENT CONTAINER WITH ILLUMINATED BASE PLATE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a transparent container with an illuminated base plate. Such a container can be a perfume bottle or a drinking glass, with the illumination intended to create special effects.

[0002] Illuminated containers are known from the prior art. For example, US 2010 / 0 213 212 A1 describes a container comprising an illumination device embodied as an OLED illumination device (paragraph

[0014] ). The proposed solution does not utilize the advantages of an OLED for planar illumination.

[0003] Spray bottles, in particular, are also known as illuminated containers from the prior art. For example, the document DE 296 22 749 U1 describes a spray bottle with a light-emitting device located on a wall section, which is activated by pressing down the spray head. The spray head also houses the required battery. The light-emitting device can consist of a lamp or an illuminated display. The illuminated wall section cannot achieve the same effects as those possible with an illuminated base plate.

[0004] From the publication DE 10 2004 034 585 A1, a container for cosmetics is known that comprises at least one activatable device, for example, for emitting light or light signals. A luminous element is provided (see paragraph

[0039] ), which is illuminated directly or by means of light transmission. To activate the device, contact with the container or the opening or closing of the closure body is to be detected by a sensor or switch. A base body that can be separated from the container is also provided. Effects such as those possible with an illuminated base plate cannot be achieved with the proposed solution.

[0005] The document DE 103 49 559 A1 describes a container for fluid media, which comprises a light-generating device for illuminating the interior. This light-generating device thus illuminates the cavity and the fluid contained therein. The light-generating device can be designed as an LED, and the power supply can be achieved by batteries or accumulators. In the case of accumulators, solar cells are also provided for charging them. Furthermore, it is provided to arrange a light guide within the cavity, which is illuminated by the light-generating device and can be designed, for example, as an acrylic glass pane, which is then illuminated from the edge.

[0006] This allows, for example, a logo to be made visible on the acrylic glass panel. Furthermore, the acrylic glass panel or the light guide can have a film with an applied hologram. For example, an LED is arranged so that it illuminates the edge of the plate-shaped acrylic light guide located in the center of the cavity. Although an arrangement of the light source on the floor is proposed here, no illuminated floor panel is provided.

[0007] The document US 2014 / 0313176 A1 also describes a container with a transparent container wall, comprising a lighting device (cf. claim 11), wherein the lighting device is designed as at least one OLED lighting device (cf. claim 11) and together with a plastic base (cf. paragraph

[0089] polymer organic layer 233) is connected to the container or applied directly to the container wall (see paragraph

[0047] "the display unit 210 may be attached to the cup or may be inserted into the outer wall 201 thereof"). The lighting or image display is provided on the container wall, but not from an illuminated base plate.

[0008] EP 2 767 195 A1 discloses a glass vessel with an integrated illuminant. KR 2005 0100507 A discloses a light-emitting cup. KR 2003 0027277 A discloses a luminous glass. DE 299 18 185 U1 discloses a liquid container, a lighting device, and a luminous element. US 6 163 248 A discloses a cup-illuminating apparatus and its control method.

[0009] KR 101 013 334 B1 discloses a wine glass with a display and communication device.

[0010] KR 2000 0017913 U discloses a glass cup with a lighting device according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0011] US 2004 / 017678 A1 discloses an illuminated vessel, container, or other object and a base unit therefor. The base unit comprises a resealable, waterproof housing containing a light source. A mechanism is provided that activates and deactivates the light source in a manner that does not interfere with the housing. This mechanism preferably comprises a magnetic actuation.

[0012] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a transparent container with an illuminated base plate which allows the light to shine into the container in a controllable manner.

[0013] The object of the invention is achieved by a transparent container according to claim 1. The container, in particular made of glass, is connected to an illuminated base plate made of a transparent material.

[0014] Furthermore, a lighting device is provided, which provides illumination from the underside of the base plate. The lighting device is designed as at least one LED or OLED lighting device.

[0015] The lighting system is designed either as a removable, reusable base for the container or as a permanently attached container. With the base, only the removable container is discarded when needed, while the lighting system remains for future use. The lighting system permanently attached to the container allows for improved lighting effects, as there is no risk of loss when the light passes from the outside into the container.

[0016] According to a first embodiment, the lighting device is designed as an OLED lighting device, in which light is generated by means of an organic light-emitting diode. Advantageously, the OLED lighting device is designed together with a semi-transparent or translucent, preferably sputtered, coating of the base plate. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the OLED lighting device, in particular, is structured in such a way that, during operation, an ornament, a pattern, an image, or a logo is displayed, which lights up and becomes visible when the OLED lighting device is activated. For this purpose, the OLED lighting device can, for example, also have different colors.

[0017] The OLED lighting system already enables flat illumination and is also suitable for ornamental lighting. This eliminates the need for light distribution, which, surprisingly, would involve additional effort and would also undesirably increase the thickness of the lighting system. A low height is necessary due to the limited space in the cavity of the container's base plate.

[0018] A lower luminous intensity is also usually desirable, since the lighting effects to be achieved do not require high luminous intensity. Thus, further advantageous effects are associated with the use of the OLED lighting device according to the invention.

[0019] The OLED lighting device has a lower energy requirement than other light sources, even compared to LEDs. Furthermore, the layer thickness is very thin and, for an OLED on a plastic base, for example a film made of a plastic material, is only 0.3 mm, whereas a significantly thicker layer, at least 0.4 mm, would be necessary for LEDs. In addition, the LED requires an additional layer for light distribution, which is essential due to the LED's point-like light effect. A particularly thin layer thickness is therefore achievable with an OLED lighting device applied to a plastic base. Another advantageous design of the OLED is the arrangement between two glass plates, thus ensuring protection from external influences on both sides. The plastic base or the arrangement between the glass plates is subsequently attached to the container, for example to the container bottom, in particular by gluing.The arrangement on the plastic base also advantageously receives a protective layer against external influences, especially against mechanical damage.

[0020] An OLED illumination device directly connected to the container has proven particularly advantageous due to the low layer thickness. This is applied to the container bottom, the outer side of the base plate, using a suitable application method, for example, a printing process.

[0021] It has also proven advantageous to provide the OLED lighting device with a reflective layer on the side facing away from the container. This prevents unwanted scattered light and increases the luminosity in the desired direction.

[0022] According to a second embodiment, the illumination device is designed as at least one light-emitting diode (LED). It has proven advantageous if the LED illumination device radiates upwards toward the opening of the container. An alternative or additional illumination device provides at least one LED arranged and designed for downward radiation. The LED illumination device comprises one or more point-shaped light sources, whose comparatively high-intensity light is distributed over the surface of the base plate as needed by light guides and diffusers.

[0023] The lighting device comprises a power supply unit, which supplies it with energy, and is connected to a control device that controls the operation of the lighting device. The power supply unit has at least one battery. The battery can also be designed as a rechargeable accumulator, particularly if an additional power generation unit, as described below, can supply the charging current. This ensures a long or, in the best case, almost unlimited operating time despite the lighting device's low energy consumption.

[0024] The control device comprises at least one sensor, and in particular at least one signal receiver. If a signal receiver is provided, the control device is preferably designed to receive a radio signal or a Bluetooth signal. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one sensor can detect an action on the container, for example, contact, proximity, acceleration, and / or pressure, and thereby generate a sensor signal. The sensor is connected to the lighting device or its control device in such a way that the lighting device can be activated by the sensor signal or can change an operating state, such as color or light intensity. This makes it possible to achieve surprising effects and to advantageously equip the container, for example the flacon or spray bottle, for better and targeted detection upon approach.Lighting the inside of a handbag can also be a useful and advantageous application, or at least a beneficial side effect.

[0025] However, especially for very high-value containers or correspondingly valuable contents, it has proven advantageous for the lighting device to include a control unit. Further advantages arise when the lighting device is designed to be connected to a smartphone, particularly via near-field communication (NFC). A program for controlling the lighting device is executed on the smartphone. In addition to the aforementioned time control, numerous other functions are possible, as there are virtually no limits to the programming capabilities of such a program for the smartphone.

[0026] Furthermore, the control device is designed to be configured for time control, for example, to signal the weekend or a wake-up time. Additionally, it is designed to switch off after a specified time, e.g., after 15 seconds. This conserves the capacity of the battery, which is provided as a component of the lighting system for power supply.

[0027] It has proven advantageous if a light sensor, hereinafter referred to as a photosensor, is provided and connected to the control device to generate the sensor signal. According to an advantageous development, the photosensor is arranged on the base plate in such a way that it is concealed when the container is placed down. Then, when the container is placed down, no light falls on it, so that lifting of the container is detected by a change in the incidence of light or by the incidence of light itself. This signal can be used to switch on the lighting device when the container is lifted.

[0028] Switching on can also be achieved via an acceleration sensor or a position sensor. When the container moves or is bumped, the switching process can be initiated, and the light from the lighting device shines. The use of the position sensor has also proven advantageous when the battery is rechargeable and the photovoltaic layer on the underside of the base plate is provided to generate the charging current. To charge, the container is rotated and placed on the cup so that light can fall on the photovoltaic layer. The rotated position is detected by the position sensor and transmitted to the control device. This can be used to control the charging process and prevent the lighting device from switching on.

[0029] Further advantages arise when the privacy layer of the cover layer, which is preferably designed as a sealed and printed panel, has a cutout. This allows light to penetrate the photosensor located behind the cutout. The photosensor is advantageously the same color as the privacy layer, preferably black, and is thus largely invisible.

[0030] It is advantageous if the base plate has a light distributor, a light guide and / or a reflector. The light distributor, also known as a diffuser, distributes the light from the LED, which radiates downwards. This can ensure that only one LED generates the light, but that it is radiated, for example, along the entire edge or along the support edge. The light guide directs the LED light to a desired location, where it is radiated or further distributed. The reflector reflects the light, for example, upwards into the container. Different colors of the LED or of the light guide, light distributor, or reflector can also be used.

[0031] The base plate has a cantilevered support edge on one side, extending around the perimeter. A cavity is formed on the underside. The base plate has a coating within the area defined by the support edge. The coating is at least partially opaque and prevents visibility into the cavity.

[0032] A top layer is applied over the coating to close or fill the cavity. However, the top layer does not protrude downwards beyond the edge of the support or slightly protrudes in height, but

[0033] far enough back from the support edge that the base plate can always be placed on a surface with the support edge. The container according to the invention therefore does not rest on the cover layer. This ensures a secure, definite, and stable stand. Furthermore, the typical feel of a container is maintained, since the container is placed on the surface in the usual way using the hard, glass support edge. If necessary, this can be deviated from and a cover layer can be created, as a soft, simultaneous placement allows for a secure, firm stand.

[0034] It also opens up the possibility of using the cavity to accommodate components, such as a lighting system including control equipment and power supply. The coating on the inside of the cavity is protected from damage by the cover layer.

[0035] In a particularly advantageous manner, the coating is produced by sputtering, depositing a thin metal layer. This gives the coating a metallic reflective appearance and makes it as smooth as the underlying surface, particularly a glass surface of the base plate. The coating can also be designed to be semi-transparent, which, while obscuring the components housed in the cavity, such as electronic components, allows light generated there to pass through to the outside. Alternative processes include painting or bonding.

[0036] According to a first embodiment, the cover layer is formed by a potting compound. This completely fills the cavity, preventing it from filling even if a leak occurs at the edge. Intended fixtures such as the lighting system with its associated control system and power supply must be designed in such a way that they can be embedded in the potting compound without significantly impeding the light emission.

[0037] The hardness of the potting compound is adjusted or considered between 30 and 85 Shore A (typical for rubber) to avoid stresses between the base plate and the potting compound due to different thermal expansion coefficients of the materials, even when the container according to the invention is cleaned at high temperatures in a dishwasher. The preferred hardness is 85 Shore A or less. According to an alternative embodiment, the hardness is 30 to 40 Shore A.

[0038] Alternatively, the cover layer is formed by a substantially rigid cover plate, preferably made of polycarbonate (PC). This can be sealed all the way around between an edge area and the support edge with a flexible seal. This can also compensate for differential expansion. However, it has proven particularly advantageous to apply the cover plate to the surface of the casting compound previously introduced into the cavity. A self-adhesive layer can be provided to bond the casting compound to the cover plate.

[0039] The rigid cover plate also provides the bottom of the container with a flat surface, preventing water from accumulating during cleaning in a dishwasher, for example, without compromising the typical feel of a container when placed on the ground. The container rests firmly on the surface as usual. Furthermore, the solid, easy-to-clean cover plate provides the sensation of a hygienically clean surface, which is not the case with a rubber-like surface.

[0040] According to an advantageous development, the cover plate is provided with a privacy layer, in particular printed in black or coated in another suitable manner, to prevent the view of internal components. The privacy layer of the cover plate can also be designed as a reflective layer. The privacy layer can have a cutout or recess, which is provided, for example, in the area of the photosensor.

[0041] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the photovoltaically active layer, e.g., a solar film, is provided to generate a charging current for the rechargeable battery upon exposure to sunlight or an artificial light source as an energy-generating device. The photovoltaically active layer is designed as a cover plate and arranged on the underside of the base plate. The photovoltaically active layer is particularly preferably laminated to a carrier material or applied in some other way. The appearance of the photovoltaically active layer is a black grid so as not to impair the overall visual impression.

[0042] In a third embodiment for creating the cavity beneath the base plate, a cavity insert is provided on the underside. This is designed as a molded part that fits into the underside curvature of the base plate, the cavity, and is sealed into the cavity of the base plate, similar to the cover plate. The cavity insert can also be coated, e.g., sputtered, on its surface facing the base plate. In this case, coating the base plate is unnecessary.

[0043] According to an alternative embodiment, the base plate is assembled from two parts during the manufacture of the container, with a channel being formed at a seam between the parts. Advantageously, a light guide and / or a light distributor or diffuser is arranged in the channel, which directs the light from the lighting device to another location or distributes it evenly or as required.

[0044] The container is preferably designed as a spray bottle. It is also possible for it to be designed, for example, as a drinking glass or carafe.

[0045] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the description of exemplary embodiments and their illustration in the accompanying drawings. They show: Fig. 1 : schematically a sectional view of an embodiment of a container according to the invention with OLED lighting device; Fig. 2 : schematically a sectional detailed view of an embodiment of a floor plate with casting compound; Fig. 3 : schematically a sectional detailed view of an embodiment of a base plate with cover plate; Fig. 4 : schematically a perspective detailed view of an embodiment of a floor plate with cavity insert; Fig. 5 : schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate of a container according to the invention with a photosensor; Fig. 6 : schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate of a container according to the invention with LED lighting device; Fig. 7 : schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate of a container according to the invention with OLED lighting device; Fig. 8 : schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate of a container according to the invention with downwardly radiating LED lighting device and Fig. 9 : schematically a sectional view of an embodiment of a container according to the invention with LED lighting device in a base.

[0046] Fig. 1 shows a schematic sectional view of an embodiment of a container 1 according to the invention with a base plate 2. The base plate 2 has a cavity 8 and is provided with a coating 4 on its underside facing the cavity 8. This coating is preferably designed as a sputtered metallic, mirror-glossy layer.

[0047] The base plate 2 has a circumferential support edge 6, which also defines the cavity 8 at its periphery. When the container 1 is placed on a surface, it rests on the support edge 6, which consequently establishes the only contact between the surface and the container 1. The cavity 8 is tightly closed by a cover plate 20, which is sealed all around from the support edge 6 by a seal 22.

[0048] Furthermore, a control device 60 is shown, with which certain functions, for example a lighting device 40, 50 operating depending on ambient conditions (see Figuren 6 bis 9 ). The control device 60 is also accommodated in the cavity 8. A battery 70 for power supply is provided as a structural unit with the control device 60, wherein a photovoltaically active layer 72 serves as a power generation unit for charging the battery 70.

[0049] The details A, B and C marked by circles are in the Figuren 2 (in variations also Figuren 3 und 4 ) as well as in the Figuren 5 and 6 shown.

[0050] Fig. 2 shows a schematic sectional detailed view A of an embodiment of a base plate 2 with a casting compound 10 as the cover layer. The casting compound 10 completely fills the cavity 8 and thus forms the cover layer. The casting compound 10 is introduced into the cavity 8 in such a way that it does not protrude above the height of the support edge 6. This ensures that when the container 1 is placed on a surface, it is always in contact with the surface only with the support edge 6.

[0051] The lighting device with control and sensors, not shown here, is cast into the potting compound 10 and is protected there from environmental influences.

[0052] Fig. 3 shows schematically a sectioned detail view A', which corresponds to the area marked as Detail A in Fig. 1 in a modified version. Shown is an embodiment of a base plate 2 with a cover plate 20, which in this case functions as a cover layer. The cover plate 20 is sealed off from the support edge 6 by means of a seal 22, so that the cavity 8 is hermetically sealed. Components such as an electronic control device or a lighting device can then be housed in the cavity 8 in a well-protected manner. The cover plate is preferably made of polycarbonate. According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided with a coating on the inside, for example a privacy layer 24. This prevents the components arranged in the cavity 8 from being seen, but can also be designed as a reflective layer in order to reflect light upwards through the base plate 2.

[0053] It is also advantageous to fill the cavity with the casting compound 10 (cf. Fig. 2 ) instead of creating a hermetically sealed cavity, and gluing the cover plate 20 onto the potting compound 10. Then the seal 22 can be omitted.

[0054] Fig. 4 shows schematically a perspective detail view A", which corresponds to the area marked as Detail A in Fig. 1 in a modified version. Shown is a further embodiment of a base plate 2 with a cover layer, designed as a cavity insert 30. In contrast to the cover plate 20 (compare Fig. 3 ) directly and completely fills the cavity 8 and is sealed against the support edge 6 by means of the seal 22. The use of a cavity insert 30 can be advantageous in order to avoid the pressure fluctuations occurring in the gas-filled cavity 8 in the event of high temperature fluctuations.

[0055] It can be provided that provided components, such as the control device 60 (not shown here) or the lighting device 40, 50 (cf. Fig. 6, 7 oder 8 ), are already installed in the cavity insert 8, for example cast in, and can be installed in the base plate 2 of the container 1 without any further assembly effort.

[0056] Fig. 5 shows schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate 2 of a container 1 according to the invention with photosensor 62. The photosensor 62 serves to control a lighting device 40, 50, as described below in the Figuren 6 bis 9 is shown.

[0057] To allow ambient light to fall on the photosensor 62, the otherwise opaque privacy layer 24 of the cover plate 20 has a cutout 26 in the area of the photosensor 62. This allows the lifting of the container 1 to be detected by light falling on the photosensor 62, particularly when it is placed on an opaque surface, for example, on a light-tight table or shelf. When the container 1 is placed on a table, no light falls on the photosensor 62. If the container 1 is lifted, light can fall on the photosensor 62, and the lifting of the container 1 is detected and evaluated by the control device 60. As a result, the lighting device 40, 50 can, for example, be switched on.

[0058] Control via a photosensor 62 has the advantage over control via an acceleration sensor, since when the container 1 is transported in a darkened package, no energy-consuming, undesired switching operations of the lighting device 40, 50 are triggered. Alternatively, a proximity sensor 63 (see Fig. 9 ) to trigger the light effect.

[0059] Fig. 6 shows schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate 2 of a container 1 according to the invention with LED lighting 40 in the area of detail C in Fig. 1 , but in a different design, designated C'. The light source is an LED 42, which is arranged to emit its light upwards. This results in the desired lighting effects.

[0060] The control device 60, which is also part of the LED lighting device 40 or connected to it, is provided to control the LED 42. To prevent these devices from being visible through the base plate 2, the correspondingly opaque coating 4 is provided.

[0061] Fig. 7 shows schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate 2 of a container 1 according to the invention with OLED lighting device 50. The organic light-emitting diode, the OLED 52, occupies the entire base area of the base plate 2 in the illustrated embodiment and is arranged on the cover plate 20.

[0062] According to the advantageous embodiment shown, the OLED 52 is designed such that it embodies a luminous ornament during operation. However, in the illustrated embodiment, this is not visible when the OLED 52 is not in operation. This effect is achieved by making the coating 4 semi-transparent. As soon as light is emitted by the OLED 52, it penetrates the coating 4 and becomes visible. However, if little light from outside passes through the coating 4, this is not sufficient to make the ornamental structure of the OLED 52 visible when reflected through the coating 4.

[0063] Fig. 8 shows schematically a perspective view of an embodiment of a base plate 2 of a container 1 according to the invention with downwardly radiating LED lighting 40. The light is reflected back to the base plate 2 by a reflector 44.

[0064] Furthermore, the light from the LED 42 is guided via light guides 46 to a diffuser 48 arranged in a ring along the support edge 6. This creates a uniform, ring-shaped lighting effect in the area of the outer edge of the base plate 2. Alternatively, the support edge 6 of the base plate 2 itself can also be designed as a diffuser 48.

[0065] The remaining areas of the base plate 2 are covered light-tight by the cover plate 20, which further emphasizes the ring-shaped character of the lighting.

[0066] According to the illustrated embodiment, the control device 60 also comprises a signal receiving device 64. This makes it possible to switch on the LED lighting device 40 remotely and simultaneously for all containers 1 according to the invention located in a room, for example by means of a transmitted radio signal or a Bluetooth signal.

[0067] Fig. 9 shows a schematic sectional view of an embodiment of a container 1 according to the invention with a base plate 2. Additionally, a base 3 is provided into which the container 1 can be inserted. Therefore, a separate lighting device for the container 1 is not required.

[0068] The LED lighting device 40 is arranged in the base 3. The light is emitted via the ring-shaped diffuser 48 and thus reaches the wall of the container 1 located in the base 3, whereby the container 1 can be removed from the base 3. The light distributor 48 receives the light from the light guide 46, into which the light from the LED 42 is introduced as part of the LED lighting device 40. The LED lighting device 40 is connected to the control device 60, which has a proximity sensor 63, so that a switching process is triggered upon approach, and the signal receiving device 64 for remote control. Bezugszeichenliste

[0069] 1Container 2Base plate 3Base 4Coating 6Standing edge 8Cavity 10Cover layer, casting compound 20Cover layer, cover plate 22Seal 24Screen layer 26Recess 30Cover layer, cavity insert 40LED lighting device 42LED 44Reflector 46Light guide 48Light distributor, diffuser 50OLED lighting device 52OLED 60Control device 62Sensor, photosensor 63Sensor, proximity sensor 64Signal receiving device 70Power supply unit, battery 72Power generation unit, photovoltaically effective layer

Claims

1. Transparent container having an illuminated base plate allowing light to irradiate into the container in a controllable manner, wherein an illuminating device (40, 50) is provided, by means of which the illumination is effected from a bottom side of the base plate (2), wherein the illuminating device (40, 50) is either detachable as a reusable base (3) of the container (1) or is fixedly connected to the container (1), wherein the illuminating device (40, 50) is designed as at least one LED illuminating device (40) or at least one OLED illuminating device (50), wherein the illuminating device (40, 50) comprises a current supply unit and is connected to a control device (60), which controls the operation of the illuminating device (40, 50), wherein the control device (60) comprises at least one sensor (62, 63), and in particular at least one signal receiver (64), wherein the base plate (2) has a circumferential, downwardly projecting mounting edge (6) on a bottom side, such that a cavity (8) is formed on the bottom side for receiving the illuminating device and the control device, wherein the base plate (2) has a coating (4) within the area delimited by the mounting edge (6), wherein a top layer (10, 20, 30) is applied over the coating (4), which top layer seals the cavity (8), but the height thereof does not extend downwards beyond the mounting edge (6), such that the base plate (2) can be placed by way of the mounting edge (6) on a substrate, characterized in that the base plate (2) is provided with the coating (4) on its bottom side facing the cavity (8), wherein the coating (4) is at least partially opaque and prevents visibility into the cavity (8), and wherein the top layer is formed by a potting compound (10) or the top layer is formed at least by a substantially rigid cover plate (20), wherein the cover plate is applied to a surface of a potting compound introduced into the cavity.

2. Container according to Claim 1, wherein the control device (60) is designed for time control or for coupling to a smartphone via a signal receiving device (64), in which a program for controlling the illuminating device (40, 50) runs.

3. Container according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one sensor is designed as a proximity sensor (63) and is provided to detect an effect of contact, approach, acceleration and / or pressure on the container (1) or the base (3), in this case a sensor signal is generated and connected to the control device (60) in such a way that the illuminating device (40, 50) can be put into operation or change an operating state as a result of the sensor signal, and / or wherein a photosensor (62) is provided as sensor and connected to the control device (40, 50), in particular wherein the photosensor (62) is arranged on the base plate (2) or in the base (3) in such a way that it is hidden when the container (1) is placed.

4. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a current supply unit (70) is designed as a rechargeable battery and a current generation unit (72) provided for charging the battery is designed as at least one photovoltaically effective layer.

5. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base plate (2) or the base (3) comprises a light distributor (48), a light guide (46) or / and a reflector (44) optically connected to the illuminating device (40, 50), and / or wherein a light guide (46) is provided in the interior of the container (1), into which light guide the light from the LED illuminating device (40) is irradiated and which transmits and distributes the light.

6. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the OLED illuminating device (50) is applied to a plastic base or is arranged between two glass plates, wherein the plastic base or the glass plates each are connected to the container (1), or wherein the OLED illuminating device (50) is directly connected to the container (1) or the base (3), and / or wherein the OLED illuminating device (50), including the control device (60), is applied to the base plate (2) or the base (3).

7. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the OLED illuminating device (50) is provided with a reflective layer on the side facing away from the container (1), and / or wherein the OLED illuminating device (50) is designed with a semi-transparent or translucent coating (4).

8. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the OLED illuminating device (50) is structured in such a way that a pattern, an image or a logo is represented during operation.

9. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating (4) is produced by sputtering on a glass surface.

10. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover plate (20) is provided with a visual protection layer (24), in particular wherein the visual protection layer (24) of the cover plate (20) is designed as a reflective layer, and / or wherein the cover plate (20) is designed as the photovoltaically effective layer (72).

11. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base plate (2) has a cavity insert (30) on the bottom side, which cavity insert is formed, as a shaped part, with the corresponding shape of the cavity (8) and is inserted into the cavity (8).

12. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base plate (2) is assembled during manufacture of the container (1) from at least two parts in each case, wherein a channel is formed at an interface of the parts, wherein a light guide (46) and / or a diffuser (48) are arranged in the channel.

13. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, which is designed as a spray bottle, a drinking glass or a carafe.