EP2668987A1 - Illuminating device for balloon - Google Patents

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EP2668987A1
EP2668987A1 EP12170544.6A EP12170544A EP2668987A1 EP 2668987 A1 EP2668987 A1 EP 2668987A1 EP 12170544 A EP12170544 A EP 12170544A EP 2668987 A1 EP2668987 A1 EP 2668987A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10Balloons
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V3/00Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/02Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
    • F21V3/023Chinese lanterns; Balloons
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A63H27/10Balloons
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  • the present invention relates to an illuminating device for a balloon, and more particularly to an illuminating device to illuminate a balloon fixed at the front end of the illuminating device so that the balloon has an illuminating effect.
  • the user cannot hold the illuminating devices disclosed in the aforesaid patents to swing the illuminating balloons, so the illuminating devices cannot be adapted for a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, or the like.
  • the inventor of the present invention has invented a balloon lamp disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 7699505 and Taiwanese Patent No. 1338104 . It is not easy and convenient to mount the balloon on the lamp, so it's troublesome to install the balloon. Besides, the lamp doesn't have a structure to protect the balloon and the user's hand. Without a separation structure, the balloon may burst to scare the user.
  • the present invention is intended to provide an illuminating device for a balloon to overcome the shortcomings mentioned above.
  • the primary object of the present invention is to provide an illuminating device for a balloon.
  • the user can conveniently tie the balloon on the illuminating device.
  • the light from the illuminating device shines on the balloon so that the balloon has an illuminating effect.
  • the user can hold the illuminating device with the illuminating balloon for a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, or the like to create a special vision effect.
  • the balloon can be protected by a balloon cover.
  • the illuminating device for a balloon of the present invention comprises a hand-held cylinder, an illuminating module, a lampshade, a battery unit and a balloon cover.
  • the hand-held cylinder comprises a cylinder body and an end cap.
  • the cylinder body has a fixing portion at a front end thereof for mounting the balloon.
  • the cylinder body has an accommodation chamber at the front end thereof and a battery trough at a rear end thereof.
  • the accommodation chamber communicates with the battery trough.
  • the end cap is connected to the rear end of the cylinder body.
  • the illuminating module comprises a circuit board and at least one illuminating member mounted on the circuit board.
  • the illuminating member is a light emitting diode.
  • the circuit board of the illuminating module is disposed in the accommodation chamber of the cylinder body.
  • the first electrode faces the battery trough.
  • the lampshade is connected to the front end of the cylinder body of the hand-held cylinder to cover the illuminating module.
  • the battery unit is disposed in the battery trough of the cylinder body and contacts with the first electrode of the illuminating module.
  • the balloon cover has a bowl-shaped wall.
  • the bowl-shaped wall has a connection opening at one end thereof and a front opening at an opposing end thereof.
  • the connection opening is adapted to connect with the front end of the cylinder body.
  • the front opening has a diameter larger than that of the connection opening.
  • the illuminating device of the present invention is provided for the user to tie the inflated balloon on the fixing portion at the front end of the hand-held cylinder.
  • the balloon cover is fitted on the front end of the hand-held cylinder to hold the balloon in place and to protect the balloon and the user's hand.
  • the balloon will have an illuminating effect.
  • the present invention can be used for a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, courtyard decoration, or the like.
  • the illuminating device for a balloon comprises a hand-held cylinder 1, an illuminating module 2, a lampshade 3, a battery unit 4, and a balloon cover 5.
  • the hand-held cylinder 1 as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 , comprises a cylinder body 11 and an end cap 12.
  • the cylinder body 11 is a hollow cylinder, and has a fixing portion 13 at a front end thereof for mounting a balloon.
  • the fixing portion 13 is a protruding plate 131.
  • the protruding plate 13 has a notch 132 for tying or engagement of the balloon.
  • the cylinder body 11 has an accommodation chamber 111 at the front end thereof and a battery trough 112 at a rear end thereof.
  • the accommodation chamber 111 communicates with the battery trough 112.
  • the end cap 12 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the cylinder body 11.
  • the end cap 12 is provided with a second electrode 121 and a conductive member 122.
  • the end cap 12 can be opened for replacement of the battery in the battery trough 112 of the cylinder body 11.
  • the illuminating module 2 as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 , comprises a circuit board 21, at least one illuminating member 22 mounted on one side of the circuit board 21, and other required control circuit. Another side opposite to the illuminating member 22 of the circuit board 21 is provided with a first electrode 23.
  • the first electrode 23 is adapted to contact with the battery unit 4.
  • the circuit board 21 of the illuminating module 2 is disposed in the accommodation chamber 111 of the cylinder body 11.
  • the first electrode 23 faces the battery trough 112, and the illuminating member 22 faces the front end of the cylinder body 11.
  • the illuminating member 22 is a light emitting diode which can change the color of light.
  • the lampshade 3, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 is a light-pervious cover connected to the front end of the cylinder body 11 of the hand-held cylinder 1 to cover the illuminating module 2.
  • the light from the illuminating member 22 can transmit through the lampshade 3.
  • the lampshade 3 has an optical portion 31 which protrudes from the center of the front end of the lampshade 3 and is used to refract the light.
  • the optical portion 31 is convex.
  • the battery unit 4 as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 , can be a dry battery or a rechargeable battery.
  • the battery unit 4 is disposed in the battery trough 112 of the cylinder body 11 and contacts with the first electrode 23 of the illuminating module 2 to supply power to the illuminating module 2.
  • the balloon cover 5, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 is made of a soft plastic material and has a bowl-shaped wall 51.
  • the bowl-shaped wall 51 has a connection opening 52 at one end thereof and a front opening 53 at an opposing end thereof.
  • the connection opening 52 is adapted to connect the front end of the cylinder body 11.
  • the front opening 53 has a diameter larger than that of the connection opening 52 so as to receive the balloon therein.
  • the hand-held cylinder 1, the illuminating module 2, the lampshade 3, the battery unit 4 and the balloon cover 5, as shown in Fig. 1 , Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 , are assembled to complete the illuminating device for a balloon of the present invention.
  • the balloon can be mounted at the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1.
  • the light from the illuminating module 2 can emit to the balloon so that the balloon appears illuminating.
  • one side of the cylinder body 11 of the present invention is formed with at least one concave portion 113.
  • the fixing portion 13 is disposed in the concave portion 113 so that the fixing portion 13 won't interfere with the bowl-shaped wall 51 of the balloon cover 5.
  • the cylinder body 11 has at least one engaging portion 15 close to the front end of the cylinder body 11.
  • the engaging portion 15 is a protruding block 151 protruding from the side wall of the cylinder body 11.
  • the balloon cover 5 is made of a soft plastic or rubber material.
  • the balloon cover 5 has a stop portion 521 on the inner wall of the connection opening 52 to engage with the engaging portion 15 (the protruding block 151).
  • the balloon cover 5 is fitted on the cylinder body 11 and the stop portion 521 engages with the engaging portion 15 (the protruding block 151).
  • the balloon cover 5 can be disconnected from the cylinder body 11.
  • the cylinder body 11 of the hand-held cylinder 1 has a plurality of first coupling portions 16 disposed around the front end of the cylinder body 11.
  • the first coupling portion 16 can be a protruding block 161.
  • the lampshade 3 has second coupling portions 32 on a side wall thereof to engage with the first coupling portions 16 of the cylinder body 11.
  • the second coupling portion 32 is a hole 321.
  • one side of the cylinder body 11 of the hand-held cylinder 1 is provided with a power switch 14.
  • the power switch 14 is connected with the circuit board 21 of the illuminating module 2.
  • the power switch 14 can be a press-type switch or a push-type switch, which is adapted to turn on/off the illuminating device.
  • the arrangement of the power switch 14 is not limited to the aforesaid.
  • the power switch 14 can alternatively be disposed on the end cap 12. By pressing or pushing or turning the end cap 12, the illuminating device of the present invention is turned on/off.
  • the end cap 12 of the hand-held cylinder 1 further has a receiving hole 123 for insertion of a rod 6.
  • the receiving hole 123 can be disposed at the bottom or one side of the end cap 12. When it is necessary to position the illuminating device of the present invention in place, the receiving hole 123 is adapted to receive the rod 6.
  • the balloon 10 when in use, the balloon 10 is inflated, and then the nozzle 101 of the balloon 10 is tied with a knot 102. After that, the nozzle 101 is inserted into the notch 132 of the fixing portion 131 of the hand-held cylinder 1 and the knot 102 is engaged under the protruding plate 131, so that the balloon 10 is located at the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1.
  • the balloon cover 5 is fitted from the rear end to the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1 with the stop portion 521 at the connection opening 52 to engage with the engaging portion 15 (the protruding block 151) of the cylinder body 11.
  • the balloon cover 5 covers the bottom of the balloon 10. Through the balloon cover 5, the balloon 10 and the user's hand can be protected when the user holds the hand-held cylinder 1.
  • the user can control the illuminating member 22 through the power switch 14.
  • the illuminating member 22 illuminates the balloon 10 through the optical portion 31 of the lampshade 3.
  • the light from the illuminating member 22 can be refracted and diffused to illuminate the balloon 10.

Abstract

An illuminating device for a balloon includes a hand-held cylinder(1), an illuminating module(2), a lampshade(3), a battery unit(4) and a balloon cover(5). The hand-held cylinder(1) has a fixing portion(13) at a front end thereof for mounting the balloon. The illuminating module(2) and the lampshade(3) are coupled to the front end of the hand-held cylinder(1). The battery unit(4) is disposed in the hand-held cylinder(1). The balloon cover(5) has a bowl-shaped wall(51). The bowl-shaped wall(51) has a connection opening(52) at one end thereof and a front opening(53) at another opposing end thereof. The connection opening(52) is adapted to connect the front end of the hand-held cylinder(1). The front opening(53) is adapted to receive the balloon. The balloon is connected to the fixing portion(13) of the hand-held cylinder(1). The balloon cover(5) is used to protect the balloon. The illuminating module(2) is used to illuminate the balloon.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of the Invention
  • The present invention relates to an illuminating device for a balloon, and more particularly to an illuminating device to illuminate a balloon fixed at the front end of the illuminating device so that the balloon has an illuminating effect.
  • (b) Description of the Prior Art
  • Conventional illuminating devices are often used for decorative illumination. For a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, or the like, people often decorate the site with decorative lamps and balloons. Only the decorative lamps have an illuminating effect. The balloons don't have an illuminating effect. It is a troublesome job to decorate the site with lamps and balloons. Therefore, some illuminating devices are developed, see e.g. U.S. Patent No. 7699505 titled "Balloon Lamp", 5117344 titled "Colored Balloon", 5295891 titled "Balloon Holding Device", 7344267 titled "Balloon Colored Toy", 7364488 titled "Illuminating Balloon".
  • The user cannot hold the illuminating devices disclosed in the aforesaid patents to swing the illuminating balloons, so the illuminating devices cannot be adapted for a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, or the like. The inventor of the present invention has invented a balloon lamp disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 7699505 and Taiwanese Patent No. 1338104 . It is not easy and convenient to mount the balloon on the lamp, so it's troublesome to install the balloon. Besides, the lamp doesn't have a structure to protect the balloon and the user's hand. Without a separation structure, the balloon may burst to scare the user.
  • Accordingly, the present invention is intended to provide an illuminating device for a balloon to overcome the shortcomings mentioned above.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The primary object of the present invention is to provide an illuminating device for a balloon. The user can conveniently tie the balloon on the illuminating device. The light from the illuminating device shines on the balloon so that the balloon has an illuminating effect. The user can hold the illuminating device with the illuminating balloon for a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, or the like to create a special vision effect. Through the design of the illuminating device, the balloon can be protected by a balloon cover.
  • In order to achieve the aforesaid object, the illuminating device for a balloon of the present invention comprises a hand-held cylinder, an illuminating module, a lampshade, a battery unit and a balloon cover. The hand-held cylinder comprises a cylinder body and an end cap. The cylinder body has a fixing portion at a front end thereof for mounting the balloon. The cylinder body has an accommodation chamber at the front end thereof and a battery trough at a rear end thereof. The accommodation chamber communicates with the battery trough. The end cap is connected to the rear end of the cylinder body. The illuminating module comprises a circuit board and at least one illuminating member mounted on the circuit board. One side opposite to the illuminating member of the circuit board is provided with a first electrode. The illuminating member is a light emitting diode. The circuit board of the illuminating module is disposed in the accommodation chamber of the cylinder body. The first electrode faces the battery trough. The lampshade is connected to the front end of the cylinder body of the hand-held cylinder to cover the illuminating module. The battery unit is disposed in the battery trough of the cylinder body and contacts with the first electrode of the illuminating module. The balloon cover has a bowl-shaped wall. The bowl-shaped wall has a connection opening at one end thereof and a front opening at an opposing end thereof. The connection opening is adapted to connect with the front end of the cylinder body. The front opening has a diameter larger than that of the connection opening.
  • The illuminating device of the present invention is provided for the user to tie the inflated balloon on the fixing portion at the front end of the hand-held cylinder. The balloon cover is fitted on the front end of the hand-held cylinder to hold the balloon in place and to protect the balloon and the user's hand. When the user turns on the illuminating module to illuminate the balloon, the balloon will have an illuminating effect. The present invention can be used for a celebration, performance, party, birthday party, courtyard decoration, or the like.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    • Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the illuminating device for balloon according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
    • Fig. 2 is a top view of the illuminating device for balloon according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
    • Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the illuminating device for balloon according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
    • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the illuminating device for balloon according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
    • Fig. 5 is a side view of the illuminating device for balloon according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
    • Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the mounting of the balloon of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; and
    • Fig. 7 is a schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention when in use.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • Embodiments of the illuminating device for balloon according to the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • As shown in Fig. 1 through Fig. 4, the illuminating device for a balloon according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a hand-held cylinder 1, an illuminating module 2, a lampshade 3, a battery unit 4, and a balloon cover 5.
  • The hand-held cylinder 1, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, comprises a cylinder body 11 and an end cap 12. The cylinder body 11 is a hollow cylinder, and has a fixing portion 13 at a front end thereof for mounting a balloon. The fixing portion 13 is a protruding plate 131. The protruding plate 13 has a notch 132 for tying or engagement of the balloon. The cylinder body 11 has an accommodation chamber 111 at the front end thereof and a battery trough 112 at a rear end thereof. The accommodation chamber 111 communicates with the battery trough 112. The end cap 12 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the cylinder body 11. The end cap 12 is provided with a second electrode 121 and a conductive member 122. The end cap 12 can be opened for replacement of the battery in the battery trough 112 of the cylinder body 11.
  • The illuminating module 2, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, comprises a circuit board 21, at least one illuminating member 22 mounted on one side of the circuit board 21, and other required control circuit. Another side opposite to the illuminating member 22 of the circuit board 21 is provided with a first electrode 23. The first electrode 23 is adapted to contact with the battery unit 4. The circuit board 21 of the illuminating module 2 is disposed in the accommodation chamber 111 of the cylinder body 11. The first electrode 23 faces the battery trough 112, and the illuminating member 22 faces the front end of the cylinder body 11. Preferably, the illuminating member 22 is a light emitting diode which can change the color of light.
  • The lampshade 3, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, is a light-pervious cover connected to the front end of the cylinder body 11 of the hand-held cylinder 1 to cover the illuminating module 2. The light from the illuminating member 22 can transmit through the lampshade 3. The lampshade 3 has an optical portion 31 which protrudes from the center of the front end of the lampshade 3 and is used to refract the light. The optical portion 31 is convex.
  • The battery unit 4, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, can be a dry battery or a rechargeable battery. The battery unit 4 is disposed in the battery trough 112 of the cylinder body 11 and contacts with the first electrode 23 of the illuminating module 2 to supply power to the illuminating module 2.
  • The balloon cover 5, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, is made of a soft plastic material and has a bowl-shaped wall 51. The bowl-shaped wall 51 has a connection opening 52 at one end thereof and a front opening 53 at an opposing end thereof. The connection opening 52 is adapted to connect the front end of the cylinder body 11. The front opening 53 has a diameter larger than that of the connection opening 52 so as to receive the balloon therein.
  • The hand-held cylinder 1, the illuminating module 2, the lampshade 3, the battery unit 4 and the balloon cover 5, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, are assembled to complete the illuminating device for a balloon of the present invention. The balloon can be mounted at the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1. The light from the illuminating module 2 can emit to the balloon so that the balloon appears illuminating.
  • Referring to Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, one side of the cylinder body 11 of the present invention is formed with at least one concave portion 113. The fixing portion 13 is disposed in the concave portion 113 so that the fixing portion 13 won't interfere with the bowl-shaped wall 51 of the balloon cover 5. Furthermore, the cylinder body 11 has at least one engaging portion 15 close to the front end of the cylinder body 11. The engaging portion 15 is a protruding block 151 protruding from the side wall of the cylinder body 11. The balloon cover 5 is made of a soft plastic or rubber material. The balloon cover 5 has a stop portion 521 on the inner wall of the connection opening 52 to engage with the engaging portion 15 (the protruding block 151). Thus, the balloon cover 5 is fitted on the cylinder body 11 and the stop portion 521 engages with the engaging portion 15 (the protruding block 151). The balloon cover 5 can be disconnected from the cylinder body 11.
  • Referring to Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, the cylinder body 11 of the hand-held cylinder 1 has a plurality of first coupling portions 16 disposed around the front end of the cylinder body 11. The first coupling portion 16 can be a protruding block 161. The lampshade 3 has second coupling portions 32 on a side wall thereof to engage with the first coupling portions 16 of the cylinder body 11. The second coupling portion 32 is a hole 321. When the lampshade 3 is coupled to the front end of the cylinder body 11, the second coupling portions 32 of the lampshade 3 will engage with the first coupling portions 16 of the cylinder body 11. The lampshade 3 can be coupled to the cylinder body 11 quickly and easily.
  • Referring to Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, one side of the cylinder body 11 of the hand-held cylinder 1 is provided with a power switch 14. The power switch 14 is connected with the circuit board 21 of the illuminating module 2. The power switch 14 can be a press-type switch or a push-type switch, which is adapted to turn on/off the illuminating device. The arrangement of the power switch 14 is not limited to the aforesaid. Fore example, the power switch 14 can alternatively be disposed on the end cap 12. By pressing or pushing or turning the end cap 12, the illuminating device of the present invention is turned on/off.
  • As shown in Fig. 1, for the illuminating device of the present invention to be placed upright, the end cap 12 of the hand-held cylinder 1 further has a receiving hole 123 for insertion of a rod 6. The receiving hole 123 can be disposed at the bottom or one side of the end cap 12. When it is necessary to position the illuminating device of the present invention in place, the receiving hole 123 is adapted to receive the rod 6.
  • Referring to Fig. 6, when in use, the balloon 10 is inflated, and then the nozzle 101 of the balloon 10 is tied with a knot 102. After that, the nozzle 101 is inserted into the notch 132 of the fixing portion 131 of the hand-held cylinder 1 and the knot 102 is engaged under the protruding plate 131, so that the balloon 10 is located at the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1. The balloon cover 5 is fitted from the rear end to the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1 with the stop portion 521 at the connection opening 52 to engage with the engaging portion 15 (the protruding block 151) of the cylinder body 11. The balloon cover 5 covers the bottom of the balloon 10. Through the balloon cover 5, the balloon 10 and the user's hand can be protected when the user holds the hand-held cylinder 1.
  • Referring to Fig. 7, when the balloon 10 is coupled to the front end of the hand-held cylinder 1, the user can control the illuminating member 22 through the power switch 14. The illuminating member 22 illuminates the balloon 10 through the optical portion 31 of the lampshade 3. The light from the illuminating member 22 can be refracted and diffused to illuminate the balloon 10.
  • Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

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1. An illuminating device for a balloon, comprising a hand-held cylinder(1), an illuminating module(2), a lampshade(3), a battery unit(4) and a balloon cover(5), wherein
the hand-held cylinder(1) comprises a cylinder body(11) and an end cap(12), the cylinder body(11) having a fixing portion(13) at a front end thereof for mounting the balloon, an accommodation chamber(111) at the front end thereof, and a battery trough(112) at a rear end thereof, the accommodation chamber (111)communicating with the battery trough(112), the end cap(12) being connected to the rear end of the cylinder body(11) and having a second electrode(121) and a conductive member(122) corresponding to the battery unit(4);
the illuminating module(2) comprises a circuit board(21) and at least one illuminating member(22) mounted on the circuit board(21), one side opposite to the illuminating member(22) of the circuit board(21) being provided with a first electrode(23), the illuminating member(22) being a light emitting diode, the circuit board(21) of the illuminating module(2) being disposed in the accommodation chamber(111) of the cylinder body(11), the first electrode(23) facing the battery trough(112);
the lampshade(3) is connected to the front end of the cylinder body(11) of the hand-held cylinder(1) to cover the illuminating module(2);
the battery unit(4) is disposed in the battery trough(112) of the cylinder body(11) and in contact with the first electrode(23) of the illuminating module(2); and
the balloon cover(5) has a bowl-shaped wall(51), the bowl-shaped wall(51) having a connection opening(52) at one end thereof and a front opening(53) at an opposing end thereof, the connection opening(52) being adapted to connect with the front end of the cylinder body(11), the front opening(53) having a diameter larger than that of the connection opening(52).
2. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing portion(13) is a protruding plate(131), and the protruding plate(131) has a notch(132) for tying the balloon.
3. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in claim 2, wherein one side of the cylinder body(11) is formed with at least one concave portion(113), and the fixing portion(13) is disposed in the concave portion(113).
4. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the cylinder body(11) of the hand-held cylinder(1) has a first coupling portion(16) close to the front end of the cylinder body(11), and the lampshade(3) has a second coupling portion on a side wall thereof to engage with the first coupling portion(16) of the cylinder body(11).
5. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the cylinder body(11) has at least one engaging portion(15) close to the front end of the cylinder body(11), and the connection opening(52) of the balloon cover(5) is engaged with the engaging portion(15) of the cylinder body(11).
6. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in claim 5, wherein the engaging portion(15) of the cylinder body(11) is a protruding block(151) protruding from a side wall of the cylinder body(11).
7. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in claim 6, wherein the balloon cover(5) has a stop portion(521) on an inner wall of the connection opening(52) to engage with the engaging portion(15) of the cylinder body(11).
8. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in claim 7, wherein the balloon cover(5) is made of a soft plastic material.
9. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 8, wherein one side of the cylinder body(11) of the hand-held cylinder(1) is provided with a power switch(14) which is connected with the circuit board(21).
10. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in claim 9, wherein the power switch(14) is a press-type switch or a push-type switch.
11. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the end cap(12) of the hand-held cylinder(1) further has a receiving hole(123) for insertion of a rod(6).
12. The illuminating device for a balloon as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 11, wherein the lampshade(3) has a convex optical portion(31) protruding from a front end thereof for refracting light from the illuminating member(22).
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