WO2002033718A1

WO2002033718A1 - Electromechanical vibration switcher (evs)

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Publication number: WO2002033718A1
Application number: PCT/HR2001/000048
Authority: WO
Inventors: Filip Katinic; Zvjezdan Palenkic
Original assignee: Filip Katinic; Zvjezdan Palenkic
Priority date: 2000-10-19
Filing date: 2001-10-17
Publication date: 2002-04-25
Also published as: AU2002210778A1

Abstract

EVS is use in the field of small electric currents and voltages. It is activated at occurence of vibrations ranging form low level to high intensity and frequency oscillations with limited time duration. It consists of the base plate - insulator, one electric contact in the shape of ring with or without spring support and another one in the shape of spring support and little ball (mass) on its top, installed within the first contact ring, and if needed provided with special protective housing with foot plugging or threaded support. It is used for monitoring of movable objects, for production of special effects on children toys (reaction on touch of the user), for signaling purposes on shoe ware and clothes, for saving of energy in signaling functions and energy production branch. Special application can be seen in signaling module or shoe ware, light emitting ball and angling signaling module.

Description

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5 I SCOPE OF APPLIC ATION OF INNOVATION

Tni6 innovanon lefeis ro rπe fieio or application of eiectiomechanicaf switches tbi smau cui rents ana voltages, wπiGli aie activateα at the appearance of oscillations (langing fiom smaii 10 mgh imensuy and frequency osciiiauons), which occut i G tniough instantaneous 01 conunuous exertion of impulse mecnamcaj foice (impact;, which outgoing function displays oscillating properties with limited duration and aie classified according ιo international classification ( tvj as

2 TECHNICAL PRGBuEIvIES INVOLV ED

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The neeα for insrailation of nigniv sensitive sensors and switches capable to react to very smaii aπα short time forces (impulses) arise veiy fiequentiy wnen we have to deal with some technical ptobiems Besides detection of impulse, they must also nave capanility to induce external reaction in tne foim of osculation having 0 greater or smaliei frequencies, depenαing on intensity ana tne form of impulse, being in some way Function of measuring of intensity aπα fiequency of tne impulse

In this mannei such systems must fulfill requirements of simple design (very low 5 pioduction pncej, combined with lehable and long life time in opeiation, wheieby their size and shape must be adjustable to conditions or installation into diverse systems, langmg from micio-svste s to normal size systems in all envn onmental conditions (air, warei, flammable liquids, explosion zones, etc )

0 The emergence of complex multifunctional eieclionic modules fopto- sensois, switches and relays miciopiocessoi s - simulating output functions), due to then complexity unieπaoiiity numeious limitations low

el sensitivity and incapability to achieve interdependence of intensity and the form of the output signal with the form and intensity of the input function, have failed to fulfill completely the above mentioned requirements.

3. STATE OF TECHNIQUE

There are no solutions of classical sensors and switches for transfer of effects of impact force (with oscillating properties). There are unsuccessful simulation systems consisting of several components, building as such complex system of rather large dimensions and inappropriate shape for installation into tiny, small size objects or things.

They display very low degree of sensitivity, and fail to react to veiy tiny impulses (i.e. hand touch on the object). They are only capable to react to larger forces acting in the zone of the switch or to presence of some object or thing in the area of opto- sensor. Their incoming signal is most frequently microprocessor simulation of the oscillation switch, because they cannot detect intensity and frequency of the impulse. They have very short lifetime, and fabrication is very expensive, due to high costs of components.

4. PRESENTATION OF THE INNOVATION CONCEPT

Primary goal of this innovation is to define and design oscillation mechanical switch systems, i.e. to determine such a oscillation switch, which will be capable to detect wide range oscillation intensities and to transmit the oscillation signal of limited duration to the device. Thereby it shall not loose shape and intensity of impulse preserving very high switch sensitivity and its small size. Manufacturing process must be kept very simple, and the production costs very low. This will

finally enable production of children toys, which shall be moved and give light or sound signal at the pure hand touch.

Further goal of innovation is to determine such an oscillation switch, which can be easily installed in products of different size, shape and application, using simple procedures of screw fastening or plugging, whereby their sensitivity can be regulated.

The additional advantages of the innovation shall be partly presented in the following description.

Electromechanical vibration switcher includes the following components: base plate - insulator (Position 3) and two electric contacts: one in the form of ring with or without spring support (Position 1 ), and another one, which is installed inside the first ring, consisting of spring support and the bail (Position 2) on the top (Pictures 1 and 2).

At occurrence of oscillation impulse the action shall be transferred to ball contact having corresponding mass, which start to swing touching alternatively the second internal contact closing the current circuit. Depending on size of the impulse the ball swings several times creating more or less contacts at one impulse. With very high sensibility of the switch there is option of installation of the fiat contact within spring coil with the ball - second contact (Position 3). If we want to use the switch with changeable sensibility, the contact must be installed on screws (Position 4), which enables change of height Hi and H₂, and consequently aiso sensibility and frequency of the switch (Picture 4). Change in the mass of the ball, elasticity of the spring, ring diameter and heights H2 and H change characteristics of sensibility and response of switch frequency.

Electromechanical vibration switcher can be installed in a separate housing

(Position 5), depending on its application and the environment by installation of special integrated contacts in the form of coils or plugs (Position 6), which are installed into other elements and systems (Picture 5). Such a switch may be used for special effects on children toys and for enhancement of their function (light and sound balls, light pens and cars, dolls and toys which move, give light or sound signals at a touch, but also for monitoring of moving objects as well as for special decoration effects and signaiization effects on shoe ware, for cut down of energy consumption in batteries, for monitoring of movement of animals, in motor car industry, energy production, military industry and space exploration industry.

5. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The following drawings represent constituent part of innovation description and illustrate the best possible ways of innovation design and its application for various purposes, as well as explanation of the fundamental principle of the innovation itself

Figure 1 gives schematic view of the basic form of electromechanical vibration switcher (EVS) connected in the electric current circuit.

Figure 2 represents modified form of EVS with increased sensitivity.

Figure 3 represents high-level sensitivity EVS.

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6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AT LEAST ONE FORM OF APPLICATION OF THE INNOVATION i 5

The attached technical description, together with attached drawings Hilly explains the concept of the innovation and how to use it. Application of the innovation will be described in the case of using of the EVS in light emitting balls EVS gadget is built into a special module containing batteries and the light-emitting source 0 Switch contacts (position I and 2) are connected into electric current circuit together with batteries and light or sound emitting source (Figure 1 ). Module is installed into interior of the ball. When the bail is at rest, contacts of EVS aie in neutral position, electric cuπent ciicuit is opened and there aie no indications on the ball. When the ball is set in motion (touched, carried, rolled or 5 hurled) different intensity forces and fiequencies occur, sufficient to make the small bail on the top of the contact swing, causing elastic deformations of this contact, which touches with its surface ring of the second contact and closes the electric current circuit (Position 6). At this moment the light or sound source is being activated. Touch of these two contacts is instantaneous, because due to 0 stiffness of the contact the ball returns into neutral position, and due to inertia also on the second half of the ring. During this time the electric cunent ciicuit is opened and the light oi sound emitting sources aie inactive. Only at the touch of the contact with the ball second half of the ring comes to activation of sound and light emitting source. EVS is adjusted to carry out with one initiation impulse several (5- 10) oscillations, which results in flashing of the light source within the ball, i.e. discontinuous functioning of the sound source. After using of the ball the contacts come again into neutral position making sound and light emitting sources inactive.

7. WAYS OF APPLICATION OF THE INNOVATION

This is the way in which the innovation enables profitable production of very practical and useful equipment, fulfilling ail technical requirements for production of this sort of equipment.

Ft is evident from the outset for engineering specialist that numerous variants and changes on the EVS switches can be made, without moving away from essential purpose of the innovation.

The next text describes some of these variants and alternatives of application.

Application i : LIGHT EMITTING MODULE FOR SHOE WARE

This innovation can be used in production of sport shoe ware, fashion shoes and special shoe ware - roll shoes, and has been design so as to enable the user to create light effect of flashing, which may be very attractive for visual perception as fashion styled detail, introducing element of play and extremely useful for marking of user under conditions of poor visibility, especially in traffic. This effect occurs in walking, running, biking and generally speaking when moving. When inactive this effect is totally passive.

The greatest problem with such objects is how to activate the light emitting system and how to create the effect of blinking. Durability of the entire system and consumption of electric energy also represent particular problems. Such solutions are based on manual activation of electronic system by classical on-off switch and continuous or discontinuous electronic simulated work, till the point of switching off, imposed, by using of this same on-off switch. Such a system cannot react automatically to walking, i.e. body movement, carrying, shaking, trembling or similar.

In the same way frequency of light emitting shoe ware system cannot follow speed and intensity of movement which means that it must be attuned before that, while the outgoing system retains same properties, i.e. constant pre-programmed frequency.

Such systems display large size and mass. Similarly solutions for production of light effects on the basis of chemical reactions are based on small modules with limited capacities, without possibility of change, making life time of this system relatively short ( 10 to 30 days), light intensity insignificant hardly to be noticed and without blinking and flashing effect.

Solutions for this type of shoe ware production are still non-existent. There are classical electronic solutions, having basic flaw in the way of activation of the system by application of classical on-off switch, expensive electronic components and relays, high-energy consumption, and excessive weight. The effect of outgoing functioning has artificial and simulated properties, due to electronic programming and the failure to follow up speed and intensity of movement. It also cannot appropriately change frequency and intensity of contact, movement, jerky shifting and shaking and consequently is incapable of changing frequency and intensity of the outgoing signal. Prior to application of this system, user must manually set it in motion by classical switch only on predestined place, which afterwards closes the electric current circuit and starts action of the electronic system, which has got program for operation of the outgoing sub-systems. Such a system is either entirely independent and has no connection with speed and intensity of impulse activities of the user (touching, moving, shaking or carrying... ), while outgoing effect (flashing) is not eye-catching due to its simplicity. Mass and size are relatively large. Solutions by application of chemically reactive systems have flaw in small capacity and relatively weak light intensity and short working lifetime.

Primary goal of the innovation is to define and design highly reliable, durable and sufficiently sensitive device which will be installed in the shoe ware (fashion shoes, sport shoes, children shoes or roll shoes), capable of detecting the smallest even slightest user's touch, walking or body movement, carrying, shaking, biking or similar, and activating the light source which will intermittently operate at different frequencies, depending on speed and intensity of stimulus activity at the eye-catching and attractive frequencies, i.e. such device must attract user's attention and ensure safe operation in traffic, especially under conditions of pure visibility ( night, twilight fog), top quality feeling, amusing play and use for other applications, while retaining at the same time high efficiency, properties of simple design and high sensitivity level, durability, small mass, size and small discontinuous energy consumption as well as very low price level.

Furthermore the goal of innovation is to define and design such a device, which can, under supposition of fulfilling general aims (marking of the user in traffic at poor visibility, shoe ware decoration, play and animation and similar), also be used for other purposes (indirect illumination of micro zone under of the sole of shoe and support in movement under condition of poor visibility.

Additional goals and advantages of innovation are shown in the following description.

Light emitting module for shoe ware includes components, which are installed into sole of the shoe heel: battery compartment (Figure 7, Position 2), battery - source of DC current (Figure 9, Position 3), electro-mechanical vibration switcher - patented innovation No. P20000695 A (Fig 7, Pos. 4), upper closing device of batteiy compartment (Figure 8, Position 5) and LED diode with transparent reflection chambers installed on the frond and rear part of the shoe sole (Fig. 7,

Pos. 6 and 7) and (Fig. 1 1 , Pos. 7), so as to install one or two electrically separated different color LED diodes (Fig. 10), which gives the user possibility of choosing of different light color on the main switch (Fig. 7, Pos. 8) and (Fig. 10), being installed into upper part of the shoe ware in the form of dismountable plug connection ( "press button") - Fig. 1 1 , Position 9, whereby elements are connected by flexible, fine wired conduits ( Fig. 7, Pos. 10) so as to form harmonious entity, and the electriG components are mutually connected so as to ensure transfer from one electric current circuit having one color to another one having different color by simple re-connection by application of plug connector ( "press button"), This enables reduction of electric current consumption obtained from batteries in conditions of good visibility (daylight, good illumination, etc.). Operation of the system is based on functioning of sensitive EVS switch enabling inciting of oscillations due to touch, walking, carrying, shifting and discontinuous closure of electric circuit, and as a final result creation of light signal in the transparent housing (Pos. 7) in the form of oscillations, which might be of great use in traffic under conditions of poor visibility (night, twilight fog, etc.) and especially interesting, for decoration of fashion shoes, sport shoes, children and specialized shoe ware ( roll shoes), as well as for the purpose of playing.

Now details of piesupposed realization of the innovation will be given, illustrated by the attached drawings.

In reference to Fig. 7,8,9, 10 and 1 1 it can be seen that the light module installed in the shoe ware includes components to be installed into sole heel of the show ware: DC source housing (Fig. 7, Pos 2) and the upper breech mechanism of the batteiy compartment (Fig. 9, Pos. 5) foi the purpose of battery change, two 1 ,5 V batteries (Fig. 9, Pos. 3), EVS switch - patented application NO. P20000695A (Fig. 7, Pos. 4) and LED diode, with reflecting chambers installed on the front and rear part of the shoe sole (Fig. 7, Pos. 6 and 7) and (Fig. 1 1 , Pos. 7), producing light intensity level visible also by daylight. One or two separate different color LED diodes (Fig. 0), as well as main switch (Fig, 7, Pos. 8) and (Fig. 10) are installed in the upper part of the shoe ware in the form of dismountable plug connection ("press button") - Fig. 1 1, Pos. 9.

The housing and breech mechanism are made of polymer material mutually connected with elastic tightening joint. Conduits connect all electrical components (Fig. 1, Pos. 10), and Fig. 10, so as to make harmonious unit, electrical installations being joined mutually so as to ensure on one point (Fig. 1 1 , Pos. 9) transfer from one electric current circuit (one color) to another (another color), by simple reoonnection over dismountable plug connection ("press buttons"), which connection can be entirely interrupted by contact separation ("press buttons").

The following description gives an example of flashing light emitting shoe ware for the purpose of marking of pedestrians and bikers, and traffic participants under conditions of poor visibility (night and fog).

Prior to use of light emitting shoes user must choose electric current circuit (Fig. 1 1 , Pos. 9) - selection of light color — by simple reconnection over dismountable plug connection ("press button"). After activation of the main switch and simultaneous choice of color, user might start up with use of shoe ware. During user's rest light module will not emit signals. For the period of walking, body stir, running, biking and generally speaking any motion, oscillation will arise and will be transferred on the EVS switch. EVS (Pos. 4) which also represents an innovation (see patented innovation No. P20000695A), consists of electric conductor in the form of ring 8 copper or similar), insulator (plastic, rubber) and spiral or Flat steel spring with metal ball (mass). The ring is directly connected on one of the battery poles, while the metal ball is connected to one light emission pole. Another light source pole is directly connected on the left over battery pole (Fig. 10). Prompted by oscillation the EVS will activate and swing the metal spring, which will start to oscillate touching in one moment the ring and closing the electric current circuit activating electric current source. The next moment it will open the electric current circuit and cut feeding of the light source, which will result in module flashing.

Duration of the process by single movement depends on sensitivity degree of the EVS (from 1 to several seconds). For renewed activation of the system new shift is required. As long as the movement lasts, oscillating signal will continuously appear, its frequency depending on intensity of the movement. The appearance of the signal from module warns car drivers, "rollers" and even other pedestrians and bikers on presence of the marked pedestrian or biker on the road and the need to take required care measures in driving, overtaking and passing by. Reaching the well lighted place user can switch off light emitting shoes, disconnecting main switch elements on the upper part of shoe ware in the form of dismountable plug connection ("press buttons") - Fig. 1 1 , Pos. 9, thus reducing battery consumption.

Application 2. LIGHT EMITTING BALL

This innovation can be applied for playing with balls, especially designed and equipped with light and sound emitting module. For years, designers of children toys and especially bails coat their product surfaces with diverse colors and graphic designs, with the goal to attract the attention of children and make the play more interesting. Slowly, classical forms of graphic design have become exhausted and the market expects some new solutions for increase of attractiveness of their play with balls. M

Aheady known solutions in ball manufacture originate m the need to incite children fantasy and increase its magnetism toi them Balls aie adoined with diverse colot , motives and figures Selection include famous cartoon heroes, populai singei s, actois, sportsmen adver t slogans of different companies Some solutions displayed tendency towaids simplicity, which means that you could find one coioied and even tianspaient balls All these solutions have instantaneous impact on children fancy The strongest impact occurs at the moment of the first contact with the ball Aftei that tne ball looses slowly its attractiveness and significance and rapidiy falls into oblivion due to market saturation with classical balls Theie are attempts to design calls with light souice located m its interior All these solutions have not found technical validation in serial pioduction, mainly due to iaige size of light module, large and heavy batteries, and lmpi ctical electπc bulbs with glowing threads with short rife time, not resistant to vibrations, with complex modei of switches, unevenness ci eateα by light module, low sensitivity of the light module to external stimulus (no response during carrying of the ball, rolling or throwing response being effected only when kicking the ball, without light flashing)

Primary aim is to impiove and develop the existing solutions directed towards inciease of magnetism of the ball ana play so as to equip the ball with light and sound module with integrated EVS with nigh level sensitivity, having extremely

Secondary goal is to ensure top quality sound and light effects in the form of oscillation

Additional arms and advantages will partly be shown in the following description, and partly will be iecognized in application of the innovation

The light ball includes the air chamber in the form of sphere with installed light and sound modules in the uitenoi of the ball thiough the walls of the an chamber The form and size of the modules do not disturb normal properties of the ball (rolling, skipping, flight, etc.). Besides that the light module has got LED diodes, system of feeding with direct current (batteries), and EVS switch for activating of the light source. Sound module may be integrated into light module by installation of sound source and the amplifier, but it may also be independent, with all the required components (housing, battery compartment, sound source, EVS). In all these cases EVS is activated by vibrations (each contact of the ball with the ground or some other obstacle when throwing, rolling or touching and carrying, or shaking it, causing creation of the closed circuit, because they are made of conductive ring with the inbuilt steel wire, with spiral or flat spring wire, having on top contact in the form of the bail. Ball and spring wire length and weight are sized so as to produce vibrations of the spring and throwing of the ball from one to another side, when hit, shaken or touched, closing the electric current circuit and emitting flashing ^'light and/or sound in the ball interior. This makes play interesting and attractive to the players.

All previous attempts of lighted bali have essentially failed, due to unknown solution of EVS switch, which problem has been solved with our solution. We have achieved great improvement in production of light effect of the bali, which is going to attract users attention and make playing interesting.

Now I am going to give a detailed account of advantages in realization of innovation. One example ^'has been illustrated in the attached drawings.

We draw your attention to Figures 12 and 13 showing that the light-emitting ball has the air chamber within the ball (Position 7). There are transparent zones in the form of equator ranging in width from approximately 40-50 mm (Figure 12, Position 8). This is the zone through whiϋh the light wili protrude when the ball is in action (Figure 12). Sound and light module are being installed into air chamber (Figure 12, Position 2) as well as the module for ball pumping (Figure 12, Position 6). Modules can be installed on two points: on one of meridians under the angle of 180 (Figure 12). This is the way to ensure the appropriate mass balance. Light and sound modules are installed in housings, which can be easily installed into the air chamber by process of gluing and heat treatment (Fig. 12). The light module consists of batteries (possibility of change), Fig. 14 - Pos. 9 for feeding of the light source (LED diode. Fig. 14 - Pos. 3), and ESO switch (Fig. 14, Pos. 5).

For the purpose of broadening of configuration electronic assemblies for light effects programming may be used. EVS switch, patent number P20000695A, represents innovation too. It consists of electrically conductive housing in the form of ring (copper and similar), insulation (plastic material, rubber), spiral or flat steel spring with metal ball on top (Position 5). Ring is directly joined with one of battery poles, while the small metal ball is connected with one light source. Another light source pole is directly connected on the left battery pole (Fig. 17). At moment when the ball is thrown and touches the ground, or if it is carried, EVS switch is going to activate metal ball, swing the steel spring, which starts to oscillate touching in one moment the ring and closing the electric current circuit and activating the eiectric current source. The next moment it will close the electric current circuit and activate the current supply, and moment later it will open it and break energy supply, with result of making the light-emitting ball to flash and blink.

Duration of this process depends on sensitivity degree of EVS switdi (from 2 to 10 seconds). The reactivation of the system demands new contact with the ball. Here we see that one very simple device ( EVS switch) enables flashing effect in an easy manner.

This same description is also valid for application of the sound module, which consists of feeding batteries for DC electric current for running of the sound module, EVS switch and the amplifier. Sound and light modules can be installed into the ball as separate units, as well as integrated systems (one module with one EVS switch). Application 3. ANGLING SIGNALING MODULE

This innovation refers to angling appliances, designed so as to warn the angler on the presence of fish in the bated hook area, i.e. touching of the hook carrying bait or lure by fish, emitting warning light and/or sound signals.

The greatest problem for anglers is how to control state of engagement and activity of fish, especialiy in the moment of their touching of the bated hook, in condition of poor visibility (twilight, darkness, fog). In such circumstances it is impossible to determine right moment for puiling out of the rod with bated hook. Classical solutions took the form of bells and complex systems in the area of reel spool, which basically failed to yield positive results. Now there is tendency to find out simpler solutions elaborated on the basis of trouble-free, veiy cheap and efficient device.

For the moment, there are no ways of fish contact detection on the baited hook in the form of sound and/or light signal induced by top sensitivity EVS switch with long life time expectancy.

The already known methods of installation of bells on the rod top display high level of lack of efficiency and unreliability, accompanied by low level sensitivity. There are also very complex systems functioning on the principle of activation of classical switch by force, which occurs in plastic angling line at the moment of fish contact with bated hook. Such systems, which are installed in reel spool device are very expensive, complex and often disturb regular functioning of the angling rod, displaying at the same time very low sensitivity level.

Primary goal of this innovation is definition and design of highly reliable and sufficiently sensitive device capable of detecting each, even the least fish contact with the bated hook, and proceeding of this information to the user in the form of light and/or sound signal, 1 e such a device, which will by its efficiency, simplicity of design, adjustable sensitivity, small size long life time veiy small weight and low and discontinuous energy consumption and very low price attract attention of customers and ensuie them conditions for top quality angling in poor visibility ( night, twilight, fog) Further goals and advantages of this innovation shall be presented in the following description

Angling signaling module contains four parts housing (Fig 18, Pos 1 ,2,3,4) with installed following elements EVS switch (Fig 19, Pos 5) - registeied patent No P20000695A, two 1,5 V and approximately 200 mAh button batteries (Figure 19, Pos 6j, spiral spnng (Figure 19,Pos 7), cylindrical insulator (Figuie 19, Pos 1 1 ), contact ring (Fig 19,Pos 8), contact plate - insulator (Figure 19, Pos 9) and LED diodes (Figure 19, Pos 10), whereby positions 1 and 2 are joined by glue, as well as positions 3 and 4 (Fig 20) Afterwards such integrated assemblies are mutually joined either by tin eaded joint (Fig 20„ view "b-b") or in the foim of elastic clamp joint, whereby these elements are joined so as to build harmonious unit Electric devices are mutually connected so as to enable their disconnection by switching of the mam integrated assemblies, putting this unit in function or switch them off, depending on contact established between contact ring (Pos 8) and the contact plate (Pos 5) Basic operation of the system is ensured by impeccable functioning of the sensitive EVS switdi incited by vibiation of angling lod on which it is positioned or from angling float on which it is being installed This causes discontinuous closure of the electric current circuit, and as the final result discontinuous flash light through transparent element (Pos 4) in the form of flutter and/or discontinuous warning signals This gives the usei signal when to pull the rod, l e angling plastic thread, and so enable him top quality angling in conditions of poor visibility (night dusk fog)

Now come some details of the presupposed realization of innovation through one example lllusti ated by the attached drawings We turn attention to Fig. 18, 19 and 20, where angling signaling module can be seen. It consists of the two-part housing, each part consisting of two mutually glued elements: Pos. 1 and 2 and Pos. 3 and 4, Fig No. 20.

Components of the housing are mutually joined by threaded joint (thread shown on Pos. 2 and 3) or by elastic clamp joint. This threaded joint or elastic clamp joint enable opening of the module during battery change ensuring complete switch off of module during transport (turning of housing components for approximately 90 ° and creation of air clearance between EVS contact plate (Fig. 19, Pos. 5, detail "a") and the contact ring (Fig. 19, Pos. 8, detail "a"). There are designations "on" and "off" with indication of appropriate rotation direction depending on the state of activation or deactivation of the module. Housing is made of light material (polymer), while signaling part of the housing (Pos. 4) is transparent so as to ensure light emission from the interior of the module. Housing is used for accommodation of electromechanical components of EVS (Pos 5), for activation of LED diodes (Pos. 10), button batteries (pos. 6) and for feeding of the system with DC electricity. There are also cylindricai insulation (Pos. 1 1 ) - batteiy coating to prevent contact between contact plate of EVS (Pos.5) and batteiy compartment (Pos.6), spring (pos.7), contact ring (Pos.8), insulation piate (Pos.9) and LED diodes 8 Pos. 10).

Housing of the angling light module has also got integrated embracing ring (Pos.2) with split for installation on the angling rod tip. If the module is installed into angling float (Fig. 23, 24 and 25) then it is made without embracing ring.

After coming on the place of angling the angler must activate module feeding by turning of the two part housing into position which ensures connection of all elements of the electric current circuit. Prior to installation, putting on the rod top or insertion into the angling float, operational feasibility of the module must be checked by its shaking. As soon as the blinking light appears module is ready for operation, and can be installed (put on) the rod top or into the float After that the angler can start angling. As long as the fish doesn't come, i.e. as the contact with the hook has not been realized, the module will stay silent without emission of any signal. The force of wind or other environmental forces cannot spur sensitivity of the system.

When the fish contacts the bated hook, rod or float will start to vibrate. Vibrations will be transferred on EVS switch. EVS switch (Pos. 5) consists of electrically conductible ring shaped housing (copper or similar), insulator (plastic, rubber) and spiral or flat steel spring with metal ball (mass). Ring is directly connected to one of battery poles, while metal bail is connected with one light source pole. Another light poie is directly connected on the left batteiy pole (Pos. 22). Stirred by oscillation the EVS will be activated so that the metal bali starts to swing the steel spring, which starts to vibrate touching in one moment the ring, closing the electric current circuit and activating source of electric Gurrent Next moment it opens electric current circuit and stops feeding of the light source, which results in blinking of the module. Duration of this process depends upon degree of sensitivity of EVS switch (from 1 to several seconds). For renewed activation of the system new fish contact with the hook is required. The appearance of signal from module warns the angler that fish is touching the bated hook, so that he needs to carry out required actions for its catching (strike by quick lifting of the rod, pulling of the angling line by rolling of reel device and similar actions). These signals are very important in poor visibility angling (darkness, dusk, fog).

Claims

PATENT REQUIREMENTS (CLAIMS)

1 . EVS consists of base plate - insulator and one electric contact in the shape of ring, another one in the form of spring with the mass on top passing through ring of the first contact, or its more sensitive option with contact within spring coil with mass on top has been defined so that it must be made to be appropriate for use with weak, low voltage DC currents in various fields of operational sensitivity (ranging from very large like touch of hand to relatively smaii), and capable to operate in different conditions of environment being at the same time very simple.

EVS has been defined with requirement No. 1 so as to be manufactured of such material, which is sufficiently elastic to fulfill requirements of sensitivity and outgoing oscillation, sufficiently stiff to maintain contact with the ball in neutral position, when no incitement exist, to have surface of such a quality which ensures closure of electric current circuit at each mutual contact.

3. EVS has also been defined with requirement No. 2 so that ball mass, elasticity of the spring, ring diameter, air clearance between contacts, contact height and the bolt thread and size must fulfill requirements of the EVS regarding sensitivity of the outgoing frequency fulfilling at the same time installation requirements.

4. EVS defined according to requirement No. 3 displays property to be installed, if necessary, in small size, tiny objects and capability to function under unfavorable environmental conditions (humidity, water, flammable, explosive zones, high and iow temperatures). /33718

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'-^■ Requirement 5 defines f VS as having simple form and tiny mass, due to broad range of application

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Light module for shoe ware, consisting of housing with the breech mechanism, source of DC current. EVS. LED diodes with transparent reflecting chambers of the main two pole switch and electric conduits has been defined to be appropriate for installation into shoe ware, emitting ligi-t from interior of transparent, reflecting chambers, marking the user and h.'i'. 'iig signaling function in baffic tinder conditions of poor visibilih, (night, dusk log) ot deco'

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Requirement S defines the hglti module as consisting of Λ S. battery, light source ( Ll.'.i) diode) located in transparent reflecting housing 9

10. Requirement 9 specifies all components as being tiny, light and highly efficient, reliable and simple for installation.

I . Light module for shoe ware according to requirement 10 specifies that LED diodes have high light intensity with wide angle of dispersion, low energy consumption, tiny size, and that they are supplied by batteries over small size EVS with appropriate degree of sensitivity.

12. Requirement 1 i for light module for shoe ware specifies that it has small size, light batteries with capacity of at ^'least 2500 mAh, which can be changed by simple opening of the housing over upper breech mechanism, i 5 that they are connected into electriG current circuit over LED diodes and

EVS ensuring flashing effects.

13. Requirement 12 specifies light module for shoe ware as having main 0 switch in the upper part of shoe in the form of dismountable plug connector

("press button"). By plugging in or off energy supply is ensured.

14. Requirement 13 demands that light module for shoe ware has adjusted EVS 5 sensitivity so as to ensure discernible, large intensity light flashing, comfortable for eves.

15. According to requirement !4, light module for shoe ware must be reliable, 0 with long operation lifetime and to be installed without possibility of additional alternations.

16. Shoe ware light module according to requirement 15 may have two-pole main switch ensuring choosing of light color by simple plugging in of the element

i 7. Shoe ware light module according to requirement 16 has transparent, reflecting chambers each with two LED diodes in different colors, joined into independent circuits with the other LED diodes having the same light color, which enables user to select light color.

18. Shoe ware light module according to requirement 17 should be produced with small size, emitting powerful light signals ( poor visibility, night, dusk, fog).

19. Light emitting ball consists of air chamber and light and/or sound modules, whereby modules are installed into bali and are ^'located on its wall. Hitting, throwing or rolling the ball makes the ball emit light or sound, which makes it more interesting for play without disturbing its basic function.

20. Light emitting ball according to requirement 19 defines that light and sound modules consist of battery compartment with breech mechanism, batteries, LED-diodes and the sound source as well as EVS, while the ball wall is transparent on equator with width of 40-50 mm.

21. Light emitting ball according to requirement 20 specifies that all components must be tiny and light, simple for installation and highly efficient.

22. Light emitting ball according to requirement 21 specifies that LtD diodes must have high intensity, wide-angle light dispersion (60- 120 ) and small size, while the sound source ensures sound intensity of approximately 70- 90 dB and small size, Depending on circumstances module combinations with one or up to several LED diodes and one sound source are allowed. Energy supply is provided from batteries over tiny EVS with appropriate sensitivity degree.

23. Light emitting ball according to requirement 22 specifies that batteries must have small size and must be light, with capacity of at least 200 mAh. They can be changed when needed. They are protected with special breech mechanism and connected into electric current circuit, equipped with LED diodes or sound module and EVS ensuring emission of light and sound signals (or only one of these two sorts of signals).

24. Light emitting ball according to requirement 23 specifies that LED diodes are directed towards transparent equator having width of approximately 40- 50 mm, so as to ensure efficient intrusion of light into interior of the ball, i.e. to make the effect of flashing and discontinuous sound signal attractive for the user. Light emitting bail according to requirement 24 must have adjusted sensitivity of the EVS so as to enable flashing and discontinuous sound emission lasting for 2 to 6 seconds, agreeable and discernible for eyes and ears

Light emitting ball according to requirement 25 must have reliable, long lifetime operation EVS installed into module without possibility of additional change

Light emitting ball according to requirement 26 must have capabrhty to prevent the mtrusron of pressurized arr into ball interior through light and sound module, by fusion (melting) of connections between batteries and LED diodes (sound source) into housing of the module

Light emitting ball according to requirement 27 must have shape and retain all functions of the ball, enhanced by flashing and sound effects, awakening the interest and making playing more attractive for all age groups of users

Light emitting bail according to requirement 28 must be produced in different sizes, with stronger or weaker light and sound signals (playing b_\ day and night)

30. Angling signaling module consisting of two-part housing with installed light and (or) sound module and fulfills requirement that each engagement of fish at the bated hook produces at the rod tip or in the float light signals due to vibrations, warning the user to lift the rod, which is especially important under conditions of poor visibility.

3 I . Angling signaling module, according to requirement 30, has got EVS. batteries, springs, contact ring and LED diodes or sound emitting source, with transparent housing in the zone of light emitting source.

32. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 31, has got small size, light, simple to install, high efficiency and long lifetime components.

33, Angling signaling module, according to requirement 32, has got high power LED-s with great light intensity, wide angle of dispersion and low level energy consumption, small size, fed from batteries over tiny EVS with appropriate sensitivity level.

34. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 33, has got small size, light batteries with at least 200 mAh, diameter 5.9 mm, 7.9 mm, 1 1.6 mm, 5.4 mm thick, with diameter depending upon size of module housing. Batteries are taken out by simple opening of compartment - turning off on the central threaded joint or by simple disconnection over elastic clamp joint. They are connected into electric current circuit, with LED-s or sound emitting source and EVS enabling required light or sound effects.

35. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 34, has got in the area of central threaded or elastic clamp joint the contact ring and contact plate EVS. Turning of the housing causes shift of the housing components along threaded joint. Axial drawings in case of elastic clamp joint switch the energy supply on or off.

36. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 35, has got EVS with set up sensitivity so as to enable the occurrence of flashing and/or discontinuous sound signal for the time period of 1 to 6 seconds, on frequencies comfortable and discernible for eyes and ears.

37. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 36, has got a reliable, long time operation EVS being installed into the module without possibility of supplementary alternations.

38. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 37, has got in the area of threaded or elastic clamp joint, gasket for prevention of water intrusion into interior of module, especially in cases when the module is used instead of angling water float, or when it is built into the angling float.

39. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 38, has got integrated ring on its housing with split for plugging in of the module on the rod tip, or on the plastic angling line, instead of the float.

0. Angling signaling module, according to requirement 39, can be produced in small, tiny sizes, with powerful light emitting and/or sound emitting sources (poor visibility, night, dusk, fog).