EP3860737B1 - Accessory of light-sabre type - Google Patents

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EP3860737B1
EP3860737B1 EP19802237.8A EP19802237A EP3860737B1 EP 3860737 B1 EP3860737 B1 EP 3860737B1 EP 19802237 A EP19802237 A EP 19802237A EP 3860737 B1 EP3860737 B1 EP 3860737B1
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Laurent Faivre
Jasmine MARCHETTI
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  • the present invention relates to a lightsaber-type accessory.
  • lightsaber which includes a luminous blade and a handle.
  • a lightsaber wields like a conventional saber, but emits light and/or sound during combat.
  • lightsaber-type accessories have been marketed, whether for play, for artistic performances, or for collecting. These accessories are usually formed of a cylindrical handle on which is mounted a tubular blade. One or more LEDs emit light to illuminate the tubular blade.
  • a first problem associated with these lightsaber-type accessories is the large size of the tubular blade, which makes it difficult to transport the lightsaber-type accessories. It is therefore preferable to be able to mount and dismount the tubular blade on the handle.
  • the tubular blade is fixed using one or more screws which block the tubular blade on the handle. This fixing means requires the use of tools for assembly and disassembly.
  • the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade on the handle is complex.
  • the holding in position of the tubular blade on the handle depends on the quality of the fastening system and, sometimes, may be insufficient in the event of an impact in particular.
  • the end piece is fixed to the outside of the tube and comprises a shoulder capable of coming into abutment against the first end of the sleeve and in that the sleeve comprises, from its first end, a well in which the the tip is engaged up to its shoulder, the clamping ring being engaged from the distal end of the tube to be fitted onto the tip.
  • a second problem associated with lightsabers of the prior art relates to the mounting in the handle of the electronic system making it possible to illuminate the tubular blade and/or to emit sounds according to the movements detected and shocks suffered by the lightsaber.
  • the LED or LEDs are lit by applying pressure to a button placed projecting from the handle.
  • this button is connected to an electronic system by electric wires.
  • the sounds are conventionally emitted through a loudspeaker placed in the handle, and also connected to the electronic system by electric wires.
  • mounting the electronic system in the handle can be complex.
  • batteries are used to power the electronic system. It is therefore preferable to reduce the bulk of the electronic system in the handle, in order to be able to increase the capacity of the batteries and then improve the autonomy of the lightsabers.
  • an audio peripheral such as a loudspeaker or a helmet
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 comprising a tubular blade 2 fixed to a handle 3 and comprising at least one light source 4.
  • the lightsaber type accessory 1 comprises at least one light source 4, positioned either in the handle 3, or along the tubular blade 2.
  • light source 4 positioned either in the handle 3, or along the tubular blade 2.
  • LEDs which are commonly used in the field.
  • the tubular blade 2 comprises a tube 5, comprising a proximal end 5 1 and a distal end 5 2 ( Fig. 1 ).
  • the tube 5 is translucent or even transparent.
  • tube 5 can be loaded with diffusing dye(s).
  • the tube 5 has a thickness of between 2 mm and 3 mm.
  • the tube 5 can be made of polycarbonate.
  • polycarbonate has the advantage of being mechanically resistant, of absorbing UV rays, of being easy to extrude and of being light.
  • the tube 5 is made of polycarbonate and has a thickness of between 2 mm and 3 mm.
  • the tubular blade 2 also comprises a closing plug 6 fixed to the distal end 5 2 of the tube 5.
  • the tube 5 is then closed at its distal end 5 2 by said closing plug 6.
  • the closure cap 6 is made in a manner analogous to the tube 5 (that is to say the same material).
  • the tubular blade 2 of the lightsaber type accessory 1 can advantageously be illuminated by the light source(s ) 4, preferably depending on the movements of said accessory.
  • the tube 5 preferably comprises a light diffusion and conduction system (not shown in the figures) so that the light is uniform right through the tubular strip 2.
  • system of conduction and diffusion we can cite plastic films, which can in particular be positioned on the internal wall 5 3 of the tube 5. Any system of conduction and diffusion of light known in the state of the art may be suitable in the framework of the invention.
  • the lightsaber type accessory 1 has a handle 3 comprising a sleeve 7, having a first end 7 1 and a second end 7 2 .
  • the sleeve 7 can be cylindrical in shape and have grooves. This example is not limiting, and other forms of sleeve may be suitable within the scope of the invention.
  • the sleeve 7 can be perforated.
  • the handle 3 also comprises a pommel 8 fixed to the second end 7 2 of the sleeve 7.
  • the pommel 8 can be fixed to the second end 7 2 of the sleeve 7 by any known type of fastener in the state of art, such as screwing or bayonet type fastening.
  • the pommel 8 is screwed to the sleeve 7 by its second end 7 2 thanks to the presence of threads or tapping (not shown in the figures).
  • the knob 8 can be cylindrical in shape, as shown in Fig. 1 . This example is not limiting and another shape could be envisaged.
  • the handle 3 comprises a control block 9 of the lighting source or sources 4 of the tubular blade 2.
  • the control block 9 makes it possible to control the light source or sources. lighting 4 and, where applicable, a loudspeaker present in the handle 3.
  • the lightsaber-type accessory 1 comprises a removable attachment system 10 of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3.
  • the removable nature of the attachment system 10 facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 because no tools are required.
  • the removable fastening system 10 according to this embodiment is robust and allows as many mountings and dismountings of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 as desired.
  • the removable fastening system 10 is composed of an end piece 11 and a clamping ring 12.
  • the tip 11 is fitted to the proximal end 5 1 of the tube 5 on the outside of the tip. More specifically, as shown in Fig.3 , the tip 11 has a first end 11 1 provided with a shoulder 13 directed outwards. The shoulder 13 comes into abutment against the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7, so that the first end 11 1 of the end piece 11 and the first end 7 1 of the sleeve are adjacent. Thus, when the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11 is in abutment on the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7, the endpiece 11 and consequently a part of the tubular blade 2 is engaged inside the sleeve 7.
  • the tip 11 is engaged up to its shoulder, inside a well 7p delimited inside the sleeve 7 between the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 and the lighting source 4.
  • This well 7p is open on one side, outwards from the first end 7 1 of the sleeve and on the other side, in the direction of the lighting source 4 .
  • the end piece 11 is fixed to the tube 5, preferably by gluing.
  • the end piece 11 is fixed to the tube 5 by a permanent or non-removable complete connection.
  • the endpiece 11 further comprises a second end 11 2 , or free end, comprising a stop bottom 14 for the tube 5 which is extended at right angle by a return 15 to the inside the tube 5.
  • This profile of the endpiece 11 allows the tube 5 to be held in position, and possibly the light diffusion and conduction system when the latter is present, even when the tubular blade 2 is mounted or disassembled from the handle 3, and even in the event of an impact suffered by the lightsaber type accessory 1.
  • the tube 5 is provided from its free end and over a determined length, externally, with the tip 11 and inside the return 15.
  • the second end 11 2 of the end piece 11 is located close to the light source 4.
  • the clamping ring 12 When mounting the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 thanks to the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention illustrated in Fig. 2A and 2B , the clamping ring 12 is engaged from the distal end 5 2 of the tube 5 to be fitted onto the end piece 11 and fixed to the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7. The end piece 11 is then fixed in translation by the clamping ring 12.
  • the clamping ring 12 comprises a first end 12 1 , a second end 12 2 and an abutment surface 12 3 .
  • the clamping ring 12 is then fitted onto the endpiece 11 so that the abutment surface 12 3 of the clamping ring 12 is in abutment with the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11.
  • the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11 is then in contact on one side with the abutment surface 12 3 of the clamping ring 12 and on the other side with the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7.
  • the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11 allows to block the tube 5 in translation relative to the sleeve 7.
  • the clamping ring 12 is fixed to the sleeve 7 by screwing or by engagement in studs, coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11, which then makes it possible to make the sleeve 7 and the ring clamp 12.
  • the clamping ring 12 is screwed to the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 while abutting the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11.
  • the clamping ring 12 is screwed onto the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 thanks to a thread or tapping.
  • the clamping ring 12 is fixed by a bayonet-type fixing system to the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 while coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11.
  • two slots located on the clamping ring 12 are each engaged in a stud located on the sleeve 7.
  • the clamping ring 12 is screwed onto the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 by means of a thread or tapping by one of its ends.
  • the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 thanks to the removable fastening system 10 is easy, and does not require any tools.
  • the clamping ring 12 comprises a projecting part 12 4 at its free end, in the form of a frustoconical part: depending on the profile and the dimensions chosen for the projecting part 12 4 of the clamping ring 12 , this may advantageously also serve as a blade guard.
  • control block 9 comprises at least one light source 4, and preferably a single light source 4, and a cylindrical support 16.
  • the control unit 9 comprises a light source 4.
  • An optical element 17 abutting the cylindrical support 16 promotes the conduction of light in the direction of the tubular blade 2. For example, it may have a rounded profile directed towards tube 5.
  • LEDs which are commonly used in the field.
  • LEDs have the disadvantage of generating heat when in use. Consequently, the light source 4 is advantageously surrounded laterally by a heat-conducting element 18, that is to say a radiator, in order to dissipate it, for example made of aluminum.
  • the control unit 9 comprises a cylindrical support 16 formed by two half-shells 16 1 and 16 2 assembled together by snap-fastening.
  • This example is not limiting, and it could for example be envisaged to use a cylindrical support 16 formed from a single piece in two articulated parts and closed by snap-fastening or by gluing, or else from two or more than two closed parts. by gluing or snapping.
  • the cylindrical support 16 cooperates with the internal surface 7 3 of the sleeve 7, that is to say that the cylindrical support 16 matches the internal surface 7 3 of the sleeve 7.
  • the cylindrical support 16 does not move transversely in the sleeve 7, and in particular in the event of an impact.
  • a locking system 19 makes it possible to lock the cylindrical support 16 in translation and in rotation in the sleeve 7.
  • the sleeve 7 can comprise lugs 19 1 . able to be housed in complementary holes 19 2 formed in the sleeve 7.
  • Other locking systems known to those skilled in the art can be used within the scope of the invention.
  • the cylindrical support 16 is formed of a box 20 from which extends a barrel tubular 21.
  • the tubular shaft 21 is then in the extension of the box 20.
  • the tubular shaft 21 internally delimits a receiving housing 22 open at the end opposite the box 20, which makes it possible to receive a battery, and in particular batteries 23, necessary for the operation of the accessory of lightsaber type 1.
  • Both ends of housing 22 are connected to a power supply circuit via terminals 25, as detailed below.
  • this housing 22 is large enough to receive several batteries 23 placed end to end, which makes it possible to guarantee good autonomy for the accessory of the lightsaber type 1.
  • the cylindrical support 16 makes it possible to maintain an electronic system 26 in position.
  • the box 20 of the cylindrical support 16 comprises an assembly structure 27 which makes it possible to maintain the electronic system 26 in position.
  • the assembly structure 27 is a snap system.
  • the electronic system 26 comprises an electronic card supporting a control circuit for the lighting source 4.
  • the electronic system 26 comprises a control button 28 for at least one light source 4.
  • the control button 28 is supported by the control unit 9 and controls the operation of the light source 4.
  • the control button 28 is engaged in a passage hole 16 3 of the cylindrical support 16. Thus, the control button 28 is guided in translation by the cylindrical support 16, through the passage hole 16 3 .
  • control button 28 is preferably flush, that is to say not projecting, on the outer surface of the cylindrical support 16, so as to be able to easily insert the control block 9 into the sleeve 7, without tools.
  • control button 28 it is also possible for the control button 28 to project from the cylindrical support 16 in the non-active position.
  • the control button 28 has a capacity of retraction allowing an easy insertion of the control block 9 in the sleeve 7.
  • control button 28 comprises a key 29 on which the user can exert pressure, and a switching element 30 placed below the key 29.
  • the key 29 has a projecting crown 29 1 at its base to serve as a stop.
  • the key 29 is retained at the output by the cylindrical support 16, the projecting crown 29 1 coming into contact with the cylindrical support 16.
  • the key 29 is rounded in shape. This form is nevertheless not limiting.
  • the switching element 30 comprises contact pads 31 directed towards the inside of the cylindrical support.
  • the switching element 30 comprises three contact pads, but this example is not limiting.
  • the sleeve 7 includes an orifice 32 formed so as to be able to be positioned opposite the passage hole 16 3 and the control button 28 during assembly.
  • the control button 28 is guided in translation in the cylindrical support 16, and is accessible to the user via the orifice 32.
  • the electronic system 26 is also equipped with a gyroscope (not shown in the figures) and an accelerometer (not shown in the figures).
  • the electronic system 26 is capable of detecting movements made with the accessory of the lightsaber type 1 according to the invention.
  • the lightsaber type accessory 1 emits sounds and/or modifies the lighting of the tubular blade 2 according to the detected movements.
  • the control button 28 is connected, via the contact pads 31, on one side, to the control circuit of the light source 4, and on the other side, when the lightsaber comprises a loudspeaker 33, to the circuit of control of the loudspeaker 33.
  • the control button 28 controls the operation of the light source 4 and/or the loudspeaker 33.
  • the knob 8 comprises a loudspeaker loudspeaker 33 and an electronic board supporting a loudspeaker control circuit 33.
  • the electronic system 26 can be in the form of several electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 superimposed and held in position in the cylindrical support 16, and more precisely in the box 20, thanks to the assembly structure 27.
  • the electronic system 26 is in the form of three electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 and 34 3 superimposed in the box 20. It could nevertheless be envisaged to superimpose a different number of electronic cards. Their number depends in particular on the volume required for the housing 22 for receiving the batteries 23 and on the size of the cylindrical support 16.
  • the electronic system 26 may comprise a mother electronic card 34 1 which is fixed by an assembly structure 27, for example by snap-fastening, to the cylindrical support 16.
  • the mother electronic card 34 1 also comprises a connector 35 allowing its assembly with a complementary connector 36 carried by an electronic card 34 2 supporting the control button. This assembly of the mother electronic board 34 1 and the electronic board 34 2 supporting the control button allows not only electrical contact but also the maintenance of the latter in position.
  • This assembly of the various superimposed electronic cards has the advantage of allowing easy assembly, in particular due to the absence of electric wires. This assembly is also robust over time, and ensures satisfactory electrical contact.
  • the various electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 are well maintained in position, so that they are not damaged in the event of an impact suffered by the saber-type accessory laser 1.
  • this stacking of the various electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 saves space, making it possible to have a larger housing 22 for receiving the batteries 23 .
  • the electronic system 26 can take the form of a single electronic card supporting a control button 28, a control circuit for the lighting source or sources 4, a gyroscope and an accelerometer. This embodiment is nevertheless not preferred for dimensioning reasons.
  • the control block 9 also includes an electrical power supply circuit.
  • This power supply circuit comprises the batteries 23, a connection strip 37 carried by the outside of the tubular shaft 21 of the cylindrical support 16 and extending from one end to the other of the control unit 9 , a first terminal 25 1 at the bottom of the housing 22 of the tubular barrel 21 (positive terminal) and a second terminal 25 2 at the opposite end (negative terminal), circular in the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 4 and 5 , to establish electrical contact with the batteries 23.
  • a contact pad 31 of the control button 28 makes it possible to power the circuit when pressure is exerted on the key 29 of the control button 28. This contact pad 31 acts as a switch. Indeed, when pressure is exerted on the key 29 of the control button 28 , the contact pads 31 establish electrical contact with the power supply circuit and with the electronic system 26.
  • connection strip 37 is visible from the outside of the handle 3.
  • the electronic system 26 comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39.
  • a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 makes it possible to communicate with a remote communicating device, such as a speaker or an audio headset, or even a smartphone or a tablet.
  • a remote communicating device such as a speaker or an audio headset, or even a smartphone or a tablet.
  • This embodiment also makes it possible to communicate with a smartphone or a tablet for example, via a dedicated application, then allowing the user to choose and modify the sounds emitted and the lighting of the tubular blade 2.
  • the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 can be a component of the "Classic Bluetooth” type which allows sound to be transmitted to an audio device communicating remotely (a speaker or a headset for example), or a component of the “Bluetooth Low Energy” which allows bidirectional exchange (transmitter and receiver component) with a smartphone or tablet for example, or a “Classic Bluetooth” type component and a “Bluetooth Low Energy” type component, or “ Dual Mode” which allows both a "Classic Bluetooth” type exchange and a "Bluetooth Low Energy” type exchange (transmitter and receiver component) to not only emit sounds on an audio device communicating remotely but also communicate with a device communicating remotely such as a smartphone or tablet for example (transmitter and receiver component).
  • the Bluetooth transmitter component is a "Dual Mode" type component, then allowing the transmission of sounds on an audio device communicating remotely and two-way communication with a device communicating remotely, such as a smartphone or a tablet, allowing to modify the sounds and/or the lighting.
  • a device communicating remotely such as a smartphone or a tablet
  • the communication with the audio peripheral on the one hand and with the smartphone or the tablet on the other hand can take place simultaneously or one after the other.
  • this Bluetooth transmitter component 39 can be carried by an electronic card.
  • the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is positioned so as to be close to the internal surface 73 of the sleeve 7 .
  • the sleeve 7 comprises an opening 40 facing the Bluetooth transmitter component 39.
  • Such an opening 40 is advantageous because it facilitates the passage of waves.
  • the opening 40 is positioned diametrically opposite the orifice 32 provided in the sleeve 7 .
  • the electronic system 26 When the electronic system 26 is in the form of several electronic cards, one of them can be an electronic card 34 3 supporting the Bluetooth transmitter component 39, as illustrated in the Fig. 5 to 7 .
  • the electronic system 26 may be in the form of a single electronic card supporting a control button 28, a control circuit for the lighting source(s ) 4, a gyroscope and an accelerometer, and a Bluetooth transmitter component 39. This embodiment is nevertheless not preferred for reasons of size.
  • the Bluetooth transmitter component according to this third embodiment could be replaced by another transmitter component, and possibly transmitter and receiver, allowing communication with a remote communicating device, such as a WIFI component.
  • an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 may optionally combine the embodiments previously described on the removable fastening system 10, on the control unit 9 and on communication with a device communicating from a distance.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control block known from the state of the art, and not comprising Bluetooth transmitter component.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber-like accessory 1 having a control block 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, a system for fixing the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 known in the state of the art, and comprising no Bluetooth transmitter component.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having a removable attachment system and a control block known from the state of the art, and comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the 'invention.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control block known from the state of the art, and comprises a component Bluetooth transmitter 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, a system for fixing the tubular blade 2 to the handle 3 known in the state of art, and comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, and including no Bluetooth transmitter component.
  • the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, and comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.
  • the electronic system 26 is in the form of several electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 superimposed, and in particular three electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 and 34 3 superimposed in the example illustrated, in the box 20 : a card mother electronics 34 1 equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer, an electronic card 34 2 supporting a control button 28, and an electronic card 34 3 comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 .
  • the mother electronic card 34 1 is fixed by snap-fastening to the cylindrical support 16.
  • the mother electronic card 34 1 also comprises a connector 35 enabling it to be assembled with a complementary connector 36 carried by the electronic card 34 2 supporting the control button 28.
  • the control button 28 comprises three contact pads 31, respectively making it possible to establish electrical contact, when the control button 28 is actuated, with the mother electronic card 34 1 , with the circuit of control of the lighting source(s ) 4, and with a terminal 25 of the power supply circuit.
  • the electronic card 34 3 comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is assembled to the mother electronic card 34 1 by snap-fastening. According to this embodiment, the electronic cards are advantageously assembled together before fixing the mother electronic card 34 1 to the cylindrical support 16.
  • the stacking order of the various electronic cards is given by way of example, but does not is not limiting. Nevertheless, the electronic card 34 3 comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is preferably positioned as close as possible to the internal surface 7 3 of the sleeve 7, and in particular opposite the opening 40 provided in the sleeve 7, to facilitate the passage of waves.

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La présente invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser.The present invention relates to a lightsaber-type accessory.

Certains personnages de fiction utilisent en tant qu'arme de prédilection un accessoire nommé « sabre laser », qui comprend une lame lumineuse et un manche. Un sabre laser se manie comme un sabre conventionnel, mais émet de la lumière et/ou des sons pendant le combat.Some fictional characters use as their weapon of choice an accessory called a "lightsaber", which includes a luminous blade and a handle. A lightsaber wields like a conventional saber, but emits light and/or sound during combat.

De nombreux accessoires de type sabre laser ont été commercialisés, que ce soit pour jouer, pour des performances artistiques, ou pour collectionner. Ces accessoires sont habituellement formés d'un manche de forme cylindrique sur laquelle est montée une lame tubulaire. Une ou plusieurs LED émettent de la lumière de sorte à illuminer la lame tubulaire.Many lightsaber-type accessories have been marketed, whether for play, for artistic performances, or for collecting. These accessories are usually formed of a cylindrical handle on which is mounted a tubular blade. One or more LEDs emit light to illuminate the tubular blade.

Un premier problème associé à ces accessoires de type sabre laser est l'encombrement important de la lame tubulaire, ce qui rend difficile le transport des accessoires de type sabre laser. Il est donc préférable de pouvoir monter et démonter la lame tubulaire sur le manche. De manière usuelle, la lame tubulaire est fixée à l'aide d'une ou plusieurs vis venant bloquer la lame tubulaire sur le manche. Ce moyen de fixation nécessite l'emploi d'outils pour assurer le montage et le démontage. De plus, en raison du positionnement des vis, le montage et le démontage de la lame tubulaire sur le manche est complexe. En outre, le maintien en position de la lame tubulaire sur le manche dépend de la qualité du système de fixation et, parfois, peut être insuffisant en cas de choc notamment.A first problem associated with these lightsaber-type accessories is the large size of the tubular blade, which makes it difficult to transport the lightsaber-type accessories. It is therefore preferable to be able to mount and dismount the tubular blade on the handle. Usually, the tubular blade is fixed using one or more screws which block the tubular blade on the handle. This fixing means requires the use of tools for assembly and disassembly. In addition, due to the positioning of the screws, the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade on the handle is complex. In addition, the holding in position of the tubular blade on the handle depends on the quality of the fastening system and, sometimes, may be insufficient in the event of an impact in particular.

Dans l'état de la technique, il est également connu par le brevet US 4 231 077 un accessoire de type sabre laser comportant un manche sur lequel est fixé à l'aide d'une bague de serrage, un embout sur lequel est emmanchée par déformation, une lame tubulaire. Il s'ensuit que cette lame peut s'arracher du manche lors de l'utilisation de l'accessoire. De plus, ce montage ne permet pas un maintien rigide de la lame tubulaire.In the state of the art, it is also known from the patent US 4,231,077 a lightsaber type accessory comprising a handle on which is fixed using a clamping ring, a tip on which is fitted by deformation, a tubular blade. It follows that this blade can tear off the handle when using the accessory. In addition, this assembly does not allow rigid support of the tubular blade.

Dans ce contexte, un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention vise à résoudre ces inconvénients de l'art antérieur. En particulier, le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention propose un accessoire de type sabre laser comprenant un système de fixation amovible de la lame tubulaire sur le manche permettant, non seulement, un montage et un démontage aisés, mais également une fixation robuste de la lame tubulaire au manche. Pour cela, l'accessoire de type sabre laser selon ce premier mode de réalisation de l'invention comprend :

  • une lame tubulaire comprenant un tube comportant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale ;
  • un manche comprenant un manchon avec une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité, dans lequel est inséré un bloc de commande d'au moins une source d'éclairage de la lame tubulaire ;
  • un système de fixation amovible de la lame tubulaire sur le manche par son extrémité proximale, composé d'un embout emmanché à l'extrémité proximale du tube et d'une bague de serrage engagée pour être emmanchée sur l'embout et fixée à la première extrémité du manchon.
In this context, a first embodiment of the invention aims to resolve these drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the first embodiment of the invention proposes a lightsaber type accessory comprising a system for removable fixing of the tubular blade on the handle allowing not only easy assembly and disassembly, but also a robust attachment of the tubular blade to the handle. For this, the lightsaber type accessory according to this first embodiment of the invention comprises:
  • a tubular blade comprising a tube having a proximal end and a distal end;
  • a handle comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, in which is inserted a control unit for at least one light source of the tubular blade;
  • a removable fixing system of the tubular blade on the handle by its proximal end, composed of a fitting fitted to the proximal end of the tube and of a clamping ring engaged to be fitted onto the fitting and fixed to the first end of the sleeve.

Selon l'invention, l'embout est fixé sur l'extérieur du tube et comporte un épaulement apte à venir en butée contre la première extrémité du manchon et en ce que le manchon comporte à partir de sa première extrémité, un puits dans lequel l'embout est engagé jusqu'à son épaulement, la bague de serrage étant engagée à partir de l'extrémité distale du tube pour être emmanchée sur l'embout.According to the invention, the end piece is fixed to the outside of the tube and comprises a shoulder capable of coming into abutment against the first end of the sleeve and in that the sleeve comprises, from its first end, a well in which the the tip is engaged up to its shoulder, the clamping ring being engaged from the distal end of the tube to be fitted onto the tip.

L'accessoire selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention présente avantageusement l'une ou l'autre de ces caractéristiques, seules ou en combinaison :

  • l'embout comporte à son extrémité libre un fond de butée pour le tube prolongé à l'équerre par un retour inséré à l'intérieur du tube, permettant le maintien en position du tube ;
  • le retour de l'embout assure le maintien d'un système de diffusion et de conduction de la lumière inséré à l'intérieur du tube ;
  • la bague de serrage comporte une partie saillante par rapport au manchon, dont le profil est aménagé pour servir de garde lame.
The accessory according to the first embodiment of the invention advantageously has one or other of these characteristics, alone or in combination:
  • the endpiece comprises at its free end a stop bottom for the tube extended at right angle by a return inserted inside the tube, allowing the tube to be held in position;
  • the return of the tip maintains a light diffusion and conduction system inserted inside the tube;
  • the clamping ring has a part projecting from the sleeve, the profile of which is designed to serve as a blade guard.

Un deuxième problème associé aux sabres laser de l'art antérieur concerne le montage dans le manche du système électronique permettant d'illuminer la lame tubulaire et/ou d'émettre des sons en fonction des mouvements détectés et des chocs subis par le sabre laser. En effet, dans l'art antérieur, la ou les LED sont allumées par l'application d'une pression sur un bouton placé en saillie du manche. De manière usuelle, ce bouton est relié à un système électronique par des fils électriques. Les sons sont classiquement émis grâce à un haut-parleur placé dans le manche, et relié, lui aussi, au système électronique par des fils électriques. Aussi, le montage du système électronique dans le manche peut être complexe. De plus, il est important que ce système électronique ne bouge pas dans le manche afin qu'il ne soit pas endommagé en cas de choc. Enfin, des piles permettent d'alimenter le système électronique. Il est donc préférable de réduire l'encombrement du système électronique dans le manche, afin de pouvoir augmenter la capacité des piles et alors améliorer l'autonomie des sabres laser.A second problem associated with lightsabers of the prior art relates to the mounting in the handle of the electronic system making it possible to illuminate the tubular blade and/or to emit sounds according to the movements detected and shocks suffered by the lightsaber. Indeed, in the prior art, the LED or LEDs are lit by applying pressure to a button placed projecting from the handle. Usually, this button is connected to an electronic system by electric wires. The sounds are conventionally emitted through a loudspeaker placed in the handle, and also connected to the electronic system by electric wires. Also, mounting the electronic system in the handle can be complex. In addition, it is important that this electronic system does not move in the handle so that it is not damaged in the event of an impact. Finally, batteries are used to power the electronic system. It is therefore preferable to reduce the bulk of the electronic system in the handle, in order to be able to increase the capacity of the batteries and then improve the autonomy of the lightsabers.

Dans ce contexte, un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients de l'art antérieur. En particulier, le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention propose un accessoire de type sabre laser dans lequel un manche comprend bloc de commande permettant un maintien en position du système électronique, de préférence dans un espace restreint, ainsi qu'un montage aisé. Pour cela, l'accessoire de type sabre laser selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention comprend :

  • une lame tubulaire comprenant un tube comportant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale ;
  • un manche comprenant un manchon avec une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité, dans lequel est inséré un bloc de commande d'au moins une source d'éclairage de la lame tubulaire, le bloc de commande comprenant un support cylindrique coopérant avec la surface interne du manchon, le support cylindrique maintenant en position un système électronique muni d'un bouton de commande de la source d'éclairage, ledit bouton de commande étant guidé en translation par le support cylindrique et positionné en vis-à-vis d'un orifice ménagé dans le manchon.
In this context, a second embodiment of the invention aims to remedy these drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the second embodiment of the invention proposes a lightsaber type accessory in which a handle comprises a control unit allowing the electronic system to be held in position, preferably in a restricted space, as well as easy assembly. For this, the lightsaber type accessory according to this second embodiment of the invention comprises:
  • a tubular blade comprising a tube having a proximal end and a distal end;
  • a handle comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, into which is inserted a control unit for at least one light source of the tubular blade, the control unit comprising a cylindrical support cooperating with the internal surface of the sleeve, the cylindrical support holding in position an electronic system provided with a control button for the light source, said control button being guided in translation by the cylindrical support and positioned opposite an orifice provided in the sleeve.

L'accessoire selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention présente avantageusement l'une ou l'autre de ces caractéristiques, seules ou en combinaison :

  • l'accessoire de type sabre laser comprend un système de blocage en translation et en rotation du support cylindrique dans le manchon ;
  • le support cylindrique est composé d'un boitier muni d'une structure d'assemblage pour maintenir en position le système électronique, et à partir duquel s'étend un fût tubulaire délimitant intérieurement un logement de réception, ouvert à l'extrémité opposée au boitier, pour recevoir des piles ;
  • un pommeau est fixé à la seconde extrémité du manchon, le pommeau comprenant un haut-parleur et une carte électronique supportant un circuit de commande du haut-parleur ;
  • le système électronique est équipé d'un gyroscope et d'un accéléromètre pour détecter des mouvements du manche, le bouton de commande étant relié à un circuit de commande de la source d'éclairage pour activer la source d'éclairage en fonction des mouvements détectés ;
  • le système électronique est sous forme de plusieurs cartes électroniques montées de manière superposée ;
  • l'accessoire de type sabre laser comporte un circuit d'alimentation électrique comprenant un bandeau de connexion porté par l'extérieur du fût et s'étendant d'une extrémité à l'autre du bloc de commande, une borne au fond du logement du fût et une borne circulaire à extrémité opposée, pour établir un contact électrique avec les piles ; et
  • le bouton de commande pilote le fonctionnement du haut-parleur.
The accessory according to the second embodiment of the invention advantageously has one or other of these characteristics, alone or in combination:
  • the lightsaber-type accessory comprises a system for locking in translation and in rotation of the cylindrical support in the sleeve;
  • the cylindrical support is composed of a box provided with an assembly structure to hold the electronic system in position, and from which extends a tubular shaft internally delimiting a receiving housing, open at the end opposite the box , to receive batteries;
  • a knob is fixed to the second end of the sleeve, the knob comprising a loudspeaker and an electronic card supporting a loudspeaker control circuit;
  • the electronic system is equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer to detect movements of the stick, the control button being connected to a control circuit of the light source to activate the light source according to the detected movements ;
  • the electronic system is in the form of several electronic cards mounted in a superimposed manner;
  • the lightsaber type accessory comprises an electrical power supply circuit comprising a connection strip carried by the outside of the shaft and extending from one end to the other of the control unit, a terminal at the bottom of the housing of the barrel and a circular terminal at the opposite end, to establish electrical contact with the batteries; and
  • the control button controls the operation of the loudspeaker.

Par ailleurs, il serait avantageux de pouvoir émettre le son sur un périphérique audio, tel qu'une enceinte ou un casque, en fonction des mouvements et des chocs subis par l'accessoire de type sabre laser. Il serait également avantageux de pouvoir modifier la nature des sons émis et/ou la couleur diffusée dans la lame selon les souhaits de l'utilisateur, par exemple via une application sur un smartphone ou une tablette.Furthermore, it would be advantageous to be able to emit the sound on an audio peripheral, such as a loudspeaker or a helmet, according to the movements and shocks undergone by the accessory of the lightsaber type. It would also be advantageous to be able to modify the nature of the sounds emitted and/or the color diffused in the blade according to the wishes of the user, for example via an application on a smartphone or a tablet.

Dans ce contexte, un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention propose un accessoire de type sabre laser comportant un composant émetteur Bluetooth permettant la communication avec un appareil communicant à distance. Pour cela, l'accessoire de type sabre laser selon ce troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention comprend :

  • une lame tubulaire comprenant un tube comportant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale,
  • un manche comprenant un manchon avec une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité, dans lequel est inséré un bloc de commande d'au moins une source d'éclairage de la lame tubulaire, le bloc de commande comprenant un système électronique comportant un composant émetteur Bluetooth permettant la communication avec un appareil communiquant à distance.
In this context, a third embodiment of the invention proposes a lightsaber type accessory comprising a component Bluetooth transmitter allowing communication with a remote communicating device. For this, the lightsaber type accessory according to this third embodiment of the invention comprises:
  • a tubular blade comprising a tube having a proximal end and a distal end,
  • a handle comprising a sleeve with a first end and a second end, into which is inserted a control unit for at least one light source of the tubular blade, the control unit comprising an electronic system comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component allowing communication with a device communicating remotely.

L'accessoire selon ce troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention présente avantageusement l'une ou l'autre de ces caractéristiques, seules ou en combinaison :

  • une ouverture est ménagée dans le manchon en vis-à-vis du composant émetteur Bluetooth pour favoriser le passage d'ondes ;
  • le système électronique est sous forme de plusieurs cartes électroniques montées de manière superposée ;
  • le système électronique comporte une carte électronique mère équipée d'un gyroscope et d'un accéléromètre, fixée par encliquetage au support cylindrique, supportant d'un côté un connecteur assemblé avec un connecteur complémentaire porté par une autre carte électronique supportant le bouton de commande, et de l'autre côté assemblée par encliquetage à une carte électronique comportant le composant émetteur Bluetooth.
The accessory according to this third embodiment of the invention advantageously has one or other of these characteristics, alone or in combination:
  • an opening is made in the sleeve facing the Bluetooth transmitter component to promote the passage of waves;
  • the electronic system is in the form of several electronic cards mounted in a superimposed manner;
  • the electronic system comprises a mother electronic card equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer, fixed by snap-fastening to the cylindrical support, supporting on one side a connector assembled with a complementary connector carried by another electronic card supporting the control button, and on the other side snap-fitted to an electronic card comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component.

Diverses autres caractéristiques ressortent de la description faite ci-dessous en référence aux dessins annexés qui montrent, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, des formes de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention.

  • La Figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme à l'invention.
  • Les Figures 2A et 2B sont une vue en perspective du montage du système de fixation amovible de la lame sur le manche d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme au premier mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La Figure 3 est une vue en coupe d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme à l'invention.
  • La Figure 4 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme à l'invention.
  • La Figure 5 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un empilement des différents éléments d'un bloc de commande d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme à l'invention.
  • La Figure 6 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un empilement des différents éléments d'un bloc de commande d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme à l'invention.
  • La Figure 7 est une vue en perspective d'un boitier d'un accessoire de type sabre laser conforme à l'invention.
Various other characteristics emerge from the description given below with reference to the appended drawings which show, by way of non-limiting examples, embodiments of the subject of the invention.
  • The Figure 1 is a perspective view of a lightsaber-type accessory according to the invention.
  • The Figures 2A and 2B are a perspective view of the mounting of the removable attachment system of the blade on the handle of a lightsaber type accessory according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The Figure 3 is a sectional view of a lightsaber-type accessory according to the invention.
  • The Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a lightsaber-type accessory according to the invention.
  • The Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of a stack of the various elements of a control block of a lightsaber type accessory according to the invention.
  • The Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a stack of the various elements of a control block of a lightsaber type accessory according to the invention.
  • The Picture 7 is a perspective view of a case of a lightsaber-type accessory according to the invention.

Tel qu'illustré dans les Figures, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 comprenant une lame tubulaire 2 fixée sur un manche 3 et comprenant au moins une source d'éclairage 4. As illustrated in the Figures, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 comprising a tubular blade 2 fixed to a handle 3 and comprising at least one light source 4.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation, l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1 comporte au moins une source d'éclairage 4, positionnée(s) soit dans le manche 3, soit le long de la lame tubulaire 2. A titre d'exemple de sources d'éclairages convenant dans le cadre de l'invention, on peut citer les LED qui sont couramment utilisées dans le domaine.Whatever the embodiment, the lightsaber type accessory 1 comprises at least one light source 4, positioned either in the handle 3, or along the tubular blade 2. By way of example of lighting sources suitable within the scope of the invention, mention may be made of LEDs which are commonly used in the field.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation, la lame tubulaire 2 comprend un tube 5, comportant une extrémité proximale 51 et une extrémité distale 52 ( Fig. 1 ).Whatever the embodiment, the tubular blade 2 comprises a tube 5, comprising a proximal end 5 1 and a distal end 5 2 ( Fig. 1 ).

De préférence, le tube 5 est translucide voire transparent. Alternativement, le tube 5 peut être chargé en colorant(s) diffusant(s).Preferably, the tube 5 is translucent or even transparent. Alternatively, tube 5 can be loaded with diffusing dye(s).

Avantageusement, le tube 5 a une épaisseur comprise entre 2 mm et 3 mm.Advantageously, the tube 5 has a thickness of between 2 mm and 3 mm.

A titre d'exemple, le tube 5 peut être réalisé en polycarbonate. En effet, le polycarbonate a l'avantage d'être résistant mécaniquement, d'absorber les UV, d'être facile à extruder et d'être léger.By way of example, the tube 5 can be made of polycarbonate. Indeed, polycarbonate has the advantage of being mechanically resistant, of absorbing UV rays, of being easy to extrude and of being light.

Selon un mode particulier de réalisation, le tube 5 est réalisé en polycarbonate et a une épaisseur comprise entre 2 mm et 3 mm.According to a particular embodiment, the tube 5 is made of polycarbonate and has a thickness of between 2 mm and 3 mm.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation, la lame tubulaire 2 comprend également un bouchon de fermeture 6 fixé à l'extrémité distale 52 du tube 5. Le tube 5 est alors fermé à son extrémité distale 52 par ledit bouchon de fermeture 6. De préférence, le bouchon de fermeture 6 est réalisé de manière analogue au tube 5 (c'est-à-dire même matériau).Whatever the embodiment, the tubular blade 2 also comprises a closing plug 6 fixed to the distal end 5 2 of the tube 5. The tube 5 is then closed at its distal end 5 2 by said closing plug 6. Preferably, the closure cap 6 is made in a manner analogous to the tube 5 (that is to say the same material).

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation, la lame tubulaire 2 de l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1 selon l'invention peut avantageusement être illuminée par la ou les sources d'éclairage 4, de préférence en fonction des mouvements dudit accessoire. Dans ce cas, le tube 5 comprend de préférence un système de diffusion et de conduction de la lumière (non représenté sur les figures) afin que la lumière soit uniforme de part en part de la lame tubulaire 2. A titre d'exemples de système de conduction et de diffusion, on peut citer des films plastiques, pouvant notamment être positionnés sur la paroi interne 53 du tube 5. Tout système de conduction et de diffusion de la lumière connu dans l'état de l'art pourra convenir dans le cadre de l'invention.Whatever the embodiment, the tubular blade 2 of the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention can advantageously be illuminated by the light source(s ) 4, preferably depending on the movements of said accessory. In this case, the tube 5 preferably comprises a light diffusion and conduction system (not shown in the figures) so that the light is uniform right through the tubular strip 2. As examples of system of conduction and diffusion, we can cite plastic films, which can in particular be positioned on the internal wall 5 3 of the tube 5. Any system of conduction and diffusion of light known in the state of the art may be suitable in the framework of the invention.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1 selon l'invention a un manche 3 comprenant un manchon 7, ayant une première extrémité 71 et une seconde extrémité 72 . Tel qu'illustré à la Fig. 1 , le manchon 7 peut être de forme cylindrique et comporter des rainures. Cet exemple n'est pas limitatif, et d'autres formes de manchon peuvent convenir dans le cadre de l'invention. Le manchon 7 peut être ajouré.Whatever the embodiment of the invention, the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention has a handle 3 comprising a sleeve 7, having a first end 7 1 and a second end 7 2 . As illustrated at Fig. 1 , the sleeve 7 can be cylindrical in shape and have grooves. This example is not limiting, and other forms of sleeve may be suitable within the scope of the invention. The sleeve 7 can be perforated.

Avantageusement, quel que soit le mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche 3 comprend également un pommeau 8 fixé à la seconde extrémité 72 du manchon 7. Le pommeau 8 peut être fixé à la seconde extrémité 72 du manchon 7 par tout type de fixation connu dans l'état de l'art, tel que le vissage ou la fixation de type baïonnette. De préférence, le pommeau 8 est vissé au manchon 7 par sa seconde extrémité 72 grâce à la présence de filetage ou taraudage (non représenté sur les figures).Advantageously, whatever the embodiment of the invention, the handle 3 also comprises a pommel 8 fixed to the second end 7 2 of the sleeve 7. The pommel 8 can be fixed to the second end 7 2 of the sleeve 7 by any known type of fastener in the state of art, such as screwing or bayonet type fastening. Preferably, the pommel 8 is screwed to the sleeve 7 by its second end 7 2 thanks to the presence of threads or tapping (not shown in the figures).

Le pommeau 8 peut être de forme cylindrique, tel que cela est illustré à la Fig. 1 . Cet exemple n'est pas limitatif et une autre forme pourrait être envisagée.The knob 8 can be cylindrical in shape, as shown in Fig. 1 . This example is not limiting and another shape could be envisaged.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche 3 comprend un bloc de commande 9 de la ou des sources d'éclairage 4 de la lame tubulaire 2. Le bloc de commande 9 permet de piloter la ou les sources d'éclairage 4 et, le cas échéant, un haut-parleur présent dans le manche 3. Whatever the embodiment of the invention, the handle 3 comprises a control block 9 of the lighting source or sources 4 of the tubular blade 2. The control block 9 makes it possible to control the light source or sources. lighting 4 and, where applicable, a loudspeaker present in the handle 3.

Système de fixation amovibleRemovable fastening system

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention illustré aux Fig. 2A et 2B , l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1 comprend un système de fixation amovible 10 de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3. La nature amovible du système de fixation 10 facilite le montage et le démontage de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3 car aucun outil n'est nécessaire. De plus, le système de fixation amovible 10 selon ce mode de réalisation est robuste et permet autant de montages et de démontages de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3 que désiré.According to a first embodiment of the invention illustrated in Fig. 2A and 2B , the lightsaber-type accessory 1 comprises a removable attachment system 10 of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3. The removable nature of the attachment system 10 facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 because no tools are required. In addition, the removable fastening system 10 according to this embodiment is robust and allows as many mountings and dismountings of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 as desired.

Selon ce mode de réalisation, le système de fixation amovible 10 est composé d'un embout 11 et d'une bague de serrage 12. According to this embodiment, the removable fastening system 10 is composed of an end piece 11 and a clamping ring 12.

L'embout 11 est emmanché à l'extrémité proximale 51 du tube 5 sur l'extérieur de l'embout. Plus précisément, tel qu'illustré à la Fig.3 , l'embout 11 a une première extrémité 111 pourvue d'un épaulement 13 dirigé vers l'extérieur. L'épaulement 13 vient en butée contre la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7, de sorte que la première extrémité 111 de l'embout 11 et la première extrémité 71 du manchon sont adjacentes. Ainsi, lorsque l'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11 est en butée sur la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7, l'embout 11 et par suite une partie de la lame tubulaire 2 est engagée à l'intérieur du manchon 7. Plus précisément, l'embout 11 est engagé jusqu'à son épaulement, à l'intérieur d'un puits 7p délimité à l'intérieur du manchon 7 entre la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7 et la source d'éclairage 4. Ce puits 7p est ouvert d'un côté, vers l'extérieur à partir de la première extrémité 71 du manchon et de l'autre côté, en direction de la source d'éclairage 4. L'embout 11 est fixé au tube 5, de préférence par collage. L'embout 11 est fixé au tube 5 par une liaison complète permanente ou non démontable.The tip 11 is fitted to the proximal end 5 1 of the tube 5 on the outside of the tip. More specifically, as shown in Fig.3 , the tip 11 has a first end 11 1 provided with a shoulder 13 directed outwards. The shoulder 13 comes into abutment against the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7, so that the first end 11 1 of the end piece 11 and the first end 7 1 of the sleeve are adjacent. Thus, when the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11 is in abutment on the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7, the endpiece 11 and consequently a part of the tubular blade 2 is engaged inside the sleeve 7. More specifically, the tip 11 is engaged up to its shoulder, inside a well 7p delimited inside the sleeve 7 between the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 and the lighting source 4. This well 7p is open on one side, outwards from the first end 7 1 of the sleeve and on the other side, in the direction of the lighting source 4 . The end piece 11 is fixed to the tube 5, preferably by gluing. The end piece 11 is fixed to the tube 5 by a permanent or non-removable complete connection.

De préférence, selon ce premier mode de réalisation, l'embout 11 comporte en outre une deuxième extrémité 112 , ou extrémité libre, comportant un fond de butée 14 pour le tube 5 qui est prolongé à l'équerre par un retour 15 à l'intérieur du tube 5. Ce profil de l'embout 11 permet un maintien en position du tube 5, et éventuellement du système de diffusion et de conduction de la lumière lorsque celui-ci est présent, même lorsque la lame tubulaire 2 est montée ou démontée du manche 3, et même en cas de choc subi par l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1. En effet, le tube 5 est pourvu à partir de son extrémité libre et sur une longueur déterminée, extérieurement, de l'embout 11 et intérieurement du retour 15. Lorsque la lame tubulaire 2 est montée sur le manche 3, la deuxième extrémité 112 de l'embout 11 est située à proximité de la source d'éclairage 4. Preferably, according to this first embodiment, the endpiece 11 further comprises a second end 11 2 , or free end, comprising a stop bottom 14 for the tube 5 which is extended at right angle by a return 15 to the inside the tube 5. This profile of the endpiece 11 allows the tube 5 to be held in position, and possibly the light diffusion and conduction system when the latter is present, even when the tubular blade 2 is mounted or disassembled from the handle 3, and even in the event of an impact suffered by the lightsaber type accessory 1. Indeed, the tube 5 is provided from its free end and over a determined length, externally, with the tip 11 and inside the return 15. When the tubular blade 2 is mounted on the handle 3, the second end 11 2 of the end piece 11 is located close to the light source 4.

Lors du montage de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3 grâce au système de fixation amovible 10 selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention illustré aux Fig. 2A et 2B , la bague de serrage 12 est engagée à partir de l'extrémité distale 52 du tube 5 pour être emmanchée sur l'embout 11 et fixée à la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7. L'embout 11 est alors fixé en translation par la bague de serrage 12. When mounting the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 thanks to the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention illustrated in Fig. 2A and 2B , the clamping ring 12 is engaged from the distal end 5 2 of the tube 5 to be fitted onto the end piece 11 and fixed to the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7. The end piece 11 is then fixed in translation by the clamping ring 12.

Plus précisément, la bague de serrage 12 comporte une première extrémité 121 , une deuxième extrémité 122 et une surface de butée 123 . La bague de serrage 12 est alors emmanchée sur l'embout 11 de sorte que la surface de butée 123 de la bague de serrage 12 est en butée de l'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11. L'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11 est alors en contact d'un côté avec la surface de butée 123 de la bague de serrage 12 et de l'autre côté avec la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7. Ainsi, l'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11 permet de bloquer en translation le tube 5 par rapport au manchon 7. More precisely, the clamping ring 12 comprises a first end 12 1 , a second end 12 2 and an abutment surface 12 3 . The clamping ring 12 is then fitted onto the endpiece 11 so that the abutment surface 12 3 of the clamping ring 12 is in abutment with the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11. The shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11 is then in contact on one side with the abutment surface 12 3 of the clamping ring 12 and on the other side with the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7. Thus, the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11 allows to block the tube 5 in translation relative to the sleeve 7.

De préférence, la bague de serrage 12 est fixée sur le manchon 7 par vissage ou par engagement dans des tétons, en venant en butée de l'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11, qui permet alors de rendre solidaire le manchon 7 et la bague de serrage 12. Preferably, the clamping ring 12 is fixed to the sleeve 7 by screwing or by engagement in studs, coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11, which then makes it possible to make the sleeve 7 and the ring clamp 12.

Selon le mode de réalisation illustré sur les Fig. 2A, 2B et 3 , la bague de serrage 12 est vissée à la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7 tout en venant en butée de l'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11. La bague de serrage 12 est vissée sur la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7 grâce à un filetage ou taraudage.According to the embodiment illustrated in the Fig. 2A, 2B and 3 , the clamping ring 12 is screwed to the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 while abutting the shoulder 13 of the endpiece 11. The clamping ring 12 is screwed onto the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 thanks to a thread or tapping.

Selon un mode de réalisation non illustré, la bague de serrage 12 est fixée par un système de fixation de type baïonnette à la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7 tout en venant en butée de l'épaulement 13 de l'embout 11. Selon ce mode de réalisation, deux lumières situées sur la bague de serrage 12 sont engagées chacune dans un téton situé sur le manchon 7. According to an embodiment not illustrated, the clamping ring 12 is fixed by a bayonet-type fixing system to the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 while coming into abutment with the shoulder 13 of the end piece 11. According to this embodiment, two slots located on the clamping ring 12 are each engaged in a stud located on the sleeve 7.

De préférence, la bague de serrage 12 est vissée sur la première extrémité 71 du manchon 7 grâce à un filetage ou taraudage par l'une de ses extrémités.Preferably, the clamping ring 12 is screwed onto the first end 7 1 of the sleeve 7 by means of a thread or tapping by one of its ends.

Lors du démontage de la lame tubulaire 2, la bague de serrage est dévissée.When disassembling the tubular blade 2, the clamping ring is unscrewed.

Selon ce mode de réalisation, le montage et le démontage de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3 grâce au système de fixation amovible 10 est aisé, et ne nécessite aucun outil.According to this embodiment, the assembly and disassembly of the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 thanks to the removable fastening system 10 is easy, and does not require any tools.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré à la Fig. 3 , la bague de serrage 12 comporte une partie saillante 124 à son extrémité libre, sous la forme d'une partie tronconique : selon le profil et les dimensions choisies de la partie saillante 124 de la bague de serrage 12, celle-ci pourra servir avantageusement également de garde lame.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3 , the clamping ring 12 comprises a projecting part 12 4 at its free end, in the form of a frustoconical part: depending on the profile and the dimensions chosen for the projecting part 12 4 of the clamping ring 12 , this may advantageously also serve as a blade guard.

Bloc de commandeCommand block

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention illustré aux Fig. 3 à 7 , le bloc de commande 9 comprend au moins une source d'éclairage 4, et de préférence une seule source d'éclairage 4, et un support cylindrique 16. According to a second embodiment of the invention illustrated in Fig. 3 to 7 , the control block 9 comprises at least one light source 4, and preferably a single light source 4, and a cylindrical support 16.

Tel qu'illustré à la Fig. 3 , le bloc de commande 9 comprend une source d'éclairage 4. Un élément optique 17 venant en butée du support cylindrique 16 favorise la conduction de la lumière en direction de la lame tubulaire 2. Par exemple, elle peut avoir un profil arrondi dirigé vers le tube 5. As illustrated at Fig. 3 , the control unit 9 comprises a light source 4. An optical element 17 abutting the cylindrical support 16 promotes the conduction of light in the direction of the tubular blade 2. For example, it may have a rounded profile directed towards tube 5.

A titre d'exemple de sources d'éclairages 4 convenant dans le cadre de l'invention, on peut citer les LED qui sont couramment utilisées dans le domaine. Néanmoins, les LED ont l'inconvénient de générer de la chaleur lors de leur utilisation. Par conséquent, la source d'éclairage 4 est avantageusement entourée latéralement pas un élément conducteur de chaleur 18, c'est-à-dire un radiateur, afin de la dissiper, par exemple réalisé en aluminium.By way of example of lighting sources 4 suitable within the scope of the invention, mention may be made of LEDs which are commonly used in the field. However, LEDs have the disadvantage of generating heat when in use. Consequently, the light source 4 is advantageously surrounded laterally by a heat-conducting element 18, that is to say a radiator, in order to dissipate it, for example made of aluminum.

Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation illustré aux Fig.3 à 7 , le bloc de commande 9 comprend un support cylindrique 16 formé par deux demi-coques 161 et 162 assemblées entre elles par encliquetage. Cet exemple n'est pas limitatif, et il pourrait par exemple être envisagé d'utiliser un support cylindrique 16 formé d'une seule pièce en deux parties articulées et fermée par encliquetage ou par collage, ou bien de deux ou plus de deux pièces fermées par collage ou par encliquetage.According to the second embodiment illustrated in Fig.3 to 7 , the control unit 9 comprises a cylindrical support 16 formed by two half-shells 16 1 and 16 2 assembled together by snap-fastening. This example is not limiting, and it could for example be envisaged to use a cylindrical support 16 formed from a single piece in two articulated parts and closed by snap-fastening or by gluing, or else from two or more than two closed parts. by gluing or snapping.

Selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le support cylindrique 16 coopère avec la surface interne 73 du manchon 7, c'est-à-dire que le support cylindrique 16 épouse la surface interne 73 du manchon 7. Ainsi, le support cylindrique 16 ne bouge pas transversalement dans le manchon 7, et en particulier en cas de choc. De plus, selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, un système de blocage 19 permet de bloquer en translation et en rotation le support cylindrique 16 dans le manchon 7. A titre d'exemple de système de blocage 19, le manchon 7 peut comporter des ergots 191 . aptes à se loger dans des trous 192 complémentaires ménagés dans le manchon 7. D'autres systèmes de blocages connus de l'homme du métier peuvent être utilisés dans le cadre de l'invention.According to this second embodiment of the invention, the cylindrical support 16 cooperates with the internal surface 7 3 of the sleeve 7, that is to say that the cylindrical support 16 matches the internal surface 7 3 of the sleeve 7. Thus, the cylindrical support 16 does not move transversely in the sleeve 7, and in particular in the event of an impact. In addition, according to an advantageous embodiment, a locking system 19 makes it possible to lock the cylindrical support 16 in translation and in rotation in the sleeve 7. By way of example of a locking system 19, the sleeve 7 can comprise lugs 19 1 . able to be housed in complementary holes 19 2 formed in the sleeve 7. Other locking systems known to those skilled in the art can be used within the scope of the invention.

Selon le deuxième mode réalisation de l'invention, le support cylindrique 16 est formé d'un boitier 20 à partir duquel s'étend un fût tubulaire 21. Le fût tabulaire 21 est alors dans le prolongement du boitier 20. According to the second embodiment of the invention, the cylindrical support 16 is formed of a box 20 from which extends a barrel tubular 21. The tubular shaft 21 is then in the extension of the box 20.

Selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le fût tubulaire 21 délimite intérieurement un logement 22 de réception ouvert à l'extrémité opposée au boitier 20, qui permet de recevoir une batterie, et en particulier des piles 23, nécessaires au fonctionnement de l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1. Les deux extrémités du logement 22 sont reliés à un circuit d'alimentation électrique via des bornes 25, tel que détaillé ci-dessous. Dans le cadre de l'invention, ce logement 22 est suffisamment grand pour recevoir plusieurs piles 23 placées bout à bout, ce qui permet de garantir une bonne autonomie à l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1. According to this second embodiment, the tubular shaft 21 internally delimits a receiving housing 22 open at the end opposite the box 20, which makes it possible to receive a battery, and in particular batteries 23, necessary for the operation of the accessory of lightsaber type 1. Both ends of housing 22 are connected to a power supply circuit via terminals 25, as detailed below. In the context of the invention, this housing 22 is large enough to receive several batteries 23 placed end to end, which makes it possible to guarantee good autonomy for the accessory of the lightsaber type 1.

Selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le support cylindrique 16 permet de maintenir en position un système électronique 26. Pour cela, le boitier 20 du support cylindrique 16 comprend une structure d'assemblage 27 qui permet le maintien en position du système électronique 26. De préférence, la structure d'assemblage 27 est un système d'encliquetage.According to this second embodiment, the cylindrical support 16 makes it possible to maintain an electronic system 26 in position. For this, the box 20 of the cylindrical support 16 comprises an assembly structure 27 which makes it possible to maintain the electronic system 26 in position. Preferably, the assembly structure 27 is a snap system.

Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système électronique 26 comprend une carte électronique supportant un circuit de commande de la source d'éclairage 4. According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 comprises an electronic card supporting a control circuit for the lighting source 4.

Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système électronique 26 comprend un bouton de commande 28 d'au moins une source d'éclairage 4. Le bouton de commande 28 est supporté par le bloc de commande 9 et pilote le fonctionnement de la source d'éclairage 4. According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 comprises a control button 28 for at least one light source 4. The control button 28 is supported by the control unit 9 and controls the operation of the light source 4.

Le bouton de commande 28 est engagé dans un trou de passage 163 du support cylindrique 16. Ainsi, le bouton de commande 28 est guidé en translation par le support cylindrique 16, au travers du trou de passage 163 .The control button 28 is engaged in a passage hole 16 3 of the cylindrical support 16. Thus, the control button 28 is guided in translation by the cylindrical support 16, through the passage hole 16 3 .

En position non active, le bouton de commande 28 est de préférence affleurant, c'est-à-dire non saillant, à la surface extérieure du support cylindrique 16, de manière à pouvoir insérer aisément le bloc de commande 9 dans le manchon 7, sans outil.In the non-active position, the control button 28 is preferably flush, that is to say not projecting, on the outer surface of the cylindrical support 16, so as to be able to easily insert the control block 9 into the sleeve 7, without tools.

Alternativement, il est également possible que le bouton de commande 28 soit en saillie du support cylindrique 16 en position non active. Dans ce cas, le bouton de commande 28 a une capacité de rétractation permettant une insertion aisée du bloc de commande 9 dans le manchon 7. Alternatively, it is also possible for the control button 28 to project from the cylindrical support 16 in the non-active position. In this case, the control button 28 has a capacity of retraction allowing an easy insertion of the control block 9 in the sleeve 7.

Selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le bouton de commande 28 comprend une touche 29 sur laquelle l'utilisateur peut exercer une pression, et un élément de commutation 30 placé en dessous de la touche 29. According to this second embodiment, the control button 28 comprises a key 29 on which the user can exert pressure, and a switching element 30 placed below the key 29.

La touche 29 comporte une couronne saillante 291 à sa base pour servir de butée. Ainsi, la touche 29 est retenue en sortie par le support cylindrique 16, la couronne saillante 291 venant au contact du support cylindrique 16. Dans l'exemple illustré, la touche 29 est de forme arrondie. Cette forme n'est néanmoins pas limitative.The key 29 has a projecting crown 29 1 at its base to serve as a stop. Thus, the key 29 is retained at the output by the cylindrical support 16, the projecting crown 29 1 coming into contact with the cylindrical support 16. In the example illustrated, the key 29 is rounded in shape. This form is nevertheless not limiting.

L'élément de commutation 30 comprend des plots de contact 31 dirigés vers l'intérieur du support cylindrique. Dans l'exemple illustré, l'élément de commutation 30 comprend trois plots de contact, mais cet exemple n'est pas limitatif.The switching element 30 comprises contact pads 31 directed towards the inside of the cylindrical support. In the example illustrated, the switching element 30 comprises three contact pads, but this example is not limiting.

Lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur la touche 29, celle-ci vient en appui sur l'élément de commutation 30. Ainsi, cette pression est transmise à l'élément de commutation 30, et donc aux plots de contact 31 qui permettent d'établir un contact électrique avec le système électronique 26 supportant un circuit de commande de la source d'éclairage 4. When pressure is exerted on the key 29, the latter bears against the switching element 30. Thus, this pressure is transmitted to the switching element 30, and therefore to the contact pads 31 which make it possible to make electrical contact with the electronic system 26 supporting a control circuit of the light source 4.

De plus, selon ce mode de réalisation, le manchon 7 comporte un orifice 32 ménagé de manière à pouvoir être positionné en vis-à-vis du trou de passage 163 et du bouton de commande 28 lors du montage. Ainsi, le bouton de commande 28 est guidé en translation dans le support cylindrique 16, et est accessible à l'utilisateur via l'orifice 32. In addition, according to this embodiment, the sleeve 7 includes an orifice 32 formed so as to be able to be positioned opposite the passage hole 16 3 and the control button 28 during assembly. Thus, the control button 28 is guided in translation in the cylindrical support 16, and is accessible to the user via the orifice 32.

Selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système électronique 26 est également équipé d'un gyroscope (non représenté sur les figures) et d'un accéléromètre (non représenté sur les figures). Ainsi, le système électronique 26 est capable de détecter des mouvements réalisés avec l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1 selon l'invention.According to this second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 is also equipped with a gyroscope (not shown in the figures) and an accelerometer (not shown in the figures). Thus, the electronic system 26 is capable of detecting movements made with the accessory of the lightsaber type 1 according to the invention.

Avantageusement, l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1 selon l'invention émet des sons et/ou modifie l'éclairage de la lame tubulaire 2 en fonction des mouvements détectés. Pour cela, le bouton de commande 28 est connecté, par l'intermédiaire des plots de contact 31, d'un côté, au circuit de commande de la source d'éclairage 4, et de l'autre côté, lorsque le sabre laser comprend un haut-parleur 33, au circuit de commande du haut-parleur 33. Dans ce cas, le bouton de commande 28 pilote le fonctionnement de la source d'éclairage 4 et/ou le haut-parleur 33. Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré, le pommeau 8 comporte un haut-parleur 33 et une carte électronique supportant un circuit de commande du haut-parleur 33. Advantageously, the lightsaber type accessory 1 according to the invention emits sounds and/or modifies the lighting of the tubular blade 2 according to the detected movements. For this, the control button 28 is connected, via the contact pads 31, on one side, to the control circuit of the light source 4, and on the other side, when the lightsaber comprises a loudspeaker 33, to the circuit of control of the loudspeaker 33. In this case, the control button 28 controls the operation of the light source 4 and/or the loudspeaker 33. In the illustrated embodiment, the knob 8 comprises a loudspeaker loudspeaker 33 and an electronic board supporting a loudspeaker control circuit 33.

Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système électronique 26 peut être sous forme de plusieurs cartes électroniques 341 , 342 , 343 superposées et maintenues en position dans le support cylindrique 16, et plus précisément dans le boitier 20, grâce à la structure d'assemblage 27. Selon le mode de réalisation illustré aux Fig. 5 , 6 et 7 , le système électronique 26 est sous forme de trois cartes électroniques 341, 342 et 343 superposées dans le boitier 20. Il pourrait néanmoins être envisagé de superposer un nombre différent de cartes électroniques. Leur nombre dépend notamment du volume nécessaire pour le logement 22 de réception des piles 23 et de la dimension du support cylindrique 16. According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 can be in the form of several electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 superimposed and held in position in the cylindrical support 16, and more precisely in the box 20, thanks to the assembly structure 27. According to the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 5 , 6 and 7 , the electronic system 26 is in the form of three electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 and 34 3 superimposed in the box 20. It could nevertheless be envisaged to superimpose a different number of electronic cards. Their number depends in particular on the volume required for the housing 22 for receiving the batteries 23 and on the size of the cylindrical support 16.

Selon ce mode de réalisation illustré, le système électronique 26 peut comprendre une carte électronique mère 341 qui est fixée par une structure d'assemblage 27, par exemple par encliquetage, au support cylindrique 16. La carte électronique mère 341 comporte également un connecteur 35 permettant son assemblage avec un connecteur complémentaire 36 porté par une carte électronique 342 supportant le bouton de commande. Cet assemblage de la carte électronique mère 341 et de la carte électronique 342 supportant le bouton de commande permet non seulement un contact électrique mais également le maintien en position de cette dernière.According to this illustrated embodiment, the electronic system 26 may comprise a mother electronic card 34 1 which is fixed by an assembly structure 27, for example by snap-fastening, to the cylindrical support 16. The mother electronic card 34 1 also comprises a connector 35 allowing its assembly with a complementary connector 36 carried by an electronic card 34 2 supporting the control button. This assembly of the mother electronic board 34 1 and the electronic board 34 2 supporting the control button allows not only electrical contact but also the maintenance of the latter in position.

Cet assemblage des différentes cartes électroniques superposées a l'avantage de permettre un montage aisé, en raison notamment de l'absence de fils électriques. Cet assemblage est également robuste dans le temps, et permet d'assurer un contact électrique satisfaisant. Les différentes cartes électroniques 341 , 342 , 343 sont bien maintenues en position, de sorte qu'elles ne s'abiment pas en cas de choc subi par l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1. De plus, cet empilement des différentes cartes électroniques 341 , 342 , 343 permet un gain de place, permettant d'avoir un logement 22 de réception des piles 23 plus grand.This assembly of the various superimposed electronic cards has the advantage of allowing easy assembly, in particular due to the absence of electric wires. This assembly is also robust over time, and ensures satisfactory electrical contact. The various electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 are well maintained in position, so that they are not damaged in the event of an impact suffered by the saber-type accessory laser 1. In addition, this stacking of the various electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 saves space, making it possible to have a larger housing 22 for receiving the batteries 23 .

Bien que non illustré, le système électronique 26 peut se présenter sous la forme d'une unique carte électronique supportant un bouton de commande 28, un circuit de commande de la ou des sources d'éclairage 4, un gyroscope et un accéléromètre. Ce mode de réalisation n'est néanmoins pas préféré pour des raisons de dimensionnement.Although not illustrated, the electronic system 26 can take the form of a single electronic card supporting a control button 28, a control circuit for the lighting source or sources 4, a gyroscope and an accelerometer. This embodiment is nevertheless not preferred for dimensioning reasons.

Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le bloc de commande 9 comporte également un circuit d'alimentation électrique. Ce circuit d'alimentation électrique comprend les piles 23, un bandeau de connexion 37 porté par l'extérieur du fût tubulaire 21 du support cylindrique 16 et s'étendant d'une extrémité à l'autre du bloc de commande 9, une première borne 251 au fond du logement 22 du fût tubulaire 21 (borne positive) et une deuxième borne 252 à l'extrémité opposée (borne négative), circulaire dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré aux Fig. 4 et 5 , pour établir un contact électrique avec les piles 23. Un plot de contact 31 du bouton de commande 28 permet d'alimenter le circuit lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur la touche 29 du bouton de commande 28. Ce plot de contact 31 agit comme un interrupteur. En effet, lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur la touche 29 du bouton de commande 28, les plots de contacts 31 établissent un contact électrique avec le circuit d'alimentation et avec le système électronique 26. According to the second embodiment of the invention, the control block 9 also includes an electrical power supply circuit. This power supply circuit comprises the batteries 23, a connection strip 37 carried by the outside of the tubular shaft 21 of the cylindrical support 16 and extending from one end to the other of the control unit 9 , a first terminal 25 1 at the bottom of the housing 22 of the tubular barrel 21 (positive terminal) and a second terminal 25 2 at the opposite end (negative terminal), circular in the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 4 and 5 , to establish electrical contact with the batteries 23. A contact pad 31 of the control button 28 makes it possible to power the circuit when pressure is exerted on the key 29 of the control button 28. This contact pad 31 acts as a switch. Indeed, when pressure is exerted on the key 29 of the control button 28 , the contact pads 31 establish electrical contact with the power supply circuit and with the electronic system 26.

Pour le cas où le manchon 7 est ajouré, le bandeau de connexion 37 est visible depuis l'extérieur du manche 3. In the case where the sleeve 7 is perforated, the connection strip 37 is visible from the outside of the handle 3.

Communication avec un appareil communiquant à distanceCommunicating with a Remote Communicating Device

Selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le système électronique 26 comporte un composant émetteur Bluetooth 39. Un tel composant permet de communiquer avec un appareil communicant à distance, tel qu'une enceinte ou un casque audio, ou encore un smartphone ou une tablette. Ainsi, selon ce mode particulier de réalisation, il est possible d'émettre les sons à travers l'appareil communiquant à distance, au lieu du haut-parleur 33 présent dans le pommeau 8, en fonction des mouvements de l'accessoire de type sabre laser 1. Ce mode de réalisation permet également de communiquer avec un smartphone ou une tablette par exemple, via une application dédiée, permettant alors à l'utilisateur de choisir et modifier les sons émis et l'éclairage de la lame tubulaire 2.According to a third embodiment of the invention, the electronic system 26 comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39. Such a component makes it possible to communicate with a remote communicating device, such as a speaker or an audio headset, or even a smartphone or a tablet. Thus, according to this particular embodiment, it is possible to emit the sounds through the device communicating remotely, instead of the loudspeaker 33 present in the pommel 8, depending on the movements of the lightsaber type accessory 1. This embodiment also makes it possible to communicate with a smartphone or a tablet for example, via a dedicated application, then allowing the user to choose and modify the sounds emitted and the lighting of the tubular blade 2.

Selon ce troisième mode de réalisation, le composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 peut être un composant de type « Classic Bluetooth » qui permet une émission des sons sur un périphérique audio communiquant à distance (une enceinte ou un casque par exemple), ou un composant de type « Bluetooth Low Energy » qui permet un échange bidirectionnel (composant émetteur et récepteur) avec un smartphone ou une tablette par exemple, ou un composant de type « Classic Bluetooth » et un composant de type « Bluetooth Low Energy », ou composant de type « Dual Mode » qui permet à la fois un échange de type « Classic Bluetooth » et un échange de type « Bluetooth Low Energy » (composant émetteur et récepteur) pour non seulement émettre des sons sur un périphérique audio communiquant à distance mais aussi communiquer avec un appareil communiquant à distance tel qu'un smartphone ou une tablette par exemple (composant émetteur et récepteur). Selon un mode préféré de réalisation, le composant émetteur Bluetooth est un composant de type « Dual Mode », permettant alors l'émission des sons sur un périphérique audio communiquant à distance et la communication bi-directionnelle avec un appareil communiquant à distance, tel qu'un smartphone ou une tablette, permettant de modifier les sons et/ou l'éclairage. Selon ce mode de réalisation, la communication avec le périphérique audio d'une part et avec le smartphone ou la tablette d'autre part, peut avoir lieu simultanément ou l'une après l'autre. Avantageusement, ce composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 peut être porté par une carte électronique. De préférence, le composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 est positionné de sorte à être à proximité de la surface interne 73 du manchon 7. According to this third embodiment, the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 can be a component of the "Classic Bluetooth" type which allows sound to be transmitted to an audio device communicating remotely (a speaker or a headset for example), or a component of the “Bluetooth Low Energy” which allows bidirectional exchange (transmitter and receiver component) with a smartphone or tablet for example, or a “Classic Bluetooth” type component and a “Bluetooth Low Energy” type component, or “ Dual Mode" which allows both a "Classic Bluetooth" type exchange and a "Bluetooth Low Energy" type exchange (transmitter and receiver component) to not only emit sounds on an audio device communicating remotely but also communicate with a device communicating remotely such as a smartphone or tablet for example (transmitter and receiver component). According to a preferred embodiment, the Bluetooth transmitter component is a "Dual Mode" type component, then allowing the transmission of sounds on an audio device communicating remotely and two-way communication with a device communicating remotely, such as a smartphone or a tablet, allowing to modify the sounds and/or the lighting. According to this embodiment, the communication with the audio peripheral on the one hand and with the smartphone or the tablet on the other hand, can take place simultaneously or one after the other. Advantageously, this Bluetooth transmitter component 39 can be carried by an electronic card. Preferably, the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is positioned so as to be close to the internal surface 73 of the sleeve 7 .

Avantageusement, selon ce troisième mode de réalisation, le manchon 7 comprend une ouverture 40 en vis-à-vis du composant émetteur Bluetooth 39. Une telle ouverture 40 est avantageuse car elle facilite le passage des ondes. Dans ce cas, il est préférable que le composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 soit positionné au plus près de cette ouverture 40. Advantageously, according to this third embodiment, the sleeve 7 comprises an opening 40 facing the Bluetooth transmitter component 39. Such an opening 40 is advantageous because it facilitates the passage of waves. In this case, it is preferable for the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 to be positioned as close as possible to this opening 40.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux illustré dans les Fig. 5 et 6 , l'ouverture 40 est positionnée de manière diamétralement opposée à l'orifice 32 ménagé dans le manchon 7.According to an advantageous embodiment illustrated in the Fig. 5 and 6 , the opening 40 is positioned diametrically opposite the orifice 32 provided in the sleeve 7 .

Lorsque le système électronique 26 est sous forme de plusieurs cartes électroniques, l'une d'entre elle peut être une carte électronique 343 supportant le composant émetteur Bluetooth 39, tel que cela est illustré dans les Fig. 5 à 7 . When the electronic system 26 is in the form of several electronic cards, one of them can be an electronic card 34 3 supporting the Bluetooth transmitter component 39, as illustrated in the Fig. 5 to 7 .

Bien que non illustré, le système électronique 26 peut se présenter sous la forme d'une unique carte électronique supportant un bouton de commande 28, un circuit de commande de la ou des sources d'éclairage 4, un gyroscope et un accéléromètre, et un composant émetteur Bluetooth 39. Ce mode de réalisation n'est néanmoins pas préféré pour des raisons d'encombrement.Although not illustrated, the electronic system 26 may be in the form of a single electronic card supporting a control button 28, a control circuit for the lighting source(s ) 4, a gyroscope and an accelerometer, and a Bluetooth transmitter component 39. This embodiment is nevertheless not preferred for reasons of size.

Bien que non préféré, le composant émetteur Bluetooth selon ce troisième mode de réalisation pourrait être remplacé par un autre composant émetteur, et éventuellement émetteur et récepteur, permettant la communication avec un appareil communiquant à distance, tel qu'un composant WIFI.Although not preferred, the Bluetooth transmitter component according to this third embodiment could be replaced by another transmitter component, and possibly transmitter and receiver, allowing communication with a remote communicating device, such as a WIFI component.

Dans le cadre de l'invention, un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 selon l'invention peut éventuellement combiner les modes de réalisation précédemment décrits sur le système de fixation amovible 10, sur le bloc de commande 9 et sur la communication avec un appareil communiquant à distance.In the context of the invention, an accessory of the lightsaber type 1 according to the invention may optionally combine the embodiments previously described on the removable fastening system 10, on the control unit 9 and on communication with a device communicating from a distance.

Par exemple, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant le système de fixation amovible 10 selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, un bloc de commande connu de l'état de l'art, et ne comportant pas de composant émetteur Bluetooth.For example, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control block known from the state of the art, and not comprising Bluetooth transmitter component.

Par exemple, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant un bloc de commande 9 selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, un système de fixation de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3 connu dans l'état de l'art, et ne comportant pas de composant émetteur Bluetooth.For example, the invention relates to a lightsaber-like accessory 1 having a control block 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, a system for fixing the tubular blade 2 on the handle 3 known in the state of the art, and comprising no Bluetooth transmitter component.

Par exemple, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant un système de fixation amovible et un bloc de commande connus de l'état de l'art, et comprenant un composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.For example, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having a removable attachment system and a control block known from the state of the art, and comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the 'invention.

Par exemple, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant le système de fixation amovible 10 selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, un bloc de commande connu de l'état de l'art, et comprend un composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.For example, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control block known from the state of the art, and comprises a component Bluetooth transmitter 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.

Par exemple, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant un bloc de commande 9 selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, un système de fixation de la lame tubulaire 2 sur le manche 3 connu dans l'état de l'art, et comprend un composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.For example, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, a system for fixing the tubular blade 2 to the handle 3 known in the state of art, and comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.

Par exemple, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant le système de fixation amovible 10 selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, un bloc de commande 9 selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, et ne comprenant pas de composant émetteur Bluetooth.For example, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, and including no Bluetooth transmitter component.

De préférence, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type sabre laser 1 ayant le système de fixation amovible 10 selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, un bloc de commande 9 selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, et comprend un composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.Preferably, the invention relates to a lightsaber type accessory 1 having the removable fastening system 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention, a control unit 9 according to the second embodiment of the invention, and comprises a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 according to the third embodiment of the invention.

Selon ce mode de réalisation préféré et illustré aux Fig.5 , 6 et 7, le système électronique 26 est sous forme de plusieurs cartes électroniques 341, 342 , 343 superposées, et en particulier trois cartes électroniques 341 , 342 et 343 superposées dans l'exemple illustré, dans le boitier 20 : une carte électronique mère 341 équipée d'un gyroscope et d'un accéléromètre, une carte électronique 342 supportant un bouton de commande 28, et une carte électronique 343 comportant un composant émetteur Bluetooth39. La carte électronique mère 341 est fixée par encliquetage au support cylindrique 16. La carte électronique mère 341 comporte également un connecteur 35 permettant son assemblage avec un connecteur complémentaire 36 porté par la carte électronique 342 supportant le bouton de commande 28. Cet assemblage de la carte électronique mère 341 et de la carte électronique 342 supportant le bouton de commande permet non seulement un contact électrique mais également le maintien en position de cette dernière. Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré, le bouton de commande 28 comprend trois plots de contact 31, permettant respectivement d'établir un contact électrique, lorsque le bouton de commande 28 est actionné, avec la carte électronique mère 341, avec le circuit de commande de la ou des sources d'éclairage 4, et avec une borne 25 du circuit d'alimentation électrique. Enfin, la carte électronique 343 comportant le composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 est assemblée à la carte électronique mère 341 par encliquetage. Selon ce mode de réalisation, les cartes électroniques sont avantageusement assemblées entre elles avant la fixation de la carte électronique mère 341 au support cylindrique 16. L'ordre d'empilement des différentes cartes électroniques est donné à titre d'exemple, mais n'est pas limitatif. Néanmoins, la carte électronique 343 comportant le composant émetteur Bluetooth 39 est de préférence positionnée au plus proche de la surface interne 73 du manchon 7, et en particulier en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture 40 ménagée dans le manchon 7, pour faciliter le passage des ondes.According to this preferred embodiment and illustrated in Fig.5 , 6 and 7 , the electronic system 26 is in the form of several electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 , 34 3 superimposed, and in particular three electronic cards 34 1 , 34 2 and 34 3 superimposed in the example illustrated, in the box 20 : a card mother electronics 34 1 equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer, an electronic card 34 2 supporting a control button 28, and an electronic card 34 3 comprising a Bluetooth transmitter component 39 . The mother electronic card 34 1 is fixed by snap-fastening to the cylindrical support 16. The mother electronic card 34 1 also comprises a connector 35 enabling it to be assembled with a complementary connector 36 carried by the electronic card 34 2 supporting the control button 28. This assembly of the mother electronic card 34 1 and of the electronic card 34 2 supporting the control button allows not only electrical contact but also the holding in position of the latter. In the illustrated embodiment, the control button 28 comprises three contact pads 31, respectively making it possible to establish electrical contact, when the control button 28 is actuated, with the mother electronic card 34 1 , with the circuit of control of the lighting source(s ) 4, and with a terminal 25 of the power supply circuit. Finally, the electronic card 34 3 comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is assembled to the mother electronic card 34 1 by snap-fastening. According to this embodiment, the electronic cards are advantageously assembled together before fixing the mother electronic card 34 1 to the cylindrical support 16. The stacking order of the various electronic cards is given by way of example, but does not is not limiting. Nevertheless, the electronic card 34 3 comprising the Bluetooth transmitter component 39 is preferably positioned as close as possible to the internal surface 7 3 of the sleeve 7, and in particular opposite the opening 40 provided in the sleeve 7, to facilitate the passage of waves.

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  1. - A light-sabre type accessory (1) comprising:
    - a tubular blade (2) comprising a tube (5) including a proximal end (51) and a distal end (52);
    - a handle (3) comprising a sleeve (7) with a first end (71) and a second end (72), into which is inserted a control unit (9) controlling at least one lighting source (4) lighting the tubular blade (2), and
    - a system for removably fixing (10) the tubular blade (2) on the handle (3) through its proximal end (51), composed of a mouthpiece (11) fitted to the proximal end (51) of the tube (5) and a clamping ring (12) engaged to be fitted onto the mouthpiece (11) and fixed to the first end (71) of the sleeve (7), characterized in that the mouthpiece (11) is fixed on outside of the tube (5) and includes a shoulder (13) able to abut against the first end (71) of the sleeve and in that the sleeve (7) includes from its first end (71), a well (7p) in which the mouthpiece is engaged up to its shoulder (13), the clamping ring (12) being engaged from the distal end (52) of the tube (5) to be fitted onto the mouthpiece (11).
  2. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece (11) includes at its free end (112) an abutment bottom (14) for the tube (5) extended at right angle by a return (15) inserted inside the tube (5), allowing holding in position the tube (5).
  3. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 2, wherein the return (15) of the mouthpiece (11) ensures the holding of a light diffusion and conduction system inserted inside the tube (5).
  4. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the clamping ring (12) includes a protruding portion (124) relative to the sleeve (7) whose profile is formed to serve as a blade guard.
  5. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (9) comprises a cylindrical support (16) cooperating with the inner surface (73) of the sleeve (7), the cylindrical support (16) holding in position an electronic system (26) provided with a control button (28) controlling the lighting source (4), said control button (28) being guided in translation by the cylindrical support (16) and positioned facing an orifice (32) formed in the sleeve (7).
  6. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 5, comprising a system for blocking (19) in translation and in rotation the cylindrical support (16) in the sleeve (7).
  7. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 5 or 6, wherein the cylindrical support (16) is composed of a casing (20) provided with an assembly structure (27) to hold in position the electronic system (26), and from which extends a tubular shank (21) internally delimiting a receiving housing (22), open at the end opposite to the casing (20), to receive cells (23).
  8. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein a knob (8) fixed to the second end (72) of the sleeve (7) comprises a loudspeaker (33) and an electronic board supporting a control circuit controlling the loudspeaker (33).
  9. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 8, wherein the control button (28) controls the operation of the loudspeaker (33).
  10. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the electronic system (26) is equipped with a gyroscope and an accelerometer to detect movements of the handle (3), the control button (28) being connected to a control circuit controlling the lighting source (4) to activate the lighting source (4) based on the detected movements.
  11. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the electronic system (26) is in the form of several electronic boards (341, 342, 343) mounted in a superimposed manner.
  12. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 11, wherein the electronic system (26) includes an electronic motherboard (341) equipped with the gyroscope and the accelerometer, fixed by snap-fastening to the cylindrical support (16), on one side supporting a connector (35) assembled with a complementary connector (36) carried by an electronic board (342) supporting the control button (28), and on the other side assembled by snap-fastening to an electronic board (343) including the Bluetooth emitter component (39).
  13. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the electronic system (26) includes a Bluetooth emitter component (39) allowing communication with a remotely communicating device.
  14. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to claim 13, wherein an aperture (40) is formed in the sleeve (7) facing the Bluetooth emitter component (39) to promote the passage of waves.
  15. - The light-sabre type accessory (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 14, including an electric power supply circuit comprising a connection strip (37) carried by the outside of the tubular shank (21) and extending from one end to the other of the control unit (9), a first terminal (251) at the bottom of the housing (22) of the tubular shank (21) and a second terminal (252) at the opposite end, to establish an electrical contact with the cells (23).
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