Light-emitting element with image lens

Abstract

arrangement, comprehensive an optical element, in particular a lens; and a picture carrier wherein the image carrier is partially coated with a reflective material on the front and / or back and partially exposed, and the image carrier is made of a translucent material.

Description

SPECIALIZATION

[0001] The present disclosure in the field of technical optics relates to an arrangement with an optical element and an image carrier, as well as a light-emitting element with a sleeve and such an arrangement. BACKGROUND

[0002] In optical engineering, there is a growing interest in arrangements that integrate not only a light source but also design or imaging elements. For example, decorative image carriers with special coatings can be used to create special optical effects or projections.

[0003] However, conventional solutions are usually limited to simple lenses or mirrors and therefore offer only limited design possibilities. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for arrangements that allow for expanded optical and design possibilities while maintaining simple design.

[0005] According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to an arrangement. This arrangement comprises an optical element, in particular a lens, and an image carrier, wherein the image carrier is partially coated with a reflective material on the front and / or back and partially exposed, and wherein the image carrier comprises a translucent material. The optical element can be flat, plano-convex, biconvex, meniscus-shaped, or of another form. According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the translucent material is glass. The glass can be soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, or another type of glass.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the reflective material comprises a metal. According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the metal comprises gold.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the image carrier comprises a glass pane that is circular or polygonal. The glass pane can be round, rectangular, polygonal, or free-form.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the coating comprises gold leaf and / or a gold alloy and / or ceramic glass colors. The coating can be applied by vapor deposition, printing, gilding, brush application, varnishing, or by another technique.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the arrangement has a reflector on the side of the image carrier facing away from the optical element. The reflector can be designed as mirror glass, a metal layer, or a reflectively coated optical element.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the first aspect, the arrangement has a light source on the side of the image carrier facing away from the optical element. The light source can be an LED, an OLED, a laser diode, or another light source.

[0011] According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a light-emitting element. This element comprises a sleeve and an arrangement according to the first aspect, wherein the arrangement is located at an open end of the sleeve. The sleeve can have a cylindrical or prismatic housing element made of metal, plastic, or another material.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the second aspect, the arrangement has a connection to the sleeve by screwing and / or gluing.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the second aspect, the arrangement has a holder for connection to the sleeve. For example, the holder can be designed as a clamping device, a locking mechanism, or a screw holder.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the second aspect, the element is mounted in a wall or a door. For example, the sleeve can be inserted into a bore or recess and mounted flush with the surface.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the second aspect, the sleeve has at least one second optical element on the side facing away from the image carrier. An exemplary second lens can be plano-convex, biconvex, or meniscus-shaped and can serve to generate special optical effects. ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The combination of image carrier and optical element allows for the creation of unique optical effects that are both decorative and functional. Various coatings, such as precious metals or ceramic glass colors, enable a range of reflection and color effects. The arrangement can be easily combined with a light source or reflector, thus offering diverse design possibilities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURE

[0017] The invention is briefly explained below with reference to preferred embodiments and the drawing, where the same reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic drawing of a light-emitting element according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments and the drawings.

[0019] A description of exemplary implementations in specific fields of application does not imply a restriction to these fields of application.

[0020] Elements of schematic representations are not necessarily depicted to scale, but rather in such a way that their function and purpose become understandable to the person skilled in the art.

[0021] Unless expressly stated otherwise, the features of the different embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0022] Fig. Figure 1 schematically illustrates the light-emitting element 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. The light-emitting element 10 comprises an arrangement of an optical element 11, in particular a lens, and an image carrier 12.

[0023] In a first step, a layer of gold leaf can be applied to the support 12, for example, a circular glass disc. This coating can be applied to one or both sides. Various gold alloys, different gilding techniques, or even ceramic glass colors can be used. Afterwards, an image can be transferred to one or both sides of the disc and incorporated into the support 12.

[0024] The image carrier 12 can be translucent or transparent and partially coated, so that certain areas are covered with a reflective material while other areas remain uncovered. The glass of the image carrier 12 can be, for example, soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, or another type of glass.

[0025] The optical element 11 can be flat, plano-convex, biconvex, meniscus-shaped, or in another suitable form. In one embodiment, the shaped disc can be bonded over its entire surface to a plano-convex lens 11. Fig. Figure 1 shows, for example, a meniscus-shaped lens 11.

[0026] The coating material can be a reflective metal such as gold or silver, for example, gold leaf. The coating can be applied by vapor deposition, printing, gilding, lacquering, brush application, or other techniques.

[0027] The image motif can also be created by, for example, partially removing or scraping off areas of the coating after application, so that transparent or translucent surfaces are created that can form a desired pattern or motif.

[0028] In a particular embodiment, a circular mirror glass with the same diameter can be additionally mounted behind the designed disc. The image motif can be located between the glass lens 11 and the mirror glass.

[0029] For example, a reflector can be provided on the side of the image carrier 12 facing away from the lens 11. Alternatively or additionally, the reflector can also be designed as a metal layer or as a reflectively coated optical element. The reflector can make the image motif more visible or optically emphasize it through reflection.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, a light source 17 can alternatively or additionally be arranged on the side facing away from the lens 11. The light source 17 can be an LED, an OLED, a laser diode, or another light source.

[0031] Alternatively, the arrangement can be configured such that natural or artificial light enters the image carrier 12 from the rear. For this purpose, a second optical element or a translucent or transparent cover can be arranged on the side facing away from the image carrier 12. In this case, no artificial light source is required as part of the arrangement, since the incident light can be optically modified by the lens 11 and the image carrier 12 and emitted to the outside.

[0032] The arrangement of lens 11 and image carrier 12 can be housed in a sleeve 13, as in Fig. The sleeve 13, shown in Figure 1, can be arranged and together form the light-emitting element 10. The sleeve 13 can, for example, be a cylindrical or prismatic housing element made of stainless steel, metal, or plastic. A further lens can be arranged on the inside of the sleeve 13, forming a lens pair with the lens 11. The light source 17 can be arranged inside or outside the light-emitting element 10.

[0033] The assembly can be connected to the sleeve 13 by means of a fastening 15. The fastening 15 can be done by screwing or gluing. Alternatively or additionally, a bracket 14 can be used as shown in Fig. 1 be provided, which is designed, for example, as a clamping device, locking mechanism or screw holder.

[0034] The light-emitting element 10 can be mounted in a wall 16, in a door, or in a partition wall. For this purpose, the sleeve 13 can be inserted into a bore or recess and, for example, be flush with the surface.

[0035] Looking through the light-giving element 10, the lens pairs can create optical turning points that redirect the incident light and thus enable new perspectives between interior and exterior space.

Claims

[1] arrangement, comprehensive an optical element, in particular a lens; and a picture carrier wherein the image carrier is partially coated with a reflective material on the front and / or back and partially exposed, and the image carrier is made of a translucent material. [2] Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the translucent material is glass. [3] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the reflective material comprises a metal. [4] Arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the metal comprises gold. [5] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the image carrier comprises a glass plate which is circular or polygonal in shape. [6] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the coating comprises gold leaf and / or a gold alloy and / or ceramic glass colors. [7] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the arrangement has a reflector on the side of the image carrier facing away from the optical element. [8] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the arrangement has a light source on the side of the image carrier facing away from the optical element. [9] Light-giving element, comprising a sleeve; and an arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the arrangement is located at an open end of the sleeve. [10] Light-emitting element according to claim 9, wherein the arrangement has a connection to the sleeve by screwing and / or gluing. [11] Light-emitting element according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the arrangement has a holder for connection to the sleeve. [12] Light-emitting element according to claims 9 to 11, wherein the element is mounted in a wall or a door. [13] Light-emitting element according to claims 9 to 12, wherein the sleeve has a second optical element on the side facing away from the image carrier.

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