Interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories

Abstract

The interstitial panel (1) for the magnetic support of accessories is provided with at least one slab (2) of ferromagnetic material and comprises a first adhesion face (3a) adapted to be attached, in use, to a laying face (4) of at least one building cladding element (5) and a second adhesion face (3b), arranged opposite said first adhesion face (3a) and adapted to be attached, in use, to a laying surface (6); the cladding element (5) being provided with an exposed face (7), arranged opposite the laying face (4) and on which, in use, at least one accessory (8) is arranged resting and provided with at least one magnetic element (9) adapted, in use, to attach the accessory itself, in a removable manner, on any portion of the exposed face (7) above said slab (2) as a result of the magnetic attraction between the magnetic element (9) and said slab (2); wherein the slab (2) is perforated to define a plurality of through holes (10) distributed on the body of the slab itself, and adapted, in use, to be crossed by at least one adhesive (11) for the attachment of the laying face (4) onto the laying surface (6) by interposition of said slab (2).

Description

[0001] INTERSTITIAL PANEL FOR THE MAGNETIC SUPPORT OF

[0002] ACCESSORIES

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The present invention relates to an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories.

[0005] Background Art

[0006] Some types of interstitial panels are known which are employed for the purpose of supporting one or more accessories.

[0007] In particular, the panels of known type allow one or more accessories to be attached to the body of the panel itself in a detachable manner.

[0008] In more detail, panels are known which are made of metal material to which accessories can be attached through the use of special magnets.

[0009] In this way, the position of the accessory can be changed at will on the panel surface.

[0010] It is also known to cover the metal panel with covering panels, e.g. made of glass, in order to change the appearance of the metal panel.

[0011] In this way, the accessories are placed directly on the covering panel and remain adhered thereto due to the magnetic force that the magnet exerts on the metal panel underneath.

[0012] These types of panels do however have some drawbacks.

[0013] In particular, it is very complex to stably attach a panel of metal material capable of supporting accessories onto an existing wall.

[0014] In addition, this type of metal panel is frequently mounted on the pre-existing wall by means of suitable fastening means which make the panel itself detachable, without damaging the pre-existing wall.

[0015] Therefore, these types of panels are difficult to install and are often attached to the pre-existing wall in an unstable and insecure maimer resulting in the risk of detachment and uncomfortable use.

[0016] Description of the Invention

[0017] The main aim of the present invention is to devise an interstitial panel which allows one or more accessories to be magnetically supported in a stable manner. A further object of the present invention is to devise an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories which can be installed easily and safely.

[0018] An additional object of the present invention is to devise an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories which can be permanently installed.

[0019] Still one object of the present invention is to devise an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories which can be laid in place.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to devise an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories which allows the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art to be overcome within the framework of a simple, rational, easy and effective to use as well as affordable solution.

[0021] The aforementioned objects are achieved by this panel having the characteristics of claim 1.

[0022] The aforementioned objects are achieved by this system having the characteristics of claim 15.

[0023] The aforementioned objects are achieved by this method having the characteristics of claim 20.

[0024] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of a preferred, but not exclusive, embodiment of an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories, illustrated by way of an indicative, yet non-limiting example in the attached tables of drawings in which: Figure 1 is a schematic axonometric view of the panel according to the invention; Figure 2 is a schematic sectional view of the system according to the invention. Embodiments of the Invention

[0026] With particular reference to these figures, reference numeral 1 globally denotes an interstitial panel for the magnetic support of accessories.

[0027] The interstitial panel 1 for the magnetic support of accessories is provided with at least one slab 2 made of ferromagnetic material and comprising: at least a first adhesion face 3a adapted to be attached, in use, to a laying face 4 of at least one building cladding element 5; at least a second adhesion face 3b, arranged opposite the first adhesion face 3 a and adapted to be attached, in use, to a laying surface 6 to be covered with the cladding element 5 by interposition of the slab 2.

[0028] Preferably, the laying surface 6 is a wall, a floor or a ceiling, e.g. made of masonry, plasterboard or the like, to be covered with the cladding element 5.

[0029] In particular, the cladding element 5 is provided with an exposed face 7, arranged opposite the laying face 4. In addition, in use, at least one accessory 8 provided with at least one magnetic element 9 is arranged resting on the exposed face 7. Such a magnetic element is adapted, in use, to attach the accessory 8, in a removable maimer, on any portion of the exposed face 7 above the slab 2 as a result of the magnetic attraction between the magnetic element and the slab 2.

[0030] In other words, the slab 2 is positioned, in use, between the laying surface 6 and the laying face 4.

[0031] Specifically, the cladding element 5 covers, in use, the laying surface 6 and hides it from view together with the slab 2.

[0032] Appropriately, the cladding element 5 is of the type of a cladding element of a type known in masonry for the cladding of laying surfaces 6, especially the type suitable for not shielding the attractive force between the slab 2 and the magnetic element 9.

[0033] The cladding element 5 is made, e.g., of glass, Corian, ceramic, stoneware, quartz, wood, plasterboard or the like.

[0034] Preferably, the cladding element 5 is made of resin.

[0035] It cannot be ruled out that the cladding element 5 may coincide, at least partly, with the adhesive 11.

[0036] Preferably, the slab 2 has a rectangular conformation. Further embodiments of the panel 1 cannot however be ruled out, wherein the slab 2 may have different conformation, e.g. circular, triangular or polygonal.

[0037] According to the invention, the slab 2 is perforated to define a plurality of through holes 10 distributed on the body of the slab itself and adapted, in use, to be crossed by at least one adhesive 11 for the attachment of the laying face 4 onto the laying surface 6 by interposition of the slab 2.

[0038] In this way, the laying face 4 is attached onto the laying surface 6, covering it, by interposition of the adhesive 11 passing through the holes 10.

[0039] The holes 10, however, provide the slab 2 with structural and functional advantages, such as e.g. the fact of lightening the slab itself, without necessarily having to receive the adhesive 11.

[0040] In fact, the slab 2 may be used even in the absence of the adhesive 11.

[0041] In this regard, it cannot be ruled out that the panel 1 may comprise mechanical fastening means made at least partly on the slab 2. Specifically, the fastening means are adapted, in use, to fasten the slab 2 to at least one of either the laying face 4 or the laying surface 6.

[0042] In this way, the slab 2 is attached, in use, to at least one of either the laying face 4 or the laying surface 6 by means of the fastening means in combination or as an alternative to the adhesive 11.

[0043] For example, it cannot be ruled out that the fastening means may comprise perforations (separate and / or coincident with the holes 10) made on the slab 2 and adapted to accommodate one or more fastening elements (screws or the like) adapted to retain the same slab attached to at least one of either the laying face 4 or the laying surface 6.

[0044] Specifically, in use, the adhesive 11 is placed through the holes 10 and located between the laying surface 6 and the laying face 4.

[0045] Advantageously, the adhesive 11 also attaches the first adhesion face 3a to the laying face 4 and the second adhesion face 3b to the laying surface 6.

[0046] Preferably, the adhesive 11 is of a type known in masonry for laying cladding elements 5 such as e.g. an adhesive 11 that can be applied in liquid and / or pasty form and is adapted to dry and / or cure to attach two or more bodies together. Preferably, the panel 1 comprises the adhesive 11.

[0047] Conveniently, the holes 10 are distributed on the body of the slab 2 in an even maimer.

[0048] Preferably, the holes 10 extend along the body of the slab 2 substantially in a linear manner.

[0049] In other words, the holes 10 have a substantially narrow and elongated conformation. Further embodiments of the slab 2 cannot, however, be ruled out wherein the holes 10 have different conformation, e.g. circular, rectangular, triangular, rhomboidal or the like.

[0050] Advantageously, the perforated slab 2 has a void-to-fill ratio which is substantially greater than 25%.

[0051] Conveniently, the perforated slab 2 has a void-to-fill ratio which is substantially lower than 45%.

[0052] Further embodiments of the panel 1 cannot, however, be ruled out, wherein the perforated slab 2 may have a void-to-fill ratio which is less than or equal to 40%. It cannot, however, be ruled out that the slab 2 may have a void-to-fill ratio of between 25% and 45%.

[0053] It cannot also be ruled out that the perforated slab 2 may have a void-to-fill ratio of between 30% and 40%.

[0054] Preferably, the perforated slab 2 has a void-to-fill ratio of 34.2%.

[0055] Conveniently, the perforated slab 2 has a thickness of between 10 tenths of a millimeter and 20 tenths of a millimeter.

[0056] Further embodiments of the panel 1 cannot however be ruled out, wherein the perforated slab 2 may have a thickness less than or equal to 20 tenths of a millimeter.

[0057] According to a possible, but not exclusive embodiment of the panel 1, the slab 2 has a thickness greater than 12 tenths of a millimeter and preferably less than 20 tenths of a millimeter.

[0058] Preferably, the perforated slab 2 has a thickness of 15 tenths of a millimeter.

[0059] Conveniently, the conformation of the holes 10 and the distance between the same define a void-to-fill ratio of the slab 2, on a surface of rectangular conformation having a length of between 2 and 10 centimeters and a height of between 1 and 2 centimeters, of between 25% and 45%.

[0060] Advantageously, the conformation of the holes 10 and the distance between the same define a void-to-fill ratio of the slab 2, on a surface of rectangular conformation of 10 centimeters in length by 2 centimeters in height, of between 14% and 20%. Preferably, the conformation of the holes 10 and the distance between the same define a void-to-fill ratio of the slab 2, on a surface of rectangular conformation of 10 centimeters in length by 2 centimeters in height, of between 14.5% and 19.5%.

[0061] Further embodiments of the panel 1 cannot however be ruled out, wherein the conformation of the holes 10 and the distance between the same may define a void-to-fill ratio of the slab 2, on a surface of rectangular conformation of 10 centimeters in length by 2 centimeters in height, less than or equal to 20%.

[0062] It cannot be ruled out that the conformation of the holes 10 and the distance between the same may define a void-to-fill ratio of the slab 2, on a surface of circular conformation having a diameter of between 4 and 7 centimeters, of between 25% and 45%.

[0063] Conveniently, the panel 1 comprises a plurality of spacing bodies 16 arranged on the first adhesion face 3a and / or on the second adhesion face 3b and adapted, in use, to distance the slab 2 from the cladding element 5 and / or from the laying surface 6 to define between the slab 2 and at least one of either the adhesion face 3 or the laying surface 6 a gap 12 adapted to receive, in use, the adhesive 11. In other words, the gap 12 accommodates, in use, the adhesive 11 inside it.

[0064] In particular, at least one of the gaps 12, in use, is adapted to receive the adhesive 11 through the holes 10.

[0065] Preferably, the gap 12 has a thickness substantially less than or equal to 1 millimeter.

[0066] Preferably, the gap 12 is substantially 1 millimeter thick.

[0067] Appropriately, in use, the gap 12 receives the adhesive 11 through the holes 10. Specifically, in use, the adhesive 11 is placed within the gap(s) 12, positioned between the laying face 4 and the first adhesion face 3a and / or between the laying surface 6 and the second adhesion face 3b.

[0068] This expedient improves the adhesion of the slab 2 to the cladding element 5 and / or to the laying surface 6.

[0069] Conveniently, the spacing bodies 16 comprise an adhesive portion 13 adapted, in use, to attach the spacing bodies 16 to the laying face 4 and / or to the laying surface 6 to attach the position of the slab 2 to at least one of the same.

[0070] Further embodiments of the panel 1 cannot however be ruled out wherein the same may comprise the cladding element 5 and wherein the first adhesion face 3a may be attached to the laying face 4.

[0071] Preferably, the panel 1 is laid in place.

[0072] According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to a system 14 for the magnetic support of accessories comprising at least one panel 1 and the accessory

[0073] 8, the accessory 8 being provided with: the magnetic element 9; at least one accessory member 15 usable by at least one user and attached to the magnetic element 9.

[0074] Preferably, one or more of the characteristics of one or more of the elements described above in the description of the panel 1 are also to be considered valid for the same elements in the following description of the system 14 and vice versa. For example, the accessory member 15 is of the type of a shelf, as shown in Figure 2.

[0075] It cannot, however, be ruled out that the accessory member 15 may be of the type of a shelf, a hook, a mirror, a work tool or the like.

[0076] Conveniently, the magnetic element 9 is attached to the accessory member 15 in a removable maimer.

[0077] According to the invention, the accessory 8 is attached, in use, in a removable manner on any portion of the exposed face 7 above the slab 2 as a result of the magnetic attraction between the magnetic element 9 and the slab 2.

[0078] Advantageously, the accessory 8 comprises anti-slip means 17 arranged, in use, in contact with the exposed face 7 to counteract the sliding of the accessory 8 on the exposed face 7.

[0079] Preferably, the anti-slip means 17 are of the type of a seal.

[0080] Preferably, the anti-slip means are made at least partly of rubber, silicone or the like.

[0081] Conveniently, the anti-slip means 17 at least partly surround the magnetic element

[0082] 9. Appropriately, the magnetic element 9 and the anti-slip means 17 define respective adhesion faces 3a, 3b arranged, in use, in contact with the exposed face 7. Specifically, the adhesion faces 3a, 3b lie substantially in the same plane to adhere, in use, with the exposed face 7 at the same time.

[0083] Preferably, the accessory 8 comprises a plurality of magnetic elements 9.

[0084] Conveniently, the accessory 8 comprises at least one containment member 18 associated with the accessory member 15 and defining: at least one seat 19 adapted to house the magnetic element 9; and / or at least one housing 20 adapted to house the anti-slip means 17.

[0085] Preferably, the containment member 18 defines both the seat 19 and the housing 20.

[0086] Advantageously, the containment member 18 is made by extrusion. Specifically, a plurality of containment members 18 of corresponding accessories 8 is made by cutting the extruded material.

[0087] In this way, one or more containment members 18 are made in different sizes, e.g., depending on the characteristics of the accessory member 15 in an easy, quick and affordable maimer.

[0088] Advantageously, the containment member 18 comprises a fastening portion 21 made of ferromagnetic material and arranged facing inside the seat 19, so as to hold the magnetic element 9 inside the seat itself as a result of the attraction between the magnetic element and the fastening portion 21.

[0089] Specifically, the fastening portion 21 is embedded within a recess 22 made on the containment member 18.

[0090] Preferably, the accessory 8 comprises fastening means, not shown in the figures, for fastening the magnetic element 9 to the accessory member 15 in a removable manner.

[0091] It cannot be ruled out that the fastening means may coincide with the fastening portion 21.

[0092] This expedient makes it possible, e.g., to remove the magnetic element 9 in order to replace it with a more powerful one and / or to reduce or increase the number of magnetic elements 9 coupled to the accessory member 15. Conveniently, the system 14 comprises a plurality of accessories 8.

[0093] For example, it cannot be ruled out that the system 14 may comprise a plurality of accessories 8 having accessory members 15 of different type and / or a plurality of accessories 8 identical to each other.

[0094] Advantageously, the system 14 comprises the cladding element 5.

[0095] Conveniently, the system 14 comprises a plurality of spacing elements 23 arranged, in use, between: the first adhesion face 3a and the laying face 4 to define a slit 24 between them adapted to receive the adhesive 11 through the holes 10; and / or the second adhesion face 3b and the laying surface 6 to define a slit 24 between them adapted to receive the adhesive 11 through the holes 10.

[0096] Advantageously, the spacing element 23 and the slit 24 coincide with the spacing body 16 and the gap 12 described earlier in the description of the panel 1, respectively.

[0097] According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to a home environment provided with at least one panel 1 and / or with one system 14.

[0098] Preferably, the home environment is a kitchen, a bathroom, such as e.g. the inside of a shower stall, a living room, a bedroom, a storage room, a basement, a garage or the like.

[0099] According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to an assembly method of at least one interstitial panel 1 for the magnetic support of accessories, comprising at least the phases of: supply of at least one panel 1; supply of the cladding element 5; supply of the laying surface 6; supply of the adhesive 11 ; interposition of the adhesive 11 between the laying face 4 and the laying surface 6 through the holes 10, so as to attach the slab 2 and the cladding element 5 to the laying surface 6, by covering it.

[0100] Preferably, one or more of the characteristics of one or more of the elements described above in the description of the panel 1 and / or of the system 14 are also to be considered valid for the same elements in the following description of the method and vice versa.

[0101] Further embodiments of the method cannot, in fact, be ruled out, wherein the same method may comprise at least one phase of fastening the slab 2 to at least one of either the laying face 4 or the laying surface 6 carried out as an alternative to or in combination with the phase of supply of the adhesive 11 and the phase of interposition. In particular, this phase of fastening is carried out by means of the fastening means.

[0102] Advantageously, the phase of interposition comprises at least the steps of: arrangement of the first adhesion face 3 a onto the laying face 4, application of the adhesive 11 onto the second adhesion face 3b to fill the holes 10 and / or the gap 12; arrangement of the second adhesion face 3b, onto which the adhesive 11 is applied, on the laying surface 6 to fasten the slab 2 and the cladding element 5 onto the laying surface 6.

[0103] Appropriately, the method is carried out in place.

[0104] Further embodiments of the method cannot however be ruled out wherein the step of arranging the first adhesion face 3a onto the laying face 4 is not carried out in place, e.g., previously during the phase of supply of the panel 1, wherein the supplied panel 1 is provided with the first adhesion face 3a fastened to the laying face 4 of the cladding element 5.

[0105] Conveniently, the cladding element 5 is a resin, and the phase of interposition comprises a step of applying the resin onto the slab 2 fastened to the laying surface 6.

[0106] It cannot be ruled out that the resin may coincide, at least partly, with the adhesive 11.

[0107] It has in practice been ascertained that the described invention achieves the intended objects.

[0108] In particular, the fact is emphasized that the slab made of ferromagnetic material allows one or more accessories to be supported magnetically in a stable maimer. In addition, the perforated slab allows the panel to be installed easily and safely. Again, the interposition of the slab between the laying surface and the laying face of the cladding element allows the panel to be installed permanently.

[0109] In addition, the interposition of the slab between the laying surface and the laying face of the cladding element allows the panel to be laid in place.

Claims

CLAIMS1) Interstitial panel (1) for the magnetic support of accessories, provided with at least one slab (2) made of ferromagnetic material and comprising: at least a first adhesion face (3a) adapted to be attached, in use, to a laying face (4) of at least one building cladding element (5); at least a second adhesion face (3b), arranged opposite said first adhesion face (3a) and adapted to be attached, in use, to a laying surface (6) to be covered with the cladding element (5) by interposition of said slab (2); the cladding element (5) being provided with an exposed face (7), arranged opposite the laying face (4) and on which, in use, at least one accessory (8) is arranged resting and provided with at least one magnetic element (9) adapted, in use, to attach the accessory itself, in a removable maimer, on any portion of the exposed face (7) above said slab (2) as a result of the magnetic attraction between the magnetic element (9) and said slab (2); characterized by the fact that said slab (2) is perforated to define a plurality of through holes (10) distributed on the body of the slab itself, and adapted, in use, to be crossed by at least one adhesive (11) for the attachment of the laying face (4) onto the laying surface (6) by interposition of said slab (2).2) Panel (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises mechanical fastening means made at least partly on said slab (2), said fastening means being adapted, in use, to fasten said slab (2) to at least one of either said laying face (4) or said laying surface (6).3) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said perforated slab (2) has a void-to-fill ratio which is substantially greater than 25%.4) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said perforated slab (2) has a void-to-fill ratio which is substantially lower than 45%.5) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the conformation of the holes (10) and the distance between the same define a void-to-fill ratio of said slab (2), on a surface of rectangular conformationhaving a length of between 2 and 10 centimeters and a height of between 1 and 2 centimeters, of between 25% and 45%.6) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the conformation of the holes (10) and the distance between the same define a void-to-fill ratio of said slab (2), on a surface of circular conformation having a diameter of between 4 and 7 centimeters, of between 25% and 45%.7) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said perforated slab (2) has a thickness less than or equal to 20 tenths of a millimeter.8) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said perforated slab (2) has a thickness of between 10 tenths of a millimeter and 20 tenths of a millimeter.9) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that it comprises a plurality of spacing members (16) arranged on said first adhesion face (3a) and / or on said second adhesion face (3b) and adapted, in use, to distance said slab (2) from said cladding element (5) and / or from said laying surface (6) to define between said slab (2) and at least one of either said adhesion face (3) or said laying surface (6) a gap (12) adapted to receive, in use, the adhesive (11).10) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said spacing members (16) comprise an adhesive portion (13) adapted, in use, to attach said spacing members (16) to the laying face (4) and / or to the laying surface (6) to attach the position of said slab (2) to at least one thereof.11) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said holes (10) have a substantially narrow and elongated conformation.12) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that, in use, the adhesive (11) is placed through said holes (10) and located between said laying surface (6) and said laying face (4).13) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized bythe fact that said slab (2) is attached, in use, onto at least one of either said laying face (4) or said laying surface (6) by means of said fastening means in combination or as an alternative to the adhesive (11).14) Panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the cladding element (5) is made of resin.15) System (14) for the magnetic support of accessories, comprising at least one panel (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims and said at least one accessory (8), said at least one accessory (8) being provided with: said magnetic element (9); at least one accessory member (15) usable by at least one user and attached to said magnetic element (9); said accessory (8), in use, being attached, in a removable maimer, on any portion of the exposed face (7) above said slab (2) as a result of the magnetic attraction between said magnetic element (9) and said slab (2).16) System (14) according to claim 15, characterized by the fact that said accessory (8) comprises anti-slip means (17) arranged, in use, in contact with the exposed face (7) to counteract the sliding of said accessory (8) on the exposed face (7).17) System (14) according to one or more of the claims 15 to 16, characterized by the fact that said anti-slip means (17) at least partly surround said magnetic element (9).18) System (14) according to one or more of the claims 15 to 17, characterized by the fact that said accessory (8) comprises at least one containment member (18) associated with said accessory member (15) and defining: at least one seat (19) adapted to house said magnetic element (9); and / or at least one housing (20) adapted to house said anti-slip means (17).19) System (14) according to one or more of the claims 15 to 18, characterized by the fact that said containment member (18) comprises a fastening portion (21) made of ferromagnetic material and arranged facing inside said seat (19), so as to hold said magnetic element (9) inside the seat itself as a result of the attraction between said magnetic element (9) and said fastening portion (21).20) Assembly method of at least one interstitial panel (1) for the magnetic support of accessories, characterized by the fact that it comprises at least the phases of: supply of at least one panel (1) according to one or more of claims 1 to 14; supply of said cladding element (5); supply of said laying surface (6); supply of said adhesive (11); interposition of said adhesive (11) between said laying face (4) and said laying surface (6) through said holes (10), so as to attach said slab (2) and said cladding element (5) to the laying surface (6), by covering it.21) Method according to claim 20, characterized by the fact that said phase of interposition comprises at least the steps of: arrangement of said first adhesion face (3a) onto said laying face (4), application of said adhesive (11) onto said second adhesion face (3b) to fill said holes (10) and / or said gap (12); arrangement of said second adhesion face (3b), onto which said adhesive (11) is applied, on said laying surface (6) to fasten said slab (2) and said cladding element (5) onto said laying surface (6).22) Method according to one or more of claims 20 to 21, characterized by the fact that said cladding element (5) is a resin and by the fact that said phase of interposition comprises a step of applying said resin onto said slab (2) fastened onto said laying surface (6).23) Method according to one or more of claims 20 to 22, characterized by the fact that said resin coincides, at least partly, with said adhesive (11).

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