Ceiling system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a suspended ceiling system configured to cover the ceiling of a structure, and includes a technique that enables the formation of a desired design using a plurality of panels of various sizes and shapes. The present invention includes a support grid comprising a plurality of support members arranged in a grid array. The support grid has a space configured such that a plurality of first panels are mounted inside it. The first panels are configured to detachably secure a plurality of second panels. The second panels are configured to have different sizes and shapes from the first panels. The first panels have a plurality of mounting openings configured to functionally connect with fixing members disposed on the upper surface of the second panels. The first panels further include at least one installation opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to construction products and construction technologies, and more specifically, to a suspended ceiling system comprising a first panel mounted within a support grid and a second panel configured to be removably fixed to the first panel, but not limited thereto. The second panel has a size and shape independent of the first panel and the support grid.

Background Art

[0002] As is known in the art, in commercial and residential buildings, multiple types of ceilings and ceiling materials are utilized. In residential construction, the most common ceiling structure is a gypsum board fixed to ceiling joists. Gypsum boards are also used in commercial buildings, but due to the more frequent need for access to the upper plenum for building maintenance and inspection, other types of ceiling materials and technologies are also utilized. In commercial buildings, suspended ceiling systems with support grids made of lightweight metal and suspended by appropriate hardware are often used. Conventional support grids are available with square or rectangular patterns that accommodate panels of the same size and shape.

[0003] Although conventional suspended ceiling tile systems have been proven effective, the existing technologies have inherent design and aesthetic deficiencies. Conventional suspended ceilings require the use of ceiling tiles that fit snugly into the space of the support grid. Support grids are available in various sizes, but existing support grids are mainly configured to have rectangular or square spaces for ceiling tiles. Furthermore, conventional ceiling tile materials are made from paper and fibrous materials, which may not be preferable from a decorative perspective.

[0004] Therefore, a suspended ceiling tile system is needed, comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a ceiling support grid, wherein the first panel is configured to engage with the ceiling support grid in a fitted manner, and further, the first panel is configured to include a second panel which is detachably fixed, and the second panel is configured to have a shape independent of the space of the first panel and the support grid. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a suspended ceiling tile system comprising a support grid suspended from the ceiling of a structure.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a ceiling tile system that provides a tile shape independent of the support grid of the ceiling system, comprising a first panel configured to be installed within the space of the support grid.

[0007] A further object of the present invention is to provide a suspended ceiling tile system in which a plurality of mounting openings are formed in the first panel.

[0008] A further object of the present invention is to provide a ceiling tile system having a tile shape independent of the support grid of the ceiling system, comprising a second panel configured to be detachably fixed to a first panel.

[0009] A further object of the present invention is to provide a suspended ceiling tile system in which a second panel comprises a first surface and a second surface, the second surface having a retaining clip fixed to it configured to be operably coupled to a mounting opening of the first panel.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a ceiling tile system comprising tiles having a shape independent of the support grid, wherein the second panel has a shape independent of the shape of the space of the first panel and the support grid.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a suspended ceiling tile system in which the second panel is provided in multiple materials and colors.

[0012] To achieve the above and related objectives, the present invention can be carried out in the forms shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only. Modifications are also considered part of the present invention, and the present invention is limited only by the claims. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] A more complete understanding of the present invention can be obtained by referring to the following detailed description and the attached claims in conjunction with the attached drawings.

[0014] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a top perspective view of the support grid and first panel of the present invention.

[0015] [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a bottom view showing an example of the first panel being mounted in a position within the support grid.

[0016] [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of the second panel attached to the first panel.

[0017] [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a detailed view showing an example of an installation member for fixing the first panel to the support grid. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0018] Referring to the attached drawings, it can be seen that the various elements shown in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and throughout the drawings, similar elements are given the same reference numerals, illustrating a suspended ceiling system 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

[0019] One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings accompanying this specification. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein relating to these drawings is for illustrative purposes only, and that alternative embodiments are also valid within the scope of the invention. In view of the teachings of the invention, those skilled in the art will recognize several other suitable methods beyond the specific implementation options in the embodiments described herein, depending on the needs of the particular application, to achieve the functionality of all the details described herein. These are illustrative and not limiting. Various modifications and embodiments are included within the scope of the invention.

[0020] Furthermore, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific methods, materials, uses, and applications described herein, and that these may vary. Furthermore, it should be understood that the terms used herein are used solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Note that, where used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, the reference to “an element” refers to one or more elements, including equivalents known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used should be understood in the most comprehensive sense possible. Therefore, the word “or” should be understood to have the definition of “logical OR” rather than “exclusive OR” unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Configurations described herein should also be understood to refer to functional equivalents of such configurations. Terms that may be interpreted as representing approximations should be understood as such unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0021] References such as "one embodiment," "embodiment," and "exemplary embodiment" indicate that the described embodiments of the present invention may have certain features, structures, or characteristics, but not all embodiments necessarily have certain features, structures, or characteristics.

[0022] Referring particularly to the attached drawings, the suspended ceiling system 100 comprises a support grid 10. The support grid 10 is suspended and mounted from the ceiling of the structure using a technique that provides appropriate durability. The support grid 10 is composed of a plurality of support members 12, which are functionally coupled to form a space 15 configured such that a first panel 20 is fixed within the support grid 10. Within the scope of the present invention, it should be understood that the support members 12 can be functionally coupled to form a space 15 of various sizes and shapes for fitting the first panel 20. The support members 12 are manufactured from a lightweight, rigid material, not limited to aluminum. The support member 12 includes an upper part 13, the width of which is greater than the width of the lower part 14. The upper part 13 further includes a downwardly inclined surface 16 configured to engage with a clip member 5 of the first panel 20. The clip member 5 is fixed to the periphery of the first panel 20. The clip member 5 has a first portion 6 and a second portion 7, the second portion 7 being inclined and oriented to fit and engage with the downward inclined surface 16. The clip member 5 is manufactured from an elastic metal and is configured to be biased toward the upper portion 13 in order to detachably secure the first panel 20 within the support grid 10. Within the scope of the present invention, it is assumed that the first panel may be composed of multiple diverse elements to facilitate the detachable securing of the first panel 20 to the support grid 10. Within the scope of the present invention, it should be understood that the first panel 20 may be secured to the support grid 10 using different techniques and may be positioned at various locations on the support grid.

[0023] The suspended ceiling system 100 includes a plurality of first panels 20. It should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the suspended ceiling system 100 can employ various numbers of first panels 20 based on its installation scale. Further, it should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the first panels 20 can be provided in various sizes and shapes. The first panel 20 is manufactured from a lightweight and rigid material and includes a lower surface 21 and an upper surface 22. The first panel 20 has installation openings 25 near its corners. The installation openings 25 are formed to completely penetrate the first panel 20 and are located at the corners near the peripheral edge of the first panel 20. The installation openings 25 have a size that can accommodate at least a part of a human hand and are used during the installation process of the first panel 20. The installation openings 25 serve as elements for gripping and operating the first panel 20 and disposing the first panel in the space 15 of the support grid 10. In a preferred embodiment of the first panel 20, it is desirable to provide four installation openings 25. However, it should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the first panel 20 can have only at least one installation opening 25 or can have four or more installation openings 25 as well.

[0024] The first panel 20 has a plurality of mounting openings 40. The mounting openings 40 are configured to be functionally coupled with the fixing members 50 of the second panel 60. The mounting openings 40 are formed to penetrate the first panel 20 and have a size suitable for accommodating the elastic fixing members 50 for detachably fixing the second panel 60 to the first panel 20. It should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the first panel 20 can have only at least one mounting opening 40 or can have a plurality of mounting openings 40. Further, it should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the mounting openings 40 can be provided at various positions on the first panel 20.

[0025] The suspended ceiling system 100 includes a plurality of second panels 60. It should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the suspended ceiling system 100 may employ a plurality of various numbers of second panels 60. Further, within the scope of the present invention, it should be understood that the second panels 60 have sizes and shapes different from those of the first panels 20, and the second panels 60 are provided in a plurality of various sizes and shapes. The second panel includes a fixing member 50 on its upper surface. After the first panel 20 is attached to the support grid 10, the second panel 60 is detachably fixed to the first panel 20. It should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the second panel 60 may be detachably fixed to the first panel 20 using a plurality of alternative elements in addition to and / or in combination with the fixing member 50. The second panel 60 is provided with sufficient fixing members 50 so as to be detachably fixed to the first panel 20 in a desired orientation. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the suspended ceiling system 100 employs a plurality of second panels having sizes and shapes different from those of the first panels in order to create a ceiling with a desired appearance after the installation of the suspended ceiling system 100. Further, within the scope of the present invention, it should be understood that the second panels 60 may be manufactured from a variety of different materials.

[0026] In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced have been illustrated by way of example. These embodiments and their specific variations have been described in sufficient detail so that those skilled in the art may practice the invention. It should be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Specific information known to those skilled in the art may be omitted herein. Accordingly, the foregoing detailed description is not intended to be limited to the particular forms described herein, but rather, is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that may reasonably be included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. Support grid and Multiple first panels, A suspended ceiling system comprising multiple second panels, The support grid comprises a plurality of support members, and the plurality of support members are configured to be functionally connected to each other to form a space of a certain shape between the support members. The plurality of first panels each have an upper surface and a lower surface, a peripheral edge, and a shape that allows them to be detachably fixed to the support grid, and each has at least one mounting opening. The plurality of second panels each have an upper surface and a lower surface, and each has at least one fixing member disposed on the upper surface. The at least one fixing member is configured to be functionally coupled to the at least one mounting opening so that the plurality of second panels can be detachably fixed adjacent to the plurality of first panels. A suspended ceiling system wherein the plurality of second panels have different sizes and shapes from the plurality of first panels.

2. The suspended ceiling system according to claim 1, wherein at least one installation opening is further formed in the plurality of first panels.

3. The suspended ceiling system according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of support members comprises a lower part and an upper part, and the upper part has a greater width than the lower part.

4. The suspended ceiling system according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of first panels are provided with clip members disposed near the peripheral edges of the plurality of first panels, and the clip members are configured to detachably fix the plurality of first panels to the support members of the support grid.

5. The suspended ceiling system according to claim 4, wherein the at least one installation opening is located near the peripheral edge of the plurality of first panels.

6. A suspended ceiling system that provides technology enabling the arrangement of various patterns of the second panel, Support grid and Multiple first panels, Equipped with multiple second panels, The support grid comprises a plurality of support members, and the plurality of support members are configured to be functionally connected to each other to form a space of a certain shape between the support members. The plurality of first panels each have an upper surface and a lower surface, a peripheral edge, and a shape that allows them to be detachably fixed in the space of the support grid, and each has a plurality of mounting openings, the plurality of mounting openings being arranged at various positions on the plurality of first panels. The plurality of first panels further have four installation openings, the four installation openings being located near the corners of the plurality of first panels. The plurality of second panels each have an upper surface and a lower surface, and each has a plurality of fixing members disposed on the upper surface. The plurality of fixing members are configured to be functionally connected to the plurality of mounting openings adjacent to the plurality of first panels so that the plurality of second panels can be detachably fixed to them. A suspended ceiling system wherein the plurality of second panels have different sizes and shapes from the plurality of first panels.

7. A suspended ceiling system that provides a technique for arranging a variety of patterns of second panels according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of first panels are equipped with clip members, and the clip members are configured to detachably fix the plurality of first panels to the support grid.

8. The four installation openings are oriented at an angle to the corners of the plurality of first panels, providing a suspended ceiling system that enables a variety of arrangement patterns of the second panels according to claim 7.

9. The plurality of fixing members extend upward from the upper surfaces of the plurality of second panels, providing a suspended ceiling system that enables the arrangement of various patterns of the second panels as described in claim 8.

10. A suspended ceiling system that provides a technique for enabling diverse arrangement patterns of the second panels, as described in claim 9, wherein the plurality of second panels are manufactured from materials different from the plurality of first panels.

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