Infinity effect glass

Abstract

The invention relates to an infinity effect glass (10) designed for use in different fields such as commercial cooling cabinets (20), shop windows, interior design applications, which, unlike existing mirrored applications, has a see-through back and includes a lighting (15) embedded in a U-shaped profile (12) to facilitate maintenance and repair.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] INFINITY EFFECT GLASS

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention relates to an infinity effect glass designed for use in different fields such as commercial cooling cabinets, shop windows, interior design applications, which, unlike existing mirrored applications, has a see-through back and includes an LED strip embedded in a channel to facilitate maintenance and repair.

[0005] State of the Art

[0006] Infinity effect glass is a design that draws attention with its impressive visual appeal. This type of glass is used in a wide range from creative architectural projects to decoration elements. The design of this glass, which gives a sense of infinity, is a solution developed to add depth and aesthetics to spaces. The basic principle behind infinity effect glass is created by the combination of two reflective surfaces. Of these two surfaces, one is a translucent mirror and the other is a standard mirror. The light source located between these two surfaces allows the light to be reflected more than once and move back and forth. These reflections create a visual effect by creating a sense of infinite depth.

[0007] In recent years, infinity effect applications have been made on the cover sections in cooling cabinets in order to present aesthetic and different designs. These covers, which essentially consist of double glass, are mirror printed on the glass on the inner surface. However, the mirror print on the glass prevents the backside from being seen. In other words, it is not possible to see the inside of the cabinet in the infinity effect glasses produced by this method. Since the inside of the product cannot be seen in the mirrored application in the commercial cooler sector, the number of opening and closing of the product door increases even more, which leads to an increase in energy consumption in the product. Since the door is opened and closed more frequently, the wear on the seals is faster. Another disadvantage of existing applications is that tempering cannot be done due to mirror printing. The application of temper to glass consists of heating and rapid cooling to increase the durability of the glass. In this process, the glass is heated to about 620-650 °C and then rapidly cooled. The heating process reduces the internal stresses of the glass, while rapid cooling creates compressive stresses on the surface of the glass and tensile stresses on the inside. This stress distribution makes the glass more resistant to impacts, temperature changes, and mechanical loads. Tempered glass is four to five times more durable than regular glass and shatters into small, harmless pieces when broken, providing security. For security purposes, many companies and even countries demand that the glass be tempered. The risk of harm to life has serious sanctions for countries. In current applications, the thermal permeability is higher and the thermal conductivity coefficients that can be obtained are high. Therefore, the energy efficiency of existing applications is low. In double glass combinations in existing applications, the lighting equipment (leds) is placed fixedly during production, which causes the product to be replaced completely in case of any malfunction. In case of failure or displacement of the led, the product becomes scrap as the problem cannot be solved by reworking.

[0008] One of the examples of infinity mirror application in cooling cabinets is the invention subject to the utility model application numbered TR2018 / 19574 and titled “A Glass Structure with Infinite View Effect for Cooling Freezer Cabinets”. The invention relates to a glass structure with an infinite appearance effect, which provides depth and infinite appearance effect to the doors of commercial type cooling freezer cabinets, making the cabinet more attention-grabbing. The invention is characterized in that it comprises an outer glass with its inward-facing surface having a mirrored surface, an inner glass positioned opposite said outer glass and with its inward-facing surface having a mirrored surface, and a lighting unit and / or an advertising image located between said outer glass and said inner glass.

[0009] Another example of the infinity mirror application is the invention subject to the utility model application numbered TR2018 / 02426 and titled “Mirror Decoration Structure with Infinite Depth Accessories”. The invention is a visual mirror that can be applied to the ceiling and wall for interior and exterior decoration purposes, and relates to a mirror decoration structure with infinite depth accessories designed for the end consumer to install the product in their home, workplace, or similar environment directly without needing to call a professional.

[0010] A study on the use of the infinity mirror effect in furniture is the subject to the utility model application numbered TR2015 / 03526 and titled “Stand with Led Light and Infinite Reflection in Mirror”. This invention relates to a rechargeable stand with led light and infinite reflection in the mirror, with an infinite reflection light pattern on the top. Another example is the invention subject to the utility model application numbered TR2010 / 05394 and titled “Mirror Giving a Sense of Depth”. This invention is related to the mirror, which is used for decorative purposes in interiors and furniture, giving a sense of depth. Led lamps are placed between the reflective glass and the mirror, at intervals determined along the mdf frame. Led lamps work with the help of an electric cable and an electric switch. When the led lamps are turned on; each ray emitted from the led lamps is reflected in the mirror and reflective glass. Meanwhile, the rays emitted from each led lamp at different angles are repeatedly reflected between the reflective glass and the mirror, creating an infinite number of virtual images.

[0011] As a result, the need for the infinity effect glass which eliminates the disadvantages of the present art, and the inadequacy of the existing solutions have made it necessary to make a development in the relevant technical field.

[0012] Summary of the Invention

[0013] The present invention relates to an infinity effect glass designed for use in different fields such as commercial cooling cabinets, shop windows, interior design applications, which, unlike existing mirrored applications, has a see-through back and includes an LED strip embedded in a channel to facilitate maintenance and repair, and which meets the above- mentioned requirements, eliminates all disadvantages, and brings some additional advantages.

[0014] Based on the state of the art, the object of the invention is to ensure that, in the infinity effect glass designed, the back of the glass can be seen in the area where the application is made and in the product owing to the reflective material used on the inner surfaces of the glasses of the double glass pack and in the material of the glasses used instead of mirror printing.

[0015] The object of the invention is to ensure that tempering can be applied by means of the production method of infinity effect glass.

[0016] Another object of the invention is to provide an advantage in terms of safety by tempering the infinity effect glass. Another object of the invention is to reduce the number of opening and closing of the cover, especially in cooling cabinet applications, owing to the see through effect of the infinity effect glass, thus extending the wear time of parts such as gaskets and reducing energy consumption.

[0017] Another object of the invention is to increase energy efficiency due to the reduction of UV transmittance and thermal conductivity coefficient owing to the coating on the infinity effect glass.

[0018] Another object of the invention is to ensure serviceability by placing the LED lighting in a separate channel in the double glass pack, so that in case of any malfunction, only the LEDs can be easily replaced and continued to be used without scrapping the product.

[0019] The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all advantages thereof will be understood more clearly with the figures given below and the detailed description provided with reference to these figures, therefore, evaluation must be made by taking these figures and detailed description into account.

[0020] Brief Description of The Drawings

[0021] In order to best understand the embodiment of the present invention and its advantages with additional elements, it should be evaluated together with the figures described below.

[0022] Figure-1 is the schematic overview of the disassembled state of the infinity effect glass. Figure-2 is the schematic overview of the cross-section of infinity effect glass,

[0023] Figure-3 is the schematic overview of the infinity effect glass on a cooling cabinet in a preferred embodiment of the invention,

[0024] Figure-4 is the schematic overview of the cross-section of the infinity effect glass in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0025] Reference Numbers

[0026] 10. Infinity effect glass 1 1 . Glass

[0027] 12. U-shaped profile

[0028] 13. Adhesive

[0029] 14. Cover

[0030] 15. Lighting

[0031] 20. Cooling cabinet

[0032] 21. Door or cover

[0033] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0034] In this detailed description, the infinity effect glass (10) subject to the invention designed for use in different fields such as commercial cooling cabinets (20), shop windows, interior design applications, which, unlike existing mirrored applications, has a see- through back and includes lighting (15) embedded in a U-shaped profile (12) to facilitate maintenance and repair is described only as an example for a better understanding of the subject and in a way that does not create any limiting effect.

[0035] The infinity effect glass (10) subject to the invention shown in Figure-1 comprises double glass (1 1 ) consisting of inner and outer glass, made of material mixed with reflective material during production for a see-through back, coated with reflective material on the inner surfaces for energy efficiency; a U-shaped profile (12) connected to the outer frame of the glass (1 1), on which the lighting (15) for transmitting light is placed; a cover (14) covering the U-shaped profile (12), which can be easily assembled and disassembled so that the lighting (15) can be easily removed and replaced in case of malfunction; lighting (15) placed within the U-shaped profile (12) to provide the appearance of infinite light. Said U-shaped profile (12) is fixed on the glass (11 ) by means of adhesive (13).

[0036] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, two-layers of insulating glass was used as glass (11 ). On the inner surface of both glasses (11 ) used in two-layer insulating glass, a special coating that shows the back surface is applied to provide a transparent reflective feature.

[0037] In the installation of said glasses (1 1 ), U-shaped profile (12) and adhesive (13) were used, and insulation was provided with silicone and similar materials as extra in the corners. Said lighting (15) is preferably a LED strip, and the cover (14) shown in figure-2 is installed and assembled thereon to obtain a double insulating glass pack. The assembled covers (14) are successively attached along the edge line of the glass (1 1 ). The LED strip lighting (15) cable can be used as an interconnection (with a socket) or in a sequential connection.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Figure-3, the infinity effect glass (10) was used in the door or cove- (21) part of the cooling cabinet (20). In said embodiment, a hole was drilled on the door os cover (21 ) to remove the lighting (15) cables.

[0039] In the infinity effect glass (10) subject to the invention, insulating glass pack thicknesses, glass (11 ) thicknesses, glass (11 ) properties, lighting (15) types, and installation methods can be changed to allow serviceability.

[0040] The infinity effect glass (10) subject to the invention provides an aesthetic appearance with its infinity glass effect where the inside of the product it is applied to is see-through, serviceability on the insulating glass pack with the lighting (15) used, energy efficiency, extension of material life, reduction in scrap and labor costs, and a design and use suitable for different led and insulating glass packs.

Claims

CLAIMS1. The infinity effect glass (10) designed for use in different fields such as commercial cooling cabinets (20), shop windows, interior design applications, characterized in that it comprises;- double glass (1 1 ) consisting of inner and outer glass, made of material mixed with reflective material during production for a see-through back, coated with reflective material on the inner surfaces for energy efficiency;- a U-shaped profile (12) connected to the outer frame of the glass (11 ), on which the lighting (15) for transmitting light is placed;- a cover (14) covering the U-shaped profile (12), which can be assembled and disassembled so that the lighting (15) can be easily removed and replaced in case of malfunction;- lighting (15) placed within the U-shaped profile (12) to provide the appearance of infinite light.

2. The infinity effect glass (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises adhesive (13) for fixing the U-shaped profile (12) on the glass (11 ).

3. The infinity effect glass (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the glass (1 1 ) is two-layer insulating glass.

4. The infinity effect glass (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that both glasses (11 ) comprise a transparent reflective coating located on the inner surface, showing the back surface.

5. The infinity effect glass (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises silicone and similar materials which are used extra at the corners during the installation of the glasses (1 1 ) to provide insulation.

6. The infinity effect glass (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lighting (15) is LED strips.

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