Illuminated cladding panel

Abstract

The invention relates to an illuminated cladding panel (1), in particular for a vertical structure, the cladding panel (1) comprising a rectangular light-emitting plate (10) comprising a front face (10A) and a rear face (10B), and a translucent cladding layer (20) that is also rectangular, adhered to the front face (10A) such that at least some of the light emitted by the light-emitting plate (10) passes through the cladding layer (20).

Description

Illuminated Facing Panel

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of decoration and more particularly concerns a luminous facing tile.

[0002] It is known to use facing tiles made of natural or reconstituted stone to decorate a wall.

[0003] These tiles are heavy and must be glued with a specific adhesive. However, once glued, the facing tiles cannot be easily, or even at all, removed for replacement. Therefore, it is necessary to chip away at the tiles and the adhesive with a chisel or a chisel.

[0004] Furthermore, if you want to illuminate the facings, it is necessary to add light sources near the plated surface, which can take up space, for a result that is often inelegant.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a simple and effective solution to remedy at least some of these drawbacks.

[0006] To this end, the invention first relates to a luminous facing plate, in particular for installation on a vertical structure, said facing plate comprising a rectangular luminous plate, having a front face and a rear face, and a translucent facing layer also rectangular in shape, glued to said front face so that the light emitted by the luminous plate passes at least partially through said facing layer.

[0007] Vertical structure means in particular a wall, partition, wall, facade or any other structure allowing the mounting of a fixing system, preferably vertically, on which the facing plate(s) can be fixed.

[0008] The facing panel according to the invention allows for the creation of a luminous facing on a vertical surface, both for decoration and light production. The facing panel according to the invention is lightweight, easy to handle, and very simple to install and replace. Furthermore, the facing layer gives a decorative effect to the vertical structure. The term "facing" is understood in a broad sense, meaning a natural effect such as a stone effect, but also a wood effect or any other raw material effect. This natural effect can be achieved using a natural underlayer, for example, made of stone or wood or any other material (reconstituted stone, artificial stone, composite material, etc.), or by three-dimensional printing (3D printer), two-dimensional printing (standard printing or screen printing), or engraving.

[0009] According to one aspect of the invention, the luminous facing tile is frameless, in particular without a profile reinforcement, in order to facilitate manufacturing and improve the aesthetics as a facing tile and not as a luminous cladding frame.

[0010] According to another aspect of the invention, the facing layer has a raised external surface.

[0011] Preferably, these reliefs are random to give a natural effect.

[0012] For example, reliefs can be printed in three dimensions using a 3D printer.

[0013] In one embodiment, the raised external surface is part of a natural sub-layer, for example of stone or wood.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the facing layer comprises a sheet of stone or wood fixed to a layer of resin, said layer of resin being glued to the front face of the light plate.

[0015] Preferably, the light plate is a light-emitting diode plate so as to limit the thickness of the light plate while allowing homogeneous and high brightness.

[0016] In one embodiment, the edges of the facing layer extend in projection from the edges of the light plate in order to completely cover the light plate so that said light plate is not visible from the front when the facing plate is fixed on a vertical fixing system.

[0017] Advantageously, the facing plate includes at least one fixing element called "positive", electrically conductive and configured to be connected to the positive terminal of an electrical power source and at least one fixing element called "negative", electrically conductive and configured to be connected to the negative terminal of said electrical power source in order to electrically supply the light plate.

[0018] Preferably, the fastening devices are magnetized so that they can be fixed to a metal structure that conducts electrical current.

[0019] In one embodiment, the facing plate further includes a support plate mounted on the back face of the light plate, preferably by gluing.

[0020] In one embodiment, the edges of the support plate project beyond the corresponding edges of the light panel. In other words, the length and width of the support plate are greater than the length and width of the light panel and the facing layer, respectively.

[0021] Preferably, the edges of the backing plate extend beyond the edges of the facing layer so that two adjacent facing plates can be joined between their facing layers, while avoiding the cross joint between the backing plates.

[0022] Preferably, the fasteners are mounted on the rear face of the support plate.

[0023] Advantageously, the facing tile includes a diffusing layer mounted between the diffusion plate and the facing layer to improve light diffusion.

[0024] Even more advantageously, the facing tile includes at least one colorant, for example in the stone sheet or in the resin thickness or in the diffusing layer, to make the stone stand out more intensely.

[0025] The invention also relates to a fixing system for at least one facing panel as described above, said system being configured to be mounted on a vertical structure and comprising:

[0026] - at least one positive electrical conduction element configured to be connected to the positive terminal of an electrical power supply and to receive at least one positive fixing element of at least one facing plate,

[0027] - at least one negative electrical conduction element configured to be connected to the negative terminal of said power supply and to receive at least one negative fixing element of at least one facing plate.

[0028] Advantageously, at least one positive electrical conduction element and at least one negative electrical conduction element are metallic and at least one positive fixing element and at least one negative fixing element are magnetized and fixed respectively on at least one positive electrical conduction element and on at least one negative electrical conduction element by magnetization.

[0029] Alternatively, the fastening devices may be of the hook type or any other suitable electrically conductive means.

[0030] Preferably, at least one positive electrical conduction element and at least one negative electrical conduction element are each in the form of a rail configured to be fixed to the vertical structure, for example, by a set of screws or nails.

[0031] The invention also relates to a method for assembling facing tiles as described above onto a fixing system as described above, mounted on a wall structure, said method comprising fixing the facing tiles edge to edge onto the positive and negative electrical conduction elements of the fixing system, preferably by magnetization,

[0032] Advantageously, the process also includes a step of joining the facing tiles together.

[0033] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following description. This description is purely illustrative and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0034] Laillust schematically illustrates an example of a facing plate according to the invention seen in front perspective.

[0035] The illustration schematically shows the facing plate of the rear view in perspective, comprising a first type of fixing devices.

[0036] The illustration schematically shows two facing plates in perspective from behind and comprising a second type of fixing devices.

[0037] The illustration schematically shows, in side view, a first embodiment of the facing plate according to the invention.

[0038] The illustration schematically shows, in side view, a second embodiment of the facing plate according to the invention.

[0039] The illustration schematically shows, in side view, a third embodiment of the facing plate according to the invention.

[0040] The illustration schematically shows a front view of one embodiment of the facing panel fixing system according to the invention, mounted on a wall.

[0041] Laillust schematically illustrates the lasur fixing system into which a facing plate according to laa was fixed.

[0042] The diagram schematically illustrates the lasur fixing system in which eight facing plates according to the laont were fixed on two columns and four rows.

[0043] The illustration schematically shows, from the front view, another embodiment of the fastening system in which only three rails are used.

[0044] The schematic illustration, in side view, shows the fastening system of the...

[0045] The illustration schematically shows, from a side view, a fastening system adapted to the plates of the.

[0046] Laillust schematically illustrates an embodiment of the process according to the invention.

[0047] Figure 1 schematically illustrates in perspective an example of a luminous facing plate 1 according to the invention, viewed from the front. Figures 2 and 3 schematically illustrate in perspective two luminous facing plates 1 according to the invention, viewed from the rear, with two different types of fastening elements.

[0048] With reference to figures 7 to 12, the facing plate 1 is intended to clad a vertical structure 100, in particular a wall, partition, partition or facade, by imitating a natural effect, in particular a stone or wood effect, while providing lighting.

[0049] With reference to figures 4 to 6, the facing plate 1 comprises a rectangular luminous plate 10 and a facing layer 20, also rectangular in shape.

[0050] The light plate 10 is parallelepiped in shape, preferably thin, for example less than 1 cm, and defines an internal space 11 between a front face 10A, a rear face 10B, and four edges. A light source 12, preferably light-emitting diodes, is mounted in the internal space 11, for example on one or more sides of the internal space 11, to diffuse light into said internal space 11 and through at least the front face 10A.

[0051] The facing layer 20 is translucent and is glued to the front face 10A of the light plate 10 so that the light emitted by the light source 12 of the light plate 10 passes at least partially through the facing layer 20.

[0052] The facing layer 20 is preferably in the form of a sheet of stone 21 glued onto a layer of resin 22.

[0053] The length and width of the facing layer 20 are, preferably and as illustrated in the figure, greater respectively than the length and width of the light plate 10 in order to cover it completely so as not to see the front face 10A of the light plate 10 from the front when the facing plate is fixed on the vertical structure 100. In other words, the edges of the facing layer 20 extend in projection relative to the edges of the light plate 10.

[0054] Alternatively, the length and width of the facing layer 20 can be equal respectively to the length and width of the light plate 10 as illustrated in the example of the.

[0055] In the examples in Figures 4 and 5, the facing plate 1 further includes a support plate 30 glued to the rear face 10B of the light plate 10 in order to protect it while reinforcing it.

[0056] Preferably, and as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the edges of the support plate 30 project beyond the edges of the light plate 10 and the edges of the facing layer 20 on all four sides. In other words, the length and width of the support plate 30 are greater than those of the light plate 10 and the facing layer 20. This arrangement allows, when the support plates 30 of two facing tiles 1 are placed edge to edge, the formation of a groove 35 (Figures 9 and 10) between the two light plates 10 and the two facing layers 20, which allows for a joint, for example with silicone, particularly transparent silicone, similar to grouted floor tiles, but on a vertical structure 100.

[0057] Alternatively, the length and width of the support plate 30 could be equal to or less than those of the light plate 10 and / or the facing layer 20.

[0058] In the example shown, the length and width of the facing layer 20 may be less than the length and width of the light plate 10, respectively, in order to allow the peripheral area of ​​the front face 10A of the light plate 10 to be visible around the facing layer 20, creating the appearance of a light frame. In this non-limiting example, the facing plate 1 is without a backing plate.

[0059] In general, all combinations of dimensions of the light plate 10, the facing layer 20 and the support plate 30 (when it exists) are possible.

[0060] A diffusing layer can advantageously be mounted between the diffusion plate 10 and the facing layer 20 in order to improve the diffusion of light.

[0061] One or more colorants can be added, for example in the stone sheet 21 or in the resin thickness 22 or in the diffusing layer to make the stone stand out more intensely.

[0062] In the examples illustrated in figures 2 to 4, the facing plate 1 includes two so-called "positive" fixing elements 40A, metallic and magnetized, configured to be connected to the positive terminal of an electrical power supply 200, and two so-called "negative" fixing elements 40B, metallic and magnetized, configured to be connected to the negative terminal of said electrical power supply 200 in order to electrically supply the light plate 10.

[0063] Preferably, these fixing elements 40A, 40B are mounted in pairs on the rear face of the support plate 30 in order to magnetize the facing plate 1 onto electrically conductive metallic elements of a fixing system 300, as will be described below with reference to figures 7 to 11.

[0064] In the example of figures 3 and 12, the fixing members 40A, 40B are mounted flush with the edges of the support plate 30 so that the fixing members 40A, 40B of a facing plate 1 can come into contact with the fixing members 40A, 40B of an identical adjacent facing plate 1 () in order to allow the flow of electric current between the two facing plates 1. The positive fixing members 40A of the same facing plate 1 are electrically connected by an electric wire 45 as are the negative fixing members 40B of the same facing plate 1 (and 12).

[0065] With reference to the, a first example of a fastening system 300 is mounted on a vertical structure 100 and comprises several pairs 310 of rails 310A, 310B extending vertically, each pair 310 of rails 310A, 310B comprising a so-called "positive" rail 310A, electrically conductive, connected to the positive terminal of the power supply 200 and a so-called "negative" rail 310B connected to the negative terminal of the power supply 200 and which is mounted parallel to the positive rail 310A. The rails 310A, 310B are, for example, mounted on the vertical structure 100 by screws 320 (or nails or glued or any other suitable fastening means).

[0066] The power supply 200 can be the household electrical grid, a battery, or any other suitable electrical energy source. For aesthetic reasons, the power supply 200 is advantageously integrated into the vertical structure 100.

[0067] In the example of the, a first facing plate 1 was fixed on the pair 310 of rails 310A, 310B on the left, in the lower part flush with the ground so that the other facing plates 1 could then be mounted above and beside it.

[0068] In the example of Figures 9 and 11, several facing plates 1 are mounted in two columns on two pairs 310 of adjacent and parallel rails 310A, 310B, the pairs 310 of adjacent rails 310A, 310B being spaced so that the support plates 30 or the light plates 10 (when the facing plates are without a support plate 30) of the horizontally adjacent facing plates 1 are edge to edge. The rails 310A, 310B of the same pair 310 of rails 310A, 310B are spaced at a distance approximately equal to the distance separating the two positive fixing members 40A and the two negative fixing members 40B of the same facing plate 1 in order to be able to magnetize the two positive fixing members 40A on the positive rail 310A and the two negative fixing members 40B on the negative rail 310B.

[0069] In the example shown, only three rails are used to simplify the installation: two positive 310A rails and one negative 310B rail. Alternatively, one positive 310A rail and two negative 310B rails could be used.

[0070] Once all the facing tiles 1 have been mounted on the rails 310A, 310B, joints, for example silicone, can be made in the grooves 45 formed between the adjacent facing tiles 1 in order to give a paving effect of the facing tiles 1 on the vertical structure 100.

[0071] In the example of the, the fixing system 300 includes rails, similar to the example of the, but which do not conduct the electric current, the latter flowing between the adjacent facing plates via the fixing members 40A, 40B electrically connectable and the electrical wires 45.

[0072] Example of implementation

[0073] In a preliminary step E0, the pair or pairs of rails 310A, 320B are fixed on the vertical structure 100.

[0074] In a step E1, the facing plates 1 are fixed, preferably magnetically, one by one onto the rails 310A, 320A via their fixing devices 40A, 40B, being positioned edge to edge.

[0075] In an optional step E2, joints (not visible for clarity) can be created between the facing tiles 1 to give a prior art facing effect. These joints can, for example, be dark, translucent, or transparent to allow light to pass through. In particular, the joints can be made of silicone for ease of application and removal.

[0076] The facing tiles 1 according to the invention can be installed very easily but also removed very easily for replacement, in particular because of the magnets or hooks which make installation and removal instantaneous.

[0077] It goes without saying that all the characteristics described above for one or the other of the embodiments of the facing plate 1 can be combined in other embodiments, in particular on the lengths and dimensions of the light plate 10, the facing layer 20 and the support plate 30 if the latter is present.

Claims

Luminous facing plate (1), in particular for vertical structure (100), said facing plate (1) comprising a rectangular luminous plate (10) having a front face (10A) and a rear face (10B), and a translucent facing layer (20) also rectangular in shape, glued to said front face (10A) so that the light emitted by the luminous plate (10) passes at least partially through said facing layer (20). Facing plate (1) according to claim 1, in which the edges of the facing layer (20) extend in projection relative to the edges of the light plate (10). Facing plate (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one fixing member referred to as "positive" (40A), electrically conductive and configured to be connected to the positive terminal of an electrical power supply (200) and at least one fixing member referred to as "negative" (40B), electrically conductive and configured to be connected to the negative terminal of said electrical power supply (200) in order to electrically supply the light plate (10). Facing plate (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the fixing members (40A, 40B) are magnetized. Facing plate (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a support plate (30) mounted on the rear face (10B) of the light plate (10). Facing plate (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the edges of the support plate (30) extend in projection relative to the edges of the light plate (10) and in projection relative to the edges of the facing layer (20). Facing plate (1) according to any one of claims 3 and 4, in which the fixing members (40A, 40B) are mounted on the rear face of the support plate (30). Facing plate (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the facing layer (20) comprises a sheet of stone (21) fixed to a thickness of resin (22), said thickness of resin (22) being glued to the front face (10A) of the light plate (10). System (300) for fixing at least one facing plate (1) according to claim 3, said system (300) being configured to be mounted on a vertical structure (100) and comprising: - at least one positive electrical conduction member (310A) configured to be connected to the positive terminal of an electrical power supply (200) and to receive at least one positive fixing member (40A) of at least one facing plate (1), - at least one negative electrical conduction member (310B) configured to be connected to the negative terminal of said electrical power supply (200) and to receive at least one negative fixing member (40B) of at least one facing plate (1). System (300) according to the preceding claim, wherein at least one positive electrical conduction member (310A) and at least one negative electrical conduction member (310B) are metallic and at least one positive fixing member (40A) and at least one negative fixing member (40B) are magnetized and fixed respectively on at least one positive electrical conduction member (310A) and on at least one negative electrical conduction member (310B) by magnetization. System (300) according to any one of claims 9 or 10, wherein at least one positive electrical conduction element (310A) and at least one negative electrical conduction element (310B) are each in the form of a rail configured to be fixed to the vertical structure (100). Method of assembling facing plates (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 on a fastening system (300) according to any one of claims 9 to 11, mounted on a vertical structure (100), said method comprising fastening the facing plates (1) edge to edge on the positive and negative electrical conduction elements (310A, 310B) of the fastening system (300).

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