Multilayer Luminous Device for 3D Aesthetic Effect

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional luminous devices integrated into false walls and ceilings primarily offer two-dimensional aesthetic effects, lacking the ability to create depth and relief.

Innovation Solution

A luminous multilayer device comprising internal and external walls made of transparent or translucent flexible fabrics with printed patterns, along with optional intermediate walls, creating a superimposed image that provides the illusion of three-dimensional relief by using a light source and adjustable attachment mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Shape

If a single translucent canvas is used in conventional light boxes, then the device structure is simple, but the aesthetic effect is limited to two dimensions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaesthetic effect dimensionalityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from a single two-dimensional canvas to multiple layered canvases (typically three layers) with different patterns. Each layer contributes to the overall visual effect, creating a three-dimensional aesthetic appearance through the superposition of patterns and varying translucency levels, thereby resolving the contradiction between aesthetic dimensionality and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements nesting by placing multiple canvases within the same light box structure, where each canvas is positioned at different depths and contains distinct patterns. The canvases are nested within the light-tight enclosure, with each layer contributing to the composite visual effect when illuminated, allowing complex aesthetic effects while maintaining a compact device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Loss of information

If multiple patterns are superimposed to create three-dimensional effect, then the visual depth is enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual depth informationVSAvoidnumber of layers
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By adding the dimension of depth through multiple layered canvases positioned at different distances from the light source, the patent enhances visual depth information. Each layer's pattern interacts with light and other layers to create perception of depth, relief, and three-dimensionality, thereby reducing loss of visual depth information while managing complexity through systematic layering.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite material principles by combining multiple canvases with different translucency properties and patterns within a single light box. Each canvas acts as a component material with specific optical characteristics, and their combination creates a composite visual effect that provides rich visual depth information while organizing complexity through functional material differentiation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device achieves a three-dimensional aesthetic effect by allowing light to pass through the internal and external walls, enhancing the visual depth and creating a more engaging visual experience.

Implementation Method 1

a first so-called internal wall (16) consisting of a flexible web (17) comprising a transparent or translucent stretch fabric and provided with at least one pattern printed on its surface and a second so-called outer wall (19) consisting of a flexible web (19) comprising a transparent or translucent stretch fabric and provided with at least one pattern printed on its surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight transmission: Light

Data Source

PatentEP2472174B1Luminous device intended for being built into a false wall making it possible to obtain a three-dimensional aesthetic effect
Publication Date: 2017.03.22 NORMALU
  • EP2472174B1 patent drawing
  • EP2472174B1 patent drawing
  • EP2472174B1 patent drawing

AI summary

The device (1) has an inner wall placed between an outer wall and a luminous source (14) e.g. bulb. The inner wall is formed of flexible sheet comprising a transparent or translucent extensible cloth (17) provided with a printed pattern printed on surface. The outer wall is formed of flexible sheet comprising a transparent or translucent extensible cloth (19) provided with printed pattern on surface. An intermediate wall is placed between the inner and outer walls. The flexible sheets are fixed to an inner stringer (16), an outer stringer (21) and an exterior stringer (22).