RU240178U1 - Reflective decorative panel - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of design, advertising, and construction, specifically to devices for displaying images by reflecting light radiation. The technical result consists in expanding the range of decorative reflective panels by improving the decorative panel covered by Utility Model Patent No. 182951 to enable the production of modular panels with large-format decorative movable reflective elements (DREs) with increased module connection strength. The technical result is achieved in that the reflective decorative panel comprises a base, which is a panel module capable of being connected to other modules and is formed as a plastic lattice frame. The frame comprises cantilevered elements for accommodating the movable reflective elements with the ability to oscillate or reciprocate relative to the attachment point due to external influences on the surface of the movable reflective elements. The movable reflective elements (DREs) are large-format. The cantilever elements are made at the intersection of the longitudinal and transverse strips of the modular frame in pairs, with the possibility of placing one movable reflective element on each pair. 5 s.p. f-ly, 12 ill.

Description

Field of technology

The utility model relates to the field of design, advertising and construction, namely to devices for displaying images by reflecting light radiation, used in the production of a wide range of design works, advertising signs, boards, panels, etc.

Currently, reflective decorative panels consisting of movable reflective elements (MRE) are very popular in the design of streets of cities and towns.

In the context of mass production of such panels and under tight deadlines, for example, when decorating a city for holidays or large-scale events, the task of minimizing production time and simplifying assembly of reflective decorative panels becomes urgent.

A labor-intensive operation when assembling a panel consisting of modules into a single panel is placing miniature POEs on the rods of the cantilever elements, as well as connecting the modules to each other.

A reflective decorative panel is known under patent for utility model No. 152342 (No. 2014136827, author and patent holder Denis Sergeevich Sagidullin; published on 20.05.2015) [1], comprising a base, means for fastening reflective elements in the form of rods of variable longitudinal cross-section, on which movable reflective elements are placed. The base is made in the form of a lattice frame made of plastic, which consists of a frame and longitudinal and transverse load-bearing strips, while means for fastening reflective elements are installed on the longitudinal strips of the frame at the fastening points. If it is necessary to significantly increase the area of the panel, the frames are connected to each other with connecting elements using overlapping fastening.

The disadvantages of the analogue [1] are the complexity of assembly, as well as insufficient strength of the connection due to the fact that the overlapping connection requires additional fixation in order to avoid the panels coming apart when bending a group of panels.

A reflective decorative panel is known under patent for utility model No. 182951 (No. 2018121786, author and patent holder Denis Sergeevich Sagidullin; published on September 6, 2018) [2], containing a base that is a panel module, made with the possibility of connection with other modules, and made in the form of a lattice frame made of plastic, consisting of a frame and longitudinal and transverse load-bearing strips, wherein the frame contains cantilever elements on which movable reflective elements (MRE) are cantilevered, the cantilever elements are made monolithically with the frame and consist of a rod, a cap and a housing, and the housings of the cantilever elements located on the frame, along the perimeter of the frame, contain landing elements made on the reverse side of the frame. The reflective decorative panel comprises connecting elements on the sides of the frame for connection to other frames. The frame frame is provided with connecting elements integrally cast with the panel itself for connection to other frames. The connecting elements are formed as a solid strip, equipped at the free end with a seating element that connects to the seating element of the housing of another frame. The housing seating element is a receiving element and is designed as a groove on the reverse side of the frame, in the frame, fitting into the housing of the cantilever element, and the seating element of the connecting element is designed as a tenon on the free end of the connecting element.

The disadvantage is the following: due to the connection to the console element housing, the locking element is not sufficiently secured. When the panel is bent, the connectors pop out of the receiving element and disintegrate. Furthermore, the connectors are located on the inside of the panel, significantly complicating assembly and disassembly. Requiring appropriate tools for disassembly.

A reflective decorative panel is known according to invention patent No. 2718657 (p. No. 2019129914, IPC G09F 9/30, G09F 7/06; author and patent holder Denis Sergeevich Sagidullin; published on 13.04.2020) [3]. The reflective decorative panel comprises a base, which is a panel module, with retaining elements on which reflective elements are cantilevered using openings. The retaining elements are made integral with the base using a polymer casting method. The base is made in the form of a lattice frame made of plastic with longitudinal and transverse load-bearing strips, or the base is made solid, monolithic from plastic, while on the edge sections of the base, the support elements are provided with connecting grooves for connecting the modules. On the reverse side of the base, where the POE rods are located, connecting elements are provided in the form of strips, cast integrally with the base. A tenon is provided at the end of the connecting element.

The modules are connected using a tongue-and-groove connection. The tongue of the connecting element is inserted into the cavity through a connecting groove in the supporting element with tension. Separate connecting strips, equipped with tongues at both ends, can be used to connect the modules. A disadvantage of this type of connector, as in patent [2], is insufficient fixation: when the panel is bent, the connectors pop out of the receiving element and disintegrate. Furthermore, the connectors are located on the inside of the panel, significantly complicating assembly and disassembly. Disassembly requires the use of specialized tools.

A reflective decorative panel is known according to invention patent No. 2787481 (No. 2019129914, IPC G09F 9/30; author and patent holder Denis Sergeevich Sagidullin; published on 01/09/2023) [4], comprising a base, which is a panel module, with retaining elements on which reflective elements are cantilevered using openings. The base is made in the form of a lattice frame made of plastic with longitudinal and transverse load-bearing strips and contains connecting elements on the sides of the frame for connection with the frames of other modules. The retaining elements contain rods with a locking head for placing movable reflective elements (MRE), having a conical shape, narrowed towards the free end, and are made integrally with the base on the load-bearing strips.

Reflective decorative panels/panels known from the prior art use miniature POEs, which have very low weight and do not affect the strength of the connection of the panel modules into a single whole.

There are known technical solutions with technologically complex fastening elements that must ensure a tight connection. This tight connection requires additional effort during assembly and disassembly of the panels, thereby complicating the assembly and disassembly of the reflective decorative panels that make up the decorative panel.

The proposed reflective decorative panel utilizes large-format POE, which speeds up the assembly process into a single panel, but requires a strong connection of the panel modules into a single unit, as well as a reduction in the weight of the frame itself.

Based on the combination of essential features, the closest analogue to the claimed technical solution is the reflective decorative panel according to patent for utility model No. 182951 [2].

The technical result of the claimed utility model is the possibility of producing modular panels with large-format decorative movable reflective elements (DRE) with increased strength of the module connection.

Disclosure of a utility model

The technical result is achieved in that the reflective decorative panel contains a base, which is a panel module, made with the possibility of connection with other modules, and made in the form of a lattice frame made of plastic, consisting of a frame and longitudinal and transverse load-bearing strips, wherein the frame contains cantilever elements for placing movable reflective elements with the possibility of their oscillatory or reciprocating movement relative to the attachment point due to external effects on the surface of the movable reflective elements, wherein the cantilever elements are made monolithically with the frame and consist of a rod, a cap and a housing, with the possibility of placing movable reflective elements on the rod and securing with a cap, wherein the reflective decorative panel contains connecting elements integral with the frame on the sides of the frame for connection with other modules,

according to the utility model

the cantilever elements are made at the intersection of the longitudinal and transverse strips of the modular frame in pairs, namely the first cantilever element and the second cantilever element - with the possibility of placing one movable reflective element on each pair,

wherein in each pair of console elements for one movable reflective element, the first and second console elements are arranged with the possibility of installing a movable reflective element on them relative to the upper edge of the movable reflective element and at an equal distance from the vertical edges of the movable reflective element;

wherein the connecting elements of each module are designed with the possibility of connecting them to each other in an overlapping manner and represent a pair of a locking connecting element and a receiving connecting element;

wherein the locking connecting element is made integral with the frame and consists of a bar, on the free end of which there is a female seating element connected to the seating element of the receiving connecting element of another module;

wherein the receiving connecting element, made as a single piece with the frame, consists of a U-shaped strip with a landing element in the form of a tenon on the crossbar of the U-shaped connecting element, connected to the landing element of the locking connecting element of another module.

The movable reflective element is made of sheet plastic and is equipped with holes for mounting onto paired console elements, and the front surface of the POE has a metallized layer.

The rod of the cantilever element has a variable diameter along its length, the base of the rod near the body is made with an increased diameter to ensure rigidity of the fastening, and the free end near the head is narrowed.

The enclosing seat element of the locking connecting element is made in the form of a thickening on the free end of the bar with a recess in the lower part and a through groove for connection with the tenon of the receiving connecting element of another module.

The frame strips have a truncated spherical or rectangular shape in cross-section.

List of figures

Fig. 1 - General view of the panel base - assembled module frames.

Fig. 2 - Front view of the assembled panel base.

Fig. 3 - Front view of the module frame.

Fig. 4 - Front view of the panel module assembled with POE.

Fig. 5 - Rear view of the module assembled with POE.

Fig. 6 - Side view of the assembled panel module.

Fig. 7 - View of the POE on the console element in assembly.

Fig. 8 - View A in Fig. 1. Fragment of the module connection section. Fragment of the module connection section.

Fig. 9 - Locking connecting element.

Fig. 10 - Console element, general view.

Fig.11 - Cantilever element in section.

Fig. 12 - POE.

List of positions

100 - panel module;

1 - base frame;

2 - console elements, the first 2.1 and the second 2.2 console elements;

3 - frame;

4 - longitudinal stripes;

5 - transverse stripes;

6 - landing holes in longitudinal strips;

7 - locking connecting element;

8 - receiving connecting element;

9 - bar;

10 - enclosing landing element

11 - recess;

12 - through groove;

13 - U-shaped bar;

14 - spike;

15 - body;

16 - rod;

17 - cap;

18 - hangers;

19 - vertical cutouts;

20 - movable reflective elements (MRE);

21 - hole in POE.

Implementation of the utility model

The essence of the utility model is illustrated by drawings. These drawings are not intended to be limiting; they are provided solely to better understand the essence of the technical solution. Therefore, maintaining scale was not a goal when creating the drawings.

In the description of the claimed utility model, the terms “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

The reflective decorative panel is intended for the production of decorative panels with large-format movable reflective elements having preferred linear dimensions, mm, such as: 100×100, 100×200, 100×300.

Unlike the well-known decorative panels with miniature POE, the linear dimensions of which range from 15×15 mm to 30×30 mm or, accordingly, diameters from 15 mm to 30 mm.

Large-format POEs place increased loads on the frame, requiring reinforcement of the connecting nodes that connect the modules together, compared to the prototype.

The reflective decorative panel consists of modules. Each module 100 comprises a lattice frame 1 made of plastic with a plurality of cantilever elements 2 of variable longitudinal cross-section (Fig. 1), at the free end of each of which movable reflective elements (MRE) 20 (Fig. 6) are placed, capable of oscillatory and reciprocating movements relative to the attachment point under the influence of external factors.

The frame 1 of each module consists of a frame 3, longitudinal 4, 4.1 and transverse 5,5.1 load-bearing strips (Fig. 3). The frame strips have a truncated spherical or rectangular shape in section (not shown). The frame contains first longitudinal strips 4 and second longitudinal strips 4.1. Cantilever elements 2 are made on the first longitudinal strips 4, at the intersection with the transverse strips 5,5.1. The second longitudinal strips 4.1 serve to strengthen the frame and to place mounting holes 6 on them for mounting the panel. The frame contains first transverse strips 5 and second transverse strips 5.1.

The base is made from a polymer material monolithically with cantilever elements 2, made in pairs: the first 2.1 and second 2.2 cantilever elements, placed, respectively, the first 2.1 cantilever elements at the intersection of the first longitudinal strip 4 and the first transverse strip 5, and the second 2.2 cantilever elements at the intersection of the first longitudinal strip 4 and the second transverse strip 5.1.

The frame can be made of colored or transparent polymer materials: ABS, Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, Sanplastic, etc.

The cantilever element 2 (Fig. 10) consists of a housing 15, a rod 16 and a cap 17. The rod 16 serves to mount the reflective element 2 on it. A cap 17 is formed on the free end of the rod 16, serving to keep the reflective element 2 from falling. The cap 17 can have the shape of a truncated cone to facilitate the mounting of the reflective element 2 on the rod 16. The housing is provided with shoulders 18, having the function of limiting the movement of the reflective element along the cantilever element in one direction - horizontally, providing a contact surface of the housing with the reflective element 20 with a deviation from the plane of the reflective element. In order to reduce the weight, the housing 15 is provided with vertical cutouts 19 in the housing (Fig. 10, Fig. 11).

The console elements 2 are made integral with the frame 1 by casting from plastic, such as impact-resistant polystyrene, acrylic glass, monolithic polycarbonate, to produce a monolithic product.

The cantilever elements 2 are made in pairs: the first 2.1 cantilever elements are placed at the intersection of the first longitudinal strip 4 and the first transverse strip 5, and the second 2.2 cantilever elements are placed at the intersection of the first longitudinal strip 4 and the second transverse strip 5.1 with the possibility of placing one large-format movable reflective element 20 (Fig. 3, Fig. 4) on each pair of cantilever elements 2.1, 2.2 installed in pairs. In this case, in each pair of cantilever elements for one POE, the first 2.1 and second 2.2 cantilever elements are located with the possibility of installing the POE on them relative to the upper edge of the POE and at an equal distance from the vertical edges of the POE.

The movable reflective element (MRE) 20 is made of sheet plastic and is provided with openings 21 for mounting onto a pair 2.1, 2.2 of console elements, and the front surface of the MRE has a metallized layer. The movable reflective element (MRE) 20, for the purposes of the utility model, is selected to be of a large format, preferably rectangular in shape, and may have linear dimensions, mm: 100×100 or 100×200, or 100×300, depending on the project. Each module 100 is configured to be connected to other modules that make up the panel as a whole (Fig. 2, Fig. 5), and is provided with connecting elements 7, 8 along the edges of the four sides of the panel module.

Connecting elements allow for the connection of several modules to form a single structure. The connecting elements are designed to be overlapped and comprise a pair: a locking connecting element 7 and a receiving connecting element 8 (Fig. 8).

The locking connecting element 7 is made as a single piece with the frame and consists of a strip 9, on the free end of which a female seating element 10 is located. The female seating element 10 of the locking connecting element 7 can be made in the form of a thickening on the free end of the strip 9 and is provided with a recess 11 in the lower part, as well as a through groove 12 for connection with the frame 3 of the module (Fig. 9).

The receiving connecting element, cast in one piece with a frame, is made in the form of a U-shaped strip 13 with a mounting element in the form of a tenon 14 on the crossbar of the U-shaped connecting element (Fig. 8). The height of the mounting tenon 14 is selected such that, during assembly of the module, when it enters the mating through groove 12 of the female mounting element 10 of the second module to be connected, the tenon 14 protrudes from the through groove 12, preventing the connecting elements from shifting in the longitudinal direction.

The POE 20 (Fig. 9) is provided with two openings 21, with the possibility of placement on a pair of cantilever elements 2.1, 2.2. The openings 21 are made in the upper part of the POE 20 for vertical placement of the POE 20 on the frame.

The largest dimension of the opening 21 corresponds to the largest diameter of the cap 17 of the cantilever element. The opening 21 may be oval or rectangular (not shown). This allows the POE to be easily inserted onto the cap 17 and then onto the rod 16 through the opening 21 along its largest dimension (Fig. 9). As a result, the cap 17 covers the opening 21 and prevents the POE 20 from slipping off the cantilever element 2.

Job

Using injection molding, we produce the module frames in the quantity required to form a complete panel, with solid-cast cantilever elements 2 and connecting elements 7 and 8 at the edges of each panel. The connecting elements are manufactured with a high degree of precision, allowing the panels to be firmly connected to each other without significant force. To ensure this, the accuracy of the connecting elements is 2.0 µm.

Ready-made modules eliminate the time required to manufacture individual parts and do not require special training to create complex decorative panels.

The individual modules in the panel are joined by overlapping, pressing together the connecting elements 7 and 8 of the modules. This is accomplished by positioning the connecting elements 7 of one module over the corresponding part 8 of the connecting elements of the other module. Due to the high manufacturing precision of the connecting elements, one element fits into its corresponding counterpart: the crossbar of the U-shaped strip 13 of one module being joined fits into the recess of the female mounting element 10 of the other module being joined. The protruding tenon 14 of the first module being joined fits into the mating through groove 12 of the female mounting element 10 of the second module being joined and is retained therein. The protruding tenon 14 prevents the connecting elements from shifting longitudinally.

Large-format reflective elements (POEs) with linear dimensions in mm, such as 100x100, 100x200, or 100x300, are produced by die-cutting from sheet material, including various colors, according to the design project. A background or part of an image is applied to a movable reflective element 20, while the POEs themselves are mounted on a common base, secured to a flat surface. By oscillating on the mounting elements, the POEs create a specific visual effect. The POEs vibrate due to external factors such as wind, vibration, etc.

The decorative panel is assembled as follows.

1. Connect the module frames using connecting elements 7, 8 into one whole panel frame.

2. Place POE 20 onto the rods of 16 paired cantilever elements 2.1, 2.2 in accordance with the design project. Each large-format POE is secured to the rods of two cantilever elements 2.1, 2.2 located closer to the opposite vertical edges of the POE, symmetrically relative to its central axis.

3. The lightweight cast frame is installed according to the design by hanging, or rigidly or hingedly fastening to the supporting structures through mounting holes 6 in the longitudinal strips of the frames.

Large-format POE 20 panels hang freely on rods 16 of paired cantilever elements 2.1, 2.2, held vertically by caps 17. Their horizontal movement is limited by shoulders 18 of the cantilever element body 15. This design allows for quick installation of the POE panels during panel assembly, replacement of reflective elements in the event of damage to the POE, or when creating complex mosaic images, speeding up the assembly process of the decorative panel.

The panel's one-piece frame module, connected to other modules by connecting elements, provides a strong, uniform connection that can withstand repeated disconnection and connection of modules, ensuring reliability and increased strength of the entire device.

A preferred embodiment of the utility model has been described above, however, it should be obvious to a specialist in this field that this example is not limiting and other embodiments of the utility model are possible without changing its essence.

Industrial applicability

The reflective decorative panel will find application in outdoor street holiday decorations, theater, cinema and television set decorations and equipment, three-dimensional objects and structures for games, entertainment and mass events, equipment for hippodromes, running tracks, shooting ranges and other sports facilities, signs, display stands, advertising media and other decorative products, especially with large decorative movable reflective elements (DRRE), primarily for outdoor use, for example, for festive decoration of buildings, squares and streets.

Sources of information.

1. Patent for utility model No. 152342 Reflective decorative panel (patent No. 2014136827, published on May 20, 2015).

2. Patent for utility model No. 182951 Reflective decorative panel (patent No. 2018121786, published on September 6, 2018) is the closest analogue.

3. Patent for invention No. 2718657 Reflective decorative panel (patent No. 2019129914; IPC G09F 9/30, G09F 7/06, published 13.04.2020).

Claims (12)

1. A reflective decorative panel comprising a base which is a panel module capable of being connected to other modules and is made in the form of a lattice frame made of plastic consisting of a frame and longitudinal and transverse load-bearing strips, wherein the frame comprises cantilever elements for accommodating movable reflective elements with the possibility of their oscillatory or reciprocating movement relative to the attachment point due to external influences on the surface of the movable reflective elements, wherein the cantilever elements are made monolithically with the frame and consist of a rod, a cap and a housing, with the possibility of accommodating movable reflective elements on the rod and securing with a cap, wherein the reflective decorative panel comprises connecting elements integral with the frame on the sides of the frame for connection with other modules, characterized in that the cantilever elements are made at the intersection of the longitudinal and transverse strips of the modular frame in pairs, namely the first cantilever element and the second cantilever element, with the possibility of placing one movable reflective element on each pair of paired cantilever elements, wherein in each pair of console elements for one movable reflective element, the first and second console elements are arranged with the possibility of installing a movable reflective element on them relative to the upper edge of the movable reflective element and at an equal distance from the vertical edges of the movable reflective element; wherein the connecting elements of each module are designed with the possibility of connecting them to each other in an overlapping manner and represent a pair of a locking connecting element and a receiving connecting element; wherein the locking connecting element is made integral with the frame and consists of a bar, on the free end of which there is a female seating element connected to the seating element of the receiving connecting element of another module; wherein the receiving connecting element, made as a single piece with the frame, consists of a U-shaped strip with a landing element in the form of a tenon on the crossbar of the U-shaped connecting element, connected to the landing element of the locking connecting element of another module. 2. A reflective decorative panel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the movable reflective elements are made of a rectangular shape, with linear dimensions, mm: 100×100 or 100×200, or 100×300. 3. A reflective decorative panel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the movable reflective element is made of sheet plastic, is provided with openings for mounting on each pair of pairwise installed console elements, and the front surface of the movable reflective element has a metallized layer. 4. A reflective decorative panel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the rod of the console element has a variable diameter along its length, the base of the rod near the body is made with an increased diameter to ensure rigidity of fastening, and the free end near the cap is narrowed. 5. A reflective decorative panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the enclosing seating element of the locking connecting element is made in the form of a thickening on the free end of the strip with a recess in the lower part and a through groove for connection with the tenon of the receiving connecting element of another module. 6. A reflective decorative panel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the frame strips have a truncated spherical or rectangular shape in cross-section.