CA2343342C - Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade - Google Patents

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CA2343342C
CA2343342C CA002343342A CA2343342A CA2343342C CA 2343342 C CA2343342 C CA 2343342C CA 002343342 A CA002343342 A CA 002343342A CA 2343342 A CA2343342 A CA 2343342A CA 2343342 C CA2343342 C CA 2343342C
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Priority to CA002459534A priority patent/CA2459534A1/en
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V1/00Shades for light sources, i.e. lampshades for table, floor, wall or ceiling lamps
    • F21V1/02Frames
    • F21V1/06Frames foldable or collapsible
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/007Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for shipment or storage

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Abstract

An improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade comprised of a top ring at the uppermost end of the lamp shade, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The bottom ring has fixing mounts consecutively disposed at the frame member locations that provide for the assembly and positioning of the frame members, with the fixing mounts at the support member installation locations having different type connection sections based on the respective type of fixing mount arrangement utilized. When packaged, since the frame members can be first folded down and whorled into a flat state such that the frame members and the top ring are stacked on the bottom ring, the lamp shade of the present invention occupies the smallest physical assembly area to facilitate ease of assembly and, furthermore, the resulting minimized storage area effectively reduces shipping costs.

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Improved Structure Foldable Assembly-type Lamp Shade BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1) FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention herein relates to an improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade in which the said bottom ring has fixing mounts consecutively disposed at frame member locations that provide for the assembly and positioning of the frame members, with the fixing mounts at the support member installation locations having different type connection sections based on the respective type of fixing mount arrangement utilized, such that when packaged, since the frame members can be first folded down and whorled into a flat state such that the frame members and the top ring are stacked on the bottom ring, the lamp shade of the present invention occupies the smallest physical assembly area to facilitate ease of assembly and, furthermore, the resulting minimized storage area effectively reduces shipping costs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the invention herein is to provide improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade comprised of a top ring at the uppermost end of the lamp shade, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring;
the bottom ring has fixing mounts consecutively disposed at frame member locations that provide for inserting the bottom end of the frame members into the fixing mounts and thereby limits the movement of the frame members; as such, when the lamp shade of the present invention is packaged, the frame members can be first folded down and whorled into a flat state such that the frame members and the top ring are stacked on the bottom ring, the lamp shade of the present invention thereby occupying the smallest physical assembly area to facilitate ease of assembly and, furthermore, with the resulting minimized storage area effectively reducing shipping costs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is an isometric drawing of the first embodiment of the invention herein.
Figure 1 A is a magnified view of the bottom ring and frame member section position.
Figure 2 is an isometric drawing of the second embodiment of the invention herein.
Figure 2A is a magnified view of the bottom ring and frame member section position.
Figure 3 is an isometric drawing of the third embodiment of the invention herein.
Figure 3A is a magnified view of the bottom ring and frame member section position.
Figure 4 is an isometric drawing of the fourth embodiment of the invention herein.
Figure 4A is a magnified view of a bottom ring and frame member positioning.
Figure 5 is an isometric drawing of the fifth embodiment of the invention herein.
Figure SA is a magnified view of the bottom ring and frame member section position.
Figure 6 is an isometric drawing of the sixth embodiment of the invention herein.
Figure 6A is a magnified view of the bottom ring and frame member section position.
Figure 7 is an isometric drawing of the invention herein when folded.
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional drawing of the enshrouded lamp shade.
Figure 8A is a magnified view of the adhesive position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to FIG. l, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6, the drawings illustrating the structural arrangement of the present invention, the invention herein is comprised of a top ring 1 at the uppermost end of the lamp shade, a bottom ring 2 of larger circumference than the top ring 1, and frame members 3 propped between the top ring 1 and the bottom ring 2, of which:
The said top ring 1 has support rods 11 extending from the center to the circumference and, furthermore, the support rods 11 are aligned with the frame members 3 at the circumferential edge of the top ring 1 and an inclosing space is formed by upward bending that provides for situating the top ends of the frame members 3 against the bottom edge of the inclosing space 111.
The said bottom ring 2 has fixing mounts 21 consecutively disposed at the frame member 3 locations that provide for positioning the bottom posts of the frame members 3.
The said frame member 3 have their top ends against the bottom edge of the inclosing space 111, with the bottom posts of the frame members 3 secured in fixing mounts 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of differing respective arrangements that each constitute different type connection sections that engage and retain the frame members 3 between the top ring 1 and the bottom ring 2.
The method by which the frame members 3 are connected to the bottom ring 2 is based on the bottom ring 2 fixing mounts 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of differing arrangements and the respective insertion approach of the frame member 3 bottom posts into the varying structures so constituted such that the frame members 3 are engaged and retained between the top ring 1 and the bottom ring 2, wherein:
In FIG. l, the drawing of the first mounting embodiment of the invention herein, the said bottom ring 2 fixing mount 21 consists of a laterally extending tab 212 having an insertion hole 211; the bottom end of each said frame member 3 having a matching bend that enables it to be inserted into the fixing mount 21 insertion hole 211 and, furthermore, thrust locked in the tab 212 by a penetration tenon 3 3 on it.
In FIG. 2, the drawing of the second mounting embodiment of the invention herein, the said bottom ring 2 fixing mount 22 consists of an annular structure that is round and tubular shaped and, furthermore, with an insertion hole 221 through its center; the bottom end of each frame member 3 having a matching bend that enables its penetration tenon 34 to be inserted within the insertion hole 221.

In FIG. 3, the drawing of the third mounting embodiment of the invention herein, the said bottom ring 2 fixing mount 23 has its center portion upwardly shaped into convexity, leaving a space between it and the bottom ring 2 that forms a holding slot 231 onto which each frame member 3 is yoked; the bottom end of each frame member 3 having a matching configuration that enables insertion through the holding slot 231, and disposed around the convex end of the fixing mount 23 is a sleeve ring 35 and, furthermore, the encircled attachment of the sleeve ring 35 positions each frame member 3 onto the bottom ring 2.
In FIG. 4, the drawing of the fourth mounting embodiment of the invention herein, the said bottom ring 2 fixing mount 24 consists of an annular structure that is semicircular in shape and, furthermore, the annular surface of which is slanted inward; the bottom end of each frame member 3 having a matching bend that is perpendicular to the bottom ring 2 and, furthermore, enables insertion of a penetration tenon 36 on it into the bottom ring 2 fixing mount 24;
furthermore, after the penetration tenons 36 of the frame members 3 are inserted into the fixing mount 24, the frame member 3 top ends are against the bottom edge of the support rod 11 inclosing spaces 111 to limit the movement of the frame members 3.
In FIG. 5, the drawing of the fifth mounting embodiment of the invention herein, each said frame member 3 has convexly formed at their bottom-end center sections a contact friction extremity 32 situated against the inner side of the bottom ring 2; the corresponding bottom ring 2 fixing mount 25 is banded around the contact friction extremities 32 of the frame members 3 and the outer circumference of the bottom ring 2, the bottom ring 2 and the frame members 3 fastened into a unitary physical entity such that the frame members 3 are positioned onto the bottom ring 2.
In FIG. 6, the drawing of the sixth mounting embodiment of the invention herein, the bottom ends of the said frame members 3 are directly punch formed into a flat fastening sections 31 and, furthermore, a through-hole 311 is formed in the center of each fastening section 31 to provide for ensleeving onto the bottom ring 2; formed at an appropriate location in the said bottom ring 2 is an opening end S
and, furthermore, the opening end S provides for the insertion and ensleeving of the frame member 3 fastening sections 31, and pressure flattened by punch forming at the two sides of the ensleeved frame member 3 fastening sections 31 are stop nubs 26 that limit the movement of the frame members 3; following which, the opening end S of the bottom ring 2 is welded together.
Referring to FIG. 7, the drawing of the invention herein when folded, when packaging is desired, the frame members 3 must be first folded down and whorled into a flat state such that the frame members 3 and the top ring 1 are stacked on the bottom ring 2; as such, when packaged in cartons, the lamp shade of the present invention occupies the smallest physical assembly space to facilitate ease of assembly and, furthermore, the resulting minimized storage area effectively reduces shipping costs.
Referring to FIG. 8, after the assembly of the said lamp shade framework is completed, the exterior periphery of the top ring 1 and the bottom ring 2 are covered with a fabric material lamp shade 4, wherein the exterior fabric surface layer 41 of the said lamp shade 4 is first tightly fitted onto the outer periphery of the frame members 3; the interior fabric surface layer 42 is then placed along the inner sides of the frame members 3 and, furthermore, an adhesive fastening tape 43 is respectively applied over the appropriate portions of the interior and the exterior fabric surface layers 41 and 42, the frame members 3 are enveloped within such that the frame members 3 remain unexposed due to the ensconcing structural arrangement constituted by the interior and the exterior fabric surface layers 41 and 42, while also effectively achieving an attractive appearance; in addition, when the framework is folded, the lamp shade 4 collapses along with it to achieve a reduction in material storage area and thereby effectively lowers shipping costs.
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Claims (2)

1. An improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade comprised of a top ring, a bottom ring at the lowest aspect of a lamp shade, and frame members between the said top ring and the said bottom ring, said frame members being pivotably attached to said top ring, wherein the said top ring has support rods extending from the center to the circumference and, furthermore, the said support rods are aligned with the said frame members at the circumferential edge of the said top ring and bent upward to form an inclosing space; the said bottom ring has fixing mounts consecutively disposed at the locations of the said frame member, each said fixing mount consists of a laterally extending tab having an insertion hole; the bottom end of each said frame member having a matching bend that enables it to be inserted into an insertion hole of the said fixing mount and, furthermore, thrust locked in the said tab by a penetration tenon on it such that the said frame members are engaged and retained between the said top ring and the said bottom ring.
2. The lamp shade claimed in claim 1, wherein the exterior periphery of the said top ring and the said bottom ring are covered with fabric material of the said lamp shade, the exterior fabric surface layer of the said lamp shade is first tightly fitted onto the outer periphery of the said frame members, the interior fabric surface layer is then placed along the inner sides of the said frame members and, furthermore, an adhesive fastening tape is respectively applied over the appropriate portions of the said interior and exterior fabric surface layers, the said frame members are enveloped within such that the said frame members remain unexposed due to the ensconcing structural arrangement constituted by the said interior and exterior fabric surface layers, while also effectively achieving an attractive appearance; in addition, when the framework is folded, the said lamp shade collapses along with it to achieve a reduction in material storage area and thereby effectively lowers shipping costs.
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CA002459530A CA2459530A1 (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
CA002459536A CA2459536C (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
CA002459535A CA2459535A1 (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
CA002459534A CA2459534A1 (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
CA002343342A CA2343342C (en) 2001-02-14 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
CA002458582A CA2458582C (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
DE20107160U DE20107160U1 (en) 2001-02-14 2001-04-26 Lampshade
FR0109200A FR2827366B3 (en) 2001-02-14 2001-07-11 FOLDABLE SHADE STRUCTURE
GB0203029A GB2372558A (en) 2001-02-14 2002-02-08 Folding lamp shade

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US09/782,049 US6386739B1 (en) 2001-02-14 2001-02-14 Structure for separable lamp cover
CA002343342A CA2343342C (en) 2001-02-14 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
DE20107160U DE20107160U1 (en) 2001-02-14 2001-04-26 Lampshade
FR0109200A FR2827366B3 (en) 2001-02-14 2001-07-11 FOLDABLE SHADE STRUCTURE

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CA002459530A Division CA2459530A1 (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
CA002459535A Division CA2459535A1 (en) 2001-04-09 2001-04-09 Improved structure foldable assembly-type lamp shade
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