EP0630766A1 - Apparatus for projecting/reflecting images - Google Patents

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EP0630766A1
EP0630766A1 EP94401433A EP94401433A EP0630766A1 EP 0630766 A1 EP0630766 A1 EP 0630766A1 EP 94401433 A EP94401433 A EP 94401433A EP 94401433 A EP94401433 A EP 94401433A EP 0630766 A1 EP0630766 A1 EP 0630766A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • the present invention relates to an image projection / reflection device capable in particular of being integrated or disposed in the vicinity of funeral monuments, urban furniture, advertising media or the like.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a device for lighting a transparent or translucent image and the projection of this image at a distance to make it particularly visible to an observer.
  • patent EP-A-0.522.195 describes a device for lighting an image or a logo placed on the roof of a vehicle, this image being read by means of a reflecting device such as a mirror.
  • a reflecting device such as a mirror.
  • this device due to the application of this device, in particular on the roof of vehicles, especially trucks, it is necessary to provide between the image support and the reflecting member a passage forming a conduit for the flow of the air. Therefore, it is impossible to dim the ambient light. In Consequently, the reading of the image is very poor or even impossible.
  • the aim of the present invention is to propose a device for projecting a bright image by ambient natural light, such a device making it possible to optimize the qualitative reading of a memory or information image remotely without being dependent on the environment. and without changing the values of the light spectrum.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a device for reflecting the image which makes it possible to obtain, by contrast, a detached image allowing very good reading of the image from a distance and a visual effect pleasing to the eye. .
  • the invention relates to a device for projecting / reflecting images, in particular for funeral monuments, urban furniture, but not exclusively, for optimizing the reading of a souvenir image or an information image, characterized in that '' it consists mainly of a box having the function of dimming the outside light and open at two points called respectively light inlet port of the box and light outlet port of the box, the light entry port of the box being at least partially closed by, or having in its vicinity, a diffuser for filtering ambient external light intended to pass through an image arranged in, or in the vicinity of, the light inlet orifice of the box, while the light outlet of the box is closed at least partially by, or equipped with its vicinity of, at least one reflecting device, such as a mirror, visible to an observer and on which the projected image is reflected.
  • a reflecting device such as a mirror
  • the diffuser is incorporated into a photo-type image developed on a translucent support, the assembly being inserted inside a support such as a frame constituted by double glazing. .
  • the image projection / reflection device is intended to be used in combination with funerary monuments, for example a tomb or with street furniture or with an advertising medium or alone. In the latter case, it may be in the form of a souvenir object, the projected image corresponding to a landscape, a site, etc.
  • This device can be used in cooperation with any installation where the image, be it a memory image or an information image, plays an important role. In reality, it is any installation where communication by image is necessary.
  • image projection / reflection device, object of the invention consists mainly of a box 2 of any shape having the function of darkening the exterior light 7. This exterior light can be natural or artificial light.
  • Natural light will be preferred because it does not modify the values of the light spectrum and allows the production of a very simple and therefore inexpensive projection device.
  • this box 2 is in the form of a parallelepiped volume but any other embodiment can be envisaged.
  • This box 2 is open at two points respectively called orifice 10 of light inlet of the box and orifice 11 of light outlet of the box. These inlet and outlet orifices 10 and 11 can be positioned at any location in the box. The positioning of these orifices will determine the positioning of the image 5 to be projected and the positioning of the reflecting device 1.
  • the light inlet orifice 10 of the box 2 is at least partially closed by, or comprises at its vicinity, a diffuser 6 for filtering the ambient outside light 7 intended to pass through an image 5, said generally translucent or transparent image 5 being arranged in, or in the vicinity of, the light entry orifice of the box, so that the light filtered by the diffuser is captured and projected through this image 5.
  • This image 5 can be constituted for example by a stained glass window or by a photograph.
  • This photograph can be obtained by well-known techniques of the Duratrans (registered trademark) or Cibatrans (registered trademark) type. In this case, these photos are developed on a translucent support.
  • the diffuser is then incorporated into the image.
  • the diffuser can be constituted by a filter per se known placed in front of the image in the direction of entry of the light inside the box.
  • the image and its diffuser may in particular be protected from the weather by means of an appropriate protection device.
  • This protection device can be constituted by a frame, an envelope, a pocket or the like inside which the diffuser and the image are incorporated.
  • the simplest solutions are generally constituted by a frame formed by double glazing inside which the image and its diffuser are inserted, the frame being subsequently placed in or in the vicinity of the inlet orifice 10 light from the housing.
  • the light outlet orifice 11 of the box is, for its part, closed at least partially by, or equipped in its vicinity with, at least one reflecting device 1, such as a mirror, visible by an observer and on which is reflected the projected image 8.
  • This mirror can therefore be placed inside or outside the box 2.
  • the box can be made of any material. In the case where this device is incorporated into a funerary monument, the box will generally be made of a material identical to the material used for making the tombstone.
  • these ventilation means can consist of a baffle placed in the vicinity of the light inlet orifice of the box obstructing the light rays and letting the hot air rising through the chimney effect.
  • the box can be positioned by means of a suitable support such as a gantry 3.
  • the image projection / reflection device is integrated into a tombstone .
  • the mirror 1 On the upper surface of the tombstone is placed flat or slightly inclined the mirror 1.
  • This mirror reflects the image 8 projected inside the box 2 by means of the ambient light 7 returning at 10 inside the box and leaving at 11.
  • An observer 9 placed at one end of the tomb is likely to observe the image projected on the mirror 1.
  • Such a device therefore allows an intimate reading of the image.
  • the image is positioned at the other end of the box in 5.
  • a diffuser 6 distributes the light which must pass through this image 5.
  • the light exit orifice 11 of the box is further closed by a transparent material 4.
  • This plate transparent is in no way compulsory.
  • the box 2 is kept in an inclined position relative to the tombstone by means of a portico 3 affecting the shape of a U, the soul of the U being surmounted by a cross which completes the monument.
  • the light inlet orifice 10 of the box 2 is positioned towards the sky and the light outlet orifice 11 of the box is positioned towards the ground in a variable inclination from 0 to 180 °.
  • the light inlet orifice 10 and the light outlet orifice 11 of the box 2 are not necessarily arranged opposite. Indeed, it is only necessary to respect that the geometric shape image 5 - mirror 1 - gaze of the observer is in agreement.
  • the advantage of such a device lies on the one hand in its simplicity of implementation, on the other hand in the quality of the projected image due to the use of ambient natural light. Indeed, the fact of using no artificial light source makes it possible to respect the colors by not modifying the temperature and therefore the values of the light spectrum. As a result, there is no loss of image rendering.

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The invention relates to an apparatus for projecting/reflecting images, in particular for burial monuments in order to make epitaphs (inscriptions) or other information easier to read. According to the invention the apparatus is characterised in that it consists of a box (2) which darkens the external light (7) and is open at a light inlet aperture (10) which is at least partly closed by a diffuser (6) which filters the external light, and has a light outlet aperture (11) equipped with a reflecting device such as a mirror (1), the image (5) to be projected being located at the inlet aperture. Application to burial monuments, street furniture, advertising media or the like. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images susceptible notamment d'être intégré ou disposé au voisinage de monuments funéraires, de mobilier urbain, de supports publicitaires ou similaire.The present invention relates to an image projection / reflection device capable in particular of being integrated or disposed in the vicinity of funeral monuments, urban furniture, advertising media or the like.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif d'éclairage d'une image transparente ou translucide et la projection de cette image à distance pour la rendre particulièrement visible à un observateur.The invention relates more particularly to a device for lighting a transparent or translucent image and the projection of this image at a distance to make it particularly visible to an observer.

Un certain nombre de documents décrivent des dispositifs qui intègrent d'une part une ou plusieurs images sous forme de photo ou autres, d'autre part des moyens d'éclairage de ladite image. Ainsi, le brevet EP-A-0.522.195 décrit un dispositif d'éclairage d'une image ou d'un logo placé sur le toit d'un véhicule, cette image étant lue au moyen d'un dispositif réfléchissant tel qu'un miroir. Cependant, en raison de l'application de ce dispositif, en particulier sur le toit des véhicules, notamment des camions, il est nécessaire de prévoir entre le support d'images et l'organe réfléchissant un passage formant un conduit pour l'écoulement de l'air. De ce fait, il est impossible d'assombrir la luminosité ambiante. En conséquence, la lecture de l'image est très mauvaise voire impossible.A certain number of documents describe devices which integrate on the one hand one or more images in the form of a photo or the like, on the other hand means for lighting said image. Thus, patent EP-A-0.522.195 describes a device for lighting an image or a logo placed on the roof of a vehicle, this image being read by means of a reflecting device such as a mirror. However, due to the application of this device, in particular on the roof of vehicles, especially trucks, it is necessary to provide between the image support and the reflecting member a passage forming a conduit for the flow of the air. Therefore, it is impossible to dim the ambient light. In Consequently, the reading of the image is very poor or even impossible.

Dans le brevet AU-B-73.038, il est décrit un article publicitaire se présentant sous forme d'un complexe monobloc constitué d'un écran transparent superposé à une image type logotype, laquelle est recouverte d'une surface réfléchissante, elle-même recouverte par une surface de soutien. Un tel dispositif ne permet en aucun cas une lecture optimale intimiste d'une image.In patent AU-B-73.038, there is described an advertising article in the form of a one-piece complex consisting of a transparent screen superimposed on a logotype-type image, which is covered with a reflective surface, itself covered by a support surface. Such a device does not in any case allow an intimate optimal reading of an image.

Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de projection d'une image lumineuse par la lumière naturelle ambiante, un tel dispositif permettant d'optimiser qualitativement la lecture à distance d'une image souvenir ou d'information sans être dépendant du milieu et sans changement des valeurs du spectre lumineux.The aim of the present invention is to propose a device for projecting a bright image by ambient natural light, such a device making it possible to optimize the qualitative reading of a memory or information image remotely without being dependent on the environment. and without changing the values of the light spectrum.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de réflexion de l'image qui permet d'obtenir par contraste un détaché d'images permettant une très bonne lecture de l'image à distance et un effet visuel agréable à l'oeil.Another object of the invention is to propose a device for reflecting the image which makes it possible to obtain, by contrast, a detached image allowing very good reading of the image from a distance and a visual effect pleasing to the eye. .

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images, notamment pour des monuments funéraires, du mobilier urbain, mais non exclusivement, pour optimiser la lecture d'une image souvenir ou une image information, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué principalement par un caisson ayant pour fonction d'assombrir la lumière extérieure et ouvert en deux points appelés respectivement orifice d'entrée de lumière du caisson et orifice de sortie de lumière du caisson, l'orifice d'entrée de lumière du caisson étant fermé au moins partiellement par, ou comportant à son voisinage, un diffuseur pour filtrer la lumière extérieure ambiante destinée à traverser une image disposée dans, ou au voisinage de, l'orifice d'entrée de lumière du caisson, tandis que l'orifice de sortie de lumière du caisson est fermé au moins partiellement par, ou équipé à son voisinage de, au moins un dispositif réfléchissant, tel qu'un miroir, visible par un observateur et sur lequel est réfléchie l'image projetée.To this end, the invention relates to a device for projecting / reflecting images, in particular for funeral monuments, urban furniture, but not exclusively, for optimizing the reading of a souvenir image or an information image, characterized in that '' it consists mainly of a box having the function of dimming the outside light and open at two points called respectively light inlet port of the box and light outlet port of the box, the light entry port of the box being at least partially closed by, or having in its vicinity, a diffuser for filtering ambient external light intended to pass through an image arranged in, or in the vicinity of, the light inlet orifice of the box, while the light outlet of the box is closed at least partially by, or equipped with its vicinity of, at least one reflecting device, such as a mirror, visible to an observer and on which the projected image is reflected.

Selon une forme de réalisation préférée de l'invention, le diffuseur est incorporé à une image de type photo développée sur un support translucide, l'ensemble étant inséré à l'intérieur d'un support tel qu'un cadre constitué par un double vitrage.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the diffuser is incorporated into a photo-type image developed on a translucent support, the assembly being inserted inside a support such as a frame constituted by double glazing. .

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description suivante d'exemples de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue de côté d'un dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images conforme à l'invention;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue de face d'un dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images conforme à l'invention; et
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images conforme à l'invention intégré à une pierre tombale.
The invention will be clearly understood on reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows a side view of an image projection / reflection device according to the invention;
  • FIG. 2 represents a front view of an image projection / reflection device according to the invention; and
  • FIG. 3 represents a perspective view of an image projection / reflection device according to the invention integrated into a tombstone.

Conformément à l'invention, le dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images est destiné à être utilisé en combinaison avec des monuments funéraires, par exemple une tombe ou avec du mobilier urbain ou avec un support publicitaire ou seul. Dans ce dernier cas, il pourra se présenter sous forme d'un objet souvenir, l'image projetée correspondant à un paysage, à un site, etc. Ce dispositif peut être utilisé en coopération avec toute installation où l'image, qu'elle soit image souvenir ou image information, joue un rôle important. En réalité, il s'agit de toute installation où une communication par l'image est nécessaire. Indépendamment de ses applications et de ses utilisations, le dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images, objet de l'invention, est constitué principalement par un caisson 2 de forme quelconque ayant fonction d'assombrir la lumière extérieure 7. Cette lumière extérieure peut être une lumière naturelle ou artificielle. La lumière naturelle sera préférée car elle ne modifie pas les valeurs du spectre lumineux et permet la réalisation d'un dispositif de projection très simple et donc peu onéreux. Dans les exemples représentés aux figures 1 à 3, ce caisson 2 se présente sous forme d'un volume parallélépipédique mais toute autre forme de réalisation peut être envisagée. Ce caisson 2 est ouvert en deux points appelés respectivement orifice 10 d'entrée de lumière du caisson et orifice 11 de sortie de lumière du caisson. Ces orifices 10 et 11 d'entrée et de sortie peuvent être positionnés en des endroits quelconques du caisson. Le positionnement de ces orifices déterminera le positionnement de l'image 5 devant être projetée et le positionnement du dispositif réfléchissant 1. En effet, l'orifice 10 d'entrée de lumière du caisson 2 est fermé au moins partiellement par, ou comporte à son voisinage, un diffuseur 6 pour filtrer la lumière extérieure 7 ambiante destinée à traverser une image 5, ladite image 5 généralement translucide ou transparente étant disposée dans, ou au voisinage de, l'orifice d'entrée de lumière du caisson, de telle sorte que la lumière filtrée par le diffuseur soit captée et projetée au travers de cette image 5. Cette image 5 peut être constituée par exemple par un vitrail ou par une photographie. Cette photographie peut être obtenue par des techniques bien connues du type Duratrans (marque déposée) ou Cibatrans (marque déposée). Dans ce cas, ces photos sont développées sur un support translucide. Le diffuseur est alors incorporé à l'image. Dans d'autres modes de réalisation de l'invention, le diffuseur peut être constitué par un filtre en soi connu placé en avant de l'image dans le sens d'entrée de la lumière à l'intérieur du caisson. Selon les applications auxquelles le dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images est destiné, l'image et son diffuseur pourront en particulier être protégés des intempéries grâce à un dispositif de protection approprié. Ce dispositif de protection peut être constitué par un cadre, une enveloppe, une pochette ou similaire à l'intérieur duquel le diffuseur et l'image sont incorporés. Les solutions les plus simples sont généralement constituées par un cadre formé d'un double vitrage à l'intérieur duquel l'image et son diffuseur sont insérés, le cadre étant par la suite placé dans ou au voisinage de l'orifice 10 d'entrée de lumière du caisson. L'orifice 11 de sortie de lumière du caisson est, quant à lui, fermé au moins partiellement par, ou équipé à son voisinage de, au moins un dispositif réfléchissant 1, tel qu'un miroir, visible par un observateur et sur lequel est réfléchie l'image projetée 8. Ce miroir peut donc être disposé à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur du caisson 2. Le caisson peut être réalisé en un matériau quelconque. Dans le cas où ce dispositif est incorporé à un monument funéraire, le caisson sera généralement réalisé en un matériau identique au matériau utilisé pour la réalisation de la pierre tombale.According to the invention, the image projection / reflection device is intended to be used in combination with funerary monuments, for example a tomb or with street furniture or with an advertising medium or alone. In the latter case, it may be in the form of a souvenir object, the projected image corresponding to a landscape, a site, etc. This device can be used in cooperation with any installation where the image, be it a memory image or an information image, plays an important role. In reality, it is any installation where communication by image is necessary. Regardless of its applications and uses, image projection / reflection device, object of the invention, consists mainly of a box 2 of any shape having the function of darkening the exterior light 7. This exterior light can be natural or artificial light. Natural light will be preferred because it does not modify the values of the light spectrum and allows the production of a very simple and therefore inexpensive projection device. In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, this box 2 is in the form of a parallelepiped volume but any other embodiment can be envisaged. This box 2 is open at two points respectively called orifice 10 of light inlet of the box and orifice 11 of light outlet of the box. These inlet and outlet orifices 10 and 11 can be positioned at any location in the box. The positioning of these orifices will determine the positioning of the image 5 to be projected and the positioning of the reflecting device 1. Indeed, the light inlet orifice 10 of the box 2 is at least partially closed by, or comprises at its vicinity, a diffuser 6 for filtering the ambient outside light 7 intended to pass through an image 5, said generally translucent or transparent image 5 being arranged in, or in the vicinity of, the light entry orifice of the box, so that the light filtered by the diffuser is captured and projected through this image 5. This image 5 can be constituted for example by a stained glass window or by a photograph. This photograph can be obtained by well-known techniques of the Duratrans (registered trademark) or Cibatrans (registered trademark) type. In this case, these photos are developed on a translucent support. The diffuser is then incorporated into the image. In other embodiments of the invention, the diffuser can be constituted by a filter per se known placed in front of the image in the direction of entry of the light inside the box. Depending on the applications for which the image projection / reflection device is intended, the image and its diffuser may in particular be protected from the weather by means of an appropriate protection device. This protection device can be constituted by a frame, an envelope, a pocket or the like inside which the diffuser and the image are incorporated. The simplest solutions are generally constituted by a frame formed by double glazing inside which the image and its diffuser are inserted, the frame being subsequently placed in or in the vicinity of the inlet orifice 10 light from the housing. The light outlet orifice 11 of the box is, for its part, closed at least partially by, or equipped in its vicinity with, at least one reflecting device 1, such as a mirror, visible by an observer and on which is reflected the projected image 8. This mirror can therefore be placed inside or outside the box 2. The box can be made of any material. In the case where this device is incorporated into a funerary monument, the box will generally be made of a material identical to the material used for making the tombstone.

Pour éviter des phénomènes de condensation à l'intérieur du caisson et l'effet de serre pour les caissons exposés au soleil, on prévoira des moyens de ventilation de ce caisson. A titre d'exemple, ces moyens de ventilation peuvent être constitués d'une chicane disposée au voisinage de l'orifice d'entrée de lumière du caisson obstruant les rayons lumineux et laissant passer l'air chaud montant par effet de cheminée.To avoid condensation phenomena inside the box and the greenhouse effect for boxes exposed to the sun, provision will be made for ventilation of this box. By way of example, these ventilation means can consist of a baffle placed in the vicinity of the light inlet orifice of the box obstructing the light rays and letting the hot air rising through the chimney effect.

En fonction de sa destination, le caisson peut être positionné au moyen d'un support approprié tel qu'un portique 3. Dans les exemples représentés aux figures 1 à 3, le dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images est intégré à une pierre tombale. Dans ce cas, à la surface supérieure de la pierre tombale est disposé à plat ou légèrement incliné le miroir 1. Ce miroir réfléchit l'image 8 projetée à l'intérieur du caisson 2 par l'intermédiaire de la lumière ambiante 7 rentrant en 10 à l'intérieur du caisson et sortant en 11. Un observateur 9 disposé à une extrémité de la tombe est susceptible d'observer l'image projetée sur le miroir 1. Un tel dispositif permet donc une lecture intimiste de l'image. L'image est quant à elle positionnée à l'autre extrémité du caisson en 5. Disposé en amont de cette image, un diffuseur 6 répartit la lumière devant traverser cette image 5. Il est possible que l'orifice de sortie 11 de lumière du caisson soit fermé de manière supplémentaire par un matériau transparent 4. Cette plaque transparente n'est en aucun cas obligatoire. Le caisson 2 est maintenu en position inclinée par rapport à la pierre tombale au moyen d'un portique 3 affectant la forme d'un U, l'âme du U étant surmontée d'une croix qui complète le monument. Dans ce cas, l'orifice 10 d'entrée de lumière du caisson 2 est positionné vers le ciel et l'orifice 11 de sortie de lumière du caisson est positionné vers le sol dans une inclinaison variable de 0 à 180°.Depending on its destination, the box can be positioned by means of a suitable support such as a gantry 3. In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the image projection / reflection device is integrated into a tombstone . In this case, on the upper surface of the tombstone is placed flat or slightly inclined the mirror 1. This mirror reflects the image 8 projected inside the box 2 by means of the ambient light 7 returning at 10 inside the box and leaving at 11. An observer 9 placed at one end of the tomb is likely to observe the image projected on the mirror 1. Such a device therefore allows an intimate reading of the image. The image is positioned at the other end of the box in 5. Arranged upstream of this image, a diffuser 6 distributes the light which must pass through this image 5. It is possible that the light exit orifice 11 of the box is further closed by a transparent material 4. This plate transparent is in no way compulsory. The box 2 is kept in an inclined position relative to the tombstone by means of a portico 3 affecting the shape of a U, the soul of the U being surmounted by a cross which completes the monument. In this case, the light inlet orifice 10 of the box 2 is positioned towards the sky and the light outlet orifice 11 of the box is positioned towards the ground in a variable inclination from 0 to 180 °.

Toutefois, un grand nombre d'autres modes de réalisation et de positionnement du caisson peuvent être envisagés. De même, l'orifice 10 d'entrée de lumière et l'orifice 11 de sortie de lumière du caisson 2 ne sont pas forcément disposés en regard. En effet, il convient uniquement de respecter que la forme géométrique image 5 - miroir 1 - regard de l'observateur soit en concordance. L'intérêt d'un tel dispositif réside d'une part dans sa simplicité de mise en oeuvre, d'autre part dans la qualité de l'image projetée du fait de l'utilisation de la lumière naturelle ambiante. En effet, le fait de n'utiliser aucune source de lumière artificielle permet de respecter les couleurs en ne modifiant pas la température et donc les valeurs du spectre lumineux. De ce fait, on observe aucune perte du rendu de l'image. En outre, sur le plan esthétique et visuel, on obtient un effet d'écrin pour l'image par son environnement de clair et d'obscur ; ce qui offre un aspect visuel agréable à l'oeil tout en permettant une lecture personnalisée et intimiste de l'image.However, a large number of other embodiments and positioning of the box can be envisaged. Likewise, the light inlet orifice 10 and the light outlet orifice 11 of the box 2 are not necessarily arranged opposite. Indeed, it is only necessary to respect that the geometric shape image 5 - mirror 1 - gaze of the observer is in agreement. The advantage of such a device lies on the one hand in its simplicity of implementation, on the other hand in the quality of the projected image due to the use of ambient natural light. Indeed, the fact of using no artificial light source makes it possible to respect the colors by not modifying the temperature and therefore the values of the light spectrum. As a result, there is no loss of image rendering. In addition, on the aesthetic and visual level, we obtain a setting effect for the image by its environment of light and dark; which offers a visual aspect pleasing to the eye while allowing a personalized and intimate reading of the image.

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Dispositif de projection/réflexion d'images, notamment pour des monuments funéraires, du mobilier urbain, mais non exclusivement, pour optimiser la lecture d'une image-souvenir (5) ou une image-information (5),
caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué principalement par un caisson (2), ayant pour fonction d'assombrir la lumière extérieure, ouvert en deux points appelés respectivement orifice (10) d'entrée de lumière du caisson et orifice (11) de sortie de lumière du caisson, l'orifice (10) d'entrée de lumière du caisson étant fermé au moins partiellement par, ou comportant à son voisinage, un diffuseur (6) pour filtrer la lumière extérieure ambiante (7) destinée à traverser une image (5) disposée dans, ou au voisinage de, l'orifice (10) d'entrée de lumière du caisson, tandis que l'orifice (11) de sortie de lumière du caisson est fermé au moins partiellement par, ou équipé à son voisinage de, au moins un dispositif réfléchissant, tel qu'un miroir (1), visible par un observateur (9) et sur lequel est réfléchie l'image projetée (8).Device for projecting / reflecting images, in particular for funerary monuments, street furniture, but not exclusively, for optimizing the reading of a memory image (5) or an information image (5),
characterized in that it consists mainly of a box (2), having the function of dimming the outside light, open at two points called respectively the light inlet orifice (10) of the box and the outlet orifice (11) of light from the box, the light inlet orifice (10) of the box being closed at least partially by, or comprising in its vicinity, a diffuser (6) for filtering ambient outside light (7) intended to pass through an image (5) arranged in, or in the vicinity of, the light inlet orifice (10) of the box, while the light outlet orifice (11) of the box is at least partially closed by, or fitted to its in the vicinity of at least one reflecting device, such as a mirror (1), visible by an observer (9) and on which the projected image (8) is reflected. Dispositif selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que le caisson (2) est ventilé.Device according to claim 1,
characterized in that the box (2) is ventilated. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2,
caractérisé en ce que le diffuseur (6) est incorporé à l'image (5) de type photo développée sur un support translucide.Device according to either of Claims 1 and 2,
characterized in that the diffuser (6) is incorporated into the photo type image (5) developed on a translucent support. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2,
caractérisé en ce que le diffuseur (6) est placé en avant de l'image (5) dans le sens d'entrée de la lumière (7) à l'intérieur du caisson (2).Device according to either of Claims 1 and 2,
characterized in that the diffuser (6) is placed in front of the image (5) in the direction of entry of the light (7) inside the box (2). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4,
caractérisé en ce que l'image (5) est protégée des intempéries par un support tel qu'un cadre, une pochette, une enveloppe ou similaire, qui limite un volume au moins partiellement fermé dont au moins deux faces sont translucides ou transparentes.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that the image (5) is protected from the weather by a support such as a frame, a pocket, an envelope or the like, which limits an at least partially closed volume of which at least two faces are translucent or transparent. Dispositif selon la revendication 5,
caractérisé en ce que le cadre, la pochette, l'enveloppe ou similaire destiné à protéger l'image est constitué par un double vitrage.Device according to claim 5,
characterized in that the frame, the pocket, the envelope or the like intended to protect the image is constituted by a double glazing. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6,
caractérisé en ce que le caisson est positionné au moyen d'un support approprié tel qu'un portique (3).Device according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that the box is positioned by means of a suitable support such as a gantry (3). Dispositif de projection/réflexion selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7,
caractérisé en ce qu'il est disposé à la surface d'une pierre tombale, l'orifice (10) d'entrée de lumière du caisson (2) étant positionné vers le ciel et l'orifice (11) de sortie de lumière du caisson (2) étant positionné vers le sol dans une inclinaison variable de 0 à 180°.Projection / reflection device according to one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that it is arranged on the surface of a tombstone, the light inlet orifice (10) of the box (2) being positioned towards the sky and the light outlet orifice (11) of the box (2) being positioned towards the ground in a variable inclination from 0 to 180 °.
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