EP1345515A1

EP1345515A1 - Pelmet assembly

Info

Publication number: EP1345515A1
Application number: EP01992478A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Aboobaker Garda
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2000-12-12
Filing date: 2001-12-10
Publication date: 2003-09-24
Also published as: WO2002047521A1; AU2002232969A1

Abstract

A pelmet with a covering consisting of a facing removable secured to it is generally indicated by reference numeral (1) in figure (1). The pelmet (2) consist of a front member (3), an upper member and a lower member extending as rearward flanges (4) and (5).

Description

PELΓVJET ASSEMBLY

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to pelmets and draperies and more specifically to the fixing of draperies to pelmets, and the covering of fabric covering of peimets.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

Pelmets are used to conceal curtain rails in a decorative manner.

The pelmet is usuaiiy secured io a. wall with brackets that position the pelmet in front and above the curtain rail.

Some pelmets include fabric covering as a facing to the normaUy visually exposed surface or as a drapery extending over the pelmet. Both forms of ornamentation are prone to the collection of dirt while are also heayy and require secure fixing to the pelmet. This fixing is generally of a sufficiently permanent nature that does not lend itself to simple removal and replacement as desirable to enabie a drapery or facing to be cleaned or replaced or both.

Further more draperies with pelmets are more often custom made and installed by the supplier of such draperies. Pelmets covering is more often prepared at workshops and assembled in the same method of uphoisiery covering of lounge suites, using .adhesive materials and staples to fix onto the pelmet.

DISCLOSURE QF THE INVENTION

It is an object of this invention to provide a pelmet and covering with its drapes to alleviate the above mentioned problems. Allows for easy assembled pelmets and ornamentation of pelmet covering with its matching drapes. Allows for pre packaged curtains with pelmet covering, for easy installation and ready to hang. SUWJRflARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with this invention there is provided a peimei having means for removable securing a peimet covering to the pelmet.

A further feature provides for the securing means to be members associated with the apertures through at least one flange extending rearwardly from the front face of the pelmet.

There is aiso provided for the apertures to extend inwards from the operativeiy rearward edge of each flange and for there to be a flange extending from each of the upper and lower edges of the face of the peimet and for the flange from the lower edge to be of narrower then the upper flange.

There is still further provided for the securing members to be discs and for the discs to be attached to the covering fabric by suitable thread.

A further feature of this invention provides a method of securing a pelmet covering to pelmet comprising securing members to the covering and iocatϊng the members through apertures in the peimet as defined above.

A still further feature of this invention provides for a fold-forming member to be fixed to the peimei, alternatively to the facing to impart folds to the facing.

The invention further provides for the pelmet covering to be secured to the pelmet by means of a hook and pile fastener.

The invention aiso provides a pelmet covering having securing members as defined above. A further feature of the invention provides for the peimet to carry a rearwardiy extending clip component adapted for resiliient engagement with a complementary component carried by a supporting bracket for the peimet alternatively for transverse slidabie engagement with the compiemetary component.

Yet another feature of this invention provides a peimet bracket composing a wall mounting refeasabfy supporting a component having a clip formation engageable with a complementary clip formation on futher component securabie to or intergral with a pelmet.

This aspect of the invention further provides for the wail mounting component to support a pair of interengaging clip formation components, one to support the covering pelmet and the other to support a rail.

The wail mounting may also support a pair of peimeis in a superimposed relationship.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.

An embodiment of the invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

0 Figure 1 is a view of a fabric covered pelmet.

5 Figure 2 is a view of a section through a pelmet showing apertures with discs and threads located to secure the covering and drapery to the peimet, and

0 Figure 3 is an exploded view showing a wall, a wall mounting, a bracket with a resillient clip, and a pelmet with a complementary slot, aiso a completed pelmet, 5 Figure 4 is showing three different brackets to hold the clips.

0 Figure 5 is showing a pelmet inside of a window.

t-> Figure 6 is showing a front face of peimet.

Claims

CLAIMSDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

1. A pelmet with a covering consisting of a facing removeably secured to it is generally indicated by reference numeral 1 in figure 1. The peimet (2) consist of a front member ( 3 ), an upper member and a lower member extending as rearward flanges ( 4 ) and ( 5 ).

2. The upper flange (4) has a operatively upper surface (4a ) and lower surface (4b), the front member (3) operatively front surface (3a) and rear surface (3b), and the lower flange (5) has an operatively lower surface (5a) and upper surface (5b).

3. The peimet (2) is secured to a waii (6) by means of supporting brackets (7), which are secured to rear surface (3b) of the front member (3) as will be described in more detail further on in the specification.

4. As can be seen from figure 1 and 2, the pelmet (2) has a apertures (8) in the upper flange (4) and a iower flange (5) that extend to the rear edges (9) and (10) thereof.

5. The pelmet (2) is covered is coverd with a facing fabric (11) chosen to match the decorating theme of the room. The fabric (11) covers the peimet (2) in a stretched condition to provide a smooth surface.

6. As shown in figure 2, the fabric (11 ) has button-like discs (12) sewn onto the edges thereof. The discs (12) are sewn onto the fabric (11) with thread (13) to space the discs (12) from the fabric (11) by about the same distance as the thickness of the upper flange (4) and the lower flange (5) respectively.

7. The discs (12) are located through the upper flange (4) apertures (8a) first and the fabric then drawn over the front of the peimet and the flange enables the discs (12) to be located through the lower flange (5) apertures (8b) The thread (13) of each disc (12) extends through an aperture (8a, 8b) to position the discs (12) underneath the upper flange (4), and above the lower flange (5) respectively. This reieasably secures the fabric (11 ) to the pelmet (2)

8. The fabric (11) need not always have discs (12) sewn onto the lower end of the fabric to secure in apertures (8b).

9. The fabric (11 ) covering the pelmet (2) could be made up of several different pieces, all having discs (12) sewn onto the different pieces making up the various ornamentations.

10. A drapery (14) can be secured to the pelmet (2) in simifiar manner to partly cover the peimet (2). The upper edge (15) of the drapery (14) aiso have discs (16) sewn onto it and these discs (16) can also be located underneath the upper flange (4) at the apertures (8a). in this case, the drapery (14) is secured to the peimet (2) under its own weight, which is sufficient to retain the discs (16) in position under the upper flange (4).

11. Detail of the securing of the pelmet (2) to the waii (6) is shown in figure 2 and 3. The pelmet (2) has a rearwardly extending ciip component

(15) that is associated with a supporting bracket (16). The clip component (15) is formed as part of the flange (4) and has a slot (17) that extends the length of the pelmet (2).

12. The bracket (16) has a complementary clip component (18) at one end thereof that is resiiiently engageable with the peimet clip (15) from the rear opening (19). Aiternativeiy, the bracket ciip (18) may be siidably engaged in the slot (17) from one or other end.

13. This enables the peimet (2) to be easily secured to the bracket (16). Removaf of the pelmet (2) is simply a matter of compressing the bracket clip (18) to disengage it from the slot. (17).

14. Because the slot (17) extends for the length of the pelmet, (2) it may be secured in different positions on the bracket (16).

15. At the end opposite the clip (18), the bracket (16) has a member

(20) that is siidabiy receivable in a wall mounting (21 ). The wall mounting

(21) is securable to the wall (6) in any conventional manner.

It will be understood thai the above-described embodiment is only as an example of a pelmet and drapery according to the invention.

16. The apertures in the pelmet upper flange can be slots that do not extend to the rear edge of the pelmet upper flange. The discs will be then located in the apertures by threading the disc edge on through the slot and then locating it fiat against the upper flange lower surface around the slot.

17. It is also possible to secure a iength of wire that is shaped to a desired pattern to the pelmet beneath a drapery or peimet facing fabric.

This will impart a pattern of folds to the drapery or the pelmet or the fabric facing that has aesthetic appeal.

18. It is further possible to have more then one pelmet on one waii mounting. This will enable one peimet to have a facing or drapery or both, and the other peimet can carry a curtain rail with a curtain secured to it.

19. It is aiso further possible to have different shapes, as shown in figure 7, made of sponge, styrofoam or other materials placed on the front face of the peimet with an adhesive. Placing the fabric over the shaped materials, allowing a larger variety of designs.

20. There are different combinations of the brackets, as shown in figure 4, To hold the peimet with the ciip, one way from the rear wall bracket (7), it is aiso futher possible to suspend the pelmet from the 100 ceiling with ceiiing brackets (7a) mounted onto the ceiling, also further using side brackets (7b) will allow the pelmet being used from one end of the side wail to the other end, these same brackets (7b) can futher be used in the inside of a window wail area, as shown in figure 5.

105 21. The invention, not only does it aiiow pelmets for window covering, but the pelmet could also be used to hang and display of tapestry, rugs and wall carpets and other artistic designed materials, allowing wider use for the peimet, by adding the fabric with discs onto the items to be displayed onto the pelmet.