EP1890275B1 - Back illuminate plate - Google Patents

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EP1890275B1
EP1890275B1 EP07114270A EP07114270A EP1890275B1 EP 1890275 B1 EP1890275 B1 EP 1890275B1 EP 07114270 A EP07114270 A EP 07114270A EP 07114270 A EP07114270 A EP 07114270A EP 1890275 B1 EP1890275 B1 EP 1890275B1
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Petr Rokusek
Sebastian Jansen
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    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
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    • G09F13/00Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/10Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
    • F21S43/13Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source characterised by the type of light source
    • F21S43/14Light emitting diodes [LED]
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/20Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
    • F21S43/26Refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters not provided in groups F21S43/235 - F21S43/255
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    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
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    • G09F13/00Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • G09F13/0409Arrangements for homogeneous illumination of the display surface, e.g. using a layer having a non-uniform transparency
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    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/20Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts
    • G09F13/22Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts electroluminescent
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    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F9/00Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
    • G09F9/30Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
    • G09F9/33Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21WINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2111/00Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
    • F21W2111/02Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 for roads, paths or the like
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
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  • the invention relates to a presentation device for the backlit presentation of translucent information carriers in the form of billboards, posters or timetables, comprising a housing and at least one backlit surface arranged in the housing, the luminous surface carrying a light source and a light which emits light emitted by the light sources, having translucent scattering surface, which is at least partially disposed over the luminous surface, wherein between the luminous surface and the scattering surface at least one beam-modifying surface is arranged, which has a plurality of juxtaposed, transparent lenses and the beam path of the light emitted by the light source due to the optical properties the lenses can expand on.
  • Such backlit surfaces are from the EP 1 413 450 A1 known.
  • an opal disk is used as a scattering surface, which is printed on one side with white and / or silver pigments in the screen printing technique.
  • the pigments cause a more regular distribution of the light, wherein for the production of the printed Opalclusion existing inhomogeneities of the light are first recorded photographically and then a negative image of this image is applied to the Opalefficiency.
  • This method has not only the disadvantage that individually a negative pressure must be worked out, but also causes a shading of the light exit surface by the applied screen printing, so that a part of the luminous intensity is lost.
  • Backlit surfaces of the type mentioned are also from the DE 201 07 442 U1 and the DE 101 42 582 A1 known.
  • the known backlit surfaces have a luminous surface which is formed by superimposed and juxtaposed LEDs. Above this luminous area a scattering plate is arranged, which distributes the point-like emitted light of the light emitting diodes.
  • the backlit surface after the DE 101 42 582 A1 reduces this uneven intensity distribution of the light via a lens arrangement arranged below the outer lens, which adjust the light distribution via lenses arranged side by side and below one another.
  • the intensity is also still weakened to the edge region of the lenses and further such lens system are complex and inflexible to produce, which in the case of DE 10142 582 A1 described signaling device, such as traffic lights, is still tolerable, but the use of lens technology to other areas with higher cost pressure, however, economically excludes.
  • backlit surfaces are from the JP 62 249012 A and the DE 199 35 386 A1 known. These are display surfaces, which also have a translucent disc through which a light component emitted behind the translucent panel is refracted. In the JP 62 249012 A is used to obtain the refraction of light of a separate lens with an irregular surface.
  • the backlit surface disclosed here also has the disadvantage that the light intensity is not optimally distributed over the entire surface; moreover, the refraction and reflection of the light reflects or absorbs a relatively large portion of the luminosity, thus the efficiency of these reflection-based diffusers is not optimal.
  • a backlit surface which is designed as a non-glare lamp.
  • a prismatic cover is used, which is arranged over an elongated light source is. Even in this embodiment, no homogeneous illumination of a background is possible with reduced height.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a cost-effective, flexibly producible presentation device with at least one backlit surface of the type mentioned, which has a very homogeneous distribution of the intensity of the backlight at the lowest possible height.
  • the lenses are refractive lenses or Fresnel lenses with an optically variable microstructure, wherein the beam modification surface is formed by a thin plastic film or the scattering surface and the lenses are embossed or otherwise formed in the beam modification surface.
  • the beam modification surface is arranged, which modifies the beam path of the light emitted by the light sources.
  • This can be a single jet area, but it is also possible for a plurality of radiation modification areas to be arranged one above the other.
  • the radiation modification surface has lenses that influence the beam path. The object of these lenses is the better distribution of the beam path of the emitted light, ie an expansion of the light beams so as to avoid a point intensity at the top of the backlit surface.
  • the lenses of the radiation modification surface have an optically variable microstructure and are so-called deflection lenses, wherein as a beam modification surface, a thin plastic film can be used, in which the deflection lenses are embossed or otherwise formed.
  • a film is sold by the meter, relatively inexpensive to produce and can be easily arranged below the scattering surface, for example by the film is glued to the scattering surface. If a plurality of beam modification surfaces are used, the individual lenses of the beam modification surfaces can be arranged offset relative to each other so as to ensure even better scattering of the transmitted light.
  • the scattering surface itself may be formed as a beam modification surface.
  • the underside of the scattering surface can be modified to the effect that the lenses are impressed in this underside.
  • a separate plastic film for the beam modification surface will be provided in many applications.
  • the light sources are preferably designed as light-emitting diodes. These LEDs have a particular advantage that on the one hand they can be produced in different colors, ie emit light of different frequencies, on the other hand generate little heat, so that the height of the backlit surface can be kept small. However, the closer the scattering surface moves closer to the light sources, the greater the problem that the scattering surface has to distribute the punctually imitated light component over the largest possible area.
  • the distance between the beam modification surface and the light sources is approximately less than 50 mm, preferably between 15 mm and 30 mm.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment uses a distance of 25 mm.
  • the light sources can be combined into individual groups, which are different from each other switchable. On the one hand, this can be used to vary the luminous intensity of the entire luminous area; on the other hand, a multicolor luminous surface can also be provided in this way.
  • the light sources are preferably applied directly to a printed circuit board, via which they are also sonicated. Via spacers, the beam modification surface and the scattering surface can then be arranged above the printed circuit board, wherein the beam modification surface in the case of a thin film is preferably held by the scattering surface on its underside.
  • a circumferential frame can connect the backlit surface to a closed sandwich flap.
  • the backlit surface can basically have any conceivable shape, curved or flat surfaces are conceivable.
  • a preferred application of the backlit surface is located in an information carrier, which can be hung on the wall in the manner of a picture frame or has two V-shaped surfaces connected to one another in the manner of an advertising stand. In the latter case, both surfaces or only one of the two surfaces can be formed as backlit surfaces. Due to the low power consumption of the light sources used in the case of light emitting diodes, an outdoor set up can also have solar cells, via which the power supply is ensured. The latter is in particular possible because of the good scattering effect at the same time optimum transmission, the power consumption of the LEDs or the number of light-emitting diodes used can be reduced.
  • the scattering surface may be a conventional opal plate made of glass or plastic or other plastic plate made of a light-scattering, transparent material, which is made of a comparable material.
  • transparent, milky plastic can be used, wherein the scattering surface can be a film of any thickness.
  • the scattering surface will have a thickness of less than 2 mm, wherein the scattering surface on its side facing away from the light source can also take on the function of a protective surface, so that even thicker scattering surfaces can be used, if needed.
  • the beam modification surface itself may be made of a transparent plastic, but it is also possible to generate additional scattering effects by the beam modification surface itself being clouded. This can be done either by embossing the lenses in a corresponding previous material, or by laminating a second, milky film onto the lens film.
  • a two-dimensional design of a functional area is meant.
  • This may be a film layer or a plate-like carrier layer, wherein the layers may be flat or curved. Even cylindrical or spherical shapes are conceivable.
  • the essential application of the present invention is to provide a surface with a homogeneous backlighting.
  • This surface is usually formed by an opal plate, which is designed as a scattering layer so that it lets light through and scatters the transmitted light on the other to create the impression of a regular backlighting, yes yes, for example, otherwise produced by fluorescent tubes ,
  • the litter layer can also be replaced by a clear glass layer or a comparable plastic layer, but in this case a homogeneous light distribution can hardly be achieved, since the additional beam modulation layer will hardly be able to emit light emitted by the light sources Distribute light sufficiently.
  • the usual application will be a housing in which the backlit surfaces are installed.
  • Such housings can be used, for example, to illuminate posters, timetables or other information from behind.
  • the information must also be translucent, so that the light can pass through the poster material, so as to realize a backlight.
  • the housing has a housing bottom and a side wall, over which the housing bottom is provided with a housing upper side. So that light sources can be exchanged, the housing upper side can be designed as a pivotable cover, which is then connected to the side wall of the housing formed as a frame so as to be pivotable on one side of the frame. This can be done via conventional folding hinges, including a two-part design of the Housing cover with opposite hinge connections is possible.
  • the housing bottom may also be formed like a trough, so that the side wall is integrally connected to the housing bottom.
  • the housing cover may also be firmly connected to the frame, another interchangeability can be realized, for example, that the light sources are arranged on a light source support plate, which via a slot is inserted into the housing.
  • This light source support plate can also form the back of the housing itself, in this case, for example, then the light sources can be inserted from behind through through holes in the housing and contacted on the back.
  • the scattering surface is formed in such a presentation device of a transparent optical layer, which may be about an opal plate made of plastic or glass material.
  • a transparent optical layer which may be about an opal plate made of plastic or glass material.
  • the beam modification surface is preferably formed by a transparent optical layer, which may be formed like a film. This film can then be arranged on the side facing the housing bottom of the scattering surface, be attached by gluing to the surface. A thermal welding during the manufacturing process is also possible, it is also possible that the beam modulation surface is applied directly by modifying the underside of the scattering surface on the scattering surface.
  • the information carrier such as a poster
  • fastening means such as clamping rails
  • additional glass or plastic cover which is arranged as protection against damage or contamination on the information carrier, and can be opened, for example, for the exchange of the information carrier.
  • FIG. 1 an exemplary embodiment of the structure of the backlit surface according to the invention is shown.
  • the lowermost layer represents a printed circuit board designed as a luminescent layer 1, to which light sources 1, which are designed here as light-emitting diodes, are applied.
  • the light emitting diodes are spaced one inch apart, which is only an exemplary distance. The required distance depends essentially on the luminous intensity of the diodes used.
  • a plastic layer with impressed lenses 4 is arranged as beam modification layer 5.
  • This plastic layer has the task to broaden the beam path of the transmitted light and so to produce the highest possible areal illumination.
  • the scattering layer 3 is arranged as an opal glass pane, wherein the distance A between the beam modification layer 5 and the scattering layer 3 can assume any desired size.
  • opal glass is understood in this context, a disc, in particular, a direct contact between the two layers can be provided. This allows a reduction in the height, which is desired in many applications.
  • the invention is fundamentally applicable to a large number of applications in which the most homogeneous possible illumination of a surface is required with the lowest possible height.
  • Examples of a common application of the invention are, in addition to the previously described information carriers, boards or advertising stands, also information boards in public transport, Timetable carriers or signal lamps, such as taillights of a motor vehicle or glasses of traffic lights.
  • An indirect illumination of switches and other functional elements can be realized in the manner described.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Präsentationsvorrichtung zur hintergrundbeleuchteten Präsentation von lichtdurchlässigen Informationsträgern in Form von Werbetafeln, Postern oder Fahrplänen, mit einem Gehäuse und zumindest einer in dem Gehäuse angeordneten, hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche, die eine Lichtquellen tragende Leuchtfläche und eine, das von den Lichtquellen emittierte Licht streuende, lichtdurchlässige Streufläche aufweist, die zumindest partiell über der Leuchtfläche angeordnet ist, wobei zwischen der Leuchtfläche und der Streufläche zumindest eine Strahl-modifikationsfläche angeordnet ist, die eine Mehrzahl nebeneinander angeordneter, transparenter Linsen aufweist und den Strahlengang des von den Lichtquellen emittierten Lichtes infolge der optischen Eigenschaften der Linsen auf zu weiten vermag.The invention relates to a presentation device for the backlit presentation of translucent information carriers in the form of billboards, posters or timetables, comprising a housing and at least one backlit surface arranged in the housing, the luminous surface carrying a light source and a light which emits light emitted by the light sources, having translucent scattering surface, which is at least partially disposed over the luminous surface, wherein between the luminous surface and the scattering surface at least one beam-modifying surface is arranged, which has a plurality of juxtaposed, transparent lenses and the beam path of the light emitted by the light source due to the optical properties the lenses can expand on.

Derartige hintergrundbeleuchtete Flächen sind aus der EP 1 413 450 A1 bekannt. Hier wird eine Opalscheibe als Streufläche verwendet, die einseitig mit weißen und/oder silbernen Pigmenten in der Siebdrucktechnik bedruckt wird. Die Pigmente bewirken eine regelmäßigere Verteilung des Lichtes, wobei zur Herstellung der bedruckten Opalscheibe vorhandene Inhomogenitäten des Lichtes zunächst fotografisch erfasst werden und dann ein Negativbild dieses Bildes auf die Opalscheibe aufgebracht wird. Dieses Verfahren hat nicht nur den Nachteil, dass individuell ein Negativdruck erarbeitet werden muss, sondern bewirkt auch eine Abschattung der Lichtaustrittsfläche durch den aufgebrachten Siebdruck, so dass ein Teil der Leuchtintensität verloren geht.Such backlit surfaces are from the EP 1 413 450 A1 known. Here, an opal disk is used as a scattering surface, which is printed on one side with white and / or silver pigments in the screen printing technique. The pigments cause a more regular distribution of the light, wherein for the production of the printed Opalscheibe existing inhomogeneities of the light are first recorded photographically and then a negative image of this image is applied to the Opalscheibe. This method has not only the disadvantage that individually a negative pressure must be worked out, but also causes a shading of the light exit surface by the applied screen printing, so that a part of the luminous intensity is lost.

Hintergrundbeleuchtete Flächen der eingangs genannten Art sind auch aus der DE 201 07 442 U1 und der DE 101 42 582 A1 bekannt. Die bekannten hintergrundbeleuchteten Flächen weisen eine Leuchtfläche auf, die von übereinander und nebeneinander angeordneten Leuchtdioden gebildet ist. Oberhalb dieser Leuchtfläche ist eine Streuplatte angeordnet, die das punktförmig emittierte Licht der Leuchtdioden flächig verteilt.Backlit surfaces of the type mentioned are also from the DE 201 07 442 U1 and the DE 101 42 582 A1 known. The known backlit surfaces have a luminous surface which is formed by superimposed and juxtaposed LEDs. Above this luminous area a scattering plate is arranged, which distributes the point-like emitted light of the light emitting diodes.

Obwohl diese hintergrundbeleuchteten Flächen eine geringe Bauform ermöglichen, haben sie im Falle der Ausgestaltung nach der DE 201 07 442 U1 den Nachteil, dass die Intensität des durch die Streufläche durchtretenden Lichts unterschiedlich ist, so dass die punktförmig abstrahlenden Lichtquellen unterhalb der Streufläche nach wie vor als helle Punkte erkennbar sind. Bei vielen Anwendungsfällen ist es jedoch gewünscht, dass eine homogene Ausleuchtung der gesamten Fläche erfolgt. Dies kann mit den bekannten Lichtquellen dadurch erreicht werden, dass die Streufläche einen größeren Absorptionsanteil aufweist, in dem beispielsweise die Streufläche entweder dicker oder auch milchiger ausgebildet wird. In diesem Fall ist allerdings das Transmissionsverhalten der Streufläche ungünstig, so dass ein unnötig hoher Anteil der eingekoppelten Energie über den Absorptionsanteil des Lichtes verloren geht. Eine weitere Forderung ist jedoch häufig, dass die beleuchtete Fläche relativ zur Energieaufnahme möglichst hell erscheinen soll.Although these backlit surfaces allow a small design, they have in the case of the embodiment of the DE 201 07 442 U1 the disadvantage that the intensity of the light passing through the scattering surface is different, so that the punctiform radiating Light sources below the scattered surface are still recognizable as bright spots. In many applications, however, it is desired that a homogeneous illumination of the entire surface takes place. This can be achieved with the known light sources in that the scattering surface has a greater absorption ratio, in which, for example, the scattering surface is formed either thicker or milky. In this case, however, the transmission behavior of the scattering surface is unfavorable, so that an unnecessarily high proportion of the coupled-in energy is lost via the absorption component of the light. However, another requirement is often that the illuminated area should appear as bright as possible relative to the energy intake.

Die hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche nach der DE 101 42 582 A1 reduziert diese ungleichmäßige Intensitätsverteilung des Lichtes über eine unterhalb der äußeren Streuscheibe angeordnete Linsenanordnung, die über neben- und untereinander angeordnete Linsen die Lichtverteilung anpassen. Hier ist allerdings an den Randbereich der Linsen die Intensität ebenfalls noch geschwächt und ferner sind derartige Linsensystem nur aufwändig und unflexibel herstellbar, was im Falle der in der DE 10142 582 A1 beschriebenen Signalvorrichtung, beispielsweise Verkehrsampeln, noch tolerabel ist, die Anwendung der Linsentechnik auf andere Gebiete mit höherem Kostendruckjedoch wirtschaftlich ausschließt.The backlit surface after the DE 101 42 582 A1 reduces this uneven intensity distribution of the light via a lens arrangement arranged below the outer lens, which adjust the light distribution via lenses arranged side by side and below one another. Here, however, the intensity is also still weakened to the edge region of the lenses and further such lens system are complex and inflexible to produce, which in the case of DE 10142 582 A1 described signaling device, such as traffic lights, is still tolerable, but the use of lens technology to other areas with higher cost pressure, however, economically excludes.

Darüber hinaus sind hintergrundbeleuchtete Flächen aus der JP 62 249012 A und der DE 199 35 386 A1 bekannt. Hier handelt es sich um Anzeigeflächen, die ebenfalls eine lichtdurchlässige Scheibe aufweist, durch die ein hinter der lichtdurchlässigen Scheibe emittierter Lichtanteil gebrochen wird. Bei der JP 62 249012 A wird zur Erzielung der Lichtbrechung eines separate Streuscheibe mit unregelmäßiger Oberfläche verwendet. Auch die hier offenbarte hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche weist den Nachteil auf, dass die Lichtintensität nicht optimal auf die gesamte Fläche verteilt wird, darüberhinaus wird durch die Brechung und Reflektion des Lichtes ein relativ großer Anteil der Leuchtstärke zurückreflektiert oder absorbiert, so die Effizienz dieser auf Reflektion basierender Streuscheiben nicht optimal ist.In addition, backlit surfaces are from the JP 62 249012 A and the DE 199 35 386 A1 known. These are display surfaces, which also have a translucent disc through which a light component emitted behind the translucent panel is refracted. In the JP 62 249012 A is used to obtain the refraction of light of a separate lens with an irregular surface. The backlit surface disclosed here also has the disadvantage that the light intensity is not optimally distributed over the entire surface; moreover, the refraction and reflection of the light reflects or absorbs a relatively large portion of the luminosity, thus the efficiency of these reflection-based diffusers is not optimal.

Aus der DE 34 20 414 A1 wiederum ist eine hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche bekannt, die als nicht blendende Leuchte ausgebildet ist. Zum Streuen des Lichtes und zur Reduzierung der Blendung wird eine prismatische Abdeckung verwendet, die über eine lang gestreckte Lichtquelle angeordnet ist. Auch bei dieser Ausgestaltung ist bei reduzierter Bauhöhe keine homogene Ausleuchtung eines Hintergrundes möglich.From the DE 34 20 414 A1 In turn, a backlit surface is known, which is designed as a non-glare lamp. For diffusing the light and reducing the glare, a prismatic cover is used, which is arranged over an elongated light source is. Even in this embodiment, no homogeneous illumination of a background is possible with reduced height.

Aus der DE 39 10 520 A1 ist schließlich ein Verfahren bekannt, bei dem die Streufläche eine unterschiedliche Transmissionsfähigkeit aufweist, um so die unterschiedlichen Leuchtintensitäten unterhalb der Streufläche zu kompensieren. Dieses Verfahren weist den Nachteil auf, dass die Ausrichtung der Streufläche relativ zur Leuchtfläche vorgenommen werden muss und darüber hinaus eine vergleichsweise kostenintensive Streufläche in Abhängigkeit der Leuchtintensität der Leuchtfläche hergestellt werden muss. Auf eine ähnliche Weise versucht auch die DE 43 39 274 A1 das Problem zu lösen, wobei hier eine Streuschicht mit einem Raster beschichtet ist, dass beispielsweise als Punkt- oder Strichraster ausgeführt sein kann. Auch hier ist ein zusätzlicher Aufwand notwendig, um die Leuchtintensität zu kompensieren.From the DE 39 10 520 A1 Finally, a method is known in which the scattering surface has a different transmissivity, so as to compensate for the different luminous intensities below the scattering surface. This method has the disadvantage that the orientation of the scattering surface must be made relative to the luminous area and, moreover, a comparatively cost-intensive scattering surface has to be produced as a function of the luminous intensity of the luminous area. In a similar way tries the DE 43 39 274 A1 solve the problem, in which case a litter layer is coated with a grid that can be performed, for example, as a dot or line grid. Again, an additional effort is necessary to compensate for the luminous intensity.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine kostengünstige, flexibel herstellbare Präsentationsvorrichtung mit zumindest einer hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die bei möglichst geringer Bauhöhe eine möglichst homogene Verteilung der Intensität der Hintergrundbeleuchtung aufweist.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a cost-effective, flexibly producible presentation device with at least one backlit surface of the type mentioned, which has a very homogeneous distribution of the intensity of the backlight at the lowest possible height.

Diese Aufgabe wird nach der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, dass die Linsen Defraktionslinsen oder Fresnel-Linsen mit einer optisch variablen Mikrostruktur sind, wobei die Strahlmodifikationsfläche von einer dünnen Kunststofffolie oder der Streufläche gebildet ist und die Linsen in die Strahlmodifikationsfläche eingeprägt oder auf sonstige Weise eingeformt sind.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the lenses are refractive lenses or Fresnel lenses with an optically variable microstructure, wherein the beam modification surface is formed by a thin plastic film or the scattering surface and the lenses are embossed or otherwise formed in the beam modification surface.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung der Präsentationsvorrichtung mit zumindest einer hintergrundbeleuchteten Fläche kann nun eine besonders flache, kostengünstig herstellbare Leuchtfläche hergestellt werden. Zwischen der Streufläche und der Leuchtfläche ist die Strahlmodifikationsfläche angeordnet, die den Strahlengang des von den Lichtquellen emittierten Lichtes modifiziert. Es kann sich hierbei um eine einzelne Strahlfläche handeln, es können aber auch mehrere Strahlenmodifikationsflächen übereinander angeordnet sein. Die Strahlenmodifikationsfläche weist Linsen auf, die den Strahlengang beeinflussen. Aufgabe dieser Linsen ist die bessere Verteilung des Strahlenganges des emittierten Lichtes, also eine Aufweitung der Leuchtstrahlen um so eine punktförmige Intensität an der Oberseite der hintergrundbeleuchteten Fläche zu vermeiden.Due to the inventive design of the presentation device with at least one backlit surface now a particularly flat, inexpensive producible luminous surface can be produced. Between the scattering surface and the luminous surface, the beam modification surface is arranged, which modifies the beam path of the light emitted by the light sources. This can be a single jet area, but it is also possible for a plurality of radiation modification areas to be arranged one above the other. The radiation modification surface has lenses that influence the beam path. The object of these lenses is the better distribution of the beam path of the emitted light, ie an expansion of the light beams so as to avoid a point intensity at the top of the backlit surface.

Die Linsen der Strahlenmodifikationsfläche weisen eine optisch variable Mikrostruktur auf und sind so genannte Defraktionslinsen, wobei als Strahlmodifikationsfläche eine dünne Kunststofffolie verwendet werden kann, in die die Defraktionslinsen eingeprägt oder auf sonstige Weise eingeformt werden. Eine solche Folie ist als Meterware, vergleichsweise kostengünstig herstellbar und lässt sich einfach unterhalb der Streufläche anordnen, beispielsweise indem die Folie auf die Streufläche aufgeklebt wird. Werden mehrere Strahlmodifikationsflächen verwendet, können die einzelnen Linsen der Strahlmodifikationsflächen relativ zueinander versetzt angeordnet werden, um so eine noch bessere Streuung des transmittierten Lichtes zu gewährleisten.The lenses of the radiation modification surface have an optically variable microstructure and are so-called deflection lenses, wherein as a beam modification surface, a thin plastic film can be used, in which the deflection lenses are embossed or otherwise formed. Such a film is sold by the meter, relatively inexpensive to produce and can be easily arranged below the scattering surface, for example by the film is glued to the scattering surface. If a plurality of beam modification surfaces are used, the individual lenses of the beam modification surfaces can be arranged offset relative to each other so as to ensure even better scattering of the transmitted light.

Bei einer alternativen Ausgestaltung kann auch die Streufläche selbst als Strahlmodifikationsfläche ausgebildet sein. Hierzu kann beispielsweise die Unterseite der Streufläche dahingehend modifiziert werden, dass die Linsen in diese Unterseite eingeprägt werden. Aus Kostengründen wird jedoch in vielen Anwendungsfällen eine separate Kunststofffolie für die Strahlmodifikationsfläche vorgesehen werden.In an alternative embodiment, the scattering surface itself may be formed as a beam modification surface. For this purpose, for example, the underside of the scattering surface can be modified to the effect that the lenses are impressed in this underside. For cost reasons, however, a separate plastic film for the beam modification surface will be provided in many applications.

Wie bereits bei einem Teil des Standes der Technik sind die Lichtquellen bevorzugt als Leuchtdioden ausgebildet. Diese Leuchtdioden weisen einen besonderen Vorteil auf, dass sie einerseits in unterschiedlichen Farben herstellbar sind, also Licht verschiedener Frequenzen emittieren, andererseits wenig Wärme erzeugen, so dass die Bauhöhe der hintergrundbeleuchteten Fläche klein gehalten werden kann. Je näher jedoch die Streufläche an die Lichtquellen heranrückt, desto größer wird das Problem, dass die Streufläche den punktförmig imitierten Lichtanteil auf eine möglichst große Fläche verteilen muss.As in a part of the prior art, the light sources are preferably designed as light-emitting diodes. These LEDs have a particular advantage that on the one hand they can be produced in different colors, ie emit light of different frequencies, on the other hand generate little heat, so that the height of the backlit surface can be kept small. However, the closer the scattering surface moves closer to the light sources, the greater the problem that the scattering surface has to distribute the punctually imitated light component over the largest possible area.

Durch die Linsen der Strahlmodifikationsfläche kann dies nun erfindungsgemäß besonders einfach und kostengünstig geschehen. Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Abstand zwischen der Strahlmodifikationsfläche und den Lichtquellen etwa kleiner als 50 mm, bevorzugt liegt er zwischen 15 mm und 30 mm. Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausgestaltung verwendet einen Abstand von 25 mm. Die Lichtquellen können zu einzelnen Gruppen zusammengefasst werden, die unterschiedlich zueinander schaltbar sind. Dies kann einerseits genutzt werden, um die Leuchtintensität der gesamten Leuchtfläche zu variieren, andererseits kann auch eine mehrfarbige Leuchtfläche auf diese Weise vorgesehen sein.Due to the lenses of the beam modification surface, this can now be done in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner according to the invention. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the distance between the beam modification surface and the light sources is approximately less than 50 mm, preferably between 15 mm and 30 mm. A particularly preferred embodiment uses a distance of 25 mm. The light sources can be combined into individual groups, which are different from each other switchable. On the one hand, this can be used to vary the luminous intensity of the entire luminous area; on the other hand, a multicolor luminous surface can also be provided in this way.

Die Lichtquellen sind bevorzugt unmittelbar auf eine Leiterplatte aufgebracht, über die sie auch beschallt sind. Über Abstandshalter kann dann die Strahlmodifikationsfläche und die Streufläche oberhalb der Leiterplatte angeordnet werden, wobei die Strahlmodifikationsfläche im Falle einer dünnen Folie bevorzugt von der Streufläche an deren Unterseite gehalten ist. Ein umlaufender Rahmen kann die hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche zu einer geschlossenen Sandwich-Patte verbinden.The light sources are preferably applied directly to a printed circuit board, via which they are also sonicated. Via spacers, the beam modification surface and the scattering surface can then be arranged above the printed circuit board, wherein the beam modification surface in the case of a thin film is preferably held by the scattering surface on its underside. A circumferential frame can connect the backlit surface to a closed sandwich flap.

Die hintergrundbeleuchtete Fläche kann grundsätzlich jede denkbare Form aufweisen, es sind gekrümmte oder auch ebene Flächen denkbar. Eine bevorzugte Anwendung der hintergrundbeleuchteten Fläche liegt in einem Informationsträger, der etwa nach der Art eines Bilderrahmens an eine Wand gehängt werden kann oder nach der Art eines Werbeaufstellers zwei V-förmig über ein Gelenk miteinander verbundene Flächen aufweist. Im letztgenannten Fall können beide Flächen oder auch nur eine der beiden Flächen als hintergrundbeleuchtete Flächen ausgebildet werden. Auf Grund der geringen Leistungsaufnahme der verwendeten Lichtquellen im Falle von Leuchtdioden kann ein im Freien aufgestellter auch Solarzellen aufweisen, über die die Energieversorgung gewährleistet ist. Letzteres wird insbesondere dadurch möglich, dass auf Grund der guten Streuwirkung bei gleichzeitig optimaler Transmission die Leistungsaufnahme der Leuchtdioden bzw. die Anzahl der verwendeten Leuchtdioden verringert werden kann.The backlit surface can basically have any conceivable shape, curved or flat surfaces are conceivable. A preferred application of the backlit surface is located in an information carrier, which can be hung on the wall in the manner of a picture frame or has two V-shaped surfaces connected to one another in the manner of an advertising stand. In the latter case, both surfaces or only one of the two surfaces can be formed as backlit surfaces. Due to the low power consumption of the light sources used in the case of light emitting diodes, an outdoor set up can also have solar cells, via which the power supply is ensured. The latter is in particular possible because of the good scattering effect at the same time optimum transmission, the power consumption of the LEDs or the number of light-emitting diodes used can be reduced.

Die Streufläche kann eine übliche Opalplatte aus Glas oder Kunststoff oder eine sonstige Kunststoffplatte aus einem Licht streuenden, transparenten Material sein, die aus einem vergleichbaren Material hergestellt ist. Hier kann beispielsweise transparenter, milchiger Kunststoff verwendet werden, wobei die Streufläche eine Folie mit beliebiger Dicke sein kann. Bevorzugt wird die Streufläche eine Dicke von weniger als 2 mm aufweisen, wobei die Streufläche an ihrer der Lichtquelle abgewandten Seite auch die Funktion einer Schutzfläche aufnehmen kann, so dass auch dickere Streuflächen Verwendung finden können, sofern dies benötigt wird.The scattering surface may be a conventional opal plate made of glass or plastic or other plastic plate made of a light-scattering, transparent material, which is made of a comparable material. Here, for example, transparent, milky plastic can be used, wherein the scattering surface can be a film of any thickness. Preferably, the scattering surface will have a thickness of less than 2 mm, wherein the scattering surface on its side facing away from the light source can also take on the function of a protective surface, so that even thicker scattering surfaces can be used, if needed.

Die Strahlmodifikationsfläche selbst kann aus einem durchsichtigen Kunststoff gefertigt sein, es ist jedoch auch möglich, zusätzliche Streueffekte dadurch zu erzeugen, dass die Strahlmodifikationsfläche selbst eingetrübt ist. Dies kann dadurch geschehen, dass entweder die Linsen in ein entsprechendes vorherige Material eingeprägt werden, oder dass eine zweite, milchige Folie auf die Linsenfolie aufkaschiert wird.The beam modification surface itself may be made of a transparent plastic, but it is also possible to generate additional scattering effects by the beam modification surface itself being clouded. This can be done either by embossing the lenses in a corresponding previous material, or by laminating a second, milky film onto the lens film.

Sofern im Zusammenhang mit der vorliegenden Anmeldung von Flächen gesprochen ist, ist hierbei eine flächige Ausgestaltung eines Funktionsbereiches gemeint. Dies kann eine Folienschicht oder auch eine plattenartige Trägerschicht sein, wobei die Schichten eben oder auch gebogen sein können. Selbst zylindrische oder kugelartige Formen sind denkbar.If spoken in the context of the present application of areas, in this case a two-dimensional design of a functional area is meant. This may be a film layer or a plate-like carrier layer, wherein the layers may be flat or curved. Even cylindrical or spherical shapes are conceivable.

Die wesentliche Anwendung der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt darin, eine Oberfläche mit einer homogenen Hinterleuchtung zu versehen. Diese Oberfläche wird üblicherweise von einer Opalplatte gebildet, die als Streuschicht so ausgebildet ist, so dass Sie zum einen Licht hindurch lässt und zum anderen das hindurch gelassene Licht streut, um den Eindruck einer regelmäßigen Hinterleuchtung zu schaffen, wie ja beispielsweise ansonsten von Leuchtstoffröhren erzeugt wird. Sofern es gewünscht ist, kann die Streuschicht auch durch eine Klarglasschicht bzw. eine vergleichbare Kunststoffschicht ausgetauscht werden, in diesem Fall wird allerdings eine homogene Lichtverteilung kaum noch erreicht werden können, da die zusätzliche Strahlmodulationsschicht kaum in der Lage sein wird, das von den Lichtquellen emittierte Licht hinreichend zu verteilen.The essential application of the present invention is to provide a surface with a homogeneous backlighting. This surface is usually formed by an opal plate, which is designed as a scattering layer so that it lets light through and scatters the transmitted light on the other to create the impression of a regular backlighting, yes yes, for example, otherwise produced by fluorescent tubes , If desired, the litter layer can also be replaced by a clear glass layer or a comparable plastic layer, but in this case a homogeneous light distribution can hardly be achieved, since the additional beam modulation layer will hardly be able to emit light emitted by the light sources Distribute light sufficiently.

Die übliche Anwendung wird ein Gehäuse sein, in das die hintergrundbeleuchteten Flächen eingebaut sind. Solche Gehäuse können beispielsweise verwendet werden, um Poster, Fahrpläne oder sonstige Informationen von hinten zu beleuchten. Damit dies gelingt, müssen natürlich die Informationen ebenfalls lichtdurchlässig sein, so dass das Licht durch das Postermaterial hindurch treten kann, um so eine Hintergrundbeleuchtung zu realisieren. Das Gehäuse weist einen Gehäuseboden und eine Seitenwandung auf, über die der Gehäuseboden mit einer Gehäuseoberseite versehen ist. Damit Lichtquellen ausgetauscht werden können, kann die Gehäuseoberseite als schwenkbarer Deckel ausgebildet sein, der dann mit der als Rahmen ausgebildeten Seitenwandung des Gehäuses schwenkbar an einer Seite des Rahmens verbunden ist. Dies kann über übliche Klappscharniere erfolgen, auch eine zweiteilige Ausbildung des Gehäusedeckels mit gegenüberliegenden Scharnierverbindungen ist möglich. Natürlich kann der Gehäuseboden auch wannenartig ausgebildet sein, so dass die Seitenwandung einstückig mit dem Gehäuseboden verbunden ist.The usual application will be a housing in which the backlit surfaces are installed. Such housings can be used, for example, to illuminate posters, timetables or other information from behind. For this to succeed, of course, the information must also be translucent, so that the light can pass through the poster material, so as to realize a backlight. The housing has a housing bottom and a side wall, over which the housing bottom is provided with a housing upper side. So that light sources can be exchanged, the housing upper side can be designed as a pivotable cover, which is then connected to the side wall of the housing formed as a frame so as to be pivotable on one side of the frame. This can be done via conventional folding hinges, including a two-part design of the Housing cover with opposite hinge connections is possible. Of course, the housing bottom may also be formed like a trough, so that the side wall is integrally connected to the housing bottom.

Wird dagegen die Austauschbarkeit der Lichtquellen anderweitig realisiert oder wird auf diese Funktion keinen Wert gelegt, kann der Gehäusedeckel auch fest mit dem Rahmen verbunden sein, eine anderweitige Austauschbarkeit kann etwa dadurch realisiert werden, dass die Lichtquellen auf einer Lichtquellenträgerplatte angeordnet sind, die über einen Schlitz in das Gehäuse eingeschoben wird. Diese Lichtquellenträgerplatte kann auch die Gehäuserückseite selbst bilden, in diesem Fall können dann zum Beispiel die Lichtquellen von hinten durch Durchgangslöcher in das Gehäuse eingesteckt werden und auf der Rückseite kontaktiert werden.If, however, the interchangeability of the light sources realized otherwise or no value is placed on this function, the housing cover may also be firmly connected to the frame, another interchangeability can be realized, for example, that the light sources are arranged on a light source support plate, which via a slot is inserted into the housing. This light source support plate can also form the back of the housing itself, in this case, for example, then the light sources can be inserted from behind through through holes in the housing and contacted on the back.

Die Streufläche wird bei einer solchen Präsentationsvorrichtung von einer transparenten optischen Schicht gebildet, die etwa eine Opalplatte aus Kunststoff oder Glasmaterial sein kann. Im Gegensatz zum Stand der Technik muss auf Grund des erfindungsgemäßen Aufweitens der Lichtstrahlen über die Strahlmodulationsschicht diese Streuschicht nicht mehr bedruckt werden, obwohl dies natürlich zur Erzielung weiterer Effekte nach wie vor geschehen kann.The scattering surface is formed in such a presentation device of a transparent optical layer, which may be about an opal plate made of plastic or glass material. In contrast to the prior art, due to the widening of the light beams according to the invention via the beam modulation layer, this scattering layer no longer has to be printed, although of course this can still be done to achieve further effects.

Die Strahlmodifikationsfläche wird bevorzugt von einer transparenten optischen Schicht gebildet, die folienartig ausgebildet sein kann. Diese Folie kann dann auf der dem Gehäuseboden zugewandten Seite der Streufläche angeordnet werden, etwa durch Aufkleben mit der Oberfläche befestigt werden. Auch ein thermisches Verschweißen während des Herstellungsverfahrens ist möglich, ferner ist es möglich, dass die Strahlmodulationsfläche unmittelbar durch Modifikation der Unterseite der Streufläche auf die Streufläche aufgebracht wird.The beam modification surface is preferably formed by a transparent optical layer, which may be formed like a film. This film can then be arranged on the side facing the housing bottom of the scattering surface, be attached by gluing to the surface. A thermal welding during the manufacturing process is also possible, it is also possible that the beam modulation surface is applied directly by modifying the underside of the scattering surface on the scattering surface.

Der Informationsträger, beispielsweise ein Plakat, kann über die bekannten Befestigungsmittel, etwa Klemmschienen, direkt auf der Streufläche befestigt werden. Es kann auch eine zusätzliche Glas- oder Kunststoffabdeckung vorgesehen sein, die als Schutz vor Beschädigung oder Verschmutzung über dem Informationsträger angeordnet ist, und zum Beispiel für den Austausch des Informationsträgers aufklappbar ist.The information carrier, such as a poster, can be attached via the known fastening means, such as clamping rails, directly on the scattering surface. It may also be provided an additional glass or plastic cover, which is arranged as protection against damage or contamination on the information carrier, and can be opened, for example, for the exchange of the information carrier.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnungen.Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims and from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings.

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In Figur 1 ist eine beispielhafte Ausgestaltung des Aufbaus der hintergrundbeleuchteten Fläche nach der Erfindung dargestellt. Die unterste Lage stellt eine als Leuchtschicht 1 ausgebildete Leiterplatte dar, auf die Lichtquellen 1, die hier als Leuchtdioden ausgebildet sind, aufgebracht sind. Die Leuchtdioden haben hier einen Abstand zueinander von 1 Inch, wobei dies nur ein beispielhafter Abstand ist. Der erforderliche Abstand ist im Wesentlichen von der Leuchtintensität der verwendeten Dioden abhängig.In FIG. 1 an exemplary embodiment of the structure of the backlit surface according to the invention is shown. The lowermost layer represents a printed circuit board designed as a luminescent layer 1, to which light sources 1, which are designed here as light-emitting diodes, are applied. The light emitting diodes are spaced one inch apart, which is only an exemplary distance. The required distance depends essentially on the luminous intensity of the diodes used.

Oberhalb der Leiterplatte ist als Strahlmodifikationsschicht 5 eine Kunststofflage mit eingeprägten Linsen 4 angeordnet. Diese Kunststofflage hat die Aufgabe, den Strahlengang des transmittierten Lichtes auf zu weiten und so eine möglichst hohe flächige Ausleuchtung zu erzeugen. Oberhalb der so gebildeten Strahlmodifikationsschicht 5 ist die Streuschicht 3 als Opalglasscheibe angeordnet, wobei der Abstand A zwischen der Strahlmodifikationsschicht 5 und der Streuschicht 3 eine beliebige Größe annehmen kann. Unter Opalglas wird in diesem Zusammenhang eine Scheibe verstanden, die Insbesondere kann auch ein unmittelbarer Kontakt zwischen den beiden Schichten vorgesehen sein kann. Dies ermöglicht eine Reduzierung der Bauhöhe, was in vielen Anwendungsfällen gewünscht ist.Above the printed circuit board, a plastic layer with impressed lenses 4 is arranged as beam modification layer 5. This plastic layer has the task to broaden the beam path of the transmitted light and so to produce the highest possible areal illumination. Above the beam modification layer 5 thus formed, the scattering layer 3 is arranged as an opal glass pane, wherein the distance A between the beam modification layer 5 and the scattering layer 3 can assume any desired size. Under opal glass is understood in this context, a disc, in particular, a direct contact between the two layers can be provided. This allows a reduction in the height, which is desired in many applications.

Die Erfindung ist grundsätzlich auf eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen anwendbar, bei denen mit möglichst geringer Bauhöhe eine möglichst homogene Beleuchtung einer Fläche erforderlich ist. Beispiele für eine übliche Anwendung der Erfindung sind neben den bereits beschriebenen Informationsträgern, -tafeln oder Werbeaufstellern auch Hinweistafeln in öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln, Fahrplanträger oder auch Signallampen, wie beispielsweise Rückleuchten eines Kraftfahrzeugs oder Gläser von Verkehrsampeln. Auch eine indirekte Beleuchtung von Schaltern und sonstigen Funktionselementen kann auf die beschriebene Weise realisiert werden.The invention is fundamentally applicable to a large number of applications in which the most homogeneous possible illumination of a surface is required with the lowest possible height. Examples of a common application of the invention are, in addition to the previously described information carriers, boards or advertising stands, also information boards in public transport, Timetable carriers or signal lamps, such as taillights of a motor vehicle or glasses of traffic lights. An indirect illumination of switches and other functional elements can be realized in the manner described.

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  1. Presentation device for the backlit presentation of light-permeable information carriers in the form of advertising boards, posters or timetables, comprising a housing and at least one backlit surface arranged in the housing, said surface comprising an illuminating surface (2) bearing light sources (1) and a light-permeable scattering surface (3) scattering the light emitted by the light sources (1), which is at least partially arranged above the illuminating surface (2), at least one beam modification surface (5) being arranged between the illuminating surface (2) and the scattering surface (3), said beam modification surface comprising a plurality of transparent lenses (4) arranged adjacent to one another and being able to widen the beam path of the light emitted by the light sources (1) as a result of the optical properties of the lenses (4),
    characterised in that
    the lenses (4) are diffraction lenses with an optically variable microstructure, the beam modification surface (5) being formed by a thin plastics film or the scattering surface, and the lenses (4) being stamped into the beam modification surface (5) or moulded therein in a different manner.
  2. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to Claim 1, characterised in that the light sources (1) are spotlights (2) which radiate light in a punctiform manner and which are arranged over at least a partial region of the light-permeable surface (1) behind the beam modification surface (5).
  3. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the two preceding claims, characterised in that a plurality of beam modification surfaces (5) are provided, arranged one above the another, the lenses (4) of the beam modification surfaces (5) being arranged offset to one another, relative to the beam path of the light emitted by the light sources (1).
  4. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the light sources (1) are light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
  5. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the light-emitting diodes are arranged and connected together on a printed circuit board.
  6. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the light sources (1) are combined into groups, the individual groups being able to be connected together.
  7. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the groups comprise light sources (1) which emit light at a single frequency within the group, the frequencies of the emitted light of the individual groups being different.
  8. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the scattering surface (3) is an opal glass surface or a surface made of frosted plastics.
  9. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the beam modification surface (5) is formed from a layer of transparent, in particular translucent, plastics.
  10. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the illuminating surface (2), the scattering surface (3) and the beam modification surface (5) are planar surfaces, the beam modification surface (5) being arranged between the illuminating surface (2) and the scattering surface (3), spaced apart from the illuminating surface (2) by a spacing (A).
  11. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a spacing (A) of less than 50 mm, preferably of between 15 mm and 30 mm and particularly preferably of 25 mm, is provided between the light sources (1) relative to the beam modification surface (5).
  12. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the illuminating surface (2), the scattering surface (3) and the beam modification surface (5) are connected together via a frame to form a sandwich plate.
  13. Presentation device comprising at least one backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the housing comprises a housing base and a housing upper face connected to the housing base via a side wall which is formed, in particular, as a frame (6), said housing upper face comprising at least one carrier region for receiving or fastening a poster or any other information carrier, the illuminating surface (2) being formed by a light source carrier plate with light sources (1) arranged thereon, the scattering surface (3) being formed by a transparent and light-refractive plate which is arranged above the light source carrier plate, relative to the light sources (1), and the beam modification surface (5) being formed by a transparent optical layer arranged between the light source carrier plate and the transparent and light-refractive plate.
  14. Presentation device according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the transparent optical layer is a film which is bonded to the plate on the side facing the light source carrier plate, said plate forming the scattering surface (3).
  15. Presentation device according to Claim 13 or 14, characterised in that the transparent and light-refractive plate forming the scattering surface (3) is configured as a housing cover which is connected to the side wall in a manner which is lockable and pivotable.
  16. Presentation device according to one of Claims 13, 14 or 15, characterised in that the housing base is formed by the light source carrier plate.
  17. Presentation device according to one of Claims 1 to 16, characterised in that it is configured as an advertising board with two presentation surfaces connected together via a joint, said presentation surfaces being able to be mounted on the base via feet, on the side remote from the joint, at least one of the presentation surfaces comprising a backlit surface according to one of the preceding claims.
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