ES1088430U

ES1088430U - Flexible light tube (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1088430U
Application number: ES201330923U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Jaume ROGLAN COMPANY
Original assignee: Flexilum Iberica S L; FLEXILUM IBERICA SL
Current assignee: Flexilum Iberica S L; FLEXILUM IBERICA SL
Priority date: 2013-07-25
Filing date: 2013-07-25
Publication date: 2013-08-23
Anticipated expiration: 2023-07-25
Also published as: ES1088430Y

Abstract

Flexible luminous sign that, applicable for awnings, tents, sidings, banners or other similar elements capable of incorporating lettering, is characterized by being configured from a set of flexible sheets whose total thickness is less than 1 mm and which are joined between yes by encapsulation technique, comprising: - two sheets of anterior encapsulation (2) and posterior (3) constituted each by respective flexible and transparent films of plastic material; - a vinyl sheet (4) labeled with at least one graphic and/or alphanumeric pattern (5) located behind the previous encapsulation sheet (2); - and a support sheet (6), consisting of a flexible film in which one or more flexible lighting lamps (8) are incorporated, arranged in coincidence with the position of the at least one graphic (5) pattern and/or alphanumeric. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

RÓTULO LUMINOSO FLEXIBLE
FLEXIBLE LIGHTING LABEL

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un rótulo luminoso flexible, el cual aporta, a la función a que se destina, varias ventajas e innovadoras características inherentes a su configuración, que se describirán con detalle más adelante y que suponen una destacable novedad en su campo de aplicación. The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a flexible luminous sign, which provides, to the function to which it is intended, several advantages and innovative characteristics inherent to its configuration, which will be described in more detail. forward and that represent a remarkable novelty in its field of application.

Más concretamente, el objeto de la presente invención se centra en un rótulo que se configura, de forma innovadora, a partir de una estructura laminada de capas flexibles, que se unen mediante técnicas de encapsulado y que en conjunto tienen muy poco espesor, entre las que, además de vinilos recortados o impresos con el motivo a rotular, se incorpora un sistema de iluminación que también es flexible y de muy escaso grosor, proporcionando a dicho rótulo un carácter flexible que le otorga un aspecto textil y un gran impacto visual, además de gran versatilidad de posibilidades de aplicación en toldos, carpas, bambalinas, banderolas u otros elementos similares susceptibles de incorporar rotulación. More specifically, the object of the present invention is centered on a label that is configured, in an innovative way, from a laminated structure of flexible layers, which are joined by encapsulation techniques and which together have very little thickness, between the that, in addition to vinyl cut or printed with the motif to be labeled, a lighting system is incorporated that is also flexible and of very small thickness, providing said label with a flexible character that gives it a textile appearance and a great visual impact, in addition Of great versatility of possibilities of application in awnings, tents, backstands, banners or other similar elements susceptible of incorporating signage.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de rótulos y soportes para rotulación con iluminación, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de los soportes de tipo flexible. The field of application of the present invention is part of the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of signs and brackets for illuminated signage, particularly focusing on the field of flexible type brackets.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cabe mencionar que, si bien son conocidos múltiples tipos de rótulos, en el caso de los toldos, bambalinas y soportes de tipo textil similares, dicha rotulación suele ser impresa, pintada o a base de vinilos adheridos sobre la base textil o de carácter flexible, pero no llevan iluminación incorporada. It is worth mentioning that, although multiple types of labels are known, in the case of awnings, sills and similar textile-type supports, said labeling is usually printed, painted or based on vinyl attached to the textile base or of a flexible nature, but They do not have built-in lighting.

Los rótulos con iluminación, normalmente, consisten en cajones de luz de carácter rígido que solamente se pueden instalar como elementos estructurales rígidos, ya que los sistemas de iluminación que incorporan no admiten flexibilidad. Illuminated signs usually consist of rigid light drawers that can only be installed as rigid structural elements, since the lighting systems they incorporate do not allow flexibility.

Es conocida, por otra parte, la existencia de láminas de iluminación o lámparas flexibles, por ejemplo las constituidas a base de tecnología de OLEDs, o diodos orgánicos de emisión de luz y que, como es sabido, consisten en un capa electroluminiscente formada por una película de componentes orgánicos que reaccionan, a una determinada estimulación eléctrica, generando y emitiendo luz por sí mismos. It is known, on the other hand, the existence of lighting sheets or flexible lamps, for example those constituted based on OLED technology, or organic light emitting diodes and which, as is known, consist of an electroluminescent layer formed by a film of organic components that react, to a certain electrical stimulation, generating and emitting light by themselves.

Finalmente, conviene señalar que también son conocidas en el sector de las artes gráficas las técnicas de laminado o encapsulado de hojas impresas u otros documentos, cartulinas o elementos laminares similares para protegerlos de la humedad y otros factores, consistiendo, en el caso de los laminados, en incorporar una película de material plastificado por una cara de la hoja o documento y, en el caso de los encapsulados, en incorporar dos películas de material plastificado a modo de "sándwich" por ambas caras de la hoja o documento, las cuales, en ambos casos pueden tener un acabado mate o brillante y pueden aplicarse en frío o mediante tratamiento térmico. Finally, it should be noted that the techniques of lamination or encapsulation of printed sheets or other documents, cardboards or similar laminar elements to protect them from moisture and other factors are also known in the graphic arts sector, consisting in the case of laminates , in incorporating a film of plasticized material on one side of the sheet or document and, in the case of encapsulates, in incorporating two films of plasticized material as a "sandwich" on both sides of the sheet or document, which, in both cases they can have a matt or glossy finish and can be applied cold or by heat treatment.

No se conoce, sin embargo, ningún rótulo implementado en un soporte laminado, flexible y que, además, esté iluminado, ni ninguna otra invención de aplicación similar que presente las caracteristicas técnicas, estructurales y constitutivas concretas o equivalentes que presenta el rótulo que aquí se preconiza, y cuyo objetivo es proporcionar al mercado una solución mejorada y alternativa para la rotulación de elementos y estructuras textiles como los toldos, bambalinas y similares, aprovechando la tecnología de iluminación flexible. It is not known, however, any label implemented in a laminated, flexible support and that, in addition, is illuminated, or any other invention of similar application that presents the specific or equivalent technical, structural and constitutive characteristics presented by the label here. advocates, and whose objective is to provide the market with an improved and alternative solution for the labeling of textile elements and structures such as awnings, backstands and the like, taking advantage of flexible lighting technology.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

Así, el rótulo luminoso flexible que la invención propone, se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, ya que a tenor de su desarrollo e implementación se alcanza satisfactoriamente los objetivos anteriormente señalados, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo distinguen de lo ya conocido convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva del mismo. Thus, the flexible luminous sign that the invention proposes, is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since according to its development and implementation the aforementioned objectives are satisfactorily achieved, the characterizing details distinguishing it from what is already known conveniently set out in the final claims that accompany the present specification thereof.

De una manera concreta, lo que la invención propone es, como ya se ha apuntado anteriormente, un rótulo aplicable en toldos, carpas, bambalinas, banderolas u otros elementos similares, el cual se configura, de forma innovadora, a partir de un conjunto de láminas flexibles unidas mediante técnica de encapsulado, comprendiendo, dos laminas transparentes formadas por películas de material plástico, que constituyen el citado encapsulado, entre las que se incorpora, al menos, una lámina de vinilo con el texto, marca, logotipo, imagen o rotulación escogida, y una 30 lámina de soporte en la que se implementa un sistema de iluminación In a concrete way, what the invention proposes is, as already noted above, a label applicable to awnings, tents, backstands, banners or other similar elements, which is configured, in an innovative way, from a set of flexible sheets joined by encapsulation technique, comprising two transparent sheets formed by films of plastic material, which constitute said encapsulation, among which at least one vinyl sheet is incorporated with the text, brand, logo, image or labeling chosen, and a 30 support sheet in which a lighting system is implemented

flexible a base de lámparas de tecnología LI=D, OU:D u otros, pudiendo contemplarse, además, filtros de color, y un perfil se sujeción superior del tipo conocido como "kedef', en el que se sujeta el conjunto unido de todas las capas que constituyen el rótulo por su borde superior, permitiendo su fijación al toldo, bambalina o elemento escogido en cada caso. flexible based on lamps of technology LI = D, OU: D or others, being able to contemplate, in addition, color filters, and an upper clamping profile of the type known as "kedef ', in which the united set of all is held the layers that constitute the label by its upper edge, allowing its fixation to the awning, stage or element chosen in each case.

Con ello, en un ejemplo de realización preferida de la invención, el rótulo de la invención se configura a partir sendas láminas anterior y posterior de encapsulado, que, además de servir de protección ya que son las que quedan expuestas exteriormente, incorporan filtro ante los rayos UV para evitar la pérdida de color por causa de dichos rayos y, consecuentemente, un prematuro deterioro del rótulo, estas láminas de encapsulado, además, a la vez proporcionan la textura al soporte, ya que, al menos la que queda por la cara vista, puede presentar un acabado mate, satinado o un acabado gofrado textil, es decir, con cierto relieve, lo cual proporciona al soporte, en su caso, un aspecto de tejido similar al resto del toldo. With this, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the label of the invention is configured from both front and rear encapsulation sheets, which, in addition to serving as protection as they are exposed externally, incorporate filter before UV rays to prevent the loss of color due to said rays and, consequently, a premature deterioration of the label, these encapsulation sheets, in addition, at the same time provide the texture to the support, since, at least the one that remains on the face In view, it can have a matte, satin finish or a textile embossed finish, that is, with a certain relief, which gives the support, where appropriate, a fabric appearance similar to the rest of the awning.

Entre dichas láminas de encapsulado formadas por película de material plástico transparente, y concretamente, tras la lámina de encapsulado frontal, es decir, la que queda a la vista, el rótulo incorpora una lámina de vinilo, la cual puede consistir, o bien en una máscara de vinilo opaco en la que se ha recortado, manualmente o mediante plotter, los caracteres alfa numéricos y/o gráficos, a través de los que pasa la luz, o bien puede consistir en una composición de uno, dos o más vinilos traslúcidos para retroiluminación, en los que se han recortado, normalmente de manera complementaria con distintos colores, los caracteres alfa numéricos y/o gráficos, o bien puede consistir en un vinilo traslúcido impreso total o parcialmente con impresión digital de alta resolución de tipo "backlit", es decir, también destinada a ir iluminada por su parte posterior. Among said encapsulation sheets formed by a film of transparent plastic material, and specifically, after the front encapsulation sheet, that is, the one that is visible, the label incorporates a vinyl sheet, which may consist of, or opaque vinyl mask in which the numerical and / or graphic alpha characters, through which the light passes, have been trimmed, manually or by plotter, or can consist of a composition of one, two or more translucent vinyls for backlighting, in which they have been trimmed, usually in a complementary way with different colors, the numerical alpha and / or graphic characters, or it can consist of a translucent vinyl printed totally or partially with high resolution digital printing of type "backlit", that is, also destined to be illuminated by its back.

En cualquier caso, dicha lámina de vi nilo se incorpora ante la lámina de soporte, la cual, consistente en una película acrílica o de pvc, constituye el elemento separador y de soporte para el sistema de iluminación que va incorporado en dicha lámina de soporte. In any case, said vinyl sheet is incorporated in front of the support sheet, which, consisting of an acrylic or pvc film, constitutes the separating and supporting element for the lighting system that is incorporated in said support sheet.

Este sistema de iluminación, por su parte, consiste en una película de LEOs que, convenientemente conectada a un circuito eléctrico, ocupa una porción o más del soporte, siendo su número y tamaño el que convenga en cada caso en función de la porción del rótulo que se desea iluminar, ya que esta puede abarcar solamente una parte del mismo, dos o más dispuestas en puntos distantes entre sí o toda la extensión del rótulo. This lighting system, on the other hand, consists of a LEO film that, conveniently connected to an electrical circuit, occupies a portion or more of the support, its number and size being appropriate in each case depending on the portion of the label that it is desired to illuminate, since this can only cover a part of it, two or more arranged at points distant from each other or the entire length of the label.

El conjunto de láminas descritas que conforman el rótulo tiene un espesor total inferior a un milímetro y, como ya se ha dicho, es flexible y tiene frontalmente un acabado mate, satinado o con relieve textil. The set of sheets described that make up the label has a total thickness of less than one millimeter and, as already said, is flexible and has a matt, satin or textile embossed finish.

Dicho conjunto de láminas incorpora, en su borde superior, el antedicho perfil tipo keder, a través del cual, preferentemente, se inserta el cableado que conecta el circuito eléctrico del sistema de iluminación. Said set of sheets incorporates, at its upper edge, the aforementioned keder type profile, through which, preferably, the wiring connecting the electrical circuit of the lighting system is inserted.

El descrito rótulo luminoso flexible constituye, pues, en una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para el fin a que se destina, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita. The described flexible luminous label thus constitutes an innovative structure with structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now for the purpose to which it is intended, reasons that together with its practical utility, provide it with sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is request.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de 30 ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings, in which with Illustrative and non-limiting nature has represented the following:

La figura número 1.-Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva de un despiece del rótulo luminoso flexible, objeto de la invención, en un ejemplo de realización del mismo con la lámina de vinilo opaco con logotipo recortado y lámpara parcial; y Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic perspective view of an exploded view of the flexible luminous sign, object of the invention, in an exemplary embodiment thereof with the opaque vinyl sheet with a cut logo and partial lamp; Y

la figura número 2.-Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva de un ejemplo de rótulo luminoso flexible, según la invención, muy similar al mostrado en la figura precedente, representado una vez montado. Figure number 2. - Shows a schematic perspective view of an example of flexible luminous sign, according to the invention, very similar to that shown in the preceding figure, represented once mounted.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede apreciar en ellas sendos ejemplos de realización no limitativos del rótulo luminoso flexible, objeto de la invención, el cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación. In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them two non-limiting embodiments of the flexible luminous sign, object of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

Así, tal como se observa dichas figuras, el rótulo (1) en cuestión se configura a partir de un conjunto de láminas flexibles cuyo espesor total es inferior a 1 mm y que están unidas entre sí mediante técnica de encapsulado, comprendiendo: Thus, as these figures are observed, the label (1) in question is configured from a set of flexible sheets whose total thickness is less than 1 mm and which are joined together by means of encapsulation technique, comprising:

--: dos láminas de encapsulado anterior (2) y posterior (3) constituidas cada una por respectivas películas flexibles y transparentes de material plástico que incorporan filtro UV y que, al menos la anterior (2), que queda por la cara vista, presenta un acabado mate, satinado o gofrado; two sheets of front (2) and rear (3) encapsulation each consisting of respective flexible and transparent films of plastic material that incorporate UV filter and, at least the previous one (2), which remains on the exposed side, has a finish matt, satin or embossed;

--: una lámina de vinilo (4) rotulada con, al menos, un motivo (5) gráfico y/o alfanumérico correspondiente al logotipo, signo o mensaje a mostrar, la cual va situada tras la lámina de encapsulado anterior (2) y consiste, o bien en una lámina flexible de vinilo opaco en la que se ha recortado dicho motivo (5), o bien en una composición de uno, dos o más láminas de vinilos flexibles traslúcidos en los que se ha recortado el motivo (5), o bien en una lámina flexible de vinilo traslúcido con el motivo (5) incorporado mediante impresión digital; a vinyl sheet (4) labeled with at least one graphic and / or alphanumeric motif (5) corresponding to the logo, sign or message to be displayed, which is located behind the previous encapsulation sheet (2) and consists of, or either in a flexible sheet of opaque vinyl in which said motif (5) has been trimmed, or in a composition of one, two or more sheets of translucent flexible vinyl in which the motif (5) has been trimmed, or on a flexible sheet of translucent vinyl with the motif (5) incorporated by digital printing;

--: una lámina de soporte (6), consistente en una pelicula flexible acrílica o de pvc, en la que se ha previsto uno o más espacios (7) para la incorporación de una o más lámparas (8) de iluminación flexible, dispuestas en coincidencia con la posición del, al menos, un motivo (5) gráfico y/o alfanumérico, de manera que abarca el ancho y alto de dicho motivo (5) para iluminarlo desde su parte posterior. a support sheet (6), consisting of a flexible acrylic or pvc film, in which one or more spaces (7) are provided for the incorporation of one or more flexible lighting lamps (8), arranged in coincidence with the position of the at least one graphic and / or alphanumeric motif (5), so that it covers the width and height of said motif (5) to illuminate it from its rear.

La lámpara o lámparas (8) de iluminación flexible consiste en una película de LEOs conectada a un circuito eléctrico, y que puede abarcar solamente una parte de la lámina de soporte (6), como muestra el ejemplo representado en las figuras, o que abarca dos o más porciones dispuestas en puntos distantes repartidos en la superficie de dicha lámina de soporte (6), según el caso, o que abarca toda su extensión. The flexible lighting lamp (8) consists of a film of LEOs connected to an electrical circuit, and which can only cover a part of the support sheet (6), as shown in the example shown in the figures, or covering two or more portions arranged at distant points distributed on the surface of said support sheet (6), as the case may be, or covering its entire length.

Finalmente, el conjunto de todas las láminas descrítas que inferiormente puede presentar cualquier configuración, por ejemplo con un borde inferior ondulado como muestra el ejemplo de la figura 2, superiormente presenta un borde rectilíneo al que se acopla un perfil (9) que, puede ser metálico o de material plástico y que sirve para su fijación al toldo, bambalina o soporte de que se trate en cada caso. Finally, the set of all the sheets described below that any configuration can present, for example with a corrugated bottom edge as shown in the example of Figure 2, superiorly has a rectilinear edge to which a profile (9) is coupled, which can be metallic or plastic material and used for fixing to the awning, backstage or support in question in each case.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, asi corno la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otros modos de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental. Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as how to put it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages that derive therefrom, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle .

Claims

1-Flexible luminous sign that, applicable for awnings, tents, backstands, banners or other similar items susceptible to incorporate lettering, it is characterized by being configured from a set of flexible sheets whose total thickness is less than 1 mm and that are linked together by encapsulation technique, comprising:

- two sheets of anterior (2) and posterior (3) encapsulation constituted each one for respective flexible and transparent material films plastic; -a vinyl sheet (4) labeled with at least one graphic motif (5) and alphanumeric located behind the previous encapsulation sheet (2); -And a support sheet (6), consisting of a flexible film in the which incorporates one or more flexible lighting lamps (8), arranged in coincidence with the position of the at least one motive (5) graphic and alphanumeric.

2. Flexible flexible sign according to claim 1, characterized because the vinyl sheet (4) consists of a flexible vinyl sheet opaque in which the graphic motif (5) and alphanumeric has been trimmed.

3.-Flexible luminous sign according to claim 1, characterized because the vinyl sheet (4) consists of a composition of one, two or more sheets of translucent flexible vinyl in which the motive (5) graphic and alphanumeric.

4. Flexible flexible sign according to claim 1, characterized because the vinyl sheet (4) consists of a flexible vinyl sheet translucent with the graphic motif (5) and the alphanumeric incorporated by

digital printing;

5. Flexible flexible sign according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support sheet (6) is a flexible acrylic film.

6. Flexible flexible sign according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support sheet (6) is a flexible pvc film.

7. - Flexible luminous sign, according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the flexible lighting lamp (8) consists of a film of LEOs connected to an electrical circuit, and covering only a part of the support sheet ( 6).

8. Flexible flexible sign according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the flexible lighting lamp (8) consists of a film of LEOs connected to an electrical circuit, and comprising two

or more portions arranged at distant points distributed on the surface of the support sheet (6).

9. - Flexible luminous sign according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the flexible lighting lamp (8) consists of a film of LEOs connected to an electrical circuit, and covering the entire length of the support sheet ( 6).

10.-Flexible luminous sign according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the front (2) and rear (3) encapsulation sheets incorporate UV filter; and because, at least, the previous encapsulation sheet (2) has a matt, satin or embossed finish.

11.-Flexible luminous sign, according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the set of all the sheets above has a rectilinear edge to which a profile (9) is attached, which is used for fixing to the awning, railing or support of concerned in each case.

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