ES1172689U - Frame for backlighted mirror (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Backlit mirror frame characterized in that it comprises a quadrangular structure (1) formed by reflector profiles (2), joined by reflective square parts (3) located in the corners of the frame, forming its basic shape, and where the reflective profiles (2) may be both horizontal (2a) and vertical (2b); and where inside the said profiles (2) a flexible led strip (4) is housed. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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FRAME FOR BACKLIGHT MIRROR

Object of the invention

The object of the present report is a backlit mirror frame, which is designed to take advantage of the luminous flux of the LED diode strips arranged as a means of illumination in said backlit mirrors.

Background of the invention

At present, in the bathroom furniture sector, many mirrors with different shapes are known that make this mirror more or less attractive, and where, increasingly, attempts are made to integrate the light source into the mirror, to take advantage of the maximum of possibilities in the smallest possible number of elements to be installed in a bathroom, improving its visual and aesthetic appearance.

On the other hand, the fact of integrating a light source in the bathroom mirror, allows to save resources and cause savings in the user, who has to have fewer elements in his bathroom.

To do this, it is increasingly common to find mirrors, which have small slits or holes, where a small light source is located, such as light emitting diodes or LEDs (for its acronym in English) or tubes fluorescent in the back of the mirror.

Various inventions are known that define the above described, for example, the Spanish utility model ES 1 140 660 describing a mirror with backlit profile for the bathroom comprising a lower profile that serves as the base of the mirror, which houses a light source ; and where a mirror is placed on said profile; and that is characterized in that the profile is composed of a central recess that materializes in white; and where in said recess the light source was correctly fixed; and where, adjacent to the central recess, two bodies are located, which preferably materialize in a two-color form, that is, with its inner part it will be white and its outer part, in silver color giving a metallic appearance to the outside of the profile.

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The problem of the mirrors present in the state of the art, and more specifically those mirrors that use LED strips applied directly on a perimeter profile, is that the light is lost through the rear of the mirror, so it is not achieved sufficient lighting to correctly influence the user.

To alleviate this problem, various solutions are known that use profiles or the like to try to avoid such shadows, but these solutions redirect the light without reaching the user and unwanted shadows are cast.

Description of the invention

The technical problem that solves the present invention is to achieve a frame for illuminated mirrors that take advantage of the light output of the light source of the mirror (an LED strip), and do not emit shadows. For this, the backlit mirror frame, object of the present utility model memory, is characterized in that it comprises a quadrangular structure formed by reflector profiles, joined by square pieces located at the corners of the frame, forming its basic shape, and where the reflector profiles could be both horizontal and vertical; and where inside said profiles a flexible LED strip is housed.

The squares provide continuity of the reflector profile so that, along the corner, the light is still reflected in the same way as in the longitudinal ones.

Thanks to its design, the frame described here provides a light continuity throughout the entire frame perfometer, eliminating shadows (since it is not visible, neither the beginning nor the end of the LED strip).

In turn, the light is redirected so that it does not get “trapped” in the “sandblasted frame” of the mirror and reaches the user correctly, making the most of the luminous flux (lm) of the LED diode strips, obtaining an illuminance ( lx) of the order of 22% higher than those known in the state of the art.

In the same way, the frame described here will be manufactured with greater ease, increasing the production rate in an important way, and it is assembled with enormous ease since there is no need to make manual adjustments or reinforce with screws.

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This causes that at the constructive level some luminous frames can be manufactured for wider mirrors, and a higher quality is guaranteed in the final mirror that implements the frame described here, since: a) the fixation of the LED strips in the area is guaranteed of the corners; b) the corner radius prevents welding of the LED strips; and finally c) tension coffees in large lengths are avoided, since several strips can be mounted in the same mirror (thus avoiding tension tension) without being noticeable to the user.

Throughout the description and the claims the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical features, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and features of the invention will be derived partly from the description and partly from the practice of the invention. The following examples and drawings are provided by way of illustration, and are not intended to restrict the present invention. In addition, the present invention covers all possible combinations of particular and preferred embodiments indicated herein.

Brief description of the figures

Next, a series of drawings that help to better understand the invention and that expressly relate to an embodiment of said invention which is presented as a non-limiting example of this is described very briefly.

FIG 1. Shows a view of the elements that make up the backlit mirror frame, object of the present invention.

FIG 2. Shows a second view of the forming elements of the backlit mirror frame.

FIG 3. Shows a view of the backlit mirror frame, object of the present invention.

FIG 4. Shows a view of the square piece (3) as part of the backlit mirror frame.

FIG 5. Shows a detailed view of the square piece (3) that allows the wiring to exit in the backlit mirror frame.

FIG 6. Shows a view of the reflector profile (2) as part of the backlit mirror frame, object of the present invention.

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Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the attached figures. More specifically, the backlit mirror frame, object of the present specification, is characterized by comprising a quadrangular structure (1) formed by reflector profiles (2), joined by reflective square pieces (3) located at the corners of the frame, shaping its basic form. The reflector profiles (2) may be both horizontal (2a) and vertical (2b).

Said structure (1) has a housing area of a flexible led strip (4), more specifically, it is housed inside the reflector profiles (2).

In a preferred embodiment, one of the horizontal profiles (2a), located at the bottom of the frame, will incorporate at least one grommet (5).

The square pieces (3) will facilitate the turn of the led strip (4), as shown in figure 4, getting over the strip once mounted, and thus eliminating any light shadow and / or possible identification of where it begins or ends said strip (4). Thus, likewise, said brackets due to an internal curved shape (3a) will allow the strip (4) to be curved to improve the adhesion.

This causes, that in large dimensions of frames, at least two LED strips (4) can be joined or overlapped without shadows, thus avoiding the tension and brightness coffees that usually occur when using very long lengths.

The square pieces (3) in which there is a start of led strip (4), will incorporate a cable gland (6) and a tight seal (7), to facilitate the exit of the electrical wiring, as shown in figure 5 .

As shown in figure 4, the square pieces (3) incorporate a series of pivots (8) that ensure the correct adhesion of the led strips (4) in the curved areas (3a), both for areas where it starts the led strip (4) as for your areas in continuous.

The inner part of the frame is the result of the union of two reflector profiles (2), obtaining a vaulted area that eliminates the characteristic shadows that occur in the corners of the mirrored frames of the mirrors.

5 The led strip (4) is adhesive on the inside of the profiles (2).

The profiles (2) are provided with an internal gma that guarantees the position of the strip (4) along the entire penimeter, regardless of the lengths. Which guarantees homogeneity and stability even in great lengths.

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The profiles (2) are designed to redirect the light beams towards the sandblasted area of the frame, making it reach the user in front of the mirror. Being voluntarily bounced, the light is not trapped in the back of the mirror. Thus, the maximum use of the luminous flux of the light source is achieved, despite its low depth, of the order of between 10 and 30 mm.

The tightness of the frame is achieved by applying a polymeric material along the wings of the profiles (2), and thanks to the seal (7) at the cable outlet.

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Claims (7)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 1. - Backlit mirror frame characterized in that it comprises a quadrangular structure (1) formed by reflector profiles (2), joined by reflective square pieces (3) located at the corners of the frame, forming its basic shape, and where the profiles reflectors (2) may be both horizontal (2a) and vertical (2b); and where inside said profiles (2) a led strip (4) of flexible character is housed. 2. - Frame according to claim 1 wherein one of the horizontal profiles (2a), located at the bottom of the frame, incorporates at least one grommet (5). 3. Frame according to claim 1 wherein the square pieces (3) incorporate an inner curved shape (3a) that facilitate that the strip (4) is cinched to the curves of the frame. 4. - Frame according to any one of claims 1 and 3 wherein the square pieces (3) in which there is a led strip start (4), incorporate a cable gland (6) and a seal (7) that facilitate The electrical wiring output. 5. - Frame according to any of claims 1 and 3-4 wherein the square pieces (3) incorporate a series of pivots (8) that ensure the correct adhesion of the led strips (4) in the curved areas (3a ). 6. - Frame according to claim 1 wherein the led strip (4) is adhesive on the inside of the profiles (2). 7. - Frame according to claim 1 wherein the profiles (2) are provided with an internal guide that guarantees the position of the strip (4) along the entire perfometer.