ES2273608A1 - Multicolor illumination system used for decorative illumination and lighting therapy, has LEDs embedded in wall for performing double illumination and irradiating colored lights, and electronic control module to regulate intensity of LEDs - Google Patents

Abstract

The system includes white, red, green and blue electroluminescent semiconductor devices or LEDs embedded or mounted in a wall inside a room for performing double illumination and for irradiating a combination of colored lights. The intensity of the LEDs can be varied and controlled by an electronic control module.

Description

Multicolor lighting system.

The present specification refers to, as its title indicates, to a multicolored lighting system, of the type of those used for decorative lighting and chromotherapy in bathrooms, gyms, therapy centers, rooms chromotherapy and the like, characterized in that it uses a recessed or surface mounted wall mounted luminaire peripherally along the contour of the room, being equipped with a combination of semiconductor devices electroluminescent (LEDs) of white, red, green and blue colors propitiating a double illumination, emitting white light Normally, or adopting any color by timely combination of the ignition and variable intensity of the LEDs of the three primary colors, this whole process being controlled through an electronic control module.

At present, multiple and varied types of multicolored lighting devices are widely known, capable of being used in chromotherapy or merely for decorative lighting. Most of them, such as the one described in Utility Model 9200324 " Multiple light bulb for chromotherapy " use a plurality of articulated arm supports, which are finished off in individual projectors, each equipped with a lamp with a certain chromaticism, different of the others, but they have the disadvantage that they need a different lamp for each color, which necessarily limits the number of usable colors to a small amount, in addition to the fact that the device itself is very bulky and bulky, being very difficult to integrate with decoration, especially at the domestic level, which only makes it usable for therapeutic applications.

Other devices, such as the one described in PCT Patent 20030407 " Multicolored lighting system " are composed inside of 2 to 4 light bulbs type miniature, high power, each surrounded by a piece of glass of different color and all within another exterior glass cover which allows to obtain combined light effects but with the inconvenience, due to its high power and special configuration, of being more oriented for spectacular lighting, such as Christmas decorations, fountains, musical concerts, discos, theaters, etc. Not being able to easily integrate into the rooms, besides having the same problem of the limited number of colors obtainable.

Some devices, such as the one claimed in Utility Model 9802523 "Bathtub and faucet lighting device " are specially designed for domestic integration, especially in the bathroom, using a single light projector, which is responsible for changing color and hue, according to a rotating disk which is influenced by the light bulb, impregnating said light beam of the disc color, and transmitting that colored light by means of fiber optic wiring that leaves this projector to the air vents or bath water, tap, etc.,. This type of installation is very limited to a single element, for example a bathtub, in addition to a high cost for the optical fiber, being practically trying to integrate it into a complete room. It also has the traditional problem of the small number of colors, which makes it suitable only for aesthetic or ornamental purposes, not being suitable for chromotherapy treatments or as ambient lighting.

They are even known, as we can see in European Patent 00113851 " Bathtub for / to hydrotherapy and chromotherapy ", bathtubs that already incorporate light distribution systems but have the disadvantage of needing a high number of optical fibers combined with the own Bath water for operation, which undoubtedly reduces the efficiency of the device, in addition to having a limited number of colors. Also, their specialization does not allow them to be used as a device for general lighting in the room.

Some lighting devices try to improve their integration with the room, as we can see in European Patent 97924912 " Recessed floor lighting ", recessed in the ground, but have the disadvantage of being compatible only with hollow floors of technical type, not its location being planned on walls or on normal floors, so its spectrum of use is very small. In addition, this type of luminaires, despite using LEDs to obtain a high energy efficiency, does so in monochrome, only for signaling in individual colors such as red, green, blue or yellow, without mixing them together to obtain other shades, so which its application in chromotherapy is very limited.

There has been some attempt to achieve polychromic illuminations by combining the three primary colors (red, green and blue), as we find claimed in European Patent 97100602 "Device of polychrome lighting, especially for decorative lighting of environments ", but have the inconvenience of using conventional, low-performance lighting sources energetic, colored based on optical filters, low luminous efficiency, which cause loss of brightness and that they deteriorate over time and the heat generated, not being especially suitable for use in chromotherapy, in addition to not present a good mechanical solution for integration environmental with the walls of the room.

To solve the problem in the News regarding the problem of ambient lighting multicolored, especially for chromotherapy, the system has been devised multicolored lighting object of the present invention, which uses a luminaire formed by a length channel significantly higher than the rest of the dimensions, and with a profile preferably rectangular, with one of the sides of greater open profile length, and with four slots longitudinal opposite two to two coincidentally by the internal part of the profile on its sides of smaller dimension. These Slots make up two housing guides, the most used being external and adjacent to the outer edge for fixing a sheet translucent light diffuser, and the most internal for the hosting a printed circuit board that hosts, supports and connects the different electronic elements to each other and Electroluminescent inserts in the luminaire.

The luminaire so constituted is equipped, in said printed circuit, of a plurality of groupings of semiconductor electro-luminescent devices (LEDs) of white, red, green and blue colors, distributed proportionally along the luminaire. Each of these LEDS unit combinations is able to light up in color white (by excitation of the white LED), as in red, green and blue by excitation of the appropriate LEDS. Likewise, by varying the circulating electric current through of the different LEDS of the primary colors, and their excitation Simultaneously, it is possible to obtain an almost infinite number of colors according to the RGB color formation standard (Red-Green-Blue, Red-Green-Blue), in a huge plurality of varying degrees of hue and intensity.

These multiple lighting shades are they can repeat in the different groups of distributed LEDs longitudinally along the luminaire, or combine of different ways to obtain multiple and varied effects luminous especially suitable for decoration or chromotherapy. It is also possible to activate only white LEDs, obtaining in this case an optimal and pleasant lighting environmental.

The luminaire is located peripherally to along the contour of the room, fully integrated into the walls by means of a semi-recessed assembly in such a way that the face translucent is outside. Fixing the luminaire to the wall will be performed by conventional mechanical means, by example screws, staples or rivets, or adhesive means, such as for example double-sided adhesive, resins or silicone. The dimensions of the luminaire profile will be appropriate, special on the sides that define its depth, so that once mounted on the wall its translucent surface is approximately flush with tiles or decorative elements normally attached to the wall, especially in bathrooms. This provided that, in an alternative assembly, the luminaire can be surface mounted on the wall, for those cases where that the installation is not desired or not feasible semi-recessed The luminaire includes the appropriate connection pieces both to assemble linear parts together and increase their length, as to make both interior corners, corners exteriors or rail terminations. These joining pieces they will perform both the mechanical connection of the lane or external envelope, as the electrical connection between the internal printed circuits.

The activation and control of current Different LEDs are performed using the appropriate circuits and electronic devices, inserted in the printed circuit itself of the luminaire. The use of a module is planned external electronic, housed in a protected envelope for your installation outside the security areas and which is responsible mainly of the power supply of the luminaire and its control of operation, regulating the different work modes possible, programmed light and color sequences, intensity of lighting and timing of its use. This electronic module external is preferably performed including a system microprocessor with its own specific application software, and  It is equipped with the appropriate switches, push-buttons and indicator lights to regulate and program its operation. The electronic control module is connected by cables conventional to the luminaire and the power grid, being provided an electrical connection input that allows its synchronized activation with a whirlpool bath or shower, to So combine this therapy with light therapy. It is also provided for the inclusion of a microphone and an external input of audio for synchronization with a stereo system.

This multicolored lighting system that presents brings multiple advantages over the available systems currently being the most important that gets make double functionality compatible in a single device, getting both a general white lighting and a function of multichromatic lighting of special application in chromotherapy or as mere light decoration.

It is important to note that your physical structure get all this in a specially integrated way structurally with the walls of the room, getting the luminaire is an integral part of the wall.

Another important advantage that we should point out is which, thanks to the combined use of LEDs with colors primary, through the appropriate electronic control we can get any color and with any intensity, guaranteeing the versatility of its use in chromotherapy.

Another advantage of the present invention is that the use of LEDs for both white and color lighting suitable for using a luminaire of small dimensions and low profile, resulting in reduced visual impact and easy and Optimized integration with the walls.

Another of the most important advantages to highlight is that its external control module allows programming of multiple modes and sequences of operation, being especially suitable for integration together with bathtubs, showers and cabins whirlpool, getting a perfect combination of the hydrotherapy with chromotherapy.

Also another added advantage is that, thanks to the use of LED technology, the duration of the elements Luminescent is far superior to conventional luminaires, to the so that its energy efficiency is clearly superior.

To better understand the purpose of this invention, an embodiment has been shown in the attached drawing preferential practice of a multicolored lighting system.

In that plane, figure -1- shows a view partial of a room or bathroom in which it is located installed the luminaire on the wall.

Figure -2- shows a side view of the luminaire profile integrated into the wall shape recessed

Figure -3- shows a side view of the profile without internal elements.

Figure -4- shows a partial front view of the luminaire, with part of the translucent cover to see the groupings of LEDs.

Figure -5- shows a general diagram of the luminaire with complementary and external elements.

The multicolored lighting system object of the present invention is basically formed, as it can be seen in the annexed plan, by a luminaire (1) constituted by a channel (2) of length substantially greater than the rest of the dimensions, and with a preferably rectangular profile, with one of the sides of greater length of the open profile, and counting with four longitudinal slots (3) opposite two to two so coinciding with the internal part of the profile on its sides of smaller dimension These slots (3) form two guides of accommodation, being used the most external and adjacent to the edge exterior for fixing a translucent sheet (4) diffuser light, and the most internal for the accommodation of a card printed circuit (5) that houses, supports and connects the different electronic elements (6) and electro luminescent (LEDs) (7) inserts in the luminaire (1).

The luminaire so constituted is equipped, in said printed circuit, of a plurality of groups (7) of semiconductor electro-luminescent devices (LEDs) of white, red, green and blue colors, distributed proportionally along the luminaire (1). These groups (7) of LEDS can be interchangeably a single Multiple electronic element or a combination of LED elements individual. Each of these unit groups (7) of LEDS is able to light up in white (by exciting the White LED), as in red, green and blue by excitation of the appropriate LEDS by means of the appropriate elements electronic (6). Likewise, by means of variation through timely electronic elements (6) of the electric current circulating through the different LEDS of the primary colors, and its simultaneous excitation, it is possible to obtain an almost infinite number of colors according to the formation standard of RGB colors (Red-Green- Blue, Red-Green-Blue), in a huge plurality of varying degrees of hue and intensity.

The luminaire (1) is located peripherally to along the contour of the room, fully integrated into the walls (8) by means of a semi-recessed assembly such that the face with the translucent sheet (4) is outside. Fixing from the luminaire (1) to the wall (8) is done by means conventional mechanics, for example screws, staples or rivets, or adhesive means, such as adhesive double sided, resins or silicone. The dimensions of the profile of the luminaire (1) will be appropriate, especially on the sides that define its depth, so that once mounted on the wall (8) its translucent surface is approximately flush with the tiles (9) or decorative elements normally attached to said wall (8), especially in the bathrooms. It is planned that, in an alternative assembly, the luminaire can be mounted superficially on the wall (8)

The luminaire (1) includes the appropriate pieces of union (11,12,13,14) both intermediate (11) to assemble each other linear parts (2) and increase its length, as to perform both inner corners (12), outer corners (13) or rail terminations (14) (2). These joining pieces (11,12,13,14) will perform both the mechanical connection of the rail (2) or external envelope, such as the electrical junction between the circuits printed (5) internal.

The use of a module is planned external electronic (15), housed in a protected enclosure for its installation outside the security areas and that is in charge mainly of the power supply of the luminaire and its control of operation, regulating the different work modes possible, programmed light and color sequences, intensity of lighting and timing of its use. This electronic module external (15) is preferably made including a system microprocessor with its own specific application software, and is equipped with the appropriate switches or pushbuttons (16) and indicator lights (17) to regulate and program your functioning. The electronic control module (15) is connected by conventional cables (18) to the luminaire (1) and the network electrical (19), an electrical connection input being provided (20) that allows its synchronized activation with a bathtub or shower of hydromassage, in order to combine this therapy with therapy bright. It is also planned to include a microphone and a External audio input (21) for synchronization with a device of ambient music.

A description is voluntarily omitted detailed of the rest of particularities of the system that is presented or of the component elements that integrate it, because we estimate by our part that the rest of these particularities are not object of any claim.

Once nature is sufficiently described of the present invention, as well as a way of putting it into practice, we only have to add that its description is not limiting, being able to make some variations, both in materials and in shapes or sizes, as long as these variations do not alter the essentiality of the characteristics claimed in continuation.

Claims (9)

1. Multicolored lighting system, of the type used for decorative lighting and chromotherapy in bathrooms, gyms, therapy centers, chromotherapy rooms and the like, characterized in that it uses a luminaire (1) consisting of a channel (2) of length substantially greater than the rest of the dimensions, and with a preferably rectangular profile, with one of the sides of greater length of the open profile, and preferably having four internal longitudinal grooves (3) opposite two to two coincidentally by the internal part of the profile on its sides of smaller dimension, these grooves (3) forming two housing guides, the outermost one being used and adjacent to the outer edge for fixing a translucent sheet (4) light diffuser, and the innermost one for the housing of an electronic printed circuit board (5). 2. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the printed circuit board (5) that is part of the luminaire (1) houses, supports and connects the different electronic elements (6) and a plurality of groups together (7) of electro-luminescent semiconductor devices (LEDs) of white, red, green and blue colors, distributed proportionally along the luminaire (1), these groups (7) of LEDS being able to be indistinctly a single multiple electronic element or a combination of individual LED elements. 3. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic elements (6) propitiate, by means of their activation, the illumination of each of the unit groups (7) of white LEDS (by means of the excitation of the white LED), or in red, green and blue by exciting the appropriate LEDS. 4. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic elements (6) propitiate by varying the circulating electric current through the different LEDS of the primary colors, and their simultaneous excitation, obtaining an almost infinite number of colors according to the RGB color formation standard. 5. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminaire (1) is located peripherally along the contour of the room, fully integrated into the walls (8) by means of a semi-recessed assembly such that the face with the translucent sheet (4) is outside, the dimensions of the profile of the luminaire (1) being appropriate so that once mounted on the wall (8) its translucent surface is approximately flush with the tiles (9) or elements decorative normally attached to said wall (8). 6. Multicolored lighting system according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that it is provided that, in an alternative assembly, the luminaire (1) is mounted superficially on the wall (8). 7. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminaire (1) includes the appropriate connecting pieces (11,12,13,14) both intermediate (11) to assemble linear parts (2) together and increase its length, as to make both inner corners (12), outer corners (13) or terminations (14) of the rail (2), making these joining pieces (11,12,13,14) both the mechanical joining of the rail ( 2) or external envelope, such as the electrical connection between the internal printed circuits (5). 8. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the use of an external electronic module (15) is provided, housed in a protected enclosure for installation outside the security areas and which is primarily responsible for the power supply of the luminaire and its operation control, preferably carried out including a microprocessor system with its own specific application software, and being provided with the appropriate switches or pushbuttons (16) and light indicators (17) to regulate and program its operation. 9. Multicolored lighting system, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the external electronic module (15) is connected by conventional cables (18) to the luminaire (1) and to the electrical network (19), an electrical connection input being provided (20) that allows its synchronized activation with a hydromassage bath or shower, and a microphone together with an external audio input (21) for synchronization with a stereo system.