FR2789936A1 - Magnetic surface decoration has magnetic plates placed on opposing sides of surface to be decorated and third magnetic plate with decoration placed on one of the plates - Google Patents

Abstract

The magnetic surface (1) decoration has three sections (11,12,13) which are mutually magnetically attracted. One section has a decoration (2). Two sections are placed on each side of a non-magnetic panel to hold themselves in position and the third section is placed on one of these to support the decoration.

Description

The present invention relates to the decoration of a surface of

  support and relates to the use, for this decoration, of parts attracting each other by magnetization, a set of

decoration and a decorated space.

  It is known to use magnets carrying decorative elements, not only on metallic surfaces but also non-metallic, thanks to the presence of holding magnets, the holding magnets on the one hand and the magnets carrying the decorative elements on the other hand being arranged vis-a-vis on either side of the support surfaces and exerting mutually a

  magnetic attraction force across these surfaces.

  In particularly advantageous embodiments, such pairs of magnets are used for flexible surfaces such as curtains, which makes it possible to decorate these surfaces without damaging them and allows easy change

decorative patterns.

  Thus, patent application DE-A1-26.40.167 describes a curtain retaining device in two parts. A first of these parts is constituted by a permanent magnet fixed to a wall and the second part is a part attracted by magnetization by the first part. The curtain is interposed between the two parts and the outside of the part placed on the visible side of the curtain is

with decoration.

  A disadvantage of this technique is that the place that can be decorated is very specific and corresponds to the location of the curtain retaining device. Another disadvantage is that any change of the decorative element requires to release the curtain

  or to carry out manipulations to hold it in place.

  Patent US-5,517,722 discloses a curtain holding device comprising two parts respectively positioned on each side of a curtain and attracted by magnetization, so as to block the curtain between them. The part arranged on the visible side of the

  curtain includes an ornamental element.

  This device makes it possible to have a decorative element in any part of the curtain, but any modification of

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  the decorative element is tedious. In fact, when the part comprising the ornamental element is changed, the part placed behind the curtain can generally only be held in place at the cost of awkward manipulations, in particular when the ornamental element is placed in height or in parts away from the curtain's pull edges. Even in cases where the ornamental element is arranged on these edges and is part of a holding device allowing the curtain to be drawn (Figure 1 of the prior art), its change requires to release the curtain, then to reposition satisfactorily between the

new couple of pieces.

  What is more, the difficulties are considerably increased when it is desired to have on a surface a decoration composed of a set of decorative elements, positioned in a

  accurately relative to each other.

  The invention relates to a method and a device not having

the aforementioned drawbacks.

  It thus relates to the use for decoration of a support surface of two parts attracting each other by magnetization, one of them being associated with a decorative element, this use making it possible to change the decorative element so easy and retaining the chosen positioning. This use makes it possible to modify with the same ease a set of decorative patterns applied in an arrangement

wanted on a surface.

  The subject of the invention is also an assembly for decorating a support surface having the aforementioned advantages,

  as well as a corresponding decorated space.

  To this end, the invention applies to the use for decorating a support surface, a first part and a

  second part attracting each other by magnetization.

  According to this use: the first part is associated with a decorative element, and

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  the first and second pieces are placed on either side of the surface by placing the decorative element on one side of the first piece opposite the surface, so that the first and second pieces are held on the surface by mutual attraction. According to the invention, at least a third part carrying the decorative element is used and such that the first part and the third part attract each other by magnetization, by placing the third part on the side of the first part opposite to

the surface.

  We are therefore interested in the decoration of surfaces lacking in themselves sufficient metallic or magnetic properties to maintain the first and second parts, these

  the latter being maintained by their mutual attraction.

  Preferably, the first and second parts are also movable jointly by their mutual attraction, the displacement of one of them causing the

displacement of the other.

  By stating that the third part "carries" the decorative element, we mean any form of definitive or provisional links

between them.

  The introduction of the third part allows a very simple change of the decorative element, because the other two parts can be left in place and serve as a fixed support for the third replaceable part. Thus, the decorative element or elements can be modified while keeping exactly the

  same locations and without any difficulty.

  Other advantages of this use compared to patent US-5,517. 722 are as follows: 30. the decorative element can be associated with a light and small piece, while in the US prior art, the magnet bearing the ornamentation must be sufficiently bulky and heavy to maintain the curtain , the holding of the device can be more reliable than in the prior art US, because it is possible to choose the first and second parts

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  in the most appropriate way possible, without being penalized by the presence of the decorative element on one of them and any number of ornamental patterns can be used economically, since the requirements relating to the third piece in terms of magnetization are much less restrictive than those relating to the part magnetized with the

  ornamental motif in the prior art.

  In addition, the use of the invention makes it possible to avoid damage to the support surface, which could be caused by other techniques. In particular, it avoids wrinkling or distending a flexible surface made for example of a curtain. To set up the first and second parts in places that are difficult to access from a surface, the following procedure is preferably followed when these two parts are movable jointly by mutual magnetic attraction: the two parts are positioned in an easily accessible place from the surface on either side of this surface, and we drag all of the two parts to the desired location,

  handling the accessible part (the first part).

  Adding the third piece with the decorative element then poses no difficulty, whatever the shape and fragility

  of the object constituting the decorative element.

  Preferably, the first and second parts have a force of mutual attraction across the surface which is greater than the force of mutual attraction of the first and the

third attachments.

  Thanks to this characteristic, the removal of the third part carrying the decorative element is further simplified, since it is not necessary to hold the first part in place while

  exerting traction on the third part.

  We distinguish the force of mutual attraction of two parts "attached" and <"across a surface", because the thicker the surface, the more the force of mutual attraction tends to decrease. For thin surfaces, such as curtains or

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  draperies, the force of mutual attraction between the first and second pieces across the surface is barely less than the force of mutual attraction of the attachments, so that a ratio of 2 to 3 between the forces of mutual attraction of the first and second attachments on the one hand, and of the first and third attachments on the other hand, is sufficient to ensure a very practical implementation. For the use of a thicker surface, such as for example a display case, this method of implementation requires an adaptation of the mutual attraction forces to the particular case considered, the parts being chosen accordingly. In a particular embodiment, at least a fourth part is used carrying another decorative element and such that the second part and the fourth part attract each other by magnetization, by placing the fourth part of the

  side of the second piece opposite the surface.

  This implementation is advantageous in cases where the support surface has two visible sides, which are desired every

two decorate.

  The parts used can be made of metallic materials, such as, for example, tinplate, or magnetic materials. The latter preferably consist of permanent magnets, advantageously ceramic, made of steel (in

ferrite) or rare earth.

  The first and second parts are advantageously rigid magnets. In the presence of a thin surface, it is advantageous to use for these parts ceramic magnets made of barium or strontium. In the presence of particularly thick surfaces, it may be advantageous to use neodymium magnets, which have a high magnetic force

for reduced volume.

  Preferably, the first and second parts are similar and each have at least one flat side, intended to be applied against the surface. In a particular form of

  embodiment, these parts each have two flat sides facing each other.

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  In an alternative embodiment, the second part has a curved side, intended to be arranged opposite the surface of

  support. This shape facilitates handling.

  In another embodiment, the first part has a side having reliefs opposite to a flat side, the flat side being intended to be applied against the support surface and the side with the reliefs being provided to cooperate with a complementary relief of the third room. This achievement simplifies the

  positioning and orientation of the decorative element.

  The first and second parts preferably have, parallel to the support surface, a round, annular shape

or rectangular.

  In certain embodiments, the third and fourth parts have properties of the same type as those set out above for the first and second parts, and can in particular be identical to them. In other advantageous embodiments, the third and fourth parts

  are smaller than the first and second pieces.

  In particular, it is possible to obtain a desired ratio between the forces of mutual attraction of the different parts (within a reasonable range), by using for these parts magnets of the same

  nature and playing on their respective dimensions.

  In a first advantageous embodiment of the link between the third and the fourth pieces on the one hand, and the decorative elements on the other hand, the third piece and / or the fourth piece

  are attached to said decorative elements.

  Advantageous methods of removable fixing are obtained in particular by wrapping the third part by means of an elastic fabric, by embedding, or by systems of the press-button type or of the type marketed under the name Velcro. Non-removable fixing methods are obtained in particular by

bonding or welding.

  The third part and / or the fourth part are then advantageously flexible. Preferably, they consist of sheets or magnetic tapes. Such parts

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  flexible are particularly flexible to use and can be easily adapted to decorative elements. They make it possible to form reliefs complementary to those of the first or second part, in order to facilitate the positioning and orientation of the decorative elements, or to obtain rounded shapes making oscillations for decorative purposes possible on a flat face of the

  first or second pieces.

  In another embodiment of the link between the third and fourth pieces on the one hand and the decorative elements on the other hand, the third piece and / or the fourth piece are parts

  of decorative elements.

  In particular the decorative elements advantageously comprise metal parts ensuring in cooperation

  with magnets the function of attraction by magnetization.

  Each of the four parts can consist of all kinds of rigid or flexible magnets, isotropic or anisotropic, sintered, cast or agglomerated in synthetic materials, ceramic, rare earth or steel, in raw form, sheet, ribbon or of magnetic rubber, in all combinations

technically possible.

  Regarding the types of magnetization, all the technically feasible possibilities are possible, but we

  distinguishes the following advantageous modes of implementation.

  According to one of them, the parts are each made up of a magnet having an opposite south face and a opposite north face. Preferably, the faces of the magnets are then provided with a recognition code, such as colors, in order to simplify their positioning. In another form of implementation relating to magnetization, each magnet has a first face divided into several polar sectors alternately north and south, for example six in number, and a second opposite face divided into polar sectors corresponding respectively to those of the first face and opposite poles. This achievement is particularly interesting for the couple formed from the first

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  and the third part, or that formed by the second and the fourth parts, because it simplifies the positioning of the decorative element when the latter has no determined orientation. Indeed, whatever the direction and orientation given to the first part, the third part is easily positioned over it (and likewise

  for the second and fourth pieces).

  In another advantageous form of the magnetization, each magnet has a first face shared in polar bands alternately north and south and in even number, for example equal to 4, and a second opposite face shared in polar bands corresponding respectively to the bands of the first face and opposite poles. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when a determined orientation must be imposed on the decorative elements. In fact, once the first and second pieces are in place, the orientation of the first piece can be adjusted by means of a first decorative element carried by the third piece. When replacing this decorative element, the first part is thus already correctly oriented and the third part carrying another decorative element is

  therefore also oriented in the appropriate manner.

  In alternative embodiments, only the first and third parts, or the second and fourth parts, are magnets having the magnetization properties defined in one of the

modes of implementation above.

  Furthermore, for the embodiments in which the first and second parts are made up of magnets capable of dirtying the support surface (in particular made of ferrite), these magnets advantageously comprise a thin film,

  plastic, lacquer or varnish type, to protect the surface.

  Advantageously, the support surface is a flexible surface, preferably chosen from a fabric curtain, a sheer curtain, a drapery, a double curtain, a shower curtain, a

  embrace and a tablecloth, or a lampshade.

  In other embodiments, the surface is a rigid surface of the table or display case type. In general, the

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  surface is advantageously vertical or oblique. In alternative embodiments, it is horizontal. She may be

  especially made of fabric, plastic, skin or glass.

  In addition, all technically possible combinations of the different embodiments defined above must

  be considered part of the invention.

  The invention also relates to an assembly for decorating a support surface, comprising: a first part and a second part attracting each other by magnetization and capable of being held on either side of the surface by mutual attraction, and

  At least one decorative element associated with the first piece.

  According to the invention, the decoration assembly comprises at least a third part intended to carry the decorative element and such that the first and the third parts attract each other by magnetization, so that during use, the decorative element carried by the third part is held on the surface by mutual attractions of the first and third parts on the one hand, and of the first and second parts through the

surface, on the other hand.

  This decorative assembly preferably allows use in accordance with one of the embodiments of the invention. In particular, in a particular embodiment, it also includes a fourth part and another element

  decorative, as defined above.

  The subject of the invention is also a decorated space comprising: a support surface, and

  at least one decorative assembly according to the invention.

  The invention will be better understood from the following description

  of certain embodiments and of implementation, given by way of example with regard to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 shows in exploded side view a first embodiment of a decoration assembly applied to a

support surface.

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  Figure 2 shows in near-front perspective one of the

  three pieces of the decoration set in Figure 1.

  Figure 3 shows schematically in front several sets

  decoration of Figure 1 in position on the support surface.

  Figure 4A shows in perspective and almost from the front a second embodiment of one of the parts of a set of

  decoration similar to that of Figure 1.

  Figure 4B shows the part of Figure 4A in section

transverse IV-IV.

  Figure 5A shows in perspective and almost from the front a third embodiment of one of the parts of a set of

  decoration similar to that of Figure 1.

  Figure 5B shows the part of Figure 5A in section

transverse V-V.

  Figure 6 illustrates another possible application of the decoration sets of the invention on a second type of

support surface.

  FIG. 7 illustrates another possible application of the decoration assemblies according to the invention on a third type of

support surface.

  Figure 8 shows in exploded side view a fourth embodiment of a decoration assembly according to the invention

  applied to a fourth type of support surface.

  Figure 9 shows a front view of a decorative element

  of the decoration set in Figure 8.

  Figure 10 shows in exploded side view a fifth embodiment of a decoration assembly according to the invention

  applied to a fifth type of support surface.

  Figure 11 shows in perspective the third part of

  The support assembly of Figure 10.

  To decorate a support surface 1 for example of the curtain type 1A by means of one or more decorative elements 2, for example in the form of a pattern 2A made of fabric or plastic (see Figures 1 and 3), one uses for each decorative element 2A three

  parts 11, 12 and 13 (Figures 1 and 2).

  i II 2789936 In this first embodiment, the parts 11 to 13 are identical flat and round magnets, for example of the sintered strontium or barium ceramic magnets type, each having a north face Cl1, C12 and C1 3 and a south face C'11, C'12, C'13. For example, the 11-13 magnetized parts

  have a diameter of 18 mm and a thickness of 5 mm.

  The third part 13 is secured to the decorative element 2A,

for example by gluing.

  In addition, the north and south faces of parts 11 and 12 are recognizable, for example by two different colors

  corresponding respectively to the north and south faces.

  Optionally, the face C'13 of the part 13 opposite the element

  decorative 2A is itself identified by the appropriate color.

  When in use, it is first necessary to take into account the pole of the face C'13 of the part 13 opposite the decorative element 2A. In the example illustrated, it is the south face. Then behind the curtain 1A, that is to say on a non-visible side of this curtain 1A, the second part 12, taking care to put opposite the curtain 1A the face C12 having a opposite pole to that of face C'13, in this case the north pole (Figure 1). There is jointly on the visible face of the curtain 1A, at the second part 12, the first part 11. It is also necessary to pay attention to the direction of placement of the first part 11, by facing the curtain 1A face C'11 having the same pole as face C'13, in this case the south pole. We can then simply place on the first part 11, the third

  piece 13 carrying the decorative element 2A.

  Taking the poles of parts 11 and 12 into account is made easier by the color code mentioned above. In addition, they can be simplified in several ways. In particular, the placement of the first part 11 when the second part 12 is correctly positioned behind the curtain lA can be carried out without any particular effort of attention, since an error in direction is immediately corrected due to the force of repulsion mutual of parts 11 and 12. We can also proceed simply

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  starting by placing the first part 11 on the third part 13, then adjusting the second part 12 behind the curtain 1A relative to the first part 11, any error being

  immediately corrected in the same manner as above.

  Furthermore, when the decorative element 2A has to be placed in a location that is difficult to access from the curtain 1A, it is advantageous to start by placing the assembly comprising the three parts 11 to 13 and the decorative element 2A in a location that is easy to access from curtain 1A (for example at the edge), then slide this assembly

  of decoration to the desired location.

  The use of several decorative elements 2A makes it possible to achieve a true composition with a desired arrangement (Figure 3). Once the decorative elements 2A are in place, it is very easy to replace them by leaving the parts 11 and 12 in place and by simply removing the parts 13 carrying the elements

decorative 2A.

  In a second embodiment of the three magnetic pieces, referenced 21, 22 and 23 (Figures 4A and 4B), each of the pieces 21 to 23 has a geometry similar to that of the pieces 11 to 13 of the first embodiment but is divided into a plurality of pole sectors 20 of the same angular opening, for example six in number. The parts 21 to 23 each having respectively a first face C21, C22 and C23 and a second opposite face C'21, C'22 and C'23, each of the pole sectors 20 has a first pole on one of the faces C21 to C23 and a second pole opposite on the other face C'21 to C'23, the adjacent poles on each of the faces C21 to C23 or C'21 to C'23 being

alternately north and south.

  The implementation of parts 21 to 23 is similar to that of parts 11 to 13, but the problems of meaning of parts 11 and 12 no longer arise. Indeed, whatever the direction in which the parts 21 and 22 are arranged, the parts 21 to 23 immediately adjust with respect to each other by small rotations, thanks to the repulsion and attraction effects of the poles

north and south opposite.

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  In a third embodiment of the parts, referenced 31 to 33 (FIGS. 5A and 5B), each of the parts 31 to 33 has a geometry similar to that of parts 11 to 13 of the first embodiment but is divided into parallel sections 30 of constant width perpendicular to the direction of the edges 30. Each of the pieces 31 to 33 having a first face C31 to C33 and a second face C'31 to C'33 opposite, each edge 30 has a first pole on the first face of the pieces 31 to 33 and a second opposite pole on the second face of these parts 31 to 33. In addition, the poles of the adjacent slices 30 on each of the faces are alternately north and south, the first and the last slice 30 being of opposite poles since the number of slices

is even.

  The implementation of parts 31 to 33 is similar to that of parts 11 to 13 of the first embodiment, but it has two advantages. First of all, it is not necessary to worry about the direction of placement of the parts 31 and 32, because a simple rotation of the parts 31 to 33 relative to each other makes it possible to obtain the maximum magnetic attraction, and this rotation is immediately facilitated by the forces of repulsion and

  magnetic attraction of the facing faces.

  In addition, the magnetization of the parts 31 to 33 produces an angular positioning of the parts with respect to each other. In this way, once a first decorative element 2A has been put in place with the desired orientation, the parts 31 and 32 are themselves oriented in a corresponding manner. Thus, when the orientation of the decorative elements 2A is of importance, these decorative elements 2A are fixed to the third part 33 with the desired orientation, and the replacement of the decorative elements 2A on the parts 31 and 32 already placed and oriented automatically produces the correct orientation of these decorative elements 2A. In other embodiments, the support surface 1 consists of a tie-back 1B (Figure 6) and a lampshade

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  1C (Figure 7), the decorative elements being respectively referenced 2B and 2C.

  In a fourth embodiment of the decoration assembly, which includes the parts attracting each other by magnetization and the decorative elements (Figures 8 and 9), the support surface 1 is decorated on both sides. This support surface 1 consists for example of a 1D display case. Thus, each decoration set comprises two decorative elements 2D and 2'D, intended to be arranged respectively on the two sides of the

1D display case.

  To implement this configuration, one solution consists in using devices similar to those of the previous embodiments, by adding a fourth part which cooperates by magnetization with the second part (which is arranged on the side of the support surface opposite to the first element

  decorative) and carrying the second decorative element.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the decoration assembly comprises first and second pieces 41 and 42, for example constituted by magnets identical to those of one of the first three embodiments and used in the same way. However, the third magnet present in the previous embodiments is not used in this fourth embodiment. On the other hand, the first 2D decorative element comprises a metallic part 43 (for example made of tinplate), attracted by magnetization by the first part 41. In the example shown, the second decorative element 2'D is entirely metallic, and it is intended to fulfill the function of a fourth room 44 attracted by

  magnetization by the second part 42.

  During use, we proceed as for the first three embodiments to place the parts 41 and 42, and we have respectively on these parts 41 and 42 the elements

2D and 2'D decorative.

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  In a fifth embodiment, a decoration set comprises three parts 51 to 53 and a decorative element

  2E attached to the third part 53 (Figure 10).

  The first part 51 is for example made up of a metal disc. The second part 52 is a magnet having a first side C52 formed by a flat and round face and a second side C'52 opposite, formed by a bulge. This magnet 52 is for example a plastic magnet and preferably has a diameter of its face C52 identical to that of the part 51. The third part 53, shown in FIG. 11, is a flexible magnet, for example made of a sheet or magnetic strip based on synthetic rubber. This third part 53 has a first face C53 fixed to a decorative element 2E, for example

  by welding or gluing and an opposite second face C'53.

  When in use, the procedure is similar to the first three embodiments, for example by arranging the decoration assembly on a support surface 1 constituted by a shower curtain 1E. The arrangement of the parts 51 and 52 does not however pose any problem of meaning, because the positioning of the second part 52 is imposed by its geometry and because it is immaterial whether the metal part 51 has one of its faces C52 or

It’s one way or the other.

  It is understood that the different configurations described more

  top can be combined in any possible way.

  In particular, magnets can be replaced by metal parts and vice versa, the decoration sets can each include or two decorative elements, the

  magnets can all be flexible or rigid.

  In alternative embodiments, instead of round magnets, rectangular or square magnets are used. Such a magnet has for example a length of 2 cm, a width of 1 cm and a

thickness of 4 mm.

  In the embodiments in which the third or fourth part consists of a flexible magnet (like part 53), the latter advantageously has a thickness comprised

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  between 0.5 and 3 mm. In the embodiments in which the

  parts are rigid flat magnets, these advantageously have a thickness of between 4 and 15 mm and a diameter (or the diameter of a circle circumscribed to these parts) of between 10 and 5 50 mm.

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Claims (10)

  1. Use, for the decoration of a support surface (1), of a first part (11, 21, 31, 41, 51) and of a second part (12, 22, 32, 42, 52) attracting each other by magnetization, according to which: the first part (11, 21, 31, 41, 51) is associated with a decorative element (2), and   we have the first and second pieces (11-12, 21-22, 31-   32, 41-42, 51-52) on either side of the surface (1) by placing the decorative element (2) on one side (CIl1, C21, C31, C51) of the first part opposite to the surface (1), so that the first and second parts are held on the surface (1) by mutual attraction, characterized in that at least one third part (13, 23, 33, 43, 53 is used ) carrying the decorative element (2) and such that the first part (11, 21, 31, 41, 51) and the third part (13, 23, 33, 43, 53) attract each other by magnetization, having the third piece on the side (C11, C21, C31, C51) of the first piece   (11, 21, 31, 41, 51) opposite the surface (1).   2. Use according to claim 1, characterized in that   the first and second pieces (11-12, 21-22, 31-32, 41-42, 51-   52) have a force of mutual attraction across the surface (1) which is greater than the force of mutual attraction of the first and   the third parts (11, 13; 21, 23; 31, 33; 41, 43 51, 53) attached.   3. Uses according to one of claims 1 or 2,   characterized in that at least a fourth part (44) is used carrying another decorative element (2'E) and such that the second part (42) and the fourth part (44) attract each other by magnetization, by arranging the fourth part (44) on the side of the   second part (42) opposite the surface (1).   4. Use according to any one of claims 1 to 3,   characterized in that the third part (13, 23, 33, 53) and / or the   fourth part are fixed to said decorative elements (2).   5. Use according to claim 4, characterized in that   the third part (53) and / or the fourth part are flexible. l 8 2789936   6. Use according to any one of claims 1 to 3,   characterized in that the third part (43) and / or the fourth part (44) are integral parts of said decorative elements (2E, 2'E).   7. Use according to any one of claims 1 to 6,   characterized in that the support surface (1) is a flexible surface, preferably chosen from a curtain (1A) of fabric, a curtain, a drapery, a double curtain, a shower curtain (1E),   a tie-back (IB) and a tablecloth, or a lampshade (1C).   8. A set for decorating a support surface (1), comprising: a first part (11, 21, 31, 41, 51) and a second part (12, 22, 32, 42, 52) attracting each other by magnetization and capable of being maintained on either side of the surface (1) by mutual attraction, and at least one decorative element (2) associated with the first part (11, 21, 31, 41, 51),   characterized in that it comprises at least a third part (13, 23, 33, 43, 53) intended to carry said decorative element (2) and such that the first and the third parts attract each other by magnetization, such so that during use, the decorative element (2) carried by the third part (13, 23, 33, 43, 53) is held on the surface (1) by mutual attraction of the first and the third part ( 11, 13; 21, 23; 31, 33; 41, 43; 51,   53) on the one hand, and the first and second pieces (11-12, 21-   22, 31-32, 41-42, 51-52) across the surface (1), on the other hand.   9. decoration assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that it allows use according to one   any of claims 1 to 7.   10. Decorated space comprising: On a support surface (1), and at least one decoration set conforming to one of claims 8 or 9.