NL2017726B1 - Door formed by a frame and a door panel provided with a lighting device - Google Patents
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A door is formed from a door leaf (1) and its door frame (2) intended to be inserted into a wall, the door frame (2) comprising power supply means (3) at least sequentially in electric contact with electrical connection means (4) housed in the door leaf (1), the door leaf (1) comprising at least one lighting device (5) electrically powered by the power supply means (3) of the door frame (2) via the connection means (4) in the door leaf (1). The door leaf (1) and/or the door frame (2) house at least one battery electrically connected, on the one hand, to the connection means (4) at its input and, on the other hand, to said at least one lighting device (5) at its output by at least one loop including a switch. One application is for openings in the field of real estate fixtures and fittings.
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Door formed by a frame and a door panel provided with a lighting device
This invention relates to a door formed from a door frame and a door leaf, whereby the door frame, also referred to as a casing, is intended to be inserted into a wall. The door leaf of the door according to the invention comprises at least one lighting device on one of its closing faces. By extension, this invention can apply to any other type of opening, for example windows.
The door according to the invention can be an inner or outer door of a home, warehouse, office or public building such as an administration building or a hospital, etc. This door can be hinge-mounted. It therefore opens by pivoting around hinges. However, the door can also open in a different manner, for example by sliding or by rolling the door leaf.
It is known to equip an opening with a lighting device. For example, document FR-A-2 976 338 describes a window-type opening with a window pane lit up by a lighting device. The opening comprises a lighting system using electroluminescent diodes. This document also specifies that this opening can be a door.
In this document, it is essentially a window pane that is lit up by the device located inside the opening. Such lighting cannot be adapted to a door having opaque door leaves as is often the case. Moreover, this lighting has an essentially aesthetic function and the issue of easily locating the opening using this lighting device is not covered in the aforementioned document.
However, the lighting device(s) composing a door could conveniently not only fulfil a decorative function for the door leaf, but also provide a combined lighting and signalling function in view of identifying the door leaf to one or more people located in the vicinity of the door.
This is particularly advantageous when the space enclosed by a wall in which the door is embedded is not lit up or is no longer lit up. In this case, a door leaf of the door equipped with at least one lighting device could enable the location of the door leaf to be determined by a person in the space or wishing to enter this space, even in the light-deficient vicinity of the door .
This requires the power supply to the door lighting to be at least temporarily independent from the power supply to the space associated with the door. Moreover, it must be ensured that the door leaf of the door equipped with at least one lighting device does not remain constantly lit and that the occupants in the space are allowed the freedom to choose whether to turn off or on the lighting of the door leaf.
The problem on which this invention is based is that of equipping all types of doors or, by extension thereof, openings, with at least one electric lighting system located on and outside of the door leaf of the door and signalling the position of the door leaf under all opening and closing conditions and under all power supply conditions to the lighting system(s) external to the door, while guaranteeing that a person located in the vicinity of the door is free to control the lighting.
For this purpose, the invention relates to a door with a door leaf and its door frame intended to be inserted into a wall, the door frame comprising power supply means at least sequentially in electric contact with electrical connection means housed in the door leaf, the door leaf comprising at least one lighting device electrically powered by the power supply means of the door frame via the connection means, characterised in that the door leaf and/or the door frame house at least one battery, on the one hand electrically connected to the connection means via its input and, on the other hand electrically connected to said at least one lighting device via its output by at least one loop including a switch .
The technical outcome is a lighting system for the door leaf of the door that can be obtained for all positions of the door leaf and even with a sequential contact between the power supply means supported by the door frame and the connection means composing the door leaf. The battery (-ies) present in the door leaf, powers/power the lighting device(s), even when the connection means are not electrically powered. Moreover, the switch provides a user with the freedom to control the lighting of the door leaf, thus contributing to energy savings. The lighting can therefore be switched off using the switch, even when the connection means are powered or when the lighting is provided by the battery (-ies) .
In the event of sequential and thus temporary contact between the power supply and connection means, the battery(-ies) is/are charged during contact between these means, whereas the lighting device(s) can be switched on by placing the switch in the position closing the power supply loop of the lighting device(s). When the contact is broken, the battery(-ies) can power the lighting of the door leaf of the door and can power the lighting device (s) if the switch is in the position closing the power supply loop of the lighting device(s).
This would not be possible without the use of one or more batteries and the door leaf could only be lit up in the temporary position of contact between the power supply means and the connection means, which would result in a very limited use of the lighting system.
Such a door according to this invention is particularly advantageous in the event of a power cut at the input to the power supply means, for example during a general power outage. In this case, the battery(-ies) nonetheless powers/power the lighting device(s) of the door leaf without any external power supply to the door leaf, regardless of whether the door leaf is open or closed.
In the case of permanent contact between the power supply means and the connection means, the switch performs the role of allowing the lighting device(s) to be switched on or off as desired. Indeed, in this case, the lighting could be constant, without the presence of a switch and could not therefore be switched off, which would result in the unnecessary loss of energy.
The role of the battery(-ies) is therefore to provide the lighting, where desired, in the event of a power cut at the input to the power supply means. For example, if the input of the power supply means is connected to the mains power supply and there is a power shortage, the lighting of the door leaf is nonetheless powered by the operation of the battery (-ies) . This contributes to improving the safety of the people located in a space closed by the door, whereby the door with a door leaf thus lit for its identification and detection is capable of opening or closing, in particular an emergency exit.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the power supply means are in electric contact with the connection means when the door leaf is housed in its door frame in a closed position, the power supply means comprising at least two male electrical connectors, each of said at least two electrical connectors having a portion brought back to protrude within the door frame and respectively penetrating one connector of two female electrical connectors of the connection means in the closed position or vice-versa.
This preferred, non-limiting embodiment of this invention corresponds to the case of a seguential power supply to the connection means. In this embodiment, the power supply and connection means are housed in the edge or the side of the door frame or respectively of the door leaf, and thus hidden from the outside of the door, which helps preserve its aesthetics. The electric contact thus obtained when closing the door leaf is reliable and protected.
In this preferred embodiment, the portion protruding from each of said at least two male connectors is brought back into the protruding position within the door frame by at least one spring separate from the male connector, or each of said at least two male connectors is at least partially in the form of a flexible spring blade, one portion of which is brought back to protrude within the door frame, each of said at least two male connectors being covered by a cover having at least one opening through which passes the protruding portion of each of said at least two male connectors, said at least two male or female connectors for the same power supply or connection means being separated from each other by a reduced space .
In a first preferred embodiment of the male connectors, each of said at least two male connectors is associated with two helical springs, themselves being separated and in the form of an inverted V whereby the tip of the V forms the protruding portion pointing towards said at least one female connector in the closed position of the door leaf, each free end of the branches of the V being housed in a respective helical spring, each of said at least two male connectors being received in a conductive cylindrical adapter divided along its length by two guide grooves that are diametrically opposed in relation to the adapter, each of these two guide grooves receiving one respective branch of the V formed by each of said at least two male connectors by extending parallel to the branch.
In a second preferred embodiment of the male connectors, each of said at least two male connectors is associated with a helical spring, itself being separated and is in the form of a decentred, flat cam having a rounded cam profile forming the protruding portion pointing towards said at least one female connector in the closed position of the door leaf, one end of the cam being hinged around a pivot whereas the opposite end is secured to one end of a helical spring, the cam being supported by a conductive frame extending parallel to the cam with the other end of the helical spring being secured to the frame, the frame having, opposite the end of the cam secured to the helical spring, an abutment stopping a pivoting of the cam around its pivot initiated by the recall effect of the spring, whereby the frame is the same as that of said at least two male connectors.
In third and fourth preferred embodiments of the male connectors, each of said at least two male connectors is a flexible spring blade having a blade body extending towards said at least one female electrical connector in the closed position of the door leaf, the body having a rounded end portion forming the portion protruding within the door frame and a curved opposite end portion, either resting against and secured to a conductive plate or secured to an electric cable via welding, the body being, between its end portions, in the form of an elongated blade or in the form of a plate inserted between two holding ribs positioned inside the power supply means .
Advantageously, the power supply means and the connection means are housed in a respective insulating supply box or connection box with an elongated shape, the supply box having an input for an external power supply and integrating a converter transmitting a direct current output of a voltage ensuring protection against electrical risks for people, the supply box being inserted into a housing made inside the door frame and the connection box being inserted into a housing made in an edge of the door leaf, the two housing facing each other in the closed position of the door leaf.
Regarding the installation of the connection box, said box is advantageously housed in the edge of an upper side of the door leaf, each supply box or connection box comprising, at at least one of its longitudinal ends, attachment lugs receiving a fastener respectively securing it to the door frame or door leaf. The supply and connection boxes are therefore hidden from the sight of people located in the vicinity of the door leaf. The housing of the box in the edge of an upper side of the door leaf must be considered to be optional only and nonlimiting .
Advantageously, at least the connection box comprises at least one compartment closed by a removable hatch, said at least one battery being housed in said at least one compartment, the connection box comprising a power output socket for said at least one loop connected to said at least one lighting device and to the switch, said at least one loop being held in place and covered in the edge of the door leaf by at least one holding cover.
In one preferred embodiment of the positioning of the lighting devices on a door leaf having inner and outer faces on either side of the door frame in the closed position, at least one inner or outer face is equipped with said at least one lighting device comprising at least one series of electroluminescent diodes or the inner and outer faces of the door leaf each comprise at least one lighting device.
In the preferred embodiment of a lighting system using electroluminescent diodes, said at least one series of electroluminescent diodes is integrated into an elongated lighting structure by having longitudinal ends and an inner cavity with a U-shaped cross-section having longitudinal sides and a base, the lighting structure being associated towards one of its longitudinal ends with a support and electrical connection panel bearing said at least one series of electroluminescent diodes, a light-diffusing tube extending at least between the longitudinal ends within the cavity by being pressed against the support panel at one of its ends, the tube being in its portion contained within the lighting structure resting against the base and laterally against the studs pointing towards the inside of the structure halfway along the height of the cavity, the structure being made from an opaque material and the inner cavity being closed by a transparent profile extending above the diffusing tube, the transparent profile being inserted between and clipped using the free end portions of the longitudinal sides.
Advantageously, the door leaf being hinged to a longitudinal edge with the door frame by a series of hinges, the longitudinal edge equipped with hinges defining a door length being connected to the opposing longitudinal edge by an upper edge defining a door width, said at least one lighting device comprises two lighting structures of a respective series of electroluminescent diodes extending perpendicular to each other on said at least one face of the door leaf, a lighting structure extending on one portion of the width of the door leaf near and parallel to the upper edge and the other lighting structure extending on one portion of the length of the door leaf near and parallel to the longitudinal edge opposite the longitudinal edge supporting the series of hinges.
Advantageously, a non-conductive corner piece is inserted between the two structures and internally houses the support panels respectively associated with a lighting structure, four cables forming a respective loop and surrounded by a flexible plastic sheath connecting the connection means respectively to the support panels and to the switch with a first loop of two cables supplying a first panel associated with a structure, the first panel being electrically connected by two intermediary cables to a second panel of the other structure, and a second loop of the two remaining cables of the four cables being connected to the switch in the form of a push-button, the two cables of the second loop passing through one of the structures via a passageway made in the base of the structure, the passageway being located opposite the cavity facing the base.
Advantageously, each lighting structure comprises, at its end opposite that associated with a support panel, a plastic tip and, when said lighting structure is that passed through by the two cables of the second loop connected to the push-button, the plastic tip internally integrates the push-button.
Other characteristics, purposes and advantages of this invention will be more clearly understood upon reading the following detailed description with reference to the appended figures, provided as non-limiting examples only and wherein: - figures 1 to 3 are diagrammatic representations of perspective and front views of a door formed from a door leaf and a door frame according to this invention, the door leaf bearing a lighting device on one panel forming its closing face, - figures 4 to 6 are diagrammatic representations of perspective views respectively from above, from below and of a partial expanded view from below of a supply box housed in the door frame of the door according to this invention, - figures 7 and 8 are diagrammatic representations of perspective exploded and overhead views respectively, of a portion of a supply box showing a detailed view of the male electrical connectors according to a first embodiment of this invention, - figures 9 and 10 are diagrammatic representations of perspective exploded and overhead views respectively, of a portion of a supply box showing a detailed view of the male electrical connectors according to a second embodiment of this invention, - figures 11 and 12 are diagrammatic representations of perspective exploded views of a portion of a supply box showing a detailed view of the male electrical connectors respectively according to third and fourth embodiments of this invention, - figure 13 is a diagrammatic representation of a perspective view of a portion of a door frame and of a supply box positioned away from its housing in the door frame in this figure for visibility purposes, these elements forming a door according to this invention, - figures 14 and 15 are diagrammatic representations of perspective views respectively of a partial view from above and of an exploded view of a connection box housed in the door leaf of the door according to this invention, - figure 16 is a diagrammatic representation of a perspective view of a portion of a door leaf and of a connection box positioned away from its housing in the door leaf for visibility purposes, these elements forming a door according to this invention, - figure 17 is a diagrammatic representation of a perspective view of a lighting device comprising two lighting structures positioned at right angles for a door leaf forming part of a door according to this invention, - figures 18 and 19 are diagrammatic representations of perspective views respectively of a corner piece and of two lighting structures with a corner piece shown spaced apart from the two structures, these elements forming part of the lighting device of the door according to this invention, - figure 20 is a diagrammatic representation of a perspective view of a switch for powering a lighting device forming part of a door according to this invention, this switch being in this embodiment in the form of a push-button, - figure 21 is a diagrammatic representation of a cross-sectional view of a lighting structure, in particular with an internal light diffuser and a transparent profile for a lighting device forming part of a door according to this invention, - figure 22 is a diagrammatic representation of a perspective view of a flexible electric sheath comprising two cables for a power supply loop of a lighting structure and two other cables for the power supply switch of a lighting device forming part of a door according to this invention.
It should be noted that not all figures are provided to the same scale. The electrical connection elements of the door leaf and of its door frame where illustrated independently from the figures, are shown in expanded views in relation to the door leaf and to the door frame illustrated in the other figures. Similarly, the elements integrated into the connection or supply boxes are shown in an expanded view in the figures for these elements, in relation to the figures specifically showing the boxes.
The following description refers to all figures combined and more particularly to the figures explicitly mentioned. The number references cited may therefore also be shown in figures other than those explicitly mentioned.
With particular reference to figures 1 to 3, this invention relates to a door equipped with a door leaf 1 and its door frame 2 intended to be inserted into a wall. It must be kept in mind that the invention can also apply to any opening having a frame. The door frame 2 can also be referred to as a fixed sash, casing or architrave. The door frame 2 comprises two substantially vertical uprights and one cross member joining the two uprights.
In a conventional manner, the door leaf 1 can have an inner face and an outer face in relation to a space that it closes with the door frame 2 and its associated wall. These faces are separated from each other by the edge 30 of the door leaf extending all around the door leaf 1 and forming its thickness. The edge 30 forming the thickness of the door leaf 1 substantially corresponds to the thickness of the door frame 2 by being inserted into the door frame 2 once the door leaf 1 is placed in its closed position. The edge 30 of the door leaf 1 can also have a thickness different to that of the door frame 2, in particular by being smaller. Clad door leaves can also be used.
The inner and outer faces or door leaves of such a door have a length that extends vertically and a width that extends horizontally. The door leaf 1 therefore has two vertical, longitudinal edges 40, 40a defining a door length and often a door height and a horizontal upper edge 40b defining a door width.
The door leaf 1 is hinged to a longitudinal edge 40 with the door frame 2 by a series of hinges 40d. The faces of the door leaf 1 can be opaque or not, which was not the case for an opening in the most similar prior art, wherein the door leaves of such an opening must be transparent.
Still with more particular reference to figures 1 to 3, the door frame 2 comprises power supply means 3 at least sequentially in electric contact with the electrical connection means 4 housed in the door leaf 1. The power supply means 3 are powered externally from the door, for example by being connected to the mains power supply, which will be described at a later point.
The power supply means can be integrated into the door frame 2, however can also be located outside of the door frame 2. For example, one could imagine an installation external to the door frame 2.
The door leaf 1 comprises at least one lighting device 5 powered by the power supply means 3 of the door frame 2 via the connection means 4 in the door leaf 1. The lighting device(s) 5 can be supported by a face or by the two faces of the door leaf 1. The lighting device(s) 5 is/are advantageously positioned on the door leaf on the outside of the latter.
In a general manner, the door leaf 1 is intended to be embedded in the door frame 2 or casing with minimal, low clearance to improve the contact between the power supply means 3 and the electrical connection means 4.
The expression "at least sequentially in electric contact with the connection means 4" for the power supply means 3 means that these power supply and connection means 3, 4 can either be in constant electric contact with each other or be in temporary electric contact with each other, for example in a closed position of the door leaf 1. Alternatively, this can also be possible in an open position of the door leaf 1.
With particular reference to figures 2 and 3, at least one inner or outer face of the door leaf 1 can be equipped with one or more lighting devices 5. This or these lighting devices 5 can comprise at least one series of electroluminescent diodes with their associated support and electrical connection panel.
According to this invention, the door leaf 1 and/or the door frame 3 house at least one battery 8 electrically connected, on the one hand, to the connection means 4 at its input and, on the other hand, to said at least one lighting device 5 at its output by at least one loop including a switch 6. Said at least one loop can take on the form of two loops referenced 33a and 33c in figure 19 and which will be described in more detail at a later point. In one non-limiting example, the door leaf 1 houses, within its core, said at least one battery 8.
During electric contact between the power supply means 3 housed in the door frame 2 and the connection means 4 housed in the door leaf 1, the battery (-ies) 8 is/are charged and the lighting device(s) 5 is/are lit up if the switch 6 is in a closed position for the power supply loop(s) of the lighting device(s) 5.
It should be kept in mind that the layout and/or number of lighting devices 5 can vary without leaving the scope of the invention and can, for example, meet decorative requirements.
It may be possible to use two sheets of conductive material over the entire surface of the door leaf, one positively powered and the other negatively powered in order to transmit the offset power supply current to the lighting device (s), essentially for decorative applications. Therefore, in the case of a permanent connection, the connection between the connection and supply means can take on the form of a simple cable guide between the door frame and the door leaf.
The lighting device(s) can have different lighting colours and/or intensities. The lighting is not necessarily controlled between two positions, one off and the other on, but can assume multiple intermediate positions adjusting its intensity. The intensity of the lighting can vary according to one or more set programmes and/or background atmospheres or other parameters such as temperature or the occupant's desire, whereby the occupant can adjust the lighting parameters.
Certain lighting devices can remain off whereas others are on, for example horizontal lighting devices off and vertical lighting devices on or vice-versa.
The door leaf 1 can be made from any material, for example glass, plastic, wood or even metal. In this particular case, the connection means 4 present in the door leaf 1 are electrically insulated from the rest of the door leaf. This also applies to the power supply means 3 integrated into the door frame 2, particularly if the door frame 2 is made from a conductive material.
The door frame 2 and the door leaf 1 can be manufactured in a workshop and incorporate their electrical elements for lighting the door leaf, then transported to the installation site. During installation, the door frame 2 without the door leaf 1 is firstly inserted into the wall and secured to the wall, for example by angle brackets and can also be secured to the ground using an angle bracket. The space that may exist between the wall and the door frame 2 is then filled with a filler such as plaster, cement filler or polyurethane foam, advantageously a quick-setting material.
Several embodiments of the invention are possible. For example, as previously stated, a permanent contact can exist between the power supply means 3 of the door frame 2 and the connection means 4 of the door leaf 1.
In the case of permanent contact, a permanent electrical connection loop can exist between the door frame 2 and the door leaf 1, i.e. between the power supply means 3 and the connection means 4. This connection can advantageously be positioned out of reach or in a place that is difficult to reach by those in the vicinity of the door leaf 1. This embodiment is not specifically illustrated in the figures, however it is described herein with reference to the elements of the door leaf 1 shown in figures 1 to 3 which are general and common to all permanent or sequential contact modes.
Still with regard to the case of permanent contact for example, the electrical contact between the power supply means 3 and connection means 4 can be produced by an electrical connection passing through at least one hinge 40d of the door leaf 1, advantageously the part of the highest hinge of the door leaf 1, in the event that the hinge 40d is made from a conductive material.
Alternatively, an electrical contact connection can be produced by an apparatus associated with the door leaf 1, for example if the latter has an automatic door closer, in particular with a spring or an arm hinged to a cylinder, via one or more elements of the door closer made from a conductive material.
In the case of permanent contact, if the switch is in a position allowing the door leaf 1 to be lit up, this lighting is permanent as is the contact between the power supply means 3 and the connection means 4 by the permanent electrical connection. The battery(-ies) 8 is/are nonetheless used to compensate any power supply failure from the power supply means 3 of the door frame 2. A remote battery recharging solution can exist, for example induction charging.
This is particularly useful in the event of a power cut to the power supply means 3 supported by the door frame 2 for locating the door leaf 1, whereby the rest of the lighting in the base closed by the door leaf 1 can be cut and the space left in darkness.
The preferred however non-limiting embodiment of a door according to this invention is installed for a sequential contact between the power supply means 3 supported by the door frame 2 and the connection means 4 housed in the door leaf 1. This can, for example, be obtained when the door leaf 1 is open or conversely when the door leaf 1 is closed. The latter case is preferred, however the former case is also possible.
For the two permanent or sequential contact modes, one example is provided of a power cut of external origin to the power supply means 3 in the door frame 2.
In the permanent contact mode, when this power cut, which may be a power outage, occurs, the battery(-ies) 8 continues/continue to power the lighting device(s) 5 if the switch 6 closes the power supply loop(s) of the lighting device(s) 5. The door leaf 1 therefore remains easy to locate.
Still with reference to this permanent contact mode, if the switch 6 is open, the lighting device(s) 5 is/are not powered. In this case, detection means can be provided for detecting a power cut at the input to the power supply means 3, the connection means 4 comprising an automatic device for placing the switch 6 in the closed position after this detection. The lighting device(s) 5 therefore lights/light up the door leaf 1.
In the sequential contact mode, defined, for example when the door leaf 1 is closed, in this closed position of the door leaf 1, when a power cut occurs at the input to the power supply means 3, the battery(-ies) 8 continues/continue to power the lighting device(s) 5 if the switch 6 closes the power supply loop(s) of the lighting device(s) 5. The door leaf 1 therefore remains easy to locate.
However, when the door leaf 1 is open and the switch 6 is open, detection means can be provided to detect a power cut at the input to the power supply means 3, these power supply means 3 continuing to receive power outside of a power cut even though the electric contact between these power supply means 3 and the connection means 4 is no longer active.
The connection means 4 can include means for receiving information on a power cut, the connection means 4 comprising an automatic device for placing the switch in the closed position after receiving this power cut information. The lighting device(s) 5 therefore lights/light up the door leaf 1.
In the preferred embodiment with sequential contact, with reference to all figures, the power supply means 3 are in electric contact with the connection means 4 of the door leaf 1 when the door leaf 1 is housed in its door frame 2 in a closed position of the door leaf 1, the edge 30 of the door leaf 1 thus facing the edge of the door frame 2.
With particular reference to figures 5 to 12, the power supply means 3 comprise at least two male electrical connectors 7, 7a, 7b, 7c. One portion 11, 14a, 18a of each male electrical connector 7, 7a, 7b, 7c is brought back to protrude within the door frame 2 and respectively penetrate one connector of two female electrical connectors 9 of the connection means 4 housed in the door leaf 1 in the closed position of the door leaf 1. Such a female electrical connector 9 is in particular illustrated in figures 14 to 16.
The reverse is also possible. Although it is preferred that the power supply means 3 support the male electrical connectors 7, 7a, 7b, 7c, the connection means 4 can also support these male electrical connectors, whereby the female connectors are thus supported by the power supply means 3.
The male electrical connectors 7, 7a, 7b, 7c, one portion of which naturally protrudes within the door frame 2, are designed so as not to become trapped in the door leaf 1 or bent during its closing. Several embodiments of these male connectors will now be described.
In figures 5 and 6, the protruding portions of the male connectors were given a reference number 11 opposite the protruding portions illustrated in figures 7 and 8. These protruding portions could however also be the protruding portions 14a and 18a illustrated in figures 9, 11 and 12.
In figure 5, it can be seen that two pairs of two male connectors are used, only visible via their protruding portions 11, wherein the two male connectors of each pair are grouped together by being positioned close to each other on the power supply means 3. This also applies for the pair of female connectors 9 on the connection means 4, as illustrated in figures 14 to 16.
It may be advantageous to provide two pairs of two male and female connectors, which provides for easy connection with at least one lighting device positioned on each of the inner and outer faces of the door leaf 1.
Several embodiments of the male connectors are possible given the requirements that these male connectors must meet.
In the first and second embodiments shown in figures 7, 8 and 11, the protruding portion 11, 14a of each male electrical connector 7, 7a is brought back into the protruding position within the door frame 2 by at least one spring 10 separate from the male connector 7, 7a.
In the third and fourth embodiments shown in figures 9, 10 and 12, each male electrical connector 7b, 7c is at least partially in the form of a flexible spring blade 18, 18a, one portion 18a of which is brought back to protrude within the door frame 2.
In these four embodiments, the two male connectors 7, 7a, 7b, 7c forming one pair are covered by a cover 21, visible in figures 9, 11 and 12, having at least one slot 21a for the passage of the protruding portion 11, 18a, 14a of the male connector(s) 7, 7a, 7b, 7c.
The width and length of the slot 21a are sufficient for the passage of the protruding portion 11, 18a and 14a making the contact while allowing the male connectors 7, 7a, 7b, 7c to be held in position. The cover 21 is advantageously clipped to a supply box 25 housing the power supply means and the male connectors 7, 7a, 7b, 7c.
In the first embodiment of a male connector, in particular shown in figures 7 and 8, each male connector 7 can be associated with a helical spring 10 separate therefrom. Each male connector 7 can take on the shape of an inverted V, whereby the tip 11 of the V forms the protruding portion pointing towards said at least one female connector in the closed position of the door leaf, the central tip located between the two branches forming the main V shape being housed in the helical spring 10. Each free end of the branches 12 of the V has a weld recess for its electrical connection with a cable linked to the input of the power supply means.
Each male connector 7 can be received in a cylindrical, non-conductive adapter 13 divided along its length by two guide grooves 14 that are diametrically opposed in relation to the adapter 13. The cylindrical adapter 13 is also used to guide the helical springs 10 during their release, pushing a portion of the male connector 7 protruding from the supply box 25 housing the power supply means 3.
In this case, each of the two guide grooves 14 can receive one respective branch 12 of the V formed by each of said at least two male connectors 7 by extending parallel to the branch 12. The branches 12 of each male connector 7 slide vertically along parallel zones formed by the grooves 14. The connectors 7 are pushed by the two helical springs 10 having been compressed and having been pressed against a cover 24 screwed using fasteners 24a to the connection box 25.
In the second embodiment of the male connector, in particular visible in figure 11, each male connector 7a can be associated with a helical spring 10, itself being separate and can take on the shape of a decentred, flat cam 14. The cam 14 can have a rounded cam profile 14a forming the protruding portion by pointing towards said at least one female connector of the connection means in the closed position of the door leaf 1.
One end of the cam 14 can be hinged around a pivot 15, whereas the opposite end can be secured to one end of the helical spring 10. The cam 14 can be supported by a conductive frame 16 extending parallel to the cam 14 with the other end of the helical spring 10 being secured to the frame 16.
In this case, the frame 16 can, opposite the end of the cam 14 secured to the helical spring 10, have an abutment 17 stopping a pivoting of the cam 14 about its pivot 15 initiated by the recall effect of the spring 10. The frame 16 can be the same for the two male connectors 7a forming a pair, if the former is not a conductor.
In the third and fourth embodiments of the male connector, shown in particular in figures 9, 10 and 12, each male connector 7b, 7c can be a flexible spring blade 18, 18a having a body 20, 20a extending towards said at least one female electrical connector in the closed position of the door leaf 1. The body 20, 20a can have a rounded end portion 18a forming the protruding portion within the door frame 2.
The body 20, 20a can also have a curved opposite end portion 18b either resting against and secured to a conductive plate 19, as shown in figure 12, or secured to an electric cable by welding, as shown in figure 9. The conductive plate 19 and the electric cable can be connected to the input of the power supply means 3.
In the third embodiment shown in figure 12, the body 20 can be between its end portions 18a, 18b in the form of an elongated blade 20. In the fourth embodiment shown in figures 9 and 10, the body 20a can take on the form of a plate inserted between two holding ribs 22 positioned inside the power supply means 3.
In this case, the body 20a in the form of a plate is pressed against a receiving surface 23 on an inner longitudinal edge of the supply box 25. The body 20a can take on forms, for example four per connector, which are used to provide the body with its thickness 20a in order to hold it between the walls of the supply box 25, advantageously made from plastic.
The supply box can also have two pairs of connectors. In this case, the upper cross member is not linked to the opening direction of the door, but is standard.
With particular reference to figures 4 to 7, and 9 to 12 for the power supply means 3, figures 14 to 16 for the connection means 4 and figure 13 for both means 3, 4, the power supply means 3 and the connection means 4 can be respectively housed in a supply box 25 for the power supply means 3, and a connection box 29 for the connection means 4. This supply box 25 and connection box 29 are advantageously made from an insulating material and are elongated in shape.
The supply box 25 can have an input 26a for a power supply originating externally, advantageously a mains connection. The supply box 25 can integrate a converter, not visible in the figures because it is located inside the supply box 25.
This converter transmits a direct current output of a voltage ensuring protection against electrical risks for people, in accordance with the standards in effect. For example, the current received by the power supply means 3 can be the current of the power grid, for example 230 Volts AC, and the current exiting the power supply means 3 towards the connection means 4 can be a DC voltage of 5 Volts.
As shown in particular in figure 13, the supply box 25 can be inserted into a housing 3a made within the door frame 2. As shown in particular in figure 16, the connection box 29 can be inserted into a housing 4a made in the edge 30 of the door leaf 1, the two housings 3a, 4a facing each other in the closed position of the door leaf.
In figure 13, the protruding portions bear the reference number 11 in line with the first embodiment of a male connector, however could also correspond to the male connectors according to the second, third and fourth embodiments. The protruding portions 11 forming the contact are positioned in such a manner on the supply box 25 that, without modifying the door frame 2, the supply box 25 can power faces of a door leaf 1 opening to the right or opening to the left.
Preferably, with particular reference to figures 3 to 5 and 14 to 16, in order to be difficult to reach for people located in the vicinity of the door leaf, the connection box 29 can be housed in the edge 30 of an upper side of the door leaf 1.
With reference to all figures, each supply box 25 or connection box 29 can comprise, at at least one of its longitudinal ends, attachment lugs 25a, 29a receiving a fastener securing it respectively to the door frame 2 or to the door leaf 1. A fastener 25b is, for example, shown in figure 13 for a supply box 25.
As particularly shown in figures 7 and 13, the supply box 25 can comprise, on its surface intended to be positioned the most internally within the door frame 2, an aperture 26a providing access to a terminal board for connecting the power supply means 3 to an external power grid, advantageously to a 230-Volt power grid. This can take place once the door frame 2 of the door is mounted into the wall.
As can be seen in figure 13, on its surface intended to be positioned the most externally within the door frame 2, the supply box 25 can include one or more compartments 27, 28 closed by a cover.
The supply box 25 can be attached to the door frame 2 during manufacture of the door in the factory. The fitter of the door leaf 1 then only has to make the electrical connection on the supply box 25 when installing the door frame 2 into the wall of the space to be closed by the door leaf 1.
With particular reference to figures 14 to 16 and to figure 3, at least the connection box 29 can comprise at least one compartment 31 closed by a removable hatch 31a secured to the compartment 31 by a fastener 31b. These one or more compartments 31 can house the battery(-ies) 8.
As can be seen in figure 3, the connection box 29 can be secured in the edge 30 of the door leaf 1 during the manufacture of the door in the factory. During installation of the door in a wall, the fitter does not need to perform any operation on this connection box 29.
Moreover, with particular reference to figures 3, 14 to 16, 19 and 22, the connection box 29 can include an electric socket 32 for at least one loop 33a, 33c connected to said at least one lighting device 5 and to the switch 6, this socket being advantageously a female socket.
With particular reference to figures 19 and 22, two loops 33a, 33c are shown with the two cables 6+, 6-, 36+, 36- of each loop 33a, 33b housed in a flexible sheath 33 with multiple cables, in this case four cables. In figures 3, 14 to 16, 19 and 22, the sheath 33 or the cables 6 + , 6-, 36 + , 36- when not forming part of the sheath 33 can be held and covered in the edge 30 of the door leaf 1 by at least one holding cover 46, advantageously formed from multiple parts.
The holding covers 46 can be formed from multiple parts in order to adapt to multiple door formats. Indeed, the doors can have different widths: 930, 1030, 1130 or 1230 mm, or even more, in which case one or more holding covers can be added or removed. When the door leaf 1 exceeds 930 mm in length, other portions of holding covers 46 can be added. The following paragraphs describe the lighting devices and its design with reference to all figures. Advantageously, each lighting device, bearing the reference number 5, in particular in figure 17, comprises at least one series of electroluminescent diodes .
Each series of electroluminescent diodes can be housed in an elongated lighting structure 34, 34a having longitudinal ends. As can be seen in particular in figure 21, each lighting structure 34 can include an inner cavity 35 with a U-shaped cross-section and with longitudinal sides 47 and a base 35a.
As can be seen with particular reference to figures 1 to 3 and 17 to 22, each lighting structure 34, 34a can be associated towards one of its longitudinal ends with a support and electrical connection panel 36 bearing a series of electroluminescent diodes. Such a support panel 36 contains a printed circuit board, often referred to using the abbreviation PCB.
Each lighting structure 34, 34a can include a light-diffusing tube 37 extending at least between the longitudinal ends inside the cavity 35, by being pressed against the support panel 36 at one of its ends.
The tube or solid round profile 37, that is substantially cylindrical and elongated in shape, diffuses a shaft of light, which is used to signal the location and orientation of the inner or outer face of the door leaf 1, which includes the lighting device(s) 5, in any open or closed position of the door leaf, when the switch 6 is in the position directly or indirectly closing the power supply loop 33a to the lighting device(s).
Direct closing takes place when the switch 6 is integrated into the power supply loop 33a and indirect closing takes place when the switch 6 is integrated into a second loop 33c, the opening of the switch in this second loop 33c stopping the power supply to the lighting device(s).
As can be seen in particular in figure 21, the tube or solid round profile 37 can be at least partially contained in a lighting structure, in this figure the structure 34, however this could also be a lighting structure with the reference number 34a in figure 17. This partially contained portion of the tube 37 can be at rest against the base 35a of the cavity 35 of the structure 34 and laterally resting against the studs 38 pointing inwards with regard to the structure 34 halfway along the height of the cavity 35 defined by longitudinal sides 47 of the structure 34.
Each structure 34 can be made from an opaque material and the inner cavity 35 can be closed by a transparent profile 39 extending above the diffusing tube 37 and covering it. In order to be secured with the structure 34, advantageously in a removable manner, the transparent profile 39 can be inserted between and clipped by the free end portions 47a of the longitudinal sides 47.
The transparent profile 39 can be of any colour and can be removable in order to be easily replaced by a user, not only to ensure normal operation when defective, but also to suit the user's desires.
When manufacturing the door formed by a door leaf 1 and a door frame 2, the lighting part of the transparent profile 39 can be coated by a protective film. This particularly applies in the case where the door is painted on its installation site.
With particular reference to figures 1 to 3 and 16 to 22, each lighting device 5 can comprise two lighting structures 34, 34a each associated with a respective series of electroluminescent diodes. The two lighting structures 34, 34a can extend perpendicular to each other over at least one face of the door leaf 1. A first lighting structure 34 can extend over a portion of the width of the door leaf 1 in the vicinity of and parallel to the upper edge 40b of the door leaf 1. The other lighting structure or second lighting structure 34a can extend over a portion of the length of the door leaf 1 in the vicinity of and parallel to the longitudinal edge 40a opposite to the longitudinal edge 40 supporting the series of hinges 41.
The width covered by the first lighting structure 34 can reach one third, half or all of the width of the door leaf 1, whereas the length covered by the second lighting structure 34a can reach one third, half or all of the height of the door leaf 1. In the latter case, there is no switch at one end of this second lighting structure 34a.
One non-conducting corner piece 41 can be inserted between the two structures 34, 34a. This corner piece 41, capable of forming a 90° elbow, can internally house the support panels 36 respectively with their associated series of electroluminescent diodes, each support panel 36 being respectively associated with a lighting structure 34, 34a.
With particular reference to figure 19, the power supply to the support panels 36 and also to the switch 6, the latter being particularly visible in figure 20, can be produced by four cables 36 + , 36-, 6 + , 6- forming a respective loop 33a, 33c and surrounded by a flexible plastic sheath 33 connecting the connection means 4 to the printed circuit boards 36 and the switch 6 respectively .
With particular reference to figures 1 to 3 and 16 to 22, the electric sheath 33 preferably passes through the door leaf 1 by exiting the housing 4a of the connection means 4 then opening out onto the surface of the door leaf on which the lighting device (s) 5 is/are positioned. There can be at least one electrical cable sheath 33 for each face of the door leaf 1 when one or more lighting devices 5 are provided on each surface. A first loop 33a of two cables 36+, 36- can power a first panel 36 associated with a structure 34a, the first panel 36 being electrically connected to a second panel 36 of the other structure 34 by two intermediate cables 33b, in order to produce an electrical connection between the two support panels 36. A second loop 33c of the two remaining cables 6+, 6-of the four cables 36 + , 36-, 6 + , 6- can be connected to the switch 6 in the form of a push-button 42. The two cables 6+, 6- of the second loop 33c pass through one of the structures 34 via a passage 43 made in the base 35a of the structure 34, the passage 43 being located opposite the cavity 35 facing the base 35a.
Figure 22 shows a flexible sheath 33 of four cables with a male plug 32a intended to penetrate the female socket bearing the reference number 32 in figure 14. In figure 19, a cable 36+ of the flexible sheath 33 is connected to the positive terminal of the support panel bearing the reference number 36 whereas another cable 36-is connected to the negative terminal of the support panel 36. The two other cables 6+ and 6- are intended to be connected to the input and to the output of the pushbutton bearing the reference number 42 in figure 20.
As can be seen in particular in figures 17, 19 and 20, each lighting structure 34, 34a can include, at its end opposite that associated with the support panel 36, a plastic tip 44.
As previously mentioned, one 34 of the structures 34, 34a can support a switch 6 having a push-button 42 at its end opposite that associated with a support panel 36, this lighting structure 34 being passed through by the two cables 6+, 6- of the second loop 33c connected to the push-button 42.
Advantageously, additionally with reference to a lighting device 5 shown in figure 2 and comprising two lighting structures 34, 34a, one 34a of which extending vertically and the other 34 extending horizontally from an upper corner of the door leaf, the push-button is placed at the lower end of the lighting structure 34a extending vertically, advantageously towards the handle of the door leaf, in order to be accessible to the hand of a user. It is clear that this is only one preferred, non-limiting embodiment of this invention and that the lighting structures 34, 34a can extend in a different manner to that previously described, for example all parallel or together delimiting any figure whatsoever.
In this case, the plastic tip 44 which is positioned at the end opposite to that associated with a support panel of this structure 34, internally integrates the push-button 42. For the other structure 34a, the tip 44 can only encase the end opposite that associated with a support panel 36.
As can be seen in particular in figure 20, the switch 6 can comprise a body 49 supporting a flexible element 48 intended to be pressed by the finger of a user looking to turn the associated lighting device on or off. The flexible part 48 is advantageously backlit when the lighting device is turned on. This flexible part 48 can be self-lighting for example a wedge base lamp.
The push-button 42 is located inside the body 49 on a plate 42a onto which it is attached by 2 lugs each penetrating a recess made through the plate 42a, whereby a fastener 42b secures the plate 42a to the body 49.
It should be noted that the switch can be different to a monostable push-button and can be a dual-position switch.
In one alternative embodiment for the switching of the power supply to the lighting device(s), the switch, which can be different to the push-button, can be located directly within the power supply loop of the electroluminescent diodes via their support and electrical connection panel supporting said at least one series of electroluminescent diodes. Such a switch can therefore be housed in the corner piece described above, provided that this corner piece is easily accessible to a hand of a user. In this case, the use of a second loop is superfluous .
As a switch, the push-button is preferred, given that its use is easier and involves a simple press on the button causing a change in state of the lighting, from on to off or from off to on. Another switch of this size would be difficult to use, especially for the elderly.
In another possible embodiment of the invention, the power supply of the lighting device(s) can be remotely controlled by a user by electromagnetic waves. This is particularly advantageous for the remote control of a lighting of the door leaf, in particular during a general power cut, whereby the space closed by the door leaf is in the dark and the occupant's movement in this space is made difficult. In another embodiment, a proximity switch associated with a timer can be used.
In this case, the user, often an occupant of the closed space, can remotely control the lighting of the door leaf, where necessary, if this is not already the case, using a remote-control device controlling the power supply to the lighting of the door leaf within arm's reach, without having to move towards the door leaf. This is particularly advantageous if the occupant is an elderly person or person with impaired mobility.
Such a lighting device is simple to secure on the faces of the door leaf during manufacture in the factory. The lighting device can be adapted to suit a given door leaf, regardless of the direction in which it opens.
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