TW201704048A - Lighted decor units with an arcuate, removable decor sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

A decor fixture including a backing plate and an arcuate decor sheet that is removably mounted on the front side of the backing plate.

Description

Light decoration unit with a curved removable decorative piece

The present disclosure relates to a lighting decoration unit that can be used with an elastic wall decoration system.

In a broad summary of the invention, a trim fixture is disclosed herein, the trim fixture including a support panel and a curved trim piece removably mounted on the front side of the support panel and various other features With components. These and other aspects are understood in the detailed description below. However, this broad disclosure should not be construed as limiting the subject matter of the claim, whether the subject matter of the application is within the scope of the patent application for the initial application, or within the scope of the patent application filed during the revision or application process. .

20‧‧‧Flexible wall decoration system

22‧‧‧Lighting unit

24‧‧‧Base

26‧‧‧Releasable fastening unit

40‧‧‧Veneer fixtures

42‧‧‧Light source subassembly

44‧‧‧Power supply

46‧‧‧Support

48‧‧‧Arc-shaped ornaments

50‧‧‧Frame

52‧‧‧Flange

54‧‧‧ cavity or sac

56‧‧‧Magnetic or magnetic components

58‧‧‧Magnetic or magnetic components

60‧‧‧Adhesive strip

62‧‧‧main edge; perimeter edge; main opposite edge

63‧‧‧ perimeter edge

72‧‧‧Support board

80‧‧‧Light source

149‧‧‧Back surface; rear surface

150‧‧‧ front surface

151‧‧‧ cavity

173‧‧‧The first set of edges

174‧‧‧The second set of edges

175‧‧‧ forward surface; front surface

176‧‧‧Perforation; pore

301‧‧‧ Keep track

302‧‧‧Adhesive strip; adhesive tape

303‧‧‧Inward edge

304‧‧‧Dehorning; warp-cornered surface; retaining features; space

305‧‧‧ space; cavity

306‧‧‧Maintaining features

307‧‧‧Decorative surface

308‧‧‧ gap

320‧‧‧Releasable fixed structure

322‧‧‧Complementary fixed structure

400‧‧‧End cover

1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary elastic decoration system including a light decoration unit; FIG. 2 is a front perspective exploded view of the light decoration unit of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a light decoration unit of FIG. a post-perspective exploded view; 4 is a top plan view of an exemplary elastic decoration system including a light decoration unit; FIG. 5 is an enlarged top plan view of one edge of the light decoration unit of FIG. 4; FIG. 6 is an exemplary light decoration A perspective partial exploded view of one of the edges of the unit; Figure 7 is a top plan view of an exemplary resilient trim system including an illumination unit.

Like reference numerals in the drawings represent like elements. Some components may be represented by a uniform or multiple number; in this case, the reference number refers to only one or more representative components, but it should be understood that such reference numbers apply to all such components. All figures and drawings in this specification are not to scale unless otherwise indicated, and are selected for the purpose of illustrating various embodiments of the invention. In particular, the dimensions of many of the components are for illustrative purposes only and, unless explicitly indicated, it should be inferred from the drawings that there is no correlation between the dimensions of many components. Although terms such as "first" and "second" may be used in this disclosure, it should be understood that their terms are used in a relative concept unless otherwise indicated.

As disclosed herein, "rearward", "rear", and the like means a wall or other surface to which the wall decoration system 20 is mounted; such as "forward" and The term "front" means to leave the wall (for example, toward the room). Figure 1 is thus a view from the front side of a lighting decoration unit. The term "inward" means toward the geometric center of a light-decorating unit and away from the nearest perimeter edge. The term outward means leaving the geometric center and facing the long edge of the week.

As used herein, the term "generally" is used as a modifier of a property or attribute, unless otherwise specifically defined, meaning that the property or property is readily recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art. No high approximation is required (eg within +/- 20% of quantifiable characteristics). Unless specifically defined otherwise, the term "substantially" means a high approximation (eg, within +/- 10% of the quantifiable characteristic). "essentially" means a very high approximation (for example, within 2% of the quantifiable characteristic plus or minus); it will be understood that the term "at least essentially" includes "exact (exact) )" The specific circumstances of the match. However, even "accurate" matching or using any other characterization such as the same, equal, identical, uniform, constant, and the like is understood to be applicable to a particular environment, rather than requiring absolute precision or perfect matching. Within normal tolerances or measurement errors. It should be understood that all numerical parameters (size, ratio, etc.) cited herein are calculated by using the average derived from several measurements of the parameter (unless otherwise noted), especially for one of the variables. In the case of.

The present disclosure relates to a lighting embellishment unit that can be used with an elastic wall decoration system or set. The trim system can take a wide variety of forms and, in some embodiments, incorporate a two-part adhesive-based releasable fastening unit for removably mounting to a wall surface. An example of a flexible wall decoration system is described, for example, in U.S. Application Serial No. 14/293,885, filed on Jun. 2, 2014, entitled "Removable Wall Decoration Kits, Systems and Methods, the entire teaching of which is incorporated by reference. Incorporated herein. In the context of the present application, flexible means a decoration system At least one outermost visible portion (e.g., a curved garnish sheet as described herein) can be altered, replaced, and the like, for example, to produce a different visual appearance. In a particular embodiment, the curved garnish sheet as described herein can be exchanged for other curved garnish sheets; and/or one of the illuminating units disclosed herein can be exchanged for another The lighting embellishment unit may be exchanged for a non-lighting embellishment unit of the type described, for example, in the '885 application.

In view of [Prior Art], FIGS. 1 through 3 illustrate a non-limiting example of an elastic wall trim system 20 that includes a light embellishing unit 22 in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. The trim system 20 further includes an optional base 24 and a two-part releasable fastening unit 26 (as best seen in Figures 2 and 3). The two-part disengageable fastening unit 26 facilitates releasable attachment of the base 24 to a wall surface. The decoration unit 22 and the base 24 incorporate complementary structures that facilitate the detachable connection of the charm unit 22 to the base 24. Finally, the decoration unit 22 includes light management features that establish unique lighting effects as described below. The user can easily attach and remove the charm unit 22 to and from the base in accordance with the description of the '885 application.

The decoration unit 22 generally includes a decorative fixture 40, a light source subassembly 42, a power source 44, and a support 46. The decoration fixture 40, the light source sub-assembly 42 and the power source 44 are shown in block form in FIGS. 2 and 3. The trim fixture 40 can incorporate various light management features as described below for distributing light from the light source subassembly 42 relative to an arcuate trim panel 48 of the trim fixture 40. The power source 44 provides power to the light source sub-assembly 42 while the power source 44 and the light source sub-assembly 42 are attached, for example, to one or both of the trim fixture 40 and the support 46, or by the trim fixture 40 and the support 46. Carry one or both. For example, in some embodiments, the light source subassembly 42 is carried by the trim fixture 40 and the power source 44 is carried by the support 46.

The support 46 is coupled to the trim fixture 40 and incorporates mounting features complementary to the mounting features of the base 24 for mating with the base 24 for selective mounting of the support 46, and thus the trim unit 22. For example, the support 46 can have a bowl-like shape including a frame 50 and a flange 52. The frame 50 is sized and shaped to nest within a cavity or pocket 54 centrally formed by the base 24. The pedestal 24 and the support 46, respectively, optionally carry complementaryly configured magnets or magnetic elements 56, 58 (generally referenced) that facilitate one of the fastening between the pedestal 24 and the support 46. , releaseable connection. Other mounting features can be incorporated into the support 46 or the base 24.

A flange 52 is provided for attachment to one surface of the trim fixture 40. In this regard, the support 46 can be permanently fastened (eg, bonded) to the trim fixture 40 at the flange 52 (eg, in some embodiments, the support 46 can be considered a component of the trim fixture 40 ). Alternatively, the trim fixture 40 is removably assembled to the support 46 in a variety of manners, for example, by an adhesive strip 60 (eg, a pressure sensitive adhesive strip). The adhesive strip 60 can be permanently bonded to the support 46 and provides a releasable adhesive bond to the trim fixture 40 (so that the trim mount 40 can be replaced relative to the support 46) or can be permanently bonded to the trim fixture 40 and a releasable adhesive bond to the support 46 is provided (so that the other combination of the charm holder 40/adhesive strip 60 can be replaced with the combination of the charm holder 40/adhesive strip 60).

Light source subassembly 42 can take a wide variety of forms and generally includes one or more light sources 80 (as seen, for example, in FIG. 2) and corresponding operational circuitry. suitable The combined light source includes a light emitting diode (LED). LEDs (one or more) that can be provided in any available color include, for example, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and white. The light source optionally includes a reflector, a diffuser, a lens, a filter, and/or a polarizer to modify and/or direct the light. A suitable LED system is available from Nichia Chip Type white LED (Model NSSW064AT), one of Nichia Corporation (Detroit, MI). Other similar light source patterns are also contemplated, such as linear light sources. As described below, the light source subassembly 42 can include one, two or more of LEDs (or other light source types) configured on a support circuit board, and provide the necessary circuitry to transfer power from the power source 44. To the LED (and if necessary, convert the supplied power into a pattern suitable for powering the LED).

In many embodiments, a support circuit board carrying one or more LEDs can also have other components mounted to the front of the circuit board. The presence of such components (or other design considerations) may necessitate that the board (and therefore any LED carried by the board) be slightly offset rearward relative to the aperture 176 of the support board 72. In some cases, this may reduce the angular width of light emitted from aperture 176 (emitting by the LED). In certain instances, some of the light may be dissipated, for example, in the space behind the back of the support plate 72 (eg, it may "disappear" within the support 46). Accordingly, in some embodiments (whether or not the light source is actually offset rearward from the aperture 176), a reflector can be placed at least behind the LED(s) to reinforce any such light toward the aperture 176 and from Recirculation of the pores leaving forward. In a particular embodiment, the reflector is in the form of, for example, a shallow bowl or a flat bowl, wherein the "bottom" of the bowl is placed near or against the forward surface of the circuit board (eg, behind the LED), and wherein the bowl The "side" extends at least substantially forward toward the support plate 72 and at least Partially around the perimeter of the LED to intercept and reflect light that may otherwise laterally escape (eg, into the support) behind the rearward surface of the board.

Power source 44 is selected to generate sufficient power for energizing LEDs (or other source types), and in some embodiments, includes one or more batteries, such as Ni-MH AA batteries. Other power supply types known in the art are equally acceptable. For example, the suitable power supply types of the present disclosure include a direct plug, a flat cable, a replaceable battery, a rechargeable battery pack, and a user-loadable battery pack with an optional charger. , wireless energy transfer, solar rechargeable batteries or capacitors.

Regardless of the precise form, in some embodiments, the decoration unit 22 is configured such that the light source subassembly 42 and the power source 44 are assembled or otherwise carried within the footprint of the support 46. For example, in some embodiments, the frame 50 can form a pocket or similar structure that is sized and shaped to receive at least the power source 44. As reflected by Figures 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the footprint of the support 46 at the flange 52 is less than the footprint or size of one of the trim fixtures 40. In this configuration, the source(s) of the source subassembly 42 will have to be offset from the perimeter edge of the trim fixture 40; for example, in some embodiments, the charm unit 22 is grouped The state in which the light source(s) are centrally disposed at or near the center of one of the pendant fixtures 40 (eg, a single LED or an array of LEDs (eg, four LEDs) can be positioned to be fixed At or near one of the center points of the member 40). As described below, the light management features provided by the trim fixture 40 are used, for example, to direct the light distribution from the centrally located light source(s) toward the perimeter edge of the trim fixture 40.

In view of the above-described general parameters of the decoration unit 22, the present invention can be used in a variety of forms and can have a regular shape similar to a tile (e.g., rectangular, square, etc.). In some embodiments, the present illustrative fixture 40 has a generally square shape (height and width) and is optionally about 12 inches by 12 inches in size, although other dimensions are acceptable.

The individual components of the illustrative trim fixture 40 are most easily seen in Figures 2 and 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the trim fixture 40 includes a curved garnish body 48 and a support plate 72 to which the curved garnish 48 is mounted. The fascia sheet 48 is the component of the system that is most forward (away from the wall to which the system 20 is mounted) and is mounted on the support plate 72 (eg, supported by a support plate), as described in detail later herein.

At least one LED (or other light source) as described above is provided (eg, directly or indirectly supported by) adjacent to support plate 72 and is arranged to "target" toward rearward surface 149 of garnish sheet 48 (eg, The light source(s) may be one or more front emitting LEDs that are flat on one of the planes of the support plate 72). As described below, in at least some embodiments, the trim fixture 40 can incorporate one or more features (eg, of the trim panel 48, the support panel 72, or both), such features Light that is emitted from the light source LED can be assisted in spreading or directing through a cavity 151 defined between the trim body 48 and the support plate 72. In particular, such features may assist in displacing (eg, from a centrally located light source) light toward the perimeter edges 62 and/or 63 of the fascia sheet 48.

Support plate 72 can comprise any suitable material (whether single or multiple layers). In an embodiment, at least a major portion of the support plate 72 can be substantially planar or can be substantially planar. The support plate 72 has a front side including a front surface 175 and a rear side including a rear surface. Often, the support plate 72 can be at least substantially, substantially, or substantially square in shape (including a one-week length comprising a first set of edges 173 and a second set of edges 174, as described later herein). As placed in the illustrative embodiment of Figures 1-3, the edge 173 is the "side" edge and the edge 174 is the "top" and "bottom"edges; however, the support plate 72 (and indeed the entire decoration unit 22) The orientation can be chosen as desired. The stiffener and strength of the support plate 72 should be sufficient to support the trimming sheet 48 and may be made of, for example, plastic, chipboard, or the like. In at least some embodiments, the support plate 72 can be at least partially light reflective, at least from the front (i.e., from within the cavity 151) the light impinging on the support plate 72. This can be achieved, for example, by providing at least a semi-reflective layer, a semi-reflective coating, a semi-reflective treatment, or the like on the front surface 175 of the support plate 72. Alternatively, for example, may comprise one or by a plurality of at least partially reflective fillers (e.g., TiO _2, CaCO _3, etc.) in the support plate 72 to reach (for example, the support plate 72 by injection molding a thermoplastic material, or a squeeze Compressed from a thermoplastic sheet material having one or more at least partially reflective fillers dispersed therein). The reflectivity of the support plate 72 can be diffuse or specular, or, if desired, diffuse in some areas and mirrored in other areas.

The support plate 72 can include at least one aperture (aperture) 176 through which light emitted from the light source 80 can pass. (If desired, portions of light source 80 may actually protrude through perforations 176 and slightly into cavity 151.) If desired, in some embodiments, a diffusing element (eg, cup, bowl, lid) may be provided Etc., one of the open ends faces the perforations 176 and the at least partially closed end faces away from the perforations 176), the diffusing element further assisting in diffusing the light emitted by the source 80.

At least two opposing edges of the support plate 72 (eg, the edge 173 as shown in FIG. 2) can include retaining rails 301 that can assist at least the curved trim when mounted on the front side of the support plate 72 Body 48 remains in place. The holding rail 301 will be detailed later herein. In the illustrated embodiment, the retaining rails 301 are provided on the side edges of the support plate 72; however, in some embodiments, they may be provided on the top and bottom edges of the support plate 72.

The curved embossed sheet 48 is a piece (although it can be provided to a user, for example, in a flat sheet), which is sufficiently elastic along at least one axis to be deflected (bent) into an arc shape, enabling installation To the support board 72, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. When in use, the curved garnish sheet 48 is thus sufficiently curved to such an extent that each of the two first major opposing edges 62 of the garnish sheet 48 can be positioned (i.e., inserted and held) in support. The forward surface 175 of the plate 72 is between the retaining rail 301 as will be discussed in detail later herein.

The curved garnish sheet 48 can be made of any suitable material (eg, an extruded plastic sheet, with or without any additional layers laminated thereto, with or without any image, pattern, etc. printed on its surface Preferably, and may be of any suitable thickness, the composition and thickness may be selected in combination to provide an arcuate decorative sheet 48 having suitable bending stiffness. In many embodiments, the sheet 48 is sufficiently bendable such that it can be easily bent manually by the user, but is not fragile or soft enough to be easily maintained in the proper mounting position on the support plate 72. . In other words, the sheet 48 should have a sufficiently high bending stiffness to present a self-supporting arch when in position on the support plate 72. Curved pendulum The panel body 48 will have a front side including a front surface 150 and a rear side including a rear surface 149.

The curved trim piece (e.g., its front surface 150) will be the most easily visible part of the system 20 and thus provides an intended visual decorative effect (especially when backlit by the light source 80, and when only reflected ( For example, room) when viewing light). Examples of viable decorative effects are infinite. For example, the decorative effect of the curved swatches 48 is a two-dimensional representation of: an imaginative graphic; a representation of a combination of objects, people, venues, animals, or the like (photo or art presentation); An imaginary object or character (for example, a cartoon character); origami; an artificial surface (for example, a wood grain appearance). Alternatively or additionally, the curved swatches 48 may include different surfaces, such as textures or similar attributes that produce a three-dimensional visual effect, such as a fabric or ribbon. In still other embodiments, the curved garnish body 48 can be or can include a blackboard and/or a whiteboard. Thus, the curved swatch body 48 can be a three-dimensional object or can create a visual effect of a three-dimensional object, such as a sculpture. It will be understood that the decorative effects described above are merely illustrative of some of the aspects of the present disclosure. Any such image, pattern, visual effect, or the like provided when light passes through (or is reflected from) toward the front panel 48 can be printed or otherwise deposited on the front surface of the sheet 48, for example. 150 is provided; or by mixing ink or pigment into the desired area of the sheet 48; or by printing an image onto the back surface 149 of the sheet 48; alternatively, by selectively from the sheet 48 The material is removed such that the sheet 48 is thinner in areas where it is desired to allow more light to pass through. In fact, any visual effect can be embodied as a curved embossed sheet, as described, for example, in U.S. Serial No. 14/293,885. In particular, the term "Printing" is widely used and may cover not only liquid phase coating of, for example, pigment materials, but also physical or chemical vapor deposition of metals, transfer of toner, and the like.

The arc means that when mounted to the support plate 72 to form the charm holder 40, the pendulum piece 48 does not exhibit a substantially or substantially planar shape, but exhibits a radius of curvature of less than 2 meters (thus, Although not planarized, the garnish sheet 48 mounted on the support plate 72 may exhibit a very gentle or slightly unobtrusive curvature in some cases. In various embodiments, the radius of curvature of the sheet 48 (when installed) can be less than about 2, 1, 0.5 meters, or less than 40, 30, or 20 cm. In a further embodiment, the sheet 48 (when installed) has a radius of curvature of at least about 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 cm. All such radii of curvature will be averaged along the major section of the arcuate length of the mounted sheet 48, noting that the major section of the arcuate length along the sheet 48 does not have to be a radius of curvature Strict and constant. In the illustrated embodiment, the major sections of the curved swatch body 48 exhibit a single curvature shape rather than a complex curvature shape (ie, the sheet 48 does not exhibit, for example, a paraboloid or hyperboloid or saddle shape ). Thus, in such embodiments, the radius of curvature of the sheet 48 is relatively constant along a direction perpendicular to the arcuate length of the mounted sheet 48. In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the sheet 48 may gradually increase from a central portion of the sheet toward a major edge 62. Regardless of such subtle differences, the curved garnish sheet 48 is often convex in appearance when viewed from the front of the illumination system, as is apparent from Figures 1 and 2.

In the discussion of the above shape and radius of curvature, the "primary" section of the curved swatch body 48 will not include the secondary section of the slab 48 adjacent the major edge 62 of the slab 48 (i.e., near the holding rail). Secondary section of 301). Will understand, depending on, for example, the decoration The stiffness of the sheet, the particular geometry of the retaining rail (eg, the depth of the cavity 305 and/or the angle of the chamfer 304), etc., the extent of the sheet 48 adjacent the major edge 62 (eg, within one or two centimeters) The segment may exhibit a curvature that is slightly different from the major segment of the sheet 48.

In accordance with the present disclosure, management or dispersion of light from the source(s) 80 toward the perimeter edges 62 and 63 of the display panel 48 can be accomplished in a number of ways. It has already been mentioned that the support plate 72, in particular its front surface 175, can be at least partially reflective to facilitate this. Similar considerations apply to the fascia sheet 48, although of course the premise that the light must (finally) pass through the splicing sheet 48 (from the cavity 151 forward to, for example, a room) with sufficient strength to achieve the desired illumination effect. Thus, the garnish sheet 48 can be any suitable partially reflective, partially transmissive sheet (used extensively to cover a piece comprising a single layer, a piece comprising a plurality of layers attached together, and also encompassing They are not attached to each other but are used as a "sheet" in the sense of being used herein. Frequently, the fascia sheet 48 will exhibit at least substantially or substantially uniform thickness over the entire length and breadth of the sheet such that the front surface and back are throughout the length and width of the sheet. The surfaces are partially parallel to each other.

Such semi-reflective effects can be achieved by providing a semi-reflective layer, a semi-reflective coating, a semi-reflective treatment, or the like on the rearward surface 149 of the decorative sheet 48. Alternatively, for example, may comprise one or by a plurality of at least partially reflective fillers (e.g., TiO _2, CaCO _3, etc.) in the inner decoration sheet 48 to reach the body (for example, 48 by injection molding a plastic material sheet decorations Or extruded from a plastic sheet material having one or more at least partially reflective fillers dispersed therein. The reflectivity associated with light illuminating the cavity 151 from the fascia sheet 48 may be diffuse or specular, or, if desired, diffused in some areas and mirrored in other areas. The reflective sheet 48 is reflective of the light incident on its front surface 150 and may be the same or different from the reflectivity associated with the light impinging on its rearward surface 149. The reflectivity of the front surface can be selected to provide a fascia sheet 48 having the desired appearance under room light (e.g., when not illuminated by the light source 80).

The surfaces 150 and 149 of the fascia sheet 48 may be diffusely reflective, specularly reflective, may be interposed therebetween, and/or may exhibit different reflectivity in different regions. Examples of a system useful for providing one of a reflective surface may be specular reflector available from 3M Company (St.Paul, MN) of the VIKUITI ^TM ENHANCED SPECULAR REFLECTION (ESR) film. Other highly specularly reflective materials are also contemplated, and the reflective surface can be made of a metal such as aluminum or silver or a polymeric film having a metal or metal alloy coating. Other suitable highly reflective materials include DAYLIGHT FILM DF2000MA, available from 3M Company; polished aluminum products available from Alanod under the trade name MIRO-SILVER, by laminating a polyethylene terephthalate film loaded with barium sulfate to Vikuiti ^TM ESR film made of a film; may be commercially available from Toray Industries, Inc the E-60 series LUMIRROR ^TM polyester film; PRFE porous membrane, such as commercially available from WLGore & Associates, Inc of their; may be obtained from Labsphere, Inc., the SPECTRALON ^TM reflective material.

Examples of suitable diffuse reflectors include particulate-loaded vinyl films such as LIGHT ENHANCEMENT FILM (LEF) 3655-100 (optical illumination film) available from 3M Company. Other examples of diffuse reflectors include polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS). The polymer can be loaded with diffusely reflective particles such as titanium oxide, barium sulfate, calcium carbide or the like. Can be used as Other examples of materials or configurations that are diffuse reflective surfaces include suitably formulated lacquers or ELI coated ESR.

Optionally, any combination of (partial) reflectivity of the splicing sheet 48 and/or at least partial reflectivity of the support plate 72 (eg, by a "bubble" diffuser mounted on the aperture 176 of the support plate 72) Increasingly, at least some of the light emitted by light source 80 can be recirculated within cavity 151 (as shown in the idealized representation in Figure 4, where the arrows represent light) for final transmission through the fascia sheet 48 is at least partially spread over the extent of the cavity 151 before entering, for example, a room (i.e., toward the perimeter edge of the sheet 48).

Although the embodiments discussed herein relate to a configuration in which a single layer of diffuse reflective material is used as the decorative sheet 48, it will be appreciated that other configurations may be used, such as optical properties thereof. Can be different layers. For example, a curved sheet placed rearwardly can be regarded as a diffuse reflection layer, wherein a forwardly placed curved sheet body (that is, placed in front of the rearward sheet body) is transparent, for example, including one The image is on at least part of it. In some embodiments, two such sheets may include images (which broadly mean several regions each having a different light transmission) such that when the sheets are overlapped (when both are mounted to the support plate 72) ), the sheets can collectively form a desired image. In some embodiments, two such sheets may be laminated to each other, for example, to form a single multi-layered garnish sheet 48. In other embodiments, the sheets may be separately and individually mountable to the support plate 72 (in this case, the thickness of the space 305 provided by a retaining rail 301 (which will be slightly (Detailed later) can be adjusted to accommodate the thickness of the multilayer sheet or sheets.

The trim piece 48 is removably mounted on the front side of the support plate 72. This means that the user can manually remove the decorative piece from the support plate 72 by finger without using any special tools of any kind. Likewise, the trim piece can be manually mounted to the support plate 72 without the use of any special tools. The trim piece 48 can be mounted to the support plate 72 by any convenient configuration that securely holds the pendulum piece 48 in place and still allows the pendulum piece 48 to be moved by a user ( For example, when it is desired to replace a particular decorative piece 48 with another decorative piece having, for example, a different visual appearance. In some embodiments, the trim piece 48 is mounted to the support plate 72 (eg, one or more of a clip, pin, snap, adhesive, or the like) without the use of any auxiliary retention means. . That is, in these embodiments, the garnish sheet is held in place without relying on the use of any movable or deformable retaining means. One such exemplary embodiment of this type can be seen in Figure 4 and in an enlarged view in Figure 5. In this configuration, the support plate 72 is provided with retaining rails 301 on opposite major edges (for convenience, the edges 173 are referred to herein as mounting edges). The retaining rail 301 is mounted on the front side of the support plate 72 in a spaced relationship thereto (for example, by a double-sided adhesive tape 302 of a desired thickness), wherein a portion of the retaining rail 301 is extended (inwardly protruding beyond) An inward edge 303 of the adhesive tape 302 is defined to define a space 305 between an inward portion of the rail 301 and the forward surface 175 of the support plate 72. When the trimming sheet 48 is properly bent (eg, as depicted in FIG. 4), the major edge 62 of the sheet 48 can be at least partially inserted into the space 305, as seen in the illustrative embodiment of FIG. . The angled surface 304 can be provided at or near the inward edge of the rail 301 (as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 5) to facilitate the deep penetration of the edge 62 of the sheet 48 into the space 305. In fact, in some embodiments At least a portion of the major edge 62 of the garnish sheet 48 may contact a portion of the adhesive tape 302 that exposes a portion of the inward edge 303. This contact provides additional friction that enhances holding the garnish sheet 48 in place. Although this effect may be most apparent, for example, when the adhesive tape 302 comprises only one pressure sensitive adhesive (so that the exposed inward edge 303 of the tape can comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive property), even if, for example, the adhesive tape comprises a foam backing, This effect can still occur. That is, the roughness of the exposed edge of one of the foamed tape backings provides at least some friction for the advantageous effect.

The dimensions of the space 305 can be selected, for example, by the desired thickness of the thickness of the fascia sheet 48 and the major edge 62 of the sheet 48 in the space 304. In various embodiments, the thickness of the narrowest portion of the space 305 (ie, the outermost (not chamfered) portion) (in the forward-backward direction defined herein, in the view of FIG. 5, It may be from about 1.5, 2.0, or 2.5 times the thickness of the sheet 48 to about 5, 4, or 3 times the thickness of the sheet 48. In various embodiments, the chamfered angle of the angled surface 304 can be from at least about 15, 20, 25, or 30 degrees (measured relative to the major plane of the surface 175 of the support plate 72) to at most about 50, 45, 40. , or 35 degrees.

If desired, some or all of the surface of the otherwise visible rail 301 may be covered by a decorative skin 307 (in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the decorative skin 307 also covers the support panel 72 that may be additionally visible at at least some angles. Adhesive strip 302 edge).

It will thus be appreciated that this general type of configuration may allow the trim piece 48 to be mounted and retained on the support plate 72 without the use of any auxiliary fastening means, tools, or the like (eg, as in Figure 4). Shown) as mentioned above. In some embodiments, a retention feature can be provided (eg, a protrusion such as a cylinder, pin, or spin The retaining feature occupies a portion of the space 305 (this retaining feature 306 can be seen in the partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 6). A notch 308 can be provided in an edge 62 of the fascia sheet 48 (the sheet 48 is shown in Figure 6 as it moves toward a holding rail, as indicated by the box arrow), the notch 308 and the retention Feature 304 is matched to enhance holding the charm sheet 48 in place. In particular, if the trimming panel 48 is mounted in an orientation as shown in the figures herein (where the side edges of the trimming panel 48 are mounting edges), such features may enhance the resisting body 48 resistance. The ability to move away from gravity by gravity. Any such combination of features of the trim sheet 48 and the retaining rail 301 can be used in any suitable design.

In some embodiments, the cavity 151 is open at one or both of the ends that are not mated to the rail 301 (eg, the cavity 151 can be open at the top and/or bottom, as in Figures 1 and 2) See you). In other embodiments, end caps 400 (as illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 7) may be present at one or both of the endpoints that partially or completely block light penetration . In some embodiments, the end caps may be provided by a piece of an enhanced specular reflector (ESR). In some particular embodiments, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the end cap can be provided by a perforated sheet, such as a perforated ESR sheet as shown in the illustrative embodiment of FIG. This end cap can be permanently or removably mounted to the support plate 72, for example, in any suitable manner.

Referring back to Figures 2 and 3, the remaining components of the trim system 20 can take a wide variety of forms, such as any of the descriptions set forth in U.S. Serial No. 14/293,885. The base 24 can have any type that facilitates selective mounting of the charm unit 22. In other embodiments, the base 24 can be omitted (eg, via a two-part releasable The fixing unit 26 mounts the decoration unit 22 directly to a wall surface. The two-part disengageable fastening unit 26 can also be of a variety of types suitable for performing a releasable mounting base 24 and/or a trim unit 22 relative to a wall surface, including U.S. Application Serial No. 14/293,885. Any of the types described in the number. The releasable fastening unit 26 generally includes a plurality of first fastening elements (with a base 24 or carried by the base 24) having a releasable fastening structure 320 and a complementary fastening structure 322 A plurality of second fastening elements. The first fastening element and the second fastening element have complementary structures that facilitate disengagement and non-permanent fitting between them. For example, the first fastening element and the second fastening element can simulate a hook and loop type fastening system. During use, the complementary securing structure 322 is applied to a wall surface to provide a joining surface for the releasable securing structure 320 (and thus for the base 24). In some embodiments, the holding force established by the releasable fastening unit 26 can be as described in U.S. Serial No. 14/293,885.

Any of the above-described decoration unit configurations may optionally incorporate a power source in the form of a rechargeable battery pack, as claimed in the September 4, 2014 application entitled Lighted Decor Units For Use With Removable Wall Decoration Kits, Systems and Methods. The U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62/045, 999, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

The trim system 20 can have any suitable control circuitry (e.g., including at least one switch) that can be used to turn off and turn on power to the light source 80. In a particular embodiment, the switch can be a capacitive switch (which can respond to an actual touch or can only respond to close physical proximity). In a further embodiment, such a switch can have multiple settings, such as low, medium, and highlight levels. Control circuitry can also be packaged This includes, for example, a timer that automatically turns off the light source after a given time. In a particular embodiment, the timer can repeatedly turn the light source on and off at a desired interval during a set time period.

The illuminated lighting unit and corresponding wall decoration system, kit and method of the present disclosure provide significant improvements in previous designs. The appearance of any of the decorative elements can be arbitrarily changed simply by replacing a particular curved decorative piece 48 with another curved decorative piece. The plurality of trim units are provided in a tile-like manner on a portion of the room, such as a wall or any other desired surface, or on the whole. The visual appearance of the room can then be changed quickly, easily and significantly by merely changing the decorative piece.

In some embodiments, the kit can be sold, including other components described herein (eg, support plate 72, light source subassembly 42, power source 44, support 46, base 24, and retention) One or more of the units 26) are associated with a plurality of decorative panels 48 with a wide variety of images, appearance, light transmission, front side reflectivity, and the like.

List of exemplary embodiments

Embodiment 1 is a decoration fixture for use with a decoration unit of an elastic wall decoration system, the decoration fixture comprising: a support plate having a front side and a rear side, And the supporting plate at least partially reflects the light irradiated on the front side of the supporting plate; an arc-shaped decorative piece that is removably mounted on the front side of the supporting plate and has a front side And a rear side, wherein the curved embossing sheet system at least partially reflects and partially transmits light illuminating the rear surface of the curved garnish sheet, and wherein the curved garnish body and the support plate are at least partially Partially defining an at least partial light reflecting cavity And therebetween, and at least one light source disposed adjacent to the support plate, and the light source is configured to emit light into the at least a portion of the light reflecting cavity in a direction toward the curved body of the curved body.

Embodiment 2 is the decorative fixture of embodiment 1, wherein the curved decorative sheet comprises a thermoplastic polymeric resin comprising at least some of the semi-reflective filler particles. Embodiment 3 is the garnish fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 2, wherein at least a portion of the rear surface of one of the rear sides of the curved garnish body comprises a semi-reflective coating disposed thereon. Embodiment 4 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 3, wherein the support sheet comprises a thermoplastic polymeric resin comprising at least some of the semi-reflective filler particles. Embodiment 5 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 4, wherein at least a portion of a front surface of the front side of the support plate comprises a semi-reflective coating disposed thereon. Embodiment 6 is the garnish holder of any one of embodiments 1 to 5, wherein at least a portion of a front surface of the front side of the curved garnish body comprises an image disposed thereon.

Embodiment 7 is the decorative fixture of any of embodiments 1 to 6, wherein the at least one light source comprises at least one LED. Embodiment 8 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 7, wherein the at least one light source consists essentially of a single LED that is at least substantially centrally positioned relative to a circumference of the support plate.

Embodiment 9 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 8, wherein the curved decorative piece is removably mounted on the front side of the support plate A radius of curvature of less than about 1 meter is exhibited. Embodiment 10 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 9, wherein the curved trim system is a single layer. Embodiment 11 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 9, wherein the curved decorative piece system package A multilayer sheet comprising a plurality of layers permanently laminated to each other. Embodiment 12 is the decorative fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 9, wherein when the curved decorative panel comprises a multi-layered assembly, the layers of the assembly are stacked in a plurality of layers Form, but the layers are not attached to each other.

Embodiment 13 is the trim fastener of any of embodiments 1 to 12, wherein the support plate includes first and second retaining rails on each of the first and second opposing major mounting edges of the support panel, each retaining rail Non-removably attached to a front side of the support plate to define a cavity between at least a portion of one of the rearward surfaces of the retaining rail and a portion of a forward surface of the support plate, the curved trim A primary edge of the body can be inserted into each cavity to removably mount the curved trim piece on the front side of the support plate. Embodiment 14 is the decorative fixture of embodiment 13, wherein each of the retaining rails includes an innermost portion exhibiting a chamfered surface, when the curved trimming sheet is removably mounted to the front side of the support panel A portion of a major surface of the curved fascia is against the dehorned surface.

Embodiment 15 is the decoration fixing member of Embodiment 13, wherein the first and second holding rails are respectively mounted on a front side of the supporting plate by an adhesive strip, and the thickness of the adhesive strip determines the curved pendulum A thickness of at least one undehorned portion of the cavity into which the major edge of the panel body can be inserted. Embodiment 16 is the decorative fixture of embodiment 15, wherein each of the adhesive strips exhibits an exposed inward edge surface, the main edge of the curved decorative panel being inserted into the cavity to removably mount the curved shape When the trimming piece is on the front side of the support plate, at least a portion of the major edge of the curved decorative piece contacts the exposed inward edge surface.

Embodiment 17 is the garnish holder of any one of embodiments 1 to 16, wherein the garnish holder exhibits an at least substantially square shape when viewed from the front, The square shape has a first set of two main opposite edges, the first set of two main opposite edges corresponding to the mounting edges of the support plate and each comprising a retaining rail, and a second set of two major opposing edges, The second set of two major opposing edges are each oriented perpendicular to the edges of the first set, and wherein the second set of two major opposing edges are unsealed edges such that along the edges, an unoccluded gap There is a boundary between the edge of the curved trim piece and the edge of the support panel.

The embossing fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 17, wherein the garnish fixture exhibits an at least substantially square shape when viewed from the front, the square shape having a first set of two a main opposite edge, the first set of two main opposite edges corresponding to the mounting edges of the support plate and each comprising a retaining rail, and a second set of two main opposing edges, the second set of two main relative The edges are each oriented perpendicular to the edges of the first set, and wherein the second set of two major opposing edges are occluded by an end cap, along the length of each edge, the end cap from the support plate The front surface extends to the rear surface of the curved garnish layer, and wherein the end cap comprises a piece of bulk material that at least partially reflects light impinging on the end cap from one of the chambers.

Embodiment 19 is a decorative unit for use in conjunction with an elastic wall decoration system, the decoration unit comprising: the decoration fixture of any one of embodiments 1 to 18, at least one light source, the light source being adjacent to the support a plate, and the light source is at least substantially centrally positioned relative to the perimeter of the support plate, and the light source is oriented to emit light toward the rear side of the curved trim piece and emit light onto the back side; And for supplying power to the at least one light source; and a backer fastened to the decorative fixture. Example 20 is a solid The embellishment unit of embodiment 19, wherein the at least one light source consists essentially of a single LED that is at least substantially centered relative to a circumference of the support plate.

Embodiment 21 is a decoration system comprising: the decoration unit of Embodiment 19; and a base detachably fixable to a wall, and the decoration unit is Removably attachable to the base. Embodiment 22 is the decoration system of embodiment 21, wherein the decoration unit is provided by one or more magnets provided on the support of the decoration unit and one or more complementary on the base The susceptor can be detachably connected to the susceptor. Embodiment 23 is the decoration system of embodiment 21, wherein the base is detachably fixable to the base by means of a two-part releasable fastening unit comprising at least one double-sided adhesive wall.

It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the presently disclosed embodiments of the presently disclosed elements, structures, components, details, configurations, etc. may be modified in many embodiments and/or combined with such changes and combinations. The inventors consider all but within the scope of the invention, and not only those representative designs selected as illustrative. Therefore, the scope of the invention is not limited to the specific exemplified structures described herein, but extends to the scope of the claims and the equivalents of the structures. Any of the elements that are specifically described in this specification as being a substitute may be explicitly included in the scope of the patent application or excluded from the scope of the patent application in any combination as desired. Any element or combination of elements described in the open language (eg, including its derivatives) in this specification may be considered as a closed language (eg, composition and its derivatives) and a plural closed type. The language (for example: main composition, and its derivatives) is described. If the contents of this manual There are any conflicts or discrepancies between the disclosures of any documents incorporated by reference herein, and the content of this specification should be

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A decoration fixture for use with a decoration unit of an elastic wall decoration system, the decoration fixture comprising: a support plate having a front side and a rear side, and the support plate At least partially reflecting light that is incident on the front side of the support plate; an arc-shaped decorative piece that is removably mounted on the front side of the support plate and has a front side and a rear side Wherein the curved embossing sheet system at least partially reflects and partially transmits light illuminating the surface of the curved garnish sheet, and wherein the curved garnish body and the support plate at least partially define at least a portion therebetween a portion of the light reflecting cavity; and at least one light source positioned adjacent the support plate, and the light source is configured to emit light into the at least a portion of the light reflecting cavity in a direction toward the curved body of the curved body. The decorative fastener of claim 1, wherein the curved decorative sheet comprises a thermoplastic polymeric resin comprising at least some of the semi-reflective filler particles. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the rear surface of one of the rear sides of the curved decorative panel comprises a semi-reflective coating disposed thereon. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the support sheet comprises a thermoplastic polymeric resin comprising at least some of the semi-reflective filler particles. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of a front surface of the front side of the support panel comprises a semi-reflective coating disposed thereon. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of a front surface of the front side of the curved garnish includes an image disposed thereon. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the at least one light source comprises at least one LED. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the at least one light source consists essentially of a single LED that is at least substantially centered relative to a circumference of the support plate. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the curved decorative piece exhibits a curvature of less than about 1 meter when the curved decorative piece is removably mounted on the front side of the support plate radius. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the curved trim system is a single layer. A decorative fixture according to claim 1, wherein the curved embossing sheet system comprises a multilayer sheet permanently laminated to a plurality of layers of each other. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein when the curved decorative panel comprises a multi-layered assembly, the layers of the assembly are in the form of a multi-layer stack, but the layers are not attached to each other. Pick up. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the support plate includes first and second retention rails on the first and second opposing major mounting edges of the support panel, each retention rail being non-removably attached to a front side of the support plate defining a cavity between at least a portion of one of the rear surfaces of the retaining rail and a portion of the front surface of the support plate, a major edge of the curved trim piece being insertable The curved decorative piece is removably mounted on the front side of the support plate in each cavity. The decorative fixture of claim 13, wherein each of the retaining rails includes an innermost portion exhibiting a chamfered surface, and when the arcuate decorative panel is removably mounted on the front side of the support panel, A portion of one of the major surfaces of the curved fascia is against the chamfered surface. The decorative fixture of claim 13, wherein the first and second retaining rails are respectively mounted on a front side of the support plate by an adhesive strip, the thickness of the adhesive strip determining the curved decorative piece a thickness of at least one undehorned portion of the cavity into which the major edge of the body can be inserted. The decorative fastener of claim 15, wherein each of the adhesive strips exhibits an exposed inward edge surface, the main edge of the curved decorative sheet being inserted into the cavity to removably mount the curved decorative piece Upon engagement on the front side of the support panel, at least a portion of the major edge of the curved trim panel contacts the exposed inward edge surface. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the decorative fixture exhibits an at least substantially square shape when viewed from the front, the square shape having: a first set of two main opposing edges, the first set of two The main opposite edges correspond to the mounting edges of the support plate and each comprise a retaining rail; and a second set of two major opposing edges, the second set of two major opposing edges each oriented perpendicular to the first The edges of the set, and wherein the second set of two major opposing edges are unsealed edges such that along the edges, an unoccluded gap is present at the edge of the curved trim piece and the support panel Between the edges. The decorative fixture of claim 1, wherein the decorative fixture exhibits an at least substantially square shape when viewed from the front, the square shape having: a first set of two main opposing edges, the first set Two major opposing edges corresponding to the mounting edges of the support plate and each comprising a retaining rail; and a second set of two major opposing edges, the second set of two major opposing edges each oriented perpendicular to the first a set of the edges, and wherein the second set of two major opposing edges are closed by an end cap, the end cap extending from the front surface of the support panel to the curved trim along the length of each edge The back surface of the layer, and wherein the end cap comprises a piece of bulk material that at least partially reflects light that impinges on the end cap from one of the chambers. A decoration unit for use with an elastic wall decoration system, the decoration unit comprising: the decoration fixture of claim 1; at least one light source adjacent to the support plate, and the light source is opposite to the support plate The circumference is at least substantially centrally positioned, and the light source is oriented to emit light toward the rear side of the curved fascia and emit light onto the back side; a power source for supplying power to the at least one light source; A backer that is fastened to the trim fixture. The embellishment unit of claim 19, wherein the at least one light source consists essentially of a single LED that is at least substantially centered relative to a circumference of the support plate. A decoration system comprising: the decoration unit of claim 19; and a base detachably attachable to a wall, and the decoration unit is detachably connectable to The pedestal. The decoration system of claim 21, wherein the decoration unit is provided by one or more magnets provided on the support of the decoration unit and one or more complementary magnets provided on the base The detachable ground can be connected to the base. The decoration system of claim 21, wherein the base is detachably attachable to the wall by means of a two-part releasable fastening unit comprising at least one double-sided adhesive.