US20060185285A1 - Modular mosaic architectural component - Google Patents
Modular mosaic architectural component Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20060185285A1 US20060185285A1 US11/181,705 US18170505A US2006185285A1 US 20060185285 A1 US20060185285 A1 US 20060185285A1 US 18170505 A US18170505 A US 18170505A US 2006185285 A1 US2006185285 A1 US 2006185285A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- architectural
- modular
- mosaic
- component
- component according
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C1/00—Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings
- E04C1/42—Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings of glass or other transparent material
Definitions
- the present invention relates to modular architectural components. More specifically, the present invention provides a modular architectural component that is completely or partially covered with mosaic pieces and can be used to create elements, such as space separators, furniture, or lighting elements, that are both decorative and functional in an architectural environment.
- the at least two mosaic pieces may be made of any suitable material, but are preferably made of transparent material, such as glass.
- the surfaces of the architectural modular component may be of any suitable configuration, such as flat or curved or a combination of the two.
- the shape of the component may be any suitable shape, for example a parallelepiped.
- the architectural modular component may have the at least one surface covered with mosaic pieces correspond to a lateral surface of a parallelepiped and in which the rim corresponds to a rim of the lateral surface.
- the architectural modular component may further comprise two surfaces covered with mosaic pieces which correspond to opposite lateral surfaces of a parallelepiped.
- the architectural modular component may be designed such that the two surfaces covered by mosaic pieces are arranged on opposite parts of the architectural modular component. More than two support surfaces may be covered with mosaic and those surfaces may be arranged in any manner that is suitable to form the desired architectural modular component.
- the architectural modular component may be hollow and configured to receive light fixtures.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the modular architectural components shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 4 illustrates a top or bottom plan view of the modular architectural component shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the modular architectural component shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of another exemplary embodiment of the modular architectural component according to the invention where the surface of the component is rounded;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-section along VII-VII of the modular architectural component shown in FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 illustrates a front view of another exemplary embodiment of a rounded modular architectural component according to the invention.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a cross section along line IX-IX of the modular architectural component shown in FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of another exemplary embodiment of an architectural modular component according to the invention where the surface of the component is semicircular;
- FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of the semicircular modular architectural components shown in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 12 illustrates a cross section along line XII-XII of the semicircular modular architectural components shown in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of an architectural element in the form of a column created from three modular architectural components according to the invention
- FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of an architectural element in the form of a wall created from six modular architectural components according to the invention.
- FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of the modular components of the present invention showing the coupling arrangement.
- reference numerals 10 , 110 , 210 and 310 refer to the modular architectural component 10 , preferably created with transparent or translucent material.
- the modular architectural component 10 comprises a body 11 with at least one support surface 12 covered with mosaic pieces 13 .
- the architectural modular component 10 is provided with two surfaces 12 covered with mosaic pieces 13 and these surfaces are on opposite sides of the architectural modular component 10 .
- surface 12 is recessed compared to a rim 14 that delimits the surface 12 such that the external surface of the mosaic pieces 13 is essentially at the level of the external surface of the rim 14 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates a surface 12 not completely covered by mosaic pieces 13 to show the rim 14 and the recessed position of the surface 12 with respect to the rim 14 .
- the mosaic pieces 13 can be bonded to the surface 12 with materials generally known to those skilled in the art, such materials include silicone, epoxies or polyurethanes. Prior to being glued or cemented on the surface, the mosaic pieces can, preferably, also be bonded amongst each other using silicone to another adhesive material to form a flexible mosaic. In this case, the silicone is applied in the gaps between the mosaic to form seams or joints as illustrated in the figures. One way of doing this is disclosed in European Patent Application No. 05002755 filed on Feb. 2, 2005, and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the bonding of the mosaic pieces 13 amongst each other or to the surface 12 can be performed such that light is transmitted through both the cement and the mosaic pieces 13 . This can be accomplished by using a transparent adhesive material in the manner discussed above.
- the mosaic pieces 13 as well as the support surface, are made of transparent or translucent material, for example, glass, plastic or other similar materials.
- the support surface may have any useful configuration.
- the support surface 12 may be flat.
- the surface covered with mosaic pieces 13 may be curved.
- the modular architectural components can be made in any useful form and dimension.
- One advantageous form is that of a parallelepiped.
- the modular architectural component 10 is a parallelepiped, as shown in exemplary FIGS. 1 to 5 .
- more than one side of the modular architectural component may be covered with mosaic pieces.
- preferably two opposite supporting surfaces 12 are covered with mosaic pieces 13 .
- the surface 12 covered with mosaic pieces 13 corresponds to a lateral surface of the parallelepiped and the rim 14 corresponds to the rim of the lateral surface.
- FIGS. 1 to 5 illustrate two surfaces 12 covered by mosaic pieces 13 corresponding opposite lateral surfaces of the parallelepiped.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate another advantageous form, a curved modular architectural component 110 , in which the surface 112 on which the mosaic pieces 113 are attached is a curved surface.
- two curved support surfaces 112 are preferably provided, and are on opposite parts of the architectural modular component 110 .
- the curvature is obtained with respect to an axis running parallel to the long side of the architectural modular component 110 .
- the remaining four surfaces of the architectural modular component 110 are flat.
- the curvature extends along an approximate 90° arc, but any curvature useful to realize the architectural/decorative goal may be used.
- FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate another embodiment of a curved modular architectural component according to the present invention 210 having different dimensions.
- the surface 212 on which the mosaic pieces 213 are attached is a curved surface.
- two curved support surfaces 212 are provided and are arranged on opposite parts of the modular architectural component.
- the curvature was obtained with respect to an axis running parallel to the short side of the architectural modular component 210 .
- the remaining four surfaces of the architectural modular component 210 are flat. In this case as well, the curvature extends along an approximate 900 arc.
- FIGS. 10 to 12 illustrate another curved modular architectural component 310 , in which the surface on which the mosaic pieces 313 are attached is a curved surface.
- two curved surfaces 312 are preferably provided, and are arranged on opposite parts of the modular architectural component.
- the curvature was obtained with respect to an axis parallel to the short side of the architectural modular component 310 .
- the other surfaces of the architectural modular component 310 are flat. In this case the curvature is semicircular and extends along an approximately 180° arc.
- the modular architectural components may be provided with a coupling or hooking arrangement to facilitate coupling with other modular architectural components.
- the coupling arrangement can be provided on the tops, sides and bottoms of the individual components such that the individual components lock together forming a joined mass.
- the coupling arrangements that may be used are known to those of skill in the art. They may be tongue and groove, post and hole or clip as non-limiting examples.
- the coupling arrangements can be formed on the exterior surface of the architectural modular component 10 to allow for the joining of the individual components together.
- An advantageous coupling arrangement is shown in FIG. 15 .
- the architectural modular components according to the invention may be internally hollow and adapted to receive light fixtures.
- FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate two possible architectural elements that can be created using the modular architectural components of the present invention.
- the embodiment in FIG. 13 illustrates a column created from three modular architectural components, while FIG. 14 illustrates a wall created from six architectural modular components.
- the rim is not necessary, as illustrated, the rim and the recessed surface makes it possible to obtain an architectural component in which the mosaic pieces are slotted and attached with precision and in stable fashion. This avoids an increase in the bulkiness of the modular components and that the mosaic pieces protrude laterally from the modular component. Furthermore, the rim defines a transparent frame that surrounds the mosaic pieces and which, if the modular component is being used as a lighting element, allows for an increase in the luminosity level on the side of the mosaic.
- the architectural model components can be manufactured in any form and dimension in any ratio between the components.
- Other configurations may include, for example, pyramid shapes, strips, ovals, spheres, pentagons, hexagons and other complex shapes.
- more than two walls can be covered with mosaic pieces.
- the mosaic pieces can be placed either on the curved surfaces or on the flat surfaces, or only on the flat surfaces.
- the pieces can be made of any material, preferably a transparent material, as, for example, glass.
- the circular rim can take any shape, size and extension. For example, it can have a rounded shape.
- the mosaic pieces also can be made in any shape, color and size, in addition to those illustrated as examples. In the case of using columns or walls, the quantity, shape and dimensions of the architectural modular components can vary from those illustrated.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
ITMI2005U000050 | 2005-02-18 | ||
IT000050U ITMI20050050U1 (it) | 2005-02-18 | 2005-02-18 | Elemento modulare architettonico |
ITMI2005O000029 | 2005-02-18 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20060185285A1 true US20060185285A1 (en) | 2006-08-24 |
Family
ID=36384324
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/181,705 Abandoned US20060185285A1 (en) | 2005-02-18 | 2005-07-13 | Modular mosaic architectural component |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20060185285A1 (it) |
EP (1) | EP1693528A2 (it) |
IT (1) | ITMI20050050U1 (it) |
Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2056732A (en) * | 1933-07-15 | 1936-10-06 | Universal Oil Prod Co | Protective lining for vessels |
US3397498A (en) * | 1963-02-18 | 1968-08-20 | Murphy Timothy | Corner structure for lining walls and other surfaces |
US4599254A (en) * | 1984-08-09 | 1986-07-08 | J & G Importing Inc. | Article of furniture having changeable decorative surface |
US5323575A (en) * | 1993-06-01 | 1994-06-28 | Yeh Tzung Jzng | Tile and mounting mat assembly |
USD349608S (en) * | 1991-04-08 | 1994-08-16 | Skyline Displays, Inc. | Curved panel with counter |
USD455503S1 (en) * | 2001-05-01 | 2002-04-09 | Heltzer Incorporated | Panel |
US6434901B1 (en) * | 1998-04-22 | 2002-08-20 | Schlüter-Systems Kg | Support plate made of a foil-like plastic material for a plate-lined floor structure or wall |
US6446404B1 (en) * | 1999-12-11 | 2002-09-10 | Jeff Bassin | Glass tile system and method of installing glass tile |
-
2005
- 2005-02-18 IT IT000050U patent/ITMI20050050U1/it unknown
- 2005-07-13 US US11/181,705 patent/US20060185285A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2005-12-20 EP EP05425898A patent/EP1693528A2/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2056732A (en) * | 1933-07-15 | 1936-10-06 | Universal Oil Prod Co | Protective lining for vessels |
US3397498A (en) * | 1963-02-18 | 1968-08-20 | Murphy Timothy | Corner structure for lining walls and other surfaces |
US4599254A (en) * | 1984-08-09 | 1986-07-08 | J & G Importing Inc. | Article of furniture having changeable decorative surface |
USD349608S (en) * | 1991-04-08 | 1994-08-16 | Skyline Displays, Inc. | Curved panel with counter |
US5323575A (en) * | 1993-06-01 | 1994-06-28 | Yeh Tzung Jzng | Tile and mounting mat assembly |
US6434901B1 (en) * | 1998-04-22 | 2002-08-20 | Schlüter-Systems Kg | Support plate made of a foil-like plastic material for a plate-lined floor structure or wall |
US6446404B1 (en) * | 1999-12-11 | 2002-09-10 | Jeff Bassin | Glass tile system and method of installing glass tile |
USD455503S1 (en) * | 2001-05-01 | 2002-04-09 | Heltzer Incorporated | Panel |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP1693528A2 (en) | 2006-08-23 |
ITMI20050050U1 (it) | 2006-08-19 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9897291B2 (en) | Light fixture joint with notched edge and methods incorporating the same | |
USD523166S1 (en) | Lamp | |
KR101045350B1 (ko) | 모형용 조립체 | |
USD603927S1 (en) | Fastener for optical articles | |
US20060185285A1 (en) | Modular mosaic architectural component | |
KR200468821Y1 (ko) | 패널형 자석놀이완구 | |
USD545379S1 (en) | Board game assembly | |
KR200263127Y1 (ko) | 자석을 이용한 완구조립용 구성부재 | |
US6394689B1 (en) | Partition screen connecting device | |
WO2005108704A1 (es) | Módulo para construcción de pavimentos, tabiques, techos y similares. | |
USD524476S1 (en) | Light fixture | |
USD514454S1 (en) | Watch case | |
KR20070000067U (ko) | 조립 블럭 | |
US20180345162A1 (en) | Kit of construction elements | |
KR100763609B1 (ko) | 연등 | |
KR102479546B1 (ko) | 절첩이 가능한 일체형 이동식 장식등 | |
JP4205108B2 (ja) | 間仕切り | |
USD489139S1 (en) | Front panel for a facing construction | |
JP3231949U (ja) | パネル壁の目地部材 | |
KR200369645Y1 (ko) | 천정등기구의 체결구 | |
JPH05137618A (ja) | 家具用パネルの接合構造 | |
KR101167190B1 (ko) | 연등용 꽃잎 어셈블리 | |
KR101050219B1 (ko) | 인공 암벽 모듈용 프레임, 인공 암벽 모듈 및 이를 이용한 인공 암벽 구조체 | |
KR101107727B1 (ko) | 조립식 트러스 구조물용 부재 | |
JP2006161349A (ja) | 扉 |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: SICIS S.R.L., ITALY Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:PLACUZZI, MAURIZIO L.;REEL/FRAME:016788/0348 Effective date: 20050629 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |