WO2000062646A1 - Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture - Google Patents

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WO2000062646A1
WO2000062646A1 PCT/IT2000/000141 IT0000141W WO0062646A1 WO 2000062646 A1 WO2000062646 A1 WO 2000062646A1 IT 0000141 W IT0000141 W IT 0000141W WO 0062646 A1 WO0062646 A1 WO 0062646A1
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modular
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kitchen furniture
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Rossano Comagnucci
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Compagnucci - S.P.A.
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Priority to AU43125/00A priority Critical patent/AU4312500A/en
Priority to DE60003621T priority patent/DE60003621T2/en
Priority to EP00922854A priority patent/EP1091667B1/en
Priority to JP2000611789A priority patent/JP2002542578A/en
Publication of WO2000062646A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000062646A1/en
Priority to US09/727,213 priority patent/US20010036070A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B77/00—Kitchen cabinets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B97/00—Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors

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  • the present patent application for industrial invention relates to a lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture.
  • a commonly found problem refers to the optimal lighting of the space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters, which are generally equipped with sink and cooker.
  • the purpose of the invention is to go beyond the current technology in two different directions: not only in terms of effective lighting, but also with reference to the general quality of kitchen furniture.
  • the invention has been devised keeping in mind that the space between the wall cabinets and the counters of modular kitchen furniture has a standard height, which is commonly complied with by all kitchen manufacturers and installers.
  • the idea is to create a particular lighting panel - provided with a lamp - with the same height as the space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters of all modular kitchen furniture.
  • a series of adjacent lighting panels according to the length of the kitchen is mounted on the wall section comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters, in order to cover the wall.
  • a section of luminous wall is created between the wall cabinets and the counters, with the possibility of turning it on or off as a whole or separately, panel by panel, according to the specific requirements.
  • This innovative technology allows for obtaining a correct diffuse lighting of the entire space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters.
  • the use of the lighting panels represents an original element capable of creating clean kitchen arrangements with an advanced sophisticated technological look in compliance with the consumers' demand.
  • Fig. 1 is an axonometric view of two samples of the luminous panel according to the invention ready for connection;
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic axonometric view of a modular kitchen provided with a series of luminous panels according to the invention
  • Fig. 3 shows a different constructive version of the luminous panel according to the invention; like Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 is a perspective view of some samples of luminous panel according to the invention ready for connection;
  • Fig. 4 is a cross-section with a vertical plane of the panel according to the invention in its second constructive version, as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the panel (1) according to the invention consists in a square or rectangular metal sheet frame (1a) frontally covered by a glass or transparent plastic plate (1c) which acts as luminaire.
  • the plate (1c) is supported by a bearing structure, represented in this case by a metal sheet moulding (1b).
  • the panel (1) contains the electrical contacts required to install and power the lamp.
  • One the upward sections of the moulding (1 b) frontally features the on/off switch (2) for the lamp and one or more mains sockets (3) for small kitchen households.
  • Each side of the panel (1) features a recessed housing for a female connector (5), of known type, it being provided that when the two panels (1) are placed one next to the other, the connectors (5) of the panels are connected, without intermediate spaces, by means of a male recessed coupling (6), of known type.
  • Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate a second constructive version of the luminous panel according to the invention, capable of creating a continuos luminous wall, since the luminaires of two adjacent luminous panels are not interrupted.
  • the panel (100) consists in a square or rectangular metal sheet frame (100a) frontally covered by a glass or transparent plastic plate (100c) which acts as luminaire.
  • the plate (100c) is supported by two metal profiles (110 or 120); more precisely, the profiles are applied on the upper and lower edge of the plate
  • the profiles (110 and 120) are covered by finishing elements (110a and 120a).
  • the electrical boxes (130) for the on/off switches (200) and the sockets (300) are located over the upper profile (110) and recessed into the finishing element (110a).
  • Side elements (700) are provided to avoid seeing the free sides of the first and the last panel (100) of a continuous series - as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the shape of the side elements (700) allows for perfectly hiding the side of the frame (100a), the profiles (110 and 120), the plate (100c) and the finishing elements (110a and 120a).
  • Each side of the panel (100) features a recessed housing for a female connector (5), of known type.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
  • Tables And Desks Characterized By Structural Shape (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Connection Or Junction Boxes (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a modular panel for wall fixing, capable of being assembled in a sequence and electrically connected with other manufactures of the same type, in order to decorate and light kitchen areas, especially in the space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters of modular kitchen furniture.

Description

Description
Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture
Background of the Invention
The present patent application for industrial invention relates to a lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture.
Kitchens are normally furnished using a standardised solution with internally equipped wall cabinets and counters.
A commonly found problem refers to the optimal lighting of the space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters, which are generally equipped with sink and cooker.
Due to the presence of the wall cabinets, the natural light from the windows and the artificial light from the ceiling suspended luminaires find it difficult to reach this space.
Good lighting conditions are extremely important for this kitchen area, due to the activities that are carried out here, such as preparation and cooking of food, washing of food and dishware, etc. Various lighting solutions are adopted to overcome this inconvenience, according to two main technologies. In the first case, small lamps are fixed or recessed into the bottom wall of the cabinets; while in the second case small light sources are directly fitted into the wall section comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters. A similar problem occurs in the area comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters when electrical sockets are needed to power the small household appliances - such as blenders, slicers, ice cream makers, irons, baby's bottle heaters - that are often used in this area.
Also in this case, the lighting solutions that have been adopted so far are mainly of occasional nature and are not an integral part of the general structure of modular kitchen furniture. Most of the times, sockets are fixed against the lower side of the wall cabinets, that it in the least visible point of the kitchen, which is extremely difficult to access. 00/62646 " *" PCT/ITOO/00141
Description of the Invention
The purpose of the invention is to go beyond the current technology in two different directions: not only in terms of effective lighting, but also with reference to the general quality of kitchen furniture. The invention has been devised keeping in mind that the space between the wall cabinets and the counters of modular kitchen furniture has a standard height, which is commonly complied with by all kitchen manufacturers and installers.
The idea is to create a particular lighting panel - provided with a lamp - with the same height as the space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters of all modular kitchen furniture.
In this perspective, a series of adjacent lighting panels according to the length of the kitchen is mounted on the wall section comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters, in order to cover the wall. In this way, a section of luminous wall is created between the wall cabinets and the counters, with the possibility of turning it on or off as a whole or separately, panel by panel, according to the specific requirements.
This innovative technology allows for obtaining a correct diffuse lighting of the entire space comprised between the wall cabinets and the counters. At the same time, with respect to the traditional solutions, the use of the lighting panels represents an original element capable of creating clean kitchen arrangements with an advanced sophisticated technological look in compliance with the consumers' demand.
As explained below, the adoption of lighting panels makes electrical sockets available for the users in easily accessible positions with a good esthetical configuration and clean arrangement.
Brief description of the drawings
For major clarity the description of the invention continues with reference to the enclosed drawing, which is intended for purposes of illustration and not in a limiting sense, whereby: - Fig. 1 is an axonometric view of two samples of the luminous panel according to the invention ready for connection;
- Fig. 2 is a schematic axonometric view of a modular kitchen provided with a series of luminous panels according to the invention;
- Fig. 3 shows a different constructive version of the luminous panel according to the invention; like Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 is a perspective view of some samples of luminous panel according to the invention ready for connection;
- Fig. 4 is a cross-section with a vertical plane of the panel according to the invention in its second constructive version, as shown in Fig. 3.
Preferred embodiment of the invention
With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, the panel (1) according to the invention consists in a square or rectangular metal sheet frame (1a) frontally covered by a glass or transparent plastic plate (1c) which acts as luminaire. The plate (1c) is supported by a bearing structure, represented in this case by a metal sheet moulding (1b).
The panel (1) contains the electrical contacts required to install and power the lamp. One the upward sections of the moulding (1 b) frontally features the on/off switch (2) for the lamp and one or more mains sockets (3) for small kitchen households.
Each side of the panel (1) features a recessed housing for a female connector (5), of known type, it being provided that when the two panels (1) are placed one next to the other, the connectors (5) of the panels are connected, without intermediate spaces, by means of a male recessed coupling (6), of known type.
This allows for connecting the luminous panels (1) in series, by connecting one panel to the mains, which supplies all the other panels in the sequence.
Pressure covers (7) are present to provide the surface continuity of the sides of the mouldings (1b) and avoid seeing the holes that house the female connectors (5) located on the free sides of the first and last panel (1) of a continuos series - as shown in Fig. 2. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate a second constructive version of the luminous panel according to the invention, capable of creating a continuos luminous wall, since the luminaires of two adjacent luminous panels are not interrupted.
In this version, the panel (100) consists in a square or rectangular metal sheet frame (100a) frontally covered by a glass or transparent plastic plate (100c) which acts as luminaire.
The plate (100c) is supported by two metal profiles (110 or 120); more precisely, the profiles are applied on the upper and lower edge of the plate
(100c). The profiles (110 and 120) are covered by finishing elements (110a and 120a).
In this constructive version the electrical boxes (130) for the on/off switches (200) and the sockets (300) are located over the upper profile (110) and recessed into the finishing element (110a). Side elements (700) are provided to avoid seeing the free sides of the first and the last panel (100) of a continuous series - as shown in Fig. 3. The shape of the side elements (700) allows for perfectly hiding the side of the frame (100a), the profiles (110 and 120), the plate (100c) and the finishing elements (110a and 120a). Each side of the panel (100) features a recessed housing for a female connector (5), of known type.

Claims

O 00/62646 - - PCT/ITOO/00141
Claims
1) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture, characterised in that it comprises a square or rectangular metal sheet frame (1a or 100a) frontally covered by a glass or transparent plastic plate (1c or 100c), which acts as luminaire, supported by a bearing structure (1b or 110 and 120), where the
■ 5 frame (1a or 100a) houses the electrical contacts required to install and power the lamp, while the bearing structure (1 b or 110 and 120) features the on/off switch (2 or 200) for the lamp and one or more mains sockets (3 or 300); it being provided that each side of each luminous panel (1 or 100) features a recessed housing for a female connector (5 or 500) to be matched
10 with a recessed male coupling (6).
2) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to the previous claim, characterised in that the bearing structure of the plate (1c) is made up of a moulding (1b) fixed to the frame (1a).
3) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to claim 1 , 15 characterised in that the bearing structure of the plate (100c) is made up of two metal profiles (110 and 120), applied on the upper and lower edge of the plate (100c) respectively and fixed to the frame (100a).
4) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to the previous claim, characterised in that the profiles (110 and 120) are hidden
20 under finishing elements (110a and 120a).
5) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the on/off switches (2) and the sockets (3) are located on the upward sections of the moulding (1b).
6) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to claims 1 , 25 3 and 4, characterised in that the on/off switches (200) and the sockets (300) are housed into boxes (130) located over the upper profile (110) and recessed into the finishing element (110a).
7) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to claim 1 , characterised in that it is provided with a finish cover (7) capable of exactly
30 covering the seat located on the side of the panel (1) that houses the female connector (5).
8) Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture according to claims 1 , 3 and 4, characterised in that it is provided with side elements (700), whose shape allows for perfectly hiding the side of the frame (100a), the profiles (110 and 120), the plate (100c) and the finishing elements (110a and 120a).
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AU43125/00A AU4312500A (en) 1999-04-15 2000-04-12 Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture
DE60003621T DE60003621T2 (en) 1999-04-15 2000-04-12 MODULAR LIGHTING PLATE FOR MODULAR KITCHEN FURNITURE
EP00922854A EP1091667B1 (en) 1999-04-15 2000-04-12 Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture
JP2000611789A JP2002542578A (en) 1999-04-15 2000-04-12 Unit system Kitchen lighting panel unit
US09/727,213 US20010036070A1 (en) 2000-04-12 2000-11-30 Lighting modular panel for modular kitchen furniture

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IT1999AN000019A IT1309519B1 (en) 1999-04-15 1999-04-15 MODULAR LIGHTING PANEL FOR MODULAR KITCHENS
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DE3832860A1 (en) * 1987-10-02 1989-04-20 Zumtobel Ag Furniture attachment luminaire
EP0374561A2 (en) * 1988-12-22 1990-06-27 Inventio Ag A display module and multiple unit display constructed of such display modules
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