WO2007006823A2

WO2007006823A2 - Ion signalling and lighting element comprising internal etching

Info

Publication number: WO2007006823A2
Application number: PCT/ES2006/000348
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alberto Martin Bermejo; José Manuel ROMAN GONZALEZ
Original assignee: Alberto Martin Bermejo; Roman Gonzalez Jose Manuel
Priority date: 2005-07-07
Filing date: 2006-06-13
Publication date: 2007-01-18
Also published as: WO2007006823A3

Abstract

The invention relates to an ion signalling and lighting element which can comprise two or more sheets of glass and/or transparent materials which are fused or bonded to one another. According to the invention, the aforementioned sheets are etched with any drawing or shape, said etchings being treated with luminous salts which are deposited therein. In addition, the ionisation electrodes thereof can be disposed inside the channels of the etching or on the periphery of the part. Once the sheets have been fused or bonded to one another, the etchings are sealed and filled with suitably-mixed vapours or noble gases which are blown in through a tube located at any point on the periphery or surface of the part, on which vacuum processes are performed in order to seal the parts at a range of pressures which is varied as a function of the etching and the size of the parts. Said element is supplied with an electronic circuit which ionises the gases or vapours in the etchings, such as to create a fluorescence along the etching or attractive energetic plasma forms that oscillate along the entire etching.

Description

IONIC LIGHTING AND SIGNALING ELEMENT, BY INTERNAL ENGRAVING

DESCRIPTION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has as its object the creation of a corporeal luminous element within which it presents a pre-established claim such as a text, a geometric figure, or an artistic figure, which may appear illuminated, and can be used in decoration, in the field of construction, as in the field of signaling, in vertical and horizontal walls. The basic idea of the present invention - is based mainly on giving a new conception or dimension to what we know today as "LIGHT ELEMENTS INSERTED IN A DRAWER OR BEHIND AN ETC CRYSTAL OR METACRYLATE ...". At the moment the luminous ones are independent part of any constructive element, being limited to the commercial claim and being placed in the facade or shop windows of each premises. Each unit of the mentioned luminaires, and those intended, can be transparent, translucent, colored, composed of different varieties of polymers, glass, glass etc., and constructed by different fusion and sealing techniques.

With the present invention it is intended to extend the purely ornamental qualities of what is known until today by a simple "ROTULO 0 LUMINOUS", giving a new dimension to a "LUMINOUS-NEON-ROTULO-BOX OF LIGHTS etc" ... and getting expand its usefulness and performance of lighting and signaling, since within the design and construction it opens possibilities infinitely greater than those achieved to date with the luminous _ 9_

current, being able to use such luminaires as coverings, or as space separators, etc.

The present invention is characterized by its special configuration and design, allowing a simple realization, said luminous being able to be realized in a multitude of shapes, sizes and characteristics, obtaining infinite applications.

Therefore, the present invention is limited to the field of lighting, signaling, architectural design and construction, directly affecting the glass manufacturing industry, although many materials can be used that allow an internal vacuum and its pressure variation. internal, resulting in a unique and characteristic product.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Very different ways of making luminous, tube, with different shapes, or hollow translucent moldings, and their are currently known. finished product, but they stay there, in cold units without life. With the present invention it is intended that the luminous element may have other functions, and other characteristics different from those currently known.

The applicant himself has inquired about the principle that is used in the present invention, reflected in Utility Model 200401611 on Polymorphic Coating of Plasma Plates.

EXPLANATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To understand and justify the elements characteristic of the invention, both the ways of achieving said luminaires, and some of their embodiments are described.

The object of the present invention can be reached by different routes, one using a flat glass body which will be engraved on one of its faces by the system we believe is relevant, such as acid, sandblasting, mechanical wear, to which later will face a similar body as ^• sandwich, joining them together by fussin or appropriate adhesives, such that the etching performed is maintained internally with one or two communications to the outside to make the relevant vacuum, and enter the relevant products to achieve the proper internal state of the created cameras.

On the other hand, they can be manufactured in series - special bodies with pre-established engraved shapes, so that when faced with each other, the appropriate internal cameras are created.

In the same way they can face each other as a sandwich several bodies between which different internal chambers are created, giving a spectacular depth and colorful effect, - being able to treat and introduce each camera in many different ways.

In one way or another, we will find one or two accesses to each internal sealed chamber of the light element, to incorporate an access and sealed cannula, as well as for the corresponding electrodes, which will be inside the engraving or outside in the perimeter of the piece or external surface.

Once the installation of these elements in the chamber created, the hollow access cannula is used, for the realization of a partial or total vacuum thereof, it will even allow us to alter the atmospheric pressure if desired, then a mixture of noble gases and vapors of inert nature that are susceptible to ionization, that is to emit light after connecting the electrodes and having been exposed to the passage or induction of the electric current of a voltage booster circuit, both alternating and direct current.

Once the light element is sealed with the gas at low pressure inside or at another suitable pressure, and is fed by the electric voltage, it is ionized and produces bright rays and luminous forms inside. "IONIZED GAS IN THIS STATE RECEIVES THE PLASMA NAME", keeping the engraving on the corresponding body that is the one that creates the camera illuminated. If, for example, we put in contact posing the hand or a foot in the glass of the luminaire, it will attract the rays and forms of plasma towards it, also creating beautiful electrical forms, depending on the applied potential, the material and shapes of the electrodes, or the pressures and quantities of existing gases / vapors.

Said plasma light emission can be enhanced, with the fixation inside the luminous element, of doped luminous salts, such as zinc sulphide doped in very different ways. The ionic light element will be powered by one or more electric current transformers depending on their number and power consumption.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

The main advantages of the present invention are the following:

We can start from a product that is in the market, although it would always be better to start from a chain production.

This result may be used both outside and inside underwater water - K—

sweet and salty, since all the systems that make up the plate are sealed for such purposes.

Although the ionic light element was broken due to misuse, there would be no risk of electric shock or explosion since the intensity of the voltage used is practically negligible, as well as the variable internal pressure since it will work at different pressures, higher and lower than the atmospheric

There are also no risks due to the possible emission of the gases from the ionic light chamber because they are chemically inert in nature and their quantity is also very small.

Said luminous element may be constructed in the form, thicknesses and sizes most suitable for each situation, and may be installed as if it were a puzzle, or by overlapping layers creating multiple combinations.

The adaptation to an assembly line will be simple and its minimum costs, compared with the advantages obtained, opening a multitude of application fields.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made, and in order to help a better understanding of its characteristics, this descriptive report is accompanied by a set of drawings in whose figures, in an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the details are represented most significant of the invention.

Ficrtira 1 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with its two facing pieces (1) and (6). The main body (1) and the complementary one have an internal engraving (3). The confrontation movements are indicated to achieve what is represented in figure 2 ^a . Figure 2 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with its two pieces facing and joining (1) and (6). The main body (1) and the complementary feature an internal engraving that manage to make the internal chamber (7) with its access and sealing cannula (8).

Figure 3 ^shows' a section of the luminous element with two opposing parts (1) and (9). The main body (1) has an internal engraving (3), but the complement is completely smooth on both sides. The confrontation movements are indicated to achieve what is represented in figure 4 ^a .

Figure 4 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with its two pieces facing and joining (1) and (9). The main body (1) has an internal engraving that manages to make the internal chamber (7) in collaboration with the body (9). We see its access and sealing cannula (8) and the perimeter joint (10) made by fusion or gluing.

Figure 5 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with its two pieces facing and joined (l) and (6). The main body (1) and the complementary feature an internal engraving that manage to make the internal chamber (7) with its access and sealing cannula (8). This engraving has been made by other techniques but the final result is identical.

Figure 6 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with its two pieces facing and joined (1) and (9). The main body (1) has an internal engraving that manages to make the internal chamber (7) in collaboration with the body (9). We see its access and sealing cannula (8) and the perimeter joint (10) made by fusion or gluing. This -Y

Engraving has been done by other techniques but the end result is identical.

Figure 7 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with its two pieces facing and joining (1) and (6). The main body (1) and the complementary feature an internal engraving that manage to make the internal chamber (7) with its access and sealing cannula (8). This engraving has been made by molding but the final result is identical.

Figure 8 ^a Shows an example of a luminous element but in this case using three bodies (1-6-9) and obtaining two internal cameras, which combined can give a new result. The confrontation movements are indicated to achieve what is represented in Figure 9 ^a .

Fierara 9 ^a Shows a sectional view of the light element with three pieces facing and joined (1-6-9). The main body (1) has an internal engraving that manages to make the internal chamber (7) in collaboration with the body (6), and in turn the body (6) incorporates another internal engraving that in collaboration with the body (9) will achieve A new camera We see its access and sealing cannulas (8) for each chamber (7) and the perimeter joint (10) made by fusion or gluing. The engraving can be done by different techniques but the final result is the same.

Figure 10 ^a Shows by way of example a practical application, the engraving made has a whimsical spiral geometric shape. It has been represented with its circuit (15) and network socket.

Figure 11 ^a Shows as an example a practical application, the engraving made has a graphic form or whimsical artistic.

Figure 12 ^a Shows as an example a practical application, the engraving made has a form that could be written. The possibilities are multiple.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS REPRESENTED IN THE DRAWINGS OF THE INVENTION

1.- Main body that can be both glass and other similar material that maintains adequate characteristics, with an external face (2), with the other internal face (5) on which the internal engraving (3) will be made on the inner side (5) that will communicate with the outside the channel (4).

2.- External face of the main body.- The surface of this ^' visible face, may even incorporate an external drawing with the technique that was necessary or present a capricious relief.

3.- Internal engraving, which finally in collaboration with the complementary body (6) or (9) will form the internal chamber (7) of the light element. 4.- Output channel outside the internal engraving (3) where the access and sealing cannula (8) will be connected. ^•

^• 5.- Internal face of the main body, where the internal engraving will be done (3).

6.- Complementary body of the main body (1), which can incorporate a complementary symmetrical or cross engraving that also communicates its channels, and that allows us to face two different designs. Once confronted and merged they will create the relevant internal chamber that will present the luminosity. 7.- Internal luminous cameras formed between bodies (1) and (6), or between (1) and (9), or between several bodies such as appears in figure 9 ^a . These chambers communicate with each other, and face the cannula (8) to the outside (4).

8.- Access cannula inside the chambers (7) and later sealed. It will serve to perform in a corresponding vacuum, and introduce those ^' products that are necessary to activate the inside of the chamber (7), which will finally be ^' sealed. A single cannula has been represented, but several could be placed if necessary, one to perform the vacuum, and another to place the corresponding electrode, although the same cannula can also be used to perform all the corresponding maneuvers. This cannula incorporates the corresponding electrode that will be responsible for activating the internal elements of the chamber (7) of the light element. In the same way, as many electrodes as necessary may be incorporated, placed on any side or surface of the luminaire, as long as they communicate with the internal chamber (7), with their cannulas or without them directly directed to the chamber. All this in order to distribute intensity more directly by areas or when they are luminous of greater dimension.

9.- Complementary body of the main body (1), which can be flat or smooth on both sides, - since the camera (7) will be formed by the engraving of the main body

(one) . Once faced and fused together they will create the relevant internal camera that will present the luminosity.

10.- Zone of perimeter union of the opposing bodies that can be fused or glued with appropriate glues.

11.- Main body (1) but in this case the internal engraving has been made by molding. Represented in figure 7 ^a . 12.- Complementary body to (11) also made by molding, and equivalent to the body (6). Represented in the figure 7 ^a .

13.- Example of a spiral or capricious geometric figure engraved inside the main body. This will be the shape of the camera made, and what will be illuminated. Figure 10 ^a .

14.- As an application example, a capricious artistic figure has also been depicted inside the main body. This will be the shape of the camera made, and what will be illuminated. Figure 11 ^a . 15.- Voltage booster circuit, both alternating and direct current. The luminous element will be powered by one or several electric current transformers depending on their number and power consumption. 16.- Contact plug to the network. 17.- Network, power outlet.

This description does not become more extensive, in the good understanding that any expert in this field would have enough information to understand the scope of the invention and its derived advantages, as well as to proceed to reproduce it.

The invention, within its essentiality, can be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example of the description, and to which the protection sought will also be achieved. Likewise, it can be built in any shape and size with the most suitable materials, since all of this is included in the spirit of the claims.

Claims

I ^a Claim: Luminous element and ionic indicator, by internal engraving, characterized in that the whole of the luminous element can be constituted by two or more bodies (1-6-9) of thicknesses and variable shapes facing each other as a sandwich, the which internally between facing faces (5) have intercomings engraved with each other creating an internal chamber (7) of a transparent or translucent nature, which will be altered so that inside we originate luminous plasma. 2 ^a Claim: Luminous element and ionic indicator, by internal engraving, according to the first claim characterized in that the chamber (7) communicates with the outside by means of a cannula or access valve (8) located in the channel. (. 4 ) of the perimeter of the ^"light element 3 ^to claim. luminous element and ionic signaler for internal engraving, according to the first claim and the second wherein the chamber (7) through the cannula (8) is insufflated with a mixture of inert gases or vapors to which a partial emptying is practiced, even being able to be enhanced inside by doped luminous salts, such as zinc sulphide doped in various ways for subsequent sealing.

4 ^to Claim: luminous element and ionic signaler for internal engraving, according to the first claim to third characterized in that the chamber (7) will house one or more electrodes external ionization or internal to receive voltage regulated power supply by the circuit current (15), so that when they are active receiving voltage • and induction they will make the internal components of the chamber illuminate taking luminous and oscillating plasma forms.