WO2009049627A1

WO2009049627A1 - System for the suspension of physical objects

Info

Publication number: WO2009049627A1
Application number: PCT/DK2008/000367
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tobias Wensien Dinensen; Thorbjorn Hansen
Original assignee: Kontraframe Aps
Priority date: 2007-10-18
Filing date: 2008-10-17
Publication date: 2009-04-23
Also published as: DK200701499A; DK176979B1

Abstract

The invention concerns a wall mounting device (1) • with a central hole (3) to catch a screw for mounting on a wall • a number of magnets (2) embedded in the wall mounting device (1) • a magnetic metal plate (4) which can be retained by magnets (2) and the wall mounting device consisting of • two elongated items which by means of a half-lap joint form a cross, and where the central hole passes through the half-lap joint and where the wall mounting device (1) is mounted on the wall/base by the screw (3), which passes through the central hole • the magnets (2), which are embedded by iron capsules, located at the ends of the items so that they can secure the magnetic iron plate (4) • the system further includes magnetic blocks (7), which are to secure the physical object (5) to be suspended where the magnetic blocks (7) by magnetic force are secured to the magnetic iron plate (4), and to said magnetic blocks (7) the physical object (5) is fixed via e.g. gluing or magnetic force.

Description

System for the suspension of physical objects

Often when items are to be hung on walls, sloping walls or ceilings, practical problems of precision arise - the precise calibration of the exact place where the item is to hang. Maybe there has been measured a few millimetres wrong and you seal the hole, which has been measured incorrectly and drill a new one perhaps just next to the other hole. The result of this will be that the wall does not leave an aesthetic and uniform impression afterwards.

The items can be much diversified, e.g. pictures, white boards, mirrors, perhaps light panelling or similar.

Many have tried to simplify the installation.

Dl - DE 20 2005 003 493 Ul in its basic element has many similarities with the present invention. However, the purpose of DE 20 2005 003

493 Ul is more limited and has significant limitations in relation to the new invention.

Innermost on the wall a magnetic plate is mounted onto which magnets are fitted and said magnets also hold a so-called supporting metal plate in place. According to claim 1 of the invention magnetic film is put on the supporting plate, e.g. with printed colours and can be placed above and below each other and alongside each other - for purely decorative purposes. Eventually, the magnets can push the supporting plate into the wanted position.

In D2 - WO 2006/024299 the above problem is solved in a smart way; however, the mounting system is limited to be depending on whether cords or similar gadgets are used to hang up the suspension.

The new invention

In its design, the new invention deliberately is formed differently.

The framework sections consist of 2 parts primarily of wood and depending on the purpose, with a thickness ranging from a few centimetres to several centimetres and which through a joint intersection, in which both parts are gathered in a designated cutting, levelling and in an even level, primarily symmetrically positioned at the centre of both parts, and thereby form a cross-frame and through that joint intersection the cross-frame is consolidated (by e.g. a screw) to a wall, a sloping wall or a ceiling and in each of the 4 extremes of the parts a groove is drilled/milled and in which a powerful magnet embedded in an iron capsule is mounted onto the side of the magnet which faces the cross-frame for the purpose of unification and reinforcement of the magnetism, and on the outside of these magnets an iron plate or an item with similar magnetic attractions is placed, onto which additionally loose magnets are used to affix the object-oriented physical object which finally and visually immediately must be accessible to the viewer in the room, and if not the physical object itself is magnetic, binders can be used on the outward facing side of the magnet in the form of glue or the similar. The design of the loose magnets depends on the supported item. E.g. a hook can be screwed in.

The invention differs significantly from Dl by having many more features and options.

As it appears, additionally more powerful magnets are arranged on the metallic supporting plate in view to adding also non magnetic items. The magnets - as independent blocks, are stuck magnetically on the magnetic supporting/metal plate, but on the opposite end of the blocks, there is a surface on which you can add binders of various kinds, where often glue will be an obvious choice.

This enables the hanging of many alternative types of materials - e.g. wood (as paintings), laminate and rubber.

In that way, many more items can be hung than by means of Dl and accurate measurements are still not necessary and there is a much greater scope for manipulation than in Dl. The form of the cross frame has benefits which are obvious. E.g. on uneven surfaces the form offers greater stability, it interlocks better and ensures fitting in places where you normally do not hang up things. Considering the format it is impressive that only one screw is needed to attach the frame to the wall, i.e. if only the screw goes in sufficiently deep. The reason for this is i.e. the geometric form of the frame as the star formed arms will be binding and lock into the wall. Flexibility and tolerance are key elements in this context. This is also why the frame is ideal for uneven walls.

Once the final subject has been put on magnets, the positioning can be manipulated and subjects can without problems be hung in [builder's] level and the suspension technology in general offers a great tolerance of positioning the image in all directions. You can have multiple items hanging on the same plate and afterwards you can easily move said items around as it suits you. You can hang up several frames over or under each other without the necessity of accurate positioning. To summarize: The invention concerns a wall or ceiling mounting device (1)

• with a central hole (3) to catch a screw for mounting on a wall

• a number of magnets (2) embedded in the wall mounting device (1)

• a magnetic metal plate (4) which can be secured by magnets (2) and which is characterized in the wall mounting device (1) consisting of

• two elongated subjects which by help half-lap joints form a cross, and where the central hole passes through the half-lap joints and where the wall mounting device (1) is mounted on the wall/base by the screw (3), which passes through the central hole

• magnets (2), which are embedded by iron capsules, located at the ends of the items so that they can secure the magnetic iron plate (4)

• the system also includes magnetic blocks (7), which are to support the physical object (5) to be suspended where the magnetic blocks (7) by magnetic force are secured to the magnetic iron plate (4), and where the physical object is fitted e.g. through gluing or magnetic force.

Often frames are quadrangular but apart from the above mentioned advantages this triangular shape saves material and space.

The distance from the wall to the item hanging at the extreme end (of the frame) may give special light or shadow effects. The ability of varying the distance to the wall of the various items which e.g. hang in a group together, further increases the creative opportunity for developing into experiments with light and shadow effects, but also for highlighting some subjects compared to others.

Regardless of the nature of the item which is intended for the benefit or pleasure of the observer, a special relief effect of the item facing the room is also achieved. The motive is pushed out against the recipient and can be more isolated and independent of a potential massive wall effect, e.g. the possible strong reflection of the harsh light onto the wall, and thus, the motive becomes more justified.

And the same scheme of air between the wall/ceiling and the supporting plate also gives a possibility for an audio/acoustic deadening installation.

The invention also provides the opportunity to illuminate the object/image from the rear, as the form of the design itself gives space for the lighting (bulbs, diodes or the like) on the items between the wall and the magnetic plate.

In connection with hanging up items on fairs or just in shops the invention opens up for a variety of options.

Robustness in conjunction with the cunning and practical design makes it appropriate to use it e.g. in hanging up of clothes, shoes, CDs, racks or the like.

To hang up mirrors requires a lot of precision and cautiousness and exactly in such a situation the invention is extremely useful. The form of the construction - 2 wooden items bonded together to form an intersection, by fixing it on the wall as mentioned earlier, makes a very sturdy frame and the installation is simple and finally by a quick pull the mirror can be pushed into [builder's] level.

Figure List

Fig. 1 components of the invention

Fig. 2 magnets including iron capsule on the framework

Fig. 3 magnets including iron capsule on a magnetic plate

Fig. 4 unassembled frame

Fig. 5 assembled frame

Fig. 6 example of a suspension

List of numbers

1. Frame components - mostly wooden items

2. Magnets on the frame parts (cross frame)

3. Screw for securing the frame on the wall or the like

4. Magnetic plate

5. Item facing the observer or user

6. Iron capsule

7. Magnetic block with the magnetic iron plate and either with or without a magnet on the opposite side.

7. a side with magnet 7.b side without magnet

Implementing examples

Fig. 1 illustrates the frame and metal plate and finally - just what it is all about, the item which either should please the observer or have a practical purpose - e.g. a mirror, a whiteboard or similar.

You see the frame components consisting of 2 preferably wooden items

(1) (hereafter known as wood items) under way to be linked up with the intersection in the centre. Connection happens through levelling grooves, and finally with a screw (3) which must have a length that it will go sufficiently far into the wall, being able to in a reassuring way to fix the frame to the wall. In the extreme ends of the frame you see how magnets (2) are placed in the drilled holes. Further, the iron plate (4) is seen which will be mounted on the magnets (2). Finally the item, which the observer looks at/uses (depending on the character of the item - whether it should be a visual experience (picture or the like) or it should have a practical nature (e.g. whiteboard, mirror or the like), is seen. In fig. 2 the magnets (2) which are fitted onto the frame are seen. The item (5) is fitted onto the iron plate using magnets on a magnet block (7) and this is documented in figure 3. Magnets are also embedded in an iron capsule on the side of the magnet, facing towards the cross-frame with the aim of unifying and strengthening the magnetism. In fig. 3, 4 magnet blocks are seen, the side to be mounted on the iron plate with magnets (7a) and the other side of the block (7b), respectively. The side of the block, where the back of the non-magnetic items (facing towards the observer or user) can be fixed with binders such as e.g. glue. The design of the magnet blocks is made to fit the items, they should support. E.g. a hook can be screwed in too. It is possible that both sides can be magnetic if the back of the item facing the observer or the user also is magnetic.

If magnetic items are to be suspended, of course there will be magnets on the front as well as the back of the block (7). Fig. 4 depicts two unassembled wooden items (1) and you see the magnets (2).

In fig. 5 the assembled frame is seen.

Fig. 6 shows an example of a suspension, where shadow effects are apparent.

Claims

1. The invention concerns a wall or ceiling mounting device (1)

• with a central hole (3) to catch a screw, for mounting on a wall

• a number of magnets (2) embedded in the wall mounting device (1)

• a magnetic metal plate (4) which can be retained by the magnets (2) Characterized in that the wall mounting device (1) consists of

• two elongated items which by means of a half-lap joint form a cross, and where the central hole passes through the half-lap joint and where the wall mounting device (1) is mounted onto the wall/base by the screw (3), which passes through the central hole

• the magnets (2), which are embedded by iron capsules, located at the ends of the items so that they can secure the magnetic iron plate (4)

• the system also includes magnetic blocks (7), which must support the physical object (5) to be suspended, where the magnetic blocks (7) by magnetic force are secured to the magnetic iron plate (4), and to same magnetic blocks (7) the physical object (5) are fixed via e.g. gluing or magnetic force.

2. A wall mounting device (1) according to claim 1 Characterized in that the thickness of the frame (1) or the distance between the wall/base and the magnetic iron plate is sufficient to give clearance or room for

• light installation in the form of installation of bulbs, diodes or similar and maybe live wires

• sound/acoustic deadening installation

3. A wall mounting device (1) according to claim 1 Characterized in that it gives a possibility of variation in the length of the magnetic blocks (7) length measured from the fixing point on the plate and out in the room.