ES2541580B2 - Modular system for delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces and volumes - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular system for delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces and volumes. # The system consists of internally illuminated self-supporting modules that can have different shapes and sizes. They are assembled with each other by their faces and / or by their edges, it allows stacking the modules and arranging them in different ways creating different configurations that provide the system with versatility and compositional richness. The system is reusable and evolutionary, that is, expandable by the incorporation of new modules. The assembly and handling does not require specialized personnel or relevant auxiliary means. Each module consists of several different parts that are disassembled and coupled together in a simple way, which allows each module to be customized and its components exchanged.

Description

Modular system for delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces and volumes.

Technical sector

The invention is introduced as a modular system in the field of ephemeral architecture for use in fairs and temporary exhibition competitions.

State of the art

Currently there are reusable systems for creating temporary exhibition spaces with greater or greater less difficulty in the mountain. the transport and reuse of the material. They are characterized sludge for being excessively rigid as far as possible configurations resulting in repetitive and ordinary spaces in the That the decoration is often standardized and the lighting does not exist or resolved with vulgar systems. By mud this, these spaces, or in the case of fairs, these fair stands, are identified as lower and lower category sustainability criteria are used less than would be desirable.

The current technique lacks a sufficiently rich and versatile system that offers the exhibitor the possibilities that seeks, that allows you to configure in each contest a stand with a different format, with growth capacity in each use and that incorporates in the system itself the customized lighting and decorative elements for each event

Reusable systems for temporary exposures are described in patent documents ES 2 213 570 T3,

ES2387511 T3 and ES229226941. On the other hand, if we analyze the state of the art in the luminOsa labeling field, we find boxes of light in which the light source is a very fragile lamp, made of glass, and that emits light throughout its perimeter. 3600 It also incorporates auxiliary elements necessary for its operation (reactance and primer or ballast electronic or electromagnetic) with delicate connections.

All this determines the design of the illuminated signs that require internal reflector systems to direct the light in the appropriate direction and also endows them with great fragility limiting their possibilities of use. Modular label is described in document ES 1 057073 U.

Explanation of the invention In accordance with the state of the art described, the proposed objective is to invent a modular system that will correct the current shortcomings, so that in order to solve it the invention proposes a device formed by modules of

different dimensions and shapes but such that by weight, configuration and geometry they can be easily managed by one or more people not specialized in assembly without difficulty and without relevant auxiliary means The invention rescues concepts of block-based games, non-plastic, non-pluggable but

with the change of scale, material, block configuration and interconnection required. It proposes that the modules (blocks) can be internally illuminated, by means of light boxes that backlight the faces of the module that they are support for exhibition and decorative systems

So. With this concept. The invention allows the connection or assembly of the modules by their faces and / or by their edges, It allows stacking modules, which are self-portals, and arranging them in different ways creating configurations different that provide the system with versatility and richness. The system is reusable and evolutionary. is that is, expandable by the incorporation of new modules. Figures 1, 2, and 3. show some of the possible configurations using the same modules Each module is made up of several different parts that can be disassembled and easily coupled together. It allows you to customize each module and exchange its components.

Description of the drawings

The figures attached in this document show possible combinations between modules and different corresponding schemes, as an example, even an embodiment of the invention Explicitly figure by figure: Figures 1, 2, and 3 show in perspective three different compositions made with the same modules. Figure 4 shows the components or parts of a module in a preferred embodiment. Figure 5 shows the supporting structure of a module (part 1 of the module) in a preferred embodiment Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the profile with which part 2 of the module is constructed, the frame that

it houses the exhibition element. Figure 7 shows how the exhibition element (part 3 of the module) is trapped in the frame that lodge

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Figure 8 shows a module cover (part 4 of the module) in a preferred embodiment. Figure 9a shows possibilities of connection between modules by their ready, plan view. Ligora 9b shows the scheme represented in Figure 9a in a perspective view The lOa figure shows other possibilities of connection between modules by their arislas, seen in elevation.

S Figure 1Ob shows the scheme shown in Figure 10 in a perspective view Figure 11 shows, in perspective. the edge assembly system in a preferred embodiment. Figure 12 shows an assembly between edges between modules with the module covers in place. Figures 13, 14 and 15 show, in elevation, connection possibilities between modules on their faces. Itgura 16 shows. in perspective, the face assembly system in a preferred embodiment

Exhibition of an embodiment of the invention The modules may change their shape and dimensions. An embodiment of an embodiment is described below.

module with a straight prism with a rectangular base and then we will describe the assembly systems between them

Description of the realization of a module.

Each module consists of 5 differentiated parts, parts or components and are shown in Figure 4

The first part, the structure of the module, (2) in Figure 4, has the function of being the support that gives it

stability and rigidity, giving it self-supporting capacity and stacking capacity. It is designed so that it allows the coupling on it of the other parts or components that complete the module and also the connection or assembly to the structure of other modules. It houses the tube holders for the lighting system and the corresponding electrical installation

In the described embodiment, the execution of this structure with light rolled steel profiles is proposed, although it could also be solved with other materials such as aluminum. Figure 5 shows the

25 configuration and the different parts of this structure in which (7) is an L profile that forms the corners and that through its perforations (23) allows modules to be connected to each other when two structures (2), of two different modules (1), they are joined by the assembled faces, they are aligned, the perforations (23) of both profiles (7), of two different structures, are concentric and therefore a fixing system that takes advantage of that can be passed through them through hole (23) between two structures. ; (8) is a profile. also perforated. With the same connection function that (7), thus, in the same way, allows the assembly between modules of different sizes, the profile (8) has a face parallel to the assembled face and is perforated (24) by that face of the same mode and in the same relative position as the profiles (7) of the corners; (9) are profiles that incorporate the coupling system of the decorative side covers of the module and that constitute another part of the module that will be described later, these profiles (9) are profiles that offer a flat face parallel to the plane

35 defined by the assembled face of the structure (2}.; (10) is another steel profile to which the tube holders that house the lighting lamps are attached, for this purpose, these profiles (10) are separated from each other the precise distance , depending on the dimensions of the lurnnary to be placed in the module, and have a shape that offers a flat face parallel to the plane defined by the exhibition element (4) .. (11) are tabs placed as segments in the underside of the structure (2), some of them are to support ballast weights + stabilizers, in case the composition that is made requires them, and others are to screw a board on which to place the electrical connection plugs; (12 ) is a frame, also solved in the embodiment that is being described, with an L-profile, which links all the components of this structure, a frame (12) is available on each of the faces in which the module has item exp ositivo (4), and allows the housing on it of the second part, part or component of the module described below

The second part of the module, (3) in Figure 4, is a framework intended to house the exhibition element of

visual or decorative communication. Each module, with the form described in this embodiment. has

of two corresponding frames with the two faces of greater surface. This embodiment proposes for this

an aluminum pertil with the section shown in figure 6. In it, (13) is a slot that allows to catch the

EXECUTIVE element of visual communication by continuously introducing the edge of the element

expositive and a tube (15) or a solid strip of flexible and compressible material such as pvc, silicone, rubber, epdm,

polyethylene or others achieving friction clamping, and (14) is another slot to join the different sides of the frame

by means of ordinary squares getting rigid corner knots.

55 The third part or component of the module, (4) in link 4, is the visual or expository communication element that is proposed, in this embodiment, as a flexible element as a canvas or printable fabric on which to represent the desired message In case of using backlighting, this element will be translucent. There are communication elements as frames to accommodate them. The way this component

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gets caught is represented in figure 7 In it, (15) is a deformable elastic tube that can be of

Different materials like silicone. PVC, rubber or others.

The quartz component of the module, (5) in Figure 4, is the decorative caps that enclose the rectangular prism with a rectangular base that forms the module that is being described. These caps can be solved with different materials: plastic polymers, wood. aluminum composite and others. Made with the material Whatever it is, these covers need to meet a series of requirements that condition their shape.

Figure 8 shows a cover of the four that has the module, knowing that for the one described in this embodiment, its four covers are the same. In it, (20) is the basic body of the lid that can interventionally be coated with a reflective material such as embossed aluminum, plain aluminum, steel or simply painted with reflective paint, (16) are 4topes of the same material that fit the lid to the parts of structure (2) and frame

(3) of the module, preventing the main body of the cover (20) from being attached to the supporting structure (2) and the frames (3), these protruding elements, as a relief on the main body (20), with the cover (5) placed, butt with the frames (3) and create a hole for the passage of module assembly elements ¡x:> r ansta (22) and for the output of electrical cables inside the module even with the covers (5) placed ((21) in figure 8); (17) are slats that make up a discontinuous edge on those sides of the cover (5) that with it placed, have a direction parallel to the profiles that form the frame (3). Outgoing edge of the main cover body (20) and Place the cover (5) on the supporting structure (2). this edge is placed hugging the frame (3) described above as part or component 2 of the module and holds it so that the frame cannot leave the structure that houses it and therefore cannot leave the module; (18) they are pieces of slat, necessary to anchor on them the fastening system of the lid to the structure (2) of the module, this fastening is carried out by means of a "male-female-type" clip system or by means of a magnetic coupling, in both cases with pressure placement, and, in both cases, they are systems that require two basic parts, a male and a female, or, in the case of magnetic systems, a magnet and a ferrous part, and, in both cases, a of the pieces, in the case of a clip, the female for the embodiment described above, goes over the profile (9) of the module structure (2) and the male, over the slat (18) of the cover ( 5); (19) they are strips of elastic deformable material by compression and that are placed so that pressed on the structure they are compressed and tightly close the box preventing light rays from exiting through the channels created for assembly elltre modules by edges and for its electrical connection, this matter l, that of (19), pl.lede be foam rubber, sWcona, pvc, polyurethane, polyethylene, epdm or cl.lalQl.lier other material deformable by slight compression.

The fifth or fifth part of the module, (6) in Figure 4, are the lamps or lighting rubles. the faces Illuminated in the module are doS and correspond to those described in part 3 of the module. lighting can be expensive, a face without any.

In this embodiment the lighting is proposed with LED tubes because the materials used in its manufacturing, usually aluminum and polycarbonate and their mode of manufacture, reduce fragility with respect to the tubes ordinary fluorescents and give them the rigidity necessary to be installed in this system without problems; too the existence in these tubes of an opaque strip in an arc of its circumference allows that they only emit light in the face direction That should backlight. In addition to all this, the LED tubes are energetically more efficient. last longer and do not require additional electronic or electromagnetic elements such as reactanci¡¡s and primers or ballasts for operation, connect directly to the 220V network so the installation Electrical module is simpler. safe and reliable

Assembly systems between modules are described below. Modules can be assembled or connect with each other through their faces or through their edges.

Description of the module assembly through its edges. The modules can be connected to each other through their edges as shown in figures 9a, 9b, 10a and

1Ob, connecting an angle between the perpendicular edges connected wings That can vary from O to 1800. the values 00 and 1800 correspond to cone: oón through faces and is described below To connect the modules there is a steel plate or other material with sufficient rigidity, in the form of l,

perforated so that their holes coincide with those arranged in the structure of the modules to be assembled Aligned the holes of the two structures and the plate, a screw with threaded rod is passed. by washer and nut on the side where the screw rod comes out of the screw. The union made in each case is a rigid joint for what is available at each edge of 3 assembly points and at each assembly point of 4 anchor bolts Ligur3l11, shows detail of an assembly by edge between fas structures of two modules, in it (22) is a connection profile between them.

The system of assembly by edges does not prevent the placement of the covers of the connected modules as show figure 12

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Description of the assembly of modules through faces. The modules can be connected to each other through their faces. The canellable faces of the modules are those that do not house the exhibition or visual communication element, they are the faces covered with the decorative covers described as part four of the module. Figures 13, 14 r 15 show possibilities of connection or assembly 5 on faces. For the union the same points of the structure of the module are used that are used for the union by anxiety. In this case, for the connection, the connection profile does not exist and there is the loin with threaded rod that crosses the holes of both connected modules. The assembly by faces implies the non-placement of the corresponding covers on the connected faces of the two modules. Figure 16 shows connection detail IXH faces.

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Claims (9)

1. Modular system for delimitation, decoration and lighting of temporary exhibition spaces, being useful for setting up stands at fairs, congress and meeting spaces, and in general compartmentalizing, decorating and illuminate diaphanous interior spaces. The system is characterized by: -Dispose of modules of different hands (1 j, IOll of them assemble each other. • Have two types of faces, a type in which an exhibition or visual communication element (4) is shown and another type that allows the assembly between modules through the assembly of their structures (2) by means of systems of hitching They take advantage of existing perforations in these eslrucbJras (23 and 24) And through which they you can pass a screw or a threaded rod and catch both perforated parts by washer and nut by one or on two sides as threaded rod or screw is used.

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Have an assembly system between modules by their faces and / or by their edges, being able, in the case of the edges, to form different angles erllre them. Using rigid perforated pieces (22). Formed, each piece, by two convergent sides in the different angles, according to the piece, so that, each side, arranged parallel to each of two assembled faces of two portarlles structures to be assembled (2). It has perforations that concentric SOrl COrl the assembly perforations (23) or (24) arranged in the corner profiles (7) or with those arranged in the profiles (8) of the supporting structures (2). Allowing once placed the piece (22) to pass through it Url fixing system that takes advantage of this perforation pass between the piece and the two structures

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Be formed. each medulla, by several different parts (2. 3. 4, 5 and 6) that are dismantled and coupled together. sierldo all components complemerltarios. In case of not using the lighting part (6), the system would work the same but without interior lighting.

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Each medulo includes:

• A support structure (2), which has splinter edges formed by the intersection of assembled faces. of perforations on both sides of the corner (7) perforated (23) in symmetrical position with respect to the plane that divides two equal parts between each of the profiles (7). allowing, when two structures (2). of two different modules (1), are joined by the assembled faces, and are aligned, that the perforations (23) of both profiles (7), of two different structures. remain concentric and therefore can be passed through them a fastening system that takes advantage of that through perforation between two structures. To allow the assembly between modules of different sizes, on these same faces, this support structure (2), has different positions in the corner. of profiles (8) COrl Urla face parallel to the assembled face, and perforated (24) by that face in the same way and in the same relative position as the profiles (7) of the chips. To place part of the coupling system between the portaflte structure (2) and the decorative covers (5) that cover the assembled faces, the support structure (2) has profiles (9) along these faces. These profiles (9) are profiles that offer Urla flat face parallel to the plane defined by the assembled face of the structure (2). To place the lampholders that allow you to connect the luminaires of the lighting system of each unit. The bearing structure (2) has profiles (10) that are separated from each other by the precise distance, depending on the dimerlsiOrles of the luminaires to be placed in the module, and have a shape that offers a flat face parallel to the plane defined by the exhibition element (4) To be able to support ballast, in case the composition of medulas to be assembled requires it, and to hold a board-type support to place the module's electrical system on it. on the underside of the structure. in a plane parallel to the one that defines this face and oriented towards its interior, the supporting structure (2) has several plates (11), placed as segments, on the lower face of this structure. To be able to place in the supporting structure (2) the frame (3) that holds the exhibition and communication element (4). and also to join the different parts of the structure (2) forming a rigid assembly and with portarlte capacity, this structure (2), has a preframe Url (12) in each of the faces in which the medulla has an exhibition element (4 ). This pre-frame closed (12). for its dimensions with respect to the dimensions of the frame (3). and because they are equidistant forms. It allows to accommodate it, fitting the frames (3) inside the pre-frames (12). • Frames (3) to hold and tighten the communication and exhibition elements (4). To do this, these frames have two grooves in their perimeter (13 and 14), which allow, through Urla of them, to catch inside the exhibition element (4) by the irrroducciórl of COrltinua form of the edge of the exhibition element and of Url tube (15) or a solid strip of flexible and compressible material such as pvc, silicone. rubber. epdm polyethylene or others achieve friction clamping. The other raflura is used to pass an elemerlto of ES 2 541580 A2 union, square, between two sides of the frame to which it is screwed, forming a rigid knot in all corners to form the rigid frame

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The exhibition or communication elements (4) placed in the corresponding frame (3).

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Decorative covers (5). on the faces of the module that do not incorporate the communication element, assembly faces, which fit into the supporting structure (2) of the module (1) and are placed by pressure by means of a clip system, type mactlO-female or by magnetic systems. To do this, these covers (5) incorporate a support element (18) as a slat or rectangular sectional glue attached to the main body of the lid (20) in which to place the part of the coupling system of the clip-type lid or magnetic type. that engages with the part placed on the rail (9) of the support structure (2)

To prevent the frame (3), which holds the exhibition element (4), from leaving the pre-frame (12) on the supporting structure (2), the covers (5), have a discontinuous edge (17) on those sides of the lid (5) that with it placed, they have direction parallel to the profiles that form the frame. Edge as a protrusion of the main body of the lid (20) and which placed the lid (5) on the supporting structure (2), this edge is located hugging the frame (3). To prevent the main body of the cover (20) from being attached to the supporting structure (2) and the frames (3), the covers (5), have protruding elements, as a relief on the main body (20 ) .With the cover (5) in place, they stop with the frames (3) and prevent the body of the lid (20) from sticking to these frames, creating a gap for the passage of module assembly elements by edge (22) and for the output of electrical cables inside the module even with the covers (5) placed. • Lighting system (6) inside the module

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Modular system of delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces, according to claim "characterized in that the supporting structure (2) can be resolved with different materials such as steel, aluminum, wood. Plastic polymers or a combination thereof

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Modular delimitation system. decoration and lighting of spaces. according to previous claims. characterized in that the frames (3) can be solved with different materials such as steel, aluminum. wood, plastic polymers or a combination of them.

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Modular system of delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces, according to previous claims, characterized in that the visuat or decorative communication element (4) is a flexible and tensile element that, due to its physical and mechanical characteristics, allows it to be housed in the grooves (13 or 14 ) of the frame (3) and is support for receiving digital printing

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Modular delimitation system. decoration and lighting of spaces. according to previous claims. characterized in that the visual or decorative communication element (4) can be translucent or opaque

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Modular delimitation system. decoration and lighting of spaces, according to previous claims. characterized in that the covers (5) have strips (19) of elastic material deformable by continuous compression and located along the steps established and created between the covers (5) and the supporting structure (2) together with the frames (3 ) when all of them are placed, to allow the presence of assembly elements by edge (22) and for the output of electrical cables. These strips, laterally seal these steps and prevent the unintended light output of the module intentor through them. The lira can be of different materials such as cellular foam rubber, pvc, polyethylene, pOliurethane or epdm.

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Roodular system of delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces, according to previous claims, characterized in that the body (20) of the decorative covers of the module (5), can be solved with different materials such as steel. aluminum. Aluminum composite, sandwich panels of different materials, wood. recycled wood conglomerate or similar type, plastic polymers or a combination of them.

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Modular system of delimitation, decoration and lighting re spaces, according to previous claims, characterized in that the covers of the module (5), have a reflective interior coating of gouged aluminum or plain aluminum, of steel or simply a coating of reflective paint

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Modular system of delimitation, decoration and lighting of spaces, according to previous claims, characterized in that it has LEO type luminaires directly connected to the low voltage power grid