DE202005007640U1 - wall element - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular-type, large-surface wall element for interior design, comprising a wall plate (12) that has a decorative surface pattern (14) and forms at least one display area (16) for a screen (12). The wall plate comprises, on the user side, an outer glass surface that is provided with the decorative surface pattern (14) being generated by means of painting, rear-side depositing, etching, sand-blasting and/or vaporization of all or part of the surface of the wall plate, particularly on the rear face of the wall plate opposite to the outer surface. The display area is embodied in the form of at least one incision (16) in the surface pattern, to which is allocated, on the rear side thereof, a modular-type, detachably mounted flat screen that is encapsulated in a housing, for electronic image representation through the outer glass surface.

Description

The The present invention relates to a modular large-area wall element for room design, wherein the wall element for simultaneous information presentation suitable is.

such Devices are in the form of control or exhibition walls as well for flexible Advertising purposes generally known and have as an essential part a large wall plate on, whose user-side outer surface in the intended manner is designed decorative, such as by applying of patterns in the form of logos, pictures, writings or the like

such However, known wall elements initially have the disadvantage that they are inflexible in their design; typically is by (manual) application or attachment of the pattern the optically effective design permanently fixed and can be then only difficult to change. Especially for Audio-visual performances are such wall elements handy not suitable. It would come although a use as a projection screen for video projection or the like. in question however, such use is again unfavorable for use as a control or exhibition wall, as a viewer in the beam path between the projector and the wall.

One another problem associated with such known wall elements is their problematic cleaning; in fact, typically known Wall elements surfaces made of paper, plastic or the like. which, in addition to a limited sense of quality, in the long run only problematic to keep clean.

Out the prior art, such as the German patent application 101 04th 644 of the applicant, also mirror surfaces are known which a section to deposit with a screen, this screen then suitable for displaying suitable electronic video media is. Such a technology, for example in the sanitary sector Application would find However, as a wall element for room design is only partially suitable.

task Therefore, it is the object of the present invention to provide a large wall element for room design which on the one hand is universal and flexible as a positioning, Separating or decorative wall or the like. Object is usable, at the same time is suitable for displaying (audio) visual media and beyond a surface which is easy to clean and a high value or perceived quality has.

The Task is through the wall element with the features of the main claim solved; advantageous Further developments are described in the subclaims.

In According to the invention advantageously Way is the wall plate according to the invention with a glassy Provided outer surface, which in turn, for example by painting, mirroring, partial mirroring, coating, Printing or depositing with an inlay or the like, with a decorative pattern is provided. In addition, this wall plate designed to interact with a flat screen, such, that the decorative pattern adapted to the flat screen Extract forms, through which then the image representation user side is viewable.

In this way many advantages are realized:
Not only does this create a highly decorative and at the same time functionally practical partition or room design object with a high quality and easy to clean (because glassy) surface, also the combination of decorative pattern for the wall plate with cutout for the flat screen combines the possibility of more flexible visual Moving image media with the configurability of the area surrounding the image section as a decorative pattern by logos, typefaces, large-scale photo displays or the like which are effective in the corporate or trade fair sector. Template.

Especially It is also advantageous in the context of the invention that the flat screen detachable on the wall plate is designed. This way, not only in the event of a defect, replace the electronics unit appropriately, Also, such a (typically high-quality) flat panel unit suitably exchanged between several wall elements. alternative solutions for a removable Design of the electronics unit can in particular Magnetbefestigungen or others again, and be flexible connection techniques.

With Regards ease of handling and replacement then also the inventive module-like Encapsulation of the flat panel in the associated housing, where appropriate the casing all necessary power supply, control and if necessary receiving and / or imaging units may be conceivable is also conceivable the provision of a suitable mass memory for the electronic image representation, integrated into the housing (for example, in the form of a DVD drive). Also conceivable is, by appropriate integration of transmitter and receiver units - also in encapsulated flat screen - one wireless transmission of image data.

In According to the invention advantageously Way, it is also possible and provided, further education in the surface pattern a lighting area to integrate, such that at least one surface section is formed, which by a suitable, preferably flat light source is backlit, with swell for this purpose about cold light in the form of LED, EL or the like, alternatively halogen lamps, to offer. It is also conceivable, in addition to the surface patterns other lighting structures, such as. Logos, logos, Star pattern or the like., To bring.

A Such arrangement then extends the usability of the intended Wall element to additional Lighting functionality, whereby, in the training, here also suitable lighting programs, Illumination color variants or the like. suitably pre-selected or (remote) can be set. Using light sources, such as LED or fluorescent tubes, the make it possible within a color spectrum (RGB or the like) to shine the wall element in addition to the mentioned lighting function also to serve as a mood. The user is able to individual shades of the wall element adjust. Hereby met a weiterbildungsgemäß to be used Remote control of the used flat screen two functions at the same time: On the one hand, with the remote control, the functionality of the screen unit On the other hand, the control of the lighting means possible with this remote control, e.g. Adjusting color patterns, turning on and off the light sources etc. Opposite usual Systems is the user thereby considerable ease of use secured, since only a remote control is needed. The remote control can in the common transmission methods Infrared, radio or the like. Be executed.

Independent protection In the context of the present invention is due to the obvious advantages the at least one, integrated in the wall elements, by backlighting illuminated lighting area claimed for a particular embodiment, in which the decorative surface pattern through a full or partial area Mirroring is replaced.

The The present invention is accomplished by numerous modifications and variations further ausgestaltbar, it is particularly appropriate to, on the large wall plate to provide a plurality of cutouts, which in turn in each case with associated, suitably adapted flat screens (alternatively: combinations from light areas and screen areas) are deposited; a especially cheap decorative effect also arises from the fact that a visual adaptation the cutouts are made to the surrounding decorative pattern and / or dimensions of the plurality of cutouts for the electronic Image representation suitably varied.

When Mount, suspension or frame system for The present wall element are all common fastening systems for glass, such as frame profiles, magnets, suspensions, etc. conceivable.

Especially The wall element can also be fitted in an independent display or stand-up system become. This creates a promotional and / or advertising display for use at fairs, points of sale or the like. Useful in this context is the further embodiment of the wall element with product samples. So could For example, be provided with product patterns - the wall element Sticking, printing, integration, etc. - by touching or other actuation a particular sequence in the intended screen unit of the Play wall element. The result is an advertising display, on the one hand by designing the element surface in design and color, by applying product samples and to others through the audio-visual display capabilities of existing ones Screen unit, comprehensive custom options in sales promotion can cover.

When further variation possibility of the wall element is the (outer) View form. This can be any conceivable shape, whether round, oval, angular, etc. have. Equally unimaginable is the replica a two-dimensional product pattern: the shape of the wall element in this case corresponds to the selected product pattern, the surface design of the wall element corresponds to the surface design of the product pattern. The integrated screen unit could be product-relevant in this case Show information, for example, via so-called content management Systems can be controlled.

From According to the present invention, it is also encompassed by a door or a window according to the invention integrated into the wall element, so that, in addition to a display wall or display functionality, the architectural uses of the present invention can be significantly extended. In appropriate way, preferably invisible from the user's point of view in front of the outer surface, a swiveling and / or opening mechanism for one such door or window construction integrated into the wall element.

It is also conceivable to place a plurality of wall elements flush next to each other, thus abde a large area by modular design to be able to The design of the individual wall element in this case corresponds to a part of the overall impression. Especially in modern interior design so a variety of design variants can be covered.

Especially in view of uses of the present invention in wet rooms, it offers In addition, either the wall element as a whole, alternatively the casing the flat screen, suitable splash-proof, alternatively water or vapor-proof, form. In the following embodiments, one possible beam and immersion protection of the flat screen in conjunction with the Wall element described.

Also is it further education of the The invention also comprises, in addition to the image representation according to the invention, a To realize audio output, preferably by providing at least on the back a (preferably flat) rear glass speaker unit, this hidden behind the pattern. In particular, so-called area loudspeakers could be used here come.

by virtue of the largely integrated in the wall element devices for Video and possibly audio presentation would be fixed controls the outer surface usually disturbing. According to one preferred development, it is therefore envisaged the invention assign a wireless remote control unit which determines the operating parameters at least the screen unit, ideally but also in addition one associated Audio output unit and / or integrated lighting units, controls, being especially cheap Parameter combinations also exist in the form of preset programs and remotely selectable could be.

in the Result, a wall element is provided by the present invention, which, as favorable Room divider, partition wall, decorative element, wall or bathroom mirror, Sales display, exhibition wall or the like. Can be used, and flexible display options through modern electronic media with high quality and easy to clean surface finish combined.

Further Advantages, features and details of the present invention result from the following description of preferred embodiments as well as from the drawings; these show in

1 a modular large-area wall element according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 : a large-area wall element according to a second embodiment with, compared to the representation in 1 , additionally provided in the lateral edge region lighting areas and

3 a variant of the embodiment according to 1 with a plurality of distributed over the wall plate arranged display areas, which have different sizes, and

4 : A schematic rear view to illustrate the removable mounting option of the flat panel in the embodiments of 1 to 3 , and

5 a variant of the embodiment according to 1 with an integrated screen unit and a plurality of product patterns placed over the wall panel, and

6 a variant of the embodiment according to 1 in the form of any product pattern, and

7 : a rear view to illustrate a jet and dew protected version with attached flat screen and wiring, and

8th : another example of use in mirror form.

The 1 illustrates a modular large wall element as a room divider according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. An approx. 2 m high metal frame 10 encloses a back-processed glass plate 12 , which on the one hand is provided on the one hand with a decorative coloring by surface printing, wherein at the same time within the wall element by changing the color or partial mirroring further design features 15 and letters 14 are made promotional effective.

The patterned glass plate 12 Fig. 3 shows a cutout sized to receive a 30 inch TFT color screen 16 on, with the cutout 16 as in the color pattern 12 . 14 . 15 exposed area of the glass pane 10 is formed.

Deposited is this section 16 with a recorded in a separate screen housing in addition with suitable power supply and control electronics flat screen, as otherwise known in the art and for displaying various electronic video signals on its back of the wall plate 10 in the region of the detail 16 is provided facing screen surface. More specifically, such an image taken in a housing Screen unit detachable on the back of the wall plate 12 attached, so that the screen surface of the TFT display seamlessly rests against the glass inner surface.

3 shows a variant of the arrangement according to 1 , The frameless appearing wall element 20 has a monochrome background coloring as a pattern 22 , In the sampling are cutouts 24 . 26 formed, each of which is deposited with a flat screen associated size, the central section 26 has a larger screen size than three arranged on both sides of smaller screens.

The shown transverse training is, as shown, good as a background wall for Conference situations or the like. Business purposes.

2 illustrates an alternative embodiment in the context of the present invention. Here is a flat glass plate 30 mirrored and has a section 32 for a flat screen. Both sides along the longitudinal edge are in the plate 30 recesses 34 various exemplary forms formed in the mirroring, which are backlit with light sources for generating illumination areas. In the manner shown, a wall element integrating an illumination source is created.

The 4 illustrates on a further example, a rear-side configuration of the wall element according to the invention. A glass plate 40 (which is provided in the prescribed manner with a pattern, not shown), is provided with a in the sampling recessed crystal clear section for image display 41 intended. Around the field of vision 41 there are metal strips around 42 as a primer for the attachment of a flat screen housing 44 appropriate. This is the flat screen housing 44 with magnetic adhesive strips 46 equipped with a detachable adhesion between metal strips 42 and flat screen housing 44 manufacture. The flat screen housing 44 is by using the magnets 46 so that it can be removed later. The screen area 47 of the flat panel housing 44 This makes it easy to see in the field of vision 41 the glass plate 40 be aligned.

The 5 shows a wall element 50 with field of vision 53 for a rear-mounted screen unit, which is in a frame system 51 a display or stand is inserted. The 5 shows another foot or stand unit 52 , with which in the frame 51 held wall plate 50 can be positioned anywhere in rooms and used as a room divider. In addition, the wall element 50 with several product samples 54 . 55 . 56 Mistake. Here are the product samples 54 printed on the wall element and provided with a heat or touch sensor. The product samples 55 are embedded in the wall element and provided with a motion detector, the product pattern 56 are on the wall element 50 mounted on the surface and provided with a light barrier. If individual product samples are touched, an attached computing or playback unit, eg DVD player, PC or the like, automatically becomes a product sample 54 . 55 . 56 associated information or sequence in the field of view 53 played the deposited flat screen.

The 6 shows a wall element 60 in the form of any product pattern - in the embodiment as a mobile phone. The shape of the wall element is modeled on that of the actual mobile phone. The back of the wall element made of glass 61 is printed according to the surface of the selected product sample. Within the surface 61 the wall element is a crystal-clear or partially permeable recess 62 provided for the deposit of a flat screen for the current image presentation.

The 7 shows a wall element 70 in jet and dew protected design, according to IP protection class X5 and higher. Here is a back to the glass or wall element 70 attached housing 71 a flat screen so with the back surface of the glass element 70 connected, that a lateral or rearward water entry into the interior of the flat screen 71 is excluded. As common ways to seal the interface 72 between flat screen 71 and glass element 70 For example, bonding or other sealing materials are possible. In case of gluing is the back plate 74 of the flat panel housing 71 removable - but waterproof - designed to access the electronic components of the flat screen in the event of a defect. A frontal water entry into the interior of the flat screen is through frontal placement of the glass element 70 locked out. The connection configuration shown 75 . 76 . 77 of the flat screen, consisting of a DC 12V 75 , a video 76 and a TV connection 77 is equipped with special watertight connection plugs, so that even there water penetration is excluded. The connection plug 75 . 76 . 77 are equipped with extension cables with a minimum length of 1.80 m.

The 8th shows a wall element 80 with mirrored surface 81 and integrated viewing area 82 for information presentation. In this embodiment, the viewer in the field of view 82 exemplary fitness exercises shown. By reflection of his reflection 83 in the wall element 80 the viewer can see the movement of his fitness exercise based on the information shown 82 optimize and improve. In addition, the equipment of the wall element with sensors is conceivable, so that the viewer in the wrong movement information or warnings in the field of view 82 are displayed. In addition to the fitness area, this technique can be used wherever motion sequences need to be recorded and optimized.

The The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown limited, so many other forms of realization are conceivable, as well as other forms of use the office, Exhibition and living and bath area addition.

Claims (17)

Module-like large-area wall element for room design with a decorative surface pattern ( 14 ) and at least one display area ( 16 ) for a screen forming wall plate ( 12 ), wherein the wall panel on the user side has a glass outer surface, which by full or partial coating, depositing, etching, sandblasting and / or vapor deposition of the wall plate, in particular on the outer surface opposite back surface of the wall plate, with the decorative surface pattern ( 14 ) and the display area as at least one section ( 16 ) is realized in the surface pattern, the back of a modular encapsulated in a housing, removably mounted flat screen for electronic image representation is assigned by the glass outer surface therethrough. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the decorative surface pattern a Logo presentation, a text, single letters, photographs, color areas and / or Combinations of these. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by at least one lighting area integrated into the surface pattern, preferably at the edge ( 34 ), which is formed by means of a section in the surface pattern transparent or partially transparent and backlit by means of a further preferably remotely controllable source of artificial light. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that that the artificial light source halogen, LED and / or multi-color bulbs which preferably further into a selectable plurality of illumination states preferably formed by means of a remote control unit, activated are. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized that the glassy one Outer surface anti-reflective or remunerated is trained. Module-like large-area wall element for interior design with one a decorative mirroring and at least one display area for one Screen forming wall plate, the wall plate user side a glassy one Having outer surface, which by full or partial mirrors, especially on the outer surface opposite rear area the wall plate that forms the decorative mirroring and the display area realized as at least a section in the decorative mirroring is the back a modular in a housing encapsulated, detachable attached flat screen to the electronic Image representation through the glass Outside surface through is assigned, characterized by at least one in the mirroring, the transparent or transparent by means of a cutout in the mirroring formed partially transparent and by means of a further preferably remotely controllable Artificial light source is backlit. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized that in the wall plate a door and / or a window for pivotal opening is integrated. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by a plurality of display areas, each having a flat screen assigned. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized that the wall element and / or the housing of the flat screen is splash-proof or is formed water and / or vapor-tight. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by means of the rear glass sonication of a space in front of the glass outer surface, which controlled with electronic audio signals and preferably for audio background the electronic image representation are formed. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by a preferably splash-water and / or waterproof remote control unit for activating an operating state of the flat screen. Device according to claim 11, characterized in that that the remote control is additional Controlling a light source, in particular lighting and color patterns a light source, which is a lighting area associated with the wall element. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized that the wall element as a room divider, partition wall and / or exhibition wall trained and further education with foot and / or stand elements is provided. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized that the wall element for matching with and / or fitting is designed in a trade fair, installation or exhibition stand system. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized that the wall element to flush, preferably paragraph or transitionless, Cooperating with an adjacent one of the wall elements and for forming at least one total area is trained. Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized that the wall element has an outer contour which has a physical Product, especially telecommunications or electrical appliances modeled is. Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized that the wall element has at least one receptacle for a physical product, which can be exposed by means of the wall element in a decorative manner is.