FR2758497A1 - Fibre Optic Pattern fomration for Luminous decorations - Google Patents

Fibre Optic Pattern fomration for Luminous decorations Download PDF

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FR2758497A1
FR2758497A1 FR9700517A FR9700517A FR2758497A1 FR 2758497 A1 FR2758497 A1 FR 2758497A1 FR 9700517 A FR9700517 A FR 9700517A FR 9700517 A FR9700517 A FR 9700517A FR 2758497 A1 FR2758497 A1 FR 2758497A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/0001—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
    • G02B6/0005—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings specially adapted for lighting devices or systems the light guides being of the fibre type
    • G02B6/001—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings specially adapted for lighting devices or systems the light guides being of the fibre type the light being emitted along at least a portion of the lateral surface of the fibre
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C5/00—Processes for producing special ornamental bodies
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44F—SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F1/00—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects

Abstract

The fibre optic pattern formation has a frame (1) forming a rigid panel and having a grid form. Pattern formation is carried out by interweaving the fibre optic cables in the rigid panel grid lattice. A light unit (3) lights the cables. The fibre optic ends emit light forming the pattern symbol (M).

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La présente invention est relative à un procédé de fabrication d'un article de décoration lumineuse. The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an article of light decoration.

En matière de décoration lumineuse, on utilise soit des ampoules à incandescence, soit des fibres optiques. In terms of light decoration, either incandescent bulbs or optical fibers are used.

Jusqu'à présent, les fibres optiques n'ont pas été employées pour la réalisation de motifs décoratifs de rue à l'inverse des ampoules électriques à incandescence qui sont largement utilisées dans la réalisation de banderoles lumineuses suspendues transversalement aux chaussées. Until now, optical fibers have not been used for the production of decorative street patterns, unlike incandescent electric bulbs which are widely used in the production of light banners suspended transversely to the roadways.

Cette désaffection s'explique par le fait que les fibres optiques se présentent sous la forme de longs filaments souples qui doivent être fixés sur un panneau pour pouvoir être utilisées. De cette obligation découlent deux inconvénients le premier réside dans le fait que le motif décoratif n'est visible que d'un seul côté du panneau et, le second, réside dans le fait qu'un tel panneau offre une grande prise au vent rendant son utilisation très difficile à l'extérieur. This disaffection is explained by the fact that the optical fibers are in the form of long flexible filaments which must be fixed to a panel in order to be used. From this obligation arise two drawbacks the first lies in the fact that the decorative pattern is visible only on one side of the panel and, the second, lies in the fact that such a panel offers a great grip in the wind making its very difficult to use outside.

Le procédé de l'invention, qui remédie à ces inconvénients, consiste à fixer les fibres optiques sur une armature rigide se présentant sous la forme d'un grillage. The method of the invention, which overcomes these drawbacks, consists in fixing the optical fibers on a rigid reinforcement in the form of a mesh.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise par la description qui va suivre faite en se référant au dessin annexé à titre d'exemple indicatif, seulement, sur lequel
-la figure 1 montre un panneau décoratif établi selon le procédé de l'invention;
-la figure 2 est une vue partielle et à plus grande échelle du panneau de la figure 1;
-la figure 3 est une vue en coupe transversale du panneau de la figure 2;
-la figure 4 est une vue, analogue à la figure 3, montrant une variante de réalisation.The present invention will be better understood from the description which follows, given with reference to the accompanying drawing, by way of indicative example only, in which
FIG. 1 shows a decorative panel established according to the method of the invention;
FIG 2 is a partial view on a larger scale of the panel of Figure 1;
FIG 3 is a cross-sectional view of the panel of Figure 2;
FIG. 4 is a view, similar to FIG. 3, showing an alternative embodiment.

En se reportant au dessin et selon un mode de réalisation, le motif décoratif M, à réaliser (en l'espèce une étoile) à l'aide de fibres optiques, connues en soi, est porté par une armature 1 rigide et largement ajourée.  Referring to the drawing and according to one embodiment, the decorative pattern M, to be produced (in this case a star) using optical fibers, known per se, is carried by a rigid and largely openwork frame 1.

Selon l'invention, un grillage du commerce, métallique ou plastique, peut être utilisé pour constituer l'armature 1. According to the invention, a commercial wire mesh, metallic or plastic, can be used to constitute the frame 1.

De préférence, I'armature 1 est pourvue d'un encadrement 2 permettant, notamment, la fixation de la source lumineuse 3, usuelle. Preferably, the frame 1 is provided with a frame 2 allowing, in particular, the fixing of the usual light source 3.

L'armature, représentée sur le dessin, est réalisée à partir d'un grillage obtenu par le soudage de deux nappes de fils parallèles, les fils 4a d'une nappe étant disposés perpendiculairement à ceux 4b de l'autre nappe et définissant ainsi des mailles carrées 5. The frame, shown in the drawing, is produced from a mesh obtained by welding two plies of parallel wires, the wires 4a of one ply being arranged perpendicular to those 4b of the other ply and thus defining square mesh 5.

Comme cela ressort des figures 2 et 3, les fibres optiques peuvent être fixées contre l'une ou l'autre des faces de l'armature 1. As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3, the optical fibers can be fixed against one or the other of the faces of the frame 1.

C'est le cas des fibres 6a et 6b qui sont ligaturées de place en place à l'aide de liens appropriés, non représentés.This is the case of fibers 6a and 6b which are ligated from place to place using appropriate links, not shown.

Les fibres optiques peuvent être maintenues par entrelacement comme c'est le cas des fibres 6c et 6d. The optical fibers can be maintained by interlacing as is the case of fibers 6c and 6d.

II ressort des explications ci-dessus que les extrémités illuminées 7 des fibres peuvent être disposées d'un côté ou de l'autre de l'armature et que, par une répartition judicieuse de celles-ci, il est possible que le motif M soit visible des deux côtés du panneau délimité par l'encadrement 2. It follows from the above explanations that the illuminated ends 7 of the fibers can be arranged on one side or the other of the reinforcement and that, by a judicious distribution of these, it is possible that the pattern M is visible from both sides of the panel delimited by the frame 2.

D'une façon générale, la référence 6 peut désigner une fibre isolée ou un faisceau de fibres. In general, the reference 6 can designate an isolated fiber or a bundle of fibers.

Si on se reporte à la figure 4, on voit que les fibres d'un même faisceau 8 peuvent avoir des longueurs différentes et être disposées de façon à ce que les extrémités 7 des fibres soient disposées de part et d'autre du plan de l'armature. If we refer to Figure 4, we see that the fibers of the same bundle 8 can have different lengths and be arranged so that the ends 7 of the fibers are arranged on either side of the plane of l frame.

Bien entendu, le procédé de l'invention est applicable à des fibres à illumination latérale  Of course, the process of the invention is applicable to fibers with lateral illumination

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l-Procédé de fabrication d'un article de décoration lumineuse utilisant des fibres optiques consistant à fixer les fibres optiques (6) sur une armature (1), rigide, constituée par un panneau largement ajouré. l-Method of manufacturing a light decoration article using optical fibers consisting of fixing the optical fibers (6) on a frame (1), rigid, constituted by a largely openwork panel. REVENDICATIONS 2-Procédé selon la revendication 1, consistant à utiliser un grillage pour constituer l'armature (1). 2-A method according to claim 1, comprising using a mesh to form the frame (1). 3-Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que l'armature est pourvu d'un encadrement (2). 3-A method according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the frame is provided with a frame (2). 4-Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'encadrement (2) est utilisé pour supporter la source lumineuse (3). 4-A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the frame (2) is used to support the light source (3). 5-Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités (7) des fibres optiques sont disposées de part et d'autre du plan de l'armature. 5-A method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the ends (7) of the optical fibers are arranged on either side of the plane of the frame. 6-Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les fibres optiques sont disposées de part et d'autre du plan de l'armature.  6-A method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the optical fibers are arranged on either side of the plane of the frame.
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