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EP2374378B1 - Modular assembly including a mirror and at least one lighting means - Google Patents

Modular assembly including a mirror and at least one lighting means Download PDF

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EP2374378B1
EP2374378B1 EP20110161420 EP11161420A EP2374378B1 EP 2374378 B1 EP2374378 B1 EP 2374378B1 EP 20110161420 EP20110161420 EP 20110161420 EP 11161420 A EP11161420 A EP 11161420A EP 2374378 B1 EP2374378 B1 EP 2374378B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/02—Mirrors used as equipment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/16—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
    • A47G1/20—Picture hooks; X-hooks
    • A47G1/21—Picture hooks; X-hooks with clamping action
    • A47G1/215—Mirror clamps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention relates to a modular assembly comprising a mirror and at least one lighting means. More particularly, the invention relates to a modular assembly for fixing a mirror to a wall by means of support profiles comprising one or more lighting means and which may comprise other elements such as a tablet, lighting ambient side, one or more bands of light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • LEDs light-emitting diodes
  • lighting means on the wall near the mirrors to provide lighting adapted to users.
  • these lighting means are either independent and freely fixed to the wall, or integrated into a frame carrying the mirror.
  • mirrors integrated in a frame are advantageous in that they are easy to mount on the wall and in that they require a minimum number of holes for their attachment. Being manufactured in factory according to fixed dimensions, they nevertheless have the disadvantage of not being able to be adjustable in dimensions. With this type of mirrors integrated in a frame, the user is therefore dependent on the dimensions imposed by the manufacturer and he can not freely choose the mirror he wants to install. In the same way, the user is also limited to the types, colors and mirror shapes imposed by the manufacturer.
  • Such a modular kit must be easy to use so that it can be used by any user and do not require tools other than those usually used to fix any element to the wall. It must also allow to fix quickly, easily and securely a mirror and one or more lighting means while limiting the number of holes to be made in the wall.
  • this kit must allow the attachment to the wall of any mirror, regardless of its shape and dimensions.
  • the modular assembly of the invention makes it possible to fix any mirror on the wall, with any number of lighting means according to the needs of the user. Only the support profiles are fixed to the wall, in a conventional way, which limits the number necessary holes and presents no difficulty for the average user.
  • Each upper support profile may be provided for mounting one or more lighting means, as well as a plurality of upper support profiles, each having a lighting means, may be used to attach the same mirror to the wall, allowing the user to provide any number of lighting means and dispose as it sees fit at the top edge of the mirror.
  • each support profile is laterally open, which allows the upper and lower edges of the mirror to protrude on either side of the support profiles.
  • the mirror can therefore have a width greater than that of the support profiles without this posing any problem.
  • the modular assembly of the invention may comprise other optional elements, such as a shelf to be mounted on the lower support profile, vertical ambience lights to be mounted on the side edges of the mirror or a decorative strip of diodes.
  • electroluminescent (LED) mounted on the upper face of the upper support profile.
  • the support profiles 2, 6 are preferably fixed to the wall 3 by screwing, although any other fastening technique can be used, for example by gluing, stapling, nailing or other.
  • Each support profile 2, 6 is in the form of a longitudinal profile, preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel. On its front face 11, 12, each support profile 2, 6 has orifices 13, 14 for screwing it to the wall 3.
  • each upper support section 2 is formed of two parts to be assembled: an upper fixing profile 15 to be fixed to the wall and an upper finishing section 16.
  • Each upper fastening section 15 has a longitudinal groove 17 in the upper part of its front face 18, the flanges 19, 20 of the groove 17 extending horizontally forward to create a free volume 21 under these flanges 19, 20 when an upper finishing profile 16 is fixed on the front face 18 of the upper fastening profile 15.
  • the width of the flange 19, 20 extending horizontally forwards is equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the mirror 9.
  • Each upper finishing profile 16 can be fixed on the front face 18 of an upper fixing profile 15 by clipping and / or screwing.
  • Each upper finishing profile 16 is preferably in the form of a plate having an upper flange extending horizontally at right angles to the upper fastening section 15 and / or two longitudinal clipping tongues 22, 23.
  • a top profile 16 When a top profile 16 is fixed on the front face 18 of an upper fixing profile 15, it can be screwed by its upper flange on the upper face 24 of the upper fixing profile 15 and / or clipped on the groove 17 of the front face. 18 of the upper fixing profile 15 by the engagement of its longitudinal clipping tongues 22, 23 between the flanges 19, 20 of said longitudinal groove 17.
  • One or more lighting means 10 may be mounted on each upper support profile 2, preferably on each upper attachment profile 15.
  • Each lighting means 10 comprises a body 26 enclosing one or more light sources 27 and having an open face 28, and a transparent or translucent light-scattering element 29 mounted on the open face 28 of the body 26.
  • This body 26 is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel.
  • Each lighting means is preferably in the general form of a parallelepiped with upper faces 30 and lower 31 square.
  • each lighting means 10 may be mounted on an upper support profile 2, either directly screwing and / or clipping, or by means of an arm 32 whose free end has a support piece 33 to be mounted on the upper support section 2.
  • the body 26, the arm 32 and the support part 33 are preferably in one piece.
  • the transparent or translucent light-scattering element 29 may be a simple transparent or translucent plate 34, made of glass or plastic, or a transparent or translucent block 35 for diffusing the light of glass or plastic.
  • Each light source 27 may be a light-emitting diode, a light bulb, or any other similar means.
  • each lighting means 10 preferably has a radiator element 36 on its upper face 30, for example in the form of heat diffusion lamellae.
  • the body 26 of a lighting means 10 in the case where the body 26 of a lighting means 10 is mounted directly on an upper support profile 2, it may have pins 37 crimped projecting on its rear face (see figure 13 ), these nipples 37 can be housed in orifices 38 provided for this purpose on the front face 39 of the upper support profile 2. These pins 37 associated with orifices 38 can serve as indexing means in position and fixing means by clipping.
  • the body 26 of a lighting means 10 can also be fixed on an upper support profile 2 by means of screws 40 screwed for example by the rear on its rear face 41 through the front face 39 of the upper support section 2.
  • the support piece 33 may have crimped nipples protruding from its rear face, these studs can be housed in orifices 38 provided for this purpose on the front face 39 of the upper support profile 2. These pins associated with orifices can serve as indexing means in position and means of fixing by clipping.
  • the support piece 33 can also be fixed on an upper support profile 2 by means of screws screwed from the rear through the front face 39 of the upper support section 2.
  • an upper support profile 2 is formed of two parts to assemble 15, 16, the front face 39 thereof is also the front face 18 of the upper finishing profile 16.
  • the modular assembly 1 also comprises finishing tips 42, 43, 44, 45 to be mounted on the open lateral ends of each upper support profile 2 and of each lower support profile 6.
  • the modular assembly 1 may also comprise one or more bands of light-emitting diodes 46 to be fixed on one or more of the visible faces of the profiles 2, 6. These strips 46 may for example be fixed by gluing, clipping, screwing or by any other suitable means. As shown on figures 7 , 8 , 10 at 12 , 16 , 17 , 20 and 21 they are preferably fixed on the upper face 47 of the upper support profile 2, for example in a groove provided for this purpose.
  • the modular assembly 1 may also comprise a shelf 48, which is preferably fastened by screwing on the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 6 as shown in FIGS. figures 7 , 10 , 11 , 14 , 19 and 20 .
  • the modular assembly 1 may comprise instead a finishing plate 50 which aims to dress the front face of the lower support profile 2 on which it is mounted as shown on the figures 16 , 18 and 22 .
  • This finisher 50 may, for example, be in the form of a longitudinal bracket having a first vertical side of the covering intended to be mounted on the front face of the lower support profile 2 and a second horizontal fixing side provided for be fixed by screwing under the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 2, said flanks being substantially at right angles.
  • the finishing plate 50 is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel.
  • Modular assembly 1 may also include one or more ambient side lighting means 51 to be mounted on the sides of the mirror.
  • a preferred embodiment of a lateral ambient lighting means 10 is shown in the dissociated state on the figure 15 . It preferably comprises a longitudinal fastening bracket 52 having a first fixing flank adapted to be fixed to the wall by screwing or the like, and a second support flank, said flanks being substantially at right angles.
  • This longitudinal fastening bracket 52 is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel.
  • the lateral illumination means 10 also comprises an ambient light source 53, for example in the form of a neon tube 54, which is mounted on the support flank.
  • the ambient light source 53 is preferably contained in a transparent or translucent envelope 55 for scattering light.
  • a ballast 56 is mounted on the fixing flank while the neon tube 54 is fixed on the support flank by the Intermediate lyres 57 fixed on the support side.
  • the lateral ambient lighting means 51 may be provided to illuminate the wall 3.
  • the mirror 9 may for example have non-reflecting transparent surfaces (not shown) in order to let the light coming from the means ambient side lighting 51 and reflected on the wall 3.
  • the support profiles 2, 6 may have a length greater than the width of the lighting means 10, for example a length substantially equal to the width of the mirror 9 or slightly less than it.
  • the modular assembly 1 comprises a single upper support profile 2 and a single lower support profile 6.
  • the lighting means 10 are preferably fixed on the upper support profile 2 directly by their body 26. They are preferentially in number of two, their positions on the upper support profile 2 can be predefined by means of holes 38 provided at the factory during the manufacture of the profile 2 for the introduction of projecting lugs 37 of the lighting means 10. This number is not restrictive, and it is of course possible to provide a greater number, especially depending on the width of the mirror 9 to illuminate.
  • This variant may further include a shelf 48, a trim plate 50, at least one side lighting 51 and / or one or more light-emitting diode strips 46. It is advantageously provided for mirrors 9 having a large width. In the case where this width exists according to different standards, the modular assembly 1 according to this variant can then be provided in the factory according to sections 2, 6 dimensioned with lengths substantially equal to these standard widths.
  • the support profiles 2, 6 according to this first variant can be easily cut to the desired length by the user, for example by means of a hacksaw.
  • support profiles 2, 6 may have a length substantially equal to the width of the lighting means 10.
  • the modular assembly 1 may comprise one or more upper support profiles 2, and one or more lower support profiles 6.
  • Each upper support profile 2 comprises preferably only one lighting means 10 and can be matched to a lower support profile 6 mounted opposite the mirror 3 (FIG. figure 3 ), the two paired sections 2, 6 then being preferably aligned vertically for an aesthetic effect. It is also possible to provide a number of upper support profiles 2 which are not thus matched to a lower support profile 6 ( figure 6 ) and vice versa.
  • the lighting means 10 can be fixed directly by their body 26 or by means of an arm 32 terminated by a support piece 33.
  • the modular assembly 1 may furthermore integrate a tablet 48, a finishing plate 50, at least one ambient side lighting 51 and / or one or more light-emitting diode strips 46.
  • This variant adapts to all shapes and to all dimensions of mirror 9, the user being free to mount the number of lighting means he wishes.
  • This variant is particularly suitable for mirrors 9 of round or oval shape ( figure 5 ), as well as to small mirrors 9 ( figure 4 ).
  • each upper support section 2 is formed of an upper wall fixing profile 15 and a top finishing profile 16 to assemble and where the mirror 9 is immobilized by means of pieces of adhesive foam 58.
  • Each upper fastening section 15 is first fixed to the wall 3 by screwing, then pieces of adhesive foam 58 are for example glued on its front face 18, under its longitudinal groove 17. If the modular assembly 1 of the invention has several upper fixing profiles 15, the latter are preferably aligned horizontally.
  • lighting means 10 are mounted on each upper finishing profile 16, then for example screwed from the rear face of the upper finishing profile 16.
  • Adhesive foam pieces 58 are then for example glued to the rear face of each upper finishing section 16, in the lower part thereof or under the longitudinal clipping tongues 22, 23.
  • each lower support section 6 is then fixed to the wall by screwing, then pieces of adhesive foam 58 are for example glued in its longitudinal groove 7, on the two inner faces vis-à-vis the groove 7. If the assembly modular 1 of the invention has several lower support profiles 6, the latter are preferably aligned horizontally.
  • the mirror 3 is then mounted in the longitudinal groove 7 of each lower support profile 6 and pressed against the adhesive foam pieces 58 of the upper attachment profiles 15, on the front face 18 thereof.
  • the upper finishing profiles 16 are then fixed by clipping and / or screwing on the upper fastening profiles 15 associated with them, so that the pieces of adhesive foam 58 bonded to the rear face of the upper finishing profiles 16 stick against the front face of the upper edge 25 of the mirror 9.
  • the mirror 9 is then immobilized between the upper support profiles 2 and the lower support profiles 6.
  • the user wishes to mount a finisher 50, it is preferably fixed by screwing on the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 6 after the mirror 9 is placed in the support profiles 2, 6.
  • these strips 46 may for example be glued at any time on one or more of the visible faces of the sections 2,6.
  • the latter must be fixed to the wall 3, preferably by screwing, before setting up the mirror 9.
  • finishing tips 42, 43, 44, 45 are preferably mounted on the open lateral ends of each upper support section 2 and each lower support section 6.
  • the modular assembly 1 of the invention makes it possible to freely associate a mirror 9 with one or more illumination means 10. As shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 6 it adapts to all forms of mirror 9 and allows to associate any number of lighting means 10, while allowing to freely choose their horizontal position at the top edge 25 of the mirror 9. It also allows the integration of various optional elements, such as a tablet 48, ambient side lighting 51, trim plate 50 and one or more light-emitting diode strips 46. It therefore perfectly fulfills its modular role and satisfies the various technical problems raised initially.
  • the modular assembly 1 according to the present invention has here been described for fixing a mirror 9 on a wall 3, it will be obvious to the skilled person to adapt it to the fixing of all kinds flat parts on any support. It can for example easily be adapted to the fixing of a painting on a wall, a mirror on a piece of furniture, or a decorative plate or advertising on a building facade.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble modulaire comprenant un miroir et au moins un moyen d'éclairage. Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à un ensemble modulaire permettant de fixer un miroir à un mur par l'intermédiaire de profilés supports comportant un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage et pouvant comporter d'autres éléments tels qu'une tablette, un éclairage latéral d'ambiance, une ou plusieurs bandes de diodes électroluminescentes (LED).The present invention relates to a modular assembly comprising a mirror and at least one lighting means. More particularly, the invention relates to a modular assembly for fixing a mirror to a wall by means of support profiles comprising one or more lighting means and which may comprise other elements such as a tablet, lighting ambient side, one or more bands of light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

Il est connu de fixer un miroir au mur soit directement en utilisant de la colle ou des bandes adhésives double face, soit par l'intermédiaire de pièces de support fixées au mur par vissage ou autre, tel que divulgué dans les demandes de brevet françaises FR 2387621A1 et FR 2795442A1 .It is known to fix a mirror to the wall either directly by using glue or double-sided adhesive tape, or by means of support pieces fixed to the wall by screwing or other, as disclosed in the French patent applications FR 2387621A1 and FR 2795442A1 .

Il est également connu de fixer des moyens d'éclairage sur le mur à proximité des miroirs afin de fournir un éclairage adapté aux utilisateurs. Généralement, ces moyens d'éclairage sont soit indépendants et fixés librement au mur, soit intégrés à un cadre portant le miroir.It is also known to fix lighting means on the wall near the mirrors to provide lighting adapted to users. Generally, these lighting means are either independent and freely fixed to the wall, or integrated into a frame carrying the mirror.

Dans le cas où les moyens d'éclairage sont indépendants, la fixation du miroir et des moyens d'éclairage nécessite de percer plusieurs trous dans le mur et représente un travail long et fastidieux, d'autant plus difficile qu'il est généralement souhaité d'aligner les éléments parallèlement les uns par rapport aux autres. En outre, comme les miroirs éclairés sont souvent montés sur un mur carrelé de salle de bains, chaque perçage altère irrémédiablement le carrelage et le mur.In the case where the lighting means are independent, fixing the mirror and lighting means requires drilling several holes in the wall and is a long and tedious job, especially difficult as it is generally desired to align the elements parallel to each other. In addition, as illuminated mirrors are often mounted on a tiled bathroom wall, each piercing irreparably alters the tile and wall.

Afin de limiter le nombre de perçages nécessaires, et de faciliter le montage des miroirs et des moyens d'éclairage, il a donc été développé de nombreux miroirs montés sur un cadre fixé au mur, ce cadre comportant un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage intégrés.In order to limit the number of holes required, and to facilitate the mounting of mirrors and lighting means, it has therefore been developed many mirrors mounted on a frame attached to the wall, this frame comprising one or more integrated lighting means .

Ces miroirs intégrés dans un cadre sont avantageux en ce qu'ils sont faciles à monter au mur et en ce qu'ils nécessitent un nombre minimal de perçages pour leur fixation. Etant fabriqués en usine selon des dimensions fixes, ils présentent néanmoins le désavantage de ne pas pouvoir être ajustables en dimensions. Avec ce type de miroirs intégrés dans un cadre, l'utilisateur est donc tributaire des dimensions imposées par le fabricant et il ne peut donc pas choisir librement le miroir qu'il souhaite installer. De la même manière, l'utilisateur est également limité aux types, aux couleurs et aux formes de miroirs imposés par le fabricant.These mirrors integrated in a frame are advantageous in that they are easy to mount on the wall and in that they require a minimum number of holes for their attachment. Being manufactured in factory according to fixed dimensions, they nevertheless have the disadvantage of not being able to be adjustable in dimensions. With this type of mirrors integrated in a frame, the user is therefore dependent on the dimensions imposed by the manufacturer and he can not freely choose the mirror he wants to install. In the same way, the user is also limited to the types, colors and mirror shapes imposed by the manufacturer.

Constatant qu'il n'existe pas ou très peu de kits de montage permettant de monter soi-même sur un mur un miroir de n'importe quel type, forme et dimensions associé à un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage, il existe donc un besoin pour un tel kit modulaire.Noting that there are no or very few mounting kits that can be used to mount a mirror of any type, shape or size on a wall, associated with one or more lighting devices, there is therefore a need for such a modular kit.

Un tel kit modulaire doit être facile d'emploi afin de pouvoir être utilisé par n'importe quel utilisateur et ne pas nécessiter d'outils autres que ceux habituellement utilisés pour fixer un élément quelconque au mur. Il doit également permettre de fixer rapidement, facilement et solidement un miroir et un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage tout en limitant le nombre de perçages à effectuer dans le mur.Such a modular kit must be easy to use so that it can be used by any user and do not require tools other than those usually used to fix any element to the wall. It must also allow to fix quickly, easily and securely a mirror and one or more lighting means while limiting the number of holes to be made in the wall.

Enfin, par son caractère modulaire, ce kit doit permettre la fixation au mur de n'importe quel miroir, quelles que soient sa forme et ses dimensions.Finally, by its modular nature, this kit must allow the attachment to the wall of any mirror, regardless of its shape and dimensions.

Selon l'invention, l'ensemble des différents problèmes est résolu par les caractéristiques de la revendication 1.According to the invention, all the different problems are solved by the features of claim 1.

Par sa modularité, l'ensemble modulaire de l'invention permet de fixer n'importe quel miroir au mur, avec un nombre quelconque de moyens d'éclairage selon les besoins de l'utilisateur. Seuls les profilés supports sont fixés au mur, de manière classique, ce qui limite le nombre de perçages nécessaires et ne présente aucune difficulté pour l'utilisateur moyen.By its modularity, the modular assembly of the invention makes it possible to fix any mirror on the wall, with any number of lighting means according to the needs of the user. Only the support profiles are fixed to the wall, in a conventional way, which limits the number necessary holes and presents no difficulty for the average user.

Chaque profilé support supérieur peut être prévu pour le montage d'un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage, de même que plusieurs profilés supports supérieurs comportant chacun un moyen d'éclairage peuvent être utilisés pour fixer un même miroir au mur, ce qui permet à l'utilisateur de prévoir un nombre quelconque de moyens d'éclairage et de les disposer comme bon lui semble au niveau du chant supérieur du miroir.Each upper support profile may be provided for mounting one or more lighting means, as well as a plurality of upper support profiles, each having a lighting means, may be used to attach the same mirror to the wall, allowing the user to provide any number of lighting means and dispose as it sees fit at the top edge of the mirror.

La rainure de chaque profilé support est ouverte latéralement, ce qui permet aux chants supérieur et inférieur du miroir de dépasser de chaque côté des profilés supports. Le miroir peut donc présenter une largeur supérieure à celle des profilés supports sans que cela ne pose un quelconque problème.The groove of each support profile is laterally open, which allows the upper and lower edges of the mirror to protrude on either side of the support profiles. The mirror can therefore have a width greater than that of the support profiles without this posing any problem.

Enfin l'ensemble modulaire de l'invention peut comporter d'autres éléments optionnels, tels qu'une tablette à monter sur le profilé support inférieur, des lumières d'ambiances verticales à monter sur les chants latéraux du miroir ou une bande décorative de diodes électroluminescentes (DEL) montée sur la face supérieure du profilé support supérieur.Finally, the modular assembly of the invention may comprise other optional elements, such as a shelf to be mounted on the lower support profile, vertical ambience lights to be mounted on the side edges of the mirror or a decorative strip of diodes. electroluminescent (LED) mounted on the upper face of the upper support profile.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, description faite en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1 à 6 sont des exemples de modes de réalisation de l'ensemble modulaire de l'invention ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue en coupe de profil d'un ensemble modulaire selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe et en perspective de la partie supérieure d'un ensemble modulaire selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue en coupe et en perspective de la partie inférieure d'un ensemble modulaire selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble modulaire à l'état dissocié selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 11 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble modulaire à l'état partiellement dissocié selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective de la partie supérieure à l'état dissocié d'un ensemble modulaire selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 13 est une vue en perspective d'un moyen d'éclairage à l'état dissocié d'un ensemble modulaire selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 14 est une vue en perspective de la partie inférieure à l'état dissociée d'un ensemble modulaire selon une première variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 15 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble d'éclairage latéral d'ambiance à l'état dissocié selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 16 est une vue en coupe de profil d'un ensemble modulaire selon une seconde variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 17 est une vue en coupe et en perspective de la partie supérieure d'un ensemble modulaire selon une seconde variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 18 est une vue en coupe et en perspective de la partie inférieure d'un ensemble modulaire selon une seconde variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 19 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble modulaire à l'état dissocié selon une seconde variante de l'invention ;
  • la figure 20 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble modulaire à l'état partiellement dissocié selon une seconde variante de l'invention, dans laquelle on a fait figurer deux paires différentes de moyens d'éclairage ;
  • la figure 21 est une vue en perspective de la partie supérieure à l'état dissocié d'un ensemble modulaire selon une seconde variante de l'invention ; et
  • la figure 22 est une vue en perspective de la partie inférieure à l'état dissocié d'un ensemble modulaire selon une seconde variante de l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, description made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1 to 6 are exemplary embodiments of the modular assembly of the invention;
  • the figure 7 is a sectional sectional view of a modular assembly according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 8 is a sectional and perspective view of the upper part of a modular assembly according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 9 is a sectional and perspective view of the lower part of a modular assembly according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 10 is a perspective view of a modular assembly in the dissociated state according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 11 is a perspective view of a modular assembly in the partially dissociated state according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 12 is a perspective view of the upper part in the dissociated state of a modular assembly according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 13 is a perspective view of a lighting means in the dissociated state of a modular assembly according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 14 is a perspective view of the lower part in the dissociated state of a modular assembly according to a first variant of the invention;
  • the figure 15 is a perspective view of a side ambient lighting assembly in the dissociated state according to the invention;
  • the figure 16 is a profile sectional view of a modular assembly according to a second variant of the invention;
  • the figure 17 is a sectional and perspective view of the upper part of a modular assembly according to a second variant of the invention;
  • the figure 18 is a sectional and perspective view of the lower part of a modular assembly according to a second variant of the invention;
  • the figure 19 is a perspective view of a modular assembly in the dissociated state according to a second variant of the invention;
  • the figure 20 is a perspective view of a partially dissociated modular assembly according to a second variant of the invention, in which two different pairs of lighting means have been included;
  • the figure 21 is a perspective view of the upper part in the dissociated state of a modular assembly according to a second variant of the invention; and
  • the figure 22 is a perspective view of the lower part in the dissociated state of a modular assembly according to a second variant of the invention.

L'ensemble modulaire selon la présente invention va maintenant être décrit de façon détaillée en référence aux figures 1 à 22. Les éléments équivalents représentés sur les différentes figures porteront les mêmes références numériques.The modular assembly according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 22 . The equivalent elements represented in the different figures will bear the same numerical references.

On définira dans la suite de cette description les notions de haut et de bas, d'inférieur et de supérieur, etc. en fonction de l'orientation adoptée par l'ensemble modulaire selon la présente invention dans le cas le plus classique où le profilé support supérieur est monté horizontalement au dessus du profilé support inférieur et parallèle à celui-ci, avec le miroir immobilisé entre ces deux profilés supports. Il est évident que cette orientation ne sera pas forcément conservée en utilisation.We will define in the rest of this description the notions of top and bottom, bottom and top, etc. according to the orientation adopted by the modular assembly according to the present invention in the most conventional case where the upper support profile is mounted horizontally above the lower support profile and parallel thereto, with the mirror immobilized between these two support profiles. It is obvious that this orientation will not necessarily be kept in use.

Comme représenté sur les différentes figures, l'ensemble modulaire 1 selon la présente invention comprend au moins les moyens suivants :

  • au moins un profilé support supérieur 2 à fixer au mur 3 et présentant une rainure longitudinale 4 dont l'ouverture 5 est dirigée vers le bas ;
  • au moins un profilé support inférieur 6 à fixer au mur 3 et présentant une rainure longitudinale 7 dont l'ouverture 8 est dirigée vers le haut ;
  • un miroir 9 maintenu en position dans les rainures longitudinales 4, 7 des profilés supports 2, 6 ; et
  • au moins un moyen d'éclairage 10 monté sur un profilé support supérieur 2.
As shown in the various figures, the modular assembly 1 according to the present invention comprises at least the following means:
  • at least one upper support profile 2 to be fixed to the wall 3 and having a longitudinal groove 4 whose opening 5 is directed downwards;
  • at least one lower support profile 6 to be fixed to the wall 3 and having a longitudinal groove 7 whose opening 8 is directed upwards;
  • a mirror 9 held in position in the longitudinal grooves 4, 7 of the support profiles 2, 6; and
  • at least one lighting means 10 mounted on an upper support profile 2.

Les profilés support 2, 6 sont préférentiellement fixés au mur 3 par vissage, bien que toute autre technique de fixation puisse être utilisée, par exemple par collage, agrafage, clouage ou autre.The support profiles 2, 6 are preferably fixed to the wall 3 by screwing, although any other fastening technique can be used, for example by gluing, stapling, nailing or other.

Chaque profilé support 2, 6 se présente sous la forme d'un profilé longitudinal, fabriqué de préférence en métal, par exemple en aluminium ou en acier brossé. Sur sa face antérieure 11, 12, chaque profilé support 2, 6 présente des orifices 13, 14 pour le visser au mur 3.Each support profile 2, 6 is in the form of a longitudinal profile, preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel. On its front face 11, 12, each support profile 2, 6 has orifices 13, 14 for screwing it to the wall 3.

Selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque profilé support supérieur 2 est formé de deux parties à assembler : un profilé supérieur de fixation 15 à fixer au mur et un profilé supérieur de finition 16.According to the embodiment of the invention, each upper support section 2 is formed of two parts to be assembled: an upper fixing profile 15 to be fixed to the wall and an upper finishing section 16.

Chaque profilé supérieur de fixation 15 présente une rainure longitudinale 17 dans la partie supérieure de sa face avant 18, les rebords 19, 20 de la rainure 17 se prolongeant horizontalement vers l'avant pour créer un volume libre 21 sous ces rebords 19, 20 lorsqu'un profilé supérieur de finition 16 est fixé sur la face avant 18 du profilé supérieur de fixation 15. La largeur du rebord 19, 20 se prolongeant horizontalement vers l'avant est égale ou légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur du miroir 9.Each upper fastening section 15 has a longitudinal groove 17 in the upper part of its front face 18, the flanges 19, 20 of the groove 17 extending horizontally forward to create a free volume 21 under these flanges 19, 20 when an upper finishing profile 16 is fixed on the front face 18 of the upper fastening profile 15. The width of the flange 19, 20 extending horizontally forwards is equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the mirror 9.

Chaque profilé supérieur de finition 16 peut être fixé sur la face avant 18 d'un profilé supérieur de fixation 15 par clippage et /ou vissage.Each upper finishing profile 16 can be fixed on the front face 18 of an upper fixing profile 15 by clipping and / or screwing.

Chaque profilé supérieur de finition 16 se présente préférentiellement sous la forme d'une plaque présentant un rebord supérieur se prolongeant horizontalement à angle droit vers le profilé supérieur de fixation 15 et/ou deux languettes longitudinales de clippage 22, 23. Lorsqu'un profilé supérieur de finition 16 est fixé sur la face avant 18 d'un profilé supérieur de fixation 15, il peut être vissé par son rebord supérieur sur la face supérieure 24 du profilé supérieur de fixation 15 et/ou clippé sur la rainure 17 de la face avant 18 du profilé supérieur de fixation 15 par l'engagement de ses languettes longitudinales de clippage 22, 23 entre les rebords 19, 20 de ladite rainure longitudinale 17.Each upper finishing profile 16 is preferably in the form of a plate having an upper flange extending horizontally at right angles to the upper fastening section 15 and / or two longitudinal clipping tongues 22, 23. When a top profile 16 is fixed on the front face 18 of an upper fixing profile 15, it can be screwed by its upper flange on the upper face 24 of the upper fixing profile 15 and / or clipped on the groove 17 of the front face. 18 of the upper fixing profile 15 by the engagement of its longitudinal clipping tongues 22, 23 between the flanges 19, 20 of said longitudinal groove 17.

Lorsqu'un profilé supérieur de finition 16 est fixé sur la face avant 18 d'un profilé supérieur de fixation 15, le volume libre créé 21 entre les deux profilés 15, 16 forme une rainure 4 ou volume de réception longitudinal prévu pour loger le chant supérieur 25 du miroir 9.When a top finishing profile 16 is fixed on the front face 18 of an upper fixing profile 15, the free volume created 21 between the two sections 15, 16 forms a groove 4 or longitudinal receiving volume intended to house the edge upper 25 of the mirror 9.

Un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage 10 peuvent être montés sur chaque profilé support supérieur 2, de préférence sur chaque profilé supérieur de fixation 15.One or more lighting means 10 may be mounted on each upper support profile 2, preferably on each upper attachment profile 15.

Chaque moyen d'éclairage 10 comprend un corps 26 renfermant une ou plusieurs sources lumineuses 27 et présentant une face ouverte 28, et un élément transparent ou translucide de diffusion de la lumière 29 monté sur la face ouverte 28 du corps 26. Ce corps 26 est de préférence fabriqué en métal, par exemple en aluminium ou en acier brossé. Chaque moyen d'éclairage se présente préférentiellement sous la forme générale d'un parallélépipède à faces supérieure 30 et inférieure 31 carrées.Each lighting means 10 comprises a body 26 enclosing one or more light sources 27 and having an open face 28, and a transparent or translucent light-scattering element 29 mounted on the open face 28 of the body 26. This body 26 is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel. Each lighting means is preferably in the general form of a parallelepiped with upper faces 30 and lower 31 square.

Le corps 26 de chaque moyen d'éclairage 10 peut être monté sur un profilé support supérieur 2 soit directement vissage et/ou clippage, soit par l'intermédiaire d'un bras 32 dont l'extrémité libre présente une pièce support 33 à monter sur le profilé support supérieur 2. Dans ce second cas, le corps 26, le bras 32 et la pièce support 33 sont préférentiellement d'une seule pièce.The body 26 of each lighting means 10 may be mounted on an upper support profile 2, either directly screwing and / or clipping, or by means of an arm 32 whose free end has a support piece 33 to be mounted on the upper support section 2. In this second case, the body 26, the arm 32 and the support part 33 are preferably in one piece.

L'élément transparent ou translucide de diffusion de la lumière 29 peut être une simple plaque transparente ou translucide 34, en verre ou en matière plastique, ou un bloc transparent ou translucide 35 de diffusion de la lumière en verre ou en matière plastique.The transparent or translucent light-scattering element 29 may be a simple transparent or translucent plate 34, made of glass or plastic, or a transparent or translucent block 35 for diffusing the light of glass or plastic.

Chaque source lumineuse 27 peut être une diode électroluminescente, une ampoule électrique, ou tout autre moyen analogue.Each light source 27 may be a light-emitting diode, a light bulb, or any other similar means.

Le corps 26 de chaque moyen d'éclairage 10 présente préférentiellement un élément radiateur 36 sur sa face supérieure 30, par exemple sous la forme de lamelles de diffusion de la chaleur.The body 26 of each lighting means 10 preferably has a radiator element 36 on its upper face 30, for example in the form of heat diffusion lamellae.

Comme représenté sur la figure 12, dans le cas où le corps 26 d'un moyen d'éclairage 10 est monté directement sur un profilé support supérieur 2, il peut présenter des tétons 37 sertis en saillie sur sa face arrière (voir figure 13), ces tétons 37 pouvant être logés dans des orifices 38 prévus à cet effet sur la face avant 39 du profilé support supérieur 2. Ces tétons 37 associés à des orifices 38 peuvent servir de moyen d'indexage en position et de moyen de fixation par clippage. Le corps 26 d'un moyen d'éclairage 10 peut également être fixé sur un profilé support supérieur 2 au moyen de vis 40 vissées par exemple par l'arrière sur sa face arrière 41 à travers la face avant 39 du profilé support supérieur 2.As shown on the figure 12 , in the case where the body 26 of a lighting means 10 is mounted directly on an upper support profile 2, it may have pins 37 crimped projecting on its rear face (see figure 13 ), these nipples 37 can be housed in orifices 38 provided for this purpose on the front face 39 of the upper support profile 2. These pins 37 associated with orifices 38 can serve as indexing means in position and fixing means by clipping. The body 26 of a lighting means 10 can also be fixed on an upper support profile 2 by means of screws 40 screwed for example by the rear on its rear face 41 through the front face 39 of the upper support section 2.

Comme représenté sur les figures 19 et 21, dans le cas où le corps 26 d'un moyen d'éclairage 10 est monté sur un profilé support supérieur 2 par l'intermédiaire d'un bras 32 et d'une pièce support 33, la pièce support 33 peut présenter des tétons sertis en saillie sur sa face arrière, ces tétons pouvant être logés dans des orifices 38 prévus à cet effet sur la face avant 39 du profilé support supérieur 2. Ces tétons associés à des orifices peuvent servir de moyen d'indexage en position et de moyen de fixation par clippage. La pièce support 33 peut également être fixée sur un profilé support supérieur 2 au moyen de vis vissées par l'arrière à travers la face avant 39 du profilé support supérieur 2.As shown on figures 19 and 21 , in the case where the body 26 of a lighting means 10 is mounted on an upper support profile 2 via an arm 32 and a support piece 33, the support piece 33 may have crimped nipples protruding from its rear face, these studs can be housed in orifices 38 provided for this purpose on the front face 39 of the upper support profile 2. These pins associated with orifices can serve as indexing means in position and means of fixing by clipping. The support piece 33 can also be fixed on an upper support profile 2 by means of screws screwed from the rear through the front face 39 of the upper support section 2.

Rappelons que selon le mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention où un profilé support supérieur 2 est formé de deux parties à assembler 15, 16, la face avant 39 de celui-ci est également la face avant 18 du profilé supérieur de finition 16.Recall that according to the preferred embodiment of the invention wherein an upper support profile 2 is formed of two parts to assemble 15, 16, the front face 39 thereof is also the front face 18 of the upper finishing profile 16.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, l'ensemble modulaire 1 comprend également des embouts de finition 42, 43, 44, 45 à monter sur les extrémités latérales ouvertes de chaque profilé support supérieur 2 et de chaque profilé support inférieur 6.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the modular assembly 1 also comprises finishing tips 42, 43, 44, 45 to be mounted on the open lateral ends of each upper support profile 2 and of each lower support profile 6.

De même, l'ensemble modulaire 1 peut également comprendre une ou plusieurs bandes de diodes électroluminescentes 46 à fixer sur une ou plusieurs des faces visibles des profilés 2, 6. Ces bandes 46 peuvent par exemple être fixées par collage, clippage, vissage ou par tout autre moyen adapté. Comme représenté sur les figures 7, 8, 10 à 12, 16, 17, 20 et 21, elles sont préférentiellement fixées sur la face supérieure 47 du profilé support supérieur 2, par exemple dans une gorge prévue à cet effet.Similarly, the modular assembly 1 may also comprise one or more bands of light-emitting diodes 46 to be fixed on one or more of the visible faces of the profiles 2, 6. These strips 46 may for example be fixed by gluing, clipping, screwing or by any other suitable means. As shown on figures 7 , 8 , 10 at 12 , 16 , 17 , 20 and 21 they are preferably fixed on the upper face 47 of the upper support profile 2, for example in a groove provided for this purpose.

L'ensemble modulaire 1 peut aussi comprendre une tablette 48, qui est préférentiellement fixée par vissage sur la face inférieure 49 du profilé support inférieur 6 comme représenté sur les figures 7, 10, 11, 14, 19 et 20.The modular assembly 1 may also comprise a shelf 48, which is preferably fastened by screwing on the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 6 as shown in FIGS. figures 7 , 10 , 11 , 14 , 19 and 20 .

Dans le cas où l'ensemble modulaire 1 ne comprend pas de tablette 48, il peut comprendre à la place, une platine de finition 50 qui a pour but d'habiller la face avant du profilé support inférieur 2 sur lequel elle est montée comme représenté sur les figures 16, 18 et 22. Cette platine de finition 50 peut, par exemple, se présenter sous la forme d'une équerre longitudinale présentant un premier flanc vertical d'habillage prévu pour être monté sur la face avant du profilé support inférieur 2 et un second flanc horizontal de fixation prévu pour être fixé par vissage sous la face inférieure 49 du profilé support inférieur 2, lesdits flancs étant sensiblement à angle droit. La platine de finition 50 est préférentiellement en métal, par exemple en aluminium ou en acier brossé.In the case where the modular assembly 1 does not include a shelf 48, it may comprise instead a finishing plate 50 which aims to dress the front face of the lower support profile 2 on which it is mounted as shown on the figures 16 , 18 and 22 . This finisher 50 may, for example, be in the form of a longitudinal bracket having a first vertical side of the covering intended to be mounted on the front face of the lower support profile 2 and a second horizontal fixing side provided for be fixed by screwing under the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 2, said flanks being substantially at right angles. The finishing plate 50 is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel.

L'ensemble modulaire 1 peut aussi comprendre un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51 à monter sur les côtés du miroir. Un mode de réalisation préféré d'un moyen d'éclairage 10 latéral d'ambiance est représenté à l'état dissocié sur la figure 15. Il comprend préférentiellement une équerre longitudinale de fixation 52 présentant un premier flanc de fixation prévu pour être fixé au mur par vissage ou autre, et un second flanc de support, lesdits flancs étant sensiblement à angle droit. Cette équerre longitudinale de fixation 52 est préférentiellement en métal, par exemple en aluminium ou en acier brossé. Le moyen d'éclairage 10 latéral d'ambiance comprend également une source lumineuse d'ambiance 53, par exemple sous la forme d'un tube à néon 54, qui est montée sur le flanc de support. La source lumineuse d'ambiance 53 est préférentiellement contenue dans une enveloppe transparente ou translucide 55 de diffusion de la lumière. Dans le cas où la source lumineuse d'ambiance 53 est sous la forme d'un tube à néon 54, un ballast 56 est monté sur le flanc de fixation tandis que le tube à néon 54 est fixé sur le flanc de support par l'intermédiaire de lyres 57 fixées sur le flanc de support.Modular assembly 1 may also include one or more ambient side lighting means 51 to be mounted on the sides of the mirror. A preferred embodiment of a lateral ambient lighting means 10 is shown in the dissociated state on the figure 15 . It preferably comprises a longitudinal fastening bracket 52 having a first fixing flank adapted to be fixed to the wall by screwing or the like, and a second support flank, said flanks being substantially at right angles. This longitudinal fastening bracket 52 is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or brushed steel. The lateral illumination means 10 also comprises an ambient light source 53, for example in the form of a neon tube 54, which is mounted on the support flank. The ambient light source 53 is preferably contained in a transparent or translucent envelope 55 for scattering light. In the case where the ambient light source 53 is in the form of a neon tube 54, a ballast 56 is mounted on the fixing flank while the neon tube 54 is fixed on the support flank by the Intermediate lyres 57 fixed on the support side.

Les moyens d'éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51 peuvent être prévus pour éclairer le mur 3. Dans ce cas, le miroir 9 peut par exemple présenter des surface transparentes non réfléchissantes (non représentées) afin de laisser passer la lumière provenant des moyens d'éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51 et reflétée sur le mur 3.The lateral ambient lighting means 51 may be provided to illuminate the wall 3. In this case, the mirror 9 may for example have non-reflecting transparent surfaces (not shown) in order to let the light coming from the means ambient side lighting 51 and reflected on the wall 3.

Comme cela est représenté sur les différentes figures, il existe deux variantes préférées pour l'ensemble modulaire de l'invention 1. Il est bien entendu techniquement possible de les combiner, bien que chacune ait pour but de créer un effet esthétique différent.As shown in the various figures, there are two preferred variants for the modular assembly of the invention 1. It is of course technically possible to combine them, although each is intended to create a different aesthetic effect.

Selon une première variante préférée de l'invention représentée sur les figures 1, 2 et 7 à 14, les profilés support 2, 6 peuvent présenter une longueur supérieure à la largeur des moyens d'éclairage 10, par exemple une longueur sensiblement égale à la largeur du miroir 9 ou légèrement inférieure à celle-ci. Selon cette variante, l'ensemble modulaire 1 comprend un seul profilé support supérieur 2 et un seul profilé support inférieur 6. Les moyens d'éclairage 10 sont préférentiellement fixés sur le profilé support supérieur 2 directement par leur corps 26. Ils sont préférentiellement au nombre de deux, leurs positions sur le profilé support supérieur 2 pouvant être prédéfinies au moyen de perçages 38 prévus en usine lors de la fabrication du profilé 2 pour l'introduction des tétons en saillie 37 des moyens d'éclairage 10. Ce nombre n'est pas restrictif, et il est bien entendu possible d'en prévoir un nombre supérieur, notamment selon la largeur du miroir 9 à éclairer. Cette variante peut en outre intégrer une tablette 48, une platine de finition 50, au moins un éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51 et/ou une ou plusieurs bandes de diodes électroluminescentes 46. Elle est avantageusement prévue pour les miroirs 9 présentant une grande largeur. Dans le cas où cette largeur existe selon différents standards, l'ensemble modulaire 1 selon cette variante peut alors être prévu en usine selon des profilés 2, 6 dimensionnés de longueurs sensiblement égales à ces largeurs standards.According to a first preferred variant of the invention shown on Figures 1, 2 and 7 to 14 , the support profiles 2, 6 may have a length greater than the width of the lighting means 10, for example a length substantially equal to the width of the mirror 9 or slightly less than it. According to this variant, the modular assembly 1 comprises a single upper support profile 2 and a single lower support profile 6. The lighting means 10 are preferably fixed on the upper support profile 2 directly by their body 26. They are preferentially in number of two, their positions on the upper support profile 2 can be predefined by means of holes 38 provided at the factory during the manufacture of the profile 2 for the introduction of projecting lugs 37 of the lighting means 10. This number is not restrictive, and it is of course possible to provide a greater number, especially depending on the width of the mirror 9 to illuminate. This variant may further include a shelf 48, a trim plate 50, at least one side lighting 51 and / or one or more light-emitting diode strips 46. It is advantageously provided for mirrors 9 having a large width. In the case where this width exists according to different standards, the modular assembly 1 according to this variant can then be provided in the factory according to sections 2, 6 dimensioned with lengths substantially equal to these standard widths.

On notera que les profilés support 2, 6 selon cette première variante peuvent être facilement découpés à la longueur voulue par l'utilisateur, par exemple au moyen d'une scie à métaux.It will be noted that the support profiles 2, 6 according to this first variant can be easily cut to the desired length by the user, for example by means of a hacksaw.

Selon une seconde variante préférée de l'invention, représentée sur les figures 3 à 6 et 16 à 22, les profilés support 2, 6 peuvent présenter une longueur sensiblement égale à la largeur des moyens d'éclairage 10. Dans ce cas, l'ensemble modulaire 1 peut comprendre un ou plusieurs profilés support supérieurs 2, et un ou plusieurs profilés support inférieurs 6. Chaque profilé support supérieur 2 comporte de préférence un seul moyen d'éclairage 10 et peut être apparié à un profilé support inférieur 6 monté en vis-à-vis sur le miroir 3 (figure 3), les deux profilés 2, 6 appariés étant alors préférentiellement alignés verticalement pour un effet esthétique. On peut également prévoir un certain nombre de profilés support supérieurs 2 qui ne soient pas ainsi appariés à un profilé support inférieur 6 (figure 6) et vice versa. Comme illustré sur la figure 20, les moyens d'éclairage 10 peuvent être fixés directement par leur corps 26 ou par l'intermédiaire d'un bras 32 terminé par une pièce support 33.According to a second preferred variant of the invention, represented on the Figures 3 to 6 and 16 to 22 , support profiles 2, 6 may have a length substantially equal to the width of the lighting means 10. In this case, the modular assembly 1 may comprise one or more upper support profiles 2, and one or more lower support profiles 6. Each upper support profile 2 comprises preferably only one lighting means 10 and can be matched to a lower support profile 6 mounted opposite the mirror 3 (FIG. figure 3 ), the two paired sections 2, 6 then being preferably aligned vertically for an aesthetic effect. It is also possible to provide a number of upper support profiles 2 which are not thus matched to a lower support profile 6 ( figure 6 ) and vice versa. As illustrated on the figure 20 the lighting means 10 can be fixed directly by their body 26 or by means of an arm 32 terminated by a support piece 33.

L'ensemble modulaire 1 selon cette variante peut en outre intégrer une tablette 48, une platine de finition 50, au moins un éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51 et/ou une ou plusieurs bandes de diodes électroluminescentes 46.The modular assembly 1 according to this variant may furthermore integrate a tablet 48, a finishing plate 50, at least one ambient side lighting 51 and / or one or more light-emitting diode strips 46.

Cette variante s'adapte à toutes les formes et à toutes les dimensions de miroir 9, l'utilisateur étant libre de monter le nombre de moyens d'éclairage qu'il souhaite. Cette variante est particulièrement adaptée aux miroirs 9 de forme ronde ou ovale (figure 5), ainsi qu'aux miroirs 9 de petite dimension (figure 4).This variant adapts to all shapes and to all dimensions of mirror 9, the user being free to mount the number of lighting means he wishes. This variant is particularly suitable for mirrors 9 of round or oval shape ( figure 5 ), as well as to small mirrors 9 ( figure 4 ).

Nous allons maintenant nous intéresser au montage de l'ensemble modulaire 1 de l'invention dans le cas préféré où chaque profilé support supérieur 2 est formé d'un profilé supérieur de fixation 15 au mur 3 et d'un profilé supérieur de finition 16 à assembler et où le miroir 9 est immobilisé au moyen de pièces de mousse adhésive 58.We will now focus on the assembly of the modular assembly 1 of the invention in the preferred case where each upper support section 2 is formed of an upper wall fixing profile 15 and a top finishing profile 16 to assemble and where the mirror 9 is immobilized by means of pieces of adhesive foam 58.

Chaque profilé supérieur de fixation 15 est d'abord fixé au mur 3 par vissage, puis des pièces de mousse adhésive 58 sont par exemple collées sur sa face avant 18, sous sa rainure longitudinale 17. Si l'ensemble modulaire 1 de l'invention compte plusieurs profilés supérieurs de fixation 15, ces derniers sont préférentiellement alignés horizontalement.Each upper fastening section 15 is first fixed to the wall 3 by screwing, then pieces of adhesive foam 58 are for example glued on its front face 18, under its longitudinal groove 17. If the modular assembly 1 of the invention has several upper fixing profiles 15, the latter are preferably aligned horizontally.

Parallèlement, des moyens d'éclairage 10 sont montés sur chaque profilé supérieur de finition 16, puis par exemple vissés depuis la face arrière du profilé supérieur de finition 16. Des pièces de mousse adhésive 58 sont alors par exemple collées sur la face arrière de chaque profilé supérieur de finition 16, en partie inférieure de ceux-ci ou sous les languettes longitudinales de clippage 22, 23.At the same time, lighting means 10 are mounted on each upper finishing profile 16, then for example screwed from the rear face of the upper finishing profile 16. Adhesive foam pieces 58 are then for example glued to the rear face of each upper finishing section 16, in the lower part thereof or under the longitudinal clipping tongues 22, 23.

Chaque profilé support inférieur 6 est ensuite fixé au mur par vissage, puis des pièces de mousse adhésive 58 sont par exemple collées dans sa rainure longitudinale 7, sur les deux faces internes en vis-à-vis de la rainure 7. Si l'ensemble modulaire 1 de l'invention compte plusieurs profilés support inférieurs 6, ces derniers sont préférentiellement alignés horizontalement.Each lower support section 6 is then fixed to the wall by screwing, then pieces of adhesive foam 58 are for example glued in its longitudinal groove 7, on the two inner faces vis-à-vis the groove 7. If the assembly modular 1 of the invention has several lower support profiles 6, the latter are preferably aligned horizontally.

Le miroir 3 est alors monté dans la rainure longitudinale 7 de chaque profilé support inférieur 6 et plaqué contre les pièces de mousse adhésive 58 des profilés supérieurs de fixation 15, sur la face avant 18 de celui-ci. Les profilés supérieurs de finition 16 sont ensuite fixés par clippage et/ou vissage sur les profilés supérieurs de fixation 15 qui leurs sont associés, pour que les pièces de mousse adhésive 58 collées sur la face arrière des profilés supérieurs de finition 16 se collent contre la face avant du chant supérieur 25 du miroir 9. Le miroir 9 est alors immobilisé entre les profilés support supérieurs 2 et les profilés support inférieurs 6.The mirror 3 is then mounted in the longitudinal groove 7 of each lower support profile 6 and pressed against the adhesive foam pieces 58 of the upper attachment profiles 15, on the front face 18 thereof. The upper finishing profiles 16 are then fixed by clipping and / or screwing on the upper fastening profiles 15 associated with them, so that the pieces of adhesive foam 58 bonded to the rear face of the upper finishing profiles 16 stick against the front face of the upper edge 25 of the mirror 9. The mirror 9 is then immobilized between the upper support profiles 2 and the lower support profiles 6.

Si l'utilisateur souhaite monter une tablette 48, celle-ci est préférentiellement fixée par vissage sur la face inférieure 49 du profilé support inférieur 6 avant la fixation au mur de ce profilé 6.If the user wishes to mount a shelf 48, it is preferably fixed by screwing on the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 6 before fixing to the wall of this profile 6.

Si l'utilisateur souhaite monter une platine de finition 50, celle-ci est préférentiellement fixée par vissage sur la face inférieure 49 du profilé support inférieur 6 après que le miroir 9 est été placé dans les profilés support 2, 6.If the user wishes to mount a finisher 50, it is preferably fixed by screwing on the lower face 49 of the lower support profile 6 after the mirror 9 is placed in the support profiles 2, 6.

Si l'utilisateur souhaite monter une ou plusieurs bandes de diodes électroluminescentes 46, ces bandes 46 peuvent par exemple être collées à tout moment sur une ou plusieurs des faces visibles des profilés 2,6.If the user wishes to mount one or more bands of light emitting diodes 46, these strips 46 may for example be glued at any time on one or more of the visible faces of the sections 2,6.

Si l'utilisateur souhaite monter un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51, ces derniers doivent être fixés au mur 3, préférentiellement par vissage, avant la mise en place du miroir 9.If the user wishes to mount one or more ambient side lighting means 51, the latter must be fixed to the wall 3, preferably by screwing, before setting up the mirror 9.

Enfin des embouts de finition 42, 43, 44, 45 sont préférentiellement montés sur les extrémités latérales ouvertes de chaque profilé support supérieur 2 et de chaque profilé support inférieur 6.Finally finishing tips 42, 43, 44, 45 are preferably mounted on the open lateral ends of each upper support section 2 and each lower support section 6.

L'ensemble modulaire 1 de l'invention permet d'associer librement un miroir 9 à un ou plusieurs moyens d'éclairage 10. Comme représenté sur les figures 1 à 6, il s'adapte à toutes les formes de miroir 9 et permet d'associer un nombre quelconque de moyens d'éclairage 10, tout en permettant de choisir librement leur position horizontale au niveau du chant supérieur 25 du miroir 9. Il permet également l'intégration de différents éléments optionnels, tels qu'une tablette 48, un éclairage latéral d'ambiance 51, platine de finition 50 et une ou plusieurs bandes de diodes électroluminescentes 46. Il remplit par conséquent parfaitement son rôle modulaire et satisfait aux différents problèmes techniques soulevés initialement.The modular assembly 1 of the invention makes it possible to freely associate a mirror 9 with one or more illumination means 10. As shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 6 it adapts to all forms of mirror 9 and allows to associate any number of lighting means 10, while allowing to freely choose their horizontal position at the top edge 25 of the mirror 9. It also allows the integration of various optional elements, such as a tablet 48, ambient side lighting 51, trim plate 50 and one or more light-emitting diode strips 46. It therefore perfectly fulfills its modular role and satisfies the various technical problems raised initially.

De manière évidente, l'invention ne se limite pas aux modes de réalisation préférentiels décrits précédemment et représentés sur les différentes figures.Obviously, the invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments previously described and shown in the various figures.

Nous n'avons pas décrit le câblage électrique permettant d'alimenter les différentes sources lumineuses, l'homme du métier étant à même de prévoir lui-même les perçages nécessaires pour faire passer les fils électriques, ces derniers étant préférentiellement dissimulés dans les profilés et derrière les éléments d'habillage et de finition.We have not described the electrical wiring for supplying the various light sources, the person skilled in the art being able to provide himself the holes necessary to pass the electrical son, the latter being preferentially concealed in the profiles and behind the trim and trim elements.

De même, bien que l'ensemble modulaire 1 selon la présente invention ait ici été décrit pour la fixation d'un miroir 9 sur un mur 3, il sera évident pour l'homme du métier de l'adapter à la fixation de toutes sortes de pièces planes sur tout support. Il peut par exemple facilement être adapté à la fixation d'une toile de peinture sur un mur, d'un miroir sur un meuble, ou d'une plaque décorative ou publicitaire sur une façade d'immeuble.Similarly, although the modular assembly 1 according to the present invention has here been described for fixing a mirror 9 on a wall 3, it will be obvious to the skilled person to adapt it to the fixing of all kinds flat parts on any support. It can for example easily be adapted to the fixing of a painting on a wall, a mirror on a piece of furniture, or a decorative plate or advertising on a building facade.

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  1. Modular unit (1) to be fixed on a wall (3), comprising :
    - at least one upper supporting profile (2), to be fixed at the wall (3) by its back (11) having openings (13) for screwing it at the wall (3), a front (39), a lower face, an upper face (47) and having a longitudinal groove (4) the opening of which (5) is directed downwards;
    - at least one lower supporting profile (6), to be fixed at the wall (3) by its back (12) having openings (13) for screwing it at the wall (3), a front, a lower face (49), an upper face and having a longitudinal groove (7) the opening of which (8) is directed upward;
    - a mirror (9), having a lower edge and an upper edge (25), maintained in position in the longitudinal grooves, (4, 7) of the supporting profiles (2, 6) by its lower and higher edges (25); and
    - at least one lighting means (10) mounted on an upper supporting profile (2);
    where the upper (2) and lower (3) supporting profiles are only linked to each other by the mirror (9) and by the wall when fixed on it;
    where each upper supporting profile (2) is formed by two parts to be assembled, namely:
    - an upper fastening profile (15) having a front (18), a back to be fixed at the wall (3), an upper face (24) and a lower face;
    - an upper finishing profile (16) to be fixed on the front (18) of the upper fastening profile (15) by clipping and/or screwing, and having a covering front, a back, an upper face (24) and a lower face, the front (39) of the upper supporting profile (2) being also the front (18) of the upper finishing profile (16);
    where each upper fastening profile (15) has a longitudinal groove (17) in the upper part of its front (18), the edges (19, 20) of the groove (17) extending horizontally forward to create a free volume (21) under these edges (19, 20) when an upper finishing profile (16) is fixed on the front (18) of the upper fastening profile (15), the width of the ledge (19, 20) extending horizontally forward being essentially equal to or slightly higher than the thickness of the mirror (9); and
    where the free volume (21) created between the two profiles (15, 16) forms the longitudinal groove (4) provided to house the upper edge (25) of the mirror (9).
  2. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each upper finishing profile (16) is in the form of a plate having an upper edge extending horizontally at a right angle towards the upper fastening profile (15) and/or two longitudinal clipping tongues (22, 23).
  3. Modular unit (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that each upper finishing profile (16) is fixed on the front (18) of an upper fastening profile (15) by screwing its upper edge on the upper face (24) of the upper fastening profile (15) and/or clipping on the groove (17) of the front (18) of the upper fastening profile (15) by the insertion of its longitudinal clipping tongues (22, 23) between the edges (19, 20) of said longitudinal groove (17).
  4. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each lighting means (10) has an upper face (30) and a lower face (31) and in that each lighting means (10) includes
    - a body (26) including one or more light sources (27) and having an open face (28) and a back (41),
    - and a translucent or transparent light diffusion element (29) mounted on the open face (28) of the body (26).
  5. Modular unit (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the body (26) of each lighting means (10) is mounted on an upper supporting profile (2) directly by screwing and/or clipping.
  6. Modular unit (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that each lighting means (10) includes an arm (32) the free end of which has a supporting piece (33), to be mounted on the upper supporting profile (2).
  7. Modular unit (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, when each lighting means (10) is mounted directly on the upper supporting profile (2), the body (26) of each lighting means (10) has protruding lugs (37) on its back and in that the front (39) of each upper supporting profile (2) has openings (38) to house the lugs (37) in order to serve as position index means and means of fastening by clipping and characterized in that, when each lighting means (10) is mounted on the upper supporting profile (2) by a supporting piece (33), each supporting piece (33) has protruding lugs on its back and in that the front (39) of each upper supporting profile (2) has openings (38) to house these lugs in order to serve as position index means and means of fastening by clipping.
  8. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes one or more electroluminescent diode strips (46) fixed by gluing, clipping or screwing on one or more of the visible sides of the profiles (2, 6).
  9. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a shelf (48), fixed on the lower supporting profile (6).
  10. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a finishing plate (50) which covers the front of the lower supporting profile (2) on which it is mounted.
  11. Modular unit (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the finishing plate (50) is in the form of a longitudinal bracket, having a first vertical covering side to be mounted on the front of the lower supporting profile (2) and a second fastening horizontal side to be fixed by screwing under the lower face (49) of the lower supporting profile (2), said sides being essentially at a right angle.
  12. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes one or more lateral dimmed lighting means (51), mounted laterally at the mirror (9).
  13. Modular unit (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that each means for lateral dimmed lighting, (10) includes:
    - a longitudinal fastening bracket (52) having a first fastening side to be fixed at the wall by screwing or other, and a second support side, said sides being essentially at a right angle;
    - a translucent or transparent cover (55) for light diffusion.
    - a dimmed light source (53) mounted on the support side and contained in the translucent or transparent cover (55) for light diffusion.
  14. Modular unit (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the mirror (9) has transparent, not reflecting surfaces in order to let the light pass through from the dimmed lateral lighting means (51) and reflected on the wall (3).
  15. Modular unit (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support profiles (2, 6) has a length which is essentially equal to the width of the mirror (9) or slightly smaller than the latter.
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