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CN-115606942-B - Mirror cabinet device

CN115606942BCN 115606942 BCN115606942 BCN 115606942BCN-115606942-B

Abstract

The present invention relates to improvements in mirror arrangements. In one embodiment, a mirrored device is disclosed that includes a mirror having first and second light assemblies positioned along opposite first and second sides of the mirror, the first and second light assemblies each transmitting light along a primary optical path to a central plane. In another embodiment, a mirrored device is disclosed that includes a mirror and a lamp assembly having a light source mounted to the mirror, the lamp assembly including a lighting element that receives light from the light source and emits at least a portion of the light from a front light emitting surface of the lighting element. In another embodiment, a cabinet apparatus is disclosed having a door that can be raised or lowered and that can be changed between an open angular orientation and a closed angular orientation when raised or lowered.

Inventors

  • D.J. Dimmer
  • A.V. Le Tourler
  • S pavard

Assignees

  • 科勒公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20220713
Priority Date
20220627

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A lamp mirror device, comprising: A mirror in an observed state, the mirror having a front surface defining a mirror plane and a center line, the center plane being perpendicular to the mirror plane and intersecting the mirror plane along the center line; A first light assembly positioned along a first side of the mirror, and A second light assembly positioned along a second side of the mirror opposite the first side of the mirror; each of the first and second lamp assemblies configured to generate light and transmit the light along a main light path to the central plane, each of the first and second lamp assemblies comprising: a light source configured to generate light; a light guiding member comprising a light output surface defining a first interface reference plane at a first acute angle outwardly and rearwardly from the central plane 1 Intersecting; The light source being optically coupled to the light guide member such that the light guide member directs the light along a first portion of the primary light path to a light output surface, the first portion of the primary light path forming a first angle of incidence phi 1 with the light output surface, and The light output surface is part of a first multi-media interface configured to refract the light exiting the light output surface of the light guiding member along a second portion of the main light path at a first refraction angle ψ 1 , wherein the first refraction angle ψ 1 is greater than the first angle of incidence Φ 1 ; Each of the first and second lamp assemblies further includes an interior cavity formed at least in part by a cover member, the light guide member being positioned in the interior cavity, the cover member including a lens portion having: A lens light input surface as part of a second multi-media interface configured to (i) receive light propagating along a second portion of the primary optical path at a second angle of incidence Φ 2 and (ii) refract the light passing through the second multi-media interface at a second angle of refraction ψ 2 such that the light propagates through the lens portion along a third portion of the primary optical path, and A lens light output surface as part of a third multi-media interface configured to (i) receive the light propagating along the third portion of the primary optical path at a third angle of incidence Φ 3 , (ii) refract the light exiting the lens light output surface along a fourth portion of the primary optical path at a third angle of refraction ψ 3 , and Wherein, the following formula phi 2 - Ψ 2 <Ψ 3 - Φ 3 is satisfied.
  2. 2. The lamp mirror-attached device according to claim 1, further comprising: Said second portion of said main optical path being along a first refracted light reference plane; The lens light input surface is part of a second multi-media interface defining a second interface reference plane, and the lens light output surface is part of a third multi-media interface defining a third interface reference plane; wherein the first refractive optical reference plane (i) intersects the second interface reference plane to form an outward-rearward second angle 2 And (ii) intersect the third interface reference plane to form an outward-rearward third angle 3 The second angle and the third angle are corresponding angles, and Wherein, the 3 < 2 。
  3. 3. The lamp-with-mirror device according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the lens portion of the cover member has a thickness measured from the lens light input surface to the lens light output surface in a direction parallel to the center plane, and wherein the thickness of the lens portion decreases with increasing distance from the center plane.
  4. 4. The lamp mirror device of any of claims 1-2, wherein Φ 2 is less than or equal to 10 degrees for each of the first and second lamp assemblies.
  5. 5. The lamp mirrored device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein for each of said first and second lamp assemblies said lens light output surface of said cover member is a planar surface oriented substantially parallel to said mirror surface.
  6. 6. The lamp-in-mirror device of claim 5, wherein, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the lens light output surface of the cover member is substantially coplanar with the mirror surface.
  7. 7. The lamp mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the cover member is formed of a light-transmitting material.
  8. 8. The lamp mirrored device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein said lens light output surface of said cover member of each of said first and second lamp assemblies forms a portion of said front surface of said lamp mirrored device extending over the height of said mirror.
  9. 9. The lamp-in-mirror device according to any one of claims 1-2, further comprising, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, a light diffusing sheet having an arcuate portion positioned between the light output surface of the light guiding member and the lens light input surface of the lens portion of the cover member.
  10. 10. The lamp-mirrored device of any one of claims 1 to 2, further comprising, for each of said first and second lamp assemblies, The cover member includes an outer side wall having an outer surface forming an exposed side surface of the lamp mirror device and a front wall including the lens portion; the light guiding member is a light guiding plate having a main inner surface and a main outer surface, and the light output surface is a front edge surface extending between the main inner surface and the main outer surface, and A reflector member having a reflective surface adjacent to and opposite the major inner surface of the light guide plate.
  11. 11. The lamp-with-mirror device of claim 10, wherein for each of the first and second lamp assemblies there is a gap between the reflective surface and the major inner surface of the light guide plate, the gap having a width measured parallel to the mirror surface, and wherein for a front portion of the reflective surface the width of the gap increases with decreasing distance from a front edge of the reflective surface.
  12. 12. The lamp mirror device of claim 11, wherein a width of the gap is substantially constant for a rear portion of the reflective surface for each of the first and second lamp assemblies.
  13. 13. The lamp mirror device of claim 11, wherein for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the front portion of the reflective surface is a convex surface curved away from the light guide plate.
  14. 14. The lamp mirror device of claim 11, wherein, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the light guide plate extends beyond the front edge of the reflective surface.
  15. 15. The lamp mirror device of claim 10, wherein, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, both the primary inner surface and the primary outer surface are substantially planar surfaces substantially parallel to the central plane.
  16. 16. The lamp-in-mirror device of claim 10, wherein, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the light guide plate is configured to (1) emit a first percentage of light entering the light guide plate from the light guide plate via the primary exterior surface and (2) emit a second percentage of light entering the light guide plate from the light guide plate via the light output surface, the second percentage being greater than the first percentage.
  17. 17. The mirrored device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein for each of said first and second lamp assemblies said lens light output surface of said lens portion of said cover member is substantially coplanar with said mirror surface.
  18. 18. The lamp mirrored device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein said light output surface of said light guiding member is a smooth surface for each of said first and second lamp assemblies.
  19. 19. The lamp-in-mirror device of any one of claims 1-2, wherein, for each of the first and second lamp assemblies, the light guide member comprises a light input surface, the light source comprises a row of light emitting diodes positioned adjacent to the light input surface, and the light input surface is a flat surface substantially parallel to and offset rearwardly from the mirror surface.
  20. 20. The lamp mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, further comprising: a support structure forming a storage cavity having an opening; a door comprising the mirror, the door being movably mounted to the support structure so as to be changeable between (1) an open condition in which access to the storage cavity is provided via the opening, (2) an observed condition in which the opening is enclosed by the door, and The first and second light assemblies are mounted to the support structure on opposite sides of the door.

Description

Mirror cabinet device Cross-reference to related patent applications The present application claims the benefits of U.S. patent application Ser. No.63/292,189, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No.63/245,290, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No.63/221,182, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 2021, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No.63/221,182, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No.63/221,225, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 2021, 7, 13, and U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No.17/850,642, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 5, U.S. No.6, 27, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background The lighted mirror is a well known fixture in homes and other places. However, such mirrors do not direct light in an ideal manner for illuminating a user of the mirror. For example, light may be directed out the sides of the mirror without being directed inward enough toward the user. There is a need for a lighted mirror that can direct pleasing and uniform illumination in a desired direction for illuminating the face and body of a user. Cabinets are used throughout homes and in certain office environments to store items out of sight but in easily accessible locations. For example, drug cabinets are often hung in bathrooms and include a mirrored door. People often store items related to personal hygiene in drug cabinets such as deodorants, toothpastes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes and medicines. Some users desire to perform multiple tasks while performing various activities in the bathroom. For example, a user may wish to watch video on an electronic device to time out, obtain information, or enhance their experience during a particular activity, such as brushing. The user may alternatively desire to read articles on the electronic device or in the printed matter while performing such activities. However, there is currently no way to support an electronic device, print or the like so that it can be easily viewed by a user, will not suffer from water damage, and is easy to store when not in use. Accordingly, there is a need for improvements in cabinet space to provide a place for a user to support certain items from a counter and within the user's field of view during personal hygiene activities. Disclosure of Invention The present disclosure relates to a device with a lamp mirror. In one aspect, a mirrored device includes a mirror in a viewing state having a front surface defining a mirror plane and a centerline, the center plane being perpendicular to the mirror plane and intersecting the mirror plane along the centerline, a first light assembly positioned along a first side of the mirror, and a second light assembly positioned along a second side of the mirror opposite the first side of the mirror, each of the first and second light assemblies configured to generate and transmit light along a principle light path to the center plane, each of the first and second light assemblies including a light source configured to generate light, a light guide member including a light output surface defining a first interface reference plane that intersects the center plane at a first acute angle (θ 1) outward and rearward, the light source optically coupled to the light guide member such that the light is directed along a first portion of the principle light path to the light output surface by the light guide member, the first portion of the principle light path forming a first angle of incidence with the first light output surface of the first light input medium (Φ) at a plurality of first angles of incidence angles (Φ, 1) along the first light output medium, and (Φ, 1) at a plurality of first angle of incidence angles (Φ, 1) along the first light input medium. In another aspect, a mirrored apparatus includes a support structure, a mirror mounted to the support structure in a viewing state, the mirror having a front surface defining a mirror plane and a center line, the center plane being perpendicular to the mirror plane and intersecting the mirror plane along the center line, and first and second lamp assemblies mounted to the support structure on opposite sides of the mirror and on opposite sides of the center plane, each of the first and second lamp assemblies configured to generate light and refract a primary optical path of the light toward the center plane. In another aspect, a mirrored apparatus includes a support structure, a mirror mounted to the support structure in an observed state, the mirror having a front surface defining a mirror plane and a centerline, the center plane being perpendicular to the mirror plane and intersecting the mirror plane along the centerline, and first and second light assemblies mounted to the support structure on opposite sides of the mirror and on opposite sides of the center plane, each of the first and second light assemblies including a lens portion configured to (i) receive light propagating along a