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EP0123148B1
EP0123148B1 EP84103240A EP84103240A EP0123148B1 EP 0123148 B1 EP0123148 B1 EP 0123148B1 EP 84103240 A EP84103240 A EP 84103240A EP 84103240 A EP84103240 A EP 84103240A EP 0123148 B1 EP0123148 B1 EP 0123148B1
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    • G09F11/00Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the complete information is permanently attached to a movable support which brings it to the display position
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  • the invention relates to a display panel comprising a cover plate and a base plate, between which one or more spacers connected to at least one of the same are provided, circular disks that can be rotated about their center and on the edge of the cover plate by finger actuation forwards or backwards in their rotary position are arranged between the cover plate and the base plate, and wherein cutouts are provided in the cover plate above the panes, through which information attached to the panes can be recognized.
  • DE-A-2 918 278 discloses a hand-held device for adding values, for example monetary amounts, which is characterized by mechanical and / or electrical means, such as toothed or friction wheels, belts, etc., which are used as one , Rows of tens, hundreds, etc. are assigned to one another, each row being provided with the numbers 0 to 9 and when the number 9 to number 0 is exceeded, the tens system is addressed in the ones system, etc.
  • This device is admittedly more user-friendly than the display panel according to US-A-3 360 874, as the bobbin-like rotary elements on which the numbers are attached, are provided on their circular circumference with gear-tooth-like projections and recesses, so that the rotary elements, the outer circumference of which is set back from the outermost edge regions of the housing cover protrudes into wavy edge recesses, can be operated relatively well and safely with your finger, but the Ben User must be careful not to twist the rotating elements too far or too little.
  • this device according to DE-A-2 918 278 is also not suitable for examining and analyzing control loops or structures, and also not as a simulation model for networked systems.
  • a control loop is a self-contained cycle of information, i.e. a system that regulates itself through feedback. Put simply, it consists of only two things: the quantity to be controlled, for example the water level in a sewer system, the gasoline level in the carburetor, the concentration of a hormone in the blood, the temperature of a living being, the control variable is said, and the regulator who can change this size.
  • the controller measures the state of the controlled variable via a sensor.
  • the controller corrects the system to be controlled with an actuator, which is thus fed back to itself.
  • controller itself - whether you set it beforehand or whether it is connected to other systems - can also use a reference variable that is above it and that specifies the so-called setpoint.
  • This setpoint may in turn be variable, for example by being the controlled variable of another control loop.
  • This controlled variable in turn, may be the manipulated variable of a third control circuit and this overall, perhaps the disturbance variable of another. For example, in reality there are never isolated, closed control loops, but always only interrelated, open systems of several networked control loops.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of designing a display panel of the type mentioned at the outset so that the influence of various variables on a different size and again its retroactivity can be checked with a user-friendly design and reliable operation. For example, it should be possible to influence the price of oil or the type of crops grown. on the soil yield, crop rotation, pest infestation, pesticide use, salt flooding, water pollution or soil quality in a simple way. Another example of such a control loop is, for example, the influence of the different
  • acetyl-malonyl enzymes such as acetyl-malonyl enzymes, butyryl-malonyl enzymes, crotonyl enzymes, dehydro-acyl enzymes, D-3-hydroxyacyl enzymes, on fatty acid synthesis.
  • the display panel is designed as a device for simulating effects and repercussions which are brought about by changes or interventions in a real networked system consisting of a plurality of interlinked areas, for which the Cutouts formed as windows by fixed or changeable bands, which determine the sequence of the gradual change in the rotational positions of the panes, are connected to the windows of other panes and / or with other panes associated with other panes, which are used for rotating the panes in the edges of the cover plate and Bottom plate are arranged so that the circular discs can be seen at the location of the edge recesses and rotated by finger movement, the edge recesses and disc recesses formed in the outer circumference of the discs are designed so that the circular Sch by moving the fingers step by step from disc recess to disc recess.
  • the display panel according to the invention it is consequently possible in a clear representation to simulate changes or interventions in one area in their effects and repercussions on the other areas for a real networked system which consists of several linked areas.
  • the scoreboard according to the invention is particularly suitable for representations and planning of corporate management, processes in human resources, construction, development aid and in principle all similar complex systems that are difficult to understand in their interactions.
  • the disc recesses for incremental turning by means of a simple finger movement can be provided over the entire circumference or part of the same.
  • the base plate may also be provided with windows which allow a view of the panes underneath and their labeling.
  • the fixed tapes can be drawn in and the changeable tapes can be hooked elastic tapes.
  • the disc recesses are preferably triangular, and the edge recesses have triangularly bevelled edges.
  • the display board according to the invention can be used to produce a teaching aid, a mechanical computer or a "paper computer”, a game or a planning board.
  • 1 is the cover plate, and 7 are the windows.
  • the windows 7 can have any shape and, for example, as shown, can be square, rectangular, round or oval.
  • the windows 7 are attached at locations where the circular panes 3 are located under the cover plate 1. Information that is attached to the circular disks 3 can be seen through the windows 7.
  • the cover plate 1 is further provided on the edge with recesses 8, which are provided in any order, but are each mounted so that the circular discs below are freely recognizable at the location where the recess is provided.
  • the recesses 8 can have any shape; they can be conical, round, oval, square or rectangular in shape. They can also have composite shapes.
  • cover plate intermediate layers and base plates shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3 are designed so that they fit together.
  • the circular disks 3 located under the cover plate 1 are connected to the cover plate and / or to the base plate 1 or 2 at the points labeled 10 in such a way that they can be freely rotated.
  • the circular disks 3 can be the same size or have a different size.
  • the number of circular disks available depends on the size of the top and bottom plates and on the number of interdependent variables. In the illustration in FIG. 2, the number of circular disks is nine. The number can also be in the range from three to fifteen, preferably it is four to twelve, particularly preferably eight to ten.
  • the circular discs can be partially or completely provided with cutouts at the edge, ie the circular disks can be divided into segments, and information can be contained on each segment. The subdivision can be made into any number of segments, the number of segments being limited by the possibility of dividing and making cutouts on the edge.
  • the circular disks can either be attached only to the cover plate or only to the base plate in such a way that they can be rotated. They are preferably simultaneously rotatably fastened to the base and cover plate, for example by means of a riveted pin or by means of another device known to the person skilled in the art.
  • Spacers 6 which can have any shape, are located between the circular disks. In order to increase the stability of the display panel, the spacers take up as much of the available area as possible.
  • the spacers 6 can be attached, for example glued, to the cover plate and / or the base plate. They are preferably connected to the top and bottom plates at the same time.
  • the spacers have at least the same thickness as the circular disks, but are preferably somewhat thicker.
  • the base plate 2 shown in Figure 3 has the same shape as the cover plate 1 and has recesses 9 which are arranged in the same manner as described for the cover plate.
  • the base plate 2 In contrast to the cover plate 1, the base plate 2 generally has no windows. However, it can also be provided with windows both for a further simulation, independently of that on the front side, and for coupling to it.
  • Cover plate 1 and base plate 2 can be made of different materials, such as strong paper, cardboard, plastic, plexiglass or a similar material. Both plates can either be made of the same material or different materials.
  • the top and bottom plates are preferably made of cardboard. Spacers and circular discs can be made of the same material as the top and bottom plates, with the possibility that they are made of different materials.
  • the cover plate, base plate, circular disks and spacers are preferably made of cardboard.
  • the display panel according to the invention can be designed such that it can be folded, for example, on the lines 10 shown in FIG. However, the fold line must be chosen so that it does not lie over the circular disks underneath to avoid damaging the disks. If the display panel is designed to be foldable, it is necessary that the corresponding folding lines 10, which serve to fold the panel, be selected within a range where there are no circular disks underneath. In Figure 2, the size of the top and bottom plate is indicated by the dashed lines.

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1. Indicator panel comprising a cover plate (1) and a base plate (2), between which one or more distance elements (6) connected to at least one of the latter are provided, circular discs (3), which are rotatable about their centre (4) and movable forwards or movable backwards in their rotary position at the edge of the cover plate (1) by finger actuation, being arranged between the cover plate (1) and the base plate (2), and openings (7) being provided in the cover plate (1) over the discs (3), through which information items provided on the discs (3) are visible, characterized in that the indicator panel is conformed as an apparatus for the simulation of actions and reactions which are caused by variations or interventions in a real networked system comprising a plurality of mutually coupled areas, for which purpose the openings constructed as windows (7) are connected by permanent or variable bands which determine the sequence of the step by step variation of the rotary positions of the discs (3) to edge recesses (8, 9) associated with other discs (3), which are arranged for the rotation of the discs (3) in the edges of the cover plate (1) and of the base plate (2) so that the circular discs (3) are visible at the location of the edge recesses (8, 9) and are rotatable by finger movement, the edge recesses (8, 9) and the disc recesses (5) constructed in the outer circular periphery of the discs (3) being conformed so that the circular discs (3) are moved forwards or moved backwards step by step from disc recess (5) to disc recess (5) by the finger movement.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anzeigetafel, umfassend eine Deckplatte und eine Bodenplatte, zwischen denen ein oder mehrere mit wenigstens einer derselben verbundene Abstandshalter vorgesehen sind, wobei kreisförmige Scheiben, die um ihren Mittelpunkt drehbar und am Rand der Deckplatte mittels Fingerbetätigung in ihrer Drehsteiiung vor-oder zurückbeweg bar sind, zwischen der Deckplatte und der Bodenplatte angeordnet sind, und wobei in der Deckplatte Ausschnitte über den Scheiben vorgesehen sind, durch welche auf den Scheiben angebrachte Informationen erkennbar sind.The invention relates to a display panel comprising a cover plate and a base plate, between which one or more spacers connected to at least one of the same are provided, circular disks that can be rotated about their center and on the edge of the cover plate by finger actuation forwards or backwards in their rotary position are arranged between the cover plate and the base plate, and wherein cutouts are provided in the cover plate above the panes, through which information attached to the panes can be recognized.

Aus US-A-3 360 874 ist eine Anzeigetafel dieser Art bekannt, die als eine solche Einrichtung gestaltet ist, daß damit den Kindern in den Grundschulklassen das Substrahieren gelehrt werden kann, wozu zwei Reihen von kreisförmigen Scheiben übereinander angeordnet und jede Scheibe mit Zahlen beschriftet ist, von denen jeweils eine in dem der jeweiligen Scheibe zugeordneten Ausschnitt am oberen bzw. unteren Rand der Deckplatte erscheint, so daß mittels jeder Scheibenreihe eine mehrstellige Zahl einstellbar ist, indem der Benutzer seinen Finger mit dem über den äußeren Rand der Deckplatte vorstehenden glatten Umfangsrand der jeweiligen Scheibe in Eingriff bringt und die Scheibe durch Fingerbewegung verdreht, bis die gewünschte Zahl im Ausschnitt erscheint.From US-A-3 360 874 a display board of this type is known which is designed in such a way that it can be taught to children in elementary school classes how to subtract, for which purpose two rows of circular discs are arranged one above the other and each disc is labeled with numbers is, one of which appears in the cutout assigned to the respective pane at the upper or lower edge of the cover plate, so that a multiple-digit number can be set by means of each row of panes by the user using his finger with the smooth peripheral edge protruding beyond the outer edge of the cover plate the respective disc engages and rotates the disc by finger movement until the desired number appears in the cutout.

Diese in US-A-3 360 874 beschriebene Anzeigetafel ist jedoch nicht sehr gebrauchsfreundlich und aufgrund ihrer Gestaltung nicht dazu geeignet, zur Untersuchung und Analyse von Regelkreisen oder Wirkungsgefügen oder als Simulationsmodell für vernetzte Systeme verwendet zu werden.However, this display panel described in US-A-3 360 874 is not very user-friendly and, due to its design, is not suitable for use in the investigation and analysis of control loops or structures or as a simulation model for networked systems.

Weiter ist aus DE-A-2 918 278 eine Handvorrichtung zum Addieren von Werten, zum Beispiel von Geldbeträgen, bekannt, die charakterisiert ist durch mechanische und/oder elektrische Mittel, wie Zahn- bzw. Reibräder, Bänder usw., die als Einser-, Zehner-, Hunderterreihen usw. einander zugeordnet sind, wobei jede Reihe mit den Ziffern 0 bis 9 versehen ist und beim Überschreiten der Ziffer 9 zur Ziffer 0 beim Einser-System das Zehner-System angesprochen wird usw. Diese Vorrichtung ist zwar insofern gebrauchsfreundlicher als die Anzeigetafel nach US-A-3 360 874, als die spulenkörperähnlichen Drehelemente, auf denen die Ziffern angebracht sind, an ihrem kreisförmigen Umfang mit zahnradzahnartigen Vorsprüngen und Ausnehmungen versehen sind, so daß sich die Drehelemente, deren Außenumfang gegenüber den äußersten Randbereichen des Gehäusedeckels zurückversetzt in wellenartig verlaufende Randausnehmungen vorsteht, verhältnismäßig gut und sicher mit dem Finger betätigen lassen, wobei jedoch der Benutzer genau aufpassen muß, daß er die Drehelemente nicht zu weit oder nur zu wenig verdreht. Jedoch ist auch diese Vorrichtung nach DE-A-2 918 278 nicht zur Untersuchung und Analyse von Regelkreisen oder Wirkungsgefügen und auch nicht als Simulationsmodell für vernetzte Systeme geeignet.Furthermore, DE-A-2 918 278 discloses a hand-held device for adding values, for example monetary amounts, which is characterized by mechanical and / or electrical means, such as toothed or friction wheels, belts, etc., which are used as one , Rows of tens, hundreds, etc. are assigned to one another, each row being provided with the numbers 0 to 9 and when the number 9 to number 0 is exceeded, the tens system is addressed in the ones system, etc. This device is admittedly more user-friendly than the display panel according to US-A-3 360 874, as the bobbin-like rotary elements on which the numbers are attached, are provided on their circular circumference with gear-tooth-like projections and recesses, so that the rotary elements, the outer circumference of which is set back from the outermost edge regions of the housing cover protrudes into wavy edge recesses, can be operated relatively well and safely with your finger, but the Ben User must be careful not to twist the rotating elements too far or too little. However, this device according to DE-A-2 918 278 is also not suitable for examining and analyzing control loops or structures, and also not as a simulation model for networked systems.

Denn ein Regelkreis ist ein in sich geschlossener Kreislauf von Informationen, d.h. ein System, das sich durch Rückkoppelung selbst regelt. Es besteht, vereinfacht ausgedrückt, nur aus zwei Dingen : der zu regelnden Größe, zum Beispiel dem Wasserstand in einem Kanalsystem, dem Benzinstand im Vergaser, der Konzentration eines Hormons im Blut, der Temperatur eines Lebewesens, man sagt der Regelgröße, und andererseits dem Regler, der diese Größe verändern kann. Der Regler mißt über einen Meßfühler den Zustand der Regelgröße.Because a control loop is a self-contained cycle of information, i.e. a system that regulates itself through feedback. Put simply, it consists of only two things: the quantity to be controlled, for example the water level in a sewer system, the gasoline level in the carburetor, the concentration of a hormone in the blood, the temperature of a living being, the control variable is said, and the regulator who can change this size. The controller measures the state of the controlled variable via a sensor.

Ist dieser Zustand durch einen Störfaktor, die Störgröße, verändert, dann korrigiert der Regler mit einem Stellglied das zu regelnde System, das auf diese Weise mit sich selbst rückgekoppelt ist.If this state is changed by a disturbance factor, the disturbance variable, the controller corrects the system to be controlled with an actuator, which is thus fed back to itself.

Nun kann sich aber auch der Regler selbst - sei es, daß man ihn vorher einstellt, sei es, daß er an andere Systeme angeschlossen ist - außerdem noch nach einer Führungsgröße richten, die über ihm steht und die den sogenannten Sollwert vorgibt.Now, however, the controller itself - whether you set it beforehand or whether it is connected to other systems - can also use a reference variable that is above it and that specifies the so-called setpoint.

Dieser Sollwert mag seinerseits veränderlich sein, indem er zum Beispiel selbst wieder die Regelgröße eines anderen Regelkreises ist. Diese Regelgröße wiederum mag der Stellwert eines dritten Regelkreises sein und dieser insgesamt vielleicht die Störgröße eines weiteren. So gibt es zum Beispiel in der Wirklichkeit nie isolierte, abgeschlossene Regelkreise, sondern immer nur miteinander in Wechselbeziehung stehende offene Systeme von mehreren vernetzten Regelkreisen.This setpoint may in turn be variable, for example by being the controlled variable of another control loop. This controlled variable, in turn, may be the manipulated variable of a third control circuit and this overall, perhaps the disturbance variable of another. For example, in reality there are never isolated, closed control loops, but always only interrelated, open systems of several networked control loops.

Wenn in einem Regelsystem die einzelnen Größen von verschiedenen Faktoren abhängen, ist es im allgemeinen kompliziert, den Einfluß und die Abhängigkeit der verschiedenen Variablen zueinander zu bestimmen. Die Zusammenhpnge von Regelkreisen werden heute mittels komplizierter Computerprogramme berechnet. Es ist offensichtlich, daß die Durchrechnung der Computerprogramme in vielen Fällen umständlich, zeitaufwendig und kostspielig ist.In a control system, when the individual quantities depend on various factors, it is generally difficult to determine the influence and the dependency of the various variables on one another. The relationships between control loops are now calculated using complicated computer programs. It is obvious that the calculation of the computer programs is in many cases cumbersome, time-consuming and expensive.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Anzeigetafel der eingangs genannten Art so auszubilden, daß damit bei gebrauchsfreundlicher Gestaltung und zuverlässiger Betätigung der Einfluß verschiedener Variablen auf eine andere Größe und wieder deren Rückwirkung geprüft werden kann. Beispielsweise soll es möglich sein, die Einwirkung des Ölpreises oder die Art der angebauten Pflanzenarten. auf den Bodenertrag, die Fruchtfolge, den Schädlingsbefall, den Pestizideinsatz, die Salzausschwemmung, die Wasserbelastung oder die Bodenqualität auf einfache Weise zu bestimmen. Ein anderes Beispiel für einen derartigen Regelkreis ist beispielsweise der Einfluß der ver-The present invention is therefore based on the object of designing a display panel of the type mentioned at the outset so that the influence of various variables on a different size and again its retroactivity can be checked with a user-friendly design and reliable operation. For example, it should be possible to influence the price of oil or the type of crops grown. on the soil yield, crop rotation, pest infestation, pesticide use, salt flooding, water pollution or soil quality in a simple way. Another example of such a control loop is, for example, the influence of the different

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Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannter Art erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Anzeigetafel als Vorrichtung zum Simulieren von Wirkungen und Rückwirkungen, welche durch Veränderungen oder Eingriffe in einem aus mehreren miteinander gekoppelten Bereichen bestehenden real vernetzten System bewirkt werden, gestaltet ist, wozu die als Fenster ausgebildeten Ausschnitte durch feste oder veränderbare Bänder, welche die Abfolge der schrittweisen Veränderung der Drehstellungen der Scheiben festlegen, mit den Fenstern anderer Scheiben und/oder mit anderen Scheiben zugeordneten Randaussparungen verbunden sind, welche zum Verdrehen der Scheiben in den Rändern der Deckplatte und der Bodenplatte so angeordnet sind, daß die kreisförmigen Scheiben am Ort der Randaussparungen erkennbar und durch Fingerbewegung verdrehbar sind, wobei die Randaussparungen und in dem äußeren Kreisumfang der Scheiben ausgebildete Scheibenaussparungen so gestaltet sind, daß die kreisförmigen Scheiben durch die Fingerbewegung schrittweise von Scheibenaussparung zu Scheibenaussparung vor- oder zurückbewegt werden.This object is achieved according to the invention in a device of the type mentioned at the outset in that the display panel is designed as a device for simulating effects and repercussions which are brought about by changes or interventions in a real networked system consisting of a plurality of interlinked areas, for which the Cutouts formed as windows by fixed or changeable bands, which determine the sequence of the gradual change in the rotational positions of the panes, are connected to the windows of other panes and / or with other panes associated with other panes, which are used for rotating the panes in the edges of the cover plate and Bottom plate are arranged so that the circular discs can be seen at the location of the edge recesses and rotated by finger movement, the edge recesses and disc recesses formed in the outer circumference of the discs are designed so that the circular Sch by moving the fingers step by step from disc recess to disc recess.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Anzeigetafel ist es infolgedessen in einer übersichtlichen Darstellung möglich, für ein reales vernetztes System, welches aus mehreren miteinander gekoppelten Bereichen besteht, Veränderungen oder Eingriffe in einem Bereich in ihren Wirkungen und Rückwirkungen auf die anderen Bereiche zu simulieren. Die erfindungsgemäße Anzeigetafel eignet sich besonders für Darstellungen und Planungen der Unternehmensführung, von Abläufen im Personalwesen, im Bauwesen, der Entwicklungshilfe und prinzipiell allen ähnlichen in ihren Wechselwirkungen schwer zu durchschauenden komplexen Systemen.With the display panel according to the invention, it is consequently possible in a clear representation to simulate changes or interventions in one area in their effects and repercussions on the other areas for a real networked system which consists of several linked areas. The scoreboard according to the invention is particularly suitable for representations and planning of corporate management, processes in human resources, construction, development aid and in principle all similar complex systems that are difficult to understand in their interactions.

Durch die äußerst rasche Handhabung, die es ermöglicht, ohne hinzublicken, lediglich durch entsprechend abgezählte Fingerbewegungen eine bestimmte Position der Scheiben exakt zu erreichen, können die Durchläufe eines Simulationsvorgangs auf einen Bruchteil der Zeit reduziert werden, wie sie etwa bei einem jeweils erneuten Aufschreiben eines Wirkungsgefüges an der Tafel nötig wäre. Dies ermöglicht es, gerade in kürzeren Zeiten, Vorgänge oder Abfolgen durchzuexerzieren, die bisher nicht oder nur unter Einsatz von Computern möglich waren.Due to the extremely quick handling, which makes it possible to exactly reach a certain position of the panes by just counting finger movements without looking, the runs of a simulation process can be reduced to a fraction of the time, such as when you write down a structure of effects again on the board would be necessary. This makes it possible to perform exercises, sequences or sequences in shorter times that were previously not possible or only possible using computers.

Es ist ein weiterer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Anzeigetafel, daß sie leicht in jeder Konstellation transportiert, an die Wand gehängt oder längere Zeit unbenutzt gelassen werden kann, so daß bei erneuter Betätigung der Mechanik diese an den letzten Stand anschließen kann.It is a further advantage of the display panel according to the invention that it can be easily transported in any constellation, hung on the wall or left unused for a long time, so that when the mechanism is actuated again, it can be connected to the latest version.

Die Scheibenaussparungen zum schrittweisen Weiterdrehen mittels einfacher Fingerbewegung können über den ganzen Kreisumfang oder einen Teil desselben vorgesehen sein.The disc recesses for incremental turning by means of a simple finger movement can be provided over the entire circumference or part of the same.

Gegebenenfalls ist außer der Deckplatte auch die Bodenplatte mit Fenstern versehen, die den Blick auf die darunterliegenden Scheiben und ihre Beschriftung freigeben.In addition to the cover plate, the base plate may also be provided with windows which allow a view of the panes underneath and their labeling.

Die festen Bänder können fest eingezeichnete und die veränderbaren Bänder können einhakbare elastische Bänder sein.The fixed tapes can be drawn in and the changeable tapes can be hooked elastic tapes.

Vorzugsweise sind die Scheibenaussparungen dreieckig gestaltet, und die Randaussparungen weisen dreieckig abgeschrägte Ränder auf.The disc recesses are preferably triangular, and the edge recesses have triangularly bevelled edges.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anzeigetafel kann zur Herstellung eines Lehrmittels, eines mechanischen Computers bzw. eines « Papiercomputers •, eines Spiels oder einer Planungstafel verwendet werden.The display board according to the invention can be used to produce a teaching aid, a mechanical computer or a "paper computer", a game or a planning board.

Andere Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Other developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Anhand der beigefügten Zeichnugen wird die erfindungsgemäße Anzeigetafel näher erläutert. Es zeigen :

  • Figur 1 eine Draufsicht auf die Deckplatte ;
  • Figur 2 eine Draufsicht auf die Zwischenlage, bestehend aus Abstandshaltern und den kreisförmigen Scheiben ; und
  • Figur 3 eine Draufsicht auf die Bodenplatte.
The display panel according to the invention is explained in more detail with the aid of the attached drawings. Show it :
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of the cover plate;
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of the intermediate layer, consisting of spacers and the circular discs; and
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the base plate.

In Figur 1 ist mit 1 die Deckplatte bezeichnet, und 7 sind die Fenster. Die Fenster 7 können irgendeine beliebige Form aufweisen und beispielsweise, wie eingezeichnet, quadratisch, rechteckig, rund oder oval sein. Die Fenster 7 sind an Stellen angebracht, wo sich unter der Deckplatte 1 die kreisförmigen Scheiben 3 befinden. Durch die Fenster 7 sind Informationen, die auf den kreisförmigen Scheiben 3 angebracht sind, erkennbar.In Figure 1, 1 is the cover plate, and 7 are the windows. The windows 7 can have any shape and, for example, as shown, can be square, rectangular, round or oval. The windows 7 are attached at locations where the circular panes 3 are located under the cover plate 1. Information that is attached to the circular disks 3 can be seen through the windows 7.

Die Deckplatte 1 ist weiterhin am Rand mit Aussparungen 8 versehen, die in beliebiger Reihenfolge vorgesehen sind, aber jeweils so angebracht sind, daß die darunterliegenden Kreisförmigen Scheiben an der Stelle, wo die Aussparung vorgesehen ist, frei erkennbar sind. Die Aussparungen 8 können beliebige Formen aufweisen ; sie können von kegelförmiger, runder, ovaler, quadratischer oder rechteckiger Form sein. Sie können auch zusammengesetzte Formen aufweisen.The cover plate 1 is further provided on the edge with recesses 8, which are provided in any order, but are each mounted so that the circular discs below are freely recognizable at the location where the recess is provided. The recesses 8 can have any shape; they can be conical, round, oval, square or rectangular in shape. They can also have composite shapes.

Die in den Figuren 1, 2 und 3 dargestellten Deckplattenzwischenlagen und Bodenplatten sind so ausgebildet, daß sie zueinander passen. Die sich unter der Deckplatte 1 befindenden kreisförmigen Scheiben 3 sind mit der Deck-und/oder mit der Bodenplatte 1 bzw. 2 an den mit 10 bezeichneten Stellen so verbunden, daß sie frei drehbar sind.The cover plate intermediate layers and base plates shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3 are designed so that they fit together. The circular disks 3 located under the cover plate 1 are connected to the cover plate and / or to the base plate 1 or 2 at the points labeled 10 in such a way that they can be freely rotated.

Die kreisförmigen Scheiben 3 können gleich groß sein oder eine unterschiedliche Größe aufweisen. Die Anzahl der vorhandenen kreisförmigen Scheiben hängt von der Größe der Deck- und Bodenplatte ab und von der Zahl der miteinander in Abhängigkeit stehenden Variablen. In der Darstellung der Figur 2 beträgt die Zahl der kreisförmigen Scheiben neun. Die Zahl kann auch im Bereich von drei bis fünfzehn liegen, bevorzugt beträgt sie vier bis zwölf, besonders bevorzugt acht bis zehn. Die kreisförmigen Scheiben können am Rand teilweise oder ganz mit Aussparungen versehen sein, d. h. die kreisförmigen Scheiben können in Segmente unterteilt sein, wobei auf jedem Segment eine Information enthalten sein kann. Die Unterteilung kann in beliebig viele Segmente erfolgen, wobei die Zahl der Segmente durch Möglichkeit der Einteilung und Anbringung von Aussparungen am Rand begrenzt wird.The circular disks 3 can be the same size or have a different size. The number of circular disks available depends on the size of the top and bottom plates and on the number of interdependent variables. In the illustration in FIG. 2, the number of circular disks is nine. The number can also be in the range from three to fifteen, preferably it is four to twelve, particularly preferably eight to ten. The circular discs can be partially or completely provided with cutouts at the edge, ie the circular disks can be divided into segments, and information can be contained on each segment. The subdivision can be made into any number of segments, the number of segments being limited by the possibility of dividing and making cutouts on the edge.

Die kreisförmigen Scheiben können entweder nur an der Deckplatte oder nur an der Bodenplatte so befestigt sein, daß sie drehbar sind. Bevorzugt sind sie gleichzeitig an der Boden- und Deckplatte drehbar befestigt, beispielsweise mittels eines vernieteten Stifts oder mittels einer sonstigen dem Fachmann geläufigen Einrichtung.The circular disks can either be attached only to the cover plate or only to the base plate in such a way that they can be rotated. They are preferably simultaneously rotatably fastened to the base and cover plate, for example by means of a riveted pin or by means of another device known to the person skilled in the art.

Zwischen den kreisförmigen Scheiben befinden sich Abstandshalter 6, die beliebige Formen aufweisen können. Um die Stabilität der Anzeigetafel zu erhöhen, nehmen die Abstandshalter möglichst den größeren Teil der vorhandenen Fläche ein. Die Abstandshalter 6 können an der Deckplatte und/oder der Bodenplatte befestigt, beispielsweise verklebt, sein. Bevorzugt sind sie gleichzeitig mit Deck- und Bodenplatte verbunden. Die Abstandshalter haben mindestens die gleiche Dicke wie die kreisförmigen Scheiben, bevorzugt sind sie etwas dicker.Spacers 6, which can have any shape, are located between the circular disks. In order to increase the stability of the display panel, the spacers take up as much of the available area as possible. The spacers 6 can be attached, for example glued, to the cover plate and / or the base plate. They are preferably connected to the top and bottom plates at the same time. The spacers have at least the same thickness as the circular disks, but are preferably somewhat thicker.

Die in Figur 3 dargestellte Bodenplatte 2 weist die gleiche Form wie die Deckplatte 1 auf und besitzt Aussparungen 9, die in der gleichen Weise, wie für die Deckplatte beschrieben, angeordnet sind. Die Bodenplatte 2 besitzt im Gegensatz zur Deckplatte 1 in der Regel keine Fenster. Sie kann jedoch sowohl für eine weitere Simulation, unabhängig von derjenigen auf der Vorderseite, als auch zur Koppelung mit dieser ebenfalls mit Fenstern versehen werden.The base plate 2 shown in Figure 3 has the same shape as the cover plate 1 and has recesses 9 which are arranged in the same manner as described for the cover plate. In contrast to the cover plate 1, the base plate 2 generally has no windows. However, it can also be provided with windows both for a further simulation, independently of that on the front side, and for coupling to it.

Deckplatte 1 und Bodenplatte 2 können aus verschiedenen Materialien, wie beispielsweise aus starkem Papier, Pappe, Kunststoff, Plexiglas oder einem ähnlichen Material, hergestellt sein. Beide Platten können entweder aus dem gleichen Material oder aus verschiedenen Materialien bestehen. Bevorzugt bestehen Deck- und Bodenplatte aus Karton. Abstandshalter und kreisförmige Scheiben können aus dem gleichen Material wie Deck- und Bodenplatte bestehen, wobei auch die Möglichkeit gegeben ist, daß sie aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt sind. Bevorzugt bestehen Deckplatte, Bodenplatte, kreisförmige Scheiben und Abstandshalter aus Karton.Cover plate 1 and base plate 2 can be made of different materials, such as strong paper, cardboard, plastic, plexiglass or a similar material. Both plates can either be made of the same material or different materials. The top and bottom plates are preferably made of cardboard. Spacers and circular discs can be made of the same material as the top and bottom plates, with the possibility that they are made of different materials. The cover plate, base plate, circular disks and spacers are preferably made of cardboard.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anzeigetafel kann so ausgebildet sein, daß sie beispielsweise an den in Figur 1 eingezeichneten Linien 10 faltbar ist. Die Faltlinie muß jedoch so gewählt werden, daß sie nicht über den darunterliegenden kreisförmigen Scheiben liegt, um eine Beschädigung der Scheiben zu vermeiden. Wenn die Anzeigetafel faltbar ausgebildet ist, ist es erforderlich, daß die entsprechenden Faltlinien 10, die zum Einklappen der Tafel dienen, innerhalb eines Bereichs gewählt werden, wo keine kreisförmigen Scheiben darunterliegen. In Figur 2 ist mit den gestrichelten Linien die Größe der Deck- und Bodenplatte angedeutet.The display panel according to the invention can be designed such that it can be folded, for example, on the lines 10 shown in FIG. However, the fold line must be chosen so that it does not lie over the circular disks underneath to avoid damaging the disks. If the display panel is designed to be foldable, it is necessary that the corresponding folding lines 10, which serve to fold the panel, be selected within a range where there are no circular disks underneath. In Figure 2, the size of the top and bottom plate is indicated by the dashed lines.

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1. Indicator panel comprising a cover plate (1) and a base plate (2), between which one or more distance elements (6) connected to at least one of the latter are provided, circular discs (3), which are rotatable about their centre (4) and movable forwards or movable backwards in their rotary position at the edge of the cover plate (1) by finger actuation, being arranged between the cover plate (1) and the base plate (2), and openings (7) being provided in the cover plate (1) over the discs (3), through which information items provided on the discs (3) are visible, characterized in that the indicator panel is conformed as an apparatus for the simulation of actions and reactions which are caused by variations or interventions in a real networked system comprising a plurality of mutually coupled areas, for which purpose the openings constructed as windows (7) are connected by permanent or variable bands which determine the sequence of the step by step variation of the rotary positions of the discs (3) to edge recesses (8, 9) associated with other discs (3), which are arranged for the rotation of the discs (3) in the edges of the cover plate (1) and of the base plate (2) so that the circular discs (3) are visible at the location of the edge recesses (8, 9) and are rotatable by finger movement, the edge recesses (8, 9) and the disc recesses (5) constructed in the outer circular periphery of the discs (3) being conformed so that the circular discs (3) are moved forwards or moved backwards step by step from disc recess (5) to disc recess (5) by the finger movement.
2. Indicator panel according to Claim 1, characterized in that the permanent bands are permanently plotted bands.
3. Indicator panel according to Claim 1, characterized in that the variable bands are engageable elastic bands.
4. Indicator panel according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the window (7) of a disc (3) is connected to the window (7) of another disc (3).
5. Indicator panel according to Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the windows (7) are arranged at different distances from the disc centre above the circular discs (3).
6. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the distance elements (6) occupy the major part of the existing surface between cover plate (1) and base plate (2).
7. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the circular discs (3) are subdivided by segments corresponding to the edge recesses (5), an information item being contained on each segment.
8. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the circular discs (3) are respectively arranged so that they terminate flush with the outer edge of the cover plate and base plate (1, 2).
9. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the cover plate and base plate (1, 2) are of equal size.
10. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is of rectangular, square, circular or oval construction.
11. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is foldable.
12. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the disc recesses (5) are triangular and the edge recesses (8, 9) exhibit edges bevelled in a triangular fashion.
13. Indicator panel according to any of Claims 1 to 12, characterized by its application as a teaching aid, mechanical computer, game or planning panel.
EP84103240A 1983-04-21 1984-03-23 Indicator board Expired EP0123148B1 (en)

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