EP1018106A1 - Display device - Google Patents
Display deviceInfo
- Publication number
- EP1018106A1 EP1018106A1 EP97942111A EP97942111A EP1018106A1 EP 1018106 A1 EP1018106 A1 EP 1018106A1 EP 97942111 A EP97942111 A EP 97942111A EP 97942111 A EP97942111 A EP 97942111A EP 1018106 A1 EP1018106 A1 EP 1018106A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- tube
- display device
- attachment means
- mouth
- vehicle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F17/00—Flags; Banners; Mountings therefor
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
- G09F21/04—Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
- G09F21/04—Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
- G09F21/042—Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles the advertising matter being fixed on the roof of the vehicles
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F17/00—Flags; Banners; Mountings therefor
- G09F2017/0075—Flags on vehicles
Definitions
- wind socks typically used on air fields for indicating wind direction consist of a fabric bag, with the shape of a cone
- the fabric bag is open at both ends and is erected on a tall pole with the wider end of the cone nearest the pole
- the wider mouth of the cone is provided with a support so that this mouth always remains open and does not close up as the fabric sides of the cone fall together
- This support may be provided by a rigid structure placed around the wider mouth of the cone This support also forms the mounting point by which the windsock is attached to a pole
- a further problem is that if no support is provided around the mouth of the cone the sides of the cone fall together This means that air currents can simply make the fabric twist and turn about rather than entering the cone and distending the fabric sides to give the cone an inflated structure In this way any information that is displayed on the side of the wind sock is not always visible or presented on a clear and even surface
- Wind socks similar to those used on airfields, are also known for use on yachts and other moving vehicles both to indicate wind direction and to provide decoration
- wind socks made from coloured fabric which have strips of fabric at the end of the cone to act as streamers
- This type of wind sock has similar disadvantages as those used on air-fields For example they must be made from expensive anti-rip fabrics and they become unstable during turbulent air flows
- these problems are particularly accentuated when it is desired to use the wind sock on a moving vehicle
- This type of wind sock must be able to withstand very high wind speeds together with turbulent air flows created by the motion of the vehicle
- the support structure around the mouth of the cone is relatively heavy and has its own inherent drag This presents problems when it comes to mounting it on a vehicle
- Known wind socks have used expensive anti- ⁇ p fabrics in order to cope with these conditions
- the problems of instability are also increased because of the frequent turbulent air flows
- Another problem involves the means by which the wind sock is attached to the vehicle and how the mouth of the cone can be held
- a display device for use on a moving vehicle comprising -
- first attachment means being an integral part of or adapted to attach to a vehicle
- second attachment means adapted to attach the collar region of tube to the first attachment means on the motor vehicle, and wherein the sides of the tube are adapted to display advertising or other display material
- the first attachment means comprises a vehicle aerial
- vehicle aerial Most cars have radio aerials and they are a convenient fixing point
- the first attachment means comprises a mounting element adapted to be secured to a vehicle, said mounting element being further adapted to incorporate a mounting post
- the second attachment means comprises one or more holes in the collar region of the tube
- the fixing means comprises an elastic strap
- the fixing means comprises a three- pronged connector, the end of each prong being adapted to engage in a hole in the reinforced collar and the region of the collar furthest from the end of each prong being adapted to attach to the first attachment means
- the reinforced collar region is formed from a strip of plastics material fixed around the mouth of the tube, such that in use when the vehicle is stationary the tube is substantially collapsed and when the vehicle is in motion the mouth of the tube is held substantially open and the display device is deployed to provide a surface for display of advertising material and the like
- the reinforced collar region comprises a tubular channel extending substantially around the circumference of the mouth of the tube, said channel incorporating a reinforcing strip
- the reinforced collar region comprises a region of increased material thickness compared to the main body of the tube Description of the drawings
- Figure 1 shows a side view of a display device tube
- Figure 2 shows a front view of a display device tube
- Figure 3 shows a side view of an alternative display device tube
- Figure 4 shows a side view of a display device tube with a collar
- Figure 5 shows a display device in use on a vehicle
- Figure 6 shows display devices in use on car aerials
- Figure 7 shows a strap for use with a display device
- Figure 8 shows an alternative strap for use with a display device
- Figure 9 shows a retaining strip for use with a display device
- Figure 10 shows an alternative retaining strip
- Figure 10A shows another alternative retaining strip
- Figure 11 shows standard Adsock mount for vertical/retractable aerials and aerials set at angles up to 45° fixing using rubber strap (Figure 8) and retaining strip ( Figures 9-10A)
- Figure 12 shows standard Adsock mount for aerials set at angles less than 45° using rubber strap with additional rubber strip plus plastic rivet
- Figure 13 shows alternative standard Adsock mount for aerials set at angles less than 45° using rubber strap with additional rubber strip plus plastic rivet and retaining strip
- Figure 14 shows top of window slotted mount fixing bracket plus pseudo aerial - vertical
- Figure 15 shows top of window slotted mount fixing bracket plus pseudo aenal - horizontal
- Figure 16 shows handlebar and standard size tubular mount ratchet clamp (hose clamp) fitting for standard size tubular fixing plus pseudo aerial
- Figure 17 shows plastic ratchet strap with saddle for non-standard size tubular fixing
- Figure 18 shows rubber suction cup for flat surface fixing plus pseudo aerial
- Figure 19 shows elastic retaining band with or without collar (alternative retaining strip),
- FIGs 20 and 21 show two-way polythene "ratchet fasten fixing" strap (alternative fixing all Adsocks),
- FIG 22 shows plastic snap-fitting strap (alternative fixing all Adsocks),
- Figure 23 shows plastic collar with slot fitting (alternative fixing all Adsocks),
- Figure 24 shows plastic collar with snap fitting (alternative fixing all Adsocks),
- Figure 25 shows clamp fitting with two concentric flexible rings
- Figure 26 shows alternative standard fixing mount using standard rubber strap plus two additional rubber strips plus two plastic rivets (all aerials up to 45° inclination),
- Figure 27 shows alternative fixing using vangauge material (with higher gauge at mouth) with two retaining holes plus two additional rubber strips and plastic rivets (all aerials up to 45° inclination)
- Figure 28 shows alternative Adsock mount for any aerial fixing - standard rubber strap fixing, plus string and swivel fixing, with plastic retaining strap,
- Figure 29 shows a side view of a display device tube with alternative holes
- Figure 30 shows an aerial with a spiral shaped end for use with a display device
- Figure 31 shows an aerial for standard display device fitting (with retaining strip),
- Figure 32 shows an aerial for use with a standard display device (without a retaining strip)
- Figures 33 to 35 inclusive show alternative profiles for an inflatable tube with typical dimensions
- Figures 36 and 37 illustrate a strap used to create a reinforced region around the mouth of the tube
- Figures 38 to 40 inclusive show various three-pronged mounting strips
- Figures 41 to 43 inclusive illustrate two forms of mounting block suitable for mounting onto a vehicle to accommodate a short post as illustrated in Figures 21 and 32 Description of preferred embodiments
- the display device is adapted for use on a vehicle where the term vehicle has a broad meaning any type of vehicle capable of movement including, for example, cars, boats, ships, bicycles, commercial vehicles and motor cycles and the like.
- an embodiment of the display device includes a tube
- the tube 1 which is formed into a conical shape although many other shapes could be used, for example, a tube with parallel sides or a bottle shaped form (see below).
- the tube 1 is manufactured from a flexible, light weight material such as fabric, plastics material or in a preferred embodiment polythene. The material may also be of a varying gauge. As shown in figure 1 the tube has a mouth end 2 and a tail end 6.
- Advertising material, patterns, text and the like can be printed onto the side of the tube 1.
- the material of the tube and the print are such as to be able to withstand outside elements for a life-span of at least 5 to 6 weeks or longer as required.
- the tube is attached to a fixing location or attachment means on the vehicle.
- the fixing location may be an aerial, boat stay or similar structure.
- the fixing location may be an aerial, boat stay or similar structure.
- by using several different types of fixing a wide variety of locations are possible. For example, windows, bicycle handlebars, frames, stays, wing mirror fittings, car roofs, bonnets and decking.
- a second fixing or attachment means is required to fix the tube onto the vehicle yja the first attachment means.
- both these fixings can take a wide variety of forms.
- the second fixing may consist of holes or slots, 3 and 4 (figure 3) positioned in the tube near the mouth 2.
- the display device can then be attached to an aerial, boat stay or other similar structure by threading the aerial through both holes 3 and 4 or alternatively through only one of these holes as shown in figure 6.
- the second attachment means comprises a resilient retaining strip adapted to connect the tube to the fixing location.
- the resilient retaining strip has at least two holes one at each end of the st ⁇ p which are adapted to stretch over and locate with an aerial or similar structure
- Figures 9 and 10 show examples of retaining strips.
- the retaining strip is placed onto the aerial or similar structure as shown in figure 11 and acts to hold the tube securely in place
- the term resilient retaining strip also encompasses a plastic strap such as that shown in Figure 28.
- Figure 10A also shows another alternative retaining strip. This is in the form of a washer made from a resilient material such as highly elastic rubber that is adapted to stretch over and locate with an aerial or similar structure. It is possible to use either a single such washer type retaining strip or two or more of these pieces.
- a reinforced collar may also be provided substantially around the mouth of the tube. This may take the form of increased gauge material around the mouth of the tube as shown in figure 3.
- a collar 7 can be placed around the mouth of the tube 1 as shown to provide extra strength and support in this region. This collar 7 may be placed either around the inside or the outside of the mouth Holes or slots 8 and 9 are also provided in the collar 7 so that they may be superimposed on the holes or slots 3 and 4 on the tube 1.
- a collar may also be provided by a strap such as those shown in figures 7 and 8. These straps can be placed around the mouth of the tube and held in place using a channel such as that shown in figure 1.
- the tube is attached to the aerial or other similar structure using holes in the strap
- three holes are positioned in the strap, one hole in the centre of the strap and one more at each end
- the strap is of a length at least as long as the circumference of the mouth of the wind sock tube and is placed around the mouth as shown in figures 11 , 12 and 13
- the ae ⁇ al is threaded through the central hole in the strap and also through the holes at each end of the strap which superimpose.
- the aerial is only threaded through the holes at each end of the strap.
- the channel is formed by folding back the material at the mouth of the tube 2 to provide a channel 5
- the material can be attached to the rest of the tube by any conventional means, for example by stitching, heat sealing or gluing
- At least one and preferably two holes or slots 3 and 4 are provided in the channel in order that the strap can be inserted into the channel and that the holes in the strap are exposed
- the holes or slots 3 and 4 are diametrically opposed about the mouth of the tube as shown in figures 1 and 2
- the holes or slots 3 and 4 may be rectangular or square cut outs as shown in figure 1 or alternatively may simply be an angled or curved edge
- Figure 29 shows an alternative type of hole 3, 4 which enable a continuous rim at the mouth of the display device tube to be retained
- the reinforcement takes the form of an adhesive st ⁇ p 32 formed from any suitable plastics material Such a strip is shown in Figures 36 and 37, Figure 37 showing typical dimensions
- the strips incorporate strategically placed holes 30 which allow for either aerial/pole mounting or for a 3 point mounting using the t ⁇ -mounting struts illustrated tn Figures 38, 39 or
- the holes 30 may incorporate radial slits 31 to facilitate insertion of an aerial tip which is otherwise broader in diameter than the hole itself
- the strip 32 may contain adhesive on one side suitable for adhesion onto the tube material Any suitable adhesive may be used as suggested by the materials specialist
- straps such as those shown in figures 20, 21 , 22 can be used as already mentioned by, using several different types of fixing a wide variety of fixing locations are possible For example, windows and bicycle handlebars Several of these different types of fixing are illustrated in figures 14 to 18 and Figures 30 to 32
- Figure 26 shows an alternative attachment means which includes a stud for use together with a retaining strip
- a pair of studs and retaining strips can be used as shown in figure 26 or alternatively, only one stud and st ⁇ p
- This alternative attachment means can be used with any type of collar
- Figure 19 shows another embodiment of the retaining strip As shown this is a small rubber band fitted with a sliding toggle It can be used as a retaining strip as follows • Slide the toggle to the centre to allow a loop either side of the toggle
- the shape of the tube is important for proper and efficient operation As well as the conical shape described above and novelty shapes described below other shapes are possible In order that the tube can remain inflated at relatively low speeds the diameter at the mouth region should be greater than the diameter at the tail region
- FIG. 33 A preferred profile for a tapered shape is shown in Figures 33, 34 and 35
- Figures 33, 34 and 35 These illustrate flattened profiles of various tubes, some with typical dimensions given Referring to Figure 33, this illustrates a tube 40 with a mouth 41 , a tail end 42 and upper and lower edges 43 and 44 respectively
- the plane of the mouth region 41 is angled at approximately 10° with respect to the perpendicular 45 struck from the upper edge 43
- This arrangement encourages the display device to extend out substantially horizontally from the first fixing point even when the vehicle is moving at speed More specifically, it allows for any rearwards flexing that might take place in the pole, post, aerial or other fixing that the display device may be fixed to
- the display device can also be made from material which has a finish such as a fluorescent or luminous finish Reflective materials or reflective coatings and
- Display device adaptations include - An illuminated version of the display device is possible This can be achieved for example by placing a light bulb inside the display device and providing power for this bulb from a small battery source or from the car/vehicle cigarette socket or other power source
- FIG. 30 to 32 show alternative posts or pseudo aerials for used with window/clamp bracket fittings and rubber suction fittings
- Figure 30 shows an alternative method of fixing the display device which is to thread the collar of the display device tube around the spiral end of a pseudo aerial that is formed with a spiral end as shown This holds the mouth of the display device tube open and no strap is needed
- the stop 21 on the mounting shaft 20 in Figure 32 is important because it provides a barrier to the bottom of the tube mouth rising too far up the post when the vehicle travels at speed
- the three pronged connectors 50, 60, 70 shown in Figures 38, 39 and 40 act as fastening means to fasten a tube to an aerial top or its equivalent
- spaced holes are provided in the reinforced collar of the tube and the individual ends 51 , 52, 53 are threaded through separate holes The end regions catch and secure in much the same way that a modern price tag is secured to a garment with a plastic strip
- the aerial point or equivalent is then inserted through hole 54 to install the display device in place
- Figures 39 and 40 Connectors working on a similar principle are shown in Figures 39 and 40
- Figures 41 , 42 and 43 Figure 41 illustrates a semi-circular block
- the Adsock has been developed for use with the motor vehicle aerial and pseudo aerials affixed to bicycles, motorcycles and vehicle handlebars, wing mirror stays and fixings, boat pushpits/puipits/stays and vehicle windows
- the Adsock will carry a promotional message, company logo and/or signifying colours of a product or service
- the main purpose is to attract the attention of passers by and form a novel way of communicating any message be it branding/supporting or informative
- BRACKETS/STRAPS & ADSOCKS 4 1 Standard Adsock manufacture in polythene c20 micron low density uniform thickness Other gauges and densities to be used according to application Higher specification models to be manufactured in other materials to include fine cottons, nylon and kite materials - e g Kevlar 5. SHAPED VERSIONS OTHER THAN CONICAL THAT CAN INFLATE
- Novel shapes e.g. Tube - parallel dimensions Fish Bottle
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GBGB9619977.3A GB9619977D0 (en) | 1996-09-25 | 1996-09-25 | Display device |
PCT/GB1997/002619 WO1998013813A1 (en) | 1996-09-25 | 1997-09-25 | Display device |
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EP1018106A1 true EP1018106A1 (en) | 2000-07-12 |
EP1018106B1 EP1018106B1 (en) | 2003-04-16 |
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AU (1) | AU4390897A (en) |
GB (2) | GB9619977D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1998013813A1 (en) |
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EP2546320A1 (en) | 2011-07-13 | 2013-01-16 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Wavelength converting element |
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EP2546320A1 (en) | 2011-07-13 | 2013-01-16 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Wavelength converting element |
EP2546901A1 (en) | 2011-07-13 | 2013-01-16 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Wavelength converting element |
WO2013008125A1 (en) | 2011-07-13 | 2013-01-17 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Wavelength converting element |
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WO1998013813A1 (en) | 1998-04-02 |
GB2318674B (en) | 2000-08-09 |
AU4390897A (en) | 1998-04-17 |
GB9720468D0 (en) | 1997-11-26 |
GB9619977D0 (en) | 1996-11-13 |
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GB2318674A (en) | 1998-04-29 |
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