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EP1131806B1
EP1131806B1 EP99954115A EP99954115A EP1131806B1 EP 1131806 B1 EP1131806 B1 EP 1131806B1 EP 99954115 A EP99954115 A EP 99954115A EP 99954115 A EP99954115 A EP 99954115A EP 1131806 B1 EP1131806 B1 EP 1131806B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
    • E01F13/02—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions free-standing; portable, e.g. for guarding open manholes ; Portable signs or signals specially adapted for fitting to portable barriers
    • E01F13/028—Flexible barrier members, e.g. cords; Means for rendering same conspicuous; Adapted supports, e.g. with storage reel

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  • the present invention relates to a signage arrangement, and in particular to a signage arrangement for providing temporary or intermittent signage.
  • WO98/31870 describes a barrier device comprising a length of woven or knitted material having apertures for allowing air to move therethrough, the length of woven or knitted material being arranged to carry panels or strips on which markings are provided.
  • UK Patent Application No. GB-2255998-A describes a temporary road sign mounted on a generally kite-shaped base member to provide stable support, which is resistant to overturning in windy conditions.
  • a signage arrangement comprising a length of flexible sheet material arranged to carry a signage indicium, the flexible sheet material including an arrangement of a multiplicity of spaced apertures along a length thereof, and wherein said flexible sheet material is capable of being wound in a roll; characterised in that the signage indicium is preprinted onto or formed integrally with the sheet material.
  • the arrangement of the multiplicity of spaced apertures reduces the wind loading effect on the signage.
  • the multiplicity of apertures in the flexible sheet are preferably substantially regularly spaced, desirably such that the apertures are spread substantially uniformly over a zone (preferably a large proportion, more preferably the majority) of the length of sheet material.
  • the sheet material may be a reticulated or mesh material, the apertures being defined by reticular elements comprising the length of sheet material.
  • the apertures may be formed through a web or membrane comprising the sheet material. The apertures may therefore be formed concurrently with formation of the length of sheet material, or formed subsequent to formation of the length of material in un-apertured form.
  • the length of sheet material is preferably of plastics material.
  • the apertured sheet material is flexible sufficiently to enable the length of material to be wound in a roll by manual force.
  • the apertured sheet material may be substantially conformable, limp or flaccid.
  • the length of sheet may have a degree of rigidity (particularly in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction) notwithstanding its ability to be wound in a roll by manual force.
  • a signage indicium may be provided on opposed faces of the flexible sheet material.
  • the signage indicium may comprise a directional marking such as a series of chevrons or the like.
  • the signage indicium may, advantageously be luminous or reflective.
  • the indicium may extend substantially continuously along the flexible sheet material or may, alternatively, comprise an indicium repeated at spaced intervals along the length of flexible sheet.
  • the flexible sheet may carry a further indicium different to the first mentioned indicium.
  • the further indicium may comprise an advertising or other informative indicium, and be preprinted onto the flexible sheet or comprise an indicium element (such as a panel) carried by the flexible sheet.
  • the further indicia may be selectively re-configurable.
  • an indicium may comprise an LCD panel mounted on the flexible sheet controlled to have a desired output display.
  • the output display could be an advertising or information message.
  • such an indicium element is de-mountable. from the flexible sheet.
  • the multiplicity of regularly spaced apertures preferably comprise a grid or array of.apertures provided along a length of the flexible sheet.
  • the grid or array includes apertures dimensioned and spaced such that, for one or more zones of the sheet, the apertures comprise between 30% and 60% of the respective zone.
  • substantially the entire length of the flexible sheet comprises the grid or array of regularly spaced apertures (parts of which may serve as a backing for an indicium).
  • the apertures preferably extend across the majority of the width of the flexible sheet (at least in certain zones).
  • the flexible sheet preferably comprises a plastics material and may, for example comprise a plastics film or a more rigid flexible sheet or strip.
  • the arrangement further comprises support means for supporting the flexible sheet, preferably proximate at least one end thereof.
  • the support means preferably comprises a post beneficially having a support base.
  • the support post is preferably de-mountable from a support base.
  • the post may be of two part construction, preferably arranged to fit together along a longitudinal joint.
  • the post (and also preferably the base) is substantially of plastics construction.
  • the post preferably comprises an outer peripheral wall comprising a plurality of apertures communicating with the interior of the post.
  • the post may be formed of the same sheet material comprising the indicia carrying sheet material, formed into a hollow post.
  • warning means preferably a warning light such as an LED
  • the warning means is preferably mounted on or in the support post.
  • the arrangement preferably includes storage means arranged to store the sheet material in a substantially un-extended condition, preferably wound on a roll or reel.
  • the storage means preferably comprises a storage housing, which may, advantageously be mounted on support means such as the support post.
  • the storage housing includes an outlet permitting the length of sheet material, to be extended (by drawing ) from the housing.
  • the storage means for the roll or reel of flexible sheet material preferably includes biasing means (such as spring means) arranged to act to wind the sheet material to a wound stored condition on the roll or reel.
  • biasing means such as spring means
  • the arrangement may include power means for powering one or more electrical or electronic devices (Such as LCD display panels or LED lights) comprising the arrangement.
  • the power means may comprise an electrical battery and/or preferably comprises solar power means preferably one or more solar power devices which beneficially may be mounted on or in support means comprising the arrangement.
  • a solar power cell my be mounted on a support post provided primarily for supporting a length of the flexible sheet material.
  • the battery may be rechargeable, preferably via a solar power device.
  • the arrangement includes switching means arranged to control operation of one or more electrical or electronic devices.
  • the switching means is light dependant, advantageously acting to switch at a predetermined light level.
  • the arrangement 101 comprises a flexible plastics sheet 102 provided with an array of regularly spaced apertures 103 on which are preprinted a series of luminous or reflective chevrons 107.
  • the length of apertured sheet material is flexible at least in the longitudinal direction such that it may be wound in a roll or reel for storage or other purposes.
  • the sheet material may be formed for example of apertured reticulated sheet material such as that commercially available under the trademark NETLON.
  • the chevrons on the flexible sheet 102 are preprinted prior to the array of apertures being formed in the flexible plastics sheet 102.
  • the chevrons may be incorporated in the sheet contemporaneously with formation of the sheet (for example during the NETLON forming process) or printed subsequently to formation of the apertured sheet.
  • An LCD panel 105 is mounted on the surface of flexible sheet 102 giving the facility to display a warning, or advertising message.
  • a flexible signage sheet 102 is supported by support posts such as those, for example, shown in Figures 3, 5a, 5b, 5c.
  • the relevant signage sheet may be secured to respective support posts in any convenient manner.
  • a length of sheet 102 may be provided on a spring reel internally of a housing covered by such a support post.
  • a base 20 is provided with an aperture 21 for locating a rigid plastic support post 22.
  • Rotatable toggle fasteners 23 are provided for securing the length of sheet by passing through apertures 103 in the flexible signage sheet 102.
  • the top of the support post 22 carries a solar power panel 24 for powering a LED light 25.
  • a light sensitive switch 26 is provided to ensure that the LED is only operated in circumstances where the ambient light has fallen below a predetermined level.
  • Posts 22a and 22b include complimentary engageable formations 27, 28 which enable the halves comprising the support posts to be assembled along a longitudinally running joint.
  • a securing band is provided approximate opposed ends of respective post halves to provide secure engagement with the other half of the respective halves.
  • the support posts may comprise apertured plastics sheet material such as NETLON material formed into a hollow tubular construction. This provides an extremely light and durable post for use as described.
  • the signage arrangement can be readily put in position to provide the required signage arrangement at any convenient location.
  • the regular arrangement of apertures 103 in the respective flexible sheet 102 reduces significantly the effective wind loading on the signage arrangement, which makes the signage arrangement particularly useful for use out of doors.
  • a display panel the configuration of which may be varied (such as LCD panels), enables the signage arrangement to be particularly useful for advertising/warning purposes.

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Abstract

A sign comprising a length of flexible material (2) carrying a signage indicium. The flexible sheet material includes an arrangement of spaced apertures or holes (3) along it's length which has the advantage of reducing wind loading effects. The signage indicium (4-6) may be preprinted on the sheet or indicum panels can be removably mounted on the sheet and may comprise an LED panel. The sheet material may be sufficiently flexible to be wound into a roll for storage. The sign arrangement can also comprise a de-mountable support post and base.

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The present invention relates to a signage arrangement, and in particular to a signage arrangement for providing temporary or intermittent signage.
Signage is frequently required for temporary or intermittent use, for example where temporary road works are being undertaken or where pedestrian or traffic flow diversion schemes are in operation. Attempts have been made to reduce problems associated by wind loading effect on temporary signs by means of providing perforations or apertures in the relevant sign. Examples of such arrangements are disclosed in, for example, CA-A-2105461 and DE-A-29618040U1.
International Patent Application No. WO98/31870 describes a barrier device comprising a length of woven or knitted material having apertures for allowing air to move therethrough, the length of woven or knitted material being arranged to carry panels or strips on which markings are provided.
UK Patent Application No. GB-2255998-A describes a temporary road sign mounted on a generally kite-shaped base member to provide stable support, which is resistant to overturning in windy conditions.
An improved signage arrangement has now been devised.
According to the invention, there is provided, a signage arrangement comprising a length of flexible sheet material arranged to carry a signage indicium, the flexible sheet material including an arrangement of a multiplicity of spaced apertures along a length thereof, and wherein said flexible sheet material is capable of being wound in a roll; characterised in that the signage indicium is preprinted onto or formed integrally with the sheet material.
The arrangement of the multiplicity of spaced apertures reduces the wind loading effect on the signage.
The multiplicity of apertures in the flexible sheet are preferably substantially regularly spaced, desirably such that the apertures are spread substantially uniformly over a zone (preferably a large proportion, more preferably the majority) of the length of sheet material.
The sheet material may be a reticulated or mesh material, the apertures being defined by reticular elements comprising the length of sheet material. Alternatively, the apertures may be formed through a web or membrane comprising the sheet material. The apertures may therefore be formed concurrently with formation of the length of sheet material, or formed subsequent to formation of the length of material in un-apertured form.
The length of sheet material is preferably of plastics material.
The apertured sheet material is flexible sufficiently to enable the length of material to be wound in a roll by manual force. The apertured sheet material may be substantially conformable, limp or flaccid. Alternatively the length of sheet may have a degree of rigidity (particularly in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction) notwithstanding its ability to be wound in a roll by manual force.
A signage indicium may be provided on opposed faces of the flexible sheet material.
The signage indicium may comprise a directional marking such as a series of chevrons or the like.
The signage indicium may, advantageously be luminous or reflective.
The indicium may extend substantially continuously along the flexible sheet material or may, alternatively, comprise an indicium repeated at spaced intervals along the length of flexible sheet.
The flexible sheet may carry a further indicium different to the first mentioned indicium. The further indicium may comprise an advertising or other informative indicium, and be preprinted onto the flexible sheet or comprise an indicium element (such as a panel) carried by the flexible sheet.
The further indicia may be selectively re-configurable. For example an indicium may comprise an LCD panel mounted on the flexible sheet controlled to have a desired output display. The output display could be an advertising or information message. Desirably, such an indicium element is de-mountable. from the flexible sheet.
The multiplicity of regularly spaced apertures preferably comprise a grid or array of.apertures provided along a length of the flexible sheet. Desirably the grid or array includes apertures dimensioned and spaced such that, for one or more zones of the sheet, the apertures comprise between 30% and 60% of the respective zone. Desirably substantially the entire length of the flexible sheet comprises the grid or array of regularly spaced apertures (parts of which may serve as a backing for an indicium). The apertures preferably extend across the majority of the width of the flexible sheet (at least in certain zones).
The flexible sheet preferably comprises a plastics material and may, for example comprise a plastics film or a more rigid flexible sheet or strip.
Desirably, the arrangement further comprises support means for supporting the flexible sheet, preferably proximate at least one end thereof. The support means preferably comprises a post beneficially having a support base. The support post is preferably de-mountable from a support base. The post may be of two part construction, preferably arranged to fit together along a longitudinal joint. The post (and also preferably the base) is substantially of plastics construction.
In one embodiment the post preferably comprises an outer peripheral wall comprising a plurality of apertures communicating with the interior of the post. The post may be formed of the same sheet material comprising the indicia carrying sheet material, formed into a hollow post.
Desirably warning means (preferably a warning light such as an LED) is provided. The warning means is preferably mounted on or in the support post.
The arrangement preferably includes storage means arranged to store the sheet material in a substantially un-extended condition, preferably wound on a roll or reel. The storage means preferably comprises a storage housing, which may, advantageously be mounted on support means such as the support post. The storage housing includes an outlet permitting the length of sheet material, to be extended (by drawing ) from the housing.
The storage means for the roll or reel of flexible sheet material preferably includes biasing means (such as spring means) arranged to act to wind the sheet material to a wound stored condition on the roll or reel.
The arrangement may include power means for powering one or more electrical or electronic devices (Such as LCD display panels or LED lights) comprising the arrangement. The power means may comprise an electrical battery and/or preferably comprises solar power means preferably one or more solar power devices which beneficially may be mounted on or in support means comprising the arrangement. For example a solar power cell my be mounted on a support post provided primarily for supporting a length of the flexible sheet material. The battery may be rechargeable, preferably via a solar power device.
Desirably the arrangement includes switching means arranged to control operation of one or more electrical or electronic devices. Desirably the switching means is light dependant, advantageously acting to switch at a predetermined light level.
The invention will now be further described in specific embodiments by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 2 is view of an alternative embodiment of an indefinite length of flexible sheet material comprising signage arrangement according to the invention:
  • Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a support means which may comprise a signage arrangement according to the invention;
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of a part of the support means of Figure 3; and
  • Figures 5a, 5b and 5c disclose alternative embodiments of support means.
    • Referring to the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the arrangement 101 comprises a flexible plastics sheet 102 provided with an array of regularly spaced apertures 103 on which are preprinted a series of luminous or reflective chevrons 107.
    The length of apertured sheet material is flexible at least in the longitudinal direction such that it may be wound in a roll or reel for storage or other purposes. The sheet material may be formed for example of apertured reticulated sheet material such as that commercially available under the trademark NETLON.
    The chevrons on the flexible sheet 102 are preprinted prior to the array of apertures being formed in the flexible plastics sheet 102. Alternatively, the chevrons may be incorporated in the sheet contemporaneously with formation of the sheet (for example during the NETLON forming process) or printed subsequently to formation of the apertured sheet. An LCD panel 105 is mounted on the surface of flexible sheet 102 giving the facility to display a warning, or advertising message.
    In use, a flexible signage sheet 102 is supported by support posts such as those, for example, shown in Figures 3, 5a, 5b, 5c. The relevant signage sheet may be secured to respective support posts in any convenient manner. In one embodiment, a length of sheet 102 may be provided on a spring reel internally of a housing covered by such a support post.
    Referring to the support post shown in Figure 3, a base 20 is provided with an aperture 21 for locating a rigid plastic support post 22. Rotatable toggle fasteners 23 are provided for securing the length of sheet by passing through apertures 103 in the flexible signage sheet 102.
    The top of the support post 22 carries a solar power panel 24 for powering a LED light 25. A light sensitive switch 26 is provided to ensure that the LED is only operated in circumstances where the ambient light has fallen below a predetermined level.
    Referring to Figures 5a, 5b and 5c there are shown alternative support posts which are each of two-part construction and arranged to fix together by a variety of means. Posts 22a and 22b include complimentary engageable formations 27, 28 which enable the halves comprising the support posts to be assembled along a longitudinally running joint. In the embodiments shown in Figure 5c a securing band is provided approximate opposed ends of respective post halves to provide secure engagement with the other half of the respective halves.
    In an alternative arrangement the support posts may comprise apertured plastics sheet material such as NETLON material formed into a hollow tubular construction. This provides an extremely light and durable post for use as described.
    In use, with the flexible signage sheet 102 supported by a relevant arrangement, of posts 22, the signage arrangement can be readily put in position to provide the required signage arrangement at any convenient location. The regular arrangement of apertures 103 in the respective flexible sheet 102 reduces significantly the effective wind loading on the signage arrangement, which makes the signage arrangement particularly useful for use out of doors.
    The provision of a display panel, the configuration of which may be varied (such as LCD panels), enables the signage arrangement to be particularly useful for advertising/warning purposes.

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    1. A signage arrangement (101) comprising a length of flexible sheet material (102) arranged to carry a signage indicium, the flexible sheet material (102) including an arrangement of a multiplicity of spaced apertures (103) along a length thereof, and wherein said flexible sheet material (102) is capable of being wound in a roll; characterised in that the signage indicium (107) is preprinted onto or formed integrally with the sheet material (102).
    2. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 1, wherein the multiplicity of apertures (103) in the flexible sheet (102) are substantially regularly spaced.
    3. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the apertures (103) are spread substantially uniformly over a proportion (preferably the majority) of the length of sheet material (102).
    4. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, including signage elements (105) mounted on the flexible sheet material (102).
    5. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein signage indicia (107) is provided on opposed faces of the flexible sheet material (102).
    6. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the signage indicium (107) comprises a directional marking.
    7. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the signage indicium (107) is luminous or reflective.
    8. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the indicium (107) extends substantially continuously along the flexible sheet material (102).
    9. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the indicium (107) is repeated at spaced intervals along the length of flexible sheet (102).
    10. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the flexible sheet (102) carries a further indicium (105) different to the first mentioned indicium (107).
    11. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 11, wherein the further indicium (107) comprises an advertising or other informative indicium.
    12. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the further indicium (105) is selectively re-configurable.
    13. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, including an LCD panel (105) mounted on the flexible sheet (102) and controllable to have a desired output display.
    14. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the multiplicity of regularly spaced apertures (103)are configured a grid or array of apertures provided along a length of the flexible sheet (102).
    15. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 14, wherein the grid or array includes apertures (103) dimensioned and spaced such that, for one or more zones of the sheet, the apertures comprise between 30% and 60% of the respective zone.
    16. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 14 or claim 15, wherein substantially the entire length of the flexible sheet (102) comprises the grid or array of regularly spaced apertures (103).
    17. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 16, wherein grid apertured portions of the flexible sheet (102) serve as a backing for an additional indicium (105).
    18. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the majority of the width of the flexible sheet (102), at least in certain zones, includes apertures (103).
    19. A signage arrangement (101)according to any preceding claim, wherein the flexible sheet (102) comprises a plastics material.
    20. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 19, wherein the flexible sheet (102) comprises a plastics film or a more rigid flexible sheet or strip.
    21. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, wherein the flexible sheet material (102) is wound on a reel.
    22. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, further comprising support means for supporting the flexible sheet (102).
    23. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 22, wherein the support means (22) supports the flexible sheet (102) proximate at least one end thereof.
    24. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 22 or 23, wherein the support means includes a post (22).
    25. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 24, wherein the support post (22) is provided with a support base (20).
    26. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 25, wherein the support post (22) is de-mountable from the support base (20).
    27. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 24 to 26, wherein the post (22) is of two part construction, arranged to fit together along a. longitudinal joint.
    28. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 23 to 27, wherein the support means (22) is primarily of plastics construction.
    29. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim further including warning means (such as an audible or visual warning means (25)),
    30. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 23 to 29, wherein warning means (25) is mounted on or in the support means (22).
    31. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, including storage means arranged to store the sheet material in a substantially un-extended condition.
    32. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 31, wherein the sheet material (102) is wound on a reel.
    33. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 31 or 32, wherein the storage means comprises a storage housing.
    34. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 31 to 33, wherein the storage means mounted on support means such as a support post (22).
    35. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 33, wherein the storage housing includes an outlet permitting the length of sheet material (102) to be extended from the housing.
    36. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 31 to 35, wherein the flexible sheet material (102) is wound on a roll or reel, the storage means for the roll or reel of flexible sheet material (102) preferably includes biasing means (such as spring means) arranged to act to wind the sheet material to a wound stored condition on the roll or reel.
    37. A signage arrangement (101) according to any preceding claim, further including power means (24) for powering one or more electrical or electronic devices (25) comprising the arrangement.
    38. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 37, wherein the power means (24) comprises an electrical battery and/or solar power means.
    39. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 37 or claim 38, wherein switching means (26) is arranged to control operation of one or more electrical or electronic devices (25).
    40. A signage arrangement (101) according to claim 39, wherein the switching means (26) is light dependant, acting to switch at a predetermined light level.
    41. A signage arrangement (101) according to any of claims 37 to 40, wherein the electrical or electronic devices comprise light emitting devices (25).
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