EP2710577B1 - Supporting construction for an advertising surface and advertising medium having such a supporting construction - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a support structure for an advertising space and an advertising medium with such a support structure.

It is known to mark the start / finish line by an arc at sports events or to span it. The sheet serves as an advertising medium, for example for sponsor logos. Conventional start / finish sheets or advertising sheets have a plastic skin which can be filled with air by a compressor.

The disadvantage of these known, inflatable start / finish sheets or advertising sheets is that to set up the sheet, so the air filling, a compressor is required, which requires a power supply. Usually, the known air-filled bows need a permanent supply of air, so that the air arcs must be dismantled for noise protection reasons at night. Furthermore, it is necessary to clamp the known start / finish sheets or advertising sheets consuming, since the known air-filled sheets are highly susceptible to wind. Due to the susceptibility to wind, dismantling of the conventional air-filled bows is required as soon as high wind speeds occur. Another disadvantage of the known air-filled sheets is that the applied advertising is essentially permanently fixed. In particular Advertising printed directly on the artificial skin, making a short-term change is difficult.

US 5,673,720 A describes a gazebo with a support structure composed of a plurality of elements, wherein the individual elements are rotatable for connection with each other. Out US 6,185,887 B1 is known a greenhouse, which comprises a supporting structure of plug-in elements. Of course, a greenhouse is unsuitable as an advertising space, as this would hinder the incidence of light in the greenhouse.

The object of the invention is to provide a support structure for an advertising space, which is easy and quick to install and has a high stability. Furthermore, the object of the invention is to provide an advertising medium with such a support structure.

According to the invention, this object is achieved with regard to the supporting structure by the subject-matter of claim 1 and with regard to the advertising medium by the subject-matter of patent claim 14.

The invention is based on the idea of specifying a support structure for an advertising surface with a sheet having a central connecting element. The central connecting element divides the sheet into a first sheet half and a second sheet half. The first sheet half and the second sheet half each have at least one leg. The legs are each connected to the central connecting element rotatably plug-in or plug-connected.

The advantage of the support structure according to the invention is that the support structure is rigid and therefore can be used even at higher wind speeds. Moreover, the support structure is easy to install, since the individual elements, in particular the legs and the connecting element are plug-in connection. The individual elements are easy to transport.

In a preferred embodiment of the support structure according to the invention it is provided that the first and / or the second sheet half each have at least two, in particular at least three, legs. The total number of legs can therefore be at least three, in particular at least four, in particular at least five, in particular at least six. In this way, the stability of the supporting structure is further increased.

Preferably, the legs free ends, which are arranged spaced from each other such that the sheet is freestanding set up.

Due to the special arrangement of the legs, wherein the free ends of the legs are spaced from each other, a three-point bearing is essentially achieved, so that the sheet is freestanding set up. This facilitates and accelerates the construction of the supporting structure.

Moreover, the pillar assembly according to the invention, in particular the spaced arrangement of the free ends of the legs, contributes to the stability of the raised floor or the supporting structure. By the non-rotatable connector, the alignment of the individual legs is fixed to each other or with respect to the connecting element. A complex, manual alignment of the individual legs is thereby avoided. In contrast to known, inflatable air arcs or the like, an additional energy supply, for example by a power supply, is avoided by the self-supporting, rigid construction.

The legs can at least partially comprise a rigid, single curved profile tube. The use of a profile tube causes a weight reduction, so that the legs are easy to handle. Due to the curvature, the arc shape is predetermined at least in sections. The profile tube is rigid. The profile tube is thus already in the curved shape, whereby the structure of the support structure is simplified.

In general, the profile tube may have a round or oval or polygonal, in particular square, cross-sectional profile. Polygonal cross-sectional profiles can be used at the same time as the rotation of the plug connection of the profile tube with the connecting element. Round or oval profile tubes have advantages in terms of cleaning and visual appearance.

Preferably, a plurality of profile tubes are provided which are non-rotatably plug-in connection or plug-connected for the formation of each of a supporting leg. In other words, the pillar may be formed of a plurality of profile tubes, which are rotatably plug-in plugged together to form a pillar. The individual profile tubes of a supporting leg are curved in such a way that the supporting leg essentially forms a semicircle. The use of multiple, plug-connection profile tubes to form the support leg has the advantage that the support structure can be disassembled into relatively small items. The remains Support structure easy and quick to disassemble and assemble. Furthermore, the handling of the supporting structure, in particular the transport of the supporting structure, by the use of several, relatively small profile tubes, improved.

In a further preferred embodiment, the connecting piece comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element, which are fixedly connected to each other by a central piece.

The middle piece may be formed by laterally, in particular parallel, interconnected profile tubes, which are aligned with the legs in the assembled state of the sheet. Preferably, the center piece on the same number of profile tubes, as legs are provided on a sheet half. By the profile tubes of the center piece with the legs, in particular the profile tubes of the legs, aligned, it is achieved that the support structure visually appears to consist of several individual sheets. Each single sheet includes two legs and a profile tube of the center piece. In this way, the overall visual impression of the supporting structure is improved.

The first and / or the second coupling element may have a plurality of connector parts, which are aligned differently inclined to each other such that the free ends of the legs of the first and / or second sheet half each span a substantially triangular footprint. The connector parts may include a female part or a male part. Accordingly, it is advantageously provided that the legs or the profile tubes of the legs comprise a plug part or a socket part. The plug part and the socket part together form a plug connector. Preferably, the connector parts are firmly connected to the coupling element or the legs or profile tubes, in particular welded. The connectors may have a device for preventing rotation. Specifically, the connectors allow a simple and rotationally fixed connection of the individual components of the sheet or the supporting structure.

The triangular footprint further increases the stability of the support structure. In particular, it can be provided that both the first sheet half and the second sheet half each have a triangular base have or form, so that the stability of the freestanding sheet is increased.

In an advantageous embodiment of the support structure according to the invention feet are provided, which are each plug-in or plug-in connected to the free end of the legs. The feet may also have a male part or a female part, which forms a connector together with a common counterpart, a female part or a male part, the respective associated leg. In this way, the feet can be easily and quickly connected to the legs.

The feet are preferably individually height adjustable. The individual height adjustment of the feet makes it possible to straighten the arch or the supporting structure even on uneven ground. This further increases the stability of the supporting structure.

In a further preferred embodiment of the support structure according to the invention it is provided that the first and / or the second sheet half comprises a reinforcing element which has at least two passage openings for receiving a respective supporting leg. The reinforcing element can thus couple two legs together, wherein in each case a leg is guided through one of the at least two passage openings. Through the use of through holes, the assembly of the sheet or the support structure is facilitated. Specifically, the legs can be connected by inserting into the through holes with the reinforcing element and thus with each other substantially. The reinforcing element stabilizes the position of the legs, in particular the position of the free ends of the legs. Overall, a further stabilization of the supporting structure is achieved by the reinforcing element.

The connecting element and / or the reinforcing element may have fastening means for attachments, in particular the advertising surface or a textile covering. Such fastening means may include, for example, flag holders, sleeves, hooks, eyes, rings or the like. In general, the fastening means allow the connection of the support structure with an advertising space, preferably a textile provided with advertising. The support structure can thus be used as an advertising medium or generally as an information carrier.

To further increase the stability of the supporting structure can also be provided that the first or the second sheet half each have at least one transverse strut, which connects at least two legs of a sheet half with each other. The transverse strut is preferably arranged in a lower third of the arch. The cross strut causes a connection between at least two legs of a sheet half, whereby a relative movement of the legs is inhibited each other. This increases the stability, in particular the torsional stability of the arch or the supporting structure.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the support structure according to the invention it is provided that the first and / or the second sheet half comprise at least two legs having different lengths and / or radii of curvature, so that the legs relative to the radius of the sheet are arranged offset or arranged. Due to the staggered arrangement of the legs or the free ends of the legs, the entire footprint is increased at least one sheet half, so that an improved stability of the support structure is achieved. Specifically, it can be provided that at least one pillar is offset inwardly with respect to the radius of the entire arc. The free end of a supporting leg can therefore be arranged closer to the center of the arc than the free end of another supporting leg. Moreover, the staggered arrangement of the legs allows an improved representation of the advertising space that can be stretched between the legs. Specifically, the advertising space can be aligned obliquely in this way, so that the advertising space is recognizable not only from one side of the sheet, but also in a front view of the sheet.

According to a sidelined aspect, the invention is based on the idea of specifying an advertising medium, in particular an advertising sheet or a start / finish sheet, with the above-described supporting structure and an advertising surface, which is formed by a textile covering. The use of a textile fabric as advertising space is particularly advantageous because the textile fabric is easy to install and disassemble and easy to transport.

The textile fabric may comprise connecting means for connection to the supporting structure, in particular at least one hemstitch for receiving a supporting leg. As a connecting means, a hook and loop fastener, a strap, a rubber band, a hook-and-eye arrangement or the like can be used. Through the cavity, a pillar of the support structure can be performed. In this way, the textile covering covers the leg, so that parts of the supporting structure are not externally visible. This increases the effective advertising space.

Fig. 1

eine Vorderansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Tragkonstruktion nach einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 2

eine Seitenansicht der Tragkonstruktion gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine Draufsicht auf die Tragkonstruktion gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Ansicht der Tragkonstruktion gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 5

eine Draufsicht auf ein Verstärkungselement für die erfindungsgemäße Tragkonstruktion gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel; und

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Werbeträgers mit der Tragkonstruktion gemäß Fig. 1.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.
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Fig. 1

a front view of a support structure according to the invention according to a preferred embodiment;

Fig. 2

a side view of the support structure according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

a plan view of the support structure according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 4

a perspective view of the support structure according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 5

a plan view of a reinforcing element for the support structure according to the invention according to a preferred embodiment; and

Fig. 6

a perspective view of an advertising medium with the support structure according to Fig. 1 ,

In Fig. 1 is shown a front view of an embodiment of the support structure according to the invention. The support structure has a sheet 1, which assumes substantially the shape of a semicircle. The sheet 1 comprises a central connecting element 30 which divides the sheet 1 into a first sheet half 10 and a second sheet half 20. In other words, the sheet 1 has two sides, with a first side formed by the first sheet half 10 and a second side by the second sheet half 20 is. Between the two sheet halves 10, 20, the connecting element 30 extends.

The first sheet half 10 has at least one leg 11. The second sheet half 20 comprises at least two legs 21, 22. Overall, therefore, the sheet 1 has at least three legs 11, 21, 22. The legs 11, 21, 22 are plug-in connected to the central connecting element 30, in particular rotatably plug-connected.

As a rotationally fixed connection is referred to in the context of the application, a connection which prevents in particular a relative rotation between the two elements to be connected. The connection between the connecting element 30 and the legs 11, 21, 22 is thus designed such that a relative rotation between the connecting element 30 and the legs 11, 21, 22 is inhibited.

The legs 11, 21, 22 also have free ends 15, which are arranged away from the connecting element 30. The free ends 15 of the legs 11, 21, 22 are arranged spaced from each other. This applies in particular to the legs 21, 22 of the second sheet half 20. Due to the spaced arrangement of the free ends 15 of the legs 11, 21, 22 a three-point bearing is substantially achieved. This ensures that the sheet 1 is stable erectable. In particular, the sheet 1 is freestanding set up. This means that it is possible to dispense with additional stabilizing means, for example a bracing, since the supporting structure is self-supporting due to the three-point support.

In the embodiment shown in the figures, the sheet 1 has a total of six legs 11, 21, 22. In particular, it is provided that the first sheet half 10 has three legs 11, 13 and the second sheet half 20 has three further legs 21, 22.

The legs 11, 13, 21, 22 each comprise at least one profile tube 12. In particular, a plurality of profile tubes 12 may be provided, which are plug-in connection with each other and each together form a pillar 11, 13, 21, 22. For example, the individual legs 11, 13, 21, 22 each have at least two, in particular at least three, in particular at least four, in particular have at least five, profile tubes 12 which are plug-in together and together form the pillar 11, 13, 21, 22. The profile tubes 12 may have a round or oval or polygonal cross-sectional profile. In particular, the profile tubes 12 may have a quadrangular, preferably square, cross-sectional profile. In general, the profile tubes 12 have a hollow profile. The profile tubes 12 may thus comprise an axial passageway. This contributes to weight savings.

The profile tubes 12 are simply curved, i. each have a uniform radius of curvature. This ensures that the respectively formed pillar 11, 21, 22 also comprises a uniform radius of curvature.

The profile tubes 12 are preferably formed of a material comprising aluminum, steel or plastic. The profile tubes 12 may also include fiberglass or carbon. The same materials can also be used to form the connecting element 30, in particular the middle piece 33 of the connecting element 30.

The connecting element 30 comprises, on the one hand, the middle piece 33 and, on the other hand, two coupling elements 31, 32. The coupling elements 31, 32 are connected to one another by the middle piece 33. The middle piece 33 is formed in the embodiment shown in the figures of three profile tubes 12, which are aligned in particular parallel to each other and firmly connected. In particular, the profile tubes 12 of the middle piece 33 can be welded together. In this case, the profile tubes 33, such as in Fig. 3 is recognizable, laterally interconnected. Thus, the profile tubes 12 of the middle piece 33 form a profile tube bundle. The middle piece 33 may also comprise individual, free or unconnected profile tubes 12.

At the axial ends of the profile tubes 12 of the middle piece 33, the coupling elements 31, 32 are arranged. The coupling elements 31, 32 preferably each have one or more connector parts, which form a counterpart to the connector parts of the uprights 11, 13, 21, 22. In the illustrated embodiment, each coupling element 31, 32 each have three connector parts.

The coupling elements 31, 32 are preferably formed by three juxtaposed connector parts, which are formed substantially cylindrical and welded together along the cylinder jacket surfaces. The coupling elements 31, 32 are welded to the profile tubes 12 of the middle piece 33.

The connector parts are arranged differently inclined in the coupling elements 31, 32. In particular, the coupling elements 31, 32 are inclined relative to each other, so that the inclination of the legs 11, 13, 21, 22, in particular the position of the free ends 15, is determined. In the embodiment according to the attached figures, for example, it is provided that a middle connector part of the coupling elements 31, 32 has a greater angle of inclination than the two outer connector parts. It is thereby achieved that in each case one, in particular a middle, of the legs 11, 21 of a sheet half 10, 20 is arranged offset inwards.

In Fig. 1 is clearly visible that the sheet halves 10, 20 each have an inner leg 11, 21, which is arranged offset with respect to a respective outer supporting leg 13, 22 inwardly. In the side view according to Fig. 2 the lateral arrangement of the three legs 11, 13, 21, 22 of the sheet halves 10, 20 is shown. In particular, each sheet half 10, 20 three legs 11, 13, 21, 22, wherein two lateral legs form outer legs 13, 22. A central pillar forms the inner pillar 11, 21, which is arranged offset with respect to the radius of curvature inwards.

From the Fig. 2 . 3 and 4 is also clearly visible that the sheet 1 comprises a total of three single sheets 2, 3, 4. A central single sheet 2 is erected substantially vertically in the erected state of the sheet 1. The two outer individual sheets 3, 4, however, have an inclination or are arranged with respect to the central single sheet 2 at an angle ( Fig. 2 ). Overall, by the staggered arrangement of the legs 11, 13, 21, 22 and the inclination of the single sheets 2, 3, 4 by the free ends of the legs 11, 13, 21, 22 of each sheet half 10, 20 spanned a substantially triangular footprint. As a result, the sheet 1 can be set up freestanding and has sufficient stability.

The bow 1 further comprises feet 40, which are respectively arranged at the free ends 15 of the legs 11, 13, 21, 22. The feet 40 have a connector part which correlates to a connector part of the respective stand 11, 13, 21, 22. In other words, the feet 40 are plug-in connection with the legs 11, 13, 21, 22. It comes as well as the profile tubes 12, a non-rotatable or twist-proof connector used.

The feet 40 are also adjustable in height to compensate for the position of the sheet 1, if this is placed on an uneven surface. For example, the feet 40 may include a threaded rod connected to a foot plate. By screwing in or unscrewing the threaded rod, the height of the base plate or the height of the base 40 can be adjusted. Instead of a threaded rod and telescopic, drehverschließbare or the like extendable height adjustment can be used.

The connector parts, which are firmly connected to the coupling elements 31, 32 or the profile tubes 12 or the feet 40, in particular welded, may have different materials. Preferred materials are steel, cast steel, aluminum, cast aluminum, carbon, fiberglass or plastic.

To further prevent rotation and stabilization of the sheet 1 is in each case a reinforcing element 50 is provided in an upper third of the sheet 1 and the sheet halves 10, 20 respectively. The reinforcing element 50 may comprise steel, aluminum, plastic, carbon or fiberglass.

The reinforcing element 50 has three passage openings 51, each receiving a leg 11, 13, 21, 22. Another number of through holes 51 is possible. In general, the reinforcing element 50 has as many passage openings 51 as legs 11, 13, 21, 22 are provided per sheet half 10, 20. The reinforcing element 50 is in Fig. 5 shown schematically in a plan view. It can be seen that the reinforcing element 50 has a substantially triangular shape, wherein in the corners in each case a through hole 51 is arranged.

The reinforcing element 50 in particular comprises a sheet metal part which is folded several times. The bending edges or bending edges of the reinforcing element 50 are in Fig. 5 represented by dashed lines. In particular, it is provided that the corners 52 of the reinforcing element 50 are inclined with respect to a central region 54 of the reinforcing element 50 or inclined bent. It is thereby achieved that the passage openings 51 are adapted to the curvature of the profile tubes 12 of the legs 11, 13, 21, 22. Furthermore, the reinforcing element 50 has a web 53, which is formed by multiple bending of the reinforcing element 50. The web 53 stiffens the reinforcing element 50.

In a lower third of the sheet 1 and the sheet halves 10, 20 also cross struts 60 are arranged, each two legs 11, 13, 21, 22 connect together. In particular, each sheet half 10, 20 are each associated with three transverse struts 60, which connect the three legs 11, 13, 21, 22 of the respective sheet half 10, 20 with each other. The three cross struts 60 create a triangle. The cross braces 60 stabilize the legs 11, 13, 21, 22 on. In principle, it is possible that more than three transverse struts 60 are provided. The number of transverse struts 60 depends on the number of legs 11, 13, 21, 22 used. The connection of the transverse struts 60 with the legs 11, 13, 21, 22 and the profile tubes 12 can be done by a ball head fixing, profile clamps, a snap closure, a plug connection and / or a quick release closure.

Basically, the position of the reinforcing element 50 or the cross strut 60 is freely selectable, so that the stiffening of the sheet halves 10, 20 is arbitrarily adjustable.

Fig. 6 shows the support structure according to Fig. 1 to 4 in use as an advertising medium. For this purpose, it is provided that the support structure or the sheet 1 is provided with a textile fabric, which serves as an advertising space. The textile fabric 70 may include, for example, polyester, PVC, flag fabric or other coated or uncoated fabrics.

The attachment of the fabric covering 70 and the fabric parts to the support structure or the sheet 1, for example, by Velcro, rubber bands, zigzag Verschnürung, straps or zippers respectively. It is particularly preferred if the textile fabric 70 has a hemstitch, in which the legs 11, 13, 21, 22 and the profile tubes 12 are inserted. This ensures that the profile tubes 12 of the support structure are at least partially hidden by the textile fabric 70. This increases the usable advertising space. Furthermore, the textile fabric 70 may be formed such that it completely covers the support structure or the arch 1. The textile fabric 70 has an elastic material in an advantageous embodiment, so that the textile fabric 70 pulls automatically into the desired, tight shape and wrinkling is avoided.

In general, fastening means can be arranged on the support structure or the arch 1, which are suitable for fastening further advertising means. Concretely, the connecting element 30 and / or the reinforcing element 50 can have fastening means, for example flag holders, sleeves, hooks, eyes or rings, in order to attach additional advertising means or other attachments to the supporting structure.

In principle, the sheet 1 can be made in different sizes, so that the sheet 1 for different events, for example, depending on the road width and / or headroom, can be used. The arch 1 preferably has a radius of curvature of at least 2 meters, in particular at least 2.5 meters, in particular at least 3 meters, in particular at least 3.5 meters, in particular at least 3.75 meters.

The structure of the sheet 1 and the setting up of the sheet 1 is preferably carried out by two or more persons, wherein the individual profile tubes 12 are plugged together. Preferably, the profile tubes 12 are marked to facilitate the assignment of the individual profile tubes 12 to each other. The connection of the profile tubes 12 with each other by means of connectors which comprise a spring-biased pressure pin. By pressing the pressure bolt, the profile tubes 12 can be connected to each other. The pressure pin then engages in an opening in a further profile tube 12, so that the connection between the profile tubes 12 is zuggesichert. Further, the connector comprises in a socket part a cross member, in which a groove of the plug part engages, whereby a torsion is achieved. Such a connector is filed for example in the same time German patent application entitled "Connectors for pipes", which is based on the applicant. The disclosure of this application is hereby incorporated in full, in particular in the scope of pages 7 to 10, in the present application.

When setting up the sheet 1 is preferably assumed from the middle piece 33, which is connected on both sides with the coupling elements 31, 32. The coupling elements 31, 32 have one or more connector parts. Alternately, 32 profile tubes 12 are infected on the first coupling element 31 and the second coupling element, which form the legs 11, 13, 21, 22. The in the upper third of a sheet half 10, 20 arranged profile tubes 12 different legs 11, 13, 21, 22 are further connected to the reinforcing element 50 with each other. The reinforcing element 50 can, as in Fig. 6 can be seen, fastening means for attaching a central banner 71 of the fabric cover 70 include. The central banner preferably extends underneath the connecting element 30. Furthermore, the reinforcing element 50 may comprise fastening means for attaching side fabric parts 72 of the textile covering 70.

In principle, the supporting structure according to the invention is suitable as a framework for an advertising medium, in particular an advertising medium with a textile covering 70. It is also possible to use the supporting structure as a stage element, in particular as a half shell, wherein the connecting element 30 is replaced by a suitable, differently shaped connecting element 30. The supporting structure can also be used as a tent scaffold. In particular, the support structure is expandable to a tent scaffolding construction.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

bow

2

medium single sheet

3, 4

outer single sheet

10

first half of the sheet

11

inner leg of the first sheet half 10th

12

section tube

13

outer leg of the first sheet half 10th

15

free end

20

second half of the bow

21

inner leg of the second sheet half 20th

22

outer leg of the second sheet half 20th

30

connecting element

31

first coupling element

32

second coupling element

33

centerpiece

40

stand

50

reinforcing element

51

Through opening

52

corner

53

web

54

middle area

60

crossmember

70

textile covering

71

banner

72

Side panel member

Claims (15)

1. A supporting construction for an advertising surface having an arch (1) comprising a central connecting element (30) which divides the arch (1) into a first arch half (10) and a second arch half (20), wherein the first arch half (10) and the second arch half each have at least one supporting leg (11, 21),
   characterized in that
   the supporting legs (11, 21) are or can be connectedly plugged into the central connecting element (30) in a rotationally fixed manner.
2. The supporting construction according to claim 1,
   characterized in that
   the first and/or the second arch half (10, 20) respectively have at least two, particularly at least three, supporting legs (11, 21, 22).
3. The supporting construction according to claim 1 or 2,
   characterized in that
   the supporting legs (11, 21, 22) each have free ends (15) arranged at a distance from one another to enable the arch (1) to be free standing.
4. The supporting construction according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
   characterized in that
   the supporting legs (11, 21, 22) at least in part comprise a rigid, single-curved sectional tube (12).
5. The supporting construction according to claim 4,
   characterized in that
   a plurality of sectional tubes (12) are provided which are or can be connectedly plugged together in rotationally fixed manner to form a respective supporting leg (11, 21, 22).
6. The supporting construction according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the connecting piece (30) comprises a first coupling element (31) and a second coupling element (32) fixedly connected together by a center piece (33).
7. The supporting construction according to claim 6,
   characterized in that
   the center piece (33) is formed by lateral, particularly parallel, sectional tubes (12) connected together which align with the supporting legs (11, 21, 22) in the assembled state of the arch (1).
8. The supporting construction according to claim 6 or 7,
   characterized in that
   the first and/or second coupling element (31, 32) comprises a plurality of plug connector members aligned at differing inclinations to one another such that the free ends (15) of the supporting legs (11, 21, 22) of the first and/or second arch half (10, 20) respectively span a substantially triangular base area.
9. The supporting construction according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   base feet (40) are provided, each of which are or can be connectedly plugged into a free end (15) of one of the supporting legs (11, 21, 22) and/or that individually height-adjustable base feet (40) are provided.
10. The supporting construction according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the first and/or second arch half (10, 20) comprises a reinforcing element (50) having at least two through-holes (51) for receiving a respective supporting leg (11, 21, 22).
11. The supporting construction according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the connecting element (30) and/or reinforcing element (50) comprises fastening elements for attachments, particularly the advertising surface or a textile covering.
12. The supporting construction according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the first and/or second arch half (10, 20) respectively has at least one cross-member (60) connecting together at least two supporting legs (11, 21, 22) of an arch half (10, 20).
13. The supporting construction according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the first and/or second arch half (10, 20) comprises at least two supporting legs (11, 21, 22) having differing lengths and/or curvature radii such that the supporting legs (11, 21, 22) can be or are disposed at an offset relative to the radius of the arch (1).
14. A free standing advertising medium, particularly an advertising arch or a start/finish line arch having a supporting construction in accordance with any one of the preceding claims and an advertising surface formed by a textile covering.
15. The advertising medium according to claim 14,
    characterized in that
    the textile covering has connecting means for connecting to the supporting construction, particularly at least one hemstitched edge for receiving a supporting leg (11, 21, 22).

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