FR2612324A1 - INFLATABLE POSTER - Google Patents

Abstract

AN INFLATABLE POSTER 1 FOR DISPLAY PANELS 17 SUPPORTED BY A BASE 2, INCLUDES A SOFT ENVELOPE 13 ON WHICH A MESSAGE IS PRINTED, AND AT LEAST ONE INFLATABLE VOLUME 14 IS PLACED BETWEEN THE SAID SOFT ENVELOPE 13 AND THE PANEL 17. THE ENVELOPE FLEXIBLE 13, ARRANGED IN FRONT OF THE FRONT FACE 22 OF THE said TABLE 17, HAS FLAPS 18 STRETCHED AND HELD ON THE BACK 12 OF THE TABLE 17 BY A LACING 19 OF STRANDS ENGAGING IN EYELETS. A STRAP 24 LIMITING THE SECTION OF THE INFLATABLE POSTER 1 CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE SOFT ENCLOSURE 13.

Description

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  The present invention relates to an "inflatable poster", possibly removable and / or reusable, for tables of urban or rural billboards, which often have the property of not being fixed to their support over their entire surface. . An inflatable poster can also be used on a wall or on any display surface

prepared for this purpose.

  We know that a poster is a sheet of written or printed paper that is applied by gluing or stapling against a wall or a table to transmit an advertising message to the public and, in particular, to extol the merits of a product or a service. Such advertising posters are prepared in a high number of copies for display on a region,

a country.

  In the event of an advertising campaign having to be deployed region after region, it is necessary either to have a large stock of posters from the outset, or to reprint, resulting in a high financial burden. If one wishes to carry out a rotating advertising campaign in the same locality, the cost of printing becomes

quickly prohibitive.

  It is also known to use large display panels to indicate the presence of a center of interest (hotel, factory, etc.). These panels, generally made of wood, try to give the illusion of relief by duplicating the surfaces which remain essentially vertical, namely a background in front of which is placed a stylized model of the center of interest to be recognized. The distance between the surfaces is of the order of a few tens of cm. When the observer moves, he becomes aware of the thickness of the surface advanced towards him and of the 2 -

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  empty separating it from the bottom. This practice is mainly used at the edge of motorways. By their dimensions and their size, these panels can neither be transported (they are almost never removable), nor presented in town for lack of space. In addition, they could present a danger

  certain in case of tearing due to wind, for example.

  We still know advertising volumes composed of a very enlarged model of the typical object manufactured by a factory (wheelbarrow, pressure cooker, etc.). These advertising volumes, however, require a trompe-l'oeil or a geometric distortion to take account of the distance of the observer. Furthermore, they cannot be regarded as posters posted on a billboard,

  if only because of their size.

  Certain advertising campaigns, in particular on motor vehicles, have led to the creation of raised posters, of reduced dimensions, in thermoformed material, therefore solid, and not or hardly removable. Despite their interest, such posters could not be generalized because they became very heavy and delicate to handle (risk of breakage during installation). In the event of partial breakage, due to bad weather or malice, the rigid pieces can cause injuries. Furthermore, even if they were carefully dismantled, the thermoformed posters, of predetermined dimensions, are not adaptable to a multitude of supports. They are mainly intended for standardized media and without attack of malicious acts, such as vehicles. The concept of a poster in relief is however very interesting for publicists because it facilitates the hanging of the eye on a determined object, projected spatially towards the observer. This projection complements classic trompe-l'oeil techniques by facilitating their

  use and increasing their effectiveness.

  -3- In these conditions, it is necessary to make available to publicists a poster presenting a relief, possibly removable, even reusable, and bringing all the essential security for the populations being able to move near the poster, as only need of very large dimensions. These posters must be light in order not to require reinforcement of the display panels serving as support. In addition, they must adapt to significant dimensional variations.

  from one bulletin board table to another.

  The present invention provides inflatable posters which are possibly removable and / or reusable, have a relief adapted to the wishes of publicists, and eliminate any danger for the populations. These posters present the usual dimensions of urban and rural billboard tables, while adapting to the inevitable

  differences from one bulletin board table to another.

  They are light and, at least partially, repairable.

  More specifically, the present invention relates to an inflatable poster characterized by a flexible envelope on which is printed an advertising message, projected towards the observer by at least one protruding inflatable volume, disposed between the flexible envelope and the table of the panel. display and moving the flexible envelope away from the panel

  display holder of the inflatable poster.

  According to an alternative embodiment, an inflatable poster may include an inflatable volume disposed between the flexible envelope and a bottom substantially in contact with the table of the display panel. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inflatable poster at least partially covers the edges - 4 - of the table of the display panel to adapt to its

  dimensional variations from a standard.

  According to another embodiment of the inflatable poster, hooking means, for example a lacing, connect the inflatable poster to hooks placed at the periphery of the table of the

billboard.

  In these two embodiments, lacing constitutes a method of hooking up to compensate for the dimensional variations of the table of the display panel. This process is continuous and can be replaced by any other suitable attachment means without departing from the scope of the invention, for example by stapling on the edge of the table of the display panel. As a result, inflatable posters are not only removable but reusable. Their lightness allows

  easy transport after folding like a tarpaulin.

  The inflatable volumes may usefully have a form of inflated cushions of geometry adapted to the part of the flexible envelope that the publicist seeks to highlight, or of stiffeners supporting in particular the edges of said reliefs. The flexible envelope may have preformed pockets or a drape. A ballast can be adapted to all or

  part of the flexible envelope of the inflatable poster.

  The inflatable volumes can be alternately inflated and deflated in order to obtain a

inflatable poster animation.

  Similarly, a permanent or periodic lighting device can be placed inside the inflatable poster, under the flexible envelope, possibly between or in the inflatable volumes. The invention will be explained in a purely indicative manner to

  using the accompanying drawings by way of nonlimiting example.

  Figure 1 is a front view of an inflatable poster

  preformed pockets arranged on a display panel.

  Figure 2 is a perspective view of an inflatable poster

  with a drape according to the invention.

  Figure 3 shows a section along plane B-B of the inflatable poster of Figure 2. Figure 4 shows a side view of the display panel

  in accordance with Figure 1 carrying an inflatable poster.

  Figure 5 shows a section along A-A of the poster

  inflatable shown in Figure 1.

  Figure 6 is a cutaway showing the flexible envelope and the

  air bags of the inflatable poster shown in the

gure 1.

  Figure 7 is a rear view of a display panel

  carrying an inflatable poster in accordance with the invention.

  Figure 8 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a poster

inflatable according to the invention.

  We will ultimately find a nomenclature of the different benchmarks

  used during the description. The same mark designates a

  element of identical functions whatever the figure.

  In Figure 1 which shows a front view of the invention, one can see an inflatable poster (1) arranged on the table of a display panel comprising two legs (2), (3) to raise it. This type of display panel board is placed at a height such that passers-by cannot reach it easily. A standing man silhouette (4) is placed next to the display panel to give an impression of dimensions. The inflatable poster (1), in the example of Figure 1, has three surfaces (5), (6) and (7) located in different planes. This number is

in no way limiting.

  We can see in Figure 2 a perspective view of an inflatable poster made according to the invention. Figure 3 is -6- a section along B-B of Figure 2. The two figures are

commented simultaneously.

  The display panel has two legs (2), (3) supporting a table (17) fixed to said legs by spacers (16). The front face (22) of the table (17) of the display panel is substantially flat and vertical. It is normally on it that the traditional paper posters are stuck or stapled. According to the invention, the latter are replaced by an inflatable poster (1) which consists of a flexible envelope (13) and an inflated volume or cushion (14). As the flexible envelope (13) is larger than that of the table (17) of the display panel, it hangs although no pocket has been preformed. A strap (24) applies part of the flexible envelope (13) to the lower part

  of the front face (22) of the table (17) of the display panel.

  Above this strap (24), the flexible envelope (13) is separated from the front face (22) of the table (17) of the display panel by the inflated cushion (14). The flexible envelope (13) is therefore partially projected towards the observer

  which acquires an impression of relief.

  If the strap is not installed, the flexible envelope (13) of the inflatable poster (1) hangs on the lower edge of the table (17) of the display panel and the cushion (14) is

  in front of the lower part of said panel (17).

  The flexible envelope (13) has flaps (18) on the back (12) of the table (17) of the display panel. These flaps (18) are connected to each other and held by a lacing

  (19) to prevent the inflatable poster from escaping.

  In FIG. 4 which is a side view of the display panel of FIG. 1, carrying an inflatable poster (1) in accordance with the invention, the various front surfaces (5), (6) and (7) of the latter; they can have any angles relative to each other. Therefore connection flanges (8), (9) and (10) of said front surfaces (5), (6) and (7), give the impression of mass when the observer moves, unlike rigid panels made by splitting rigid, vertical, thin surfaces. Of course, the thickness (e) of the inflatable poster remains limited (of the order of a few tens of cm) in order to offer a low wind and weather resistance as to respect the various administrative regulations relating to the size of the display panels and their overhang. The thickness (e) of the inflatable poster (1) is

  usually weak compared to its development.

  The flexibility of the inflatable poster (1) leads to it being able to deform momentarily if a relatively large force is applied to one of the front surfaces (5), (6) or (7), or to the one of the connection flanges (8), (9) or (10). The edge (11) of the display panel board is

  partially covered by the inflatable poster (1).

  5 shows a section along A-A of the inflatable poster (1) presented in Figure 1. The inflatable poster (1) consists of a flexible envelope (13) on which is

printed the advertisement.

  This flexible envelope (13) is not flat but has front surfaces (5), (6), (7) and connection flanges (8), (9) and (10), which are planar or left, protruding from each other. It is however possible to produce sharp protuberances with the potential malevolent disadvantage of seeking to hang objects from said protuberances. However, this possibility is not to be ruled out since it can respond to

  a need born of the creativity of the publicist.

  The flexible envelope (13) is subtended for volumes, izi of the cushions, inflated (14), (15) whose shape is adapted to that of the flexible envelope (13). Specifically, they

  engage in the pockets of the latter to fill them.

  The increase in volume carried out using the inflated cushions (14), (15) is light and can be obtained with a low inflation pressure, which reduces the risk of malice causing piercing. For example, a stone throw will not pierce either the flexible envelope (13) or the inflated cushions (14), (15), which only flatten locally under the effect of the force exerted. . The lightness of the inflatable poster prevents reinforcement of the display panels. In other words, the panels existing to date

  can be used without transformation.

  The inflated cushions (14), (15) are held by any means known per se in the pockets of the flexible envelope (13). For example, they can engage tightly in the pockets of the flexible envelope. However, the use of pockets is not compulsory if the flexible envelope (13) is larger than that of the table (22) of the display panel on which the inflatable poster (1) is fixed; in this case, a drape of the flexible envelope (13) is to be expected. The inflated volumes are maintained by gluing or stapling or by the simple tension of the flexible canvas (13), preference being given to flexible and removable connections to allow possible replacement of the damaged cushions when moving the inflatable poster. (1) to another

billboard.

  Figure 6 is a sectional perspective view of an inflatable poster (1) according to the invention and mounted on a display panel. The table (17) of the latter is not fixed over its entire surface on its support for elevation relative to the ground (base or wall), using spacers (16),

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  as can be seen in Figure 5, which allows the flexible envelope (13) to be at least partially folded around the edge (11) of the table (17) of the display panel as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The flexible envelope (13) thus has flaps (18), out of sight of passers-by since they are arranged behind the table (17) of the display panel. These flaps (18) can be stretched by zig-zag strands on the back (12) of the table (17) of the display panel due to spacer elements (16), as shown in FIG. 7. The flaps ( 18) can have a variable length according to the exact dimensions of the table (17) on which the inflatable poster (1) is adapted. The flexible envelope (13) is, as necessary, doubled by a bottom (21) in contact with the table (17). The inflated cushions (14), (15) are arranged between the flexible envelope (13) visible by passers-by to whom the advertising message is addressed and the bottom (21) in contact with the table (17). The bottom (21) serves as protection against possible incisal roughness of the front surface (22) of the table (17) of the display panel, and of wear surface in the event of movement, even of slight amplitude, of the inflatable poster (1) compared to the table (17) under

  the effect of the wind. Thus, the inflatable volumes are protected.

  As can be seen in Figure 7 which is a rear view of a display panel carrying an inflatable poster (1) according to the invention, a lacing of the strands (19) engaging in eyelets (20 ) formed in the flaps (18) of the flexible envelope (13), allows a very precise adaptation, in particular preventing wind, snow or any other solid or liquid material accumulating between the bottom (21) of the inflatable poster (1) and the front surface (22) of the table (17) of the display panel. The lacing takes place on the back (12), not visible to passers-by, of the tables (17) of the display panels. Successive inflation and deflation of the inflatable volumes of an inflatable poster (1) according to the invention only changes its visible external appearance of the

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  passers-by without reaching the holding of its fixing on the table (12) of the display panel since the bottom (21) is secured to said table (12) by lacing. So, an animation

  of the inflatable poster (1) is made without difficulty.

  Figure 8 is a perspective view which illustrates with a cutaway an alternative embodiment of an inflatable poster according to the invention in which the reliefs are no longer supported by inflated cushions. The edges of the reliefs of the inflatable poster are supported by inflated tubes (23) having a certain rigidity due to their inflation pressure. The inflated tubes (23) either form a single or several inflatable volumes. It is possible to use stiffeners to maintain the shape of the left or flat surfaces. In this embodiment of the invention, the pressure of the inflated tubes (23) is generally higher than that of the inflated cushions. The advantage of this embodiment resides in a lower possibility of maliciousness because the inflated volumes are of less importance and require a greater skill of the malicious operators. It is also possible to have a lighting device (26) which illuminates by transparency

  all or part of the inflatable poster (1).

  In all cases, the internal pressure of the inflated volumes is limited by safety valves, in particular to avoid overpressure in the event of a notable increase in the external temperature. In addition, inflation can be ensured using these valves, using an air compressor unit or compressed air cylinders. Other gases can be used depending on their price and / or administrative constraints relating to public safety. For example, a gas lighter than air has the effect of raising a part of the inflatable poster (1) relative to its background. Similarly, a ballast of part of the inflatable poster (1) leads to the formation of a protruding purse

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  and hanging, on a background, usually vertical. The easiest ballast to use is water that you slide

in inflatable volumes.

  The valves are also used to drain the air or gas contained in the inflated volumes when the inflatable poster is dismantled. Liquid ballast can be discharged through these same valves. The valves are arranged at the end of the handles, possibly retractable, easily accessible from the outside, but out of the reach of the population to

  avoid possible malicious acts.

  The envelope (13) is made of flexible material capable of receiving an impression adapted to the advertising message to be transmitted. It is, for example, nylon coated with PCV. It is also possible to use canvas of different color and / or texture. Therefore, the choice of the material of the flexible envelope (13) is at least partially the responsibility of the publicist who has a wide range of materials likely to meet the needs of his creativity. As necessary the restrictive straps (24) of the poster section

  inflatable (1) can be fixed on the flexible envelope (13).

  Autonomous inflatable volumes (25) are adaptable on these

straps (24).

  The installation of an inflatable poster (1) is carried out first by positioning the poster and essentially the bottom (21), and lacing the flaps (18) of the poster

  inflatable on the back (12) of the table (17) of the display panel.

  Then, the various inflatable volumes, cushions or tubes, are filled with air at a pressure little different from atmospheric pressure. The pockets of the flexible envelope (13) are occupied by the inflated volumes which are supported on the substantially plane table (17) of the display panel, and become protruding. If the flexible envelope does not have preformed pockets, a drape forms around the volume

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  inflated. If inflated tubes (23) are used, the inflation pressure is generally higher than atmospheric pressure. During storage, an inflatable poster (1) according to the invention consists of a flexible envelope (13) having at least one pocket, or devoid of pockets but then of dimensions greater than those of the bottom (21), and at least one inflatable volume (cushion or tube) attached to said flexible envelope (13). According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the flexible envelope (13), with or without pockets, is lined with a bottom (21); inflatable volumes

  are arranged between the bottom (21) and the casing (13).

  The inflatable poster (1) with its flexible envelope, the bottom, the inflatable volumes and the hanging strands constitutes a folded whole, the bottom being outside, which protects the flexible envelope on which the message is printed.

  advertising, during storage or transport.

  Inflatable posters can be used not only as a medium for advertising messages but also as elements of urban furniture for example, in particular because of the

  possibilities of volume or light animation.

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  NOMÄENCLATURE 1 inflatable poster 2.3 base of the display panel 4 human silhouette, 6.7 front surfaces of the inflatable poster 8,9,10 connection edges of the front surfaces 11 edge of the table (17) of the display panel 12 back of the table (17) 13 flexible envelope 14.15 volume or inflated cushion 16 spacers 17 table of the display panel 18 flaps of the flexible envelope 19 eyelet strand 21 bottom 22 front surface of the table (17) 23 tubes 24 strap autonomous inflatable volume 26 lighting device

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EVE3JENDI CA TI ONS

  1. Inflatable poster for display panel boards characterized by a flexible envelope, on which a message is printed, projected towards the observer by at least one protruding inflatable volume, disposed between the flexible envelope and the panel of the panel. display and moving the flexible envelope away from said table from the display panel. 2. Inflatable poster according to claim 1 characterized in that at least one inflatable volume is disposed between the flexible envelope and a bottom substantially in contact

of the display panel table.

  3. Inflatable poster according to one of claims 1 and 2

  characterized in that the flexible envelope has at least one preformed pocket, at least partially occupied by a

  i5 inflatable volume, namely cushion or stiffener.

  4. Inflatable poster according to one of claims 1 and 2

  characterized in that the flexible envelope is of dimensions greater than those of the table on the display panel and in that at least one inflatable volume, slipped in its drape, moves said flexible envelope at least in part

of the display panel table.

  5. Inflatable poster according to one of claims

  previous characterized in that all or part of the flexible envelope can be ballasted, in particular by ballasting

at least one inflatable volume.

  6. Inflatable poster according to one of claims

  previous characterized in that it is removable and / or

  reusable thanks to a removable hanging process.

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  7. Inflatable poster according to one of claims

  previous characterized by a catch-up process to compensate for the dimensional variations of the table of the

billboard.

  8. Inflatable poster according to claim 7 characterized in that the flexible envelope has flaps stretched and held on the back of the table of the display panel by lacing strands, for example crazy, zigzag by engagement in eyelets formed in said flaps, by sliding under a tunnel arranged at the periphery of

the inflatable poster.

  9. Inflatable poster according to one of claims

  previous characterized in that an animation of the inflatable poster is obtained by inflation and deflation

at least one inflatable volume.

  1O.Inflatable poster according to one of claims

  previous characterized in that an animation of the inflatable poster is obtained by permanent or periodic lighting, placed under the flexible envelope,

  possibly between or in the inflatable volumes.