FR2782828A1 - Display panel with variable information, e.g. for teaching aid, uses magnetic plates placed in required positions on document with metal backing sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

The display panel comprises a metal sheet (1) sandwiched between a backing layer (2) and a document (3), and a number of movable components (E) with information on one surface, stuck to magnetic strips (5) which allow them to be positioned as required on the document. The backing layer is designed to increase the rigidity of the metal sheet, and both it and the document are stuck to it with double-sided adhesive layers (8), assembled under pressure. The movable elements are made up in the same way. The document and movable elements can have their surfaces protected by plastic covering.

Description

- 1 - The present invention relates to a device for modifying a

  panel in its presentation and information content to make it updatable and scalable. A panel is traditionally composed of fixed elements, which gives it a limited operating life. As the elements presenting information cannot be updated, the panel is no longer used or even destroyed. The device according to the invention makes it possible to remedy this

disadvantage.

  It indeed has, according to a first characteristic. a base support consisting of a metal plate laminated between a support material and a document serving as a matrix for accommodating removable elements. 15 The removable element or elements. are laminated on one or more magnetic tape (s) and, can thus allow the user to position and reposition, at will, the removable element (s) on the base support. The removable element (s), made independent, can be

  modified without forcing the user to change the basic support.

  According to particular embodiments

  - the metal plate can constitute a part of the base support and serve as a direct support for removable elements.

  - a material can be used to support the metal plate to stiffen it and remove its cutting appearance.

  - a document can be laminated on the metal plate and can guide the user to the

  positioning of the removable elements. 30 - protection can be provided on the entire base support to protect it. plasticization type.

  one or more pieces of information of the text or visual type can be laminated on a removable element provided with at least one magnetic strip in order to be positionable and

  repositionable on the base support.

  - protection may be provided on the removable element or elements to protect them. plasticization type.

  - a joint can be provided to assemble -2 - different parts of a hase support or several base supports between them. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention - Figure I shows in section. the device of the invention.

  - Figures 2 and 3 show in section. a variant of this device.

  With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a metal plate (1), one face of which is laminated to

  a material (2). This material makes it possible to stiffen the metal plate and eliminate the cutting appearance of the metal.

  A document (3) is laminated to the other side of the metal plate and covers its surface. This document

  according to the invention is most often made of printed or non-printed paper. Printed, it becomes a matrix to guide the user in the positioning of the removable elements.

  This device, according to the invention comprises removable elements. A removable element (E) consists of a document (4), of the text or visual type laminated on a magnetic strip (5). This removable element (E) being magnetic is then positionable and repositionable at will on the base support by the user. According to a variant illustrated according to FIG. 2, the document (3) and / or the removable element (E) can be protected, plasticization type, in order to make them less alterable during handling. The protection (6) will also give them the possibility of being cleaned. According to a variant not illustrated. basic support can

be used on both sides.

  According to a variant illustrated according to Figure 3. the base supporlt may include one or more parts. A system

  hinges (7) can be provided to assemble different parts of a base support or to connect several base supports together. This hinge (7) can also allow the base support thus formed to be folded in order to reduce its bulk during transport.

  By way of nonlimiting example, the material (2) used to stiffen the metal plate (I) will have a thickness - 3 - of the order of 3 mm. the metal plate (1) will have a thickness of the order of 1 min, the assembly - material (2), metal plate (1) and document (3) - is laminated by a double-sided adhesive system (8) positioned under press, the removable element assembly (E) - document (4), magnetic strip (5) - is laminated by a double-sided adhesive system (8) positioned under press, the length of the hinge (7) will be of the same size as the length of the fold. 10 This device according to the invention. has no dimensional constraints or specific choice of material for the

  covering of the metal plate according to a variant not illustrated, a system for hooking or fixing the base support can be envisaged. The removable elements presenting the information, independent of the base support and therefore modifiable.

  give this panel an informative role. user updatable. Positioning and repositioning of elements

  removable panels give this panel an educational and fun role.

  This device according to the invention is particularly intended for information of all kinds. signaling,

  signage, vocational training, school education25 for all ages.

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Claims (4)

IONS CLAIMS   1) Device. to modify a panel in its presentation and its information content in order to   make it updatable and scalable, characterized in that it comprises a basic support consisting of a metal plate5 (1) positioned between a material (2) and a document (3), capable of presenting information.   support on which the user positions one or more removable elements (E) presenting information on its surface, laminated on one or more strips   magnetic (5). for magnetic fixing on the base support.   2) Device according to claim I characterized in that the metal plate (1) is stiffened by a layer of rigid material (2) .15 3) Device according to claim I or claim 2 characterized in that the base support   consists of the order of the document (3), a double-sided adhesive surface (8), the metal plate (I). a second double-sided adhesive surface (8) and the layer of material (2), all positioned under a press.   4) Device according to claim I characterized in that removable elements (E) in particular text or visual are constituted in order by a printed paper (4), a double-sided adhesive surface (8) and a   magnetic layer (5), all positioned under press.   ) Device according to claim I or claim 4, characterized in that the document (3),   printed or not and / or the removable elements (E) can be protected (6), plasticization type.   6) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the   basic support. consists of one or more parts connected together by a hinge system (7).