GB2214691A

GB2214691A - A display device

Info

Publication number: GB2214691A
Application number: GB8901503A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Peter Andrew Power; Adrian Paul Power; Julian Mark Power; David Conlon
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1988-01-28
Filing date: 1989-01-24
Publication date: 1989-09-06
Anticipated expiration: 2009-01-24
Also published as: GB2214691B; GB8901503D0

Abstract

A display device comprises a cylindrical drum which is manufactured in two sections and rotatially mounted on two nylon wheels 14 each of which is secured to post A. Mounted within the drum and between the wheels 14 are four fluorescent tubes 17 and associated circuitry. Information sheets or advertising material may be secured in the recess panels 12. The display device is intended for use at a bus stop and the information sheets have timetables printed thereon in respect of a particular bus stop. <IMAGE>

Description

A DISPLAY DEVICE The present invention relates to a display device, particularly a display device for mounting on a pole such as at a bus stop.

It has been noted by many bus companies that where a bus stop is provided with a timetable which indicates the time it is estimated that a bus will pass that particular stop, then bus usage and therefore fares generated increase.

However, the actual displaying of a timetable at a bus stop does present problems. The signs or display devices used heretofore when mounted on the poles usually located at bus stops are such as would be likely to cause injury to passers-by and also are susceptible to being vandalized.

The object of this invention is to provide a display device which alleviates the above mentioned disadvantages.

The present invention provides a display device having means for attachment to a support such as a pole, the display device being cylindrical in shape and having a surface adapted to support and display an information bearing sheet such as a timetable, the display device being co-axial with the pole when attached thereto. Preferably, means are provided for internally illuminating the device.

Advantageously, the display device is rotatable about its longitudinal axis.

Conveniently, the outer surface of the display device is the surface which is adapted to support and display the information bearing sheet.

Advantageously, the display device is provided with a domed top and a domed end, whereby no sharp corners or edges are provided on the device.

Preferably, the information bearing sheet is a laser printed adhesive vinyl.

Advantageously, the information bearing sheet is provided with advertising matter.

Conveniently, the device is manufactured from a tough, translucent; plastics material such as opal polycarbonate.

The present invention also provides a public transportation stopping point comprising a longitudinal pole, a display device as herein defined and electrical circuitry means for use in illuminating the display device.

Advantageously, a sign capable of being illuminated is provided at the upper end of the pole.

The invention will hereinafter be more particularly described with reference to the accompanying drawings which show, by way of example only, one embodiment of a display device according to the invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a side view of the display device; Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the display device; Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the display device and showing how the display device is attached to a pole.

Referring to the drawings, the display device comprises a cylindrical drum 10 which is manufactured in two sections 11. The drum 10 is rotatably mounted on two nylon wheels 14 each of which has a bracket 16 which is secured to the post A. Mounted within the drum 10 and between the wheels 14 are four fluorescent tubes 17 and associated circuitry.

The circumference of the drum 10 is divided into three recess panels 12 measuring 375 mm x 250 mm by a longitudinal member 18 and a longitudinal H-section member 19. Interengaging elements 21 are provided on each section 11 in which screws 22 and nuts 23 may be placed.

The screws 22 are provided with an allen-key head 24. The holes 26 on the drum may be plugged over, so that a person could not get a finger, for example, caught in a hole 26.

The sections 11, which are identical, are injection moulded in an opal polycarbonate and the ends of the drum 10, may be painted as required.

It is envisaged that the structural features of the Hsection member 19 will be incorporated into the moulding of the sections 11, so that the drum 10 can be made up of the two sections 11, only.

Information sheets or advertising material may be secured in the recess panels 12. The information sheets which can have timetables for that particular stop are printed on a matt finish vinyl such as is manufactured by the 3M Corporation. The printing is effected by a laser printer.

Reflective vinyl strips can be placed in the circumferential panels 25.

As the stop is provided with internal illumination, the bus stop also includes a fuse board, trip switch, control unit, time switch or a solar operated switch, etc.

These elements would usually be provided at the base of the post and a service door is also required.

The bus stop can include an illuminated sign on top of the pole which can be illuminated so that the bus stop will be clearly visible.

A specific number is allocated to each bus stop, so that a unique timetable may be generated for that bus stop. The identification number may be affixed in a bar coding, so that the number can be read by a, bar code reader, for maintenance -etc.

The provision of electrical power at the bus stop allows other electrically operated devices to be located at the bus stop, e.g. an audio device, ticket issuing machine, etc.

Claims

1. A display device having means for attachment to a support such as a pole, the display device being cylindrical in shape and having a surface adapted to support and display an information bearing sheet such as a timetable, the display device being co-axial with the pole when attached thereto.

2. A display device as claimed in Claim 1 which includes means for internally illuminating the device.

3. A display device as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis.

4. A display device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which the outer surface of the display device is the surface which is adapted to support and display the information bearing sheet.

5. A display device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which the display device is provided with a domed top and a domed end, whereby no sharp corners or edges are provided on the device.

6. A display device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which the information bearing sheet is a laser printed adhesive vinyl.

7. A display device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which the information bearing sheet is provided with advertising matter.

8. A display device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which the device is manufactured from a tough, translucent, plastics material.

9. A public transportation stopping point comprising a longitudinal pole, a display device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims and electrical circuitry means for illuminating the display device.

10. A public transportation stopping point as claimed in Claim 9 in which a sign capable of being illuminated is provided at the upper end of the pole.

11. A display device substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.