IE20080181U1 - A display system - Google Patents
A display systemInfo
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- IE20080181U1 IE20080181U1 IE2008/0181A IE20080181A IE20080181U1 IE 20080181 U1 IE20080181 U1 IE 20080181U1 IE 2008/0181 A IE2008/0181 A IE 2008/0181A IE 20080181 A IE20080181 A IE 20080181A IE 20080181 U1 IE20080181 U1 IE 20080181U1
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- frame
- display panel
- vehicle
- display system
- holding means
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Abstract
ABSTRACT A display system (1) has a frame (2) supporting a thin card display panel (25) printed with information such as advertising. The frame (2) may be releasably attached to a surface of an aircraft overhead locker door, or any other vehicle surface which may be curved or flat. The frame (2) defines a rectangular open window for viewing of the card (25). There are three channels (6) extending around three sides of the frame (2), and these accommodate adhesive tape (26) having a depth just greater than the depth of flanges (6(a),6(b)) of the channel (6). Thus, when the frame 2 is pressed against a locker door D they releasably adhere the frame (2) to the surface. The frame (2) has a mouth region (7) for entry of the card (25), and a holder region (8) to allow sliding of the card into position and subsequent retention of the card. When the frame 2 is attached to the vehicle surface, the mouth region (7) is spaced from the vehicle surface to enable the display panel (25) to be received between the vehicle surface and the mouth region (7) and to subsequently slide along the holder region (8).
Description
This invention relates to a display system which is suitable for use in advertising on
INTRODUCTION
vehicles. for example on aircraft cabin locker doors or on buses or trains.
An object of the invention is to provide a display system which allows versatile
display of information, with easy changing of the displayed information. Another
object is that the system has little impact on the vehicle interior, particularly for use
inside aircraft. Another object is that the system is of inexpensive construction, and
another is that the system is easy to use. A further object is that the system be capable
of use on surfaces of a variety of different shapes, such as convex.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, there is provided a display system comprising
a frame having a holding means for supporting a display panel and defining a
window through a display panel may be viewed, and
means to attach the frame to a surface of a vehicle.
In one embodiment, the frame comprises a plurality of engagement parts at extremities
of the frame for engaging against a surface of a vehicle.
In one embodiment, the frame comprises a mouth part configured to receive a display
panel between the mouth part and the surface of the vehicle, and for guiding a display
panel into the holding means.
In one embodiment, the holding means comprises a set of ledges for supporting a
display panel, including a pair of opposed ledges acting as rails during insertion or
removal of a display panel.
In one embodiment, the holding means comprises a protruding element which
protrudes from the frame to partially block the mouth part, and snap-fit behind a
display panel after it has been pushed home into the frame.
In one embodiment, the protruding element is substantially curved in cross-section.
In one embodiment, the mouth part comprises means to guide a display panel into the
frame.
In one embodiment, the guide means comprise a pair of opposed tapers in the mouth
part.
In one embodiment, the frame is curved in overall configuration about a longitudinal
axis extending in a direction for insertion and removal of a display panel into the
frame.
In one embodiment, the frame is curved in a convex shape.
In one embodiment, the frame is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis of the frame.
In one embodiment, the attachment means is configured to releasably attach the frame
to a surface of a vehicle.
In one embodiment, the attachment means comprises an adhesive.
In one embodiment, the frame comprises a reception space for receiving the adhesive.
In one embodiment, the frame comprises a channel defining the reception space.
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In one embodiment, the frame has a generally rectangular configuration, and the
channel extends along three sides of the frame.
In one embodiment, the frame is flexible so that it can conform to any of a variety of
vehicle surfaces to which it is attached.
In one embodiment, the holding means comprises a protrusion to pinch an edge of a
display panel to retain it.
In one embodiment, the system further comprises a display panel retained in the
holding means of the frame.
In one embodiment, the display panel is flexible enough so that it can be curved to a
convex shape.
In one embodiment, the display panel is flexible about a longitudinal axis of the frame.
In one embodiment, the display panel is of a cardboard material.
In another aspect, the invention provides a vehicle assembly comprising a vehicle, and
any display system as defined above attached to a vehicle surface.
In one embodiment, the display system is attached to a vehicle door.
In one embodiment, the door is curved.
In one embodiment, the door is curved in a convex shape.
In another aspect, the invention provides a display system kit comprising any display
system as defined above and a jig comprising means for engaging a vehicle surface
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and a guide surface for engagement with the display system to indicate a desired
location.
In one embodiment, the jig has a comer-shaped configuration for alignment against the
comer of a vehicle panel, and the guide surface is configured as a notch.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Brief Description of the Drawings
The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of some
embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which:-
Fig. 1 is a front view of a display system of the invention;
Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view along lines Il—II in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a rear View of the display system of Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of the arrows lV—IV of Fig. 3;
Figs. 5 and 6 are enlarged rear views of corners of a frame of the display
system;
Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view along the lines VII—VII in Fig. 3;
Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional View along the lines VIIIAVIII in Fig. 3;
Fig. 9 is a front view of the display system of Fig. l in position on an aircraft
overhead locker door;
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Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a jig for accurately placing the display system
frame in place on a door;
Fig. 1 1 is a rear View of a frame of an alternative display system; and
Figs. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a display system panel being pushed
into position into the frame of Fig. 11, and Fig. 13 shows the panel in position
with its leading edge in position in the frame.
Description of the Embodiments
Referring to the drawings, and initially to Figs. 1 to 9 thereof, there is illustrated a
display system 1 according to the invention. The display system 1 comprises a frame 2
for supporting a thin card display panel 25 printed with information such as
advertising. The frame 2 may be releasably attached to a surface of a vehicle such as
an aircraft overhead locker door, and the latter example is used in the following
description. Typically, these doors are curved, with an outer side of the door being
curved in a convex shape.
The frame 2 is of overall rectangular shape as viewed from the front, defining a
rectangular open window for viewing of the card 25. The frame 2 is formed integrally,
in this case by injection moulding. There are four comers 3, the rear surfaces of which
contact the door surface when the frame is attached to a door or other vehicle surface.
There are three channels 6 extending around three sides of the frame 2 and between
the corners 3. These accommodate adhesive tape 26 having a depth just greater than
the depth of flanges 6(a) and 6(b) of the channel 6. Thus, when the frame 2 is pressed
against a locker door D they releasably adhere the frame 2 to the surface. The adhesive
is chosen to facilitate selective detachment of the frame 2 from the vehicle surface, for
example if it is necessary to reposition or remove the frame 2. A variety of possible
adhesives may be employed. One suitable adhesive is VHB Acrylic Foam Tape 4613F
available from 3M. This is a type approved for use in aircraft.
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The frame 2 has a mouth region 7 for entry of the card 25, and a holder region 8 to
allow sliding of the card into position and subsequent retention of the card. When the
frame 2 is attached to the vehicle surface, the mouth region 7 is spaced from the
vehicle surface to enable the display panel 25 to be received between the vehicle
surface and the mouth region 7 and to subsequently slide along the holder region 8.
The arrow A in Fig. 1 illustrates the direction of display panel insertion, being of
course from the left for the rear view of Fig. 3.
A dome—shaped protrusion 9 protrudes from the rear side of the mouth region 7. The
protrusion 9 is engagable against the display panel 25 in a snap-fit manner to
releasably retain the display panel 25 within the holder region 8. The curved aspect of
the protrusion 9 is illustrated in further detail in Fig. 4. The protrusion 9 is situated on
the centreline of the frame 2.
As illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6, at the mouth region 7 the frame 2 tapers inwardly
towards the holder region 8. Tapered surfaces 10 act to guide a display panel 25 into
the holder region 8.
The thickness, D1, of the frame 2 at the closed end 40 (Fig. 8) is greater than the
thickness, D2, of the frame 2 at the mouth region 7 (Fig. 4). Thus the closed end 40
forms a reliable end stop for the panel 25, whereas the mouth region 7 has sufficient
flexibility to allow easy insertion of the panel 25 through the gap between the mouth
region 7 and the door D. The display panel is of a cardboard material, and is easily
curved about a longitudinal axis of the frame 2 to mate with the curved frame 2.
The dimensions for the frame 2 are: length 760mm; width 196 mm; and thickness
l.21nm at its deepest.
In use, the adhesive 26 is applied to the rear side of the frame 2 in the three channels 6.
The frame 2 is attached to the vehicle surface by oontacting the corners 3 and the
adhesive 26 against the surface of the door D. The display panel 25 is inserted through
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the mouth region 7 and into the holder region 8, until it is fully home, snap-fitted
behind the protrusion 9. To remove the display panel it is slid out of the holder region
8 through the mouth region 7, flexibility of the mouth region allowing it to easily slide
behind the protrusion 9.
Fig. 9 shows the display system 2 affixed to a door D of a locker, the door having a
handle H. The display system 1 is centred accurately on the door D. This is achieved
with use of a jig 30, shown in Fig. 10.The jig 30 comprises a wall 32 on a base 33. The
wall 32 has a notch 34 shaped to receive the corner of the lower right hand corner of
the frame 3. Thus, if the jig 30 is placed at the lower right hand side of the door with
its edges aligned with the door D edges, and a mirror-image jig (shown in ghost form
as 35 in Fig. 9) is similarly used at the lower left hand corner of the door D then the
display system 1 is accurately centered on the door D.
Figs. 11 to 13 show another display system, 101, according to the invention. The
system 101 has a frame 102, comers 103, channels 106, a mouth region 107, and a
holder region 108 which are similar to the equivalent features of the system 1. In this
case two protrusions 123 are provided at the mouth region 107 and there are two
protrusions 124 in the holder region 108 at the end opposed to the mouth region 107.
Each protrusion 123 and 124 is in the form of an elongate ridge. The protrusions 123
engage against the display panel in a snap-fit manner to releasably retain the display
panel received within the holder regionl08, in a manner akin to the use of the
protrusion 9 of the frame 2. Fig. 12 shows a panel 25 being slid between a protrusion
123 and the door D as it is inserted into the frame 102. When the leading edge of the
panel 25 reaches the opposite end of the frame 102 it is pinched by the protrusions 124
to assist with retention of the panel 25 in place.
It will be appreciated that the display system of the invention allows for very versatile
display of information on vehicle surfaces. It may be easily attached or removed, and
when in place display panels may be changed as regularly as desired. The display
panels may be of an inexpensive construction as they are fully supported and retained
by the frame. Also, it will be appreciated that the frame may be used with a wide range
of surface shapes including flat, convex, and concave.
The invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described, with
reference to the accompanying drawings, which may be varied in construction and
detail. For example, the display system may be manufactured with any suitable
dimensions. The dimensions described are examples only. Also, the thickness of the
frame at the closed end may be reduced to increase the flexibility of the frame 2 for
bending about a longitudinal axis. By increasing the flexibility, this enables the frame
2 to be attached to a variety of differently shaped doors, for example a flat door or a
door with a greater or lesser radius of curvature. The default out-of-use configuration
of the frame may be flat. It will also be appreciated that the frame may be formed of
any desired shape other than rectangular which allows a panel to slide through a mouth
region, according to display requirements
Claims (1)
1. A display system comprising a frame (2) having a holding means (8) for supporting a display panel (25) and defining a window through a display panel (25) may be viewed, and means (3, 6, 26) to attach the frame (2) to a surface of a vehicle. A display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame (2) comprises a plurality of engagement parts (3) at extremities of the frame for engaging against a surface (D) of a vehicle; and wherein the frame comprises a mouth part (7) configured to receive a display panel (25) between the mouth part (7) and the surface (D) of the vehicle, and for guiding a display panel into the holding means (8); and wherein the holding means comprises a set of ledges (8) for supporting a display panel, including a pair of opposed ledges acting as rails during insertion or removal of a display panel; and wherein the holding means comprises a protruding element (9) which protrudes from the frame to partially block the mouth part (7), and snap-fit behind a display panel after it has been pushed home into the frame; and wherein the protruding element (9) is substantially curved in cross-section. A display system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mouth part comprises means (7, 10) to guide a display panel (25) into the frame (2); and wherein the guide means comprise a pair of opposed tapers (10) in the mouth part (7); and wherein the frame is curved in overall configuration about a longitudinal axis extending in a direction for insertion and removal of a display panel into the frame. A display system as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the attachment means (26) is configured to releasably attach the frame to a surface of a vehicle; and wherein the attachment means comprises an adhesive (26); and wherein the frame (2) comprises a reception space for receiving the adhesive (26); and wherein the frame comprises a channel defining the reception space; and wherein the frame has a generally rectangular configuration, and the charmel (6) extends along three sides of the frame; and wherein the frame is flexible so that it can conform to any of a variety of vehicle surfaces (D) to which it is attached; and wherein the holding means comprises a protrusion (124) to pinch an edge of a display panel to retain it. A display system as claimed in any preceding claim, further comprising a display panel (25) retained in the holding means of the frame (2): and wherein the display panel (25) is flexible enough so that it can be curved to a convex shape; and wherein the display panel (25) is flexible about a longitudinal axis of the frame; and wherein the display panel is of a cardboard material.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IEIRELAND12/03/20072007/0171 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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IES84974Y1 IES84974Y1 (en) | 2008-09-17 |
IE20080181U1 true IE20080181U1 (en) | 2008-09-17 |
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