RU127229U1 - MODULAR DESIGNER OF LIGHT ADVERTISING AND INFORMATION SIGNS - Google Patents

Abstract

Use - for the manufacture of advertising and information signs, light signs, light signs used in advertising and exhibition business, in the production of infrastructure. The essence of the utility model lies in the technical solution to the problem of reducing the complexity of the assembly of signs, pointers, signs, by simplifying the technology of this process, by using a modular constructor for this purpose. The designer consists of modules made in the form of a hollow parallelepiped or any other figure. The front surface of the module is made of a light-conducting dielectric material of different colors, on which a letter or other sign symbol is applied in contrasting color, while the entire field outside the letter can be covered (shaded or sealed) with a light-tight material of various colors. The front surface can be either flat or convex. Also, the front surface can be made of a dielectric opaque material, both flat and convex, in which there are holes in diameter of the diodes used, located in the form of a letter or other sign symbol, and diodes are inserted into these holes, the luminous side out. The side surfaces are made of a dielectric material, both light-conducting and non-transmitting light. They are equipped with recessed metal spring-loaded sockets with limiters of at least two, into which conductive cylindrical or rectangular connecting elements are inserted for the electrical and mechanical connection of each two neighboring modules. The rear surface is also made of dielectric material, both light-conducting and non-transmitting light. On the back surface there are LEDs, both ordinary and RGB (multi-color). Moreover, in the case of using RGB diodes, the number of connecting elements between the modules should be at least four. On the back side of the rear surface there are devices in the form of flat pivoting loops that can be extended, or threaded rods or threaded holes designed for fastening the modules in the assembly to the supporting structures. On the back side of the rear surface there is also a connector for connecting the power supply. The terminals of the diode circuit inside the module are connected to the sockets and connector. The connection is parallel. Each module indicates power consumption in watts. If the power consumption of the assembled sign is greater than the nominal value of the power supply used, then the sign is divided into two or more groups. In this case, dielectric connecting elements are used for connecting between groups, and each group is connected via a connector to a separate power supply. Connection to the ordinary accumulator (automobile, tool) is possible. The simplicity of design and the use of low-voltage diodes allows the designer to use the customer on their own. The technical result is achieved through industrial in-line production of typical modules, from which volumetric light signs are then constructed. The produced modules can be equipped with the required designers during sales in specialized stores or online stores and delivered to end users anywhere in the country for further use in the assembly of advertising, information signs, light signs, signs. Note, the term DIODES, LEDs in the text means not only purely diodes, but also LED modules of production manufacture in various designs: diode arrays, clusters, etc.

Description

2. The technical field to which the utility model relates.

The utility model relates to the field of advertising, exhibition business, production of infrastructure facilities and is intended for the manufacture of advertising, information signs, light signs, light signs.

3. The prior art, a known device that is being improved in the proposed utility model.

Advertising, information signs relate to outdoor and indoor advertising, as well as infrastructure facilities. “Sign - volumetric or flat design, located next to the entrance. The sign informs about the organization located inside the building. A modern sign usually performs two functions: it is the flow of information and advertising. As a means of advertising, a sign belongs to the category of outdoor advertising and, above all, performs an image function. In fact, the sign is a business card of the organization. ”(Http: www.signburg.ru/reklamnue-materialy/reklamnyjj-slovar.htm). Signs are one of the most popular light volumetric structures with maximum attractiveness and special aesthetics. Their visual effect far exceeds the power of perception of a flat image due to a brighter texture and decorativeness. Against the general background of flat information media, three-dimensional signs using various lighting options look advantageous day and night, which means that their performance is 24 hours a day. Moreover, such signs are easily readable at any time of the day.

Currently, there are many technologies for manufacturing light signs. The main ones are presented for review on the websites of various companies specializing in the manufacture of outdoor advertising. For example:

"RECOL" (http: www.rekol.ru), Alaska (http: www.alaska-s.ru), First direction (http: www.viveska.info), PRO-R (http: www.pro-r. ru / site / entry / svetovaya_reklama /), Virage (http: www.viraj-spb.ru) and others. The main points in the proposed technologies are:

1. Development and coordination with the customer of the product design.

2. Production of volume letters, symbols, signs at the customer’s production.

3. The manufacture of the supporting structure at the customer’s production.

4. Exposure, fastening of the letters of the symbols on the supporting structure.

5. Installation and electrical wiring of LED circuits.

6. Installation by the manufacturer or transfer to the customer of the sign.

The disadvantages of the above typical technologies are:

1. A sufficiently large time from item 1 to item 6, especially in conditions of remote location of the customer.

2. The great difficulty of making changes to the finished sign. Almost need to order a new one.

3. The complexity of service signs by the customer.

4. The customer’s lack of ability to quickly assemble on their own to assemble and disassemble the required sign (in terms of content).

The solutions closest to the proposed utility model are:

A) The technology for the manufacture of volumetric light letters (signs) with your own hands, described on the company's website NOTICE (http://zametno.su/page/294) (see Ex. No. 1) However, in order to assemble a sign according to this technology, need to:

1. To have professional knowledge and labor skills in the production of advertising.

2. To make orders for the manufacture of components in various specialized firms.

This is a serious obstacle to solving the problem.

B) Means, mainly, outdoor advertising (options) (Petrachkov D.E. patent RU 27878 U1 dated 10.25.2002) (See Ex. No. 2) However, the presence of products manufactured by the industrial flow method in accordance with this patent does not solve the problem, since:

1. These products must be manually attached to the supporting structures, aligned vertically and horizontally, this requires partial disassembly-assembly.

2. The electrical connection is made manually, which requires partial disassembly-assembly of products, the installation of additional terminal connectors in junction boxes, which requires special knowledge and skills.

C) The use of LED-boards (LED, LED-, Flash-, flash-boards) (http://lboards.ru) (See Project No. 3) This board allows you to visually place any information by the customer, without any production skills.

However: 1. Draw symbols on it manually.

2. Boards are limited in size.

3. The high cost of such boards.

Thus, the acquisition of such a board and its use as a sign does not solve the problem. (The main purpose of using such a board is to display rapidly changing information)

D). Of interest is the Russian development “LED Module Designer“ Lite-Light, ”manufactured in China and offered by Helvetika (http://www.helvetica-spb.ru/catalog-ee-spb.html) (See Project No. 4 ) However, in essence, as the developer indicates, it is intended for use inside light letters and boxes for backlighting, as well as various LED modules presented on (http://www.radiodetali.com/) and other sites.

Thus, the existing developments do not allow to solve the problem of reducing the complexity of assembling light advertising signs by simplifying the technology of this process, in order to provide advertising customers with the opportunity, if necessary, to collect signs independently.

It should be noted that the mass of consumers, especially in large and medium-sized businesses, is interested in individual signs, but a large segment of small businesses, especially at the initial stage of formation, would prefer inexpensive standard signs that they could collect from the ordered standard modules, install and maintain independently . Another area of use of the above signs collected from the proposed constructor is various thematic temporary exhibitions, as well as informational temporary signs installed on infrastructure objects, for example, road and the like. As a power source for such signs, not only a stationary electric network can be used, but also ordinary batteries (automobile, instrumental).

While bulky neon glass lights with a supply voltage of up to 10,000 volts or fluorescent lamps were used to illuminate the signs, this was not possible, because working with such light devices requires special training, but with the advent of low-voltage light diodes, the situation has changed dramatically.

4. The goal that should be achieved as a result of the application of the proposed utility model.

The purpose of the development of this utility model is to eliminate the above disadvantages, namely, reducing the complexity of the assembly of illuminated advertising signs, by simplifying the technology of this process. As a technical solution to the problem, it is proposed to use the proposed modular designer of illuminated advertising signs for this purpose. The sign is assembled from standard light modules, like cubes. The modules are the same in shape and are interconnected using spring connectors. On each module on the front surface there is a symbol of one letter or sign. The sign may be assembled horizontally, vertically, in a mixed manner. As light devices in these modules light diodes are used. The above technical solution for the process of assembling light signs will allow the assembly of advertising signs with cheaper low-skilled personnel or by the forces of customers themselves, with knowledge in the volume of high school.

The technical result is achieved through industrial production line production of standard modules of light signs, which can then be sold or rented in specialized stores or online stores and delivered to end users (entrepreneurs, advertising firms) anywhere in the country. And already from the ordered set of modules, the user can independently assemble the required sign. Naturally, the modules should be produced in series that vary in size, color, font, etc.

5. Disclosure of a utility model.

The utility model is a constructor of modules made in the form of a hollow parallelepiped or any other figure. The front surface of the module is made of a light-conducting dielectric material, for example acrylic of different colors, on which a letter or other sign symbol is applied in contrasting color, while the entire field outside the letter can be covered (shaded or sealed) with opaque material of various colors. The front surface can be either flat or convex. Also, the front surface can be made of a dielectric opaque material, both flat and convex, in which there are holes in diameter of the diodes used, located in the form of a letter or other sign symbol, and diodes are inserted into these holes, the luminous side out. The side surfaces are made of a dielectric material, both light-conducting and non-transmitting light, such as acrylic or PVC of different colors. They are equipped with recessed metal spring-loaded sockets with limiters of at least two, into which conductive cylindrical or rectangular connecting elements are inserted for the electrical and mechanical connection of each two neighboring modules. The back surface is also made of a dielectric material, both light-conducting and non-transmitting light, such as acrylic or PVC. On the back surface there are LEDs, both ordinary and RGB (multi-color). Moreover, in the case of using RGB diodes, the number of connecting elements between the modules should be at least four. On the back side of the rear surface there are devices in the form of flat pivoting loops that can be extended, or threaded rods or threaded holes designed for fastening the modules in the assembly to the supporting structures. On the back side of the rear surface there is also a connector for connecting modules to an electrical circuit. The terminals of the diode circuit inside the module are connected to the sockets and connector. The connection is parallel. Each module indicates power consumption in watts. If the power consumption of the assembled sign is greater than the nominal power supply used, then the sign is divided into two or more groups. In this case, dielectric connectors are used for connecting between groups, and each group is connected via a connector to a separate power supply.

6. Brief Description of the Drawings

In the drawing (1) Assembly of modules. Presented in a direct projection (front view) are 2 options for assembling signboards from two types of modules: with a transparent field around the letter and an opaque field around the letter.

In the drawing (2)) Module 1. One of the modules is presented, with a transparent field around the letter and with diodes located inside it, in three projections with a cut. The section also shows the connecting elements.

In the drawing (3) Module 2. One of the modules is presented, with an opaque field around the letter and with diodes located inside it, in three projections with a slit. The section also shows the connecting elements.

In the drawing (4) Module 3. One of the modules is presented, with open diodes located on the front surface as a symbol of the letter K, in three projections with a slit. The section also shows the connecting elements.

In the drawing (5) Mounting options for modules. One of the modules is presented, with a transparent field around the letter and with diodes located inside it, in two projections with two cuts. The sections show the options for the details of the fasteners of the sign assembled from such modules to the supporting structure: threaded holes, threaded rods, pivoting loops. The section also shows the connecting elements.

7. Implementation of a utility model.

The implementation of this utility model is carried out by industrial line production of typical lighting modules. Structurally, the modules can be manufactured in several ways: 1. The front, side and rear surfaces are separately manufactured and then they are glued into a single module. 2. The front and side surfaces are made as a whole by casting, the back surface is made separately and then both parts are glued into a single module. 3. The front and back surfaces are made separately, and the perimeter of the side surfaces is made as a whole by casting and then they are glued into a single module of the desired shape. 4. The symbol of a letter or other sign is glued with films or sprayed on a stencil.

Recessed metal spring-loaded slots with stops intended for fastening the modules to each other, as well as for transmitting the supply voltage for the diodes, should be located in the middle of the side surfaces and recessed to a depth of no more than 10% -20% of the module width, in order to avoid darkening on front surface of the module.

8. Note.

The term DIODES, LEDs in this description refers not only to purely diodes, but also to LED modules of production manufacture in various designs: diode arrays, clusters, etc.

Claims (12)

1. A device for advertising and information, characterized in that it is made in the form of a modular designer of light advertising and information signs, consisting of modules, inside each of which LEDs are installed, and made in the form of a hollow parallelepiped or any other figure with a front surface, made of translucent dielectric material in both flat and convex versions, on which a letter or other sign symbol is applied in contrasting color, open dielectric rectangles at least two side surfaces, with recessed metal spring-loaded metal sockets with stops installed in them, into which conductive cylindrical connecting elements are inserted, no less than two, for the electrical and mechanical connection of each two adjacent modules, and an open dielectric back surface on which the devices are mounted in the form of flat folding hinges for mounting the modules in the assembly to the supporting structures and a connector for connecting the power supply to signboards. 2. A device for advertising and information - a modular constructor of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the front surface of the modules is made of dielectric lightproof material both in flat and convex versions, in which there are holes in diameter used diodes located in the form of a letter symbol or other sign, and diodes are inserted into these holes, the luminous side out. 3. A device for advertising and information - a modular constructor of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the front surface of the modules is made of translucent dielectric material in both flat and convex versions, on which the letter symbol is applied in contrasting color or another sign, while the entire field outside the letter is closed (shaded or sealed) with opaque material of various colors. 4. A device for advertising and information - a modular designer of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the side surfaces of the modules are made of dielectric light-conducting materials. 5. A device for advertising and information - a modular designer of illuminated advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the side surfaces of the modules are made of dielectric light-conducting materials, and the front surface is made of translucent dielectric material both in flat and convex performance on which the symbol of a letter or another sign is applied in contrasting color, while the entire field outside the letter is closed (shaded or sealed) with opaque material of various colors. 6. A device for advertising and information - a modular designer of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear surface of the modules is made of dielectric light-conducting material. 7. A device for advertising and information - a modular constructor of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear surface of the modules is made of dielectric light-conducting material, and the front surface is made of dielectric translucent material in both flat and convex performance on which the symbol of a letter or another sign is applied in contrasting color, while the entire field outside the letter is closed (shaded or sealed) with opaque material of various colors. 8. A device for advertising and information - a modular constructor of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the recessed connecting metal spring-loaded jacks and conductive connecting elements have a rectangular cross-section. 9. A device for advertising and information - a modular designer of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the recessed connecting metal spring-loaded jacks and conductive connecting elements have a square section. 10. A device for advertising and information - a modular designer of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that on the back surface of the modules are mounted studs with thread for mounting the modules in the assembly to the supporting structures. 11. A device for advertising and information - a modular designer of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that on the back surface of the modules holes are made with threads for mounting the modules in the assembly to the supporting structures. 12. A device for advertising and information - a modular constructor of light advertising and information signs according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting elements are made of non-conductive electric current material.

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