TW201329933A - Rear mounted vehicle display device for displaying advertisements - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention relates to a device (1) for displaying an advertisement or similar graphic on a moving object such as a vehicle for a medium for displaying the advertisement wherein the advertisement may be changed periodically without having to remove the device, or use another similarly cumbersome and/or expensive process. The device is a lightweight display device displaying printed materials adapted for attachment to the rear of a vehicle with a framing device (3) to hold the advertisement in place.

Description

Vehicle display device for displaying the back end of the advertisement

The present invention is directed to a device for displaying an advertisement or the like on the rear end of a mobile article, such as a carrier for displaying media for advertising, wherein the advertisement may be without having to remove the device or use Another cyclical change in the case of a complicated and/or expensive process.

There are currently a number of different types of devices that can be used to display advertisements on mobile vehicles. The drawbacks inherent in many current device components are their lack of permanentness and the increase in the size and weight of the carrier. Many display devices have been fabricated by directly applying the paint to the surface of the carrier or by applying a sign panel to the carrier using an adhesive. These display devices are expensive, difficult to install, and difficult to change in time. In addition, the useful life of such display devices is limited by constant exposure to the natural elements (even when they are not in use). The paint-painted display device can be faded or the paint can be peeled off. Hard billboards or billboards with protective casings are less affected by the natural environment, but are complex and limited in size and can often be too heavy to load the vehicles on which the billboards are mounted.

There are also previous components for the display that use tensioning panels that can be adapted for use on a moving surface. These systems provide the ability to change display devices more timely and to roll up panels for storage to help reduce environmental wear. However, tensioning frames are typically complex to assemble and often quite expensive. For example, US Patent No. 4,580,361 to Hillstrom et al. discloses a tensioning frame that uses an integrated projectile. The edge rails of the spring tensioner apply tension to the perimeter of the advertising panel. However, this system is complicated to assemble and tends to cause mechanical failure after exposure to long-term environments. In addition, the edge rails protrude significantly from the adhesive surface and may not be used with some carriers.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an advertising medium that has the benefit of a significant reduction in the volume and weight of the vehicle and a non-permanent display that can be quickly and easily changed when it is desired to market different products or services.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide an action advertising medium having a long service life.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile advertising medium that has a display that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture, non-destructive to the carrier, and easy to install.

The additional objects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description in the description which The object and advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the <RTIgt;

To achieve the objectives of the present invention and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention includes a display device suitable for use in the display of printed materials attached to the rear end of the carrier. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in FIG

The present invention provides a display device for displaying printed materials suitable for attachment to the rear end of a carrier. The display device comprises: a base having a front surface adapted to be mounted on the rear end of the carrier and a front surface adapted to mount the printed material thereon, the base including a plurality of reinforcing indentations for reinforcing the structure and maintaining its hardness, and further Providing a plurality of holes for facilitating attachment to the rear end of the carrier; and a frame device for holding the printing material in position, the frame device being attached to the base by a fastening member The front periphery of the seat; wherein the back side of the base formed by vacuum forming of the polymeric material is configured to conformally conform to the rear end of the carrier.

The present invention will be described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, in which

A display device of the present invention suitable for use in displaying printed materials attached to the back end of a carrier overcomes the inherent deficiencies in previous designs of mobile advertising because the media does not deteriorate due to exposure to the external environment, and will be minimal The weight and volume are added to the carrier without modifying the carrier chassis. It is relatively easy to change the printing material by using the snap-lock frame device, and once the display device is fixed on the carrier, no other assembly is needed. .

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figure 1, the display device 1 is attached to the rear end of the carrier "A" (e.g., the rear trunk lid) and includes a base 2 for printing The material "C" is held in place by the snap-lock frame device 3.

As best seen in Figure 1, the structure of the susceptor 2 is typically composed of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), UV stabilized acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Made of (ABS) or fiberglass material and vacuum molded to form a form that is hard, lightweight, and resistant to outdoor natural environments. The appearance of the base 2 is shaped around the rear end "B" of the carrier to form a rearward facing flat surface that rests at an angle of 90° to advantageously be placed behind the carrier to which the display device is attached. Place the printed material "C" or advertisement on the line of sight of the pedestrian or pedestrian. The back side 10 of the base 2 is typically shaped by a clamp cutting device such that it conforms in shape to the carrier rear end B. The susceptor 2 advantageously includes a plurality of reinforcing indentations 6 within its exterior shape to enhance construction and maintain stiffness. The base 2 is connected to the rear end "B" of the carrier by a fastener 5 (typically a screw) passing through a plurality of holes 4, which are intended to be attached to the rear end "B" of the carrier. The holes are aligned. Advantageously, the attachment method of the display device 1 does not require modification of the carrier "A" or the carrier back end "B". Once the display device has been attached to the rear end "B" of the vehicle, the existing license plate can be repositioned to the rear bumper of the vehicle. The snap-lock frame assembly 3 is attached to the base 2 by a fastener (typically a rivet) through a plurality of holes 7, which are provided spaced apart from the frame assembly 3. The rigid, lightweight appearance of the pedestal 2 addresses the complex constructional properties covered by previous designs. The simple configuration of the base 2 and the snap-lock frame device 3 means that the display device can be quickly mounted to the carrier "A" or the self-loading device "A" can be relatively easily removed.

As best seen in Figure 2, which illustrates a front view, in a preferred embodiment, the pedestal 2 has a width dimension in the range of 1120 mm to 670 mm and a height dimension in the range of 525 mm to 400 mm. As best seen in Figure 3 of the illustrated side view, the base 2 has a larger upper body, in a preferred embodiment, having a depth dimension in the range of 575 mm to 450 mm; The smaller lower body, in a preferred embodiment, has a depth dimension in the range of 25 mm to 10 mm. These dimensions are calculated based on the type of vehicle used to ensure the closest fit to the appearance of the rear end of the carrier "B" while maintaining the vertical position in front of the base 2.

As best seen in Figure 4, which illustrates an exploded perspective view of the display device, the snap-lock frame assembly 3 is used to hold the printed material "C" in place by the frame edge opening, thereby allowing placement and closure to be The printing material "C" is held and fastened in place. In a preferred embodiment, the printed material "C" can be a polymer, aluminum or sheet that forms a hard surface to coat the printed graphic. In a preferred embodiment, the material is substantially the same as the material sold under the trade name Corflute, which is a process extruded single sheet consisting of two flat sheets joined by means of vertical ribs. Corflute is made of a polypropylene copolymer and has physical durability and chemical resistance (including resistance to outdoor natural environment) that make it ideal for a wide range of applications, so that the snap-lock frame device 3 is not required as A protective cover prevents the deterioration of the printed material "C".

Figure 5 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the snap-lock frame device 3. The buckle-locking frame device 3 includes a holding frame that holds the printing material "C". The retaining frame includes a horizontal frame member 12 and a vertical frame member 9. The horizontal frame member 12 and the vertical frame member 9 are fixed to the front periphery of the base 2 by rivets passing through the holes 7. The horizontal frame member 12 and the vertical frame member 9 are slidably coupled at each end by an angled member 13 which is held by the rivet 14 to the proper position of the base 2. The corner piece 13 is made of a polymeric material and is advantageously formed by injection molding.

The snap-lock frame assembly 3 also includes clamps that are comprised of a pair of horizontal clamping members 11 and a pair of vertical clamping members 8 that communicate with the horizontal frame members 12 and the vertical frame members 9. The clamping members are defined by a generally C-shaped cross section that houses a plurality of collets 15 in its inner surface.

As best shown in Figures 6 and 7, the clamping members 8 and 11 are provided with a flanged end 20 and at the other end are provided with locking hooks 21. The frame members 9 and 12 are provided with a holding member 22 at their outer edges, and the circular pivoting members 23 are integrated to the holding members 22. When the clamping members 8 and 11 are opened and closed with respect to the frame members 9 and 12, the locking hooks 21 pivot about the pivoting members 23. The edges of the plurality of collets 15 are held at one end at the retaining member 22 and at the other end at the flange end 20. The collet 15 provides tensioning of the gripping members to form an eccentric locking mechanism to maintain the closed position to hold the printed material "C" in place or to maintain an open position to allow insertion of new material. The mechanism of the snap-lock frame assembly 3 eliminates the need for complex attachment means (as seen in the prior art) for holding the printed material "C" in place, as well as allowing for quick and easy changes. The lightweight snap-lock frame assembly 3 addresses the following issues addressed by previous designs: rigid billboards or billboards with protective casings are less affected by the natural environment, but are complex and limited in size and can often be overweight for installation Vehicles with such billboards are loaded.

In a specific example of the invention as illustrated in FIG. 1, the base 2 and/or the frame device 3 may also be provided with illumination components (not shown) that include a single or a plurality of suitable illumination devices to enhance the printed material. Visibility. For example, an LED or similar lighting device can be used for this purpose.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the display device of the present application that is applicable to the display printed material attached to the rear end of the carrier without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is intended to cover such modifications and variations of the present invention as long as they are within the scope of the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

1‧‧‧ display device

2‧‧‧Base

3‧‧‧Snap-locking frame device

4‧‧‧ hole

5‧‧‧fasteners

6‧‧‧Enhanced indentation

7‧‧‧ hole

8‧‧‧Vertical clamping members

9‧‧‧Vertical frame members/retention frames

10‧‧‧The back of the pedestal

11‧‧‧Horizontal clamping members

12‧‧‧Horizontal frame members/retention frames

13‧‧‧Blinding pieces

14‧‧‧ Rivets

15‧‧‧Spring chuck

A‧‧‧ Vehicles

B‧‧‧ Vehicle backend

C‧‧‧Printed materials

1 is a perspective view of a display device suitable for attachment to a rear end of a carrier, showing a device attached to the rear end of the carrier; FIG. 2 is a front view of the display device shown in FIG. 1; 1 is a side view of a display device shown in FIG. 1 showing a device attached to the rear end of the carrier; FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the display device shown in FIG. 1 showing the device attached to the rear end of the carrier, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the buckle-locking frame; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the buckle-locking frame shown in FIG. 5; FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the buckled frame shown in FIG. A cross-sectional view of the buckled frame illustrating multiple locations.

1‧‧‧ display device

2‧‧‧Base

3‧‧‧Snap-locking frame device

4‧‧‧ hole

5‧‧‧fasteners

6‧‧‧Enhanced indentation

7‧‧‧ hole

10‧‧‧The back of the pedestal

A‧‧‧ Vehicles

B‧‧‧ Vehicle backend

Claims (4)

A display device (1) for displaying printed material suitable for attachment to a rear end of a carrier, the display device comprising: a base (2) having a mounting suitable for mounting on the rear end of the carrier a back surface (10) and a front surface adapted to mount the printed material (C) thereon, the base comprising a plurality of reinforcing indentations (6) for reinforcing the structure and maintaining the hardness thereof, and further comprising a plurality of holes (4) attached to the rear end of the carrier; and a frame device (3) for holding the printing material (C) in position, the frame device being attached by a fastening member Connecting to the front periphery of the base (2); wherein the back surface (10) of the base (2) formed by vacuum forming of a polymeric material is configured to conform in shape to the rear end of the carrier . The display device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes (4) of the base (2) are disposed to be conventionally applied to the license plate at the rear end of the carrier. Connected to allow the display device to be attached to the carrier without additional drilling. A display device according to claim 1, wherein the frame device (3) comprises a holding frame (9, 12) fixedly attached to the base (2). The display device of claim 1, wherein the base (2) and/or the frame device (3) further comprises an illumination member for enhancing the visibility of the printed material (C).