US1917328A - Advertising device - Google Patents

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July 11, 1933. s. REST ADVERTISING DEVICE 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed April 4,

fra/artig?" gmurzd F25? -Zf/ imm Patented `luly 11, 1933 SIGMUND RESTQOF animado,Y ILnrNoIs HCE? i 1 ADVERTISING Dnvf'rcn' y' Application' ilevd April '4, 18932. Serial No. 602,976.

' My invention relates to advertising, and includes among itsobjects and advantages the provision of an improved traveling sign.

In the accompanying drawings z Figure'l is a. front elevation of my device; Figure 2 is an enlarged sectionalview taken along the line 2 2 of Figure 3;

Figure 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 3 3 of Figure 2;

AFigure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken along the line 4 4 of Figure 3;

Figure 5 is a transverse sectional view taken along the line 5 5 of Figure 8;

Figure 6 is an enlarged detail view taken along the line`6 6 of Figure 8 illustrating the use of an alternating-current motor; and Figure 7 is asimilar view illustrating the use of a direct-current motor.

ln the embodiment of the invention selected for illustration, I make use of a casing 10 comprising a front wall 12, a back wall 14, a top 16 and end walls 18 and 20. The bottom of the casing is open with the eXception of two bars 22 which extend the full length of the casing. A third bar |24 is associated with the bars 22 through the medium of two rectangular rings 26 formed of strap material similar to the bars 22 and 24. Each ring is positioned adjacent its respective end of the casing 10 and is welded to the bars 22 and 24. f A

Each end of the bar 24 is bent to provide a portion 28 which is fastened to its respective end of the casing by a screw' 80. vL-'shaped members 82 are welded to the upper front corners of the rings 26 and fastened to the ends of the casing by a screw 84. The legs of these members running'parallel to the front wall 12 are no longer than the width of the rings 26. The bars 22 and |24 and the rings 26 provide a supporting framework for the apparatus mounted within the casing.

The front wall 12 -is provided with an opening`36 which is closed by a glass plate 38 adjacent the inner surface of the wall. I have` provided clips 40 and 42 for holding the glass in assembly with the wall. This glass may easily be removed from the casing by merely removing the clips 42 and pulling the glass through the open bottom. Referring to Figure 1, I have shown the lower portion of the glass as having a frosted area 44 and a clear or transparent area 46. The transparent area 46 is aligned with a reach 48 of a moving ribbon 50. The reach 48 extends substantially the full length of the casing and is positioned close to thev glass platey38. Y

The ribbon' v5() comprises transparent wad,- ded silk and is provided with reading matter indicated lat 52 in Figure l1. yThis vreadr ing matter is painted on the ribbon and has opaque properties so as to be distinctly visible through the glass'38 when the interior of thefcasing isilluminated. I have found that va'rious'types of ribbon may be used with equally good results, such as an opaque ribbon provided with perforations defining the reading matter, or an opaque ribbon having transparent areas defining the reading matter. The frosted area 44 maybe utilized for advertising purposes.

ln Figure 2, I have shown the ribbon passing around a series of spools 54to 62, inclusive. This arrangement divides .the ribbon into three reaches 64, 66and 681in additionV to the reach 48. It will be noted that I have arranged the spools in sucha manner'that a relatively long ribbon maybe used in a cabinet of relatively small dimensions. I-llumination is provided by electric light bulbsfitting into sockets 72 electrically` connected with Vconductors 74.

These sockets are fastened to a ystrap 76 hav'- vingitsends Welded to the bars 22 at 78. In referring to Figure 4,V it will be noted that the bulbs 7 0 arey positioned below the ribbon 50, and are arranged so that the diagonal say reach 64v will not cast avshadow on the reach 48, thus providing eective' illumination.

The spool 54 is power driven by means of a direct-current motor 80, while the remaining spools are of the idle type. Spools 56, 58 and 60 are associated with supporting brackets 82, 84, and 86, respectively. These brackets are weldedto the rings 26. rllhe spools arejprovided with pointed shaft p0rtions 88 which turn in recesses in the brackets,kwhile the opposite ends of the sleeves are provided with similar shaft portions associated with adjustable .bearing elements 90. The spool 62 is associated with a bracket 92 pivotally mountedat'94 upon one ofthe rings 26.7(see Figures 2 and 4). 41n referring to Figure 4, it will be noted'that the bracket 92 comprises an arm portion 96 and acompanion arm 98 welded thereto. The arm 98is recessedfor accommodating the shaft 88 carryling the spool and the adjustable'bearing eleynent for the spool is associated with the eompa-nion'arm 9 v It will be noted that the bracket 92 is connected with a spring 100 which tends to swing the bracket in a direction placing the ribbon 50 under tension. This spring-pressed bracket provides compensation for slack in the ribbon and also places the ribbon under proper operating tension. In Figure 4I ave shown the companion arm 98 as being slightly cut away at 102 tol provide accomnodation for the short Vtransverse stretch 104V ofthe ribbon 50.l n

The motor 80 comprises in part an outer ,shell 106 formed vof insulating material. fMetal plates 108 and 110 are clamped against the ends ofthe shell 106 by means of bolts 112 (see Figure 5) passing throughbush- 'ings 114. The lower end of the motor rests upon a cross bar 109 and one of the rings 26. Bolts 111 passing through the cross bar 109 and the ring 26 clamp the motor firmly in position.v A pair of plates 116 and 118 is inountedupon the plate 110. Theselplates 1re held in spaced-apart relation by means of sleeves 120 which have threaded relation 'with the bolts 112. Screws 122 have threaded relation with the bushings 120 for fastening the plate 118. Y

The space between the plates 116 and 118 house the speed reducing gearing 124 which connect the motor with the spool 54. Referring to Figure 6, I have shown a pinion 126 mounted upon the motor shaft 128 and housed within a tubular member 130. This pinion is arranged in mesh with a gear 132 mounted upon a shaft 134 journaled in the plates 116'and 118. I provide a slot 136 in the wall of the tubular member 130 to accommodate the gear 132. A small gear 138 is mounted upon the shaft 134 and is-arranged in mesh with a large gear 140 mounted upon a shaft142 directlyl connected with the spool 54. The lower-end 'of this shaft is journaled in the plate 116 and the upper end of thefshaft is pointed and associated with a bearing element 90 carried by a bracket 144 secured to one of the rings 126 by means of screws 146. v

The gearing 124 provides a gear reduction .suitable for a direct-current motor of given 'speed for driving the ribbon 50 at a predetermined speed. Vhen an alternating-current motor is to be used, a different gear reduction will be necessary in order'to run the ribbon at the same rateof speed. I have provided a construction which permits motors of either type to be employed without necessitating reconstruction of the device. In Figure 7, I liaveshown an alternating-currentmotor connected with the spool 54. At this time, I employ the pinion 126 and the gear 132 only, but

I substitute the shaft 142 for the shaft 134 so that the spool will be directly connected with gear 132. To facilitate this change, I merely provide an eXtra shaft 142 having a gear iiXed thereto of the same size as the gear 132. It

is necessary to shift the bracket 144 when making this change to align the aXis of the spool 54 with the axis of the shaft 134 illustrated in Figure 6. A slightly shorter bracket 144 will be required, and the ring 26 is provided with. two-sets of screw openings for receiving the fastening screws 146. y The spring-pressed bracket 92 will yield to permit shifting of the spool 54 from the directcurrent position to the alternate-current position, but will provide the necessary vribbon tension under all conditions. A

In changing the type of motor, it is unnecessary to substitutethe plates 116 and 118, since both plates are originally designed to permit quick and easy elimination or addition of gears. Y

In lieu of substituting a shorter bracket for the bracket shown, the bracket 144 may be angularly positioned as shown in dotted lines in Figure 2. This arrangement permits the use of a single bracket irrespective of the type of motor employed. I have also found that a double set Vof holes may be provided in the bar 109 and the Vring 26 for the bolts 111, thereby permitting the motor to be shifted and aligned with the bracket 144. In other words, the motor will be shifted instead of the bracket.

A plurality of holcs148 is provided in the back 14, sothat the cabinet may be effectively ventilated.

Vitliout further elaboration the foregoing will so fully explain my inventionthat others may,fby applying current knowledge, readily adapt the same for, use under various conditions of service. v

I claim: i

1., Theconibiiiation` with 'a casing having a lsightopening, of a traveling endlessl band positioned within the casing, a plurality of spools carrying'said band and arranged for dividing the band into a plurality of reaches, one of said reaches extending across said sight opening, bracketsV for mounting said spools,one of said brackets being pivotally mounted, automatic tensioning means con-v nected with said movable bracket, one of said spools constituting a driving spool, a motor,

transmission means lconnecting the motor.

with said driving spool, the bracket supporting said last named spool being sliiftable for accommodating transmission means of difi ferent speed ratios when substituting a directcurrent motor for an alternating-current motor, cr'vice versa.

2. In an advertising device, a 'traveling Vendless band, spools for guiding said band,

brackets for supporting sai'd spools, a driving spool, a bracket for supporting the latter, a motor, gearing connecting the motor with said last named spool, said last named bracket being shiftable for accommodating gearing of difleientsp-eed ratios. 3. The combinationy with a casinghaving ips a sight opening, ot a traveling endless band positioned within the casing, a plurality of spools carrying said band and arranged tor dividing the band into a plurality of reaches,

one ot said reaches extending across said sight opening, brackets for mounting said spools, one of said brackets being pivotally mounted, automatic tensioning means conneet-ed with said movable bracket, one of said spools constituting a driving spool, a motor, gearing connecting the motor with said driving spool, the bracket supporting said last named spool being shiftable for utilizing only a portion of said gearing when substituting a slower speed motor, or vice versa.

4l. In an advertising device, a traveling endless band, spools for guiding said band, brackets tor supporting said spools, a driving spool, a bracket for supporting the latter, a motor, gearing connecting the motor with said last named spool, said last namec bracket being sliittable for utilizing onlya Jort-ion ot said gearing when substituting a slower speed motor, or vice versa.

5. rIlie combination with a casing having Va siolit o enino' of a 'traveling endless band positioned within the casing, a plurality ot spools carrying said band and arrangedior dividing the band into a plurality of reaches,

one of said reaches extendingacross said sight opening, brackets for' mounting said spools, one of said brackets being pivotally mounted, automatic tensioning means connected with said movable bracket, one of said spools constituting a driving spool, a motor,

gearing connecting the motor with the spool, the bracket supporting' said last named spool being shiftable tor utilizing only a portion of said gearing when substituting a slower speed motoror vice versa., andpilluminating meaiisdisposedwithin said .casing.

6. In an advertising device, a traveling endless band, spools for guiding said band,

brackets for supporting said spools, a driving spool, a bracket for supportingvthe latter, a motor, gearing` connecting the motor with said last named spool, said last named bi'ackeiL being shiftable for accommodating gearing ot different speed ratios, so as to permit motors of different sizes and/or speeds to be connected with said last named spool without necessitating reconstruction ot the device.

7. An advertising device comprising a casing having a sight opening, a supporting frame disposed within said casing, an endless band carrying indicia, a plurality of spools for guiding said band, brackets associated with said frame for supporting said spools,

said spools being arranged tor dividing said band into a plurality of reaches, one. of said reaches extending across said sight opening, one of said brackets being pivotally mounted, means connected with said movable bracket tending to move the same in a direction placing the band under operating tension, one of said spools constituting a driving spool, a motor, speed reducing means connecting the motor with said driving spool, the bracket supporting said driving spool being shiftable to change the location of the driving spool so that only a portion of said lspeed reducing means may be utilized oraccommodating a substitute motor having a slower speed, or vice versa. v

8. An advertising device comprising a cas ing having al sight opening, a Y supporting frame disposed within said casing, an endless band, a plurality of spools for guiding said band, brackets associated with said frame for supporting said spools, said spools being arranged for dividing said band into a plurality across said sight opening, one of said brackets being pivotally mounted, means connected with said movable bracket tending to move the same in a direction placing the band un der operating tension, one of said spools constituting a driving spool, a motor, speed reducing means connectingthe motor with said driving spool, the bracket supporting saidy vdriving* spool being sliittable to change the Vand guiding said tape, one of said means'comprising a driving element for the tape, a motor, a mounting for the motor, said mounting beingA provided with lirst and second open- Vof reaches, one of said reaches extending' y. ings,bolts associated with the motor and passl ing through said lirst openings to fasten the motor to the mounting, and gearing connect- Y ing the motor with said driving element, said second openings being arranged to receive the bolts associated with a motor of slower speed land placed in a different position to permit only a portion of said gearing to be used.

In an advertising device comprising a cabinet, a traveling member provided with advertising indicia and positioned within said cabinet, and a :trame for supporting the traveling member, said frame comprising two spaced end members and a plurality of bars connecting the sameinto a unitary structure, said frame occupying tliebottomrportion of said cabinet'topermit the traveling. member to be mounted in the remaining upper 4space, and illuminating means positioned Within the contour of said trame for illuminating the' space above the frame. i f l In testimony whereof I hereunto aliix my si gnature.

SIGMUND REST.

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