WO2000026887A1 - Signage arrangement - Google Patents
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- WO2000026887A1 WO2000026887A1 PCT/GB1999/003602 GB9903602W WO0026887A1 WO 2000026887 A1 WO2000026887 A1 WO 2000026887A1 GB 9903602 W GB9903602 W GB 9903602W WO 0026887 A1 WO0026887 A1 WO 0026887A1
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- arrangement according
- signage
- flexible sheet
- signage arrangement
- sheet material
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
- E01F13/02—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions free-standing; portable, e.g. for guarding open manholes ; Portable signs or signals specially adapted for fitting to portable barriers
- E01F13/028—Flexible barrier members, e.g. cords; Means for rendering same conspicuous; Adapted supports, e.g. with storage reel
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- the present invention relates to a signage arrangement, and in particular to a signage arrangement for providing temporary or intermittent signage.
- a signage arrangement comprising a length of flexible sheet material, the length of flexible sheet material:
- the arrangement of the multiplicity of spaced apertures reduces the wind loading effect on the signage.
- the multiplicity of apertures i the flexible sheet are preferably substantially regularly spaced, desirably such that the apertures are spread substantially uniformly over a zone (preferably a large proportion, more preferably the majority) of the length of sheet material.
- the sheet material may be a reticulated or mesh material, the apertures being defined by reticular elements comprising the length of sheet material.
- the apertures may be formed through a web or membrane comprising the sheet material. The apertures may therefore be formed concurrently with formation of the length of sheet material, or formed subsequent to formation of the length of material m un-apertured form.
- the length of sheet material is preferably of plastics material .
- the apertured sheet material is flexible sufficiently to enable the length of material to be wound m a roll by manual force.
- the apertured sheet material may be substantially conformable, limp or flaccid.
- the length of sheet may have a degree of rigidity (particularly m a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction) notwithstanding its ability to be wound m a roll by manual force.
- the signage indicium may be preprinted onto the sheet material or formed integrally with the sheet material.
- the signage indicium may comprise signage elements (such as signage indicium panels) mounted on the flexible sheet material which thereby acts as a backing.
- a signage indicium may be provided on opposed faces of the flexible sheet material .
- the signage indicium may comprise a directional marking such as a series of chevrons or the like.
- the signage indicium may, advantageously be luminous or reflective .
- the indicium may extend substantially continuously along the flexible sheet material or may, alternatively, comprise an indicium repeated at spaced intervals along the length of flexible sheet.
- the flexible sheet may carry a further indicium different to the first mentioned indicium.
- the further indicium may comprise an advertising or other informative indicium, and be preprinted onto the flexible sheet or comprise an indicium element (such as a panel) carried by the flexible sheet.
- an indicium may comprise an LCD panel mounted on the flexible sheet controlled to have a desired output display.
- the output display could be an advertising or information message.
- such an mdicium element is de-mountable from the flexible sheet.
- the multiplicity of regularly spaced apertures preferably comprise a grid or array of apertures provided along a length of the flexible sheet.
- the grid or array includes apertures dimensioned and spaced such that, for one or more zones of the sheet, the apertures comprise between 30% and 60% of the respective zone.
- substantially the entire length of the flexible sheet comprises the grid or array of regularly spaced apertures
- the apertures preferably extend across the majority of the width of the flexible sheet (at least m certain zones) .
- the flexible sheet preferably comprises a plastics material and may, for example comprise a plastics film or a more rigid flexible sheet or strip.
- the arrangement further comprises support means for supporting the flexible sheet, preferably proximate at least one end thereof.
- the support means preferably comprises a post beneficially having a support base.
- the support post is preferably de-mountable from a support base.
- the post may be of two part construction, preferably arranged to fit together along a longitudinal joint.
- the post (and also preferably the base) is substantially of plastics construction.
- the post preferably comprises an outer peripheral wall comprising a plurality of apertures communicating with the interior of the post.
- the post may be formed of the same sheet material comprising the indicia carrying sheet material, formed into a hollow post .
- warning means preferably a warning light such as an LED
- the warning means is preferably mounted on or m the support post .
- the arrangement preferably includes storage means arranged to store the sheet material m a substantially un-extended condition, preferably wound on a roll or reel.
- the storage means preferably comprises a storage housing, which may, advantageously be mounted on support means such as the support post.
- the storage housing includes an outlet permitting the length of sheet material to be extended (by drawing ) from the housing.
- the storage means for the roll or reel of flexible sheet material preferably includes biasing means (sucn as spring means) arranged to act to wind the sheet material to a wound stored condition on the roll or reel.
- the arrangement may include power means for powering one or more electrical or electronic devices (Such as LCD display panels or LED lights) comprising the arrangement.
- the power means may comprise an electrical battery and/or preferably comprises solar power means preferably one or more solar power devices which beneficially may be mounted on or m support means comprising the arrangement .
- a solar power cell my be mounted on a support post provided primarily for supporting a length of the flexible sheet material.
- the battery may be rechargeable, preferably via a solar power device.
- the arrangement includes switching means arranged to control operation of one or more electrical or electronic devices.
- the switching means is light dependant, advantageously acting to switch at a predetermined light level.
- the invention provides a post :
- the power means comprising a rechargeable battery and/or solar or wind electrical supply means.
- the power supply means includes light sensitive switching means arranged to trigger or cut-off electrical supply to the warning means .
- Figure 1 is a representation of an indefinite length of flexible sheet material comprising a signage arrangement according to the invention
- FIG. 1 is view of an alternative embodiment of an indefinite length of flexible sheet material comprising signage arrangement according to the invention:
- Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a support means which may comprise a signage arrangement according to the invention.
- Figure 4 is a plan view of a part of the support means of Figure 3 ;
- FIGS 5a, 5b and 5c disclose alternative embodiments of support means.
- a signage arrangement 1 comprising an indeterminate length of flexible plastics sheet material 2.
- the flexible plastics sheet material 2 is dark in colour and provided with an array of regularly spaced circular apertures 3.
- the length of apertured sheet material is flexible at least m the longitudinal direction such that it may be wound m a roll or reel for storage or other purposes.
- the sheet material may be formed for example of apertured reticulated sheet material such as that commercially available under the trademark NETLON.
- Indicium panels 4, 5, 6 are of flexible plastics material and preprinted on their obverse face with luminous or reflective chevrons 7. Indicium panels 4, 6 may be adhesive backed for mounting to the flexible sheet 2 or, alternatively, may be provided with hooked or velcro fasteners or the like for mounting to the flexible sheet 2.
- Panel 5 is a flexible LCD panel which may be arranged to display a message or warning.
- the arrangement 101 comprises a flexible plastics sheet 102 provided with an array of regularly spaced apertures 103 on which are preprinted a series of luminous or reflective chevrons 107.
- the chevrons are preprinted prior to the array of apertures being formed in the flexible plastics sheet 102.
- the chevrons may be incorporated in the sheet contemporaneously with formation of the sheet (for example during the NETLON forming process) or printed subsequently to formation of the apertured sheet.
- An LCD panel 105 is mounted on the surface of flexible sheet 102 giving the facility to display a warning, or advertising message.
- a flexible signage sheet 2,102 is supported by support posts such as those, for example, shown in Figures 3, 5a, 5b, 5c.
- the relevant signage sheet may be secured to respective support posts in any convenient manner.
- a length of sheet 2, 102 may be provided on a spring reel internally of a housing covered by such a support pos .
- a base 20 is provided with an aperture 21 for locating a rigid plastic support post 22.
- Rotatable toggle fasteners 23 are provided for securing the length of sheet by passing through apertures 3,103 in the flexible signage sheet 2, 102.
- the top of the support post 22 carries a solar power panel 24 for powering a LED light 25.
- a light sensitive switch 26 is provided to ensure that the LED is only operated in circumstances where the ambient light has fallen below a predetermined level.
- Posts 22a and 22b include complimentary engageable formations 27, 28 which enable the halves comprising the support posts to be assembled along a longitudinally running joint.
- a securing band is provided approximate opposed ends of respective post halves to provide secure engagement with the other half of the respective halves.
- the- support posts may comprise apertured plastics sheet material such as NETLON material formed into a hollow tubular construction. This provides an extremely light and durable post for use as described .
- the signage arrangement can be readily put in position to provide the required signage arrangement at any convenient location.
- the regular arrangement of apertures 3,103 in the respective flexible sheet 2, 102 reduces significantly the effective wind loading on the signage arrangement, which makes the signage arrangement particularly useful for use out of doors.
- display panel the configuration of which may be varied (such as LCD panels) , enables the signage arrangement to be particularly useful for advertising/warning purposes.
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Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP99954115A EP1131806B1 (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1999-10-29 | Signage arrangement |
DE69909505T DE69909505D1 (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1999-10-29 | DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT |
AU10555/00A AU1055500A (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1999-10-29 | Signage arrangement |
AT99954115T ATE244916T1 (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1999-10-29 | DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GB9823661A GB2343210B (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1998-10-30 | Signage arrangement |
GB9823661.5 | 1998-10-30 |
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WO2000026887A1 true WO2000026887A1 (en) | 2000-05-11 |
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PCT/GB1999/003602 WO2000026887A1 (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1999-10-29 | Signage arrangement |
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EP (1) | EP1131806B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE244916T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU1055500A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69909505D1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2343210B (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000026887A1 (en) |
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WO2005091257A1 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2005-09-29 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Display panel |
GB2417498A (en) * | 2004-08-20 | 2006-03-01 | Richard Charles Mcintyre Dow | Windbreak |
US8842077B2 (en) | 2009-01-08 | 2014-09-23 | E Ink Holdings Inc. | Touch-control structure for a flexible display device |
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JPS62203123A (en) * | 1986-03-03 | 1987-09-07 | Asahi Chem Ind Co Ltd | Flexible liquid crystal display element |
EP0412281A1 (en) * | 1989-07-13 | 1991-02-13 | I.C.I.B. INDUSTRIALE COMMERCIALE IMMOBILIARE BOCCARA S.p.A. | Emergency sign with signal of selfwinding type for roads, construction site signals and the like |
GB2255998A (en) * | 1991-05-16 | 1992-11-25 | Dee Organ Ltd | Base member for temporary road sign |
US5484225A (en) * | 1994-01-10 | 1996-01-16 | Protection Services, Inc. | Traffic channelizing device |
WO1998031870A2 (en) * | 1997-01-20 | 1998-07-23 | Vertex Technology Ag | Barrier |
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GB2056738A (en) * | 1979-07-05 | 1981-03-18 | Cameron J | Road signs |
CA2105461A1 (en) * | 1993-09-02 | 1995-03-03 | Denis Claude Blais | Free standing portable emergency marker |
DE29618040U1 (en) * | 1996-10-17 | 1997-05-07 | Fuchs Josef | Traffic signs and signs in perforated sheet metal |
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- 1998-10-30 GB GB9823661A patent/GB2343210B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 1999-10-29 AT AT99954115T patent/ATE244916T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1999-10-29 WO PCT/GB1999/003602 patent/WO2000026887A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1999-10-29 DE DE69909505T patent/DE69909505D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-10-29 AU AU10555/00A patent/AU1055500A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1999-10-29 EP EP99954115A patent/EP1131806B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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JPS62203123A (en) * | 1986-03-03 | 1987-09-07 | Asahi Chem Ind Co Ltd | Flexible liquid crystal display element |
EP0412281A1 (en) * | 1989-07-13 | 1991-02-13 | I.C.I.B. INDUSTRIALE COMMERCIALE IMMOBILIARE BOCCARA S.p.A. | Emergency sign with signal of selfwinding type for roads, construction site signals and the like |
GB2255998A (en) * | 1991-05-16 | 1992-11-25 | Dee Organ Ltd | Base member for temporary road sign |
US5484225A (en) * | 1994-01-10 | 1996-01-16 | Protection Services, Inc. | Traffic channelizing device |
WO1998031870A2 (en) * | 1997-01-20 | 1998-07-23 | Vertex Technology Ag | Barrier |
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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 012, no. 058 (P - 669) 20 February 1988 (1988-02-20) * |
Cited By (5)
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WO2005091257A1 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2005-09-29 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Display panel |
GB2417498A (en) * | 2004-08-20 | 2006-03-01 | Richard Charles Mcintyre Dow | Windbreak |
US8842077B2 (en) | 2009-01-08 | 2014-09-23 | E Ink Holdings Inc. | Touch-control structure for a flexible display device |
EP3035391A1 (en) * | 2013-08-16 | 2016-06-22 | Shenzhen Zhitan Organic Farming Energy Comprehensi | Photoelectric conversion eyelet fabric and sun shed |
EP3035391A4 (en) * | 2013-08-16 | 2017-04-05 | Shenzhen Zhitan Organic Farming Energy Comprehensi | Photoelectric conversion eyelet fabric and sun shed |
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EP1131806A1 (en) | 2001-09-12 |
EP1131806B1 (en) | 2003-07-09 |
GB2343210A (en) | 2000-05-03 |
ATE244916T1 (en) | 2003-07-15 |
DE69909505D1 (en) | 2003-08-14 |
GB2343210B (en) | 2002-09-18 |
GB9823661D0 (en) | 1998-12-23 |
AU1055500A (en) | 2000-05-22 |
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