WO2005031683A1

WO2005031683A1 - Device for the positioning of an information display support

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Publication number: WO2005031683A1
Application number: PCT/FR2004/002439
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bruno Doublet; Jean-Christophe Rigaut
Original assignee: Bruno Doublet; Jean-Christophe Rigaut
Priority date: 2003-09-25
Filing date: 2004-09-27
Publication date: 2005-04-07
Also published as: FR2860331B1; FR2860331A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the positioning of an information display support, comprising a telescopic guide (2). The aforementioned guide consists of a fixed part (3) and at least one mobile part (4) which can move in relation to the fixed part (3). Moreover, the mobile part (4) of the telescopic guide (2) comprises at least two fixing means (5 and 6) which can be used to fix the information support (1). According to the invention, a deployment means (7) is used to deploy and retract the telescopic guide (2).

Description

DEVICE FOR SETTING UP AN INFORMATION PRESENTATION MEDIUM

The present invention relates to a device for setting up an information presentation support, in particular a flexible support. The invention finds its application in particular, but not only, in the field of the presentation of advertising type information and sales promotion. More specifically, in the field of sales promotion, it has become important to be able to present information in different places (ODV or "opportunity to be seen") on information media that are sometimes very large, thanks to systems that can be set up simply and with which you can frequently renew the message presented. The specific systems existing in the state of the art do not provide any real practical solution to this problem. We can distinguish two categories of information presentation systems, depending on whether the information support used is laid flat (on a wall for example), or fixed perpendicular to a wall or a post for example, as in the case of a "kakemono". Thereafter, the term support will be used to designate any type of information support such as for example a "kakemono", a screen, a panel, etc. The information must often be presented at a height or in places difficult to locate. 'access, hence the value of systems with telescopic structure. Existing telescopic structure systems are generally in the retracted position for positioning the support on the structure, and in the deployed position when the support is placed at the exhibition location. In the particular case of an exhibition space at height, such systems may be deployed from top to bottom, from the roof for example, or from bottom to top, at from the ground for example. In both cases, when the support is in the exposure position, these systems leave the entire telescopic guide visible and accessible. The path of the telescopic guide therefore remains permanently occupied. They are therefore bulky systems. Maintaining the deployed position also increases the risk of damage to the telescopic guide. Accessibility also facilitates deterioration. In addition, these systems do not take into account the flexible characteristic of the information medium (canvas or printed tarpaulin for example) which generates constraints of the windward type and application of an appropriate tension to the medium. The object of the invention is therefore to alleviate the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing a device making it possible to set up easily and quickly, in particular at great height or in places that are difficult to access, an information presentation support, in particular, but only, advertising type. The device according to the invention makes it possible to present information on an information medium, by means of at least one telescopic guide comprising a fixed part and at least one part movable relative to said fixed part, and comprising at least two means for fixing the information carrier to said movable part of said telescopic guide. Deployment means also makes it possible to deploy and retract the mobile part of said telescopic guide relative to the fixed part of the latter. The device according to the invention is further characterized in that one of said means for fixing the information carrier on the mobile part of the telescopic guide is itself mobile relative to said mobile part. Said means of deploying the device according to the invention also makes it possible to move one of said fixing means relative to the other, from a first position to a second position and conversely, and to adjust the tension of the information medium between the two fixing means. In a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention, the telescopic guide comprises, in addition to the fixed part, at least two mobile parts, a first of these two mobile parts being movable relative to said fixed part, and the second movable part being movable relative to said first movable part. Preferably, when the information carrier is flexible and of the "kakemono" type presenting itself perpendicular to the telescopic guide, said means for fixing said information carrier to said telescopic guide are brackets linked by one of their ends perpendicular to the telescopic guide. . Preferably also, when the information medium is of the flexible medium type which lies flat against the telescopic guide, the device according to the invention comprises at least two other telescopic guides parallel to the first and arranged on each side of the latter, the information carrier being fixed by its middle axis to the first telescopic guide by two first fixing means and fixed to the other telescopic guides by each other two other fixing means. The characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly and more completely on reading the description below of preferred alternative embodiments, which are given by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which : FIG. 1 a schematically represents a first alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention in the low position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a support of the “kakemono” type, FIG. 1 b represents schematically a first alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, in a first intermediate position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a “kakemono” type support, - FIG. 1 c schematically represents a first variant for producing the device according to the invention, in a second intermediate position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a support of the “kakemono” type, - FIG. 1 d schematically represents a first variant embodiment of the device according to the invention, in the high position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a support of the “kakemono” type, - FIG. 2a schematically represents a second alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, in the low position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a support of the “flat canvas” type, - FIG. 2b schematically represents a second alternative embodiment of the device itif according to the invention, in an intermediate position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a support of “flat canvas” type, - FIG. 2c schematically represents a second alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, in the high position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a support of the “flat canvas” type. Figures 1 a, 1 b, 1 c and 1 d schematically represent a first alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention respectively in the low position, in the first intermediate position, in the second intermediate position and in the high position, in the case of the installation from the bottom to the top of a “kakemono” type support. In these 4 figures is shown a device with a telescopic guide (2) comprising a fixed part (3), a first part (4a) movable relative to the fixed part (3), and a second part (4) movable relative to the first part (4a). The information medium (1) is for example a flexible canvas, hooked in its lower part to a bracket itself fixed to the lower end of the second movable part (4) of the telescopic guide (2) by a first means fixing (5), and hooked in its upper part to a bracket itself fixed to the second movable part (4) by a second fixing means (6) movable relative to the second movable part (4) of the telescopic guide (2). At the very top of the device is the means (7) for deploying (and retracting) the telescopic guide (2). In this variant embodiment of the device according to the invention where the deployment is done from the top to the bottom and the retraction is done from the bottom to the top, this means (7) will be called lifting means. It may for example be a set known per se and comprising a winch (7a) and a cable (7b) connecting the mobile fixing means (6) to the winch (7a), and controlled by a control means ( 9). Finally, the device according to the invention can be equipped with a means (10) for measuring the force of the wind, of the anemometer type for example, in order to prohibit or limit the operation of the assembly in excessively weather conditions. strong (that is to say exceeding a predefined threshold) in relation to the wind resistance presented by the device and to the risk of clouding of the assembly which results therefrom. In Figure 1a, the assembly is presented with the telescopic guide (2) fully deployed. The first mobile part (4a) of the telescopic guide (2), movable relative to the fixed part (3) of this telescopic guide (2), is therefore in the maximum low position. It is the same for the second movable part (4) of the telescopic guide (2), movable relative to the first movable part (4b) of this telescopic guide (2). The mobile fixing means (6) of the support (1) on the second mobile part (4) of the telescopic guide (2) is also in the maximum low position. The support (1) is therefore completely relaxed, accessible, and easy to remove, for example for the purpose of cleaning it or replacing it with another support presenting other information. In Figure 1b, the assembly is shown with the telescopic guide (2) fully deployed, but with the movable fixing means (6) in the high position relative to the second movable part (4). Indeed, from the stage shown in FIG. 1a, if the user actuates the control means (9) to give the instruction to retract, therefore to lift in this variant embodiment, the winch is put into service, sliding from the bottom up the movable fixing means (6) relative to the second movable part (4) of the telescopic guide (2), until this movable fixing means (6) comes into abutment in the upper portion of the second movable part (4). This movable fixing means (6) is then in its maximum high position relative to the second movable part (4), and the support (1) is completely tensioned. In Figure 1 c, the assembly is shown with the telescopic guide (2) partially retracted. Indeed, from the stage shown in Figure 1b, if the user continues to operate the control means (9) to continue to give the retraction, therefore lifting instruction in this variant embodiment, the means of movable attachment (6) having come into abutment in the upper portion of the second movable part (4) of the telescopic guide (2), and continuing to be winched, drives the second movable part (4) which slides upwards relative to the first movable part (4a) until it comes into abutment in the upper portion of this first movable part (4a). Finally, in Figure 1 d, the assembly is shown with the telescopic guide (2) fully retracted. Indeed, from the stage shown in FIG. 1c, if the user continues to actuate the control means (9) to continue to give the instruction to retract, therefore to lift in this variant embodiment, the means mobile fixing (6) being in abutment at the top of the second movable part (4) itself in abutment at the top of the first movable part (4a) of the telescopic guide (2), and continuing to be winched, causes the first movable part (4a) which slides upwards relative to the fixed part (3) until it itself comes into abutment in the upper portion of this fixed part (3). The device is then in its exposure position, that is to say with the support (1) at the right height, completely tensioned, and with the telescopic guide (2) completely retracted, therefore inaccessible, making it possible to obtain visibility. of the telescopic guide (2) reduced to a minimum and visibility of the information presented on the support (1) carried to the maximum, and thus reduce to a minimum the risk of damage to the telescopic guide (2). The principle of deployment of the telescopic guide downwards, allowing the support (1) to be lowered and then relaxed, respects the same steps as those described above, but in a different order of course. Figures 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d schematically show a second alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention respectively in the low position, in the intermediate position, and in the high position, in the case of the establishment from the bottom to the top d '' flat canvas' type support. In these 4 figures is shown a device with a first central telescopic guide (2), and two lateral telescopic guides (2 ', 2 ") parallel to the first. These three telescopic guides include fixed parts (3.3 ', 3 ") respectively fixed in height, parts (4.4', 4") movable relative to the fixed parts (3.3 ', 3 ") respectively. (1) is for example a flexible flat canvas, hung in its lower part respectively at the lower ends of the movable parts (4, 4 ′, 4 ") of the telescopic guides (2,2 ′, 2") by fixing means (5.5 ', 5 "), and hooked in its upper part to the fixing means (6,6', 6") movable respectively with respect to the mobile parts (4,4 ', 4 ") of the telescopic guides (2 , 2 ', 2 "). At the very top of the device is the means (7) for deployment (and retraction). We will also call it lifting means (7) there, since in this variant embodiment of the device according to the invention, the deployment is done from the top down and the retraction is done from the bottom up. It can for example be a set known per se and comprising a winch (7a) and a cable (7b ) re connecting the mobile fixing means (6) of the telescopic guide (2), to the winch (7b), and controlled by a control means (9). Optionally, it is conceivable to use a lifting means for each telescopic guide to improve operation. There will therefore be two lifting means (7 ') and (7 "), comprising for example and respectively the winches (7a', 7a") and the cables (7b ', 7b "). In the latter case, one can also consider the use of a regulating device making it possible to synchronize the operation of each of the lifting means Finally, the device according to the invention can be equipped with means (10) for measuring the force of the wind, anemometer type for example, in order to prohibit or limit the operation of the assembly in excessively severe weather conditions (that is to say exceeding a predefined threshold) in relation to the wind resistance presented by the device and the risk of the whole assembly becoming cloudy. The operation of the device in this second variant is identical to that of the device in the first variant, with the exception the step of deploying and retracting the mobile intermediate part (4a) between the fixed part (3) and the mobile part (4), since this mobile intermediate part (4a) is not present. This operation will therefore not be detailed again. In FIG. 2a, the assembly is presented with the telescopic guides (2.2 ', 2 ") fully deployed. The parts (4.4', 4") of the telescopic guides (2.2 ', 2 "), movable respectively with respect to the fixed parts (3, 3 ', 3 ") of these telescopic guides (2,2', 2"), are therefore in the maximum lower position. The mobile fixing means (6,6 ', 6 " ) of the support (1) respectively on the mobile parts (4,4 ', 4 ") of the telescopic guides (2,2', 2") are also in the maximum low position. The support (1) is therefore completely relaxed, accessible, and easy to remove, for example for the purpose of cleaning it or replacing it with another support presenting other information. In FIG. 2b, the assembly is shown with the telescopic guides (2,2 ′, 2 ") fully deployed, but with the mobile fixing means (6,6 ′, 6") in the maximum high position respectively relative to the moving parts (4,4 ', 4 "). The support (1) is therefore fully tensioned, but still in the low position. Finally, in Figure 2c, the assembly is shown with the telescopic guides (2,2', 2 ") fully retracted. The device is then in the exposure position, that is to say with the support (1) at the correct height, fully tensioned. The telescopic guides (2,2 ', 2 ") being completely retracted, they are therefore inaccessible, making it possible to obtain a visibility of these telescopic guides (2,2', 2") reduced to a minimum and visibility of the information presented on the support (1) carried to the maximum, and thus to minimize the risk of damage to the telescopic guides (2,2 ′, 2 ″). The description of these different embodiments is given simply by way of example and is not limiting. in particular, the installation from the bottom up is only an alternative embodiment. Installation can be done from top to bottom or in a non-vertical direction: from left to right or from right to left, horizontally or diagonally, etc. In all these cases, when the telescopic guide is deployed the information support is relaxed to allow it to be placed on the guide, and when the telescopic guide is retracted the information support is stretched and in the so-called exposure position. Furthermore, the choice of telescopic guides comprising a fixed part and two mobile parts in the first variant, or a fixed part and a mobile part in the second variant, is not limiting. Depending on the size of the information medium and the place where it is to be exhibited, one may consider using telescopic guides with a fixed part and three or more mobile parts. Similarly, the choice of a cable assembly plus winch for deployment and retraction is not limitative. Any other system may be suitable, provided that it is compact, and that the deployment path is suitable. The position of this deployment system at the top of the device is also not limiting. It depends among other things on the orientation of the device. Furthermore, the choice of a remote control means is not limiting either. It can indeed be just as well a manual control means as an electrical control means, and in the latter case, with or without wires for example. In the case of the second variant, with a "flat" fabric, the use of three telescopic guides is also not limitative of the invention. In a general case, depending on the size of the support, one can envisage a single central telescopic guide, or more than three telescopic guides distributed in the width of the support. Finally, the device according to the invention is not limited to setting up instead of an information presentation medium such as canvas or printed tarpaulin. It can also find its application in the case of flexible screen type supports.

Claims

1. Device for presenting information on an information medium (1), characterized in that it comprises: at least one telescopic guide (2) comprising a fixed part (3) and at least one mobile part (4) relative to the fixed part (3), at least two fixing means (5,6) of the information carrier (1) on the mobile part (4) of the telescopic guide (2), a deployment means (7) for deploying and retracting said movable part (4) relative to said fixed part (3) of said telescopic guide (2), - control means (9) for controlling said deployment means (7).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that one of said fixing means (5,6) of the support (1) on the mobile part (4) of the telescopic guide (2), is itself mobile relative to said movable part (4).

3. Device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the deployment means (7) allows: to move one of said fixing means relative to the other, from a first position to a second position and vice versa, to adjust the tension of the support (1) between the two fixing means (5,6)

4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the telescopic guide (2) comprises at least two mobile parts (4,4a), a first of these two mobile parts (4a) being mobile relative to the fixed part (3), and the second movable part (4) being movable relative to said first movable part (4a).

5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the deployment and retraction of the second movable part (4), of the first movable part (4a) and the displacement of the movable fixing means (6 ) are independent of each other.

6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: - the deployment means (7) makes it possible to deploy the first of the mobile parts of the telescopic guide (2), makes it possible to deploy any other that the first of the mobile parts of the telescopic guide (2) when the previous mobile part of the telescopic guide (2) is itself in the deployed position, and makes it possible to move the mobile fixing means (6) towards the first fixing means ( 5) when the last mobile part of the telescopic guide (2) is in the deployed position, - the deployment means (7) makes it possible to move the mobile fixing means (6) to its extreme position relative to the first fixing means (5 ), makes it possible to retract the last mobile part of the telescopic guide (2) when the mobile fixing means (6) is in an extreme position relative to the first fixing means (5), and allows to retract any one other than the latest movable parts (4) of the telescopic guide (2) when the next movable part of the telescopic guide (2) is in the retracted position.

7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, the support (1) being a flexible support of the "kakemono" type presenting itself perpendicular to the telescopic guide (2), the fixing means (5, 6) are brackets linked by one of their ends perpendicular to the guide telescopic (2).

8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, the support (1) being of the flexible support type presenting itself flat against the telescopic guide (2): - it comprises at least two other telescopic guides (2 ', 2 ") parallel to the telescopic guide (2) and on each side of the latter, the support (1) is fixed by its central axis to the telescopic guide (2) by the two fixing means (5,6 ), and is fixed to the telescopic guides (2 ', 2 ") respectively by the fixing means (5', 6 ') and (5", 6 ")

9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that: the telescopic guides (2 ', 2 ") each comprise a fixed part (3', 3") and each at least one part (4 ', 4 ") movable respectively relative to the fixed parts (3 ', 3 "), the means (6', 6") for fixing the support (1) respectively on the mobile parts (4 ', 4 ") of the telescopic guides (2', 2" ) are themselves respectively movable relative to the movable parts (4 ', 4 "), and in that it comprises a deployment means (7) making it possible to deploy and retract the movable parts (4,4', 4" ), and to move the mobile fixing means (6,6 ', 6 ") of the respective telescopic guides (2,2', 2")

10. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the deployment means (7) comprises: - a deployment means (7 ') making it possible to deploy and retract the mobile part (4') and move the fixing point upper (6 ') of the telescopic guide (2') - a deployment means (7 ") allowing to deploy and retract the mobile part (4") and to move the upper fixing point (6 ") of the telescopic guide (2 ")

1 1. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises a regulating means (8) making it possible to synchronize the deployment means (7,7 ', 7 ").

12. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 1 1 characterized in that it comprises a means (10) for measuring the force of the wind

13. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that, when the wind force exceeds a predefined threshold, the deployment means (7, 7 ', 7 ") are put out of service to avoid damaging the information medium (1).

14. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the deployment means (7,7 ', 7 ") are of the electric winch type, controlled remotely by a control means (9).