WO2014153271A4 - Sectional sign assembly and installation kit and method of using same - Google Patents
Sectional sign assembly and installation kit and method of using same Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2014153271A4 WO2014153271A4 PCT/US2014/029999 US2014029999W WO2014153271A4 WO 2014153271 A4 WO2014153271 A4 WO 2014153271A4 US 2014029999 W US2014029999 W US 2014029999W WO 2014153271 A4 WO2014153271 A4 WO 2014153271A4
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- individual
- structural
- structural frame
- modification kit
- power
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F9/00—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
- G09F9/30—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
- G09F9/302—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
- G09F9/3026—Video wall, i.e. stackable semiconductor matrix display modules
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09G—ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
- G09G2360/00—Aspects of the architecture of display systems
- G09G2360/14—Detecting light within display terminals, e.g. using a single or a plurality of photosensors
- G09G2360/144—Detecting light within display terminals, e.g. using a single or a plurality of photosensors the light being ambient light
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09G—ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
- G09G3/00—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
- G09G3/20—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters
- G09G3/22—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters using controlled light sources
- G09G3/30—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels
- G09G3/32—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Devices For Indicating Variable Information By Combining Individual Elements (AREA)
- Multimedia (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Road Signs Or Road Markings (AREA)
Abstract
A modification kit for converting an existing signage mounting structure to an electronic sign generally includes a plurality of weatherized display modules; a plurality of sign sections each having a front-facing portion and a rear-facing portion, the front facing portion defining a two dimensional array of bays arranged in a plurality of rows along a vertical direction and a plurality of columns along a horizontal direction, each bay configured to receive one of the display modules, the rear-facing portion for mounting to a surface of the existing signage mounting structure; and a plurality of wiring assemblies each having a first end for coupling to a power junction located adjacent to a rear surface of one of the rear-facing portions and a plurality of power extensions for coupling the power source to the plurality of weatherized display modules.
Claims
AMENDED CLAIMS
received by the International Bureau on 03 December 2014 (03.12.2014)
1. A sectional assembly for converting an existing signage mounting structure to an electronic sign comprising:
a front portion defining a two dimensional array of bays that span the height of the electronic sign and a portion of the width of the electronic sign whereby a plurality of sectional assemblies are required to fully form the electronic sign;
a display module configured to be installed into each of the array of bays;
a power routing system that delivers power to each display module of the array of bays, the power routing system including at least one node and a plurality of individual power extensions that are each electrically coupled to a node and each having a power delivery end that is coupled to an individual display module when installed into each of the array of bays;
a rear portion for mounting the sectional assembly to a beam surface of the existing mounting structure;
wherein the front portion includes a plurality of compound structural frames that are each two bays wide and are mounted adjacently and vertically to the rear portion; wherein the front portion and the rear portion collectively define a plurality of openings that each couple a rear surface of the rear portion to each one of the bays whereby the display modules installed in the array of bays can be removed and replaced through the opening thereby enabling rear side servicing of sectional assembly;
a plurality of access doors, wherein each individual access door is configured to cover an individual one of said plurality of openings;
a plurality of latches in each bay configured to affix each display module to an individual bay in the array of bays, the latches configured to be actuated by a particular tool inserted through either a front portion of the display module or the rear portion; and wherein each individual access door is configured to be opened using said particular tool.
178
2. A modification kit for converting an anchored planar mounting structure having a frontside and an opposing backside into a dynamic electronic sign, the modification kit comprising:
a plurality of weatherized display modules;
a plurality of structural frames for supporting said plurality of weatherized display modules, each structural frame having a back portion for mounting to the frontside of the anchored planar mounting structure and a front portion defining a plurality of bay members for receiving corresponding ones of said plurality of weatherized display modules;
at least one wiring harness including a first end for coupling to a power source mounted on the backside of the anchored planar mounting structure and a plurality of power extensions for coupling the power source to said plurality of weatherized display modules.
3. The modification kit of claim 2, wherein each individual one of said plurality of bay members define a receiving feature for receiving and aligning a portion of the at least one wiring harness within the bay member to facilitate assembly of the at least one wiring harness to the bay member.
4. The modification kit of claim 3, wherein the receiving feature is a receptacle, the at least one wiring harness including a portion to be received into each receptacle.
5. The modification kit of claim 4, wherein the portion to be received into the receptacle is an overmolded node which is configured to be received into the receptacle and retained therein to help facilitate the routing of at least one of said plurality of power extensions to an individual one of said plurality of weatherized display modules.
6. The modification kit of claim 2, wherein each individual one of said plurality of structural frames includes pilot features for facilitating the forming of at least one bore through the anchored planar mounting structure to enable routing of the at least one
179
wiring harness through the anchored planar mounting structure for facilitating the coupling of the power source to said plurality of weatherized display modules.
7. The modification kit according to claim 2, wherein each individual one of said plurality of structural frames is interchangeable with any other individual one of said plurality of structural frames; and
wherein each individual one of said plurality of interchangeable structural frames is provided with a plurality of wind load resisting features to facilitate accommodating installation of said plurality of interchangeable structural frames in any wind zone specified for the anchored planar mounting structure.
8. The modification kit according to claim 2, wherein said plurality of bay members is arranged in an array defined by a plurality of visual separation features to facilitate separating the array of bay members into smaller array configurations for customizing a display sign area to comply with the size of the anchored planar mounting structure.
9. The modification kit according to claim 2, further comprising:
a utility box mountable to the opposing backside of the planar mounting structure for facilitating the coupling of the power source to said at least one wiring harness and for receiving electrical energy to be rectified into a low voltage power source for use by said plurality of weatherized display modules to convert display data into visible radiant energy for instantaneous dynamic display purposes.
10. The modification kit according to claim 7, wherein each individual one of said plurality of interchangeable structural frames, when mounted to the frontside of the anchored planar mounting structure, defines a set of cooling conduits; and
wherein said set of cooling conduits are in fluid communication with individual ones of said plurality of weatherized display modules when mounted in individual ones of said plurality of interchangeable structural frames.
180
11. The modification kit according to claim 7, wherein each individual one of said plurality of interchangeable structural frames is provided with rows and columns of aligned wire routing features and node receptacles to help facilitate the routing and securing of said at least one wiring harness within the interchangeable structural frame to enable power to be distributed throughout the interchangeable structural frame in a daisy-chain manner.
12. The modification kit according to claim 11 , wherein the node receptacles are arranged in alignment to eliminate the need for special node to receptacle alignment markings to facilitate installation of said at least one wiring harness without installation placement errors.
13. The modification kit according to claim 12, wherein each individual bay member has integrally formed therein a plurality of different types and kinds of wire harness receptacles distributed among a plurality of latching features; and
wherein said plurality of latching features are multi-directional and
complementary to corresponding display module multi-directional latching features to help facilitate the mounting of individual ones of said plurality of weatherized display modules within individual ones of said plurality of bay members with a sufficient latching force to resist wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot.
14. The modification kit according to claim 12, wherein each individual one of said plurality of structural frames has a plurality of cutout areas in sufficient number to minimize the frame weight of an individual one of said plurality of structural frames to no greater than 50 pounds, but not such a sufficient number of cutout areas to compromise the structural integrity of the individual structural frame for resisting wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot when the individual structural frame is mounted to a frontside surface of the anchored planar mounting structure.
181
15. A modification kit for sign conversion, comprising:
a plurality of display modules for converting electrical data into visible radiant energy for display by an electronic sign;
at least one compound structural frame for defining a plurality of structural bay members, each individual one of said plurality of structural bay members being configured for removably receiving, supporting and latching therein corresponding ones of said plurality of display modules each being mounted with a sufficient latching force to withstand a wind load force in excess of 100 pounds per square foot;
wherein each individual one of said plurality of structural bay members has a sufficient number of cutout areas to provide a frame weight of no greater than 50 pounds for hand lifting and mounting the compound structural frame to a planar structural surface by a single person, but not such a sufficient number of cutout areas to compromise the structural integrity of the compound structural frame for resisting wind load forces of up to 100 pounds per square foot when mounted to the planar structural surface while supporting said plurality of display modules; and
at least one preformed interchangeable wiring harness having a plurality of mechanical-electrical nodes for coupling a source of low voltage power from a backside to a frontside of the planar structural surface and then to said plurality of display modules.
16. The modification kit according to claim 15, wherein each individual one of said plurality of structural bay members is provided with a plurality of node receptacles for securing therein said plurality of mechanical-electrical nodes to facilitate coupling the source of lower voltage power at said frontside of the planar structural surface to said plurality of display modules.
17. The modification kit according to claim 15, wherein said plurality of structural bay members are arranged in an array defined by a plurality of visual separation features to facilitate separating the array of structural bay members into smaller array
configurations for customizing a display sign area to comply with the size of the planar structural surface.
182
18. The modification kit according to claim 15, wherein said at least one compound structural frame is provided with rows and columns of wire routing features and node receptacles to accommodate said at least one preformed interchangeable wiring harness and to facilitate distribution of power and data throughout said at least one compound structural frame in a daisy-chain manner. 9. The modification kit according to claim 15, wherein said at least one compound structural frame is provided with a plurality of interconnecting reference features, said plurality of interconnecting reference features including:
a first set of tabs disposed on the compound structural frame;
a first set of slots disposed on the compound structural frame;
said first set of tabs and said first set of slots in combination defining a plurality of top to bottom dovetail joints to facilitate interconnecting pairs of compound structural frames in flush top surface to flush bottom surface alignment along a longitudinal axis of the planar structural surface;
a second set of tabs disposed on the compound structural frame;
a second set of slots disposed on the compound structural frame;
said second set of tabs and said second set of slots defining a plurality of side to side dovetail joints to facilitate interconnecting pairs of compound structural frames in flush right side surface to flush left side surface alignment along a lateral axis of the planar structural surface; and
wherein pairs of compound structural frames are interconnectable in an array to support therein said plurality of display modules for providing a billboard display sign.
20. The modification kit according to claim 15, wherein said at least one compound structural frame is provided with plural vertical axis mounting holes and plural lateral axis mounting holes, said plural vertical axis mounting holes and said plural lateral axis mounting holes being distributed in plural mounting hole locations throughout said at least one compound structural frame and each being dimensioned for receiving therein a mounting screw to facilitate securing said at least one compound structural frame to
the planar structural surface so that a sufficient mounting force may be applied to said compound structural frame to substantially eliminate face to face separation of said compound structural frame and the planar structural surface in wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot.
21. A self contained in-field retrofit kit for a static billboard coupled to a universal source of electrical power, comprising:
at least one modular hand mountable compound structural frame for mounting to at least one poster panel of a static billboard, said at least one modular compound structural frame and said at least one poster panel cooperating to provide a plurality of self cooling vents and a plurality of wire routing paths between said at least one modular compound structural frame and the universal source of electrical power;
wherein said at least one modular compound structural frame is provided with a plurality of receptacle nodes and wire routing guides to receive substantially identical power and data wire harnesses for coupling electrical energy along a plurality of wire routing paths within said modular compound structural frame;
at least one modular electrical conversion device for mounting partially within an individual one of said plurality of self cooling vents and partially within said at least one modular compound structural frame, said at least one modular electrical conversion device for coupling to the universal source of electrical power via at least an individual one of said plurality of wire routing paths to transform the universal source of power to a constant power source;
wherein said at least one modular electrical conversion device includes a plurality of electrical elements coupled to said constant power source and to said a data source for converting electrical energy into visible radiant energy indicative of an electronic message intended for pubic viewing; and
wherein said at least one modular electrical conversion device is further for coupling to the data source via said at least an individual one of said plurality of wire routing paths.
STATEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 19 (1 )
New claims 1-21 as provided in this Article 19 amendment patentably distinguish over each of the prior art references cited in the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, whether taken alone or in combination with one another as such prior art fails to teach, or disclose the unique and novel features of the modification kit as claimed herein.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2016503305A JP2016512901A (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2014-03-15 | Sectional sign assembly and installation kit and method of using the same |
| EP14770267.4A EP2973520A2 (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2014-03-15 | Sectional sign assembly and installation kit and method of using same |
Applications Claiming Priority (10)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US13/844,832 US9330583B2 (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2013-03-16 | Field retrofit kit for converting a static billboard into a dynamic electronic billboard, and methods of retrofitting and using same |
| US13/844,832 | 2013-03-16 | ||
| US14/044,620 US8929083B2 (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2013-10-02 | Compound structural frame and method of using same for efficient retrofitting |
| US14/044,620 | 2013-10-02 | ||
| US14/056,017 US8824124B1 (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2013-10-17 | Modular wire harness arrangements and methods of using same for backside to frontside power and data distribution safety schemes |
| US14/056,017 | 2013-10-17 | ||
| US14/075,308 US8824125B1 (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2013-11-08 | Modular installation and conversion kit for electronic sign structure and method of using same |
| US14/075,308 | 2013-11-08 | ||
| US201461950174P | 2014-03-09 | 2014-03-09 | |
| US61/950,174 | 2014-03-09 |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO2014153271A2 WO2014153271A2 (en) | 2014-09-25 |
| WO2014153271A3 WO2014153271A3 (en) | 2014-12-04 |
| WO2014153271A4 true WO2014153271A4 (en) | 2015-01-15 |
Family
ID=51581783
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/US2014/029999 WO2014153271A2 (en) | 2013-03-16 | 2014-03-15 | Sectional sign assembly and installation kit and method of using same |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP2973520A2 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2016512901A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2014153271A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8974077B2 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2015-03-10 | Ultravision Technologies, Llc | Heat sink for LED light source |
| US9195281B2 (en) | 2013-12-31 | 2015-11-24 | Ultravision Technologies, Llc | System and method for a modular multi-panel display |
| CN105551418B (en) * | 2016-02-04 | 2018-03-02 | 深圳市科美芯光电技术有限公司 | A kind of power supply signal free switching switch and its power supply signal switching method |
| CN105489127B (en) * | 2016-02-04 | 2018-03-02 | 深圳市科美芯光电技术有限公司 | The LED display and its power supply signal switching method of a kind of power supply signal free switching |
| CN110264895B (en) * | 2019-05-23 | 2021-06-04 | 上海聚广光电科技有限公司 | Anti-vibration detachable LED mobile advertisement display based on transposition guiding principle |
| CA3096633A1 (en) * | 2019-10-23 | 2021-04-23 | Cable Management Solutions, Inc. | Cable conveyance systems incorporating electronic visual displays |
Family Cites Families (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3010234A (en) * | 1960-09-29 | 1961-11-28 | Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co | Supported vertical display panels |
| US6150996A (en) * | 1998-08-26 | 2000-11-21 | Addco, Inc. | Changeable message sign system with reconfigurable sign screen |
| US5900850A (en) * | 1996-08-28 | 1999-05-04 | Bailey; James Tam | Portable large scale image display system |
| JP2002368284A (en) * | 2001-06-08 | 2002-12-20 | Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Ltd | Led unit |
| US6926375B2 (en) * | 2002-05-24 | 2005-08-09 | Toshiba Transport Engineering Inc. | Unit connecting mechanism and image display device |
| JP3665041B2 (en) * | 2002-05-24 | 2005-06-29 | 東芝トランスポートエンジニアリング株式会社 | Unit coupling mechanism and video display device |
| JP4332342B2 (en) * | 2002-12-06 | 2009-09-16 | アビックス株式会社 | A method of incorporating a large screen LED display device into the outer peripheral wall of a curtain wall building, a curtain wall building incorporating a large screen LED display device into an outer peripheral wall, and an LED panel module incorporated into a curtain wall building |
| US7138659B2 (en) * | 2004-05-18 | 2006-11-21 | Onscreen Technologies, Inc. | LED assembly with vented circuit board |
| JP5183024B2 (en) * | 2005-11-10 | 2013-04-17 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Assembling method of display device |
| US8046942B1 (en) * | 2006-09-28 | 2011-11-01 | Daktronics, Inc. | Electronic sign with multiple direction positionable rear access doors |
| US20090015997A1 (en) * | 2007-07-12 | 2009-01-15 | Gm Global Technology Operations, Inc. | Modular and Configurable Display Device |
| US8766880B2 (en) * | 2007-12-11 | 2014-07-01 | Adti Media, Llc140 | Enumeration system and method for a LED display |
-
2014
- 2014-03-15 WO PCT/US2014/029999 patent/WO2014153271A2/en active Application Filing
- 2014-03-15 JP JP2016503305A patent/JP2016512901A/en active Pending
- 2014-03-15 EP EP14770267.4A patent/EP2973520A2/en not_active Withdrawn
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| EP2973520A2 (en) | 2016-01-20 |
| WO2014153271A2 (en) | 2014-09-25 |
| WO2014153271A3 (en) | 2014-12-04 |
| JP2016512901A (en) | 2016-05-09 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| WO2014153271A4 (en) | Sectional sign assembly and installation kit and method of using same | |
| JP2014522627A (en) | Modular solar box | |
| GB2538945A (en) | LED Display Device | |
| WO2014153269A2 (en) | Compound structural frame and method of using same for efficient retrofitting | |
| CN202524661U (en) | Multifunctional cabinet | |
| US20150103496A1 (en) | Power conversion and connection for photovoltaic (pv) panel arrays | |
| US11831274B2 (en) | Photovoltaic module with a cross rail assembly | |
| CN205542978U (en) | Battery fixing bracket and adopt combination formula battery fixation structure of this kind of mount | |
| CN203225961U (en) | Drawer type collector box body structure | |
| CN205489013U (en) | Modularization batch meter | |
| CN204046176U (en) | A kind of SVG power cabinet | |
| CN105576512A (en) | Multi-meter-position metering assembly structure | |
| CN202393798U (en) | Chassis component of metering assembly | |
| JP6057365B2 (en) | Photovoltaic power generation system and solar cell module installation method | |
| CN103280723A (en) | Method for assembling electrical cabinet frame for railway vehicle passenger room | |
| CN215768723U (en) | Concentrate power supply with having anti-electricity-theft ammeter case of quick dismantlement structure | |
| KR100928077B1 (en) | Solar cell module fixing device | |
| CN202230113U (en) | Box body with a B type metering assembly bearing chassis | |
| CN205960294U (en) | Rail mounted supply socket | |
| CN211743215U (en) | Battery modular integrated device | |
| CN214044351U (en) | Low-voltage power distribution cabinet | |
| CN204877440U (en) | Skeleton and logging instrument of logging instrument | |
| CN221200016U (en) | Combined optical fiber distribution frame | |
| KR102176717B1 (en) | Installing frame of solar panel | |
| CN220586549U (en) | Motor test equipment cabinet |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 14770267 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A2 |
|
| ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2016503305 Country of ref document: JP Kind code of ref document: A |
|
| NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
| REEP | Request for entry into the european phase |
Ref document number: 2014770267 Country of ref document: EP |
|
| WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2014770267 Country of ref document: EP |