EP0778974B1 - Advertising support for fitting on a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The advertising support consists of a stowage space (3) with an opening top and an inflatable advertising support (11) stowed inside it which, when the top of the stowage space (3) is opened, can be inflated upwards from it. In the stowage space (3) there is a scissors structure (7,17) which can be erected by a motor and forms a stable-sided parallelogram which is free-standing and, in the expanded position, extends along the internal height of the inflated advertising support (11). It ensures that, when the scissors structure (7,17) is retracted and the advertising support (11) is deflated at the same time, said advertising support (11) is substantially folded down onto its original base area and prevented from tipping sideways by the lateral stability of the scissors structure.

Description

The present invention relates to an advertising medium device according to DE-A-838'538 for mounting on a vehicle. Inflatable advertising media are known. They usually consist of textile-reinforced plastic film, namely from the same Material from which, for example, truck tarpaulins are made. These advertising media have exactly the shape of the product, for which is advertised, and they are printed exactly the same and labeled like the original product itself. So you are Optical scale enlargements of the original product. Such advertising media are used outdoors or indoors set up and carried by the air blown into it, similar to an air dome. A beer can with Example is six meters high with an approximately 150 watts powerful blowers inflated within a few minutes, taking one can easily stay inside the can. Of the the lower edge of the open can does not need for this once to be specially sealed, but lies loose on the floor.

The most impressive thing about inflatable advertising media is that effective product that is advertised in greatly enlarged Scale can be shown. For one, this offers advantages because then the product in the memory, so to speak 1: 1 sticks. On the other hand excites an inflatable Advertising considerable because of the easy to realize oversize Audience attention. The almost largest Attention is actually given at the moment of Inflation excited because something is moving during this period is what's particularly interesting for viewers. The conventional one however, inflatable advertising is considered stationary advertising thought once it's inflated.

In contrast, the present invention sets itself the task To use inflatable advertising media mobile, that is their rapid and successive erection to allow different places. In addition, that should Inflate and then deflate and draw in the Advertising medium, or the associated movement effect, can be used as a pathogen of attention can. The invention is further intended to enable an inflatable To stage advertising media in places where that with a stationary advertising medium is not feasible, and after all, it should enable an inflatable advertising medium in the shortest possible time in succession by an individual Set up automatically at different locations at the push of a button or inflate and then retract and close move.

This task is solved with an advertising medium device for mounting on a vehicle that is identified by a Storage space with openable top, as well as one in it stowed, inflatable advertising medium, which when open Top of the storage space automatically out of this is inflatable and retractable at the top.

Embodiments of such an advertising medium device are described using the drawings and the function these advertising medium devices are explained in detail.

Figur 1 :

Eine Werbeträger-Vorrichtung mit aufgeblasenem Werbeträger, aufgebaut auf das Dach eines Lkw;

Figur 2 :

Eine Werbeträger-Vorrichtung mit aufblasbarem Werbeträger, mit kuppelförmigem Stauraum, aufgebaut auf einen Lastenträger für ein Fahrzeugdach, im Nichtgebrauchszustand;

Figur 3 :

Die Werbeträger-Vorrichtung nach Figur 2 in halbgeöffnetem Zustand des kuppelförmigen Stauraumes;

Figur 4 :

Die Werbeträger-Vorrichtung nach Figur 2 in geöffnetem Zustand des kuppelförmigen Stauraumes, mit aufgeblasenem Werbeträger.

It shows:

Figure 1:

An advertising device with an inflated advertising medium, built on the roof of a truck;

Figure 2:

An advertising medium device with an inflatable advertising medium, with dome-shaped storage space, built on a load carrier for a vehicle roof, when not in use;

Figure 3:

The advertising medium device according to Figure 2 in the half-opened state of the dome-shaped storage space;

Figure 4:

The advertising medium device according to FIG. 2 in the open state of the dome-shaped storage space, with the advertising medium inflated.

In Figure 1, the front part of a truck is in perspective View shown. This truck is on the cab roof with one Wind deflector shield (spoiler) 1 equipped. Below this Windleit-Schildes 1 is the advertising medium device 2 on the Cab roof built. It consists of a storage space 3, which forms a box made of sheet aluminum, for example or can be made of plastic. This box is there here on the cabin roof and this is on its underside equipped with adjustable feet. It can for example four small rubber support claws on the lower corners of the box, which have a screw thread are more or less screwable into the bottom of the box. So it is possible to put the box on any truck roof adapt. The box is bevelled at the top, accordingly about the inclination of the wind deflector plate 1.

This box or storage space 3 here has a flap 4, hinging up and around the rear top of the storage space is pivotable. The storage space 3 or the box 3, which forms it, protrudes slightly from a corresponding one milled out recess in the wind deflector plate 1. In In one variant, however, the storage space 3 can also be designed in this way be that its side walls are flush with the bottom of the wind deflector 1 end, the flap 4 then one is an integral part of the wind deflector shield 1. The Flap 4 is designed so that it is in any case closed state, rainwater can enter the Interior of the storage space 3 prevented. In the example shown here the flap 4 is held by gas pressure supports 5, which swing the flap 4 up from the closed state capital. On the other hand, it is a small one, not shown here Cable available, through which the flap 4 by means of one against 12 or 24 volt electric winch depending on the vehicle type the force of the gas pressure supports 5 can be closed. In a alternative embodiment, the cover 4 can also be by means of a Electric motor directly via a gearbox and a lever and be closed, with end switches the two Limit folding paths. Of course there are more, for example electrical, electromechanical or pneumatic Drive options for opening and closing the Cover 4 conceivable. The storage space 3 can also be a sunroof have a folding roof or a roller shutter-like store, which or which electrical, electromechanical or can be opened and closed pneumatically.

In the interior of the storage space 3 is a scissors construction 7.17 arranged by a spindle 6 by an electric motor 8 is driven. For example, a timing belt is used for this 19, which drives a wheel in the center of the spindle 6, like that is drawn here. The lower ends of the scissors are on two Cross struts 18 articulated, which in turn always parallel to each other along two fixed guide rods 20 are. The spindle 6 passes through the two cross struts 18 in Threads. If the spindle 6 is rotated, the two cross struts 18 along the guide rods 20 either moved away from each other or moved towards each other. Depending on extends the scissors construction 7.17 upwards or becomes retracted and moved down until it folded completely is. The two end positions are set by limit switches limited.

In the inflated and extended shown here in Figure 1 This scissor construction is in the state of the advertising medium 11 7.17 moved apart. The two scissors 7 are advantageous from a number hinged together Tubes or profiles with rounded edges. The two Scissors 7 themselves are connected to struts 17, the Shear elements where they are drawn together with one lateral distance from each other hinged to these webs 17 are, so that anything in between when moving together Film material of the advertising medium 11 is not cut becomes. The struts 17 form together with the scissors 7 Rigid frame on all sides in the form of a parallelogram. This parallelogram is stiff in every setting ensures that the advertising medium 11 is never at the side can fall over, but especially when moving in to the desired base area inside the box 3 is folded up and not tipped outwards, whereby the lid 4 cannot be closed automatically could. When the advertising medium 11 is drawn in, the scissors construction 7.17 moved together so that the individual Scissor elements practically lie one on top of the other Scissors construction 7.17 has only a small height and thus 3 place in the storage space, the advertising medium 11 then folded around this scissors construction 7.17 is. Inside the storage space 3 is a further Depending on the vehicle type, 12 or 24 volt fan 9 installed, namely a radial or as shown here an axial fan 9.

About the spindle 6 and the fan 9 is in the Storage space 3 an intermediate floor 10 with a circular recess here, which is slightly smaller than the lower opening of the Advertising medium 11, which represents a beverage can here. The advertising medium 11 thus stands up with its lower edge the intermediate floor 10. On the edge of the circular here The recess is perpendicular to the intermediate floor, a ring of a few Centimeters height, on which the advertising medium 11 is placed is. All around he is with a steel band and a strap curious about this ring. This allows the actual advertising medium can also be easily replaced.

To extend and inflate the advertising medium is first the lid 4 of the storage space 3 opens automatically. Then it will be the scissor construction 7.17 is extended by an electric motor, so that it pulls up the advertising medium 11 and at the same time is air by means of the fan 9 in the advertising medium 11 blown in until it finally protrudes upwards and the scissors construction 7.17 is free inside. Conversely, air is drawn through when the advertising medium 11 is pulled in sucked the reverse running of the fan 9 and at the same time, the scissors construction 7.17 is again driven by an electric motor one, so that the advertising medium 11 essentially lowered to its base and folded on it becomes. When the scissors construction 7.17 are completely retracted and the air, as far as the fan 9 allows, is suctioned off, the cover 4 is closed by a motor. On the cabin roof, on the Windleit-Schild 1 or on the An ultrasonic sensor can be arranged on the top of the flap 4 by means of which the space above the Windleit-shield 1 is controllable. Such an ultrasonic sensor can Detect any existing obstacles. Then this is the case when the truck, for example, under a tree or stands under an eaves. This fact will then displayed optically or acoustically in the driver's cabin, or the information becomes active in a corresponding electrical Circuit processed. Preferably, the Whole advertising device from the driver's seat of the vehicle off automatically. To extend or Inflating the advertising medium 11 is simply a button pressed, after which for example a programmable logic controller (PLC control) initiates the following steps in succession: The first step is to check whether it is in the room above the storage space 3 there is an obstacle and whether the vehicle is in There is movement or whether the engine is running. If about that Ultrasonic sensor determines that no obstacle is present and for example via the tachometer of the Motor is determined that the motor is not running the electrical control takes the next step, namely opening the storage space 3. In the example shown rolls a small winch pulls a cable, so the gas pressure supports 5 extend and the flap 4 is swung open. As soon as this has taken place, the electric motor 8 is actuated and rotates the spindle 6 via the toothed belt 19, whereby the Scissors construction 7.17 and the advertising medium 11 pulls up with. Once the scissors construction 7.17 is fully extended, this will be appropriate Limit switch actuated and recognizes the electrical circuit then that the scissors construction 7.17 fully extended is. Before, at the same time or even after extending the scissors construction 7.17, the fan 9 is in operation set and inflates the advertising medium 11. He reaches his full size and is filled with air. The bloat can also be done using a compressed air source, for which purpose a separate 12-volt or 24-volt compressor on the vehicle is necessary with a pressure vessel, which is sufficient Volume. This compressor and this boiler can also installed in storage space 3 or elsewhere on the vehicle be. If necessary, the fan 9 or Compressed air source after inflation to a lower operating level be switched over, which is just sufficient to the Keep advertising media stable and plump. However, this is only a little overpressure necessary. Inflating the advertising medium 11 should be designed so that the whole process is about 10 It takes seconds to a maximum of about 2 minutes. If a very rapid inflation is recommended, use is recommended a source of compressed air that inflates less Seconds. Inflating the advertising medium 11 pays off every time the truck is loaded and unloaded, or when a driving break is turned on and the vehicle either is parked in a parking lot or on private property. The insertion of the advertising medium 11 should advantageously be quicker take place, for example within a few seconds, thus under Under certain circumstances, a quick departure is possible. In order to enable a rapid retraction, the Storage space 3 an opening on the side, below the partition 10 be present by a slider is closable, which is electrically operated. When moving in the advertising medium 11 through this recess passively vented. To speed up the venting, can a separate fan can also be used, or the Inflator 9 can be run in reverse as already mentioned. The retracting of the scissors construction 7.17 is coordinated controlled by the PLC controller with the suction of the air from the advertising medium 11, so that it is folded nicely and does not tip over sideways. As soon as the scissors construction 7.17 completely moved together a limit switch is actuated again and after a time that can be set on the PLC control after which the Advertising medium is completely folded and vented, pulls the cable flap 4 against the force of the gas pressure supports 5, so that this in turn is watertight on the wind deflector shield 1 lies on. The fan power and the spindle rotation should be coordinated 11 for each advertising medium so that one does not have to be compared to the other done quickly.

As a variant, the advertising device can also be complete be integrated into a truck cabin structure. Such structures are delivered as sleep superstructures and subsequently built a truck cabin. Into such a structure all the necessary elements such as the inflatable advertising medium 11 itself, the scissors construction 7.17 and the fan 9 or integrate the compressor system. Instead of one Flap 4 on the top offers alternative solutions in the form of, for example, a sliding roof, a folding roof or a roller shutter-like store. Of course it is important that this closable opening on the top in closed condition is waterproof and also snow loads can carry.

A special version of the advertising medium device can be built on a standard load carrier 13 and is shown in Figure 2. The necessary load carriers 13 are there it for almost all vehicle types in specialist shops, be it for one Cars or for a van or truck. In this version there is storage space 3 of the advertising medium device with openable top made of a dome-like tent construction 12. This has five or more semicircular Aspire 21-25, of which four 21-24 share a common one Pivot axis 15 are pivotable. For one Construction is suitable, for example, a basket awning, such as for example in shops above the front door are common. This basket awning is not just 90 ° on swiveling, but by 180 °. Suitable as reference material a thin waterproof film material. The whole Tent or basket awning construction is on a circular Base plate 16 constructed, which in turn on the load carrier 13 can be screwed on. The pivot axis 27 of the Struts 21-24 run in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In order to is the dome 12 even at high speeds stable.

Figure 3 shows the dome 12 at the moment of opening. This Opening takes place by motor. This will only be the outermost movable strut 21 via a reduction gear 26 and a lever 14 pivoted up and down by an electric motor 15. The other semicircular struts will be 22-24 always taken, and the strut 25 is always stationary. In both end positions of the lever 14, this actuates a limit switch. The lever 21 therefore exerts a torque on the strut 21 and can, depending on the direction of movement, the dome 12 to close or open until the respective direction of movement stopped by actuating the limit switch becomes. After the dome 12 has been swung open, this takes place Extension of the scissors construction inside the advertising medium 11 and the inflation of the advertising medium 11 itself 12- or 24-volt fans started operating on or under the base plate 16, which in this case has holes or must have a perforation, arranged in a box could be. Before, at the same time or afterwards, one electric motor operated spindle, which a scissor construction as described above extends upwards.

Figure 4 shows this advertising medium 11 in the inflated state. Inside is the extended one Scissors construction 7.17 shown. This scissor construction 7.17 ensures that the advertising medium 11 at the later Retraction or retraction not uncontrolled buckles at the bottom, or tilts to the side, but in the way a bellows is put together, so that it ultimately more or less is folded up on its base, as in Figure 3 is shown. Below are the ends of the two scissors 7 hinged to two cross struts 18, which in turn to two transverse to them guide rods 20 parallel to each other are led. A spindle 6 passes through the two Cross struts 18 and this spindle 6 is via a toothed belt 19 driven by a motor 8. When the spindle turns 6 the two cross struts 18 towards each other or from each other moves away, whereby the scissors 7 open and the Scissors construction 7.17 extends upwards, or vice versa the scissors 7 close and the construction 7.17 is brought together below.

The advantages of the present advertising medium device are obviously. Inflating and retracting the Advertising medium attracts attention. The product for which advertised will be the same as in its normal Appearance, only greatly enlarged, shown and remains therefore stick particularly well in the memory. That with this Vehicle equipped with advertising media device can be used in parking lots, Transshipment points, in urban areas, for example when loading and unloading in a pedestrian zone, or at its normal use at the same time as extremely effective Advertising platform. Built on a car the advertising medium can be used on any occasion where stop large crowds, be inflated, so to Example of all outdoor events such as pop concerts, at sports events, at markets, fairs, exhibitions, etc. etc. Another advantage is that the inflated Advertising media from the cabin height of a truck or Delivery van or from the car roof height by several meters extends above and is therefore widely visible. At the same time he is safe from vandals at this height.

It is also conceivable to have such an advertising medium device to build a car or truck trailer, which is then very targeted can be used as a pure advertising platform. Of the The advantage here is that the advertising medium comes on very quickly Brought in place and inflated there, after what not an entire truck or car is bound, but just a trailer as a vehicle for the advertising device stays in place.

The advertising media to be used can be very different Have shapes. For example, enlarged shoes, Detergent bottles, computers, televisions, washing machines, Cream cans, detergent packs, etc. etc. as a template conceivable. There are hardly any limits to the possibilities. condition is just that the inflated advertising medium the necessary Stability so that it stands well. If the advertising medium has a ramified shape, such as the shape of a human body with arms and head so several can Cords inside at the ends of the extremities or meadow to the end of the ramifications so that the Moving in is easy. The cords are then moved in the right order, for which they are direct or via an inverted pulley on the struts 17 of the Scissors construction 7.17 can be fixed so that they so faster than the scissors construction 7.17 itself become. A special effect is achieved if one electrical circuit is realized, which ensures that the advertising medium is constantly inflated, then a few moments left in this condition and then retracted again is what the spectacle repeats endlessly. Finally, the advertising medium device can still illuminate have an illumination of the inflated Allow advertising media from outside or inside.

Claims (10)

1. Advertising support for fitting on a vehicle, characterized by a stowage space (3;12) with opening top and an inflatable advertising support (11) stowed inside it which, when the top of the stowage space (3;12) is opened, can be automatically inflated upwards from it and retracted again.
2. The advertising support of claim 1, characterized in that in the stowage space (3) there is a scissors structure (7,17) inside the advertising support (11), which can be erected by a motor and forms a stable-sided parallelogram which is free-standing and, in the expanded position, extends along the internal height of the inflated advertising support (11) in a manner that ensures that, when the scissors structure (7,17) is retracted and the advertising support (11) is deflated at the same time, said advertising support (11) is substantially folded down onto its original base area and prevented from tipping sideways by the lateral stability of the scissors structure (7,17).
3. The advertising supports of one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes a fan (9) or a source of compressed air with which air can be pumped into the stowage space (3) and from there into the inside of the inflatable advertising support (11).
4. The advertising support of one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stowage space (3) consists of a dome-shaped tent construction (12), which is assembled on a circular base plate (16) and incorporates at least five semicircular struts (21-25), of which all except one (25) can be pivoted by a motor around a common axis (27) and are covered over with a watertight, weatherproof sheet material.
5. The advertising support of one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the top of the stowage space (3) opens due to a flap (4) being hingedly disposed on the stowage space (3), which can be opened and shut electrically, electromechanically or pneumatically, or in that the stowage space (3) has a sliding roof, a folding roof or a rigid roller-blind, each of which can be opened and closed electrically, electromechanically or pneumatically.
6. The advertising support of one of claims 1-3 or 5, characterized in that the stowage space (3) is disposed under a spoiler (1) constructed on the cabin roof of a lorry, with the opening being designed as an integral element of the spoiler (1), and the stowage space (3) stands on vertically adjustable feet.
7. The advertising support of one of claims 1-3 or 5, characterized in that it is built inside a lorry cabin superstructure and the opening in the stowage space (3) is integrated in the top of the cabin superstructure.
8. The advertising support of one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes a stored-program control unit (SPC unit) which can be operated from the driver's seat, and which initiates the following steps when switched on:

   a) Controls whether there are any obstacles in the area above the stowage space (3) and whether the vehicle is in motion, if no;

   b) Opening of the stowage space (3);

   c) Extension of the scissors structure (7,17) and erection of the advertising support (11) and inflation of the advertising support by means of a fan (9) or a source of compressed air;

   and which, when switched off, initiates the following sequence of steps:

   d) Deflation of the advertising support (11) by means of the fan (9) and simultaneous retraction of the scissors structure (7,17);

   e) Closing of the stowage space (3).
9. The advertising support of one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it features associated lighting means with which the advertising support (11) can be illuminated from inside or from outside when inflated.
10. The use of an advertising support according to one of the preceding claims to advertise products or services.

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