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EP1122706A1
EP1122706A1 EP00390004A EP00390004A EP1122706A1 EP 1122706 A1 EP1122706 A1 EP 1122706A1 EP 00390004 A EP00390004 A EP 00390004A EP 00390004 A EP00390004 A EP 00390004A EP 1122706 A1 EP1122706 A1 EP 1122706A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • G09F7/22—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for rotatably or swingably mounting, e.g. for boards adapted to be rotated by the wind
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F15/00—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
    • G09F15/0006—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels
    • G09F15/0056—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels portable display standards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F15/00—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
    • G09F15/0087—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like including movable parts, e.g. movable by the wind
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F19/00—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
    • G09F19/02—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for incorporating moving display members

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  • the present invention relates to a sign support, by example for advertising signs.
  • a known sign holder has a rectangular frame bearing the actual sign and rising above one foot.
  • the link between the frame and the foot is ensured by two spiral springs, so that the frame is likely to oscillate under the thrust of the wind. So, on the one hand the sign is wind resistant and has less risk of falling under strong thrust of wind, and on the other hand the movement of the sign makes it more visible.
  • Another sign holder also includes a frame bearing the sign itself and rising above one foot.
  • the frame is rotatably mounted on a vertical, central axis, fixed on the foot.
  • the frame has side fins to promote rotation under the thrust of the wind.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of the prior art, by providing a sign support whose structure is modular and scalable, changing shape when the wind blows.
  • the invention provides a mobile sign support comprising a body mounted on a foot, characterized in that the body comprises a plurality of elements movable with respect to each other, forming an ascending succession, linked sequentially to each other by a freely rotating link around a substantially horizontal axis, each element rising vertically when in its equilibrium position.
  • the structure of the mobile sign support according to the invention is thus modular. It is possible to manufacture elements with sizes predefined and assemble them on demand, using numbers different elements, so as to form supports scalable signs of various sizes and shapes, based on size elements predefined.
  • the sign support according to the invention is can be dismantled into small elements relatively to the size of the support, and is therefore easily transportable or can be stored in a reduced space.
  • the elements comprise each two parallel branches, the branches of each element being each mounted to rotate respectively on the branches of the element inferior.
  • the manufacturing of the elements is simple and economical.
  • a plate is fixed to at least one branch of at least one element, the plate being substantially vertical when the element is in its equilibrium position.
  • the plate extends between the two branches of the element, or the plate extends towards the outside of the element.
  • the position of the plate relative to the axis of rotation of the element with the lower element is chosen so that the element rocks in one direction or the other when the wind blows it grows.
  • the plate is used to receive the action of the wind to move the element from its equilibrium position.
  • the center of wind thrust is above or below the axis of rotation with the lower element, which makes it possible to choose the direction of tilting of the element under the action of the wind.
  • the plate can be used to carry a message intended for the public, such as an advertisement.
  • At least one counterweight is fixed to each element, below the axis of connection of the latter with the element lower, so that the counterweight returns the said each element towards its equilibrium position.
  • the counterweight serves to limit the movements of the element around from its equilibrium position.
  • the length of at least one element is adjustable within a predetermined range, or the width of at least one element is adjustable within a range predetermined, or the position of the link of at least one element with the previous element and / or the following element is adjustable within a range predetermined.
  • the support according to the invention can thus be easily adapted to the needs of the user.
  • one of the elements is linked to the foot, the link being freely rotatable about a vertical axis.
  • the support thus presents an additional rotation.
  • the mobile sign support according to the invention comprises a plurality of elements, here four, and a foot.
  • the elements are rotatably assembled with each other, the axes of rotation being parallel to each other.
  • At least a first element is linked to a second element, the link being freely rotatable around an equilibrium position in which the first element rises vertically.
  • the first element 1 is the upper end element of the support.
  • Element 1 has two substantially parallel branches 11 and 12, which are joined at their two ends 13 and 14.
  • the end 13 is the end lower in the conditions of use which will be described below.
  • a plate 15 is fixed between the branches 11 and 12 and extends substantially between the lower end 13 and half of the branches 11 and 12.
  • the axis 16 allows the connection and articulation of the end element 1 with the second element 2.
  • the second element 2 is a fork with two branches substantially parallel 21 and 22 connected at their lower end 23.
  • the upper end 24 of the two branches 21 and 22 is pierced to receive rotating the axis 16 of the first element 1.
  • the spacing between the branches 21 and 22 is adapted so that the first element 1 is inserted between them.
  • a plate 25 is fixed between the branches 21 and 22 and extends substantially between the lower end 23 and half of the branches 21 and 22.
  • An axis 26 perpendicular to the branches 21 and 22 passes through these past.
  • the axis 26, which is parallel to the axis 16, allows the connection and the articulation of the second element 2 with the third element 3.
  • the third element 3 has a general shape similar to that of the second element 2.
  • the third element 3 is a fork with two branches substantially parallel 31 and 32 connected at their lower end 33.
  • the upper end 34 of the two branches 31 and 32 is pierced to receive rotating the axis 26 of the second element 2.
  • the spacing between the branches 31 and 32 is adapted so that the second element 2 is inserted between them.
  • a plate 35 is fixed between the branches 31 and 32 and extends substantially between the lower end 33 and half of the branches 31 and 32.
  • Axis 36 perpendicular to the branches 31 and 32 passes through these past.
  • Axis 36 which is parallel to axis 16, allows connection and articulation of the third element 3 with the fourth element 4.
  • the fourth element 4 is a fork with two branches substantially parallel 41 and 42 connected at their lower end 43.
  • the upper end 44 of the two branches 41 and 42 is pierced to receive rotating the axis 36 of the third element 3.
  • the spacing between the branches 41 and 42 is adapted so that the third element 3 is inserted between them.
  • the lower end 43 of the fourth element is rotatably mounted free on the stand 5, along an axis of rotation parallel to the branches 41 and 42.
  • the fourth element 4 can be fixed relative to the foot 5.
  • the position of the axes of rotation 16, 26 and 36 relative to the elements, the weight of the elements and the shape and size of the plates 15, 25 and 35 are chosen so as to regulate the general behavior of the support under the thrust of the wind.
  • the branches and the plates of the elements can be metallic, or plastic, or wood.
  • the plates can also be made of canvas.
  • the plates can be removable, or the plates and branches can be fixedly linked, for example in one piece.
  • a second embodiment of sign support according to the invention differs from the first by the plates of the elements.
  • the support of FIG. 2 comprises four elements 1a, 2a, 3a and 4a, and a foot 5a, respectively similar to elements 1, 2, 3 and 4 and to foot 5 previously described.
  • Element 1a has a plate 15a fixed between the end upper common 14a of branches 11a and 12a and substantially half branches 11a and 12a.
  • the element 2a comprises two plates 25a respectively fixed to the branches 21a and 22a. Each plate 25a extends parallel to the element 2a, outward from it. In addition, the plates 25a are located between the upper end of the branches and substantially half of the branches 21a and 22a.
  • the element 3a has two plates 35a respectively fixed to branches 31a and 32a.
  • Each plate 35a extends parallel to the element 3a, towards the outside thereof.
  • the plates 35a are located between the upper end of the branches and substantially the half of branches 31a and 32a.
  • the dimensions of the elements forming the support are adjustable.
  • the support of Figure 3 has two elements 1b and 2b.
  • Element 1b has two parallel branches 11b and 12b connected together by a bridge 13b located at their lower end.
  • Each of the branches 11b and 12b has a rod 110b, 120b which slides inside a rod 111b, 121b of suitable internal diameter.
  • the length of branches 11b and 12b is thus adjustable.
  • Rods 110b, 120b, 111b and 121b include transverse through holes intended for receive locking keys, to lock the rod 110b relative to the rod 111b and the rod 120b relative to the rod 121b.
  • the bridge 13b has two parallel rods 130b and 131b which slide in housings adapted to receive them and formed at the end rods 111b and 121b.
  • the spacing of the rods 11b and 12b is thus adjustable.
  • Element 2b has a structure similar to that of element 1b.
  • Element 1b is mounted to rotate freely on element 2b, in pairs axes inserted in holes formed in rods 11b, 12b, 21b and 22b. These holes are perpendicular to the direction of the rods and located in the support plan. Each rod has a plurality of holes, so that the relative position of the two elements is adjustable.
  • only the length, or only the width, or only the position of the connection of the elements is adjustable.
  • Figures 4 and 5 illustrate a method of connecting the elements together.
  • the branch 11 of the element 1 has transverse holes in one of which is inserted the axis 16, here a screw whose end 161 is not threaded.
  • the screw 16 is completely inserted in its housing 17, the non-threaded end 161 protrudes towards the outside of the element 1.
  • the inner side of the branch 21 of the element 2 has a receptacle 210.
  • a ball bearing 211 is housed in receptacle 210.
  • the end 161 is received in the ball bearing 211.
  • the branch 11 has several holes 17 parallel to each other.
  • a plurality of holes in the branch 21 makes it possible to fix the receptacle 210, at different heights, by screws screwed in these holes.
  • the branch 12 is linked similarly to the branch 22.
  • Item 2 is linked similarly to item 3.
  • FIGS 6 and 7 show another embodiment, in which counterweights are attached to the lower ends of the elements.
  • Element 1c thus has at its lower end a 17 c crescent-shaped counterweight with pointed ends perpendicular to the support.
  • Each counterweight has a specific weight and is located below of the connecting axis of the element (on which it is fixed) with the lower element of so that it brings its element back to its equilibrium position, whatever the number and position of the upper elements supported by the element considered.
  • Counterweights can be solid, in shape, material and nature any, or fluids: water, sand, gravel, shot, - and fill in the part bottom of each element which is hollow and forms a container.
  • another embodiment is distinguished by the position of the counterweights on the elements.
  • Element 1 d has on each of its branches 11 d and 12 d a rod 113d, 123d.
  • the rod 113 d is fixed by one of its ends to the branch 11d. It extends in the plane of element 1, and forms an angle of about 45 degrees with branch 11d. The other end of the rod 113 d extends below of the connection of element 1 d with element 2 d and includes a counterweight 114 d, for example metallic.
  • the rod 123 d is symmetrical with the rod 113 d and has a counterweight 124d.
  • Element 2 d has the same structure.
  • another embodiment is distinguished by the fact that at least one of the elements is in the form of a fork with more than two branches, here three branches.
  • Element 3 e has three parallel branches 31, 32 e and 33 e, connected at one of their ends 34 e.
  • a 2 e element is rotatably mounted, as between the branches 32 e and 33 e is rotatably mounted an element 20 e, analogous to element 2 e.
  • the support thus combines elements with two branches and elements with three branches.
  • plaques can serve as signs and others only serve to adjust the pace of the mobile sign holder when the wind blows.
  • the outer surface of the plates may be curved, or the branches of each element can form a "V", or each element is in an arc.
  • the size of the mobile sign support according to the present invention and the number of its elements depends on the application desired.

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WO2012159133A2 (en) * 2011-05-17 2012-11-22 Henry Jansen Advertising device

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GB1428971A (en) * 1972-05-22 1976-03-24 Graphic Trend Ass Ltd Display device
US4567682A (en) * 1984-01-30 1986-02-04 Hurxthal Peter W Mobile sculpture and kit for making
EP0536024A1 (de) * 1991-10-02 1993-04-07 Marcel Barlet Zusammenklappbare Anzeigetafel mit röhrenförmigem Gestell und pendelndem Behälter
DE9419886U1 (de) * 1994-12-14 1995-03-30 Grupp GmbH, 73527 Schwäbisch Gmünd Werbetafel mit Ständer
FR2781913A1 (fr) * 1998-07-31 2000-02-04 Dominique Lafont Support d'enseigne

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1428971A (en) * 1972-05-22 1976-03-24 Graphic Trend Ass Ltd Display device
US4567682A (en) * 1984-01-30 1986-02-04 Hurxthal Peter W Mobile sculpture and kit for making
EP0536024A1 (de) * 1991-10-02 1993-04-07 Marcel Barlet Zusammenklappbare Anzeigetafel mit röhrenförmigem Gestell und pendelndem Behälter
DE9419886U1 (de) * 1994-12-14 1995-03-30 Grupp GmbH, 73527 Schwäbisch Gmünd Werbetafel mit Ständer
FR2781913A1 (fr) * 1998-07-31 2000-02-04 Dominique Lafont Support d'enseigne

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2012159133A2 (en) * 2011-05-17 2012-11-22 Henry Jansen Advertising device
WO2012159133A3 (en) * 2011-05-17 2013-06-13 Henry Jansen Advertising device

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