FR2676138A1 - Device for displaying animated images - Google Patents

Abstract

A multitude of successive immobile images (11), placed in alignment at intervals separated by a given distance in order to produce an effect of animated images are illuminated at the same time by a series of flashes emitted from a flash emission device. In consequence, the immobile images can be mounted easily at low cost in order to contribute to the display of clear animated images. … …

Description

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  The present invention relates to a device for the display of moving images, consisting of a multitude of boxes containing stationary images arranged at intervals of a given distance from one another on the path of a tunnel, or on its inner wall, for a moving object, for example a train on rails, a motor vehicle on a road, an escalator, an elevator, so as to

  obtain an effect of movement of the images.

  a stroboscope type cinematographic image display device is known for use with an illuminated passenger vehicle

  internally and comprising one or more windows.

  A device of this type is described in Canadian Patent No. 47335 filed March 31, 1969, which includes a series of images arranged in a line along the passage of the window of a vehicle to display the effect of a movement , a multitude of intense light sources arranged to illuminate the respective images at short intervals in response to synchronization signals, and a multitude of optical sensors mounted in the vicinity of the images, respectively, for a corresponding photosensitive action When in operation, each optical sensor, when it receives light from the vehicle window, produces a signal to activate its corresponding light source. More particularly, the light source for lighting the appropriate image is switched on when that -this becomes visible from the vehicle window through which the trigger light passes. The stroboscope type display device of the prior art allows each of the optical sensors to produce a signal to excite the corresponding light source, that is to say to cause the lighting, separately in synchronism with the vehicle running speed, or when passing through the vehicle window, or when receiving the interior light of the vehicle as it passes through the window Therefore, operation is controlled by the movement of the vehicle when it passes in front of successive images As a result, the system will suffer from physical disadvantages or difficulties in terms of start-up, function, and installation, and is also

  complicated as to its layout, and of a high cost.

  An object of the present invention,

  given the drawbacks set out above, is to provide a device for displaying animated images which is simple in construction, of low cost, and can be installed independently of a moving object while producing the movement effect in a more visible way. The present invention will be well understood

  during the following description made in connection with

  the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a view of a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1; FIG. 3 is a view of the alignment of the successive boxes containing images; Figure 4 is a view of a chest with its image; Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Figure 4; Figure 6 is a view of the on state of a device emitting flashes of light; Figure 7 is a view of the unlit state of the device of Figure 6; Figures 8 and 9 are views of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figures 10 and 11 are views of a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 is a view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 is a view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 14 and 15 are views of a sixth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 16 and 17 are views of a seventh embodiment of the present invention; Figures 18 and 19 are views of an eighth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 20 and 21 are views of a ninth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 22 and 23 are views of a tenth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 24 and 25 are views of an eleventh embodiment of the present invention; Figures 26 to 28 are views of a twelfth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 29 to 31 are views of a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 32 to 35 are views of a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 36 to 38 are views of a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 39 to 41 are views of a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention;

  Figures 42 to 44 are views of a ten-

  seventh embodiment of the present invention;

  Figures 45 and 46 are views of a ten-

  eighth embodiment of the present invention;

  Figures 47 to 49 are views of a ten-

  ninth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 50 to 52 are views of a twentieth embodiment of the present invention; Figures 53 to 55 are views of a twenty-first embodiment of the present invention.

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  In Figures 1 to 7, there is shown by the reference 1 a mobile object, or electric train, comprising a row of windows 3 and moving on

two rails 2, 2.

  The train travels in a tunnel 4 forming a "theater". The tunnel 4 comprises a multitude of successive boxes 5 forming screens for images, arranged at intervals of a given distance on the interior wall 4 a so that they can be seen from the windows 3 of the train As can be seen best in Figures 4 and 5, each trunk 5 comprises a base plate 6 mounted on the inner wall 4a of the tunnel 4, a body 10 consisting mainly of a glass window 8 disposed at the front and a cover housing 9 mounted by means of a number of screws 7 on the outer circumference of the base plate 6, a stationary image 11 fixed by adhesives or adhesive tapes to the surface of the plate 6 for display of a serial movement intended to be seen through the glass window 8 of the body 10, and one or more flash lamps 12 emitting a series of light flashes for lighting the image 11 and serving as main components of a device 13 for

the emission of lightning.

  The device 13 comprises a switch 13 a, a connection circuit 13 b connected via the switch 13 a to the network

  power supply in order to switch on the lamps-

  flashes 12 of successive safes 5 connected in series to each other, and a relay 13 c for actuation

flash lamps 12.

  In order to save energy, the relay 13 c may include a sensor which triggers the flashes of light when the moving object 1 arrives upstream from

  alignment of successive safes 5.

  As shown in Figure 3, the multitude of boxes 5 arranged at intervals of a given distance on the wall 4 a displays a series of stationary images 11 which give the impression of movement

when object 1 runs alongside them.

  The still images 11 can be fixed directly to the base plate 6 or be placed between a non-flammable transparent sheet and the

base 6.

  A device 14 for displaying, or viewing, animated images having the preceding arrangement is associated with the object 1 moving on the

two rails 2, 2.

  A person moving in the mobile object 1 can perceive the series of stationary images 11 contained in the chests 5 by means of the

  window 3 of object 1 and windows 8 of safes 5.

  As the images 11 are lit simultaneously by the light-flash given by the lamps 12, a series of visible and invisible states gives an effect of recurrent images Consequently, the images 11 will produce

  a moving image due to this recurrence effect.

  Two adjacent images 11 are lit at the same time and will be free from interference between two different lights, which ensures a clear display

movement.

  The images 11 of the successive safes 5 can be a series of images from a cinema film and more particularly, a sequence reproduced from

of a film, frame by frame.

  In addition, the image of the movement resulting from photographic or cinematographic images can be accompanied by sounds emitted in synchronization with the line of successive safes 5 and with the walking speed of

object 1.

  Although the line of successive safes 5 extends in this embodiment alongside the moving object 1, it can be placed on the ceiling or on the floor. Other embodiments of the present invention will now be described in connection with FIGS. 8 to 55. In these embodiments, identical components are represented by the same reference numbers and will not be explained again. A second embodiment of the present invention, shown in Figures 8 and 9, differs from the first embodiment in that a tunnel 4 A forming "theater", comprising rails 2 A, is arranged in the form of a loop Consequently, the device 14 A for displaying moving images, associated with the moving object 1 moving on the rails 2 A, can produce the

  same effect as that of the first embodiment.

  Figures 10 and 11 show a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the movable object l A, unlike the first embodiment, is an elevator moving along a vertical tunnel 16, formed in the structure 15 of a building or the like A device 14 B for the display, or visualization, of moving images, associated with the moving object l A, can also produce the same effect. The elevator of this third embodiment is preferably a conventional device

  mounted in the common structure of a building.

  It is recommended that the series of successive boxes 5 comprising the stationary images is placed between the lower part and the upper part of a side wall 16a of the tunnel 16 and that another series of boxes 5 is placed between the upper part and the lower part of the other wall 16 b of the tunnel 16 The successive boxes 5 will display moving images while the object l A is moving up and down, with two windows, formed in the cage 17, one window opening during the upward movement and the other during the downward movement. FIG. 12 represents a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which the movable object 1 B is a conveyor belt Along the conveyor belt 1 B a side wall 18 comprises a multitude of windows 3 making it possible to see the still images 5 The device 14 C can give the impression of moving images. FIG. 13 represents a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the moving object l C is an escalator A device 14 D for displaying animated images having

  the previous arrangement can produce the same effect.

  Figures 14 and 15 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in which each of the successive boxes 5 is mounted, unlike the first embodiment, on a support 19 disposed alongside the two rails 2, 2 A device 14 E for viewing moving pictures can display clear moving pictures when viewed

  look from moving object 1.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 represent a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which the successive trunks 5 are in alignment, unlike the first embodiment, along a road 21 which cars travel 20 A device 14 F for displaying motion pictures may give the impression that still pictures 11 are

  animated when viewed from cars 20.

  The safes 5 of this seventh embodiment can be placed on the interior wall of a tunnel through which the road 21 crosses

produce the same effect.

  Figures 18 and 19 show an eighth embodiment of the present invention, in which each of the bodies 10 of the boxes 5, unlike the first embodiment, contains at least one or more lighting lamps 22 mounted on the cover housing 9 and a glass 23 forming a momentary light reducer mounted in the window of the body 10 to act as a shutter for a momentary transition from a transparent state to an opaque state, hence the formation of a device 13 A for the display of animated images A series of 5 A chests thus modified comprising a device 13 A for the emission of lightning flashes can produce the same effect as successive chests 5 and of which constitutes a device for displaying animated images according to the current

invention.

  Figures 20 and 21 show a ninth embodiment of the present invention, in which the base plate 6 A, unlike the first embodiment, has the form of a box in which the flashlights 12 are mounted as well as '' a transparent plate 24 supporting each stationary image

  11 lit from the rear.

  A series of successive boxes 5 B thus modified by the presence of the base plates 6 A can produce the same effect as the successive boxes 5 and therefore constitutes a device for displaying animated images similar to that of the first embodiment. FIGS. 22 and 23 represent a tenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the base plate 6 A in the form of a box contains, unlike the ninth embodiment, at least one or more lighting lamps 22 and a glass 23 momentary light reducer mounted in the window of the cover housing 9 to act as a shutter, both forming a device 13 A for displaying moving images A series of boxes 5 C comprising a device 13 A can produce the same effect that the successive chests 5 and therefore constitutes a device

  similar to that of the first embodiment.

  Figures 24 and 25 show an eleventh embodiment of the present invention in which the cover housing 9 is mounted, unlike the

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  first embodiment, with hinges 25 and a latch element 32 on the base plate 6 for pivoting movement This arrangement makes it possible to facilitate the replacement of stationary images 11 by new images in successive trunks 5 D. A series of 5 D boxes having the previous arrangement can have the same effect as the 5 boxes and therefore constitutes a device for displaying animated images similar to that of the first mode of

production.

  Figures 26 to 28 show a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, in which the body 10 of the trunk comprises, in contrast to the first embodiment, a device 13 B for the emission of lightning flashes which comprises a mechanism shutter 13 d mounted at the front of the body 10 for rotational movement a series of chests 5 E thus modified, using the device 13 B for the emission of lightning flashes as well as the shutter 13 d, can produce the same effect that the boxes 5 and therefore constitutes a device for displaying animated images similar to that of the first embodiment. Each shutter 13 d comprises two rotating shafts 26 and 27 mounted at the two ends of the cover housing 9 of the body 10 of the boot, a belt 29 for shutter mounted between the two shafts 26 and 27 so as to make the still image visible and invisible 11 at short intervals through an opening 28 (see FIG. 28), and a motor 30 for animating the shaft 26 with a rotational movement. Figures 29 to 31 show a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the body 10 A of a trunk has the shape, unlike the twelfth embodiment, of a cylinder; the device 13 C for the emission of lightning flashes contains a tubular drum 31 forming

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  shutter which has an opening 28 and is rotated by a motor 30 A series of successive boxes 5 F thus modified, comprising the device 13 C, produces the same effect as the successive boxes 5 and therefore constitutes a device for displaying of animated images similar to that of

first embodiment.

  Figures 32 and 35 show a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the body 10 B of a trunk comprises, unlike the first embodiment, a square base plate 6 B, a side frame 33 mounted so enclosing the circumference of the plate 6 B with the exception of the upper part, a cover housing 9 A, for example made of glass, mounted so as to cover the front of the frame 33 so that its interior can be seen, an image mounting recess 35 disposed in the front area of the frame 33 to accept a stationary image ll which is introduced from an upper opening 34 formed in the frame 33 and which is illuminated from the rear , and a cover 36, which can be opened, in order to close the upper opening 34 of the chassis 33 A series of boxes G thus modified, comprising the respective bodies l OB,

  can be used with equal success.

  The stationary image ll mounted in the recess is, more particularly, installed in a frame 37 introduced into the recess 35 so as to facilitate

replacing the image.

  Figures 36 to 38 show a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover housing 9 A of the body 10 B of the trunk is covered, unlike the fourteenth embodiment shown in Figures 32 to 35, of a network black mesh 38 which serves as a shutter to reinforce the effect of recurrent images Consequently, a series of successive 5 H chests thus modified, according to the preceding arrangement, can display a clear image of a movement during the day

  when mounted outdoors.

  Figures 39 to 41 show a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover housing 9 A of the body OB of the trunk is covered, unlike the fifteenth embodiment of Figures 36 to 38, with a perforated plate black 39 which serves as a shutter to reinforce the effect of recurrent images Consequently, a series of successive 5 I chests thus modified, according to the preceding arrangement, can produce the same effect as

the fifteenth embodiment.

  The black perforated plate 39 of this sixteenth embodiment can be replaced by a filter

  nuance to enhance the effect of recurring images.

  Figures 42 to 44 show a ten-

  seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover housing 9 B of the body 1 OC of a trunk is mounted so that it can be opened, unlike the fourteenth embodiment of FIGS. 32 to 35, by means of hinges 40 on the base plate 6 C so as to cover the front of the base plate 6 C after closing In addition, the base plate 6 C has an image retaining member 35 provided on its surface to maintain removably the still image 11 The housing 9 B contains a number of flashlights 12, which are mounted on the inside

of its circumferential wall.

  a series of successive boxes 5 J having the preceding arrangement can produce the same effect In addition, a shutter, for example a network of meshes 38 or a perforated material 39 can be provided at the front of the

  housing 9 B for outdoor use.

  Figures 45 and 46 show a ten-

  eighth embodiment of the present invention, in which a device 14 G for displaying animated images comprises, unlike the first embodiment, a multitude of base plates 6 D spaced apart from each other by the same distance, in each of which is removably mounted a stationary image 11 for the display of a segment of successive movements, and a device 13 D for the emission of flashes of light in order to illuminate at the same time the line of images 11 placed on their respective base plates 6 D so as to reduce manufacturing costs. Preferably, the still images 11 of this embodiment are made of material that is waterproof

  water or coated with waterproof film.

  Figures 47 to 49 show a ten-

  ninth embodiment of the present invention, in which the mobile object 1 comprises, in contrast to the first embodiment, one or more perfume sprayers 41, for projecting a mist of perfume in relation to the effect of movement of the still images 11 Consequently, a device 14 H for the display of animated images comprising the perfume sprayer or sprayers 41 disposed on the mobile object 1 can produce animated images, accompanied by the

corresponding fragrance.

  The perfume projection device 41 comprises a unit 42 disposed on the moving object 1, a control assembly 43 for activating the unit 42, and a sensor 44 disposed upstream of a row of stationary images 11 for trigger by signal

  the action of the assembly 43 to project a perfume.

  It would be desirable for the multitude of perfume projection devices 41 to be mounted on the movable object 1, to project different perfumes in synchronism with the effect of movement of the images.

stationary 11.

  Figures 50 to 52 show a twentieth embodiment of the present invention, in which each of the stationary images 11 comprises at the front, unlike the eighteenth embodiment, a fan 45, which rotates spontaneously during the operation of the mobile object 1 As a result, a device 14 I for displaying animated images comprising the above arrangement can operate with

equal success.

  Although the fan 45 rotates around an axis located at the center of the stationary image ll in this embodiment, this axis can be located at another location, for example in an area close to the end of the image 11 so that it is visible and invisible alternately during the rotation of the

fan 45.

  Figures 53 to 55 show twenty

  and first embodiment of the present invention, in which the fan 45 is systematically driven, in contrast to the twentieth embodiment, by an actuating device such as a motor 46 It follows that a device 14 J for the display of animated images with layout

  previous can work with equal success.

  The fan arrangement of the previous embodiments can be replaced by a shutter mechanism which mainly consists of a glass 23 for the momentary reduction of

  lighting and flashlights 12.

  More particularly, any similar device will be used with equal success which allows the stationary image 11 to become visible at short intervals. It is also desirable that the still images 11 be a series of three-dimensional images in order to produce a movement giving a

3-dimensional effect.

  In addition, the boxes for the successive images of the present invention can be placed in alignment along the runway of an airport or, with a waterproof arrangement, in a row at the bottom of the water below. of a waterway of a tourist boat, for example a boat equipped with a bottom

glass.

  It will be noted that the arrangement of the successive image boxes according to the present invention is not limited to the preceding embodiments and that various modifications will be possible. For example, a certain number of lamps continuously illuminating can be supplied with the lamps. flashes 12 inside or outside each box so as to be switched on by an automatic switching device in order to continuously light the still image when the moving object stops in front of the

successive chests.

  This prevents observers in the moving vehicle from being hindered by

  the flash lights while it is stopped.

  On the other hand, the still images of successive safes are lit by non-flashing lights and will be favorably appreciated as subject to a

spot lighting.

  In particular, when the still images represent landscapes or smiling people, passengers in crowded trains at the time of traffic peaks will have a

feeling of relaxation.

  As discussed above, this

  The invention offers the following advantages.

  (1) The device comprises a multitude of stationary images aligned at intervals spaced apart by a certain distance on the travel path of a vehicle carrying passengers, so as to display moving images and a device for the emission of lightning to illuminate still images at the same time with a series of lightnings, so that interference from

  lights between two adjacent images.

  As a result, the effect of recurring images

  will be assured, producing animated, clear images.

  The device can be used for commercial purposes as an advertising or signaling medium. (2) According to the arrangement described in the preceding paragraph, unlike the prior art, no device for synchronizing the device with the moving vehicle is required. The device has a simple construction and

  will be easily installed and manufactured at low cost.

  (3) According to the arrangement described in paragraph (1), the device can be mounted in association with an existing means of transport, for example along the side walls of a tunnel or along the tracks of a railway iron, and moreover, can be

  used in amusement parks or fairs.

  (4) When a network of black meshes or a perforated plate or a shade filter is used as a shutter on each still image so as to enhance the effect of recurrent images, there will be a clearer perception during the day of animated images.

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Claims (7)

  1 device (14) for displaying animated images, characterized in that it comprises: a multitude of stationary images (11) placed in alignment at intervals separated by a given distance on the path of movement of a mobile vehicle (1) carrying passengers, in the direction of movement, in order to give the effect of moving images; and a device (13) for the emission of flashes of light in order to simultaneously illuminate the still images with a series of flashes of light.   2 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: a multitude of safes (5) arranged in alignment at intervals separated by a given distance on the travel path of a mobile vehicle (1) carrying passengers , in the direction of movement, and having openings (8) disposed respectively at the side of the movement path; a multitude of successive stationary images (11) installed in their respective safes (5) in order to display animated images; a device (13 B) for the emission of flashes of light in order to illuminate the moving images of the safes simultaneously, and a shutter mechanism (13 d) for opening and closing the openings of their safes respective at the same time -   3 Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the opening (8) of each chest (5) comprises a cover housing (9) so that the stationary image located inside can be seen   through this accommodation.   4 Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises: a multitude of boxes (5) arranged in alignment at intervals separated by a given distance on the travel path of a mobile vehicle (1) transporting passengers, in the direction of travel and comprising 17 2676138   openings (8) respectively arranged on the side of the movement path; a multitude of successive stationary images (11) mounted in their respective boxes to display an effect of moving images; a device (13) for the emission of lightning flashes in order to simultaneously illuminate the still images of the safes with a series of lightning flashes; and a multitude of shutter plates which are mounted to cover the opening of each chest and which include a shade filter, a black mesh network (38), a black perforated plate (39), or a glass (23 ) for a momentary reduction in lighting. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: a multitude of stationary images (11) arranged in alignment at intervals separated by a given distance on the path of movement of a mobile vehicle (1) transporting passengers, in the direction of travel to display the effect of moving pictures; a device (13) for the emission of lightning flashes in order to illuminate the still images at the same time with a series of lightning flashes, and a device (41) for spraying perfume mounted on the mobile vehicle in order to project a mist of perfume in synchronism with the successive still images in order to provide a corresponding odor.   6 Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises: a multitude of stationary images (11) coming from a succession of images from a cinema film and placed in alignment at intervals separated by a given distance on the travel path of a mobile vehicle (1) carrying passengers, in the travel direction to display the effect of moving images; and a device for emitting flashes of light to illuminate still images at the same time with a series of flashes of light.   7 safe (5 G) for displaying still images, for use in a device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: a base plate (6 B), a side frame (33) mounted integrally or fixed to the base plate so as to cover the outer circumference of this plate, with the exception of the upper part; a cover housing (9 A) provided to cover the front of the side frame and through which the interior of the boot can be seen; an openable cover (36) for opening and closing the upper opening (34) in the side frame; a mounting member (37) on which a stationary image is removably placed to produce the effect of movement from the upper opening of the side frame; and at least one or more flash lamps (12) mounted in the side frame to illuminate with a series of light flashes the stationary image installed on the mounting member. 8 Safe for displaying a stationary image, for use in a device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: a base plate, a side frame mounted integrally or fixed to the base plate so as to cover the outer circumference of this plate, with the exception of the upper part; a shutter plate arranged in the form of a network of black meshes (36), a black perforated plate (39), or a glass (23) of momentary reduction of lighting, in order to cover the front side frame; an openable cover to open and close the upper opening in the side frame; a mounting element, in which is placed from the upper opening of the side frame a stationary image in order to produce the effect of movement, and at least one or more flash lamps, mounted in the side frame in order to illuminate with a series of flashes of light the still image installed on the mounting element. 9 Safe for displaying still images, for use in a device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: a base plate, a cover housing mounted, so as to be able to be opened, in order to cover the base plate and comprising at the front part a plate forming a shutter consisting of a shade filter, a plate and a network of black meshes, a black perforated plate, or a momentary reduction glass lighting; a mounting member mounted on the base plate for detachably holding a still image to produce the effect of movement; and at least one or more flash lamps, mounted in the cover housing to illuminate the still image   with a series of flashes of light.   Safe for displaying a stationary image, pc for use in a device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: a base plate, a side frame mounted integrally or fixed to the base plate so as to cover the outer circumference of this plate, with the exception of its upper part; a shutter mechanism mounted to cover the front of the side frame for opening and closing operations; an openable cover to open and close the upper opening in the side frame; a mounting element, on which is disposed, from the upper opening of the side frame, a stationary image to produce the effect of movement, and a lighting device mounted in the side frame to illuminate the image motionless arranged on the element mounting.