DE10018254B4 - Shield for communication and presentation of information - Google Patents

Abstract

A sign for communicating and displaying information works with an energy for illuminating and / or visualizing this information, which can be obtained solar-technologically and independently of the power grid. There are integrated electrical and / or electronic components for the extraction and application of energy in the shield.

Description

The The invention relates to a sign for the placement and display of Information in which an energy for lighting and visualization the information power grid independent is won solar technology.

Illuminated signs for communicating and displaying information can be, for example, traffic signs, advertising media or even warning and information signs in the interior or exterior. There are already known signs in which a label is supplied via a wiring with solar power. Several or all components, in particular a solar module, a wiring, a daylight shutdown and an energy storage are provided. They are connected to luminous elements via correct wiring, thus providing illumination. Examples are in the DE 297 02 942 U1 , of the DE 297 01 729 U1 , of the DE 296 19 232 U1 or the DE 196 37 633 A1 disclosed.

While the Supplying these signs with solar power is environmentally friendly, is it still problematic to affix such signage. The installation is tedious and the plants are usually also space consuming.

For price tags and article designations on goods carriers, WO 99/04532 A2 proposes a device before, at which an information transfer Modified by a Control Center Pricing awards transmits by radio and so on creates a kind of electronic label. This will be very demanding Concepts used with fluids, micropumps and piezo discs. Such devices are useful when on sales areas over a Central prices or other item details frequently changed and managed should be. However, they require a complex control, for example for usual traffic signs does not seem necessary.

From the DE 33 07 356 A1 is known a plate-shaped electronic device in a compact design, which also contains solar cells and a display window. Again, it is not thought of traffic signs and similar information signs.

task In contrast, the invention is to shields to propose the communication and presentation of information, the solar technology to gain their energy, but nevertheless easy are to be mounted, taking away comparatively little space and no complex Need control.

These Task is solved through a sign to convey and display information, at an energy for lighting and / or visualization of the information power-grid is obtained solar technology, in which the electrical and / or electronic components and their interconnections in one Carrier layer embedded and are provided with a protective layer on one or both sides, wherein the protective layer is printed, wherein the electrical and / or electronic Integrated elements for the extraction and application of energy in the shield are and in which the printed protective layer arranged interchangeable is.

By such an invention will be a mains independent, illuminated Signage created, all electrical and electronic components integrated in the shield itself.

Prefers is such a shield of low height. Another advantage is it, if in particular by means of adhesive, magnetic or Velcro connection attachable to the ground. A new solvability elevated additionally the possible uses and a reusability, if it is at the previous location no longer needed becomes.

The shield according to the invention attracts attention in the dark by its lighting. By solar cells and possibly by daytime chargeable and at night lighting donating Batteries it is independent of power supply and can be used in places without power supply. It only needs one low operating voltage and is ecological due to the use of solar energy advantageous.

By a compact design, no external components are needed. The compact design leads also to the fact that it is insensitive to weather and on existing surfaces can be attached.

From particular advantage is provided when a flexible base plate is, or flat or alternatively curved plates are used. The low height of preferably less than 5 mm also ensures space-saving accommodation in storage and on the other hand for an attachability also There, where only little space is available.

His Construction allows also in terms of the area size one individual cut shape. For Captions, representations and symbolism are practical no restriction.

From Another advantage is when an adhesive bond on the information exhibiting side transparent and at the viewer opposite side a transparent glass or the like is appropriate. This will make the use of the complete front of the Shield can be used to display and communicate information, the sunlight exposed solar cells and the light sensor of the twilight switch be on the back attached to the shield so that the front of it remains free.

The Adhesive films or the adhesive layers allow attachment the shield behind glass with its front, leaving the back for the light sensors the influence of solar radiation remains accessible.

In similar This form is particularly useful if brackets for traffic signs or clamps are provided, which is an attachment of the shield on traffic signs masts or other pipes or posts.

Especially it is also preferable if the component carrier layer the shield made of rigid plastic or possibly also made of is rigid nature identical material and for stabilization and To prevent twisting on the back of an annular thickening on outer edge having. Then there is an attachment to such a mast or post especially easy.

in the The following are two embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawing explained in more detail. It demonstrate:

1 a plan view of a first embodiment of the invention;

2 a schematic representation of the embodiment of 1 after removal of the uppermost layer;

3 a cut through 1 ;

4 an enlarged view of a detail 3 ;

5 a plan view of a second embodiment of the invention;

6 a rear view of the embodiment of 5 ; and

7 a side view of the embodiment 5 and 6 ,

1 shows the visible surface of the solar shield with solar cells 1 , with LEDs 2 , a labeled luminescent film 3 , which can be provided with writing and / or symbols and / or other representations and which is glued to the base plate and a light sensor of a twilight switch 4 , which switches the lighting on and off depending on the daylight.

2 shows the component carrier layer of plastic casting with the embedded therein electrical / electronic components: integrated in the carrier layer are the solar cells 1 , the light-emitting diodes 2 , a charge controller 5 for regulating the charging current, an energy storage 6 for storing the current obtained by the solar cells, a membrane switch as an on-off switch 7 for manual switching of the lighting, a twilight switch with light sensor 8th for automatic and daylight-dependent switching of the lighting, a control module for the lighting 9 , which generates pulsating and / or constant light signals, and power connections for a luminous foil 10 , which the glued on the base plate luminescent film 3 supply electricity.

3 shows a cross section from which it will be apparent that the plate including the integrated electrical / electronic components in the illustrated embodiment has a low height of a maximum of 5 mm.

4 shows an enlarged part of the cross section with the layered structure of the shield: At the top there is a transparent protective layer 11 including the visible surface of the component carrier layer with a luminescent film 12 including a component carrier layer 13 made of plastic, in which the electrical / electronic components are embedded, including a protective layer on the back 14 on which the adhesive film or magnetic film or the Velcro tape is attached for attachment.

Another embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIG 5 to 7 explained.

5 shows the visible surface of the front of the solar shield as a traffic sign with labeled luminescent film 3 without the solar cells and without the light sensor of the twilight switch.

6 shows the back of the in 5 designated road sign with the solar cells 1 , the light sensor of the twilight switch 4 , which switches the lighting on and off depending on the daylight as well as standard road sign mounts for attachment to a post 16 and an annular thickening on the outer edge for twist stabilization 17 ,

7 shows a side view of the plate from which it will be seen that the plate including the integrated electrical / electronic components in the illustrated embodiment has a low height of about 5 mm and also to avoid torsional an annular thickening is attached to the outer edge.

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solar cells

2

LEDs

3

luminous film with caption

4

light sensor of the twilight switch

5

charge controller

6

Energy storage / battery

7

concealed Foil switch as on-off switch

8th

twilight switch with light sensor

9

control module for lighting

10

Power connections for illuminated foil

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transparent Protective layer, printable with additional lettering

or Representation of symbols

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visible surface with luminescent foil

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Base: Component carrier layer made of plastic

14

protective layer

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adhesive film or magnetic foil or Velcro tape

16

bracket for attaching the solar shield to a post

17

Ring-shaped thickening on the outer edge for torsional stabilization

Claims (13)

Sign for switching and presentation of information, in which an energy for lighting and / or visualization of the information is obtained independently of the power grid solar technology, wherein the electrical and / or electronic components and their connecting lines in a carrier layer ( 13 ) and one or both sides with a protective layer ( 14 ), the protective layer ( 14 ) is printed, in which electrical and / or electronic components ( 1 . 2 ) are integrated in the shield for the extraction and application of the energy, and in which the printed protective layer ( 14 ) is arranged interchangeable. Shield according to claim 1, characterized in that the printed protective layer ( 14 ) is otherwise completely or partially transparent. Shield according to claim one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it as a prefabricated unit on a substrate is attached. Shield according to claim 3, characterized in that the connection of the unit to the ground is solvable. Shield according to claim 3 or 4, characterized that the assembly by means of an adhesive, magnetic or Velcro connection is attached to the ground. Shield according to claim 5, characterized in that an adhesive connection on the information-bearing side formed transparent and on the side facing away from the viewer a transparent glass pane is attached. Shield according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical and / or electronic components Solar cells, memory, sensors, twilight switch and on / off switch are as well as have light-emitting diodes. Shield according to claim 7, characterized in that the photosensitive components and on / off switch on the the information side facing away are arranged. Shield according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it has a low height of less than 5 mm. Shield according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it is flat. Shield according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized that it arched is trained. Shield according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical and / or electronic components a twilight switch have the lighting only when falling below a predetermined Brightness connects to the energy store. Shield according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier layer ( 13 ) is made of plastic.