Patent ID: 6869208
Filing Date: 2005-03-22
Classification: F21S,F21V

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for displaying images, said apparatus comprising a light transmissive inner hollow body having a central axis and a surface with images thereon, a single electric light source inside said inner hollow body, an outer hollow body surrounding said inner body and having a common central axis, said outer hollow body comprising a light transmissive material which serves as a projection screen, whereby said images can be projected onto said projection screen by said light source, said outer hollow body having a first opening concentric to said axis, said first opening being formed in two halves with a channel concentric to said axis, an electric motor which rotates said inner hollow body about said axis with respect to said outer hollow body, whereby said projected images move on said projection screen, and a housing fixed to said outer hollow body, said housing holding said electric motor and said light source, said housing being formed with a circumferential flange which is engaged by said channel when said halves are assembled.