Improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums

Abstract: Improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums, consisting of a module (1) supported on a structure made up of a frame (11), a base (3) and two buffers (4), the module being fixed to the frame (11) by means of hinges (6) with the base (3), which likewise adopts a rectangular plant configuration, and said buffers (4) being located on both sides of the frame (11) and the base (3), providing a backwards oscillating movement, said supports (5) being able to slide along a string of orifices (10), and the base (3) having a hook (8) on the side opposite to the hinge (6).

Description: OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention refers to an improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums, the aim of which is to enable the projection of advertising in general, as well as animated images, or any other adequate purpose. This invention, designed as an improved monitor, is based on LED technology, with the necessary features to enable its location in sports stadiums as a means of dynamic advertising projection, or animated images, thus resulting in a greater use of space or greater attraction for surrounding spectators. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention is applied within the advertising industry, and may also be used in general screen manufacturing industry. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The applicant is aware that it is current standard practice to use advertising in sports stadiums, due to its great power of attraction. In most cases, advertisements are placed on fixed panels at ground level, around the pitch or court where sports events take place. Since sports events may have great national or international attendance they are easily broadcast on television. This extends the scope of any advertisements, which may be seen both by spectators within the stadium itself where the sports event is taking place and by the audience watching the event on television. Both the Spanish Utility Model filed under number 9802557 (published under number 1.041.106) and Spanish Patent of Invention number 9101409 (published under number 2.036.451), regarding an IMPROVED SCREEN and an IMPROVED LUMINOUS SCREEN, respectively, describe LED screens for image projection. It is specified that these screens have a matt transparent polycarbonate cover, with anti-reflecting and leak-tight features, enabling outdoor use. Spanish Utility Model No. 9802557 expressly refers to a polycarbonate plate configuration including a series of half-spherical emerging, accommodating the LED's that provide a light source. Another interesting document of which the applicant is aware is Spanish Patent of Invention No. 8802340 (published under number 2.009.993), with a different purpose, i.e. installing luminous advertisements, collapsible or folded, on terraces or roofs, providing for a rack structure for this installation, so that the advertising unit is mounted on a chassis or horizontal support, on which it is able to oscillate between a vertical or slightly sloped working position, and a contrary position where it is collapsed on top of the support. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums proposed by the invention, is configured in itself as a clear novelty within its specific field of application due to . It is particularly adequate to be placed or located within stadiums, at pitch level, so that the images reflected on the monitor may easily enter a spectator's field of vision. As a result of its location inside the stadium, whenever an event is broadcast on TV, dynamic advertising is viewed on TV apparatus. Therefore, its physical location shall be at pitch level, as close as possible to the actual game without interfering in the same. Technically speaking, the modules include a display screen on their front side based on LED technology (a light-emitting diode), made up of a mosaic of luminous points able to display moving images. This screen reflects a high viewing angle (approximately 120°), in order to be observed from within the widest possible area, prepared to support any type of lighting without reflecting the same, whether solar incidence, spots, night-time broadcast, etc. Otherwise, this would reduce its effects by preventing the message from being viewed whilst possibly disturbing the players. To do this, the monitor has an automatic system for regulating luminosity that adjusts the intensity of the luminous modules without disturbing the players. Likewise, the screen is designed with a half-spherical polycarbonate panel to avoid the reflection of any light from outside sources. The polycarbonate front is also sufficiently rigid and resistant so as to withstand the direct impact of a ball projected at a speed exceeding 100 kilometres per hour. In order to withstand the impact of a player, the module is sloped on top of a base fixed to the ground, being fixed with a buffer system in order to easily give in to an impact, bending backwards and able to easily recover its initial position after absorbing any blow from the player, thus reducing the effect of the blow. The monitor accommodates the display screen within an outer aluminium frame (a light material greatly resistant to outdoors conditions), with side handles for transportation purposes. In order to simplify modules transportation, the base may be folded on the modules' back area, overcoming the buffer effect. This position is willingly held using a pair of hooks located in the upper base area, as a result of which the module takes on a flat shape adequate for transportation. In order to regulate the monitor's slope with respect to the ground, each buffer shall rest upon supports located on top of an orifice strip (in order to adjust their resting position), thus achieving the best slope for maximum visibility, as well as regulating the angle of attack of the buffer against the screen, thereby regulating the screen's pressure over the display viewing and the force required to overcome the module when receiving an impact from a player. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In addition to the description hereby made and in order to enable a better understanding of the invention's features, the present specification hereby includes (as an integral part of the same) a set of plans as a non-restrictive, illustrative example, which represent the following: Figure 1.- Is a perspective view of the object of the invention, regarding an improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums. Figure 2.- Is a profile view of the object represented in figure number 1, in its position of use. Figure 3.- Is a profile view of the screen, folded for transportation. Figure 4.- Shows a detail of the display screen. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION In light of these figures, it can be seen that this improved monitor, applicable to sports stadiums, is made up of a module (1) adopting a parallelepiped configuration, substantially flat, which includes on its larger front side a display screen (2) and a frame (11) on its back side, preferably adopting a rectangular plant configuration, the display screen being (2) located on the module's (1) front side, fitted with highly-resistant outside material (preferably polycarbonate), configured by a plurality of half-spherical protuberances (9) regularly distributed over a mosaic of luminous points made up of light-emitting diodes (LED). The frame (11) is articulated in its lower part with a base (3) (preferably rectangular) using a hinge (6), and in between both frames (3) and (11) two buffers (4) are located, one on each side, joined at their ends to supports (5) respectively located on top of the frame (11) and base (3) beam, each support (5) bearing a joining mechanism using screws, with a string of orifices (10) located in frames (3) and (11) used to regulate the same. At the outer ends of both frames (3) and (11) opposing the hinge (6) there is a hook (8) for folding the structure, including the module (1) a fixed handle (7) on each side for transportation purposes. A longer description is not deemed necessary to enable any expert aware of the sate of the art to understand the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from the same. The materials, shape, size and layout of elements shall be subject to change whenever this does not entail a change in the invention's essential purpose. The terms used to describe this specification shall always be given a wide, and not restrictive, interpretation.

Claims: An improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums, of the type formed from a module (1) adopting a flat parallelepiped configuration, with a display screen (2) on its larger front side based on light-emitting diode (LED) technology, able to project motion images and dynamic advertising, the display screen (2) having a polycarbonate-layer configured cover, with light points formed by the light-emitting diodes having half-spherical protuberance (9), characterised in that it is formed from a module (1) resting or supported on a structure made up of a frame (11), a base (3) and two buffers (4), the module (1) being fixed to the frame (11), preferably in the form a rectangle, said frame (11) being articulated on its lower edge by means of hinges (6) with the base (3), which likewise adopts a rectangular plant configuration, and said buffers (4) being located on both sides of the frame (11) and the base (3), providing a backwards oscillating movement, each one of the buffers (4) being fixed to the frame (11) and to the base (3) at its ends at supports (5) and said supports being able to slide along a string or orifices (10), and the base (3) haring a hook (8) on the side opposite to the hinge (6). An improved monitor applicable to sports stadiums according to claim 1, characterised in that the module (1) has a regulator to adjust the brightness of the display screen (2), with a handle countersunk (7) on each side.

Inventors: CAMPOY ODENA SERGIO, SOCIAS I BATET MARCELINO, CAMPOY ODENA, SERGIO, SOCIAS I BATET, MARCELINO
Applicants: INTERNAT SPORTS ORGANIZATION S, ODECO ELECTRONICA S A, INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ORGANIZATION, S.A., ODECO ELECTRONICA, S.A.
Application year: 2000
Main classification: G09F9
IPC codes: G09F9, A63B71, G09F15