Display assembly with unobstructed zone

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 12039894
  • Patent Number
    12,039,894
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, August 31, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 16, 2024
    4 months ago
Abstract
Display assemblies are provided. One or more electronic display subassemblies are mounted to a framework at an elevated position. An unobstructed zone is located below each of the electronic display subassemblies and within said framework. Wiring and electronic components may extend along some of the framework and may be covered by cladding.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is filed as original and makes no priority claim.


TECHNICAL FIELD

Exemplary embodiments relate generally to display assemblies with at least one unobstructed zone, as well as systems and methods for the same.


BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The demand for digital out of home (“DOOH”) advertising units has grown significantly in recent years. It is known to provide electronic displays in ruggedized housings for outdoor placement. Where such units are configured for mounting to a sidewalk or other ground surface, they are typically provided as a monolithic structure. Such units generally include one or more elevated electronic displays and a closed, lower or upper cavity, thereby presenting an unbroken, or substantially unbroken, exterior. The elevated nature of the electronic displays permits an ergonomic viewing height and may confirm to various regulations or other rules, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The monolithic structure approach presents a seamless appearance, permits storage of sensitive electronic equipment, wiring, mounting, or other components within the upper or lower cavities, which may permit cooling, powering, and/or network connectivity of the same and/or enhance structural integrity, by way of non-limiting example.


A display assembly is disclosed having one or more unstructured zones. For a variety of reasons, it may be desirable to leave one or more portions of the units unobstructed. For example, this may permit viewing through and beyond the units, such as to make other people, cars, or the like, visible on the other side of the unit. This may improve pedestrian safety. This may increase aerodynamics, improving structural resistance to forces such as strong winds. This may increase airflow, such as by providing unobstructed zones near intakes and/or exhausts, such as for thermal management needs. This may increase clearance for radio signals, such as to improve transmission/reception of the same. These are some non-limiting examples.


In exemplary embodiments, without limitation, one or more side assemblies, each comprising at least one electronic display, are mounted to a framework. One or more side assemblies may be utilized. For example, without limitation, two side assemblies may be provided on opposing sides of the framework, such as in a back-to-back orientation. The side assemblies may be mounted for movement relative to the framework, such as to permit access to the side assemblies and/or an interior compartment.


The side assemblies may be mounted in an elevated position such that the unobstructed zone extends below the side assemblies, by way of non-limiting example. Wiring, such as for power, network connectivity, combinations thereof, or the like, may extend within or along one or more members of the framework, such as to the side assemblies and/or an internal compartment located between the side assemblies of a given unit. Alternatively, or additionally, certain electronic components may be mounted to the one or more member(s) of the framework which are covered with cladding so as to preserve the unobstructed zone. In this fashion, the units may be powered and/or connected to a network while preserving the unobstructed zone(s) and shielding the sensitive components (e.g., wiring, electronic components) from harsh weather, vandalism, or the like.


One or more support members may extend from the framework to the side assemblies, such as to suspend the side assemblies within the framework at the elevated position. This may provide additional unobstructed zones, such as along left, right, and/or upper sides of the side assemblies. Wiring or other components may be provided within such support member(s).


Further features and advantages of the systems and methods disclosed herein, as well as the structure and operation of various aspects of the present disclosure, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying figures.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In addition to the features mentioned above, other aspects of the present invention will be readily apparent from the following descriptions of the drawings and exemplary embodiments, wherein like reference numerals across the several views refer to identical or equivalent features, and wherein:



FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a display assembly with an unobstructed zone;



FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another exemplary display assembly with an unobstructed zone;



FIG. 3A is a perspective view of another exemplary display assembly with an unobstructed zone;



FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the display assembly of FIG. 3A in exemplary use with two users;



FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another exemplary display assembly with an unobstructed zone;



FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another exemplary display assembly with an unobstructed zone with one of the side assemblies in an opened position;



FIG. 6A is a perspective view of another exemplary display assembly with an unobstructed zone;



FIG. 6B is a front view of the unit of FIG. 6A;



FIG. 6C is a top view of the unit of FIG. 6A;



FIG. 6D is a bottom view of the unit of FIG. 6A;



FIG. 6E is a left side view of the unit of FIG. 6A; and



FIG. 6F is a left view of the unit of FIG. 6A with the side assemblies in opened positions.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT(S)

Various embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, specific details such as detailed configuration and components are merely provided to assist the overall understanding of these embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.


Embodiments of the invention are described herein with reference to illustrations of idealized embodiments (and intermediate structures) of the invention. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, embodiments of the invention should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions illustrated herein but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.



FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary display assembly 10. The assembly 10 may comprise a framework 12. The framework 12 may comprise multiple members. The members may be constructed of steel, aluminum, an alloy, combinations thereof, or the like. Some of the members may extend substantially upward (e.g., vertically) and others may extend substantially laterally (e.g., horizontally). However, any number, size, shape, type, and/or orientation of members may be utilized to form any size and/or shape framework 12. In exemplary embodiments, a first member 12A and a second member 12B may extend in a generally upward direction from a base 16. The first and second members 12A, 12B may be spaced apart from one another, such as to accommodate one or more side assemblies 14.


The base 16 may be configured for mounting to a sidewalk, parking lot, or other ground surface. The base 16 may extend between members of the framework 12, such as the first and second members 12A, 12B. The base 16 may extend laterally and/or horizontally.


As illustrated with particular regard to at least FIG. 2 the framework 12 may comprise a third member 12C and a fourth member 12D. The third member 12C and the fourth member 12D may each extend between the first member 12A and the second member 12B in exemplary embodiments, without limitation. The third and fourth members 12C, 12D may be spaced apart from one another, such as to accommodate the one or more side assemblies 14.


The side assemblies 14 (sometimes also referred to as display subassemblies and/or electronic display subassemblies) may be positioned such that front surfaces are flush, or substantially flush, with the third and/or fourth members 12C, 12D. Alternatively, the display subassemblies 14 may be positioned such that the front surfaces are recessed relative to the third and/or fourth members 12C, 12D.


One or more side assemblies 14 may be connected to said framework 12. A first and second electronic display subassembly 14 may be mounted to a given framework 12 in opposing directions, such as in a back-to-back arrangement by way of non-limiting example. Each of the display subassemblies 14 may comprise one or more electronic displays. The side assemblies 14 may comprise BOLDVU® displays available from Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. of Alpharetta, Georgia (https://mri-inc.net/) by way of non-limiting example. The side assemblies 14 may, separately and/or when made part of the assemblies 10, include technology and/or components shown and/or described in one or more of: U.S. Pat. No. 8,373,841 issued Feb. 12, 2013, U.S. Pat. No. 8,351,014 issued Jan. 8, 2013, U.S. Pat. No. 10,398,066 issued Aug. 27, 2019, and/or 10,499,516 issued Dec. 3, 2019, by way of non-limiting examples, the disclosures of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.


In exemplary embodiments, without limitation, the side assemblies 14 may be mounted to same framework 12 in an elevated position above a ground surface. This may leave an unobstructed zone 42 within the framework 12, such as below the side assemblies 14 and above a ground surface and/or the base 16. For example, without limitation, the unobstructed zone 42 may extend interior to the first and second members 12A, 12B, below the one or more side assemblies 14, and above the base 16. The unobstructed zone 42 may be entirely devoid of components, such that space through and beyond the assembly 10 is visible and/or ambient air (e.g., wind) is permitted to pass therethrough, in exemplary embodiments, without limitation. In exemplary embodiments, without limitation, the unobstructed zone 42 may extend along an entire lower surface of the subassemblies 14, though such is not necessarily required. An example of such a unit 10 in use is shown, by way of non-limiting example, in FIG. 3B which illustrates user 15A, 15B on different sides of the unit 10 visible, in part, through the unobstructed zone 42.


Wiring 40 may extend within or along one or more members of the framework 12. By way of non-limiting example, the wiring 40 may extend within and/or along one or both of the first and second members 12A, 12B. The wiring 40 may be covered, such as by one or more items of cladding by way of non-limiting example. The wiring 40 may alternatively, or additionally, be covered by tape, protective sheathing, conduit, combinations thereof, or the like. Alternatively, or additionally, the wiring 40 may be secured to one or more members of the framework 12 by tape, adhesive, cable ties, combinations thereof, or the like.


Alternatively, or additionally, the framework 12 may comprise one or more hollow members (e.g., first and second members 12A, 12B) to accommodate the wiring 40 traveling, at least in part, therethrough. Such hollow members may comprise steel tubing, by way of non-limiting example, and/or may comprise one or more apertures for the wiring 40 to enter and/or exit the members.


The wiring 40 may comprise power cables, data cables, combinations thereof, or the like. Any type, kind, and/or number of wires 40 may be utilized.



FIG. 3A through FIG. 4 illustrate additional exemplary embodiments of the assemblies 10 whereby one or more members of the framework 12 may comprise angled sections 17. For example, without limitation, one or both of the first and second members 12A, 12B may extend at a non-vertical angle (e.g., 45 degrees relative to horizontal), thereby reducing footprint of the base 16. In exemplary embodiments, without limitation, such angled sections 17 may be located between lower surfaces of the side assemblies 14 and the base 16. The units 10 may comprise a single angled section 17, or multiple angled sections 17A-17B. For example, without limitation, only one of the first and second members 12A, 12B may comprise the angled section 17, or both of the first and second members 12A, 12B may comprise one of the angled sections 17A, 17B.



FIG. 5 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of the assembly 10. Certain electronic components 44 may be provided at or along one or more of the members of the framework 12. For example, without limitation, the electronic components 44 may be mounted to one or both of the first and second members 12A, 12B and/or the base 16. Such components 44 may be covered with one or more cladding panels 18. The cladding panels 18 may be attachable to the framework 12 by snap fit, fasteners, combinations thereof, or the like. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more members of the framework 12 may be fully or partially hollow to accommodate the electronic components 44.


Such electronic components 44 may comprise, for example, without limitation, power modules, media players, processors, electronic storage devices, electrical circuitry, bulk energy storage devices, sensors, electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, network connectivity devices, combinations thereof, or the like. The assemblies 10 may comprise any type or kind of the electronic components 44 at any location or locations. For example, without limitation, the electronic components 44 may alternatively, or additionally, include cameras, air quality sensors, touch screens, telephones, audio and/or videoconferencing equipment, emergency signaling components, personal electronic changing adapters, ambient weather sensors, combinations thereof, or the like. At least some of the electronic components 44 may be provided within one or more compartments, such, as but not limited to, junction boxes, fully or partially sealed boxes, or the like, such as within the cladding 18.


The side assemblies 14 may be configured for movement between a closed position, such as where the side assembly 14 extends generally vertical and proximate to the framework 12, and an opened position, such as where a bottom portion of the side assembly 14 is rotated outward and away from the framework 12. The side assemblies 14 may be configured for rotation to approximately 38.5 degrees, by way of non-limiting example. Any amount or angle of rotation may be utilized, such as between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.


The same or different ones of the electronic components 44 may be mounted to rear surfaces of the side assemblies 14 and/or within an interior compartment 22 extending between the side assemblies 14. The interior compartment 22 may comprise ambient air (filtered or otherwise) and/or circulating gas.


One or more recessed compartments 20 may be provided, such as to provide space for customer facing portions of certain electronic equipment 44, such as, but not limited to, EV charging equipment (e.g., handles, adapters).


As illustrated with particular regard to FIG. 6A through FIG. 6F, the framework 12 may comprise one or more support members 26. The support members 26 may extend inward from other members of the framework 12, such as to support the side assemblies 14 within the framework 12. In this fashion, one or more additional unobstructed areas 42A, 42B, 42C may be provided along other sides of the side assemblies 14 (e.g., left, right, and top). Any number and arrangement of the support members 26 may be provided. The support members 26 may extend to some or all side edges of the side assemblies 14.


The wiring 40 may extend along and/or through one or more of the support members 26 to the side assemblies 14. The support members 26 may be hollow, by way of non-limiting example, though such is not required. Alternatively, or additionally, the wiring 40 may extend beneath tape, within sheathing or conduit, to name some non-limiting examples. Alternatively, or additionally, the wiring 40 may be secured to one or more of the support members 26 by tape, adhesive, cable ties, combinations thereof, or the like.


Opening 24, such as for ingestion and/or exhaustion of air from the units 10 (sometimes also referred to as intakes/exhausts), may be provided along one or more edges of the side assemblies 14, such as along an upper and lower edge thereof. The unobstructed zone 42 and/or at least one of the additional unobstructed zones 42B may be provided adjacent to such intakes/exhausts 2 in exemplary embodiments, without limitation, such as to provide clearance between the framework 12 and the side assemblies 14 to facilitate ingestion and/or exhaustion of air to/from the intakes/exhausts 24. One or more antennae 46A, 46B may be provided along one or more edges of the side assemblies 14, such as along an upper edge thereof. The unobstructed zone 42 and/or at least one of the additional unobstructed zones 42B may be provided adjacent to such antennae 46, in exemplary embodiments, without limitation, such as to provide clearance between the framework 12 and the side assemblies 14 to facilitate radio transmission to/from the antennae 46.


The assemblies 10 may comprise one or more mounting points 26. The mounting points 26 may comprise eyehooks, threaded holes, combinations thereof, or the like. Any number and/or arrangement of such mounting points 26 may be provided.


The assemblies 10 may comprise one or more locks 28. The locks 28 may be configured to selectively secure the side assemblies 14 in the closed positions, such as to prevent casual access, tampering, vandalism, or the like.


Movement assistance devices 38A, 38B, such as, but not limited to, gas struts, may extend between the framework 12 and the side assemblies 14, such as for assistance with moving or securing the side assemblies 14 in the opened and/or closed positions. Alternatively, or additionally, members for propping or otherwise securing the side assemblies 14 in the opened position may be provided.


As illustrated with particular regard to at least FIGS. 6D-6E, the base 16 may comprise one or more stability elements 30A, 30B. The stability elements 30 may comprise members extending laterally, for example. This may provide space between such elements 30 for extending the wiring 40, mounting equipment (e.g., fasteners, nuts, washers, spacers, rubber grommets, combinations thereof, or the like), and/or placing electronic components 44 within the base 16. The base 16 may comprise one or more covers 31, cladding, or other panels, such as for securing over some or all of the stability elements 30 to disguise the same, along with the wiring 40, mounting equipment, and/or components 44.


Any embodiment of the present invention may include any of the features of the other embodiments of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments herein disclosed are not intended to be exhaustive or to unnecessarily limit the scope of the invention. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the present invention so that others skilled in the art may practice the invention. Having shown and described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will realize that many variations and modifications may be made to the described invention. Many of those variations and modifications will provide the same result and fall within the spirit of the claimed invention.

Claims
  • 1. A display assembly comprising: a framework comprising a base, a first member extending upward from said base, and a second member extending upward from said base at a position spaced apart from said first member;an electronic display subassembly mounted to said framework at an elevated position above said base and between said first member and said second member, wherein said electronic display subassembly is mounted to a first side of said framework;second electronic display subassembly mounted to a second side of said framework at the elevated position, wherein said second side of said framework is opposite said first side:an interior compartment defined between said electronic display subassembly, said second electronic display assembly, and said framework; andelectronic components for operating the electronic display subassembly located at said interior compartment, said electronic components comprising a power module and a media player:wherein an unobstructed zone is formed within said framework and extends between a lower surface of said electronic display subassembly, a lower surface of said second electronic display subassembly, an upper surface of said base, an interior facing surface of said first member, and an interior facing surface of said second member.
  • 2. The display assembly of claim 1 further comprising: wiring extending along or within at least a portion of said framework to said electronic display subassembly, wherein said wiring is configured to transmit electrical power and data.
  • 3. The display assembly of claim 2 wherein: said wiring extends within at least a hollow part of one of said first member and said second member.
  • 4. The display assembly of claim 2 further comprising: cladding attached to said at least one of said first member and said second member, wherein said wiring extends between said cladding and said at least one of said first member and said second member.
  • 5. The display assembly of claim 4 further comprising: additional electronic components for operating the electronic display subassembly located between said cladding and said at least one of said first member and said second member.
  • 6. The display assembly of claim 5 further comprising: a compartment located at said framework and holding a first portion of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging equipment, wherein at least some of said electronic components comprise a second portion of said EV charging equipment.
  • 7. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein: said electronic display subassembly and said second electronic display subassembly are each configured for hinging movement relative to said framework between a closed position and an opened position; andsaid lower surface of said electronic display subassembly and said lower surface of said second electronic display subassembly are rotated outward and away from said framework when placed in said opened position.
  • 8. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein: said framework comprises support members extending from interior faces of said first member and said second member to said electronic display subassembly and said second electronic display subassembly such that each of said electronic display subassembly and said second electronic display subassembly are spaced apart from said first member and said second member.
  • 9. The display assembly of claim 8 wherein: said framework comprises a laterally extending member extending between said first member and said second member; andsaid laterally extending member is located above and spaced apart from an upper surface of said electronic display subassembly.
  • 10. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein: at least one of said first member and said second member comprises a non-vertical, non-horizontal, angled section located below the lower surface of said electronic display subassembly.
  • 11. A display assembly comprising: a framework comprising: a base;a first member extending upward from a first side of said base; anda second member extending upward from a second side of said base;an electronic display subassembly moveably mounted to first member and said second member at an elevated position;an entirely unobstructed zone extending below a lower edge of said electronic display subassembly, above said base, and between said first member and said second member;wiring extending within or along at least one of said first member and said second member; andstabilizing members extending between said first member and said electronic display subassembly and between said second member and said electronic display subassembly.
  • 12. The display assembly of claim 11 further comprising: electronic components for operating the electronic display subassembly mounted to at least one of said first member and said second member; andcladding configured to cover said electronic components.
  • 13. A display assembly comprising: a framework comprising: a base;a first member extending upward from a first side of said base; anda second member extending upward from a second side of said base;an electronic display subassembly moveably mounted to first member and said second member at an elevated position;an unobstructed zone located below a lower edge of said electronic display subassembly and between said first member and said second member;wiring extending within or along at least one of said first member and said second member; andstabilizing members extending between said first member and said electronic display subassembly and between said second member and said electronic display subassembly; orboth of: electronic components for operating the electronic display subassembly mounted to at least one of said first member and said second member; andcladding which covers said electronic components.
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