WO2011088535A1 - Flexible digital sign for transport vehicle itineraries, use, and method for the installation thereof - Google Patents

Flexible digital sign for transport vehicle itineraries, use, and method for the installation thereof Download PDF

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WO2011088535A1
WO2011088535A1 PCT/BR2011/000015 BR2011000015W WO2011088535A1 WO 2011088535 A1 WO2011088535 A1 WO 2011088535A1 BR 2011000015 W BR2011000015 W BR 2011000015W WO 2011088535 A1 WO2011088535 A1 WO 2011088535A1
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  • the present invention is in the field of Electronic Engineering. More specifically, the present invention provides digital itinerary signs and their use and installation process in transport vehicles.
  • the equipment of the invention has thin thickness, light weight, is foldable and washable, so that it can be glued to the outer or inner surfaces of bus surfaces and / or rounded windows, or to the side surfaces, panels or any surface, if any. adapting to it.
  • route (s) means warnings issued by transport vehicles, such as buses, for communication with users and / or pedestrians. They are usually placed in front or side of the bus, and inform the route or itinerary that that line is doing.
  • Digital itinerary signs are usually composed of electronic boards where LEDs are inserted, forming a network or grid that, when provoked with electric current, light up in a previously programmed sequence, forming words that move, dance, flash or whatever else. matters to get attention.
  • the manufacturers of digital itinerary signs use painted, slotted or unboxed metal boxes for easy reading when there is sunlight. These boxes, usually extruded aluminum profiles, have a thickness in the range of 50 mm to 100 mm. These boxes serve as a shelter for the electronics and properly punctured allows the passage of LED light to form the word to be exposed. externally. The smaller the vertical and horizontal distance of the LEDs, the higher the quality of the letter that will form and the higher the price. A 10mm distance between LEDs is commonly used as the market has accepted.
  • the signs of the invention are lightweight, foldable and / or washable, and can be attached to any external or internal surface (including glass), rounded or not, of transport vehicles such as buses, as well as the side surfaces, panels or any surface.
  • the signs of the invention are fixed to such surfaces with the aid of adhesives.
  • the signs of the present invention provide placement on any surface. using glues, double-sided tapes and / or other fastening methods.
  • its characteristics provide the accommodation in curve, following the surface profile, without any predictions of supports or fixation previously available.
  • the signs of the invention are hose washable or car washable rollers when used externally.
  • the signs of the invention provide simple removal if vehicle users no longer need their information, and / or when replacement of the sign is desired.
  • US 4,325,062 discloses a bus route light comprising a sign connected to a controller unit with memory and a small display for the operator showing the message being displayed on said sign.
  • the present invention differs from such a document in that it comprises a thin, foldable, washable screen which can be easily installed on any type of transport vehicle, internally or externally.
  • EP 1716553 discloses a thin, flexible and washable luminous screen sized for use in fashion items such as t-shirts.
  • the present invention differs from such document in that it is for use as a transport vehicle itinerary sign, while respecting specific standards, such as visibility at 50 meters.
  • US 2005/0207156 discloses a flexible LED array for multiple uses, such as large screens, beacon lights, illuminated signs, and wall TVs of varying sizes. Said LED array is double sided, contrary to the present invention. Said document does not contemplate removable attachment means in vehicles nor does it suggest installation methods useful for managing vehicle fleets, as in the present invention.
  • the sign of the invention for use in transport vehicles is washable and provides removable installation. It also provides installation inside and / or outside the vehicle as the electronic control and memory assembly is separated from the flexible structure of the sign of the invention.
  • the present invention provides digital route signs for transport vehicles.
  • the present invention provides a solution for making digital itinerary signs more malleable, adapting to various surfaces and conditions, facilitating installation and can be reused for various purposes.
  • the present invention provides a waterproof, dust and / or gas sign
  • the present invention provides a sign comprising means of adhesion to the surface of use, requiring no tools that do not require special tools or pre-designed support structures for their installation.
  • the present invention provides a digital sign for installation on existing and / or already in use fleet buses.
  • the present invention provides a digital itinerary sign for transport vehicles comprising:
  • said structure has a thickness between 7 mm and 12 mm.
  • the installed LEDs are of the type
  • the flexible and / or folding structure of the sign of the present invention is of materials such as ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene and Acrylic, not limited to these materials. It is a further object of the present invention the use of the digital sign of the present invention as a waybill for transport vehicles.
  • the sign installation process of the invention is so much simpler and cheaper that it significantly alters the conventional sign installation, maintenance and replacement processes on transport vehicles, while also providing better vehicle fleet management. It is therefore another object of the invention the process of installing digital signage of itineraries for transport vehicles.
  • Figure 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the invention, showing a digital sign and its ability to be bent to accommodate a curved surface (top, curved, side and front views, respectively).
  • Figure 2 shows a dimension comparison between a preferred digital signage embodiment of the present invention and conventional signs, where: (A) sign proposed by the invention, and (B) conventional sign (top and side views, respectively).
  • the present invention provides digital route signs for transport vehicles.
  • the present invention provides a solution for making digital route signs more malleable, adapting to various surfaces and conditions, facilitating installation and being reusable for various purposes.
  • the sign of the invention is waterproof, dustproof and / or gasproof.
  • the sign of the invention comprises means of adhesion to the surface of use, requiring no special tools or pre-designed support structures for their installation.
  • the sign of the invention provides for easy installation on existing and / or already in use fleet buses.
  • the present invention provides a digital route sign for transport vehicles comprising:
  • the sign of the invention provides installation internally and / or externally to the vehicle since the electronic control and memory assembly is separated from the flexible structure of the sign of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a process for the installation of a digital route sign for transport vehicles, said method comprising adhering to the surface where said sign is desired a sign comprising:
  • the process of the present invention provides reversible adhesion, providing for removal and subsequent adhesion to another surface and / or another vehicle.
  • the process of the present invention provides for the installation and / or replacement of separate marquee parts selected from: the electronic command and memory assembly; and the flexible and / or folding structure when such elements are separated. This substantially reduces the cost and time of installation operations and / or maintenance of such signs, as well as improved vehicle fleet management.
  • the digital sign of the present invention comprises:
  • said structure has a thickness between 7 mm and 12 mm.
  • the electronic components of the present invention comprise components necessary for electronic sign operation, programming and control, such as LEDs, memories and integrated circuits.
  • the components of the present invention are SMD technology, which are smaller in size and provide thinner thickness.
  • the structure of the present invention comprises means for holding the digital sign. It can, but is not limited to being made up of Engineering plastics such as ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene and Acrylic.
  • the marquee structure of the present invention provides malleability to the marquee, being preferably waterproof, dust and gaseous, facilitating its installation in various environments and surfaces.
  • the marquee structure of the present invention enables the marquee to be installed on fleet buses that are already in circulation without the need for a project to accommodate it.
  • the electronic marquee command and memory assembly of the present invention comprises means for configuring and processing the digital marquee output information of the present invention. It is preferably manufactured in an external assembly, which can be placed away from the digital panel, anywhere it can accommodate, connected by electrical wiring.
  • Circuit boards printed in the order of 1 mm or less were used in conjunction with LEDs.
  • SMD LEDs were used, since small LEDs can only be soldered to the board with the aid of special machines called Pick and Place.
  • Only engineering plastic materials were used as box, depending on each case, and may vary between materials such as ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Acrylic and others.
  • the housing material only serves to withstand the low weight of the printed circuit board and its LEDs and as protection against frontal damage to the LEDs and is therefore configurable on a case-by-case basis but preferably provides itineraries in the range of 7mm to 12mm.
  • the signs of the present invention are malleable and can be twisted, bent and / or modify their surface according to where they are inserted. Their lightness allows them to be glued or fastened using simple double-sided tape, small screws, or even just slotted, or fixed with plastic clips.
  • the entire electronic control system programming, letter and number sizes, presentation settings, as well as velocities, flashes, light intensity and writing memory are accommodated in a small box outside the itinerary and can be placed anywhere, far or near. In contrast to what is used today where these commands are inside the sign, forming a single piece, thick, heavy and fixed, as shown comparatively in Figure 2.
  • the system makes use of printed circuits thin, used in other applications of electronics in general. Small LEDs, called SMD components, commonly used in the electronics industry are preferably used. Alternatively, conventional, hand or machine weldable LEDs may also be used, depending on the thickness of the itinerary assembly when ready or not.
  • the housing for electronic lighting components is made of common or engineered plastics, sealed with rubber rings or with a glued lid, leaving the internal components completely sealed, waterproof, dustproof, gasproof or whatever making it possible. washable in bus garages, with hoses, rollers or water in buckets, with cloths.
  • the housing plus the printed circuit board and its LEDs and electronic lighting components together form the necessary support for the assembly to be very thin, thus allowing it to be glued as a whole to its intended surface, molding in the act. to this surface, without any prior bending or curvature, given their flexibility - as shown in figure 1. They may be removed from one place if necessary and ready to be placed on another surface whether it has the same profile as the previous or do not.
  • the electronic command and memory assembly is also manufactured in small size and is preferably placed away from the itinerary sign, anywhere it can accommodate. It is part of the set, but it controls it remotely, with only simple and thin wiring playing the role of electrical contact command / itinerary.

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The present invention relates to digital signs for transport vehicle itineraries and also to the use thereof and to methods for the installation thereof on transport vehicles. The signs of the invention are thin, lightweight and can be folded and/or washed. The features thereof make provision for the securing thereof, by means of adhesives, on any external or internal surface of vehicles, such as buses, including on rounded glass surfaces, and also on the lateral surfaces, panels or any surface, adapting thereto.

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Relatório Descritivo de Patente de Invenção  Patent Invention Descriptive Report
LETREIRO DIGITAL FLEXÍVEL DE ITINERÁRIOS DE VEÍCULOS DE TRANSPORTE, USO E PROCESSO PARA SUA INSTALAÇÃO Campo da Invenção  FLEXIBLE DIGITAL LETTER OF TRANSPORT, USE AND PROCESS VEHICLE ITINERARIES FOR YOUR INSTALLATION Field of the Invention
A presente invenção se situa no campo da Engenharia Eletrônica. Mais especificamente, a presente invenção proporciona letreiros digitais de itinerário e seu uso e processo de instalação em veículos de transporte. O equipamento da invenção possui espessura fina, peso leve, é dobrável e lavável, de modo que o mesmo pode ser colado na superfície externa ou interna das superfícies e/ou vidros arredondados de ônibus, ou nas superfícies laterais, painéis ou qualquer superfície, se adaptando à mesma.  The present invention is in the field of Electronic Engineering. More specifically, the present invention provides digital itinerary signs and their use and installation process in transport vehicles. The equipment of the invention has thin thickness, light weight, is foldable and washable, so that it can be glued to the outer or inner surfaces of bus surfaces and / or rounded windows, or to the side surfaces, panels or any surface, if any. adapting to it.
Antecedentes da Invenção Background of the Invention
O uso de itinerários está difundido de tal forma que existem ônibus com quase uma dezena dos mesmos, de todos tamanhos, cores e intensidades de brilho. No âmbito da presente invenção, entende-se por "itinerário(s)" os avisos emitidos pelos veículos de transporte, como é o caso de ônibus, para comunicação com os usuários e/ou pedestres. Normalmente, são colocados na frente ou laterais dos ônibus, e informam o roteiro ou itinerário que aquela linha está fazendo. Letreiros digitais de itinerário são em geral compostos por placas eletrônicas onde são inseridos LEDs, formando uma rede ou grade que ao serem provocados com corrente elétrica, acendem-se numa sequência previamente programada, formando palavras que se movimentam, dançam, piscam ou o que mais interessa para chamar atenção.  The use of itineraries is widespread so that there are buses with almost a dozen of them, of all sizes, colors and brightness intensities. For the purposes of the present invention, "route (s)" means warnings issued by transport vehicles, such as buses, for communication with users and / or pedestrians. They are usually placed in front or side of the bus, and inform the route or itinerary that that line is doing. Digital itinerary signs are usually composed of electronic boards where LEDs are inserted, forming a network or grid that, when provoked with electric current, light up in a previously programmed sequence, forming words that move, dance, flash or whatever else. matters to get attention.
Os fabricantes de letreiros digitais de itinerários utilizam-se de caixas metálicas, pintadas, com ou sem ranhuras as quais servem para facilitar leitura quando há incidência de raios solares. Estas caixas, normalmente perfis extrudados de alumínio, possuem espessura na faixa dos 50 mm a 100 mm. Estas caixas servem como abrigo ao sistema eletrônico e devidamente furado permite que a passagem da luz dos LEDs forme a palavra a ser exposta externamente. Quanto menor for a distância vertical e horizontal dos LEDs, maior será a qualidade da letra que formará e maior o preço. Usa-se comumente distância da ordem de 10 mm entre os LEDs, medida que o mercado tem aceitado. The manufacturers of digital itinerary signs use painted, slotted or unboxed metal boxes for easy reading when there is sunlight. These boxes, usually extruded aluminum profiles, have a thickness in the range of 50 mm to 100 mm. These boxes serve as a shelter for the electronics and properly punctured allows the passage of LED light to form the word to be exposed. externally. The smaller the vertical and horizontal distance of the LEDs, the higher the quality of the letter that will form and the higher the price. A 10mm distance between LEDs is commonly used as the market has accepted.
Quando previstos com antecedência, os itinerários atuais têm sua caixa curvada em rolos, dobrando assim o perfil de alumínio e permitindo que seja colocado perto dos vidros dianteiros dos ônibus, em formato curvo. Entretanto, isso somente pode ser feito antes de sua fabricação e quando curvados não voltam mais a sua condição de planos e muito menos adquirem outra curvatura. Assim sendo, tais letreiros permanecem o resto da vida útil com o mesmo formato e são limitados ao uso a que se destinaram antes mesmo de sua fabricação, problema que a presente invenção propõe resolver.  When anticipated in advance, current itineraries have their box curved into rolls, thus bending the aluminum profile and allowing it to be placed close to the curved front windows of the buses. However, this can only be done before manufacture and when bent they no longer return to their flat condition and much less bend again. Accordingly, such signs remain the rest of their useful life in the same shape and are limited to their intended use even prior to manufacture, a problem which the present invention proposes to solve.
Um dos objetivos da presente invenção é proporcionar uma solução para os problemas técnicos citados acima e outros problemas técnicos. Os letreiros da invenção são leves, dobráveis e/ou laváveis, além de proporcionarem a sua fixação sobre qualquer superfície externa ou interna (incluindo vidros), arredondada ou não, de veículos de transporte como ônibus, bem como nas superfícies laterais, painéis ou qualquer superfície. Preferencialmente, os letreiros da invenção são fixados em tais superfícies com auxílio de adesivos.  It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution to the above technical problems and other technical problems. The signs of the invention are lightweight, foldable and / or washable, and can be attached to any external or internal surface (including glass), rounded or not, of transport vehicles such as buses, as well as the side surfaces, panels or any surface. Preferably, the signs of the invention are fixed to such surfaces with the aid of adhesives.
Ao contrário dos letreiros convencionais, que precisam de suportes e só podem ser colocados nos ônibus se programados antecipadamente, ou seja, se forem previstos suportes e sistemas de fixação que comportem o peso a ser suportado, os letreiros da presente invenção proporcionam colocação sobre qualquer superfície, usando-se de colas, fitas dupla-face e/ou outros métodos de fixação. Além disso, suas características proporcionam a acomodação em curva, seguindo o perfil da superfície, sem quaisquer previsões de suportes ou fixação previamente disponíveis. Preferencialmente, os letreiros da invenção são laváveis com mangueira ou com rolos lavadores de carros, quando usados externamente. Também preferencialmente, os letreiros da invenção proporcionam simples remoção, caso os usuários do veículo não mais precisem da respectiva informação, e/ou quando é desejada a reposição do letreiro. Unlike conventional signs, which require brackets and can only be placed on buses if pre-programmed, that is, if brackets and fastening systems that carry the weight to be supported are provided, the signs of the present invention provide placement on any surface. using glues, double-sided tapes and / or other fastening methods. In addition, its characteristics provide the accommodation in curve, following the surface profile, without any predictions of supports or fixation previously available. Preferably, the signs of the invention are hose washable or car washable rollers when used externally. Also preferably, the signs of the invention provide simple removal if vehicle users no longer need their information, and / or when replacement of the sign is desired.
A busca na literatura patentária apontou alguns documentos apenas parcialmente relevantes, descritos a seguir.  The search in the patent literature pointed to some only partially relevant documents, described below.
O documento US 4,325,062 revela um letreiro luminoso de itinerário de ônibus compreendendo um letreiro conectado a uma unidade controladora, com memória e com um pequeno visor para o operador, que mostra a mensagem que está sendo exibida no referido letreiro. A presente invenção difere de tal documento por compreender uma tela fina, dobrável, lavável, e que pode ser instalada facilmente em qualquer tipo de veículo de transporte, interna ou externamente.  US 4,325,062 discloses a bus route light comprising a sign connected to a controller unit with memory and a small display for the operator showing the message being displayed on said sign. The present invention differs from such a document in that it comprises a thin, foldable, washable screen which can be easily installed on any type of transport vehicle, internally or externally.
O documento EP 1716553 revela uma tela luminosa fina, flexível e lavável, dimensionada para o uso em artigos de moda, como camisetas. A presente invenção difere de tal documento por ser para o uso como letreiro de itinerário de veículos de transporte, respeitando as normas específicas, como por exemplo, visibilidade a 50 metros.  EP 1716553 discloses a thin, flexible and washable luminous screen sized for use in fashion items such as t-shirts. The present invention differs from such document in that it is for use as a transport vehicle itinerary sign, while respecting specific standards, such as visibility at 50 meters.
O documento US 2005/0207156 revela uma malha de LEDs flexível para múltiplas utilidades, como telões, luzes de sinalização, placas luminosas, e TVs de parede de tamanhos variados. A referida malha de LEDs é de dupla face, ao contrário da presente invenção. O referido documento não contempla meios de fixação removível em veículos nem sugere processos de instalação úteis para a gestão de frotas de veículos, como na presente invenção. Além disso, o letreiro da invenção para uso em veículos de transporte é lavável e proporciona instalação removível. Proporciona ainda instalação interna e/ou externamente ao veículo, uma vez que o conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória é separado da estrutura flexível do letreiro da invenção.  US 2005/0207156 discloses a flexible LED array for multiple uses, such as large screens, beacon lights, illuminated signs, and wall TVs of varying sizes. Said LED array is double sided, contrary to the present invention. Said document does not contemplate removable attachment means in vehicles nor does it suggest installation methods useful for managing vehicle fleets, as in the present invention. In addition, the sign of the invention for use in transport vehicles is washable and provides removable installation. It also provides installation inside and / or outside the vehicle as the electronic control and memory assembly is separated from the flexible structure of the sign of the invention.
Do que se depreende da literatura pesquisada, não foram encontrados documentos antecipando ou sugerindo os ensinamentos da presente invenção, de forma que, aos olhos dos inventores, a solução aqui proposta possui novidade e atividade inventiva frente ao estado da técnica. Sumário da Invenção From what can be inferred from the researched literature, no documents were found anticipating or suggesting the teachings of the present invention, so that, in the eyes of the inventors, the solution proposed here has novelty and inventive activity in the state of the art. Summary of the Invention
A presente invenção proporciona letreiros digitais de itinerários para veículos de transporte.  The present invention provides digital route signs for transport vehicles.
Em um aspecto, sendo um de seus objetos, a presente invenção proporciona uma solução para tornar letreiros digitais de itinerários mais maleáveis, se adaptando a diversas superfícies e condições, facilitando a instalação e podendo ser reaproveitados para diversas finalidades.  In one aspect, being one of its objects, the present invention provides a solution for making digital itinerary signs more malleable, adapting to various surfaces and conditions, facilitating installation and can be reused for various purposes.
Em um outro aspecto, sendo outro de seus objetos, a presente invenção proporciona um letreiro à prova d'água, poeira e/ou gases,  In another aspect, being another of its objects, the present invention provides a waterproof, dust and / or gas sign,
Em um outro aspecto, sendo outro de seus objetos, a presente invenção proporciona um letreiro que compreende meios de adesão à superfície de uso, não requerendo ferramentas que não requer ferramentas especiais ou estruturas de sustentação pré-projetadas para sua instalação.  In another aspect, being another of its objects, the present invention provides a sign comprising means of adhesion to the surface of use, requiring no tools that do not require special tools or pre-designed support structures for their installation.
Em um outro aspecto, sendo outro de seus objetos, a presente invenção proporciona um letreiro digital para instalação em ônibus de frotas já existentes e/ou já em circulação.  In another aspect, being another of its objects, the present invention provides a digital sign for installation on existing and / or already in use fleet buses.
Em um outro aspecto, sendo outro de seus objetos, a presente invenção proporciona um letreiro digital de itinerários para veículos de transporte compreendendo:  In another aspect, being another of its objects, the present invention provides a digital itinerary sign for transport vehicles comprising:
a) placa de circuito impresso;  a) printed circuit board;
b) LEDs;  b) LEDs;
c) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória; e  c) electronic set of command and memory; and
d) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável.  d) flexible and / or folding structure.
Em uma realização preferencial, a referida estrutura tem espessura entre 7 mm e 12 mm.  In a preferred embodiment, said structure has a thickness between 7 mm and 12 mm.
Em uma concretização preferencial, os LEDs instalados são do tipo In a preferred embodiment, the installed LEDs are of the type
SMD. SMD.
Em uma concretização preferencial, a estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável do letreiro da presente invenção é de materiais como ABS, Polipropileno, Polietileno e Acrílico, não se limitando a estes materiais. É um objeto adicional da presente invenção o uso do letreiro digital da presente invenção como painel de itinerário para veículos de transporte. O processo de instalação de letreiro da invenção é tão mais simplificado e barato que altera significativamente os processos convencionais de instalação, manutenção e substituição de letreiros em veículos de transporte, proporcionando também mais adequada gestão de frotas de veículos. É, portanto, um outro objeto da invenção o processo de instalação de letreiro digital de itinerários para veículos de transporte. In a preferred embodiment, the flexible and / or folding structure of the sign of the present invention is of materials such as ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene and Acrylic, not limited to these materials. It is a further object of the present invention the use of the digital sign of the present invention as a waybill for transport vehicles. The sign installation process of the invention is so much simpler and cheaper that it significantly alters the conventional sign installation, maintenance and replacement processes on transport vehicles, while also providing better vehicle fleet management. It is therefore another object of the invention the process of installing digital signage of itineraries for transport vehicles.
Estes e outros objetos da invenção serão imediatamente valorizados pelos versados na arte e pelas empresas com interesses no segmento, e serão descritos em detalhes suficientes para sua reprodução na descrição a seguir.  These and other objects of the invention will be immediately appreciated by those skilled in the art and companies having an interest in the segment, and will be described in sufficient detail for their reproduction in the following description.
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A Figura 1 apresenta uma concretização preferencial da invenção, mostrando um letreiro digital e sua capacidade de ser flexionado para se acomodar em uma superfície encurvada (vistas de topo, encurvada, lateral e de frente, respectivamente).  Figure 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the invention, showing a digital sign and its ability to be bent to accommodate a curved surface (top, curved, side and front views, respectively).
A Figura 2 apresenta um comparativo de dimensões entre uma concretização preferencial de letreiro digital da presente invenção e os letreiros convencionais, onde: (A) letreiro proposto pela invenção, e (B) letreiro convencional (vistas de topo e de lado, respectivamente).  Figure 2 shows a dimension comparison between a preferred digital signage embodiment of the present invention and conventional signs, where: (A) sign proposed by the invention, and (B) conventional sign (top and side views, respectively).
Descrição Detalhada da Invenção Detailed Description of the Invention
A presente invenção proporciona letreiros digitais de itinerários para veículos de transporte. Em uma concretização preferencial, a presente invenção proporciona uma solução para tornar letreiros digitais de itinerários mais maleáveis, se adaptando a diversas superfícies e condições, facilitando a instalação e podendo ser reaproveitados para diversas finalidades. Em uma outra concretização preferencial, o letreiro da invenção é à prova d'água, poeira e/ou gases. Em uma outra concretização preferencial, o letreiro da invenção compreende meios de adesão à superfície de uso, não requerendo ferramentas especiais ou estruturas de sustentação pré-projetadas para sua instalação. The present invention provides digital route signs for transport vehicles. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a solution for making digital route signs more malleable, adapting to various surfaces and conditions, facilitating installation and being reusable for various purposes. In another preferred embodiment, the sign of the invention is waterproof, dustproof and / or gasproof. In another preferred embodiment, the sign of the invention comprises means of adhesion to the surface of use, requiring no special tools or pre-designed support structures for their installation.
Em uma outra concretização preferencial, o letreiro da invenção proporciona fácil instalação em ônibus de frotas já existentes e/ou já em circulação.  In another preferred embodiment, the sign of the invention provides for easy installation on existing and / or already in use fleet buses.
Em uma concretização preferencial, a presente invenção proporciona um letreiro digital de itinerários para veículos de transporte compreendendo:  In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a digital route sign for transport vehicles comprising:
a) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável;  a) flexible and / or folding structure;
b) placa de circuito impresso;  b) printed circuit board;
c) LEDs; e  c) LEDs; and
d) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória.  d) electronic set of command and memory.
Em uma outra concretização preferencial, o letreiro da invenção proporciona instalação interna e/ou externamente ao veículo, uma vez que o conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória é separado da estrutura flexível do letreiro da invenção.  In another preferred embodiment, the sign of the invention provides installation internally and / or externally to the vehicle since the electronic control and memory assembly is separated from the flexible structure of the sign of the invention.
Em uma outra concretização preferencial, a presente invenção proporciona um processo para a instalação de letreiro digital de itinerários para veículos de transporte, referido processo compreendendo a adesão, à superfície onde se deseja o referido letreiro, de um letreiro compreendendo:  In a further preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a process for the installation of a digital route sign for transport vehicles, said method comprising adhering to the surface where said sign is desired a sign comprising:
a) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável;  a) flexible and / or folding structure;
b) placa de circuito impresso;  b) printed circuit board;
c) LEDs; e  c) LEDs; and
d) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória.  d) electronic set of command and memory.
Em uma concretização preferencial, o processo da presente invenção proporciona adesão reversível, proporcionando a remoção e subsequente adesão a outra superfície e/ou a outro veículo.  In a preferred embodiment, the process of the present invention provides reversible adhesion, providing for removal and subsequent adhesion to another surface and / or another vehicle.
Em uma concretização preferencial, o processo da presente invenção proporciona a instalação e/ou substituição de partes separadas de letreiro, selecionadas dentre: o conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória; e a estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável, quando tais elementos estão separados. Isso reduz substancialmente custo e tempo das operação de instalação e/ou manutenção dos referido letreiros, bem como proporciona melhorada gestão de frotas de veículos. In a preferred embodiment, the process of the present invention provides for the installation and / or replacement of separate marquee parts selected from: the electronic command and memory assembly; and the flexible and / or folding structure when such elements are separated. This substantially reduces the cost and time of installation operations and / or maintenance of such signs, as well as improved vehicle fleet management.
Os exemplos aqui mostrados têm o intuito somente de exemplificar algumas das inúmeras maneiras de se concretizar a invenção, sem contudo limitar, o escopo da mesma.  The examples shown herein are intended solely to exemplify some of the numerous ways in which the invention is embodied, without, however, limiting the scope thereof.
Letreiro Digital Flexível Flexible Digital Sign
O letreiro digital da presente invenção compreende:  The digital sign of the present invention comprises:
a) placa de circuito impresso;  a) printed circuit board;
b) LEDs;  b) LEDs;
c) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória; e  c) electronic set of command and memory; and
d) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável.  d) flexible and / or folding structure.
Em uma concretização preferencial, a referida estrutura tem espessura entre 7 mm e 12 mm.  In a preferred embodiment, said structure has a thickness between 7 mm and 12 mm.
Componentes Eletrônicos Electronic components
Os componentes eletrônicos da presente invenção compreendem componentes necessários para o funcionamento, a programação e controle eletrônico do letreiro, como LEDs, memórias e circuitos integrados. Em uma concretização preferencial, os componentes da presente invenção são de tecnologia SMD, que são de menor tamanho e proporcionam espessura mais fina.  The electronic components of the present invention comprise components necessary for electronic sign operation, programming and control, such as LEDs, memories and integrated circuits. In a preferred embodiment, the components of the present invention are SMD technology, which are smaller in size and provide thinner thickness.
Estrutura  Structure
A estrutura da presente invenção compreende meios para sustentação do letreiro digital. Ela pode, mas não se limita a ser composta de plásticos de Engenharia como ABS, Polipropileno, Polietileno e Acrílico. A estrutura do letreiro da presente invenção proporciona maleabilidade ao letreiro, sendo preferencialmente à prova d'água, poeira e gases, facilitando sua instalação em diversos ambientes e superfícies. A estrutura do letreiro da presente invenção propicia a instalação do letreiro em ônibus de frotas que já estão em circulação sem que seja necessário um projeto para acomodá-lo.  The structure of the present invention comprises means for holding the digital sign. It can, but is not limited to being made up of Engineering plastics such as ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene and Acrylic. The marquee structure of the present invention provides malleability to the marquee, being preferably waterproof, dust and gaseous, facilitating its installation in various environments and surfaces. The marquee structure of the present invention enables the marquee to be installed on fleet buses that are already in circulation without the need for a project to accommodate it.
Conjunto Eletrônico de Comando e Memória O conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória do letreiro da presente invenção compreende meios para configurar e processar as informações de saída do letreiro digital da presente invenção. É preferencialmente fabricado em um conjunto externo, que pode ser colocado distante do painel digital, em qualquer lugar que possa se acomodar, conectado através de fiação elétrica. Electronic Command and Memory Set The electronic marquee command and memory assembly of the present invention comprises means for configuring and processing the digital marquee output information of the present invention. It is preferably manufactured in an external assembly, which can be placed away from the digital panel, anywhere it can accommodate, connected by electrical wiring.
Exemplo 1 Example 1
Placas impressas em forma de circuito, com espessura na ordem de 1 mm ou menos foram utilizadas, em conjunto com LEDs. Foram usados LEDs SMD, uma vez que LEDs em tamanho diminuto só podem ser soldados na placa com auxílio de máquinas especiais, chamadas Pick and Place. Foram utilizados como caixa apenas materiais plásticos de engenharia, dependendo de cada caso, podendo variar entre materiais como ABS, Polipropileno, Polietileno, Acrílico e outros. O material da caixa serve apenas para suportar o baixo peso do circuito impresso e seus LEDs e como proteção contra danos frontais aos LEDs, sendo portanto configurável caso a caso, mas que preferencialmente proporciona itinerários com espessura da ordem de 7 mm a 12 mm. Por serem finos e formarem a resistência no seu conjunto, onde tanto as placas dos circuitos impressos quanto os próprio LEDs somados à caixa formam a resistência que suporta o próprio letreiro, os letreiros da presente invenção são maleáveis, podendo-se torcê-los, dobrá-los e/ou modificar sua superfície de acordo com o local onde forem inseridos. Sua leveza permite que sejam colados ou fixados usando-se simples fita dupla-face, pequenos parafusos, ou até apenas encaixados em canaletas, ou fixados com grampos plásticos.  Circuit boards printed in the order of 1 mm or less were used in conjunction with LEDs. SMD LEDs were used, since small LEDs can only be soldered to the board with the aid of special machines called Pick and Place. Only engineering plastic materials were used as box, depending on each case, and may vary between materials such as ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Acrylic and others. The housing material only serves to withstand the low weight of the printed circuit board and its LEDs and as protection against frontal damage to the LEDs and is therefore configurable on a case-by-case basis but preferably provides itineraries in the range of 7mm to 12mm. Because they are thin and form the resistance as a whole, where both the printed circuit boards and the LEDs added to the box itself form the resistance that supports the sign itself, the signs of the present invention are malleable and can be twisted, bent and / or modify their surface according to where they are inserted. Their lightness allows them to be glued or fastened using simple double-sided tape, small screws, or even just slotted, or fixed with plastic clips.
Todo o sistema de controle eletrônico, programação, tamanho das letras e números, configurações de apresentação, bem como velocidades, flashes, intensidade luminosa e memória dos escritos é acomodado em pequena caixa externa ao itinerário, podendo ser colocada em qualquer lugar, longe ou perto do painel informativo, ao contrário do que hoje se usam onde estes comandos estão dentro do letreiro, formando peça única, grossa, pesada e fixa, como mostra comparativamente a figura 2. O sistema faz uso de circuitos impressos finos, usados em outras aplicações da eletrônica em geral. São preferencialmente utilizados LEDs pequenos, chamados de componentes SMD, usados comumente na indústria eletrônica. Alternativamente, podem também ser usados LEDs convencionais, soldáveis a mão ou com máquina, dependendo da espessura maior ou menor do conjunto itinerário quando pronto. The entire electronic control system, programming, letter and number sizes, presentation settings, as well as velocities, flashes, light intensity and writing memory are accommodated in a small box outside the itinerary and can be placed anywhere, far or near. In contrast to what is used today where these commands are inside the sign, forming a single piece, thick, heavy and fixed, as shown comparatively in Figure 2. The system makes use of printed circuits thin, used in other applications of electronics in general. Small LEDs, called SMD components, commonly used in the electronics industry are preferably used. Alternatively, conventional, hand or machine weldable LEDs may also be used, depending on the thickness of the itinerary assembly when ready or not.
A caixa acomodadora dos componentes eletrônicos de iluminação é feita de plásticos comuns ou de engenharia, sendo vedada com anéis de borracha ou com tampa colada, deixando os componentes internos completamente vedados, à prova de água, poeira, gases ou o que for permitindo tornando-a lavável nas garagens de ônibus, com mangueiras, rolos ou água em baldes, com panos. A caixa mais o circuito impresso e seus LEDs e componentes eletrônicos de iluminação, formam no seu conjunto a sustentação necessária para que o conjunto seja muito fino, portanto permitindo que seja colado como um todo na superfície a que se destina, moldando-se no ato a esta superfície, sem qualquer prévia dobra ou curvatura, dada a sua flexibilidade - conforme mostra a figura 1. Se necessário, podem ser retirados de um local, estando prontos para serem colocados em outra superfície, quer esta tenha o mesmo perfil da anterior ou não.  The housing for electronic lighting components is made of common or engineered plastics, sealed with rubber rings or with a glued lid, leaving the internal components completely sealed, waterproof, dustproof, gasproof or whatever making it possible. washable in bus garages, with hoses, rollers or water in buckets, with cloths. The housing plus the printed circuit board and its LEDs and electronic lighting components together form the necessary support for the assembly to be very thin, thus allowing it to be glued as a whole to its intended surface, molding in the act. to this surface, without any prior bending or curvature, given their flexibility - as shown in figure 1. They may be removed from one place if necessary and ready to be placed on another surface whether it has the same profile as the previous or do not.
O conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória também é fabricado em tamanho diminuto, sendo preferencialmente colocado distante do letreiro de itinerário, em qualquer lugar que possa se acomodar. Faz parte do conjunto, mas o comanda à distância, com apenas fiação simples e fina fazendo o papel de contato elétrico comando/itinerário.  The electronic command and memory assembly is also manufactured in small size and is preferably placed away from the itinerary sign, anywhere it can accommodate. It is part of the set, but it controls it remotely, with only simple and thin wiring playing the role of electrical contact command / itinerary.
Os versados na arte valorizarão os conhecimentos aqui apresentados e poderão reproduzir a invenção nas modalidades apresentadas e em outros variantes, abrangidos no escopo das reivindicações anexas.  Those skilled in the art will appreciate the knowledge presented herein and may reproduce the invention in the embodiments presented and in other embodiments within the scope of the appended claims.

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Reivindicações  Claims
LETREIRO DIGITAL FLEXÍVEL DE ITINERÁRIOS DE VEÍCULOS DE TRANSPORTE, USO E PROCESSO PARA SUA INSTALAÇÃO 1. Letreiro digital de itinerários para veículos de transporte caracterizado por compreender:  FLEXIBLE DIGITAL TRANSPORT, USE AND PROCESS ITINERARY LETTERS FOR YOUR INSTALLATION 1. Digital itinerary sign for transport vehicles comprising:
a) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável;  a) flexible and / or folding structure;
b) placa de circuito impresso;  b) printed circuit board;
c) LEDs; e  c) LEDs; and
d) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória.  d) electronic set of command and memory.
2. Letreiro, conforme reivindicação 1 , caracterizado pelo fato de que a referida estrutura flexível tem espessura entre 7 mm e 12 mm.  Marquee according to claim 1, characterized in that said flexible structure has a thickness between 7 mm and 12 mm.
3. Letreiro, conforme reivindicação 1 ou 2, caracterizado pelo fato de que a referida estrutura é à prova d'água, de poeira e/ou gases.  Marquee according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said structure is waterproof, dustproof and / or gasproof.
4. Letreiro, conforme qualquer uma das reivindicações 1-3, caracterizado pelo fato de que a referida estrutura compreende meios de adesão à superfície de uso. Sign according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that said structure comprises means for adhering to the surface of use.
5. Letreiro, conforme qualquer uma das reivindicações 1-4, caracterizado pelo fato de que os referidos LEDs são selecionados do grupo que compreende LEDs convencionais, LEDs do tipo SMD e/ou combinações dos mesmos.  A sign according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that said LEDs are selected from the group comprising conventional LEDs, SMD type LEDs and / or combinations thereof.
6. Letreiro, conforme qualquer uma das reivindicações 1-5, caracterizado pelo fato de que a referida estrutura flexível é de ABS, Polipropileno, Polietileno, Acrílico e/ou combinações dos mesmos.  Sign according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that said flexible structure is made of ABS, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Acrylic and / or combinations thereof.
7. Letreiro, conforme qualquer uma das reivindicações 1-6, caracterizado pelo fato de que o referido conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória é separado da estrutura flexível do letreiro.  Marquee according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that said electronic command and memory assembly is separate from the flexible structure of the marquee.
8. Uso de letreiro digital compreendendo:  8. Use of digital signage comprising:
a) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável;  a) flexible and / or folding structure;
b) placa de circuito impresso;  b) printed circuit board;
c) LEDs; e  c) LEDs; and
d) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória, caracterizado por ser para a preparação e/ou instalação de painel de itinerário para veículos de transporte. d) electronic set of command and memory, characterized in that it is for the preparation and / or installation of itinerary panels for transport vehicles.
9. Processo para a instalação de letreiro digital de itinerários para veículos de transporte caracterizado por compreender a adesão, à superfície onde se deseja o referido letreiro de um letreiro compreendendo:  A process for the installation of digital signage for itineraries for transport vehicles, characterized in that it adheres to the surface where said sign of a sign comprises:
a) estrutura flexível e/ou dobrável;  a) flexible and / or folding structure;
b) placa de circuito impresso;  b) printed circuit board;
c) LEDs; e  c) LEDs; and
d) conjunto eletrônico de comando e memória.  d) electronic set of command and memory.
10. Processo, conforme reivindicação 9, caracterizado pelo fato de que a referida adesão é reversível, proporcionando a remoção e subsequente adesão a outra superfície e/ou a outro veículo.  Process according to claim 9, characterized in that said adhesion is reversible, providing for removal and subsequent adhesion to another surface and / or another vehicle.
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