Advertising and entertainment surface vessel

Abstract

The invention relates to the fields of shipbuilding and information technology, and more particularly to watercraft intended for displaying advertising and entertainment content. The technical result, which consists in increasing target audience reach and providing more effective broadcasting of advertising and / or entertainment content, is achieved in that an advertising and entertainment surface vessel is configured in the form of a surface vessel having a deck; mounted to the deck, along both sides of the vessel, are vertical topside support structures; mounted to a topside support structure from above, along the entire length thereof and in an articulated manner, is a movable upper support structure configured to be positionable in a folded state transverse to the topside support structure such as to extend over the deck and to be positionable in an unfolded state along the topside support structure such as to be coplanar therewith and to form an upper extension thereof; and mounted to the outer side of each of the topside support structures and the upper support structures are display screens capable of accommodating an informational image, wherein the display screens on the upper support structures are configured to be capable of increasing the surface area of the broadcast image when in an unfolded state and of displaying the broadcast image into the upper hemisphere when in a folded state with the aid of advertising and entertainment content broadcasting systems.

Description

[0001] ADVERTISING AND INFORMATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT SURFACE VESSEL

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] The invention relates to the fields of shipbuilding and information technology, namely to floating vehicles intended for providing advertising and information content and entertainment [B63 B 35 / 00, F21V 21 / 00, F21V 21 / 22, F21V 21 / 36 G09F 21 / 00, G09F 21 / 18, H05K 7 / 00, H05K 7 / 08, H05K 7 / 18].

[0004] An ADVERTISING VESSEL [WO2024057565A1, published: 21.03.2024] is known from the prior art, comprising a vessel hull that can move through water, first and second display sections mounted at an angle on the vessel hull and to each other, an image supply unit that supplies an image to the first and second display sections, the upper edges of the display sections are located close to each other, wherein the angle formed by the sides of the first and second display sections is from 35 to 145 degrees.

[0005] The disadvantage of the analogue is the low efficiency of use, due to the small size of the screens, limited by the height of the vessel, and the lack of the ability to broadcast content to the upper hemisphere.

[0006] The closest in technical essence is the ADVERTISING AND INFORMATION FLOATING VEHICLE [RU2022115678, published: 06 / 09.2022], comprising a vessel with a deck and a superstructure on the deck, a supporting structure with at least one data carrier installed on it is located on the deck, characterized in that the supporting structure is made in the form of a frame having longitudinal side parts, an end part connected to them and an upper part connected to the end and longitudinal side parts, the longitudinal side parts and the end part are rigidly connected with the deck by one of their edges, and the free edges of the longitudinal side parts and / or the upper part are connected to the superstructure, at least one protective element and / or at least one data carrier is installed on at least one longitudinal side part of the frame, and at least one protective element and / or at least one data carrier are installed on each of the remaining parts of the frame to form longitudinal side, end and upper edges, which with the superstructure form a closed space inside the supporting structure.The prototype's main technical challenge is the ineffective use of the floating platform for broadcasting advertising and informational content. This is due to the arched shape of the structure on which the screen can be mounted, which hinders long-distance transmission of content due to the limited size of the structure. Furthermore, the arched shape of the structure leads to distortion of the transmitted content image. The height limitation of the structure also prevents a wider target audience.

[0007] The objective of the invention is to eliminate the shortcomings of analogues and the prototype.

[0008] The technical result of the invention consists in increasing the coverage of the target audience and improving the efficiency of broadcasting advertising, information and / or entertainment content.

[0009] The said technical result is achieved due to the fact that the advertising and information entertainment surface vessel is characterized by the fact that it contains a surface vessel with a deck, on the deck along the vessel on one side and the other vertical side supporting structures are mounted, and on top along the entire length of the side supporting structure a movable upper supporting structure is hingedly mounted, made with the possibility of being placed in the folded state across the side supporting structure above the deck, and in the unfolded state - along the side supporting structure in one plane and in its continuation upwards, on each of the side supporting structures and on the upper supporting structures on the outside demonstration screens are mounted, made with the possibility of placing an information image on them,wherein the demonstration screens on the upper supporting structures are designed with the possibility of increasing the area of ​​the image being broadcast on it in the unfolded state and demonstrating the broadcast image in the upper hemisphere in the folded state using a system for broadcasting advertising, information and entertainment content.

[0010] Specifically, the supporting structures are designed as a lattice or frame and comprise vertical and horizontal guides. Specifically, the side supporting structures are designed to be adjustable in height and length by including or excluding guides, as well as by changing their dimensions.

[0011] In particular, the side load-bearing structures are additionally mounted to the vessel’s structure, such as the deck, bulwarks, superstructure, and wheelhouse, with the possibility of imparting additional rigidity, strength, and stability to the load-bearing structures.

[0012] In particular, the width of the upper supporting structures is designed so that when folded, they can completely or partially cover the deck of the vessel from above, or be positioned in an overlapping position when folded, etc.

[0013] In particular, the side supporting structure is connected to the upper supporting structure by means of drive mechanisms with the possibility of controlled folding / unfolding of the structure.

[0014] In particular, the side supporting structure is connected to the upper supporting structure by means of drive mechanisms with the possibility of holding it in the unfolded or folded state.

[0015] In particular, rod cylindrical drives, toothed racks, gear transmissions, etc. can be used as drive mechanisms.

[0016] In particular, the control of the drive mechanisms is carried out automatically using an automatic control unit or manually.

[0017] In particular, to switch off the drive mechanisms in the required position, the drive mechanism control is provided with position sensors and limit switches.

[0018] In particular, demonstration screens are made in the form of light panels, digital boards, interactive panels, 3D panels, multi-vision installations, displays, and reflective or retro-reflective fabrics.

[0019] In particular, the demonstration screens are structurally made from LED modules connected to each other by plastic jumpers and wires that power the LED modules.

[0020] In particular, the advertising, information, and entertainment surface vessel is equipped with a system for broadcasting advertising, information, and entertainment content on demonstration screens.

[0021] In particular, the advertising and information surface vessel is equipped with a sound system for advertising, information and entertainment content. Brief description of the drawings.

[0022] Fig. 1 shows a front view of an advertising, information and entertainment surface vessel with folded upper supporting structures.

[0023] Fig. 2 shows a front view of an advertising, information and entertainment surface vessel with its upper supporting structures unfolded.

[0024] The figures indicate: 1 - vessel, 2 - deck, 3 - vessel superstructure, 4 - side supporting structures, 5 - demonstration screens, 6 - wheelhouse, 7 - side supports, 8 - upper supporting structures.

[0025] Implementation of the invention.

[0026] The invention is a surface vessel 1 with one or more decks 2 and means for displaying photo and video content for advertising, information and entertainment purposes.

[0027] Along the vessel 1, flat vertical side supporting structures 4 are mounted on one and the other side, which are secured to the deck 2 along.

[0028] Vessel 1 is designed in the form of a self-propelled or non-self-propelled floating structure and contains a watertight displacement hull.

[0029] In the following, the terms “may include”, “may be assembled” may be used in various embodiments of the invention, indicating the existence of functions, operations or elements of the present invention and not limiting one or more functions, operations or changes in elements.

[0030] The vessel 1 may also have a superstructure 3, to which the mentioned supporting structures 4 may also be mounted from one and the other side.

[0031] Each of the side supporting structures 4 is made in the form of a lattice or frame formed by vertical and horizontal guides mounted together.

[0032] For mounting to the deck of a vessel, a portion of the vertical guides, for example, mounted along the side edges of said supporting structure 4, is made to protrude beyond the extreme lower horizontal guide to form posts for fastening said supporting structure 4 to the structure of the vessel 1 (for example, to deck 2 and / or bulwarks).

[0033] It is also possible for all vertical guides of the side supporting structure 3 to extend beyond the lowermost horizontal guide, forming struts. In another embodiment, the side supporting structure 4 can be mounted to deck 2 of vessel 1 via its lower horizontal guide, to which the vertical guides are in turn mounted.

[0034] The side supporting structures 4 have the ability to change their size in height and length by including or excluding, as well as changing the dimensions of the guides.

[0035] Vessel 1 may have a superstructure 3, to which side supporting structures 4, or parts thereof, may be additionally secured, for example, by means of, for example, lateral stops 7, configured to be connected to superstructure 3 for the purpose of imparting said supporting structure 4 with additional rigidity, strength, and stability. The lateral stops 7 are mounted, preferably, to the vertical guides of said supporting structures 4.

[0036] Depending on the design implementation, vessel 1 may have a wheelhouse 6, to which side supporting structures 4, or parts thereof, may also be mounted, and also, for example, by means of side stops 7 to impart additional rigidity, strength and stability to said supporting structures 4.

[0037] The side supports 7 are connected to the superstructure 3 and / or to the wheelhouse 6 depending on the specific case of the design of the vessel 1. In addition, the side supporting structures 4 can be mounted to the bulwark by a detachable or non-detachable connection, for example, by welding, a threaded connection or any other connection that ensures reliable fixation.

[0038] At the top, along the entire length of each of the side supporting structures 4, a movable upper supporting structure 8 is hingedly mounted, designed with the possibility of being placed in the folded state across the side supporting structure 4 above the deck, and in the unfolded state - along the side supporting structure 4 in one plane and in its continuation upward.

[0039] In terms of width, the upper supporting structures 8 in various embodiments can be designed in such a way that, when folded, they completely or partially cover the deck of the vessel 1 from above, or are located in an overlapping position when folded, etc.

[0040] The side supporting structure 4 is connected to the upper supporting structure 8 by means of drive mechanisms capable of controlled folding / unfolding of the structure, as well as, depending on the drive mechanism design, maintaining it in the unfolded or folded state. Various embodiments of the drive mechanisms may include, for example, various rod-type cylindrical drives (hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric), rack-and-pinion drives, various gear transmissions, etc. The drive mechanisms may be controlled automatically using an automatic control unit or manually. To disable the mechanisms in the desired position (when the upper supporting structure 8 is folded or unfolded), the drive mechanism control may include position sensors, limit switches, etc.

[0041] Display screens 5, capable of displaying information, are mounted on the outer sides of each of the onboard supporting structures 4 and on the outer sides of the upper supporting structures. These display screens 5 can be configured as light panels, digital signage, interactive panels, 3D panels, multi-vision systems, displays, etc., forming a single structure.

[0042] Demonstration screens 5 can be structurally made from LED modules connected to each other by plastic jumpers and wires supplying power to the LED modules.

[0043] In one embodiment, the demonstration screens 5 can be made in the form of a screen made of reflective or retroreflective fabric for demonstrating advertising and information content on it by projecting or reflecting an image.

[0044] The demonstration screens 5 on the upper supporting structures 8 are designed with the possibility of increasing the area (size) of the information image transmitted on it, as well as the possibility of demonstrating the information image in the upper hemisphere in the folded state of the upper supporting structures 8, when observed from above, for example from a bridge, from the air, from a high bank, etc.

[0045] The advertising, information, and entertainment surface vessel is equipped with a system for broadcasting advertising, information, and entertainment content (not shown in the figures) on display screens 5. Additionally, the advertising, information, and entertainment surface vessel may be equipped with a sound system for advertising, information, and entertainment content (not shown in the figures). The advertising, information, and entertainment surface vessel is used as follows.

[0046] In order to demonstrate advertising, information or entertainment content, the vessel is moored or passes by the spectators and advertising, information and / or entertainment content is launched on the demonstration screens 5, wherein the said content can be launched identically from both sides of the vessel 1, or can be different from each of the sides, and also, when the upper supporting structures 8 are folded, the said content can be broadcast to the demonstration screens 5 mounted on the said supporting structures 8, wherein the said content on the demonstration screens 5 on the upper supporting structures 8 can be launched either identically with the demonstration screens 5 on the side supporting structures 3, or different.

[0047] In other words, the demonstration screens 8 on each side of the vessel 1 and on the upper supporting structures 8 in their folded state can broadcast content in the mode of duplicate (repeating) screens, only on one and / or the second side of the vessel, and / or on the demonstration screen 5 on the upper supporting structure 8 in its folded state, and the content can be one for all screens (sides), different for all screens (sides), one for two and another for the third screen (side).

[0048] If necessary, they can launch music or voice accompaniment, which is broadcast using a sound system.

[0049] In order to increase the area of ​​content display from the sides of the vessel 1, the upper supporting structure 8 with the demonstration screen 5 on it is raised from one or both sides of the vessel 1 along the upper side of the demonstration screen 5 of the side supporting structure 3, and thus the side demonstration screen 5 is increased in height. In this case, the content broadcast on the enlarged demonstration screen 5 is predominantly general.

[0050] To pass under structures of limited height, such as bridges, if the vessel's height with the screen deployed (upper supporting structure 8 raised) is exceeded, the upper supporting structure 8 is lowered, i.e., folded perpendicularly or nearly perpendicularly inward relative to the lateral supporting structure 3, and the vessel passes under the said structure of limited height. In this case, the height of the structure in the folded state should not exceed the highest point of the vessel 1, i.e., the freeboard height of the vessel with the upper supporting structures 8 lowered complies with the navigation regulations for vessels, i.e., the freeboard height should be less than the height of the bridge above the actual water level, taking into account the minimum height reserve.

[0051] The described invention allows:

[0052] 1) increase the height of the demonstration screen and thereby increase the distance of content broadcasting;

[0053] 2) broadcast advertising, information and / or entertainment content into the upper hemisphere above the vessel;

[0054] 3) pass under structures of limited height;

[0055] 4) year-round use of the declared vessel both in southern regions with ice-free water bodies, and in regions where water bodies freeze due to low temperatures, while in the latter the vessel is moored in advance in a place selected for the provision of advertising, information and / or entertainment content and the specified content is broadcast from demonstration screens 5.

[0056] All of these advantages provide increased reach to the target audience receiving content by increasing the screen size and, accordingly, the broadcast range, by increasing the vessel's navigation area on water bodies with height restrictions, by enabling year-round use of the vessel, and by broadcasting content to the upper hemisphere.

[0057] Although the technical solution has been described in detail for the purpose of illustration based on an embodiment that is currently considered the most practical and preferred, it should be understood that such details serve only the stated purpose, while the technical solution is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but covers equivalent connection options that do not go beyond the scope of the claims of the technical solution.

[0058] The advertising, information, and entertainment surface vessel can be used to accompany concerts, performances, create shows, and outdoor cinemas, as well as serve as a decorative structure. This allows the vessel to be effectively used to broadcast advertising, information, and entertainment content, as well as to serve as a decorative feature on open and frozen water, including on bodies of water with limited bridge heights, ensuring the achievement of technical results.

Claims

FORMULA 1. An advertising and information entertainment surface vessel, characterized in that it contains a surface vessel with a deck, on the deck along the vessel on one side and the other flat vertical side supporting structures are mounted, on top of the entire length of the side supporting structure a movable upper supporting structure is hingedly mounted, made with the possibility of placement in the folded state across the side supporting structure above the deck, and in the unfolded state - along the side supporting structure in one plane and in its continuation upwards, on each of the side supporting structures and on the upper supporting structures on the outside demonstration screens are mounted made with the possibility of placing an information image on them,wherein the demonstration screens on the upper supporting structures are designed with the possibility of increasing the area of ​​the image being broadcast on it in the unfolded state and demonstrating the broadcast image in the upper hemisphere in the folded state using a system for broadcasting advertising, information and entertainment content.

2. A vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the supporting structures are made in the form of a lattice or frame and are formed from vertical and horizontal guides.

3. A vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the side supporting structures are designed with the possibility of changing their size in height and length by including or excluding, as well as changing the dimensions of the guides.

4. A vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the side supporting structures are additionally mounted to the vessel structure, such as the deck, bulwarks, superstructure, wheelhouse, with the possibility of imparting additional rigidity, strength and stability to the supporting structures.

5. A vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the width of the upper supporting structures is such that, when folded, they can completely or partially cover the vessel’s deck from above or be positioned in an overlapping position when folded, etc.

6. A vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that the side supporting structure is connected to the upper supporting structure by means of drive mechanisms with the possibility of controlled folding / unfolding of the structure.

7. A vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that the side supporting structure is connected to the upper supporting structure by means of drive mechanisms with the possibility of holding it in an unfolded or folded state.

8. The vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that rod cylindrical drives, toothed racks, gear transmissions, etc. can be used as drive mechanisms.

9. A vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the control of the drive mechanisms is carried out automatically using an automatic control unit or manually.

10. A vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that, in order to switch off the drive mechanisms in the required position, position sensors and limit switches are provided in the drive mechanism control.

11. The vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the demonstration screens are made in the form of light panels, digital boards, interactive panels, 3D panels, multivision installations, displays, and panels made of reflective or retroreflective fabric.

12. The vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the demonstration screens are structurally made from LED modules connected to each other by plastic jumpers and wires supplying power to the LED modules.

13. The vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the advertising, information, and entertainment surface vessel is equipped with a system for broadcasting advertising, information, and entertainment content on demonstration screens.

14. The vessel according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the advertising and information surface vessel is equipped with a sound system for advertising, information and entertainment content.

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