A sign

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of directional signage and discloses a signboard, including a frame for fixed connection to a rooftop, multiple detachable directional signs mounted on the frame, arrows on the directional signs, and locking devices for fixing the corresponding directional signs to the frame. The directional signs have department name identification areas on both the front and back. By detachably assembling multiple directional signs onto the frame, each sign corresponding to a department, and clearly marking the department name on both the front and back, patients can quickly identify the target department from different angles. The locking devices allow for changing the direction of the arrows on the directional signs, breaking the limitations of traditional forward directional guidance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of signage, and in particular to a signboard. Background Technology

[0002] Throughout a hospital, numerous signs are typically affixed to the floors to guide patients to different departments; additionally, rooftop signs are hung to further indicate the location of nearby departments. However, both ground markings and hanging signs are limited to basic cardinal directions such as "left, right, front, and back," failing to accurately indicate the specific location of departments, such as southeast. This somewhat hinders patients' efficiency in quickly finding their target department.

[0003] It is evident that existing technologies still need improvement and enhancement. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sign that makes the arrows clearly point to the location of the department.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A sign includes a frame for fixed connection to a rooftop, a plurality of detachable directional signs mounted on the frame, arrows mounted on the directional signs, and locking devices for fixing the corresponding directional signs to the frame; the front and back of each directional sign are provided with a department name identification area.

[0007] The signboard has an arrow groove whose shape matches the shape of the arrow. The arrow groove extends through the front and back of the signboard, and the arrow is fixedly installed in the arrow groove.

[0008] The signboard has an arrow groove whose shape matches the shape of the arrow. The arrow groove extends through the front and back of the signboard, and the arrow is fixedly installed in the arrow groove.

[0009] The signpost includes a locking component comprising a screw fixedly disposed on the lower surface of the signpost and a nut threadedly connected to the screw. The clearance ring has a through hole penetrating its upper and lower side walls, the screw is located in the through hole, and the upper surface of the nut is used to make close contact with the lower surface of the clearance ring.

[0010] The signpost, wherein multiple avoidance rings are provided on the same extension rod.

[0011] The aforementioned signboard, wherein the side wall of the directional sign facing away from the arrow is provided with a department name identification plate.

[0012] The aforementioned signboard includes a post on the department name identification plate and a hole on the side wall of the directional sign, with the post and hole being interference fit.

[0013] The signboard has a first magnet on the department name label and a second magnet on the side wall of the directional sign. The first magnet and the second magnet are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model provides a directional sign that, from the patient's perspective, accurately points to the actual location of the department using arrows. This breaks through the limitations of traditional directional signage, eliminating the need for patients to repeatedly confirm the specific locations of left, right, front, and back. Patients can quickly determine their route based on the arrow direction, significantly reducing navigation time and effort, and improving the overall medical experience. For hospitals, the detachable and rotatable design allows the sign to flexibly adapt to departmental layout adjustments, eliminating the need for frequent replacements of the entire set, thus reducing maintenance costs and workload. Simultaneously, the department name markings on the front and back ensure visibility from different angles, reducing patient inquiries due to unclear signage and indirectly improving hospital operational efficiency. Furthermore, the stable frame and locking mechanism ensure the sign's stability during use, preventing misleading information caused by external forces and enhancing the accuracy and reliability of the directions. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sign.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the unfolded shape of the direction sign and locking mechanism.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the insert and socket structure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first magnet and the second magnet.

[0020] Explanation of main component symbols: 1-Frame, 11-Top frame, 12-Extension rod, 13-Alteration ring, 2-Direction sign, 21-Department name identification area, 22-Arrow groove, 23-Department name identification plate, 3-Arrow, 4-Locking part, 41-Screw, 42-Nut, 43-Through hole, 51-Pin post, 52-Pin hole, 61-First magnet, 62-Second magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This utility model provides a sign. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following describes this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a sign, including a frame 1 for fixed connection to the roof, a plurality of directional signs 2 detachably set on the frame 1, arrows 3 set on the directional signs 2, and locking members 4 for fixing the corresponding directional signs 2 to the frame 1; the front and back of the directional signs 2 are provided with department name identification areas 21.

[0023] The aforementioned signs provide precise direction to departments. First, the frame 1, serving as the basic load-bearing structure, is fixedly connected to the roof, providing a stable mounting base for the entire signage system. Multiple directional signs 2 are detachably mounted on the frame 1, each sign corresponding to a department. The department name is clearly marked on the front and back of each sign, ensuring patients can quickly identify the target department from different angles.

[0024] The key adjustment function is achieved through the separability of the directional sign 2 from the frame 1. When pointing to a specific department, the locking device 4 can be loosened first, and the corresponding directional sign 2 can be removed from the frame 1 or rotated directly on the frame 1 to make the arrow 3 on the directional sign 2 accurately align with the actual location of the department (such as southeast, northwest, etc.), breaking the limitations of traditional positive direction guidance. After adjustment, the directional sign 2 is fixed back to the frame 1 using the locking device 4 to prevent it from shifting due to external forces.

[0025] When patients are looking for a department, they only need to confirm the target department through the department name identification area 21 on the directional sign 2, and then quickly determine the route according to the specific direction indicated by the arrow 3 (instead of simply left, right, front, and back), which effectively improves the efficiency of finding the way.

[0026] Please see Figure 2In some embodiments, the directional sign 2 has an arrow groove 22 whose shape matches that of the arrow 3. The arrow groove 22 extends through the front and back of the directional sign 2, and the arrow 3 is fixedly disposed in the arrow groove 22. The arrow groove 22 allows the arrow 3 to extend through the front and back of the directional sign 2. Combined with the department name identification area 21 on both the front and back of the directional sign 2, the visual structure is more clearly defined, allowing patients to clearly see the name of the target department and the corresponding direction of the arrow 3 from any direction. The design of the arrow groove 22 embeds the arrow 3 within it, reducing the space occupied by the arrow 3 and making the arrow 3 and the directional sign 2 a whole. In addition, to highlight the arrow 3, its color can be set to a different color than that of the directional sign 2. Specifically, the arrow 3 can be fixed in the arrow groove 22 by welding.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the frame 1 includes a top frame 11, multiple downward-extending extension rods 12, and avoidance rings 13 fixedly connected to the corresponding extension rods 12. The bottom of the directional sign 2 is fixed to the avoidance ring 13 by the locking member 4. The top frame 11, as a basic component fixedly connected to the roof, provides load-bearing support for the entire frame 1 through a robust connection, ensuring the overall stability of the sign in a suspended state and preventing it from falling. The multiple downward-extending extension rods 12 connect the top frame 11 to the avoidance rings 13. Their length can be adjusted according to the floor height and directional requirements, placing the avoidance rings 13 and the directional signs 2 installed therein at a reasonable height easily accessible to patients, improving the visibility of the signs. Simultaneously, the distribution of the multiple extension rods 12 can correspond to departments in different directions, providing an independent mounting carrier for each directional sign 2, preventing multiple directional signs 2 from obstructing each other in space, and ensuring clear communication of each directional information. The bottom of the directional sign 2 is fixed in the clearance ring 13 by the locking part 4. On the one hand, the contour of the clearance ring 13 provides clearance space for the rotation of the directional sign 2; on the other hand, when it is necessary to adjust the direction of the arrow 3 of the directional sign 2, the locking part 4 can be loosened to allow the directional sign 2 to rotate flexibly within the clearance ring 13. After it is aligned with the direction of the target department, it can be locked again to achieve convenient adjustment of direction and ensure that the arrow 3 can always accurately point to the location of the department.

[0028] Please see Figure 2In some embodiments, the locking member 4 includes a screw 41 fixedly disposed on the lower surface of the direction sign 2, and a nut 42 threadedly connected to the screw 41. The clearance ring 13 is provided with a through hole 43 penetrating its upper and lower side walls. The screw 41 is located in the through hole 43, and the upper surface of the nut 42 is used to make tight contact with the lower surface of the clearance ring 13. When it is necessary to fix the direction sign 2, the nut 42 is screwed upward along the screw 41 until the upper surface of the nut 42 is in tight contact with the lower surface of the clearance ring 13. The axial pressure generated by the threaded connection makes the bottom of the direction sign 2 press against the upper surface of the clearance ring 13. Through the combined action of friction and pressure, the direction sign 2 is firmly locked in the current angular position, preventing it from rotating under the action of gravity or external force, and ensuring the stability of the direction pointed by arrow 3. When the direction sign 2 needs to be adjusted, simply loosen the nut 42 in the opposite direction to separate it from the lower surface of the clearance ring 13. At this time, the screw 41 can drive the direction sign 2 to rotate freely within the through hole 43. After the arrow 3 is aligned with the target department, tighten the nut 42 again to complete the fixation. The above setting, through the self-locking characteristic of the threaded connection, provides reliable locking force and allows for flexible adjustment of the direction sign 2 through simple screwing operations. It is convenient to operate and has a stable fixing effect.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, multiple avoidance rings 13 are provided on the same extension rod 12. As a vertical support structure, the extension rod 12, with multiple avoidance rings 13 arranged in layers within a limited longitudinal space, can provide installation positions for more directional signs 2 without increasing the lateral space occupied by the frame 1. This is particularly suitable for scenarios where departments are densely distributed or where multiple adjacent departments exist in the same direction. By using avoidance rings 13 at different heights on the same extension rod 12, directional indicators for different departments can be provided respectively, avoiding spatial clutter caused by the installation of multiple frames 1 or extension rods 12 and maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital's public areas.

[0030] Please see Figure 1In some embodiments, a department name identification board 23 is provided on the side wall of the directional sign 2 facing away from the arrow 3. In the complex crowd environment of a hospital, patients may be positioned to the side of the directional sign 2 due to limitations in their standing or walking direction. In this case, it is difficult for them to directly see the department name identification area 21 on the front or back of the directional sign 2, and they may easily miss the direction information of their target department. However, the department name identification board 23 is located on the side wall facing away from the arrow 3. This position allows it to be clearly observed from a side view. That is, when a patient is to the side of the directional sign 2, they can quickly identify the department name corresponding to this directional sign 2 through the department name identification board 23 and confirm whether it is the department they are looking for. Once confirmed, the patient can easily move (such as turning to the side, adjusting their standing position, etc.) to a position where they can clearly see the front or back of the directional sign 2, and then obtain accurate directional guidance through the arrow 3. The above design, without affecting the pointing function of arrow 3, adds a key perspective marker to supplement the indication, avoiding the failure of indication due to limited perspective, and further improving the practicality and convenience of the indication system, ensuring that patients can efficiently obtain relevant guidance information for the target department from different locations.

[0031] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the department name identification plate 23 is provided with a post 51, and the side wall of the direction sign 2 is provided with a hole 52. The post 51 and the hole 52 are interference-fitted. The interference fit means that the diameter of the post 51 is slightly larger than the diameter of the hole 52. When the post 51 is inserted into the hole 52, the two will form a tight compression fit. The friction generated by the elastic deformation between the materials will firmly fix the department name identification plate 23 to the side wall of the direction sign 2. No additional locking parts are needed to ensure that the department name identification plate 23 is not easy to fall off in daily use, and to ensure the stable display of the department name from the side view. For example, during the adjustment of the direction sign 2 angle, the department name identification plate 23 rotates with the direction sign 2 until it contacts the avoidance ring 13. When positional interference occurs between the department name identification plate 23 and the avoidance ring 13, the interference fit structure provides a convenient disassembly solution. By applying a certain external force, the friction between the insert 51 and the socket 52 can be overcome, allowing the department name identification plate 23 to be removed from the direction sign 2. This avoids structural interference preventing the direction sign 2 from being properly adjusted or damaging the identification plate. After adjustment is completed or the interference position is avoided, the insert 51 is reinserted into the socket 52, and the interference fit re-establishes a stable installation, restoring the side-indicating function of the identification plate. Specifically, the insert 51 can be fixed to the back of the department name identification plate 23 with screws.

[0032] Please see Figure 4In some embodiments, a first magnet 61 is provided on the department name signboard 23, and a second magnet 62 is provided on the side wall of the direction sign 2. The first magnet 61 and the second magnet 62 are magnetically attracted to each other. The first magnet 61 and the second magnet 62 have a mutual magnetic attraction. When the department name signboard 23 is placed close to the side wall of the direction sign 2, the two will be tightly attracted together under the action of the magnetic force, and the installation of the signboard can be completed without complicated operations. Specifically, the first magnet 61 and the second magnet 62 can be fixed to the back of the department name signboard 23 and the side wall of the direction sign 2 by welding.

[0033] In summary, this utility model detachably assembles multiple directional signs 2 onto the frame 1, with each sign 2 corresponding to a department. The department name is clearly marked on the front and back of each sign, ensuring that patients can quickly identify the target department from different angles. The locking mechanism 4 allows for the change of direction of the arrows 3 on the directional signs 2, breaking the limitations of traditional directional guidance.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for communication; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sign, characterized in that It includes a frame for fixed connection to the roof, multiple detachable directional signs on the frame, arrows on the directional signs, and locking devices for fixing the corresponding directional signs to the frame; the front and back of the directional signs are provided with department name identification areas.

2. The sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, The directional sign has an arrow groove whose shape matches the shape of the arrow. The arrow groove extends through the front and back of the directional sign, and the arrow is fixedly installed in the arrow groove.

3. The sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a top frame, multiple downward-extending extension rods, and clearance rings fixedly connected to the corresponding extension rods. The bottom of the direction sign is fixed in the clearance ring by the locking member.

4. The sign according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking component includes a screw fixedly disposed on the lower surface of the direction sign and a nut threadedly connected to the screw. The clearance ring is provided with a through hole penetrating its upper and lower side walls. The screw is located in the through hole, and the upper surface of the nut is used to make close contact with the lower surface of the clearance ring.

5. The sign according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple avoidance rings are provided on the same extension rod.

6. The sign according to claim 1, characterized in that, The directional sign has a department name label on the side wall facing away from the arrow.

7. The sign according to claim 6, characterized in that, The department name signboard is equipped with a post, and the side wall of the directional signboard is provided with a hole, with the post and the hole being interference fit.

8. The sign according to claim 6, characterized in that, The department name signboard is equipped with a first magnet, and the side wall of the directional sign is equipped with a second magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet are magnetically attracted to each other.

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