Tricycle device comprising display screens, corresponding method and program

Abstract

The invention relates to a tricycle display device comprising: - a tricycle (T) having a box support; - a screen box (C) of parallelepiped or cubic shape, fixed to the box support; - screens (E), preferably LED screens, fixed to the box (C); - a display control unit connected to the screens (E), characterized in that the box (C) comprises: - a frame (A) having external arms forming frames around the box (C), and internal arms extending in the middle of at least one frame formed by the external arms; and - an aluminum screen support of parallelepiped or cubic shape having grooves receiving the sides of each screen (E). The invention further relates to a method and a program based on such a device. (Fig. 4)

Description

Title of the invention: Tricycle device comprising display screens, corresponding method and program

[0001] The invention relates to a tricycle-type vehicle equipped with screens that can be used to display advertising.

[0002] Advertising displays are generally produced using fixed panels that can be illuminated, with the display printed on paper or another material. These displays can be connected to the electrical distribution network to facilitate power and lighting.

[0003] This type of solution requires the use of several panels to disseminate information such as an advertisement over a large geographical area or specifically at an event.

[0004] Other solutions propose mounting advertising screens on vehicles such as tricycles, using bulky systems, complex mounting systems, and displays with low brightness that are difficult to see from a distance or in dimly lit environments. These solutions have limited power supply options to facilitate vehicle mobility.

[0005] An objective of the invention is to remedy the defects of the prior art, and in particular to offer a compact system with easy attachment and control as well as a better display visible from a distance and in dimly lit environments.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the invention proposes a tricycle device with screen displays, comprising: - a tricycle which includes a box support; - a screen box having a parallelepiped or cubic shape, fixed to the box support; - screens, preferably LED screens, attached to the casing; - a display control unit connected to the screens, controlling the display on said screens, characterized in that the enclosure comprises: - a framework comprising external arms forming frames around the casing, and internal arms extending through the middle of at least one frame formed by the external arms; and - an aluminium screen support having said parallelepiped or cubic shape having grooves receiving sides of each screen.

[0007] Advantageously, the groove in the screen mount allows for recessed mounting of the screens, facilitating attachment without placing the weight of the screens on a mounting bracket. Furthermore, the screen mount allows for a compact structure by routing cables within its structure, thus minimizing the space required above the screens. In addition, the aluminum construction helps to reduce the weight of the screen mount.

[0008] In addition, the frame allows the box to have rigidity while imitating the overall weight of the box.

[0009] In particular, it is an electric tricycle that allows for limiting driver fatigue during use.

[0010] According to one variant, the frame and / or screen support includes at least one pivot joint, such as a hinge, on at least one of the edges of the casing, said pivot joint allowing at least one of the screens to be pivoted and placed next to another screen. This makes it possible to offer a double enlarged screen, particularly when the tricycle is parked.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the enclosure includes a power supply connected to the screens, the power supply having a power rating of over 500 watts, preferably over 1000 watts. This makes it easy to power screens with very high brightness, such as 1m² LED screens, for better screen visibility.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the power source includes a generator set. This makes it possible to provide sufficient power quickly. Preference is given to a lightweight and quiet generator set.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the power source includes an electric battery and / or photovoltaic panels. This makes it possible to limit fuel consumption and / or use renewable energy.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the upper face of the enclosure includes a ventilation opening and / or a ventilation system. This prevents overheating of the screens and / or the power supply.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the display control unit includes a means for wirelessly connecting to a control application on a portable control device, so that the portable control device controls the display on the screens. This allows for easy control of the display using the mobile device.

[0016] The invention further relates to a method of controlling a tricycle device according to the invention, comprising display steps on screens controlled by means of the portable control device comprising the control application.

[0017] Another object of the invention relates to a computer program comprising program code instructions for executing the steps of the control process according to the invention, when said program is running on a computer.

[0018] The invention further relates to a kit comprising: - a tricycle device according to the invention; and - a control application incorporating a computer program according to the invention.

[0019] The invention will now be described on the basis of the accompanying figures illustrating various embodiments of the invention, including: - [Fig.l] schematically illustrates an example of a tricycle suitable for implementing the invention; - [Fig.2] schematically illustrates a frame of a box of a device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; - [Fig.3] schematically illustrates a screen support for a box of the device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention; - [Fig.4] schematically illustrates the device according to the preferred embodiment of the invention in closed configuration; - [Fig.5] schematically illustrates the device of the previous figure in open configuration.

[0020] The invention relates to a tricycle device comprising a tricycle T with three LED screens E on each side, preferably 1 meter by 1 meter.

[0021] This device is made by assembling the three screens E on a tricycle T with one screen E on the left, one on the right and one behind.

[0022] In the preferred variant, the tricycle T is reinforced to be able to support the load of the three screens E. A custom-made reinforcement (framework A illustrated in [Fig.2]) was therefore created with a custom-made box C to adapt the screens E onto it by providing grooves R in a screen support SE illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0023] In the illustrated variant, the frame A comprises external arms BE forming frames on each face of the cubic box C; and an internal horizontal arm BI, and at least one vertical one in the middle of each face carrying a screen E. The screen support SE can be mounted on the external arms BE.

[0024] The screens E are installed on the rear part of the tricycle.

[0025] In the illustrated variant, the housing C includes a power source S, which is in this case an independent generator attached to the housing C, and powers the screens E. The electric tricycle already has a battery dedicated to driving. The screens E are LED screens requiring a power supply of more than 500 watts, or even more than 1000 watts for optimal use of the LED screens. A rechargeable battery and / or photovoltaic panels can be provided as the power source.

[0026] Hinges P with a handle were made to allow the opening of the rear door of the tricycle (rear face of the enclosure C), which provides access to the generator S, and at the same time, this offers a wider exposure range for the screens E. We can refer to the closed configuration ([Fig.4]) and the open configuration ([Fig.5]).

[0027] An opening is provided on the upper face of the housing C. This facilitates ventilation of the screens E and the generator set S (or other power source). Specifically, it is a flap V with a size greater than one-third of a face of the housing C, preferably a size greater than half of said face. At least one opening equipped with at least one forced air circulation system may also be provided.

[0028] The tricycle device further comprises a display control unit connected to the screens E, which can be connected to a mobile phone including a mobile control application. Thus, the tricycle driver can control the display of images or videos, in particular by mirroring the images / videos from their phone to the screens E, notably using technologies known per se.

[0029] The control can perform a continuous or duplicated display on the dual screen formed in the open configuration illustrated in [Fig.5].

Claims

Demands

1. A tricycle device with screen displays, comprising: - a tricycle (T) which includes a box support (SC); - a screen box (C) having a parallelepiped or cubic shape, fixed to the box support (SC); - screens (E), preferably LED screens, fixed to the box (C); - a display control unit connected to the screens (E), controlling the display on said screens (E), characterized in that the box (C) includes: - a frame (A) which includes external arms (BE) forming frames around the box (C), and internal arms (BI) extending in the middle of at least one frame formed by the external arms (BE); and - an aluminum screen support (SE) having said parallelepiped or cubic shape having grooves (R) receiving sides of each screen (E).

2. Tricycle device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the frame (A) and / or the screen support (SE) comprises at least one pivot joint (P) such as a hinge, on at least one of the edges of the box (C), said pivot joint allowing at least one of the screens (E) to be pivoted and juxtaposed next to another screen (E).

3. Tricycle device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the casing (C) comprises a power source (S) connected to the screens (E), the power source (S) having a power of more than 500 watts, preferably more than 1000 watts.

4. Tricycle device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the current source (S) comprises a generator set.

5. Tricycle device according to any one of claims 3 to 4, characterized in that the current source comprises an electric battery and / or photovoltaic panels.

6. Tricycle device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper face of the box comprises a ventilation opening (V) and / or a ventilation system.

7. A tricycle device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display control unit comprises a means for wireless connection to a control application on a

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10. portable control device, so that the portable control device controls the display on the screens (E). Method of controlling a tricycle device according to the preceding claim, comprising display steps on screens (E) controlled by means of the portable control device comprising the control application. Computer program comprising program code instructions for executing the steps of the control method according to the preceding claim, when said program is running on a computer. Kit includes: - a tricycle device according to claim 7; and - a control application incorporating a computer program according to the preceding claim.

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