Analog presentation medium

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to provide an analog presentation medium (1) for analog representation of visual information, which is particularly durable and can be reduced to the smallest possible packing size without being damaged. This aim is achieved, according to the invention, in that the presentation medium has a web (2) made of a foldable, dimensionally stable base material.

Description

[0001] analog presentation medium

[0002] The present invention relates to an analog presentation medium for the analog representation of visual information.

[0003] Such analog presentation media are often standard equipment in meeting rooms in the form of pinboards or Metaplan® walls. The pinboard typically features a sheet of pinboard or Metaplan® paper for displaying information. Users, especially trainers, continuing education and professional development providers, coaches, instructors, and lecturers, often print or label the relevant content onto the pinboard or Metaplan® paper in advance of the event. The pinboard or Metaplan® paper with the label or print is then attached by the users on-site to a pinboard or similar device to present the prepared content to the event participants.

[0004] Accordingly, the sometimes large-format prepared pinboard or Metaplan® papers must be transported by the user to the event location. A typical paper size is 117 cm x 144 cm. During transport, the user must first ensure that the paper is not damaged. At the same time, the user should strive to design the packaging dimensions of the prepared presentation medium so that it can be transported on foot, by bicycle, by train, or by plane. To prevent damage to the prepared pinboard or Metaplan® papers, transport tubes or bags are often used. These have a length of 130 cm, for example, depending on the dimensions. They are therefore very cumbersome to transport.In addition, the prepared papers often show such severe signs of wear after just a few uses, in many cases after just two or three, that they are no longer fully suitable for professional presentations in front of an audience. For this reason, users must redraw or reprint the papers with the relevant content before another event. This involves a significant time and financial investment.

[0005] Against this background, the present invention is based on the object of providing an analog presentation medium of the type mentioned at the outset, which is particularly durable and can be reduced to the smallest possible packing size without being damaged.

[0006] The object underlying the invention is achieved according to the invention in that an analog presentation medium of the type mentioned at the outset comprises a web made of a foldable, dimensionally stable base material. Because the web, on which the prepared content is drawn or printed, is foldable, the presentation medium can advantageously be brought to a more convenient pack size than conventional presentation media, which must be transported in an impractically long transport tube for careful transport. For example, within the scope of the invention, the web with a size of 117 cm x 144 cm can be folded flat by folding it several times to a DIN A4 size. Because the web is made of a dimensionally stable base material according to the invention, it can be applied smoothly to a pinboard after a short display and used in a presentation with a professional appearance.In contrast to the use of conventional presentation media made of paper, which is not dimensionally stable, folding according to the invention advantageously does not lead to a visual deterioration due to permanent creases, which have to be ironed or, in the worst case, are not removable at all.

[0007] In particular, in a preferred embodiment of the presentation medium according to the invention, the base material comprises a textile fabric. Textile fabrics are known in other contexts, such as flags or banners. With the right choice of material, they can be folded flat without creating permanent creases after unfolding.

[0008] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the fabric is formed as a knit, wherein the knit preferably has a thread density with courses of stitches between 20 and 50 per centimeter and / or wales of stitches between 10 and 12 per centimeter. This embodiment has proven particularly suitable within the scope of the invention, firstly, for achieving a high degree of drapeability while maintaining dimensional stability, and secondly, with regard to the opacity of the material. Wales refer to stitch connections on top of one another, whereas courses of stitches run transversely to the wales.

[0009] It has proven particularly advantageous within the scope of the invention if the fabric consists of threads, with the threads preferably having a yarn count between 33 dTex and 83 dTex. This design allows for foldability without the formation of permanent creases. At the same time, the material is easy to print and label. Finally, the required opacity of the material is also ensured. The unit dTex means that a thread with a yarn count of 1 dTex has a mass of 1 g per 10,000 m. The unit dTex thus indicates the linear mass of textile fibers and yarns.

[0010] Within the scope of the invention, it was found that it is particularly advantageous if the yarn thickness of threads in a first weaving direction of the fabric differs from the yarn thickness of threads in a second weaving direction of the fabric.

[0011] Another preferred embodiment of the presentation medium according to the invention provides that a basis weight of the material is between 120 g / m 2 up to 250 g / m 2, in particular 220 g / square meter. At the stated basis weights, the printed graphics reflect less and the material is highly opaque without being light-tight. Printed areas are particularly opaque. Accordingly, due to the high level of opacity, the substrate on which the web of the presentation medium according to the invention rests is barely visible. On the other hand, when choosing the basis weight within the inventive range, it becomes apparent that the web is nevertheless comparatively light and soft and retains a slightly elastic structure. This is advantageous for transportability. The presentation medium according to the invention with the claimed basis weight, which in the unfolded state has the dimensions frequently used in practice of 117 x 144 cm, can be folded to a size of DIN A4 and, for example, in a suitable carrying bag and with additional accessories, has a mass of only 900 g.The surface weights according to the invention also allow attachment to pinboards, whiteboards, and Metaplan® walls with pins or magnets. It is crucial that the presentation medium is not too heavy overall while still meeting the requirements for opacity, foldability, and dimensional stability. According to a preferred embodiment of the presentation medium according to the invention, the textile material contains a synthetic material, in particular a polymer material.

[0012] In this context, polyester has proven to be the preferred synthetic material to ensure foldability without creasing. Polyester is highly resistant to chemical influences. It is less susceptible to chemical reactions than natural fibers. Furthermore, polyester remains stable even when exposed to high temperatures, acids, alkalis, and other organic solvents. Further advantageous properties of polyester in connection with the presentation medium according to the invention are its high tensile and flexural strength, both in dry and wet states. In the context of the invention, polyester is also advantageously particularly resistant to sunlight, as it is largely resistant to UV radiation and other weather influences.

[0013] In order to be able to display visual information, it is advantageous in the presentation medium according to the invention if the base material is designed to be printable on at least one side, in particular by means of solvent or direct printing. Sublimation technology can be used for printing within the scope of the invention. The dye is evaporated into the fabric. In this case, only one side can be printed. Materials printed using sublimation printing are advantageously washable.

[0014] The practical applicability and also transportability, for example in the cabin of an aircraft, is further improved if the presentation medium according to the invention is designed to be flame-retardant, in particular according to a standard, preferably B1 (DIN EN 4.1.2002).

[0015] In a special embodiment of the presentation medium according to the invention, the panel is provided with eyelets and / or the panel is provided with a preferably circumferential edge reinforcement, wherein the edge reinforcement comprises in particular a hem and / or a hemstitch, and / or a piping, in particular round and / or flat piping. The eyelets advantageously enable attachment to different surfaces by means of pins or the like. The edge reinforcement advantageously enables the production of panels with particularly large maximum dimensions. For example, it has been shown that for maximum dimensions over 300 cm, edge reinforcement, in particular suitable stitching, is necessary. On the other hand, an edge reinforcement in the form of a piping has the advantage according to the invention that the panel of the presentation medium according to the invention is taut due to gravity when hung vertically.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, further gravity-induced tension of the presentation medium according to the invention is obtained if the web is provided with mass elements, in particular lead tape, at one edge.

[0017] The practical applicability of the presentation medium according to the invention is further improved if the sheet is dimensioned for attachment to a conventional display board, in particular with a width of 117 cm and a length of 140 cm and / or with a width of 116 cm and a length of 145 cm and / or with a width of 120 cm and a length of 150 cm.

[0018] The presentation medium according to the invention can be

[0019] A further development of the invention comprises means for attaching the sheet to a surface. Suitable means within the scope of the invention include, for example, magnets for attaching the sheet to metal surfaces. Furthermore, various types of needles can be used for attaching it to pinboards within the scope of the invention. Equally suitable fastening means within the scope of the invention are adhesive putty for attaching it to walls such as glass panes, wallpaper, stone and concrete walls, cars and the like. This advantageously enables the presentation medium according to the invention to be used outside of the classic seminar room in so-called agile learning settings. The ability to use the presentation medium according to the invention outdoors advantageously enables instructors to use it directly at the learning location, for example in a workshop or during fire service training directly on the vehicle following an exercise.The presentation medium according to the invention thus opens up a wide range of possible applications for the implementation of modern learning concepts at different learning locations.

[0020] According to a further development of the invention, the presentation medium comprises at least one marking means for attachment to the sheet, which is preferably made of rigid PVC. Within the scope of the invention, the marking means can take the form of a sticker that can be detached from the sheet and is therefore reusable. Within the scope of the invention, the presentation card can itself be printed on one side. It can be transparent and / or glossy. It can preferably be coated with a 300 μm thick polypropylene cover film. For indoor use, a film thickness of 115 μm has proven advantageous within the scope of the invention.

[0021] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the presentation medium comprises at least one moderation card, which is preferably made of an electrostatically chargeable material, in particular polypropylene. In conjunction with a web made of a polymer, in particular polyester, the electrostatic chargeability of the moderation card enables attachment to the web of the analog presentation medium according to the invention.

[0022] In a further development of the presentation medium according to the invention, it has a whiteboard for attaching the sheet and / or a tripod for holding the whiteboard, in particular a height-adjustable one.

[0023] The invention is described by way of example in a preferred embodiment with reference to a drawing, wherein further advantageous details can be taken from the figures of the drawing.

[0024] Functionally identical parts are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0025] The figures in the drawing show in detail:

[0026] Figure 1: a presentation medium according to the invention in a schematic perspective view;

[0027] Figure 2: a web of the presentation medium from Figure 1 in a folded state for transport.

[0028] Figure 1 shows a perspective view from the front of an analog presentation medium 1. The presentation medium 1 comprises a polyester sheet 2, which is attached to a pinboard 4 by means of pins 3. The pinboard 4 is largely concealed by the polyester sheet 2 in Figure 1 and is therefore only visible to the extent that it protrudes beyond the polyester sheet 2 at the edges.

[0029] The pinboard 4 is mounted on a stand 5. The stand 5 can be height-adjustable. Single-sided printed markers 6 are shown only schematically. These are made of rigid PVC.

[0030] In addition or as an alternative to the marking agents, the

[0031] Electrostatically chargeable polypropylene presentation cards (not shown in the figures) can be used. They can advantageously be electrostatically adhered to the polyester web 2 according to the invention.

[0032] In preferred embodiments, the polyester web may have the following properties: In all embodiments, the fabric is flame-retardant. Each of the fabrics according to the above embodiments of the invention can be certified according to the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100. Each of the fabrics can be printed using transfer printing or direct printing with sublimation inks, direct printing with UV-curing inks, or direct printing with HP Latex inks. The polyester web 2 is provided with a hem 7 all around as edge reinforcement.

[0033] Figure 2 shows the polyester web 2 of the presentation medium 1 according to Figure 1 in a state folded several times to a DIN A4 format, compared to the unfolded state according to Figure 1 with the dimensions 117 cm x 144 cm. In the state shown in Figure 2, the polyester web 2 of the presentation medium 1 according to the invention can be conveniently transported, for example, in a suitcase. Due to the dimensional stability and simultaneous foldability of the material, after unfolding and finishing the presentation medium as outlined in Figure 1, the quality of the polyester web 2 is not impaired by folds, creases, or other damage.

[0034] This ensures multiple uses, which is advantageous compared to conventional paper webs.

[0035] LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0036] 1 analog presentation medium

[0037] 2 polyester sheets

[0038] 3 Pin 4 Pinboard

[0039] 5 Tripod

[0040] 6 Moderation card

[0041] 7 Hem

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1 . analog presentation medium (1) for the analog representation of visual information, characterized in that it has a web (2) made of a foldable, dimensionally stable base material.

2. Presentation medium (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base material comprises a textile fabric.

3. Presentation medium (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fabric is designed as a knitted fabric, wherein the knitted fabric preferably has a thread density with stitch rows between 20 / cm to 50 / cm and / or stitch wales between 10 / cm and 12 / cm.

4. Presentation medium (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fabric consists of threads, wherein the threads preferably have a yarn thickness between 33 dTex and 83 dTex.

5. Presentation medium (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the yarn thickness of threads of a first weaving direction of the fabric differs from the yarn thickness of threads of a second weaving direction of the fabric.

6. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a basis weight of the material is between 120 g / m 2 up to 250 g / m 2 , especially 220 g / m 2 , amounts.

7. Presentation medium (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the textile material contains a synthetic material, in particular a polymer material.

8. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the synthetic material contains polyester.

9. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base material is designed to be printable on at least one side, in particular by means of solvent or direct printing.

10. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is flame-retardant, in particular according to a standard, preferably B1 (DIN EN 4102).

11. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the web (2) is provided with eyelets and / or that the web (2) is provided with a preferably all-round edge reinforcement, wherein the edge reinforcement comprises in particular a hem (7) and / or a hollow seam, and / or a piping, in particular a round and / or flat piping.

12. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the web (2) is provided with mass elements, in particular lead tape, at one edge.

13. Presentation medium (1 ) according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the web (2 = for Attachment to a conventional display board (4), in particular with a width of 117 cm and a length of 140 cm and / or with a width of 116 cm and a length of 145 cm and / or with a width of 120 cm and a length of 150 cm.

14. Presentation medium (1) according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that it comprises means (3) for attaching the web (2) to a surface.

15. Presentation medium (1) characterized in that it comprises at least one marking means (6) for fastening to the track (2), which is preferably made of hard PVC, and / or that it comprises at least one moderation card, which is preferably made of an electrostatically chargeable material, in particular polypropylene, and / or that it has a whiteboard (4) for attaching the track (2) and / or that it has a tripod (5) for holding the whiteboard (4), in particular a height-adjustable one.

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