WO1999002076A1

WO1999002076A1 - A rotary display device

Info

Publication number: WO1999002076A1
Application number: PCT/IL1998/000314
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yuri Kimel
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1997-07-06
Filing date: 1998-07-06
Publication date: 1999-01-21
Anticipated expiration: 2000-01-06
Also published as: IL121241A0; AU8126498A

Abstract

A rotary display device is provided, which includs a base part (3) having an electric motor (5) mounted thereon, a rotary display table (1) mounted on the base, a central timing and driving wheel (9) connected to the base (3), a plurality of secondary driving wheels (12) for imparting rotational movement, connected to the table (1), and a belt (10) connected to the central timing and driving wheel (9) and the plurality of secondary driving wheels (12). The activation of the motor (5) causes the rotation of the table (1).

Description

A ROTARY DISPLAY DEVICE

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a rotary display and more particularly to rotary displays used for exhibiting goods.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

An endless variety of goods of all kinds are exhibited on rotary display devices which enables customers to view the goods from all sides even though it is not possible to approach the goods. For instance it is well known to place a car on a rotary table in show rooms so as to attract the attention of potential buyers, and enable an all-over view.

It is also known to place all kinds of items such as jewelry, clothing etc. on rotary tables in windows to cause attraction and enable an all round view of said item.

There are also known display units intended for displaying a plurality of the same items, or different items.

US Patent 5,109,989 Kremmin et al relates to a rotary display unit which is intended for a plurality of items while the rotary motion is impart to each item separately and to all items together.

The arrangement according to this Patent relates to a main rotary table having a main axis of rotation and a plurality of smaller secondary display disks which have a separate rotary axis. By providing driving mechanism the rotary motion of the main table is transferred also to the disks thus a local rotary motion is achieved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the main object of the present invention to provide an improved rotary display.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotary display which would enable to make better use of the secondary display units.

It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a rotary display device which would provide additional motion flexibility to the secondary rotating disks.

According to the invention there is provided a rotary display device which includes a base part having an electric motor mounted thereon, a rotary display table mounted on the base, a central timing and driving wheel connected to the base, a plurality of secondary driving wheels for imparting rotational movement, connected to the table, and a belt connected to the central timing and driving wheel and the plurality of secondary driving wheels. The activation of the motor causes the rotation of the table.

According to the present invention the motor is connected to the rotary display table and a central driving and timing wheel is fixedly connected to the base part. When the motor is activated the upper table turns and consequently the driving belt "travels" over the timing wheel which causes all other wheels in engagement with the belt to rotate. As will become apparent said wheels rotate about a fixed central axis. Furthermore, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the central timing and driving wheel and secondary driving wheels are toothed and the belt is toothed.

Furthermore, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotary table is supported by ball bearings.

In additon, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving wheels have a disk mounted thereon. The disks may be mounted off-center.

Furthermore, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotary display device further includes a housing and means for obtaining rotational movement mounted on the wheels. The rotational movement is imparted by a wheel and crown connected to the plurality of secondary driving

wheels.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described with reference to the annexed drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a side sectional view of the display unit and the driving mechanism;

Fig. 2 is a top view of the display table partly in section, illustrating the driving belt;

Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate in detail a plurality of driving means for display

items; and Fig. 5 illustrates the mounting of the secondary wheels.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The device according to the invention comprises a housing composed of an upper rotary table 1 and a base part 3. Within the base part 3 there is mounted an electric motor 5 about an axis 6. Table 1 is mounted about an axis 7. A central driving wheel 9 is fixedly connected to base part 3 by means of screws

8. Over said central driving wheel 9 there is provided a driving belt 10.

As can be seen in Fig. 2 said driving belt 10 is so arranged to ride over a plurality of secondary wheels 12.

Each one of secondary driving wheels 12 is mounted on axis 14, which

is fixedly connected to table 1. Consequently wheels 12 rotate about axis 14.

As described, wheel 9 is fixedly connected to base 3. Table 1 connectable rotates about motor axis 6. Consequently, the activation of motor 5 results in the rotation of table 1. To enable the smooth rotation of table 1 , preferably ball bearings (not shown) are provided. To table 1 are further connected a plurality of wheels 12 all being interconnected by a driving belt 10 which can be seen in Fig. 2 which rides over main driving wheel 9.

As can be seen in Fig. 2, table 1 rotates in direction X, thus all wheels would move in the same direction. The movement of table 1 and wheels 12 results in the "pulling" of belt 10. The "pulling" of belt 10 imparts rotational movement with wheels 12.

As can be seen in Figs. 3 and 4 on wheel 12 there is mounted a housing 15 which rotates together with wheel 12. The rotational movement could be achieved in different ways, for example, by either connecting a spiral spring 18 about axis 14 (Fig. 3) which causes the pivoting of the member 19 attached thereto. By means of a wheel and crown 20 and 21 (Fig. 4) other elements 21 could be connected to provide rotational outputs. Reference is now made to Fig. 5, which illustrates the manner in which wheel 12 pivots about axis 14 which is fixedly connected to table 1 by means of bracket 22.

A display device can be adapted for various rotational outputs, either of the same type or comprising a variety of types. The various "output" elements can be used as accessories to enable changing at will.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims which follow:

Claims

1. A rotary display device which comprises:

a base part having an electric motor mounted thereon,

a rotary display table mounted on said base;

a central timing and driving wheel connected to said base;

a plurality of secondary driving wheels for imparting rotational

movement, connected to said table;

a belt connected to said central timing and driving wheel and said

plurality of secondary driving wheels;

whereby the activation of said motor causes the rotation of said

table.

2. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said central timing

and driving wheel is toothed.

3. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein plurality of

secondary driving wheels are toothed.

4. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said belt is toothed.

5. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said rotary table is

supported by ball bearings.

6. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said driving wheels

have a disk mounted thereon.

7. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 6 wherein said disks are mounted off-center.

8. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 and further comprising a housing and means for obtaining rotational movement mounted on said wheels.

9. A rotary display device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said rotational movement is imparted by a wheel and crown connected to said plurality of secondary driving wheels.