EP0436661A1 - Panel mounting means - Google Patents
Panel mounting meansInfo
- Publication number
- EP0436661A1 EP0436661A1 EP19890912000 EP89912000A EP0436661A1 EP 0436661 A1 EP0436661 A1 EP 0436661A1 EP 19890912000 EP19890912000 EP 19890912000 EP 89912000 A EP89912000 A EP 89912000A EP 0436661 A1 EP0436661 A1 EP 0436661A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- panel
- panels
- keying
- assembly
- edge
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
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- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 8
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 description 2
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000010485 coping Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000012769 display material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000005286 illumination Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F15/00—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
- G09F15/0006—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels
- G09F15/0012—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels frames therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B47/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
- A47B47/02—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements made of metal only
- A47B47/03—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements made of metal only with panels separate from the frame
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
- A47B96/14—Bars, uprights, struts, or like supports, for cabinets, brackets, or the like
- A47B96/1466—Bars, uprights, struts, or like supports, for cabinets, brackets, or the like with longitudinal grooves
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
- A47F3/12—Clamps or other devices for supporting, fastening, or connecting glass plates, panels or the like
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
- F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
- F16B12/50—Metal corner connections
Definitions
- the invention relates to an improved means for mounting panel members so as to form an assembly thereof.
- the invention provides a method of constructing an assembly of panels in edge-to-edge manner so as to form at least in part a box-like construction, comprising the steps of procuring a joining strip provided with at least one longitudinal groove so that when edge portions of a panel are inserted into the or each said groove, the panel(s) project therefrom in a plane passing through a centre line of said strip, there being a longitudinally extending land formed adjacent said groove(s) and provided with apertures at intervals therealong, inserting keying members in said apertures to provide keying points along at least one line parallel to a centre line of said strip, and securing a further panel at the or each line of keying points by inserting edge portions of the or each further panel into notches formed in said keying members, so said further panel lies in a desired plane with respect to said first mentioned panel.
- each joining strip may be provided with two of said longitudinal grooves, the grooves being arranged so that two of said first panels, edge portions of which are inserted in the grooves, project therefrom to include a desired angle, which may be a right angle, said land extending between the grooves.
- the invention further provides an assembly of panels arranged in an edge-to-edge configuration in a least a partially box-like construction, said assembly further comprising a plurality of joining strips each provided with at least one longitudinal groove, selected edge portions of each panel being received in said grooves, wherein each strip includes a longitudinally extending land formed adjacent said groove, which land is provided with apertures, and keying members each having a tail portion adapted to enter and engage with one of said apertures, the keying members further comprising panel anchor portions having at least one notch formed therein, the construction and arrangement being such that the keying members in the apertures of each land form a line of keying points at said notches, at least one further panel being provided, edge portions of which are inserted in said notches so that the further panel lies in a plane at least substantially parallel with the first mentioned panel.
- the invention further provides, for use in the method and assembly above described, a keying member comprising a panel anchor portion having at least one notch formed therein and a tail portion adapted to enter and engage with an aperture of one of said joining strips.
- An assembl'y according to the invention may comprise a plurality of panels partially defining said box-like construction and further including end caps or the like or end walls of the assembly may be composed of panels secured in accordance with the method of the invention.
- the assembly further comprises corner members adapted to engage end faces of three converging joining strips.
- the keying members include a flexible portion so as to permit hinging of the further panel with respect to the strip.
- the devices according to the invention may be adapted for use as notice boards, office boards or any suitable information or data display arrangement.
- panel assembly members for assembly according to the invention There will now be described examples of panel assembly members for assembly according to the invention.
- Figure 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a joining strip according to the invention, including two forms of alternative apertures;
- Figure 2 shows the joining strip in association with two panels and a first keying member, using a first form of aperture, in association with a third panel;
- Figure 3 is a side view of the first form of keying member;
- Figure 4 is a view similar to that of Figure 2 including a second form of keying member
- Figure 5 is a side view of the second form of keying member?
- Figure 6 shows a side view of a third form of keying member
- Figure 7 shows a range of keying members, all being example of the first form of such members;
- Figure 8 shows three joining strips and a corner piece;
- Figure 9 shows the parts of Figure 8 in an exploded view
- Figure 10 shows a side view of the corner piece of Figures 8 and 9;
- Figures 11 and 12 show alternative arrangements of joining strips; and Figure 13 shows an arrangement for mounting a joining strip for relative movement.
- a joining strip 2 comprises an extruded aluminium strip having a cross-section such as to provide two longitudinally extending grooves 4 and an intervening land 6.
- Apertures 8 are formed at intervals in the land 6, apertures 8 being slots having a dimension longer in the axial direction with respect to the centre line of the extrusion than in the cross-wise direction and the apertures 8' being circular.
- the apertures 8, 8' give onto an elongate chamber 10 within the strip.
- Figure 2 shows a keying member 12 received in an aperture 8 of the strip 2.
- the member 12 comprises a panel anchor portion 14 and a tail portion 16, the latter being inserted into the aperture 8, which is in the form of a slot and turned through 90° into the position shown in order to secure the keying member in place.
- the strip 2 is arranged to receive two panels 18,20 one in each of the grooves 4, so as to form, at least in part, a box-like construction.
- the panel anchor portion 14 of the member 12 has a notch 22 in which is received a further panel 24 so as to extend in a plane parallel to the panel 20.
- Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the member 12.
- the panel 24 may be provided with printed information and the panel 20 may be transparent and act as protection for the printed display.
- Figure 4 is a similar view to that of Figure 2, showing a keying member 12' which includes a resilient anchor portion 16'.
- the deformation of the portion 16' as it is inserted in the circular aperture 8' is shown in Figure 5.
- An alternative tail portion 16" of a member 12" is shown in Figure 6.
- Alternative arrangements of notches 22 in the panel anchor portion of a variety of keying members is shown in Figures 7a-e, capable of supporting from, for example, one to four further panels. Although all are shown with tail portions 16, it will be understood that any selected ones may be provided with tail portions 16' or 16".
- the keying member 12' is shown having a narrow neck portion 25 which is relatively flexible by virtue of its lesser width. A panel supported by a plurality of members 12' would therefore be capable of partaking of a hinging action.
- the strips 2 may be used to complete side walls by the use of corner pieces 26.
- FIG. 8-10 One corner piece 26 is shown in Figure 8-10 having three extension portions 28 adapted to be received within the chamber 10 of each of three strips 2.
- Figure 10 shows the corner piece 26 in the direction of arrow A of Figure 8.
- strips 2 are versatile in their range of uses.
- two strips may be joined to one another by means of H-shaped keying members 30 inserted in confronting grooves 4 as in Figure 11.
- Parallel panels may be inserted in the two remaining grooves 4, or as shown in Figure 11, two more strips 2 may be added to give a column-like structure.
- two strips 2 may be arranged as in Figure 12 and linked by keying members 32 or 32', which act as infill panels and which have inturned flanges 38 to engage with the member 2,
- Figure 13 shows an arrangement including three roller bearings 40 which,' in co-operation with lugs 42 projecting from a mounting member 44, act to hold strip 2 slidingly captive for mounting a movable panel assembly 16,24.
Abstract
On décrit un ensemble de panneaux pour constructions d'affichage, les "boîtes lumineuses", les enseignes de magasins, les signaux et autres panneaux permettant d'afficher des informations ou autres éléments visuels. L'invention présente notamment l'assemblage bord à bord d'au moins deux panneaux (18, 20) pour former une construction qui ressemble au moins en partie à une boîte, comprenant des éléments d'assemblage (2) munis pour chacun d'entre eux d'une ou de deux rainures longitudinales (4) dans lesquelles viennent s'emboîter les bords des panneaux. Chaque élément (2) comprend une surface qui s'étend longitudinalement (6) et dans laquelle une série d'ouvertures (8) permettent l'emboîtage de pièces de calage (12) qui sont pourvues à leur tour d'une partie (14) comprenant des encoches (22) dans lesquelles se fixent les bords d'un autre panneau (24). Celui-ci s'étend parallèlement au premier panneau (20) qui se trouve dans la rainure adjacente, formant ainsi un espace entre les deux panneaux.We describe a set of panels for display constructions, "light boxes", shop signs, signals and other panels for displaying information or other visual elements. The invention notably presents the edge-to-edge assembly of at least two panels (18, 20) to form a construction which resembles at least in part a box, comprising assembly elements (2) each provided with between them one or two longitudinal grooves (4) in which the edges of the panels fit together. Each element (2) comprises a surface which extends longitudinally (6) and in which a series of openings (8) allow the fitting of wedging pieces (12) which are in turn provided with a part (14 ) comprising notches (22) in which the edges of another panel (24) are fixed. This extends parallel to the first panel (20) which is in the adjacent groove, thus forming a space between the two panels.
Description
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8822760 | 1988-09-28 | ||
GB888822760A GB8822760D0 (en) | 1988-09-28 | 1988-09-28 | Panel mounting means |
Publications (1)
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EP0436661A1 true EP0436661A1 (en) | 1991-07-17 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP19890912000 Withdrawn EP0436661A1 (en) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-09-28 | Panel mounting means |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP0436661A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH04502799A (en) |
AU (1) | AU4483789A (en) |
DK (1) | DK55991D0 (en) |
GB (1) | GB8822760D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1990003134A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (3)
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GB2401983A (en) * | 2003-04-09 | 2004-11-24 | Powergraphic Displays Ltd | Illuminated display apparatus |
DE202007007769U1 (en) * | 2007-05-31 | 2007-08-09 | Mavis Gmbh | Frame arrangement for display wall, has frame profiles with carrier and groove including recess for detachable edge sided accommodation of bar-shaped band of welt of material web, where groove extends with carrier to angle in specific area |
CN111839114B (en) * | 2020-07-28 | 2021-08-06 | 南京溧水高新产业股权投资有限公司 | Product exhibition vehicle with stable clamping and good display effect |
Family Cites Families (3)
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US3793756A (en) * | 1972-12-11 | 1974-02-26 | W Kay | Combination litter container and display device |
DE3438364C1 (en) * | 1984-10-19 | 1986-06-12 | Gebrüder Vieler GmbH, 5860 Iserlohn | Kit for individually designed furniture racks, such as showcases, sales counters, trade fair furniture or the like. |
US4768845A (en) * | 1986-11-03 | 1988-09-06 | Yeh Kuo Huei | Combination-type desk/cabinet compartment structure |
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1988
- 1988-09-28 GB GB888822760A patent/GB8822760D0/en active Pending
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1989
- 1989-09-28 EP EP19890912000 patent/EP0436661A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1989-09-28 AU AU44837/89A patent/AU4483789A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1989-09-28 WO PCT/GB1989/001147 patent/WO1990003134A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1989-09-28 JP JP51117589A patent/JPH04502799A/en active Pending
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1991
- 1991-03-27 DK DK91559A patent/DK55991D0/en not_active Application Discontinuation
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DK55991A (en) | 1991-03-27 |
GB8822760D0 (en) | 1988-11-02 |
WO1990003134A1 (en) | 1990-04-05 |
AU4483789A (en) | 1990-04-18 |
DK55991D0 (en) | 1991-03-27 |
JPH04502799A (en) | 1992-05-21 |
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