EP0637006A1 - Boîtier pivotant sans charnières pour système d'affichage - Google Patents

Boîtier pivotant sans charnières pour système d'affichage Download PDF

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EP0637006A1
EP0637006A1 EP94303679A EP94303679A EP0637006A1 EP 0637006 A1 EP0637006 A1 EP 0637006A1 EP 94303679 A EP94303679 A EP 94303679A EP 94303679 A EP94303679 A EP 94303679A EP 0637006 A1 EP0637006 A1 EP 0637006A1
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enclosure
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Kim Huat Teo
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ULTIMATE DISPLAY SYSTEM PTE. LTD.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • G09F13/0413—Frames or casing structures therefor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • G09F13/0418—Constructional details
    • G09F13/0445—Frames
    • 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
    • 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
    • G09F15/0018—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels panel clamping or fastening means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • G09F2007/1843—Frames or housings to hold signs

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  • the present invention relates to enclosure for a display system and in particular to a hingeless assembly for a protective enclosure as part of a modular display system.
  • Prior art hingeless assembly for a display system addresses partially the requirements of a modular display system that is economical, durable and versatile.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,968,171 teaches a hingeless extrusion which combines with other hingeless extrusion to form a multiple positionable, self-standing modular display system.
  • the present invention discloses a hingeless assembly for a protective enclosure incorporated as part of a modular display system.
  • the protective enclosure features a main frame and an open face panel frame. While the main frame and the open face panel frame are assembled from standardized extrusions and joints, an elongated cylindrical bead along one of the external edges of the main frame and a semi-cylindrical elongated groove along a corresponding edge of the open face panel frame are slidably fitted over one another to form a modular enclosure.
  • a gasket is disposed along the hingeless assembly to weather-proof the enclosure.
  • the hingeless assembly of the enclosure not only allows the open face panel to be opened for easy access, but also seals the interior of the display system from the elements when the open face panel is closed. As various components of the present invention are standardized and interchangeable, economy of scale in manufacturing the enclosure is achieved notwithstanding the myriad geometric configurations of display systems.
  • FIG 1 is an exploded, perspective view of an enclosure incorporating the present invention.
  • FIG 1A is a front, right side, cross-sectional view of a hingeless assembly for a display system in accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded, perspective view of a display system incorporating a protective enclosure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the enclosure 10 comprises a main frame 11 and an open face panel frame 22.
  • the main frame 11 further comprises a top main frame 12, a bottom main frame 14, and side main frames 16 and 18.
  • all the frames are made of aluminium extrusions or any suitable light weight material. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that the main frames 14, 16 and 18 are preferably standardized and interchangeable.
  • the frames of the main frame 11 are coupled with a plurality of main frame joints 20 to form a substantially rectangular configuration.
  • main frames 12, 14,16 and 18 are shown be single sided (having one elongated cylindrical bead on only one side edge of the frame), it should be understood by one skilled in the art that the present invention is equally applicable to a double sided main frame (having one elongated cylindrical beads on each side edge of the frame).
  • the main frame joints 20 are standardized and interchangeable. Preferably the main frame joints are made of either aluminum, or other suitable weather-proofing materials. Although the main frame joints 20 are illustrated as rounded, it should not be taken as a limitation upon the present invention. For example, a right angle joint may be substituted for the round joint 20.
  • the open face panel 22 further comprises a top panel frame 24, a bottom panel frame 26, and side panel frames 28 and 30.
  • the panel frames are made of aluminum extrusions or any suitable light weight material. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that the panel frames 24, 26 and 28 are preferably standardized and interchangeable.
  • the frames of the open face panel frame 22 are coupled with a plurality of panel frame joints 32 to form a substantially rectangular configuration. Like the main frame joints, the panel frame joints 32 are also standardized and interchangeable. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the panel frame joints are made of suitable weather-proofing materials.
  • the main frame joints 32 are illustrated as rounded, it should not be taken as a limitation upon the present invention. For instance, a right angle joint is interchangeable with the round joint 32.
  • the open face panel frame 22 encloses a transparent panel which is not shown in order not to obscure the presentation of the present invention.
  • the main frame 11 and the open face panel frame 22 are coupled in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1A where a front, right side, cross-sectional view of a hingeless assembly in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.
  • the top main frame 12 is shown having an L-shaped cross-section having a horizontal edge 17 and a vertical side edge 19.
  • An elongated cylindrical bead 13 and an elongated extending portion 15 extend outwards from the side edge 19 for slidably engaging an elongated semi-cylindrical groove 25 of the top panel frame 24.
  • the side edge 19 terminates in a elongated recess channel 33 for receiving the base of a gasket (not shown).
  • the gasket is used for sealing the interior of the enclosure from the elements.
  • the gasket is preferably made from silicon, rubber or other suitable weather-proofing materials.
  • the top panel frame 24 has a substantially rectangular cross section. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that a large variety of cross-sectional configurations is possible for the top frame panel to have as long as it incorporates an elongated semi-cylindrical groove. For an example, see the U.K. design registration application No. 2032782 filed by the same applicant. As described briefly in the preceding paragraph, the top panel frame has a semi-cylindrical groove 25 disposed between the top edge and the edge facing the side edge 19 of the top main frame. The groove 25 terminates in edges 27 and 29 respectively.
  • the edges 27 and 29 permit the open face panel frame 22 to rotate around an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated cylindrical bead 13.
  • the angle of rotation depends on (1) the depth of the groove edges 27 and 29, and (2) the thickness of the elongated extended portion 15.
  • On the same edge facing the side edge 19 is disposed an elongated semi-circular channel 35 which cooperates with the elongated recess channel 33 to accommodate the gasket (not shown) along the hingeless assembly.
  • the gasket performs the weather-proofing function of the enclosure.
  • the top panel frame 24 also has a flange 21 and interior edge 23 for receiving one section of a display panel (not shown). It follows from the above that the hingeless assembly permits easy access to the interior of the enclosure. At the same time, the gasket disposed along the hingeless assembly prevents dust, dirt and water from entering the enclosure.
  • reinforce bracket assemblies 34 and 36 are optionally employed to provide additional stability to the structure of the main frame 11 and the open face panel frame 22 respectively.
  • an assembly consisting of a stiffener 38 and stiffener holder 40 may be used to provide rigidity to the enclosure 10.
  • a lock 42 may optionally be added to the bottom main frame 14 in order to secure the open face panel frame 22 to the main frame 11 and to prevent unauthorized access to the display system.
  • the hingeless assembly of the enclosure can be located along the side main frames or even the bottom main frame.
  • the open face panel frame may be opened from the side or from the bottom as opposed to from the top frame as illustrated in Figs 1 to 1A.
  • the apparatus of the present invention has utility in many applications where versatile, modular and durable enclosure is required. It is contemplated that many changes and modifications may be made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as described.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Devices For Indicating Variable Information By Combining Individual Elements (AREA)
  • Hinges (AREA)
  • Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
  • Freezers Or Refrigerated Showcases (AREA)
  • Mirrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Stands, And Related Fastening Devices (AREA)
EP94303679A 1993-07-30 1994-05-23 Boîtier pivotant sans charnières pour système d'affichage Expired - Lifetime EP0637006B1 (fr)

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GB9315792 1993-07-30
GB9315792A GB2280532B (en) 1993-07-30 1993-07-30 Hinged enclosure for a display system

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KR (1) KR100283195B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN1102726A (fr)
AT (1) ATE205955T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU684736B2 (fr)
CA (1) CA2125834A1 (fr)
DE (1) DE69428313D1 (fr)
GB (1) GB2280532B (fr)
HK (1) HK1003094A1 (fr)
NZ (1) NZ260241A (fr)
SG (1) SG45270A1 (fr)
TW (1) TW325179U (fr)

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FR2743180A1 (fr) * 1995-12-29 1997-07-04 Avenir Havas Media Carter pour panneau d'affichage et panneau d'affichage comportant un tel carter
FR2762127A1 (fr) * 1997-04-15 1998-10-16 Signature Sa Dispositif pince-affiche
EP0895214A2 (fr) * 1997-08-01 1999-02-03 Roman Tiedemann Presentoir pour affiches et supports d'informations semblables
US6687956B1 (en) * 1998-02-27 2004-02-10 Iss Mart Pte., Ltd. Hinge and method
KR200475212Y1 (ko) 2013-10-22 2014-11-14 이창희 커버 회전형 방수 액자

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US4817317A (en) 1986-12-30 1989-04-04 Signcomp, Inc. Component sign system
US4873776A (en) 1988-10-31 1989-10-17 American Display Inc. Hinged illuminated sign
US4968171A (en) 1989-01-26 1990-11-06 Friedkin Industries, Inc. Hingeless assembly for a display system

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GB2005535A (en) * 1977-10-11 1979-04-25 Marketing Displays Inc Disply holder
GB2136624A (en) * 1983-03-18 1984-09-19 Michael Edward Smart Signs
US4817317A (en) 1986-12-30 1989-04-04 Signcomp, Inc. Component sign system
US4873776A (en) 1988-10-31 1989-10-17 American Display Inc. Hinged illuminated sign
US4968171A (en) 1989-01-26 1990-11-06 Friedkin Industries, Inc. Hingeless assembly for a display system

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2743180A1 (fr) * 1995-12-29 1997-07-04 Avenir Havas Media Carter pour panneau d'affichage et panneau d'affichage comportant un tel carter
FR2762127A1 (fr) * 1997-04-15 1998-10-16 Signature Sa Dispositif pince-affiche
EP0895214A2 (fr) * 1997-08-01 1999-02-03 Roman Tiedemann Presentoir pour affiches et supports d'informations semblables
EP0895214A3 (fr) * 1997-08-01 1999-12-08 Roman Tiedemann Presentoir pour affiches et supports d'informations semblables
US6687956B1 (en) * 1998-02-27 2004-02-10 Iss Mart Pte., Ltd. Hinge and method
KR200475212Y1 (ko) 2013-10-22 2014-11-14 이창희 커버 회전형 방수 액자

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DE69428313D1 (de) 2001-10-25
KR950004084A (ko) 1995-02-17
GB2280532B (en) 1997-08-13
KR100283195B1 (ko) 2001-03-02
HK1003094A1 (en) 1998-10-09
ATE205955T1 (de) 2001-10-15
AU5771794A (en) 1995-02-09
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SG45270A1 (en) 1998-01-16
AU684736B2 (en) 1998-01-08

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