EP1078348A1

EP1078348A1 - Presentation device

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Publication number: EP1078348A1
Application number: EP99920443A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Georg Siegl
Original assignee: BS-Ausstellungstechnik GmbH; BS Ausstellungstechnik GmbH
Current assignee: BS-Ausstellungstechnik GmbH; BS Ausstellungstechnik GmbH
Priority date: 1998-05-13
Filing date: 1999-05-11
Publication date: 2001-02-28
Anticipated expiration: 2019-05-11
Also published as: AU3802199A; GB0022453D0; EP1078348B1; GB2350468A; AT2756U1; US6598840B1; ATE210329T1; WO1999059121A1; DE59900503D1; GB2350468B

Abstract

The invention relates to a presentation device (1) comprising a base (5) and bars (3) which can be connected or are connected to one another and which are provided for a flexible stand (2). Said stand can be connected or connects to the base (5) via a plug connection. The presentation device also comprises crossbars (9, 10) provided as a holding device for a poster, a film or other such presentation media (6) for the connection thereof to the base (5) and to the stand (2). For a quick and easy set-up or dismantling, the base (5) is configured with four elongated folding feet (14 to 17). Said feet are connected to an elongated transversal support (11) and can swivel from a folded resting position parallel to the transversal support (11) to a functional position in an at least essentially perpendicular manner relative to the transversal support (11), and can swivel back again.

Description

- 1 - Presentation device

The invention relates to a presentation device with a base, with rods for a flexible stand which can be connected or connected to the base via a plug connection, and with a holding device for a poster, a film or the like. Presentation support for connecting it to the base and the stand.

Such presentation devices are used for the presentation or demonstration of documents such as posters, advertising materials, graphics, photographs, etc., with a paper, a canvas, a film or the like. Presentation support is held stretched between the base and the upper end of the stand. The flexible stand is bent out using its elasticity to keep the presentation support taut. The presentation support can be provided with appropriate imprints directly, but there can also be a sheet or film-shaped presentation support on which documents, such as photographs etc., are attached, as mentioned above.

Such a presentation device is known from AT 1 857 U, which consists of a kit of elements to be plugged together, so that this presentation device can be accommodated in a comparatively small, compact packaging when disassembled. Specifically, a base which can be plugged together from two side parts and a cross part is provided, and the stand is constructed from rods which are plugged together in an X-shape. It has been shown that, on the one hand, this known presentation device is relatively unstable when it is set up, and on the other hand that the assembly of the presentation device components as a whole is relatively time-consuming and tedious.

From DE 93 01 769 U, on the other hand, a presentation device is known in which the base consists of two side parts which are connected by two cross rods screwed to them; with this base two relatively long, one-piece rods are connected by insertion, so as to form the stand, wherein the presentation support is held taut on ropes between the upper ends of the rods and the base. The bars are roughly the middle of their length by one - 2 -

Cross strut connected to each other, which is fixed to the rods with the help of rings and clamping screws.

As can be seen, this presentation device is also relatively complex when setting up or dismantling, especially since a tool must also be used for this, and moreover, due to the length of the stand rods, a compact, small packaging is also not possible for transport purposes.

The aim of the invention is to provide a presentation device of the type mentioned at the outset, which can be assembled and disassembled with extremely little effort and without the aid of tools, which nevertheless can be accommodated in a compact, small packaging in the disassembled state, and which, when assembled, “has a high level of stability and stability.

The presentation device according to the invention of the type mentioned at the outset is characterized in that the base is designed with at least two, preferably four elongated folding feet, which are articulated on an elongated cross member and, from a folded rest position parallel to the cross member into an operating position, at least substantially at right angles to the cross member and back are pivotable. In the presentation device according to the invention, a preassembled base is thus provided which, in the rest position of its folding feet, when these are folded onto the cross member, nonetheless requires only a small amount of space within the packaging, but which, when the folding feet are folded out, enables a high degree of stability and stability, since the articulated connections between the folding feet and the cross member can ensure high stability and strength of the connection. In this case, the base can be set up in a very short time by unfolding the folding feet, so that the above objective is also advantageously met in this regard. The rods forming the stand can then be provided in a plug-in system, as is known per se, and in particular also short rod elements, for example with lengths of 50 cm or 75 cm, can be plugged together lengthwise to increase stand heights of, for example, 1.5 m or even over 2 m achieve; the bar length can of course also be different - shorter or longer - and - 3 - In particular, long bar elements can also be used.

The rods can have a full cross section, but tubular rods can also be used, as is preferred per se. In principle, tubular rods arranged telescopically one inside the other can also be used, but preference is given to using rods of the same type, in particular with the same lengths, which can be plugged together using plug-in connection elements.

The folding feet are on the crossmember as far out as possible, i.e. at the ends, articulated, and as mentioned, four folding feet are preferably attached in total, two folding feet each being provided on one long side of the cross member, so that when the base is open, an I-shape, with the cross member as I-longitudinal legs and the folding feet in pairs taken together as I-crossbars, is obtained. If desired, the folding feet can also be pivoted over more than 90 °, for example by 100 ° or 110 °, from the rest position into the unfolded position, with the ends of the folding feet making a greater spread, for greater stability, for example in the case of relatively short cross members , is obtained.

The articulation between the folding feet and the cross member can be difficult to move, so that the folding feet remain relatively stable in the extended position as well as in the folded position, and the folding feet can only be pivoted while overcoming the friction in the joints. Since this can be tedious at times, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the folding feet can be locked at least in the extended operating position, preferably also in the retracted rest position. Conventional means, such as insertable pins, but also spring catches, etc., can be used to determine the folding feet. A simple possibility from the production as well as from the operation arises, however, if the folding feet along hinge pins can be adjusted in height relative to the crossmember, whereby they can be freely pivoted at a height relative to the crossmember, for example in a lowered position, and at a different height , for example a position raised relative to the cross member, are determined by abutment against a stop of the cross member in their respective position. The stop of the cross - 4 - straps can each be formed, for example, by a suitably shaped hinge bracket, on which the respective folding foot comes to rest with a shoulder or a shoulder. If the folding feet are adjustable in height relative to the crossmember, the locking in the respective folding position can thus be achieved by resting the flat shoulder, for example, on the flat stop surface, for example, whereas the shoulder and stop are at different levels in the other relative height position , so that the pivoting movement of the folding feet relative to the cross member is possible.

In order to ensure a firm articulated connection despite the possibility of height adjustment of the folding feet, it is advantageous if the articulated pins are press-fitted in the articulated brackets of the cross member. In this way, only the - limited - height adjustment of the folding feet and their pivoting relative to the pivot pins and the cross member is possible.

For a stable articulated connection, possibly with the possibility of a simple height adjustment of the folding feet relative to the cross member, it is also advantageous if each folding foot has a plurality of articulated brackets arranged one above the other and associated articulated brackets are arranged one above the other on the cross member, the articulated tabs of the folding foot and the cross member engaging .

For manufacturing reasons, it has also proven to be advantageous if the cross member is formed by a square profile with pushed-on hollow profile end parts, which carry hinge plates. At least the hollow profile end parts can be produced as plastic injection molded parts, so that inexpensive production is ensured despite the elements necessary for the articulated connection.

It is also advantageous if hooks for hanging a lower crossbar of the holding device are provided on two folding feet provided on one longitudinal side of the crossmember on the upper side thereof. If the folding feet are formed with tops sloping towards their outer ends, the hooks - which are at a distance from the joints - can be provided such that they do not protrude over the top of the cross member when the folding feet are folded, so that also in this regard the compact unit of the base for - 5 -

Packaging purposes is preserved.

For a stable hold of the stand on the base, it has also proven to be advantageous if plug-in receptacles for the stand rods are provided in the crossmember, possibly its hollow profile end parts. For manufacturing reasons, it is also advantageous if the plug-in receptacles are provided in separate plug inserts. The plug inserts can already be pre-assembled in corresponding recesses in the cross member or in its hollow profile end parts, for example by simply inserting them into these recesses, with a tight fit or a press fit being possible. It can also be an adaptation to different beam sections by using different Sockets, without the rest of the base itself changes _^ would make so that fewer or smaller different components manufactured for different sizes of the presentation device and must be kept in stock.

To achieve a stable stand, it is also advantageous if the insert receptacles are formed by oblique bores, the axes of which each run in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cross member.

For certain applications, it is advantageous if the stand is placed on the base with lower bars in the use position, which extend vertically upwards. This is conceivable, for example, in the case of comparatively low stands and a slight elastic deflection of the stand structure when the presentation support is attached. Accordingly, it is advantageous here if the plug-in receptacles are formed by bores perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cross member.

The stator rods preferably run essentially parallel to one another in their position inserted in the bores. It should be mentioned that parallel rods are already known from DE 93 01 769 U mentioned above, but there the stand rods are inserted into tubes on the side parts of the base, in the immediate vicinity of the fastening points of tensioning cables for the presentation support on the front End of the base. In the case of the presentation device according to the invention in the latter embodiment, however, the point of attack of the stand becomes the center of the base - 6 - shifted, since the cross member will usually be in the middle of the base, which can further increase the stability and stability of the stand.

In order to ensure a particularly rigid structure of the stand, it is also advantageous if two cross struts are provided for connecting the stand rods in a double H shape. In order to further secure the individual components of the stand against displacement in the sense of the particularly rigid structure thereof, it has also proven to be advantageous if the ends of the cross struts are provided with T-pieces for inserting stand rods.

A particularly advantageous design with a double arrangement of presentation supports back to back can be achieved if combined TY pieces, which are each provided with two upper blind holes, are attached to the upper ends of the stand rods inserted into the insertion receptacles each to hold a pair of additional stand rods for the realization of two double H-stand structures. In this embodiment, the stand structure is divided above the combined TY pieces, so that two double H structures are obtained, but the lower rods inserted in the base as well as the first, lower cross rod, which holds the two combined TY pieces, have together.

In a corresponding manner, it is advantageous if T-pieces with their transverse webs are pushed onto an upper transverse rod of the holding device, bores being provided in their legs for inserting the stand rods.

In the case of the present presentation device, an advantageous further development results from the fact that the protruding uppermost and lowermost cross bars provided for holding the respective presentation support can be connected to one another simply by means of suitable connecting pieces, adjacent to the presentation devices. As a result, two or more presentation devices can be set up next to one another and connected to one another, so that a combined, enlarged presentation area is achieved by the individual presentation carriers. This presentation area can be created by coupling the presentation devices - 7 - be designed uniformly, since the coupling takes place practically at the level of the individual presentation carriers, so that the individual presentation carriers are also present overall on one and the same level, the presentation area. Accordingly, an advantageous further development of the present presentation device is characterized by connecting pieces with axially aligned blind bores for connecting upper and / or lower cross bars of two double H structure stands set up next to one another. In order to ensure the uniform overall presentation area formed by the presentation supports, it is also favorable if the presentation supports are detachably connected to each other at their two longitudinal edges on the two double H structure stands, for example by means of Velcro fasteners are.

In the same way, the invention comprises a presentation device in the unassembled state, as a set of components, and also a presentation device in the assembled state.

The invention is further explained below on the basis of preferred exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing, to which, however, it should not be limited. Show in detail:

Fig.l is a diagrammatic, schematic representation of a presentation device;

2 shows an associated side view of this presentation device;

3 shows a schematic plan view of a base for such a presentation device with folded folding feet in the rest position;

4 shows a corresponding top view of this base, but now with the folding feet folded out;

5 shows a view of such a base with folded folding feet;

6 shows an exploded view of part of a cross member of such a base and a folding foot for articulation on the cross member;

7 shows a schematic, exploded view of the front end of the cross member and two folding feet (one only partially thereof) together with the associated pivot pin; 8a and 8b two partial top views of the articulation - 8 - area of a folding foot on the cross member with the folding foot (Fig.8a) or folded (Fig.8b);

9 shows a plug insert with a plug-in receptacle for a rod of the stand of the presentation device;

10 is a view of an upper crossbar of a holding device for the respective presentation support;

11, on the other hand, on an enlarged scale, a detail of a T-piece for connecting the cross bar to bars of the stand;

12 shows a cross strut of the stand;

13 shows an associated T-piece, on an enlarged scale compared to FIG. 12, for connecting this cross strut according to FIG. 12 to rods of the stand by insertion;

14 shows the components of the presentation device schematically in a representation as a set of elements;

15 shows schematically the procedure for assembling the presentation device from the kit according to FIG. 14;

16 shows a perspective view similar to FIG. 1 of an embodiment of the present presentation device with a double arrangement of presentation carriers;

17 shows a side view of this presentation device according to FIG. 16;

18 shows a plug insert which is modified compared to the embodiment according to FIG. 9 and has a plug-in receptacle for the presentation device according to FIGS. 16 and 17;

19 shows a combined T-Y piece for connecting the longitudinal and transverse bars in the presentation device according to FIGS. 16 and 17, where the stand structure branches upwards;

20 shows a view of the area with the lower cross bar in the presentation device according to FIGS. 16 and 17, two slightly modified T-Y pieces being illustrated;

21 shows a diagrammatic representation of two presentation devices coupled to one another via connecting pieces, both of which correspond to the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2;

22 shows schematically the connection area of the two presentation supports of the presentation device arrangement according to FIG. 21, the assembly of the top and bottom cross bars by means of connecting pieces and also a connection of the presentation supports themselves being shown; and

Fig. 23 is a view of a generally cylindrical connector - 9 - end piece, as used in the training according to Fig. 21 and 22.

In the presentation device 1 according to FIGS. 1 and 2, a stand, generally designated 2, is provided as an elastically flexible actual supporting structure. This stand 2 is constructed from upright individual bars 3, for example 2 × 3 bars 3, which are identical to one another and are preferably tubular bars, but possibly also bars with a full cross section. These rods 3, e.g. made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic or aluminum, are straight when relaxed, cf. also Fig. 14, and they are connected to each other in the assembled stand-supporting structure by two cross struts 4, so that a kind of double H structure is created, as can be seen in Fig. 1 as well as in Fig. 15_. The rods 3 and cross struts 4 are to be connected or connected to one another in a detachable manner by means of plug connections, as will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15.

The stand 2 is supported in the assembled state via a base 5 on the floor, the two lower individual rods 3 of the double H stand 2 being simply inserted into corresponding receptacles in the base 5, as shown below with reference to FIG. 6, 9 and 15 will be explained in more detail.

Finally, a flexible element, generally referred to as presentation support 6, is provided, for example a poster, a film, a canvas or the like, the upper and lower edges of which are turned over at 7 and 8 (see also FIG. 14) in order to be there To be able to insert cross bars 9 or 10 as holding or connecting means for fixing the presentation support 6 at the upper end of the stand 2 or on the base 5. When the presentation support 6 is attached, the stand 2 is bent elastically, as can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, whereupon the presentation support 6 is held taut in this operating position.

The base 5 consists, as can be seen from FIG. 1, in particular from FIGS. 3 to 5, of a cross member 11, on the end parts 12 and 13 of which, on opposite longitudinal sides, folding feet 14 to 17 are pivotally mounted about vertical axes, cf. . also the arrows 18 in FIGS. 3 and 4. The folding feet 14 to 17 have an elevation, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. is a generally triangular shape, but are elongated in plan view, and at their outer, free ends they are provided with foot projections 19 to be placed on the ground. Two folding feet attached to a longitudinal side of the cross member 11, namely the folding feet 14, 15 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 above (cf. also the view in FIG. 5), are provided with hooks 20 on their inclined upper side, which in the folded state the folding feet 14, 15, see Fig. 5, do not protrude above the upper side of the cross member 11, so that a compact, small unit is achieved both laterally and upwards and downwards in the folded state of the base 5 according to FIG. 3, which together with the other elements of the kit of the presentation device, s. Fig.14, can be accommodated in a small packaging; it should also be pointed out that the presentation support 6 is of course rolled up for packaging in the usual manner.

In the unfolded state of the folding feet 14 to 17, see Fig. 4, however, a large footprint is defined - with the outer, free ends and the foot protrusions 19 there - so that the presentation device 1 is highly stable in the erected state according to FIG. l is ensured.

As can be seen from FIG. 5 and also from FIGS. 6 and 7, the joints by means of which the folding feet 14 to 17 are articulated on the cross member 11 are connected by articulated link plates 21 (on the folding feet) and 22, 23 (respectively) the end parts 12, 13 of the cross member 11) defined. These articulated brackets 21 to 23 engage in one another in the assembled state, articulated pins 26 being inserted through bores 24 or 25 provided in them, which are then aligned with one another. These pivot pins 26 are seated in the holes 25 of the link plates 22, 23 of the cross member 11 in a press fit, however, they are received in the holes 24 of the link plates 21 of the folding feet 14 to 17 with little play, so that these folding feet 14 to 17 pivot about them and also the height along these pivot pins 26 can be adjusted. For this purpose, the distance between the articulated brackets 22, 23 of the cross member 11, ie the clear width, is dimensioned approximately twice as large as the thickness of the articulated brackets 21 of the folding feet 14 to 17, as can be seen in particular from the illustration in FIGS. 6 and 7. - 11 -

The height adjustment of the folding feet 14 to 17 is provided so that in the one height position of the folding feet 14 to 17 relative to the cross member 11, namely in the lower position (see the folding foot 14 on the left side, which is only partially shown in FIG. 7), the respective one Folding foot, for example 14, can be moved through with an upper shoulder 27 adjoining the uppermost hinge bracket 21 below the uppermost hinge bracket 23 of the cross member 11, which is rectangular in plan view. The other hinge plates 21 and 22 are substantially semicircular in plan view. The uppermost rectangular hinge bracket 23 of the crossmember, on the other hand, forms with its vertical side surfaces 28 and 29 in the unfolded or collapsed position of the respective folding foot 14 to 17, namely when this folding foot is in its raised position relative to the crossmember 11, one Attack. As mentioned, in order to be able to pivot the folding foot 14 to 17, it must be moved downward along the respective pivot pin 26, so that the shoulder 22 can be moved past below the stops 28, 29, and in the respective end position according to FIGS. 8b, the folding foot, e.g. 17, can be pushed up again so that it is fixed by resting its shoulder 27 against the stop surface 28 or 29, i.e. is locked. Characterized a firm hold of the latter is ensured relative to the cross member 11 in these two positions of the folding feet 14 to 17.

In the folded position of the folding feet 14 to 17, the folding feet with their then outer longitudinal sides, see FIGS. 3 and 8b, essentially adjoin the outer side of the articulated brackets 23, so that in the folded position in the sense of a compact unit to avoid projecting parts.

As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 4 and 6, the cross member 11 consists of a square profile 30, on the front ends of which the end parts 12, 13 in the form of hollow profile parts are pushed on and attached in a press fit. Of course, it would also be possible to manufacture the cross member 11 in one piece with the end parts 12, 13.

The end parts 12, 13 not only carry the articulated brackets 23, 22, which protrude from their ends at both ends, as mentioned, they are also provided with recesses 31 into which plug inserts 32 are inserted, cf. except Fig. 6 and 7 - 12 - in particular also FIG. 9, in which such a plug insert 32 is shown graphically. Each of these molded plastic insert inserts 32 is formed with an oblique bore 33 for inserting the lower rods 3 of the stand 2 (Fig.l). For manufacturing reasons, in order to avoid tension when the plastic material of the plug insert 32 cools down, a corresponding recess 34 can also be formed on the underside in order to achieve comparable material thicknesses everywhere. For this reason, the plug insert 32 is also block-shaped instead of entirely with upper and lower fitting plates shown in FIG.

The inclined bores 33 run in the assembled state with their axes in each case in a normal plane on the longitudinal axis of the cross member 11, as is schematically indicated at 35 on the right-hand side in FIG. 4. As a result, when the presentation device 1 is assembled, the axes of the lower bars 3 of the stand 2 also run in these normal planes 35, and thus the bars 3 on the two longitudinal sides of the stand 2 (in the not yet bent-out state) are parallel to one another; The same applies to the rods 3 which are then attached and which are also parallel to one another. As already mentioned, cross struts 4 are provided, which are each inserted between the lower ends of upper bars 3 and the upper ends of lower bars 3. With a view to easy assembly and disassembly, a plug connection is provided for this connection, T-pieces 36 being used which are identical to one another and which can expediently already be preassembled on the cross struts 4, as can be seen from FIG. 12 . According to FIG. 13, each of these T-pieces 36 is formed with three blind holes 37, 38 and 39, the cross strut 4 being inserted into the blind hole 37 and the longitudinal bars 3 to be connected into the blind holes 38 and 39, respectively.

Similar T-pieces 40, but with a through hole 41 instead of the blind holes 38, 39, are used for the connection of the upper cross bar 9 - which is inserted into the upper envelope flap 7 of the presentation support 6 - with the upper bars 3 of the stand 2. The cross bar 9 is pushed through the through bore 41, as shown in FIG. - 13 - is visible, and the upper longitudinal rods 3 of the stand 2 are inserted with their upper ends in the blind holes 37 of these T-pieces 40. In order to enable this insertion, openings 42 are provided in the envelope flap 7 of the presentation support 6 at the corresponding positions, see FIG. Fig. 14, through which the T-pieces 40 protrude with their legs 43.

In a corresponding manner, openings 44 are provided in the lower envelope flaps, through which the hooks 20 on the folding feet 14, 15 can pass (and thereby reach around the lower cross bar 10), in order to hold the presentation support 6 at the lower end.

It can be seen from FIG. 15 that when the present presentation device, which is delivered as an element kit according to FIG. 14, is set up, “first the base 5 is set up by unfolding the folding feet 14 to 17, see FIG. also the arrows 18 in FIG. 15. Then the lower longitudinal bars 3 of the stand 2 are inserted into the plug-in receptacles of the base 5 formed by the bores 33, after which the lower cross strut 4 with the T-pieces 36 is plugged onto these lower longitudinal bars 3; then the middle longitudinal rods 3 are inserted into the T-pieces 36 on this lower cross strut 4.

The upper rods 3 of the stand 2 are inserted into the T-pieces 40 previously pushed onto the upper transverse rod 9, the transverse rod 9 having previously been inserted into the envelope flap 7 of the presentation carrier 6. After the rods 3 have been inserted into the T-pieces 40, the upper cross strut 4 is attached to these upper rods 3 by means of the upper T-pieces 36.

The unit thus obtained with the presentation support 6, the upper rods 3 and the upper cross strut 4 is then attached as a whole to the upper ends of the central longitudinal rods 3 of the stand 2, which is extremely simple and unproblematic due to the stabilization by the two cross struts 4.

Finally, the presentation support 6 is hung on the hook 20 of the folding feet 14, 15 of the base 5 with the crossbar 10 already inserted into the lower envelope flap 8, the bars 3 being elastically bent out in the manner shown in FIGS. The presentation device 1 is now fully assembled. - 14 -

When the presentation device 1 is dismantled, the procedure is reversed, which, like the assembly, can be carried out quickly and easily in a few simple steps.

The individual elements 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and - in the rolled-up state - also the presentation carrier 6 have approximately corresponding length dimensions, so that all of these elements can be packaged in a compact, small unit.

Of course, it is also possible to provide other plug connection elements instead of separate, pre-assembled T-pieces 36 and 40 for the described plug connections of the individual rods or cross struts; in particular, it would be conceivable to form comparable sockets in one piece with the corresponding elements, for example the cross struts 4 or the upper cross bar 9. Similarly, it would also be conceivable to manufacture the cross member 11 in one piece with the end parts 12, 13 and in particular the plug-in receptacles or bores 33 can also be made directly in the end parts 12 or 13 instead of as described in the separate plug inserts 32 - be provided. As can also be seen, the base 5 is only supported on the floor with the outer foot projections 19 in the opened state, and the cross member 11 runs in the installed state of the presentation device 1 at a distance above the floor. But it can also on the underside of the cross member 11, e.g. in the middle of the longitudinal extension, a comparable foot protrusion (not shown) is attached in order to obtain an additional support element.

Instead of the described height adjustment of the folding feet 14 to 17 for the fixing in the respective folding positions or for the release for pivoting, other fixing means known per se would also be conceivable, and in particular it would be possible to make the articulated connection so stiff that solely due to the friction the folding feet 14 to 17 remain relatively secure in the respective pivot position. Push-in locking pins or the like could, on the other hand, be provided as alternative locking means, as is known per se and need not be explained further here.

Various further modifications are shown in FIGS. 16 to 23, which are explained below, and which are specific to certain - 15 -

Applications, particularly with a view to enlarging the presentation area, are particularly advantageous.

16 and 17 show a presentation device with a double double H-stand structure 2, in which the lower rods 3 inserted into the base 5 are vertically aligned in the position of use shown when two presentation carriers 6 are attached back to back are. Combined T-Y (or V) pieces 36 'are plugged onto the upper ends of these lower bars 3, in order to accommodate the lower transverse bar 4 on the one hand as already described above and on the other hand to be able to insert two middle longitudinal bars 3 each. Possible forms of these combined T-Y coupling pieces 36 'result in more detail from FIG. 19 “, which will be explained in more detail below, and also from FIG. 20.

T-pieces 36 are then attached to the middle rods 3 in the manner already described above in order to accommodate the upper cross rods 4 and the uppermost longitudinal rods 3. These uppermost bars 3 in turn each carry in pairs over the top T-pieces 40 the top cross bars 9 (see FIG. 17), to which the two presentation supports 6 are attached by means of the folded edge 7.

At the lower end of the presentation support 6, crossbars 10 are inserted in a corresponding manner, as described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15, in the folded-over lower edge region, with hooking on hooks 20 on the base 5 taking place as described. In contrast to the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 15, in the embodiment according to FIGS. 16 and 17 hooks 20 are provided on all folding feet 14, 15, 16, 17 for hanging the lower cross bars 10.

In order to achieve the vertical alignment of the lowermost longitudinal bars 3 of the double double-H stand structure according to FIGS. 16 and 17, the cross members 11 of the base 5, u. provided in the recesses 31 there (see FIG. 7), inserted plug inserts 32 'with vertical bores 33', see FIG. also Fig. 18.

An embodiment of the combined TY piece 36 'is shown in FIG. 19, it being evident that a total of four plug sockets or blind bores 37', 38 'and 39A, 39B are provided in one piece made of plastic. Here, in a modification of the T-piece 36 according to FIG. 13, two upper ones parallel to one another - 16 -

Sockets 39A, 39B are provided, which are used to insert the two middle longitudinal rods 3 in order to achieve the double double H structure of the stand according to FIG. 16.

This area of the connection of the lower crossbar 4 and the two middle longitudinal bars 3 in each case is illustrated in FIG. 20 by inserting them into the combined TY pieces 36 'and plugging them onto the lower bars 3, in FIG. 20 two somewhat different coupling pieces 136 or 136 '- with a mutual offset of the upper sockets - are shown.

21 shows two presentation devices 1 according to FIG. 1 set up directly next to one another, the stands 2 of these presentation devices 1 having the same design and carrying the same presentation support 6, so that two structures of the same height result in the position of use shown. In order to ensure the uniformity of the total presentation surface defined by the two presentation supports 6 even with any different bending properties of the bars 3 etc., the top cross bars 9 and the bottom cross bars 10 of the two presentation devices 1 are simple, e.g. cylindrical connectors 45 coupled with axially aligned blind bores 46, 47, cf. in addition to Fig. 21 in particular also Fig. 22 and 23.

In FIG. 22, it is furthermore schematically illustrated at several points 48 that the presentation carriers 6 can also be connected to one another, for example via Velcro straps (Velcro straps) or via magnetic closure devices, in order to additionally secure the uniform presentation surface. Of course, the connection can also take place over the entire height of the two presentation carriers 6, e.g. with Velcro.

With the connecting pieces 45 described, it is also possible to couple more than two presentation devices 1 as shown in FIG. 21, depending on the desired total presentation area. Of course, double stands arranged next to one another can also be coupled to one another according to FIGS. 16 and 17.

Claims

- 17 patent claims:

1. Presentation device (1) with a base (5), with bars (3) for a flexible stand (2) which can be connected or connected to the base (5) via a plug connection, and with a holding device for a presentation support (6), e.g. a poster, a film or the like., For its connection to the base (5) and the stand (2), characterized in that the base (5) is formed with at least two elongated folding feet (14 to 17) which on one elongated crossmember (11) and articulated from a folded rest position parallel to the crossmember (11) in an operating position at least substantially at right angles to the "crossmember (11) and back.

2. Presentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that four folding feet (14 to 17) are provided.

3. Presentation device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the folding feet (14 to 17) at least in the extended operating position, preferably also in the folded rest position, can be determined.

4. Presentation device according to claim 3, characterized in that the folding feet (14 to 17) along hinge pins (26) relative to the cross member (11) are adjustable in height, being at a height relative to the cross member (11), e.g. in a lowered position, freely pivotable and at a different altitude, e.g. a position raised in relation to the cross member (11), by abutment against a stop (28, 29) of the cross member

(11) are determined in their respective positions.

5. Presentation device according to claim 4, characterized in that the hinge pins (26) in hinge plates (22,23) of the cross member (11) are attached in a press fit.

6. Presentation device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each folding foot (14 to 17) several - 18 - has hinge plates (21) arranged one above the other and associated hinge plates (22, 23) are arranged one above the other on the crossmember (11), the hinge plates (21; 22, 23) of the folding foot (14 to 17) and the crossmember interlocking.

7. Presentation device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cross member (11) is formed by a square profile (30) with pushed-on hollow profile end parts (12, 13) which carry joint plates (22, 23).

8. Presentation device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that on two on one longitudinal side of the cross member (11) provided folding feet (14, 15) on the top hook (20) for "hanging a lower cross bar (10) of the holding device are provided.

9. Presentation device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the stand rods (3) form a plug system with each other.

10. Presentation device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the cross member (11), optionally its hollow profile end parts (12, 13), insertion receptacles (33) for the stand rods (3) are provided.

11. Presentation device according to claim 10, characterized in that the insertion receptacles (33) are provided in separate plug inserts (32).

12. Presentation device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the insertion receptacles (33) are formed by oblique bores, the axes of which each run in a plane (35) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cross member (11).

13. Presentation device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the insertion receptacles (33 ') are formed by vertical bores to the longitudinal axis of the cross member.

14. Presentation device according to claim 12 or 13, characterized - 19 - characterized in that the stator rods (3) run essentially parallel to one another in their position inserted in the bores.

15. Presentation device according to claim 14, characterized in that two cross struts (4) are provided for connecting the stand rods (3) in a double H-shape.

16. Presentation device according to claim 15, characterized in that the cross struts (4) are provided at their ends with T-pieces (36) for inserting stand rods (3).

17. Presentation device according to claim 13 and claim 15, characterized in that combined TY pieces (36 '; 136, 136') are plugged onto the upper ends of the stand rods (3) inserted into the insertion receptacles (33 ') , which are each provided with two upper blind holes (39A, 39B) in order to accommodate a pair of additional upright rods (3) for the realization of two double H upright structures.

18. Presentation device according to one of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that on an upper crossbar (9) of the holding device T-pieces (40) with their crossbars are pushed, with in their legs (43) bores (37) for inserting the Stand rods (3) are provided.

19. Presentation device according to one of claims 8 to 18, characterized by connecting pieces (45) with axially aligned blind bores (46, 47) for connecting the upper and / or lower cross bars (9, 10) of two double H structure set up side by side. Stands (2).

20. Presentation device according to claim 19, characterized in that the presentation supports (6) on the two double H structure stands (2) are detachable from one another on their adjacent longitudinal edges, e.g. are connected by means of Velcro fasteners (48).