ES2917298A1 - Exhibitor Panel (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Exhibitor Panel. It is an easy to implement an exhibitor panel, in isolation or together with other panels of the same type, and that includes embedded at one of its edges or both, the food and control electronics to, for example, feed the means of lighting of the article to be exposed, a screen, some speakers, etc. In addition to including mechanical connection media in different configurations with other panels of the same type, the panels are planned to be connected electrically, so that only a power outlet is required for all of them. The panel thus described presents enormous versatility, to the non -existent date. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

display panel

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a display panel that, in isolation, or preferably together with others of the same type, as well as with a series of intermediate accessories, allow to offer a great variety of possibilities of exhibition and compartmentalization of exhibition halls, museums , stands and the like, giving each space or theme a different air depending on the exhibition need and the available space.

The object of the invention is to provide a system of modular panels that can be connected to each other in many different ways, and that include power supply means for many different types of equipment, such as lighting means, screens, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of practical application of the invention, numerous display/compartmentation systems are known based on modular panels provided with means for fixing them together in different relative positions.

These types of devices are commonly used in museums, exhibition halls, stands and the like, allowing the exhibition surfaces to be maximized, especially when there is not much space available.

Although some of these panels contemplate the inclusion of lighting elements, as well as the installation of televisions, screens or similar, the electrical supply of these equipment is a problem, having to resort to technical floors or ceilings through which to distribute the wiring supply of each panel, being evident that not all exhibition places have installations of this type, often having to resort to anti-aesthetic solutions and constituting in any case a major logistics problem.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The display panel that is recommended solves in a fully satisfactory way the aforementioned problems, based on a simple but effective solution.

For this, the panel of the invention is embodied in a modular panel that can be connected both physically and electrically with other panels of the same type, by means of joints that allow different shapes and configurations to be made, the straight line, zig-zag, cross, square. or at variable angles, allowing parallel electrical continuity to be offered between the panels so that only one power outlet is necessary for the entire set formed by said panels connected to each other.

More specifically, the panels will be made of light wood, presenting a flattened rectangular prismatic configuration, preferably with rounded lateral edges, which are finished off at the top and bottom in protective profiles in which the means of connection between panels are established.

These means of connection can be exclusively physical, for the simplest version of the panels, or physical and electronic, so that a series of holes will participate in these profiles in which the joining hardware can be selectively plugged, as well as different bases. of support, the panel being able to count on a series of internal chambers in which an integrated transformer and an electronic control plate are established through which to feed spotlights, integrated screens on the panel itself, etc., each one at its own voltage and specifically required power level.

In this sense, the access profile to this electronics will be equipped with recordable ventilation covers, with safety fuses and status indicator LEDs.

In said profile, an electrical connector will also be established in correspondence with each end of the same, which allows, through the corresponding electrical connectors, to give electrical continuity to the group of panels that have been connected to each other, each one being able to adapt to the specific needs of the components electronics linked to each panel that, obviously, can be very different.

These connectors will have a safety cover, so they are hidden if not used.

In accordance with another of the characteristics of the invention, and to facilitate the installation of lighting means on the panel, it will have a 12V multirail profile on both sides, in correspondence with its upper edge, connected to the internal electronics of the panel. which, in addition to allowing the installation of lighting means, serves as a means of hanging elements to be displayed through cables with their corresponding height-adjustable hanging means.

As for the fittings or means of mechanical connection between panels, these will take the form of laminar bodies equipped with lugs that can be selectively plugged into the holes in the upper and lower profiles of the panels, and these may have different configurations, such as straight, angled, in "T", being able to present different lengths and number of lugs to connect the panels at an angle, parallel, coplanar, cross, in "T", in zig-zag, etc. Said laminar bodies will be complemented with a pair of holes for the threading of respective security bolts, preferably manually operated to facilitate said assembly tasks.

The panels allow the hanging of pictures in various configurations according to the use of one or more cables and the size of the pictures to be hung, and can be fully or partially covered with adhesive vinyl, as well as complemented by illuminated pedestals through the installation itself. panel internal electrical, integrate showcases, televisions, screens, speakers, mirrors, lighting means, etc.

In this way, a light, versatile, easy and quick to assemble panel is achieved, with innumerable assembly possibilities, with great adaptability to the available space, which only requires a power outlet for a group of panels connected to each other, being able to adapt to very different electrical needs depending on the type of equipment associated with it.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of its practical embodiment, a set of plans is attached as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of a display panel made according to the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the electrical connections provided for the panel of the previous figure.

Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of five types of fittings or joints for stabilizing the panels in different relative positions.

Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view of two examples of support bases for the panels.

Figure 5.- Shows a perspective view of three accessories provided for the panel.

Figure 6.- Shows a perspective and exploded detail of the panel at the level of its upper edge.

Figure 7.- Shows a bottom plan view of the panel in Figure 1.

Figure 8.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 1, but in which the panel appears mounted on the corresponding base, a painting being hung on it, and including lighting means for said painting.

Figures 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d.- Show an example of the mounting sequence between two panels when they are going to be arranged at an angle.

Figure 10.- Shows four examples of both physical and electrical connection between panels, straight, angled, "T" shaped and crosswise.

Figure 11.- Shows, finally, a perspective detail of the status indicator electronics and access to the panel fuses.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how the display panel of the invention is intended to participate in a system of modular panels that can be linked together by means of joints that allow different shapes to be made: in a straight line, in a zig zag, in a cross, in square or at variable angles.

According to figure 1, the panel has a flattened rectangular prismatic configuration, with rounded edges (1), obtained in light wood, and which is finished both above and below in some protective profiles (2) in which the media are established. connection between panels, protectors (2) duly screwed to the upper and lower edges of the panel.

As stated previously, in the most basic version of the panel, these means of connection will be exclusively physical, materialized in pairs of female holes (3) in which lugs (4) that emerge from the connecting pieces (5-5'-5''-5'''-5iv...), shown in detail in figure 3, which materialize in a laminar piece, which can be elongated, at an angle, in "T" or even in the form of a cross (not represented).

As can be seen in Figure 9A, the connecting pieces are plugged through their lugs (4) into the female holes (3) provided both on the upper and lower edge of the panels, said connecting pieces being able to have holes (6) complementary of the respective holes (6) provided in the protective profile, through which to ensure the union by means of safety bolts (7), preferably manually operated, by means of a folding ring (8).

In addition to these accessories, the panels can be supported in cases where it is necessary by means of bases (9-9') such as those shown in figure 4, also provided with lugs (4) for locking in the female holes (3) of the panel. corresponding lower edge of the panel in question, and can also be additionally stabilized by means of safety bolts (7) in a manner analogous to that previously described for the physical connectors between panels.

According to the most complete variant of the panel, a series of internal chambers (10) will be established in it, visible in the detail of figure 6, in which an integrated transformer (11) and an electronic control board are established. (12) through which to power lighting means (13), integrated screens on the panel itself, etc., each one at its specifically required voltage and power level.

These electronic components are covered by recordable ventilation covers (14), with safety fuses and status indicator LEDs.

To provide electrical continuity between panels at each end of the upper edge of the same, and/or at its lower edge, in correspondence with its ends, pairs of female electrical connectors (15-16) will be established, for output and input respectively, assisted by safety covers (17), in which the corresponding connection cables (18) are intended to be plugged, such as the one shown in figure 2, thus allowing the panels to be electrically connected as deemed convenient, therefore only one connector is necessary. network connection (19) for the whole set.

This connection cable (18) between panels will be installed last, after having previously made the mechanical connection, as shown in the sequence of figure 9, being able to play with different connection configurations, as shown in figure 10.

According to another of the characteristics of the invention, and as can be seen in the figure 8, to facilitate the installation of lighting means on the panel, it will have a 12V multirail profile (20) on both sides, in correspondence with its upper edge, connected to the internal electronics of the panel that, in addition to allowing installation of lighting means (13) by means of frames (21), it serves as a means of hanging elements to be displayed (22) through cables (23) with their corresponding hanging means (24) shown in detail in Figure 5, and that include a trigger (25) in brake functions that allows the height adjustment of the hanging point.

Finally, it only remains to point out that, according to what is shown in figure 11, the control electronics of the panel, accessible through the ventilation covers (14), will include LEDs (26) for the operating status of the respective fuses (27). ) manually removable for replacement.

The control board is capable of managing the current input and shutting down all other outputs to prevent electrical damage.

Claims (8)

1a.- Display panel, which being of the type constituted from a flattened rectangular prismatic configuration body, capable of being arranged individually or combined together with other panels of the same type through the use of means of physical union in different configurations , being able to include means of lighting, screens, loudspeakers and/or similar electrical or electronic equipment, is characterized in that in correspondence with its upper and/or lower edge it includes a series of internal chambers (10), in which a transformer is established integrated (11) and an electronic control board (12) for powering the lighting means, screens, loudspeakers and/or electrical or electronic equipment at their specifically required voltage and power level; having foreseen that in correspondence with the ends of the edge of the panel in which the power and control electronics are embedded, electrical connectors (15-16) are established, through which the panel is capable of electrically connecting with other panels of the same type from connection cables (18) and/or to the network through a network connection connector (19). 2a.- Exhibitor panel, according to claim 1a, characterized in that the panel is made of light wood and is finished both above and below in protective profiles (2) in which the mechanical connection means are established, as well as safety covers (17) for access to the electrical connectors (15-16). 3.- Display panel, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the protective profiles (2) include registerable ventilation covers (14) for access to the control and power electronics, with safety fuses and status indicator LEDs . 4.- Display panel, according to claim 1 , characterized in that it includes a 12V multirail profile (20) on both sides, associated with the control electronics and power supply. 5.- Display panel, according to claim 1, characterized in that the physical connection means between panels materialize in pairs of female holes (3) established in correspondence with the ends of the upper and lower edges of the panel. panel in which lugs (4) emerging from connecting pieces (5-5'-5''-5'''-5'v...) are coupled by plugging, based on an elongated laminar body , at an angle, in a "T" or in the shape of a cross. 6a.- Display panel, according to claims 1a and 5a, characterized in that the joining pieces (5-5'-5''-5'''-5'v...) include holes (6) complementary to holes ( 6) provided in the protective profile (2), fixing them to the panel by means of safety bolts (7), preferably manually operated, by means of a folding ring (8). 7a.- Display panel, according to claims ia and 5a , characterized in that it includes support bases (9-9') as additional accessories, provided with lugs (4) for interlocking in the female holes (3) of the corresponding lower edge of the panel . 8a.- Display panel, according to claims ia and 4a , characterized in that it includes as additional accessories cables (23) for hanging the items to be displayed through the multirail profile (20), which are complemented with hanging means (24) with height adjustment.