FR2513503A1 - DISPLAY SHOWCASE - Google Patents

Abstract

DISPLAY CASE CONSISTING OF A DISPLAY PANEL 1 AND A GLASS 11 EQUIPPED WITH A FRAME 12, THIS DISPLAY PANEL IS PREFERREDLY EXECUTED IN METAL SO AS TO ALLOW THE DISPLAY OF INFORMATION SHEETS 17 MAINTAINED AT MEANS OF MAGNETIC PUNCHES 18, CHARACTERIZED: -On the one hand, IN THAT THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 HAS A TOP SIDE 2 FOLDED FORWARD OF WHICH THE FRONT EDGE IS RETURNED OR FOLDED OUT TO THE EXTERIOR ON AT LEAST ONE PORTION 2A OF ITS LENGTH, A SUPPORT RANGE 2B FORMING AN ANGLE WITH THE RETURNED PORTIONS 2A DUDIT FRONT EDGE BEING BEHIND THE LATTER; AND - ON THE OTHER HAND, IN THAT THE UPPER ELEMENT 12A OF THE FRAME 12 OF THE FRAMED PROTECTIVE GLASS 10 INCLUDES A THROAT 13 ARRANGED AT THE REAR OF THE GLASS 11, FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF THE RETURNED PORTIONS 2B OF THE SAID UPPER SIDE FOLDED DOWN 2 OF THE PANEL 1.

Description

Display showcase

  The present invention relates to a display window of the kind comprising

  both a first panel intended to be fixed on a wall or other wall

  vertically and to receive, on its visible face, the sheets or documents

  to be displayed, and a second transparent

stumped on the first.

  The known display windows comprise: firstly, a display panel provided with a frame for fixing it to a wall and secured to said panel by screwing, riveting, gluing or other means and, secondly, a protective glass also provided with a frame and articulated, laterally, on a vertical side of the display panel,

by means of hinges.

  The frames of the display panel and the protective glass are most often made of aluminum, while the said display panel is generally made of compressed fiber or lacquered steel These display windows have the disadvantage of being rather expensive, because their manufacture implements many components and requires

  a large number of assembly operations.

  An object of the present invention is therefore to provide an economic display window including a reduced number of components

  possible and requiring a minimum of assembly operations.

  According to the invention, this objective is achieved by means of a display window comprising: firstly, a metal panel whose at least the upper side is folded forward over at least part of its length and of which the leading edge is turned outward over at least a portion of its length; a bearing surface forming an angle with the returned portion or portions of said anterior edge being formed behind the latter or of the latter, and, secondly, a window provided with a frame whose upper side comprises at least a groove disposed behind said window, for housing

  of the portion or portions returned from said upper side folded panel.

  Thanks to this embodiment, the framed glass rests, by the upper side of its frame, on the upper side of the folded panel, 2 - and the or the returned portions of said side housed in the groove of said upper side of the frame of the glass provide the connection of the latter with said upper side folded panel, filling

  the functions of hinges and retaining means.

  The display window according to the invention has the advantage of being achieved by means of a minimum of components, of requiring a very small number of assembly operations and hence of being able to be

  performed on a very economical basis. On the other hand, thanks to the

  According to the invention, the peripheral surface I 0 of the display window is free of any roughness, because

  the absence of hinges or other apparent fastening means.

  These goals, features and benefits, and more, will emerge

  the following description and the accompanying drawings in which:

  FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view, partly in section,

  a display window executed according to the invention.

  Figure 2 is a front view of the display panel of said window.

  Figure 3 is a sectional view along the line 3 3 of Figure 2.

  FIG. 4 is a sectional view along the line 4 4 of FIG.

figure 2.

  Figure 5 is a detail view, on a larger scale and in section

  vertical of the upper part of the billboard.

  Figure 6 is a detail view, on a larger scale and in section

  vertical axis of the lower portion of said panel.

  Figure 7 is a front view of the framed pane of protection.

  FIG. 8 is a detail view, on a larger scale and in vertical section, of the upper part of this framed window, considered

  along line 8 8 of Figure 7.

  FIG. 9 is a detail view, on a larger scale and in axial vertical section of the lower part of said framed pane,

  considered according to line 9 9 of Figure 7.

  Figure 10 is a partial view, in vertical section, showing the upper part of the display window, in an open position. FIG. 11 is a partial view, in vertical section, illustrating

  the upper part of said window in the closed position.

  3 - FIG. 12 is a partial view, in axial vertical section, of the

  lower part of the display case in the closed position.

  Referring to said drawings to describe an example of interesting execution, although not limiting, the display case of the invention. The latter comprises a display panel 1 and a framed protection window provided with articulation and closure means

specific to the present invention.

  The display panel is made of metal and, for example, steel

  lacquered It has a quadrangular shape, preferably rectangular.

  The upper side 2 of this panel is folded or bent forwards over at least part of its length and, preferably, over the whole of the latter; the upper side folded 2 forming a

  901 angle with the bottom or display surface 3 of said panel.

  On the other hand, the front edge of the upper side folded 2 is folded or turned outwards or upwards, on at least a portion

  For example, and as illustrated in the drawings, two por-

  2 a of identical length of the front edge of the folded upper side 2, are turned outwardly, so as to constitute two

  equidistant tabs from the center of the panel.

  A horizontal bearing surface 2b is provided behind the folding line of the tongues or return portions 2a of the front edge of the upper side folded 2 This support pad-2b forms with said returned portions 2 at an obtuse angle A, having, for example, a value of the order of 120, the latter having an inclined position

  relative to the bottom or display surface 3 of the panel.

  Advantageously, the lower side 4 of the display panel 1 is also folded or bent forwards over at least a portion of its length and, preferably, over the entire latter, said folded lower side 4 forming, with the display surface of said panel, an angle of 90 '. The bottom folded side 4 preferably comprises

  its center, a-hole 5 whose role will be explained below.

  The lateral sides 6 or vertical sides of the panel 1 are also interestingly folded or folded forwards on at least their upper portion and, preferably, over their entire 4-height, said lateral sides folded down. 6 forming, with the bottom or

  display surface 3 of said panel, an angle of 900.

  A fixing hole 7a is formed in the bottom 3 of the panel, close to the upper edge folded 2 and in the vertical axis of said panel, while the bottom 3 has two other fixing holes 7b arranged near the edge. 4, each of these being situated in the vicinity of an angle of said bottom The arrangement of the three holes 1a, 7b facilitates the positioning of the display panel on a wall 8 or other receiving vertical wall. the installation of the panel, the latter is first suspended with a freedom of pivoting in both directions, by means of a screw 9 through the upper hole 7a and incompletely screwed It is then easy to position the panel and mark the l location of the buffers or dowels for receiving the lower fixing screws, through the holes 7 b -15 pivoting the panel in one direction and then in the other, it is then possible to plant the dowels or buffers in the mu r, without removing

said suspended panel.

  The framed glass 10 of protection consists of a sheet Il of transparent material (glass or transparent plastic material) and a

  frame-12 for example executed using aluminum profiles.

  According to the invention, the upper horizontal element or side 12 of the frame comprises, behind the window 11, at least one groove 13 for the

  housing the portion or portions returned or folded 2a on the upper side

  folded 2 of the panel 1 This groove is advantageously constituted

  by a groove that presents the profiles forming the frame 12.

  The profiles used for making the frame 12 comprise, for example and as shown in particular in Figures 8 and 9, a front facing 12 b assembled by a edge wall 12 c, a rear facing 12 d of less width The throat 13 is constituted by the groove

  between the siding before 12 b and rear 12 d, the entry

  said groove being delimited by ribs 12e and 12f placed facing each other and secured respectively to said front and rear facings, these ribs being oriented towards the interior;

of the profile.

  The lower horizontal element 12 g of the frame 12 is provided at its center with a nut 14 made of a flexible material such as plastic and

  housed in the groove-13 'of the profile constituting said lower element.

  - The tapping 14 has this nut for receiving a closure screw, is aligned with a hole 12h formed in the edge wall 12 c of the lower section 121 The nut 14 and its locking screw constitute, with the hole 5 formed in the lower flanged edge 4 of the panel 1, the locking means of the display window in the closed position. The frame constituted by the folded or folded sides 2, 4 and 6 of the display panel 1 has, externally, substantially equal or only slightly smaller dimensions, to the internal dimensions of the frame 12,

  so that it can be embedded in the latter without excessive play.

  The window 11 is glued, for example by means of silicone glues, against the internal face of the front facing 12 b of the frame 12. For this purpose, the profiles constituting said frame include a groove 12 i disposed at the rear of their front facing. This groove 12 i is delimited, on the one hand, by the rib 12 e and, on the other hand, by a second rib A UI parallel to said rib 12 e The rib 12 j is integral with the

  inner edge of the front facing 12 b and directed rearwardly.

  On the other hand, said rib 12 j has a smaller height than that

rib 12 e.

  The groove 12 i formed at the rear of the front facing of the frame 12 allows the introduction of a ribbon or adhesive layer 15 of desirable thickness to obtain effective bonding of the glass and the frame, despite the important difference between material expansion coefficients

  in which said window and said frame are executed.

  In the closed position (FIGS. 11 and 12), the frame constituted by the folded sides 2, 4 and 6 of the display panel fixed against the wall 8, is housed in the frame 12 of the protective glass 10 In this position , the upper element 12 of the frame 12 rests through the flat surface 12 k formed by the inner edge of the rear facing 12 d and the inner face of the rib 12 f, on the upper side folded 2 of the panel 1 and, more specifically, on the support surface 2b formed behind the folded tongues or portions 2a. The support surface 12k of the upper element 12a of the frame 12 and the support surface 2 b of the display panel 1 have equal or substantially equal widths The rear wall 12 d of the frame is disposed facing the wall 8 and the tabs or folded portions 2 to 6 - prevent any forward movement of the upper part of the framed glass 10 of protection On the other hand, a screw 16 is screwed nt in the nut 14 and through the hole 5 formed in the folded lower edge 4 of the panel 1, prohibits any forward movement of the lower part of said framed protective glass which is thus locked

on said panel.

  To open the display case, simply unscrew the screw to remove it from the hole 5 and pull by lifting the lower part of the framed protective glass. During this movement, the upper element 12 of the frame 12 pivots. and slides on the upper surfaces of the folded side 2 of the panel 1 and, in particular, on the tabs 2a whose

  inclined position allows and facilitates this pivoting.

  The framed glass pane 10 can simply be lifted or completely disengaged from the display panel 1 while displaying documents or information sheets 17 held, in a known manner, against said panel, by means of magnetic elements or pins-18. The framed glass can be quickly and conveniently repositioned by placing the top member 12a of the frame 12 on top of the display panel 1, as shown in Figure 10, and then pivoting it downward, following the arrow F is observed that, during this refitting, the wall 8 serves as abutment element, and that, when pivoting downwards the framed protective glass, the lateral sides folded 6 of the display panel allow centering and

guiding the frame 12.

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Claims (9)

RESELLS-ICATIO-NS   A display window comprising a display panel (1) and a window (11) provided with a frame (12), said display panel being preferably made of metal so as to allow the display of information sheets (17) held by means of magnetic elements or pins (18), characterized: firstly, in that the display panel (1) has an upper side (2) folded or folded towards the before on at least a portion of   its length and whose anterior edge is returned or folded towards the ex-   on at least a portion (2a) of its length, a bearing surface (2b) forming an angle with the returned portion or portions (2a) of said front edge being formed behind the latter or the latter , and, secondly, in that the upper element (12a) of the frame (12) of the framed glass pane (10) comprises at least one groove (13) disposed behind the pane (11) , for the accommodation of the   turned portions (2b) of said folded upper side (2) of the panel (1).   2 display window according to claim 1, characterized in that the portion or the returned or folded portions (2 a) of the front edge of the upper side folded (2) of the panel (1) form (s) with the bearing surface (2b) formed behind the said portion or portions returned an obtuse angle (A).   3 Display window according to one of claims 1 or 2,   characterized in that the display panel (1) has a lower side (4) folded or folded forwards on at least a portion of   its length and, preferably, over the whole of the latter.   4 display window according to any one of claims 1 to 3,   characterized in that the display panel (1) has lateral or vertical sides (6) folded or folded forwards on at least their upper part and, preferably, on all of their height.   Display cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that the frame constituted by the folded sides (2, 4, 6) of the display panel has, on the outside, dimensions barely smaller than the 8 -   internal dimensions of the frame (12) of the framed glass (10) for protecting   tion, so that it can fit into the latter without excessive play.   Display window according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized   characterized in that the bearing surface (12 k) of the upper element (12 a).   of the frame (12) of the framed glass (10) of protection, has a width equal to or substantially equal to the width of the support surface (2b) formed behind the returned portion or portions (2a) of the top edge   folded (2) of the display panel (1).   Display case according to one of claims 1 to   5, characterized in that the lower edge (4) of the display panel (1) and the lower element (12 g) of the frame (12) of the framed glass (10) are provided with complementary means (5, 14). , 12 h, 16) lock   said display case in the closed position.   8 Display window according to claim 7, characterized in that said locking means comprise on the one hand, a hole (5) formed in the folded lower side (4) of the panel (1), preferably in its center, and, on the other hand, a nut (14) of flexible material housed in a groove (13 ') of the lower member (12 g) of the frame (12) of the framed pane (10), the thread (14 a ) said nut being aligned with a hole (12 h) formed in the edge wall of said lower member; a screw (16) screwing into the nut (14) and passing through the hole (5) on the folded lower side (4) of the panel, for locking said framed glass on said panel.   9 Display window according to claim 1, the framed glass (10) of protection comprises a window (11) assembled by bonding to a frame (12), characterized in that the adhesive layer or tape (15) is deposited in a groove (12 i) formed in the rear surface of the front facing (12b) of said frame.   10 display window according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (3) of the display panel has three fixing holes, a first hole (7 a) disposed near the upper edge (2) and in the vertical axis of said panel, and two other holes (7b) each of which is situated near an angle of said bottom, near the lower edge (4) of the panel.