GB2527762A

GB2527762A - Display system

Info

Publication number: GB2527762A
Application number: GB1411617.2A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Kevin Knight
Original assignee: KEVIN KNIGHT SOUTHERN Ltd
Current assignee: KEVIN KNIGHT SOUTHERN Ltd
Priority date: 2014-06-30
Filing date: 2014-06-30
Publication date: 2016-01-06
Also published as: GB201411617D0; WO2016001106A1

Abstract

A display frame 12 comprising a mounting frame 20 and a concealing frame 40. The mounting frame is fixed to a wall or other support surface and includes fastening means to fasten a display sheet 14 within the display system 10. The concealing frame is arranged to adjustably locate over the mounting frame and conceal the fastening means. The mounting frame comprises a number of mounting frame members 21, while the concealing frame comprises a number of concealing frame members 41. Securement members (60, 70, figures 11 and 15) locate within channels of the mounting frame members and the concealing frame members to allow movement between the mounting frame and concealing frame in both a longitudinal and transverse axis. The mounting frame may therefore be moved along a first axis in a vertical direction 11 and also along a second axis in a horizontal direction 15. This provides the advantage that the mounting frame may be configured to accommodate display sheets of different sizes, while maintaining the configuration of the concealing frame.

Description

Display System

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a display system, a method of installing a display sheet within a display frame, an assembly comprising a display frame and a display sheet and a kit for assembly into a display frame.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

Display systems are generally used to mount advertising, promotional and information media in relevant locations. In particular, display sheets may include advertising banners which are mounted in a frame supported on a wall at a visible location. Such banners generally comprise a rectangular sheet material and may typically have dimensions in the order of 3 metres wide by 2 metres high.

Accordingly, such banners are large to handle and can be cumbersome to install in a suitable frame. Furthermore, such display sheets may require an amount of inherent tension in order for the display sheet to be mounted securely and in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

The display frame for such banners may increase the aesthetics of the display sheet. In particular, the perimeter edges of the display sheet may be concealed to produce a neat and tidy surround for the display material. In addition, the display frame may protect the edges of the display sheet and thereby help to protect the display sheet and also to prolong the life of the overall display.

It is highly advantageous to minimise the costs of the display banners. As a result of attempting to reduce the costs of such displays, it is frequently found that the display sheets may be produced cheaply. As a result of this attempt at cost reduction, the display sheets may have unsatisfactory manufacturing tolerances in the dimensions of the display sheet.

It is a feature of such display systems that the display sheet can be removed and replaced with a different display sheet at frequent intervals. However, display frames are generally produced of a single fixed dimension such that display sheets of differing dimensions may not be displayed correctly.

In order to provide a neatly installed display, an installer may need to significantly alter the dimensions of the display sheet and/or display frame. However, this may have to be achieved at a location remote from the place of installation.

Accordingly, the installer(s) may only discover that the display sheet and display frame are unsatisfactory and/or incompatible whilst attempting to install the display sheet. The installer(s) will then have to return to a depot to adjust the display sheet (or display frame) before returning to the installation location to complete the task. Accordingly, the installation time can be increased significantly as a result of the attempt to produce cheap display sheets.

In addition, the installer(s) may only have a window of opportunity within which to install the display sheet and an incorrect sizing of the display sheet can cause this window to be missed. This will further delay the installation process and thereby increases the installation costs in installation time. For example, such displays may be provided within airports where security is paramount and for which an installer(s) may be assigned a specific window of opportunity during the night when the airport is effectively closed to the public. An installer may not have sufficient time to return with an altered display and may have to delay the completion of the task by a day. This will also impact on the other scheduled jobs of the installer.

It is an aim of the present invention to overcome at least one problem associated with the prior art, whether referred to herein or otherwise.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provide a display system comprising a display frame for mounting display sheets therein, the display system comprising: a mounting frame comprising a mounting frame member extending in a longitudinal direction and having a transverse axis; a concealing frame comprising a concealing frame member; and securement means for adjustably securing the concealing frame member to the mounting frame member, wherein the securement means enables the concealing frame member to be secured to the mounting frame member at a plurality of positions along the transverse axis of the mounting frame member.

Preferably the securement means enables the concealing frame member to be slidably moved relative to the mounting frame member whilst the concealing frame member is engaged to the mounting frame member. The slidable movement may be along the transverse axis and/or the longitudinal axis.

Preferably the concealing frame member is secured to the mounting frame member with the longitudinal axis of the concealing frame member in a parallel orientation with the longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member.

Preferably the display system is reconfigurable from a first configuration in which the display system mounts a first display sheet therein to a second configuration wherein the display system mounts a second display sheet therein; and wherein the dimensions of an outer periphery of the first display sheet are different from the dimensions of the outer periphery of the second display sheet; and wherein the adjustable securement means enable the mounting frame to be mounted on a surface in a first configuration for the first display sheet and a second configuration for the second display sheet and in which the configuration of the concealing frame is maintained between the first configuration of the display system and the second configuration of the display system.

Preferably the concealing frame comprises a plurality of concealing frame members. Preferably adjacent concealing frame members are unattached from each other but may abut against each other. Preferably the concealing frame members provide a concealing frame having the same dimensions (for example, height and width) in both the first configuration of the display system and the second configuration of the display system.

Preferably the mounting frame comprises a plurality of mounting frame members.

Preferably adjacent mounting frame members are unattached and spaced from each other. Preferably the mounting frame members provide a mounting frame of a first dimension in the first configuration of the display system and of a second dimension (for example different height and/or width) in the second configuration of the display system.

Preferably each concealing frame member is (directly) securable to a respective concealing frame member.

Preferably a concealing frame member is securable to a respective mounting frame member in a plurality of positions along a transverse axis of the mounting frame member. Preferably the concealing frame member is movable and/or positionable relative to the respective mounting frame member along the transverse axis of the mounting frame member.

Preferably a concealing frame member is securable to a respective mounting frame member in a plurality of positions along a longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member. Preferably the concealing frame member is movable and/or positionable relative to the respective mounting frame member along the longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member.

The concealing frame member may be movable and/or securable and/or positionable relative to the mounting frame member along a first axis and along a second axis and wherein the first axis is at an angle relative to the second axis.

Preferably the first axis is transverse to the second axis.

Preferably the display sheet is a substantially planar display sheet.

Preferably the securement means adjustably secures each concealing frame member to a respective mounting frame member.

Preferably the securement means comprises a plurality of first securement members engageable with the mounting frame member(s).

Preferably the securement means comprises a plurality of second securement members engageable with the concealing frame member(s).

Preferably the first securement members are moveably engaged with a respective second securement member.

Preferably the first securement members are moveably engaged to an engagement portion provided in the mounting frame member(s). Preferably the first securement members are moveably engaged in a longitudinal axis to an engagement portion provided in the mounting frame member(s).

Preferably movement of the first securement members relative to the engagement portion enables the concealing frame member to be moved relative to the respective mounting frame member along the longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member and/or the longitudinal axis of the concealing frame member.

Preferably movement of the second securement members relative to the first securement members enable the concealing frame member to be moved relative to the mounting frame member in transverse axis of the mounting frame member and/or the transverse axis of the concealing frame member.

Preferably the concealing frame member is solely movable along a first planar linear axis and along second planar linear axis relative to the mounting frame member. Preferably the concealing frame member is slidable along the first planar linear axis and slidable along the second planar linear axis.

Preferably the first linear axis is perpendicular to the second linear axis and both are preferably in the same plane.

Preferably the mounting frame comprises fixing means to fix the mounting frame to a structure and preferably to a wall. Preferably each mounting frame member comprises fixing means to fix each mounting frame member to a structure and preferably to a wall.

Preferably the fixing means comprises fixing members which fix the mounting frame (or mounting frame members) to a wall.

The fixing members may comprise screws.

Preferably the mounting frame comprises first fixing means to temporarily fix the mounting frame (or mounting frame member(s)) to a structure and second mounting means to statically fix the mounting frame (or mounting frame member(s)) to the structure.

The engagement portion provided on the mounting frame members may comprise an engagement track. The engagement track may enable a plurality of securement members to be moveably engaged therein. Preferably a plurality of first securement members are slidably engaged within the engagement track.

The engagement track may comprise an elongate engagement track.

The mounting frame may comprise a plurality of mounting frame members.

Preferably each mounting frame member comprises an engagement track.

Preferably the mounting frame members are arranged to be fixed to a wall in order to provide a contiguous mounting frame.

The mounting frame may comprise an upper mounting frame member, a lower mounting frame member, a first side mounting frame member and a second side mounting frame member.

Preferably the mounting frame provides a quadrilateral mounting frame having an upper frame member, a lower frame member, a first side member and a second side member.

The mounting frame may comprise fastening means in order to fasten a display sheet therein.

Preferably the or each mounting frame member may comprise an elongate fastener which may be arranged, in use, to fasten an edge of a display sheet therein. The or each edge of the display sheet comprises a fastening member provided around the perimeter thereof. The elongate fastening means may comprise a pivotal fastening member which is moveable from an open position to a closed, fastened position.

Preferably each first securement member comprises a base portion and a retaining portion. Preferably the base portion of the or each first securement member is arranged, in use, to be retained within the engagement portion provided on the mounting frame. Preferably the or each first securement member is moveable in a single axis within the engagement portion provided on the mounting frame.

Preferably the or each first securement member comprises a retaining portion comprising a retaining track which is arranged to retain a part of a respective second securement member therein. Preferably the track enables movement of the retaining portion along a single linear axis.

Preferably the or each second securement member comprises a base portion and a head portion. Preferably the head portion of the or each second securement member is arranged to be engaged within a track provided by a first securement member. Preferably the base portion of each second securement member is arranged to be engaged within a retaining track provided on the concealing frame.

Preferably the retaining track enables the or each second securement member to move along a single linear axis relative thereto.

The concealing frame may comprise a plurality of concealing frame members.

Preferably the concealing frame comprises a quadrilateral concealing frame.

Preferably the concealing frame members are arranged to be secured in a contiguous configuration in order to provide a contiguous concealing frame around the entire periphery of the display sheet.

The concealing frame may comprise an upper concealing frame member, a lower concealing frame member, a first side concealing frame member and a second side concealing frame member.

The mounting frame (or mounting frame member(s)) may comprise tool engaging means to enable a tool to be engageable therewith. Preferably a tensioning tool is engageable with the mounting frame (or mounting frame member(s)).

Preferably the tensioning tool is engageable with the mounting frame (or mounting frame member(s)) whilst the mounting frame (or mounting frame member(s)) is temporarily fixed to a surface.

Preferably temporary fixing means is arranged to temporarily fix the mounting frame (or one (upper) mounting frame member) to a mounting surface and the mounting frame may be arranged to be moved in order to tension a display sheet fastened in the mounting frame.

Preferably the temporary fixing means are arranged to temporarily fix an upper mounting frame member to a mounting surface and the other mounting frame members are then arranged to be moved in order to tension a display sheet fastened in the mounting frame.

The temporary fixing means may temporarily fix the mounting frame members and the temporary fixing means may be accessible whilst a concealing frame member is secured to a mounting frame member.

Further fixing means may enable one or more mounting frame members to be moved in order to tension a display sheet and the further fixing means may be placed in a tightened configuration to maintain the mounting frame in position for mounting a display sheet in the tensioned condition.

The further fixing means may be used to maintain and fix the mounting frame in this position and the operation of this fixing means of the display sheet from the mounting frame.

The temporary fixing means may only provide a single static fixing configuration whereas the further fixing means may enable a mounting frame member to be slidably moved relative to the mounting surface. The temporary fixing means may be concealed by the display sheet in a final configuration. The further fixing means may be concealed by the concealing frame in a final configuration.

The concealing frame may be movable relative to the mounting frame along a first axis and along a second axis and wherein the first axis is at an angle relative to the second axis.

Preferably the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the second axis.

Preferably the concealing frame is movable relative to the mounting frame along a first linear axis.

Preferably the concealing frame is movable relative to the mounting frame along a second linear axis.

According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided an assembly comprising a display sheet within a display system, the display system being in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.

According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a kit for assembly into a display system, the display system being in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention, the kit comprising a mounting frame, a display frame and securement means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of mounting a display sheet within a display frame, the display frame comprising: a mounting frame comprising a mounting frame member extending in a longitudinal direction and having a transverse axis; a concealing frame comprising a concealing frame member; and securement means, wherein the method comprises: adjustably securing the concealing frame to the mounting frame with the securement means; and moving the concealing frame member along the transverse axis of the mounting frame member and securing the concealing frame member to the mounting frame member at one of a plurality of positions along the transverse axis.

The method may comprise reconfiguring the display frame from a first configuration in which the display frame mounts a first display sheet therein to a second configuration wherein the display frame mounts a second display sheet therein and wherein the dimensions of an outer periphery of the first display sheet are different from the dimensions of the outer periphery of the second display sheet; and adjustably mounting the mounting frame on a surface in a first configuration for the first display sheet and a second configuration for the second display sheet and in which the configuration of the concealing frame is maintained between the first configuration of the display frame and the second configuration of the display frame.

The method may comprise: adjustably securing the concealing frame to the mounting frame with the securement means; and moving the concealing frame relative to the mounting frame along a first axis and along a second axis; wherein the first axis and the second axis are both in the display plane; and wherein the first axis is at an angle relative to the second axis and the first axis intersects the second axis.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the drawings that follow, in which: Figure 1 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of a display system in accordance with the present invention with a portion of the concealing frame and the display sheet being cut-away; Figure 2 is a plan view of part of a preferred embodiment of a mounting frame member; Figure 3 is a perspective view of part of a preferred embodiment of a mounting frame member; Figure 4 is a preferred embodiment of a part of a preferred embodiment of a mounting frame member; Figure 5 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a mounting frame member with the fastening means in an open configuration; Figure 6 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a mounting frame member with the fastening means in a closed configuration; Figure 7 is a plan view of part of a preferred embodiment of a concealing frame member; Figure 8 is a perspective view of part of a preferred embodiment of a concealing frame member; Figure 9 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a concealing frame member; Figure 10 is a plan view of a preferred embodiment of a first securement member; Figure 11 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a first securement member; Figure 12 is an end view of a preferred embodiment of a first securement member; Figure 13 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a first securement member; Figure 14 is a plan view of a preferred embodiment of a second securement member; Figure 15 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a second securement member; Figure 16 is an end view of a preferred embodiment of a second securement member; and Figure 17 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a second securement member.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

As shown in Figure 1, a display system 10 comprises a display frame 12 which is arranged to mount and surround a display sheet 14. In particular, the display sheet 14 may provide advertising or information thereon and the display frame 12 may be mounted on a wall or like. The display sheet 14 may be in the form of a paper, fabric or textile sheet.

The display frame 12 comprises a mounting frame 20 and a concealing frame 40.

The mounting frame 20 is fixed to a wall or other support surface and includes fastening means in order for the display sheet 14 to be fastened within the display system 10. The concealing frame 40 is arranged to locate over the mounting frame 20. In particular, the concealing frame 40 is arranged to conceal the mechanism of the mounting frame 20 and also to conceal the edges of the display sheet 14. Accordingly, the concealing frame 40 provides a desirable neat and tidy surround for the display sheet 14. The concealing frame 40 may also be termed a capping or capping frame.

The present invention enables the concealing frame 40 to be positioned and secured (or even moved) relative to the mounting frame 20 along a (first) vertical axis 11 and also along a (second) horizontal axis 15. The positioning/securement/movement is along two axes wherein the axes are at an angle relative to each other, i.e. they are not parallel (or identical) axes. In this respect, the first axis intersects the second axis and/or the first axis is transverse to the second axis. These axes are defined with a display plane. The display 14 sheet is planar and thereby the display sheet 14 defines this display plane. In use, the display sheet 14 is intended to be placed in tension within this display plane in order to provide a neat display surface on which the display material is clearly visible without significant creases etc. A combination of these two orthogonal or perpendicular axial linear positioning movements along the two axes thereby enables the concealing frame 40 to be positioned within any particular position (i.e. it effectively allows radial movement) relative to the mounting frame 20 and is only restricted by the limits of the vertical and horizontal adjustment.

This relative movement provides an installer with the ability to adjust the display system 10 to allow for variations in the dimensions of replacement display sheets 12. Display sheets 12 may vary slightly in their dimensions and this can cause significant problems to installers when attempting to mount the display sheets 12 with existing predetermined display frames. The present invention provides a display system 10 which is adjustable in order to accommodate these variations which may arise from the manufacturing tolerances in dimensions when producing the display sheet 12.

The display sheets 12 generally comprise a border around the perimeter thereof.

This border generally includes a fastening edge comprising a border of an increased dimension relative to the planar display sheet 14. This fastening edge is arranged to be located into a fastening track 28 provided by the mounting frame 20. The fastening edge is then gripped and cannot be pulled out of this fastening track 28.

The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the mounting of a rectangular display sheet 12 which may have dimensions in the order of three metres by two metres. However, it is appreciated that the display system 10 of the present invention could be used with any dimension of display sheet 12 and it would also be possible to provide display frames 12 in other shapes, for example triangular, square and other polygons.

In the specific preferred embodiment, the mounting frame 20 comprises four mounting frame members 21, as shown in Figure 2 to Figure 6. The mounting frame members 21 comprise extruded members of a plastics material or metal (for example, aluminium). The mounting frame members 21 are cut to provide lengths suitable for the display sheet 12.

The mounting frame 20 comprises an upper mounting frame member, a lower mounting frame member and two side mounting frame members in order to provide fastening means around all four edges of the rectangular display sheet 12.

Each mounting frame member 21 includes a number of temporary fixing holes 22.

In the final installed configuration, the mounting frame members 21 are ultimately fixed to the wall using screws which locate through a number of fixing slots 23 and fix all four mounting frame members 21 to the wall at the desired place.

However, as previously explained the dimensions of the display sheet 12 may vary slightly so this fixing operation includes a temporary fixing and adjusting step. This then enables the mounting frame members 21 to be individually located at bespoke positions for the particular display sheet 12.

Initially the upper mounting frame member 21 with the concealing frame member attached thereto is temporarily fixed to the wall using screws through the temporary fixing holes 22. These temporary fixing holes are visible and accessible whilst the concealing frame member 41 is secured over the respective mounting frame member 21. One or more sides of the display may also be attached at this stage to help with the alignment. The concealing frame member 41 can then be removed in order for fixings to be placed through the fixing slots 23.

The display sheet 12 can then be temporarily secured in the upper mounting frame members 21 such that it hangs downwardly therefrom. The remaining mounting frame members 21 can then be secured around the display sheet and fixed in a suitable position using suitable fixings and the fixing slots 23.

Each mounting frame member 21 is provided with a fastening slot 28 to enable a fastening border of the display sheet 12 to be secured therein. The fastening border is located within the fastening slot 28 and a fastening member 26 is rotated about a pivot member 27 in order for a gripping surface 30 to grip and retain the fastening border within the fastening slot 28. The fastening member 26 includes a gap or slot 34 through which the display sheet 12 passes.

For adjustment and tensioning, once the display sheet is secured within the fastening slot 28 of all four mounting members 21, the installer is able to move the mounting frame members 21 outwardly in order to tension display sheet 14 by the desired amount. The mounting frame members 21 include tool engagement means to enable a part of a tool to be engaged therewith to facilitate the tensioning of the display sheet 14. In particular, the mounting frame member 21 includes a tool engagement slot 38 that enables an end of blade of a tool to be inserted. The installer can then force or strike this tool to move the mounting frame members 21 outwardly and to increase the tension in the display sheet 14.

The use of such a slot 38 prevents any damage to the surface of a rail 36 in which an end 65 of a first securement member 60 is intended to slidably move. Any damage to this surface would be detrimental to the sliding movement of these first securement members 60 and would deteriorate the movement capabilities of the display frame 12.

As mentioned above, the fixing members located through the fixing slots 23 can be loosened in order for the mounting frame members 21 to be moved away from the display sheet 14 in order to tension the display sheet 14 further. The fixing members can then be re-secured in order to retain the mounting frame members 21 in the correct position. At this stage, the display sheet 14 is tensioned in to permanent condition.

The display sheet should now be permanently mounted in the mounting frame 20 in the correct position on the wall. The mounting frame 20 is securely fixed in the correct position once all of the mounting frame members 21 have been permanently mounted using these fixing slots 23. The display sheet 12 should now be correctly mounted with the display sheet at the desired tension.

As described above, the holes 22 provide the temporary fixings. However, another way to fix this frame is to fix the mounting 20 as a complete frame with the capping members 41 attached using holes 22 (because at this stage the slots are concealed and unreachable). In this position, all the angles on the capping 40 are all lined up and the frame fits. The capping members 41 are removed so the mounting frame 20 is exposed. Now fixings can to put into the slots 23. It is possible to leave the fixings in the holes 22 on the top as this may aid the mounting frame to take the weight, but all others 22 must be removed for the tensioning using the slots 23. Once the display sheet 14 is tensioned and secured, the display sheet 14 cannot be taken out to put the fixings back into holes 22. This is due to the display sheet 14 having too much tension and it would not be possible to re-instate it.

A number of first securement members 60 are provided on the mounting frame members 21 to enable a concealing frame 40 to be adjustably secured over the mounting frame 20. These first securement members 60 are located in retaining tracks 32 of the mounting frame members 21. Each retaining track 32 comprises a first rail 36 and a second rail 37 in order to engage a base portion 62 of each first securement member 60.

The first securement member is shown in more detail in Figure 10 to Figure 13.

Each first securement member 60 comprises a base portion 62 having a first end and a second end 67. The first end 65 is arranged to slidably engage the first rail 36 and the second end 67 is arranged to slidably engage with the second rail 37. These rails 36, 37 provide a linear track on the mounting frame members 21 for the first securement members 60. Accordingly, once engaged, the first securement member 60 is slidably moveable and positionable along the retaining track 32.

The first securement member 60 comprises a retaining portion 63 having a first rail 64 and a second rail 66. The retaining portion 63 and the first and second rails 64, 66 are arranged to moveably retain a respective second securement member 70 therein.

A second securement member 70 is shown in more detail in Figure 14 to Figure 17. The second securement member 70 comprises a base portion 72 and a head portion 74. The second securement members 70 are arranged to be slidably secured within a retaining track 46 provided on a concealing member 41. In particular, the retaining track 46 comprises a first rail 48 and a second rail 49 which are arranged to engage side portions of the base 72 of the second securement member 70. In this manner, the base portions 72 are linearly slidably moveable and positionable along the retaining track 46 to any desired position.

The head portion 74 of the second securement member 70 comprises a first engaging surface 76 and a second engaging surface 77. These engaging surfaces 76, 77 are arranged to engage with the first rail 64 and the second rail 66 of a first securement member 60. This engagement between the securement members 60, 70 enables the second securement member 70 to be linearly movable and positionable along a retaining portion 63.

A concealing frame member 41 is shown in more detail in Figure 7 to Figure 9.

The concealing member 41 comprises an extruded member which may be of a plastics material. The concealing members 41 can be cut to the required length and may include mitred edges in order to provide suitable corners to the display frame 12. The ends may be cut at any suitable angle to suit the overall shape of the display frame.

The concealing member 41 includes an inner edge 42 and an outer edge 44. The inner edge 42 is arranged to locate over the display sheet and the outer edge 44 provides an overall outer edge for the display frame 12.

The concealing frame member 41 includes a retaining track 46 provided on an inner surface thereof. The retaining track 46 comprises a first retaining track member 48 and second retaining track member 49. The retaining track 46 is arranged to retain a number of second securement members 70 therein.

The installation process initially comprises temporarily fixing the upper mounting frame member 21 to the wall. This temporary fixing is achieved using fixing members through the temporary fixing holes 22. The display sheet 12 in then secured within the fastening slot 28 of the upper mounting frame member. The display sheet can then be secured in the remaining mounting frame members 21 and these mounting frame members 21 are moved outwardly in order to tension the display sheet 12. Permanent screws or other fixings are located through the fixing slots 23. Once the mounting frame members 21 have all been correctly positioned and permanently fixed, the concealing frame members 41 can then be secured to the mounting frame members 21 through the use of the first securement members 60 and the second securement members 70.

The mounting frame 20 is provided to be of sufficient width to ensure that the edges of the display sheet 12 can be concealed together with the outer edges of the mounting frame members 21. However, the entire concealing frame 40 can be moved or positioned up or down or from left to right through the arrangement of the first securement members 60 and the second securement members 70. This ensures that all of the edges of the display sheet 12 are neatly concealed. This ensures that the installer does not have to return to a base in order to make major changes to the display frame.

The capping/concealing frame 40 can move individually or as a set. In some embodiments, the internal base of the channel 68 may have a slight rough friction base. This will help to prevent or inhibit inadvertent movement of the capping 40.

This will allow the clip 70 to still slide in the channel 68, but instead of the weight of the capping 40 or gravity aiding the movement of the capping 40, it will require a small but intentional external force. In particular, the friction surfaces may be on the channel 68 and/or on the relevant surface(s) of the second securement member 70 (for example the underside of the second securement member 70), and this will then rub against the corresponding surface of the channel 68 slightly.

The concealing frame members 41/capping lengths are manufactured to be approximately 3m in length. If the display sheet is bigger than 3m square then two or more cappings will need to be joined together. The capping is made from a relatively thin uPVC material to help with external use. However, the system may be manufactured to tolerate physical changes caused by very excessive temperatures. For example, the concealing frame members 41 could warp so a joining plate may be used which could be engaged within the retaining track 46 of adjacent concealing frame members 41. Accordingly, all the capping section joints may move and warp the same, making the slight movement unnoticeable.

In a preferred embodiment, a display banner would work from customer to completion as described below.

A surveyor would go to the site and measure the space required for the size and shape of the display sheet 14 (this gives the customer a guarantee). If the customer supplies the measurements there would be no guarantee. The surveyor will bring the measurements back to the factory, and the information will be given to the artwork / drawing office. The mounting frame 20 and capping 40 would be supplied to the manufacturer in approx. 3.2mtr lengths. The manufacturer would be supplied with an equation/formula, this would allow them to cut the capping angles at the required lengths, cut the mounting frame 20 with square edges smaller than the capping 40 to allow free movement and give them, and the correct outside finished dimensions of the display sheet 14 including a rubber retaining edge which comprises a double sided taped to the display sheet 14.

The advantages of the above include: 1. It doesn't matter what the fixing substrate is, the system 10 is very light and adaptable all that is required is the use of the correct fixings, i.e. plaster board fixings for plasterboard and so on.

2. The colour of the capping 40 can be vinyled to any colour to suit its surroundings.

3. The system 10 can be assembled without fixings in the factory to make sure it has been manufactured correctly. This is not possible with most prior art systems as it will be too time consuming and labour intensive.

4. The display sheet 14 has a rubber edging, double sided taped to the material (only double sided tape which is recommended). If the banner has been manufactured the wrong size, the edging strip can be removed then reused once the banner has been resized.

5. The whole process takes less time and is less labour to produce and totally recyclable/reusable.

6. Everything is cut and assembled in the factory. The installer does not need to do anything on site apart from install the system 10 (less skilled labour and time on each site required so more productive as labour is expensive).

The manufacturer can label each side of the system 10 and supply a corresponding drawing. This allows them to pack each side complete with mounting frame 20, channel 60, clip 70 and capping 40 together. This will save, time packing material, space in vehicle and time on site. A two man installation crew will go to site, measure the area and make sure that it corresponds with his drawing then unpack the system 10. Between them they will hold the top section as supplied, complete with one of the sides as supplied so they can get the first angle correct and put pencil marks where required. Once in the correct position, the person holding the top section will stay in situ while the second person will put some temporary fixings in the holes 22 in the mounting frame 20. The top capping 41 can then be separated from the mounting frame 21 and fixings can be put into the centre of the slots 23. The temporary fixings now can be removed from the mounting frame 21.

The display sheet 14 can be slid into the top mounting frame 21 from one end, so now it is hanging just from that single mounting frame 21. The remaining mounting frames 21 can be removed from the capping members 41 and slid onto the display sheet 14. Each mounting frame 21 can be fixed with a couple of fixings into the slots 23 of the mounting frame 21. Now the display sheet 14 should be fairly taut and fixed to the substrate. Final tension adjustments and additional fixings are put into the remaining slots 23 in the mounting frame 20 and are fixed. The floating capping 40 can be clicked onto the mounting frames 21 and adjusted accordingly. The installer can finally clean the site and take a photograph, if necessary.

The features mentioned above provide the following advantages: 1. This system 10 is light, takes less room up in the vehicle and is easily transportable to site.

2. Compared to most prior art systems the installation requires less skill, less time and is aesthetically pleasing to look at.

3. Requires no additional work to the substrate i.e. strengthening.

4. The instructions are very easy to follow.

5. As the system 10 is completed/checked and put together in the factory, this should lessen the chances a great deal of any items being left in the factory.

6. As the system 10 is adjustable the installation has not got to be millimetre perfect (less time on site).

7. The display sheet 14 can be made from all the materials on the market.

8. No visible mechanical fixings on the capping members 41 (aesthetically pleasing and looks better).

This system 10 can be used on its own on any substrate including glass, if the glass is supplied predrilled from a template. This system 10 is light and adaptable and the ability to be fitted to glass distinguishes the present invention over

available prior art systems.

Once the above steps have been completed, the display sheet 14 will be very taut and it will have no ripples. This system 10 almost eliminates the chances of getting ripples and, unlike other systems, the installer does not have to be highly skilled and have extra tools to get rid of them which would take a lot more time.

To change the display sheet 14 the capping members 41 are removed, and these simply pull off from the clips 70 (no mechanical fixings to remove) which is a lot quicker and avoids rounded off screws or threaded bolts. All the fixings in the slots are loosened off from all sides apart from the top and this will allow the display sheet 14 to become loose allowing the pressure to be released from the hinged section of the mounting frame 20. The hinge sections 27 on mounting frames 20 can then be lifted on all the sections 21 apart from the top. The display sheet 14 can now be slid out of the top mounting frame 21. The new banner 14 can now be slid into the top hinge section. As the mounting frames 21 are loose on the substrate the size of the (second) display sheet 14 could be slightly different, as long as it is not more than 40mm too big or too small from the original (first) display sheet 14, the slots 23 of the mounting frame 21 can cope with the size difference. Now the other edges of the display sheet 14 can be placed in the other hinged sections 28 of the mounting frames 21 and closed down. Starting from the bottom the mounting frame 21 can be pushed outwards and each fixing can be tightened in turn, once the bottom is complete the other sides can be done in the same manner. The capping members 41 can then be clicked back on to the mounting frame members 21. As the artwork is different on the display sheet 14 the vinyl on the artwork or colour can be changed on the capping 40 to suit. Again, this feature distinguishes the present invention from prior art systems.

The capping members 41 are made to suit the area and shape and if a display sheet 14 is supplied way over size (more than 40mm either top bottom or left right) then the banner 14 will need to be trimmed on site by removing the required edging trim. If the display sheet 14 is supplied more than 40mm too small the capping members 41 will either needs to be cut (not advisable) or a new display sheet 14 supplied. This system 10 like no other, allows for 40mm in size for manufacturing errors.

Another advantage of the display system of the present invention is the absence of mechanical moving parts. Other aesthetically pleasing systems have springs, bolts or other moving parts to help with the tensioning or the look of the system and are expensive. The cheaper available options that have no mechanical moving parts are not aesthetically acceptable and do not have a good appearance. In such systems, the installing company may need to install their own cappings which also could look bad and could be expensive.

Claims

CLAIM S1. A display system comprising a display frame for mounting display sheets therein, the display system comprising: a mounting frame comprising a mounting frame member extending in a longitudinal direction and having a transverse axis; a concealing frame comprising a concealing frame member; and securement means for adjustably securing the concealing frame member to the mounting frame member, wherein the securement means enables the concealing frame member to be secured to the mounting frame member at a plurality of positions along the transverse axis of the mounting frame member.
2. A display system according to Claim 1 in which the concealing frame member is secured to the mounting frame member with the longitudinal axis of the concealing frame member in a parallel orientation with the longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member.
3. A display system according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 in which the display system is reconfigurable from a first configuration in which the display system mounts a first display sheet therein to a second configuration wherein the display system mounts a second display sheet therein; and wherein the dimensions of an outer periphery of the first display sheet are different from the dimensions of the outer periphery of the second display sheet; and wherein the adjustable securement means enable the mounting frame to be mounted on a surface in a first configuration for the first display sheet and a second configuration for the second display sheet and in which the configuration of the concealing frame is maintained between the first configuration of the display system and the second configuration of the display system.
4. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the concealing frame comprises a plurality of concealing frame members and, in which, adjacent concealing frame members are unattached from each other but abut against each other.
5. A display system according to Claim 4 when dependent upon Claim 3 in which the concealing frame members provide a concealing frame having the same dimensions in both the first configuration of the display system and the second configuration of the display system.
6. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the mounting frame comprises a plurality of mounting frame members and, in which, adjacent mounting frame members are unattached and spaced from each other.
7. A display system according to Claim 6 when dependent upon Claim 3 in which the mounting frame members provide a mounting frame of a first dimension in the first configuration of the display system and of a second dimension in the second configuration of the display system.
B. A display system according to any preceding claim in which each concealing frame member is directly securable to a respective concealing frame member in a plurality of positions along the transverse axis of the respective mounting frame member and each concealing frame member is movable and positionable relative to the respective mounting frame member along the transverse axis of the mounting frame member.
9. A display system according to any preceding claim in which each concealing frame member is securable to a respective mounting frame member in a plurality of positions along a longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member and each concealing frame member is movable and positionable relative to the respective mounting frame member along the longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member.
10. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the securement means comprises a plurality of first securement members engageable with the mounting frame members.
11. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the securement means comprises a plurality of second securement members engageable with the concealing frame members.
12. A display system according to Claim 11 in which the first securement members are moveably engaged with a respective second securement member.
13. A display system according to Claim 10 or any one of Claim 11 and Claim 12 when dependent upon Claim 10 in which the first securement members are moveably engaged to an engagement portion provided in the mounting frame members and the first securement members are moveably engaged in a longitudinal axis to an engagement portion provided in the mounting frame members.
14. A display system according to Claim 13 in which movement of the first securement members relative to the engagement portion enables the concealing frame member to be moved relative to the respective mounting frame member along the longitudinal axis of the mounting frame member and the longitudinal axis of the concealing frame member.
15. A display system according to Claim 12 or any one of Claim 13 and Claim 14 when dependent upon Claim 12 in which movement of the second securement members relative to the first securement members enable the concealing frame member to be moved relative to the mounting frame member in transverse axis of the mounting frame member and the transverse axis of the concealing frame member.
16. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the mounting frame comprises fixing means to fix the mounting frame to a structure and in which each mounting frame member comprises fixing means to fix each mounting frame member to the structure.
17. A display system according to Claim 16 in which the mounting frame comprises first fixing means to temporarily fix the mounting frame to the structure and second mounting means to statically fix the mounting frame to the structure.
18. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the mounting frame comprises an upper mounting frame member, a lower mounting frame member, a first side mounting frame member and a second mounting frame member.
19. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the mounting frame may comprise fastening means in order to fasten a display sheet therein and wherein the or each mounting frame member comprises an elongate fastener which is arranged, in use, to fasten an edge of a display sheet therein.
20. A display system according to Claim 10 or any one of Claim 11 to Claim 19 when dependent upon Claim 10 in which each first securement member comprises a base portion and a retaining portion and, in which, the base portion of each first securement member is arranged, in use, to be retained within the engagement portion provided on the mounting frame and, in which, each first securement member is moveable in a single axis within the engagement portion provided on the mounting frame.
21. A display system according to Claim 10 or any one of Claim 11 to Claim 20 when dependent upon Claim 10 in which each first securement member comprises a retaining portion comprising a retaining track which is arranged to retain a part of a respective second securement member therein and, in which, the track enables movement of the retaining portion in a single axis.
22. A display system according to Claim 10 or any one of Claim 11 to Claim 21 when dependent upon Claim 10 in which each second securement member comprises a base portion and a head portion and in which the head portion of each second securement member is arranged to be engaged within a track provided by a first securement member and in which the base portion of each second securement member is arranged to be engaged within a retaining track provided on the concealing frame and the retaining track enables each second securement member to move in a single axis relative thereto.
23. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the concealing frame members are arranged to be secured in a contiguous configuration in order to provide a contiguous concealing frame around the entire periphery of the display sheet.
24. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the concealing frame comprises an upper concealing frame member, a lower concealing frame member, a first side concealing frame member and a second side concealing frame member.
25. A display system according to any preceding claim in which the mounting frame members comprise tool engaging means to enable a tool to be engageable therewith and in which a tensioning tool is engageable with the mounting frame members.
26. A display system according to Claim 25 in which the tensioning tool is engageable with the mounting frame members whilst the mounting frame members are temporarily fixed to a surface.
27. A display system according to any preceding claim in which temporary fixing means are arranged to temporarily fix an upper mounting frame member to a mounting surface and the other mounting frame members are then arranged to be moved in order to tension a display sheet fastened in the mounting frame.

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28. An assembly comprising a display sheet within a display system, the display system being in accordance with any preceding claim.
29. A kit for assembly into a display system, the display system being in accordance with any preceding claim, the kit comprising a mounting frame, a display frame and securement means.
30. A method of mounting a display sheet within a display frame, the display frame comprising: a mounting frame comprising a mounting frame member extending in a longitudinal direction and having a transverse axis; a concealing frame comprising a concealing frame member; and securement means, wherein the method comprises: adjustably securing the concealing frame to the mounting frame with the securement means; and moving the concealing frame member along the transverse axis of the mounting frame member and securing the concealing frame member to the mounting frame member at one of a plurality of positions along the transverse axis.
31. A method of mounting a display sheet within a display frame according to Claim 30 in which the method comprises: reconfiguring the display frame from a first configuration in which the display frame mounts a first display sheet therein to a second configuration wherein the display frame mounts a second display sheet therein and wherein the dimensions of an outer periphery of the first display sheet are different from the dimensions of the outer periphery of the second display sheet; and adjustably mounting the mounting frame on a surface in a first configuration for the first display sheet and a second configuration for the second display sheet and in which the configuration of the concealing frame is maintained between the first configuration of the display frame and the second configuration of the display -31 -frame.
32. A display system substantially as herein described, with reference to, and as shown in, any of the accompanying Figures.
33. A display substantially as herein described, with reference to, and as shown in, any of the accompanying Figures.
34. A method of mounting a display sheet within a display frame substantially as herein described, with reference to, and as shown in, any of the accompanying Figures.