US2304462A

US2304462A - Display stand

Info

Publication number: US2304462A
Application number: US314986A
Authority: US
Inventors: Gregory A Lutz
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1940-01-22
Filing date: 1940-01-22
Publication date: 1942-12-08
Anticipated expiration: 1959-12-08

Description

Patented Dec. 8, 1942 UNHTED stares NT OFFICE the? E DISPLAY STAND Gregory A. Lutz, Hammond, Ind. Application January 22, 1940, Serial No. 314,986

(o1. en -'51) 3 Claims.

This invention relates to an improved display stand comprising a relatively few associatedV parts which produce a rugged, sturdy, and practically indestructible device. i

Thesale `of newspapers, magazines, `and the like at outdoor stands hasheretofore been attended with such vexatious problems `as maintaininga stack of periodicals in a neat and orderly arrangement where customers help themselves and also preventing gusts of wind from scattering the papers. Various devices including weights and the like have been employed in preventing the papers from being blown away. The weights thus' employed usually covered or made uncle-` ci'pherablie important portions `of headdines or tit1es.`

Applicant has solved the above problems by bringing forth `aneconornically constructed de vicewhich is adapted tov provide a supportvfo'r the periodicals offered for play an entire head-line or title in easily accessiblefview.

One of the principal objects of the improvedV device of this invention resides in the provision of means for preventing the scattering of the stacked papers or magazines or the like by the elementsy or misalignment thereof by the manual removal ofcertain of the articles.

` "'Still' another important object of advantage means for maintaining an gm..

isthe provision of chori-ng member in engagement with the upper surface of the stack as the said surface is lowered by the removal of papers or articles there from. i i

A still further object of importance and adsale and also to disa paper or article similar to `those comprising the neatstack.

4"An additional object of importance and advantage resides in the provision of means for associating the improved device of this invention with either a horizontal or vertical surface.

Additional objects of advantage and importance will become apparent as the following detailed description progressesyreference being had to the accompanying drawing, wherein l Eig. 1 is a frontl elevational view of a display stand which embodies the invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevational view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a top plan View of the device.

Fig. 4 is a slightly enlarged fragmental section taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 1, looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of they anchor member.

Fig. 6 shows a slightly modiied form of the invention, parts thereof being broken away.

Fig. 7 is a front elevational view of a fragmental portion of the slightly modified construction.

As shown in the drawing:

The reference numeral ll) indicates generally the base or platform of the improved device of this invention. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the base is constructed of wood, however, it will be apparent that any suitable material may be used for the base l or for' any other part of the device without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention.

`Secured to the base I0 and projecting upwardly therefrom is a substantially channel-shaped standard I2. The standard l2 is preferably secured to the rear central portion of the base Il) as is clearly shown in the drawing. The open side of the channel-shaped standard is preferably provided with inwardly directed opposed guide flanges I3, as is best shown in Figs. l and 4.

Formedin the rear wall of the standard I 2 is a plurality of support receiving openings l5 as is best shown in Fig. 1. A pair of offset hooks Il are formed closely adjacent the top rear portion of the standard. The openings l5 and the hooks I7 provide means for attaching the improved device to a vertical surface, such as a wall,

post, `or the like.

Positioned on the upper end of the standard l2 is an apertured cap I4. The perimeter of the cap I4 is preferably of the same size as the outside size of a cross-section of `the standard I2.

Extending downwardly through the aperture and the Cap I4 is a tie rod I6. secured to the `bottom of the threaded association with the member I8. The member I8 may be a nut or thimble in removable or permanent association with the base or a threaded aperture in the base itself. The tie rod V I6 functions as a means for securing the standard I2 to the base I0 and also provides a guide and securing means for the anchor member 2t.

Operably associated with the channel-shaped standard I2 is an anchor member 25. The anchor member 20 is preferably provided with a vertical aperture 22 near one end thereof through which the tie rod I6 extends. The vertically eX- tended apertured end of the anchor member 20 is adapted to be positioned within the channelshaped standard I2 as is best shown in Figs. 2 and 4. Thus, the tie rod I6 and also the flanges 2 I3 function as guide and securing means on the extended bearing surfaces for the anchor member 20.

Formed in each side of the anchor member 20 closely adjacent the apertured end thereof is a guide groove 24 which is adapted to be operably associated with a iiange I3. The flanges I3 are best shown in operable association with the grooves 24 in Fig. 4.

Positioned on the anchor member 2li at right angles thereto is a rectangular member 26. The rectangular member is in spaced relation and parallel to the front surface of the standard I2. The bottom edge 28 and each end 30 of the rectangular member 26 is turned upon itself but spaced therefrom to provide a groove adapted to receive a display card, paper, or the like. The rectangular member 23 may be secured to the anchor member 2G in any suitable manner. Additional display supporting means 32 may also be provided for maintaining the display snugly against the surface of the rectangular member 26.

Positioned near the outwardly extending end of the anchor member 23 is a stud `34. The stud 34fprovides a means whereby a binding cord 35 or the like, extending upwardly from the base IEI, may be secured.

A slightly modified form of the invention is shown in Figs. 6 and 7. In the modified construction a securing ear 38 projects outwardly from each side of the standard 12a. The securing ears 38 are adapted to be secured to the upper surface of the base Il) or a portion thereof as is best Shown in Fig. 7. The lower portion of the rear part of the standard 12a extends downwardly and is turned at right angles as indicated by the reference numeral I2b to be attached to the bottom surface of the base Ill as is clearly shown in Fig. 6. The member I2b may be hinged as at 40 in order that the base IIB may be swung in an out-of-the-way position when the device is not in use. Suitable button or bracket members 42 are pivotally secured to the rear portion of the base for maintaining the forward portion thereof in horizontal position.

It will be apparent herein is provided an improved display stand which may be employed in shipping stacks or bundles of papers or the like toremote points for distribution. When employed as a bundlecarrier, the anchor member 2i] is raised and the desired number of papers, magazines, or the like, forming a stack as shown in dotted lines in Fig. l and indicated by the reference numeral 2l, is positioned on the base It). The rectangular member 26 may then be positioned on the top of the stack 2l and the anchor member 20 lowered thereupon. The securing cord or member 36 is then fastened to the stud 34. The bundle including the improved display stand is then ready for shipment.

Upon arrival at its destination the securing member 36 is removed and the rectangular member 25 placed in position upon the anchor member 20 to receive a suitable display. The papers or members forming the stack may then be withdrawn singly without disturbing the alignment of the remaining members inthe stack 21.

from the foregoing that It will also be apparent from the .foregoing that herein is provided an economically and sturdily constructed device which may be used universally.

It will also be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the device appertains that numerous details of construction and design may be varied throughout a wide range, all without departing from the principles or scope of the invention. Accordingly, the patent granted hereon is not to be limited to the precise embodiment here shown nor in any other manner except as is necessitated by the terminology of the appended claims when given the range o-f equivalents to which they may be entitled.

I claim as my invention:

1. In a display stand, a base, a standard positioned on said base and projecting upwardly therefrom, said standard comprising a channelshaped member, the sides of said channel-shaped member being turned inwardly and spaced apart to form opposed guide flanges, an apertured cap positioned on the upper end of said standard, a tie rod forming an auxiliary guide means extending through said cap on the top of said standard to the bottom of said base, an apertured and grooved anchor member in operable association with said standard and said rod, said anchor member being parallel to said base, and a stud near the outer end of said anchor member providing means whereby said- .anchor member may be secured to said base.

2. In a display stand, a base comprising a front and a rear section, said front and rear sections being hingedly joined to each other, the front section of said base being adapted to be swung downwardly at right angles to the rear section of said base, lock means for supporting the front section of said base in a horizontal plane, a standard positioned on the rear portion of said base and projecting upwardly therefrom,v

said standard comprising a channel-shaped member having inwardly turned flangel portions providing anchor guides, the sides of the lower end of said standard being turned outwardly and apertured to form securing feet, and an apertured and grooved anchor member in operable association with said standard, said anchor member being movable longitudinally of said standard.

3. In a display stand, a base comprisingy a relatively fiat member, a standard positioned on said base and projecting upwardly therefrom, said standard comprising a substantially channel-shaped member, the open side of said channel-shaped standard beingl provided with inwardly directed guide flanges, means for securing said standard upon said base, said means comprising a tie rod extending from the top of` said standard to the bottom of said base, a horizontally positioned apertured anchor memberA having one end thereof slidably positioned Within said channel-shaped member and upon said tie rod, a vertical groove formed on each side of said anchor member closely adjacent one end thereof, said grooves being adapted to receive said flanges, and a display supporting member positioned on said anchor member.

GREGORY A. LU'I'Z.