WO2010133888A1 - Rail flexible pour un système d'affichage - Google Patents

Rail flexible pour un système d'affichage Download PDF

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WO2010133888A1
WO2010133888A1 PCT/GB2010/050830 GB2010050830W WO2010133888A1 WO 2010133888 A1 WO2010133888 A1 WO 2010133888A1 GB 2010050830 W GB2010050830 W GB 2010050830W WO 2010133888 A1 WO2010133888 A1 WO 2010133888A1
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John Dunlop Pitt
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Agripaflex Limited
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F15/00—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
    • G09F15/0006—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels
    • G09F15/0018—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels panel clamping or fastening means

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  • This invention relates to a flexible rail for a display system, e.g. a static curtain display system.
  • the display system can be used as a point-of-sale display, a window display, a backdrop, for TV studio use, for use in the cinema/theatre to advertise a film/play, for use as stage scenery, and many other uses.
  • the display system can also be used as a domestic curtain system for a curtain which covers a window or a door in a home or workplace.
  • a conventional domestic curtain is mounted on a wall above a window via a rigid cylindrical curtain pole or semi-rigid curtain rail.
  • the rigidity of the curtain pole prevents any co-operation with a curved wall surface.
  • a semirigid curtain rail of extruded plastic allows some limited curvature of the rail, but will be subject buckling if it is bent to a curvature of small radius.
  • a flexible rail for mounting a flexible sheet on a structure; wherein the rail comprises a track and a flange; wherein the track comprises a longitudinal channel for mounting the flexible sheet, the channel having an elongate bore and a channel opening that is narrower than the bore, wherein a plurality of transverse gaps are provided along the length of the track; and wherein the flange includes a fastening means for fastening the rail to the structure.
  • Structure may mean a single component, for example a window or a wall, or alternatively, a plurality of different (optionally entirely separate) components, e.g. two un-connected display stands.
  • the flexibility of the rail allows the flexible sheet to be mounted around one or more corners of the structure. Parts of the rail not attached to the structure can be made to curve outwardly; thus the rail's path can be quasi independent of the structure. Hence, the rail can be mounted to an uneven backing surface, or to various backing surfaces.
  • the flexibility of the rail allows it to be bent in a unique set of curves to suit many different structures.
  • the transverse gaps are formed as transverse slots which extend substantially through the track.
  • the transverse gaps also partially extend into the flange.
  • the channel is c-shaped in section, and the channel opening is a longitudinal opening which forms the gap in the c-shape in section.
  • the track and the flange are integrally formed, e.g. by extrusion.
  • the fastening means is provided continuously along the length of the flange.
  • the fastening means is provided at discrete locations along the length of the flange.
  • the track of the flexible rail may be adapted to fit a conventional domestic curtain hook.
  • a display system comprising: a structure; a flexible sheet; and a flexible rail according to the first aspect of the invention.
  • the structure may be static or mobile.
  • the fastening means comprises a first fastener of a mutually engageable fastening system, the mutually engagement fastening system also including a second fastener provided on the structure.
  • first fastener is used generically to mean one or more fasteners provided on the flexible rail.
  • first fastener can mean a single fastener on the flexible rail or a plurality of fasteners of the flexible rail.
  • second fastener is used to mean one or more fasteners provided on the structure.
  • the flexibility of the flexible rail and the mutual engagement strength of the first and second fasteners are such that the flexible rail and first fastener may be separated from the second fastener by peeling action.
  • a fastener can optionally be light-weight, strong, easy to attach (e.g. adhere) to a surface, and flexible, e.g. to allow engagement and disengagement by a single person.
  • first and second fasteners have mushroom-shaped interlocking barbs.
  • the mutually engageable fastening system may comprise 3MTM Dual LockTM.
  • the first and second fasteners are arranged such that they are mutually engaged at discrete locations along the flexible rail.
  • the channel opening is smaller than the width of the protrusion of the flexible sheet, so that the protrusion is held within the channel.
  • the flexible sheet comprises a curtain or a sign, e.g. an advertising sign.
  • the flexible sheet may be part of a window display or point-of-sale display.
  • the flexible sheet may be solid or alternatively may be a perforated mesh.
  • the flexible sheet is provided with a protrusion on an edge thereof, which is adapted to be received within the channel of the rail.
  • the flexible sheet is mounted to the rail by a plurality of independently moveable members.
  • each independently moveable member comprises: a flange having flexible sheet attachment means; and a protrusion adapted to be received within the channel such that it can slide longitudinally within the channel, wherein each moveable member is longer than the length of each transverse gap.
  • the transverse gaps define a plurality of track segments therebetween and each moveable member is longer than each track segment.
  • the flexible sheet attachment means comprises an aperture in the flange and a hook.
  • the display system comprises an information point, a trade show booth, a vehicle, a partition, a window or a door way of a building, a point-of-sale display, a window display or a backdrop.
  • the structure is a window.
  • the flexible sheet may be a perforated display panel, for example a woven mesh having apertures therein, to allow light to pass through.
  • the flexible sheet may be fixed to the window by one or more flexible rails according to the first aspect of the invention provided at one or more of the top edge, bottom edge and side edges of the flexible sheet.
  • Fig 1 shows an end view of a flexible rail according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Fig 2 shows a rear view of the flexible rail of Fig 1 ;
  • Fig 3 shows a perspective view of the flexible rail of Fig 1 ;
  • Fig 4 shows a flexible sheet for mounting on a structure using the flexible rail of Fig 1 ;
  • Fig 5 shows a rear view of an alternative embodiment of a flexible rail;
  • Fig 6 shows a front view of a display system comprising a receptacle with the flexible rail of Fig 1 and the flexible sheet of Fig 4 mounted thereon;
  • Fig 7 shows an upper perspective view of the assembly of Fig 6;
  • Fig 8 shows a side view showing the engagement of a first fastener on the flexible rail with a second fastener on the receptacle
  • Fig 9 shows a view from beneath of the flexible rail of Fig 1 curving at 90 degrees
  • Fig 10 shows an upper perspective view of the flexible rail of Fig 1 and the flexible sheet of Fig 4 being mounted to a table
  • Fig 11 shows a sliding member adapted for use with the flexible rail of Fig 1 ;
  • Fig 12 shows a side cross-sectional view of the sliding member of
  • Fig 13 shows a view from the rear of the Fig 12 embodiment
  • Fig 14 shows a schematic plan view of a display system including the flexible rail of Fig 1 and a structure, wherein the flexible rail has a fastening means provided at discrete locations along the length of the rail;
  • Fig 15 shows a schematic plan view of a display system including the flexible rail of Fig 1 and a structure, wherein the structure has a fastening means provided at discrete locations along the structure;
  • Fig 16 shows the flexible rail of Fig 1 attached to a structure having only intermittent useable surfaces
  • Fig 17 shows a display panel incorporating a pair of frame members comprising flexible rails
  • Fig 18 shows a window ready to receive the display panel of Figure 17; and Fig 19 shows a detail sectional view of part of the display panel and window of Figs 17 and 18 when they are engaged with one another.
  • a flexible rail 40 comprises a track and a flange 44.
  • the track comprises a longitudinal channel 42 of c-shaped cross-section.
  • the track has a channel opening 48 at its lower end.
  • the channel opening 48 is narrower than the bore of the channel 42.
  • a plurality of transverse gaps or slots 50 are provided at regularly spaced intervals along the length of the track. The transverse gaps 50 divide the track into a plurality of track segments 43.
  • the track and the flange 44 are integrally formed by extrusion.
  • the transverse gaps 50 also partially extend into the flange 44, i.e. the transverse gaps 50 also extend part way up the flange 44 (see Fig 14).
  • the flange 44 includes a fastening means comprising a strip fastener 52 for fastening the flexible rail 40 to a structure.
  • the strip fastener 52 comprises 3MTM Dual LockTM, which is a fastening tape which has mushroom-shaped barbs 54 extending from the tape.
  • the strip fastener 52 is adhered to the rear face of the flange 44.
  • the strip fastener 52 overlies the parts of the gaps 50 which extend into the flange 44, but does not overlie the track or the parts of the gaps 50 in the track.
  • the flexible rail 40 is for mounting a flexible sheet on a structure.
  • An exemplary flexible sheet 60 is shown in Fig 4.
  • the flexible sheet 60 typically comprises a curtain or a sign, e.g. an advertising sign, but may alternatively be any flexible sheet.
  • the flexible sheet 60 may bear an image, text, pattern, coloured background or a combination of one or more of these, for example a printed advertisement.
  • the sheet 60 may be made from synthetic paper, e.g. vinyl on a polyester mat, or plastic material, e.g. vinyl or polyester.
  • the sheet 60 may be solid or alternatively may comprise a perforated mesh.
  • the sheet may be printed by any known means.
  • the flexible sheet 60 is provided with an edge strip 62 which comprises keder.
  • Keder is also known as "bolt rope” or “mushroom bead”.
  • Keder comprises an elongate cylindrical core (e.g. of PVC).
  • a weldable fabric is wrapped around the core and welded together to encircle the core.
  • the wrapped weldable fabric and the core together form a protrusion 64 on an edge of the flexible sheet 60. Ends of the fabric form a flange 66 which can be welded to the body of the sheet 60.
  • the flexible sheet 60 could include a protrusion 64 that is not keder.
  • the protrusion 64 is adapted to be received within the channel 42 of the rail 40.
  • the protrusion 64 can be threaded into the channel 42 from an end thereof. Since the channel opening 48 is smaller than the width of the protrusion 64, the protrusion 64 is held within the channel 42.
  • the flexible sheet 60 can be held by the rail 40. In some embodiments, it is sufficient to hang the flexible sheet 60 from its upper edge.
  • a flexible rail 40 and co-operating protrusion 44 can be provided to mount two or more edges of the flexible sheet 60, optionally, all edges.
  • the fastening means is provided continuously along the length of the flange.
  • the fastening means is provided at discrete locations along the length of the flange 44'.
  • Like parts are designated with like numbers, primed.
  • a 3MTM Dual LockTM strip fastener 52' is also used, but instead of the mushroom-shaped barbs 54' (the fastening means) being provided continuously along the tape, the mushroom-shaped barbs 54' are provided in discrete portions, with gaps 56' of plain tape therebetween.
  • Figs 6 and 7 show the flexible rail 40 mounted on a structure 70, which in this embodiment is a large receptacle with a curved exterior surface.
  • the flexible sheet 60 is mounted on the structure 70 via the flexible rail 40, with the protrusion 64 of the flexible sheet 60 being located in the bore of the channel 42 of the flexible rail 40.
  • the structure 70, flexible rail 40 and flexible sheet 60 together form a display system.
  • the flexible rail 40 is fastened to the structure 70 by the strip fastener 52 on the flange 44, which constitutes a first fastener.
  • a second fastener comprising strip fastener 53 (see Fig 8) is adhered to the periphery of the structure 70. Together, the first and second fasteners form a mutually engageable fastening system.
  • the strip fastener 53 is identical to the strip fastener 52 and has mushroom-shaped barbs 55.
  • Fig 8 shows the strip fastener 52 engaging the strip fastener 53 provided on the structure 70.
  • first and second strip fasteners 52, 53 are pushed together by a force F along the flange 44 (e.g. provided by a roller), the heads of the barbs 54, 55 are pushed together and interlock. This fixes the first fastener (on the flexible rail 40) to the second fastener (on the structure 70).
  • the second fastener could be provided continuously around the periphery of the structure 70.
  • the second fastener could comprise a plurality of smaller strip fastener segments, spaced at discrete intervals (with gaps therebetween) on the structure 70.
  • the second fastener could be a 3MTM Dual LockTM strip fastener 52' with barbs 54' spaced at discrete intervals (with gaps of plain tape 56' therebetween), as shown in Fig 5.
  • the flexible rail 40 typically comprises low stiffness PVC, although other materials, e.g. flexible plastics, may also be used.
  • transverse gaps 50 make an important contribution to the flexibility of the flexible rail 40.
  • the transverse gaps 50 enable the track/channel 42 to be much more flexible, potentially even more flexible than the flange 44.
  • the transverse gaps 50 allow one track segment 43 to be bent through a large angle (typically 30 to 45 degrees) relative to its adjacent track segments 43. Even a small piece of the flexible rail 40 can be bent into a tight curve. This is best shown in Fig 9.
  • transverse gaps 50 means that a flexible rail 40 according to the present invention can be mounted to the second fastener on the structure 70 using a roller applied to the front face of the flange 44 to engage the respective mushroom-shaped barbs 54 of the first and second fasteners.
  • a hammer is necessary to achieve this engagement.
  • first and second fasteners provide a light-weight fastening system that permits easy mounting of the flexible rail 40 on the structure 70 and easy removal therefrom.
  • Fig 10 shows the flexible rail 40 partially mounted on a structure, which in this embodiment is a round table 80.
  • a hand 82 supports a free end of the flexible rail 40.
  • the flexible sheet 60 is mounted on the table 80 via the flexible rail 40, with the protrusion 64 of the flexible sheet 60 being located in the bore of the channel 42 of the flexible rail 40.
  • Fig 10 particularly illustrates the ability of the flexible rail 40 to bend in an s-shape curve, such that its front surface is concave in some parts and convex in other parts.
  • Fig 11 illustrates an independently moveable member comprising a sliding member 90, a plurality of which can be used to mount a flexible sheet to the flexible rail 40.
  • the sliding member 90 is particularly useful for embodiments in which the flexible sheet comprises a curtain.
  • the curtain may be a domestic curtain for a window or door, but is not limited to this.
  • the sliding member 90 comprises a flange 92 having flexible sheet attachment means comprising an aperture 94 in the flange 92.
  • the flexible sheet attachment means also comprises a hook, e.g. a conventional curtain hook 106 (see Figs 12 and 13).
  • the sliding member 90 also includes a protrusion 96 adapted to be received within the channel 42 such that it can slide longitudinally within the channel 42.
  • the protrusion 96 performs the same function as the protrusion 64 of Fig 4.
  • the sliding member 90 is longer than the length of each transverse gap 50. Therefore, once threaded into the channel 42, the sliding members 90 will not fall through the gaps 50.
  • the sliding member 90 is longer than each track segment 43.
  • the sliding member 90 may have at least one tapered end, to facilitate sliding past the transverse gaps 50.
  • a domestic curtain 98 is mounted on a wall 100 of a house, over a window 102.
  • the curtain 98 has three horizontal threads 104 sewn thereto, around which curtain hooks 106 are attached (one shown).
  • the curtain 98, threads 104 and curtain hooks 106 are known in the art.
  • the curtain hook 106 is engaged with the aperture 94 in the flange 92, thereby attaching the curtain 98 to the sliding member 90. Further curtain hooks (not shown) are attached to the curtain 98 and to respective further sliding members (not shown).
  • the sliding members 90 are located in the channel 42 of the flexible rail 40.
  • the flexible rail 40 is mounted to the wall 100 of the house via the mushroom-shaped barbs 54 of the first fastener (strip fastener 52), which interlock with a further set of mushroom-shaped barbs 108 of a second fastener.
  • the second fastener is a strip fastener 110 identical to the first fastener.
  • the second fastener (strip fastener 110) is adhered to a wooden mounting block 112, which is secured to the wall 100 by any suitable means, e.g. screws.
  • the mounting block 112 protects the plaster of the wall from damage when the first and second fasteners are disconnected.
  • the present invention provides a new apparatus for mounting a conventional domestic curtain, using conventional domestic curtain hooks. Due to the flexibility of the flexible rail, the invention can easily be used with curved windows and doorways.
  • the display system is simple to set up and does not require joiners.
  • Figs 14 and 15 show examples of the first and second fasteners being arranged such that they are mutually engaged at discrete locations along the flexible rail 40.
  • the first fastener can comprise discrete fastening portions provided along the first curtain rail 40, whilst the second fastener (strip fastener 53) comprises a continuous strip.
  • the second fastener can comprise discrete fastening portions provided on the structure 70, whilst the first fastener (strip fastener 52) comprises a continuous strip.
  • both fasteners could be continuous. Further alternatively, both fasteners could comprise discrete fastening portions.
  • Fig 16 shows an irregular structure 12, for example, a portable advertising stand, having a plurality of orthogonal walls forming internal corners.
  • the flexible rail 40 is mounted to the structure 12 at discrete location L along the flexible rail 40. This demonstrates the capability of the display system to mount the curtain around corners of a structure 12. Where not attached to the structure, the flexible rail 40 can take a shape quasi independent of the structure 12. Hence, the flexible rail 40 can be attached to static structures 12 with only intermittent useable surfaces and the invention can be used in many different situations. Modifications and improvements may be incorporated without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • any structure can be used.
  • the structure may comprise a single planar wall.
  • the wall may be a wall of a building or a portable structure.
  • the structure may comprise two or more non-coplanar walls.
  • the lower edge of the flexible sheet may optionally not be attached to the structure at all, and the flexible sheet may simply hang from the flexible rail. Hence, more than one flexible rail is not essential.
  • the lower edge of the flexible sheet may be fixed by any independent fastening means, to prevent it flapping.
  • pins may be used, or corresponding portions of a hook and loop fastener system.
  • the lower edge of the flexible sheet may be provided with a second flexible rail (or similar) that is also attached to the structure.
  • the second flexible rail (or similar) may be attached to the structure by a different fastening means, e.g. a simple clip.
  • a different fastening means e.g. a simple clip.
  • any fastening means used is not necessarily as strong as that used on the flexible rail 40.
  • the protrusion 64 of the flexible sheet 60 could be solid or hollow.
  • the channel opening 48 may be directed at any angle, not necessarily straight upwards or downwards.
  • the protrusion 64 of the flexible sheet 60 is cylindrical to co-operate with the circular bore of the channel 42.
  • the bore of the channel 42 takes an alternative shape (e.g. pentagonal, hexagonal, square, rectangular or irregular)
  • the protrusion 64 may take a corresponding co-operating form to facilitate relative longitudinal movement.
  • the invention is not limited to any particular material of the flexible sheet 60 or of any other component.
  • the invention is not limited to any particular field of use, and can find application in many fields such as shop displays, television, film and photographic studios, exhibitions, display areas, public meeting places, commercial premises and the like.
  • the rail-mounting portion could comprise a double flange arrangement, e.g. two separate flanges spaced apart.
  • the double flange arrangement could be closed to form a hollow cuboid recess between the two flanges.
  • at least one end of the double flange arrangement could be open.
  • one end of a conventional domestic curtain hook can be received between the two flanges.
  • the other end of the conventional domestic curtain hook can also be received between two further flanges or an opposite end of the same two flanges.
  • one or both ends of the conventional domestic curtain hook could be received within a u-shaped or c-shaped recess of the curtain rail, typically located at an end (or ends) of the curtain rail.
  • the curtain rail could be T-shaped in cross-section, the horizontal parts of the l-shape being two flanges, which have a central connecting member. The two ends of the curtain hook could be received between respective ends of the two flanges.
  • the structure could be a wall of a home, and the curtain rail could be mounted on the wall above a window or door.
  • the flexible rail of the invention can be used to mount a display panel to a window, as illustrated in Figs 17 to 19.
  • the display panel 130 is formed from a perforated sheet of flexible material, for example a PVC coated polyester mesh, although for reasons of clarity the perforations are not shown in the drawings.
  • An image, such as an advert or sign, is printed on the side of panel 130 facing the viewer in Fig 17, whilst the opposite side of the panel which is not visible in Fig 17 is clear, or is provided with a further advertising image.
  • Reinforcing strips of reinforced PVC or similar material may be bonded to any or all of the edges of the panel 130 to prevent it tearing or stretching in use.
  • the reinforcing strips may be bonded by adhesive or by ultrasonic welding.
  • the strips may be of polypropylene or polyester scrim coated with PVC for easy joining to the panel 130.
  • the thickness of the strips is chosen so that the panel 130 can be subject to the chosen printing process even with the strips attached.
  • the reinforcing strips are between 5 and 15cm wide, and extend to the perimeter of the panel 130.
  • the advertising panel 130 has a respective protrusion 122 along the length of each lateral (i.e. top and bottom) edge, and preferably has a respective protrusion 124 along the length of each longitudinal (i.e.
  • Each protrusion 122,124 has a circular cross-section and, in use, is received within the c-shaped channel 42 of the frame members 40, which each comprise flexible rails 40 as shown in Figs 1 to 3. Two frame members 40 are shown on the longitudinal edges in Fig 17. The diameter of each protrusion 122,124 is greater than the width of the channel opening or slot 48 in each frame member 40, so the protrusion 122,124 cannot be removed from the channel 42 through the slot 48 without considerably deforming the slot 48. The protrusions 122,124 are inserted into, and removed from, the frame members 40 via the open ends of the respective channels 42.
  • the protrusions 122,124 are bonded to the edges of the panel 130 with or without reinforcing strips, by wrapping the edge of the advertising panel 130 around the protrusion 122,124 and stitching with thread or bonding to form a hem, or by attaching and bonding an edge strip of any suitable plastic material. Thermal or adhesive bonding may be used.
  • the protrusion 122,124 comprises a cord or rope, or extruded flexible plastic or rubber, held in the hem or edge strip.
  • the cord or rope may be free to slide in the hem or edge strip, or may be restrained or bonded to the hem or edge strip.
  • the edge strip may be of the same material as the reinforcing strips.
  • the protrusion 122,124 and reinforcing strip may together comprise keder, a heavy duty coated polyester fabric welded to a cord of solid PVC material.
  • the edge of the panel does not have to be wrapped around a protrusion.
  • the protrusion could comprise an extruded strip that is bonded to the panel. This protrusion could have a V- shaped extension in which the edge of the panel is received.
  • the reinforcing strip and protrusion may be replaced by keder in the form of an edge strip.
  • the window 140 is shown, with a set of second fasteners 53 now adhered to the window 140 along both lateral and longitudinal edges.
  • a pair of horizontal second fasteners and a pair of vertical second fasteners whose positions on the window 140 can be adjusted depending on the size of the display panel to be engaged.
  • Two frame members 40 are attached to the horizontal pair of second fasteners 53. Because the flanges 44 of the frame members 40 are flexible, only one person is needed to engage the first fasteners 52 on the frame member 40 with the second fasteners 53 on the window. The first and second fasteners 52, 53 engage in the same manner as described above with reference to Fig 8.
  • Fig 19 is a detail view showing the display panel 130, frame member 40 and window 140 in engagement with one another.
  • the above steps can be reversed.
  • the vertical frame members 40 are pulled apart from their respective second fasteners 53, and the horizontal protrusions 122 are then slid out of their horizontal frame members 40. Since the protrusions 122 of the display panel 130 can be slid into and out of the panel-receiving portions 42 of the frame members 40, the display panel 130 can be said to be releasably attached to the second fasteners 53.
  • the horizontal frame members 40 may also be detached from their respective second fasteners 53, if desired.
  • all four of the frame members 40 are slid into engagement with their respective protrusions 122,124 before any of the frame members 40 are attached to the window 140.
  • the frame members 40 at the sides may be omitted.
  • the display system of the present invention is very easy to apply.
  • a set of first fasteners are adhered to a window or door glass, for example, and a second set of fasteners are adhered to a display panel.
  • the two sets of mutually engageable fasteners can then be brought into engagement with one another to suspend the panel against the window or door.
  • the panel is removed from the window there is no adhesive residue left on the window. Even when the first fasteners are removed, any residue will be negligible compared to that left by a self-adhesive film.
  • the first and second sets of fasteners can simply be peeled apart.
  • the transverse slots 50 increase the flexibility, so that the flexible tracks can be peeled away from a window without requiring large forces which could potentially damage the window.
  • the edges can simply be slid out from the frame members. Either way, the display panel remains intact and undamaged. It can therefore be used many times or else may be reprinted upon.
  • the display system of the present invention may be provided on the internal or external surface of a window.
  • frame members may only be required along the lateral (i.e. top and bottom) edges of the panel. This may be sufficient to ensure the correct tension in the panel without using the optional frame members along the longitudinal edges of the panel as well.
  • the first and second fasteners employed in the present invention are preferably mechanical fasteners having mushroom-headed stems which engage one another.
  • the invention is not limited to the use of such fasteners.
  • Alternative mechanical fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners may be used, or mechanical fasteners may be replaced with other fastening means, such as self adhesive pads for example.

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La présente invention concerne un rail flexible (40) comprenant une voie de roulement et un rebord (44). La voie comprend un canal longitudinal (42) ayant une coupe transversale en forme de c présentant une fente ou une ouverture de canal longitudinale (48) plus étroite que l'orifice du canal (42). Une pluralité d'espaces transversaux (50) sont agencés à des intervalles réguliers le long de la voie pour la diviser en une pluralité de segments (43). La voie et le rebord (44) sont formés d'un seul tenant par extrusion. Le rebord (44) comprend des premiers moyens de fixation (52), comme des attaches à tête bombée, pour fixer le rail flexible (40) à une structure (70) ou une fenêtre (140) sur laquelle sont placés des seconds moyens de fixation (53) venant en prise les uns avec les autres. Le rail flexible (40) est utilisé pour monter une feuille flexible (60, 130), comme un rideau, une pancarte publicitaire ou une toile de fond, pourvue d'une bande de jonc (62), sur la structure. Les espaces transversaux (50) procurent au rail une flexibilité qui lui permet d'être plié en un ensemble unique de courbes pour s'adapter à de nombreuses structures différentes et lui permet d'être détaché des moyens de fixation (53) venant en prise les uns avec les autres, sur la structure, quand la feuille flexible est enlevée.
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