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WO2015058050A1 - Connecteur d'affichage - Google Patents

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WO2015058050A1
WO2015058050A1 PCT/US2014/061074 US2014061074W WO2015058050A1 WO 2015058050 A1 WO2015058050 A1 WO 2015058050A1 US 2014061074 W US2014061074 W US 2014061074W WO 2015058050 A1 WO2015058050 A1 WO 2015058050A1
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Thomas MCPHILLIPS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
    • 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
    • G09F15/0068—Modular articulated structures, e.g. stands, and articulation means therefor

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  • the invention relates to a connection device and, more particularly, to connection device for a portable display system having a plurality of modular units.
  • Decorative modular displays are commonly used in stage and set design. Generally, modular units are hung from a hanging frame using backdrop technology.
  • a known modular display system uses a truss or theatre fly-system pipes to hang modular panels that clip together using rings or hooks to form a backdrop, which results is a decorative surface that is aesthetic while also increasing the range of available lighting effects.
  • the backdrop is sized to fit the space required.
  • a floor system may be used instead of a truss and/or backdrop.
  • a temporary structure is set up from the floor, rather than suspended from the ceiling.
  • the known floor display system includes metal pipes or tubes that connect to each other and the modular units hang from these metal pipes or tubes. Additionally, when using these pipes in the known display system, connecting pipes are commonly over tightened and damaged, and the modular units attached to the pipes are restricted from free movement about the pipe.
  • each modular unit in the known display system is either permanently attached the adjacent modular unit or requires a complex rigid connection system, which restricts replacement of each modular unit and/or the entire system. It has been long desired to have a modular display system having a seamless backdrop that is more customizable.
  • the invention relates to a display system having a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the collapsible support structure, and a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector.
  • the collapsible support structure includes a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having a post section and a post receiving section.
  • the post section includes a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall.
  • the fastener section includes a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall.
  • the post receiving section includes a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body.
  • Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a display system according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a rear exploded perspective view of the display system according to the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a close-up exploded perspective view of a base, a collapsible support system, and a spinner connector of the display system according to the invention
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view of the display system according to the invention, taken along line 3-3 in Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the display system shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of another spinner connector according to the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a sectional view of the spinner connector shown in Figure 6, taken along line 5-5;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of another spinner connector according to the invention, shown connecting to the collapsible support structure along a corner;
  • Figure 9 is perspective view of another spinner connector according to the invention, shown having a support connector;
  • Figure 10 is perspective view of a supplemental connector according to the invention.
  • Figure 11 is perspective view of a structure connector according to the invention.
  • Figure 12 is a front exploded perspective view of another spinner connector according to the invention.
  • Figure 13 is a rear perspective view of the spinner connector according of Figure 12, shown unassembled;
  • Figure 14 is a rear perspective view of the spinner connector of Figure 12, shown assembled
  • Figure 15 is a perspective view of a support piece connector according to the invention showing a member section and a receiving section before connection;
  • Figure 16 is a sectional view of the support piece connector shown in Figure 15 taken along line 16-16;
  • Figure 17 is a sectional view of the support piece connector shown in Figure 16 taken along line 17-17;
  • Figure 18 is a perspective view of the support piece connector according to the invention showing the member section and the receiving section after connection;
  • Figure 19 is a sectional view of the support piece connector shown in Figure 18 taken along line 19-19;
  • Figure 20 is a sectional view of another support piece connector according to the invention showing a member section and a receiving section before connection with a spinner connector.
  • a display system 1 according to an embodiment of the invention is shown and includes the following major components: a base 10, a collapsible support structure 20, a plurality of spinner connectors 50, and a plurality of modular panels 4.
  • each modular panel 4 is a shaped article.
  • the modular panel 4 in the shown embodiment includes a thin squared panel body and a plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the panel body is made from textured material, but could be prepared from a variety of display materials, such as fiberboard, paper, plastic, wood, metal or other material that fits requirements of a particular use.
  • display materials such as fiberboard, paper, plastic, wood, metal or other material that fits requirements of a particular use.
  • One skilled in the art would appreciate that the shape, size and texture of the modular panel 4 can be modified and designed for a particular use.
  • the base 10 includes a base body 12, a support connection section 14, and a grip 16.
  • the base body 12 is a planar object made from a solid structural material, such as metal such as aluminum.
  • the base body 12 may be prepared from other structural materials such as fibrous material, plastic, or material composite, and include various polygonal shapes.
  • the base body 12 may be hollow.
  • the base body 12 should include a major planar surface that is a support surface.
  • the support connection section 14 is an opening or passageway extending through the base body 12.
  • the support connection section 14 may extend completely through the base body 12, or may be a blind hole that only partial extends through the base body 12.
  • the support connection section 14 includes a threaded portion disposed along an inner surface thereof.
  • the support connection section 14 may be a protrusion (not shown), rather than an opening or passageway. In such an embodiment, the support connection section 14 extends upward from the base body 12 and corresponds to an end of the collapsible support structure 20.
  • the grip 16 is an oval shaped opening positioned along a side of the base body 12.
  • the grip 16 may be integral to the base 10 or a separate component that attaches to the base 10.
  • the grip 16 may be an abrasive material, a coating, or resistive pattern disposed along a surface of the base body 12, such as grooved patterns or sand paper material.
  • connecting articles may be used, including a handle, a knob, or other gripping members.
  • collapsible support structure 20 is shown and includes plurality of support pieces 22.
  • each support piece 22 is an elongated rod-like member having a support body 24, a male section 30 disposed at one end of the support body 24, and a female section 40 disposed at an opposite end of the support body 24.
  • each support piece 22 is prepared from a structural material, such as aluminum.
  • the support piece 22 may be prepared from other structural materials, as was described with respect to the base 10 above.
  • Each support piece 22, in the embodiment shown, is cylindrical and has a common length with respect to the other shown support pieces 22.
  • support piece 22 has a rectangular or square cross section, or other polygonal shape.
  • the plurality of support pieces 22 may have differing lengths, such that the collapsible support structure 20 includes shorter and longer support pieces 22, as well as angled support pieces (not shown).
  • the support body 24 is a tubular member. As such, the support body 24 is hollow and includes an attachment receiving passageways 25 disposed at opposite distal ends thereof.
  • the support body 24 includes internal walls having a uniform thickness, which prevents deformation of the support body. The internal walls are prepared thick enough to support the overall weight of the collapsible support structure 20 when assembled into the display system 1.
  • the support body 24 is a solid member having even greater rigidity.
  • the support body 24 may include a pair of attachment receiving passageways 25 disposed at opposite ends.
  • the pair of attachment receiving passageways 25 would be prepared along opposite ends of the support body 24 and be design to correspond and receive the male section 30 and the female section 40, respectively.
  • the male section 30 includes a body connection section 32, a first support wall 34, and a fastener member 36.
  • the male section 30 extends from the support body 24 and, in particular, from a distal end of the support body 24 having a first attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • male section 30 is prepared from a structural material such as aluminum. However, it is possible that the male section 30 may be prepared from other structural materials, like the base 10 as was described above.
  • the first support wall 34 is a disk shaped member facing the first attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • the first support wall 34 includes an external ridge extending outward to a major surface of the support body 24.
  • the first support wall 34 includes a flat planar surface facing away from the support body 24 and is sized and shaped to correspond with the spinner connector 50 during assembly of the display system 1.
  • the body connection section 32 is a cylindrical section, extending from the first support wall 34 and protruding into the attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • the body connection section 32 is sized to correspond with the attachment receiving passageway 25 of the support body 24.
  • the fastener member 36 is an elongated member having a connector receiving section 38 and a fastener section 39.
  • the fastener member 36 extends from the first support wall 34.
  • the fastener member 36 may extend from the body connection section 32, or the support body 24.
  • the fastener member 36 is a solid rodlike member, but could be hollow as desired.
  • the connector receiving section 38 extends from the first support wall 34 and into the fastener section 39.
  • the fastener member 36 could extend from the body connection section 32 or the support body 24, depending on how the male section 30 secures to the support body 24.
  • the connector receiving section 38 includes a smooth outer surface and has a cylindrical shape. In the embodiment shown, the connector receiving section 38 is cylindrical and includes a smaller cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the support body 24.
  • the connector receiving section 38 has a cross sectional distance dl, such as diameter or width depending on shape, which is smaller than a relative distance d2 of the support body 24.
  • the distance d2 is measured between opposite outer surfaces of the support body 24 (i.e. diameter, width depending on the shape of the support body 24, respectively.
  • the cross sectional distance dl is smaller than a relative distance d3 of the attachment receiving passageway 25, which is measured the diameter or width of the attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • the connector receiving section 38 has a smaller cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the support body 24. However, it is possible that the connector receiving section 38 has a different cross sectional shape, as well as size than shown.
  • the connector receiving section 38 has a different cross sectional shape, as well as size than those shown.
  • the connector receiving section 38 may have other cross sectional shapes, such as square or rectangle.
  • the fastener section 39 is positioned on a leading end of the fastener member 36 and includes an external threaded section disposed along an outer surface thereof.
  • the external threaded section may be replaced by a detent system, a snap fit system, a friction fit system, or other fastener systems known to one skilled in the art.
  • the female section 40 includes a body connection section 42, a second support wall 44, and a fastener mating section 46.
  • the female section 40 extends from the support body 24 and, in particular, from a distal end of the support body 24 having a second attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • female section 40 is prepared from a structural material such as aluminum. However, it is possible that the female section 40 may be prepared from other structural materials, like the male section 30 as described above.
  • the body connection section 42 is a hollow tubular member having a male section receiving passageway 43 positioned there through.
  • the second support wall 44 is a disk shaped member facing the second attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • the second support wall 44 includes an external ridge extending outward to a major surface of the support body 24.
  • the second support wall 44 includes a flat planar surface facing away from the support body 24.
  • the second support wall 44 is a flange that extends outward from the body connection section 42.
  • the second support wall 44 includes a flat planar surface that faces away from the support body 24.
  • the male section receiving passageway 43 is sized and shaped to receive the male section 30.
  • the male section receiving passageway 45 sized and shaped to receive the fastener member 36.
  • the second support wall 44 is shaped to correspond with the shape and dimensions of an outer surface side of the support body 24.
  • the second support wall 44 faces a second surface end of the support body 24 such that female section 40 rests against the support body 24.
  • the second support wall 44 is sized and shaped to correspond with the spinner connector 50 during assembly of the display system 1.
  • the fastener mating section 46 is disposed along the male section receiving passageways 43 of the body connection section 42 and the second support wall 44, respectively. However, in another embodiment, it is possible that the fastener mating section 46 is disposed along an inner surface of the support body 24, without the need to the body connection section 42 and the second support wall 44.
  • the fastener mating section 46 includes a threaded section that is sized and shaped to mate with the female section 40.
  • the fastener mating section 46 is a threaded through-hole designed to mate with the complementary external threaded section of the male section 30.
  • the fastener mating section 46 includes an internal threaded section.
  • the fastener mating section 46 may include a detent system, a snap fit system, a friction fit system, or other known fastening systems.
  • a support piece 200 is shown, and an elongated rod-like member having a support body 204, a first connection section (not shown) disposed at one end of the support body 204, a second connection section (not shown) disposed at an opposite end of the support body 204, and one or more spinner receiving sections 206 disposed along a surface of the support body 204.
  • the support body 204 includes a smooth outer surface and has a cylindrical shape.
  • the spinner receiving section 206 is also cylindrical and includes a smaller cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the support body 204.
  • the spinner receiving section 206 is an integral design of the support body 204, such that it is a groove provided along a surface of the support body 204 and extending there into.
  • each support piece 200 is prepared from a structural material, such as aluminum.
  • the support piece 200 may be prepared from other structural materials, as was described with respect to the base 10 above.
  • Each support piece 200 in the embodiment shown, is cylindrical and may have a differing length than the shown support pieces 22. In fact, it is possible that support piece 200 has a rectangular or square cross section, or other polygonal shape. Furthermore, each support pieces 200 may have differing lengths, such that the collapsible support structure 20 includes one longer support piece 200, instead of connecting support pieces 22, as well as angled support pieces (not shown). [0057] In the shown embodiment, the support piece 200 has a length such that the support piece 200 connects the base 10 to a top component piece of the display system 1. Therefore, multiple support pieces 200 may not be need to build the collapsible support structure 20 upward from the base 10 to a specific height. As a result, one or more spinner receiving sections 206 are manufactured to between the first and second connection sections (not shown).
  • the support body 204 is a tubular member. However, it is possible, in other embodiments, that the support body 204 is a solid member having even greater rigidity.
  • first connection section and second connection sections disposed at opposite ends of the support body 204, may include a male section 30 or female section 40, as described above.
  • first connection section could be any attachment means capable of attaching the support piece 200 to the base 10, and other system components.
  • the support piece 200 does not need to connect directly to other support pieces 200, the support piece 200 includes one or more spinner receiving sections 206 along its surface to receive other component pieces, such as a spinner connector 300, which will be described below.
  • the spinner connector 50 includes a plate body 52 with a plurality of fastener receiving through holes 54, a plurality of fasteners 56, and a ring support section 58 on a rear surface side of the plate body 52.
  • the spinner connector 50 is a plastic article, but could be prepared from other known materials available to one skilled in the art, including metals, fibrous material, or composites.
  • the plate body 52 is a thin rigid planar member having a smooth flat front surface 51.
  • the plurality of fastener receiving through holes 54 extend through the planar member.
  • the fastener receiving through holes 54 are positioned adjacent to an outer edge of the plate body 52.
  • the plate body 52 is square, but could have polygonal shapes.
  • the plate body 52 may include panel receiving sections (not shown), which are indentations along the flat front surface meant to receive a section of the modular panel 4, for a more controlled fit of the modular panel 4 and the spinner connector 50.
  • each fastener 56 is a swell latch having a lever 56a attached to a screw 56b, a rubber washer 56c, and a nut 56d connectable with the screw 56b.
  • the screw 56b is sized and shaped to extend through fastener receiving through holes 54 and the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6 of the modular panel 4.
  • the rubber washer 56c is sized to fit within the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the fastener 56 in other embodiments, may be any known type of fastener, such a latch, screw, nut and bolt, hook and loop fastener, and removable adhesive.
  • the fastener receiving through hole 54 may not be necessary.
  • the modular panel 4 may include a removable adhesive that effectively attaches to the plate body 52 without the need of additional fasteners for the spinner connector 50.
  • the ring support section 58 is disposed along a rear side of the plate body 52 and extends way from the rear surface.
  • the ring support section 58 includes an outer shell 60 and an inner ring 66 positioned in the outer shell 60, such that the inner ring 66 can independently move with respect to the outer shell 60.
  • the ring support section 58 is made from the same material as the plate body 52.
  • the outer shell 60 is a separate component from the plate body 52.
  • the outer shell 60 may also be an integral component to the plate body 52, such that the outer shell 60 and the plate body 52 are a monolithic piece.
  • the outer shell 60 includes a support piece receiving passageway 62 and a ring receiving section 64.
  • the support piece receiving passageway 62 is a passageway extending through the outer shell 60 and is sized to receive the fastener member 36.
  • the support piece receiving passageway 62 is circular. However, depending on the cross sectional shape of the support piece 22, the passageway may have another shape.
  • the ring receiving section 64 is a recess disposed along an inner surface of the support piece receiving passageway 62 and is sized to receive the inner ring 66.
  • the ring receiving section 64 is a long depression for receiving a corresponding ridge, and is disposed along an entirety of the inner surface of the support piece receiving passageway 62.
  • the ring receiving section 64 has a diameter that is larger than a cross sectional distance of the support piece receiving passageway 62.
  • the inner surfaces of the ring receiving section 64 are smooth to promote free movement of the inner ring 66 when positioned therein.
  • the inner ring 66 includes is a disk shaped member having a through hole.
  • the inner ring 66 is a tubular member having a circular cross section.
  • the inner ring 66 includes an inner support piece opening 67 and a pair of bearing walls 68 positioned on opposite major surfaces of the inner ring 66.
  • the inner support piece opening 67 has a circular cross section, and each bearing wall 68 includes a planar smooth surface.
  • the inner ring 66 is prepared from the same material as the plate body 52 and the outer shell 60, but could be prepared from a variety of materials.
  • the inner support piece opening 67 is sized and shaped to correspond with the connector receiving section 38, while the pair of bearing walls 68 includes a planar surface sized and corresponding with first support wall 34 and the second support wall 44, respectively.
  • the inner ring 66 can be any mechanism that provides for free linear movement of the plate body 52 around a fixed axis.
  • the inner ring 66 could be a mechanical bearing that is insert molded or attached to the spinner connector 50.
  • the inner ring 66 could be rigidly securely to the outer shell 60 or an integral component of the outer shell 60.
  • the spinner connector 300 for use with the support piece 200 includes a plate body 302 with a plurality of fastener receiving through holes 304, a plurality of fasteners 306, and a ring support section 310 on a rear surface side of the plate body 202.
  • the spinner connector 300 is a plastic article, but could be prepared from other known materials available to one skilled in the art, including metals, fibrous material, or composites.
  • the plate body 302 is a thin rigid planar member having a smooth flat front surface 301.
  • the plurality of fastener receiving through holes 304 extend through the planar member.
  • the fastener receiving through holes 304 are positioned adjacent to an outer edge of the plate body 302.
  • the plate body 302 is square, but could have polygonal shapes.
  • Each fastener 306 is a swell latch having a lever 306a attached to a screw 306b, a rubber washer 306c, and a nut 306d connectable with the screw 306b.
  • the screw 306b is sized and shaped to extend through fastener receiving through holes 304 and the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6 of the modular panel 4.
  • the rubber washer 306c is sized to fit within the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the fastener 306 in other embodiments, may be any known type of fastener, such a latch, screw, nut and bolt, hook and loop fastener, and removable adhesive.
  • the fastener receiving through hole 304 may not be necessary.
  • the modular panel 4 may include a removable adhesive that effectively attaches to the plate body 302 without the need of additional fasteners for the spinner connector 300.
  • the ring support section 310 is disposed along a rear side of the plate body 302 and extends way from the rear surface.
  • the ring support section 310 includes an inner shell 312 and an outer shell 320 positioned to connect with the inner shell 312, such that the inner shell 312 and the outer shell 320 correspond and attaches to form the ring support section 310.
  • the ring support section 310 then would have similar design, shape and dimensions as the outer shell 60, describe with reference to the spinner connector 50.
  • the ring support section 310 is capable to separates, such that inner shell 312 and outer shell 320 can connect around a system component, such as a support piece 200, and then reattach to each other.
  • the ring support section 310 is made from the same material as the plate body 302.
  • the inner shell 312 includes an inner ring section 314, an outer shell connector 317, and a fastener receiving member 318.
  • the inner ring section 314 is stepped down from an outer surface of the inner shell 312 to include a first support piece receiving passageway 315 and a first ring receiving section 316.
  • the first support piece receiving passageway 315 is a recess extending through the inner shell 312 and includes an outer surface to receive a portion of the support body 204.
  • the first support piece receiving passageway 315 is circular. However, depending on the cross sectional shape of the support piece 200 the first support piece receiving passageway may have another shape.
  • the first ring receiving section 316 is a recess disposed along an inner surface of the first support piece receiving passageway 315 and is sized to receive a portion of the spinner receiving section 206.
  • the first ring receiving section 316 is an inner surface for receiving a surface side of the spinner receiving section 206, and is disposed along an entirety of the inner surface of the first support piece receiving passageway 315.
  • the outer shell connector 317 is a pair of protruding members extending from end surfaces of the inner shell 312.
  • the outer shell connector 317 is positioned to correspond with the outer shell 320.
  • the fastener receiving member 318 are a pair of fastener receiving members.
  • a pair of threaded through holes may be manufactured one opposite sides of the inner shell 312 to receive and secure fasteners positioned there through, such as screws or bolts.
  • the outer shell 320 includes an outer ring 322, an inner shell connector 326, and a fastener receiving section 328.
  • the outer ring 322 is stepped down from an outer surface of the outer shell 320 to include a second support piece receiving passageway 323 and a second ring receiving section 324.
  • the second support piece receiving passageway 323 is a recess extending through the outer shell 320 and is sized to receive a remaining portion of the support body 204, with respect to the inner shell 312.
  • the second support piece receiving passageway 323 is circular. However, depending on the cross sectional shape of the support piece 200 the second support piece receiving passageway 323 may have another shape.
  • the second ring receiving section 324 is a recess disposed along an inner surface of the second support piece receiving passageway 323 and is sized to receive a remaining portion of the spinner receiving section 206, with respect to the inner shell 312.
  • the second ring receiving section 324 is a long surface for receiving a remaining surface side of the spinner receiving section 206 with respect to the inner shell 312, and is disposed along an entirety of the inner surface of the second support piece receiving passageway 323.
  • the inner shell connector 326 is a pair of receiving passageways extending into an end surface of the outer shell 320 and corresponds to the outer shell connector 317.
  • the inner shell connector 326 is positioned to correspond with the inner shell 312.
  • the fastener receiving section 328 is a pair of fastener receiving through holes through which a pair of fasteners 329 extend there through and connect with the fastener receiving members 318 to secure the outer shell 320 to the inner shell 312.
  • spinner connectors 70, 80 are shown and include the component pieces of the spinner connector 50 described above. For the sake of brevity, only those features that differ from the spinner connector 50 will be discussed, while like components will be omitted.
  • the spinner connector 70 includes an angled plate body 72.
  • the angled plate body 72 includes multiple planar surfaces extending in different directions.
  • Each fastener 76 is a swell latch having a lever 76a attached to a screw 76b, a rubber washer 76c, and a nut 76d connectable with the screw 76b.
  • the screw 76b is sized and shaped to extend through fastener receiving through holes (not shown) and the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6 of the modular panel 4.
  • the rubber washer 76c is sized to fit within the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the spinner connector 80 includes a support connector 82, a plate body 83, and an outer shell 84.
  • the plate body 83 and the outer shell 84 are components similar to the same named components described above, with reference to the spinner connector 50.
  • the support connector 82 is a fastener piece extending from the plate body 83 and the outer shell 84.
  • the support connector 82 includes a connector 86 extending from the plate body 83 and the outer shell 84 and an elongated member 88 extending from the connector 87.
  • the connector 86 is a solid member integrally formed with the plate body 83 and the outer shell 84, while the elongated body 88 is a solid cylindrical member having an external threaded section disposed along an outer surface thereof.
  • the external threaded section is sized and shaped to engage with the female section 40 and secure the spinner connector 50 with three or more support pieces 22. It may be possible to includes more than one support connector 82 to accommodate different angles between connecting support pieces 22.
  • Each fastener 89 is a swell latch having a lever 89a attached to a screw 89b, a rubber washer 89c, and a nut 89d connectable with the screw 89b.
  • the screw 89b is sized and shaped to extend through fastener receiving through holes (not shown) and the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6 of the modular panel 4.
  • the rubber washer 89c is sized to fit within the plurality of fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the display system 1 may include a plurality of other connectors, such as a plurality of supplemental connectors 90 and a plurality of structure connectors 100, which are used for display system 1 to promote better adjustability and customization.
  • a supplemental connector 90 is shown and includes a similar to the spinner connector 50, except that the supplemental connector 90 does not include a ring support section 58 or an inner ring 66. Rather, as shown, the supplemental connector 90 includes a connector plate 92 having a plurality of fastener receiving through holes 94 and a plurality of fasteners 96 (i.e. swell action latch) positioned through the fastener receiving through holes 94 and attaching to a section of the modular panel 4.
  • the connector plate 92 is a thin flat planar member in the embodiment shown, but could include multiple planar surfaces extending at a variety of angles.
  • the fastener 96 is a swell latch having a lever 96a attached to a screw 96b, a rubber washer 96c, and a nut 96d connectable with the screw 96b.
  • the fasteners 96 are sized and shaped as the fastener 56, as described above. As discussed above, the use of other fasteners is possible, including other latches, screws, nuts and bolts, Velcro, and removable adhesives.
  • a structure connector 100 includes a connector plate 102 having a plurality of fastener receiving through holes 104, a plurality of fasteners 106 (i.e. swell action latch), and a plurality of support connectors 108.
  • the connector plate 102 is a thin flat planar member in the embodiment shown, but could include multiple planar surfaces extending at a variety of angles. It is also possible, in other embodiments, that the structure connector 100 does not include the connector plate 102, but only includes a plurality of support connectors 108 attached together at different angles.
  • each support connector 108 is a fastener piece extending from the connector plate 102.
  • the support connector 108 includes a connector 109 extending from the connector plate 102 and an elongated member 110 extending from the connector 109.
  • the connector 109 is a solid member having a support piece receiving section 114 extending there through.
  • the elongated member 110 is a solid cylindrical member having an external threaded section 112 disposed along an outer surface thereof.
  • the elongated member 110 is sized to receive the female section 40 of the support piece 22.
  • the support connector 108 is sized and shaped to correspond with the male section 30 of the support piece 22.
  • the support connector 108 may include an internal threaded section 116 disposed along an inner surface of support piece receiving section 114, without the elongated member 110.
  • Different combinations of support connectors 108 are possible, as shown.
  • each fastener 106 is a swell latch having a lever 106a attached to a screw 106b, a rubber washer 106c, and a nut 106d connectable with the screw 106b.
  • the fastener 106 is sized and shaped as described above, with reference to fasteners 56, 96.
  • Each fastener 106 is a fastener designed to securely connect the structure connector 100 to the modular panel 4.
  • the fastener receiving through hole 104 may not be necessary.
  • the modular panel 4 may include a removable adhesive that effectively attaches to the connector plate 102 without the need of additional fasteners 106 for the structure connector 100.
  • the support pieces 22 are shown and connected to each other to form the collapsible support structure 20 for the display system 1. Connection of the support pieces 22 will now be described in further detail.
  • the male section 30 is secured at one end of the support body 24, while the female section 40 is secured at an opposite end of the support body 24.
  • the body connection section 32 is received by and then secured to the support body 24.
  • the body connection section 32 is fitted within the attachment receiving passageway 25, and then is secured to an inner surface of the support piece 22 using an adhesive or mechanical joint.
  • the male section 30 is secured to the support body 24 using a material joint and, in particular, the body connection section 32 is welded to the support body 24 along the attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • additional fasteners, joints, and adhesives are used.
  • the first support wall 34 connects to the body connection section 32.
  • the external ridge of the of the first support wall 34 corresponds to the shape and dimensions of an outer surface side of the support body 24.
  • a cross section of the body connection section 32 matches a cross section of the support body 24, such that there is flush outer surface.
  • the first support wall 34 abuts the support body 24 such that male section 30 rests against the support body 24.
  • the first support wall 34 cleanly secures male section 30 to the support body 24, while also preventing the male section 30 from being further moved into the attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • the first support wall 34 directly secures to the support body 24 using an adhesive or material joint, such as a weld, without the use of the body connection section 32.
  • the first support wall 34 may be a surface end of the support body 24, and the male section 30 attaches to the support body 24 using the body connection section 32 or other technologies or available to one skilled in the art, including fasteners, adhesives, or manufacturing techniques.
  • the female section 40 is secured at an opposite end of the support body 24.
  • the support body 24 receives the body connection section 42, which is then rigidly secured to the support body 24.
  • the second support wall 44 which is shaped to correspond with the shape and dimensions of an outer surface side of the support body 24, faces a second surface end of the support body 24 such that female section 40 rests against the support body 24.
  • the second support wall 44 is secured to the support body 24.
  • a cross section of second support wall 44 matches the outer surface sides of the support body 24 and includes a flat planar surface.
  • the second support wall 44 may directly attach to the support body 24 using an adhesive or material joint, such as a weld, without the use of the body connection section 42.
  • the second support wall 44 may be a surface end of the support body 24, and the female section 40 may attach to the support body 24 using known technologies available to one skilled in the art, including fasteners, adhesives, or manufacturing techniques.
  • the female section 40 and, more particularly, the body connection section 42 is secured to the support body 24 using an adhesive or a mechanical joint.
  • the body connection section 42 may welded to the support body 24.
  • female section 40 attaches to the support body 24 using additional welds and adhesives along the support body 24.
  • the female section 40 may be secured to the support body 24 using known techniques available to one skilled in the art, including a weld between the support body 24 and the second support wall 44.
  • the male section 30 and the female section 40 are integrally formed with the support body 24 using known or available manufacturing techniques, such as molding, machining, three-dimensional (3D) printing, or other known or available technologies.
  • the inner ring 66 positioned in the outer shell 60, such that the inner ring 66 can independently move with respect to the outer shell 60.
  • the outer shell 60 is a separate component from the plate body 52 and attaches to the plate body 52 along the rear surface thereof using an adhesive or material joint. However, other known attachment techniques are possible.
  • the outer shell 60 may also be an integral component to the plate body 52, such that the outer shell 60 and the plate body 52 are a monolithic piece.
  • the support piece receiving passageway 62 extends through the outer shell 60.
  • the passageway may have another shape.
  • the inner ring 66 fits inside the ring receiving section 64 since it is sized such that an outer edge of the inner ring 66 completely fits within the ring receiving section 64.
  • a lubricant may be added between the inner ring 66 and the ring receiving section 64.
  • the ring support section 310 is integrally connected to the rear surface of the plate body 304, and extends substantially orthogonal and away from the plate body 304.
  • the inner shell 312 is attached to the plate body and the outer shell 320 is removably connected to the inner shell using the fasteners, such as screws 329 positioned through the outer shell 320 and connecting with the inner shell 312.
  • the inner shell 312 and the outer shell 320 correspond and attach to form the ring support section 310.
  • the ring support section 310 then would have similar design, shape and dimensions as the outer shell 60, describe with reference to the spinner connector 50.
  • the ring support section 310 is capable to separates, such that inner shell 312 and outer shell 320 can connect around a system component, such as a support piece 200, and then reattach to each other.
  • the outer shell connector 317 which includes the pair of protruding members extending from end surfaces of the inner shell 312, is positioned to correspond with the outer shell 320.
  • the outer shell 317 corresponds with the pair of receiving passageways extending into end surfaces of the outer shell 320.
  • the fastener receiving member 318 correspond in placement with the fastener receiving sections 328 and are shaped to receive and secure a fastener 329.
  • the inner ring section 314 is shaped and sized to correspond with the outer ring 322, while the outer shell connector 317 is sized and shaped to correspond with the inner shell connector 326 such that the ring support section 310 is similar in shape and design as the outer shell 60 and the inner ring 66 described with reference to the spinner connector 50.
  • the ring support section 310 can be separated into two connecting components and the outer shell connector 317 is integral with the inner ring section 314 and the inner shell connector 326 is integral with the outer ring 322.
  • the spinner connector 70 includes the angled plate body 72 where multiple planar surfaces are joined to form one or more corners.
  • the spinner connector 70 in the shown embodiment is intended to connect two modular panels 4 at 90 degrees along a corner of the display assembly.
  • the angled plate body 72 can be design to accommodate a variety of angles, such as long as the connection between the spinner connector 70 and the collapsible support structure 20 is not compromised.
  • the corner section is rounded, but could have a variety of shapes, including a 90 degree connection point.
  • the support connector 82 is integrally formed with the plate body 83 and the outer shell 84, such that the spinner connector 80 extends between the plate body 83 and the ring support section 58.
  • the that support connector 82 is a separate component that is rigidly secured to the plate body and/or the outer shell 84 using an adhesive, fastener, or material joint, such as a weld.
  • the display system 1 is assembled such that a plurality of modular panels 4 are displayable on the collapsible structure 20, as a setting or background for a scene, event or situation.
  • a plurality of bases 10 support the collapsible support structure 20, while a plurality of spinner connectors 50 connect with the plurality of spinner connectors 50 that fasten to the plurality of modular panels 4.
  • each modular panel 4 is independent of the collapsible support structure 20 and attaches in the display system 1 through the spinner connector 50 that independently moves with respect to the connecting collapsible support structure 20.
  • a user positions a base 10 on a support surface 2, such as a floor.
  • the distance between adjacent bases 10 will depend on the overall dimensions and shape of the display system 1, as designed for a particular purpose.
  • the user would grip the grip 16 and position the support connection section 14 away from the support surface 2.
  • the base 10 is positioned on the support surface 2, and the collapsible support structure 20 is assembled upward from the base 10.
  • the support connection section 14 securely connects with the collapsible support structure 20.
  • the support connection section 14 includes an internal threaded section along an inner surface of the support connection section 14 to engage a corresponding threaded section of the support piece 22.
  • the base body 12 may include a plurality of support connection sections 14. However, the number and design of the support connection section 14 may vary.
  • the base 10 may include one or more support connection sections 14 and, in particular, include a variety the support connection sections 14 having keyed openings/passageways and protrusions.
  • the male section 30 or the female section 40 of support piece 22 engages the support connection section 14 depending on the design of the support connection section 14. However, in the embodiment shown, the male section 30 is screwed into the support connection section 14, using corresponding fasteners, in order securely connect the support piece 22 to the base 10.
  • the spinner connector 50 may be positioned between the support body 24 and the support connection section 14, such that the spinner connector 50 receives the male section 30.
  • the support body 24 corresponds with support piece receiving passageway 62 and the connector receiving section 38 corresponds with inner support piece opening 67.
  • the fastener member 36 extends downward through the spinner connector 50 and secure to fasteners disposed along the support connection section 14, while the first support wall 34 faces the inner ring 66.
  • the inner ring 66 receives the connector receiving section 38 and the first support wall 34 is received into the support piece receiving passageway 62 and abuts one of the pair of bearing walls 68.
  • the support piece 22 is secured to the base 10 and the spinner connector 50 is positioned there between, such that the plate body 52 can freely spin about the inner ring 66 and the male section 30.
  • a plurality of support pieces 22 may be connected together, upward from the base 10. As shown, a second support piece 22 may connect to the female section 40 of the base connected support piece 22. In fact, any number of support pieces 22 may be used to build up the collapsible support structure 20. However, the number of support pieces 22 used will depend on the intended size of the overall display system 1.
  • the support pieces 22 connect together by engaging the male section 30 of one support piece 22 with the female section 40 of another support piece 22. As discussed above, different sized support pieces 22 may be available in order to customize the dimensions of the collapsible support structure 20.
  • each support piece 22 can also connect to the spinner connector 80 and, in particular, to the support connectors 82 that have a corresponding component to the male section 30 or the female section 40 of connecting support piece 22.
  • the spinner connector 80 can be used along a top section of the collapsible support structure 20 to connect support pieces 22 extending upward from the base 10.
  • each support piece 22 can also connect to the structure connector 100 and, in particular, to the support connectors 108 that have corresponding components to the male section 30 and the female section 40 of connecting support pieces 22.
  • the structure connector 100 can be used along corner sections of the collapsible support structure 20 to connect three support pieces 22 orthogonal to each other.
  • the spinner connector 50 can be positioned between adjoin support pieces 22 such that adjoining support pieces 22 engage the inner ring 66 and the plate body 52 is free to spin about a longitudinal axis of the adjoining support pieces 22.
  • the inner ring 66 connects to the support pieces 22 of the collapsible support structure 20. Since the inner ring 66 is an independent component of the plate body 52, and free to spin within the ring receiving section 64, the inner ring 66 promotes free rotation of the plate body 52 about a longitudinal axis extending through the support piece receiving passageway 62, the ring receiving section 64, and the inner ring 66.
  • the male section 30 of one support piece 22 extends through the outer shell 60 and inner ring 66 of the spinner connector 50 to engage with the female section 40 of another adjoining support piece 22.
  • Both the connector receiving section 38 and the fastener section 39 extend through the inner ring 66.
  • the fastener section 39 engages fastener mating section 46 of the female section 40.
  • the fastener mating section 46 completely receives the fastener member 36, such that the second support wall 44 abuts the connector receiving section 38 in order to prevent over tightening the adjoining support pieces 22 and abuts an inner surface of the inner support piece opening 67 of the inner ring 66.
  • the first support wall 34 of the male section 30 extends into the support piece receiving passageway 62 and abuts bearing wall 68 of the inner ring 66.
  • the second support wall 44 also extends into the support piece receiving passageway 62 and abuts the bearing wall 68 of the inner ring 66 along an opposite surface thereof.
  • the inner ring 66 which is positioned in the ring receiving section 64 of the outer shell 60, is supports both the first support wall 34 and the second support wall 44. In the embodiment shown, the inner ring 66 can independently spin within the outer shell 60, so the plate body 52 can independently move about adjoined support pieces 22.
  • the use of the spinner connector 50 provides mobility of connecting modular panels 4, such that the modular panel 4 can spin about adjoined support pieces 22 of the collapsible support structure 20.
  • each modular panel 4 connects to the spinner connector 50 using the fasteners 56.
  • the screw 56b passes through of one of the plurality of through holes 54 and the rubber washer 56c, and then engages with the nut 56d.
  • the lever 56a is positioned opened (i.e. parallel to the screw 56b) and then used to tighten the screw 56b and the nut 56d together, which compresses the rubber washer 56c there between.
  • the modular panel 4 is then pressed against a surface of the plate body 52, with the rubber washer 56c and nut 56d passing through the fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the rubber washer 56c is sized to fit in the fastener receiving passageways 6.
  • the rubber washer 56c When the rubber washer 56c is compressed tightly by the lever 56a in a closed position (i.e. perpendicular to the screw 56b), the rubber washer 56c extends radially outward, gripping the fastener receiving passageways 6 and securing the modular panel 4 against the plate body 52.
  • the spinner connector 80 may be used in the same way that the spinner connector 50 is described above.
  • the modular panels 4 may be secured to the supplemental connectors 90, when a spinner connector 50 is not needed.
  • the modular panel 4 would connect to the supplement connector 90 in a similar way as described above, with the use of the connector plate 92, the through holes 94, and the fasteners 96.
  • the supplemental connector 90 is independent to the collapsible support structure 20.
  • the connector plate 92 adjustably connects to the modular panel 4 since the connector plate 92 only connects to one section of each modular panel 4 and the supplemental connector 90 does not connect to the collapsible support structure 20.
  • the modular panel 4 is capable of free range of motion being, and can rotate about a point of contact with the supplemental connector 90.
  • the fastener 96 is a swell latch that attaches to the modular panel 4 as described above with reference to the fastener 56.
  • the structure connector 100 is used to connect adjacent support pieces 22 of the collapsible support structure 20 without the use of the ring support section 58 or the inner ring 66.
  • the fastener 106 is a swell latch that attaches to the modular panel 4 as described above with reference to the fastener 56.
  • the ring support section 310 may be used to quickly attach to already connected support pieces 22 or a single support piece 200.
  • the inner shell 312 is positioned around one side of the connector receiving section 38 or the spinner receiving sections 206, depending on the type of support piece used.
  • the outer shell 320 is then positioned around another side of the connector receiving section 38 or the spinner receiving sections 206.
  • the inner shell 312 and outer shell 320 correspond and attach to each other to form the ring support section 310, which wholly wraps around the connector receiving section 38 or the spinner receiving sections 206, shown embodiments.
  • the ring support section 310 then would have similar design, shape and dimensions as the outer shell 60, describe with reference to the spinner connector 50.
  • the ring support section 310 is capable to separates, such that inner shell 312 and outer shell 320 can connect around a system component, such as a support piece 200, and then reattach to each other.
  • the above-described features could be used for a hanging display having beam prepared from a collapsible support structure 20, a plurality of modular panels 4, a plurality of spinner connectors 50, and a plurality of supplemental connectors 90.
  • the collapsible support structure 20 includes a support piece connector 500 having a post receiving section 510 and a post section 610 for connecting support pieces 22 of the collapsible support structure 20.
  • the post receiving section 510 is prepared from a moldable material, such as plastic.
  • a moldable material such as plastic.
  • the post receiving section 510 may be prepared from structural materials, such as metals or material composite, and may include various polygonal shapes other than shown.
  • the post receiving section 510 includes a post receiving body 514, a lever 546, and a switch 566.
  • the lever 546 and the switch 566 rotatably attaches to the post receiving body 514, while the lever 546 and the switch 566 releasably connect to each other and are disposed along an upper support surface 516 of the post receiving body 514.
  • a spring 512 is also provided and positioned between the switch 566 and the post receiving body 514.
  • an exemplary embodiment of the post receiving body 514 includes a member support surface 518, a fastener receiving section 522, a lever receiving section 524, a clasp receiving section 532, and a body connection section 542.
  • the post receiving body 514 is a cylindrical member. However, one skilled in the art should appreciate that other polygonal shapes are possible.
  • the member support surface 518 is planar surface wall positioned at one end of the post receiving body 514, while the body connection section 542 is a protuberance positioned at an opposite end thereof.
  • the body connection section 542 extends away from the member support surface 518, and includes a cross sectional dimension such that a flanged surface wall 544 is provided between the member support surface 518 and the body connection section 542.
  • the body connection section 542 may includes a fastener disposed along an outer surface thereof.
  • the fastener may be an adhesive or mechanical joint.
  • the body connection section 542 cross sectional dimension and shape correspond with the attachment receiving passageway 45 of the support body 44 or may include a fastening mechanism, such as a helical thread running around an outer surface thereof to quickly attach to the support body 44.
  • the member support surface 518 includes a fastener receiving passageway 520 extending through a substantial center thereof.
  • the fastener receiving passageway 520 is a tubular receiving passageway extending completely through the member support surface 518 and into the fastener receiving section 522.
  • the fastener receiving passageway 520 is shaped and sized to receive a leading end of the post section 610.
  • the fastener receiving section 522 is a hollow section disposed between the member support surface 518 and the body connection section 542.
  • the fastener receiving section 522 is positioned adjacent the fastener receiving passageway 520 about a proximate radial center of the post receiving body 514.
  • the fastener receiving section 522 is shaped and sized to receive one end of the lever 546 and the leading end of the post section 610.
  • the lever receiving section 524 is another hollow section of the post receiving body 514 positioned adjacent the fastener receiving passageway 520.
  • the lever receiving section 524 is a groove extending along the upper support surface 516 of the post receiving body 514.
  • the lever receiving section 524 includes a lever stop wall 526, a pivot receiving section 528, and a lever resting surface 530.
  • the lever stop wall 526 is positioned adjacent and runs parallel to the member support surface 518.
  • the pivot receiving section 528 is a notch extending from the upper support surface 516 into the fastener receiving section 522 and is positioned adjacent the lever stop wall 526 (see Figure 17).
  • the lever resting surface 530 is a planar surface support that is positioned adjacent the pivot receiving section 528 and runs parallel with the fastener receiving section 522.
  • the lever receiving section 524 extends to the clasp receiving section 532 in the shown embodiment.
  • the clasp receiving section 532 is a notch extending from the upper support surface 516 and is positioned adjacent the lever receiving section 524.
  • the clasp receiving section 532 includes a first body stop wall 534, a hinge receiving section 536, second body stop wall 538, and a spring receiving notch 540.
  • the first body stop wall 534 is a support wall running from the lever receiving section 524 and orthogonal to the upper support surface 516.
  • the hinge receiving section 536 is a cavity extending to a substantial center of the post receiving body 514.
  • the hinge receiving section 536 is positioned between the first body stop wall 534 and the second body stop wall 538.
  • the second body stop wall 538 extends from a floor of the hinge receiving section 536 toward the upper support surface 516.
  • the second body stop wall 538 extends between the floor of the hinge receiving section 536 and the upper support surface 516 at an angle.
  • the spring receiving notch 540 is positioned along the second body stop wall 538, and sized to receive the spring 512.
  • the clasp receiving section 532 is sized and shaped to receive the switch 566 such that the switch 566 can rotate between the first body stop wall 534 and the second body stop wall 538.
  • the lever 546 includes a fastener end 548, a pivot end 550, and a coupler section 552.
  • the lever 546 is an elongated member with the fastener end 548 and the pivot end 550 being positioned at opposite ends thereof.
  • the coupler section 552 is positioned adjacent the pivot end 550 in the embodiment shown, but could be disposed anywhere along a body of the lever 546.
  • the coupler section 552 extends away from the pivot end 550 and includes a pair of sidewalls 554, a coupler 558, and a member receiving section 564.
  • the pair of sidewalls 554 extend from the pivot end 550 and run parallel to each other.
  • Each sidewall 554 includes an attachment passageway 556 extending there through to receive fasteners 502, respectively.
  • the coupler 558 is positioned between the pair of sidewalls 554 and, in the embodiment shown, the coupler 558 is positioned at a rear end of the coupler section 552.
  • the member receiving section 564 is a passageway extending between the pair of sidewalls 554 from an open end to the coupler 558.
  • the coupler 558 is a body having a member locking piece 560 and a member receiving section 564.
  • the coupler 558 is integrally molded with the sidewalls 554 in a shown embodiment, but one skilled in the art should appreciate that the coupler 558 could a separate piece secured to the sidewalls 554 using known techniques, such as adhesives or a weld.
  • the member locking piece 560 includes a profiled engagement wall 562 with a chamfered edged.
  • the profiled engagement wall 562 is a profiled curved wall that matches a leading end of the post section 610.
  • the member receiving section 564 is a passageway disposed along a bottom surface of the member locking piece 560.
  • the member receiving section 564 is a channel extending through the member locking piece 560.
  • the member receiving section 564 includes a curved floor to match the profile of the post section 610.
  • the member receiving section 564 is u-shaped and ends at the profiled engagement wall 562.
  • the fastener end 548 includes a switch catch 549.
  • the switch catch 549 groove disposed on an end of the lever 546.
  • one skilled in the art should appreciate other designs are possible, includes a notch or indentations.
  • the switch 566 includes an action end 572 having an engaging surface 574 and a pivot end 568 having a blunt end opposite the engaging surface 574.
  • a stop wall 578 is provided that extends orthogonally between the action end 572 and the pivot end 568.
  • the stop wall 578 is a flat planar outer wall in the shown embodiment.
  • a tapered wall 582 is provided opposite the stop wall 578 and extends from the action end 572 to the pivot end 568 at an angle, such that that the switch 566 tapers between the action end 572 and the pivot end 568.
  • a spring receiving passageway 584 is provided along the tapered wall 582 and is dimensioned to receive one end of the spring 512.
  • the pivot end 568 includes a plurality of attachment passageways 570 positioned on opposites sides of the pivot end 550.
  • the switch 566 also includes a lever catch 576 disposed along the action end 572 that protrudes outward from the engaging surface 574 and the stop wall 578. In the shown
  • the stop wall 578 and the lever catch 576 intersect at a right angle.
  • the lever catch 576 is shaped to correspond with the switch catch 549.
  • an action mechanism 580 is disposed along the engaging surface 574.
  • the action mechanism 580 is a contoured surface extending from the lever catch 576, which then rises upward to the tapered wall 582 in the embodiment shown.
  • the engaging surface 574 is s-shaped.
  • other configurations and designs are possible to accommodate action of the switch 566 [00175] Now with reference to Figures 15-17, the post section 610 will be discussed.
  • the post section 610 is prepared from a moldable material, such as plastic.
  • the post section 610 may be prepared from other structural materials, such as metals or material composite, and may include various polygonal shapes other than shown.
  • the post receiving section 510 and the post section 610 may be prepared from different materials.
  • the post receiving section 510 may be prepared from plastic, and the post section 610 may be prepared from a metal using machining techniques.
  • the post section 610 includes a body connection section 612, a first support wall 616, and a fastener section 618, such that the body connection section 612 extends from one side of the first support wall 616 and the fastener section 618 extends from an opposite side with respect to the first support wall 616.
  • the first support wall 616 is a disk shaped member that includes an external ridge extending outward to the body connection section 612 and the fastener section 618.
  • the first support wall 616 includes a pair of planar surfaces facing the body connection section 612 and the first support wall 616, respectively.
  • the body connection section 612 is a cylindrical section, extending from the first support wall 616.
  • the body connection section 32 is sized to correspond with the attachment receiving passageway 45 of the support body 44 or includes a fastening mechanism 614, such as a helical thread running around an outer surface thereof.
  • the fastener section 618 is an elongated member having a connector receiving section 620 and a fastener member 622.
  • the fastener section 618 extends from the first support wall 616 and includes an enlarged leading end in the shown embodiment.
  • the connector receiving section 620 is a rod-like member extending from the first support wall 616 to the fastener member 622.
  • the connector receiving section 620 includes a smooth outer surface and has a cylindrical shape.
  • the connector receiving section 620 includes a smaller cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the first support wall 616.
  • the connector receiving section 620 may have other cross sectional shapes, such as square or rectangle, to match a corresponding inner support piece opening 67.
  • the connector receiving section 620 may have a larger cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the first support wall 616, in order to correspond with inner support piece opening 67.
  • the fastener member 622 is disposed on a leading end of the fastener section 618 and includes a connector shaft 624 and a connector head 626, used to provide secure connection with the coupler section 552 of the post receiving section 510.
  • the connector shaft 624 is a rod like member extending between the connector receiving section 620 and the connector head 626.
  • the connector shaft 624 is cylindrical and has a smaller cross sectional diameter than the connector receiving section 620.
  • the connector shaft 624 is sized and shaped to match the member receiving section 564.
  • a flange section 625 may be provided between the connector shaft 624 and the connector receiving section 620 that is a disk like member to correspond with the fastener receiving passageway 520.
  • the connector head 626 is disk shaped member positioned at a leading end of the connector shaft 624 and includes beveled edges 628 in the shown embodiment
  • the connector head 626 has a smaller cross sectional diameter than the connector receiving section 620 in the shown embodiment.
  • the connector head 626 is shaped and sized match the member receiving section 564, and keyed to engage the member locking piece 560.
  • the coupler section 552 is shaped and sized match the member receiving section 564, and keyed to engage the member locking piece 560.
  • the lever 546 is positioned in the in the lever receiving section 524, such that the pivot end 550 and the coupler section 552 are positioned in the pivot receiving section 528.
  • the attachment passageways 556 are aligned with fasteners 502 positioned through post receiving body 514 and the lever 546 can rotate within the lever receiving section 524.
  • the fastener end 548 can also rotate toward and rest on or above the lever resting surface 530.
  • the switch 566 is positioned in the clasp receiving section 532, such that the spring 512 is positioned in the spring receiving notch 540 and the spring receiving passageway 584.
  • the stop wall 578 abuts the first body stop wall 534 and the lever catch 576 is positioned above the lever resting surface 530.
  • the lever catch 576 extends toward the fastener receiving section 522.
  • the plurality of attachment passageways 570 align with fasteners 502 positioned through post receiving body 514.
  • Switch 566 abuts the first body stop wall 534 and can rotate toward the second body stop wall 538.
  • the support piece connector 500 is assembled such that the support piece connector 500 can efficiently connect and disconnect with structural elements of the display system 10, such as a base 10 or another support piece 22.
  • the post receiving section 510 is positioned at one end of the support piece 22, while the post section 610 is positioned at opposite ends of the support piece 22 with respect to the post receiving section 510 (see Figure 20).
  • the post section 610 is positioned on the base (see Figure 15).
  • the body connection section 542 is received by and then secured to the support body 24.
  • the body connection section 542 is fitted within the attachment receiving passageway 25, and then is secured to an inner surface of the support piece 22 using an adhesive or mechanical joint.
  • the post receiving section 510 is secured to the support body 24 using a material joint and, in particular, the body connection section 542 is welded to the support body 24 along the attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • additional fasteners, joints, and adhesives are used.
  • the body connection section 612 is received by and then secured to the support body 24.
  • the body connection section 612 is fitted within the attachment receiving passageway 25, and then is secured to an inner surface of the support piece 22 using an adhesive or mechanical joint.
  • the post section 610 is secured to the support body 24 using a material joint and, in particular, the body connection section 612 is welded to the support body 24 along the attachment receiving passageway 25.
  • additional fasteners, joints, and adhesives are used.
  • the support connection section 14 includes an internal threaded section along an inner surface of the support connection section 14 to engage a corresponding fastening mechanism 614 of the post section 610.
  • the lever 546 rotates in the pivot receiving section 528 such that pivot end 550, which is rotatably attached to the post receiving body 514, rotates away the lever resting surface 530.
  • the lever 546 abuts the lever stop wall 526 and the fastener member 622 of the post section 610 may be positioned through the fastener receiving passageway 520 until the member support surface 518 abuts the connector receiving section 620.
  • the flange section 625 also abuts surface boundary walls of the fastener receiving section 522 to inhibit movement.
  • the connector shaft 624 and connector head 626 extend through the attachment passageway 556 and into the fastener receiving section 522.
  • the connector head 626 is positioned to engage the member locking piece 560.
  • the profiled engagement wall 562 engages the beveled edges 628 and the post section 610 is urged toward the post receiving section 510.
  • the lever 546 continues to rotate and urge the post section 610 until the connector receiving section 620 and the member support surface 518 adjoin and the switch catch 549 locks with the lever catch 576.
  • the spring 512 maintains engagement between the lever 546 and the switch 566.
  • the action mechanism 580 rotates toward the second body stop wall 538.
  • the lever 546 can then rotate away from the switch 566 and disengage with the connector head 626. Once the post section 610 is disengaged, the fastener member 622 can be removed from the post receiving section 510.
  • the support piece connector 500 connects with the spinner connector 50 positioned between two support pieces 22 connected by the post receiving section 510 and the post section 610.
  • the fastener section 18 extends through the inner ring 66 and through the fastener receiving section 522.
  • the member support surface 518 corresponds with support piece receiving passageway 62 and the connector receiving section 620 corresponds with inner support piece opening 67.
  • the connector head 626 secures to the coupler 558.
  • the member support surface 518 engages one surface side of the inner ring 66, while the first support wall 616 engages an opposite surface side of the inner ring 66.
  • the coupler 558 secures the fastener member 622 in the connector receiving section 620, and the switch 566 connects with the lever 546.
  • the support pieces 22 are secured to each other and the spinner connector 50 is positioned there between, such that the plate body 52 can freely spin about the inner ring 66 and the connector receiving section 620.

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Un système d'affichage (1) comprend une structure de type support repliable (20), un connecteur rotatif (50) accueillant la structure de type support repliable et pouvant tourner autour de celle-ci et un panneau modulaire (4) relié de façon amovible au connecteur rotatif. Ladite structure de type support repliable comprend plusieurs pièces de support et de liaison (22), chaque pièce de support comportant une partie de type montant et une partie d'accueil de montant. La partie de type montant comprend une première paroi de support (34) et une partie de fixation (39) se prolongeant depuis la première paroi de support. La partie de fixation comprend un élément de fixation (36) et une partie d'accueil de connecteur (38) positionnée entre l'élément de fixation et la première paroi de support. La partie d'accueil de montant comprend un corps d'accueil de montant d'une taille adaptée à l'accueil de la première paroi de support, un levier (546) comportant un raccord de montant et un commutateur libérable (566) en prise avec le levier le long d'une surface de support du corps d'accueil de montant.
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