GB2280532A - Hingeless enclosure for a display system - Google Patents
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- GB2280532A GB2280532A GB9315792A GB9315792A GB2280532A GB 2280532 A GB2280532 A GB 2280532A GB 9315792 A GB9315792 A GB 9315792A GB 9315792 A GB9315792 A GB 9315792A GB 2280532 A GB2280532 A GB 2280532A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
- G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
- G09F13/0413—Frames or casing structures therefor
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
- G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
- G09F13/0418—Constructional details
- G09F13/0445—Frames
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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
- G09F15/0012—Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like planar structures comprising one or more panels frames therefor
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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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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
- G09F7/18—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
- G09F2007/1843—Frames or housings to hold signs
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- Devices For Indicating Variable Information By Combining Individual Elements (AREA)
- Hinges (AREA)
- Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
- Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
- Mirrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Stands, And Related Fastening Devices (AREA)
- Freezers Or Refrigerated Showcases (AREA)
Abstract
A hingeless assembly for a protective enclosure is incorporated as part of a modular display system. The protective enclosure (10) features a main frame (11) and an open face panel frame (22). While the main frame (11) and the open face panel frame (22) are assembled from standardized extrusions and joints (20), an elongated cylindrical bead (13) along one of the external edges of the main frame (11) and a semi-cylindrical elongated groove (25) along a corresponding edge of the open face panel frame (22) are slidably fitted over one another to form a modular enclosure. A gasket is disposed along the hingeless assembly to weather-proof the enclosure (10). The hingeless assembly of the enclosure (10) not only allows the open face panel to be opened for easy access, but also seals the interior of the display system from the elements when the open face panel is closed. <IMAGE>
Description
h 1 2280532 HINGELESS ENCLOSURE FOR A DISPLAY SYi 1 EM The present
invention relates to enclosure for a display system and in particular to a hingeless assembly for a protective enclosure as part of a modular display system.
It is often necessary to provide protective enclosures for display systems such as office directories or commercial signages. However, the requirements in terms of geometric configurations for such enclosures are so 10 varied such that mass production of enclosures are hitherto not economical. As the contents of the display systems require frequent updating, the ideal enclosure should be light and versatile to permit easy access to the display system. Yet exposure of the display systems to the elements generally require the protective enclosures to be sturdy, durable and weather-proof.
Prior art hingeless assembly for a display system addresses partially the requirements of a modular display system that is economical, durable and versatile. U.S. Patent No. 4,968,171 teaches a hingeless extrusion which combines with other hingeless extrusion to form a multiple positionable, self-standing modular display system. _
1 The present invention discloses a hingeless assembly for a protective enclosure incorporated as part of a modular display system. The protective enclosure features a main frame and an open face panel frame. While the main frame and the open face panel frame are assembled from standardized extrusions and joints, an elongated cylindrical bead along one of the external edges of the main frame and a semi-cylindrical elongated groove along a corresponding edge of the open face panel frame are slidably fitted over one another to form a modular enclosure. A gasket is disposed along the hingeless assembly to weather-proof the enclosure. The hingeless assembly of the enclosure not only allows the open face panel to be opened for easy access, but also seals the interior of the display system from the elements when the open face panel is closed. - As various components of the present invention are standardized and interchangeable, economy of scale in manufacturing the enclosure is achieved notwithstanding the myriad geometric configurations of display systems.
2 c 0 4 a A b FIG 1 is an exploded, perspective view of an enclosure incorporating the present invention. FIG 1A is a front, right side, cross-sectional view of a hingeless assembly for a display system in accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present 5 invention.
3 Fig. 1 is an exploded, perspective view of a display system incorporating a protective enclosure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The enclosure 10 comprises a main frame 11 and an open face panel frame 22. The main frame 11 further comprises a top main frame 12, a bottom main frame 14, and side main frames 16 and 18. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, all the frames are made of aluminium extrusions or any suitable light weight material. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that the main frames 14, 16 and 18 are preferably standardized and interchangeable. The frames of the main frame 11 are coupled with a plurality of main frame joints 20 to form a substantially rectangular configuration. Even though the main frames 12, 14, 16 and 18 are shown be single sided (having one elongated cylindrical bead on only one side edge of the frame), it should be understood by one skilled in the art that the present invention is equally applicable to a double sided main frame is (having one elongated cylindrical beads on each side edge of the frame).
The main frame joints 20 are standardized and interchangeable. Preferably the main frame joints are made of either aluminium, or other suitable weather-proofing materials. Although the main frame joints 20 are illustrated as rounded, it should not be taken as a limitation upon the present invention.
For example, a right angle joint may be substituted for the round joint 20.
Referring again to Fig. 1, the open face panel 22 further comprises a top panel frame 24, a bottom panel frame 26, and side panel frames 28 and 30. Just as the main frame, the panel frames are made of aluminium extrusions or any suitable light weight material. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that the panel frames 24, 26 and 28 are preferably standardized and interchangeable. The frames of the open face panel frame 22 are coupled with a plurality of panel frame joints 32 to form a substantially rectangular configuration. Like the main frame joints, the panel 4 4 0 0 frame joints 32 are also standardized and interchangeable. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the panel frame joints are made of suitable weather-proofing materials. Although the main frame joints 32 are illustrated as rounded, it should not be taken as a limitation upon the present invention. For instance, a right angle joint is interchangeable with the round joint 32. It is also understood that the open face panel frame 22 encloses a transparent panel which is not shown in order not to obscure the presentation of the present invention.
It follows from the prevalent use of standardized and interchangeable extrusions and joints in the present invention that a modular enclosure fitting a large variety of display system may be manufactured economically. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that the present invention is versatile as the enclosures are easily assembled and disassembled. One further advantage of the present invention will be described below in connection with the description of the hingeless assembly.
The main frame 11 and the open face panel frame 22 are coupled in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1A where a front, right side, cross-sectional view of a hingeless assembly in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The top main frame 12 is shown having an L-shaped cross-section having a horizontal edge 17 and a vertical side edge 19. An elongated cylindrical bead 13 and an elongated extending portion 15 extend outwards from the side edge 19 for slidably engaging an elongated semi-cylindrical groove 25 of the top panel frame 24. The side edge 19-terminates in a elongated recess channel 33 for receiving the base of a gasket (not shown). The socket is. used for sealing the interior of the enclosure from the elements. The gasket is preferably made from silicon, rubber or other suitable weather-proofing materials.
In Fig. 1A the top panel frame 24 has a substantially rectangular cross section. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that a large variety of cross-sectional configurations is possible for the top frame panel to have as long as it incorporates an elongated semi-cylindrical groove. For an example, see the co-pending design registration application No.
filed by the same applicant. As described briefly in the preceding paragraph, the top panel frame has a semi-cylindrical groove 25 disposed between the top edge and the edge facing the side edge 19 of the top main frame. The groove 25 terminates in edges 27 and 29 respectively. While the groove 25 receives the elongated cylindrical bead 13 in an interlocking manner, the edges 27 and 29 permit the open face panel frame 22 to rotate around an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated cylindrical bead 13. The angle of rotation depends on (1) the depth of the groove edges 27 and 29, and (2) the thickness of the elongated extended portion 15. On the same edge facing the side edge 19 is disposed an elongated semi-circular channel 35 which cooperates with the elongated recess channel 33 to accommodate the gasket (not shown) along the hingeless assembly. When the hingeless assembly in Fig. 1A is closed, the gasket performs the weather-proofing function of the enclosure. The top panel frame 24 also has a flange 21 and interior edge 23 for receiving one section of a display panel (not shown). It follows from the above that the hingeless assembly permits easy access to the interior of the enclosure. At the same time, the gasket disposed along the hingeless assembly prevents dust, dirt and water from entering the enclosure.
Referring again to Fig. 1, reinforce bracket assemblies 34 and 36 are optionally employed to provide additional stability to the structure of the main frame 11 and the open face panel frame 22 respectively. Furthermore, an assembly consisting of a stiffener 38 and stiffener holder 40 may be used to 6 d provide rigidity to the enclosure 10. Finally a lock 42 may optionally be added to the bottom main frame 14 in order to secure the open face panel frame 22 to the main frame 11 and to prevent unauthorized access to the display system.
While the present invention has been described particularly with reference to Figs. 1 to 1A with emphasis on a hingeless assembly for a protective enclosure for a display system, it should be understood that the figures are for illustration only and should not be taken as a limitation on the invention. For example, the hingeless assembly of the enclosure can be located along the side main frames or even the bottom main frame. Thus, the open face panel frame may be opened from the side or from the bottom as opposed to from the top frame as illustrated in Figs 1 to 1A. In addition, it is clear that the apparatus of the present invention has utility in many applications where versatile, modular and durable enclosure is required. It is contemplated that many changes and modifications may be made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention as described.
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Claims (1)
- Claims1 2 comprising:1. A protective enclosure for a display system, said enclosure 3 a main frame, said main frame further comprising at least a top 4 main frame, a bottom main frame, a pair of side main frames; a panel frame for enclosing at least one open face of said 6 enclosure, said panel frame further comprising at least a top panel frame, a 7 bottom panel frame, a pair of side panel frames; a hingeless assembly having an elongated cylindrical bead 9 extending from any one of the external edges of said main frames, said hingeless assembly further having an elongated semi-cylindrical groove 11 extending from any one of the edge facing said external edges of said main 12 frames, said groove being slidably fitted with said bead; 13 such that said panel frame rotates around an axis parallel to 14 the longitudinal axis of said bead.1 2. The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said main frame 2. and said panel frame forms a self-standing enclosure when said panel 3 frame is closed over at least one open face of said main frame.1 3. The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said groove further 2 having two extending ends for retaining said bead within said groove.8 4 4. The enclosure according to claim 1 wherein said hingeless assembly further having an elongated gasket disposed along said hingeless assembly such that the enclosure is protected against the elements.5. A method for protecting a display system with an enclosure, said 2 method comprising:3 enclosing the side space of a display system with a main 4 frame, said main frame further comprising at least a top main frame, a bottom main frame, a pair of side main frames; 6 enclosing the open face space of a display system with a panel 7 frame, said panel frame further comprising at least a top panel frame, a 8 bottom panel frame, a pair of side panel frames; 9 closing the side space and the open face space -of a display system with a hingeless assembly, said assembly having an elongated 11 cylindrical bead extending from any one of the external edges of said main 12 frames, said hingeless assembly further having an elongated semi 13 cylindrical groove extending from any one of the edge facing said external 14 edges of said main frames, said groove being slidably fitted with said bead; such that said panel frame rotates around an axis parallel to 16 the longitudinal axis of said bead.1 6. The method according to claim 1 wherein said main frame and 2 said panel frame forms a self-standing enclosure when said panel frame is 3 closed over at least one open face of said main frame.1 7. The method according to claim 1 wherein said groove further 2 having two extending ends for retaining said bead within said groove.1 8. The method according to claim 1 wherein said hingeless 2 assembly further having an elongated gasket disposed along said hingeless 3 assembly such that the enclosure is protected against the elements.9 0 0.0 0 4 a 1 9. A protective enclosure for a display system as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.10. A method for protecting a display system with an enclosure as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (12)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9315792A GB2280532B (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1993-07-30 | Hinged enclosure for a display system |
SG1996002514A SG45270A1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1993-07-30 | Hingeless enclosure for a display system |
AU57717/94A AU684736B2 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-03-11 | Hinged enclosure for a display system |
KR1019940005811A KR100283195B1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-03-23 | Hingeless enclosure for display systems |
CN94103915A CN1102726A (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-03-31 | Hingeless enclosure for a display system |
NZ260241A NZ260241A (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-03-31 | Display system enclosure comprises a modular structure comprising a panel frame hinged to a main frame using a bead in a semi-cylindrical groove |
TW086210497U TW325179U (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-04-20 | An enclosure for a modular display system |
AT94303679T ATE205955T1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-05-23 | HINGELESS CASE FOR A DISPLAY SYSTEM |
DE69428313T DE69428313D1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-05-23 | Hingeless cover for a display system |
EP94303679A EP0637006B1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-05-23 | Hingeless enclosure for a display system |
CA002125834A CA2125834A1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-06-14 | Hingeless enclosure for a display system |
HK98102210A HK1003094A1 (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1998-03-17 | Hingeless enclosure for a display system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9315792A GB2280532B (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1993-07-30 | Hinged enclosure for a display system |
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GB9315792D0 GB9315792D0 (en) | 1993-09-15 |
GB2280532A true GB2280532A (en) | 1995-02-01 |
GB2280532B GB2280532B (en) | 1997-08-13 |
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GB9315792A Expired - Fee Related GB2280532B (en) | 1993-07-30 | 1993-07-30 | Hinged enclosure for a display system |
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EP (1) | EP0637006B1 (en) |
KR (1) | KR100283195B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1102726A (en) |
AT (1) | ATE205955T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU684736B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2125834A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69428313D1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2280532B (en) |
HK (1) | HK1003094A1 (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ260241A (en) |
SG (1) | SG45270A1 (en) |
TW (1) | TW325179U (en) |
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- 1993-07-30 GB GB9315792A patent/GB2280532B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1993-07-30 SG SG1996002514A patent/SG45270A1/en unknown
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- 1994-03-11 AU AU57717/94A patent/AU684736B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1994-03-23 KR KR1019940005811A patent/KR100283195B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1994-03-31 NZ NZ260241A patent/NZ260241A/en unknown
- 1994-03-31 CN CN94103915A patent/CN1102726A/en active Pending
- 1994-04-20 TW TW086210497U patent/TW325179U/en unknown
- 1994-05-23 EP EP94303679A patent/EP0637006B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1994-05-23 AT AT94303679T patent/ATE205955T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1994-05-23 DE DE69428313T patent/DE69428313D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1994-06-14 CA CA002125834A patent/CA2125834A1/en not_active Abandoned
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GB2062745A (en) * | 1979-11-05 | 1981-05-28 | Neon Products Ltd | Advertising Sign |
GB2114351A (en) * | 1981-10-28 | 1983-08-17 | Anglia Signs And Displays Limi | Sign box |
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HK1003094A1 (en) | 1998-10-09 |
TW325179U (en) | 1998-01-11 |
AU5771794A (en) | 1995-02-09 |
ATE205955T1 (en) | 2001-10-15 |
NZ260241A (en) | 1998-01-26 |
KR950004084A (en) | 1995-02-17 |
CN1102726A (en) | 1995-05-17 |
SG45270A1 (en) | 1998-01-16 |
KR100283195B1 (en) | 2001-03-02 |
EP0637006A1 (en) | 1995-02-01 |
GB2280532B (en) | 1997-08-13 |
EP0637006B1 (en) | 2001-09-19 |
CA2125834A1 (en) | 1995-01-31 |
AU684736B2 (en) | 1998-01-08 |
DE69428313D1 (en) | 2001-10-25 |
GB9315792D0 (en) | 1993-09-15 |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20050730 |