DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR COUPLING TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS

Abstract

A display system for coupling to visual communication products has a frame and a display surface, wherein the display system presents a coupling device for coupling to the frame, associated with an accessory that can be manually coupled and decoupled, defining a support. For this purpose, the coupling device presents a flattened body, of a length according to the thickness of the frame, having an end front flange which determines an elbow, and which defines an insertion groove in the profile of the frame, having at its opposite end an elastically deformable rear clipping flange. In this way, the coupling device presents on its front side edge an opening defined by a semi-sphere acting as a positioning pin where the accessory is coupled.

Claims

1. A display system for coupling to visual communication products, in which products there is a frame bearing an illuminated display surface, the display system comprising: a coupling device configured for coupling to the frame, and an accessory in the form of a plate made of a resistant material, which is configured to be manually coupled to and decoupled from the coupling device and which defines a support for other applications on the display surface, wherein the coupling device is in the form of a flattened body, of a length consistent with a thickness of the frame, having a front end and an opposite rear end, and a front flange on the front end which determines an elbow, and which defines an insertion groove in a profile of the frame, and having an elastically deformable rear clipping flange on the opposite rear end, which is configured to be coupled to a profile of the frame, wherein the coupling device an opening on a front edge which is adapted for coupling the accessory, wherein a side wall of the opening has at least positioning pin in the form of a semi-sphere, wherein the at least one positioning pin is configured to be fitted by elastic deformation into at least one circular hole in the accessory, and wherein the opening has at least one hollowed out space in a bottom of the opening and being configured for receiving at least one flange emerging from a side edge of the accessory.

2. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claim 1, wherein at least one circular hole comprises two circular holes, and wherein the at least one positioning pin comprises two positioning pins complementary to the two circular holes.

3. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claim 1, wherein the at least one flange emerging from the side ego of the accessory comprises two flanges and wherein the at least one hollowed out space comprising two hollowed-out spaces, said two flanges being configured be fitted into the two hollowed out spaces provided in the bottom of the opening of the coupling device.

4. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claims 1, wherein the opening of the coupling device includes a horizontal rib which fits in a horizontal groove provided in the accessory.

5. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claim 1, wherein the coupling device 1 includes a nut-screw assembly configured to receive other accessories fixed by means of hardware.

6. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claim 1, further comprising a ferromagnetic disc, which is fixed to the coupling device by means of a nut-screw assembly so as to be flush with the coupling body, wherein the ferromagnetic disc forms a magnetic fixing means for other accessories which have complementary magnetic means.

7. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claim 1, wherein the coupling device 1 is formed from a flexible and ductile plastic material.

8. The display system for coupling to visual communication products according to claim 1, wherein the accessory 2 is formed from methacrylate.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Other objects and features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed as an illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.

[0038] In the drawings,

[0039] FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of the two main parts in a display system for coupling to visual communication products, carried out according to the object of the present invention;

[0040] FIG. 2 shows an opposite perspective view of the two elements of FIG. 1 duly coupled to one another and sectioned according to an imaginary plane of longitudinal section;

[0041] FIG. 3 shows a view similar to the view in FIG. 2, but in which the accessory is not depicted;

[0042] FIG. 4 shows a partially sectioned plan view of the device of the invention coupled to the frame of an advertising light box;

[0043] FIG. 5 shows enlarged detail “A” of FIG. 4;

[0044] FIG. 6 shows enlarged detail “B” of FIG. 4;

[0045] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an example application of the system of the invention for applying transverse shelves and side shelves on the frame of an advertising light box

[0046] FIG. 8 shows enlarged detail “C” of FIG. 7;

[0047] FIG. 9 shows a view similar to the view of FIG. 1 but corresponding to a second embodiment of the invention; and

[0048] FIG. 10 shows a sectional view of FIG. 9 corresponding to the second embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0049] In the drawing such as in FIGS. 1-3, it can be seen how hi the system of the invention there are two main parts, a coupling device 1 for coupling on the frame 5 of the light box (see in FIG. 4), and an accessory 2, which can be manually coupled to and decoupled from the latter, which defines the support for additional applications, such as the inclusion of shelves 3 on a display surface 4 of the light box.

[0050] Coupling device 1 is in the form of a flattened body, of a length consistent with the thickness of frame 5 where it is selectively coupled, having an end front flange 6 that is bent backwards and defines an insertion groove in the profile of frame 5, having at its opposite end an elastically deformable rear clipping flange 7, a selective coupling to frame 5, which can be seen in detail in FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0051] Returning again to the structure of coupling device 1, it has been provided that it includes a deep and narrow opening 8 in correspondence with its front side edge which defines the means for coupling accessory 2.

[0052] Opening 8 has at least one semi-sphere 9 acting as a positioning pin on one of its side walls, which fits by elastic deformation of said wall in a circular hole 10 provided in accessory 2, opening 8 also having in correspondence with its bottom at least one hollowed out space 11 in which there is intended to be inserted a flange 12 emerging from the side edge of accessory 2.

[0053] Thus, coupling device 1 will be obtained in a flexible and ductile plastic material.

[0054] Accordingly, accessory 2 is formed from a plate made of a mechanically resistant material, preferably obtained in methacrylate, which is introduced in opening 8 of coupling device 1, including at least one end flange 12, which fits in an internal hollowed out space 11 provided in correspondence with the bottom of the mentioned opening 8, additionally having at least one hole 10 in which it fits by elastic deformation of the actual part in which it is integrated, which is the already mentioned semi-sphere 9.

[0055] The plate thus described will be prolonged in the front so as to define an overhang on which the end of the corresponding shelf 3 can be arranged, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, although this plate can be finished off in correspondence with its end opposite the coupling end, acquiring different geometries, each one being able to offer a different functionality.

[0056] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, device 1 is adapted to the metal profile of the frame 5 through the front flange 6 and the elastically deformable rear clipping flange 7, such that in addition to being adapted to said metal profile, said front flange is supported on the silicone bead or strip 13 that is usually present to attach the textile 14 to the profile or frame 5 of the light box, which favors the anti-slipping of the coupling device 1 on the metal profile of the light box.

[0057] According to the embodiment variant of FIGS. 9-10, accessory 2 can include two holes 10, for which purpose there will be in opening 8 of the coupling device 1 two semi-spheres 9 acting as positioning pins, where said accessory may likewise include two emerging end flanges 12 which likewise fit in two internal hollowed out spaces 11 provided in correspondence with the bottom of opening 8, such that for greater stability in the coupling of the device, the opening can have a horizontal rib 19 which fits in a horizontal groove 15 provided in accessory 2.

[0058] In both cases, and also optionally, coupling device 1 may include a ferromagnetic disc 16, which is fixed to its body by means of a nut-screw assembly 17, being flush with its body in the corresponding stepped recess, determining magnetic fixing means for other elements, such as side shelves 18 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, which will include complementary magnetic means 16′ for said coupling.

[0059] As described in detail above, in an alternative embodiment of the invention not depicted in the figures attached to this specification, the nut-screw assembly 17 arranged on coupling device 1 allows fixing shelf 18 to coupling device 1 through screws, with a mechanical attachment being made between both elements.

[0060] Although only a few embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is to be understood that many changes and modifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.