Construction kit for display

Abstract

The present invention relates to a construction kit and, in particular, modular flooring elements for the assembly of a modular raised floor base with detachable and interchangeable cover plates. More specifically, the stackable floor elements with associated presentation pedestal that may be assembled horizontally or vertically in order to assemble a presentation floor or stage to showcase products. The main objective of the present invention is to provide improved coupling means for a composition between floor elements, blocks, and cover plates which further allows to make a wide variety of floors with different heights and shapes.

Claims

1. A) A kit for modular pedestal display system consisting of one or more floor tiles, wherein each floor tile consists of: i) a rectangular panel having 4 identical upright side faces, an upper and bottom surface; ii) upper surface that is closed and almost flat; iii) a bottom surface which is open and has an internal rib structure; iv) wherein the four standing side surfaces are narrowed to the top resulting in a top surface with a raised edge; v) a bottom which is formed to allow clamping on the upper side of the floor tiles; vi) wherein the four identical upstanding opposite side surfaces have openings for connecting components that are configured to connect congruent clamping means with the adjoining side faces of the same structural plate; vii) wherein the side ribs extend to the bottom of the floor tiles. B) A kit for modular pedestal display system consisting of one or more blocks, wherein each block consists of: i) a rectangular panel which has four identical upright side faces, an upper and bottom surface; ii) upper surface that is closed and almost flat; iii) a bottom surface which is open and has an internal rib structure; iv) wherein the four standing side surfaces are narrowed to the top resulting in a top surface with a raised edge; v) a bottom which is formed to allow clamping on the upper side of the floor tiles. vi) wherein the side ribs extend to the bottom of the block. C) A kit for modular pedestal display system consisting of one or more removable cover plates, wherein each cover plate consists of: i) a rectangular panel which has four identical upright side faces, and a closed and almost flat top surface; ii) an open bottom surface characterized by the same surface area to have a size which allows to clamp on the upper surface of floor tiles and blocks.

2. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blocks and floor tiles are mutually stackable.

3. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, A) wherein the side faces of vertically stacked floor tiles, block-shaped bodies, and cover plates lie in the same vertical plane and are bound by the vertical plane; B) wherein substantially no parts deviate from the horizontal plane, and thus a substantially seamless surface is obtained.

4. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the floor tiles in the same horizontal plane may be connected to each other with a clamping means.

5. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the standing side surface of the floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates are substantially seamless.

6. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the blocks and cover plates are substantially seamless.

7. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the floor tiles have a deployable clamping means which further allows horizontal connections between the floor tiles.

8. A modular pedestal display system according to claim 1, wherein the blocks, cover plates and floor tiles are congruent in shapes and wherein the mutual stacking entirely determines their horizontal position.

9. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blocks, cover plates and floor tiles have drafted edges preferably between 3 to 6 millimeters.

10. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the base plate and floor tiles preferably have a cross-shaped cut out.

11. A modular pedestal display system according to claim 10, wherein the cross-shaped cut out on the upper surface of the floor tile makes the edges upright for the blocks, floor tiles and the cover plates in order to clamp at various horizontal positions.

12. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the cross-shaped cut out on the upper surface of the floor tile provides the space for passage; for e.g. space for cables passage through the surface.

13. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the floor tiles have a cavity where the clamping means can be packed.

14. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the connectors of these floor tiles are preferably stacked within a space on the floor tile.

15. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the corners and edges of the floor plates, blocks, and cover plates preferably have an identical draft.

16. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover plate preferably has a wall thickness that is greater than 1 mm and smaller than 3 mm.

17. A kit for modular pedestal display systems according to claim 1, wherein the construction kit is made of a moulded plastic material, preferably having a thin-walled thermoplastic.

18. A modular pedestal display system according to claim 1, wherein: i. the length and the width of the ground plane of the floor tile, block-shaped body and cover plate are substantially the same; ii. the length and the width of the ground plane of the floor tile is larger than 35 cm.

19. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the floor tiles and blocks forms a strong support surface together with the side-supporting ribs imparting an overall strong structure to the entire system.

20. A modular pedestal display system as claimed in claim 1, wherein: i. the floor tiles have vertical support points with the same height as that of the side faces and; ii. bottom surface to top surface running in which the vertical support points are nested in the upper surface of the floor tile.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of the floor elements.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a top perspective view of the modular floor base.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal.

[0021] FIG. 4 shows yet another top perspective view of the modular pedestal.

[0022] FIG. 5 shows another top perspective view of the modular pedestal.

[0023] FIG. 6 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal with floor elements.

[0024] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a block with raised edges.

[0025] FIG. 8 shows a top perspective view of the inside of the block.

[0026] FIG. 9 shows another perspective view of the modular pedestal with a block.

[0027] FIG. 10 shows a cross section of the block in FIG. 9 along A-A′

[0028] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the modular pedestal block with upstanding edges.

[0029] FIG. 12 shows an explosive view of the modular pedestal

[0030] FIG. 13 shows yet another perspective view of the modular pedestal.

[0031] FIG. 14 shows a bottom perspective view of the cover plate.

[0032] FIG. 15 shows yet another top perspective view of the modular pedestal with floor elements

[0033] FIG. 16 shows a top perspective view of the modular floor base.

[0034] FIG. 17 shows a cross-sectional view of the two floor elements.

[0035] FIG. 18 a) shows a sectional view of clamping means to connect to the floor tiles. and FIG. 18 b) shows yet another sectional view of clamping means to connect to the floor tiles.

[0036] FIG. 19 shows a block with a central ring attached to an add on.

[0037] FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of the inside of a floor element.

[0038] FIG. 21 shows another perspective view of the modular pedestal.

[0039] FIG. 22 shows another perspective view of the floor element.

[0040] FIG. 23 shows examples of a modular pedestal forming a presentation unit.

[0041] FIG. 24 shows other examples of a modular pedestal forming a presentation unit.

[0042] FIG. 25 shows few other examples of a modular pedestal forming a presentation unit.

[0043] FIG. 26 shows yet other examples of a modular pedestal forming a presentation unit.

[0044] FIG. 27 shows few other examples of a modular pedestal forming a presentation unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0045] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of the floor element 1 with raised edge 2, in order to stock a closed bearing surface 3, and room for clamping means 4.

[0046] FIG. 2 shows a composition of four floor elements 1 making a whole modular floor base 6.

[0047] FIG. 3 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 which is made up of floor elements 1 which are covered with cover plates 8 with raised edge 2 having a closed bearing surface 3 and a block 7 which clamps onto the upstanding edges 2 of the modular floor base 6.

[0048] FIG. 4 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 which is made up of floor elements 1 with upstanding edges 2 which are covered with cover plates 8 having a closed bearing surface 3 and a block 7 which clamps onto the upstanding edges 2 of the modular floor base 6.

[0049] FIG. 5 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 with a number of floor elements 1 which forms a modular floor base 6 and a number of blocks 7 having a closed bearing surface 3 and a standing edge 2, where more blocks 7 or cover plates can clamp upon.

[0050] FIG. 6 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 with a number of floor elements 1 which are covered with cover plates 8 which form a modular floor base 6 and a number of blocks 7 having a closed bearing surface 3 and an upstanding edge 2 where more blocks 7 or cover plates 8 can clamp upon.

[0051] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a block 7 with raised edges 2, a closed bearing surface 3 and closed side 9.

[0052] FIG. 8 shows a top perspective view of the inside of a block 7 with closed sides 9 with the floor element abutment 10 and supporting ribs 11 and means for clamping on the upstanding edge 12.

[0053] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 with a block 7, small blocks 14 with raised edges 2 and a cover plate 8 and upstanding edge 12.

[0054] FIG. 10 shows a cross section of the block 7, closed side faces 9 and drafted edges 15.

[0055] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the modular pedestal 5, block 7, upstanding edges 2.

[0056] FIG. 12 shows an explosive view of the modular pedestal 5 with a block 7, small blocks 14 with raised edges 2 and means for clamping on raised edges 12 and a drafted block 16.

[0057] FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 with two blocks 7 and a closed bearing surface 3.

[0058] FIG. 14 shows the underside of a cover plate 8 has a closed support surface 3 and break edges for the cover plate 17.

[0059] FIG. 15 shows a top perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 with a number of floor elements 1 which form a modular floor base 6 and a block 7 which can be placed at different positions on the ground surface with a closed bearing surface 3 and an upstanding edge 2, where more blocks 7 can clamp on.

[0060] FIG. 16 shows a top perspective view of the modular floor base 6 consisting of two floor elements 1 which have a closed bearing surface 3 and clamping means for connecting floor tiles 18.

[0061] FIG. 17 shows a cross-sectional view of two floor elements 1 and space to hide clamping means 4 and shows clamping means to connect floor tiles 18 and a clamping surface of the floor tiles 22.

[0062] FIG. 18 A) shows a sectional view of clamping means 18 to connect to floor tiles, and the tools to disassemble clamping means 19, and snap hooks 20 which work in a clamping way.

[0063] FIG. 18 B) shows clamping means 18 to connect to floor tiles, and handles to be able to disassemble the clamping means 19.

[0064] FIG. 19 shows a block with a central circular ring 30 for the attachment of add-ons included but not limiting to display holders 31 for e.g. to display a certain item say a shoe or a helmet, the holders can self attach to the concerned item to be showcased

[0065] FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of the inside of a floor element 1 with a raised edge 2 and reinforcing ribs 11, floor element supports 10, vertical connector 24, clamping surfaces of the floor tile 22 and means for clamping on raised edges 12, and a space to stock the clamping means 4.

[0066] FIG. 21 shows another perspective view of the modular pedestal 5 consisting of two floor elements 1 and a data cable 24.

[0067] FIG. 22 shows a floor element 1 and several floor element supports 10 where a vertical connector 24 is mounted.

[0068] FIG. 23 shows examples of a modular pedestal 5, wherein floor elements 1 and blocks 7 and the cover plates 17 together form a presentation unit.

[0069] FIG. 24 shows examples of a modular pedestal 5, wherein floor elements 1 and blocks 7 and the cover plates 17 together form a presentation unit.

[0070] FIG. 25 shows examples of a modular pedestal 5, wherein floor elements 1 and blocks 7 and the cover plates 17 together form a presentation unit.

[0071] FIG. 26 shows examples of a modular pedestal 5, wherein floor elements 1 and blocks 7 and the cover plates 17 together form a presentation unit.

[0072] FIG. 27 shows examples of a modular pedestal 5, wherein floor elements 1 and blocks 7 and the cover plates 17 together form a presentation unit.

[0073] While a number of preferred embodiments have been described, it will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as broadly described. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.