WO2016203116A1 | 2016-12-22 |
GB2270188A | 1994-03-02 | |||
EP0329539A1 | 1989-08-23 |
Patent Claims 1. A signage panel system (1) comprising a signage panel (2), a first support bracket (20) and a second support bracket (30), wherein the signage panel is provided with a first frame part (4) and a second frame part (14), wherein the first frame part and the second frame part are located on opposing sides of the signage panel, and wherein the first frame part (4) is configured to enter into engagement with the first support bracket (20) and the second frame part (14) is configured to enter into engagement with the second support bracket (30), characterized in that the first frame part (4) comprises a first frame groove (6) and the second frame part (14) comprises a second frame groove (16), that the first support bracket (20) comprises a first pivot pin (22) insertable into and displaceable in said first frame groove (6) and the second support bracket (30) comprises a second pivot pin (32) insertable into and displaceable in said second frame groove (16), and that the signage panel is pivotable around a pivot axis (P) extending between the first pivot pin (22) and the second pivot pin (32). 2. The signage panel system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first frame groove (6) and the second frame groove (16) extend parallel to each other. 3. The signage panel system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first frame groove (6) and the second frame groove (16) extend essentially from a centre of the respective first and second frame part (4; 14) and in the same direction towards an end (5; 15) of the respective first and second frame part. 4. The signage panel system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first support bracket (20) is provided with a first bracket groove (24) and the second support bracket (30) is provided with a second bracket groove (34), wherein the first frame part (4) of the signage panel (2) is provided with a first tenon (8) insertable into and displaceable in said first bracket groove (24) and the second frame part (14) of the signage panel is provided with a second tenon (18) insertable into and displaceable in said second bracket groove. 5. The signage panel system according to claim 4, wherein the first bracket groove (24) and the second bracket groove (34) are U-shaped. 6. The signage panel system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first support bracket (20) and the second support bracket (30) are configured for mounting the signage panel (2) parallel to a wall. 7. The signage panel system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first support bracket (20) is configured to support the signage panel (2) at an upper end of the signage panel, said upper end comprising the first frame part (4), and the second support bracket (30) is configured to support the signage panel at a bottom end of the signage panel, said bottom end comprising the second frame part (14). 8. The signage panel system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signage panel (2) is configured for displaying information on two sides (A, B) of the signage panel. |
Technical field of the invention
The present invention relates to a signage panel system. The signage panel system comprises a signage panel, a first support bracket and a second support bracket. The signage panel is provided with a first frame part and a second frame part, which are located on opposing sides of the signage panel. The first frame part is configured to enter into engagement with the first support bracket and the second frame part is configured to enter into engagement with the second support bracket.
Background
Signage is a term used for different types of panels used to display information.
Signage installations can be found in public places, transportation systems, museums, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, corporate buildings, etc. and they provide wayfinding, exhibitions, marketing and indoor/outdoor advertising. Examples of signage applications are flight information display systems, menu display panels in restaurants that e.g. are attached to a wall, advertisement displays that are freestanding or hanging on a wall. A traditional signage comprises a print that may or may not be illuminated. In digital signage are used technologies such as LCD, LED and projection to display content such as digital images, video, streaming media, information.
In some applications the signage panel may have two or more sides on which information is displayed and the signage panel must then be suspended or mounted in some arrangement that will make it possible to turn around the signage panel from one display side to another display side.
Summary of the invention
One object of the invention is to provide an improved signage panel system that is easy to handle.
According to one embodiment is defined a signage panel system comprising a signage panel, a first support bracket and a second support bracket, wherein the signage panel is provided with a first frame part and a second frame part, wherein the first frame part and the second frame part are located on opposing sides of the signage panel, and wherein the first frame part is configured to enter into engagement with the first support bracket and the second frame part is configured to enter into engagement with the second support bracket,
characterized in that the first frame part comprises a first frame groove and the second frame part comprises a second frame groove, that the first support bracket comprises a first pivot pin insertable into and displaceable in said first frame groove and the second support bracket comprises a second pivot pin insertable into and displaceable in said second frame groove, and that the signage panel is pivotable around a pivot axis extending between the first pivot pin and the second pivot pin.
By providing the defined signage panel system is provided the advantage that a very compact and simple signage panel system is obtained. It is particularly suitable for use for two sided display panel. It should be clarified that by the expression that the respective pivot pin is being insertable into and displaceable in a groove is intended that the displacement can occur by moving the groove in relation to the pivot pin such that the pivot pin is slidable in and slides in the groove. The pivot pins are protruding from the surface of the respective bracket in a direction towards the corresponding frame part and its frame groove. The pivot pins that are displaceable in grooves in the frame parts of the signage panel will make it possible to rotate the signage panel at a location along the groove, around a pivot axis that extends between the two pivot pins. The grooves can be shaped and located such that the signage panel can be rotated fairly close to one of its sides. This is done by sliding the respective pivot pin in the respective groove towards the end of the groove, and close to the end of the signage panel, e.g. at its longitudinal side. Thus less space is required for rotating the panel when it is desired to switch which side of the signage panel that is facing the front.
The first frame part forms part of or is attached to an end of the signage panel, and the second frame part forms part of or is attached to an opposing end of the signage panel.
According to one embodiment, the first frame groove and the second frame groove extend parallel to each other.
According to one embodiment, the first frame groove and the second frame groove extend essentially from a centre of the respective first and second frame part and in the same direction towards an end of the respective first and second frame part. It is advantageous that the frame grooves reach close to the end since that will make the space needed for turning the signage panel even smaller and then the signage panel could be mounted closer to a wall.
According to one embodiment, the respective pivot pin is located at the longitudinal centre of its support bracket, at an equal distance from respective longitudinal ends of the support bracket. Mostly the respective support bracket would have a length corresponding to the length of its corresponding frame part. In most cases, the respective frame part and also the corresponding support bracket would extend along the entire length of the concerned side of the signage panel.
According to one embodiment, the first support bracket is provided with a first bracket groove and the second support bracket is provided with a second bracket groove, wherein the first frame part of the signage panel is provided with a first tenon insertable into and
displaceable in said first bracket groove and the second frame part of the signage panel is provided with a second tenon insertable into and displaceable in said second bracket groove. By this is achieved a system for guiding and stabilizing the signage panel when it is moved by means of the pivot pins of the support brackets sliding in the grooves of the frame parts. It should be clarified that by the expression that the respective tenon is being insertable into and displaceabie in a groove is intended that the displacement can occur by moving the tenon in the groove or moving the groove in relation to the tenon such that the tenon is siidabie in and slides in the groove. The tenons are protruding from the surface of the respective frame part in a direction towards the corresponding support bracket and its bracket groove.
According to one embodiment, the first bracket groove and the second bracket groove are U-shaped. This will provide for stable guidance and control of the movement of the signage panel.
According to one embodiment, the first support bracket and the second support bracket are configured for mounting the signage panel parallel to a wall.
According to one embodiment, the first support bracket is configured to support the signage panel at an upper end of the signage panel, said upper end comprising the first frame part, and the second support bracket is configured to support the signage panel at a bottom end of the signage panel, said bottom end comprising the second frame part. Thus the support brackets are arranged horizontally. However, it would likewise be feasible to arrange the support brackets in a vertical setup, along the vertical sides of the signage panel.
According to one embodiment, the signage panel is configured for displaying information on two sides of the signage panel.
The signage pane! system may be part of a traditional signage comprises a print that may or may not be illuminated, or it may be part of a digital signage using technologies such as LCD, LED and projection to display content such as digital images, video, streaming media, information. In both cases the signage panel system could be provided with any additional equipment that is required.
It is foreseen that the details of the different embodiments can be combined.
Further features and advantages of the invention will also become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments. Brief description of the drawings
The invention will now be described in more detail, with reference being made to the enclosed schematic drawings illustrating different aspects and embodiments of the invention, given as examples only, and in which:
Fig. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a signage panel system comprising a signage panel and support brackets,
Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a support bracket, from below,
Fig. 3 shows a perspective partial view of a signage panel and a support bracket, and Figs. 4a - 4d show perspective views of the signal panel system in different positions. Elements that are the same or represent corresponding or equivalent elements have been given the same reference numbers in the different figures. Detailed description
In Fig. 1 is illustrated an embodiment of a signage panel system 1 comprising a signage panel 2, a first support bracket 20 and a second support bracket 30. The signage panel 2 is provided with a first frame part 4 and a second frame part 14. The first frame part 4 and the second frame part 14 are located on opposing sides of the signage panel 2. The first frame part 4 is configured to enter into engagement with the first support bracket 20 and the second frame part 14 is configured to enter into engagement with the second support bracket 30.
The first frame part 4 comprises a first frame groove 6 and the second frame part 14 comprises a second frame groove 16, see also Fig. 3. The first support bracket 20 comprises a first pivot pin 22, as can be seen in Fig. 2 showing the first support bracket from below, i.e. showing the side of the first support bracket 20 that is facing the first frame part 4 when assembling the signage panel 2 and the first support bracket 20. The first pivot pin 22 is insertable into and displaceable in the first frame groove 6. The second support bracket 30 comprises a second pivot pin 32 that is insertable into and displaceable in the second frame groove 16, as is illustrated in Fig. 3. Fig. 3 shows the side of the second support bracket 30 that is facing the second frame part 6 when assembling the signage panel 2 and the second support bracket 30. The signage panel 2 is pivotable around a pivot axis P extending between the first pivot pin 22 and the second pivot pin 32, as is illustrated in Figs. 4a-4c.
When the first support bracket 20 and the second support bracket 30 have been mounted on the first frame part 4 and the second frame part 14, respectively, of the signage panel 2, the first pivot pin 22 of the first support bracket 20 is inserted into the first frame groove 6 of the first frame part 4 and the second pivot pin 32 of the second support bracket 30 is inserted into the second frame groove 16 of the second frame part 14. When the signage panel is pushed sideways between the two support brackets 20, 30, and inwards, as illustrated by the arrows c (sideways) and d (inwards) in Fig. 4b, the respective pivot pin 22, 32 will slide in its respective frame groove 6, 16 as the grooves are moved together with the frame parts and the signage panel, and a rotation or pivoting of the signage panel 2 around the pivot pins 22, 32 will be achieved. Thus is obtained that the signage panel 2 is pivotable around a pivot axis P that extends between the first pivot pin 22 and the second pivot pin 32. This will make it possible to turn around the signage panel 180 " and thereby switch from one display side A to the other display side B of the signage panel 2, and vice versa.
In the illustrated embodiment the respective pivot pin 22, 32 is located at the longitudinal centre of its support bracket 20, 30, at an equal distance from the respective longitudinal ends of the support bracket. The resulting pivot axis P would then also be located at the longitudinal centre. However, it may be foreseen that the pivot pins may be located differently.
The pivot pins 22, 32 preferably have a cylindrical shape.
According to an embodiment the first frame groove 6 and the second frame groove 16 extend parallel to each other.
According to an embodiment, the first frame groove 6 and the second frame groove 16 extend essentially from a centre of the respective first and second frame part 4, 14 and in the same direction towards an end 5, 15 of the respective first and second frame part 4, 14.
According to one embodiment, there may additionally be provided a guide system for guiding and stabilizing the signage panel 2 during the turnover from one display side A to the other display side B. According to this guide system, the first support bracket 20 is provided with a first bracket groove 24 and the second support bracket 30 is provided with a second bracket groove 34. Further, the first frame part 4 of the signage panel 2 is provided with a first tenon 8 that insertable into and displaceable in said first bracket groove 24 and the second frame part 14 of the signage panel 2 is provided with a second tenon 18 that is insertable into and displaceable in said second bracket groove 34.
When the first support bracket 20 and the second support bracket 30 are mounted on the first frame part 4 and the second frame part 14, respectively, as described above, the first tenon 8 of the first frame part 4 is inserted into the first bracket groove 24 of the first support bracket 20, and the second tenon 18 of the second frame part 14 is inserted into the second frame groove 16 of the second frame part 14. When the signage panel is then pushed sideways between the two support brackets 20, 30, and inwards, the respective pivot pin 22, 32 will slide in its respective frame groove 6, 16 as described above. At the same time, the first tenon 8 will slide along in the first bracket groove 24 and second tenon 18 will slide along in the second bracket groove 34. Thus the tenons and the bracket grooves will function to guide and stabilize the signage panel during the movement of the signage panel 2, when it is rotated such that the display side A is turned around to the back and display side B is moved to the front.
The location of the respective first and second tenon 8, 18 and the shape of the first and second bracket groove 24, 34 are adapted as is necessary depending on the location of the frame grooves 6, 16 and the pivot pins 22, 32. As an example, the first bracket groove and the second bracket groove are U-shaped, as is illustrated Figs. 1 , 2 and 3. The long leg of the U- shape is then located along one of the longitudinal sides of the bracket, and short legs of the U- shape are located close to the ends of the bracket, and run parallel to these respective ends. Also as an example, the respective tenon 8, 18 is located close to the same end 5, 15 of the respective frame part 4, 14 that the respective frame groove 6, 16 is directed towards. Each support bracket 20, 30 have a side facing towards a respective frame part 4, 14 of the signage panel. This side has a flat surface 26, 36 and the corresponding frame part also has a flat surface 9, 19 facing towards the support bracket, such that these surfaces will allow free relative movement between the bracket and the frame part. The respective pivot pin 22, 32 is protruding from the respective flat surface 26, 36 of the support brackets 20, 30. The respective tenon 8, 8 is protruding from the respective flat surface 9, 19 of the frame parts 4, 14.
The first support bracket 20 and the second support bracket 30 may be configured for mounting the signage panel 2 parallel to a wall. In most cases the signage panel 2 would be mounted close to the wall, e.g. at a distance of 50-200 mm. In the illustrated example, the support brackets 20, 30 are provided with a respective mounting plate 28, 38, that may e.g. be suitable for wall mounting. However, the support brackets may alternatively be configured for mounting the signage panel on some other type of support.
In Fig. 4a-4b the functioning of the signage panel system is illustrated. In Fig. 4a, the signage panel is mounted and resting in the support brackets, and display side A is shown up front. The support brackets may e.g. be mounted on a wall behind the signage panel. In Fig. 4b is illustrated an initial stage of turning around the signage panel 2 with the purpose of turning display side B to the front and display side A to the back. By pushing on the right hand side of the signage panel 2 and pushing towards the left, as indicated by the arrow c, and also inwards towards the wall, as indicated by the arrow d, the signage panel 2 will start to move to the left and at the same time the left hand side of the signage panel will start to come out from its position close to the wall. This is achieved by the pivot pins 22, 32 starting to slide in their respective frame groove 6, 16, in a direction towards the right hand side of the signage panel 2, when the signage panel is pushed to the left. When pushing towards the left and also inwards, towards the wail, the signage panel 2 will start to rotate about the pivot axis P. In Fig. 4c is shown how the right hand side of the signage panel 2 now has been pushed so far to the left that the signage panel has rotated such that display side B now is facing the front. By pushing or pulling the signage panel further to the left, as illustrated by the arrows e and f, the signage panel will eventually arrive at the final position as shown in Fig. 4d, where display side B is now up front.
In Figs. 4b and 4c is also shown the above described guide system, but it is
emphasized that the signage panel system would function in the described way also without the guide system. When pushing on the right hand side of the signage panel 2 and pushing towards the left (arrow c, e) and also inwards, towards the wall (arrow d, f), the pivot pins 22, 32 start to slide in their respective frame groove 6, 16, in a direction towards the right hand side of the signage panel 2, as described above. At the same time, the tenons 8, 18 will start sliding in their respective bracket grooves 24, 34, thus guiding the right hand side end 5, 15 of the signage panel 2, at which end the tenons 8, 18 are located, in the direction inwards towards the wall and then to the left.
In the illustrated embodiment, the first support bracket 20 is configured to support the signage panel 2 at an upper end of the signage panel, said upper end comprising the first frame part 4, and the second support bracket 30 is configured to support the signage panel 2 at a bottom end of the signage panel, said bottom end comprising the second frame part 14. Thus the support brackets are arranged horizontally. However, it would likewise be feasible to arrange the support brackets in a vertical setup.
The signage panel system may be part of a traditional signage comprises a print that may or may not be illuminated, or it may be part of a digital signage using technologies such as LCD, LED and projection to display content such as digital images, video, streaming media, information. In both cases the signage panel system could be provided with any additional equipment that is required.
As has already been mentioned, the signage panel 2 may be configured for displaying information on two sides A, B of the signage panel.
The invention shall not be considered limited to the illustrated embodiments, but can be modified and altered in many ways, as realised by a person skilled in the art, without departing from the scope defined in the appended claims.