The present invention relates to displays, and in particular, to a modular display system for the multi-configurable assembly of a display stand at a trade show or other exhibition.
Trade shows have been common for some time as a means for companies to significantly expand their client base. Generally, a trade show exhibitor is allocated a specific limited space within a large hall in which to set up a booth or display. It has been common practice for these exhibitors to purchase specially designed displays to showcase their products or services.
These conventional displays usually include a “back wall.” This back wall is set as the focal point for the exhibition. However, while these back walls have generally been readily available and portable, they are often very limited in their use and can be quite expensive. For the most part, the currently available back walls come in limited configurations, with the display manufacturer designing a back wall specifically for the exhibitor. Consequently, conventional back walls are truly customized and are only capable of a limited number of configurations. Rectangular paneled back walls are often the only real configuration option and the exhibitor is only able to modify the look of the wall through the addition of furniture and shelves at predetermined locations.
The lack of configuration flexibility is problematic. First, trade show facilities can vary greatly. The overall size and shape of the exhibit space is an important consideration. A small space may require a reduction in the size of the back wall, while a larger space may present opportunities for the exhibitor to expand the wall and the draw or appeal of the exhibited products or services. In addition, a uniquely shaped booth space may present a problem for those exhibitors utilizing conventional back wall displays since the wall cannot be configured to conform with the space.
Second, exhibitors may wish to periodically change the configuration of the back wall for non-functional reasons. An exhibitor may simply wish to have options available to vary the look of the back wall in order to highlight specific products, influence a particular trade show audience, or for many other creative and aesthetic reasons. However, conventional back wall display systems are generally limited in this respect.
Limited component shapes, such as those used in rectangular panel systems, restrict the ability of an exhibitor to creatively configure the wall. Consequently, there is a need for a display booth back wall system that includes various components of convenient interchangeable shapes and sizes that permit an exhibitor to assemble the wall in a myriad of modular configurations. In addition, the back wall system must be designed for ease of disassembly and portability to accommodate the demands of trade show exhibitors.
The modular multi-configurable display system of the present invention includes multiple interchangeable components. Namely, the system includes a plurality of vertical columns, a plurality of horizontal truss members, including arcuate members, and a plurality of linear member. The columns are capable of fixedly removably receiving the horizontal arcuate and linear members at each end of the columns. Each column may be formed of one or typically two elongated box frames that are removably stackable and connectable with respect to each other. Each box frame has elongate frame members secured and braced with webbing only at the ends. Whereby appurtenant components can be attached at various positioning locations to a columns. Similarly, in a preferred embodiment, the trusses have only end webbing, no intermediate webbing, thereby providing substantially the entire length of the truss for attachment positions for appurtenances. A myriad of modular configuration combinations are available to an exhibitor.
A significant advantage and feature of the modular multi-configurable display system of the present invention is that configuration options are increased to accommodate an exhibitor's specific needs or creative desires.
Another significant advantage and feature of the present invention is its modular interchangeability and connectability. Each modular component (i.e., the arcuate and linear members) is in connectable communication with other components of identical or different design through an intermediary connection with a frame assembly. Common connectability with a frame assembly permits flexibility in defining the overall shape and size of the display wall. In addition, a specific component is not directed or limited to a particular connection position, or to an individually designated frame assembly. This significantly increases the ease of assembly and decreases the time associated with assembly and disassembly.
b is a perspective view of a formed webbing.
a is a plan view of one configuration of the modular multi-configurable display wall system of the present invention.
b is a plan view of another configuration of the modular multi-configurable display wall system of the present invention.
c is a plan view of yet another configuration of the modular multi-configurable display wall system of the present invention.
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Significantly, the elongated box frames 40 have an intermediate portion 89 positioned intermediate the end webbing 50; said intermediate portion 89 does not have any webbing or bracing. This facilitates four “clean” frame segments for variable positioning of appurtenances as illustrated in
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The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof, and it is therefore desired that the present embodiment be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, reference being made to the appended claims rather than to the foregoing description to indicate the scope of the invention.
The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/662,132, filed Sep. 12, 2003, entitled, “MODULAR MULTI-CONFIGURABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM” which in turn is a continuation-in-part application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/953,113, filed Sep. 13, 2001, entitled, “MODULAR MULTI-CONFIGURABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM”, hereby fully incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
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Parent | 10662132 | Sep 2003 | US |
Child | 10939532 | Sep 2004 | US |
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Parent | 09953113 | Sep 2001 | US |
Child | 10662132 | Sep 2003 | US |