Portable stand

Abstract

A portable stand (10) comprises a back wall (12), a base element (14), and two opposed end plates (16) between which the back wall and the base element extend, so to define an open-top box-like container. It also comprises legs (35) that can be folded up next to the base element (14); support arms (40) with a pivotal connection (42) so each support arm (40) can be moved between a closed position adjacent to the back wall (12), and a second position projecting upward from the back wall (12). In addition it comprises a front panel (20) hinged to the base element (14) so the front panel (20) can be swung between a position forming a front wall of the box-like container, and a position extending below the base element (14); and a top panel (22) hinged to the back wall (12) so it can be swung between a position forming a lid to the box-like container, and a position extending above the back wall (12). Swinging the front panel (20) and the top panel (22) in this way opens the box, and displays the exposed surfaces of the front panel (20) and of the top panel (22). There may be multiple display chambers (66) within the box-like container which are thereby displayed. The portable stand enables the display of information on the exposed surfaces, and the display of items within the display chambers (66), for example for the purpose of safety.

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