Tamper-proof device for signage system
OwnerErik Broos-Godtsinventor
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Abstract
A tamper-proof signage device is described which comprises a sign side support element, a sign plate (31) in the form of a channel with at least two members (34a, 34c) extending perpendicular to the plate (31), clipping legs (33) for supporting the sign plate (31) and for clipped retainment of the members (34a, 34c) and a securing device (40) for forcing the clipping legs (33) into close abutment with the members (34a, 34c). The securing device (40) is adapted to prevent unclipping of the sign plate (31) by preventing deformation of the clipping legs (33) when an unclipping force is applied to the sign plate (31).
Claims11
- A tamper-proof signage device comprising
- a sign side support element (32),
- a sign plate (31a) in the form of a channel with at least two members (34a, 34b, 34c) extending perpendicular to the plate (31a),
- clipping legs (33) for supporting the sign plate (31a) and for clipped retainment of the members (34a, 34b, 34c) and
- a securing device for forcing the clipping legs into close abutment with the members (34a, 34b, 34c).
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the sign side support element (32) and the securing device (40) form one piece, and the clipping legs (33) are a separate piece.
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the side support element (32) and the clipping legs (33) form one piece, and the securing device (40) is a separate piece.
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the clipping legs (33) and the members (34a, 34b, 34c) of the sign plate (31a) have mutually interfering and engaging parts (37, 38) for clipping engagement with each other.
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 4, wherein the engaging parts are grooves (37) and ridges (38).
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the securing device (40) has a wedge-shaped outer surface.
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the securing device (40) has a wedge-shaped inner surface.
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the securing device is adapted to prevent unclipping of the sign plate by preventing deformation of the clipping legs when an unclipping force is applied to the sign plate.
- A tamper-proof signage device according to claim 1, wherein the securing device is hidden by the sign plate and the side support element.
- A method for a securing a tamper-proof signage device, the signage device comprising
- a side support element (32),
- a sign plate (31 a) in the form of a channel with at least two members (34a, 34b, 34c) extending perpendicular to the plate (31a)
- clipping legs (33) for the sign plate (31a) to clip into with the members (34a, 34b, 34c),
- the method comprising the step of:
- holding the clipping legs in close abutment with the members (34a, 34b, 34c) by forced insertion of a securing device to prevent distortion of the clipping legs when an unclipping force is applied to the sign plate.
- A method according to claim 10, whereby the securing device is inserted by fitting a side support element with integral securing device.