# US 2014/0197124 A1 · Display Connector > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197124 A1 - Document ID: US20140197124A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/055,941 - Filed: 2013-10-17 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-11 - Assignees: Atomic Design, Inc. - Applicants: Atomic Design, Inc. - Inventors: Thomas McPhillips - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197124A1 ## CPC - G09F 19/228: {Ground signs, i.e. display signs fixed on the ground} - G09F 15/0068: {Modular articulated structures, e.g. stands, and articulation means therefor} - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS ## Abstract A display system is provided and includes a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the collapsible support structure, and a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector. The collapsible support structure includes a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having a post section and a post receiving section. The post section includes a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall. The fastener section includes a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall. The post receiving section includes a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A display system, comprising: a collapsible support structure with a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having: a post section having a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall and having a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall; a post receiving section having a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body. a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the connector receiving section; and a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector and movable relative to the collapsible support structure. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, further comprising a spring positioned between the releasable switch and the post receiving body. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, wherein the post receiving body includes a member support surface positioned at one end of the post receiving body and a body connection section positioned at an opposite end thereof. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The display system according to claim 3, wherein the post receiving body further includes a fastener receiving section positioned between the member support surface and the body connection section. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The display system according to claim 4, wherein the member support surface includes a fastener receiving passageway extending through a substantial center thereof. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The display system according to claim 5, wherein the post receiving body further includes a lever receiving section extending from the support surface and into the fastener receiving passageway. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The display system according to claim 6, wherein the fastener receiving passageway is a tubular receiving passageway extending through the member support surface and into the fastener receiving section. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The display system according to claim 7, wherein the lever receiving section includes a lever resting surface extending along the support surface and a pivot receiving section extending into the fastener receiving section. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The display system according to claim 7, wherein the post receiving body further includes a clasp receiving section positioned adjacent the lever receiving section and having a hinge receiving section. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, wherein the lever includes a fastener end and a pivot end being positioned opposite the fastener end. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The display system according to claim 10, further comprising a coupler section positioned adjacent the pivot end. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The display system according to claim 11, wherein the coupler section includes a pair of sidewalls and a coupler positioned between the pair of sidewalls. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The display system according to claim 12, wherein the coupler includes a member locking piece having a profiled engagement wall and a member receiving section through the member locking piece. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The display system according to claim 10, wherein the fastener end includes a switch catch disposed on an end of the lever. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, wherein the releasable switch includes an action end with an engaging surface and a pivot end positioned opposite the engaging surface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The display system according to claim 15, wherein the releasable switch further includes a lever catch disposed along the action end that protrudes outward from the engaging surface. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, wherein the post section includes a body connection positioned opposite the fastener section and extending from the first support wall. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, wherein the connector receiving section is an elongated member extending from the first support wall to the fastener member. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The display system according to claim 18, wherein the connector receiving section is cylindrical and includes a smooth outer surface. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The display system according to claim 1, wherein the fastener member is disposed on a leading end of the fastener section and includes a connector head and a connector shaft extending between the connector receiving section and the connector head. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The display system according to claim 20, wherein the connector shaft has a smaller cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the connector receiving section. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The display system according to claim 21, wherein the connector head is a disk shaped member positioned at a leading end of the connector shaft. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The display system according to claim 22, wherein the connector head includes beveled edges.