Fasteners for use in display structures
AssigneeWatchfire Signs, LLC
InventorMichael COX
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Abstract
A fastener is disclosed for use in a display structure that includes a bracket defining a detent, a pin that is rotatably received by the bracket, and a latch, e.g., a helical spring, that is in engagement with the pin such that rotation of the pin causes corresponding rotation of the latch. The latch is configured, dimensioned, and positioned for engagement with the detent during movement of the fastener between first (unlocked) and second (locked) positions. During movement of the fastener between the first and second positions, the latch traverses the detent to provide a perceptible indication, e.g., an audible and/or tactile indication, that the fastener has been moved between the first and second positions.
Claims20
A fastener for use in a display structure, the fastener comprising:
- a bracket defining a detent;
- a pin rotatably received by the bracket;
- and
- a latch in engagement with the pin such that rotation of the pin causes corresponding rotation of the latch, the latch being configured, dimensioned, and positioned for engagement with the detent during movement of the fastener between first and second positions, the latch traversing the detent during movement of the fastener between the first and second positions to provide a perceptible indication that the fastener has been moved between the first and second positions.
A display structure comprising:
- a cabinet having a module panel;
- and
- a plurality of modules releasably connectable to the module panel, each module including at least one fastener for use in connecting the module to the module panel, each fastener comprising:
- a bracket defining a detent;
- a pin rotatably received by the bracket;
- and
- a latch in engagement with the pin such that rotation of the pin causes corresponding rotation of the latch, the latch being configured, dimensioned, and positioned for engagement with the detent during movement of the fastener between an unlocked position, wherein the module is separable from the module panel, and a locked position, wherein the module is secured to the module panel, the latch traversing the detent during movement of the fastener between the locked and unlocked positions to provide a perceptible indication that the fastener has been moved between the locked and unlocked positions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.