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US 2019/0316616 A1Published application
Latch System for Modular Display Panel
AssigneeUltravision Technologies, LLC
InventorMatthew Foster
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Abstract
A display panel includes a frame and a plurality of panels. Each of the panels is attached to the frame by a first spring-latch. The first spring latch is configured to switch between a fastened position and an unfastened position by pressing the panel towards the frame and releasing the panel.
Claims20
A display panel comprising:
- a housing;
- a display surface on a first side of the housing;
- and
- a latch connected to the housing, the latch comprising:
- a post;
- a pawl attached to the post by a pivot, the pawl being rotatable around the pivot between a fastened position and an unfastened position;
- and
- a first spring disposed within a channel in the post, wherein the first spring rotates the pawl between the fastened position and the unfastened position.
5 more elements
A multi-panel display comprising:
- a frame;
- a plurality of display panels;
- and
- a plurality of latches configured to attach the display panels to the frame, each of the latches comprising:
- a post;
- a fastener attached to the post rotatable between a fastened position and an unfastened position;
- and
- a first spring disposed within the post and configured to rotate the fastener between the fastened position and the unfastened position.
5 more elements
A method for mounting a display panel comprising:
- providing a frame;
- providing a display panel;
- inserting a post of a latch into an opening, the latch comprising a collar encircling the post and disposed between the frame and the display panel, the latch being disposed on one of the frame or the display panel, the opening being disposed in the other of the frame or the display panel;
- pressing the display panel towards the frame such a pawl in the latch rotates from an unfastened position to a fastened position, the pawl contacting an inner surface of the collar and a surface of the other of the frame or the display panel in the fastened position to secure the post in the opening.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.