Round tube cladding for panel-frame interface

    公开(公告)号:US10446066B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-15

    申请号:US15553978

    申请日:2016-02-25

    Inventor: Robert M. Frey

    Abstract: Cladding elements are provided to facilitate the creation of crisp joint edges between adjacent tensioned panels on display systems built with round tubular frame members. A cladding element is elongated, and includes a pair of gasket grooves and a frame alignment channel. The alignment channel receivingly engages a portion of the outer surface of a round tubular frame member, and is affixed thereat. Each groove has a mouth portion disposed oppositely of a floor portion, and an inner wall disposed oppositely of an outer wall. The grooves securingly receive a mounting gasket of a respective fabric panel. The grooves are preferably canted toward one another. The outer walls of the grooves may define a unitary slot outward of the mouth portions. The inner walls may intersect one another, and a web portion may extend between the floor portions, thereby defining a closed contour in combination with the two inner walls.

    Corner tab kit and system for portable fabric panel displays
    2.
    发明授权
    Corner tab kit and system for portable fabric panel displays 有权
    Corner标签套件和便携式面板显示器系统

    公开(公告)号:US09262945B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US14459238

    申请日:2014-08-13

    Inventor: Robert M. Frey

    Abstract: A panel element includes a fabric panel, a corner gasket element and two auxiliary gaskets. The corner gasket element has a tab member and two gasket legs. Each leg extends to respective outer ends from a common intersection in a manner orthogonal to one another. The tab member extends from the intersection in a manner orthogonal to the legs. The auxiliary gaskets each have at least one gasket end positioned adjacently to a respective outer end. The fabric panel has a display face and an outer perimeter portion. The outer perimeter portion is affixed to the gasket legs and the auxiliary gaskets. The gasket legs and auxiliary gasket elements are removably insertable into a perimeter groove disposed in the closed-contour framework, thereby facilitating tensioned attachment of the fabric panel across an opening defined by the closed contour with said tab member gripably protruding outward of the display face.

    Abstract translation: 面板元件包括织物面板,角垫圈元件和两个辅助衬垫。 角垫片元件具有突片构件和两个垫圈腿。 每个腿以相互正交的方式从公共交叉点延伸到相应的外端。 翼片构件以与腿部正交的方式从交叉点延伸。 辅助垫圈各自具有至少一个位于相应外端附近的垫圈端。 织物面板具有显示面和外周部。 外周边部分固定在垫圈支脚和辅助垫圈上。 衬垫腿和辅助衬垫元件可移除地插入到设置在闭合轮廓框架中的周边槽中,从而有助于织物面板跨过由闭合轮廓限定的开口的张紧附接,并且所述突片构件可抓握地突出到显示面的外侧。

    CORNER TAB KIT AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE FABRIC PANEL DISPLAYS
    3.
    发明申请
    CORNER TAB KIT AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE FABRIC PANEL DISPLAYS 有权
    用于便携式织物面板显示器的拐角面包和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150047235A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-19

    申请号:US14459238

    申请日:2014-08-13

    Inventor: ROBERT M. FREY

    Abstract: A panel element includes a fabric panel, a corner gasket element and two auxiliary gaskets. The corner gasket element has a tab member and two gasket legs. Each leg extends to respective outer ends from a common intersection in a manner orthogonal to one another. The tab member extends from the intersection in a manner orthogonal to the legs. The auxiliary gaskets each have at least one gasket end positioned adjacently to a respective outer end. The fabric panel has a display face and an outer perimeter portion. The outer perimeter portion is affixed to the gasket legs and the auxiliary gaskets. The gasket legs and auxiliary gasket elements are removably insertable into a perimeter groove disposed in the closed-contour framework, thereby facilitating tensioned attachment of the fabric panel across an opening defined by the closed contour with said tab member gripably protruding outward of the display face.

    Abstract translation: 面板元件包括织物面板,角垫圈元件和两个辅助衬垫。 角垫片元件具有突片构件和两个垫圈腿。 每个腿以相互正交的方式从公共交叉点延伸到相应的外端。 翼片构件以与腿部正交的方式从交叉点延伸。 辅助垫圈各自具有至少一个位于相应外端附近的垫圈端。 织物面板具有显示面和外周部。 外周边部分固定在垫圈支脚和辅助垫圈上。 衬垫腿和辅助衬垫元件可移除地插入到设置在闭合轮廓框架中的周边槽中,从而有助于织物面板跨过由闭合轮廓限定的开口的张紧附接,并且所述突片构件可抓握地突出到显示面的外侧。

    Lock retainer for facilitating secured connection of adjacent wall frame elements, and associated modular wall frame system

    公开(公告)号:US11686335B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-27

    申请号:US17334220

    申请日:2021-05-28

    CPC classification number: F16B12/34 E04B2/7422

    Abstract: A lock retainer for facilitating the secured connection of an adjacent pair of wall frame elements to one another by way of a lock cassette having an actuatable grip portion is disclosed. The lock retainer may comprise a flange portion disposed between a proximal portion and distal portion. A cassette compartment may retainingly engage a portion of the lock cassette with the grip portion remaining outward the lock retainer. The proximal portion is configured to be mounted in a retainer mounting aperture in a frame segment of a wall frame element. The lock retainer may include a retainer detent moveable between a securing and releasing positions. The detent may be resiliently biased toward the securing position. The detent may be on a detent lever having a release actuation portion enabling a user to manually overcome the resilient bias. Also disclosed is a modular wall frame system incorporating the lock retainer.

    LOCK RETAINER FOR FACILITATING SECURED CONNECTION OF ADJACENT WALL FRAME ELEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED MODULAR WALL FRAME SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20220381278A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-01

    申请号:US17334220

    申请日:2021-05-28

    Abstract: A lock retainer for facilitating the secured connection of an adjacent pair of wall frame elements to one another by way of a lock cassette having an actuatable grip portion is disclosed. The lock retainer may comprise a flange portion disposed between a proximal portion and distal portion. A cassette compartment may retainingly engage a portion of the lock cassette with the grip portion remaining outward the lock retainer. The proximal portion is configured to be mounted in a retainer mounting aperture in a frame segment of a wall frame element. The lock retainer may include a retainer detent moveable between a securing and releasing positions. The detent may be resiliently biased toward the securing position. The detent may be on a detent lever having a release actuation portion enabling a user to manually overcome the resilient bias. Also disclosed is a modular wall frame system incorporating the lock retainer.

    ROUND TUBE CLADDING FOR PANEL-FRAME INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20180075787A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-15

    申请号:US15553978

    申请日:2016-02-25

    Inventor: ROBERT M. FREY

    Abstract: Cladding elements are provided to facilitate the creation of crisp joint edges between adjacent tensioned panels on display systems built with round tubular frame members. A cladding element is elongated, and includes a pair of gasket grooves and a frame alignment channel. The alignment channel receivingly engages a portion of the outer surface of a round tubular frame member, and is affixed thereat. Each groove has a mouth portion disposed oppositely of a floor portion, and an inner wall disposed oppositely of an outer wall. The grooves securingly receive a mounting gasket of a respective fabric panel. The grooves are preferably canted toward one another. The outer walls of the grooves may define a unitary slot outward of the mouth portions. The inner walls may intersect one another, and a web portion may extend between the floor portions, thereby defining a closed contour in combination with the two inner walls.

    PORTABLE WIND-RESISTANT PANEL-FRAME KIT, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    7.
    发明申请
    PORTABLE WIND-RESISTANT PANEL-FRAME KIT, SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    便携式防风面板套件,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150292537A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14252785

    申请日:2014-04-15

    Inventor: Robert M. Frey

    Abstract: A portable panel-frame construction kit, system and method are described. A multiplicity of elongated frame members are releasably interconnectable to form a wall frame segment having at least one aperture therethrough, wherein facing sides of the frame members are coplanar with one another and at least a pair of the frame members are disposed on opposite sides of the aperture. A gasket channel is formed at the facing side of each frame member. Each gasket channel has a respective insertion axis oriented generally parallel to its respective facing side, and may be formed by fixed engagement between a cladding element and facing side of the respective frame member. A panel member is tautly securable to the wall frame segment by initial stretching of the panel member and insertion of mounting gaskets into respective gasket channels. A pull tab may be provided to facilitate removal of the gaskets from the channels.

    Abstract translation: 描述了便携式面板框架构造套件,系统和方法。 多个细长的框架构件可释放地互连以形成具有穿过其中的至少一个孔的壁框架段,其中框架构件的相对侧彼此共面,并且至少一对框架构件设置在 光圈。 在每个框架构件的相对侧上形成有垫圈通道。 每个垫片通道具有大致平行于其相应的相对侧定向的相应的插入轴,并且可以通过在包围元件和相应的框架构件的相对侧之间的固定接合形成。 面板构件通过面板构件的初始拉伸并将安装垫圈插入相应的衬垫通道中而可靠地固定到壁框架段。 可以提供拉片以便于从通道移除垫圈。

    FRAME CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR LARGE PORTABLE FRAMEWORKS
    8.
    发明申请
    FRAME CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR LARGE PORTABLE FRAMEWORKS 有权
    用于大型便携式框架的框架连接器总成

    公开(公告)号:US20140294492A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US13851757

    申请日:2013-03-27

    Inventor: Robert Frey

    Abstract: A frame connector assembly is configured to releasably, rigidly, and safely join large frame members to one another to form temporary structures. A connector assembly typically comprises a housing, a hoop element, a first cam block, a second cam clock and a rotatable actuator adapted to be engaged by a torquing tool. The housing is secured within the first frame member. Rotation of the actuator causes the threadedly-engaged second cam element to force movement of the first cam element in a direction opposing a spring bias. The hoop element is resultingly pulled toward the housing, along with a cleat or other detent element which is affixed to the second frame member. The housing can be manufactured inexpensively by way of extrusion. The frame connector assembly is adaptable to facilitate rapid construction and disassembly of various frame joint configurations, including end-to-face joints, and mitered 90-degree joints.

    Abstract translation: 框架连接器组件被构造成可释放地,刚性地并且安全地将大框架构件彼此连接以形成临时结构。 连接器组件通常包括壳体,环形元件,第一凸轮块,第二凸轮时钟和适于由扭力工具接合的可旋转致动器。 壳体固定在第一框架构件内。 致动器的旋转导致螺纹接合的第二凸轮元件迫使第一凸轮元件沿与弹簧偏压相反的方向移动。 环形元件被结合地拉向壳体,以及固定到第二框架构件上的防滑钉或其它棘爪元件。 可以通过挤压成本廉价地制造外壳。 框架连接器组件适于促进各种框架接头构造的快速构造和拆卸,包括端对面接头和倾斜的90度接头。

    SPOT MOTION FABRIC PANEL LIGHTING DISPLAY SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20170249878A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-31

    申请号:US15444204

    申请日:2017-02-27

    Inventor: ROBERT M. FREY

    Abstract: Systems, kits and methods are disclosed which facilitate more dynamic and visually impactful backlighting of fabric panel displays. A perimeter frame assembly has a front edge, a rear edge, and a backlight cavity disposed therebetween. A front perimeter groove extends along the front edge. A display panel includes a flexible textile display substrate removably mounted in tension across the backlight cavity. A planar array of independently-activatable point light elements distributed in mutually-orthogonal X and Y directions is disposed within the backlight cavity at a gap distance from the display substrate. The gap distance is orthogonal to the X and Y directions. A controller is in data communication with the planar array for programmably controlling sequential activation and deactivation of the point light elements independently of one another. The display substrate may have a dye sublimated printed textile graphic thereon, and the point light elements may be white LEDs.

    Portable wind-resistant panel-frame kit, system and method
    10.
    发明授权
    Portable wind-resistant panel-frame kit, system and method 有权
    便携式防风面板框套件,系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09228600B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US14252785

    申请日:2014-04-15

    Inventor: Robert M. Frey

    Abstract: A portable panel-frame construction kit, system and method are described. A multiplicity of elongated frame members are releasably interconnectable to form a wall frame segment having at least one aperture therethrough, wherein facing sides of the frame members are coplanar with one another and at least a pair of the frame members are disposed on opposite sides of the aperture. A gasket channel is formed at the facing side of each frame member. Each gasket channel has a respective insertion axis oriented generally parallel to its respective facing side, and may be formed by fixed engagement between a cladding element and facing side of the respective frame member. A panel member is tautly securable to the wall frame segment by initial stretching of the panel member and insertion of mounting gaskets into respective gasket channels. A pull tab may be provided to facilitate removal of the gaskets from the channels.

    Abstract translation: 描述了便携式面板框架构造套件,系统和方法。 多个细长的框架构件可释放地互连以形成具有穿过其中的至少一个孔的壁框架段,其中框架构件的相对侧彼此共面,并且至少一对框架构件设置在 光圈。 在每个框架构件的相对侧上形成有垫圈通道。 每个垫片通道具有大致平行于其相应的相对侧定向的相应的插入轴,并且可以通过在包围元件和相应的框架构件的相对侧之间的固定接合形成。 面板构件通过面板构件的初始拉伸并将安装垫圈插入相应的衬垫通道中而可靠地固定到壁框架段。 可以提供拉片以便于从通道移除垫圈。

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