Portable display stand having foldable one-piece vertical support panel that is capable of tool-free assembly and disassembly

Abstract

A portable display stand for removable attachment of fixtures for the display of merchandise is disclosed. The display stand features a hinged vertical support panel sub-assembly, including top and bottom panel segments, to reduce size and promote portability. Slideable pin locks within top or bottom braces for the top and bottom panel segments slide out from a disengaged position and lock in the engaged position, stabilizing the top and bottom panel segments relative to each other, for assembly. The hinged connection between the braces for the top and bottom panel segments promotes fast alignment during assembly. Assembly of the vertical support panel sub-assembly and the first and second leg sub-assemblies occurs without tools. The display stand disassembles into three (maximum) portable sub-assemblies that may be transported in a carrying case, and may be reassembled without tools in less than a minute.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention is related to display stands, and, more particularly, to lightweight, portable display stands that may be readily assembled and disassembled without tools.[0003]2. Prior Art[0004]Display stands for exhibiting, among other things, merchandise or other items (together “merchandise”) have been in wide use for many years. Various types of display stands are commonly seen in retail stores such as supermarkets, hardware stores, discount stores, and a multitude of other locations. Display stands may be permanent, semi-permanent, or temporary in nature.[0005]Display stands typically include a perforated, slotted, or gridded support panel configuration that is oriented in a vertical direction, with the front of the panel facing the intended viewers. Perforated, slotted, or gridded vertical panels commonly include slatwall, gridwall, slatgrid, pegboard, or other designs for vertical support panels.[0006]Removable fixtures...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a display stand that can be easily assembled and disassembled without tools. The stand is made up of a vertical support panel and two legs, which can be quickly detached from each other. The separate sub-assemblies can be stored in a carrying case, which is designed to be highly portable and can be carried by hand or with a shoulder strap. The technical effects of this invention include quick and easy assembly, a compact design for easy stowing and transportation, and the absence of small separable parts that could be lost or damaged when assembled or disassembled.

Problems solved by technology

It is an unfortunate correspondence that prior art display stands that have been designed to promote portability and have lightweight structures generally are less sturdy, are prone to having many separable parts, and are often difficult to assemble or disassemble quickly (and require tools for such assembly and disassembly).

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