Display support structure assembly, lock assembly, enclosure and display support structure assembly, and methods of using the same

Abstract

A display support structure assembly includes four lock assemblies configured to be securable to an ISO container corner casting of an enclosure. Each lock assembly has a pad. A display support structure is configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides thereof. Four feet of the display support structure are configured to rest on the pads of the four lock assemblies when the display support structure is positioned thereon. The four lock assemblies and the display support structure have a set of corresponding securing interfaces configured to secure the four lock assemblies to the display support structure when the set of feet is positioned atop of the pads of the four lock assemblies.

Description

DISPLAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY, LOCK ASSEMBLY, ENCLOSURE AND DISPLAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAMECross-Reference To Related Applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.63 / 742,156 filed on January 6, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to an enclosure with ISO container corner castings, and, in particular, to a display support structure assembly, a lock assembly, an enclosure with ISO container corner castings and display support structure assembly, and methods of using the same.Background

[0003] Digital billboards, both indoors and outdoors, have become commonplace. More recently, due to their increased advertising effectiveness, mobile digital billboards have also been deployed on trucks and trailers. In the mobile case, the digital billboards are powered by the truck's tractor or an auxiliary power unit.

[0004] With the growth of electric vehicles (EVs), digital billboards have a growing opportunity to capture the attention of drivers and their passengers while their EVs are being recharged, and generally by the public within viewing distance. The growth of EVs, however, is being tempered by the lack of EV charging station installations. To address the need for their rapid build-out, ISO containers or other enclosures are being deployed with integrated EV charging stations and power distribution equipment, thereby minimizing deployment time. Sometimes, containerized EV charging stations contain electrical energy storage combined with renewable power generation (for example, solar and wind) or alternative energy (such as hydrogen fuel cells).

[0005] To take advantage of the advertising opportunity with EV charging stations, digital advertising screens and other types of displays for presenting entertainment, advertising, news, etc. are being integrated with the stations themselves. However, this has limited advertising effectiveness. The driver and passengers do not generally stand in front of the EV charging station for the full charge time, nor do they generally stay in their cars to watch screens on the EV charging station.Summary

[0006] In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a display support structure assembly, comprising: four lock assemblies, each lock assembly being configured to be securable to an ISO container corner casting, each lock assembly having a pad; a display support structure configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides of the display support structure, the display support structure including four feet configured to rest on the pads of the four lock assemblies when the display support structure is positioned thereon, wherein the four lock assemblies and the display support structure have a set of corresponding securing interfaces configured to secure the four lock assemblies to the display support structure when the set of feet is positioned atop of the pads of the four lock assemblies.

[0007] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, at least two of the lock assemblies include one or more sloped guide surfaces that are configured to guide the feet of the display support structure lowered thereon to align with the pads.

[0008] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, each of the lock assemblies includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to an ISO container corner casting of an enclosure.

[0009] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extendsfrom the pad when the lock assembly is secured to an ISO container corner casting of the enclosure.

[0010] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, the securing interfaces of the display support structure are accessible via at least one recess in the sides of the display support structure.

[0011] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, the at least one recess is a continuous recess along a bottom portion of the display support structure.

[0012] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, the securing interface of each of the four lock assemblies include a set of bolt holes extending through the pad, and wherein each foot of the display support structure includes a set of bolt holes extending through the foot enabling securing of the foot to the pad of a corresponding lock assembly via bolts when the four feet are positioned atop of the four pads.

[0013] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, one or more displays are mounted on the display support structure.

[0014] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, the one or more displays span the sides of the display support structure substantially continuously around the display support structure.

[0015] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, the display support structure includes a display mounting structure configured to enable movement of the at least one display between an upper position, in which the at least one display is positioned above the feet of the display support structure, and a lower position, in which the at least one display is positioned lower than in the upper position.

[0016] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the first aspect, the display support structure includes a door that is configured to move between a closed positioned and an open position in which a person is able to access a spacebetween the sides of the display support structure.

[0017] In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of mounting a display support structure on an enclosure with ISO container corner castings, comprising : securing a lock assembly to each of four upper corner castings of an ISO container, each lock assembly having a pad; generally aligning four feet of a display support structure with the pads of the lock assemblies, the display support structure being configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides of the display support structure; lowering the display support structure towards the enclosure with ISO container corner castings until the feet are positioned on the pads; and securing the four lock assemblies to the display support structure.

[0018] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the method further comprises: guiding the display support structure with one or more sloped guide surfaces of the lock assemblies that are configured to guide the feet of the display support structure to align with the pads.

[0019] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, each of the lock assemblies includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to a respective one of the ISO container corner casting of the enclosure.

[0020] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to one of the ISO container corner castings of the enclosure.

[0021] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the securing is performed via at least one recess in the sides of the display support structure.

[0022] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the at least one recess is a continuous recess along a bottom portion of the display support structure.

[0023] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the securing interface of each of the four lock assemblies include a set of bolt holes extending through the pad, and wherein each foot of the display support structure includes a set of bolt holes extending through the foot enabling securing of the foot to the pad of a corresponding lock assembly via bolts when the four feet are positioned atop of the four pads.

[0024] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, one or more displays are mounted on the display support structure.

[0025] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the one or more displays span the sides of the display support structure substantially continuously around the display support structure.

[0026] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the method further comprises: moving the at least one display between an upper position, in which the at least one display is positioned above the feet of the display support structure, and a lower position, in which the at least one display is positioned lower than in the upper position, the at least one display being mounted on a display mounting structure configured to enable movement of the at least one display between the upper position and the lower position.

[0027] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the second aspect, the securing is performed by accessing a space between the sides of the display support structure via a door in one of the sides of the display support structure.

[0028] In accordance with a third aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an enclosure and display support structure assembly, comprising: an enclosure having a set of ISO container comer castings towards an upper end thereof when resting on a surface; four lock assemblies, each lock assembly being configured to be securable to one corner casting of the set of corner castings, each lock assembly having a pad; a display support structure configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides of the display support structure, the display support structure including four feet configured to rest on the pads of thefour lock assemblies when the display support structure is positioned thereon, wherein the four lock assemblies and the display support structure have a set of corresponding securing interfaces configured to secure the four lock assemblies to the display support structure when the set of feet is positioned atop of the pads of the four lock assemblies.

[0029] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, at least two of the lock assemblies include one or more sloped guide surfaces that are configured to guide the feet of the display support structure lowered thereon to align with the pads.

[0030] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, each of the lock assemblies includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad.

[0031] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends from the pad.

[0032] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, the securing interfaces of the display support structure are accessible via at least one recess in the sides of the display support structure.

[0033] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, the at least one recess is a continuous recess along a bottom portion of the display support structure.

[0034] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, the securing interface of each of the four lock assemblies include a set of bolt holes extending through the pad, and wherein each foot of the display support structure includes a set of bolt holes extending through the foot enabling securing of the foot to the pad of a corresponding lock assembly via bolts when the four feet are positioned atop of the four pads.

[0035] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, one ormore displays are mounted on the display support structure.

[0036] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, the one or more displays span the sides of the display support structure substantially continuously around the display support structure.

[0037] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, the display support structure includes a display mounting structure configured to enable movement of the at least one display between an upper position, in which the at least one display is positioned above the feet of the display support structure, and a lower position, in which the at least one display is positioned lower than in the upper position.

[0038] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the third aspect, the display support structure includes a door that is configured to move between a closed positioned and an open position in which a person is able to access a space between the sides of the display support structure.

[0039] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a lock assembly for supporting a display support structure on an enclosure with ISO container corner castings, the lock assembly being configured to be securable to one of the ISO container corner castings, each lock assembly having a pad, the lock assembly having a securing interface configured to secure the lock assembly to the display support structure when a foot of the display support structure is positioned atop of the pad of the lock assembly.

[0040] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the fourth aspect, the lock assembly further comprises one or more sloped guide surfaces that are configured to guide a foot of the display support structure lowered thereon to align with the pad

[0041] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the fourth aspect, the lock assembly includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to the ISO container corner casting.

[0042] In some or all exemplary embodiments of the fourth aspect, each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends upwardly from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to the ISO container corner casting.

[0043] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a digital billboard can be mounted on top of a containerized EV charging station (the "Containerized EV Station"). The billboard is largely continuous around the full circumference as illustrated in Figure (a), or partial if a side is not viewable. The digital billboard is mounted on a support structure (the "Digital Billboard Support Structure"). The dimensions of the Digital Billboard Support Structure are sized to fit the physical constraints of the digital boards and, therefore, has dimensions that can be smaller or larger than the enclosure with ISO container corner castings used to mount the EV charging stations.

[0044] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the EV charging station can have the form factor of an ISO shipping container, inclusive of ISO corner castings.

[0045] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the digital billboard can be configured for placement upon an ISO shipping container.

[0046] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the digital billboard can comprise, for each upper corner casting of the charging station, a foot.

[0047] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the foot can have defined therein a set of bolt holes.

[0048] According to another aspect, the combination can further comprise, for each upper corner casting of the charging station, a lock assembly, the lock assembly defining an upwardly presenting horizontal surface having a threaded bolt hole defined therein, the horizontal surface being in receipt of the foot provided for said each upper corner casting.

[0049] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a bolt can couple the foot to the lock assembly.

[0050] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a screen can be provided for each EV charger, the screen being configured for wireless communication.

[0051] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the screen can be adapted for vertical movement.

[0052] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the digital billboard can draw power from the EV charging station in use.

[0053] In all of the above aspect, any type of base structure having ISO container corner castings towards the top of the base structure and that can support a display support structure and the displays can be used.

[0054] Other aspects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following description of specific implementations of the application in conjunction with the accompanying figures.Brief Description of the Drawings

[0055] Reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings which show example embodiments of the present application, and in which:

[0056] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an enclosure with ISO container corner castings and display support structure assembly 20 in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the disclosure.

[0057] FIGS. 2A to 2D are front and right side elevation views, a plan view, and a bottom view of a twist lock assembly for mounting and securing the display support structure on the ISO container corner castings of the enclosure of FIG. 1

[0058] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a twist lock assembly of FIGS. 2A to 2D.

[0059] FIG. 4A shows four twist lock assemblies of FIGS. 2A to 3 being secured to four ISO container corner castings of the enclosure of FIG. 1.

[0060] FIG. 4B shows the fitting of engagement features of an upper plate being fitted through a top opening in an ISO container corner casting of the enclosure of FIG. 1.

[0061] FIG. 4C shows the upper plate being secured to the corner casting of FIG. 4B.

[0062] FIG. 5A shows the display support structure of FIG. 1 being lowered down onto the enclosure with ISO container corner castings after the twist lock assemblies of FIGS. 2A to 3 have been secured to the ISO container corner castings of the enclosure.

[0063] FIG. 5B shows one of the feet of the display support structure being lowered towards the twist lock assembly in FIG. 5A.

[0064] FIG. 5C shows a foot of the display support structure on the left side engaging with a sloped guide surface of one of the guide structures of the corresponding twist lock assembly, guiding the display support structure to the right to align the feet with the twist lock assemblies.

[0065] FIG. 5D is a top view of the foot of the display support structure having been secured to the pad of the twist lock assembly with bolts.

[0066] FIG. 6 shows an enclosure with ISO container corner castings and display support structure assembly in some embodiments, where displays positioned along the longer sides of the display support structure that are facing positions where vehicles are to be stationed to charge have been moved to a lower position to improve a viewing angle for occupants of vehicles being charged.

[0067] FIGS. 7A and 7B show alternative configurations for the support structure for supporting a display support structure on an enclosure with ISOcontainer castings, wherein each twist lock assembly only has one guide structure, as shown in FIG. 7B, either has two guide structures or none.

[0068] FIG. 8 shows a twist lock assembly in accordance with some embodiments, wherein a single guide structure presents two sloped guide surfaces to guide a display support structure along two axes of movement.

[0069] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a general method of mounting a display support structure on an enclosure with ISO container corner castings in accordance with some exemplary embodiments.

[0070] FIG. 10 shows a display support structure assembly having a door for accessing an interior space of the display support structure in accordance with some exemplary embodiments.

[0071] FIG. 11 shows a display support structure assembly having positioning pins.

[0072] Similar reference numerals may have been used in different figures to denote similar components. Unless otherwise specifically noted, articles depicted in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.Detailed Description of Example Embodiments

[0073] The present disclosure is made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments are shown. However, many different embodiments may be used, and thus the description should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this application will be thorough and complete. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same elements, and prime notation is used to indicate similar elements, operations or steps in alternative embodiments. Lastly, elements referred to in the singular may be plural and vice versa, except wherein indicated otherwise either explicitly or inherently by context.

[0074] A display support structure assembly 20 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 1. The display support structure assembly 20 is shown positioned on top of a base structure that has ISO container corner castings on the top four corners. In the illustrated embodiment, the base structure is an enclosure 24, and, in particular, an ISO container that contains various electrical components for powering a set of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The electrical components can include, for example, cabling and power distribution components for distributing and controlling the electric power provided to the electric vehicle chargers. Batteries may be included to manage power flow between the power source and the electric vehicle chargers.. Additionally or alternatively, the electric power source can be a public or private power grid and / or one or more electric power generators (e.g. fuel or renewable based) . Particularly where at least a portion of the power for charging the EVs 26 is provided by an electrical generator or one or more batteries contained in the enclosure with ISO container corner castings 24, it can be desirable to supplement the enclosure 24 with another enclosure having additional generators or batteries from time to time. Systems for relocating enclosures with ISO container castings are common.

[0075] In other embodiments, the base structure may be any type of enclosure or other structure, such as an ISO container, a frame, or a large object having substantially no enclosed space, that has ISO container corner castings positioned towards or on top of the base structure, and that can support a display support structure.

[0076] An electric vehicle charge station 28 is provided for each vehicle that is to be charged. As can be seen, the enclosure 24 with ISO container corner castings includes three charge stations 28 along each of the two longer sides 32.

[0077] A display support structure 36 is shown secured on top of the enclosure 24 supporting a set of displays 40. The display support structure 36 in this embodiment includes a set of metal tubes and connectors that form a frame. The frame can have an interior space between sides of the frame to reduce weight. Any suitable construct for supporting one or more displays and that can be securedto an enclosure with ISO container corner castings towards an upper end thereof can be employed.

[0078] As will be appreciated, the displays 40 are positioned above the height of most vehicles, thus inhibiting being damaged by them. In various configurations, the display support structure 36 can support one or any number of displays. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the display support structure 36 supports at least four displays 40. In particular, one or more displays 40 are supported along each of the longer sides 44 of the display support structure 36 and act effectively as a single display, and one or more displays 40 are supported along each of the shorter sides 48 of the display support structure 36 and also act effectively as a single display. It will be understood that any number of displays can be supported on each side of the display support structure 36. Some sides of the display support structure 36 can have no displays and other sides can have one or more displays 40.

[0079] The displays can be any suitable type of display for presenting videos and images. The displays 40 preferably are suitable for outdoor use and are sufficiently water resistant. In some scenarios, the displays 40 are sufficiently bright to be visible during bright daylight but can also be less bright and more visible during darker periods. Further, the displays 40 can be powered using the same power source used to charge the EVs 26 but can be powered via a separate source. For example, battery power can be used to charge the EVs 26, and electric grid power can be used to power the displays 40.

[0080] Charging EVs 26 can take a significant period of time during which the driver and passengers of the EV may remain in the EV 26. As a result, there is an opportunity to present visual information in the form of videos, images, etc. to the driver and passengers of the EV 26 during the charging period.

[0081] It is desirable to facilitate deployment and removal of the display support structure 36 (and attached displays 40) and the enclosure 24 with the ISO container corner castings in as cost and time-efficient a manner as possible.

[0082] The display support structure 36 is moved separately from theenclosure 24 with ISO container corner castings and is secured to the enclosure 24 via a set of mounting structures. In this particular exemplary embodiment, the mounting structures are twist lock assemblies that are secured to the ISO container corner castings of the enclosure 24 and which can be subsequently secured to the display support structure.

[0083] FIGS. 2A to 2D and 3 show a twist lock assembly 52 that is configured to be secured to an ISO container corner casting of an enclosure. The twist lock assembly 52 includes a pad 56 that in this embodiment is a steel plate having a pair of anti-rotation protrusions 60 on a lower surface 62 of the pad 56 that fits through an elongated slot on top of the corner castings. The anti-rotation protrusions 60 prevent rotation of the twist lock assembly 52 once secured to a corner casting. A securing nut 64 can be inserted within the corner casting through another aperture for engaging and retaining a bolt 66. The securing nut 64 has a cam 68 that engages a recess 72 in a central ring 76 on the lower surface 62 when the bolt 66 is threaded into the securing nut 64 and turned, causing the securing nut 64 to move upwardly towards the bolt. Continued rotation of the bolt 66 causes the securing nut 64 to lock into place to secure the pad 56 relative to the corner casting.

[0084] The pad 56 has a pair of guide structures in the form of upwardly extending flange members 80 that each have a sloped guide surface 84 and a generally vertical retaining surface 88. The flange members 80 can be made integrally with or coupled to the pad 56 during manufacturing.

[0085] A set of threaded bolt holes 92 extend through the pad 56 for securing the twist lock assembly 52 to the display support structure 36.

[0086] FIGS. 4A to 4C show the securing of the twist lock assemblies to the upper ISO container corner castings 96 of the enclosure 24. The securing nut 64 is removed by removing or loosening the bolt, and the anti-rotation protrusions 60 are fitted into a keyhole 100 on the top of the corner casting 96. The securing nut 64 is separately inserted through a side opening 104 of the corner casting 96. The bolt 66 is threaded through a central bolt hole in the pad 56 and turned with aratchet and socket to engage the securing nut 64. Once engaged, turning of the bolt 66 causes the securing nut 64 to rotate until the cam 68 engages the sides of the recess 72 in the central ring 76 on the lower surface 62 of the pad 56 and stops being able to rotate. Continued turning of the bolt 66 draws the securing nut 64 towards the bolt 66 until it is secured and substantially immobile relative to the pad 56.

[0087] Once all four twist lock assemblies are secured in place on the corner castings, the display support structure can be deployed on top of the twist lock assemblies 52.

[0088] FIG. 5A shows the display support structure 36 being lowered down onto the enclosure 24 with ISO container corner castings 24 and the twist lock assemblies 52 secured to the ISO container corner castings. The display support structure 36 has a recess 108 along its lower portion 112. Four feet 116 extend outwardly from the bottom of the lower portion 112 and are configured to align with the pads 56 of the twist lock assemblies 52. In the illustrated embodiment, the feet 116 are metal plates that are substantially the same size as the pads 56. In other embodiments, there may be a number of recesses that are not continuous around the periphery of the display support structure.

[0089] FIG. 5B shows that the feet 116 include a set of bolt holes 120 that align with the bolt holes 92 in the pads 56 when the feet 116 are aligned with the pads 56. A set of bolts 124 is shown for securing the feet 116 to the pads 56 once the feet 116 are on top of the pads 56. The bolt holes 120 may or may not be threaded.

[0090] FIG. 5C shows the display support structure 36 slightly to the left of alignment with the enclosure 24. As a result, the foot of the display support structure 36 on the left is engaging the sloped guide surface of the flange member 80 of the twist lock assembly 52 to guide the display support structure to alignment as it is lowered.

[0091] FIG. 5D shows a top view of one of the feet 116 positioned atop of oneof the pads 56 and the bolts 124 securing the foot 116 to the pad 56.

[0092] Upon securing the feet 116 to the pad 56, electrical couplings, if any, to power the displays are connected. These electrical couplings can be made to the enclosure 24 or another source.

[0093] The enclosure 24 and the display support structure assembly 20 can then be used for displaying images, videos, etc., as shown in FIG. 1.

[0094] FIG. 6 shows a display support structure 200 in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. In this embodiment, three movable displays 204 are mounted on a display mounting structure enabling the displays 204 to move up and down. In particular, the display mounting structure in this embodiment is a pair of vertical rails 208 to which the displays 204 can be secured for moving the displays 204 between an upper position, in which the displays 204 are fully positioned alongside the side walls of the display support structure 200, and a lower position, in which the displays are in a lower position relative to the upper position. The lower position may be more comfortable for viewing by occupants of EVs being charged. Movement of the displays 204 can be motorized or the displays can be manually moved.

[0095] Viewers can be provided the ability to interact with the billboard / screen through wired or wireless communications, such as through a mobile application executing on a smartphone or tablet and communicating over Bluetooth. Communication, cellular communication, etc. The viewers could then select entertainment, interact with ads, etc. Further, audio could be provided via the mobile app. Another example of a possible application is selecting a short documentary with obligatory advertising, where audio is provided over the communication link to the car's audio system or the viewer's mobile phone or computer.

[0096] FIG. 7A shows a configuration for twist lock assemblies 300 in accordance with another exemplary embodiment, where each twist lock assembly 300 has a single guide structure in the form of a flange member 304 providing asingle sloped guide surface. The twist lock assemblies 300 are arranged to guide a display support structure lowered thereon so that the feet of the display support structure come to rest on the pads of the twist lock assemblies 300.

[0097] FIG. 7B shows a configuration for twist lock assemblies in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment, where two twist lock assemblies 400 have two guide structures in the form of flange members 404 each providing a single sloped guide surface. The other two twist lock assemblies 408 do not have guide surfaces. The two twist lock assemblies with two guide surfaces are placed on opposite corners to help guide the feet of a display support structure to come to rest atop of the pads of the twist lock assemblies 400, 408.

[0098] FIG. 8 shows a pad 500 for a twist lock assembly, wherein two guide surfaces 504 are integrally formed with a pad 508.

[0099] FIG. 9 shows the general method 600 of mounting a display support structure atop of an enclosure with ISO container corner castings. The method 600 commences with the securing of a set of twist lock assemblies to the ISO container corner castings (610). The feet of a display support structure are then generally aligned with the pads of the set of twist lock assemblies (620). The display support assembly is then lowered down until the feet are positioned on the pads (630). The feet of the display support structure are then guided with one or more sloped guide surfaces of the twist lock assemblies (640). The feet of the display support structure are then secured to the pads of the twist lock assemblies (650).

[0100] FIG. 10 shows a display support structure 700 in accordance with another exemplary embodiment, wherein a door 704 is provided in one of the side walls of the display support structure 700. The door 704 provides access to an internal space inside of the side walls of the display support structure 700. In some cases, it may be desirable to have feet of the display support structure positioned inside of the structure, negating the need for a recess along the sides of the display support structure 700. Additionally, electronic couplings for powering the displays may be made within the display support structure 700.

[0101] FIG. 11 shows a display support structure 800 having a foot 804 that is being lowered onto a lock assembly 808 secured to an ISO container corner casting 812 of an enclosure 816. In this embodiment, the enclosure 816 is relatively low in heigh and is mounted atop of another enclosure 820 having ISO container corner castings via a conventional approach. The foot 804 has a set of bolts 824 and two positioning pins 828 placed in the bolt holes thereof.

[0102] As the display support structure 800 is being lowered onto the enclosure 816, the feet 804 are aligned with pads 832 of the lock assemblies 808. The bolt holes in the feet 804 are threaded to enable retention of the bolts 824 and the positioning pins 828. The positioning pins 828 have a smooth portion towards their lower ends and can extend slightly below a bottom surface of the feet 804 to assist with aligning the feet 804 with the pads 832 via the bolt holes in the pads 832. Thus, the positioning pins 828 serve as a second guide structure for aligning the feet 804 to the pads 832.

[0103] All values and sub-ranges within disclosed ranges are also disclosed. Also, although the systems, devices and processes disclosed and shown herein may comprise a specific plurality of elements, the systems, devices and assemblies may be modified to comprise additional or fewer of such elements. Although several example embodiments are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the example methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding steps to the disclosed methods.

[0104] Features from one or more of the above-described embodiments may be selected to create alternate embodiments comprised of a sub-combination of features which may not be explicitly described above. In addition, features from one or more of the above-described embodiments may be selected and combined to create alternate embodiments comprised of a combination of features which may not be explicitly described above. Features suitable for such combinations and subcombinations would be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art upon review ofthe present disclosure as a whole.

[0105] In addition, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the example embodiments described herein. It will, however, be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the example embodiments described herein may be practiced without these specific details.Furthermore, well-known methods, procedures, and elements have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the example embodiments described herein. The subject matter described herein and in the recited claims intends to cover and embrace all suitable changes in technology.

[0106] Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0107] The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the subject matter of the claims. The described example embodiments are to be considered in all respects as being only illustrative and not restrictive. The present disclosure intends to cover and embrace all suitable changes in technology. The scope of the present disclosure is, therefore, described by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. The scope of the claims should not be limited by the embodiments set forth in the examples but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.

Claims

Claims1. A display support structure assembly, comprising:four lock assemblies, each lock assembly being configured to be securable to an ISO container corner casting, each lock assembly having a pad;a display support structure configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides of the display support structure, the display support structure including four feet configured to rest on the pads of the four lock assemblies when the display support structure is positioned thereon,wherein the four lock assemblies and the display support structure have a set of corresponding securing interfaces configured to secure the four lock assemblies to the display support structure when the set of feet is positioned atop of the pads of the four lock assemblies.

2. The display support structure assembly of claim 1, wherein at least two of the lock assemblies include one or more sloped guide surfaces that are configured to guide the feet of the display support structure lowered thereon to align with the pads.

3. The display support structure assembly of claim 2, wherein each of the lock assemblies includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to an ISO container corner casting of an enclosure.

4. The display support structure assembly of claim 3, wherein each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to an ISO container corner casting of the enclosure.

5. The display support structure assembly of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the securing interfaces of the display support structure are accessible via at least one recess in the sides of the display support structure.

6. The display support structure assembly of claim 5, wherein the at least one recess is a continuous recess along a bottom portion of the display supportstructure.

7. The display support structure assembly of claim 5 or 6, wherein the securing interface of each of the four lock assemblies include a set of bolt holes extending through the pad, and wherein each foot of the display support structure includes a set of bolt holes extending through the foot enabling securing of the foot to the pad of a corresponding lock assembly via bolts when the four feet are positioned atop of the four pads.

8. The display support structure assembly of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein one or more displays are mounted on the display support structure.

9. The display support structure assembly of claim 8, wherein the one or more displays span the sides of the display support structure substantially continuously around the display support structure.

10. The display support structure assembly of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the display support structure includes a display mounting structure configured to enable movement of the at least one display between an upper position, in which the at least one display is positioned above the feet of the display support structure, and a lower position, in which the at least one display is positioned lower than in the upper position.

11. The display support structure assembly of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the display support structure includes a door that is configured to move between a closed positioned and an open position in which a person is able to access a space between the sides of the display support structure.

12. A method of mounting a display support structure on an enclosure with ISO container corner castings, comprising:securing a lock assembly to each of four upper corner castings of an ISO container, each lock assembly having a pad;generally aligning four feet of a display support structure with the pads of the lock assemblies, the display support structure being configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides of the display support structure;lowering the display support structure towards the enclosure with ISO container corner castings until the feet are positioned on the pads; and securing the four lock assemblies to the display support structure.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising:guiding the display support structure with one or more sloped guide surfaces of the lock assemblies that are configured to guide the feet of the display support structure to align with the pads.

14. The method of claim 14, wherein each of the lock assemblies includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to a respective one of the ISO container corner casting of the enclosure.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to one of the ISO container corner castings of the enclosure.

16. The method of any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the securing is performed via at least one recess in the sides of the display support structure.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the at least one recess is a continuous recess along a bottom portion of the display support structure.

18. The method of claim 16 or 17, wherein the securing interface of each of the four lock assemblies include a set of bolt holes extending through the pad, and wherein each foot of the display support structure includes a set of bolt holes extending through the foot enabling securing of the foot to the pad of a corresponding lock assembly via bolts when the four feet are positioned atop of the four pads.

19. The method of any one of claims 12 to 18, wherein one or more displays are mounted on the display support structure.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the one or more displays span the sides ofthe display support structure substantially continuously around the display support structure.

21. The method of any one of claims 12 to 20, further comprising:moving the at least one display between an upper position, in which the at least one display is positioned above the feet of the display support structure, and a lower position, in which the at least one display is positioned lower than in the upper position, the at least one display being mounted on a display mounting structure configured to enable movement of the at least one display between the upper position and the lower position.

22. The method of any one of claims 12 to 21, wherein the securing is performed by accessing a space between the sides of the display support structure via a door in one of the sides of the display support structure.

23. A enclosure and display support structure assembly, comprising:an enclosure having a set of ISO container corner castings towards an upper end thereof when resting on a surface;four lock assemblies, each lock assembly being configured to be securable to one corner casting of the set of corner castings, each lock assembly having a pad;a display support structure configured to support one or more displays along one or more sides of the display support structure, the display support structure including four feet configured to rest on the pads of the four lock assemblies when the display support structure is positioned thereon,wherein the four lock assemblies and the display support structure have a set of corresponding securing interfaces configured to secure the four lock assemblies to the display support structure when the set of feet is positioned atop of the pads of the four lock assemblies.

24. The enclosure with ISO container corner castings and display support structure assembly of claim 23, wherein at least two of the lock assemblies include one or more sloped guide surfaces that are configured to guide the feet of the display support structure lowered thereon to align with the pads.

25. The display support structure assembly of claim 24, wherein each of the lock assemblies includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad.

26. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of claim 25, wherein each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends from the pad.

27. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein the securing interfaces of the display support structure are accessible via at least one recess in the sides of the display support structure.

28. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of claim 27, wherein the at least one recess is a continuous recess along a bottom portion of the display support structure.

29. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of claim 27 or 28, wherein the securing interface of each of the four lock assemblies include a set of bolt holes extending through the pad, and wherein each foot of the display support structure includes a set of bolt holes extending through the foot enabling securing of the foot to the pad of a corresponding lock assembly via bolts when the four feet are positioned atop of the four pads.

30. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of any one of claims 23 to 29, wherein one or more displays are mounted on the display support structure.

31. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of claim 30, wherein the one or more displays span the sides of the display support structure substantially continuously around the display support structure.

32. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of any one of claims 23 to 31, wherein the display support structure includes a display mounting structure configured to enable movement of the at least one display between an upper position, in which the at least one display is positioned above the feet of thedisplay support structure, and a lower position, in which the at least one display is positioned lower than in the upper position.

33. The enclosure and display support structure assembly of any one of claims 23 to 32, wherein the display support structure includes a door that is configured to move between a closed positioned and an open position in which a person is able to access a space between the sides of the display support structure.

34. A lock assembly for supporting a display support structure on an enclosure with ISO container corner castings, the lock assembly being configured to be securable to one of the ISO container corner castings, each lock assembly having a pad, the lock assembly having a securing interface configured to secure the lock assembly to the display support structure when a foot of the display support structure is positioned atop of the pad of the lock assembly.

35. The lock assembly of claim 34, further comprising one or more sloped guide surfaces that are configured to guide a foot of the display support structure lowered thereon to align with the pad36. The lock assembly of claim 35, wherein the lock assembly includes at least two of the sloped guide surfaces extending upwardly away from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to the ISO container corner casting.

37. The lock assembly of claim 36, wherein each of the at least two sloped guide surfaces is provided by a flange member that extends upwardly from the pad when the lock assembly is secured to the ISO container corner casting.

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