Modular Sign Channel Track Segmentation for Ladderless Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sign boards with multiple channel tracks are cumbersome, expensive, and prone to damage during shipping and storage due to their large size, and require multiple boards to accommodate different display configurations, limiting their versatility and flexibility in retail settings.
Innovation Solution
A modular channel track sign board system that allows for customizable channel tracks to be added or removed as needed, enabling flexible configuration and assembly at the point of use, with an offset ladderless mounting apparatus for easy installation and maintenance without the need for additional hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple channel tracks are integrated into a single sign board, then the display configuration capability is improved, but the board size increases leading to higher shipping costs and storage space requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The sign board system is divided into multiple separate channel track assemblies that can be individually manufactured and then combined. Each assembly contains one or more channel tracks, and they can be stacked or connected to form a complete sign board structure, allowing versatility without requiring a single large board
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single large sign board with multiple tracks is used, then various display configurations are accommodated, but the board becomes more prone to damage during shipping and storage
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the sign board into smaller modular channel track assemblies, each component is more resistant to damage during handling and shipping. The modular units can be individually protected and are less susceptible to breaking compared to a single large board
Solution Approach 2:
The modular channel track assemblies can be nested or stacked within each other during storage and shipping, maximizing space utilization and reducing the overall footprint. This nesting capability allows multiple configurations to be stored compactly without increasing individual component size
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different sign boards are obtained to accommodate different display needs, then all configuration requirements are met, but the cost and complexity of inventory management increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modular channel track assemblies are designed with universal connection interfaces and standardized dimensions, allowing the same basic components to serve multiple display configurations. A single set of modular units can be rearranged to meet various display needs, eliminating the requirement for multiple specialized sign boards in inventory
4Quantity of substance
If a large multiple track sign board is used, then comprehensive product information can be displayed, but the shipping and storage costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The display capacity is achieved through multiple modular channel track assemblies that can be combined. Instead of shipping one large board, several smaller modular units are shipped separately and assembled at the destination, reducing shipping costs and storage requirements while maintaining the total display capacity
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AI summary
A system and method for magnetically mounting a sign flush at a ceiling, window, or wall location that includes modular panels that are removably connected to one another to form a sign board stack. The sign board stack is mounted or unmounted from a prominent display location using a pole end gripper without the need for a ladder. The sign stack extends from a mounting strip having a holder at which the sign stack is fastened, and the gripper engages the mounting strip at an offset grasping portion disposed laterally of the holder. The panels have flanges at the top edge to fit into the holder of the mounting strip and clips at the bottom edge to hold a flange of a panel connected below it. Channel tracks are formed on the panels to hold strip sign elements, some of which may include accordion or spiral bound numbers or messages.