Electronic Sign Panel Mounting and Sealing Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic sign systems are labor-intensive and costly to construct, require multiple steps for component replacement, and often lack effective sealing against environmental elements, especially in large and hard-to-access installations.
Innovation Solution
A sign system featuring a unique geometrically configured support framework with elongated channels and retainer bars for rapid mounting and sealing of electronic display panels, utilizing pivot bars, weatherstrip seals, and snap-engagement shrouds to facilitate easy installation and replacement while ensuring a watertight enclosure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods with multiple fasteners and sealing devices are used for each edge of electronic display panels, then secure mounting and sealing are achieved, but construction becomes labor-intensive and production time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mounting and sealing functions into a single integrated framework system. The framework includes integrated mounting channels that accommodate display panels and integrated sealing channels with weatherstrip seals that provide sealing, eliminating the need for separate fasteners and sealing devices at each edge.
Solution Approach 2:
The framework structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, mounting surfaces for display panels, sealing barriers against elements, and access pathways. The channels are designed to perform both structural and sealing functions without requiring additional components.
2Strength
If electronic display panels are mounted using multiple fasteners and sealing devices at each edge, then secure attachment is achieved, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The framework merges multiple attachment and sealing components into unified structural elements. The mounting channels and sealing channels are integrated into the framework itself, reducing the total number of parts and assembly steps required, thereby lowering production costs while maintaining secure attachment.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional sealing methods are used for electronic display panels, then some protection is provided, but effective sealing against water, gases, and insects is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The framework implements sealing at specific locations where it is most effective. The sealing channels are positioned to create barriers at critical entry points, and the weatherstrip seals are configured to provide localized sealing protection against water, gases, and insects where they can most effectively prevent entry.
4Strength
If access is provided only at the front of large overhead sign systems by use of a catwalk, then structural integrity is maintained, but material and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The framework is divided into modular sections with channels that can be accessed from different directions. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to access display panels from the rear or sides without requiring full front access via catwalk, reducing the need for extensive access infrastructure while maintaining structural integrity.
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AI summary
A sign system having components promoting ease of construction and readily accomplished changeout. Unique geometrically configured top and bottom support channels and other related components readily accommodate and capture the top and bottom edges of electronic display panels. Top and bottom shrouds attach automatically to the unique geometrically configured top and bottom support channels and include weatherstrip seals which automatically seal against the upper and lower regions of the electronic display panels. Other automatic seals are also incorporated.