Louver and clip for a rotational sign
View Patent ↗A signage system comprising a prism-shaped tri-panel louver having a slot at each corner into which can be slid a clip. The clip is generally V-shaped with a pair of opposing sides joined at one end to form an apex. At the apex end is a pair of opposing fingers which are generally parallel to the clip sides. The fingers form a slot on each side. The clip is slid and retained by a friction fit within the slot such that when three clips are installed the fingers and slots formed therein can hold the sign graphics strip. The clip can flex somewhat to allow for insertion in a slot in the louver.
1. A clip for holding a strip of advertising signage in a louver as part of a rotational sign, said clip comprising:
a) a louver slot engaging first section comprising
i) a V-shaped pair of opposing first and second sides joined at an apex and each having a distal end,
ii) a first portion extending from said first side distal end and angled inward,
iii) a second portion extending from said second side distal end and angled inward,
iv) a third portion extending from said first portion and angled outward for engaging said louver,
v) a fourth portion extending from said second portion and angled outward for engaging said louver,
vi) a base fifth portion extending from said third portion and angled inward,
vii) a base sixth portion extending from said fourth portion and angled inward toward said base fifth portion such that said fifth and sixth portions are generally parallel and generally pointing toward each other; and,
b) a signage strip engaging portion comprising
i) a seventh portion extending from said apex and generally parallel to said first side such that a first slot is defined between said seventh portion and said first side,
ii) an eighth portion extending from said apex and generally parallel to said second side such that a second slot is defined between said eighth portion and said second side.
2. The clip of claim 1 , wherein said first and second sides have a degree of flexion with respect to each other so that said clip can be received in said louver and be retained by a friction fit.
3. The clip of claim 1 , wherein said base fifth portion has a tab extending therefrom and said base sixth portion has a tab extending therefrom.
4. A louver and clip assembly for holding a strip of advertising signage a rotational sign, comprising:
a) a louver generally comprising a first side, second side and third side, said sides joined to for a generally triangular cross sectional shape, said triangular shape having three corners, each said corner having
i) a generally flat first section having a first corner and second corner,
ii) a first lip extending from said first flat section first corner and generally parallel and generally coplanar with said first side,
iii) a second lip extending from said flat first section second corner and generally parallel and generally coplanar with said second side; and,
b) at least one clip removably engageable with said louver, said clip comprising
i) a louver slot engaging first section comprising
a) a V-shaped pair of opposing first and second sides joined at an apex and each having a distal end,
b) a first portion extending from said first side distal end and angled inward,
c) a second portion extending from said second side distal end and angled inward,
d) a third portion extending from said first portion and angled outward for engaging said louver,
e) a fourth portion extending from said second portion and angled outward for engaging said louver,
f) a base fifth portion extending from said third portion and angled inward,
g) a base sixth portion extending from said fourth portion and angled inward toward said base fifth portion such that said fifth and sixth portions are generally parallel and generally pointing toward each other; and,
ii) a signage strip engaging portion comprising
a) a seventh portion extending from said apex and generally parallel to said first side such that a first slot is defined between said seventh portion and said first side,
b) an eighth portion extending from said apex and generally parallel to said second side such that a second slot is defined between said eighth portion and said second side.