IP Library Granted Patent US 7,971,622
Granted Patent B2
US 7,971,622 · App. 12/077,144 · Granted Jul 5, 2011

Modular structure for temporary exhibitions

Assignee: Balance Systems S.r.L.
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Patent No.
US 7,971,622
App. No.
12/077,144
Granted
Jul 5, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A modular structure ( 1 ) for temporary exhibitions which comprises at least one shaft component ( 2 ), at least one sheet ( 3 ) with at least one fixed end ( 3 a ), which is fastened to the shaft component ( 2 ) and at least one free end ( 3 b ) opposite the fixed end ( 3 a ), and a releasable fastening mechanism ( 11 ) capable of fixing the free end ( 3 a ) to the shaft component ( 2 ) and in which the shaft component ( 2 ), comprises a rolling device suitable for rolling the sheet ( 3 ).

Claims (12)

1. A modular structure for temporary exhibitions comprising at least one shaft component ( 2 ), further comprising:

at least one sheet ( 3 ) having at least one fixed end ( 3 a ), fastened to said shaft component ( 2 ) and at least one free end ( 3 b ) substantially opposite to said fixed end ( 3 a ),

a releasable fastening mechanism ( 11 ) that can attach said free end ( 3 a ) to another shaft component ( 2 ),

said shaft component ( 2 ) including an internal cavity ( 2 a ), two end sections ( 5 ), rolling means ( 6 ) suitable for rolling said sheet ( 3 ) inside said cavity ( 2 a ),

said shaft component ( 2 ) also comprises electrical connections ( 15 ) constituted by electrical cables ( 17 ), disposed inside the central shaft ( 7 ) and comprising electrical connections to outside systems;

said end sections ( 5 ) comprise a joining mechanism ( 5 a ), a finishing component ( 13 ) connected to said joining mechanism ( 5 a ), mobile connection components ( 18 ) are placed level with provided near said joining mechanism ( 5 a ) and said modular structure including at least a crossbeam ( 14 ) suitable for connecting at least two of said finishing component ( 13 ) and electrical connections ( 15 ) extending along said shaft component ( 2 ), said joining mechanism ( 5 ) and said crossbeam ( 14 ).

2. A modular structure according to claim 1 , wherein said rolling means ( 6 ) comprise a central shaft ( 7 ), mounted inside of said internal cavity ( 2 a ); said central shaft ( 7 ) is rotatable around its axis, and it is attached to an elastic return mechanism ( 9 ) acting on said central shaft ( 7 ) so as to roll said sheet ( 3 ), said fixed end ( 3 a ) being attached to said central shaft ( 7 ).

3. A modular structure according to claim 1 wherein said releasable fastening mechanism ( 11 ) mounted near said free end ( 3 b ) comprises a rigid slat ( 12 ), attached to said sheet ( 3 ), and latches ( 11 a ); and wherein said shaft component ( 2 ) comprises a plurality of outside slots ( 11 b ) which can be attached to said latches ( 11 a ).

4. A modular structure according to claim 3 , wherein said rigid slat ( 12 ) is attached to said sheet ( 3 ) by way of elastic fastenings ( 21 ), suitable for offsetting any irregularities of said shaft component ( 2 ).

5. A modular structure according to claim 1 , wherein said electrical connections ( 15 ) comprise mobile connection components ( 18 ) which are mounted near said joining mechanism ( 5 a ).

6. A modular structure according to claim 1 , wherein said sheet ( 3 ) is divided into independently detachable sections, said sheet ( 3 ) comprising a first section ( 25 a ) at said fixed end ( 3 a ), a second section ( 25 b ) at said free end ( 3 b ), and at least a third section ( 25 c ) extending between said first and second sections ( 25 a , 25 b ) and releasably connected to said first and second sections ( 25 a , 25 b ).

7. A modular structure according to claim 1 , wherein said shaft component ( 2 ) comprises latch supports suitable for supporting a plurality of plates ( 20 ) extending perpendicularly to said shaft component ( 2 ).

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 17, 2008
From: TRIONFETTI, GIANNI
To: BALANCE SYSTEMS S.R.L.
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Priority Claims (1)
IT MI2007A0537 · Mar 19, 2007 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20080229689A1 · Sep 25, 2008