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Corner assembly for display apparatus

US5076736A · kind A · utility

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33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1988
Grant dateDec 31, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/555
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved display apparatus includes at least two elongated frame members arranged with ends thereof disposed generally adjacent one another in order to define an angulated frame corner configuration. Such frame members include elongated channel portions thereon, and an improved corner assembly according to the present invention includes a corner insert insertable between the generally adjacent ends of the frame members, and a corner key member for reinforcing and securely supporting the corner insert. The corner insert is attached to the corner key member, and the corner key member is attached to the frame members. The corner key member is preferably a continuous member, having a pair of corner legs disposed at an angulated relationship with one another, with each of the corner legs being receivable within the channel portion on one of the frame members and extending longitudinally therein.

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