Easel for supporting a flip chart or other display device with collapsible foldable legs
US7740219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B97/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A collapsible easel with foldable legs adapted to support a display device comprising a combination display panel and folded legs. In one embodiment, a three-leg assembly is pivotally connected to the display panel. The portions of each leg are connected by a linearly flexible strap. The linearly flexible strap allows the upper and lower portion of each leg to be pulled in opposite directions relative to each upper and lower portion of each leg, enabling one portion of each leg to be folded over the other portion. In another embodiment of the easel, a channel is connected to each of at least three legs and the channels allow the legs to be individually nested in contact with the rear side of the display panel. Each front leg is connected to the rear leg by a hinge assembly that comprises two struts pivotally connected near a center of the hinge assembly.
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