Latch system for modular display panel
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1. A multi-panel display comprising:
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a plurality of panels, each of the panels being attached to the frame by a first spring-latch, the first spring-latch comprising a butterfly pawl, the butterfly pawl being configured to switch between a fastened position and an unfastened position by pressing the panel towards the frame and releasing the panel, wherein the frame or the plurality of panels comprises a mounting surface, wherein the butterfly pawl is configured to contact the mounting surface and extend through the mounting surface when the butterfly pawl is in the fastened position.
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Abstract
A display panel includes a frame and a plurality of panels. Each of the panels is attached to the frame by a first spring-latch. The first spring latch is configured to switch between a fastened position and an unfastened position by pressing the panel towards the frame and releasing the panel.
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1. A multi-panel display comprising:
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a frame; and a plurality of panels, each of the panels being attached to the frame by a first spring-latch, the first spring-latch comprising a butterfly pawl, the butterfly pawl being configured to switch between a fastened position and an unfastened position by pressing the panel towards the frame and releasing the panel, wherein the frame or the plurality of panels comprises a mounting surface, wherein the butterfly pawl is configured to contact the mounting surface and extend through the mounting surface when the butterfly pawl is in the fastened position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A display panel comprising:
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a display surface at a first side; a spring-latch at an opposite second side, the spring-latch comprising; a post, a butterfly pawl attached to the post by a pivot, the butterfly pawl being rotatable around the pivot, the butterfly pawl being rotatable between a fastened position and an unfastened position, a collar disposed around the post, the collar being configured to move up and down the post, a first spring connected to the collar, the first spring configured to push the collar up the post, a ball disposed below the butterfly pawl, and a second spring configured to press the ball against the butterfly pawl. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for mounting a display panel comprising:
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providing a display panel comprising a spring-latch, the spring-latch comprising a first spring; providing a frame comprising an opening, the opening corresponding to the spring-latch; inserting the spring-latch into the opening; and attaching the display panel to the frame by pressing the display panel towards the frame and releasing the display panel such that the first spring switches the spring-latch from an unfastened position to a fastened position. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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