Modular Display System and Methods

摘要

Disclosed are embodiments of display modules, assemblies of display modules, and systems of display modules. Display modules have a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a predetermined pattern and providing a highly uniform visual effect. Alignment and complementary alignment features enable the alignment of adjacent display modules and the creation of large displays from a plurality of aligned display modules. Features to grip and retain a support frame are provided. Modules and systems have features that permit installation and removal from the front side of the display. A system of modular support frames works cooperatively with the display modules, adapting to different mounting environments, and thereby providing large modular displays with desirable properties.

主权项

1. A method of providing a modular display system for creating a visual display upon a viewing plane, the method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a support frame having one or more apertures; b) providing a first display module by the steps of:
i) coupling a plurality of light emitting elements to a substrate;ii) disposing said plurality of light emitting elements in a predetermined pattern collectively creating a visual display upon a display plane;iii) coupling a frame grip to said substrate, the frame grip being disposed opposite to said display plane, said frame grip operative to engage a portion of said support frame about one of said one or more apertures, said frame grip operative to allow said display module to move between a service position and an installed position; said service position characterized in that said display plane is tilted with respect to said viewing plane; said installed position characterized in that said display plane is substantially co-planar with said viewing plane;iv) coupling a releasable frame retention means to said substrate, said releasable frame retention means having a retaining position and a non-retaining position, said retaining position effective for engaging a portion of said support frame and urging said display plane to be substantially co-planar with said viewing plane, said non-retaining position allowing said display plane to tilt with respect to said viewing plane, said releasable frame retention means disposed to be actuated between said retaining position and said non-retaining position from the display plane side of said display module; c) engaging, with said frame grip of said first display module, a portion of said support frame about one of said one or more apertures, disposing said first display module in said service position; d) moving said first display module from said service position to said installed position, thereby disposing said display plane to be substantially co-planar with said viewing plane; e) actuating said releasable frame retention means into said retaining position.