Sign and display systems

摘要

A sign and display system including a faceplate, lens, backing plate, and at least one magnet is described. The faceplate includes a viewing aperture and the back of the faceplate includes a recess in which the at least one magnet is mounted. The recess in the faceplate is configured to receive the lens and backing plate. The lens may include one or more edge protrusions configured to enter one or more small recesses in the side of the faceplate recess to secure the lens to the faceplate. When the lens and backing plate are positioned in the recess of the faceplate, the one or more magnets exert a force on the backing plate to secure the faceplate and lens to the backing plate. An insert capable of displaying text and/or graphics can also be positioned between the lens and backing plate in the recess of the faceplate.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a faceplate and lens structure comprising:
a front surface, wherein the front surface, when viewed perpendicular to the front surface, comprises a frame surrounding a lens;a back surface opposite the front surface, wherein the back surface, when viewed perpendicular to the back surface, comprises the rear portion of the frame surrounding the lens, and wherein the lens is recessed from the back surface;at least one internal edge, wherein the at least one internal edge and a rear surface of the recessed lens at least in part define a recess in the back surface; andfirst and second magnets, wherein when viewed perpendicular to the back surface, the first and second magnets are visible in the recess and the lens at least partially surrounds the first and second magnets such that a first line segment drawn between two points on the external edge of the lens passes through the first magnet and a second line segment drawn between two points on the external edge of the lens passes through the second magnet, and wherein the first and second magnets are embedded in the faceplate and lens structure; and a backing plate comprising:
a first surface; anda second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the backing plate is configured to fit into the recess of the faceplate and lens structure, and wherein when the backing plate is positioned in the recess, the first surface of the backing plate is facing the rear surface of the recessed lens and the first and second magnets exert a force on the backing plate to maintain the faceplate and lens structure and the backing plate together.