Channel letter and trim cap retaining clip therefor

摘要

A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips has a first and a second side extending from an arched back with the sides spaced a distance sufficient for the sides to fit around the end of the walls.

主权项

1. A channel letter comprising:
an enclosure having at least two opposing walls, wherein said at least two opposing walls defining the shape of said letter and having an open front; said at least two opposing walls having an inner surface and a forward end; a lens having a forward surface and an outer edge in said shape of said letter; a plurality of selectively positioned and oriented retention clips adjacent said forward end frictionally engaged with said enclosure walls; each said clip includes an outwardly extending leg relative to said walls; a retainer cap against said forward surface of said lens for retaining said lens adjacent said enclosure and said walls; said retainer cap comprises an extrusion readily formable into a variety of shapes; said retainer cap includes an interior face having a first edge and an opposing second edge; said first edge having an overhang engaged to said forward surface of said lens; and, said second edge having channel, wherein said channel adapted to securely engage a plurality of said legs along an outer surface of said enclosure walls.