METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING ADVERTISING SIGNS

摘要

An apparatus (10) for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises a support structure (14); a lifting system (16) fixed to the support structure (14); a top rail (30) supported on the lifting system (IS) such that the top rail (30) can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure (14). The lifting system (IS) comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail (30) to the upper display position. The top rail (30) comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A method of retaining a flexible sheet is also disclosed.