| 摘要 |
A banner stand for displaying banners or signs is disclosed. The banner stand is lightweight, portable, and easy to assembly while utilizing a minimum of parts. The banner stand includes a base tube with a flat, external portion against which two flat feet are secured. The feet may be rotated to extend laterally when the banner stand is erected and longitudinally when the banner stand is collapsed and stored. The base tube is substantially hollow providing a storage compartment for a pole assembly, the storage compartment being closed by end caps. The pole assembly is a multi-pole assembly that may collapse to the length of the longest pole, and each piece is connected by an elastic cord which also serves to hold the assembly together when the banner stand is erected. Between two of the poles of the pole assembly is a spring. In order to erect the stand, this spring is temporarily compressed and, upon returning to its original size, places the sign or banner under tension. When the stand is erected, the bottom end of the pole assembly fits within a bore in the top of the base tube, and the top end of the pole assembly attaches to a hanger. The hanger is attached to the top edge of the banner, while the bottom edge of the banner is attached to the base tube. When the banner and banner stand are collapsed for storage, the banner may be rolled around the base tube and feet and then be secured by a Velcro strip attached to the hanger. This permits a smooth, compact unit when in storage that may easily be placed within a carrying case or pouch.
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