Display Connector

Abstract

A display system is provided and includes a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the collapsible support structure, and a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector. The collapsible support structure includes a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having a post section and a post receiving section. The post section includes a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall. The fastener section includes a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall. The post receiving section includes a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A display system, comprising:
 a collapsible support structure with a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having:
 a post section having a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall and having a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall; 
 a post receiving section having a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body. 
   a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the connector receiving section; and   a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector and movable relative to the collapsible support structure.   
     
     
         2 . The display system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a spring positioned between the releasable switch and the post receiving body. 
     
     
         3 . The display system according to  claim 1 , wherein the post receiving body includes a member support surface positioned at one end of the post receiving body and a body connection section positioned at an opposite end thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The display system according to  claim 3 , wherein the post receiving body further includes a fastener receiving section positioned between the member support surface and the body connection section. 
     
     
         5 . The display system according to  claim 4 , wherein the member support surface includes a fastener receiving passageway extending through a substantial center thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The display system according to  claim 5 , wherein the post receiving body further includes a lever receiving section extending from the support surface and into the fastener receiving passageway. 
     
     
         7 . The display system according to  claim 6 , wherein the fastener receiving passageway is a tubular receiving passageway extending through the member support surface and into the fastener receiving section. 
     
     
         8 . The display system according to  claim 7 , wherein the lever receiving section includes a lever resting surface extending along the support surface and a pivot receiving section extending into the fastener receiving section. 
     
     
         9 . The display system according to  claim 7 , wherein the post receiving body further includes a clasp receiving section positioned adjacent the lever receiving section and having a hinge receiving section. 
     
     
         10 . The display system according to  claim 1 , wherein the lever includes a fastener end and a pivot end being positioned opposite the fastener end. 
     
     
         11 . The display system according to  claim 10 , further comprising a coupler section positioned adjacent the pivot end. 
     
     
         12 . The display system according to  claim 11 , wherein the coupler section includes a pair of sidewalls and a coupler positioned between the pair of sidewalls. 
     
     
         13 . The display system according to  claim 12 , wherein the coupler includes a member locking piece having a profiled engagement wall and a member receiving section through the member locking piece. 
     
     
         14 . The display system according to  claim 10 , wherein the fastener end includes a switch catch disposed on an end of the lever. 
     
     
         15 . The display system according to  claim 1 , wherein the releasable switch includes an action end with an engaging surface and a pivot end positioned opposite the engaging surface. 
     
     
         16 . The display system according to  claim 15 , wherein the releasable switch further includes a lever catch disposed along the action end that protrudes outward from the engaging surface. 
     
     
         17 . The display system according to  claim 1 , wherein the post section includes a body connection positioned opposite the fastener section and extending from the first support wall. 
     
     
         18 . The display system according to  claim 1 , wherein the connector receiving section is an elongated member extending from the first support wall to the fastener member. 
     
     
         19 . The display system according to  claim 18 , wherein the connector receiving section is cylindrical and includes a smooth outer surface. 
     
     
         20 . The display system according to  claim 1 , wherein the fastener member is disposed on a leading end of the fastener section and includes a connector head and a connector shaft extending between the connector receiving section and the connector head. 
     
     
         21 . The display system according to  claim 20 , wherein the connector shaft has a smaller cross sectional diameter than a cross sectional diameter of the connector receiving section. 
     
     
         22 . The display system according to  claim 21 , wherein the connector head is a disk shaped member positioned at a leading end of the connector shaft. 
     
     
         23 . The display system according to  claim 22 , wherein the connector head includes beveled edges.