Framework connection system

Abstract

A display framework connection system comprising a plurality of frame members, preferably tubular, a plurality of end flanges, and a hub system. The hub system can comprise a hub plate assembly and/or a hub casting assembly. In addition, at least one clamp assembly, preferably cylindrical, can be included for circumferential attachment to the outer surface of the frame members to provide for selective removable fastening of various attachments and accessories at positions along the length of the frame members. The hub plate assembly and the hug casting assembly can be connected individually to the frame members, or in combination, to enable selective angular configuration of the frame members to construct a frame construction, such as those commonly utilized in display frame systems.

1 . A display framework connection system, the framework connection system comprising:
 a first tubular frame member having two first member end portions having at least one end aperture;   a second tubular frame member having two second member end portions having at least one end aperture;   a connector pin having two pin end portions, wherein one of the pin end portions is adapted to extend into the at least one end aperture of first tubular frame member and the other of the pin end portions is adapted to extend into the at least one end aperture of the second tubular frame member; and   a hub plate disposed between the first and second tubular frame members, the hub plate having a central plate portion, a central portion aperture, and at least one connecting branch extending outward from the central plate portion, with the central portion aperture being adapted to receive a portion of the connector pin such that the first tubular frame member and the second tubular frame member are operably alignably conjoinable with the at least one connecting branch extending out radially from the tubular frame members.   
   
   
       2 . The framework connection system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the two pin end portions of the connector pin includes a radial groove. 
   
   
       3 . The framework connection system of  claim 1 , further comprising a hub having a branch receiving slot and a central hub aperture, wherein the branch receiving slot slidably receives the at least one connecting branch. 
   
   
       4 . The framework connection system of  claim 3 , further comprising a third tubular frame member such that the hub and the third tubular frame member are operably conjoinable and the third tubular frame member extends radially from the conjoinable first and second tubular frame members. 
   
   
       5 . The framework connection system of  claim 1 , further including a cylindrical clamp collar having two c-shaped clamp portions, the cylindrical clamp collar further having a at least one securing member adapted to abuttably join the two c-shaped clamp portions together to shroudably engage an outer surface portion of at least one of the tubular frame members. 
   
   
       6 . The framework connection system of  claim 5 , wherein the two c-shaped clamp portions each include mateable hinge portions to permit selective rotational adjustment of the two c-shaped clamps. 
   
   
       7 . The framework connection system of  claim 5 , wherein the cylindrical clamp collar further includes a plurality of appurtenance attachment apertures and a peripheral surface having a plurality of surface flats, wherein at least one of the plurality of surface flats includes one of the appurtenance attachment apertures. 
   
   
       8 . The framework connection system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second tubular frame members is curvilinear. 
   
   
       9 . The framework connection system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the end portions of at least one of the first and second tubular frame members is adapted to receive an end cap. 
   
   
       10 . The framework connection system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the end portions of at least one of the first and second tubular frame members is adapted to receive a base stand. 
   
   
       11 . A display constructed from a framework connection system, the framework connection system comprising:
 at least a first tubular frame member and a second tubular frame member, each of the tubular frame members having at least one tubular end portion;   at least one hub plate having a central portion, and at least one connecting branch extending out from the central portion;   at least one connector pin extending through the central portion of the hub plate such that a first end and a second end of the connector pin are extending out from and transverse to the plane of the central portion and the at least one connecting branch; and   wherein the first tubular frame member and the second tubular frame member are axially aligned at respective end portions with the hub plate disposed therebetween such that the first end of the connector pin extends into the at least one tubular end portion of the first tubular frame member and the second end of the connector pin extends into the at least one tubular end portion of the second tubular frame member.   
   
   
       12 . The framework connection system of  claim 11 , further comprising a hub having a branch receiving slot and a central hub aperture, wherein the branch receiving slot slidably receives the at least one connecting branch. 
   
   
       13 . The framework connection system of  claim 12 , further comprising a third tubular frame member such that the hub and the third tubular frame member are operably conjoinable and the third tubular frame member extends out from the axially aligned first and second tubular frame members. 
   
   
       14 . The framework connection system of  claim 11 , further including a cylindrical clamp collar having two c-shaped clamp portions, the cylindrical clamp collar further having a at least one securing member adapted to abuttably join the two c-shaped clamp portions together to shroudably engage an outer surface portion of at least one of the tubular frame members. 
   
   
       15 . The framework connection system of  claim 14 , wherein the two c-shaped clamp portions each include mateable hinge portions to permit selective rotational adjustment of the two c-shaped clamps. 
   
   
       16 . A system for assembling and disassembling a floor display according to a modular configuration, the system comprising:
 a plurality of tubular frame segments, each with two end portions having an end aperture extending therein and an outer circumferential surface;   a plurality of connecting plates, each adapted to confrontingly secure between axially aligned tubular frame segments, the plurality of connecting plates having at least one outwardly extending connecting branch;   a plurality of hubs, each adapted to slidably engage the at least one connecting branch of the connecting plates; and   wherein the plurality of tubular frame segments, the plurality of connecting plates, and the plurality of hubs create an assembleable framework of the floor display for supporting graphical displays or appurtenances.   
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 16 , further including a plurality of cylindrical clamp collars each having two c-shaped clamp portions, the cylindrical clamp collars further having a at least one securing member adapted to abuttably join the two c-shaped clamp portions together to shroudably engage an outer surface portion of at least one of the tubular frame members. 
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the two c-shaped clamp portions each include mateable hinge portions to permit selective rotational adjustment of the two c-shaped clamps. 
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the plurality of tubular frame segments is generally curvilinear. 
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the plurality of tubular frame segments is generally linear.