Support assembly

Abstract

An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets, whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps are aligned in, positioned along, and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels. Bracket assemblies and clamping assemblies are provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An assembly for at least partially supporting a display relative to a support structure, the assembly comprising:
 a bracket assembly, including
 a bracket member having first and second surfaces spaced from and parallel with one another, third and fourth surfaces spaced from and parallel with one another, and fifth and sixth spaced surfaces including a portion converging toward one another and connecting the first and second surfaces at their respective longitudinal ends, 
 wherein the first surface includes a length greater than a length of the second surface and includes at least one lumen near a longitudinal end thereof, and 
 wherein the second surface is defined by at least one retaining lip extending substantially orthogonal from the third or fourth surface, the at least one retaining lip defining a second surface slot-like opening and partially defining a channel within the bracket member.