Preassembled display systems and methods of installation thereof
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G09F-007/00
E04G-003/00
G09F-021/04
G09F-009/302
출원번호
US-0582908
(2014-12-24)
등록번호
US-9416551
(2016-08-16)
발명자
/ 주소
Hall, William Y.
출원인 / 주소
Ultravision Technologies, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Slater Matsil, LLP
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101
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A preassembled display system is assembled at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame. The preassembled display system is loaded onto a transportation vehicle. Next, the preassembled display system is moved to a second located in a transportation vehicle. The display u
A preassembled display system is assembled at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame. The preassembled display system is loaded onto a transportation vehicle. Next, the preassembled display system is moved to a second located in a transportation vehicle. The display unit is installed at the second location by attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting unit. A receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels is attached. The attaching of the receiver box may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. The plurality of display panels are electrically connected to the receiver box. Again, the electrically connecting may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location.
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1. A method of performing an installation of a display unit, the method comprising: forming a preassembled display system at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame, the preassembled display system being at least 6 ft.×12 ft., wherein each of the plurality of display p
1. A method of performing an installation of a display unit, the method comprising: forming a preassembled display system at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame, the preassembled display system being at least 6 ft.×12 ft., wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprises a casing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, the heat sink thermally contacting both the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board;having the preassembled display system loaded onto a transportation vehicle;having the transportation vehicle with the preassembled display system moved toward a second location;installing the display unit at the second location by attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting unit;attaching a receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels, the attaching being performed at the first location and/or at the second location; andelectrically connecting the plurality of display panels to the receiver box, the electrically connecting being performed at the first location and/or at the second location. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the preassembled display system further comprises wherein the plurality of display panels is arranged in rows and columns and mounted to the frame,wherein each display panel comprises an array of display pixel units at a front side and a power converter attached to a back side of the display panel facing away from the front side, the power converter configured to generate a power supply for the respective display panel;wherein each display panel comprises a driver coupled to the array of display pixel unitswherein the receiver box is housed in a housing that is separate from housings of each of the plurality of display panels;wherein the frame is configured to provide mechanical support to the plurality of display panels without providing hermetic sealing; andwherein each of the plurality of display panels are hermetically sealed. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprise: wherein the casing comprises locking points for use in attachment to an adjacent casing of another display panel;a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the printed circuit board;a driver circuit attached to the printed circuit board;anda framework of louvers disposed over the printed circuit board, the framework of louvers disposed between rows of the LEDs. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of display panels remain exposed to the environment after the installation of the display unit. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising attaching a power cable to a power input of the receiver box. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the mounting unit comprises a wall mounting system, and wherein attaching the preassembled display system to the mounting unit comprises attaching the preassembled display system to the wall mounting system. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein attaching the preassembled display system to the mounting unit comprises lifting the preassembled display system and securely attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting point of the mounting unit. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein attaching the preassembled display system to the mounting unit comprises retrofitting a preexisting billboard with the preassembled display system. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein retrofitting the preexisting billboard with the preassembled display system comprises: removing a canvas layer of the billboard to expose a solid mounting surface;removing the solid mounting surface; andattaching the preassembled display system to a central load bearing pillar. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the first location is an off-site assembly shop, and wherein the second location is an on-site location at which the display is located. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of display panels comprise light emitting diode display panels. 12. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of display panels is a display selected from the group consisting of organic displays, micro-mirror displays, plasma displays, liquid crystal displays, surface-conduction electron-emitter displays, field emission displays. 13. A method of performing an installation of a display unit, the method comprising: assembling a plurality of display sections at a first location, each display section including a plurality of display panels mechanically attached to a frame, wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprise a casing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, the heat sink thermally contacting both the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board;transporting the display sections from the first location to a second location that is at least five miles away from the first location; andmounting the plurality of display sections at the second location to install the display unit, the display unit being installed by attaching the frame of each display section to the frame of at least one other display section. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein each display section includes a cat walk, each cat walk being assembled with a respective display section at the first location. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the display sections are mounted in an array of rows and columns, wherein each cat walk of the display sections in a first one of the columns includes a ladder such that cat walks of the display sections of the first one of the columns have a common ladder. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein, after mounting the plurality of display sections, the catwalks of adjacent display sections are connected together to form a continuous walkway. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the display sections are mounted in an array of rows and columns, each display section with at least one of the columns having a common ladder extending between display sections of that column. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the display sections are assembled on a sidewalk and lifted up to a mounting point. 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the display sections are assembled into a plurality of super sections on a sidewalk, and wherein the assembled plurality of super sections is lifted to mounting points and mounted to form a single display. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the display sections are lifted and then assembled at a mounting point at the second location. 21. A method of performing an installation of a display unit, the method comprising: forming a preassembled display system at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame, the preassembled display system being at least 6 ft.×12 ft. wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprise a casing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, the heat sink thermally contacting both the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board;having the preassembled display system loaded onto a transportation vehicle;having the transportation vehicle with the preassembled display system moved toward a second location;at the second location, removing a preexisting display mounted on a mounting frame of a billboard; andlifting up the preassembled display system as a single unit to the mounting frame and having the preassembled display system attached to the mounting frame of the billboard. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein preexisting display comprises a poster board mounted onto the mounting frame, and a canvas mounted over the poster board, and wherein removing the preassembled display system comprises removing the canvas and the poster board. 23. A method of performing an installation of a display unit, the method comprising: forming a preassembled display system at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame, the preassembled display system being at least 6 ft.×12 ft., wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprise a casing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, the heat sink thermally contacting both the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board;having the preassembled display system loaded onto a transportation vehicle;having the transportation vehicle with the preassembled display system moved toward a second location; andat the second location, having the preassembled display system lifted up as a single unit to a mounting point on a wall of a building and having the preassembled display system attached to the mounting point. 24. A method of installing modular display panels, the method comprising: forming a preassembled display system at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame, wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprise a casing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, the heat sink thermally contacting both the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board;attaching a receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels;electrically connecting the plurality of display panels to the receiver box; andshipping the preassembled display system from the first location to a second location. 25. A method of installing modular display panels, the method comprising: receiving a preassembled display system assembled at a first location, the preassembled display system comprising: a plurality of display panels attached to a frame comprising a plurality of vertical beams, wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprise a casing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, the heat sink thermally contacting both the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board, anda receiver box attached to the frame, and configured to provide media to display at the plurality of display panels, the plurality of display panels being electrically connected to the receiver box;at a second location, removing a preexisting display mounted on a mounting frame of a billboard; andattaching the preassembled display system to the mounting frame. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein preexisting display comprises a poster board mounted onto the mounting frame, and a canvas mounted over the poster board, and wherein removing the preassembled display system comprises removing the canvas and the poster board.
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