Hinged connector for flat display panels

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A feature of the present invention is the provision in a hinged connector for hingedly connecting flat display panels, of a pair of elongate opposing caps with channels for receiving side edges of the display panels and with a flexible hinge connection therebetween for disposing the flat display panels at different angles relative to each other.
Another feature is the provision in such a hinged connector, of an elongate flange integral with the caps and extending transversely into the channels for abutting and aligning the display panels.
Another feature is the provision in such a hinged connector, of an elongate piece of fabric overlaying the caps and flexible hinge connection such that the hinged connector resembles the fabric exterior of the flat display panels and provides the appearance of a solid, smooth transition from one display panel to an adjacent display panel.
An advantage of the present invention is that it provides the appearance of a solid, continuous transition between adjacent flat display panels.
Another advantage is that the hinged connector is inconspicuous.
Its fabric covering blends in with the adjacent flat display panel.
Hence, a customer's attention is drawn to the product or service presented, not to the trade show booth itself.
Another advantage is that a plurality of flat display panels may be interconnected to provide a variety of floor plans.
Another advantage is that the hinged connector allows two or more adjacent flat display panels to be self-supporting after being joined.
Another advantage is that a trade show booth is easily and quickly assembled and disassembled with the hinged connector.
Another advantage is that the hinged connector is inexpensive and simple to manufacture.