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Abstract

A display assembly comprising a plurality of modules each having a display area particularly suitable for mounting eyeglass frames. Each module has spaced vertical edges having male and female hinge portions permitting successive mating of adjacent modules. The male hinge portion has an elongate vertical member which is received in a vertically extending opening defined in the female hinge portion. The adjacent modules are joined by aligning the male portion with the opening in an adjacent panel and advancing the modules vertically, each toward the other. The female hinge portion defining the opening has a plurality of tabs which are extendable through cutouts in the wall of the adjacent module with the male hinge portion. The passage of the tabs through the cut outs extends the range of relative pivoting between adjacent modules and permits arrangement of the modules in configurations from flat to continuous interconnection with the use of three modules. The invention contemplates vertical stacking of modules with corresponding hinge connections between adjacent columns of modules. A horizontal seam is formed between adjacent vertical modules and is misaligned with seams on the adjacent column of modules so that there is no continuous line of weakening. To afford additional rigidity to the structure, each module is fit with a reinforcing plate and a unitary member interconnected with each of the plates. This arrangement also permits a formation of a rigid base to which a pedestal or other suitable stand can be attached.

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