Patent Publication Number: US-10327541-B2

Title: Bar section for a portable modular bar

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a bar section for a portable modular bar. The present invention also relates to a portable modular bar comprising the bar section. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Portable bars are often used to sell products to the public at events where there are no suitable permanent structures. Therefore, the bars must be transported to the location of the event and assembled, used and then disassembled, transported, and stored once the event has finished. 
     Known portable bars have the problem that they are often heavy and bulky. Therefore, they can be difficult to move and tend to take up a lot of storage space. In addition, it is known for portable bars to be modular in nature so that they can be made more compact during storage. However, these solutions are normally complex and the assembly and disassembly takes an increased amount of time and requires the use of tools. 
     The present invention provides a modular bar which overcomes the above mentioned problems. 
     SUMMARY 
     In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, there is provided a bar section for a portable modular bar comprising a frame portion having spaced upper and lower rails connected by opposing side rails, the upper rail comprising a slot extending into its upper surface, and a display panel portion comprising a hook configured to cooperate with the slot in the frame portion in order to mount the display panel portion on the frame portion. 
     Preferably, the hook extends in a horizontal direction from the display panel portion and is configured such that a rear surface of the display panel portion contacts the front surface of the frame portion. 
     The hook may extend in the horizontal direction by a distance substantially equal to the distance between the front surface of the frame portion and the slot. 
     Preferably, the hook extends horizontally from the rear surface of an upper member of the display frame portion. 
     In some embodiments, the hook comprises a first portion which extends horizontally from the rear face of the display panel portion and a second portion which extends vertically downwards from a free end of the first portion and is configured to be located in the slot when the display panel portion is mounted on the frame portion. 
     Preferably, the display panel portion has substantially the same height and width dimensions as the frame portion to substantially entirely cover the frame portion. 
     In one embodiment, the frame portion may comprise more than one slot and the display panel portion may comprise a hook configured to cooperate with each slot. 
     Preferably, the lower rail comprises a slot extending into its upper surface and the display panel portion comprises a hook configured to cooperate with the slot in the lower rail. 
     The lower hook may comprise a first portion extending substantially vertically from a lower member of the display panel frame, a horizontal portion which extends by a distance substantially equal to the distance between the front surface of the frame portion and the slot, and a downwardly extending vertical portion that is configured to be located in the slot when the display panel portion is mounted on the frame portion. 
     The rails may be tubular. 
     The bar section may further comprise a display panel configured to be located within the display panel portion. 
     According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a modular bar comprising a front bar section, a side bar section hingedly connected to a side rail of the front bar section, and a cover section having a peripheral lip configured to fit around the upper part of the front and side bar sections. 
     Preferably, the modular bar further comprises a corner section configured to prevent the outward rotation of the side bar section relative to the front bar section and conceal the hinge and side surfaces of the front and side bar sections from view. 
     The corner section may comprise a hook configured to locate over the hinge. 
     In one embodiment, a surface of the corner section is flush with the outward facing surface of the front bar section and/or the outward facing surface of the side bar section. 
     Preferably, the corner section is substantially tubular and comprises a side wall, from whose end surface the hook extends, which overlaps the end surface of an adjacent side wall. 
     In some embodiments, the hook comprises a first section that extends horizontally from the end surface of the side wall and a second section which extends downwards from the first section such that there is a space between the second section and the end surface of the side wall. 
     The second section of the hook may extend downwards at an angle to the vertical. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  shows a front perspective view of a frame portion of a modular bar; 
         FIG. 2  shows a rear perspective view of a display panel portion of a modular bar; 
         FIG. 3  shows a cross-sectional side view of the display panel portion mounted on the frame portion; 
         FIG. 4  shows a front frame portion connected to two side frame portions and a positioning bar to form one embodiment of a modular bar; 
         FIG. 5  shows front and side display panel portions mounted to the frame portions of the modular bar shown in  FIG. 4 ; 
         FIG. 6  shows the modular bar of  FIG. 5  with display panels in the display panel portions with the positioning bar omitted; 
         FIG. 7  shows a side view of a corner piece of the modular bar; 
         FIG. 8  shows a rear view of the corner piece shown in  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 9  shows a top view of the corner piece shown in  FIG. 8 ; 
         FIG. 10  shows the modular bar of  FIG. 6  with corner pieces and the positioning bar; 
         FIG. 11  shows a cover frame for the modular bar; and 
         FIG. 12  shows the modular bar of  FIG. 10  with a cover in place. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Referring to  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , the main components of a bar section for a portable bar module  1 , shown fully assembled in  FIG. 12 , are shown. The bar section forms a substantially vertical face of the bar module  1 . The bar section comprises a frame portion  3 , shown in  FIG. 1 , and a display panel portion  4 , shown in  FIG. 2 . 
     In the present embodiment, the frame portion  3  is generally rectangular and formed of a spaced upper rail  5  and lower rail  6  connected by opposing side rails  7 ,  8 . Each rail  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8  is tubular, as shown in  FIG. 3 , to reduce the weight of the frame portion  3  and has a generally square cross-section, as shown in  FIG. 1 . The frame portion  3  may be formed from any material, for example, but not limited to, aluminium, steel, or plastic. The thickness of the tubular rails  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8  may be in the region of 10 mm to 60 mm. 
     An upper surface  9  of the upper rail  5  comprises a slot  10 , midway between a front surface  11  and a rear surface (not shown), extending into the upper rail  5  which is configured to cooperate with the display panel portion  4 , as will be described hereinafter. The slot  10  is generally rectangular and has semi-circular opposing ends but may take alternate forms. In the present embodiment, the upper rail  5  comprises more than one slot  10  spaced along its upper surface  9 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , an upper surface  12  of the lower rail  6  may also comprise at least one slot  13  configured to cooperate with the display panel portion  4 . A lower surface  14 , shown in  FIG. 3 , of the lower rail  6  may also comprise feet (not shown) for contacting the surface on which the frame portion  3  is placed. The feet may be attachable or integrally formed. The feet may be adjustable to give the portable bar module  1  stability and ensure its cover  53 , described in detail hereinafter, is level when on uneven ground. Alternatively, the feet may be omitted and the lower surface  14  of the lower rail  6  may be placed in contact with the surface on which the frame portion  3  is placed. 
     Although the embodiment described and shown in the drawings comprises a frame portion  3  having tubular rails  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8  having a square cross-section, it will be understood that in alternative embodiments the cross-sections of the tubular rails  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8  may take any other appropriate form, such as, but not limited to, triangular, rectangular, and circular. Furthermore, the cross-sections of the slots  10 ,  13  may be of different sizes, as shown in  FIG. 1 , or may take any other appropriate form in alternative embodiments. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a rear perspective view of the display panel portion  4  is shown. The display panel portion  4  comprises a spaced upper member  15  and lower member  16  connected by opposing side members  17 ,  18 . The members  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18  are thin and elongate. The display panel portion  4  further comprises a border  19  which extends inwardly from the front faces of each member  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18  towards the opposing member  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18  of the display panel portion  4 . Therefore, the border  19  forms a rectangular shape with a rectangular aperture  20 . The border  19  extends perpendicularly to the members  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18  and is also thin and elongate. However, it will be understood that in an alternative embodiment, the members may be generally L-shaped so as to integrally form a section of the border  19  and one of the members, for example, the upper member  15 . Furthermore, in another alternative embodiment, all the members  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18  and the border may be formed integrally. It will also be understood that the border  19  may be configured such that the aperture  20  forms a different shape or multiple shapes, for example, but not limited to, squares, circles, or triangles. 
     The aperture  20  is configured so that a display panel  21 , shown in  FIG. 6  can be seen when it is located in the display panel portion  4 . The display panel  21  may be held in place by attachment means well known to a person skilled in the art, for example, but not limited to, magnets, hooks, and clips. Therefore, the display panels  21  in the display panel portion  4  may be interchanged depending on the function that the bar module  1  is being used for. For example, the display panels  21  may be different colours and/or made of various materials. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 2 , the display panel portion  4  further comprises an upper hook  22  which extends in a horizontal direction from the rear surface  23  of the upper member  15 . The upper hook  22  is configured to cooperate with the slot  10  in the upper rail  5  of the frame portion  3 , shown in  FIG. 1 . In the present embodiment, the upper hook portion  22  has a first portion  24  which extends horizontally and a second portion  25  extending perpendicularly to the first portion  24  and configured to be located in the slot  10  when the display panel portion  4  is attached to the frame portion  3 , as will be described in more detail hereinafter. The first portion  24  of the hook  22  extends horizontally to minimise the height difference between the display frame portion  4  and the frame portion  3 . However, it will be understood that in an alternative embodiment the geometry of the hook  22  may differ. As shown in  FIG. 2 , more than one upper hook  22  may extend from the rear surface  23  of the upper member  15 . Each hook  22  is spaced along the upper member  15  so that it aligns with a slot  10  in the upper rail  5  for attaching the display panel portion  4  to the frame portion  3 . 
     The display panel portion  4  further comprises a lower hook  27  which extends from the lower member  16 . The lower hook  27  is configured to cooperate with the slot  13  in the lower rail  6  of the frame portion  3 , shown in  FIG. 1 . In the present embodiment, the lower hook  27  comprises a first portion  28  extending vertically upwards from an upper surface  29  of the lower member  16 . The lower hook  27  further comprises a horizontal portion  30  and a downwardly extending vertical portion  31  that resemble the first and second portions  24 ,  25  of the upper hook  22 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , more than one lower hook  27  may extend from the lower member  16 . Each hook  27  is spaced along the lower member  16  so that it aligns with a slot  13  in the lower rail  6  for attaching the display panel portion  4  to the frame portion  3 . 
     In an alternative embodiment, the lower hook  27  may have a different geometry, for example, the lower hook  27  may be curved. In yet another alternative embodiment, the lower hook  27  may be a strip of material that extends from a rear surface  32  of the lower member  16  and has been bent upwards such that the first portion  28  does not extend rearwards of the lower member  16 . Slits (not shown) may be required in the lower member  16  to allow the hook  27  to be bent into shape without structural failure of the material. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a cross-sectional side view of the display panel portion  4  attached to the frame portion  3  is shown.  FIG. 3  shows that a lower surface  35  of the lower member  16  is flush with the lower surface  14  of the lower member  6  when the two portions  3 ,  4  are attached. In the present embodiment, the hooks  22 ,  27  are configured such that the rear surface of the display panel portion  4  abuts the front surface of the frame portion  3 . The hooks  22 ,  27  extend in the horizontal direction by a distance substantially equal to the distance between the front surface of the frame portion  3  and the slots  10 ,  13 . 
     In addition, a lower surface  36  of the first portion  24  of the upper hook  22  which extends from the upper member  15  abuts the upper surface  9  of the upper rail  15  so that the upper hook  22  can locate in the slot  10  in the upper rail  5  when the lower hook  27  is located in the slot  13  in the lower rail  6 . Therefore, the height dimension of the display panel portion  4  is larger than the height dimension of the frame portion  3  by the thickness of the first portion  24  of the upper hook  22 . In addition, the width dimensions of the frame portion  3  and the display panel portion  4  are equal. Therefore, the display panel portion  4  has substantially the same height and width dimensions as the frame portion  3  to substantially entirely cover the frame portion  3 . 
     Furthermore, the downwardly extending vertical portion  31  of the lower hook  27  is longer than the second portion  25  of the upper hook  22  so that the lower member  16  can be attached to the lower rail  6  before the upper member  15  of the display frame portion  4  is rotated towards the upper rail  5  so that the upper hook  22  is located over the slot  10 . The display frame portion is then moved downwards to fully locate the hooks  22 ,  27  in the slots  10 ,  13 . Therefore, a bar section can be assembled without the use of tools. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a perspective view of a partly formed bar module  1  is shown. The partly formed bar module  1  comprises a front frame portion  3   a  hingedly connected to two side frame portions  3   b . The front and side frame portions  3   a ,  3   b  are formed by frame portions  3  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     In the present embodiment, a side rail  7   a  of the front frame portion  3   a  is hingedly connected to a side rail  8   b  of the side frame portion  3   b . The hinge  37  has two leaves (not shown); one of which is attached to the rear inward facing surface (not shown) of the side rail  7   a  of the front frame portion  3   a  and one which is attached to the rear inward facing surface of the side rail  8   b  of the side frame portion  3   b . The opposing side rail  8   a  of the front frame portion  3   a  is hingedly connected to the side rail  7   b  of the other side frame portion  3   b  in a similar manner. 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , the height of the front frame portion  3   a  is equal to that of the side frame portions  3   b . However, the overall width dimension of the front frame portion  3   a  is greater than that of the side frame portions  3   b . Preferably, the width of the side frame portions  3   b  are no bigger than half the width of the front frame portion  3   a  so that they can be rotated into a storage position in which the rear surface of the side frame portions  3   b  abut the rear surface of the front frame portion  3   a . Alternatively, the side frame portions  3   b  may be rotated so that they overlap. For example, the rear surface of the side rail  8   b  of one side frame portion  3   b  may abut the rear surface of the side rail  7   a  and the rear surface of the side rail  7   b  of the opposing side frame portion  3   b  may abut the front outward facing surface of the side rail  8   b  in another storage position. 
     In the present embodiment, the upper and lower rails  5   a ,  6   a  of the front frame portion  3   a  comprises three slots  10   a ,  13   a  each which are configured to receive hooks  22 ,  27 . In the present embodiment, the upper rail  5   a  further comprises two more additional slots  58 . Each additional slot  58  is located between the slots  10   a  which are configured to receive the display panel portion  4 . The upper and lower rails  5   b ,  6   b  of the side frame portion  3   b  comprises two slots  10   b ,  13   b  each. 
     The bar module  1  further comprise a positioning beam  33  configured to position the unhinged end of the side frame portions  3   b  relative to each other. For example, the positioning beam  33  may hold the side frame portions  3   b  perpendicular to the front frame portion  3   a , as shown in  FIG. 4 . Alternatively, the length and/or shape of the positioning beam  33  may be changed such that it holds the side frame portions  3   b  at a 45 degree angle to the front frame portion  3   a  so that the side frame portions  3   b  flare outwards when viewed from the front. In another alternative embodiment, the positioning beam  33  may hold the side frame portions  3   b  relative to the front frame portion  3   a  such that the frame portions  3   a ,  3   b  form a generally triangular shape. The positioning beam  33  may have pins (not shown) extending from its ends which locate in notches (not shown) in the upper  5   b  or side rails  7   b ,  8   b  of the side frame portions  3   b . In one embodiment, the positioning beam  33  may also comprises a fork (not shown) projecting vertically downwards from its ends which locate over a pin (not shown) extending from the rear surface of the side rails  7   b ,  8   b  at the unhinged end of the side frame portions  3   b.    
     The positioning beam  33  also has additional slots  58  in its upper surface which are located opposite the additional slots  58  on the upper rail  5  of the frame portion  3 . The additional slots  58  are configured to receive a cross beam  34  using hooks similar to those described extending from the upper member  15  of the display panel portion  4 . The positioning beam  33  and the cross beams  34  serve to provide support for a display panel  21  or work surface, described in more detail hereinafter, to prevent flexing of the panel  21  during use. There may be more than one cross beam  34  depending on the width of the front frame portion  3   a , as shown in  FIG. 4 . 
     It will be understood that similar positioning beams may be positioned to extend between the opposing free rails  7   b ,  8   b  of the side frame portions  3   b  at any height as long as the required combination of pins, notches, and/or forks (not shown) are present. Similarly, the required combination of pins, notches, and/or forks may be present on the inner side surfaces of the side rails  7   a ,  8   a  of the frame portion  3  such that a positioning beam  33  may be placed on the front frame portion  3   a . Therefore, cross beams  34  can be attached between two positioning beams  33  and covered with a horizontal panel to form a shelf (not shown) in the portable bar module  1 . 
     Furthermore, it will be understood that the positioning beam(s)  33  and the cross beams  34  may be integrally formed or welded so that they can be fitted as one piece and without the use of tools. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a perspective view of the partly formed bar module  1  is shown in which the frame portions  3   a ,  3   b  are connected to a front display panel portions  4   a  and two side display panel portions  4   b  with the display panel  21 , shown in  FIG. 6 , omitted. The front and side display panel portions  4   a ,  4   b  are formed by display panel portions  4  as described above with reference to  FIG. 2 . The combination of the front frame portion  3   a  and front display panel portion  4   a  forms a front bar section  38 . The combination of the side frame portion  3   b  and the side display panel portion  4   b  forms a side bar section  39 . 
     In the present embodiment, the upper and lower members  15   a ,  16   a  of the front display panel portion  4   a  comprise three hooks  22   a ,  27   a  each to cooperate with three slots  10   a ,  13   a  in the upper and lower rails  5   a ,  6   a  of the front frame portion  3   a . The upper and lower members  15   b ,  16   b  of the side display panel portions  4   b  comprise two hooks  22   b ,  27   b  each to cooperate with two slots  10   b ,  13   b  in the upper and lower rails  5   b ,  6   b  of the side frame portion  3   b .  FIG. 6  shows a perspective view of the partly formed bar module  1  in which the display panels  21   a ,  21   b  have been placed in the display panel portions  4   a ,  4   b  and the positioning beam and cross beams have been omitted. Therefore the bar sections  38 ,  39  of the bar module  1  can be formed without the use of tools. 
     The bar module  1  may further comprise a corner section  40 , shown in  FIG. 7  to  FIG. 10 , which is configured to prevent outward rotation of the side bar sections  39  relative to the front bar section  38 . That is, the corner section  40  defines the minimum angle at which the side bar section  39  extends relative to the front bar section  38 . Furthermore, the corner section  40  is configured to conceal the hinges  37  connecting the front and side frame portions  3   a ,  3   b  and outward facing side surfaces of the front and side bar sections  38 ,  39 . 
       FIG. 7  and  FIG. 8  show a side view and a rear view of an exemplary corner section  40 . The corner section  40  comprises a main body portion  41  which is tubular, as shown in the top view illustrated in  FIG. 9 . In the present embodiment, the main body  41  of the corner section  40  has a generally square cross section so that the smallest that the angle can be between the front bar section  38  and the side bar section  39  is 90 degrees. In an alternative embodiment, the corner section may have a generally triangular cross-section so that the smallest that the angle can be between the front bar section  38  and the side bar section  39  is between 15 and 120 degrees, preferably between 30 and 60 degrees. 
     A side wall  42  of the main body portion  41  overlaps an end surface  43  of an adjacent side wall  44 . The corner section  40  further comprises a hook  45  which extends from an end surface  46  of the overlapping side wall  42 . The hook  45  is configured to extend through the gap between the front bar section  38  and side bar section  39  and locate over the hinge  37 , shown in  FIG. 6 . The hook  45  comprises a first section  47  that extends horizontally from the end surface  46  of the side wall  42  and a second section  48  which extends downwards from the first section  47  such that there is a space  49  between the second section  48  and the end surface  46  of the side wall  42  to receive the hinge  37 . As shown in  FIG. 8  and  FIG. 9 , the second section  48  of the hook  45  may extend at an angle to the vertical so that its lower end  50  protrudes beyond the plane of an outer surface  51  of the overlapping side wall  42 . In an alternative embodiment, the second section  48  of the hook  45  may extend vertically. The corner section  40  may comprise more than one hook  45  to correspond to the number of hinges  37 . By using hooks  45 , the bar sections  38 ,  39  and corner sections  40  of the modular bar  1  can be assembled without the use of tools. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 10 , the partly assembled bar module  1  can be seen with corner sections  40  located between the front bar portion  38  and the side bar portions  39 . One outer surface of the corner section  40  abuts the side surfaces of the front bar section  38  and another of the outer surfaces abuts the side surfaces of the side bar section  39 . The square shape of the corner sections  40  mean that the side bar sections  39  extends perpendicularly to the front bar section  38 . The space  49  is sized so that when the hooks  45  are located over the hinges  37  the corner section  40  is forced against the bar portions  38 ,  39 . In the present embodiment, the corner sections  40  have the same height dimension as the display frame portions  4   a ,  4   b  and the same width as the front and side bar sections  38 ,  39 . That is, the width of the corner section  40  is the same as the width of the frame portion  3  and display panel portion  4 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 11 , a perspective bottom view of a cover frame  52  of a cover  53 , shown in  FIG. 12  with its work surface, is shown. The cover frame  52  of the cover  53  is configured to sit on the top of the bar sections  38 ,  39 . In one embodiment, the cover frame  52  may also sit on top of the positioning and cross beams  33 ,  34 , shown in  FIG. 5 . The cover frame  52  comprises four members  54  arranged in a generally rectangular shape with a rectangular aperture  55  in the centre. The cover frame  52  further comprises a peripheral lip  56  which extends vertically from the outer edge of the rectangular members  54  and is configured to fit around the upper part of the front and side bar sections  38 ,  39 . In an alternative embodiment, the cover frame  52  is sized so that the peripheral lip  56  fits around the front and side bar sections  38 ,  39  and the corner section  40  that positions them relative to each other. 
     The underside of the cover frame  52  may further comprise a vertically extending projection  57  configured to help correctly locate the cover frame  52  of the cover  53 . Each member  54  may comprise at least one projection  57 . The projection may be vertically extending or L-shaped as shown. When the cover frame  52  is placed on the bar sections  38 ,  39 , the projections  57  are located outside of the upper rail  5  of the frame portion  3  upper member  15  of the display panel portion  4 , positioning beam  33  and work surface or display panel  21 . By using projections  57 , the bar sections  38 ,  39 , corner sections  40 , positioning beam  33 , and cover  53  of the modular bar  1  can be assembled without the use of tools. 
     As seen in  FIG. 11 , there is a gap  59  between the projections and the peripheral lip  56 . In some embodiments, LED lights (not shown) may be placed in the gap  59  to illuminate the display panels  21  of the bar module  1 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , which illustrates a fully assembled bar module  1 , a display panel  21 , or branded work surface, can be placed in the cover frame  52  to rest on top of the bar sections  38 ,  39 , positioning beam  33  and cross beams  34 . 
     It will be understood that a plurality of bar modules  1  can be placed together to form a larger bar. It will also be understood that the bar modules  1  may have a different shapes in alternative embodiments. For example, it is envisaged that the side bar section  38  of the bar module  1  may extend at a 45 degree angle to the front bar section  39 . Therefore, the corner sections  40  will be triangular instead of square and the cover  53  will also take a different shape. In another alternative embodiment, the bar module  1  may be square, such that the front bar section  38  is the same width as the side bar section  39 , triangular, or curved i.e. U shaped. It will be appreciated that all embodiments of the bar module  35  may be used together to form a bar of various shapes and sizes or may stand alone. 
     ASPECTS OF THE INVENTION 
     Aspect 1: A bar section for a portable modular bar comprising: 
     a frame portion having spaced upper and lower rails connected by opposing side rails, 
     the upper rail comprising a slot extending into its upper surface, and 
     a display panel portion comprising a hook configured to cooperate with the slot in the frame portion in order to mount the display panel portion on the frame portion. 
     Aspect 2: The bar section according to Aspect 1, wherein the hook extends in a horizontal direction from the display panel portion and is configured such that a rear surface of the display panel frame contacts the front surface of the frame portion. 
     Aspect 3: The bar section according to Aspect 2, wherein the hook extends in the horizontal direction by a distance substantially equal to the distance between the front surface of the frame portion and the slot. 
     Aspect 4: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, wherein the hook extends horizontally from the rear surface of an upper member of the display frame portion. 
     Aspect 5: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, wherein the hook comprises a first portion which extends horizontally from the rear face of the display panel portion and a second portion which extends vertically downwards from a free end of the first portion and is configured to be located in the slot when the display panel portion is mounted on the frame portion. 
     Aspect 6: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, wherein the display panel frame has substantially the same height and width dimensions as the frame portion to substantially entirely cover the frame portion. 
     Aspect 7: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, wherein the frame portion comprises more than one slot and the display panel portion comprises a hook configured to cooperate with each slot. 
     Aspect 8: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, wherein the lower rail comprises a slot extending into its upper surface and the display panel portion comprises a hook configured to cooperate with the slot in the lower rail. 
     Aspect 9: The bar section according to Aspect 8, wherein the lower hook comprises a first portion extending substantially vertically from a lower member of the display panel frame, a horizontal portion which extends by a distance substantially equal to the distance between the front surface of the frame portion and the slot, and a downwardly extending vertical portion that is configured to be located in the slot when the display panel portion is mounted on the frame portion. 
     Aspect 10: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, wherein the rails are tubular. 
     Aspect 11: The bar section according to any one of the preceding Aspects, further comprising a display panel configured to be located within the display panel portion. 
     Aspect 12: A modular bar comprising: 
     a front bar section according to any one of Aspects 1 to 11, 
     a side bar section according to any of Aspects 1 to 11 hingedly connected to a side rails of the front bar section, and 
     a cover section having a peripheral lip configured to fit around the upper part of the front and side bar sections. 
     Aspect 13: The modular bar according to Aspect 12, further comprising a corner section configured to prevent the outward rotation of the side bar section relative to the front bar section and conceal the hinge and side surfaces of the front and side bar sections from view. 
     Aspect 14: The modular bar according to Aspect 13, wherein the corner section comprises a hook configured to locate over the hinge. 
     Aspect 15: The modular bar according to Aspect 14, wherein a surface of the corner section is flush with the outward facing surface of the front bar section and/or the outward facing surface of the side bar section. 
     Aspect 16: The modular bar according to one of Aspects 14 or 15, wherein the corner section is substantially tubular and comprises a side wall, from whose end surface the hook extends, which overlaps the end surface of an adjacent side wall. 
     Aspect 17: The modular bar according to any one of Aspects 14 to 16, wherein the hook comprises a first section that extends horizontally from the end surface of the side wall and a second section which extends downwards from the first section such that there is a space between the second section and the end surface of the side wall. 
     Aspect 18: The modular bar according to Aspect 17, wherein the second section of the hook extends downwards at an angle to the vertical. 
     Aspect 19: A modular bar substantially as described herein with reference to the description. 
     Aspect 20: A modular bar substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.