Patent ID: 8065847

Claim:
A multi-configurable exhibit, comprising: a framework including a plurality of tubular support members each having opposing ends and a body portion, the support members including an exterior channel and a central bore, the channel defining a flange portion and the bore being in communication with a retention feature; an axial connection assembly configured to releasably couple an end of a first support member to an end of a second support member such that the two support members are axially aligned, the connection assembly including: a collar releasably coupled in the bore of each of the first and second support members, each collar including at least one locator portion that engages and directly interlocks with the retention feature, each collar comprising first and second portions that are biased away from each other such that the collar can be compressed into a compressed configuration for insertion into the bore and then expanded into an expanded configuration to engage the at least one locator portion with the retention feature; and a pin having a mid portion and two ends, the mid portion configured to be rotationally selectively positioned within the collar.