Foldable display rack with hinged and TELESCOPICALLY FURNISHED SIDE WALLS AND METHOD FOR LAYING THEM

专利摘要:
The invention relates to a display rack, a kit, and a method for displaying goods. The display rack comprises a compact and one or more displayed states. The display rack comprises shelves which can be supported by hingedly mounted, slidably attached, and telescopically arranged side walls. The kit includes a display rack and an advertising wall for the display rack. The method involves spacing two shelves by means of two side walls by exerting a force on one of both shelves and hinging and sliding the side walls to a position essentially perpendicular to both shelves.
公开号:BE1024904B1
申请号:E2017/5924
申请日:2017-12-12
公开日:2018-08-21
发明作者:Geert Marivoet；Schijndel Bram Van；Sandy Defauw；Piero Francesco De
申请人:Pure Value Europe Nv；Pure Value Europe Comm. V.；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

(30) Priority data:
12/12/2016 BE 2016/5916 (73) Holder (s):
Pure Value Europe NV 2890, SINT-AMANDS Belgium (72) Inventor (s):
MARIVOET Geert
2890 SAINT-AMANDS Belgium
VAN SCHIJNDEL Bram 2201 JT NOORDWIJK The Netherlands
DEFAUW Sandy
8800 ROULERS Belgium
DE PIERO Francesco
1150 SINT-PIETERS-WOLUWE
Belgium (54) display rack WITH FOLDING ARTICULATED TELESCOPIC AND FITTED SIDE WALLS AND METHOD FOR THEIR displaying (57) The invention Betreff a display rack, kit, and _F j _g. a method of displaying goods. The display rack comprises a compact and one or more displayed conditions. The display rack includes shelves, which can be supported by hinged, slidably attached and telescopically arranged side walls. The kit includes a display rack and an advertising wall for the display rack. The method involves spacing two shelves through two side walls by applying a force to either shelf and hinging and sliding the side walls to a position substantially perpendicular to both shelves.
BELGIAN INVENTION PATENT
FPS Economy, K.M.O., Self-employed & Energy
Publication number: 1024904 Filing number: BE2017 / 5924
Intellectual Property Office International classification: A47B 43/00 A47B 45/00 A47F 5/10 A47B 87/02 A47B 31/04 A47F 5/13 B62B 3/02 Date of issue: 21/08/2018
The Minister of Economy,
Having regard to the Paris Convention of 20 March 1883 for the Protection of Industrial Property;
Having regard to the Law of March 28, 1984 on inventive patents, Article 22, for patent applications filed before September 22, 2014;
Having regard to Title 1 Invention Patents of Book XI of the Economic Law Code, Article XI.24, for patent applications filed from September 22, 2014;
Having regard to the Royal Decree of 2 December 1986 on the filing, granting and maintenance of inventive patents, Article 28;
Having regard to the application for an invention patent received by the Intellectual Property Office on 12/12/2017.
Whereas for patent applications that fall within the scope of Title 1, Book XI, of the Code of Economic Law (hereinafter WER), in accordance with Article XI.19, § 4, second paragraph, of the WER, the granted patent will be limited. to the patent claims for which the novelty search report was prepared, when the patent application is the subject of a novelty search report indicating a lack of unity of invention as referred to in paragraph 1, and when the applicant does not limit his filing and does not file a divisional application in accordance with the search report.
Decision:
Article 1
Pure Value Europe NV, Hemelrijk 5, 2890 SINT-AMANDS Belgium;
represented by
BRANTS Johan Philippe Emile, Pauline Van Pottelsberghelaan 24, 9051, GHENT;
CRABBE Ellen, Pauline van Pottelsberghelaan 24, 9051, GHENT;
a Belgian invention patent with a term of 20 years, subject to payment of the annual fees as referred to in Article XI.48, § 1 of the Code of Economic Law, for: FOLDABLE SHOWROOM WITH HINGED AND TELESCOPICALLY FURNISHED SIDE WALLS AND METHOD FOR SHOWING THEREOF.
INVENTOR (S):
MARIVOET Geert, Sportlaan 2, 2890, SINT-AMANDS;
VAN SCHIJNDEL Bram, Heilige Geestweg 52, 2201 JT, NOORDWIJK;
DEFAUW Sandy, Karel de Brouckerestraat 25, 8800, ROESELARE;
DE PIERO Francesco, Tervurenlaan 267 box 7, 1150, SINT-PIETERS-WOLUWE;
PRIORITY:
12/12/2016 BE 2016/5916;
BREAKDOWN:
Split from basic application: Filing date of the basic application:
Article 2. - This patent is granted without prior investigation into the patentability of the invention, without warranty of the Merit of the invention, nor of the accuracy of its description and at the risk of the applicant (s).
Brussels, 21/08/2018,
With special authorization:
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Foldable display rack with hinged and telescopically arranged sidewalls and method for displaying them
TECHNICAL DOMAIN
The invention relates to a display rack and a method for displaying goods. The display rack has a folded state and one or more displayed states. The invention corresponds to IRC A47B
43/00 and IRC A47B 45/00.
STATE OF THE ART
WO 2011/104 623 discloses a multi-column telescopic display structure each having at least two hollow parts, whereby a portion of the second portion can slide into the first portion. The display structure includes frames for shelves that are splashed through the columns.
Because the columns comprise hollow parts with a minimum length, the frames cannot be pushed together, which does not provide optimum compactness for the transport of the display structure. Furthermore, the display structure does not comprise a variable number of displayable frames and / or shelves because the minimum length of the hollow parts implies a negligible minimum spacing of the frames. Furthermore, building up the display structure combines simultaneous pulling on a first frame, holding back a second frame, and pushing in multiple adhering elements for telescoping the columns. This combination of actions is difficult or impossible for a single person to perform. Furthermore, objects can also easily fall through the side walls of the display structure. After all, the side walls do not contain any means for supporting upright books, for example.
CN 103 239 074 describes a portable and foldable goods rack comprising a rectangular frame. The rectangular frame includes four columns, a base plate including through holes in the four corners, and mounting sprouts. The columns are metal connecting rods that can extend and retract.
The goods rack includes shelves that can be splashed through the columns. Because the columns comprise extendable parts with a
BE2017 / 5924 minimum length, the shelves cannot be pushed together, which does not provide optimal compactness for the transport of the display structure.
Furthermore, the goods rack does not include a variable number of display shelves.
Furthermore, objects can also easily fall through the side surfaces of the goods rack. The side surfaces do not include any means for supporting e.g.
upright books.
US 8 255 630 describes a frame structure with two side panels and a foldable frame coupled to the side panels for folding between a displayed and a folded unit. The folding frame includes a connecting piece carried between the side panels, a slidable hinge point slidably coupled to the connecting piece, and two folding arms connecting the connecting piece to the side panels. Each of the folding arms has an upper end pivotally coupled to the sliding pivot and a lower end pivotally coupled to a side panel.
The frame structure does not include a variable number of display shelves. Moreover, the distance between the shelves cannot be set.
WO 1995/032 651 A1 describes a rack for carrying goods and / or products. The rack includes a base frame with a pivot hinge mount at each corner with lateral support bars attached to the frame so that the support bars can be folded flat against the base frame. The support rods support a stretch cover and can be extended by means of telescopic joints. The rack can be folded completely flat in which position the rack cover rests against the base frame.
The rack does not include shelves, for example, the base frame is not suitable for placing products on the base frame.
The present invention aims to find a solution to at least some of the aforementioned Problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION in a first aspect, the invention relates to a display rack for the dispatching of goods. The display rack includes a first shelf, a second shelf, and a pair of telescopic side walls. The display rack is configured for
BE2017 / 5924 hinged attachment of the side walls to the first post and sliding attachment of the side walls to the second post.
In a preferred embodiment, each of the side walls includes a bottom edge and a top edge. The side walls are configured to support the second post. The first piank is adapted for hinged attachment of both bottom edges of the pair of side walls. The second piank is arranged for slidably attaching both top edges of the pair of side walls. Each of the side walls is telescopic for settling at least two different distances between the bottom edge and the top edge.
In a preferred embodiment, the pair of side walls hingedly attached to the second post hinged and slidably attached to the second post comprises a support position, the side walls being essentially perpendicular to both boards.
Preferably, the pair of side walls is collapsible towards each other from the support position.
In a second aspect, the invention relates to a kit comprising a display rack according to the first aspect of the invention and a housing for the display rack,
The display rack includes an intended arrangement. The kit is designed to attach the enclosure to the display rack in the intended arrangement. The housing comprises an advertising wall suitable for at least partially covering the shelves and / or the side walls of the display rack in the intended arrangement. The advertising wall of the attached enclosure is further configured to take products from at least one of the shelves.
In a third aspect, the invention relates to a method of spacing a first and a second pan for just displaying goods. Two sidewalls are provided for spacing the second piank on the first piank. The second plank is initially positioned on the first plank. The sidewalls are positioned here between the first and second boards, and substantially parallel to both boards. Each of the side walls includes a first and a second edge. An upward force is applied to the second piank.
For at least one of the side walls:
the first edge is essentially parallel to the surface of one of the two planks; and / or
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b. the side wall is rotated about an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation being essentially coaxial with the second edge and essentially parallel to a surface of one of the two planks; and / or
c. the distance between the first and second edges changed.
The invention is advantageous for various reasons.
First, the display rack includes a compact transport state where all the shelves are essentially stacked on top of each other and the pairs of side walls are between the shelves. The minimum size of the transport condition is essentially determined by the thickness of the boards.
A second advantage concerns the ease of switching from the transport state to a displayed state. Because a pair of sidewalls is hinged to an underlying (first) plank and slidably attached to an upper (second) plank, when the upper plank is on the underlying plank, an upward force is applied to the upper plank the side walls are automatically straightened. A few straps from a single operator is sufficient to lift the top shelf.
A third advantage concerns the presence of side walls. These can prevent objects falling from the rack. Furthermore, the kit includes a housing that can shield even more side surfaces to further prevent objects from falling from the rack.
A fourth advantage concerns the adaptability of the distance between the different shelves through the telescopically arranged side walls.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 9, 10 and 12 are schematic representations of embodiments of display racks and / or methods according to the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a detail representation of various components of a first embodiment of a display rack according to the present invention.
Figures 11 and 13 are detail previews of various components of a second embodiment of a display rack according to the present invention.
Figures 6 and 14 are schematic representations of embodiments of a kit according to the present invention, including a display rack and a housing.
Figures 8 and 17 are schematic representations of compact transport modes of multiple display racks according to the present invention.
Figure 15 is a detail representation of an embodiment of a display rack according to the present invention comprising a cow installation.
Fig. 16 shows a detail of various components of a cow installation for an embodiment of a display rack according to the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The invention relates to a display rack, a kit, and a method for displaying goods. In the detailed description, the three aspects of the present invention are further elucidated on the basis of preferred embodiments, figures and examples.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in the description of the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art of the invention. For a better assessment of the description of the invention, the following terms are explicitly explained.
One, de and in this document refer to both the simple and the plural unless the context clearly assumes otherwise. For example, a segment means one or more than a segment.
When approximately or “round” is used in this document with a measurable quantity, a parameter, a duration or moment, and the like, variations of +/- 20% or less, preferably +/- 10% or less, more preferably +/- 5% or less, even more preferably + 7-1% or less, and even more preferably +/- 0.1% or less than and of the quoted value, insofar as such variations apply in the described invention. Must here
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BE2017 / 5924, however, is understood to mean that the value of the quantity using the term roughly or roundly is itself disclosed specifically.
The terms include, include, consist of, consist of, include, contain, contain, control, controlling, contents, including are synonyms and are inclusive or open terms that indicate the presence of what is present, and do not exclude or preclude the presence of other components, features, elements, elements, steps, known from or described in the prior art.
The term wireless communication in this document refers to any technology for wireless data transfer. A non-exhaustive list of examples of Signals that can be sent and / or received using wireless communication includes mechanical waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, radio waves and light signals. A non-exhaustive list of examples of wireless communication technologies includes 2G, 3G,
3G +, 3GPP, 4G, 4G +, 5G, 6LowPAN, Bluetooth, Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth 4.1,
Bluetooth 4.2, Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth Low-Energy, CDMA, CDMA2000, Cellular,
Dssh7, EDGE, EDGE Evolution, EV-DO, Flash-OFDM, GPRS, GSM, HIPERMAN, HSPA,
IBurst, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11η,
IEEE 802.15.4, IEEE 802.15.4-2006, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.16-2009, IEEE
802.16m, IEEE 802.20, IPv4, IPv6, LoRaWAN, Low Rate WPAN, LTE, NarrowBandloT, Near Field Communication, Neuf R.FID, RTT, Sigfox, Thread, UMTS, UMTS WCDMA, UMTS-TDD, UWB, Weightless, Wi -Fi, WiMAX, Wireless USB, WLAN, WWAN,
ZigBee and 2-Wave.
In a first aspect, the invention relates to a display rack for the dispatching of goods. Figures 1 and 9 show schematic representations of embodiments of display racks according to the present invention. The display rack includes a first shelf (101), a second shelf (102), and a pair of telescopic side walls (103). The display rack is configured for hinged attachment (105) of the side walls (103) to the first shelf (101) and sliding attachment (104) of the side walls (103) to the second shelf (102),
In a preferred embodiment, each of the side walls (103) includes a bottom edge and a top edge. The side walls (103) are configured to support the second shelf (102). The first shelf (101) is adapted for hinged attachment (105) of both bottom edges of the pair of side walls (103). The
BE2017 / 5924 second shelf (102) is arranged for slidably attaching (104) both top edges of the pair of side walls (103). Each of the side walls is telescopically arranged to accommodate at least two different distances between the bottom edge and the top edge.
In a preferred embodiment, the pair of side walls (103) hingedly attached (105) to the first shelf (101) and slidably attached (104) to the second shelf (102) includes a support position (Figures 1C and 9C), the side walls (103 ) are essentially perpendicular to both planks (101, 102). Preferably, the pair of side walls (103) are collapsible towards each other from the support condition (transition from figure 1C to IB; transition from figure 9C to 9B).
In a second aspect, the invention relates to a kit comprising a display rack according to the first aspect of the invention and a housing for the display rack. Figures 5 and 14 show schematic representations of embodiments of kits according to the present invention. The display rack (501) includes an intended order. The kit is configured to attach the housing (602, 603) to the display rack (601) in the intended installation. The housing (602, 603) comprises an advertising wall (603) suitable for at least partially covering the shelves and / or the side walls of the display rack in the intended mounting. The advertising wall (503) of the attached housing is further configured to take of products from at least one of the shelves (Figures 6D, 6E, 14C and 14E).
In a third aspect, the invention relates to a method of spacing a first (101) and a second (102) shelf for displaying goods. Two side walls (103) are provided for spaced supporting the second shelf (102) on the first shelf (101). The second pole (102) is initially positioned on the first pole (101) (Figures 1A and 9A). The side walls (103) are here positioned between the first post (101) and the second post (102), and substantially parallel to both boards (101, 102). Each of the side walls (103) includes a first and a second edge. An upward force is applied to the second piank (102). In addition, for at least one of the side walls (103):
a. the first rim is slid (104) substantially parallel to the surface of either shelf (Figures IB and 9B); and / or
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b. the sidewall rotated about a rotatable axis (105) (Figures IB and 9B; angle a), the rotational axis being essentially coaxial with the second edge and essentially parallel to a surface of either plank; and / or
c. the distance between the first and second edges changed (Figures 1D and 9F).
The invention is advantageous for various reasons. First, the display rack includes a compact transport state where all shelves are essentially stacked together and the pairs of sidewalls are between the shelves (Figures 1A, 3A, 4A, 8A, SB, SC, 9A, 12A, and 17A). The minimum size of the transport state is essentially determined by the thickness of the boards.
A second advantage concerns the ease of transitioning from the transport state to an expanded state. Because a pair of sidewalls is hingedly attached to an underlying (first) plank and slidably attached to an upper (second) plank, when the above plank is on the underlying plank, the upper piank is exerted by exerting an upward force the side walls are automatically straightened (Figures IB and
9B). A few hands of a single operator is sufficient to raise the top shelf (102).
A third advantage concerns the presence of side walls (103). These can help prevent objects from falling out of the rack. Furthermore, the kit includes a housing (502, 6Q3) that can shield even more side pockets to further prevent objects from falling from the rack.
A fourth advantage concerns the adaptability of the distance between the various shelves through the side-scopically arranged side walls (Figures 1D and 9F).
In a preferred embodiment of the method, the sliding (step a.) And the stirring (step b.) Are performed simultaneously and for both side walls simultaneously (Figures IB and 9B) until both side walls are positioned essentially perpendicular to both boards ( Figures 1C and 9C). After this, the distance between the first and the second edge for both side walls can be changed simultaneously (step c.) (Figures 1D and 9F).
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Said steps of the method can be carried out manually.
Said steps can alternatively also be carried out mechanically. Furthermore, the method may also comprise mechanically mounting a housing. The method may also include machine-placing products on at least one of the pianos. In this way, in a production environment, the display rack can be built up mechanically, covered with the housing and filled with products, after which the filled display rack is transported to a Shop. The empty display rack can then be bought! collapsed to the transport state, and then returned to the production environment, in an alternative preferred embodiment of the method, the second pole (102) could first be lifted on one side. Both side walls (103) are hingedly rotated around the hinged mounting (105), but the top edge of only one of the two side walls (103) is displaced with respect to the second post (102) via the slidable attachment (104). After this, the top edge of the other side wall can then be displaced with respect to the second post (102) via the slidable attachment (104). In this way, both side walls (103) are straight, to support the second piank (102) on the first piank (101) in spaced fashion, with both side walls (103) essentially orthogonally on both pianos (101, 102) (Figures IC and 9C).
Figures 2, 4D, 11 and 15A show display rack embodiments of the present invention comprising at least two pianos. The display rack includes a bottom shelf (1, 1303), a top shelf (3; 1301) and nui, one or more intermediate pianos (2; 1302). The bottom shelf, top shelf and each of the intermediate pianos includes a top and a bottom. The display rack further includes one or more pairs of side walls (4, 1305, 1307, 1308, 1311) for supporting an intermediate shelf or the top shelf. Each of the side walls includes an onur edge and a top edge. The number of sidewall pairs is preferably equal to one more than the number of intermediate pianos. The top of each intermediate shelf and of the bottom board is arranged for hinged attachment (61; 1324) of both bottom edges of a pair of side walls. Preferably, the pivot axes of the pair of side walls are essentially parallel. The bottom of each intermediate shelf and of the top shelf is arranged for slidably attaching (60; 1321) both top edges of a pair of side walls. Each of the side walls is designed to be scopic (1306, 1311) for setting (1307, 1308) at least two different distances between the
BE2017 / 5924 bottom edge and top edge. A pair of side walls hingedly attached to a first plank and slidably attached to a second plank comprise a support position with the side walls essentially perpendicular to both pianos. Preferably, the sidewalls of said pair in the supporting state are essentially parallel to each other. The pair of side walls in the support state is collapsible towards each other.
Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a preferred embodiment of a display rack and a method for arranging it.
The display rack includes at least two pianos (101, 102) that can be spaced by a pair of side walls (103). Each of the pianos (101,
102) includes a top and a bottom. Each of the side walls (103) includes a bottom edge and a top edge. The top of the bottom shelf (101) and the bottom edge of the side walls (103) are arranged to pivotally attach (105) the side walls (103) to the top of the bottom peg (101). The scrubber assert (105) of both side walls (103) are essentially parallel. Furthermore, the underside of the top post (102) and the top edge of the side walls (103) are arranged for slidably attaching the side walls (103) to the bottom of the top post (102). The side walls (103) are furthermore adapted to set at least two different distances between the bottom edge and the top edge. The side walls can be arranged for the stable! supporting the top plank at a discrete number of distances from the underlying plank. The side walls can also be designed for stability! supporting the upper piank at a continuum of distances from the underlying piank.
In one embodiment, the display rack includes a positioning element (105) for each side wall. The positioning element (106) is suitable for holding and supporting a hingedly mounted side wall and comprises two elongated rigid support elements. A first support member includes a pivot point for attachment to the underlying post (101). The second support member includes a hinge point for attachment to the side wall (103).
Both support elements further comprise a third hinge point where the support elements are connected to each other. The third pivot point of the support members allows pivoting movement of the side walls (103) relative to the underlying post. The positioning elements are preferably all attached to the same side surface of the display rack, i.e. the rear surface.
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The positioning elements are advantageous because it improves the stability of the support by the side walls. Furthermore, the side walls cannot fold outwards due to the positioning elements. The attachment of the positioning elements to the rear surface allows to place goods in the display rack unhindered and to take them out of the display rack along the front, i.e. the surface opposite the rear surface.
In Figures 1A and 9A, the top shelf (102) rests on the bottom shelf (101). The two side walls (103) for spacing the top shelf (102) on the bottom shelf (101) are positioned between the shelves (101, 102). The side walls (103) are essentially parallel to both shelves (101, 102). By exerting an upward force (figures IB and 9B) on the top shelf (102), the top shelf (102) is moved upwards. The upward force is transferred to the side walls (103) via the slidable attachment (104). As a result, the slidable attachments are simultaneously shifted towards the ends of the top shelf (102), and the angle α between the side walls (103) and the bottom shelf (101) is increased. If positioning elements (106) are present, they are also folded open at the third hinge point. Finally, the side walls (103) are brought into a position where they are essentially parallel to each other and where they are essentially perpendicular to both planks (Figures 1C and 9C). The angle α 'is then approximately 90 °. Preferably the angle α 'is at least
35 ° and at least 95 °, more preferably at least 87 ° and at most 93 °, and most preferably at least 89 ° and at most 91 °. The side walls are also telescopically extendable. Once the side walls are essentially perpendicular to the underlying shelf, the side walls can be extended or shortened by applying a further upward or downward force, ie the distance between the bottom edge and the top edge of each side wall can be changed (Figures 1D and 9F) .
In an embodiment of a display rack, the top of an underlying shelf comprises a pair of fasteners, each fastener comprising two or more substantially one on one fine-tuck mounting holes. Preferably, each fastener includes at least four mounting holes. Furthermore, the bottom edge of each side wall comprises two or more substantially aligned hinge holes. Preferably, each side wall includes at least four hinge holes. The side walls can be hinged to the
BE2017 / 5924 underlying plank by fitting one or more cylindrical connection systems through one or more mounting holes and through one or more hinge holes. Preferably, two connection systems are provided per side wall, each connection system is provided through two mounting holes and two hinge holes. An example of a connection system is a bolt that can be closed by a nut.
in a preferred embodiment, the first board comprises a pair of fasteners, each fastener comprising two or more, preferably four, hinge openings (1324) for hingedly attaching a lower edge of a bottom edge of one or more, preferably two, elongated connection systems (1313). side wall to the fastener. Furthermore, the hinge openings of the fastener are configured to countersink the bottom edge of the side wall in the first peg essentially perpendicular to the first board (Figures 9C and 9D; Figures 10C and 10D). Preferably, the distance between the bottom edge and the top edge of a side wall is telescopic when the bottom edge of the side wall is recessed into the first shelf (Figures 9E and 9F; Figures 10E and 10F). Preferably, the fastener includes a locking system (1325, 1326) for preventing the option of the countersunk sidewall from the first shelf when telescoping the distance between the bottom edge and the top edge.
This is advantageous because in this preferred embodiment the side walls can be kept stably upright because the recessed part of a side wall is at least partly surrounded by the underlying (first) post. In addition, the underlying (first) plank can comprise contact walls with the recessed part of the side wall. that prevent the hinges of the side wall. To fold a pair of side walls back together, these must first be tipped from the underlying (first) plank.
In a preferred embodiment of the display rack, at least one of the shelves and the side walls comprises a metal or an alloy, preferably steel or aluminum.
This is advantageous for several reasons. Firstly, a metal or an alloy offers the possibility to make thin planks with sufficient strength for the curved application. Second, the elements from which the side walls and / or the shelves are essentially made can be made simply starting from a metal or alloy plate by
BE2017 / 5924 laser cutting, punching, and peonies of the sheet. Thirdly, a metal or an alloy is a durable material which permits the frequent and long-term use of a display rack according to this preferred embodiment. Fourth, planks and side walls made of a metal or an alloy can be easily cleaned.
In a preferred embodiment, a shelf and / or a side wall comprises a plastic. Preferably, a shelf, preferably each shelf, comprises a plastic cover plate. Alternatively, a shelf, preferably any shelf, can be made of plastic. Preferably, the plastic comprises polypropylene. More preferably, the plastic comprises glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. In a preferred embodiment, instructions for setting up and / or collapsing a display rack are printed on a plastic part of a shelf.
This is advantageous for various reasons. A plastic is easy to clean, without loss of shine. Moreover, plastic weighs less than a metal! or an alloy. Polypropylene (polypropylene, PP) has good resistance to chemical opioids, bases and acids. A polypropylene cover / cover plate is therefore well resistant to aggressive cleaning agents. Furthermore, polypropylene is also resistant to bacterial growth and is therefore suitable for displaying food products.
In one embodiment of the display rack, each side wall (4a, 4b) comprises a pair of projecting hook elements (11) and each top shelf comprises one or more rail systems (22) suitable for slidably hooking each of the hook elements of each side wall from a pair of side walls .
In an alternative preferred embodiment of the display rack, an upper (second) shelf comprises two or more sliding slots (1321) for slidably attaching an upper edge of a side wall with one or more elongated connecting elements (1322). Preferably, these sliding slots are sliding recesses. Preferably, the sliding slots are essentially straight. Preferably, a top edge of a side wall with one elongated connecting element can be slidably attached in a corresponding pair of sliding slots.
This is advantageous because the sliding slots determine the sliding freedom of movement of the top edge of the side wall. Furthermore, a top edge can easily be attached to the sliding slots via the one or more elongated connection elements
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In an embodiment of the display rack, the telescopically arranged side walls comprise a first frame (4a). a second frame (4b) and an attachment system (10) with two adherable adhering elements. The second frame can be extended with respect to the first frame. The frameworks are further arranged at a few! to move at forces according to the extension direction. To this end, the first frame can at least partly be slid into the second frame, or the second frame at least partly into the first frame. To this end, the outer frame comprises at least partially closed side walls or rails for at least partially surrounding the inner frame and for preventing movement of the inner frame relative to the outer frame in any direction of movement perpendicular to the extension direction. The first frame further includes two or more pairs of recesses. The adhesion system is further suitable to be attached to the second frame and to secure the second frame relative to the first frame by placing the two adhesive elements in a pair of recesses.
In a preferred embodiment, a, and preferably each, telescopically arranged side wall comprises:
«A framework (1307, 1311):
»One or more extension elements (1306) comprising recesses, the one or more extension elements extendable relative to the frame; and »an adhesive system (1308, 1314) comprising two adherable adhesive elements.
The attachment system is hereby configured to be attached to, and preferably within, the frame to secure the frame relative to the one or more extension elements by means of placement of the adhesive elements in recesses of the one or more extension elements. Preferably, the extension elements and the frame are configured to counteract displacements of the extension elements relative to the frame perpendicular to the telescopic extension direction. Preferably, the attachment system is easily manually displaceable relative to the frame, for cutting out the adhesive elements from the recesses, so that the extension elements telescopically extend or retract relative to the frame.
BE2017 / 5924 can be extended. Additionally, a single operator can not only at least partially straighten the side walls by selecting the top (second) shelf, since the side walls automatically hinge and slide, but the same single operator can also extend or shorten a pair of side walls telescopically.
in a preferred embodiment of the display rack, the display rack further comprises at least three rolls. The display rack preferably comprises four rolls. Preferably, the display rack further comprises a rollable support frame comprising the at least three and preferably four who (53, 1390, 1391). One or more of the others may also include a braking system. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of the display rack according to the present invention. The display rack comprises a support frame (1) with four rolls (63) for rolling the display rack. Multiple planks (2, 3) are spaced apart by pairs of hinged (61), slidably attached (60), and telescopically arranged side walls (4). In addition, the bottom of the bottom shelf does not have to be fitted with a rail system for slidably attaching side walls and the top of the top shelf does not have to be arranged for hinged fixing of side walls. The presence of whom benefits the ergonomics for an operator when paging the display rack, in a compact and in a displayed condition. The braking systems can prevent the unintentional rolling of the display rack, e.g. during display of goods in a shop space, in a preferred embodiment a shelf of the display rack comprises an edge for preventing the loss of products from the display rack. Preferably, in addition to the displayed condition, the shelf and the edge also comprise a collapsed condition, wherein the edge does not protrude higher than the top of the pile. The edge in displayed condition can comprise a horizontal profile which can be carried by vertical supports. The vertical supports can be foldable to slide the vertical supports and the horizontal profile sideways into the shelf.
Additionee! or alternatively, once the housing is mounted to the display rack, a portion of the housing of the kit may form a rim to prevent product from falling out of the display rack.
in a preferred embodiment, a shelf of the display rack comprises a slide-in mechanism for transferring products onto a shelf from the rear of the rack to the front. The extension mechanism can be operated manually
BE2017 / 5924 can be operated by an operator or can be provided to automate the product transfer.
In one embodiment, a display rack, preferably the bottom shelf, includes recesses, holies and / or protrusions for connecting multiple display racks together to form a row or island of display racks.
In a preferred embodiment, the display rack comprises a weighing sensor. The weighing sensor comprises a communication module and a weighing system on one or more shelves.
The weighing system allows to determine the weight of the products on a certain shelf. In the presence of essentially identical products and knowing the weight of a single product, this allows to determine the quantity of products on a pan. The weighing sensor is configured to continuously send data via the communication module, at predetermined times, or when a product is removed, whereby the data is suitable for monitoring the quantity of products on each pich equipped with a weighing system.
Such weighing systems are well known in the relevant field. An example is described in US 2005/0 086 133.
The weighing sensor allows automatic inventory management. Furthermore, the weighing sensor allows to place orders for replenishing the stock based on the current quantity of products present and / or the speed of product purchase, i.e. the quantity of products that are taken out of the display rack in a certain amount of time. Furthermore, the weighing sensor also allows a distributor to optimize the advertising budget towards general purchase over a large region, or product purchase in a specific commercial area.
In one embodiment, the weighing sensor is a weighing plate, suitable for positioning on or integrated in a post of the display rack. The weighing plate comprises two plates and one or more force and / or distance sensors positioned between the two plates. Furthermore, the weighing plate can also comprise a resilient material positioned between the two plates. Preferably, the two plates consist of Plexiglas. One example of a force sensor is a force sensitive resistor (FSR). An example of a distance sensor is a capacitive sensor. Distance data from a distance sensor can be converted into a weight. This can be done, for example, by calculating the elastic properties of the resilient material, or, for example, by calibration. Preferably the weighing plate comprises and is also the communication module
BE2017 / 5924 positioned between the two plates. The weight sensor communication module is preferably a wireless communication module, more preferably one
Bluetooth low energy chip (BLE chip). Preferably the weighing plate comprises a battery, more preferably a coincell or lithium polymer battery. Most preferably, the communication module is configured to output data at a weight change. The weighing plate is advantageous because it includes energy-saving features. Furthermore, preferably all components are positioned between the two plates, and the weighing plate is included easy to handle and move, and is also robust for frequent use.
in an alternative embodiment, the weighing sensor is a textile comprising one or more pressure sensors. The textile can be glued to a shelf of the display rack. Preferably, the textile is location-sensitive, more preferably with an accuracy of at most 10 cm, even more preferably at most 8 cm, even more preferably at most 6 cm, even more preferably at most 4 cm, such as an accuracy of 4 cm, 2 cm, 1 cm, 0.5 cm, 0.25 cm, or any value in between or below. On the basis of this sensor, the collection of a number of products and the corresponding collection location can be monitored. Knowledge of the weight of a product and / or the supporting surface of a product can be used in this embodiment to determine the quantity of products present on a shelf, Also monitor their location.
Typically, products are purchased along the front. After purchasing some products, the remaining products may be on the shelf at the back of the rack, which is more difficult to access. The rack can therefore be provided with a slide-in mechanism for moving products from the rear of the rack to the front. Preferably, the textile comprises a module for wireless communication, more preferably based on Bluetooth technology. Several shelves of the display rack are preferably provided with such a textile. An example of such a textile-containing pressure sensor is the Physiosense sensor (Physiosense GmbH).
Additionee! or alternatively, the display rack comprises a weighing sensor on a wheel of the display rack. The display rack preferably comprises a weighing sensor on each of the wheels of the display rack. These weighing sensors allow to monitor the product purchase of the entire display rack. This is advantageous when the jib rack comprises the same type of products of essentially the same weight (e.g. essentially identical fiber ketchup), or when purchasing different types of products based on
BE2017 / 5924 is clearly distinguishable from the differences between the different types of products (eg bottles of ketchup on the one hand and pots of mayonnaise on the other).
Additionally or alternatively, the display rack includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a location sensor, a gas sensor, and a humidity sensor.
A location sensor can be based on BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi or GPS. Each of the temperature sensor, gas sensor and humidity sensor is advantageous to monitor the environmental conditions for counterfeit products. Examples of counterfeit products are fruits, vegetables and plants. Preferably, the gas sensor is an electrochemical gas sensor. An example of a gas sensor is an ethylene sensor. A gas sensor can also be advantageous for monitoring leaks in dangerous products.
In a preferred embodiment, the display rack further comprises a detection system for monitoring the attention of a consumer. The detection system can include one or more of the following devices: an infrared sensor, an eye detection system, a camera, a Wi-Fi tracker, and a Bluetooth low energy beacon (eg an ißaecon). These devices may be configured to monitor the distance and position of consumers relative to the display rack, consumers' field of view, the length of time consumers spend on the display rack, and the age, mood, ethnicity and facial expressions of consumers . Such devices are well known in the respective field. Examples are described in US 2013/0 117 053.
The detection system allows to record and analyze consumer behavior. On the basis of this information, the positioning of the projection rack can be done in one
Shop, the placement of products on the various shelves of the display rack, as well as the advertising wall of the kit according to the present invention are optimized.
In a preferred embodiment, the display rack comprises a promotion chip for sending promotion data to and / or receiving recognition data from a customer's user device via wireless communication. An example of a user device is a smartphone. The promotion data is preferably customer-specific. For example, the customer can have an account at a store! which is linked to its user device. The user appliance may, for example, comprise an arrangement for displaying a customer card on a screen of the user appliance, for online shopping, and the like. The promotional chip can be the customer
BE2017 / 5924 by the user device, and are configured to display customer-specific promotional data on the user device screen. Preferably, the promotional chip is an RFID chip,
The display rack can furthermore comprise one or more electronic price indications. An electronic price indication can include a screen, a battery and a wireless communication module. Data concerning a new price for display on the screen of the electronic price indication can then be received via the wireless communication module. Such electronic price indications are well known in the relevant veid.
Examples are described in US 6 570 492.
In a preferred embodiment, the display rack comprises a communication module and at least one of a weighing sensor, a temperature sensor, an location sensor, a gas sensor, a moisture sensor, an infrared sensor, an eye detection system, a camera, a Wi-Fi tracker, a Bluetooth low-energy beacon, a RFID promotional chip, and an electronic price display. Hereby said communication module can send data concerning several sensors, systems, and the like. Alternatively, a communication module per sensor, system, and the like can be provided.
In a preferred embodiment, the display rack further comprises a cow installation. The cow installation is suitable for keeping products on the shelves cool to a predetermined maximum temperature when the housing of the kit according to the second aspect of the present invention is placed. Such cooling installations are well known in the relevant field. An example is given in US 6 360
548.
In a preferred embodiment, the display rack comprises a cow installation, at least one temperature sensor, and a feedback signal for controlling the cow installation on the basis of the measurements with the at least one temperature sensor. Alternatively or additionally, the display rack may include at least one temperature sensor and a warning system for warning when a measured temperature is outside a preset Interval. The warning system can generate an audible or visual warning on the display rack and alternatively or additionally generate an auditory or visual warning on a user device (such as a smartphone, desktop, ...) communicatively linked to the display rack. Appropriately cooled products require less preservatives.
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Furthermore, appropriate cooling ensures that the products are effectively out of date. This ensures less unnecessary waste of products.
In one embodiment, the display rack can be provided with an electrically driven cooling device on the bottom or on the top of the display rack. The shelves are then preferably provided with openings and / or grids for air flow by means of forced conversion. Alternatively, the display rack may include dry ice, which includes a solid form of carbon dioxide. The dry ice is preferably positioned at the top of the display rack. The air in the vicinity of the dry ice is cooled. The density of the cooled Sucht causes it to naturally sink through the openings and / or grids of the shelves so that the cooled air can reach every piank. The dry ice solution is advantageous because no power or battery needs to be supplied, which can be useful for outdoor locations such as e.g.
festivals, city centers, ...
In a preferred embodiment, one or more aspects of the present invention are marketed under the name Proteus.
Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a method for arranging an embodiment of a display rack according to the present invention. In figure
3A shows a display rack comprising a rollable support frame (1) in a compact state. By exerting an upward force on the second bottom post, the sidewalls between the second bottom post and the bottom post are straightened. In doing so, the side walls (4) hinge on the hinged attachment (51) on the bottom edge with the bottom post and the side walls (4) slide on the top edge along the second bottom post (Figures 3B and 3C). Once the side walls (4) are straight, they can be extended telescopically by an appropriate further upward force (Figures 3E and 3F).
In one embodiment, the two attachments of the attachment system must first be pushed together so that they come out of the pair of recesses so that the two frames can move telescopically with respect to each other. By making the attachments in another pair of recesses, both frames are secured back to each other. After straightening and possibly lengthening or shortening the lower side walls, other pairs of side walls may be straightened and possibly lengthened or shortened (Figures 3G to 3M). The length of the different pairs of telescopically extendable side walls can be chosen differently for each pair.
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It is also possible to opt not to separate two planks lying against each other, in order to obtain a display rack with fewer shelves.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention relates to:
1, A display rack for displaying goods, the display rack comprising:
- a bottom shelf, a top shelf and zero, one or more intermediate shelves, the bottom shelf, the top shelf, and each of the intermediate shelves comprising a top side and a bottom side; and
one or more pairs of side walls for supporting an intermediate shelf or the top shelf, each of the side walls comprising a bottom edge and a top edge, the number of pairs of side walls preferably equal to one more than the number of intermediate shelves, characterized in that
the top of each intermediate shelf and of the bottom shelf is arranged for hinged fastening of both bottom edges of a pair of side walls;
the bottom of each intermediate shelf and of the top shelf is arranged for slidably attaching both top edges of a pair of side walls; and
each of the side walls is telescopically arranged for settling at least two different distances between the bottom edge and the top edge, a pair of side walls hingedly attached to a first plank and slidably attached to a second plank comprising a support position with the side walls essentially parallel to each other and perpendicular to both planks, the pair of sidewalls are collapsible towards each other in the supporting position.
2. A display rack according to the previous description 1, in which:
the top of each intermediate shelf and the bottom shelf comprises a pair of fasteners, each fastener comprising two or more substantially aligned fastening holes, preferably each fastener comprising four fastening holes; and
- the bottom edge of each side wall comprises two or more substantially aligned hinge holes, preferably four hinge holes, the hinge holes of a side wall and the mounting holes of a fastener being suitable for hingedly attaching the side wall to the fastener of one or
BE2017 / 5924 several cylinder-shaped connection systems, preferably two connection systems, through one or more mounting holes and through one or more hinge holes, preferably each connection system arranged through two mounting holes and two hinge holes.
A display rack according to any of the foregoing descriptions 1 and 2, wherein the top edge of each side wall comprises a pair of projecting hook elements, and wherein the bottom of each intermediate shelf of the top shelf comprises one or more rotary systems suitable for sliding each of the hook elements of each side wall of a pair of side walls.
4. A display rack according to any one of the foregoing descriptions 1 to 3, wherein each of the side-scopically arranged side walls comprises a first frame, a second frame and an attachment system with two fastening elements which can be displaced with respect to each other, the second frame being extendable with respect to the first frame, the first frame comprising two or more pairs of recesses, the attachment system adapted to be attached to the second frame and to secure the second frame relative to the first frame by means of placing the two adhesive elements in a pair of cutouts.
A display rack according to any of the foregoing descriptions 1 to 4, the display rack comprising a positioning element for each side wall, the positioning element suitable for supporting a hingedly mounted side wall in supporting position, the positioning element comprising a first and a second rigid supporting element, the first support element comprising a first hinge point for attachment to the shelf to which the hinged side wall is attached, the second support element comprising a second hinge point for attachment to the side wall, and the two support elements comprising a third hinge point where the support elements are hinged together for folding the side walls towards each other in the supporting position.
A display rack according to any one of the foregoing descriptions 1 to 5, the display rack comprising a rollable support frame, the support frame comprising at least three wheels, preferably four wheels, the support frame and the bottom shelf arranged for attaching the bottom shelf to the rollable support frame.
7. A display rack according to one of the preceding descriptions 1 to 6, wherein the bottom shelf, the top shelf, and the intermediate shelves each
BE2017 / 5924 essentially rectangular top, the rectangular tops essentially comprising the same length and width of the same size, the dimensions suitable for covering at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, and more preferably at least 98% of the carrier surface of a Chep pallet with a whole number of non-overlapping rectangles of this length and width.
A display rack according to any one of the preceding descriptions 1 to 7, the bottom shelf, the top shelf, the intermediate pianos, and the side walls comprising a metal or an alloy, preferably comprising steel or aluminum, more preferably made essentially of galvanized sawn with a thickness of about 0.8 mm or from aluminum with a thickness of about 1.2 mm.
A display rack according to any one of the preceding descriptions 1 to 8, the display rack comprising a sensor, the sensor comprising a communication module and a weighing system on at least one of the intermediate pianos and / or on the bottom shelf, the sensor configured for transmitting data suitable for monitoring the quantity of products on each shelf with a weighing system.
A display rack according to the previous description 9, wherein the sensor further comprises a detection system for monitoring the attention of consumers, the detection system comprising one or more of the following devices: an infrared sensor, an eye detection system, a camera, a Wi-Fi tracker, a Bluetooth low energy level, in which one or more of the devices are suitable for monitoring the distance and the position of consumers in relation to the display rack, the field of view of consumers, the time span that consumers spend on the display rack, and the age, the gender, ethnicity and facial expressions of consumers.
11. A display rack according to any one of the above descriptions 1 to 10, the display rack comprising a cow installation.
A kit comprising a display rack according to any one of the foregoing descriptions 1 to 11 and a housing for the display rack, the display rack comprising an intended arrangement, the kit adapted for attaching the housing to the display rack in the intended arrangement, the housing comprising an advertising wall, the advertising wall suitable for at least partially covering the shelves and / or the side walls of the display rack in the intended arrangement, the advertising wall of the attached
BE2017 / 5924 enclosure further suitable for taking products on the tops of at least one of the pianos.
A method of spacing a first and a second shelf for just outlining consumer goods, the first and the second shelf comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing two side walls for spaced supporting the second piank on the first shelf, the second piank positioned on the first shelf, the sidewalls positioned between the first and the second shelf, the side walls substantially parallel to both pianos, each of the side walls comprising a first contact edge and a second contact edge;
- exerting an upward force on the first plank and applying it to at least one of the side walls:
sliding the first contact edge essentially parallel to a surface of one of the two pianos; and / or
b. rotating the sidewall about a rotational axis, the rotational axis essentially coaxial with the second contact edge and located essentially on a surface of one of the two pianos; and / or
c. changing the distance between the first and the second contact edge.
14. A method according to the previous description 13, wherein the sliding (step a.) And the rötering (step b.) Are performed simultaneously and for both side walls simultaneously until both side walls are positioned essentially perpendicular to both pianos, after which the change of the distance between the first and the second contact edge (step c.) for both side walls is performed at the same time.
15. A method according to the previous description 14 for spacing two pianos of a display rack according to one of the preceding descriptions 1 to 11.
in what follows, the invention is described by means of non-limiting examples illustrating the invention, which have not been intended or interpreted to limit the scope of the invention.
EXAMPLE 1
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In Fig. 4, a preferred embodiment of a display rack and a method for arranging it is schematically suggested. Figure 4A shows the display rack in a compact state. The display rack comprises a support frame (7) on wheels, to which a lower leg (8) is attached by means of a screwed rod element (5). The display rack further comprises two intermediate shelves (2) and an upper shelf (3). The intermediate boards (2) are provided with recesses (21) for easy gripping of an intermediate board (2) with a pair of grippers (9). By means of an upward force exerted on the grippers (9), the lower side walls (4) can first be straightened and then extended telescopically. When straightening (figure 4B), the side walls (4) hinge on the hinged mounting (61) of the bottom edge, When straightening (figure 4B) the side walls (4) also slide (60) on the underside of the intermediate top leg (2). A positioning element (12) is also flipped open to support the side walls (4) and to prevent overpioing of the side walls. After straightening the bottom pair of side walls, the next pair can be straightened (Figure 4C).
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Figure 5 shows a schematic detail representation of various components of the display rack from the first example. The four-wheel support frame (7) is suitable for attaching the lower leg (8). To this end, a pair of hook elements 5 is hooked into the recesses of the support frame provided for this purpose and then fixed with screws or bolts (64) in the appropriate provided holes (16) in the lower leg (8). Furthermore, the bottom shelf (8), as well as the intermediate boards (2), comprise two fastening elements. A fastening element comprises four aligned holes (19) on the top of the respective shelf. Furthermore, the side walls comprise a first frame (4a) and a second frame (4b). The second frame (4b) can be extended telescopically with respect to the first frame (4a). Furthermore, the side wall also includes an attachment system (10) that can be attached to the second frame. The bonding system includes a pair of movable bonding elements for securing the second frame (4b) relative to the first frame (4a) by placing the bonding elements in a pair of recesses in the first frame (4a). The first frame (4a) includes hinge holes for hingedly attaching the first frame to the mounting holes of the lower leg (8) or an intermediate leg (2) with two bolts (13) and nuts. The second frame (4b) further includes a pair of hook elements
BE2017 / 5924 (11) for slidably attaching the second frame (4b) to a rail system (22) at the bottom of an intermediate shelf (2) or a top shelf (3).
Furthermore, the display rack also comprises a positioning element (12) per side wall comprising two rigid support elements. One of the two support elements is hinged to the shelf to which the side wall is hinged. The other support element is hinged to the side wall itself.
The two support elements are also pivotally attached to each other.
The positioning element (12) serves to support the side walls and to prevent the side walls from over-folding.
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Figure 6 schematically shows a preferred embodiment of the kit according to the second aspect of the present invention. The kit display rack (601) includes an intended mounting. The intended mounting includes which pairs of sidewalls are straightened, and for each pair of straightened sidewalls the distance between the top edge and the bottom edge of the sidewalls. This distance can be e.g.
are shown by indicating the pair of recesses into which the bonding elements of the attachment system are positioned. In the display rack (601) in Figure 6, all of the positioning elements are arranged on a same side of the display rack, the rear face. A rear wall (602) is provided on the rear face to prevent products from falling out of the rack along the rear and / or to display visual elements to attract consumers to the display rack. Furthermore, the kit also includes an advertising wall (603) for at least partially covering the shelves and / or the side walls of the display rack in the intended arrangement. The advertising wall (603) and the back wall (602) are part of the kit housing. In Figure 6B, the rear wall (502) is attached to the display rack (601) and the advertising wall, preferably of cardboard, and preferably provided with cutouts and preformed folds, folds into a front wall and two side walls for the display rack in the arched mounting. Part of the advertising wall (602) lies on the shelves when placed on the display rack (601). The advertising wall can be provided with visual elements to attract consumers to the display rack.
In one embodiment, the housing (602, 603) includes cardboard. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the housing comprises plastic, more preferably expanded polystyrene, such as Archi foam, for example.
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EXAMPLE 4
Figure 7 shows a further preferred embodiment of the display rack. The positioning element (12, 26) further includes a spring system (26) in Figure 7. The spring system (26) is attached to the third pivot point of the support elements (12) and to a cylindrical connection system for pivotally attaching the side wall (4). The spring system (26) helps to straighten the side walls (4). When rotating a side wall (4) around its hinge axis, just before the perpendicular positioning of the side wall on the post to which it is hinged, the intended direction of movement of the top edge of the side wall forges almost perpendicular to the direction of the upward force. This makes it difficult to completely straighten the side wall (4) due to the upward force. A spring system (26) offers a solution to this problem.
EXAMPLE 5
Figure 8 shows different preferred sizes and preferred stacks on one
Chep pallet (802, 804) of display racks (801, 803, 805) according to the present invention. Here, the display racks are in the compact state, i.e. all side walls of the display rack are positioned essentially parallel to the pianos of the display rack. The display rack pianos and support frame are essentially rectangular. The dimensions of the pianos define a rectangle. The rectangle is suitable for at least 90%, preferably 95%, more preferably 98% coverage of the surface of the Chep palite.
Here, the rectangle defined by the display rack pianos may be essentially congruent to the surface of the palite (Figure 8.4). The rectangle defined by the display rack pianos may also be non-congruent to the surface of the pallet (Figure 8C ). in figure 84 four display racks (801) per height level fit on the pallet (802). in figures 8B and 8C two display racks (803, 805) fit per height level on the pallet (804).
Furthermore, the supporting frames and / or top shelves of the display racks can be arranged to prevent shearing of different stacked display racks in the compact state. For example, in figures 8B and 8C the wheels of a display rack sink into the top shelf of the underlying display rack. In the stacks in Figures 8B and 8C, a post is also provided on the surface of the Chep pailet for countersinking the wheels of the display racks at the other height level.
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EXAMPLE 6
Figure 9 shows a schematic representation of an operating principle according to the present invention. Figure 10 shows detailed representations of a preferred embodiment of a display rack according to the present invention. The alphabetical numbering of the sub-figures of Figures 9 and 10 corresponds.
The display rack includes a first post (101), a second shelf (102), and two telescopically arranged side walls (103) each hingedly attached to a first edge (105) on a bottom edge and slidably attached to a top edge (104) to the second pole (102).
Initially (Figures 9A and 10A), the second piank (102) is positioned on the first piank (101). The telescopically arranged side walls (103) are hereby positioned between the first post (101) and the second post (102), and substantially parallel to both boards. By applying an upward force (Figures 9B and 10B) to the second post (102.), the side walls (103) are automatically at least partially straightened. The top edges of the side walls (103) herein slide outwards along the bottom side of the second post (102) by means of the sliding attachment (104). At the same time, Hinges (105) open the side walls (103) about an axis of rotation essentially coaxial with the bottom edge. The angle α between the side walls (103) and the first post (101) increases. The side walls can be brought into a vertical position, said angle α being approximately 90 °. Figures 9C and 10C show the first post (101), the second post (102), and the side walls (103) in support state. in the support state, the side walls (103) are essentially perpendicular to both shelves (101, 102). Furthermore, the pair of side walls (103) are collapsible towards each other from the support position. A portion of the side walls (103) can be recessed from the support position into the first post (101) (Figures 9C and 10C). The hinging of the partially recessed side walls (103) is affected by the fact that the countersunk sections are surrounded by the first post (101). In order to fold the side walls (103) together, they must first be moved out of the first post (101) before the desired rotation can be performed. The first piank (101) is equipped with a locking system to prevent lifting of a countersunk sidewall from the first piank. Once the side walls (103) are recessed and locked (Figures 9D and 10D), the height of the side walls (103) can be adjusted telescopically (Figures 9F and 10F). Said actions can be performed manually or mechanically.
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Figures 9 and 10 show two pianos. A display rack includes at least two shelves, such as two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, or more. The display rack includes a number of pairs of side walls equal to one less than the number of shelves. Figure 11 shows a detail representation analogous to Figure 10, but with several shelves, more specifically six shelves. The display rack in Figure 11 includes four wheels (1390, 1391). Two of the wheels (1391) are rotatable. One of the rotatable wheels includes a braking system. The wheels are mounted on a bottom frame (1350; see figure 13), on which a bottom shelf (1303) is mounted. The bottom shelf (1303) includes a ledge (1330) for supporting the kit housing (602, 603) (see Figure 14). Furthermore, the display rack of Figure 11 includes a plurality of intermediate pianos (1302) and a top shelf (1301), as well as a plurality of pairs of side walls (1304, see Figure 12). Figure 12 shows a schematic representation of the structure of the display rack of Figure 11, analogous to Figure 9. The display rack is transformed from a transport state (Figure 12A) into an intended arrangement (Figure 12N),
A telescopic side wall (1304) includes (see Figure 13):
® a frame (1307, 1311);
Two extension members (1306) each including recesses; and ® an adhesive system (1308, 1309, 1310, 1314) comprising two mutually displaceable adhesive elements (1314),
The frame (1307, 1311) consists of a frame frame (1307) and two elongated bars (1311). The two elongated bars (1311) each have one or more openings at the top for passing an elongated connecting element (1322). . The frame frame (1307) also includes holes at the top for passage of the elongate connecting member (1322). The attachment system (1308, 1309, 1310, 1314) includes a transfer element (1308), two springs (1310), and a top beam (1309). The top beam is provided for the passage of the connection element (1322). The attachment system (1308, 1309, 1310, 1314) can be inserted into the frame frame (1307). The elongated bars (1311) can also be inserted into the frame frame (1307). Subsequently, the unit (1305) can pass through the connecting element (1322) through the openings provided in the frame frame (1307), the elongated bars (1311) and the top beam (1309), as well as through corresponding sliding recesses (1321). the top shelf can be slidably attached to the top shelf. By relative movement of it
BE2017 / 5924 transmission element (1308) relative to the frame (1307, 1311), with compression of said springs (1310), the adhesive elements are moved and the extension elements (1306) can be brought over the elongated rods (1311).
The sliding of an extension element (1306) of an elongated rod (1311) can be prevented via a protruding element (1312). The adhesive elements can be positioned in the recesses of the extension elements (1306) for fixation of the extension elements (1306) relative to the frame (1307, 1311), by relative movement of the transfer element (1308) with respect to the frame (1307 , 1311), with depression of said springs (1310), the adhesive elements are removed from the recesses and the extension elements (1306) can slide over the elongated bars (1311), as far as the protrusion elements (1312) allow.
Each of the bottom shelf (1303), the intermediate pianos (1302), and the top shelf (1301) includes a glass fiber reinforced polypropylene cover plate and an aluminum frame (1320, 1323, 1324, 1325, 1326). The aluminum frame of the top shelf (1301) and the intermediate pianos (1302) includes the said sliding recesses (1321) for passing through a connection element (1322). The aluminum frame of the bottom shelf (1303) and the intermediate pianos (1302) further includes a pair of fasteners, each fastening means! four hinge openings (1324) for hingedly attaching the extension elements (1306) of a side wall to the mounting means with two elongated connection systems (1313). The hinge openings (1324) are further configured to substantially countersink the side wall perpendicular to the shelf of the side wall in the shelf. Because the recessed parts are at least partially surrounded by the shelf, they are stably positioned. The aluminum frame of the bottom shelf (1303) and the intermediate pianos (1302) further includes a locking system (1325, 1326) for preventing lifting of the countersunk sidewall from the shelf when telescoping the sidewall. The locking system is accessible via openings (1393, 1393 ') in the corresponding deck plates.
The top shelf cover plate (1301) further includes four recesses (1392) for recessed wheel positioning of another display rack with the same wheel positioning. This is illustrated in Figure 17A. Several layers of display racks in transport position can be stacked on a standard pallet (1704) in this way. The shelves of the display rack comprise an essentially rectangular top side. Each of the tops includes one essentially the same
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Length dimension and an essentially sieve width dimension. The dimensions are suitable for covering at least 95% of the bearing surface of a standard pallet with a whole number of non-overlapping rectangles of this length and width. The ledge (1330) of the lower leg (1303) includes a rectangular shape with an length of approximately 600 mm and a width of approximately 400 mm, so that four display racks can be placed side by side on a standard pallet of approximately 800 mm at approximately 1200 mm The standard pallet (1704) is preferably provided with a pallet cover plate (1705) with recesses or openings corresponding to the wheel positioning of four adjacent display racks.
Furthermore, such a standard pallet (1704) with pallet cover plate (1705) can also be used for transporting four side-by-side filled display racks (see figure 17B). The filled display racks can be provided with a housing (602, 603; see figure 14) and / or a protective cover (1710). Furthermore, a lined and filled display rack can be surrounded with tension straps (1711), for example made of plastic. In one embodiment, the housing (602, 603) includes cardboard. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the housing comprises plastic, more preferably expanded polystyrene, such as, for example, Archifoam.
Preferably, the standard pallet (1704) includes a transponder comprising an location sensor, a temperature sensor, a shock sensor, a weight sensor, a wireless communications module, and a tangible non-transitory computer readable storage medium for logging sensor data when the module cannot communicate with a gateway. Preferably the standard pallet (1704) is an Ahrma pallet.
EXAMPLE 7
This example concerns a modification of the display rack from Example 6, wherein the display rack comprises a cooling installation. The cooling installation is preferably at the bottom of the display rack, but can alternatively also be at the top. In yet another embodiment, each shelf is provided with a cooling element.
Figure 15 shows the modifications relative to the display rack described in Example 6. The display rack includes a cooling installation (1540) at the bottom. The display rack includes the same top shelf (1301) and modified intermediate shelves
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Furthermore, the modified intermediate shelves may also include a second airflow provision (1542) on a second side, opposite the first side. This second feature can include a gridded set of openings, but can alternate! also include a single opening. The cooling installation (1540) preferably includes a pair of recesses (1545) suitable as a handle, a control panel (1543), a grille (1544) for external air flow, and flow grids (1545) corresponding to the gridded set of openings (1541), and if present, the second device (1542) for air flow. A modified housing (1550) can shield the control panel (1551) but leave the external airflow grid (1544) at least partially uncovered. Preferably, the display rack also includes a ridge (1330) just above the wheels (1390, 1391) for housing support.
The cooling instal- lation preferably comprises a rechargeable battery, so that the cooling instal- lation can also provide cow during transport of a lined and filled display rack.
EXAMPLE 8
Figure 16 shows an embodiment of a cooling installation for a display rack according to the present invention.
The cooling installation includes an evaporator (1604) comprising Fans (1607), an evaporator housing (1613) comprising an evaporator cover plate (1514), a compressor (1505), and a condenser (1602) comprising a fan (162.1). Furthermore, the cooling installation includes a battery (1508) and a controller (1506). The cooling installation also includes a housing comprising a top plate (1501) comprising a flow-through grid, a removable front grille (1603) attachable via magnets (1612), handles (1611), wheels with (1609) and without (1610) brake, a drainage plug (1615) ), and a connection pug (1616) for an opiate cord. The cooling installation also further comprises a coolant, such as e.g.
R290.
EXAMPLE 9
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This example describes an embodiment of a display system for mechanically arranging, lining, and filling a display rack. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the field will appreciate that the same system and / or an anonymous system can be used for dismantling and folding a display rack.
The display system comprises a top-up system and a filling system.
A stacking of display racks is delivered on a standard pallet (1704) in the transport state, as described in Example 5. A column of the standard pallet is guessed from the pallet and delivered to the set-up system. First, the column is destacked by just lifting the second lowest display rack and moving the lower display rack.
Then, the most finished display rack is erected by clamping adjacent shelves in pairs and vertically relative to each other! to be moved.
The side walls automatically come at least partially straight when the said neighboring planks are vertically displaced relative to each other. A pair of arms hooks into a cavity, preferably a cavity on the attachment system, of each of the side walls to completely straighten the side walls. After all, the vertical forces due to the relative vertical displacement are essentially perpendicular to the desired sliding direction of the slidable attachment once the side walls are almost straight but not yet fully straightened. Then the side walls are at least partially recessed into the underlying plank and locked. Said arms, or another pair of arms, for each of the pair of sidewalls displaces the attachment system relative to the frame, and the sidewalls are extended telescopically. This process is repeated from top to bottom until the intended arrangement of the display rack is obtained.
Optionally, the display rack in the intended arrangement is lined with the housing of the kit for filling the display rack.
The filling system comprises a forming tray with a size corresponding to the fillable part of a shelf of the display rack. The products are pushed row by row from a production line onto the forming platform. The filling system further includes a robot gripper comprising a fork carriage. The fork carriage can take the whole layer of the forming platform. The gripper is also provided with upright smooth edges that act as a guide funnel in the
BE2017 / 5924 placing the layer in a compartment of the display rack. The robot brings the fork gripper with products on it into the compartment. The front of the gripper is tapered by means of flexible plastic strips. This prevents the gripper from getting stuck when it is fed into the box. The front of the gripper remains with a plate at the front of the compartment, while the sidewall fork carriage is withdrawn from the compartment. The products are placed in the compartment in this way. The robot starts with the bottom compartment and then loads the other compartments of the display rack in a similar way.
EXAMPLE IB
Alternatively to Example 9, a display rack itself may comprise a mounting system. The mounting system can include motors, e.g. motors that can generate a torque in the pivotal attachment of a side wall for mounting or folding the side walls. The mounting system can thus comprise the necessary actuators for each of the operations (e.g. mounting side walls, galvanizing side walls, locking side walls, telescoping side walls).
Furthermore, an application can be provided for a user device (eg, a smartphone) for sending a display message to a module for wireless communication of the display rack. Upon receipt of the display message, the actuators are then appropriately driven for arranging the display rack to an intended arrangement. Preferably, the mounting message includes information regarding the desired intended arrangement.
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权利要求:
Claims (14)
[1]
CONCLUSIONS
A display rack for displaying goods, the display rack comprising a first post (101), a second post (102) and a pair of side walls (103) for supporting the second shelf, each of the side walls comprising a bottom edge and a top edge, where
- the first post is arranged for hinged attachment (105) of both bottom edges of the pair of side walls;
- the second post is adapted to slidably attach (104) both top edges of the pair of side walls; and
- each of the side walls is telescopically arranged for setting at least two different distances between the bottom edge and the top edge, the pair of side walls hingedly attached to the first post and slidably attached to the second post comprising a support position in which the side walls are essentially perpendicular stand on both shelves, the pair of sidewalls can be folded together from the support position.
[2]
Display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first post comprises a pair of fasteners, each fastener comprising two or more, preferably four, hinge openings for net with one or more, preferably two, elongated connection systems hingedly attaching a side wall to the fastener, wherein the hinge openings of the fastener are further configured to substantially galvanize the sidewall into the first post perpendicular to the first post.
[3]
Display rack according to previous claim 2, wherein the display rack comprises a locking system for preventing lifting of the countersunk side wall from the first post when telescoping the side wall.
[4]
A display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a telescopically arranged side wall:
- A frame;
- one or more extension elements comprising recesses, the one or more extension elements extendable relative to the frame; and
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- an attachment system comprising two mutually displaceable attachment elements, the attachment system being configured to be attached to the frame and to secure the frame relative to the one or more extension elements through center! of placing the adhesion elements in recesses of the one or more extension elements.
[5]
A display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least three, and preferably four, wheels, preferably one or more of the wheels comprising a braking system.
[6]
A display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second legs each comprise an essentially rectangular top, each of the rectangular tops essentially comprising the same length and a same width dimension, the dimensions suitable for covering at least 90% of the carrying surface of a standard pallet with a whole number of non-overlapping rectangles of this length and width.
[7]
A display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the first shelf, the second shelf and the side walls comprises a metal or an alloy, preferably steel or aluminum.
[8]
A display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, the display rack comprising a communication module and at least one of a weighing sensor, a temperature sensor, an location sensor, a gas sensor, a moisture sensor, an infrared sensor, an eye detection system, a camera, a Wi-Fi tracker, a Bluetooth low energy beacon, a promotional chip, and an electronic price display.
[9]
A display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the display rack comprises a cooling installation.
[10]
Kit comprising a display rack according to any one of the preceding claims and a housing for the display rack, the display rack comprising an intended arrangement, the kit adapted for attaching the housing to the display rack in the intended arrangement, the housing comprising a
BE2017 / 5924 redame wall, the redame wall suitable for at least partially covering the shelves and / or the side walls of the display rack in the intended mounting, the redame wall of the attached housing further configured to take products from at least one of the shelves.
[11]
A method of spacing a first and a second shelf for displaying goods, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing two side walls for spaced supporting the second tile on the first tile, the second tile positioned on the first tile, the side walls positioned between the first and the second plank, the side walls substantially parallel to both planks, each of the side walls comprising a first edge and a second edge;
- exerting an upward force on the second plank and doing so for at least one of the side walls:
a. sliding the first edge essentially parallel to a surface of one of the two planks; and / or
b. rotating the side wall about an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation being essentially coaxial with the second edge and essentially parallel to a surface of one of the two planks; and / or
c. change the distance between the first and second edges.
[12]
The method according to the preceding claim 11, wherein the sliding (step a.) And the stirring (step b.) Are performed simultaneously and for both side walls simultaneously until both side walls are positioned essentially perpendicular to both planks, after which the changing of the distance between the first and the second edge (step c.) for both side walls is performed simultaneously.
[13]
13. The method of claim 12, wherein said steps are machined. are carried out.
[14]
A method according to any one of the preceding claims 11 to 13 for spacing the first and the second shelf of a display rack according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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