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    Bag holder for hanging a handle loop of a bag in order to facilitate the process of filling items into the bag having two handle loops is disclosed. The bag holder comprises an upright support structure configured to be attached to a base member. The bag holder comprises one or more holding elements protruding from the support structure and being adapted to receive one handle loop of the bag while the other handle loop of the bag is free so that the bag can be fully opened and accessed. The bag holder further comprises several holding elements attached in different vertical positions of the support structure.
    公开号:DK201600512A1
    申请号:DKP201600512
    申请日:2016-09-02
    公开日:2018-03-12
    发明作者:Vagn Aagaard Hansen
    申请人:M P Holding Aps；
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    <1θ> DANMARK <1°> DK 2016 00512 A1
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    Varemærkestyrelsen (51)
    Int.CI.: B 65 B 67/04 (2006.01)
    B 65 B 67/12 (2006.01) (21) Ansøgningsnummer: PA2016 00512 (22) Indleveringsdato: 2016-09-02 (24) Løbedag: 2016-09-02 (41) Aim. tilgængelig: 2018-03-03 (71) Ansøger: M.P. Holding ApS, Axel Kiers Vej 34, 8270 Højbjerg, Danmark (72) Opfinder: Vagn Aagaard Hansen, Filippavej 11,8270 Højbjerg, Danmark (74) Fuldmægtig: TROPA ApS, Ågade 97,18370 Hadsten, Danmark (54) Benævnelse: Bag Holder and Bag Holder System Comprising It (56) Fremdragne publikationer:
    WO 2016/134003 A1 US 6715260 B1 JP H0880923 A GB GB 1391929 A A JP H08324519 A (57) Sammendrag:
    Bag holder for hanging a handle loop of a bag in order to facilitate the process of filling items into the bag having two handle loops is disclosed. The bag holder comprises an upright support structure configured to be attached to a base member. The bag holder comprises one or more holding elements protruding from the support structure and being adapted to receive one handle loop of the bag while the other handle loop of the bag is free so that the bag can be fully opened and accessed.
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    Bag Holder and Bag Holder System Comprising It
    Field of invention
    The present invention relates to a bag holder and a bag holder system comprising it. The present invention more particularly relates to a bag holder configured to allow one handle loop to be suspended and one to be free.
    Prior art
    Shopping bags typically comprise two handle loops attached at opposite sides of the bag for holding the bags and facilitating the filling process. These loops are usuaiiy made of cord or plastic band. Bag boys or bag girls are often used to assist shoppers in packing their purchases into the shopping bags at the checkout stands. In order to eliminate the need for bag boys or bag girls, bag holders are often used. The prior art bag holders, however, do not allow the bags to be filled in a fast and efficient manner.
    Thus, there is a need for an improved bag holder which reduces or even eliminates the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.
    Summary øf the invention
    The object of the present invention can be achieved by a bag holder as defined in claim 1 and by a bag holder system as defined in claim 9. Preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent sub claims, explained in the following description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
    The bag holder is a bag holder for hanging a handle loop of a bag in order to facilitating the process of filling items into the bag, wherein the bag hoider comprises an upright support structure configured to be attached to a base member, wherein the bag holder comprises one or
    DK 2016 00512 A1 more holding elements protruding from the support structure and being adapted to receive one handle loop of the bag while the other handle loop of the bag is free so that the bag can be fully opened and accessed.
    Hereby, it is possible to provide an improved bag holder that can ease the filling process and allows a shopping bag to be filled in a fast and efficient manner without assistance from bag girls or bag boys.
    The bag holder is a bag holder for hanging a handle loop of bags such as plastic shopping bags used in supermarkets and other shops provided with checkouts.
    The bag holder is configured to facilitate the process of filling items into the bag by holding one handle loop while the remaining handle loop is free. Accordingly, the shopper can use one hand to hold the free handle loop and the other hand to fill items info the bag. Items may be any object (including gods such as groceries, cloth, hardware or tools) that can be received by the bag.
    The bag hoider comprises an upright support structure configured to be attached to a base member. The support structure may have any suitable geometry and size. The support structure may be formed from a plate, e.g. a metal plate, however, it is possible to use other materials including transparent materials like plastic or glass. The support structure may be constructed in a lattice structure or in a frame structure made by rod members or tubular structures.
    The base member may be capable of receiving and supporting the bag.
    The bag holder comprises one or more holding elements protruding from the support structure and being adapted to receive one handle
    DK 2016 00512 A1 loop of the bag while the other handle loop of the bag is free so that the bag can be fully opened and accessed.
    The holding elements may have any suitable geometry and be made in any suitable material. It may be beneficial that the holding elements and the support structure are made in the same material. It is, however, possible that the holding elements are made in one material and that the support structure is made in another material.
    It may an advantage that the bag holder comprises one or more mounting members or mounting structures provided in the bottom end of the bag holder, wherein the one or more mounting members or mounting structures are configured to be attached to an underlying structure or a structure provided adjacent to the bag holder.
    Hereby, it is possible to attach the bag holder to a base member (e.g. a base plate) or another suitable structure in order to arrange the bag holder in the most optimal position e.g. in the end area of a checkout.
    The one or more mounting members or mounting structures may be formed as one or more plate-shaped structures e.g. provided with holes/bores for attaching the one or more mounting members or mounting structures to an underlying structure by means of screws or bolts.
    It may be beneficial that the support structure is formed as a plateshaped member. The one or more mounting members or mounting structures may be formed as one or more plate-shaped structures e.g. provided with holes/bores for attaching the one or more mounting members or mounting structures to an underlying structure by means of screws or bolts.
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    It may be advantageous that the support structure is formed as a frame comprising two parallel rod members.
    Hereby, it is possible to provide a simple, cost-efficient and compact (small-sized) support structure. The rod members may be made as solid rods or as hollow rods (tubular structures) in any suitable material e.g. metal (such as steel or aluminium) or plastic.
    It may be an advantage that the two parallel rod members are connected by a top portion.
    Hereby, it is possible to achieve a strong and stiff construction. The top portion may be made in any suitable material and have any suitable shape. It is by way of example possible to make the top portion as a straight or arced rod member, wherein the rod member is either solid or tubular (hollow).
    It may be beneficial that the two parallel rod members are connected by an arced top portion.
    It may be advantageous that the two parallel rod members are attached to a mounting structure provided with through-going bores/holes for attaching the bag holder to an underlying structure.
    Hereby, it is possible to provide a compact bag holder that is configured to be attached to an underlying structure by means of screws, bolts or pop rivets.
    It may be an advantage that the frame is symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
    Hereby, the production process can be simplified because the frame
    DK 2016 00512 A1 may be constructed out of identical elements (e.g. two identical rod members).
    It may be an advantage that the bag holder comprises two, three, four or more holding members evenly distributed and extending between the parallel rod members.
    Hereby, it is possible to use the bag hanger to bags of different sizes (length).
    It may be beneficial that one or more holding element is basically Lshaped or basically U-shaped.
    Hereby it is possible to attach the holding element to the support structure in a manner in which the holding element is configured to receive and maintain a holding loop in engagement with the holding element. Moreover, removal of the handle loop is eased.
    It may be an advantage that an area comprising a screen is provided at the top portion of the bag holder.
    Hereby, the screen can be used to provide information to the shopper, e.g. information about prizes, closing times or other practical information.
    It may be advantageous that one or more holding element comprises a plate member that extends basically parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bag holder.
    Hereby, the plate member that extends basically parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bag holder can prevent the handle loop from leaving the holding element. At the same time, it is easy to remove the
    DK 2016 00512 A1 bag (handle loop) from the plate member that extends basically parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bag holder by moving the handle loop upwards vertically,
    It may be beneficial that the bag holder comprises several holding elements attached in different vertical positions of the support structure.
    Hereby, it is possible to use the same bag holder for bags of different sizes and/or shapes.
    In one embodiment, the bag holder comprises holding elements of different sizes (width). Hereby, the bag handle can be used to bags having handle loops of different sizes and/or shapes.
    It may be an advantage that the support structure extends vertically. Hereby, the size of the bag holder can be minimised.
    It may be advantageous that the support structure is transparent. Hereby, it is possible to see through the support structure. This may be an advantage when the bag holder is used in stores and supermarkets.
    It may be beneficial that the holding elements are transparent. Hereby, it is possible to see through the holding elements.
    It may be an advantage that the bag holder comprises one or more reinforcement plates extending as side structures of the bag holder.
    Hereby, the reinforcement plates can increase the stiffness and mechanical strength of the bag holder.
    It may be beneficial that the holding elements are made by bending a
    DK 2016 00512 A1 plate-shaped structure originally arranged in the area in which apertures are provided.
    It may be advantageous that that the bag holder comprises a support plate configured to receive a bag being arranged on the support plate. Thereby, the support plate will function as a shelf.
    Hereby, the bag can rest on the support plate while the bag is attached to the bag holder. A bag holder provided with a support plate configured to receive a bag being arranged on the support plate can be used when no support element for receiving the bag is provided.
    It may be an advantage that the support plate has a longitudinal axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
    The support plate may be a plate with or without apertures. The support plate may be a lattice structure, a grating or a perforated structure.
    The bag holder system according to the invention is a bag holder system comprising a bag holder according to the invention and a base element to which the bag holder is attached
    Hereby, it is possible to arrange a bag on the base element and hang one handle loop on one of the holding elements of the bag holder.
    It may be beneficial that the base element is capable of receiving and supporting the bag, wherein the bag holder is directly or indirectly attached to the base element.
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    It may be beneficial that the base element is a plate.
    Hereby, it is possible to provide a robust and reliable base element.
    The base element may be a grate or a structure of suitable geometry.
    It may be beneficial that the base element is directly or indirectly attached to or integrated in a checkout and that the bag holder is arranged to allow items approaching the end portion ofthe checkout to be fiiied into the bag when one and only one handle loop of the bag is suspended on one ofthe holding elements ofthe bag.
    Description of the Drawings
    The invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below. The accompanying drawings are given by way of illustration only, and thus, they are not limitative of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
    Fig. IAshows a schematic side view of a carrier bag to beattached to the bag holder according to the invention;Fig. IBshows a schematic front view of a bag holder according tothe invention;Fig. 1Cshows a schematic side view of the bag holder shown inFig. IB;Fig. IDshows a schematic, perspective side view of the bag holdershown in Fig. IB;Fig. IEshows a close-up view of the bottom portion of a bagholder according to the invention;Fig. IFshows a close-up view of a bottom portion of a bag holderaccording to the invention;Fig. IGshows a schematic side view of the bottom portion of a bagholder according to the invention;
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    Fig. 2A shows a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 2B shows a schematic, perspective front view of another bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 2C shows a schematic, perspective front view of a further bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 2D shows a schematic side view of a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 2E shows a schematic side view of another bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 3A shows a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 3B shows a schematic side view of a bag holder system according to the invention;
    Fig. 4A shows a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 4B shows a schematic, close-up, side view of a holding element of a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 4C shows a schematic, close-up, perspective view of a portion of a hoiding element of a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 4D shows a schematic side view of a bag holder system, in which a bag is attached to a bag holder according to the invention;
    Fig. 5A shows a schematic side view of a bag holder according to the invention comprising a support plate;
    Fig. 5B shows a schematic side view of another bag holder according to the invention comprising a support plate;
    Fig. 6A shows a schematic top view of a bag holder system according to the invention attached to a checkout;
    Fig. 6B shows a schematic side view of a bag holder according to
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    10Fig. 7Athe invention attached to a base member;shows a schematic front view of a bag holder 2 accordingFig. 7Bto the invention;shows a side view of the bag holder shown in Fig. 7A;Fig. 7Cshows a schematic front view of another bag holderFig. 7Daccording to the invention;shows a perspective side view of the bag holder shown inFig. 8AFig. 7C;shows a first bag configured to be arranged on the aFig. 8Baccording to the invention;shows a second bag configured to be arranged on the aFig. 8Caccording to the invention;shows a third bag configured to be arranged on the aFig. 8Daccording to the invention;shows a fourth bag configured to be arranged on the aFig. 9Aaccording to the invention;shows a schematic side view of the bottom portion of aFig. 9Bbag holder according to the invention;shows a schematic side view of another bag holderFig. 9Caccording to the invention andshows a schematic top view of the bag holder shown in Fig,9B.
    Detailed description of the invention
    Referring now in detail to the drawings for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention, a bag holder 2 of the present invention is illustrated in Fig. IB.
    Fig. 1A illustrates a schematic side view of a carrier bag 4 having two handle loops 18. The carrier bag 4 can be attached to a bag holder like the one shown in Fig. IB.
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    Fig. IB illustrates a schematic front view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 formed a as a plate provided with apertures 12 and holding elements 6, 6', 6, 6', each arranged under an aperture 12. The bag holder 2 is constructed from a plate. The apertures 12 may be provided by a punching process or a cutting process (e.g. high pressure cutting by means of water or by using mechanical cutting tools). The bag holder 2 comprises three separate mounting members 10, 10', 10 each provided with a bore 16. The bag holder 2 comprises reinforcement plates 8, 8' extending as side structures of the bag holder 2. The reinforcement plates 8, 8' are configured to increase the stiffness and mechanical strength ofthe bag holder 2. The holding elements 6, 6', 6, 6' are made by bending the plate structure originally arranged in the area ofthe apertures 12 ofthe support member 14.
    Fig. 1C illustrates a schematic side view of the bag holder 2 shown in Fig. IB. It can be seen that the bag holder 2 comprises four L-shaped holding elements 6, 6', 6, 6' protruding from the support member 14. The holding elements 6, 6', 6, 6' are arranged below each other. Accordingly, the bag holder 2 comprises a first holding element 6 arranged above a second holding element 6'. The second holding element 6' is arranged above a third holding element 6 which is arranged above the lowermost holding element 6'.
    Fig. ID illustrates a schematic, perspective side view ofthe bag holder 2 shown in Fig. IB. The central mounting member 10' is extending in extension of the bottom portion of the plate-shaped support member
    14. The central mounting member 10' comprises a hole/bore 16 for attaching the mounting members 10' to a structure. The other mounting members 10 are bent and extend perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the bag holder 2. The mounting members 10 comprises a hole/bore 16' configured to attach the bag holder 2 to an
    DK 2016 00512 A1 underlying structure.
    It can be seen that the bag holder 2 comprises a bent structure 8' extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the bag holder 2.
    Fig. IE illustrates a close-up view of the bottom portion of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a plateshaped support member 14. A central mounting member 10' extends along the longitudinal axis X of the support member 14 in extension of the support member 14. The central mounting member 10' comprises a centrally arranged through-going bore/hole 16. The bag holder 2 comprises an L-shaped mounting member 10 having a portion extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support member 14 and another portion extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support member 14. The bag holder 2 comprises a bent structure 8' formed as a reinforcement plate extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the bag holder 2.
    Fig. IF illustrates a close-up view of a bottom portion of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 has a plate-shaped support member 14 and a bent structure 8' formed as a reinforcement plate extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the bag holder 2.
    The bag holder 2 comprises a central mounting member 10' extending along the longitudinal axis X of the support member 14 in extension of the support member 14. The central mounting member 10' is provided with a centrally arranged through-going bore/hole 16. The bag holder 2 comprises two parallel plate-shaped mounting members 10, 10 extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support member 14. The mounting members 10, 10', 10 are configured to be attached to a structure in order to attach the bag holder 2 to the structure.
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    Fig. 1G illustrates a schematic side view of the bottom portion of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag hoider 2 comprises an Lshaped holding element 6 attached to the support member 14 of the bag holder 2. The bag holder 2 comprises an attachment member 44 arranged and configured to be attached to an attachment structure 46 provided in the underlying structure.
    Fig. 2A illustrates a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag hoider 2 comprises a support structure 14 formed as a symmetric frame comprising two parallel rod members 48, 48' connected by an arced top portion 52. The two parallel rod members 48, 48' are attached to a mounting structure 22 provided with through-going bores/holes 16' for attaching the bag holder 2 to an underlying structure.
    The bag holder 2 comprises three holding members 6, 6', 6 evenly distributed and extending between the parallel rod members 48, 48'. The bag holder 2 moreover comprises a fourth and lowermost holding member 6' arranged below the three holding members 6, 6', 6. The fourth holding member 6' is smaller than the three holding members 6, 6', 6 arranged above it. Accordingly, the fourth holding member 6' is configured to receive a smaller handle loop than the three holding members 6, 6', 6 arranged above it. The holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' are L-shaped and comprise a portion extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14 and another portion extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14.
    The rod members 48, 48' and the top portion 52 may be made of a massive material or in a tubular structure of any suitable material including metal (e.g. aluminium or steel), plastic or wood.
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    Fig. 2B illustrates a schematic, perspective front view of another bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 comprising two parallel rod members 48, 48' connected by an arced top portion 52, wherein the two parallel rod members 48, 48' are attached to a mounting structure 22 provided with three through-going bores 16'.
    The bag holder 2 is provided with three equal sized holding members 6, 6', 6 evenly distributed and extending between the parallel rod members 48, 48'. The holding members 6, 6', 6 are L-shaped and comprise a portion extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14 and another portion extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14. The holding members 6, 6', 6 are configured to receive a handle ioop of a bag.
    Fig. 2C illustrates a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a plate-shaped support structure 14' that may be made in a transparent material such as glass or plastic. The bag holder 2 comprises three holding members 6, 6', 6 each being adapted to receive a handle loop of a bag. A screen 24 is arranged on the top of the support structure 14'. The screen 24 extends paraiiei to the iongitudinal axis X of the support structure 14' and in extension of the support structure 14'. On the screen 24, it is written: 10 EGGS 1.95 €. Accordingly, the screen 24 can be used to provide information such as prizes for shoppers.
    The bag holder 2 is provided with a plate-shaped mounting member 22 attached to the bottom end of the support structure 14'.
    Fig. 2D illustrates a schematic side view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 and four holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' protruding therefrom. Each of the
    DK 2016 00512 A1 holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' comprise a first plate member extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14 and a second plate member extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14. The holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' are eveniy distributed along a portion of the support structure 14.
    A mounting structure 22 is provided in the bottom portion of the support structure 14. The mounting structure 22 is configured to be attached to an underlying structure (not shown).
    Fig. 2E illustrates a schematic, perspective front view of another bag hoider 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 and four holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' protruding from the support structure 14. The bag holder 2 comprises a first (uppermost) hoiding member 6 comprising a first plate member extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14 and a second plate member angled about 100 degrees relative to the first plate member. The bag holder 2 comprises a second hoiding member 6' arranged under the first holding member 6 comprising a first plate angled about 60 degrees relative to the longitudinai axis X and a second plate member angled about 120 degrees relative to the first plate member of the second holding member 6'.
    The bag holder 2 comprises a third holding member 6 arranged under the second holding member 6' comprising a single plate angled about 45 degrees relative to the longitudinai axis X.
    The bag holder 2 comprises a fourth (lowermost) holding member 6' arranged under the third holding member 6 comprising a single plate structure bent to form a basically U-shaped plate. The bag holder 2 comprises a mounting structure 22 attached to the bottom portion of
    DK 2016 00512 A1 the support structure 14. The mounting structure 22 is arranged and adapted to be attached to an underlying structure (not shown).
    Fig. 3A illustrates a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 and three holding members 6, 6', 6 protruding therefrom and being attached thereto. The bag holder 2 comprises a mounting structure 22 attached to the bottom end of the support structure 14.
    Fig. 3B illustrates a schematic side view of a bag holder system 50 according to the invention. The bag holder system 50 comprises a bag holder 2 like the one shown in Fig. 2D. The bag holder 2 comprises four holding elements 6' attached to a support structure 14. The bag holder 2 is attached to a base member 26 to a support bracket 28 which the bag holder 2 rests and is attached by means of screws.
    The bag holder 2 is supported by a support bracket 28 having a first leg supporting the bag holder 2 and a second leg attached to a checkout 30. The checkout 30 comprises a conveyor belt 32 arranged to convey groceries 20, 20' to the end portion of the checkout 30. The groceries 20, 20' are conveyed in the direction 34 indicated by an arrow 34,
    A bag 4 is arranged on the support bracket 28. One handle loop 18 of the bag 4 is detachably attached to the holding elements 6' of the bag holder 2. Accordingly, the shopper can hold the other handle loop 18' by one hand and use the other free hand to fill groceries 20, 20' into the bag 4.
    Therefore, the bag holder 2 makes it easier to fill groceries 20, 20' into the bag 4. Since the bag holder 2 comprises several holding elements 6' arranged in different positions at the support structure 14, the bag holder 2 is suitable for assisting shoppers applying bags 4 of different
    DK 2016 00512 A1 sizes. The holding elements 6' arranged in the highest position of the support structure 14 are configured to be used when using large bags 4, whereas the holding elements 6' arranged in the lower positions of the support structure 14 are configured to be used to smaller bags 4.
    The bag holder 2 according to the invention makes it possible to fill the bag 4 faster since the bag 4, by means of the bag holder 2, can be kept in an open ready to fill configuration and one hand is free to fill groceries 20, 20' into the bag 4.
    Fig. 4A illustrates a schematic, perspective front view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention provided with a screen 24. The bag holder 2 comprises a plate-shaped support structure 14, The screen 24 is arranged at the top portion of the support structure 14 of the bag holder 2. The bag holder 2 comprises a plate-shaped mounting structure 22 configured to be attached to an underlying structure.
    The bag holder 2 comprises three L-shaped holding members 6, 6', 6 protruding from the support structure 14.
    Fig. 4B illustrates a schematic, close-up, side view of a holding element 6 of a bag holder according to the invention. The holding element 6 is attached to a support structure 14. The holding element 6 comprises a first plate member 36 extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14 and a second plate structure member 38 extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14. Accordingly, the angle a between the first plate member 36 and the second plate structure member 38 is 90 degrees. It is, however, possible to arrange the second plate structure member 38 in a manner in which the angle ß between the first plate member 36 and the second plate structure member 38 is larger than 90 degrees as indicated by a dotted line.
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    Fig. 4C illustrates a schematic, close-up, perspective view of a portion of a holding element 6 of a bag holder according to the invention. The holding element 6 protrudes from a plate-shaped support structure 14. The holding element 6 corresponds to the one shown in Fig. 4B. In Fig. 4C, it can be seen that the comer 40 of the holding element 6 is rounded off. Hereby, the risk of damaging the bag hanging on the holding element 6 can be reduced or even eliminated. The holding element 6 comprises a first plate member 36 extending perpendicular to the length of the support structure 14 and a second plate structure member 38 extending parallel to the length of the support structure 14.
    Fig. 4D illustrates a schematic side view of a bag holder system 50 in which a bag 4 is attached to a bag holder 2 according to the invention, The bag holder system 50 comprises a plate-shaped base member 26 and a bag holder 2 attached to a checkout. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 arranged on a mounting structure 22 attached to the checkout.
    The bag holder 2 comprises four holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' protruding from the support structure 14, A bag 4 is attached to the second uppermost holding members 6'. The bag 4 rests on the base member 26 attached to the end portion of the checkout. It can be seen that the length U of the bag 4 is smaller than the distance L2 from the base member 26 to the uppermost holding members 6.
    When the bag 4 rests on the base member 26 and the handle loop 18 is attached to the holding members 6' as illustrated in Fig. 4D, the other handle loop 18' can be held by the hand and the shopper while the shopper uses the free hand to fill items into the bag 4 through the opening 42.
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    Fig. 5A illustrates a schematic side view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention comprising a support plate 58 having a longitudinal axis Y extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure 14. Four holding members 6, 6', 6, 6' are attached to the support structure 14 in different vertical positions. The support plate 58 is adapted to receive a bag (not shown) being arranged on the support plate 58.
    Fig. 5B illustrates a schematic side view of another bag holder 2 according to the invention comprising an L-shaped support plate 58 detachably attached to the bottom portion of an elongated support structure 14 by means of screws 54' and nuts 56'. Three vertically displaced holding members 6, 6', 6 are detachably attached to the support structure 14 by means of screws 54 and nuts 56. The holding members 6, 6', 6 are detachably attached to the support structure 14 by means of screws 54 and nuts 56. The support plate 58 is configured to receive a bag (not shown) that can rest on the support plate 58.
    Fig. 6A illustrates a schematic top view of a bag holder system 50 according to the invention attached to a checkout 30. The checkout 30 comprises two parallel conveyor belts and a separator element 60 slidably and rotatably attached to a track member 62 arranged in the end area of the checkout 30. The separator element 60 is formed an elongated plate structure configured to guide groceries 20, 20' being transported along the conveyor belts into either the right side I or the left side II of the end portion of the checkout 30.
    The checkout 30 comprises a base member 26 provided in the distal end of the checkout 30. A first bag holder 2 provided with a support structure 14, to which a number of holding elements 6, is fixed to the base member 26 (see Fig. 6B), Likewise, a second bag holder 2' having a support structure 14 provided with a number of holding elements 6, is
    DK 2016 00512 A1 attached is fixed to the base member 26. A plate-shaped base member 26 is fixed to the end portion of the checkout 30. The base member 26 is configured to receive bags and support them while the bags rest on the plate-shaped base member 26.
    By using bag holder system 50 like the one shown in Fig. 6A, it is possible to provide both sides I, II ofthe end portion ofthe checkout 30 with second bag holders 2, 2' according to the invention. Accordingly, the capacity ofthe system 50 can be increased.
    Fig. 6B illustrates a schematic side view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention attached to a base member 26. The bag holder 2 corresponds to the one shown in Fig. 6A and comprises a support structure 14 provided with three holding elements 6, 6', 6. The bag holder 2 is attached to the base member 26 by means of screws 54',
    Fig. 7A illustrates a schematic front view of a bag holder 2 according to the invention, whereas Fig. 7B illustrates a side view ofthe bag holder 2 shown in Fig. 7A. The bag holder 2 comprises a plate-shaped support structure 14 provided with four holes 64 in the bottom end of the support structure 14. A support plate 58 protrudes from the bottom of the support structure 14. Four vertically displaced holding members 6, 6', 6, 6 are attached to the support structure 14 e.g. by means of screws (not shown).
    Fig. 7C illustrates a schematic front view of another bag holder 2 according to the invention, whereas Fig. 7D illustrates a perspective side view of the bag holder 2 shown in Fig. 7C. The bag holder 2 comprises a rod-shaped support structure 14 having a rectangular (square) cross section. A mounting structure 22 is attached to the bottom end of the support structure 14. The mounting structure 22 comprises a first plate member and a second plate member extending
    DK 2016 00512 A1 perpendicular to the first plate member. The plate members are provided with holes 16. Four vertically displaced holding members 6, 6', 6, 6 are attached to the support structure 14.
    Fig. 8A, Fig. 8B, Fig. 8C and Fig. 8D illustrate different bags 4 configured to be arranged (hung) on the holder 2 according to the invention. The bags 4 are provided with handle loop 18, 18'.
    Fig. 9A illustrates a schematic side view of the bottom portion of a bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises an Lshaped holding element 6 attached to the support member 14 of the bag holder 2. The bag holder 2 comprises an attachment member 44 positioned and adapted to be attached to an attachment structure 46 provided in the underlying structure.
    Fig. 9B illustrates a schematic side view of another bag holder 2 according to the invention. The bag holder 2 comprises a support structure 14 provided with four holding elements 6, 6', 6, 6'. The bag holder 2 is attached to a mounting structure 70, in which a roll 68 is arranged.
    Fig. 9C illustrates a schematic top view of the bag holder 2 shown in Fig. 9B. The uppermost holding element 6 is visible and it can be seen that small-sized packaging bags 66 without handle loops arranged on a roll 68 are mounted in the mounting structure 70. Hereby, packaging bags 66 from the roll 68 can be accessed from the rotatably mounted roll 68. It is important to underline that the packaging bags 66 are not intended for being arranged on the bag holder 2 as the previously described bags provided with handle loops.
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    2, 2'Bag holder4Bag6, 6', 6, 6'Holding element8, 8'Reinforcement plate10, 10', 10Mounting member12Aperture14, 14'Support structure16, 16'Bore/hole18, 18'Handie ioop20, 20'Groceries22Mounting structure24Screen26, 26'Base member28Support bracket30Checkout32Conveyor belt34Direction36, 38Plate member40Corner42Opening44Attachment member46Attachment structure48, 48'Rod member50Bag holder system52Top portion54Bolt/screw56Nut58Support plate60Separator element62Track member
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    64Bore/hole66Small bags on a roll68Roll70Mounting structureL [, L_ Lengthα, βAngleX, YLongitudinal axisIRight sideIILeft side
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    Claims (10)
    [1] Claims
    1. Bag holder (2) for hanging a handle loop (18, 18') of a bag (4) in order to facilitate the process of filling items (20, 20') into the bag (4), wherein the bag holder (2) comprises an upright support structure (14, 14') configured to be attached to a base member (26), characterised in that the bag holder (2) comprises one or more holding elements (6, 6', 6, 6') protruding from the support structure (14, 14') and being adapted to receive one handle loop (18, 18') of the bag (4) while the other handle loop (18, 18') of the bag (4) is free so that the bag (4) can be fully opened and accessed.
    [2] 2. Bag holder (2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the bag holder (2) comprising one or more mounting members (10, 10', 10) or mounting structures (22, 44) provided in the bottom end of the bag holder (2) and being configured to be attached to an underlying structure (26, 46) or a structure provided adjacent to the bag holder (2).
    [3] 3. Bag holder (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the support structure (14, 14') is formed as a plate-shaped member.
    [4] 4. Bag holder (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the support structure (14, 14') is formed as a frame comprising two parallel rod members (48, 48').
    [5] 5. Bag holder (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that one or more holding element (6, 6', 6, 6') is basically L-shaped or basically U-shaped.
    [6] 6. Bag holder (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that one or more holding element (6, 6', 6, 6')
    DK 2016 00512 A1 comprises a plate member (36, 38) that extends basically parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) ofthe bag holder (2).
    [7] 7. Bag holder (2) according to one of the preceding ciaims, characterised in that the bag holder (2) comprises several holding elements (6, 6', 6, 6') attached in different vertical positions of the support structure (14, 14').
    [8] 8. Bag holder (2) according to one of the preceding ciaims, characterised in that the bag holder (2) comprises a support plate (58) configured to receive a bag (4) being arranged on the support plate (58).
    [9] 9. A bag holder system (50) comprising a bag holder (2) according to one of the preceding claims and a base element (26, 26') to which the bag holder (2) is attached.
    [10] 10. A bag holder system (50) according to claim 9, characterised in that the base element (26) is directly or indirectly attached to or integrated in a checkout (30) and that the bag holder (2) is arranged to allow items (20, 20') approaching the end portion of the checkout (30) to be filled into the bag (4) when one and only one handle loop (18, 18') of the bag (4) is suspended on one of the holding elements (6, 6', 6, 6') ofthe bag (4).
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