DE4034011A1 - Display stand to hold e.g. spectacles - is pref. transparent and has vertical main stem with projecting attachments on it shaped to hold bridge of spectacles by end pieces - Google Patents

Abstract

Stand has a main support, an attachment which is at least partly flush with it and which is curved downwards, and a holding piece which is at least partly flush with the attachment. The stand is pref. made of transparent polystyrene, acrylic, PVC or SAN. ADVANTAGE - The stand displays (partic.) spectacles and holds them securely with their arms open or closed. It hides the spectacles minimally. It is easy to handle. It collects minimal dust. It does not require a wall mounting. It can be combined with other display items. It is inexpensive and not easily broken. (1/7)

Description

The present invention relates to a device for Supporting jewelry and utensils, in particular of glasses.

With previously known glasses stands, the glasses become standing or stored horizontally in bowl-like devices. The The use of bowl-like devices has the one Disadvantage that the glasses are presented only with closed arms can be. The optician must present each Remove glasses individually from the shell, unfold the temples and close again and finally the glasses in the bowl put down again. This can lead to signs of wear Glasses joints, but especially to damage - like Scratches - of the glasses frame. This also means Procedure for the optician a time-consuming work. The optician's workload is also increased by having the glasses unnecessarily presented after the presentation may need to clean.

Another disadvantage of cup-shaped glasses storage directions lies in the fact that on the bottom of the bowls dirt accumulates for a short time, leading to contamination of the Eyeglass frames leads.  

Cupped eyeglass storage devices require basically a wall mounting with screw connection or Hang up. On the one hand, this results in the disadvantage of a high Material expenditure and thus high costs. Because of the required Such devices are also wall-mounted can only be used by the shopfitter while the decorator in Showcase area for them generally no use finds.

Due to the narrow shell dimensions, the well-known cupped eyeglass storage devices not for everyone Suitable types of glasses, especially not for curved sports and fashion glasses.

In order to be usable for glasses with different widths, have such cup-shaped glasses storage devices no lateral limitation. The put off glasses are therefore not against slipping out or tipping sideways secured.

Another known device for the presentation of glasses shows a horizontal bar just before its front end has a recess on the top. The glasses will be like this arranged on the rod that the nose crosspiece in this recess comes to rest. At the rear end of the bar is rectangular a second rod is provided. On this second stick the ends of the unfolded stirrups are placed on one To prevent the glasses from falling off the first rod.

This device has the disadvantage that the filed Glasses only have a very unsafe fit. Yourself Transporting the put on glasses in the store becomes a risk.  

The glasses can only be pre when fully opened be sent. The possibility of a presentation in half or fully collapsed condition is eliminated.

Other disadvantages of such a presenter are high Material expenditure and associated high costs.

Furthermore, such a device is particularly susceptible to breakage, so that their packaging and transportation cause difficulties.

Another disadvantage of such a device is that that an immediate possibility of combination with others Presentation elements, such as fluorescent tubes or glass surfaces. Because such devices require conventional assembly by screws or Stuck.

The object of the present invention is therefore the provision a device for supporting jewelry or use objects, especially glasses, that are particularly safe Support all types of glasses with open or closed Ironing allowed that is covered as little as possible by the glasses frame, their handling is extremely simple, the only slight inclination for pollution that does not necessarily have to be wall-mounted requires and can be combined with other presentation elements and is inexpensive to manufacture and not prone to breakage is.  

This object is achieved with a device for supporting jewelry or commodities, in particular glasses, which is characterized by a support body ( 1 ), an at least partially flush with the support body, substantially downwardly curved projection ( 2 ) and an at least partially flush with the projection ( 2 ) brought limit ( 3 ).

The glasses to be stored is arranged on the device according to the invention that at least her nostrils rest (2 a) on the substantially saddle-shaped projection (2). The limitation ( 3 ) prevents the glasses from sliding forward from the projection ( 2 ). Sliding of the glasses to the side is prevented by the essentially downwardly curved design of the projection ( 2 ), but in particular by the support body ( 1 ). The support body ( 1 ) also counteracts slipping backwards.

Further advantages, features and possible uses of the lying invention result from the following execution examples in connection with the drawings.

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the device according to the invention with a long support body.

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the device according to the invention with a shortened support body.

Fig. 3a shows a perspective view of the device according to the Invention with a triangular shortened support body.

Fig. 3b shows a perspective view of the device according to the Invention with a shortened support body and a curved projection.

Fig. 4 shows a plan view of a device according to the invention with a shortened support body.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic side view of an inventive device with a long support body.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic front view of an inventive device with a long support body.

Fig. 7a shows a top view of an inventive device with a straight boundary.

Fig. 7b shows a top view of an inventive device with a curved boundary.

In the following the inventions are made with reference to the figures device according to the invention explained in more detail.

Fig. 1 shows the schematic structure of an embodiment of the device according to the invention with a long support body ( 1 ), with glasses placed on this device. On the front of the support body ( 1 ) there is a projection ( 2 ) which is essentially curved downwards. A limit ( 3 ) is provided on the end face ( 21 ) of the projection ( 2 ).

In particularly preferred embodiments, the support body ( 1 ) is at least partially curved along its longitudinal axis ( 0 ) opposite to the direction of the projection ( 2 ), that is to say to the rear.

This curvature of the support body ( 1 ) to the rear leads in particular to the advantage that jewelry or everyday objects, in particular glasses, placed on the device according to the invention are supported in such a way that even after deflection from their stable storage position, they return to them on their own. Therefore, the device according to the invention is not only suitable for the static storage of glasses, but also to a great extent for their transport.

The radius (r) of the curvature of the support body ( 1 ) is 1 to 15 mm, preferably 4 to 10 mm.

According to the invention, support bodies ( 1 ) curved not only along their longitudinal axis ( 0 ) opposite to the direction of the projection ( 2 ) are used. When viewed from above, support bodies ( 1 ) that are curved forward or essentially straight or along their longitudinal axis ( 0 ) in the direction of the projection ( 2 ) can be used according to the invention. The property of returning deflected glasses from their stable storage position back into the stable storage position is not as pronounced in devices according to the invention with such support bodies as in support bodies ( 1 ) curved in the opposite direction to the projection ( 2 ).

The support body ( 1 ) accordingly preferably has a V-shaped, O-shaped or U-shaped cross section which is curved at least at the location of the projection ( 2 ). In addition, angular profiles (e.g. T-profile, rectangle) can also be used according to the invention.

In particularly preferred embodiments ( FIGS. 1, 5, 6 and 7b), the support body ( 1 ) is rod-shaped or tubular. According to the information given above on the radius of curvature of the support body ( 1 ), the diameter of the rod-shaped or tubular support body ( 1 ) is 0.5 to 40 mm, preferably 4 to 30 mm, in particular 8 to 20 mm.

Plastic or glass rods or tubes or fluorescent tubes, for example, are suitable as rod-shaped or tubular support bodies ( 1 ).

As can be seen from Fig. 1, several combinations of a projection ( 2 ) and a boundary ( 3 ) are arranged on an essentially rod-shaped or tubular support body ( 1 ). They are staggered or spaced from one another and spaced so far apart that the respective jewelry or commodities, in particular glasses, can easily be placed on or removed from the device.

The advantage of this embodiment is that the wall bracket generally required in prior art devices is eliminated. Because the essentially rod-shaped support body ( 1 ) z. B. attached directly to the floor. The device according to the invention can therefore not only be used for the shop fitter, but in particular also for the decorator working in the shop window area. The device according to the invention is of particular interest to the decorator when the rod-shaped support body ( 1 ) is an illuminable glass or plastic rod or a fluorescent tube.

Fig. 2 shows another preferred embodiment with respect to that shown for example in Fig. 1 support body (1) truncated supporting body (1). The distance between the upper edge ( 4 ) and the lower edge ( 15 ) of the support body ( 1 ) is generally less than 25 cm, preferably less than 10 cm, particularly preferably less than 5 cm and in particular less than 3 cm.

The distance between the upper edge ( 4 ) of the support body ( 1 ) and the apex ( 5 ) of the projection ( 2 ) is at least 1.5 mm, preferably more than 4 mm.

In principle, the explanations given above for the longer support body ( 1 ) also apply to the shortened support body ( 1 ).

If the shortened support body ( 1 ) is not an annular but a flat element, then the distance between the left edge ( 16 ) and the right edge ( 17 ) of the shortened support body ( 1 ) is greater than 0.5 mm .

According to the invention, not only rectangular shortened support bodies ( 1 ) can be used. For example, in order to save material, the shape of the shortened support body ( 1 ) can preferably essentially correspond to a triangle, the tip of which points upward (FIGS . 3a and 3b). It is crucial that the support body ( 1 ) is formed at least at the level of the nose crosspiece ( 2 b) and the two nasal saddles ( 2 a) when glasses are supported.

One or more holding devices ( 18; 19 ) and / or one or more means ( 22 ) for fastening corresponding holding devices are provided on the shortened support body ( 1 ) and / or the projection ( 2 ) and / or the boundary ( 3 ) ( Fig . 4).

The advantage of such a device according to the invention with a shortened support body ( 1 ) lies in the fact that it can be manufactured with holding devices ( 18; 19 ), such as, B. with one or more plastic rods, wire pins or suction cups, can be attached inexpensively, safely and easily both in the shop area and in particular in the shop window area. Due to the universal mounting option and the associated possibility of combination with other presentation elements, an excellent advertising effect for the applied jewelry or everyday objects, especially glasses, can be achieved.

The following statements relate to embodiments of the invention both with a longer and a shorter support body ( 1 ).

From Fig. 5 it is particularly clear that a projection ( 2 ) is at least partially mounted flush on the front of the support body ( 1 ). Due to the preferably existing curvature of the support body ( 1 ) along its longitudinal axis ( 0 ) to the rear, the distance between the front edge ( 6 ) and the rear edge ( 7 ) of the projection ( 2 ) along the apex line ( 9 ) of the projection ( 2 ) smaller than below the apex line ( 9 ). In particularly preferred embodiments, the distance between the front edge ( 6 ) and the rear edge ( 7 ) of the projection ( 2 ) along the apex line ( 9 ) of the projection ( 2 ) is 2 to 15 mm, preferably 3 to 13 mm, particularly preferably 4 to 10 mm. The distance between the apex line ( 9 ) and the lower edge ( 8 ) of the projection ( 2 ) is at least 3 mm, preferably 1 to 4 cm. The projection ( 2 ) is essentially curved downwards, ie the apex line ( 9 ) of the curve is at the upper end of the curve, while the optionally open side ( 23 ) of the projection ( 2 ) points downwards. When presenting glasses, the projection ( 2 ) can essentially exert the shape and the supporting function of a bridge of the nose.

When viewed from the front, the front and the back of the projection ( 2 ) are essentially round or ogival and / or essentially correspond to an upside down V or a rectangle ( FIG. 6). The two lower edges ( 8 ) of the projection ( 2 ) can also, for. B. connected to each other by a plastic part. Instead of such a triangle consisting only of side parts, an at least partially solid plastic part with an essentially triangular end face can also be used as the projection ( 2 ).

Sports and fashion glasses have curved eyeglass frames when viewed from above, while most glasses with optical lenses have straight eyeglass frames. Depending on the type of glasses to be presented, the front end of the projection ( 2 ) - viewed from above - can be straight or curved in accordance with the curvature of the glasses frame (FIGS. 7a and 7b). In this way, the appropriate support device can be produced for the respective type of glasses (sports, fashion or optical glasses). The projection ( 2 ) can be designed by a correspondingly wide configuration so that only the two nasal saddles ( 2 a) put on glasses come into contact with it. Due to a narrower shape of the projection ( 2 ), this can also be brought into contact with the nose crosspiece ( 2 b) of a pair of glasses. The support surface for the nasal saddles ( 2 a) can be enlarged by the provision of depressions ( 10 ) on the outer surfaces ( 12 ) of the projection ( 2 ) ( Fig. 5, 7a and 7b). The support surface for the nose saddle (2 a), but also - as shown in Figures 1, 6 and 3b -. Be particularly increased by the fact that between the apex line (9) and the lower edge (8) of the projection (2) provides a curvature ( 24 ) whose apex line ( 25 ), viewed from the front, is offset in the direction of the longitudinal axis ( 0 ) from the plane between the apex line ( 9 ) and the lower edge ( 8 ). Both such a curved shape of the projection ( 2 ) and the recesses ( 10 ) result in an even better and more secure fit of the glasses placed on the device according to the invention.

If the projection ( 2 ) is chosen too narrow, ie if the distance between the lower edges ( 8 ) is too small, a secure fit of the glasses placed on them is no longer guaranteed. The glasses then usually sit crooked on the projection ( 2 ).

As further in particular from FIGS. 5 and 6 can be seen, the projection (2) is provided a limiter (3) at the front edge (6). It essentially serves the purpose of preventing the placed jewelry or utility object, in particular glasses, from slipping forward from the projection ( 2 ). The distance between the support body ( 1 ) and the boundary ( 3 ), that is to say the depth of the projection ( 2 ), can have a direct influence on the angle of attack of the glasses placed on the device according to the invention. With increasing distance, the angle between the longitudinal axis ( 0 ) of the support body ( 1 ) and the glasses axis leading vertically through the nose crosspiece when the glasses are lying flat increases.

Depending on the type of glasses to be supported, the border ( 3 ) - viewed from above - is straight, curved backwards or forwards. The boundary ( 3 ) is preferably straight or curved to the rear ( FIGS. 7a and 7b).

For the stability of the device, it is particularly advantageous if the boundary ( 3 ) is mounted flush on the front edge ( 6 ) of the projection ( 2 ). In one viewed from above straight front edge (6) is therefore preferably a viewed from above uses straight boundary (3), while preferably at a viewed from above curved front edge (6) has a curved in the same direction limitation (3) is used.

So that the limit ( 3 ) its purpose, slipping z. B. to prevent put on glasses, the upper edge ( 11 ) of the boundary ( 3 ) is at least partially opposite the outer surfaces ( 12 ) of the projection ( 2 ) by 0.5 mm to 2.5 cm, preferably around 1 mm to 1 cm, raised. The boundary can also be raised by more than 2.5 cm from the outer surface. In particular in the area of the projection ( 2 ) in which the nasal saddles ( 2 a) lie on a pair of glasses, the boundary ( 3 ) should protrude beyond the outer surface ( 12 ) of the jump ( 2 ).

In particularly preferred embodiments, the outer circumference ( 20 ) of the part of the boundary ( 3 ) lying above the outer surfaces ( 12 ) of the projection ( 2 ) runs essentially parallel to the end face ( 21 ) of the projection ( 2 ). Of course, the outer circumference ( 20 ) can also have any other shape.

In the area below the projection ( 2 ), the boundary ( 3 ) can also have any shape. For example, the boundary ( 3 ) can be elongated, curved or made narrower or wider at the bottom.

In particular, the boundary ( 3 ) viewed from the front can have an essentially triangular shape ( FIG. 6). When viewed from the front, it is preferably nose-shaped, ie curved downward, and essentially has the shape of a letter U or V standing upside down. The viewer of such a device with the glasses on is given the impression that the glasses are already sitting on the bridge of the nose. In many cases, it is therefore unnecessary for the glasses buyer to take the glasses in his hand, open the temples, put the glasses on and look at himself in the mirror. For the eyewear seller, this means a reduced risk of damage to the eyewear, a shorter consultation time, since the customer can inspect more eyewear at the same time, and a saving in the working time required to remove fingerprints on the eyeglass frames and eyeglass lenses.

The fact that the glasses, which are usually required in support devices of the prior art, by the optician or the sales staff can also be considerably restricted in scope with the device according to the invention, because the selection of the dimensions of the support body ( 1 ) according to the invention also means that glasses are fully folded Ironing can be presented.

Because the diameter of the support body ( 1 ) is preferably chosen so that it does not hinder a complete folding of the temple pieces. With a single device according to the invention with a rod-shaped support body ( 1 ), it is therefore possible to simultaneously present a plurality of glasses models both in the folded and in the opened state. The customer can make a pre-selection without having to take up the working hours of the target group. Last but not least, the mostly very limited window area can also be used particularly economically.

Since the device according to the invention is not for the deposition of Dust especially suitable large horizontal surface or even has bowl-shaped elements, the risk of contamination reduced to a minimum. Any necessary Cleaning is due to the favorable dimensions and the constructive conditional robustness of the device unproblematic.

Due to the small dimensions of the invention Device do not encounter any difficulties during transport and shipping on. Because the cost of materials compared to the support devices of the prior art is much lower, the manufacture claimed device extremely inexpensively, especially when e.g. B. the injection molding technology is used.

The device according to the invention is preferably made of one transparent material such as polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, Polyacrylic or SAN manufactured. But it can also come from anyone other suitable material.

In addition to glasses, the device according to the invention especially jewelry such as chains, tires, rings or everyday items such as belts or cloth goods will.

Claims (32)

1. Device for supporting jewelry or commodities, especially glasses, characterized by a support body ( 1 ), an at least partially flush with the support body ( 1 ) attached, substantially downwardly curved projection ( 2 ) and one on the projection ( 2 ) at least partially flush-mounted limitation ( 3 ). 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support body ( 1 ) along its longitudinal axis ( 0 ) is at least partially curved opposite to the direction of the projection ( 2 ). 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the radius of curvature of the support body ( 1 ) is 1 to 20 mm, preferably 2 to 15 mm, in particular 4 to 10 mm. 4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support body ( 1 ) has a V, O or U-shaped or rectangular cross section. 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support body ( 1 ) can be illuminated. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance between the front edge ( 6 ) and the rear edge ( 7 ) of the projection ( 2 ) along the apex line ( 9 ) of the projection ( 2 ) is smaller than below the apex line ( 9 ) is. 7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the distance between the front edge ( 6 ) and the rear edge ( 7 ) of the projection ( 2 ) along the apex line ( 9 ) of the pre jump ( 2 ) 2 to 15 mm, preferably 3 to 13 mm, particularly preferably 4 to 10 mm. 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance between the apex line ( 9 ) and the lower edge ( 8 ) of the projection ( 2 ) is at least 3 mm, preferably 1 to 4 cm. 9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the outer surfaces ( 12 ) of the projection ( 2 ) depressions ( 10 ) are provided. 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection ( 2 ) between the apex line ( 9 ) and the lower edge ( 8 ) has a curvature ( 24 ), the apex line ( 25 ) viewed from the front in the direction of the longitudinal axis ( 0 ) is offset from the plane between the apex line ( 9 ) and the lower edge ( 8 ). 11. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection ( 2 ) has substantially the shape of a bridge of the nose. 12. The apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the front and back of the projection ( 2 ) viewed from the front are substantially round or ogival and / or substantially correspond to an upside down V or a rectangle. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the two lower edges ( 8 ) of the projection ( 2 ) are interconnected. 14. The apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the projection ( 2 ) is a substantially solid element with a substantially triangular end face when viewed from the front. 15. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front edge ( 6 ) of the projection ( 2 ) is straight when viewed from above. 16. The device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the front edge ( 6 ) of the projection ( 2 ) viewed from above is curved rearward in the direction of the support body ( 1 ). 17. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the boundary ( 3 ) is designed so that it prevents the slipping off of a jewelry or utility object, in particular glasses, placed on the projection ( 2 ). 18. The apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that the upper edge ( 11 ) of the boundary ( 3 ) at least partially with respect to the outer surfaces ( 12 ) of the projection ( 2 ) by 0.5 mm to 2.5 cm, preferably by 1 mm to 1 cm, is raised. 19. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer circumference ( 20 ) of the part of the boundary ( 3 ) lying above the outer surface ( 12 ) of the projection ( 2 ) substantially parallel to the end face ( 21 ) of the projection ( 2 ) runs. 20. Device according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that the boundary ( 3 ) in the region of the projection ( 2 ) viewed from the front is substantially triangular. 21. Device according to one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the portion of the boundary ( 3 ) which is optionally provided below the projection ( 2 ) is extended, curved or becoming narrower or widening downward. 22. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the boundary ( 3 ) viewed from above is essentially straight or partially curved. 23. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance between the upper edge ( 4 ) and the lower edge ( 15 ) of the support body ( 1 ) is less than 15 cm, preferably less than 10 cm, particularly preferably less than 5 cm and in particular less than 3 cm. 24. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance between the upper edge ( 4 ) of the support body ( 1 ) and the apex ( 5 ) of the projection ( 2 ) at least 1.5 mm, preferably more than 4 mm, is. 25. The device according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that the distance between the left edge ( 16 ) and the right edge ( 17 ) of the support body ( 1 ) is greater than 0.5 mm. 26. Device according to one of claims 23 to 25, characterized characterized in that the support body is essentially the shape of a triangle, the tip of which points upwards. 27. The device according to one of claims 23 to 26, characterized in that the support body ( 1 ) is formed at least at the level of the eyeglass nose crosspiece ( 2 b) and the two nose saddles ( 2 a). 28. Device according to one of claims 23 to 27, characterized in that on the support body ( 1 ) and / or the projection ( 2 ) and / or the boundary ( 3 ) one or more holding devices ( 18; 19 ) and / or one or several means ( 22 ) are provided for fastening holding devices. 29. Device according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the support body ( 1 ) is a substantially rod-shaped or tubular element. 30. The device according to claim 29, characterized in that on the rod-shaped support body ( 1 ) at least one consisting of a projection ( 2 ) and a boundary ( 3 ) is attached combination. 31. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 30, characterized characterized that it is an injection molded part. 32. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that they are made of transparent material, in particular Polystyrene, polyacrylic, polyvinyl chloride or SAN manufactured is.