WO2012000121A1 - Device for displaying articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to the device for displaying articles, comprising a mounting (2) which has an internal cavity (25) with a cavity opening (250) and which is intended for fixing on a supporting structure (9). The device also comprises a primary support (3) which has an end piece (30) that is designed complementary to the cavity (25) and which is intended to be hooked into the mounting (2) in the cavity (25) in a stationary manner with the end piece (30) inserted through the cavity opening (250). The configuration of the end piece (30) on the primary support (3) and of the cavity (25) in the mounting (2) requires that the end piece (30) is inserted into the cavity opening (250) in an end piece (30) position that is inclined relative to the horizontal with the free end of the end piece (30) being lowered. When the intended hooked end position between the primary support (3) and the mounting (2) is achieved, the end piece (30) is inserted into the cavity (25) to the maximum depth. When fixed on the supporting structure (9) as intended, the cavity (25) rises from the cavity opening (250) in relation to the horizontal. The mounting (2) is fixed on the supporting structure (9) by inserting said mounting into a recess (92) on the supporting structure (9). The mounting (2) is a single piece and consists of a neck (20) that surrounds the cavity opening (250), a body (21) that extends axially and comprises a front shoulder (26) to which the neck (20) is joined, said neck having a smaller outer dimension, a floor (23) that forms the free end of the body (21) and lies diametrically opposite the neck (20), and a clamping contour (24) that lies on the outer casing of the body (21). The mounting (2) further has a widened portion (22) that runs axially along the upper face of the body (21).

Description

 Device for presenting articles

Field of application of the invention

 The invention relates to a device for the presentation of articles and comprises a holder which is intended for insertion into a support structure, as well as a plug-in with his tail in the holder primary carrier. Typical supporting structures are panels, back walls and supports. Such devices are primarily used in shops and at exhibitions for the presentation of goods. The presented articles - e.g. Clothing, accessories, glasses and packs - can be attached directly to the primary carrier. Alternatively, one or more primary carriers are to support differently configured secondary carriers, such as e.g. Trays, boxes, baskets and cross members, usable, which in turn record the darzubietenden article.

State of the art

 A first type of selective suspension is disclosed in WO 2006/086 897 A1, where in the socket a recess is present, in which engages a fixed, upstanding locking element on the first inserted into the receptacle plug-in part of the carrier after its orientation in the horizontal ,

In another type of punctual suspension devices according to the publications WO 97/26809 A1 and DE 202 02 856 IM protrudes an elastically depressible locking member radially out of the plug part of the carrier, which engages in the inserted into the socket in a recess disposed therein.

A next type of selective suspension devices has on the plug-in part of the carrier a recess into which a plugged into the socket, a seated therein spring member engages.

WO 2007/071 079 A1, WO 2005/055 774 A1 and DE 20 2009 001 247 U1 contain a type of punctual suspension devices in which a hates locking element is present, which engages in a recess on the first inclined inserted plug-in part of the carrier after its orientation in the horizontal.

The present invention is also concerned with the type of punctual hanger.

Object of the invention

 Based on the type of punctual suspension, the invention has for its object to provide a simplified device that also works without spring elements and can be produced at low cost in series and assemble.

Another object is to provide differently configured secondary supports, such as a sleeve-shaped holder and a primary carrier insertable therein. Shelves, boxes, baskets and cross beams to support, in turn, the darzubietenden article record.

Overview of the invention

The device for presenting articles comprises a holder, which has an internal cavity with a Kavitätsmündung and is intended for attachment to a support structure, and a primary carrier, which has an end piece which is complementary to the cavity and with the end piece through the Cavity muzzle inserted in the cavity dormant for hanging in the holder is determined. The configuration of the end piece on the primary carrier and the cavity in the holder requires the insertion of the end piece into the cavity mouth in a position inclined relative to the horizontal of the end piece with the free end of the end piece lowered. Upon reaching the intended hinged end position between primary carrier and holder, the tail is inserted with maximum depth into the cavity. When mounted as intended on the support structure, the cavity rises from its Kavitätsmündung in relation to the horizontal. Specific embodiments of the device are described below: The attachment of the holder to the support structure is realized by insertion into a recess on the support structure.

The holder is one-piece and consists of:

a) a neck surrounding the cavity mouth;

b) an axially extending body having a front shoulder to which the smaller in its outer dimension neck attaches;

c) a bottom which forms the free end of the body and is diametrically opposed to the neck; and

d) a arranged on the outer surface of the body clamping contour.

The holder further has an extension which extends axially along the top of the body.

The holder is made as a plastic injection molded part and consists e.g. made of polyamide. The clamping contour is e.g. designed as a toothing. The Kavitätsmündung expands outwardly funnel-shaped. The cavity extends to the bottom and rises to the extension arcuate. The tail is designed arcuate.

The cavity in the holder and the end piece of the primary carrier have a rectangular cross-section. The neck is externally cylindrical.

The primary carrier is integrally formed. The tail of the primary carrier terminates at its free end with a forehead. The primary carrier has a rod part which adjoins a step-shaped transition which, on the other hand, adjoins the end piece.

At the free end of the rod portion of the primary carrier a stopper is present as a stop. Alternatively, the rod portion of the primary carrier is provided with a plurality of upwardly projecting prongs, for example, to keep attached hangers at a distance. Furthermore, on the rod part of the primary carrier, a secondary carrier ger be fixed in the form of a cross strut. In a further modification, a hook for suspending a secondary carrier in the form of a cross bar is present at the free end of the rod part of the primary carrier, which is also supported by at least one further primary carrier. In a next design, a stopper is provided at the free end of the rod part of the primary carrier as a stop and close to the end piece a claw to receive a secondary carrier in the form of a tray, which is also supported by at least one further primary carrier.

The recess on the support structure used for attaching a holder consists of:

a) an opening, which opens at a front side of the support structure and is intended to receive the neck of the holder;

b) an entry space, which opens at a rear side of the support structure, ends before the transition into the opening at a shoulder and is intended to receive the body of the holder; and

c) a bulge extending above the entry space and intended to receive the extension of the holder.

 Thus, the holder can be used with its neck in front of the back of the support structure in the recess. In the state of the holder inserted into the recess, the bottom of the holder preferably terminates flush with the back, and at least the body forms an interference fit with the recess.

Brief description of the attached drawings

Show it:

 Figure 1A - an exemplary structure with the inventive devices, consisting of inserted into a panel as a support structure holders and primary carriers therein, with secondary carriers supported by some primary carriers, in perspective view;

 Figure 1 B - the structure according to Figure 1A, in front view;

 Figure 1C - the structure according to Figure 1A, in side view;

Figure 2A - a holder, in a perspective front view; FIG. 2B shows the holder according to FIG. 2A, in a perspective rear view;

Figure 2C - the holder according to Figure 2A, in side view;

Figure 2D - the holder according to Figure 2A, in front view;

Figure 2E - the holder in vertical section on the line A-A according to Figure 2D; Figure 2F - the holder in horizontal section on the line B-B according to FIG

 2D;

Figure 3A - a primary carrier of Figure 1A, with a straight rod part, in

 Perspective view;

 Figure 3B - the enlarged detail X1 of Figure 3A;

 Figure 3C - the primary carrier according to Figure 3A, in side view;

 Figure 3D - a primary carrier of Figure 1A, with angled rod portion and Zinkenfolge, in perspective view;

 Figure 3E - a primary carrier of Figure 1A, with straight rod part and

 Claw near the tail to support a tray as a secondary carrier, in perspective view;

 Figure 3F - a primary carrier with bent rod portion and fixed thereto

 Cross strut as secondary support, in perspective view;

Figure 3G - a primary beam with straight rod part and hooks on the free

 End for supporting a crossbar as secondary support, in perspective view;

Figure 4 - a crossbar as a secondary carrier, in perspective view

Figure 5A - a section of the support structure according to Figure 1A, on whose

 Back, in the area of a recess;

Figure 5B - a vertical section in the support structure through the recess on the line C-C according to Figure 5A;

FIGS. 6A to 6C show the process of inserting a holder according to FIG. 2A into a recess in the support structure, in three phases, as schematic representations; FIG. 6A - initial phase; the holder is aligned with its neck ahead of the recess axially aligned, on the front side of the support structure, a counter-holder is applied; FIG. 6B - intermediate phase: the holder is partially pressed into the recess;

 Figure 6C - En ^ phase of the holder is pressed in the intended end position in the recess, the counter-holder is removed;

FIGS. 7A to 7D show the process of suspending a primary carrier according to FIG. 3A into a holder according to FIG. 6C inserted in the supporting structure, in two positions, as schematic representations;

 Figure 7A - Initial Num. the primary carrier inclined and approximated with its lowered relative to the horizontal end piece of Kavitätsmün- tion of the holder;

 Figure 7B - the enlarged detail X2 of Figure 7A;

 Figure 7C - end position: the primary carrier is mounted in principle horizontally in the holder, the tail of the primary carrier sits with maximum depth in the cavity of the holder; and

 FIG. 7D - the enlarged detail X3 from FIG. 7C.

Working Example

 With reference to the accompanying drawings, the detailed description of an embodiment of the inventive device with structural variants for different applications will be given below.

The following definition applies to the entire further description. If reference numerals are included in a figure for the purpose of graphic clarity, but are not explained in the directly associated description text, reference is made to their mention in the preceding or following description of the figures. In the interest of clarity, the repeated designation of components in other figures is usually dispensed with, as far as the drawing clearly shows that they are "recurring" components.

FIGS. 1A to 1C

In the case of the exemplified assembly of the support structure 9, which is designed as a panel, it has a grid of the front side 90 and the rear side 91. denden recesses 92. In some of these recesses 92 are mounted primary carrier 3 as straight arms or downwardly bent arms. Further bow-shaped primary beams 3 support secondary beams 4 in the form of cross struts 42. Of two primary supports 3 positioned at the same height, a tray 41 is supported as a secondary beam 4. The unequipped recesses 92 are blank and appear as holes that could be covered for visual reasons. In the recesses 92 are not visible in this figure sequence holder 2 - s. Figures 2A-2F - used for hanging the primary carrier 3.

FIGS. 2A to 2E

 The sleeve-shaped holder 2 is in one piece and consists initially of an externally cylindrical neck 20, which surrounds the Kavitätsmündung 250, and an axially extending body 21 with a front shoulder 26, to which the smaller in its outer dimension neck 20 attaches. The free end of the body 21 is formed by a bottom 23 diametrically opposite the neck 20. On the upper side of the body 21 extends axially in cross-section arcuate widening 22. About the outer surface of the body 21 and the extension 22 extends preferably formed as a gearing clamping contour 24. The Kavitätsmündung 250 widens outwardly funnel-shaped, wherein the cavity 25 is a rectangular Has cross-section, extending to the bottom 23 and rises towards the extension 22 towards arcuate. The holder 2 is made as a plastic injection molded part and consists e.g. made of polyamide.

FIGS. 3A to 3C

The one-piece primary carrier 3 with a straight rod part 35 has a rectangular cross-section, arcuate designed end piece 30 which is formed to the cavity 25 in the holder 2 complementary. The end piece 30 of the primary carrier 3 has a front end 31 at its free end. The rod part 35, which is thickened in relation to the end piece 30, adjoins a step-shaped transition 32 which, on the other hand, adjoins the end piece 30. At the free end of the rod member 35, a stopper 39 is provided as a stop. Figures 3D to 3F

 The angled rod portion 35 of the primary carrier 3 is provided with a plurality of upwardly projecting tines 36, e.g. Keep attached hangers at a distance (see Figure 3D). In a next variant, a stopper 39 is provided at the free end of the straight rod part 35 of the primary carrier 3 as a stop and close to the end piece 30 a claw 37 to receive the secondary carrier 4 in the form of the tray 41 (see Figure 3E). In order to support secondary supports 4 in the form of trays 41, at least one further such primary carrier 3 is used in each case. In an alternative embodiment, the secondary support 4 is fixed in the form of a cross brace 42 on the bent rod part 35 of the primary support 3 (see FIG. 3F).

Figures 3G and 4

 At the free end of the straight rod portion 35 of the primary carrier 3, a hook 38 for suspending the secondary carrier 4 in the form of a crossbar 43 is present, which is also supported by at least one further identically designed primary carrier 3. The free ends of the cross bar 43 of the secondary carrier 4 are each provided with a stopper 49 as a stop.

FIGS. 5A and 5B

 The recess 92 on the support structure 9 for insertion of the holder 2 consists of:

 - An opening 920, which opens at the front 90 of the support structure 9 and is intended to receive the neck 20 of the holder 2;

 - An entrance space 922, which opens at the back 91 of the support structure 9, ends before the transition into the opening 920 at a shoulder 921 and is intended to receive the body 21 of the holder 2; and

 - A bulge 923, which extends above the inlet space 922 and is intended to receive the extension 22 of the holder 2.

FIGS. 6A to 6C

Based on this sequence of figures, the basic sequence of insertion of the holder 2 into the recess 92 in the support structure 9 is illustrated. P _" igur 6A (initial phase)

 The holder 2 is approximated with its neck 20 in front of the back 91 of the support structure 9 of the recess 92. In this case, the body 21 of the holder 2 in the axial direction of escape to the recess 92 and the extension 22 of the holder 2 in the axial direction of escape to the bulge 923 of the recess 92 are positioned. During the insertion process of the holder 2 in the recess 92 - in practice by knocking from the back 91 - you can create a counter-holder 8 on the front 90 to prevent breakage at the opening 920.

Fig. R.6B. ^ (Intermediate phase)

 The holder 2 is partially pressed with its body 21 in the recess 92. In this case, the body 21 is partially seated in the inlet space 922 and the extension 22 has penetrated into the bulge 923. The neck 20 of the holder 2 is located in the inlet space 922 even before the opening 920. The bottom 23 of the holder 2 and the adjacent part of the body 21 still protrude beyond the back 91 of the support structure 91.

FIG. 6C (final phase)

The holder 2 is completely pressed with neck 20, body 21 and extension 22 in the recess 92 of the support structure 9. Depending on the tolerances, the front shoulder 26 of the holder 2 can advance as far as the shoulder 921 between the entry space 922 and the opening 920. The neck 20 is seated in the opening 920, the body 21 in the inlet space 922 and the extension 22 in the bulge 923. Advantageously, the front edge of the neck 20 can be minimally protrude beyond the front side 90 of the support structure 9, so that when hanging the primary support 3 Surface area on the front side 90 of the support structure 9 to protect the exiting neck 20. The bottom 23 of the holder 2 preferably terminates flush with the rear side 91 and the surfaces of the body 21 and extension 22 form an interference fit with the recess 92. The counter-holder 8 is removed from the front side 90 of the support structure 9. FIGS. 7A to 7D

 By means of this sequence of figures, the process of suspending a primary carrier 3 with a straight rod part 35 into a holder 2 inserted in the support structure 9 is illustrated in principle.

FIGS. 7A and 7B (extant luna)

 The primary carrier 3 is initially approximated by its end 30, which is lowered relative to the horizontal, from the front side 90 of the support structure 9, the holder 2 inserted into the recess 92 and its cavity mouth 250. Since, in the example shown, a primary carrier 3 with a straight rod part 35 is used, the entire primary carrier 3 is in an obliquely inclined position relative to the horizontal, i. the end of the rod part 35 with the stopper 39 are raised, while the end piece 30 is at the bottom. The configuration of the end piece 30 on the primary carrier 3 and the cavity 25 in the holder 2 when inserting the end piece 30 in the front 90 towards funnel-shaped widened Kavitätsmündung 250 the inclined relative to the horizontal position of the end piece 30. The end 31 on the end piece 30 of the primary carrier. 3 is successively approximated to the cavity mouth 250.

FJguren 7C and TP LEndstelJung)

The funnel shape of the cavity mouth 250 has facilitated the insertion of the end piece 30. The primary carrier 3 is mounted in principle horizontally in the holder 2, wherein the end piece 30 of the primary carrier 3 with maximum depth in the cavity 25 of the holder 2 sits. Would the tolerances of length of the end piece 30 and depth of the cavity 25 allow an even deeper insertion of the end piece 30, the transition 32 and the Kavitätsmündung 250 would come together to stop, so that the insertion depth of the primary carrier 3 is limited in each case and a variety of a supporting structure 9 hinged primary carrier 3 give a precise appearance. For optical compensation, ie the avoidance of a downward sagging impression on hinged primary carrier 3 with straight rod member 35, especially under load, an angle α of eg 1, 5 ° is provided, ie the rod member 35 has the free, projecting into the room end towards a slight upward trend. The process of unhooking a primary carrier 3 from the holder 2 takes place in a retrograde manner with successive lifting at the free end of the rod part 35 and simultaneous withdrawal of the end piece 30 from the cavity 25.

Claims

Patent claims 1 . Device for presenting articles, comprising: a) a holder (2), wherein this: aa) has an internal cavity (25) with a Kavitätsmündung (250); and ab) for attachment to a support structure (9); and b) a primary carrier (3), wherein this: ba) has an end piece (30) which is complementary to the cavity (25); and bb) with the end piece (30) through the Kavitätsmündung (250) inserted in the cavity (25) is determined to rest in the holder (2); c) the configuration of the end piece (30) on the primary carrier (3) and the cavity (25) in the holder (2) the insertion of the end piece (30) in the Kavitätsmündung (250) with respect to the horizontal inclined position of the end piece (30) lowered free end of the tail (30) conditionally; and d) when reaching the intended hinged end position between the primary carrier (3) and holder (2), the end piece (30) with maximum depth in the cavity (25) is inserted, characterized in that e) in the intended attachment to the support structure (9 ) the cavity (25) rises from its cavity mouth (250) in relation to the horizontal. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the attachment of the holder (2) on the support structure (9) by insertion into a recess (92) on the support structure (9) is realized. 3. Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the holder (2) is in one piece and consists of: a) a neck (20) surrounding the cavity mouth (250); b) an axially extending body (21) having a front shoulder (26) against which the smaller in its outer dimension neck (20) attaches; c) a bottom (23) forming the free end of the body (21) and diametrically opposed to the neck (20); and d) a on the outer surface of the body (21) arranged clamping contour (24). 4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the holder (2) further has an extension (22) which extends axially along the upper side of the body (21). 5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a) the HaJter (2) is made as a plastic injection molded part and, for. made of polyamide; b) the clamping contour (24) e.g. is designed as a toothing; c) the Kavitätsmündung (250) widens outwardly funnel-shaped; d) the cavity (25) extends as far as the bottom (23) and rises in an arc towards the extension (22); and e) the end piece (30) is designed arcuate. 6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a) the cavity (25) in the holder (2) and the end piece (30) of the primary carrier (3) have a rectangular cross-section; and b) the neck (20) is externally cylindrical. 7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a) the primary carrier (3) is integrally formed; b) the end piece (30) of the primary carrier (3) terminates at its free end with a forehead (31); and c) the primary carrier (3) has a rod part (35), which adjoins a stepped transition (32), which on the other hand adjacent to the end piece (30). 8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a) at the free end of the rod part (35) of the primary carrier (3) has a stopper (39) exists as a stop; or b) the rod part (35) of the primary carrier (3) is provided with a plurality of upwardly projecting tines (36), e.g. keep attached hangers at a distance; or c) a secondary support (4) in the form of a cross strut (42) is fixed to the rod part (35) of the primary carrier (3); or d) at the free end of the rod part (35) of the primary carrier (3) a hook (38) for suspending a secondary carrier (4) in the form of a crossbar (43) is present, which is also supported by at least one further primary carrier (3); or e) at the free end of the rod part (35) of the primary carrier (3) a stopper (39) as a stop and near the end piece (30) a claw (37) are provided to a secondary support (4) in the form of a tray (41) which is at the same time supported by at least one further primary carrier (3). 9. Device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that a) the recess (92) on the support structure (9) for the inserted fastening of a holder (2) consists of: aa) an opening (920) which opens on a front side (90) of the support structure (9) and is intended to receive the neck (20) of the holder (2); ab) an entry space (922), which opens at a rear side (91) of the support structure (9), ends before the transition into the opening (920) at a shoulder (921) and for receiving the body (21) of the holder (2 ) is determined; and ac) a bulge (923) extending above the entry space (922) and intended to receive the extension (22) of the holder (2); b) thus the holder (2) can be inserted with its neck (20) in front of the rear side (91) of the support structure (9) in the recess (92); and c) in the state of the holder (2) inserted into the recess (92), the bottom (23) of the holder (2) preferably terminates flush with the rear side (91) and at least the body (21) presses into the recess (92) forms.