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DE602004005937T2 - System for fixing shelf equipment - Google Patents
System for fixing shelf equipment
DE602004005937T2
DE602004005937T2 DE602004005937T DE602004005937T DE602004005937T2 DE 602004005937 T2 DE602004005937 T2 DE 602004005937T2 DE 602004005937 T DE602004005937 T DE 602004005937T DE 602004005937 T DE602004005937 T DE 602004005937T DE 602004005937 T2 DE602004005937 T2 DE 602004005937T2
DE602004005937T
DE602004005937D1 (en
Marten SJÖBERG
2003-09-12 Priority to SE0302444A priority Critical patent/SE527266C2/en
2003-09-12 Priority to SE0302444 priority
2004-09-10 Application filed by HL Display AB filed Critical HL Display AB
2007-05-31 Publication of DE602004005937D1 publication Critical patent/DE602004005937D1/en
2008-01-17 Publication of DE602004005937T2 publication Critical patent/DE602004005937T2/en
The The present invention relates to a system for fixing equipment, like shelf dividers, forward thrust units, Label holders, trays, etc., on a shelf, which system it one Variety of equipment allows removable in different positions along the length of the Shelves to be fixed, comprising at least one fixation with a engaging part and a fixing unit for receiving and Holding the engaging part of a desired number of outfits, which fixing unit is designed to be in the longitudinal direction Direction of the shelf to extend and functional for To be between a fixing state, in which intervening, in the fixing unit received parts in a fixing Held position, and a Ausgebezustand in which the engaging parts are issued.
The The invention also relates to a fixing unit and an equipment for such a system, a shelf with such a system and a shelf with such a fixing unit and a method for fixing equipment on a shelf and a procedure for dispensing equipment from a shelf.
In for example, convenience stores Goods are often displayed on shelves. To display the goods to improve and to get information about the goods and special offers offer a number of different features, such as shelf dividers, various types of forward thrust units, holders for banners and other labels, different types of product trays, etc. Such Equipment is often attached to the shelves.
According to known Technology can the equipment to the shelf in a variety of different Types are attached, e.g. mechanically using screws or similar, by rubbing or by adhesion with double sided tape or similar.
The Arrangements which are used to equip equipment to the rules to attach should have some basic features. A important feature is that it should be possible, the equipment in every position along the length to fasten the shelf so that the distance between the equipment every length can be to order different collections and quantities of Goods to fit. additionally the equipment should be securely fastened to the shelf, to inadvertently spend or move out of their planned positions to prevent.
shelf dividers are an example of equipment where the distance between The equipment may be particularly important. The shelf dividers exist often of sections which are attached to the surface of the shelf, so that they are at right angles along the longitudinal Direction of the shelf extend and at right angles from the surface of the Shelves protrude. The main function of dividers is different Separate groups of products and the products on the shelves to arrange. Especially if a forward push unit for goods is placed between two shelf dividers, it is important that the Rule divider does not even move a little bit towards each other, because the friction between the goods and the dividers would then be so great that the forward thrust unit is not would work.
The Fixing the equipments should also assure that they are tight stand so they do not tip over. In connection with this is it from big Importance that a secure fixation is offered while to same time the fixing arrangement allows the equipment, easy to attach and output.
A particularly desirable feature is that it should be possible to attach a variety of equipment to the shelf and dispense a variety of equipment from the shelf simultaneously with a single operation. An arrangement which allows some equipment to be fixed or dispensed simultaneously can be used, for example, when shelf dividers are placed on a new shelf or when all or a major portion of the shelf is reorganized. When erecting shelf dividers on an empty shelf, the shelf dividers are normally placed at estimated approximate positions along the shelf, taking into account the products to be placed on the shelf. The person performing the setup usually begins at one end of the shelf and works along the shelf to the other end. Once the other end of the shelf has been reached, it may be the case that there is not enough room to position a last shelf divider. All of the previously placed dividers must then be adjusted by moving a short distance in either direction to make room for the last shelf divider or to enclose the end of the shelf that remained. When these adjustments are made, it is a great advantage if the shelf dividers are not fixed to the shelf so they do not need to be removed and reattached. When the final positioning of the dividers has been made, it is desirable to be able to have all the shelf dividers in their respective ones To fix positions simultaneously by a single activity. This measure insures, in a simple manner, that none of the dividers will fall, move or become loose from their intended position while they are being fastened or during the subsequent refilling of the shelves with products.
It is sometimes necessary as well to clear the shelf, after the shelf has been arranged and the shelf dividers are placed were in their respective positions, so one or a little Number of shelf dividers must be moved, removed or fixed. This is e.g. the case when the distance between two shelf dividers must be adapted to a new product or product package to fit with other dimensions. In addition, it can often be e.g. for special offers be desirable to be able to get other outfits at a later date to attach as label and banner or coupon holder on one Shelf, which used to be was arranged. To make it easier, such remaking of To perform parts on a shelf, which has already been arranged, it is desirable for individual outfits to be able to be removed and fastened in a new position to become and to be able to attach new outfits, without spending other shelf dividers.
In addition, should the arrangement for fixing equipment is aesthetically pleasing should not be unnecessary equip of the shelf or adjacent shelves with goods or removing hamper goods from the shelf or adjacent shelves and should be easy and cheap to manufacture and install.
Farther is it for the arrangement of fixing equipment in a shelf desirable to be able to apply directly to existing shelves too will, without necessity, replace or supplement these existing shelves modify.
US 5,657,702 describes a shelf with an arrangement for mooring a plurality of shelf dividers on the shelf. The assembly includes a generally U-shaped passage formed in the shelf and extending along the front edge of the shelf, parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shelf. A locking bar is disposed in the passage, parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shelf. The shelf dividers have a generally L-shaped cross-section whose vertical leg forms the actual divider and whose horizontal leg remains on the shelf. One end of the horizontal leg has a flange which is bent down, whose flange is arranged to protrude down into the passage. The assembly further includes means for applying a closure force to the closure bar such that the divider flange is captured between the closure bar and one of the walls of the passageway. For this purpose, an operating unit is arranged to make it possible to manually move the shutter bar between a closing position and a discharging position. The operating unit consists of manually operated levers or screws that are manually operated by means of a screwdriver or a special tool.
In the US 5,657,702 described arrangement has the advantage that some shelf dividers can be fixed to the shelf by one and the same locking bar and that all the shelf dividers can be closed or issued simultaneously by operating one and the same operating unit.
The arrangement accordingly US 5,657,702 but also has disadvantages regarding their design, operation and aesthetic qualities.
One Problem with the arrangement described above is that they are not can be attached to a flat standard shelf, as a U-shaped passage for receiving the flange on the shelf divider and the locking bar must be constructed on the shelf. The arrangement can therefore not be used for example existing business shelves, without the surface to replace the shelf or more complex Reprocessing undergo the U-shaped Passageway.
Another problem with the arrangement described above is that the closing and dispensing of the shelf dividers can only be performed by operating a lever or by using a separate tool. Where a lever is used, this creates an additional structural component that ruins the aesthetic design of the shelf and / or complicates the integration of the assembly into an existing standard shelf. In addition, the lever requires space to move freely, which places restrictions on the design of the shelf and may mean that two shelves placed side by side must be positioned with a certain minimum distance between them. Where a separate tool is used, this is often impractical for personnel in charge of the shelf, as they must be careful with the tool and carry it with them to be able to work with the shelf. In addition, in this case, the shelf must be provided with openings for inserting the tool, which openings the aesthetic Affect the design of the shelf. If the assembly is designed in a way that the tool must be inserted from the side of the shelf, also a minimum distance between two shelves placed next to each other is necessary. Arrangements in which equipment is mounted on a shelf and dispensed from the shelf by means of a separate opening unit or tooling thus causes complicated design solutions, problems integrating the fixing assembly into existing standard shelves, aesthetic disadvantages, disadvantages for the personnel in the guidance and / or restrictions on the ability to place multiple shelves close together.
In addition, the reasons known arrangement a relatively expensive and complicated design with many moving and interacting components.
The The above arrangement also has a serious drawback, in particular rearranging the shelves, which are already arranged, makes it more difficult. If all the shelf dividers are fixed to the shelf when the locking bar is in its fixing position, it is not possible one single shelf divider to move, remove or fix, without first of all the dividers, which are arranged on the shelf, issue. There is accordingly a danger that the divisors, which should not be moved, nevertheless from their respective positions be offset, fall off or completely loose from the shelf become.
One additional A problem with the known arrangement described above is that the fixation of one or more shelf dividers not insured can be when the thickness of any of the flanges on the Divider differs from the normal manufacturing thickness. If a flange thinner is different than other flanges, there is a game between this flange and the locking rod so that the locking force does not open transmit this flange can be. If, instead, one flange is thicker than the other Flange, there is a game between the locking rod and the other flanges, whereby these are not fixed by any Force be applied or only by a small fixing Force will be applied. Likewise, a corresponding arises Effect of course, if the thickness or straightness of the locking bar along its Length varies.
US 4,615,276 describes another type of known arrangement by means of which shelf dividers can be individually attached to a shelf. This arrangement comprises a clamp which can be secured to a shelf. The divider comprises a foot element which can be snapped one after the other into a passage in the clamp.
One The aim of the present invention is therefore a system for fixation equipment to offer on a shelf, whose system is easy on existing ones Shelves, e.g. in a shop, to apply and to use without the existing surfaces of the Replace or redesign shelves.
One second goal is to offer such a system, which is simple To operate and use is any number of equipment can be attached to the shelf or put out of the shelf without the use of any special operating unit or Tool.
One additional The aim is to offer such a system, which is a simple design with some components has easy to manufacture and aesthetic is appealing.
These Goals are achieved through a system of the kind as in the first Paragraphs of this description described which system the has in claim 1 listed characteristics. Other goals and advantages of the system according to the invention are in the subordinate Claims 2 to 11 described.
Thus, with the system according to the invention, the fixing unit can be made to change between the dispensing state and the fixing state by manipulating one of the equipments having equipment engaging parts received in the fixing unit. In this way, it is possible to fix any number of equipments at the same time on the shelf by first placing items on the shelf in such a manner that their engaging parts are received in the fixing unit when in the dispensing condition, and by fairly simple pressing of one of the fittings afterwards, so that their engaging parts assure the fixing position. The fixing unit then changes to the fixing state in which all the engaging parts received in the fixing unit assure the fixing position so that the equipment is fixed on the shelf. In a corresponding manner, all of the fixed equipment can be simultaneously dispensed by moving one of the engaging parts of the equipment from the fixing position in one direction to the dispensing position, the entire fixing unit assuming its dispensing condition so that all the engaging parts and equipment are dispensed , The system can be designed to allow an equipment to be used to perform either one or the other or both of these changes.
Accordingly become levers and other separate operating units or tools not needed to fix or spend the equipment. This, in turn, means that the fixing unit is simply attached can be used on existing shelves of a standard type, as the shelves do not need to be modified to make room for such To create operating units or tools. In addition is made the handling of the system easier. The system accordingly The invention also has a simple design with few components and moving parts. This is a high functional reliability get along with a relatively cheap manufacturing and great freedom, to design a design that makes it easy to use the system to integrate into existing shelving systems of a standard type, and which aesthetically is appealing.
A fixing unit may include an elongated groove for receiving engaging parts, which groove bistable between two functional Moving positions, which the fixing state and the Issue status of the fixing unit accordingly. The bistability of the groove means that a movement of the groove, which is achieved when a single engaging part is made to follow the to direct fixing unit to change their condition, spread is along the full groove length, so that at the same time changing the state of the fixing unit is ensured along its full operational length. By Design the groove, leaving it along an elongated axis can be rotated, is achieved a simple and space-saving way, To bring the groove, a fixing force on the engaging parts exercise, which are received in the groove when the groove of a functional Position is moved to the other functional position. If this rotation axis the groove is disposed on the side of the central axis of the groove can increases the fixing force become.
In addition, can the fixing unit comprise a stretched passage element, in which the groove is arranged. The passage element forms an open passage into which the engaging parts are inserted can. This is a protected Design achieved in which the only moving part basically in is included in the pass element. This design makes it possible the fixing unit as well to be freely designed in a way which is aesthetically pleasing appealing and easy to integrate into existing shelving systems can.
Around make it easier to arrange the arrangement of empty shelves and rearranging To manage shelves can be the fixing unit and the intervening Parts are designed in a way that releases the engaging parts in a longitudinal direction can be moved and / or can only be removed from the fixing unit by Rotate each individual equipment when the fixing unit is in her Ausgebezustand. It is also possible the fixing unit and to design the engaging parts in a way that intervenes Parts can be taken out of the fixing unit by Rotate each individual equipment and / or in such a way that the engaging parts are pressed into the fixing position can in the fixing unit, when the fixing unit in her is fixing state.
Around To make it even easier, the system according to the invention can use with existing shelves of a standard type the fixing unit with means for fixing the fixing Unit to be equipped on a shelf. Examples of these means are double-sided adhesive tape, adhesive, snap-lock units, screws, Rivets and other mechanical units like one arranged on the shelf Flange on which the fixing unit pushed from the side becomes.
The The invention also relates to a fixing unit and an equipment for use with a system according to the invention and a Shelf, which includes such a system, a shelf, which such comprising a fixing unit, and a method for fixing of equipment on the shelf and a method of dispensing equipment from a shelf. The fixing unit, the equipment, shelves and the methods are described in the following claims 12 to 15, 16 to 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 respectively defined.
In The following is an exemplary embodiment of the invention with Reference to the attached Drawings in which:
1 a perspective view of a shelf with a system according to the invention is.
2 a side view of a fixing unit of a system according to the invention.
3a - 3d a perspective view, a side view, a view from the back and a bottom view of a Ausstat tion in the form of a shelf divider.
4a and 4b Are side views of a fixing unit and equipment showing it when the fixing unit assumes its two different states.
5a and 5b Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views of a fixing unit and equipment showing removal of the equipment by rotation when the fixing unit assumes its two different states.
6a . 6b and 6c Fig. 15 is a perspective view, a bottom view and a side view of equipment according to another embodiment of the invention.
7a and 7b Figure 12 are side views of a fixing unit according to another embodiment when the fixing unit assumes its two different states.
8a and 8b are side views in accordance with 7a and 7b and also show the equipment according to the 6a to 6c inserted.
In The following description uses directional and positional expressions like on, off, forward, backwards, up, below, in front, behind, upper, lower, front and back. These expressions apply Directions and positions of a horizontal shelf or components, if they are attached to such a shelf. With the front Edge of a shelf is here the edge of a shelf meant, which aimed at a person when the shelf is in normal use is. The expressions become used to clarify this description, and will not considered as limiting the scope of protection defined by the claims.
1 shows a business shelf 1 a standard type equipped with the equipment fixing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The system comprises a fixing unit 2 and three outfits in the form of three shelf dividers 3 and a forward thrust unit 4 , The fixing unit 2 is attached to the front edge of the shelf by a strip of double sided tape 5 ,
The fixing unit 2 includes three parts; a passage element 20 , a rotary component 40 and the strip double-sided tape 5 , The passage element 20 consists of an extruded profile element made of aluminum. The rotary component 40 consists of a profile element made of extruded PVC and Alcryn. The passage element 20 and the rotary component 40 can therefore be made very easily and at low cost. At the same time, the design offers great design freedom of the outside of the passage element 20 so that it is aesthetically pleasing and fits the shelf to which it is to be affixed and fits with other product display components and business equipment components. By cutting the extruded parts, the fixing unit can be made in the length that fits different standard shelves, eg 600, 900, 1200 and 1330 mm. If the shelf is to be used with shelves of other lengths, the fixing unit is simply shortened on one side by means of a saw or a bow saw. Lengths that differ from a standard can, of course, also be made during production.
The fixing of the fixing unit 2 is very simple and consists of flights of the rotary component 40 into the passage element 20 and applying the double-sided adhesive tape 5 on the passage element. Fixing the fixing unit 2 on a shelf is performed by first removing a protective layer from the double-sided adhesive tape and then pressing the unit onto the front edge of the shelf. The system therefore requires no modifications or adaptation to the shelf on which it is to be used.
2 shows an enlarged side view of the fixing unit 2 as in 1 shown. The fixing unit 2 comprises a stretched passage element 20 , The passage element 20 consists of an extruded profile element with a cross section in the form of a passage 21 which is open at the top and has a generally rectangular cross-section. The passage 21 is bounded by a lower wall 22 , a back wall 23 and a front wall 24 , At the top is the opening 21 limited by a rear upper wall 25 and a front upper wall 26 , The rear upper wall 25 and the front upper wall 26 be separated by an opening 27 that extends along the entire length of the passage member. A mounting plate 28 extends horizontally rearward from the rear upper wall 25 and ends at the back in a chamfer 28a , A strip of double-sided tape 5 is mounted on the underside of the mounting plate.
A number of ribs are on the walls of the passage member 20 arranged so that they project inwardly into the passage and extend along the entire length of the passage member. A first rib 23a is approximately in the center of the back wall 23 arranged. A second rib 22a is on the bottom wall 22 arranged. A third rib 24a is approximately in the center of the front wall 24 arranged, and a fourth rib 24b is on the same wall 24 a short distance over the third rib 24a arranged.
The rotary component 40 which is inside the passage element 20 is now being related to 2 described. The rotary member consists of an extruded profile element with a cross section having a generally three-sided section 41 and a generally U-shaped open section 42 Has. The open section 42 is with the tripartite section 41 connected at the apex of the latter. A longitudinal groove 44 is in the base of the tripartite section 41 arranged, opposite the apex of the triangle. The rotary component 40 is in the passage element 20 arranged in a way that the first rib 23a on the passage element in the groove 44 protrudes. The rotary component 40 Therefore, within the passage member, an axis A may rotate about the first rib 23a running. The U-shaped section 42 includes a front leg 43 in the form of a straight wall, a floor 50 and a back leg 45 , The back leg 45 includes a lower part 45a with a thinner thickness of a material, an intermediate part 45b and an upper thicker part 45c , The upper part has an engaging rib 46 and a friction bead 47 , The friction bead 47 consists of a bead of a relatively soft material, such as Alcryn, which is coextruded with the rest of the rotary member. The U-shaped section 42 thus forms an open groove 43 which extends along the full length of the rotary member 40 extends and about the axis A can rotate, which along the first rib 23a on the passage element 20 runs.
A stripe 49 is at the free end of the straight wall 43 arranged on the outer side of the wall, which from the groove 48 looks away. The stripe 49 includes a fastening 49a in the straight wall 43 , The attachment 49a is with an elastic bridge 49c about a joint 49b connected. The bridge 49c has an area of thicker material 49d near the joint 49b and a reinforcement 49e with a circular cross section on the free end of the bridge 49c , The stripe 49 extends along the full length of the rotary member 40 and is together with this, with the fixture 49a , the joint 49b , the bridge 49c and the area with thicker material 49d made of a flexible material, such as Alcryn, coextruded while the reinforcement 49e made of a rigid material, eg PVC.
As by the above description and in 2 As shown, the space in the passage member is above the rotation member 40 from the space under the rotary member and the strip 49 separated, extending from the rear passage wall 23 to the front passage wall 24 extends. This will remove any dirt and pollution affecting the opening 27 prevented from falling down to the bottom of the passage member and prevents the rotary member from moving downward to assume its lower functional position. In addition, to prevent the ingress of dirt and contamination into the passage member, an impurity barrier such as a bristle or a flexible layer may be in or near the opening 27 be arranged.
3a to 3d show an equipment in the form of a shelf divider 3 , The shelf divider comprises a part 31 which, when mounted, extends at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the shelf and projects at right angles from the surface of the shelf. A front plate 32 is located at the front edge of the shelf divider at right angles to the part 31 , The front panel 32 is provided to prevent goods placed on the shelf from falling off the shelf between two shelf dividers. A piece of the front panel 32 stands down under the part 31 out. This piece is meant to be inserted and received by the fixing unit 2 , and forms the engaging part 33 of the shelf divider, here in the form of a foot. Certain shelf dividers and other equipment have no front panel. The engaging part is then attached to the lower edge of the equipment so that it protrudes downwards and extends in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shelf when the equipment is fixed on the shelf.
The engaging part 33 , as in 3a to d, includes a rectangular foot plate 34 , which in the example shown, a lower piece of the front plate 32 forms. The foot plate 34 is about 20 mm down from the lower edge 31a of the part 31 when the bottom edge is intended to make contact with the top surface of the shelf. The foot plate 34 extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shelf by about 15 mm on each side of the front edge 31b of the part 31 , An upper piece of the foot plate 34 which piece extends slightly downwards from the lower edge 31a of the part 31 , has a uniform cross-section. On this piece of foot plate 34 has the engaging part 33 a lip 35 , which is on the back of the front panel 34 is arranged and protrudes downward from this. The lip 35 is on the foot plate 34 centered, directly under the part 31 , and has at its lower end a point which is directed downwards. The point is at a level with the lower limit of the upper piece of the footplate 34 arranged, which has a uniform cross-section.
On a level with the point has the engaging part 33 an upper limit line 36a in a recess 36 , which is open at the back and which in the foot plate 34 is formed. The upper limit line 36a extends along the entire width of the foot plate 34 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shelf when the engaging part is received in the fixing unit. The recess 36 is bounded downwards by a lower boundary line 36b , Just below the point of the lip 35 has the lower boundary 36b a middle part 36b ' , which parall lel to the upper limit line 36a is. At the middle part 36b is the foot plate 34 thicker than the top piece of the foot plate, which has a uniform cross-section, leaving the middle part 36b a short distance behind the upper boundary 36a is positioned. How through 3b shown, is the middle part 36b approximately directly under the rear limited surface of the lip 35 , On both sides of the middle section has the lower boundary line 36b side panels 36b '' , which extend upwards and forwards until they hit the respective side-limiting line of the footplate. The recess 36 is therefore open at the back and sides of the engaging part. The depth of the recess 36 is constant along the width of the engaging part.
The recess 36 and the engaging part 33 underneath that form an intervening approach 37 , The engaging approach 37 is uniform along a central piece of the engaging part, which is the central part 36b the lower limiting line 36 corresponds, and on both sides of this central piece is a recess 37a between the engaging lug and the sides of the engaging part. The recesses 37a are upwardly restricted by the respective lower restriction line 36b '' the recess 36 and down through corresponding restrictive lines 36b ''' , which are approximately from the middle part 36b extend in the direction of the side edges of the foot plate 32 and those directly below the lower bounding lines 36b '' run. At the central piece has the engaging approach 37 an extreme tip 37b which are approximately directly under the lip's rear limiting surface 35 located.
Below the recess 36 is the foot plate 34 of the engaging part 33 downwards inclined from the front and rear sides of the foot plate, leaving a point 38 which is directed downwards, is formed at the lower end of the engaging part.
The function of the system will be described below with reference to the 4a and 4b described. The fixing unit 2 includes the passage element in the system 20 and the rotary component 40 , 4a shows the fixing unit 2 when she is in her spending condition. The rotary component 40 with the groove 48 then took his upper functional position. The stripe 49 lies with his reinforcement 49e in contact with the front wall 24 of the passage element and is against the third rib 24a supported. The elastic bridge 49c holds the rotary member 40 on without compression of anything other than the weight of the rotary member 40 to be. This is an advantage because unnecessary compression of polymer components can cause cold flow and deformation of the components. The groove 48 will then be right under the opening 27 in the passage element 20 positioned.
In this Ausgebezustand the engaging part 33 a fitting through the opening 27 be introduced so that the engaging part 33 within the passage element 20 and the groove 48 in the rotary member 40 is received. The opening 27 in the channel element is designed with such a width that the engaging part 33 free between the end surfaces of the rear upper wall 25 and the front upper wall 26 passes. The distance between the engaging rib 46 in the groove 48 and the straight wall 43 is a bit narrower than the opening 27 , While inserting comes the engaging approach 37 on the engaging part 33 therefore in contact with the engaging rib 46 , The force with which the bridge 49c however, the rotation member stops, but is large in relation to the strength of the lower narrow part 45a of the hind leg 45 , The narrow part is therefore so that the rear leg 45 bent back, creating the engaging approach 37 the engaging rib 46 can happen without the rotary member in a clockwise direction around the first rib 23a rotates.
A desired number of items can be placed on the shelf in the manner described above. In the dispensing condition as in 4a every engaging part can be shown 33 free along the groove 48 be moved and therefore along the shelf in the desired position. Due to the intervention of the engaging rib 46 with the engaging approach 37 however, the engaging part prevents the engaging parts from being released from the groove 48 and the passage element 20 to be removed. To an engaging part 33 output from the fixing device in the issued state becomes the engaging part 33 rotated about a horizontal axis, which is at right angles to the longitudinal direction of a shelf, as in 5a shown. Because the engaging approach 37 is designed around a recess 37a between itself and the ends of the engaging part 33 to have become the intervening rib 46 and the back leg 45 progressively backward pressed, if an even greater part of the thickness of the engaging approach 37 in contact with the engaging rib 46 while this rotation is coming. If the thickest part of the engaging approach 37 which is the tip of the neck 37b is the engaging rib 46 Upwards, the engagement is dispensed between the engaging rib and the engaging lug, whereby the engaging part and the equipment can be freely removed.
When the desired number of items are placed in their scheduled positions, they are fixed in these positions by changing the fixing unit from its issuing state to the fixing state as shown in FIG 4b shown. This change is made by fairly simply pressing one of the fittings down towards the shelf.
When the equipment is pressed down, the power of the equipment on the rotary member 40 transmitted through the top 38 of the foot, which is in contact with the bottom of the groove 48 comes. The force with which the elastic bridge 49c the rotary component 40 holds, is overcome by the press force on the equipment. The rotary component 40 turns in a clockwise direction about its axis of rotation A through the first rib 23a , The elastic bridge 49c is pressed first so that it bends forwards and upwards. The angle between the deflection point 49b and the straight wall 43 is therefore increasing. When the attachment 49a of the joint 49b on the straight wall 43 the groove 48 moving downwards, it passes the contact line, at which the gain 49e against the passage element 20 is reinforced. The stripe 49 then makes an immediate change, with the sag point 49b exceeding its bistability limit and the convexity of the bridge 49c that changes from upward to downward. This will be the reinforcement 49e on the strip against the fourth rib 24 supports, and the elasticity of the bridge 49c holds the rotary member downwards, leaving the lower side of the rotary member 40 comes in contact with and supports against the ground 22 of the passage element. Assuming no counterclockwise force acts on the rotary member, the strip will become 49 at least not in compression.
The rotary component 40 and the groove 48 have now adopted their second stable functional position, as in 4b shown. During the movement, the groove rotates 48 about the axis of rotation A through the first rib 23a , The engaging rib 36 and the friction bead 47 describe a circular movement in a clockwise direction with a radius defined by the distance from the engaging rib 46 or the Reibungswulst 47 to the axis of rotation A through the first rib 23a , The engaging rib 46 also moves forward a short distance (to the right in the figure). The vertical position of the first rib 23a and the rotation axis A is selected in relation to the distance from the engaging rib 46 to the piece of the lower side of the rotary member 40 which comes in contact with the passage element 20 so that the engaging rib 46 occupy a position where its displacement forward (to the right) into the passage element 20 reaches a maximum when the groove 48 in their second functional position. The engaging rib 46 then presses the engaging part 33 before, so a top piece 33a the engaging part comes into contact with an end surface 26a the front upper wall 26 of the passage element 20 which of the opening 27 facing in the passage element. As a result, a rotational force increases clockwise against the clock, which acts on the engaging part and the entire equipment. This rotational force is compensated by a reaction force in the opposite direction, which in the example shown along the contact line between the lower edge 31a the shelf divider and the shelf or the upper surface of the passage element 20 behind the opening 27 arises. This results in a frictional force between, on the one hand, the engaging rib 46 , the end surface 26a the front upper wall 26 and the shelf and / or the upper surface of the passage member behind the opening 27 and, on the other hand, the engaging approach 37 the engaging part and / or the recess 36 , the upper part 33a the engaging part and the lower edge 31a of the shelf divider. These frictional forces fix the shelf divider on the shelf.
To further strengthen the fixation of the engaging part and the equipment, the lip interacts 35 the engaging part with the Reibungswulst 47 , At the time when the groove occupies its second functional position and the engaging rib 46 intervenes in the intervening approach 37 , the lip 35 and the friction bead comes into contact with each other due to their movements in relation to each other. The lip 35 then cuts into the relatively soft friction bead 47 , This will create a combined mechanical and friction obstruction between the lip 35 and the Reibungswulst 47 reached.
5b shows as in 5a how individual equipment can be removed from the fixing unit by being rotated, even when the fixing unit is in its fixing state. The recess also bears in this state 37a the engaging approach 37 to in making such removal by rotation possible.
The fixing unit may be of the fixing state, as in 4b shown changed to their Ausgebezustand by pulling a device directly downwards from its fixing position. Because the engaging part 33 then not rotated, becomes the thickest part of the engaging approach 37 at the same time on the intervening rib 46 act along an extent that the middle part 36b ' the lower limiting line 36b the recess 36 equivalent. The recess 37a the engaging approach 37 is then prevented from progressing from the engaging rib and the rear leg of the groove 48 push away. In this way the force with which the bridge resists 49c on the strip 49 the rotation counterclockwise of the rotary member 40 resists, overcome. When the rotary member 40 Rotates counterclockwise, the strip will undergo a transformation, which is the opposite of the transformation described above, when the fixing unit of the issued state changes to the fixed state. The fixing unit accordingly changes to the release state, and all the engaging parts received in the fixing unit are output.
The design of the back leg 45 of the U-shaped section 42 and especially his piece 45a with a smaller material thickness of importance for the function of the fixing unit. The strength of this piece 45a must be adapted in relation to the elasticity of the bridge 49c and the geometry of the engaging rib and engaging lug to the rear leg 45 to allow it to be bent backwards without the bridge 49c wears off when an engaging part in the groove 48 is inserted when the fixing unit is in its Ausgebezustand. At the same time, the piece must 45a be sufficiently rigid to the drag of the bridge 49c on the rotary component 40 to allow it to be overcome without the leg being bent backwards when an engaging part is pulled down from its fixing position to change the fixing unit from its fixing state to its dispensing state.
In order to insure good functioning of the fixing unit, it is equally important to assure that the fixing unit 2 simultaneously change from one state to the other along its entire length when equipment is used to act on the fixing unit to change it. The fixing unit is specially designed to achieve this. For example, the bistability of the rotary member, and therefore the groove, helps to provide an alternating force which is applied locally at any position along the rotary member 40 which propagates virtually immediately along the full length of the rotary member. In addition, the rigidity of the rotary member in the longitudinal direction and its torsional rigidity are important. In order to achieve satisfactory torsional rigidity of the rotary member, it should be constructed substantially of a rigid material such as PVC, other rigid polymers or aluminum. At the same time, certain parts of the rotary member such as the friction bead, the lower part of the rear leg and the bistability strips should have other, non-rigid properties. This may, as mentioned above, be achieved by co-extruding different materials together and / or by designing these parts with reduced material thicknesses. The geometry of the rotary member is also important for its rigidity. For example, the generally three-sided rear section 41 as shown and described above, specially designed to provide great rigidity.
In relation to the 6a to c, 7a to b and 8a to b, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described below. Since many of the characteristics of this embodiment are the same as those of the embodiment described above, only characteristics different from those described above will be described here.
Equipment 103 , which also forms a divider, comprises a front panel 132 which protrudes downwards, where it is an engaging part 133 having. In this engaging part 133 is the lip 35 (please refer 3a . 3b ) replaced by an edge 135 , which protrudes back from the engaging part 133 and which a backward friction surface 135a includes. The edge 135 and friction surface 135a when inserted, extend generally parallel to the longitudinal direction of the groove 148 and over the entire width of the engaging part 133 ,
The rotary component 140 includes a generally U-shaped section 142 and a generally tripartite section 141 and is similar to a large part of the rotary component 40 as described above. However, the friction bead is 147 this embodiment more in the direction away from the upper thicker piece 145 of the hind leg 145 stretched and is made of softened PVC, which together with the rest of the rotary component 140 is coextruded.
A second friction bead 160 is inside the groove 148 arranged just above the connection between the front leg 143 and the floor 150 , The cross section of the second Reibungswulstes 160 is formed as a lateral half of a drop, ie the lower portion is wider than the upper portion.
If the engaging part 133 in its fixing position ( 8b ) engages in the rotary member 140 , comes the friction surface 135a in contact with the stretched friction bead 147 , Since the contact between these two components is relatively large, the friction between them is also great, preventing longitudinal movement of the equipment along the shelf in an effective and secure manner. Furthermore, this large friction also prevents the engaging part from being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the groove along a horizontal axis 148 rotates. This also prevents tipping over the equipment. During the change from the dispensing state to the fixing state of the rotary member 140 allows the stretched shape of the Reibungswulstes 147 the Reibungswulst, bend elastically to the rear, so that the Reibungswulst which is incompressible, does not prevent the engaging part from reaching its fixing position. If the engaging part 133 is in its fixing position, the tip goes 138 of the engaging part contact on with the second Reibungswulst 160 , This contact also increases the friction between the equipment 103 and the fixing unit 102 , wherein longitudinal movement of the equipment is further prevented when the engaging part is in its fixing position. The drop shape of the second friction bead along with the rounded shape of the tip 138 relieved and assured that the engaging part 133 actually reaches its correct fixing position when the rotary member 140 is changed from its Ausgebezustand in its fixing state.
The stripe 149 of the rotary component 140 includes a fastening 149a , a first joint 149b , an elastic bridge 149c , a second joint 149f and a fastening strip 149e , For safe holding of the strip 149 with the bridge 149c in the correct position, the fastening strip is in a fastening groove 161 received, which in the front wall 124 of the passage element 120 is formed. Because of the fastening strip 149e in the mounting groove 161 attached, the distal end of the groove 148 do not turn. Therefore, a second joint 149f located at the junction between the bridge 149c and the fastening strip 149e to allow a free bistable change over the bridge 149c , In this embodiment, the bridge 149c made of the elastomer TPU and the fastening strip 149e made of PVC, which can be coextruded with the rest of the rotary component, which is also made of PVC. During manufacture, the bridge may be shaped so that its cross-section has a slight downward convex curvature to assure that the bridge curves downwardly during its bistable transition. This can be an advantage if the available space above the passageway over the bridge is limited.
The first rib 123a , which is on the back wall 123 of the passage element 120 is arranged and which axis defines A, around which rotates the rotary member is not rounded in this embodiment, but pointed. This will reduce the friction between the first rib 123a and the longitudinal groove 144 the rotary member during the transitional movement of the rotary member 140 , As a result, a smaller force is required to cause the fixing unit to change between the fixing state and the release state. Furthermore, this lower friction helps to assure that the entire length of the rotary member 140 undergoes the transition when it has been actuated to change state by an equipment which acts on the rotary member in every position along its entire, and that the transition takes place substantially simultaneously for the entire rotary member.
The Invention is not limited seen through the embodiments described above, but can be within the scope of the following claims be varied. For example a system which is meant to be Being fixed on a horizontal shelf was discussed. However, it has been recognized that the system is also equipped with shelves, which have an angle to the horizontal plane can be used can.
In addition, instead of being arranged in the passage member in such a way that it can rotate, a groove may be bi-stable clamped by means of front and rear link arms, which link arms interact with the respective front and rear walls of the passage member around the groove to enable bistable to move vertically within the passage member between two functional positions. The engaging parts of the equipment may be inserted into the passage member through a central upper recess and snap quickly into the groove when in its upper dispensing position, the equipment being free to be moved in the longitudinal direction of the groove. By pressing down one of the fittings, the entire groove is made to switch to its second lower functional position. All the engaging parts received in the groove are then pulled down to a lower fixing position. In the fixing position, the equipment is locked so that it can not be moved in the longitudinal direction, for example, by a lower edge of the equipment, which is in contact with and pressed against a friction strip or the like on the upper side of the shelf or fixing unit , Alternatively, longitudinal movement can be prevented in the fixing position by the engagement between male and female parts on the equipment and on the shelf or fixing units respectively or in some other ways. However, this embodiment has, for example, the disadvantage that the front link arm prevents the slot in the passage member for inserting the engaging parts from being positioned at the leading edge of the passage member. Such forward positioning of the slot in the passage member is often desirable, among other things, since it is an advantage to be able to design the engaging member as an extension of a front panel on the equipment.
Corresponding another embodiment For example, the groove may be designed to rotate about an axis of rotation, arranged on the side of the groove, as above with reference to the figures described. The bistability However, the groove is reached here by means of a cam surface, which is arranged on the front wall of the passage element and which is bent back within the passage element. A cam follower is on the groove arranged and designed to slide elastically over the cam surface, to allow the groove bistable between an upper and a lower functional position Snap when the groove is rotated. Alternatively, the cam surface and the cam follower are placed exactly the other way around. This embodiment includes a relatively simple design with few moving parts. At the same time, however, it has the disadvantage of being sensitive to dirt and other contaminants entering the passage element, to be and the friction between the cam surface and increase the cam follower, so that the movement of the groove made more difficult or impossible becomes.
Independent of the embodiment the groove and the rotary member, the passage element may e.g. out Aluminum, PVC or other polymeric material, preferably such a kind of that possible is to extrude it, be constructed.
Around To further increase the rigidity of the rotary member, a reinforcing rod or similar of rigid material are inserted into the rotary member, e.g. in the three-sided Section.
The Ends of the channel element can End in end caps or covers that are turned up or snapped are, e.g. to prevent the ingress of dirt or for aesthetic reasons.
In the embodiment described above Referring to the figures, the equipment consist of shelf dividers. The equipment can however, also from e.g. Forward thrust units, Holder for Banners, coupons or other labels, various folders or similar consist. Within the scope of the invention, the equipment may as well contain a tool that is essentially used to the Change the fixing unit, which is described above to perform. The Invention allows Equipment of different types, to be able to be on one and being fixed on the same shelf, and of course that's inside the invention.
System for fixing equipment ( 3 . 4 ), like shelf dividers ( 3 ), Forward thrust units ( 4 ), Label holders, shelves, etc., on a shelf ( 1 ), which system enables a variety of equipment to be detachably fixed in different positions along the length of the shelf, comprising at least one fixing with an engaging part (FIG. 33 . 133 ) and a fixing unit ( 2 ) for receiving and holding the engaging part of a desired number of equipments, said fixing unit being designed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the shelf and to be operative to change between a fixing state in which engaging one in the fixing unit received parts are held in a fixing position, and a dispensing state in which the engaging parts are issued, wherein the fixing units ( 2 ) comprise a movable component ( 40 . 140 ), which extends in the longitudinal direction of the fixing unit and which is movable between two functional positions, which functional positions determine the fixing state and the output state of the fixing unit, characterized in that the movable component ( 40 . 140 ) and the engaging part ( 30 . 133 ) Comprise components designed to interact to move the movable member from one functional position to the other when the engaging member is moved relative to the fixing unit.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) in order to be able to be changed by the engaging part ( 33 ) which is moved from its dispensed position to its fixing position or from its fixing position to its dispensing position.
System according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the movable component ( 40 ) of the fixing unit ( 2 ) comprises a groove ( 48 ) for receiving the engaging parts ( 33 ).
System according to claim 3, wherein the groove ( 48 ) is bistable between its two functional positions.
A system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the groove ( 48 ) can be moved in such a way that it rotates about an axis (A) which extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the groove.
A system according to any one of claims 3-5, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) comprises a stretched passage element ( 20 ) which extends in the longitudinal direction of the fixing unit and which has a longitudinal opening (FIG. 27 ) has an open passage for receiving the engaging parts ( 33 ) and in which the groove ( 48 ) is disposed within the passage.
System according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) and the engaging part ( 33 ) are designed in such a manner as to allow longitudinal movement of an engaging part received in the fixing unit when the engaging unit is in its release state, and prevented when the fixing unit is in its fixing state.
System according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) and the engaging part ( 33 ) are adapted to allow individual engaging parts received in the fi xing unit to be output by rotating the respective engaging part when the fixing unit is in its fixing state.
A system according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) and the engaging part ( 33 ) to allow an engaging part to be inserted into the fixing unit in its fixing position when the fixing unit is in its fixing state.
A system according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) and the engaging part ( 33 ) is adapted to prevent an engaging member received in the fixing unit from being removed from the fixing unit unless a rotational force is applied to the engaging member when the fixing unit is in its dispensing state.
System according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the fixing unit ( 2 ) comprises means ( 5 ) for fixing the fixing unit to a shelf ( 1 ).
Fixing unit ( 2 ) for a system according to any one of claims 1-1l, comprising a stretched passage element ( 20 ), which is designed to be in the longitudinal direction on the shelf ( 1 ) and which has a longitudinal opening ( 27 ), to form an open passage for receiving a necessary number of engaging parts, which fixing unit is operable to switch between a fixing state in which the engaging parts obtained in the fixing unit are held in a fixing position and a discharging state in which the engaging parts are issued, the fixing unit further comprises a movable component ( 40 ) which extends in the longitudinal direction of the fixing unit and which is movable between two functional positions, in which functional positions the fixing unit assumes its dispensing state or its fixing state, characterized in that the movable component ( 40 ) comprises components which are designed to engage with corresponding components of the engaging parts ( 33 ) of equipment ( 3 ) to move the movable component ( 40 ) between the two functional positions when the engaging part ( 33 ) relative to the fixing unit ( 2 ) is moved.
A fixing unit according to claim 12, wherein the movable member (10) 40 ) a groove ( 48 ).
Fixing unit according to claim 13, wherein the groove ( 48 ) is bistable between its two functional positions.
Fixing unit according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the groove ( 48 ) can be rotated about an axis (A) which is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the groove.
Equipment for a system according to any one of claims 1-11, comprising an engaging part ( 33 ), which is designed to enable it, by a fixing unit ( 2 ) received and held on a shelf ( 1 ) is arranged and extends in the longitudinal direction of the shelf, characterized in that the engaging part ( 33 ) comprises components which are designed to engage with corresponding components of a movable component ( 40 ) of the fixing unit ( 2 ) to interact, which movable components are movable between two functional positions, which functional positions determine the fixing state and the dispensing state of the fixing unit, to the movable member ( 40 ) between two operational positions when the engaging part ( 33 ) relative to the fixing unit ( 2 ) is moved.
Equipment according to claim 16, wherein the interacting components of the engaging part ( 33 ) comprise a part of the engaging part which is designed to pass through a groove ( 48 ) received and held on the moving component ( 40 ) is arranged.
Equipment according to claim 17, wherein the in interacting components comprise support components which are designed to engage with corresponding components of the groove (FIG. 48 ) to interact.
The kit of claim 18, wherein the support members comprise a free end ( 38 ) of the engaging part ( 33 ) and an intervening approach ( 37 ).
The kit of claim 19, wherein the intrusive approach ( 37 ) Recesses ( 37a ) has to facilitate removal of the engaging part ( 33 ) out of the groove ( 48 ) when the engaging part is received in the groove.
Equipment according to any one of claims 16-20, comprising a lip ( 35 ) which is arranged to prevent movement of the engaging part ( 33 ) along the groove ( 48 ) when the engaging part is in its fixing position and to allow such movement when the engaging part is in its dispensing position.
Shelf comprising a system according to any one of claims 1-11.
Shelf comprising a fixing unit after any the claims 12-14.
Method for fixing equipment ( 3 . 4 ), which are designed with engaging parts ( 33 ), on a shelf ( 1 ), which is a fixing unit ( 2 ) operable to change between a fixing state in which engaging parts received in the fixing unit are held in a fixing position and an issued state in which the engaging parts are output, including placing a required number of equipments on the shelf when the fixing device is in its dispensing state, so that an engaging part of each equipment is received in the fixing unit, characterized by causing the fixing unit (Fig. 2 ) by applying a force to one of the equipment ( 3 . 4 ), to switch to the fixing state, so that engaging parts ( 33 ) received in the fixing unit, are held in the fixing position.
Method for issuing a number of equipments ( 3 . 4 ) from a shelf ( 1 ), which equipment is designed with engaging parts ( 33 ), which in a fixing position in a fixing unit ( 2 ) which is operable to switch between a fixing state in which engaging parts received in the fixing unit are held and a release state in which the engaging parts are outputted, characterized by causing the fixing unit (14) to operate. 2 ) by applying a force to one of the equipment ( 3 . 4 ) to change from the fixing state to the issued state, so that in the fixing unit received engaging parts ( 33 ).
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