Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

A display system, thruster technology, applied in the field of shelf components, can solve problems such as backward bending, track obstruction, thruster system fouling or sticky material obstruction

Active Publication Date: 2009-07-01
RTC IND
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Occasionally, as the system is used and over time, the track can become obstructed by dirt or sticky material that prevents the thruster system from working properly on the track
Additionally, sometimes known propeller blades can tip

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[0034] There may be various embodiments of the present invention. With reference to these drawings, the same reference numerals in these drawings denote similar elements, figure 1 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The exemplary vending system 10 includes a product distribution tray 12 in which an exemplary trackless pusher mechanism 14 is disposed. As will be described in more detail below, the pusher mechanism 14 is fitted into the tray 12 and can be used without the use of tracks, rails, or guide rails normally used to hold traditional pusher mechanisms on the tray or tray floor. Slide along the surface of the tray. The propeller mechanism defines a propeller blade and a propeller floor extending in front of the propeller blade. The coil spring can extend across the pusher bottom plate and is operatively connected to the tray at an advanced position on the tray. In one aspect of the present invention, the product to be ...

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A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. The pusher mechanism of the invention also includes a pusher paddle and a floor that extends forward of the pusher paddle. A flat coiled spring or other biasing element may be operatively connected behind the pusher paddle and extend across the floor of the pusher mechanism and to the front of the shelf. In use, the product to be merchandised may be placed on the coiled spring and on the floor of the pusher mechanism. With this configuration, the pusher paddle is prevented from tipping or bending backwards during operation. The invention may be used with the merchandising of product on horizontal or non-inclined shelves or surfaces, as well as with gravity-fed systems, or systems that use gravity as a mechanism to urge product toward the front of the shelf.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to a shelf assembly for vending products, and more particularly to a shelf assembly having an improved mechanism for displaying and pushing products on the shelf. [0002] This non-provisional application requires (i) U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 716,362, filed September 12, 2005; (ii) U.S. Application Serial No. 60 / 734,692, filed November 8, 2005; and ( iii) Priority of US Application Serial No. 11 / 411,761 filed April 25, 2006, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background technique [0003] It is well known that retail and wholesale establishments such as conventional stores, drug stores, grocery stores, and discount stores require a large number of shelves for both storing products and displaying products to customers. When displaying products, it is desirable for the products on the shelf to be placed towards the front of the shelf so that customers can see and easily access the...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F1/04
Inventor 斯蒂芬·N·哈迪
Owner RTC IND
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