Load-Distributable Acrylic-based Commodity Display Structure

Abstract

The present invention relates to an acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution. A product display structure according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an upper acrylic plate and a lower acrylic plate arranged parallel to each other with a gap between them, a product display space formed between the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate for arranging products, a plurality of hanging connecting members coupled to the upper ends of the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate and extending downward to be connected to a ceiling-side structure, and a floor support member arranged to support the lower ends of the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate on the floor surface. The hanging connecting members may be arranged to support the upper acrylic plate at a plurality of locations at equal intervals so as to distribute the plate load acting on the upper acrylic plate. Accordingly, the present invention can improve the stability of a large acrylic display structure by distributing the load acting on the plate to a plurality of support locations while ensuring product visibility by utilizing an acrylic plate structure spaced vertically apart.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a product display device, and more specifically, to a load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure configured to arrange products based on a display structure in which an upper acrylic plate and a lower acrylic plate are spaced apart from each other, and configured so that products move individually along a slot structure formed in the lower acrylic plate, while simultaneously enabling the processes of product experience, waiting to purchase, payment, and stock replenishment to be carried out in conjunction. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, in stores selling cosmetics, perfumes, or various small goods, product displays are carried out using display shelves to effectively expose a variety of products to customers. These product displays are often made using transparent acrylic panels to efficiently utilize store space while enhancing product visibility, and display structures using acrylic panels have the advantage of having an aesthetically pleasing appearance and allowing products to be viewed intuitively.

[0004] However, conventional acrylic-based display shelves are merely structures designed to support or arrange products, so in most cases, the processes of product experience, selection, and purchase are not directly linked to the display structure. As a result, when customers wish to experience or purchase products, they may face the inconvenience of having to have separate sales staff provide the items or having to retrieve them from the shelves themselves.

[0005] In addition, in a typical display structure, when multiple identical products are arranged, inventory management is not easy, the arrangement order of products may change haphazardly, and display management becomes complicated due to the lack of clear distinction between products for experience and products for sale.

[0006] Meanwhile, structures such as vending machines have been proposed as devices for automatically providing products, and display structures for displaying products such as cosmetics, display structures for supporting and displaying products, and vending machines that provide products in conjunction with payment devices have been proposed.

[0007] However, the aforementioned conventional technologies focus primarily on simply displaying products or providing automated sales functions, and fail to present a display structure in which the product movement path is designed to naturally link the customer experience and purchasing processes while the products are displayed. Furthermore, there is a problem in that the product movement structure configured to ensure the continuous execution of product experience, purchase, and inventory replenishment while maintaining the arrangement order of the displayed products has not been sufficiently considered.

[0008] Moreover, when constructing a large display structure using transparent acrylic plates, the load of the displayed products may be concentrated on the plates, so consideration for structural stability is necessary; however, conventional technology has not sufficiently presented a display structure that effectively distributes this plate load while combining a product movement function.

[0009] Therefore, there is a need for a new type of product display structure that is based on a display structure using acrylic plates, provides a product movement structure that allows the processes of product experience, selection, purchase, and replenishment to be linked, and simultaneously distributes the load acting on the display structure. Prior art literature

[0011] Republic of Korea Published Patent Application KR20090122842A Republic of Korea Registered Patent Application KR101166939B1 Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model Application KR200469863Y1 Republic of Korea Published Patent Application KR20240009518A The problem to be solved

[0012] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art as described above by providing a product movement structure based on a product display structure using an acrylic plate, so that the process of experiencing, selecting, and purchasing products can be carried out in conjunction with the display structure, and to provide a load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure formed to enable experience and purchase while maintaining the arrangement order of the products.

[0013] In addition, another objective of the present invention is to provide a product display structure in which product movement paths are separated so that the product experience process and the purchase process do not interfere with each other in a display structure in which multiple identical products are arranged, and configured so that products placed at the rear can be smoothly moved through the purchase path even while the product experience is taking place.

[0014] In addition, another objective of the present invention is to provide a product display structure formed to prevent the arrangement order of displayed products from being changed while payment is not completed and to maintain the display order of products by controlling the arrangement of products to be changed according to payment status after the product is moved to a purchase waiting position when a product purchase selection is made.

[0015] In addition, another objective of the present invention is to provide a product display structure configured so that when a product is purchased and a user retrieves the product, the empty product support platform is repositioned, thereby enabling the circulation of the platform within the product display space.

[0016] In addition, another objective of the present invention is to provide a product display structure formed such that products can be stably displayed even in a large acrylic plate structure by configuring the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate to be spaced apart from each other, and distributing the load acting on the plate material through a plurality of hanging connecting members and a bottom support member. means of solving the problem

[0018] A load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure according to the present invention may include an upper acrylic plate and a lower acrylic plate arranged parallel to each other with a gap between them, a product display space formed between the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate for arranging products, a plurality of hanging connecting members coupled to the upper ends of the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate and extending downward to be connected to a ceiling-side structure, and a floor support member arranged to support the lower ends of the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate on the floor surface. The hanging connecting members are characterized by being arranged to support the upper acrylic plate at a plurality of locations at equal intervals so as to distribute the plate load acting on the upper acrylic plate.

[0019] Next, the floor support member may be positioned to support the left and right edges of the lower acrylic plate, respectively. A plurality of through slots may be formed in the lower acrylic plate. The through slots may include vertical slots extending along the direction in which identical products are arranged in the front-rear direction. A plurality of vertical slots may be formed spaced apart from each other at equal intervals along the direction in which different products are arranged in the left-right direction. The vertical slots may be formed starting from positions spaced apart from the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate, respectively, so that processing margin areas are formed at the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate. The load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure may include a product transfer mechanism formed to individually support and move each product. The above product conveying mechanism may include a product support platform formed to support the bottom surface of a product, a connecting shaft coupled to the lower part of the product support platform and formed to pass through the through slot, an electric wheel coupled to the lower end of the connecting shaft and formed to move along the floor surface, a floor guide rail disposed on the floor surface to guide the movement path of the electric wheel, and a conveying drive unit formed to rotate the electric wheel. The load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure may include a control unit formed to control the operation of the product conveying mechanism by transmitting a driving signal to the conveying drive unit. A gripping part formed to allow a product to be placed on the upper part of the product support platform may be formed.The above-described gripping portion may include a gripping member formed to grip a product, a magnetic member formed to magnetically connect the gripping member to the product support platform, and an elastic connecting strap connected to the gripping member and the product support platform respectively, formed to allow the gripping member to move upward a predetermined distance from the product support platform while simultaneously preventing the gripping member from being completely separated from the product support platform. The product support platform may be arranged to slide along the upper surface of the lower acrylic plate. It is characterized in that as the electric wheel moves along the floor guide rail, the connecting shaft and the product support platform move together, thereby allowing the product mounted on the product support platform to move within the product display space.

[0020] Next, the through slot may include a circulation slot formed by the vertical slot located furthest to the right among the vertical slots; a tester slot formed to connect the front ends of the vertical slots excluding the circulation slot, so that a product for customer experience is placed therein; a purchase transfer slot formed adjacent to the rear of the tester slot, so that a product located immediately behind the experience product moves to a purchase location while the experience product is being tested in the tester slot, so that all the vertical slots are connected; and an inventory replenishment slot formed adjacent to the rear end of the vertical slots, so that new products are inserted into each vertical slot from the rear, so that new products are inserted from the rear. The circulation slot may be formed to connect the purchase transfer slot and the inventory replenishment slot. The circulation slot may include a purchase waiting slot formed to extend in multiple branches to the right from the circulation slot, so that a product moved through the circulation slot exits the circulation slot and is placed in a state awaiting purchase processing. The above-described floor support members are arranged at equal intervals to distribute the load of the lower acrylic plate and the products. The space between the floor support members is characterized by being formed as an discharge area to allow products moved through the purchase waiting slot to be discharged to the outside.

[0021] Next, the front edge of the lower acrylic plate may be arranged at equal intervals to correspond to the vertical slots. An operating unit may be formed to allow a user to perform input for selecting to experience or purchase a product. The operating unit may be electrically connected to the control unit and configured to interact with the product transfer mechanism through the control unit. The operating unit may include an experience selection button configured to move the product selected by the user to the tester slot, and a purchase selection button configured to allow the user to select the product they wish to purchase. When the purchase selection button is input, the control unit may control the transfer drive unit so that the product transfer mechanism, loaded with the product placed in the selected vertical slot, moves along the purchase transfer slot to an empty slot among the purchase waiting slots. A payment unit configured to allow a user to perform card payment may be provided at a location adjacent to the purchase waiting slot. When the control unit receives a payment completion signal from the payment unit, it can control the product transfer mechanism to drive the transfer drive unit so that the products placed at the rear end of the vertical slot where the selected purchase product was displayed are transferred in a forward direction, thereby causing the products at the rear end to move to a forward position. When a payment cancellation signal is received from the payment unit or the payment waiting time is exceeded, the control unit controls the product transfer mechanism so that the product transfer mechanism loaded with the product moved to the purchase waiting slot returns to the original vertical slot position along the purchase transfer slot.

[0022] Next, the grip member of the gripping portion may be provided with a plurality of support pieces formed to support the outer circumference of the product. The support pieces may be formed to be electrically driven by a gripping driving means connected to the control unit, so as to be switchable between a locked state for gripping the product and an open state for releasing the product. The control unit may be formed to control the gripping driving means so that when a payment completion signal is received from the payment unit, the support pieces are switched to an open state, thereby allowing the user to withdraw the product from the grip member. The grip member may further be provided with a product detection sensor to detect the presence of the product. The control unit is characterized by being formed such that when the product detection sensor detects that the product has been removed from the grip member, it controls the product transfer mechanism so that the product support platform moves along the circulation slot and then moves to an empty vertical slot through the stock replenishment slot. Effects of the invention

[0024] According to the load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure of the present invention, a product display space in which products are arranged is provided based on a display structure in which an upper acrylic plate and a lower acrylic plate are spaced apart from each other, and at the same time, the upper acrylic plate is connected to a ceiling-side structure through a plurality of hanging connecting members and the lower acrylic plate is supported by a floor support member, thereby distributing the plate load acting on the display structure to multiple locations, so that products can be displayed stably even in a large acrylic plate structure.

[0025] In addition, the through slot formed in the lower acrylic plate and the product conveying mechanism are combined so that the product is moved through an individual product support platform, thereby allowing the displayed product to be selectively moved according to the experience, waiting to purchase, and stock replenishment processes, which has the effect of enabling the product experience and purchase processes within the store to be linked with the display structure.

[0026] In addition, by providing a slot structure consisting of vertical slots, tester slots, purchase transfer slots, inventory replenishment slots, and circulation slots, products located at the downstream end of the experience product can be moved through the purchase path even while the customer is performing the experience, thereby effectively preventing the product experience process and the purchase process from interfering with each other.

[0027] In addition, since the display arrangement of products is controlled to change based on whether payment is completed after the selected product is moved to the purchase waiting slot, the arrangement order of the displayed products can be prevented from changing when payment is not completed, thereby enabling sales to be made while maintaining the product display order.

[0028] In addition, when it is detected that a user has withdrawn a product after payment is completed, the empty product support platform is configured to move to an empty vertical slot through the circulation slot and the stock replenishment slot, thereby enabling circulation of the platform within the product display structure and effectively maintaining the product display state efficiently.

[0029] In addition, since the gripping part formed to hold the product is configured to be switchable between a locked state and an open state by a driving means, it is possible to control the user so that they can withdraw the product only when payment is completed, thereby preventing unauthorized withdrawal of the product while improving the stability of the product sales process. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0031] Figure 1 shows a conventional acrylic-based product display structure. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of an acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 shows the lower acrylic plate of Figure 2 viewed from above. Figure 4 shows a front view of the product conveying mechanism mounted on the lower acrylic plate of Figure 3. Figure 5 shows an example of the lower acrylic plate of Figure 3. Figure 6 conceptually shows the grip member of the gripping part of Figure 4 viewed from above. Figures 7 (a) and 7 (b) show the process of attaching and detaching the grip member of the gripping part of Figure 4. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the process of controlling an acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, various modifications may be made to the embodiments, and thus the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by these embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions to the embodiments are included within the scope of the rights.

[0033] Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed forms, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the technical concept.

[0034] Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0035] When it is stated that a component is "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or coupled with that other component, or that there may be other components in between.

[0036] The terms used in the embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as intended to be limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments pertain. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0038] In addition, when describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components are assigned the same reference numeral regardless of drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the embodiments, such detailed description is omitted.

[0039] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0040] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention are exemplary, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the depicted details. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted. Where terms such as "includes," "has," or "is made up" are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless "only" is used. Where a component is expressed in the singular, it includes cases where it includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0042] In interpreting the components, they are interpreted to include a margin of error even in the absence of a separate explicit statement.

[0043] In the case of describing a positional relationship, for example, when the positional relationship between two parts is described using expressions such as 'on,' 'upper,' 'lower,' or 'next to,' one or more other parts may be located between the two parts unless 'immediately' or 'directly' is used.

[0044] When elements or layers are referred to as "on" another element or layer, this includes cases where another layer or element is placed directly on top of or in between. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0045] The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the illustrated components.

[0046] The features of each of the various embodiments of the present invention may be combined or combined with one another, either partially or wholly, and as will be fully understood by those skilled in the art, various technical interlocking and operation are possible, and each embodiment may be implemented independently of one another or together in an interlocking relationship.

[0047] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0048] Figure 1 shows a conventional acrylic-based product display structure.

[0049] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of an acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 3 shows the lower acrylic plate of Figure 2 viewed from above.

[0051] Figure 4 shows a front view of the product conveying mechanism mounted on the lower acrylic plate of Figure 3.

[0052] Figure 5 shows an example of the lower acrylic plate of Figure 3.

[0053] Figure 6 conceptually shows the grip member of the gripping part of Figure 4 viewed from above.

[0054] Figures 7 (a) and 7 (b) show the process of attaching and detaching the grip member of the gripping part of Figure 4.

[0055] FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the process of controlling an acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution according to the present invention.

[0057] In an acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution according to the present invention, the structure may include an upper acrylic plate (200) and a lower acrylic plate (300) arranged parallel to each other with a gap between them, a product display space (400) formed between the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300) for arranging products, a plurality of hanging connecting members (500) that are coupled to the upper ends of the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300) and extend downward to be connected to a ceiling-side structure, and a floor support member (600) arranged to support the lower ends of the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300) on the floor surface.

[0058] The above-described hanging connecting member (500) is characterized by being arranged to support the upper acrylic plate (200) at multiple locations at equal intervals so as to distribute the plate load acting on the upper acrylic plate (200).

[0060] Next, the floor support (600) can be positioned to support the left edge and the right edge of the lower acrylic plate (300), respectively.

[0061] A plurality of through slots (310) may be formed in the lower acrylic plate (300).

[0062] The above-mentioned through slot (310) may include a vertical slot (311) that extends along the direction in which the same product is arranged in the front-rear direction.

[0063] The above vertical slots (311) may be formed in multiple numbers spaced apart at equal intervals along the direction in which different products are arranged in the left and right directions.

[0064] The above vertical slot (311) may be formed by starting at a position spaced apart from the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate (300), respectively, so that a processing margin area (320) is formed at the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate (300).

[0065] The above-mentioned load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure may include a product conveying mechanism (700) formed to individually support and move each product.

[0066] The above product conveying mechanism (700) may include a product support platform (710) formed to support the bottom surface of a product, a connecting shaft (720) formed to be coupled to the lower part of the product support platform (710) and pass through the through slot (310), an electric wheel (730) formed to be coupled to the lower part of the connecting shaft (720) and move along the floor surface, a floor guide rail (740) placed on the floor surface to guide the movement path of the electric wheel (730), and a conveying drive unit (760) formed to rotate the electric wheel (730).

[0067] The above-described load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure may include a control unit (800) formed to control the operation of the product conveying mechanism (700) by transmitting a driving signal to the conveying driving unit (760).

[0068] A gripping portion (750) formed to allow the product to be placed on the upper part of the above product support platform (710) may be formed.

[0069] The above gripping portion (750) may include a gripping member (751) formed to grip a product, a magnetic member (752) formed so that the gripping member (751) is coupled to the product support platform (710) by magnetic force, and an elastic connecting strap (753) formed to be connected to the gripping member (751) and the product support platform (710) respectively, so that the gripping member (751) can be detached from the product support platform (710) by a predetermined distance in an upward direction, while simultaneously preventing the gripping member (751) from being completely separated from the product support platform (710).

[0070] The above product support platform (710) can be positioned to slide along the upper surface of the lower acrylic plate (300).

[0071] As the electric wheel (730) moves along the floor guide rail (740), the connecting shaft (720) and the product support platform (710) move together, and the product mounted on the product support platform (710) moves within the product display space (400).

[0072] An acrylic-based product display structure capable of load distribution according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a structure formed to display various products, such as cosmetics, perfumes, or small products, within a store while simultaneously linking the product experience and purchase processes.

[0073] First, the product display structure according to the present embodiment may include an upper acrylic plate (200) and a lower acrylic plate (300) arranged parallel to each other with a gap between them. The upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300) may be formed from transparent or translucent acrylic plates, and it is preferable to use plates with high transparency so that products displayed in the store can be easily identified from the outside. The acrylic plates may generally be formed in a flat shape, but if necessary, the edges may be rounded, or a reinforcing frame may be attached to the edges to ensure the rigidity of the plates.

[0074] A product display space (400) in which products are arranged may be formed between the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300). It is preferable that the product display space (400) be formed at a height that matches the customer's line of sight, and it may be formed to have a sufficient height so that the customer can directly check and experience the displayed products. Multiple products may be arranged in the front-rear direction in the product display space (400), and each product is configured to be individually moved by a product transport mechanism (700) described later.

[0075] A plurality of hanging connecting members (500) may be attached to the upper ends of the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300). The hanging connecting members (500) may be formed as members that extend downward to be connected to a ceiling-side structure, and may be formed in various forms such as metal rods, wire cables, rod-shaped support members, or rod members made of transparent material. For example, the hanging connecting members (500) may be screw-fastened to a coupling member formed on the upper surface of the upper acrylic plate (200) or connected via a bracket structure, and the upper end may be fixed to the ceiling structure or ceiling frame of the store.

[0076] The hanging connecting member (500) formed in this manner can be arranged to support the upper acrylic plate (200) at multiple locations at equal intervals. For example, multiple hanging connecting members (500) can be arranged at regular intervals along the left and right directions of the upper acrylic plate (200), and through this arrangement, the plate load acting on the upper acrylic plate (200) can be distributed to multiple locations rather than being concentrated at a specific location. In particular, in this embodiment, since multiple products are arranged within the display space, the upper acrylic plate (200) may be subjected to not only the load of the products but also the load of the display structure itself; however, by arranging the hanging connecting member (500) at regular intervals, this load is uniformly distributed, thereby preventing sagging or deformation of the plate.

[0077] Additionally, a bottom support member (600) may be positioned at the bottom of the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300) to support the display structure on the floor surface. The bottom support member (600) may be positioned to support the left and right edges of the lower acrylic plate (300), respectively, and may be formed in a structure such as a rod-shaped support member, a column-shaped support frame, or a transparent acrylic column, for example. This bottom support member (600) performs the role of stably supporting the upper acrylic plate (200) and the lower acrylic plate (300) together with the hanging connecting member (500).

[0078] Meanwhile, a plurality of through slots (310) may be formed in the lower acrylic plate (300). The through slots (310) are formed in the form of openings that penetrate the lower acrylic plate (300) and are formed so that a product support platform (710) placed on the upper surface of the lower acrylic plate (300) and a driving structure moving from below can be interconnected.

[0079] The above-mentioned through slot (310) may include a vertical slot (311) that extends along the direction in which the same product is arranged in the front-rear direction. The vertical slot (311) may be formed as a straight slot that is long in the front-rear direction of the lower acrylic plate (300), and each vertical slot (311) may be formed to correspond to a single product arrangement column. For example, if multiple cosmetic products of the same type are arranged in the front-rear direction, a vertical slot (311) corresponding to that product column may be formed.

[0080] Additionally, the vertical slots (311) may be formed in multiple numbers at equal intervals along the direction in which different types of products are arranged in the left-right direction. That is, multiple vertical slots (311) may be arranged at regular intervals along the left-right direction of the lower acrylic plate (300), and each vertical slot (311) may correspond to a product row in which different types of products are arranged.

[0081] The above vertical slot (311) is not formed to be completely open to the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate (300), but can be formed starting from a position spaced a certain distance from the front and rear ends. Accordingly, a processing margin area (320) in which no slot is formed can be formed at the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate (300). This processing margin area (320) serves to maintain the structural rigidity of the acrylic plate material and can prevent the plate material from being weakened due to slot processing.

[0082] The load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure according to the present embodiment may include a product conveying mechanism (700) formed to individually support and move each product. The product conveying mechanism (700) may include a product support platform (710) formed to support the bottom surface of the product, and the product support platform (710) may be formed in a flat plate shape so that the product can be stably placed thereon. The product support platform (710) is placed on the upper surface of the lower acrylic plate (300) and is formed to slide along a slot.

[0083] A connecting shaft (720) may be coupled to the lower part of the above-mentioned product support platform (710). The connecting shaft (720) may be formed to pass through a through slot (310) formed in the lower acrylic plate (300) and performs the role of enabling the movement of the product support platform (710) to be linked with the lower drive structure. The connecting shaft (720) may be formed in the shape of a cylindrical rod, and the upper end may be coupled to the product support platform (710) and the lower end may be connected to an electric wheel (730).

[0084] An electric wheel (730) formed to move along the floor surface may be attached to the lower end of the above connecting shaft (720). The electric wheel (730) may be formed as a small wheel structure and configured to move along the floor surface or a guide rail installed on the floor surface.

[0085] A floor guide rail (740) may be placed on the floor surface to guide the movement path of the electric wheel (730). The floor guide rail (740) may be formed to correspond to the arrangement direction of the vertical slot (311) and serves to guide the electric wheel (730) to move along a certain path. For example, the floor guide rail (740) may be formed as a metal rail, a plastic rail, or a groove-shaped guide structure.

[0086] Additionally, the electric wheel (730) may be rotated by a transfer drive unit (760). The transfer drive unit (760) may be formed as a drive device including an electric motor and may transmit rotational force to the electric wheel (730) to cause the electric wheel (730) to move along the floor guide rail (740).

[0087] The above-described load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure may include a control unit (800) formed to control the operation of the product conveying mechanism (700) by transmitting a driving signal to the conveying driving unit (760). The control unit (800) may be formed as an electronic control device including a microcontroller or a control circuit, and may be configured to control operations such as the selection, movement, and repositioning of products.

[0088] Meanwhile, a gripping portion (750) formed to allow a product to be placed on the upper part of the product support platform (710) may be formed. The gripping portion (750) may be formed as a structure to stably support the product and may be configured to stably support cosmetic containers or perfume containers of various shapes.

[0089] The above-mentioned gripping portion (750) may include a gripping member (751) formed to grip a product. The gripping member (751) may be formed in a structure that surrounds the outer circumference of the product, and may be formed, for example, as a circular ring structure, a structure in which a plurality of support pieces are arranged radially, or an elastic support structure.

[0090] Additionally, the grip member (751) can be magnetically coupled to the product support platform (710) by means of a magnetic member (752). The magnetic member (752) can be formed as a magnet or a magnetic material coupling structure, thereby allowing the grip member (751) to be stably attached to the product support platform (710).

[0091] Furthermore, an elastic connecting strap (753) may be connected between the grip member (751) and the product support platform (710). The elastic connecting strap (753) may be formed of rubber, an elastic polymer, or a flexible strap member, and serves to allow the grip member (751) to move upward a predetermined distance from the product support platform (710) while preventing it from being completely separated.

[0092] Accordingly, when a user lifts the product to experience it, the grip member (751) can rise together to a certain height, but it can be prevented from being completely separated from the platform by the elastic connecting strap (753).

[0093] Finally, as the electric wheel (730) moves along the floor guide rail (740), the connecting shaft (720) and the product support platform (710) move together, and accordingly, the product mounted on the product support platform (710) can move within the product display space (400). Through this structure, in the product display structure according to the present embodiment, each product can be moved on an individual platform unit, and thereby the process of experiencing, selecting, and purchasing the product can be performed in conjunction with the display structure.

[0095] Next

[0096] The above-mentioned through slot (310) may include a circulation slot (312) formed by the rightmost vertical slot (311) among the vertical slots (311), a tester slot (313) formed to connect the front ends of the vertical slots (311) excluding the circulation slot (312) so that a product that a customer can experience is placed therein, a purchase transfer slot (314) formed adjacent to the rear of the tester slot (313) to connect all the vertical slots (311) so that while the product to be experienced is being tested in the tester slot (313), a product located immediately behind the product to be experienced is moved to a purchase location, and an inventory replenishment slot (315) formed adjacent to the rear ends of the vertical slots (311) and formed to connect all the vertical slots (311) so that a new product is inserted into each vertical slot (311) from the rear.

[0097] The above circulation slot (312) can be formed to connect the above purchase transfer slot (314) and the above stock replenishment slot (315) to each other.

[0098] In the above-mentioned circulation slot (312), a purchase waiting slot (316) may be formed so as to extend in multiple directions to the right from the above-mentioned circulation slot (312), so that a product moved through the above-mentioned circulation slot (312) exits the above-mentioned circulation slot (312) and is placed in a purchase processing waiting state.

[0099] As the above floor support members (600) are arranged at equal intervals from each other, the load of the lower acrylic plate (300) and the products can be distributed.

[0100] The space formed by the floor support (600) is characterized by being formed as a discharge area (610) that allows the product moved through the purchase waiting slot (316) to be discharged to the outside.

[0101] In this embodiment, the through slot (310) formed in the lower acrylic plate (300) is not simply composed of straight slots formed in the vertical direction, but can be formed as a slot network structure including a plurality of connecting slots so that product experience, purchase, stock replenishment, and platform rearrangement can be performed in conjunction with each other.

[0102] First, the through slot (310) may include a circulation slot (312) formed by the vertical slot (311) located at the far right among the vertical slots (311). The circulation slot (312) may be formed as a slot located at the end of the vertical slot (311) arrangement and may function as a movement path that allows the product transfer mechanism (700) to move in a circulating manner within the display structure. The circulation slot (312) may be formed with the same shape as the vertical slot (311) formed along the front-rear direction of the lower acrylic plate (300), but may be distinguished from the other vertical slots (311) in that it functions as a central path connected to the purchase transfer slot (314) and stock replenishment slot (315) described later.

[0103] Additionally, the through slot (310) may include a tester slot (313) formed to connect the front ends of the vertical slots (311), excluding the circulation slot (312). The tester slot (313) may be composed of a slot formed in the left-right direction in the front area of ​​the lower acrylic plate (300) and may be formed in a manner that connects the front ends of each vertical slot (311). Accordingly, the product support platform (710) located in front of each vertical slot (311) may be configured to move to the position of the tester slot (313). The tester slot (313) may serve the role of providing a location where the product moves so that a customer can experience the displayed product, and is formed so that the product placed in front of each vertical slot (311) can be used as an object for experience.

[0104] Next, the through slot (310) may include a purchase transfer slot (314) formed adjacent to the rear of the tester slot (313). The purchase transfer slot (314) may be formed in a left-right direction near the front end of the vertical slots (311) to form a structure that connects each vertical slot (311) to one another. The purchase transfer slot (314) may function as a path for moving a product when a customer selects to purchase a specific product, and may be formed to allow for smooth movement even when a product located immediately behind a product being experienced in the tester slot (313) becomes the target for purchase. That is, the purchase transfer slot (314) may provide a path that allows a product located behind it to move independently to a purchase waiting position even while the product being experienced in the tester slot (313) is being experienced.

[0105] Additionally, the through slot (310) may include a stock replenishment slot (315) formed adjacent to the rear end of the vertical slots (311). The stock replenishment slot (315) may be formed in a left-right direction in the rear area of ​​the lower acrylic plate (300) and may be formed in a manner that connects the rear ends of each vertical slot (311) to each other. The stock replenishment slot (315) may be used as a path for a store manager or worker to replenish displayed goods, and is formed so that new goods can be inserted from the rear and placed at the rear end of each vertical slot (311). Through this, the goods arranged in each vertical slot (311) can maintain an arrangement structure in which they move sequentially from the rear to the front.

[0106] Meanwhile, the circulation slot (312) may be formed to connect the purchase transfer slot (314) and the stock replenishment slot (315) to each other. That is, the circulation slot (312) may serve as a passage connecting the purchase transfer slot (314) formed in the front area of ​​the lower acrylic plate (300) and the stock replenishment slot (315) formed in the rear area. Accordingly, the product transfer mechanism (700) may move between the purchase transfer path and the stock replenishment path as needed, and may be configured to enable the circular movement of the platform within the display structure.

[0107] Additionally, in the above-mentioned circulation slot (312), purchase waiting slots (316) may be formed that extend in multiple directions to the right from the circulation slot (312). The purchase waiting slots (316) may be formed in a branching form from the circulation slot (312), and each slot provides a space where a product support platform (710) can be placed in a stationary state. For example, when a customer selects to purchase a specific product, the product support platform (710) loaded with the product may move along the purchase transfer slot (314) and then pass through the circulation slot (312) to move to an empty purchase waiting slot (316). Through this structure, even when multiple customers proceed with purchases simultaneously, each product can be placed in a waiting state without interfering with each other.

[0108] In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of floor support members (600) may be formed and arranged at equal intervals from each other. The floor support members (600) may be arranged at regular intervals near the left and right edges of the lower acrylic plate (300), and through this arrangement, the load of the lower acrylic plate (300) and the products arranged thereon can be distributed rather than concentrated at a specific location. In particular, since sagging may occur in the acrylic plate structure as the plate material widens, the structural rigidity of the lower acrylic plate (300) can be maintained by arranging the floor support members (600) at regular intervals.

[0109] Additionally, a space of a certain distance may be formed between the floor support members (600), and this space may function as a discharge area (610) in this embodiment. The discharge area (610) may be used as a space formed to allow a product moved through the purchase waiting slot (316) to be withdrawn to the outside. For example, when a customer withdraws a product after completing payment, the product support platform (710) on which the product is placed stops at the purchase waiting slot (316) position, and at this time, the user may be configured to easily withdraw the product to the outside through the discharge area (610) formed between the floor support members (600).

[0110] In this embodiment, the vertical slot (311), tester slot (313), purchase transfer slot (314), stock replenishment slot (315), circulation slot (312), and purchase waiting slot (316) formed on the lower acrylic plate (300) are connected to each other, thereby allowing product experience, purchase movement, stock replenishment, and platform rearrangement to be performed continuously within a single display structure. Through this structure, the product experience and purchase processes can be performed efficiently while maintaining the display state within the store, and interference between product movement paths can be minimized even when multiple customers select products simultaneously.

[0113] Next, the front end of the lower acrylic plate (300) may be arranged at equal intervals to correspond to the vertical slots (311). An operating unit (810) may be formed to allow a user to perform input for selecting to experience or purchase a product.

[0114] The above operating unit (810) can be electrically connected to the control unit (800) and formed to be linked with the product transfer mechanism (700) through the control unit (800).

[0115] The above control unit (810) may include an experience selection button formed to move a product selected by the user to the tester slot (313), and a purchase selection button formed to select a product that the user wishes to purchase.

[0116] When the above purchase selection button is input, the control unit (800) controls the transfer drive unit (760) so that the product transfer mechanism (700) loaded with the product placed in the selected vertical slot (311) moves along the purchase transfer slot (314) and moves to an empty slot among the purchase waiting slots (316).

[0117] A payment unit (820) formed to allow a user to perform card payment may be provided at a location adjacent to the above-mentioned purchase waiting slot (316).

[0118] When the above control unit (800) receives a payment completion signal from the above payment unit (820), it can control the product transfer mechanism (700) to transfer the products placed at the rear end of the vertical slot (311) where the purchased selected products were displayed in a forward direction, thereby driving the transfer drive unit (760) so that the products at the rear end can be moved to a forward position.

[0119] When a payment cancellation signal is received from the payment unit (820) or when the payment waiting time is exceeded, the control unit (800) controls the product transfer mechanism (700) so that the product transfer mechanism (700), which is loaded with a product moved to the purchase waiting slot (316), returns to the original vertical slot (311) position along the purchase transfer slot (314).

[0120] In this embodiment, an operating unit (810) for performing input so that a user can select, experience, or purchase a displayed product may be formed on the front edge of the lower acrylic plate (300). The operating unit (810) may be arranged at equal intervals to correspond to each of the vertical slots (311), and, for example, may be formed in a line arranged on the front edge portion of the lower acrylic plate (300). Through such an arrangement structure, the user can intuitively recognize the operating unit (810) corresponding to the position of the vertical slot (311) where the product they wish to select is placed, and can prevent confusion from occurring during the product selection process.

[0121] The above-mentioned control unit (810) may be formed using various input means, such as a button, a touch input device, or a mechanical switch, and it is desirable that it be formed with a highly durable structure to ensure stable operation even with repeated use in a store environment. For example, the above-mentioned control unit (810) may be formed with a mechanical button structure that is resistant to external impact, and a display unit indicating a product number or product type may be formed on the outer surface of the button so that the user can easily identify it.

[0122] The above-mentioned operating unit (810) may be formed to be electrically connected to the above-mentioned control unit (800) and to be linked with the above-mentioned product transfer mechanism (700) through the above-mentioned control unit (800). The above-mentioned control unit (800) may be formed as a control device including an electronic circuit or a microcontroller, and may receive a signal input from the operating unit (810) and control the product transfer mechanism (700) corresponding to the vertical slot (311) to drive. The electrical connection between the above-mentioned operating unit (810) and the control unit (800) may be made through a wire, cable, or circuit board, and such a connection structure may be configured to be placed inside the lower acrylic plate (300) or in the lower space of the display structure so as not to be seen from the outside.

[0123] The above control unit (810) may include a plurality of buttons to enable a user to perform input for experiencing or purchasing a product. Specifically, the above control unit (810) may include an experience selection button formed to move a product selected by the user to the tester slot (313), and a purchase selection button formed to allow the user to select a product they wish to purchase. The experience selection button may be input when the user wishes to experience a product to check its scent, texture, or color, etc., and the purchase selection button may be input when the user decides to purchase a specific product.

[0124] For example, when a user presses a product experience selection button placed in a specific vertical slot (311), the control unit (800) can control a product transport mechanism (700) corresponding to the vertical slot (311) to move a product support platform (710) located in front to the tester slot (313) position. Accordingly, the user can directly check or experience the product at the front position of the display structure.

[0125] Additionally, when a user inputs a purchase selection button, the control unit (800) can control the transfer drive unit (760) to cause the product transfer mechanism (700), which is loaded with a product placed in the selected vertical slot (311), to move along the purchase transfer slot (314). Specifically, the product transfer mechanism (700) can move from the vertical slot (311) to the purchase transfer slot (314), and then move to an empty purchase waiting slot (316) via the circulation slot (312). During this process, as the electric wheel (730) moves along the floor guide rail (740), the product support platform (710) moves together.

[0126] A payment unit (820) may be provided at a location adjacent to the purchase waiting slot (316) to enable a user to make a payment for a product. The payment unit (820) may be formed as a payment terminal including a card payment device, a wireless payment device, or various electronic payment methods, and is positioned so that a customer can make a payment at that location after selecting a product. Through this structure, the user can make a payment immediately while the product is placed in the purchase waiting slot (316).

[0127] When the control unit (800) receives a payment completion signal from the payment unit (820), it can control the product transfer mechanism (700) so that the products placed at the rear end of the vertical slot (311) where the purchased selected product was displayed are transferred in a forward direction. Specifically, when the payment completion signal is received, the control unit (800) can sequentially drive the product transfer mechanisms (700) corresponding to the vertical slot (311) to move the product support platforms (710) located at the rear end to a forward position. Accordingly, the product located at the very front of the vertical slot (311) moves to the next experience product position, and the entire product arrangement can be maintained in a first-in, first-out manner.

[0128] On the other hand, control logic can be formed to respond to cases where the user does not proceed with payment after selecting a product or the payment process is interrupted. For example, if a payment cancellation signal is received from the payment unit (820) or if the payment waiting time is exceeded because payment is not made for a certain period of time, the control unit (800) can control the product transfer mechanism (700) so that the product support platform (710) located in the purchase waiting slot (316) returns to its original vertical slot (311) position. At this time, the product support platform (710) moves in the reverse direction along the purchase transfer slot (314) to return to its original position, and accordingly, the product can be maintained in a display state again.

[0129] Through such a control structure, the product display structure according to the present embodiment allows the process of a user experiencing or purchasing a product to be linked with the display structure, and the arrangement of products can be configured to be automatically managed based on payment status. In addition, products for which payment has not been completed are configured to return to their original positions, thereby preventing unnecessary changes to the arrangement order of the displayed products and enabling the store operator to efficiently manage the product display status.

[0132] Next, the grip member (751) of the above-mentioned gripping part (750) may be provided with a plurality of support pieces formed to support the outer circumference of the product.

[0133] The above support member can be formed to be electrically driven by a gripping driving means (755) connected to the control unit (800) so as to be switchable between a locked state for gripping a product and an open state for releasing a product.

[0134] The control unit (800) may be configured to control the gripping driving means (755) so that when a payment completion signal is received from the payment unit (820), the support piece is switched to an open state, thereby allowing the user to withdraw the product from the grip member (751).

[0135] The above grip member (751) may further be equipped with a product detection sensor (754) for detecting the presence of a product.

[0136] The control unit (800) is characterized by being formed such that when the product is detected to have been removed from the grip member (751) through the product detection sensor (754), the product transfer mechanism (700) is controlled so that the product support platform (710) moves along the circulation slot (312) and then moves to an empty vertical slot (311) through the stock replenishment slot (315).

[0137] In this embodiment, the gripping portion (750) formed on the upper part of the product support platform (710) can be formed to stably support the product even when it is moving or placed in a waiting position. In particular, the gripping portion (750) of this embodiment is not a structure that simply places the product on, but can be formed to physically support the outer circumference of the product to prevent the product from falling over or coming off during the movement process.

[0138] To this end, the grip member (751) of the gripping portion (750) may be provided with a plurality of support pieces formed to support the outer circumference of the product. The support pieces may be formed in a structure arranged along the inner circumference of the grip member (751), and may consist of a plurality of support pieces arranged radially within, for example, a circular or polygonal support structure. Each support piece may be formed as a plate-shaped or curved support structure and may be formed to have a certain curvature so as to stably support the outer circumference of cosmetic containers, perfume containers, or other small products. Through this structure, various cylindrical or elliptical product containers can be stably gripped.

[0139] The support member may be formed as a structure that operates by electric drive rather than a fixed structure. Specifically, the support member may be electrically driven by a gripping drive means (755) connected to the control unit (800) to switch between a locked state for gripping a product and an open state for releasing a product. The gripping drive means (755) may be formed as a drive device including a small electric motor, a linear actuator, or a gear drive device, and may be configured so that the support member is simultaneously opened and closed through a link structure or a rotating shaft structure connecting the support members.

[0140] For example, the support pieces may be connected to a rotating ring or link mechanism disposed inside the grip member (751), and when the gripping driving means (755) is driven, the mechanism may rotate or move so that the support pieces move in a direction that approaches each other, thereby forming them to closely support the outer circumference of the product. Conversely, when the gripping driving means (755) is driven in the opposite direction, the support pieces may spread outward to switch to an open state that releases the product.

[0141] The control unit (800) can control the gripping driving means (755) so that the support piece is switched to an open state when a payment completion signal is received from the payment unit (820). Specifically, when a user completes payment at the purchase waiting slot (316) location, a payment completion signal from the payment unit (820) may be transmitted to the control unit (800), and the control unit (800) can drive the gripping driving means (755) of the product support platform (710) on which the product is mounted to control the support piece to be switched to an open state. Accordingly, the support piece is released from the state of supporting the outer circumference of the product, and the user can lift the product placed on the grip member (751) upward and withdraw it.

[0142] Meanwhile, the grip member (751) may be further equipped with a product detection sensor (754) for detecting the presence of a product. The product detection sensor (754) may be formed as a sensor for detecting whether a product is present inside the grip member (751), and may be composed of various types of sensors, such as a light sensor, a proximity sensor, or a pressure sensor. For example, if a light sensor is used, the presence of a product can be determined by detecting whether the light sensor formed inside the grip member (751) is blocked by the product.

[0143] The control unit (800) can control the product transfer mechanism (700) to move the empty product support platform (710) when it is detected through the product detection sensor (754) that the product has been removed from the grip member (751). Specifically, when it is detected that the product has been withdrawn, the control unit (800) can drive the transfer drive unit (760) to move the product support platform (710), and accordingly, the product support platform (710) moves along the circulation slot (312).

[0144] Afterward, the product support platform (710) can move along the circulation slot (312) and then move to the position of an empty vertical slot (311) through the stock replenishment slot (315). Through this structure, the empty platform remaining after the product is withdrawn can move to a position where new products are replenished by performing a circulation movement within the display structure, thereby allowing the arrangement of platforms within the display structure to be continuously maintained.

[0145] In addition, this automatic rearrangement structure allows the platform to be automatically aligned by the system without the store operator having to move the platform directly, thereby facilitating the management of the display status. In particular, even in environments where multiple products are sold simultaneously, the platform is automatically rearranged along the circulation slot (312) and the stock replenishment slot (315), enabling efficient utilization of the display space.

[0146] In this way, through the gripping part (750) structure and sensor linkage structure according to the present embodiment, the processes of moving, payment, and withdrawal of the product can be performed in conjunction with each other, and even after the user withdraws the product, the platform can be automatically rearranged so that stable operation of the display structure is possible.

[0147] In this embodiment, the front end refers to the direction in which the customer faces the control unit (810) and the payment unit (820), and the rear end refers to the direction in which the store manager or worker replenishes new products. Additionally, the left and right sides can be understood as left and right directions based on the state in which the customer is standing facing the front end of the lower acrylic plate (300). Accordingly, the tester slot (313), purchase transfer slot (314), and control unit (810) can be understood as being positioned in the front area on the customer side, the stock replenishment slot (315) as being positioned in the rear area on the manager side, and the circulation slot (312) and purchase waiting slot (316) as being positioned in the side area. By clarifying these directional standards, the mutual positional relationship of the slots and the flow of product movement can be easily understood.

[0148] In addition, in this embodiment, the vertical slot (311) forms a linear movement section corresponding to each product row, and the tester slot (313), purchase transfer slot (314), stock replenishment slot (315), and circulation slot (312) can form a connecting section that connects some ends or sides of the vertical slots (311). At this time, the bottom guide rail (740) can be positioned at the bottom in a shape corresponding to the slot network formed on the lower acrylic plate (300), and the electric wheel (730) can be guided along each intersection section and branching section by the bottom guide rail (740). That is, the product transfer mechanism (700) does not simply move in a straight direction, but can selectively perform vertical linear movement, forward connecting movement, rear connecting movement, and lateral branching movement according to the control of the control unit (800). For example, when the purchase selection button is input, the product transfer mechanism (700) corresponding to the selected vertical slot (311) moves along the front section of the vertical slot (311) and then enters the purchase transfer slot (314), and can then be guided by the floor guide rail (740) to move to the circulation slot (312) or the purchase waiting slot (316).

[0149] In addition, in this embodiment, the tester product does not refer to a specific fixed product, but rather can be understood as the product located furthest forward at that time in each vertical slot (311) functioning as the subject of the experience. Therefore, the tester slot (313) can be viewed not as a location where a fixed dedicated inventory always stays, but as a forward connecting slot formed so that the product furthest forward in each vertical slot (311) can be moved to the experience location when necessary. By configuring it in this way, even while the customer is performing the experience, the product located immediately behind the experience product can be moved to a separate purchase path through the purchase transfer slot (314), and the experience path and the purchase path do not conflict with each other. Furthermore, since the experience product is a product that has already been used by the customer, it can be operated so that it is not reintroduced into the general sales path, and after the manager removes the experience product, only the empty platform can be relocated through the circulation slot (312) and the inventory replenishment slot (315).

[0150] In addition, in this embodiment, the purchase waiting slot (316) can function as a waiting space for temporarily stopping a product to perform the payment process, and since it has a structure branching into multiple branches to the right from the circulation slot (312), each product transfer mechanism (700) can wait independently even when multiple customers proceed with payment for different products simultaneously. The payment unit (820) can be configured to be placed in an adjacent position to the purchase waiting slot (316) so that the user can proceed with payment while visually inspecting the product, and the discharge area (610) can be formed between the floor support (600) at a position corresponding to the purchase waiting slot (316) and function as a space for withdrawing the product to the outside. Accordingly, the product for which payment has been completed can be placed in a position within reach of the user's hand while stopped in the purchase waiting slot (316), and the user can withdraw the product in an upward or forward direction through the discharge area (610).

[0151] In addition, in this embodiment, the control unit (800) may be configured to sequentially process a payment signal and a product detection signal. Specifically, when the payment completion signal is received first, the control unit (800) controls the gripping driving means (755) to switch the support piece to an open state, and then, only when the product detection sensor (754) actually detects the departure of the product, can the corresponding product support platform (710) be determined as an empty platform and relocation control be performed. Therefore, the product support platform (710) may not be moved immediately when payment is completed but the user has not yet withdrawn the product, and platform relocation using the circulation slot (312) and the stock replenishment slot (315) may be performed only after the user has taken the product. Conversely, if the above payment cancellation signal is received or the payment waiting time is exceeded, since product detachment detection through the above product detection sensor (754) has not occurred, the control unit (800) can control the product transport mechanism (700) with the above product still loaded to return to the original vertical slot (311) position along the purchase transport slot (314).

[0152] In addition, in this embodiment, the grip member (751) of the gripping part (750) may be formed as an upper support structure that wraps around the outer circumference of the product, and the magnetic member (752) may perform the role of maintaining the basic connection state between the grip member (751) and the product support platform (710). The elastic connecting strap (753) may be formed to allow the grip member (751) to move a certain distance upward from the product support platform (710) while preventing it from completely detaching. Accordingly, when the user lifts the product during the experience phase, the grip member (751) may rise partially along with the product, but the entire grip member (751) may not be separated beyond the length range of the elastic connecting strap (753). In addition, when the support piece is in a locked state, the outer circumference of the product is mechanically supported to prevent shaking or falling during movement, and when the support piece is switched to an open state, the user may be able to pull out only the product without applying a large amount of force.

[0153] In addition, in this embodiment, the product detection sensor (754) may be placed inside the grip member (751) or at an adjacent location to detect the presence of a product. For example, the product detection sensor (754) may be formed in a light-blocking manner in which a light-emitting part and a light-receiving part are placed facing each other, and may operate in such a way that the light path is blocked when a product is present and the light path is re-established when the product is withdrawn. Alternatively, the product detection sensor (754) may be formed as a proximity sensor adjacent to the inner surface of the grip member (751) or as a small contact sensor pressed by the bottom surface of the product. Although various methods may be applied as such, the important point is that the sensor is used as a criterion for determining the empty platform state by detecting whether the actual product has been withdrawn, rather than simply whether payment has been made.

[0154] In addition, in this embodiment, replenishment of inventory through the inventory replenishment slot (315) can be performed by an administrator inserting a new product from the rear into the rear position of each vertical slot (311). At this time, the new product can be placed on an empty product support platform (710) or on a product support platform (710) waiting at the rear, and whenever forward control is performed following payment completion, the product rows of each vertical slot (311) move forward one by one, thereby maintaining a display state in a first-in, first-out manner. Therefore, this embodiment can be understood as not merely a structure that automatically moves products, but as a series of operational structures including maintaining display order, separating the movement paths of experience products and sales products, forward control after payment completion, and automatic rearrangement of empty platforms, implemented within a single acrylic display structure.

[0155] The above supplementary paragraphs function as reinforcement explanations that clarify the direction criteria, the actual operating principles of the slot network, the tester concept, the order of payment-withdrawal-relocation, and the roles of the gripper (750) and the sensor, rather than repeating the existing content.

[0156] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments and may be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention.

[0157] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims set forth below. Explanation of the symbols

[0159] 110: Multi-layer product display structure 120: Multi-layer product display space 200: Upper acrylic plate 300 : Bottom acrylic plate 310: Penetrating Slot 311 : Vertical slot 312 : Circulating slot 313: Tester slot 314: Purchase Transfer Slot 315: Stock replenishment slot 316: Purchase waiting slots 320 : Machining margin area 400 : Product display space 500 : Suspension connecting member 600 : Floor support 610: Emission area 700: Product conveying mechanism 710 : Product Support Platform 720 : Connecting axis 730: Electric wheels 740 : Floor guide rail 750 : Paper part 751: Grip missing 752 : Magnetic component 753 : Elastic connecting strap 754 : Product detection sensor 755 : Gripping driving means 760 : Transfer drive unit 800 : Control unit 810 : Control panel 820 : Payment Department

Claims

Claim 1 delete Claim 2 A load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure comprises: an upper acrylic plate and a lower acrylic plate arranged parallel to each other with a gap between them; a product display space formed between the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate for arranging products; a plurality of hanging connecting members coupled to the upper ends of the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate and extending downward to be connected to a ceiling-side structure; and a floor support member arranged to support the lower ends of the upper acrylic plate and the lower acrylic plate on the floor surface. The hanging connecting members are arranged to support the upper acrylic plate at equal intervals at multiple locations so as to distribute the plate load acting on the upper acrylic plate. The floor support member is respectively arranged to support the left edge and the right edge of the lower acrylic plate. A plurality of through slots are formed in the lower acrylic plate. The through slots include vertical slots extending along the direction in which identical products are arranged in the front-rear direction. The vertical slots are formed in multiple numbers spaced apart at equal intervals along the direction in which different types of products are arranged in the left-right direction. The vertical slots are formed starting from positions spaced apart from the front and rear ends of the lower acrylic plate, respectively. A load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure is configured such that processing margin areas are formed at the front and rear ends of a plate, and the load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure includes a product conveying mechanism formed to individually support and move each product, wherein the product conveying mechanism includes a product support platform formed to support the bottom surface of a product, a connecting shaft coupled to the lower part of the product support platform and formed to pass through the through slot, an electric wheel coupled to the lower end of the connecting shaft and formed to move along the floor surface, a floor guide rail disposed on the floor surface to guide the movement path of the electric wheel, and a conveying drive unit formed to rotate the electric wheel, and the load-distributing acrylic-based product display structureA load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure comprising: a control unit formed to control the operation of the product conveying mechanism by transmitting a driving signal to the conveying drive unit; a gripping portion formed on the upper part of the product support platform for placing a product thereon; the gripping portion comprises a gripping member formed to grip the product; a magnetic member formed to magnetically connect the gripping member to the product support platform; and an elastic connecting strap connected to the gripping member and the product support platform, respectively, formed to allow the gripping member to deviate a predetermined distance upward from the product support platform while simultaneously preventing the gripping member from being completely separated from the product support platform; wherein the product support platform is arranged to slide along the upper surface of the lower acrylic plate; and as the electric wheel moves along the floor guide rail, the connecting shaft and the product support platform move together, thereby enabling the product mounted on the product support platform to move within the product display space. Claim 3 In claim 2, the through slot comprises a circulation slot formed by the vertical slot located furthest to the right among the vertical slots, a tester slot formed to connect the front ends of the vertical slots excluding the circulation slot so as to place a product that a customer can experience, a purchase transfer slot formed adjacent to the rear of the tester slot to connect all the vertical slots so that a product located immediately behind the experience product moves to a purchase location while the experience product is being tested in the tester slot, and an inventory replenishment slot formed adjacent to the rear end of the vertical slots and formed to connect all the vertical slots so as to insert a new product into each vertical slot from the rear, wherein the circulation slot is formed to connect the purchase transfer slot and the inventory replenishment slot, and the circulation slot is formed to extend in multiple branches to the right from the circulation slot so that a product moved through the circulation slot exits the circulation slot and is placed in a state awaiting purchase processing, and wherein the bottom support members are arranged in multiple equal intervals so as to support the load of the lower acrylic plate and the products A load-distributing acrylic-based product display structure characterized by distributing, wherein the space formed by the floor support is formed as a discharge area formed to allow products moved through the purchase waiting slot to be discharged to the outside.

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