Snap-fit adjustable display system

a display system and snap-fit technology, applied in the field of modular display systems, can solve the problems of consuming valuable shelf space by the shear size of the information compartment, the burden of providing bulky information compartments, and customers not having ready access to the latches, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient adjustment and easy adjustmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-27
BURKE ROBERT P
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is an adjustable snap-fit display assembly for storing and displaying products in a shelf-like orientation. The display assembly allows for easy adjustment to compliment containers and packaging having various widths. The front of the display assembly is compacted to create additional usable depth. The assembly provides a stable connection to both the front and rear portions of the display assembly while still allowing the tracks and dividers to translate transverse to the front and rear of the display assembly. The display assembly comprises a frame and a product supporting and feeding assembly or at least two tracks and at least one divider. The front fence and rear wall of the frame comprise rails to allow attachment of an insertable component. The assembly allows for easy adjustment and secure locking of the product tracks and dividers."

Problems solved by technology

While this arrangement provides one solution to the rotation and restocking problems, it presents several other problems.
Additionally, a bulky information compartment must be provided to cover the latch such that customers do not have ready access to the latch.
However, due to the location of the information compartment, valuable shelf space is consumed by the shear size of the information compartment.

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[0027] With reference initially to FIG. 1, a snap-fit adjustable display assembly, generally designated by reference numeral 10, is illustrated therein. The illustrated assembly 10 typically is used with comestible products in various stores, such as grocery stores and convenience marts. Nevertheless, the display assembly 10 can be used in a variety of other environments, including but not limited to, warehouses, hospitals, drug stores, office supply rooms, auto parts stores and clothing stores.

[0028] With continued reference to FIG. 1, the present adjustable display assembly 10 generally comprises a frame 12 and a product supporting and feeding assembly 14. While the illustrated frame 12 can be placed directly upon a shelf or other similar structure, it also can be positioned within a slideable drawer (not shown) such that the drawer can be pulled out to provide access to the entire frame. A configuration employing a sliding drawer would be particularly advantageous where one disp...

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Abstract

An adjustable snap-fit display assembly is used in a product display assembly. The display assembly stores and displays products of a variety of shapes and sizes and automatically delivers the products to the front of the display assembly. The adjustable display assembly includes a frame and a product supporting and feeding assembly. The product supporting and feeding assembly has tracks and, in some instances, dividers. The product tracks and dividers can be separately formed or integrated into a single component. The tracks and / or dividers are considered insertable components that can be added or removed as needed and that can be separated by varying distances depending on the width of product to be displayed. The insertable components generally are freely slideable and are snap-fit onto the frame. The product supporting and feeding assembly allows product to be fed forward to a front fence such that all or almost all of the available shelf depth can be used.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 096,223, filed Mar. 11, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 379,704, filed Aug. 24, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,772,888, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention generally relates to modular display systems that are capable of accommodating consumer products of various sizes through transverse sliding of components and snap-fit insertion or removal of components. More specifically, the present invention relates to an aesthetically pleasing construction of such a snap-fit adjustable display systems. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Shelving is used extensively for stocking and storing products or merchandise in a variety of stores. Most stores have immovable shelving which is arranged back-to-back between aisleways. The shel...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47F1/04A47F1/12
CPCA47F1/126
InventorBURKE, ROBERT P.
OwnerBURKE ROBERT P